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2023级高二下学期第一次阶段性测试
英语试题
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver
Overview
See for yourself why Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular parks in the United States on a day trip from Denver. Let a guide handle the winding mountain roads while you enjoy views of mountain tops surrounded by alpine forests, lakes and meadows. Cross the Great Divide on steep Trail Ridge Road, watch the plentiful Colorado wildlife, and get a sight of the legendary Stanley Hotel—the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining.
Visit Rocky Mountain National Park without renting a car
Drive through the tourist town of Estes Park and the famous Stanley Hotel
Go above the treeline on Trail Ridge Road, one of the highest in North America
What’s Included
Professional Driver/Guide
Transportation
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Start time: 09:30 am; End point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
Not wheelchair accessible.
LUNCH SANDWICHES INCLUDED This tour comes with the choice of a turkey or vegetarian sandwich. Please include your preference as well as any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field during checkout.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund (退款).
A water refill will be available in the van; bring a reusable bottle.
1.Where can the text come from
A.A travel leaflet. B.A website.
C.A documentary. D.A review by travelers.
2.What can you do if you join in the one day trip
A.You can visit Stephen King’s hotel.
B.You can rent a car to visit the whole park.
C.You can get a good view of Colorado wildlife.
D.You can climb the highest mountain in North America.
3.Which of the following does the tour provide
A.A water refill.
B.A wheelchair.
C.A beef sandwich.
D.A professional cook.
B
For as long as I can remember, I want to be a performer. But when it was time to go to college and decide what I wanted to be for the rest of my life, it didn’t occur to me to choose drama as my major. Making a living as a performer seems impractical to me. So instead of starting drama, I started pre law, and then went to law school like my two sisters did before me. They seemed happy enough, I thought; they worked about 80 hours a week, but they made good money and could afford expensive cars and fancy apartments in the city.
After law school I got a new job and worked as a lawyer for a big company. I had great benefits, including four weeks of vacation a year, but I never got to use any of my vacation time because there was always too much work to do. I worked from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, and when I was finished, all I could do was collapse into my bed until I woke up to do it all over again the next day.
After five years of this lifestyle, I thought I was going to go crazy. I was unhappy and exhausted, I never saw my friends or my family, and I realized I hadn’t been in a play or musical since I started law school. I thought that acting in a small community play might make me feel better, but rehearsals and performances all took place during my work hours so I made a drastic decision and quit my job.
I got a small part in a local play and then the lead role. Now I make my living from acting, and once in a while, I do some legal consulting for a little extra money. I don’t get paid a lot for my acting jobs, but it’s enough. I had to give up my big apartment and expensive car, but I’m so much happier now. I see my friends and family, I have free time, and I get to do something I love every day.
4.Why did the writer go to law school
A.Because his two sisters went to law school.
B.Because he was interested in the practice of law.
C.Because a lawyer’s job would bring him a decent and leisure life.
D.Because acting jobs were not well paid enough to earn a living.
5.After five years practicing law,what is the writer’s feeling about the work of a lawyer
A.Happy. B.Enjoyable.
C.Exhausting. D.Relaxing.
6.What is the real reason why the writer quit his job as a lawyer
A.He thought the work consumed almost all his time and energy.
B.He didn’t have great benefits.
C.He hated working and wanted a break.
D.He preferred to make a change.
7.What’s the main purpose of the passage
A.To inform us that the writer quit his job.
B.To show us how boring it is to be a lawyer.
C.To tell the writer’s story of making a living as an actor.
D.To share with us the change of the writer’s lifestyle and the reason.
C
Young people who are hooked on reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misunderstanding that reading science fiction is an unworthy practice, reading it may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living while developing critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence.
Historically, parents have considered literature “good” for young people if it provides moral guidance that reflects their own values. The question is how does literature of science fiction perform its educational function This is central to the conflict between parents and educators about what kids should read. Those who read it have been stigmatized as(被污蔑为) geeks who can’t cope with reality.
A 2015 survey found that these science fiction readers were also major consumers of a wide range of other types of books. In fact, the study noted a close connection between reading varied literary forms and an ability to understand science. Rather than limiting readers’ capacity to deal with reality, reading science fiction may expand their ability to engage with reality.
Science fiction does not need to provide real stories about serious social and political issues. Instead, it offers a distance between them. This distance gives readers an approach to coping with complexities and use their imagination to manage real life challenges. It is why they are powerful and where their values lies. What is the better way to deal with the uncertainty in life than with science fiction, which explores uncertainty and depicts young people as brave characters, survivors and shapers of their own fates
Let them read science fiction. In it, young people can see themselves—coping, surviving and learning lessons—that may enable them to create their own strategies for life. But the critical thinking and wise habits of mind prompted by this type of literature may actually produce creativity that everyday life and reality typically do not.
8.Why is science fiction rejected by many parents as a proper type of reading
A.It lacks the educational functions they need.
B.It agrees with the common belief in society.
C.It seldom develops critical and creative thinking.
D.It results in too many expectations from parents.
9.What is the author trying to convey with the findings of the 2015 survey
A.Literature has a negative effect on understanding science.
B.More other types of reading are consumed than science fiction.
C.Reading science fiction boosts the young’s ability to cope with reality.
D.Science fiction reading restricts readers’ capacity to deal with stress.
10.What does the underlined word“depicts” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Criticize. B.Employ.
C.Describe. D.Suspect.
11.Which is the best title of the passage
A.Why science fiction is so appealing to the young readers
B.How science fiction turns into the literature mainstream
C.What stories science fiction is bringing to the young people
D.How reading science fiction helps kids tackle reality
D
In habitats across the planet, animals periodically drop everything to walk, fly or swim to a new place. Wildlife such as whales and geese learns migration paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration from their genetic code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration.
Another group of migrants does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. Take the Cory’s shearwater, an oceangoing seabird that migrates over the Atlantic every year. The young do not migrate with their parents, so culture cannot explain their journeys. And the exact paths vary wildly from individual to individual, making genetics equally unlikely.
Cory’s shearwaters are long lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. Researchers call this the “exploration refinement”, and until now it has been hypothetical (假设的) because of difficulties in tracking migratory animals’ movements.
But a team of researchers has done that by attaching small geolocators(地理定位器) to more than 150 of the birds aged four to nine. They found that younger birds traveled longer distances for longer periods, and had more diverse paths than older birds. “We finally have evidence of the ‘exploration refinement’ for migratory birds,” says Letizia Campioni, who led the study. Younger Cory’s shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults—but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploration, which fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course.
“Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies, exploration refinement could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man made changes,” says Barbara Frei. “It might be safer to repeat a behavior that was recently successful than to rely on patterns that were perfected long ago but might no longer be safe.”
12.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A.It describes animals’ habitats.
B.It talks about migration models.
C.It compares different species.
D.It introduces a tracking technology.
13.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A.The opening for learning and practice.
B.The unique living habit of Cory’s shearwaters.
C.The way Cory’s shearwaters form their migration patterns.
D.The process scientists track Cory’s shearwaters’ movements.
14.What does Letizia’s study find about the younger Cory’s shearwaters
A.They travel as much as adult birds.
B.They move in a predictable manner.
C.They lower the speed for exploration.
D.They look for a course with their parents.
15.What can we conclude from the last paragraph
A.Man made changes make migration easier.
B.Animals make a safer journey via a fixed track.
C.Course exploration contributes to birds’ adaptability.
D.A combination of strategies assures migration success.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People take up volunteering for different reasons. Some want to “give something back” while others want to meet new people or learn new skills. 16
Choose a charity (慈善机构) or organization. Firstly, what sort of organization do you want to help 17 And perhaps you have been affected by some of the problems that a charity aims to support, like children who need help. Many local schools rely on volunteers who come in regularly to read to the children or help with their math.
18 Once you have decided where you want to volunteer, you then have to decide what sort of volunteer work you want to do. Think about your existing skills: Do you prefer hands on work Are you good at dealing with people Do you have a background in paperwork Charities need volunteers to work in shops, organize or manage money raising events, or, in the case of animal charities, walk dogs.
Find a position. Most charities have a website with a section aimed at attracting potential volunteers and they advertise specific roles available. 19 In this case, you would usually need to phone or visit their offices to find out how you can help. You will be welcomed with open arms!
Apply for suitable positions. Be prepared with information about your previous (or current) employment and the sort of skills you have, so that the charity can match you to the most appropriate role. You might think that you have no such skills. 20 Ask your friends and loved ones what they think you have to offer.
A.Decide on the kind of work.
B.Don’t let your lack of confidence stop you.
C.You might have a particular charity in mind.
D.Consider how much time you want to commit.
E.Without them, they wouldn’t carry out their work.
F.But smaller charities might not have money to do this.
G.Whatever the reason, you need to make some decisions.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lots of kids set up lemonade stands in the summer. For many, it’s the first step toward learning what it means to 21 your own money. For 11 year old Cartier Carey, it was a 22 to do a lot more. That’s because Carey isn’t using his 23 to open his first savings account. Instead, he’s 24 it back into his community. His goal is to help single mothers in need. With all the stress and 25 uncertainty, Carey decided to focus on the basics: diapers(尿布) and wipes.
The idea for the project 26 while Carey was visiting his grandmother who lives in one of the area’s more economically depressed neighborhoods. Carey, who is keenly observant for his age, was 27 by how many women he observed raising children on their own. By the end of July, Carey had raised close to $5,000 via the lemonade stand and from donations, and 28 about 6,500 diapers. By September, altogether 22,000 diapers, he’s 29 to achieving his total goal of 25,000.
But the generous 11 year old is not 30 with worthy causes. Before becoming a “lemonade mogul”, Carey launched another community 31 titled “Carti packs”—care packages for the homeless that 32 such essentials as deodorants, soap, tissues, and even hand warmers used when the weather got 33 .
Carey says his greatest 34 comes from knowing he’s made a difference and seeing how much his efforts have meant to the people he tries to 35 .
21.A.spend B.save C.earn D.control
22.A.chance B.risk C.course D.mission
23.A.ambition B.profit C.stand D.wisdom
24.A.holding B.investing C.claiming D.drawing
25.A.financial B.mental
C.political D.commercial
26.A.took effect B.made sense
C.made room D.took root
27.A.shocked B.delighted
C.relieved D.disappointed
28.A.produced B.sold
C.selected D.distributed
29.A.loyal B.close C.equal D.identical
30.A.committed B.unfamiliar C.used D.true
31.A.career B.research
C.investigation D.campaign
32.A.restored B.employed C.contained D.boosted
33.A.freezing B.stormy C.fine D.violent
34.A.contribution B.hope
C.achievement D.joy
35.A.please B.ignore C.serve D.identify
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nemo’s Garden is the world’s first underwater farm. Now, tomatoes, strawberries and some other plants are growing inside its round pods (舱) under the sea, just off the coast of Noli, Italy.
Ocean Reef Group 36 (start) the underwater garden project in 2012 37 (find) new ways to farm that could help the planet in the future. The group’s six plastic pods 38 (fill) with air, but their bottoms are open to the sea. Through evaporation (蒸发), fresh water collects on the insides of the pods, and then goes back down to help plants in the pods grow.
Because the pods aren’t very deep under water, the plants still get enough 39 (nature) light from the sun. There is also little need 40 pesticides as insects can’t get in to harm the plants. However, 41 (train) divers are needed to swim down and take care of the plants.
Ocean Reef Group’s Luca Gamberini told 42 magazine that the plants taste different too. “They taste even 43 (strong),” he said. For now, Nemo’s Garden is 44 (most) used as a laboratory 45 tries different ways to grow different kinds of plants under the sea.
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41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的好友Jim在暑假期间痴迷微信朋友圈,经常发照片分享生活中的细节,请根据以下要点提示,给Jim写一封信:
1.对分享行为表示理解;
2.阐述过度分享的危害;
3.提出建议。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:微信朋友圈 WeChat Moments;过度分享 overshare
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
65 year old Mr. Fairfax had retired from teaching. He was very interested in adventures. This time he made an adventure on sparsely(稀少地) populated land. In the cold winter, he tried a new place and forgot to bring his cellphone, the only time on the trip. He trekked(长途跋涉) more than half a mile with two dogs to a harvested wheat field.
With his dark staring eyes at the horizon in expectation of another rabbit, Mr. Fairfax stepped on the thin snow on a canal. Suddenly, it collapsed and dropped him four feet to the bottom.
Realizing that he was in trouble and that he was going to hurt himself, Mr. Fairfax suddenly picked up a lot of speed. His left leg was injured first, and he lay on his side to reach for his shotgun, unloaded the bullets and used it as a crutch(拐杖). He spent an hour and a half climbing the canal but slipped and slid back down when he was partly up. This time, one of his feet got fixed between two rocks. Mr. Fairfax told himself that if he didn’t get himself out of that canal, he wasn’t going to have a very good night.
Mr. Fairfax climbed more slowly and cautiously out of the canal. He immediately realized the difficulty of the task before him. The accident occurred at about 2 p.m., and it was nearing 5 p.m. with the road far away as the sun was setting.
Mr. Fairfax focused on crawling to safety. Even with his gun supporting him, hopping(单脚跳行) was impractical. Instead, he sat down and pushed himself backward for less than 40 inches at a time with his good leg. He was determined and sure that he must hold on. He was in exhaustion and had more frequent breaks. Temperatures dropped overnight, and his gloves and boots got wet. His hands and feet soon were completely numb.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Mr. Fairfax’s dogs had been playing in the field and eventually came up to him.
Paragraph 2:
However, gleams(微光) of daylight remained—Mr. Fairfax saw the sixth car.
2023级高二下学期第一次阶段性测试英语试题参考答案
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.A 7.D
8.A 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.B 13.C 14.C
15.C 16.G 17.C 18.A 19.F 20.B 21.C
22.A 23.B 24.B 25.A 26.D 27.A 28.D
29.B 30.B 31.D 32.C 33.A 34.D 35.C
36.started 37.to find 38.are filled 39.natural 40.for 41.trained 42.a 43.stronger 44.mostly 45.that/which
第三部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Jim,
I’m worried that you’ve been addicted to sharing all sorts of photos on WeChat Moments recently. Undeniably, WeChat makes communication convenient and leisure time colorful. However, there exist some potential risks if you overshare. One severe problem is leaking privacy, which may cause economic losses. Besides, oversharing can make others uncomfortable, for they think you are showing off.
Thus, never should we post our personal information, nor should we rashly add strangers to the list of friends. It’s wiser to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful.
Best wishes!
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Mr. Fairfax’s dogs had been playing in the field and eventually came up to him.The two dogs surrounded his body to warm him while barking wildly. Mr. Fairfax finally struggled to the fence near the road with the help of the dogs. Despite his exhaustion and painful leg, he still tried to wave down a driver for fear that he might lose consciousness at any time. He waved wildly and shouted loudly, but in vain. When the fifth car passed without stopping, his heart sank in despair.
Paragraph 2:
However, gleams(微光) of daylight remained—Mr. Fairfax saw the sixth car. Mustering up all his strength and courage, he waved wildly again. Fortunately, this time the car stopped and the driver rolled down the window to ask him what was wrong. After realizing Mr. Fairfax’s situation, the driver jumped off, supporting him onto the back seat with his two lovely dogs. With tears welling up in his eyes, Mr. Fairfax expressed his gratitude in a weak voice. Finally, he got rescued and cured. From then on, whenever he was confronted with a terrible situation, he would encourage himself with the accident.
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