周至县第六中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题（卷）
第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean
A. Jim has already arrived.
B. Jim often breaks his word.
C. Jim is expected to arrive soon.
2. What does Li Hua want to be
A. To be a physicist. B. To be a scientist. C. To be a writer.
3. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drink some coffee. B. Have a meeting. C. Go back home.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a lab. B. In a classroom. C. In a hospital.
5. Why did the man fail to get the book
A. It was sold.
B. The bookstore was closed.
C. He was too busy to go to the bookstore.
第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题每小题5秒钟: 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man do next
A. Go back to his home. B. Go to a meeting. C. Go to sleep.
7. What time is it probably now
A. 1:20 pm. B. 1:50 pm. C. 2:00 pm.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman want to do at first
A. Exchange the gloves. B. Return the gloves. C. Try on the gloves.
9. How much will the woman pay in the end
A. $4. B. $25. C. $29.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How long will the man stay in Singapore
A. For about 3 days. B. For about 5 days. C. For about 8 days.
11. What is the man booking
A. A flight. B. A hotel. C. A city tour.
12. Why does the man go to Singapore
A. To study further. B. To go sightseeing. C. To visit his family.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What does Emily want to get from Father Christmas
A. A toy car. B. A toy train. C. Some dolls.
14. Which of the following will the speakers prepare for Father Christmas
A. Hot chocolate. B. Apples. C. Biscuits.
15. What time do the speakers plan to go to bed
A. At 9:00 pm. B. At 8:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
16. How is Jim feeling now
A. Sad and bored. B. Excited and pleased. C. Hungry and tired.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What CAN'T they do in the chocolate factory
A. See how chocolate is made.
B. Eat as much chocolate as you want.
C. Take chocolate home for free.
18. Why did the speaker suggest bringing some money
A. The students can buy something in the shop.
B. The students can buy something to eat.
C. The students should pay for the tickets.
19. How much should a student pay for the dance show
A. $11. B. $15. C. $20.
20. What do we know about the trip to the museum
A. No teacher will go with you. B. It is not so interesting. C. It is for free.
第二部分:阅读理解（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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens
Visitor Information
How to Get to Holker:
By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6.
Approximate travel times:
Windermere—20 minutes, Kendal—25 minutes, Lancaster—45 minutes, Manchester—1 hour 30 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster
Preston for connections to major cities & airports.
Opening Times:
Sunday-Friday（closed on Saturday）11:00 am-4:00 pm, 30 March-2nd November.
Admission Charges（收费）:
Adults: 12.00
Groups: 9.00
Special Events:
Producers' Market 13th April
Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.
Holker Garden Festival 30th May
The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.
National Garden Day 28th August
Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.
Winter Market 8th November
This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.
21. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester
A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes.
22. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit Hall & Gardens
A. 12.00. B. 9.00. C. 8.0. D. 5.50.
23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show
A. Producers' Market. B. Holker Garden Festival.
C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market.
B
When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.
Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom（高中毕业舞会）queen.
Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.
"I really got to know Shipley," said Michael. "When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself."
Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, 'explaining their plans for the prom. "It became very popular in the school," she said.
Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.
On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.
"I was standing there and the children were shouting her name," she said. "They called her name as the new prom queen—I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.” Katie repeated that feeling.
"I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all."
Todd Corsetti, the principal（校长）at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments."
"I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place,” Todd said. "As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy（遗产）to leave the other classes who come after them."
24. When Katie was born, she____________.
A. nearly died in hospital B. wasn't expected to live long
C. wasn't supposed to finish high school D. caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes
25. Hearing about Katie's story, Michael___________.
A. turned to his friends for help
B. began to raise money for Katie
C. decided to live for others rather than himself
D. was very happy to help Katie realize her dream
26. Why did Fraley cry at the prom
A. She felt sorry for Katie. B. She thought of Katie's hard life.
C. She was invited to Katie's graduation. D. She was moved by what others did for Katie.
27. What is Todd's opinion on the students
A. They are the kindest teens. B. They are the hope of the world.
C. They set a good example to others. D. They can do much better in the future.
C
While English is getting more important in our schools, Chinese has become popular among foreign kids. But Chinese can be more difficult to learn. At least 16-year-old Piao Chenglong thinks so. "English is easier for me. Chinese characters（汉字）have too many strokes（笔画）," said Piao. "But I want to learn it. I want to study at Beijing University when I grow up." Piao is from Korea. He came to China in 2008.
In Korea, there are more than 300,000 Chinese learners like Piao. Some Korean students begin to learn to write the language on their first day at school. To help students learn Chinese, Korea holds speaking competitions for high school students every year.
Chinese isn't just popular in Korea. People from all the world want to learn it. The Ministry of Education of. China says that nearly 130 million people from 85 countries are learning Chinese. This number will be increasing to 800 million in the coming years.
In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish. Some American middle schools have Chinese classes. Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots（中国结）. Some even try to write and draw in the Chinese way!
People want to learn Chinese because China is becoming such an important country. Foreign countries want to understand China better to help them with business. The Chinese government is also-helping the world learn Chinese. It has sent more than 200 Chinese teachers to more than 60 countries in the world. Many more Confucius Institutes（孔子学院）will be set up in the world. These institutes will teach Chinese to foreign students.
28. Which of the following is the topic sentence for the text
A. Chinese has become popular among foreign kids.
B. Chinese can be more difficult to learn.
C. In America, Chinese is the second most popular foreign language after Spanish.
D. Students learn to make jiaozi and tie Chinese knots.
29. Where does Piao Chengiong come from
A. China. B. America. C. Korea. D. Spain.
30. According to the text, some American middle school students learn to do the following EXCEPT__________.
A. making jiaozi B. writing and drawing in the Chinese way
C. tying Chinese knots D. singing Chinese songs
31. Why do foreign people want to learn Chinese
A. Because Chinese is getting more important in their schools.
B. Because Chinese characters have too many strokes.
C. Because the number of people learning Chinese will be 800 million.
D. Because China is becoming more and more important in the world.
D
Plants are very important living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. Therefore animals and man need plants in order to live. This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.
If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are two kinds of plants: flowering plants and non-flowering plants.
Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some have two, three or four, and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a fruit without seeds is the banana fruit.
Most non-flowering plants do not grow from seeds. They grow from spores（胚芽）. Spores are very small. Some spores are so small and light that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as seeds. When these spores are all on wet and shady places, they usually grow into new plants.
32. The main idea of the first paragraph is that___________.
A. we can not live without water B. plants cannot grow without air
C. there are many plants in the world D. plants are important for life
33. Plants can make food from___________.
A. flower, water and air B. water, sunlight and air
C. air, water and soil D. air, sun and light
34. What can we infer from the passage
A. Of all living things, animals are the most important
B. Spores are seeds
C. All fruits of flowering plants have seeds
D. Without plants, man will die out
35. This passage may be taken from___________.
A. a medicine book B. a novel
C. a science magazine D. an experiment report
第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes. 36 However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
37 If some people don't accept you, they're not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.
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Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact（目光接触）with other people. 39 Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. 40 Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname（昵称）. You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
A. Be friendly to others.
B. Making new friends can be hard, too.
C. Join after-school activities you like.
D. Never change who you are to try and fit in.
E. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.
F. People may become angry if you just begin by saying "Hey" each time.
G. Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you!
第三部分语言知识运用（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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.
My former（以前的）teacher, Katelyn Varga, was an amazing teacher. The first day I had her social studies class, I knew we would have a great 41 . Her style of teaching was so 42 that almost every student of hers loved studying social studies.
My favorite 43 was from our class about the American Civil War. Each student 44 a person from the American Civil War to research and then explained his or her findings in class. I chose Abraham Lincoln while other classmates chose other famous people of the time like Jefferson Davis. The students would walk around 45 about the other students' characters and their roles in the difficult time period. Mrs. Varga could always find useful ways to make her students well 46 while they have 47 at the same time. Besides, she always 48 us to explore new things.
To be honest, Mrs. Varga has a great 49 on me. I remember I behaved badly before. 50 , I met Mrs. Varga and she made me become the best student that I could be. I really appreciate her coming to our school. During my eighth grade year when I was 51 where to go to high school, she was one of the biggest reasons I continued to 52 Conrad Schools of Science. The last day of school was a hard one for us, because she would no longer teach me. 53 our graduation ceremony was over, I went to her room to say my final goodbyes. Mrs. Varga gave me a big hug. 54 of us stood there crying in each other's arms.
Mrs. Varga is one of the best teachers that I have ever had. She pours everything she has into her 55 . Thanks to Mrs. Varga, I had a great time at Conrad Schools of Science.
41. A. option B. relationship C. scholarship D. opportunity
42. A. interesting B. disappointing C. traditional D. annoying
43. A. experiment B. medal C. course D. memory
44. A. judged B. described C. picked D. drew
45. A. learning B. wondering C. caring D. worrying
46. A. dressed B. prepared C. understood D. taught
47. A. fun B. pressure C. courage D. patience
48. A. persuaded B. encouraged C. promised D. invited
49. A. impression B. pity C. influence D. opinion
50. A. Suddenly B. Fortunately C. Definitely D. Merrily
51. A. considering B. asking C. checking D. introducing
52. A. appreciate B. visit C. choose D. respect
53. A. Although B. Once C. Before D. After
54. A. Both B. None C. Any D. either
55. A. family B. job C. children D. studies
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。
I'm glad to hear from you. In your letter, you 56__________（ask）me about the education system in my country. Well, by law we have to be at school up to the age of 16. We go to a kindergarten first and then, when we're five, we start primary school and spend six years 57__________（study）there. I am now attending a state secondary school, 58__________ has about 1,000 students. We have six lessons a day and each subject 59__________（teach）by a different teacher. We have a lot of homework and 60__________（project）, and if we fail to complete our task on time, we have to stay after school 61__________（finish）the work and hand it in. We have to wear the school uniform every weekday except on Fridays when we're allowed to wear 62__________（we）own clothes. When we're 16 we take some exams. Then we can either leave school 63__________ stay on for two more years. During those years we study just three or four subjects. There 64__________（be）also chances to do vocational courses like sports at a college of further education. I haven't decided 65__________ to do yet.
第一节: 应用文写作（满分15分）
第四部分: 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
一位网名为Joe的人因与好朋友发生争执而苦恼, 在国外某交友网站上发帖求助。请你用英文给他回复, 内容主要包括: 1. 表示安慰和鼓励; 2. 你的建议。
注意: 1. 词数100左右; 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯; 3. 开头已给出, 但不计入总词数。
Hi, Joe. I have read about your situation. _________________________________________________________
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第二节: 读后续写（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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel（争吵）with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn't help crying sadly when she thought of the angry words from her mother. After she walked aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt hungry but had no money. She stood in front of a shop which sold noodles for several minutes, but she had to leave. The seller of the noodle shop came out and noticed the young girl.
"Hey, girl, you want to have noodles ”
"Oh, yes, but I have no money on me,” she replied.
"Oh, that's nothing. I'll treat you today,” the owner said, "come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
"What is it ” asked the man kindly.
"Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she
wiped her tears. "Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, "Girl, do you really think so I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you Have you expressed your thanks to her ”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock; she remembered mother's familiar face and weathered hands. "Why did I not think of that A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted（感激的）, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me."
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to say sorry to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
Paragraph 1:
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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Paragraph 2:
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
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参考答案
第一部分：听力理解 （每题1.5分，共30分）
1-5 BCCAC 6-10 CABAB 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 BCABC
第二部分：阅读（共两节，每题2.5分，共40分）
21-25 DBDBD 26-30 DCACD 31-35 DDBDC
36-40 BDAEF
第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每题1分，共15分）
41-45 BADCA 46-50 DABCB 51-55 ACDAB
第二节（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分）
56. asked 57. Studying 58. Which 59. is taught 60. projects
61. to finish 62. Our 63. or 64. are 65. what
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（应用文写作，满分15分）
Hi, Joe. I have read about your situation. It is common for everyone to have arguments or even quarrels with friends. So take it easy, and find a way out.
You may follow my suggestions. First, try to find out who did wrong and caused the arguments. If it is you, be brave enough to say sorry to your friend. And if it is your friend, you shouldn't be too hard on him or her either. Instead, try to take it easy and be kind. Second, give yourself and your friend some time to calm down, as it is not necessary to deal with the arguments immediately.
Good luck and best wishes for you!
第二节读后续写（25分）
[参考范文]
Paragraph 1：
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she knocked at the door, she found the door was locked and her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. “Where could my mother be？” she wondered. “Was she still angry with me？” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother. Realizing that all the scoldings from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her, she felt rather ashamed, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.
Paragraph 2：
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. “Here you come! I've been looking for you，” she said, tired and relieved. Jenny couldn't help throwing herself into her mother's arms. “Mum, I'm so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” She expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this, her mother smiled, patting her back gently.

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