江苏省泰州市联盟五校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题（Word版附答案）.docx

1、 联盟五校2023年秋学期期中考试 高二英语试题出卷人： 审核人：（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每题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 is the mans main form of exercise now?A. Running. B. Cycling. C. Swimming.2. How will the man probably communicate

2、 with the company next week?A. By making a call. B. By writing a letter. C. By sending an email.3. What happened to the man?A. He couldnt find the way to the toilet.B. His new phone got wet.C. He lost some money.4. What are the speakers doing?A. Planning a journey. B. Waiting for a plane. C. Booking

3、 a hotel room.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Spring Festival plans. B. The mans new home. C. A shopping list for the holiday.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，小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. Where

4、does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In an office.C. In a cafe.7. What will the man do next week?A. Graduate from university.B. Attend a job interview.C. Visit a factory.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. How will the woman probably get home today?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By car.9. What is

5、 the weather like right now?A. Windy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.10. Who is in the womans painting?A. Her brother.B. Her aunt.C. Herself.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. How does the man sound at first?A. Excited.B. Surprised.C. Sad.12. Why doesnt the woman join the theater club?A. She has no time for practice. B. She is

6、 suffering from an illness. C. She feels too nervous to perform.13. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Try out for the school basketball team.B. Write a play for the theater club.C. Join the creative writing club.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. F

7、riends. B. Parent and child. C. Sister and brother.15. What event are the speakers planning to celebrate?A. A wedding. B. Their graduation party. C. The womans birthday.16. What does the woman think of celebrating by going out to dinner?A. It costs too much money. B. It isnt special enough. C. It is

8、 too crowded.17. What kind of book would the woman probably prefer?A. Historical books. B. Science fiction. C. Scary stories听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。18 When did the speaker graduate from university?A. In 2012. B. In 2014. C. In 2016.19. How did the speaker feel about her first job in the beginning?A. Dissatis

9、fied. B. Excited. C. Proud.20. What is the speaker writing about now?A. Serious news. B. Environmental issues. C. The latest clothes and music.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分42.5分)第一节 (共12小题;每题2.5分，满分30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。AIf I have a goal in life, it isnt to be driving a Rolls-Royce. Its to be giving

10、away more than $1,000,000 a year and having an impact on peoples lives. I have the success today because I always had to work for what I wanted. I grew up accustomed to risks and disappointments, so I was used to moving forward, no matter what.In 2008, I went to Los Angeles where I tried to get hire

11、d as an agent, an analyst and a financial broker. Unfortunately, all these doors slammed in my face. The worlds economy was in a bad state, so I knew I would have to do a little spinning of my own.Youth involves a certain innocence but also perseverance. The word “cant” wasnt in my vocabulary. I par

12、tnered with a friend buying distressed multifamily properties around Houston. Even though we were enthusiastic and backed with start-up sums, I didnt make a deal work. My friend moved on to other projects. Alone, I put all my money into the next real-estate project. I put the time in, I dreamed it,

13、but once again the deal fell through. Two months later, though, the deal came back around. That was when the path opened, luck changed, and I was ready to form my own company. I havent looked back. Only ahead.Im now able to give back to communities and causes. I donate about $500,000 a year, much of

14、 that going to research to cure rare diseases. We also support a lot of services for disadvantaged children in Houston and other places.I have always been someone who can see the big picture and have never been distracted by things that get in the way. There are lessons to be learned, and the bigges

15、t of those is to keep going. You may have to change the path, but always keep that vision in front of you.21. Which of the following about the author is true?A. He donated a lot of money to improve his companys image.B. He often encountered difficulties in the process of growing up.C. He started his

16、 own company together with a friend.D. He changed jobs several times while in Los Angeles.22. By saying “do a little spinning of my own” in the second paragraph, the author probably means he would_.A. look for a part-time job independently B. make his contributions to the economyC. give in to the di

17、sappointing reality D. be self-employed to develop his career23. Which quality of the author is not shown in the passage?A. Perseverance.B. Optimism. C. Innocence. D. Kindness.24. Which one is probably the best title of the passage?A. Saying No to “Turning Back”B. Tips for a Successful BusinessC. Ju

18、mping over Economic DownturnsD. A Life-time Pursuit of DreamBI love my gas stove. Theres nothing quite like cooking over that beautiful blue flame. But in recent years environmentalists have been warning that gas stoves are bad for the climate and not so great for our health, either. Two new studies

19、 have heightened health worries about harmful gases in our kitchens. Is the evidence sufficient to change our cooking habits? For me, the answer is yes.Broadly speaking, there are two categories of concerning emissions related to gas stoves. First, there is the unburned natural gas, which is more th

20、an 90 percent methane. More than three quarters of methane that escapes from a stove leaks into kitchens when it is not in use, most likely through improper pipe fittings. Methane is not poisonous, but it is a powerful greenhouse gas. With 40 million gas stoves across our country, it is estimated th

21、at the heat-trapping potential of the methane they send out annually can roughly be compared to the carbon dioxide released by half a million gas-powered cars.Second, there are the pollutants created by combustion when a burner is on, most notably nitrogen oxides, which can cause discomfort and pain

22、 in the lungs. In a matter of minutes, families who do not use their exhaust hoods and who have small, poorly ventilated kitchens can go over the Environmental Protection Agencys outdoor exposure limit for nitrogen dioxide. Even short exposures to much nitrogen dioxide can worsen symptoms in people

23、with respiratory conditions. And there is enough evidence that long-term exposure raises the risk of developing asthma.What is the average home cook to make of all this? They might take a cue from Michanowicz, who bought a plug-in countertop induction stove and does much of his cooking on that $100

24、item. Jackson, for his part, is putting his money where his research is: “Im replacing a perfectly good gas stove” with an induction stove. Several U.S. cities are curtailing the use of natural gas in new construction.As for me, Im making some changes. Ive switched to an electric kettle for boiling

25、water, and despite its annoying noise, I now use the exhaust hood over my stove. And weather permitting, Ill open a window.25. What does the author want to show by mentioning two new studies?A. She might well get out of her cooking habits.B. Health worries are proved by the two studies.C. Its not fo

26、r her to judge despite sufficient evidence.D. She will continue to cook with her beloved gas stove.26. What do we know about methane?A. Methane can test the destructive power of greenhouse gas.B. Most methane will leak into kitchens when a stove is not in use.C. The leakage of methane into kitchens

27、is possibly through imperfect pipe fittings.D. The heat-trapping potential of methane is equal to the carbon dioxide released by cars.27. What does the underlined word “curtailing” mean in paragraph 4?A. Guaranteeing. B. Limiting. C. Increasing. D. Embracing.28. Which of the following is the most su

28、itable structure of the text?A. B. C. D. CAfter 11 years, China has finally completed its Tiangong space station with the docking (对接) its Mengtian lab module, establishing the Tiangong as the second operational space station apart from the US-led, multinational International Space Station (ISS).On

29、November 1, the Mengtian lab module, the third and final part of its Tiangong space station docked with the core Tianhe module 13 hours after being launched. Next, the Tianhe and Mengtian modules will dock with the Wentian lab module, completing Tiangongs T-shaped basic structure. The 17.88-meter-lo

30、ng, 23-ton Mengtian module is the heaviest operational single-cabin active spacecraft in orbit. Mengtian consists of a workcabin, a cargo airlock cabin, a payload cabin and resource cabin. In addition, it has eight scientific experiment cabinets and 37 extravehicul installation options, enabling mor

31、e in-cabin and out-cabin experiments in a microgravity environment. Mengtian also carries the worlds first space atomic clock system, consisting of a hydrogen clock, rubidium clock and an optical clock. It is the worlds most accurate time and frequency system, but to support fundamental physics rese

32、arch.One of the more ambitious aims of Chinas space program is to position the country as a leading provider of space-based international public goods and services, such as planetary defense. Last month, Asia Times reported about Chinas plans to conduct its first asteroid deflection test in 2025 or

33、2026. China has also taken pioneering steps in Marsexploration. A good example is the completion of Chinas Tianwen-1 Mars mission, which has provided medium and high-resolution photos of the planets surface. China has also stated that it is willing to share scientific data from its Tianwen-l mission

34、 at an appropriate time and that scientists are welcome to apply for research over the data.Moreover, China has also announced plans to send men to the moon, paving the potential way for its future settlement and economic use. And China and Russia plan to establish a permanent moon base by 2027. The

35、 proposed permanent moon base, the International Lunar Research Station(ILRS), is seen as an experimental complex designed for multiple scientific activities.The Tiangong is open to all UN member states,with nine projects involving 17 countries including Kenya, Russia, Mexico, Japan, and Peru, along

36、side 23 entities selected among the first batch of scientific experiments to be carried on board the station. Reflecting Chinas open-door space policy, the Tiangong is designed to be “inclusive” and adaptable for foreign astronauts.29. What can we infer about the Mengtian module according to the tex

37、t?A. It has docked with the Wentian lab module.B. It is an significant part of Tiangong space station.C. It is made up of four scientific experiment cabins.D. It is heavier than all the other single-cabin spaceships.30. Why did the author mention “Chinas plan” in paragraph 4?A. To make a prediction.

38、 B. To present a fact. C. To clarify a concept. D. To explain a rule.31. How will China explore the moon?A. By sending men to the settlement of the moon.B. By providing clear photos of the planets surface.C. By sharing scientific data from its Tianwen-1 mission.D. By setting up a moon base for multi

39、ple scientific activities.32. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. International Space Station Suffers Wear and TearB. Side by Side, China Works with UN Member StatesC. Step by Step, China Finds Its Footing in Outer SpaceD. Tiangong Space Station Is Established Little by Little第二节（共5小题, 每小题2

40、. 5分, 共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。Classical music is one of the most complex, and beautiful forms of music. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and can be appreciated in many different ways. 33 These elements include melody(旋律), harmony, rhythm, dynamics(力度), and timbre(音

41、质). Melody is the primary musical element, and is what people typically think of when they think of music. 34 Rhythm is the organization of time, and is created by the pulse or beat of the music. Dynamics are the changes in volume, and timbre is the quality of the sound.Once you have a basic underst

42、anding of these elements, you can start to appreciate classical music on a deeper level. 35 Pay attention to the four elements mentioned above. Understand the story it is telling. Try to find out how the different sounds work together. Feel the beat, and sense the changes in volume. Try to appreciat

43、e the different sounds. 36 Seeing the musicians play, and watching the conductor guide the orchestra, can be an amazing experience. You can watch videos of classical music performances online, or attend a live concert.Finally, classical music can be appreciated through its history and culture. Learn

44、ing about the musicians, the pieces, and the different movements in classical music can help you understand and appreciate it more. 37 A. The secret to classical music is: its just music.B. One way to do this is by listening to it more closely.C. Harmony is created by two or more melodies playing to

45、gether.D. It is important to first understand the different elements that make it up.E. You can also appreciate classical music by watching it being performed.F. There are also many books and articles about classical music that can help.G. If you are a music enthusiast, you might have heard the term

46、: music appreciation.第三部分 语言运用（共三节, 满分37.5分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 共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。Im not athletic. In high school, for example, I joined the soccer team for a year, ending up as a 38.In 2020, I was in a difficult stage of life and wanted something to fight for. Therefore, tho

47、ugh Id never run even 5 kilometers before, I entered the lottery (抽签) to run a marathon, a 39 where only a small number of people are randomly selected. Somehow, my name was 40.I figured the only way to finish the 42 kilometers was to start by running just one. But even one kilometer proved too hard

48、, so I adjusted the 41. I ran several minutes at a time, and then walked to catch my 42. I repeated that for months. Besides, I read books, talked to friends and found coaches. Step by step, I became a 43.Then the 44 day came when I showed up at the starting line with other competitors. Did I win? C

49、ertainly not! Did I run 42 kilometers, cross the finishing line joyfully and receive my medal proudly? 45!Last year I decided to 46 my own business: a performing arts training centre for kids. Ive always loved kids and arts, but I was 47 of business. Nevertheless, because of the marathon, I had a mo

50、del for how to 48 itstep by step.So, again: I read books, talked to friends and found 49. Through it all, I became a successful entrepreneur. I keep my Marathon medal above my desk not to50my achievements but to remind myself every big goal can always be 51 into individual steps. When you combine en

51、ough steps, you will 52 to the finishing line.38. A. storyteller B. bystander C. benchwarmer D. cheerleader39. A. process B. progressC. platformD. position40. A. drawnB. claimedC. adoptedD. employed41. A. stageB. strategyC. standard D. status42. A. attentionB. balanceC. energyD. breath43. A. walkerB

52、. runnerC. playerD. jumper44. A. dueB. lastC. bigD. large45. A. LikelyB. EntirelyC. NecessarilyD. Absolutely46. A. distinguishB. establishC. engageD. explore47. A. ignorantB. awareC. shortD. capable48. A. improveB. promoteC. arrangeD. approach49. A. colleaguesB. coachesC. competitorsD. cooperators50

53、. A. show offB. take offC. call offD. put off51. A. boiled downB. come downC. broken downD. torn down52. A. get itB. take itC. name itD. make it第二节 语法填空 (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。The “Spring Fair”, featuring diverse Chinese cultural activities, _53_ (hold) on Sunday at th

54、e Garden of Serenity, a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija, Malta.The fair, jointly _54_ (organize) by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council, offered the guests the opportunity to indulge in Chinese tea and cuisine, experience the art of calligraphy, _55_ even

55、 try on Han Chinese clothing.The events highlight was the performances by members from the Malta School of Wushu-Longgui, who showcased amazing dragon dances and martial arts, attracting many audiences. Tai Chi performance, traditional Chinese folk music, and popular songs also gained loud cheers an

56、d _56_ (applaud).At the opening ceremony Charmaine St John, mayor of Santa Lucija, said that the Garden of Serenity is “_57_ symbol of friendship between Malta and China.” She noted that cultural integration has always been a proposition (主张) of the Maltese government, and _58_ cooperation between t

57、he two sides should be based on _59_ (equal) and mutual benefit in order to be sustainable.One of the _60_ (participate), 12-year-old Nathan Zammit, wrote his name in Chinese characters _61_ a brush at the booth of the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta. He was excited _62_ (experience)

58、calligraphy and showed admiration for Chinese culture, despite not having visited China.第三节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）63.The regulations state that any form of discrimination is strictly p_ within the organization.64. The r_ of the material to extreme temperatures makes it suitable for aerospace app

59、lications. 65. The number of deaths a_ from road accidents has been rising, which raises peoples concern about traffic safety.66. The hiker found himself t_ in the forest, desperately searching for a way out.67. The business world is highly c_, with companies constantly striving to outperform their

60、rivals and gain a larger market share.68. Believe in yourself and stay m _, for greatness awaits those who persevere. 69. With great d_, every one of us has the potential to be a critical news reader.70.The majority of these sports are i_ to those at the Olympics but other sports, such as wushu, hav

61、e been added too.71. Building health y habits requires _ (一致，始终如一) in practicing them daily. 72. Breathing is an _(无意识的) function of the body.73. The child _ (无意地) broke the vase while playing, feeling regretful for the accident. 74. The conference was attended by _ (专业人士) from various industries, e

62、xchanging knowledge and insights. 75. Solidarity and honesty are _(根本的) to career success.76.There was no suggestion that he was doing anything _(非法).77.We found further scientific _(证据) for this theory.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 应用文 (满分15分). 假定你是学生会主席，学校将举行以“成长”为主题的倡议活动，请代表学生会给全体同学写一封倡议书，内容如下：1 活动意义； 2.

63、 提出倡议； 3. 表达期待。注意：1. 词数80字左右；2. 可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear fellow students, 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。It was a lazy Sunday morning, the type of day that getting out of bed requires an effort. When Marilyn and I entered the kitchen, Lori was already at the table doing her homework

64、. Seeing us coming, she, suddenly, stood and faced me, “Why are there more pictures of Lisa than there are of me?” she asked. Lisa is our older daughter.I stared back, not understanding the question. Lori turned and left the room. Caught off-guard by the question, I looked at Marilyn. “Are there mor

65、e pictures of Lisa than of Lori?” Marilyn shrugged and raised her eyebrows in a motion of puzzlement. “Are you aware that there are more pictures of Lisa than Lori?” I added.Marilyn said, “Ive never counted them. I dont know.”Marilyns answer was the same as my thoughts, “I hadnt realized that there

66、was any significant difference. Now why would Lori ask such a question?” I asked.Marilyn just shook her head and stared back at me. After a few minutes of thought she said, “When Lisa was born, you were taking photographs. You hardly went anywhere without a camera. When Lori was born, you were invol

67、ved in colored slides (幻灯片). There must be hundreds of slides of Lori somewhere in the house that Lori has never seen or doesnt remember.”After digesting Marilyns remarks, I agreed. “After Lori leaves, well look for those slides. Who knows, we may find more slides of Lori than pictures of Lisa,” I j

68、oked.Later that afternoon, when we were alone, we went into the basement where we had stored the boxes that we had brought from our previous home. It wasnt long before we discovered the trays of slides, and for the rest of the afternoon we looked at each tray, pointing out those slides that highligh

69、ted Lori.“What are you going to do?” Marilyn asked.“Its her birthday in a few weeks,” I said, “Well select about one hundred slides with Lori and convert them into pictures, put them into an album and give to her as a gift. I dont know if the album will answer her question, but at least shell know t

70、hat we care enough to find her an answer.”注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右：2. 开头已给出。Over the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides. _ On November 24, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside._ 高二期中联考英语答案一、 听力（每题1.5分）1-5 CCBAB 6-10 BCACB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BACAB二、阅读

71、（每题2.5分）21-24 BDCA 25-28 ACBC 29-32 BBDC三、阅读7选5 （每题2.5分）DCBEF四、 完型填空（每题1分）38-42 CAABD 43-47 BCDBA 48-52 DBACD五、语法填空（每题1.5分）53. was held 54. organized 55. and 56. applause 57. a 58. that 59. equality 60. participants 61. with 62. to experience六 单词拼写（每题0.5分）63. prohibited 64.resistance 65. arising 66.

72、 trapped 67. competitive68. motivated 69.discrimination 70. identical 71. consistency 72. automatic73. unintentionally 74. professionals 75.fundamental 76. illegally 77.evidence七、 写作（一）应用文 (15分)Dear fellow students,On behalf of School Students Union, I call on all of my fellow students to do what we

73、 can to become well-rounded.Firstly, we should develop a positive attitude to life. Life consists of not only happy moments but also hard times. We should be brave when facing difficulties. Secondly, we must study hard because knowledge is power. If we have the power, we can help to build our countr

74、y and enjoy life better. What we ought to do, of course, goes far beyond our studies. We should take responsibility in all aspects of our everyday life.If we do those things well, we will be able to experience an enjoyable and rewarding teenage life. Its time for us to take action.(二) 读后续写 (25分)Over

75、 the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides. We kept on selecting and rejecting pictures until we were satisfied. Those pictures brought back memories of the early years of our marriage and we hoped they showed how we felt about our daughter. Marilyn had them converted into photog

76、raphs. Then, we placed them into an album with a birthday card explaining why her mother and I had put the album together. When the album was finally finished, we hid the book until her birthday.On November 24, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside. Then I left the

77、house and drove to work. I was about to enter the office when the telephone rang. I picked up the receiver, and on the other end of the receiver, a tiny voice spoke, “I love you, Daddy, ”she said and disconnected. The receiver remained against my ear for a few more minutes before I placed it on the telephone. Our message had been delivered and acknowledged.