湖南省长沙市浏阳市重点校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期期中测试英语试卷.docx

1、高二英语试题卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.考生必须把所有的答案填写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的答案无效。 3.选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案选项框涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其它答案选项框，不要填涂和勾划无关选项。其他试题用黑色碳素笔作答，答案不要超出给定的答题框。 第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)略第二部分阅读(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。ASPECIAL ENGLI

2、SHThe English language programs of the Voice of America (VOA) can be divided into two types according to the speed of broadcasting: Standard English and Special English.Special English is a simple and standardized English radio program arranged by VOA for listeners who are beginning to learn English

3、 in non-English speaking countries around the world. It officially began broadcasting in October 1959.The famous American lexicologist S.BFlexmer identified three criteria for Special English, that is, what makes it “special”:It writes and broadcasts in short and clear sentences;It broadcasts at a r

4、ate of 90 words per minute, or 2/3 of Standard English;It is a form of American English composed mainly of the 1500 basic words.Special English programs can be divided into two categories: news programs and feature programs.News programVOA Special English news broadcasts provide listeners with world

5、wide information on politics, economics, military affairs, diplomacy, international relations, religion, weather, and all kinds of important events and wonders. They are broadcast to Southeast Asia five times a day, twice in the morning and three times in the evening.Feature ProgramFrom the perspect

6、ive of time, Special English feature programs can be divided into two categories: one is every five minutes, and the other is every fifteen minutes. The latter consists of seven different sub-features, which are repeated four times a day on a weekly cycle, but the two features on Sunday and Saturday

7、 are broadcast only three times a night, each lasting about 10 minutes, followed by each five-minute feature.1Which is one of the criteria for Special English?AIts a basic English radio program.BIt relies on a mere 1500 basic words.CIt plays at a speed of 90 words per minute.DIts aimed at those star

8、ting to learn English.2What can we learn about the two programs?ABoth of them are broadcast repeatedly.BThey are broadcast almost at the same time.CListeners can listen to news program in the afternoon.DEach five-minute program consists of seven sub-features.3Who are most likely to listen to Special

9、 English?ARadio program enthusiasts.BWestern culture lovers.CLanguage learners.DEnglish beginners.BMy earliest memories are of having two very old parents. My mother was 42 when I was born, which back then was seriously old to have a baby, and a little risky too. My oldest brother was 14 years older

10、 than me and the middle brother ten years older. When I was quite small they had both left home. I grew up almost like an only child. I tended to amuse myself and play in the garden and draw and paint and shoot. I suppose you do learn as an only child that youre going to have to get on with life by

11、yourself. Youre going to have to find things that excite and move you.I was shipped off to Sunday school in Edinburgh when I was seven years old. I felt a proper Charlie, because I was the only little boy among the Sunday school children who was wearing a kilt (苏格兰短裙). I also felt rather threatened

12、by the stories we were taught. Old-school Christianity was filled with punishment and anger that I didnt really enjoy. For the rest of my attendance at Sunday school, I didnt get closer than climbing a tree outside the church and hiding in the branches, waiting until the children came out, then drop

13、ping down to join the school team and walking out of the church to be met by my parents, who were then reassured that Id been to Sunday school as I was supposed to.When my parents moved to Blackpool, my aunt, who came to live with us, took me to two or three concerts. I got to see Cliff Richard, Ada

14、m Faith and the early Rolling Stones performing at Blackpools ABC Theatre-which, when I was 12 years old, was an important moment of recognising that that isnt what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, because the music they played was not what I was enjoying. I was drawn to the blues and Black

15、American folk music. It felt very real and human.4What do we know about the authors childhood?AMany things moved him.BHe had to do many things on his own.CHe liked playing in the garden.DHe got on badly with his brothers.5Which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “a proper Charlie” in par

16、agraph 2?AA real fool.BAn independent child.CA capable student.DA clever student.6What experiences did the author have in his Sunday school?AHe liked wearing a kilt.BHe often studied in the trees.CHe was threatened by others.DHe was often absent from school.7What can we infer from the text?AHis brot

17、hers were not important to him.BHe never walked into the church.CHis parents took him to some concerts.DThe blues caught his interest.CMany people consider mosquito bites just part of summer living but these insects can carry diseases. Mosquitoes are actually some of the most dangerous creatures on

18、the planet. According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes cause over 700,000 deaths every year.But there is new hope in the battle between man and mosquito. Scientists at Auburn University, in Alabama, may have found the secret to stopping mosquito-borne diseases. “We have created a type of

19、 fabric that blocks mosquito bites,” says John Beckmann, who leads the lab at the university,Beckmann remembered a camping trip from which he returned riddled with kisses from mosquitoes despite wearing a long-sleeved shirt. “People say, wear long sleeves a lot,” Beckmann said, “but long sleeves don

20、t block mosquitoes.”While some companies are making what they state is bite-proof clothing, the clothing includes some harmful chemicals or is made of thick fabrics that are too hot to wear and are easily beaten by mosquitoes. Thats because there are holes in the makeup of their fabrics that mosquit

21、oes and other biting insects can get through.The key is to discover a fabric that can remove these holes and is still cool enough to wear in hot weather. “That is the reason why this project is not as easy as people think” said Beckmann. “You obviously need your clothes to be breathable. But that us

22、ually comes at the cost of letting mosquitoes bite through them. So the basic problem is keeping the holes there while blocking tiny mosquito mouth-parts at the same time.”The team tried by using a computer numerical control knitting (编织) machine that could be programmed with different designs until

23、 they found a bite-proof one. The end result is a product that the researchers compare to popular high-quality athletic wear.But the researchers are still not satisfied and will be spending the next year perfecting the comfort of the material and finally creating a clothing line. The hope is that fi

24、nally any type of fabric can be knitted into the labs design, so that all kinds of clothing companies from baby clothing producers to dress designers could create bite-proof clothing.8What happened to Beckmann on a camping trip?AHe was badly bitten by mosquitoes.BHe discovered a new kind of mosquito

25、.CHe felt unbearably hot with long-sleeved clothes.DHe mastered some skills in dealing with mosquitoes.9What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe popularity of bite-proof clothing.BDisadvantages of existing bite-proof clothing.CAdvancements in bite-proof clothing.DComparisons between different types of

26、bite-proof clothing.10Which of the following is the goal of the researchers?APersuade more researchers to join in.BMake the design applicable to different fabrics.CFind a fabric suitable for all designs.DGet funded by clothing companies.11what is the best title for the text?AMosquitoes: The Silent K

27、illersBThe Battle Against MosquitoesCA Step Towards a Bite-Free FutureDProven Ways to Prevent Mosquito BitesDAs AI art generators take the world by storm, some people wonder if their works should count as art at all. The technology is still developing and has some wrinkles to iron out (消除), which me

28、ans there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good artificial intelligence can produce.Art is classed as the product of imagination, skill, experience, and emotion, usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy. Artists spent time and effort putting their i

29、nner worlds onto these works. Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data, linking someones prompt (指令) to datasets, and trying to represent it as best as possible. The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself

30、.AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard. But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vincis painting. Why? Scarcity theres only one of the original. Should anyone pay for these things? And if an

31、artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale, what should the price be?AI art involves a program mimicking (模仿) the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human. But who made the artwork, the machine or its user? And can the original artists sue for (控告) copyright vi

32、olation? Such questions complicate the merging of artificial intelligence and the art industry, while fueling arguments against recognizing AI-generated art as marketable artistic products.Once weve answered those questions, we can tackle the really big one: When an AI-generated painting wins an awa

33、rd, who gets the prize?12How is AI art different from human art?AIt is the product of experience.BIt combines different styles of work.CIt is not a mirror of artists emotions.DIt doesnt cost much money to produce.13Why does the writer mention Mona Lisa in paragraph 3?ATo present the potential troubl

34、e with the value of AI art.BTo introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces.CTo show the advantages of AI painters over human artists.DTo prove the popularity of classic artworks among viewers.14What can we infer from paragraph 4?AAI art promotes the sale of artistic products.BAI art makes cop

35、yright issues more complicated.CArtists can create more works with the help of AI.DThere will be fierce competition in the art industry.15What is the purpose of the text?ATo persuade.BTo inform.CTo describe.DTo argue.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。“Leave no track”

36、 is popular among many campers who are concerned about our environment and favor sustainable (可持续的) travel. Its goal is simple; to minimize human-created impacts on the natural world. 16 Reject plastic and paper. First and foremost, one of the easiest ways to reduce the impact of camping on the plan

37、et is to go plastic and paper-free. Instead of single-use plastics and paper plates, choose bamboo or other recyclable camping dinnerware and food packages. 17 Rent or buy a used tent. Instead of brand-new equipment, consider renting camping equipment instead. Outdoor retail (零售) brands like REI off

38、er a wide variety of camping products to rent, including tents. 18 For those keen on purchasing something new, try brands like Patagonia that put sustainability first to reduce waste and support eco-friendly practices. 19 In addition to eco-friendly tents, its good to ensure that other camping essen

39、tials, from hiking shoes and sleeping bags to clothing and blankets, are also gentle on the environment. And remember, whatever is packed in should also be packed out.Only camp in designated (指定的) camping areas. 20 However, developed campgrounds, which are specifically designated for camping, are us

40、ually available by reservation and dont require campers to walk wearily into the wilderness to clear space to set up a tent. Designated camping spots usually have other advantages like bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, and more.APack with the planet in mind.BSort out what you really need when campi

41、ng.CThey even carry other outdoor essentials for rent.DLearn how to sustainably upgrade the summer camping here.ECampers can also buy reusable paper towels in order to genuinely leave no track.FEco-friendly campers can learn how to update their skills with these simple tips.GAlthough backpacking off

42、 the beaten path sounds fascinating, it may not be eco-friendly.第三部分语言运用(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。Im from India and I love saris a traditional costume for Indian women. My first 21 with the sari was with my mother who wore saris every 22 day of her adul

43、t lives.To me, the sari is the love, 23 and safety of her daily embrace. However, as a young adult and journalist, I only wore saris on 24 occasions.I still have such a 25 memory of buying my first sari in my 20s. A family friend in my home state ran a shop. I 26 my friend bringing over a few saris,

44、 hoping my mom or I would buy one. I 27 fell in love with a light cotton sari made by a rural woman. And so you see, every sari tells you about not just whos wearing it but who was 28 in making it. The sari is a(n) 29 of who we are.As an immigrant trying to 30 here in the United States, I dont wear

45、saris regularly.But when Im wearing one, my 3-year-old son, who has already come to love the garment, will exclaim that I look 31 .In 2012 when I was on a 32 trip for an event, I bought a dark blue cotton sari for my mother in Sri Lanka. After she passed away, I inherited many of her saris, but the

46、blue one 33 my favorite. Wearing it now 34 me of my association with my mother, and the 35 she would feel knowing that I had landed on my feet. No matter where in the world I was, I was always thinking of her.21AexperienceBassociationCcommunicationDrealization22AlovelyBrandomCuniqueDsingle23AwarmthB

47、graceCcalmnessDconcern24ApublicBinformalCspecialDrelaxing25AbeautifulBvividCpoorDrewarding26ArecallBpictureCrestrictDswitch27AgraduallyBgreedilyCinstantlyDintimately28AabsorbedBoccupiedCtrappedDinvolved29AtruthBkeyCexpressionDexpansion30Agive inBfit inCgrow upDpop up31AamazingBoutstandingCinfluentialDconvincing32ApracticingBreportingClecturingDresearching33ApresentedBprovidedCremainedDappeared34AremindsBinformsCrelievesDcures35AsecurityBconfidenceCbeliefDpride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