1、上海市曹杨二中2023-2024学年高二上学期期中试卷英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1November 11, a day represented by four digits of 1, _by young single Chinese in the early 90s as a day for unmarried males.Awas establishedBhas establishedCis establishedDhad been established2Alexander said that he would found an institution_ any
2、 person could receive instruction in any study.AwhereBwhichCthatDhow3_difficulties we may come across in carrying out this plan, well work together to overcome them.AHoweverBWhereverCWhateverDNo matter4Evidence came up_ specific speech sounds were recognized by infants as young as two months old.Awh
3、atBwhichCthatDwhose5When the victims of the earthquake went back home, the repair of their damaged houses_.Ahas yet completedBhas been completed yetChad already completedDhad already been completed6_with only about 1000 pandas, China is desperately trying to clone the animal and save the endangered
4、species.ALeavingBLeftCTo leaveDHaving left7Only under special circumstances_ to use the fire hose, otherwise they will be punished.Aare people permittedBpeople are permittedCpeople permittedDdid people permit8_countries having great difficulties in economy right now need most of all is financial aid
5、 rather than lecturing.AWhatBWhenCThatDWhether9Youll find the hot issue that Da Vinci Furniture Co. , Ltd sold fraud furniture_ all over China.Atalk aboutBto talk aboutCtalking aboutDtalked about10A former billionaire has blown his entire fortune on saving old objects and houses_ he is turning into
6、Chinas largest private folk-art museum.AwhereBwhichCwhatDhow二、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other
7、 blanks use one word that best fits. You never forget your first whale. The impact it makes 11 you is huge and life is never quite the same again. The world seems to be having more and more whale lovers. Since its beginnings in the mid-50s, whale-watching 12 (grow) quickly and now more than 13 milli
8、on people join 13 (organize) whale watching trips every year. The trouble is that a few hours of whale watching simply isnt enough. You go out in the morning and, 14 lunchtime, you are planning your next trip; by teatime, you are planning the one after that. All your holidays center around whales: t
9、he only books you read are those about whales, you wear whale T-shirts, and 15 you meet your friends you talk about whales. So, what is it about these larger-than-life animals 16 makes them so special? Their size is one possible explanation. Imagine 17 (sit) in a small boat next to a blue whale almo
10、st as long as a Boeing 737; only a lump of rock could remain 18 (unmove) by an experience like that. They are great fun to watch, too. Humpback whales, for example, 19 leap into the air and land back in the water with a huge splash. Then there is the striking and deeply moving level of trust 20 many
11、 whales show towards people. Its a truly humbling experience when an enormous whale comes alongside the boat and greets you like an old friend.三、选用适当的单词或短语补全句子Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more
12、 than you need. AdriveBreuniteC genuineDcauseE. fruitfulF. addressG. harmoniousH. harvestI. prioritizeJ. chargeK. deceptive21Her smile lit up the whole room and even those who were feeling down or lonely couldnt help but be lifted by her radiant presence.22The sea here looks calm on the surface, but
13、 beneath the clear waters lies a dangerous world of hidden rocks and strong currents, making it for swimmers and boaters alike.23Once inequality and exploitation are removed, we will be able to build a more society, where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed and thrive.24There have been rumou
14、rs that the band will for a world tour, causing quite a stir as everyone is eager to see their favorite musicians perform live on stage once again.25It is important to remember that not all business people profit above all else, and that there are many who are committed to ethical and responsible bu
15、siness practices.26After carefully examining and analyzing the video and audio recordings, the police have determined that there is enough evidence to him with the relevant offenses.27Our products are designed to the diverse needs of users, with a focus on providing solutions that are practical, fun
16、ctional, and user-friendly.28The appeal generated a huge amount of donations in the form of blankets, medicines, and clothing. The of these items served as a symbol of hope and relief for the people in need.29By contributing to a good , individuals can improve the lives of others and promote social
17、justice, which helps to make the world we live in a better place.30It is his tremendous that has allowed him to push himself beyond his limits and to work tirelessly towards his objectives, which is truly an inspiration to those around him.四、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage b
18、y using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. AlastingBopposingC agent-DenormousE. ContributeF. convincedG. involvedH. sponsorI. committedJ. reflectK. insignificantHow an Individual Can Make a DifferenceIn the face of a multitude of gl
19、obal problems, it can be difficult to feel like an individual or small groups can make a difference. Our minds and hearts are in the right place but what can one person really do? It turns out quite a lot. With Martin Luther King Day just around the comer in the United States, its the perfect time f
20、or all of us to 31 and remember just how much of an impact one person can make on the world. In his iconic speech at the Lincoln Memorial for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, King told America, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of i
21、ts creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”The social impact King had in the United States is tangible, 32 and real. All of us here at Up with People are 33 of the power of individuals to make a difference. In fact, its our mission. Through music and action, w
22、e empower young people to be a positive 34 of change for a more hopeful, trusting, and peaceful world. You might think the difference you can make is 35 . No matter what corner of the world you call home, what you do everyday matters and even small acts can make giant ripples of good in this world w
23、e all share. Its a myth that what we do has to be 36 to make a difference. You dont have to be Martin Luther King Jr. to have a positive social impact on your community. Margaret Mead put it best, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and 37 citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the o
24、nly thing that ever has.”So, start small. Do daily, small acts of kindness. Pay for someones coffee, open a door, let someone cut in front of you in line or smile. Spread kindness because the world needs it. 38 money or your time. Pick an organization close to home or volunteer around the world with
25、 Up with People! Be a(n) 39 or join a meaningful campaign. Googling “join a campaign” will result in millions of responses from supporting children to the elderly. Whatever you get 40 in will advance the campaign greatly because of your actions. Pick one thing to start so you dont get overwhelmed.五、
26、完形填空Please stop ruining childrens summer campTeslie Conrad is the director of Clemson Outdoor Lab in South Carolina, which runs several different youth summer camps. Clemson 41 cell phones and other electronic devices in summer camps. And according to the American Camp Association, most sleep-away c
27、amps in the United States 42 access to cell phones. This makes sense. We traditionally think of summer camps as a place where we get to swim in a lake, camp under the stars and make new 43 over campfires and outdoor adventures, not one where we text and play video games.Researchers say that campers
28、develop invaluable social skills, while facing risks and working their way through their feelings of homesickness all 44 . “Its kind of like letting go of everything and coming to a different world,” says Alexa Sherman, an 11-year-old camper. Many of the campers there say they 45 YouTube and Snapcha
29、t, but they quickly come to appreciate the hands-on activities and in-person friendships. The people who have the 46 time letting go, camp directors say, arent necessarily the campers themselves, but instead their parents. Barry Garst studies youth development at Clemson University. He said that whe
30、ther you call them “helicopter”, “snowmobile” or “lawnmower” parents, over-involved parenting is having a negative overall effect and is 47 the types of positive interpersonal experiences these camps are meant to provide for youth. Not weather, not water safety, not dangerous bears. Its parents who
31、call every day demanding 48 on their kids and who expect to hear from the camp director about every skinned knee. Meg Barthel, the lead girls counselor at camp Echo, carries a device with access to Wi-Fi around camp. “I have to 49 the mothers who are used to having constant communication with their
32、daughters,” she says. How many 50 a day? “Up to 100.”Some camps address parents 51 for updates by posting pictures and videos online. But sometimes this can have the 52 effect. In response, theyll often receive the following phone call: “Hello, camp director, I was on your 53 and I dont see them. Ar
33、e they OK? Were they sent to the hospital?”Research on over-parenting, says Garst, shows that when parents behave this way, the development of a childs sense of 54 can be slowed or can become altogether halted. The parents are sending the message that they dont think their kids can get through tough
34、 moments on their own, and the kids pick up on this attitude. “Children are not really learning how to 55 for themselves.”41AbansBproducesCsearchesDprovides42AwantBlimitCenableDimprove43AfriendsBdecisionsCinvestmentsDmistakes44Aon purposeBin agreementCby themselvesDwith excitement45AuseBuninstallCfo
35、rgetDmiss46AfirstBhardestCshortestDgreatest47AfindingBattendingCruiningDsetting up48AcommentsBreportsCstudiesDfocus49Arespond toBchat withCseek outDargue against50AproblemsBparentsCmessagesDlessons51AplanBwaitCpauseDthirst52AmagicalBoppositeCprotectiveDsimilar53AwebsiteBcampsiteCphoneDlist54Aself-aw
36、arenessBknowledgeCindependenceDintelligence55Amake friendsBask questionsCmake plansDsolve problems六、阅读理解My 14-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat almost at the same time. It was hanging at a secondhand clothing store. While the other coats looked rather depressed, this one looked as if it wer
37、e holding itself up. The thick, black wool of the chesterfield (长大衣) was soft and unworn. It was beautifully tailored and had an unbelievable price tag of $28. We looked at each other, saying nothing, but Johns eyes shone. Dark, woolen coats were popular with teenage boys; but could cost several hun
38、dred dollars new. This coat was even better, bearing that touch of classic elegance from long ago. John tried it on and turned from side to side, eyeing himself in the mirror with a serious, studied expression that soon changed into a smile. The fit was perfect. John wore the coat to school the next
39、 day and came home with a grin. “How did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They loved it!” he said merrily, carefully folding it over the back of a chair and smoothing it flat. Over the next few weeks, a change came over John. Agreement replaced protest; quiet, reasoned discussion replaced argumen
40、t. He became more sensible, more polite, more thoughtful, eager to please. “Good dinner, Mom, ” he would say every evening. One day when I suggested that he might start on homework before dinner, John, who was always putting off doing stuff, said, “Youre right. I guess I will.”When I mentioned this
41、incident to one of his teachers and remarked that I didnt know what caused the changes, she said laughing. “It must be his coat!” At the library, we ran into a friend who had not seen our children for a long time, “Could this be John?” he asked, looking up to Johns new height, assessing the style of
42、 his coat and extending his hand, one gentleman to another. Sometimes, watching John leave for school, Im reminded of what it felt like to be at his age a time when it was as easy to try on different approaches to life as it was to try on a coat.56Why did Johns eyes shine when he saw the coat?AIt wa
43、s the first time that he had been to a secondhand store.BIt was pleasant for him to share the same taste with mom.CHe fell in love with that coat and wanted to put it on.DHe managed to get his mom to buy him a new coat.57What does the underlined word “grin” in paragraph 3 refer to?AA big smile.BA sa
44、d look.CA jealous remark.DAn anxious thought.58Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?AThere was a trend of loving such coats among teenage boys then.BJohn used to be disobedient towards parents demands.CJohn acted like a gentleman after wearing the coat.DThe teacher
45、didnt understand why John changed a lot.59Which of the following might the best title?AA Special Shopping ExperienceBA Caring MotherCA Magical CoatDJohns Taste for ClothingThe Puffing Billy Railway, located about 40 km east of Melbourne, was constructed in the early 1900s to open up remote areas. Th
46、e present line between Belgrave and Gembrook travels through the forests and farmlands of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Today, this non-profit Railway operates almost daily thanks to the tireless efforts of more than 900 dedicated volunteers.General Information:People with disabilities can be accommodated on most excursion trains, including a limited number of wh
