1、山东省邹城市北大新世纪邹城实验学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次教学质量检测英语试题一、听力选择题1What will Lily do?AHave a pudding.BGo shopping.CDo her homework.2Why didnt the man answer the phone?AHe lost it.BHe didnt hear it.CHis phone ran out of power.3How did the woman feel about the technology competition?AIt was easy.BIt was boring.CIt
2、 was interesting.4Where can the woman get the bus information?AFrom the apartment.BFrom the bus stop.CFrom the local library.5What are the speakers talking about?AHow to make a paper plane.BHow to recycle rubbish.CHow to book a flight.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What are the speakers mainly talking about?ABuy
3、ing a present.BAttending a concert.CPlanning a birthday party.7What will the speakers do later?ASee a movie.BRead a novel.CMeet up with Jane.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What is the probable relationship between the speakers?ASchoolmates.BColleagues.CRoommates.9What does Frank plan to do right after graduation
4、?AWork as a programmer.BTravel around the world.CStart his own business.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10What is the mans plan for Saturday evening?ATo go shopping.BTo attend a concert.CTo walk by a lake.11Where will the man stay during the weekend trip?AAt his uncles.BIn a country cottage.CIn a five-star hotel.1
5、2What will the woman do this weekend?ARead some novels.BGo boating.CVisit her parents.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13What is the probable relationship between the speakers?ASchoolmates.BRelatives.CColleagues.14What can visitors do in Looking Back?ALearn about Greek culture.BWatch some recordings.CCreate buildin
6、g models.15Which exhibition will the speakers attend?ATransport.BFun Science.CGlass Place.16When will the speakers probably meet on Sunday?AAt around 12:00.BAt around 1:30 pm.CAt around 3:00 pm.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17How many levels of courses does the program offer?ASeven.BEight.CTwelve.18What is the str
7、ength of the program?AIt can meet personal needs.BIt provides courses on US culture.CIt is available throughout the year.19What can students get if they perform well in an end-of-session test?AA course for free.BA promotion to a higher level.CA chance to work part-time.20What does the Language Cente
8、r Bonus Project provide?AField trips.BSocial activities.CExtra practice hours.二、阅读理解Save your annual leave and explore beautiful towns and places with day trips less than two hours from London, offering a change of scenery, delicious food and a good walk. You can head into work the next day feeling
9、refreshed. MargateThe old will remember Margate as a somewhat mocked holiday location, a vintage (复古的) style amusement park with rides. However, the young are now moving here in droves as they take advantage of the excellent transport links and the working opportunities. Another draw is the Turner C
10、ontemporary art gallery opened in 2011 to celebrate artist JMW Turner, and his connection to Margate. The gallery is free to enter and has spectacular views. The New ForestAt over 200 square miles, the New Forest is a protected national park dotted with small towns. There are many trails to walk or
11、cycle, which are worth planning in advance. Thenewforest.co.uk is a useful resource as it has walking and cycle routes split into family, dog-friendly and those that take in pubs or villages. BrightonThere is something for everyone in Brighton: traditional fish and chips, vegan and restaurants, the
12、Royal Pavil ion and shops both vintage and contemporary selling clothing, jewellery, chocolate and records. Any of the small coffee shops would be a great first stop before heading to the very pink Books for Amnesty shop. The CotswoldsWith the instantly recognisable pale-yellow stone cottages and se
13、emingly unending supply of pubs, the towns and villages that comprise the Cotswolds are well worth a visit. Spend the morning walking around Chipping Norton, a market town with shops and theatres. Be sure to pop-in to Jaff and Neale, the bookshop and cafe that has been open since 2006.21What attract
14、s the younger generation in Margate?AIts amusement park.BThe protected national park.CThe Turner Contemporary art gallery.DIts convenient transportation and working chances.22Where should you go if you want to walk with your dog?ABrighton.BThe New Forest.CMargate.DThe Cotswolds.23What do Brighton an
15、d The Cotswolds have in common?ALife style.BTraditional food.CCoffee houses.DAncient cottages.Now most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, the siesta （午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the
16、 countrys bosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the councils survey said they were most productive
17、 in the morning, while 38 percent said they hit their stride in the evening. This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day, said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not
18、suit most workers. He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I dont have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a wee
19、k, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. Im usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects the vitality （活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskiis idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach
20、 their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean that people dont have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, its really killing two birds with one stone!24What can improve the workers productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?AMo
21、re bonuses.BThe flexible working time.CWorking for long hours.DWorking in a relaxing way.25What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?AWere most sleepy.BWere most flexible.CWorked at their own pace.DWorked at their best.26What did the UK Sleep Councils survey find?AFew people are sui
22、table to work at noon.BPeople are more productive in the morning.CSome people like to expand their working hours.DMore and more people prefer to work in the evening.27Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskiis idea?AIt could solve most of the traffic problems.BHe finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii
23、respectable.CHe thinks the idea can benefit the society.DIt allows him to work for fewer hours.African penguins live on the rocky coasts of South Africa, Namibia and nearby islands. Like other types of penguins, the birds have white feathers covering their chests and black feathers covering their ba
24、cks. They form lifelong pair bonds with mates, but they nest in huge colonies so, scientists wondered how the birds were able to identify their partners among the sea of black-and-white birds. They wondered if their chest spots had something to do with it. To test this theory, they studied 12 Africa
25、n penguins at a zoo and marine park near Rome called Zoomarine Italia.In one test, they hung two life-size photographs of the African penguins. One showed a random member of the colony, while the other showed the test subjects mate. The scientists recorded the birds interactions with the photos: How
26、 long did they spend looking at each one, as well as how much time did they spend standing near each photograph? The penguins spent more time gazing at the photo of their partners about 23 seconds longer, on average than looking at the other photo. They also stood next to the image of their beau s f
27、or twice as long. Then, the researchers covered up the heads of the birds in the photographs, leaving only their speckled bodies visible, and the penguins still lingered near their partners portraits.In another experiment, the researchers hung up two photos of a birds mate but, in one, they had digi
28、tally removed its spots. In this case, the penguin again spent more time looking at the photo with the dots.Finally, the researchers posted two photographs of penguins with digitally removed spots one of the test subjects mate and the other of a random penguin from the colony. In this scenario, the
29、penguins did not appear to recognize their partners. They spent roughly the same amount of time gazing at or standing near both photos.Together, the results of these experiments suggest African penguins are zeroing in on their partners spots and using them like name tags, scientists say.“Our results
30、 provide the first evidence of a specific visual cue responsible for spontaneous individual recognition by a bird and highlight the importance of considering all sensory modalities in the study of animal communication,” the researchers write in the paper.28What can we learn from Paragraph 1?AAfrican
31、 penguins live on the rocky coasts of North Africa.BScientists are curious about the African penguins.CAfrican penguins have white feathers covering their backs.DScientists studied 12 African penguins only at a zoo near Rome.29What plays a key role in African penguins identifying their partners?AThe
32、ir partners voice.BTheir partners heads.CTheir partners back feathers.DTheir partners speckled bodies.30What does the underlined phrase “zeroing in on” in Paragraph 5 mean?ALosing sight of.BTaking delight in.CPaying attention to.DSpeaking highly of.31Where might you find the passage?AIn a science re
33、port.BIn a travel brochure.CIn a biology textbook.DIn a fashion magazine.One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might someday get lost in a “sea of technology” rather than experiencing the natural world. TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great
34、 outdoors.Each of us has a place in nature where we go sometimes, even if it is torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate, kids who miss the sense of wonder outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes. “If the decrease in parks use continues ac
35、ross North America, who will defend parks against encroachment (蚕食)?” asks Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods.Without having a nature experience, kids can turn out just fine, but they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health
36、 and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive (认知的) skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents and a lack of outside play is surely part of it; research suggests that kids do better academically in schools with a nature exposure. Even a small outd
37、oor experience can create wonder in a child. The three-year-old turning over his first rock realizes he is not alone in the world.Kids are not responsible. They are just over-protected and frightened. It is dangerous outdoors from time to time, but when repetitive stress from computers is replacing
38、breaking an arm as a childhood rite (仪式) during the childrens growth, it can be more dangerous.We should help regain for our kids some of the freedom and joy of exploring nature and taking friendship in fields and woods that cement love, respect and need for landscape. As parents, we should devote s
39、ome of our energies to taking our kids into nature. This could yet be our greatest cause.32What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?ATo show the great damage done to nature.BTo recommend a popular book to the public.CTo stress the necessity of kids going outdoors.DTo raise the awareness of environmental p
40、rotection.33What may happen to children without a nature experience?ATheyll surely become a failure.BTheyll keep a high sense of wonder.CThey may suffer physically and mentally.DThey can develop better social skills.34What does the author think of childrens breaking an arm?AIt is not a bad thing in
41、a sense.BIt is caused by the careless parents.CIt should be taken seriously.DIt could be prevented from happening.35What does the underlined word “cement” in the last paragraph probably mean?ALack.BStrengthen.CProve.DRequire.In the more than 6,000 years of living in cities,humans have always had to
42、find solutions to problems concerning how they live and work, such as sanitation (卫生), transportation and nature protection. In addition, important technological innovations require basic facilities: the electric grid; telephone and cell-phone networks and so on. 36 They can help provide for improve
43、d delivery and quality of services.A smart city is a place that uses digital methods to provide more efficient networks and services for the benefit of its residents and businesses. It means smarter urban transportation, advanced water supply and more efficient ways to light and heat buildings. 37 S
44、mart cities rely heavily on automation and the internet of things. According to a global technology organization, a smart city works in four steps: collection, analysis, communication, and action. 38 After the data collected is analyzed, the result will be communicated to the decision-makers, who wi
45、ll take action to improve the city life of its residents. 39 Singapore, for example, has introduced a wide range of smart technologies inboth its public and private areas in 2024.To help with the aging population, it introduced a digital health system allowing video consultations as well as devices
46、that can monitor their health. 40 However, as with any significant citywide technology initiative, implementation (实施) of smart cities takes vision, investment, and careful planning to ensure adoption and success.Taking the first steps toward picturing what your smart city might look like is, well,
47、the smart thing to do.AWhat does a smart city look like?BIts hard to ignore the many benefits connected cities offer.CToday,using cutting-edge technologies,smart cities cover them all.DIt also means a more interactive city administration and safer public spaces.EIt can provide better transportation,safer society and effective decision and so on.FSmart city technologies have already been applied in various countries across the world.GDuring this process,a set of smart sensors will collect real-time data about people and facilities.三、完形填空Growing up in poverty in rural Kenya, Nel
