1、山东省济宁市实验中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中考试英语试题一、听力选择题1What will Karen do tonight?AGo swimming.BVisit Michelle.CPrepare for a performance.2Where does the conversation take place?AAt a restaurant.BAt a supermarket.CAt home.3When was the party previously scheduled to start?AAt 6:00 pm.BAt 6:30 pm.CAt 7:00 pm.4Wh
2、at should Mike do according to the man?AChange learning habits.BWork much harder.CSee a doctor.5What are the speakers mainly talking about?AA travel experience.BA history lesson.CA tourist attraction.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What is the probable relationship between Lily and John?ABrother and sister.BClass
3、mates.CTeacher and student.7Why does the man want to join in the womans activity?ATo help with a good cause.BTo have fun on the beach.CTo have a special camping.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8How did Anna feel before coming to the classroom?AWorried.BEmbarrassed.CDelighted.9What bothers Anna now?AFeeling a bit h
4、omesick.BHaving trouble getting around.CBeing weak in speaking Chinese.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend?AHe needs to write a book.BHe must take music courses.CHe has to do his schoolwork.11What is Jennys opinion on mental health days off from school?AIt may make
5、 things worse.BIt can solve mental problems well.CIt can boost parent-child relationship.12What does Jenny think is important in students mental health?AStudents self-control.BA mental health lecture.CDoctors suggestions.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Where did the man read the story about a flight?AIn a newspa
6、per.BIn a magazine.COn a website.14Who called the air traffic controller for help?AA pilot.BAn air hostess.CA passenger.15What did the air traffic controller decide to do?ATeach how to operate a plane.BAsk his coworkers for help.CMake a video of flying.16What happened to the plane in the end?AIt cra
7、shed.BIt landed safely.CIt caused several deaths.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17When did Aelita Andre begin to learn painting?AAt 10 years old.BAt 12 months.CAt 9 months.18What was the highest price of Aelita Andres work?A$4,000.B$10,000.C$14,000.19What was Aelita Andres achievement in 2020?AShe drew a painting o
8、f Jackson Pollock.BShe won Global Child Prodigy Awards.CShe had her own exhibition in Manhattan.20Why does the speaker give the talk?ATo introduce a truly talented artist.BTo show her concerns about Aelita Andre.CTo illustrate the value of abstract paintings.二、阅读理解POETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about
9、how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, DC for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winners choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National
10、 Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt i
11、n memory of Earharts final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.On the same sheet o
12、f paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.21How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?ATwo.BThree.CFour.DSix.22What will each of the honorable mention winners get?AA plane ticket.BA book by Corinn
13、e Szabo.CA special T-shirt.DA photo of Amelia Earhart.23Which of the following will result in disqualification?ATyping your poem out.BWriting a poem of 120 words.CUsing both sides of the paper.DMailing your entry on October 30.Aarrav Anil, the 17-year-old student with a passion for robotics from Ben
14、graluro, invented a smart spoon that can help people with Parkinsons disease eat with dignity. Aarravs interest in creating a smart spoon came from seeing his uncle Arjun who has Parkinsons disease struggling to feed himself. This disease affects the brain and leads to involuntary shaking. Hence, fo
15、od kept spilling out of his mouth and onto his clothing. Aarrav wanted his uncle to be able to eat by himself with dignity.Aarrav took to his room with microcontrollers, motors, sensors and a 3-D printer. Not everything went smoothly. “It was frustrating not being able to find the tiny electronics p
16、arts I needed here in India. I had to order some from China, but they took ages to arrive,” Aarrav said. Through tireless efforts, Aarrav made a first model but the handle was too slippery for his uncle to use so he had to change it. Then the prototype (雏形) went to be tested at the RV College of Phy
17、siotherapy in Bengaluru.“Ive been fine tuning the design based on the colleges feedback that it needs to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; and that it must be detachable (可拆卸的) so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork,” Aarrav said. The tria
18、ls being conducted at the college are expected to be completed by early 2025 and the results will be published in a medical journal. Aarrav hopes that his smart spoon will begin to be produced on a small scale when the testing is complete. While other smart spoons already exist and two US companies
19、are already producing their own versions, the cost is too high for most Indians. Aarravs version is estimated to cost around $80. His hope is that everyone with Parkinsons disease will have access to a smart spoon.24What can Aarravs invention help people with Parkinsons disease do?AMaintain their ph
20、ysical balance.BBoost their mood and relieve stress.CRid them of uncontrollable shaking.DFeed themselves much more easily.25What is emphasized about the invention of the smart spoon in Paragraph 3?AIts challenges.BIts popularity.CIts functions.DIts application.26Which can best replace the underlined
21、 word “tuning” in Paragraph 4?APublicizing.BAdjusting.COutlining.DSimplifying.27Which of the following best describes Aarrav?APersevering and sociable.BIntelligent and humble.CAmbitious and caring.DSensitive and genuine.In todays digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, t
22、he question arises: can one learn too much? Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.Consider a situation where youre eager to achieve a p
23、articular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding weakens. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.This situati
24、on is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say theres nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit obstructs practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, youll find
25、 yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes.An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best wa
26、y to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesnt learn to walk by sitting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding
27、 from each fall what works and what doesnt. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.In summary, while the pursuit
28、of knowledge is valuable, its crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. Its through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our ambitions.28What stops people from achieving the
29、 goal?AThe distraction caused by unrelated tasks.BThe inability to find relevant information.CThe confusion caused by the information.DThe desire to learn basic concept or strategy.29What does the author try to advocate in paragraph 3&4?ASticking to continuous learningBTaking practical action wi
30、thout delay.CGaining as much knowledge as possible.DPrioritizing theoretical knowledge in study.30Why is the example “baby learning to walk” mentioned in Paragraph 5?ATo compare different learning styles.BTo show the importance of making mistakes.CTo emphasize the need for parental guidance.DTo illu
31、strate learning through action and experience.31What makes the best title for the passage?AThe Harmony of Learning and Doing.BThe Process of Accessing Information.CThe Pursuit of Advanced Knowledge.DThe significance of Hands-on Experience.As the climate continues to get warmer, the glaciers (冰川) are
32、 melting and the sea levels are rising. As it affects the land, mountains are taller than before. How does this happen?Scientists studied the last ice age, which occurred 16,000 years ago when much of Earths Northern Hemisphere was covered in ice. Although the ice melted long ago, Earths crust (地壳)
33、is still rising and sinking in reaction to its previous ice age burden. This movement is called glacial isostatic adjustment (冰川均衡调整).Scientists believe that an ice sheet about 800 meters thick could cause a depression (洼地) about 275 meters deep, according to the Smithsonian Magazine. “As the ice sh
34、eets began to melt around 11,700 years ago, the glaciers cleared large and heavy masses, allowing the mountains to rise up,” US geologist Mike Kaplan told the Columbia Climate Scehool website.Recent studies suggest that land in southeast Alaska is rising at a rate of about 3centimeters per year. Fam
35、ilies living on the coast welcome this “new” land, according to The New York Times. However, they soon find themselves in a trap. As the land uplifts and coastal areas move away from the sea, rivers can dry up more easily, making it harder for them to reach the sea. This could result in a reduction
36、in water resources, affecting animals and creatures living in the rivers. Researchers are concerned that this may make a challenge to fishermen, as raising fish in these areas could become more difficult. While the depression of Earths crust springs back slowly, once uplifted areas are sinking. For
37、example, a 2015 study suggests that the Chesapeake Bay on the eastern coast of the US could sink more than 15 centimeters by 2100. This sinking trend also suggests that these areas may experience more significant impacts from a rise in sea levels.32What can we learn about glacial isostatie adjustmen
38、t?AIt mainly happened during the last ice age.BIt causes the ice sheets to melt.CIt becomes a burden of the earth.DIt affects the lands height above sea level.33How do the local people probably feel according to paragraph 4?AConcerned.BSurprised.CAnnoyed.DPuzzled.34What challenge might the Chesapeak
39、e Bay face in the future?AMore serious sea pollution.BLower sea level.CIcreased coastal flooding.DRapid land uplift.35Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?AClimate Change Is Causing Higher Sea LevelBMelting Glaciers Are Making Mountains TallerCGlobal Warming Is Affecting Eeosystem
40、DGlacial Melting Is Picking Up SpeedThe Best Ways to Deal with Awkward SilencesWe all know what its like when a conversation dies off and youre left to sit in silence together. Theres only one word to describe it: Awkward! 36 . Here are some ways to deal with the silences. Think of topics ahead of t
41、ime. Before attending a social event, think of a few “go-to” topics to jumpstart a dead conversation. 37 . So you arent scrambling (绞尽脑汁) for words in the moment. People who share your interest in a sport or hobby can be the easiest to talk to.Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended questions have more
42、 than one possible answer, so they are likely to get the person talking more than asking a question that will result in a short response. Ask “ 38 ?” instead of asking “Did you like your high school?”Make a general statement to fill the silence. Find something casual (随意的) to comment on if things st
43、art getting awkward. 39 . If you are having a meal together, you could say something about the food: “Is it me, or is this the best salad place in town?” Not only does that break the silence, but raising a question gives the other person a chance to respond. 40 . This is always a safe bet, as long a
44、s its appropriate. For example, you could say, “ Ive been meaning to tell you I really like your shirt. Where did you get it?” This could move the conversation in another direction while making the other person feel good. Stick to complimenting (赞扬) someones personality or achievements if youre tryi
45、ng to make small talk.AGive a complimentBCreate a conversationCThis will help you to fill the silencesDWhat did you like about your highschoolEThe open-ended questions are adapted to youFA good way to do this is to make a comment of observationGThankfully, filling these silences isnt as difficult as
46、 it may seem三、完形填空I live in a town, about half a mile from the banks of a river, It had been raining buckets that week and there were 41 warnings for nearby areas, but not where I was.As a precaution (预防), Id 42 sandbags outside my garden door just in case water managed to flow through. As I fell as
47、leep, I was 43 by the sound of rushing water.When I swung my legs off the bed, I was 44 to feel cold water already up to my kneesand rising fast. Trembling, I 45 my phone on the table and 46 the flashlight. Water was coming from the garden door. The river must have 47 burst its banks and broke the sandbags. And now I had to get out-fast!With the water up to my waist, in bare feet I started to paddle (蹚水) to my only 48 the door leading to outdoors. Finally, I made it to that door an
