1、河南省信阳市息县二高联考2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Day Trip to Tarangire National ParkTarangire is one of those parks whose beauty is not fully recognized by people. It is often only visited for day trips because it is close to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. It is full of elephants, zebras and lions. It also
2、has some superb scenery to go with it. You can also see sights such as the Tarangire River.Tarangire has the second highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania after the Serengeti and the highest concentration of elephants in the world. It has over 700 lions living there as well as a wide selectio
3、n of other animals.Itinerary(行程)You will be picked up from your accommodation. After an approximate 3 hours drive, you will arrive at Tarangire National Park. The name of this national park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The park is considered as one of the best places to
4、 view elephants up close. From the open roof of the safari (野外观兽旅行) vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and see the animals wandering around. In the late afternoon you will have a hot meal, and then you will leave the park and drive back to Moshi.Included in the price (US $620 per perso
5、n)Al l Tanzania national park feesInternational flights to/from Tanzania Meals according to the itinerary forAlcoholic and soft drinkseach dayPersonal expenses & tipsBottle of mineral water for each dayTravel insurance & visa feesProfessional English-speaking guideExtra activities within the
6、 parkSafari 4 4 jeep with all accessories Hotel accommodation before and after the safari Come and start your day trip! Click here and fill out the form to send a booking request immediately.1What do we know about Tarangire?AIt offers day and night trips.BIt owns the biggest lion population.CIts bet
7、ter than people think.DIt has more wildlife than the Serengeti.2What can visitors do in the park?AWander along the river.BWatch animals in jeeps.CInteract with elephants.DSpend a night in the park.3Whats included in the price?AGuide services.BTravel insurance.CMeals and soft drinks.DRound-trip airfa
8、res.My family has a history of diabetes (糖尿病), and I was, too, at risk of suffering from these diseases. When my doctor told me I had to do something about my weight because I was in danger of falling ill, I knew I had to take action.I did not want to become like my relatives who had to constantly w
9、orry about their health and suffer the consequences of ill health. In fact, I wanted to be healthy and I wanted to stay healthy. Consequently, I began this journey of losing weight and becoming fit.It took me years to get my weight back within healthy limits, and I faced many challenges along the wa
10、y. Right now, I am not saying that the journey is over since it is not. But what I can say is that, along the way, I managed to create some really good, healthy habits for myself that allow me to keep myself in good shape.I cannot describe to you the great feeling of finally being in control of my o
11、wn body. For years, I thought it was impossible to lose weight and that I was doomed (注定的) to share my familys medical problems. When the doctor told me I should lose weight, I was not very positive about getting results. However, once they started to appear, my attitude changed.What I noticed, whil
12、e I was on this road of losing weight, was that the little changes I could make counted the most. It was not a crazy strict diet or exercising for hours that helped me lose weight and keep it that way. The little habits, the small things they were the ones that offered me the best way to lose the ex
13、tra pounds I was carrying around. These are the tips that I followed: always warm up before exercising, drink enough water and always eat breakfast. That is how I managed to lose the weight I wanted. I followed the three simple tips above, which also.-gave me some good habits!4How did the author rea
14、ct after hearing the doctors advice?AShe took it seriously.BShe turned a deaf ear to it.CShe was a bit doubtful about it.DShe became worried about her disease.5Which of the following can best describe the authors weight-changing journey?ACostly and traditional.BEasy and rclaxing.CRisky and hurtful.D
15、Difficult and long.6What did the author mean by saying “my attitude changed” in paragraph 4?AShe began to believe in her doctor.BShe realized she should really lose weight.CShe thought she would have medical problems.DShe became hopeful about getting down to a healthy weight.7What did the author do
16、to achieve her goal?AShe started small.BShe pushed her body to the limit.CShe adopted a very strict diet.DShe exercised hard for hours daily.Smoking in your own home in Thailand may now be considered a crime, if the smoke is considered harmful to other people in the house.The new law, Family Protect
17、ion and Development Promotion Act, was initiated (启动) by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and was announced in the Royal Gazette on May 22, 2019. The law aims at limiting smoking at home which might be hazardous for others health living under the same roof. In that case, it will
18、 be considered as “domestic violence”. The new law came into force on August 20.According to the center for research and knowledge management for tobacco control, at the Faculty of Medical Science of Mahidol University, there are about 4.9 million households where one or more family members smoke. A
19、n average of 10.3 million people have unconsciously become passive smokers because theyve been breathing in smoke at home. Scientific studies show that passive smokers are at greater risk of being affected by cancer.Of 75 child patients from houses where smoking is practiced, 76% of them were found
20、to have nicotine traces in their urine (尿液), with 43% of them having nicotine content going beyond permitted levels. Smoking at home also may lead to physical or emotional violence because of aggressiveness (攻击性) when there is a lack of smoking, and might as well ruin relationships between smokers a
21、nd non-smoker family members.According to the new law, anyone who thinks they are affected by domestic smoking can report to officials concerned so that inspectors will be sent to investigate and take legal action against the smokers. Once confirmed, the court may order a person to receive treatment
22、 to quit smoking in an attempt to protect the persons family. In February in 2019, Thailand had banned smoking at six of its airports along with a ban in public places.8What do we know about the new law in Thailand?AIt came into effect on May 22.BIt aimed at protecting the health of non-smokers.CIt
23、regarded smoking at home as a kind of domestic violence.DIt clearly claimed that smoking at home is a crime.9What does the underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AAnxious.BHarmful.CBeneficial.DEssential.10What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe purpose of initiating the law.BResponse
24、s to the new law.CActions to quit smoking.DBad consequences of smoking at home.11What can be inferred from the text?ASmoking is illegal anywhere in Thailand.BPassive smokers are not likely to suffer from cancer.CPeople tend to be more aggressive when they are smoking.DThailand is making efforts to c
25、reate a smoke-free environment.Recent research has found that Martian (火星的) soil contains all the essential nutrients necessary for growing rice, planetary scientist Abhilash Ramachandran of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, reported at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, providing
26、 new possibilities for agriculture on the Red Planet.The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, tested simulated (模拟的) Martian soil to determine its suitability for growing rice. The researchers found that the soil contained all the essential nutri
27、ents needed for the crop to grow.However, it would be a bit challenging for the plants to survive in the soil that has perchlorate, a chemical that has been detected on Mars surface and can be poisonous to plants.The team grew rice plants in a Martian soil simulant primarily made of Mojave Desert ba
28、salt (玄武岩). However, the new-grown plants developed slighter shoots and thinner roots than the plants that grew from the potting mix. Even replacing just 25 percent of the simulant with a potting mix made a big difference, the team found.The team of researchers then conducted an experiment to grow r
29、ice in soil containing perchlorate. They used a wild rice variety and two genetically edited varieties, which were designed to stand up to environmental stressors such as drought, and tested them in Mars-simulated soil with and without perchlorate. The study revealed that a concentration of three gr
30、ams of perchlorate per kilogram of soil resulted in no growth of rice plants. However, when the concentration was reduced to one gram per kilogram, one of the genetically edited lines successfully grew both a shoot and a root, while the wild variety was only able to grow a root.“We want to send huma
31、ns to Mars but we cannot take everything there. Its going to be expensive,” said Ramachandran. The discovery could be a game-changer for future missions to Mars, as it could enable astronauts to grow their own food on the planet, reducing the need for costly and complex resupply missions.12How did t
32、he researchers conduct their study?ABy asking questions.BBy carrying out experiments.CBy making a case study.DBy referring to former studies.13The gene-edited variety grows better in one kilogram of soil containing _.Aone gram of perchlorateBtwo grams of perchlorateCthree grams of perchlorateDfour g
33、rams of perchlorate14Why did the researchers want to grow rice on Mars?ATo find a wonderful way to make money.BTo support the growing population on Earth.CTo help astronauts feed themselves on Mars.DTo enable people to eat new varieties of rice.15Whats the best title for the text?AWhat Should We Gro
34、w on Mars?BHow Did Martian Soil Change Over Time?CPeople Are Likely to Live on Mars Years LaterDMartian Soil May Have All the Essential Nutrients Rice NeedsMastering time management is a crucial skill that can enhance productivity and reduce stress, especially for beginners. Here are some straightfo
35、rward strategies to help you get started:Prioritize TasksBegin by listing all the tasks you need to accomplish in a period. Then, categorize them into “urgent,” “important,” and “can wait.” 16 The Eisenhower Box is a useful method for distinguishing between tasks that require immediate attention and
36、 those that can be scheduled for later. It can help you prioritize your tasks and focus on what is most important. 17 Large tasks can seem overwhelming. Break them down into smaller, more manageable steps. This approach not only makes the task seem more achievable but also provides a clear road map
37、of what needs to be done.Use a PlannerWhether its a digital app or a traditional paper planner, use what works best for you. Record all your tasks, appointments, and deadlines. 18 Set Time Limits 19 This technique, known as time-blocking, helps prevent procrastination (拖延症) and keeps you focused on
38、the task at hand. Remember to include short breaks to recharge, following methods like the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break).Reflect and AdjustAt the end of each day or week, reflect on what you accomplished and what could be improved. Adjust your strategies accord
39、ingly. 20 AAvoid Multitasking.BBreak Tasks into Smaller Steps.CAllocate specific time blocks for each task.DFocus on completing the urgent and important tasks first.ETime management is a personal journey, and what works for one person may not work for another.FBy incorporating these simple strategie
40、s into your daily routine, you can take control of your time.GChecking off completed tasks can also provide a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to keep going.二、完形填空By the time he was 24 years old, Imran Nuri quit his job in a bold move, and emptied his savings account to carry out an ambitiou
41、s 21 hed been bearing in mind. Nuri would drive his car to every state on a 100-day trip to find 1,000 22 and ask them to share one thing they wish theyd 23 when they were younger. Nuri was hoping for answers that might help 24 the rest of his life.He 25 . But to his shock, he chose a 26 person for
42、the first time. He met a man, who had a dark look at Nuri. Nuri thought the man was going to 27 him. Then, doing the most 28 thing hed done, he introduced himself, “Im 29 around the country to talk to l,000 unfamiliar people. Im asking them for pieces of life advice about things they wish they knew
43、30 .” The man remained silent for a minute or so and 31 said, “We should spend more time with our family.”In Colorado Springs, Colorado, a man in his 50s who had stage 4 cancer told Nuri, “Life is about the human 32 . There would be no life without social interactions.”In Tillamook, Oregon, a waitre
44、ss a college student told him, “Whether its changing your major or changing your whole life path, you dont have to 33 yourself for taking a step back and reevaluating your past choices. Just do what you think to be right.”Nuri found beauty in every place as well as 34 from the people he met. Those p
45、eople taught a lot. Now he always puts himself in other peoples shoes even when a person 35 the world differently.21AplanBpolicyCinitiativeDtrick22AacquaintancesBresidentsCstrangersDpeers23AquitBinquiredCmisunderstoodDknown24ApictureBguideCdescribeDinterpret25Amade upBturned downCset outDknocked off
46、26AgenerousBwrongCpleasantDselfish27AdismissBaccompanyCconsultDbeat28AcourageousBstupidCunforgettableDglorious29AsailingBhikingCdrivingDwandering30AoccasionallyBpermanentlyClaterDearlier31AfinallyBexcitedlyCinstantlyDproperly32ApotentialBnatureCconnectionDcompetition33AadmireBrewardCforgiveDfault34A
47、wisdomBfortuneCconfidenceDambition35AchangesBseesCcreatesDtravels三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。In the past 23 years, Lian Da has traveled throughout Shanxi Province to create over 2,500 black-and-white illustrations of ancient Chinese architecture 36 (use) only a pen.It all began in 1999, the year 37 Lian Da first set foot in Liaoning Province. Fascinated by the rich history of the ancient buildings, he was inspire
