1、广西钦州市示范性高中2023-2024学年高二下学期第三阶段考试英语试题一、听力选择题1Where does the conversation take place?AIn a bookstore.BIn a library.CIn a caf.2How will the woman contact John?ABy phone.BBy email.CIn person.3What time is Alex supposed to arrive?AAt 8:00.BAt 7:30.CAt 8:15.4What seats are available?AThe window ones.BThe
2、front row ones.CThe back row ones.5What color bag does the man suggest?ABrown.BYellow.CBlue.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题6What are the speakers doing?ATalking about a band.BLooking at a picture.CEnjoying a performance.7How old is Jenny?A20.B21.C19.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题8What are the speakers mainly discussing?ATheir p
3、arents.BTheir dreams.CThe womans plan.9What does the woman want to be in the future?AA lawyer.BA journalist.CA teacher.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题10Where did the woman stay?AAt a campsite.BIn a guesthouse.CIn a hotel.11How did the woman spend most of her time?ABy swimming.BBy having walks.CBy taking short jour
4、neys.12What was the extreme thing for the woman?AStep dancing.BWater skiing.CBungee jumping.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题13Why did the woman volunteer to be the first to do her presentation?AShe was very confident.BShe wanted to have a good start.CShe could suffer less nervousness.14How did the woman do her pres
5、entation?ABy using some pictures.BBy raising some questions.CBy handing out notes with all points on.15How long did the womans presentation last?ASix minutes.BTen minutes.CTwenty minutes.16What did the teacher think of the presentation?AIts a good start.BIts just so so.CIts not so interesting.听下面一段独
6、白，回答以下小题17Which benefit of exercise is mentioned?AGaining weight.BBuilding muscles.CImproving sleep quality.18When do human bones stop growing in strength?AAt the age of 18.BIn their late 20s.CAt the age of 40.19Who is probably the speaker?AA teacher.BA trainer.CA doctor.20Whats the advice for peopl
7、e to keep bone healthy?ADoing regular exercise.BStaying in a good mood.CKeeping their brains active.二、阅读理解Our recommended list of environmental books covers a broad range of topics. These must-read environmental books are sure to spark the interest of the greenest books. Silent SpringWritten by Rach
8、el Carson, Silent Spring highlights the effects of pesticides (杀虫剂) on the environment, especially DDT, which was a very popular insecticide until it was finally banned in 1972. The book eventually led to a change in the United States pesticide policy and contributed to the creation of the Environme
9、ntal Protection Agency.No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.This book collects 11 speeches made by climate activist Greta Thunberg, highlighting the issue of climate change and its impact on future generations. Greta Thunberg was 15 when she started the School Strike for Climate, also known as F
10、ridays for Future. She inspired protests worldwide.The Uninhabitable EarthThis book by David Wallace Wells examines the disasters that have already occurred and looks ahead to the year 2100 and what climate change will do if we continue on our current path. Its opening line is incredibly telling: “I
11、t is worse, much worse, than you think.”The End of NaturePublished in 1989, the book describes the relationship between nature and humans. It expresses the idea that nature was previously independent of humans but has now been affected by them in every way. According to author Bill McKibben, the ide
12、a of wilderness is lost, and nature is no longer complete.21Which book brought the environment to the governments attention?ASilent Spring.BThe End of Nature.CThe Uninhabitable Earth.DNo One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.22What feeling does the author display in The Uninhabitable Earth?ACuriosit
13、y.BConcern.CAnnoyance.DDisappointment.23Which of the following is Bill McKibbens idea?ANature will not exist any longer.BWild animals are disappearing fast.CHuman activities are destroying nature.DClimate change affects future generations.It lasted just 24 seconds, but its an unforgettable moment th
14、at has caught hearts everywhere. During a basketball game at Zeeland East High School in Zeeland, Michigan, the crowd fell quiet, giving high school junior Jules Hoogland an opportunity to take a shot.Hoogland, who is blind, followed along as a woman tapped (轻敲) a yellow pole against the backboard a
15、nd a teammate guided her to the perfect position. Thirteen seconds later, the 11th grader nailed a free throw and the silent audience erupted in roaring cheers and applause.Zeeland Public Schools shared the extraordinary moment, filmed by Brandy Navetta, the school districts communications and marke
16、ting director on Twitter, along with the words, “You thought national basketball tournaments were infusive, but Zeeland Public Schools Unified Basketball took over the court this morning. And the crowd went wild!”Hooglands mom Karen said she was so proud of her achievement. She also praised the youn
17、g students for their respect and sensitivity towards her daughter. Hoogland set a new record on what blind people can achieve and wanted this video to inspire all those who are facing challenges. “Im hoping this video will inspire others to keep trying no matter what their challenges are,” she said.
18、Students from both Zeeland East and Zeeland West High School witnessed Hooglands uplifting shot, part of an inclusive basketball game with zLinks. Nathan VandeGuchte, a special education teacher with Zeeland West, added that inclusive sports has made a significant impact on students at Zeeland schoo
19、ls since the zLinks program started. “It was so moving to see Hoogland hit that shot again in front of 2,500 people,” said Nathan. “The lens (视角) with which many of our special education students are viewed has now been forever changed. They know that they are important, and they recognize that they
20、 are contributing members of our student body!”24Why did the crowd go wild as Hoogland nailed a free throw?ABecause she couldnt see.BBecause she was competitive.CBecause it was her first shot.DBecause it was the end of the game.25What does the underlined word “infusive” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
21、AAddictive.BPuzzling.CInformative.DExciting.26What message does Hoogland convey to us through her story?ADream big, dream early.BNever fear to fight challenges.CInterest is the best teacher.DThe more one does, the more one can do.27What can we infer about the special education students from Nathans
22、words?AThey were usually overestimated.BThey got confidence from the program.CThey should be given more opportunities.DThey were eager to explore the unknown.The campaign to reduce food waste is in its third week, and were already seeing some great results. Wed like every student and teacher to join
23、 in the campaign, so if you havent started yet, read our blog and join in!Stop wasting food at school.“The children are making a big effort to think in a sensible way about the food they put on their plates. We now have about 15% less waste and we think this percentage grows as more children join in
24、 the campaign,” school lunch director Marge Kaplan said. The school canteen now offers two portion (份) sizes for all main meals: small and large. This week theyll replace single bread rolls with slices of bread. You can take as many slices as you want, but one at a time.Latest news!From next week yo
25、ull be able to put any waste from fresh fruit and vegetables into the special green bin at the back of the canteen. Miss Norris, the school gardener, will empty the bin each day into a giant compost (堆肥) container in the schools vegetable garden. That can be used to improve the quality of soils.Stop
26、 wasting food at home.Every year, we waste about a third of our food. In the UK, more than 97% of food waste ends up in a landfill (废物填埋) site. Thats a lot! Come to a special meeting with supermarket owner Carlos Rodriguez to learn how we can save food and money at home!Campaign meeting!When: Friday
27、 12 May, 5-6 p. m.Where: School hallWhat: Top tips on how to store food, measure sensible portion sizes and cook tasty meals from leftoversStudents and families are welcome!28What change was made in the school canteen to reduce food waste?AOffering only healthy meals.BServing meals in reusable conta
28、iners.CReleasing some new punishment rules.DIntroducing two sizes for main meals.29What will the school do with waste from fresh fruit and vegetables?ADonate it to food banks.BImprove the quality of soils.CSend it to recycling.DFeed school pets.30What is the purpose of the meeting with Carlos Rodrig
29、uez?ATo plan a landfill visit.BTo discuss the environmental impact.CTo teach saving food and money.DTo introduce new recycling ways.31Where is probably the passage taken from?AThe Internet.BA textbook.CA research report.DA storybook.Amelia, a ninth-grade student at Carson Middle School, wanted to he
30、lp her grandmother who struggled to open bottle caps. She found a solution in her engineering class, where students were tasked with adapting existing products to make daily life easier for people with difficulties.Amelias creativity kicked in as she researched existing bottle-opening devices. “The
31、shape and size of a cellphone are familiar,” she said. To create a better bottle opener, Amelia used a piece of wood. It was shaped like a cellphone. Next, she put three holes in the wood. The holes were in different sizes so that they could match common bottle cap sizes. Each hole also had a layer
32、of dried hot glue, providing a strong hold for the bottle caps. With a simple twisting motion, her grandmother could open bottles without assistance.While addressing challenges those with learning disabilities, movement challenges and other issues face, students like Amelia used more than their math
33、, physics, and tool skills. They also learned about empathy (共情). “Empathy is looking at problems from another persons point of view,” Amelias teacher, Mark Bolt, said. “Its an important part of engineering. Engineers need to put themselves in their product users shoes to build effective solutions.
34、It was empathy, while watching friends and family deal with daily tasks, that pushed other students projects.”Student Michael noticed how reading disorder made it difficult for his friends to follow along on pages full of text. Their brains tend to confuse the order of numbers, letters, and other im
35、ages. So Michael created a small adjustable window-blind-style device. “My friend could separate small sections of text while reading,” he said.In the process, students tried different versions of their products to make the best one to show the class. Rather than having step-by-step directions for t
36、he projects. Bolt preferred to leave students creative paths open. “If we want to do better, we have to have a chance to fail,” he said.32What might be a solution to Amelias engineering class task?ATo invent new products.BTo better a hearing aid.CTo raise money for the disabled.DTo teach lower-grade
37、 students engineering.33Why are the three holes sizes different in Amelias bottle opener?ATo make the opener easier to hold.BTo make the most of space.CTo beautify the bottle opener.DTo ensure a wider use.34What should engineers do while designing products according to Mark Bolt?AAsk for the users a
38、dvice.BImprove their work effectiveness.CBe considerate toward their users.DFocus more on the people around them.35How does Michaels device work?ABy putting small sections together.BBy adding a dictionary to the text.CBy putting words in different colors.DBy focusing users attention on specific read
39、ing areas.On hearing the word vacation, most people react positively. Experienced travelers will argue that more important than where they go on vacation is who they go with. 36 Family travel is special and creates lasting memories, but it can also have some challenges. For one, the success of a tri
40、p often depends on the relationships that the family members have with one another. If two brothers do not get along at home, the chances are that they will fight during a vacation. 37 If a family is traveling by air, purchasing plane tickets for everyone can be very expensive. 38 Close friends ofte
41、n have similar personalities, so they generally get along with each other and fight less than family members might on a trip. Furthermore, if friends are close, even a terrible trip will not ruin the friendship. 39 All in all, traveling with friends can be a positive experience that results in a gre
42、at vacation and, likely, a stronger friendship.Finally, people can choose to travel alone. Solo travelers can be more flexible with transportation than those traveling in a large group. 40 And they also have better chances of getting a seat on buses or planes since they only need one. In addition, s
43、olo travelers are more likely to meet locals or other vacationers because they are more likely to want to talk with others.AThey can change plans more easily.BEach person tends to cover his or her individual expenses.CAnother potential problem of family travel is transportation.DSightseeing and sche
44、duling are not a problem for solo travelers.EIn fact, friendships are often strengthened with the travel memories.FTraveling with friends can be an unforgettable experience for several reasons.GVacations can be classified on the basis of who vacationers choose to travel with.三、完形填空While many cats lo
45、ve to go outdoors, they usually do not venture far from home. But some cats are the 41 . One cat has even made a busy railway station in the UK her second 42 .Although Nala, a four-year-old cat has a home in Hertfordshire and a loving owner, she always loves 43 , with an adventurous spirit. Her owne
46、r, Natasha Ambler fitted her with a GPS tracking device. And Nalas favorite place to 44 is the Stevenage Station where she 45 commuters every day.She comes in every day to greet hundreds of commuters. Ambler says that Nala goes to the station when it is the busiest because she enjoys the 46 .The sta
47、ff at the station have grown very 47 of Nala. They say, “Her 48 always makes people smile and encourages cheerful conversations between the staff and passengers.”Nala wears a collar with 49 , including her name and owners phone number. Ambler says that she received around 20 calls a day from people telling her they 50 her cat. She had to make a second tag (标签) to tell people that Nala was not lost but just on a(n) 51 .Nala is so popular that Ambler 52 a website page where people
