1、广东省东莞市东莞市三校2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中联考英语试题一、阅读理解This summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are four brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine, sand, romance and s
2、ecret. Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan HigginsKristan Higgins shares a real-life tale of an empty-nester who undergoes significant life changes. As a nurse, she has always prioritized the needs of others. However, when her son leaves for college at the same time as her husband leaves her, life
3、presents the perfect opportunity for her to rediscover herself. The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt Cassandra Hartts first young adult novel is a moving story set on the coast of Maine. The fictional town is slowly being swallowed by the ocean, and the book explores the challenges faced b
4、y adolescents while growing up. Told from various perspectives, this touching tale is a must-read for anyone seeking a beautifully written story. Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade Attention all animal lovers! Victoria Schade, a renowned dog trainer and author, has just released her latest novel. It te
5、lls the story of Morgan Pearce, a hardworking veterinarian who takes a break on Nantucket Island to recharge and care for a clients dog. Little does she know, a surprising romance awaits her. The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel This thrilling novel, now in paperback, tells the story of a
6、 woman who is kidnapped and left alone to survive in the wilderness of Eastern Europe during World War IL. Unexpectedly, she becomes the guide for a group of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany and must learn to survive in the forest. A must-read page-turner.1Who is the passage intended for?APeopl
7、e going on holiday.BPeople working on the beach.CPeople taking a plane.DPeople longing to live by the sea.2Which one will you choose if you favour stories about teenage life?AOut of the Clear Blue SkyBThe Sea is Salt and so Am ICDog FriendlyDThe Forest of Vanishing Stars3What do these books have in
8、common?AThey are all fictional.BThey are heartwarming tales.CThey are tales set in coastal areas.DThey have dramatic plots with twists and turns.I was typing papers for new school students when Mama called. We talked about some senseless things for a while before she finally told me about it. “Well,
9、 Donner, theres this class up at the high school this summer.” She said. “They say they can teach me to read and write. Im trying to decide whether.”“Of course, you should do it! That would be so wonderful. Id be so proud of you.” I answered. She was 63 and had survived two alcoholic husbands and wa
10、s an expert at buying and selling garage sale junk to keep food on her own table and buy Christmas presents for me and my brothers kids. She used food stamps to buy food and other goods. Mama laughed, seemingly with relief. “Well, you know, Id about gotten used to being the silliest old lady in town
11、,” she said.It turned out that her neighbor had found the class for her. The young woman had been doing Mamas “business” for a while in my absence, helping to relieve my guilt over leaving Mississippi. The friend was a little crazy, but Mama liked her. She was real and, by then, I hated pretension a
12、s much as Mama did. When I was little, she would tell me: “Remember, Donner Kay, nobodys better than anybody else.”Three months into the class. Mama left a message on my answering machine: “Donner, I taught a class tonight!” She was almost singing the words. “The teacher let me teach the class!” She
13、 soon wrote me a letter in a careful, boxy print I had never seen, instead of the strange way she had long written family names she had memorized.The next time I flew home to visit, we both laughed like 12-year-olds as she read words from billboards on the way from the airport. Her grammar was getti
14、ng better. She kept talking about her classes and the other students.4Why did Donners mother phone her according to Paragraph 1?ATo advise Donner to take a course.BTo show her support for Donner.CTo tell Donner her decision.DTo ask Donner for advice.5How did Donners mother feel when she left a messa
15、ge for Donner?AShocked.BDelighted.CPuzzled.DWorried.6What does the author want to tell us in the last two paragraphs?AWhat progress Donners mother made.BThe difficulty Donners mother had in learning.CHow Donners mother learned to read and write.DThe effects other students had on Donners mother.Consu
16、mption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased over the past 20 years. UPFs (超加工食品) contain few or no whole foods, are industrially produced, are ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat, and include additives (添加剂). The ultra-processing of food reduces its nutritional value. It has been known that highe
17、r UPF consumption is associated with overweight and heart disease. Now, research has been extended to examine its impact on mental health.In a new study, over 72,000 participants who were at least 55 years old and didnt have dementia (痴呆) at the start of the study were followed for an average of 10
18、years, during which they filled out questionnaires regarding their diet. By the end of the study, 518 people were diagnosed (诊断) with dementia. After adjusting for other factors that could affect risk of dementia such as age, gender, and heart disease, researchers found every 10 percent increase in
19、daily intake of UPFs was associated with a 25 percent higher risk of dementia. They also found replacing 10percent of UPFs with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of dementia.In another study, researchers found individuals who consumed the most UPFs
20、had significant increases in the symptoms (症状) of mild depression, “mentally unhealthy days”, and “anxious days”. Eric Hecht, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Etiological Research, said, “More than 70 percent of packaged foods in the US are classified as UPFs and represent about 60
21、percent of all calories consumed by Americans. Considering the degree of exposure to and effects of UPF consumption, this study has great significance in clinical practice and public health. It might help improve future development of dietary guidelines.”Facing such alarming data, maybe its time for
22、 Americans to reconsider their food choices. Researchers recommend taxes on UPFs and carrying out policies to reduce the consumption. They also support programs and policies to increase the availability and affordability of whole foods, especially among disadvantaged populations.7What do we know abo
23、ut UPFs?AThey have no nutritional value.BThey are ready-made and instant foods.CThey are cheap and mass-produced.DThey serve as additions to our daily diets.8Whats Eric Hechts attitude toward the new study?APositive.BNegative.CAmbiguous.DDoubtful.9What do researchers suggest doing?ACollecting higher
24、 taxes on UPFs.BDecreasing UPFs consumption in diet.CFocusing on the nutrient content of foods.DIncreasing public awareness of whole foods.10Which can be a suitable title for the text?APublic Health Response to UPFsBPhysical Disorders Linked to UPFsCRising Consumption of UPFs in the USDNegative Effe
25、cts of UPFs on Mental HealthHow to Stay Focused While Working from HomeRight now, many people have been forced into the work-at-home life suddenly. 11 However, you can learn to boom at home as productive as in a traditional office. Here are some tips for focusing while working from home. 12 When you
26、 work from home, chances are that youre going to have more control over your day than when youre office-based. So, get organized and structure your day accordingly. Know when youre at your peak, and actively schedule the tasks that require more creativity and brain input for that time.Take breaks. S
27、o many people seem to be copying their office life but at their kitchen tabletied to their laptop all day without having a rest. The good news is that most of us are much more productive at home. 13 Its not avoiding your responsibilitiesits really important, as research shows that if we dont rest fo
28、r certain time, we become touchy and less productive.Dont get distracted. Youve swapped the interruptions of coworkers for many other things： pets, the fridge, the laundry, movies. Set your work hours, and focus on the work that matters in that time. You can grab a snack, pet the dog or put the wash
29、ing machine on when you take a break. 14 Stay focused.Move around your house or apartment. When Im working with teams in workplaces, I always advocate walking around the office building or campus to stay energized, and not staying at a desk all day long. The same goes for working from home. 15 AThin
30、k like a designer.BPrepare for the unexpected.CBut you must pause from time to time.DTheir working circumstances are under less than ideal.ESet rules about when youll check social media, or use an app.FEven walking a short distance inside your home can re-energize you.GAlso check in with others and
31、ask how they are and how you can help.二、完形填空I am a guide at the California Academy of Sciences. Weeks ago, I was 16 with a lovely family at the Academys Swamp exhibit. Their young son was 17 by the swallow and asked many questions about it. As the family was leaving, I asked the boy if he would like
32、 a sticker to put on his shirt. He 18 chose a swallow sticker (贴纸), while the boys younger brother spent lots of time 19 all the sticker choices before choosing a butterfly. The boy who had chosen first said softly to his father, “I didnt see the frog sticker.” His father immediately 20 the boy to a
33、sk me for a second sticker. The boy said, “No, Im happy with what I have.”I was so 21 . Such grace, gratitude and 22 , are all from an eight-year-old boy. Too often, we 23 to be happy with what we have and in our forgetfulness, we spread the infection of 24 .I recently purchased my first laptop comp
34、uter. In discussions with the 25 , he said, “Within two years, youll probably want a new one anyway.” Why would I want a new one, if my 26 one was working? Perhaps, “ 27 ” is the key word. I wont 28 need a new laptop in two years but I will probably want one. I may want 29 things, but I dont need th
35、em. What I do desperately need is the peace of mind. I need to 30 each of my sudden urges to purchase or possess as either “want” or “need”.16AseeingBvisitingCleavingDsaying17AtrappedBcalledCcaughtDfascinated18AquicklyBslowlyCfrequentlyDtemporarily19Agoing aboutBgoing byCgoing forDgoing through20Aex
36、pectedBforcedCurgedDpersuaded21AsatisfiedBastonishedCrigidDexcited22AwisdomBpatienceCpassionDguilt 23AusedBtriedCpretendedDforgot24AfortuneBgreedCdiscontentDbenefit25AcashierBhostCsalesmanDwaiter26AbrokenBoldCfavouriteDdusty27AwantBneedChopeDmind28AobviouslyBspeciallyCsimplyDnecessarily29AviolentBab
37、surdCshinyDsimilar30ApromiseBidentifyCpossessDaccess三、语法填空31The theme of this conference is relevant the extension of retirement age. (用适当的词填空)32With the nuclear waste water (pollute) the ocean, the world is worried about the problem and make efforts to find ways to deal with it. (所给词的适当形式填空)33These
38、 criteria show that we are global citizens interested in world stability that we are responsible for others. (用适当的词填空)34The Ice Bucket Challenge requires that (participate) pour a bucket of ice water on themselves. (用所给词的适当形式填空)35He had strong determination and perseverance in the competition, made
39、him successful. (用适当的词填空)36Amys room is always untidy, with her clothes and magazines lying (random) around. (所给词的适当形式填空)37Excitedly, she opened it, only (find) a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams”. (所给词的适当形式填空)38The results of these tests clearly show that you have aptitude for music. (用适当的词填空)3
40、9Lately, the horse-faced skirt, as a traditional Chinese fashion, (accept) by the young. (所给词的适当形式填空)40 is urged that the public should promote their awareness to protect the rare animal. (用适当的词填空)四、完成句子41We should not it (认为是理所当然) that parents should do everything for us. (根据汉语提示完成句子)五、单词拼写42 (既然)
41、its yours, please remember it isnt just a car, because it is full of memories. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)六、完成句子43The delivery man deserves respecting for rescuing the child who accidentally fell into the river. (同义句改写)The delivery man deserves for rescuing the child who accidentally fell into the river.44A machin
42、e can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate.(用倒装句改写) a machine now you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate.45Guanyin Mountain Forest Park is located in Dongguan city and it features as the unique and beautiful scenery. (用过去分词作状语改写) 46Sora is bringing the art
43、ificial intelligence technology a big change. (用被动语态改写) 七、翻译47让同学们兴奋的是他们下周将去参观艺术展览会。(用名词性从句翻译)(汉译英) 八、书信写作48假定你是李华，你校将举办一次校园艺术节，你受学生会委托邀请你校外教Henry参加，请你给他写一封邮件。内容包括。1.说明写邮件的目的；2.艺术节的具体信息(举办时间、地点、活动等)；3.希望他能表演节目。注意: 1. 词数80左右。2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Henry,_Yours,Li Hua九、书面表达49阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使
44、之构成一篇完整的短文。Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help crying sadly when she thought of the scolding (责骂) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was impossible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she sigh
