黑龙江省双鸭山市第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期开学考试英语试卷

2023-2024学年度上学期高二开学考试

英语试题

满分：150分；  考试时间：120分钟

注意事项：

1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息填写在答题卡上

2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第I卷（选择题）

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、 B 、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?

A. £19.15.    B. £9.18.    C. £9.15.

答案是C。

1. How much will the man pay?

A. ＄8. B. ＄15. C. ＄30.

2. What does the woman dislike about the building?

A. Its design. B. Its position. C. Its neighborhood.

3. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a shop. B. In a theater. C. In a children’s park.

4. What will happen to the woman by next Friday?

A. She will finish her final exams.  B. She will start a new term.    C. She will work part-time.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. A holiday. B. The coast. C. A flight.

第二节  （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。

6. Where are the speakers now?

A. In Vancouver. B. In San Francisco. C. In Seattle.

7. What does the man do?

A. A student. B. A travel agent. C. A teacher

听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。

8. Who is the woman talking to?

A. The house owner. B. A repairman. C. A painter.

9. What will the woman do if her problem isn’t solved?

A. Send a large bill to the man.  B. Find someone to fix the wall.   C. Fix the electricity wires herself.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。

10. What do we know about the man?

A. He writes songs.      B. He sells music records.    C. He works for a radio program.

11. What kind of music does the man like best?

A. Country music. B. Jazz. C. Rock.

12. Why did the man start to buy music books?

A. To write more songs.  B. To start a new radio program.  C. To get information more easily.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。

13. Why does the woman talk to the man?

A. To offer a job. B. To do a survey. C. To ask for advice.

14. What advantage can the woman gain from working in the hotel?

A. She can earn much more money.  B. She can get useful experience.  C. She can have more free time.

15. How much does the woman earn a week in the store?

A. ＄500. B. ＄300. C. ＄200.

16. What will the woman do?

A. Find a job in the school. B. Take the job in the hotel. C. Keep the job in the store.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。

17. What did the speaker major in at college?

A. Woodwork. B. Design. C. Art.

18. What model did the speaker think was the most difficult to do?

A. A large castle. B. A burnt-out house. C. A strange farmhouse.

19. How did the speaker rebuild a theater?

A. By going to an exhibition regularly.    

B. By watching the original building.  

C. By following detailed drawings.

20. Where does the speaker live?

A. In Japan. B. In England. C. In Canada.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （共11题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A                        

21. If you want to help with wildlife research, you may go to ______.

A. Morocco   B. Tanzania   C. Indonesia  D. Cambodia 

22. Jennifer, a university professor concerned about the education of girls in remote areas, may be interested in the information on ______.

  A. www.biosphere-expeditions.org   B. www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk

  C. www.cholemjini.com     D. www.pepytours.com

23. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?

  A. The four tours are all commercial tours.  

B. PEPY organizes tours to Chole Mjini Island. 

C. Volunteers are needed in Indonesia and Morocco.

D. Cycling expedition to Cambodia lasts 13 days.

B

Aesha Ash is a ballet dancer who began The Swan Dreams Project in 2011. It is a program designed to bring ballet to girls of color in her community. Aesha Ash is one of the few women of color to ever grace the stages of the School of American Ballet in New York City. She wants to expose her community to more positive images of women of color through the use of ballet. She wants to show the world that beauty and grace are not defined by status or race.

Aesha grew up in the inner city of Rochester, New York, where crime, gun violence and poverty were among the biggest threats to the community. For her, that’s normal. That’s just life in the neighborhood, but what she remembers most is the dance studio. She started dancing at the age of five. A teacher mentioned to her mother that she had some promise in ballet, and that it would be difficult for her, as a woman of color, to enter the ballet world. But the hardship she faced was the very thing that pushed her to pursue a career in ballet.

And there’s so much negative stereotypes (刻板印象) and misunderstanding of who they are in the media. Through the use of imagery and her career as a ballet dancer, she challenges stereotypes that exist for women of color, particularly those from inner-city communities.

“It’s important that our girls see that side of themselves because for many kids it’s hard to be what you can’t see. I hadn’t seen a black ballet dancer before I decided that was what I wanted to be. It was really important for me to be in my environment displaying that because this is where I’m from. It was always beyond ballet,” Aesha Ash stated.

24. Why did Aesha start The Swan Dreams Project?

A. To promote the images of females of color by ballet.

B. To expose her community to a world of women of color.

C. To grace the stages of the School of American Ballet.

D. To show the world that beauty and grace are defined by status.

25. Which of the following best describes the community she grew up in?

A. Comfortable. B. Ancient. C. Peaceful. D. Unsafe.

26. What can’t we know from the passage?

A. Aesha had a gift for ballet according to her teacher.

B. The hardship Aesha faced was the color of her skin.

C. Acsha wanted to be a ballet dancer because of a woman dancer of color.

D. It is not easy to change the stereotypes that exist for women of color.

27. What is the main idea of the text?

A. A teacher provides chances for girls of color. B. A woman brings ballet to the girls of color.

C. Ballet changes the life of a woman of color. D. A woman has changed the negative stereotypes.

C

Humans’ ever spreading presence around the globe influences patterns of biological evolution in ways that we are just beginning to explore. On the Galápagos Islands, a body of evidence shows that the effect of our presence is increasing.

Luis F. De Leon from the University of Massachusetts Boston, together with other 6 scientists spent two years observing Darwin’s finches (雀科小鸟) to evaluate our effects on their behavior. They started by conducting feeding observations on coexisting finch species at sites that ranged from non-urban areas to urban areas. They also employed finch-human interaction experiments to test whether and how finches respond to human presence. To measure whether finch feeding preferences varied with the degree of urbanization, “cafeteria” experiments were carried out — finches were presented with a selection of human and native food items.

The scientists found that Darwin’s finches fed almost on human foods like rice and cookies or introduced garden species at urban locations. In contrast, at non-urban sites, finches fed mainly on native plant species and insects. Interaction tests suggest that urban birds get more accustomed to the presence of humans. Finally, at all sites of regular human presence, finches preferred human foods to natural foods.

The researchers warn that exploiting urban environments might present challenges for organisms (有机体), including shorter lifespans brought by the consumption of highly processed foods. Furthermore, the year-round availability of abundant human foods in urban environments might affect ecological and evolutionary processes that promoted species diversity. While the results clearly show a shift to human foods at urban sites, the adaptive significance of that shift is still an open question.

These findings also suggest that human behavior is the main driver of finch preference for human foods. The researchers propose a possibility that the effect of human behavior is facilitated by our tendency to feed birds, directly or inadvertently via food dropping or littering.

28. How did the scientists carry out the study?

A. By carrying out experiments in labs. B. By training finches and observing results

C. By observing finches in different sites.       D. By analyzing findings from previous experiments.

29. Which is probably finches’ favorite food at non-urban sites frequently visited by humans?

A. Rice. B. An insect.

C The leaves of a native plant. D. The seed of an introduced plant.

30. What can we learn from the findings?

A. All finches observed are willing to approach humans.    

B. Human food availability might lead to biodiversity loss.

C. The reason for the shift of finch diets remains unknown.

D. The more processed foods finches consume, the longer they live.

31. What does the underlined word in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A. Illegally. B. Voluntarily. C. Deliberately. D. Unintentionally.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

When was the last time you had great fun with your family?   32   So stand up and plan to have fun with your family.

Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo.   33   To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be.

Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family. Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch.

Visiting the nation’s capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites.  34 

A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.

Create a video clip (片段) with your family.   35   You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.

  36   Plant flowers and mow（修剪）the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.

A. History creates topics for you and your family.

 B. Family is always the most valuable thing in life.

 C. At bedtime read to your young kids and read with your elder kids.

 D. Bring your own snacks if you want to save some money.

 E. Here are two examples.

 F. Make your family the characters in the clip.

 G. Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family.

第三部分  语言知识运用（共三节，满分40分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

It began in November 2016,when Hinton, then 17, got a text message from an ____37____number inviting him to Thanks giving. When he asked who it was, the person responded:“Your grandma.”

“Grandma? Can I have your____38____?” the teenager replied. He received a photo of a woman he had never seen before. It was Dench，now 64.

Hinton wrote back,“You’re not my grandma,”____39____a laughing face. Still playing along, he jokingly asked:“Can I still get a____40____though?”

Dench replied:“Of course you can. That’s what grandmas do. Feed everyone.”Hinton soon realized her____41____invitation had turned ____42____, and he decided to take Dench up on her  ____43____. He went to her home in Mesa, Ariz., about a 25-minute drive from his house south of Phoenix, for a Thanks giving meal with her family,including her actual grandson, whom she____44____intended to text instead of Hinton.

Every year since then, the two friends and their families have gathered together for an annual Thanksgiving meal, and this year will be no____45____,despite the virus. Hinton, who shares regular____46____on social media about his Internet-famous friendship with Dench,____47____that the Thanksgiving tradition will ____48____this year, as well.

Although Dench was____49____about the misdirected text in 2016 at first, she said, both she and Hinton feel very____50____that it happened.“Family is more than____51____ ,” Dench said.“It’s the people you want to be with.”

37. A. unusual B. unknown C. unlucky D. official

38. A. picture B. name C. address D. number

39. A. drawing B. demanding C. misusing D. adding

40. A. plate B. message C. smile D. hand

41. A. regular B. generous C. annual D. mistaken

42. A. interesting B. formal C. genuine D. natural

43. A. promise B. tradition C. offer D. help

44. A. evidently B. plainly C. seemingly D. initially

45. A. answer B. exception C. surprise D. time

46. A. updates B. jobs C. stories D. dialogues

47. A. explained B. realized C. confirmed D. learned

48. A. live on B. come back C. stand out D. catch on

49. A. anxious B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. curious

50. A. proud B. thankful C. moved               D.convinced

51. A. company B. care C. support D. blood

第II卷（非选择题）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

单句填空题：根据括号中所给提示词的适当形式填空，使句意完整。

52． A number of local people have been arrested for trying to stop trucks _____（load） with logs.

53． The hungry bear followed his nose to our camp，which _________(surround) by a high wire fence.

54．Peter, lifting his head, stared at the grandma with round, ________（astonish） eyes.

55．He passionately desired ________ (continue) his career.

56．The scientist devoted himself________(entire) to his research.

57．You should have a goal ________(relate) to your life purpose at the beginning of a year.

58．The crash _______ (occur) when the plane took off 6 minutes later, killing all passengers on board.

59．As a result, she says, some of the _____（injury）associated with running, such as runner's knee, are uncommon among race walkers.

60． Currently, about 35,000 works ________(display) in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it is a good chance to see everything amazing!

61．Large amounts of food ________(transport) to the earthquake-striken area in the past few weeks.

第三节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

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。

A concrete bookstore under____62____（construct）in Wisdom Bay innovation park in Shanghai will be the first 3D-printed bookstore in China, and it is due to open to the public at the end of January, 2021.

"The bookstore was printed on-site in three weeks,” He Yuting,____63____is responsible for this project, from Tsinghua University School of Architecture in Beijing, told the Global Times on Thursday. The printing work has finished and the bookstore will____64____（decorate）,  He told the reporter.

____65____（compare）with simple works such as a 3D-printed flower basin, the bookstore is an innovative attempt in the architecture field, as the 3D-printed architecture is____66____（cheap）than conventional construction techniques and saves time, He said.

____67____makes this bookstore so unique, is that “we used fiber concrete to resist compression,” He added,____68____（note）that the floor also has a heating system.

He mentioned the 3D-printed bookstore is as safe as traditional concrete construction based on their experimental data in____69____（term）of structure and earthquake resistance.

So far, different teams in France, Switzerland and Russia all____70____（have）similar research on 3D-printed concrete technology,____71____China’s research and achievements in this field are among the best in the world, according to He.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 （满分15分）

假定你是新华高中的李华，你了解到你校一所美国姊妹学校将在暑期开设针对外国学生的线上英语课程，请写封邮件，咨询关于暑期课程的一些事宜。内容包括：

1.写邮件的原因：

2.咨询情况(开始时间；课程安排；课程费用……)

3.表示感谢。

注意： (1) 词数不少于80;

(2)首句已出，不计入字数：

(3)可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。

Dear sir,

My name is Li Hua, a student in Xinhua High School,your sister school in China.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

第二节（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Jenny was a pretty eight-year-old girl.

One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl(珍珠） necklace（项链）, by which she was totally defeated. How eagerly she wanted it! But when she saw the price, her heart sank a little. She gathered up her courage and asked her mother if she would buy it for her. Her mother said, “Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I can buy you the necklace, but when we get home, we should make up a list of housework that you can do to pay for the necklace.” Jenny agreed immediately, feeling a burst of joy. So her mother bought the pearl necklace for her. Jenny worked on her housework determinedly and earnestly every day. Soon Jenny paid off the pearls.

Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would read Jenny her favorite story. One night when he finished the story, he said, “Jenny, do you love me?” “Oh, yes, Daddy, you know I love you.” the little girl said delightedly, with a broad smile on her face. “Well, then, give me your pearls.” Hearing that, Jenny froze there, an anxious expression twisting her face. “Oh! Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. Okay?” “Oh no, darling, that’s okay.” Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss, gently and calmly. “Good night, little one.”

A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story, “Do you love me?” “Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you.” the little girl murmured softly, trying to escape from her father’s eyes. “Well, then, give me your pearls.” “Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She is my favorite.” The little girl begged. “No, that’s okay,” her father said, smiling broadly and sweetly and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. “God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams.”

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；

2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Paragraph 1:Several days later, when Jenny’s father came in to read her story, Jenny was waiting anxiously for him on the bed.__________________________________________________

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Paragraph 2: Holding the plastic pearl his daughter offered, the father dragged out a blue box.

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