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阳江市2023-2024学年高二上学期10月期中考试
英语试题
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第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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Our long-running summer term pre-college offerings include a choice of one-, two-, three-, and six-week programs that prepare you for success in college. With five exciting and challenging pre-college summer programs to choose from, you can earn college credit, discover a new subject area, perform cutting-edge research in university labs, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.
Academic life
SPP invites you to join other highly motivated teens from 87 countries in our summer programs for high school students — and take the leap into college life and academics, which enables you to take on new academic challenges, explore a variety of interests and consider possible majors. You can take college courses alongside undergraduates either on campus or online. And you can also earn up to eight college credits by conducting in-depth STEM research with individual instructors or as part of a group project. Or, you can immerse yourself in a variety of stimulating noncredit seminars that blend lectures with experiential learning, discussions, and projects.
Campus/Residence life
Embracing college life is an exciting experience. Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll get to know the ins and outs of college and city life. If you live on campus, you will stay in the residence hall, sharing a room and participating in dorm activities. There are typically two students per room and safety is our highest priority: residence halls have live-in university staff and 24-hour security. Resident program assistants provide guidance, coordinate and lead social activities, ranging from group activities that include comedy shows to field trips.
Your hard work will be combined with social events and fun activities — and you’ll still have time for your own adventures on campus! Email the SPP office at sppoffice@mail.edu.
21．What does SPP aim to do
A．To help college students to achieve academic success.
B．To provide admission guidelines for pre-college students.
C．To get high school students well-prepared for college life.
D．To encourage students to participate in hands-on learning.
22．What are students supposed to do to earn the required credits
A．Carry out STEM research. B．Attend various seminars.
C．Finish the courses online. D．Join in experiential learning.
23．What can we know about students living on campus
A．They can organize social activities. B．They will have access to a single room.
C．They are provided with good security. D．They are advised to direct comedy shows.
B
Psychologists tell us that there are four basic stages that human beings pass through when they enter and live in a new culture.
Culture begins with the “honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in a country where everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. We may be suffering from “jet lag” but we are thrilled to be in the new environment, seeing new sights, hearing new sounds and language, eating new kinds of food.
Unfortunately, after we have settled down into our new life, we can become very tired and begin to miss our homeland and our family, friends, pets. All the little problems in life seem to be much bigger and more disturbing when you face them in a foreign culture.
The third stage comes when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. Your sense of humor usually becomes stronger and you realize that you are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor.
The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them.
There is a fifth stage of culture shock which many people don’t know about. This is called “reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!
24．When does culture shock happen
A．When you reach your teens. B．When you begin an urban life.
C．When you go to live in a foreign culture. D．When you meet foreign people for the first time.
25．How do you feel during the first stage of culture shock
A．Happy and excited B．Bored and homesick
C．Lonely and depressed D．Angry and frustrated
26．How could the third stage be described
A．Adjustment B．Rejection C．Enthusiasm D．Embarrassment
27．Why might reverse culture shock be a problem
A．It hardly ever happens. B．It is extremely stressful.
C．It is out of expectation. D．It only happens to young people.
C
"Long time no see.” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.
Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation (直译) of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research on . To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “Long time no see.” Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.
Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective (警探) named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see.” was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see.” became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.
Some scholars compare America to a huge melting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the color and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.
You can have some examples from other countries, such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American’s melting pot keeps adding richness.
28．What did the writer himself feel surprised at
A．The Chinglish expression “Long time no see.”
B．So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.
C．“Long time no see.” is used as a standard American English greeting.
D．Finding out Americans use the expression every day.
29．What do the underlined words “melting pot” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Confucius’s words. B．Culture mixture.
C．A kind of cooked dish. D．American changing cultures.
30．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Detectives translated the phrase “Long time no see.”
B．Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.
C．The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.
D．Hollywood made “Long time no see.” popular.
31．What is the main idea of the passage
A．American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.
B．Americans have a strong interest in Chinese culture.
C．Some American expressions can be used in China.
D．Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.
D
Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads, but their days are numbered. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 percent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 percent by 2025.
One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxiety” — drivers’ concerns about running out of juice on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems, the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. In fact, charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA．
Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years. Not that long ago, electric cars met with distrust, and their high price tags drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recharging times, performance and price, the current generation of electric cars is starting to persuade critics. Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion (内燃) engine models a run for their money.
As well as advancements on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the sea and sky. Electric boats are among the oldest electric vehicles, having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over. Now, the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric planes are also being made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery-powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.
Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions. Were the US to act on the study's findings and replace 87 percent of its cars with electric vehicles, it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 percent. However, because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles, they cannot claim to be completely emission-free.
Even so, as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner.
32．What does the underlined word “hurdle” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．aim B．barrier C．consequence D．step
33．In the past, why was the electric cars refused according to the passage
A．They were very poorly made. B．They were not worth the price.
C．They were not widely promoted. D．They couldn’t travel at a high speed.
34．What is Paragraph 4 used for
A．To introduce the history of electric vehicles.
B．To explain the world needs more electric cars.
C．To show more people have interest in electric cars.
D．To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage
A．My Dream Car journey B．History of Electric Cars
C．Problems with Petrol Cars D．Driving into the Future
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Get into a Competitive High School
Similar to admissions at best colleges, getting into a top competitive high school can be difficult. You should have super academic grades, excellent test scores, proof of focus and interest in a special subject, and maturity and intellect shown through interviews and personal essays. 36 . Here are four tips on how to prepare.
Build your academic profile early
The pathway to attending a competitive high school starts with strong performance in middle school. To get into competitive high schools, students always want to take the strictest subjects at your middle school. 37 .They also need to earn top grades in these subjects. The student pretty much has to have straight A’s in seventh and eighth grade in order to even think about that level of a school.
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Selective high schools use a number of standardized tests in admissions decisions, including the SSAT, the High School Placement Test, and the Independent School Entrance Exam. For example, students looking to attend one of the nine specialized high schools in New York City must score highly on the Specialized High School Admissions Test.
Prepare heavily for high school interviews
Grades and test scores are key, but equally important to the admissions process is how students present themselves during interviews, which are often required, especially at private schools. Unlike college admissions, students typically tour a school and interview before applying. 39 .
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One way students can stand out in essay writing and interviews is to thoroughly research the school. This helps students tailor their essay and interview responses to show their knowledge of the school, and it’s also an important piece of judging the school itself.
A．But it’s not enough
B．Perform well on standardized tests
C．So students should first prepare for it
D．Be fit for the school’s culture and mission
E．Conduct thorough research on high schools
F．It is also necessary to do plenty of research and planning
G．Students are typically good at every part of their performance
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a child, I would sit through movies I loved over and over. I dreamed of someday having the ability to create 41 .
But school was difficult for me for many reasons, so becoming a screenwriter seemed 42 . When I was fourteen, I was shocked when my 43 were made into a brochure that was 44 to every student. For a week or so, I was treated very 45 . Previously invisible, I was now “a published poet” receiving praise and slaps(拍打) on the back. But an already deep-seated lack of 46 prevented me from having any serious hopes for a career in literature. I felt like those things only happened to other people. 47 I would look at thousands of books and ask myself, “Are all these people 48 than me, or did they just 49 harder ” So, I kept reading, writing and watching movies not only for 50 but to analyse how great stories are told.
The lack of confidence that annoyed me early in life took decades to 51 .
I had a job that paid well, but I 52 it. Suddenly, the company went out of business, 53 me to choose between getting yet another job I didn’t like and finally being committed to a career as a writer. My 54 was copyediting, which wasn’t writing exactly but almost.
I spent more years swimming in a sea of words, loved it and finally became a 55 as I had wished.
41．A．conditions B．films C．memories D．businesses
42．A．unnecessary B．impossible C．appropriate D．worthwhile
43．A．photos B．paintings C．poems D．reports
44．A．given away B．checked through C．finished off D．made up
45．A．rudely B．strictly C．fairly D．differently
46．A．confidence B．ability C．curiosity D．support
47．A．However B．Thus C．Otherwise D．Moreover
48．A．wealthier B．stronger C．smarter D．braver
49．A．live B．wait C．try D．rush
50．A．assessment B．entertainment C．competition D．adjustment
51．A．return B．grow C．arise D．shake
52．A．misunderstood B．ignored C．deserved D．disliked
53．A．persuading B．forcing C．reminding D．advising
54．A．choice B．truth C．aim D．challenge
55．A．actor B．director C．screenwriter D．teacher
第二节 (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。
Located on cliffs above a river, Hongyadong is a stilted house complex (吊脚楼建筑群) in the traditional style in the city of Chongqing. Its bars, restaurants and golden lights 56 (be) popular draws since it was built in 2006. The main reason, it seemed, was Hongyadong’s sudden 57 (popular) on an app, Douyin, 58 is used for sharing photographs and 15-second videos. By the end of the year, the waiting time 59 (get) in was three hours. For a while, Hongyadong became the 60 (big) tourist attraction in China after the Forbidden City, says 61 well-known travel website.
Instead of having fun, some people now make their way to remote strawberry farms or bays to take photos to impress their friends on social media. Douyin has 230 million monthly active users and its fans 62 (common) use the app to watch hot videos posted by users they do not know under categories such as “food” and “scenic spots”. 63 (upload) a picture or video from a photogenic place to platforms, such as Douyin and Kuaishou, is known in China 64 “daka”. The word is also used to refer to the practice of registering your 65 (present) in a location that has already become hot, such as Hongyadong.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是李华，是某外语学校的学生会主席。你们学校的啦啦操社团(Cheerleading Club)正在招募(recruit)新成员。请你根据以下要点提示给交换生Lisa写一封电子邮件，邀请她加入。内容包括：
1.拟开展的活动；
2.报名方式和截止日期。
Dear Lisa,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ten-year-old Sami loved to visit his grandfather’s house. The house was near the beautiful blue sea. At the seaside stood thick and tall palm trees with green coconuts hanging from them. When the coconuts fell down, Sami would break them open and drink the coconut water. It was always great fun to spend the holidays at Grandpa’s place.
This winter vacation, Sami was surprised when he came to his grandfather’s village. There were hardly any trees left. He saw houses built near the sea. People had cut down many palm trees and there was hardly any greenery left.
Grandpa’s house was different. He never allowed his trees to be cut. He hugged each palm tree in his courtyard. He also named the two big trees near the front door—one was Petu, and the other Betu. They were tall and green and gave the sweetest, juiciest coconuts.
One night, Sami was awakened by a strange sound. He could not sleep. He tossed and turned (辗转反侧) in bed. Suddenly, the ground shook as if the earth was splitting. He sat up straight and then ran to Grandpa. He clung to (抓紧) his grandpa tightly. Grandpa cried out, “It’s an earthquake!” They ran outside the house.
Suddenly, there was a loud sound; the earth was not splitting but the sea was roaring. People were shouting, screaming and crying, “The sea is rising!” The villagers started running away from the beach. Sami watched with fear.
The waves were rising higher and higher. Sami thought, “How big the waves are!” He went into the house again and saw water coming in from all sides. He was scared.
Sami remembered his mother telling him long ago, “You must always get out of the house if the floods come too near.” He ran outside the house with Grandpa. But the water came surging (汹涌) in.
Waves about twelve meters high came rushing in, drowning everything. Water was all around and everywhere.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Grandpa held Sami’s hand tightly but a huge wave separated them.
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Now they were up in Petu.
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阳江市2023-2024学年高二上学期10月期中考试
英语试题参考答案：
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
21．C 22．A 23．C 24．C 25．A 26．A 27．C 28．C 29．B 30．D 31．A 32．B 33．B 34．D 35．D
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
36．F 37．A 38．B 39．C 40．E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
41．B 42．B 43．C 44．A 45．D 46．A 47．A 48．C 49．C 50．B 51．D 52．D 53．B 54．A 55．C
第二节 (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。
56．have been 57．popularity 58．which 59．to get 60．biggest 61．a 62．commonly 63．Uploading 64．as 65．presence
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Lisa,
Have you heard that the Cheerleading Club of our school is recruiting new members I know you are interested in it. I am writing to invite you to join it.
The club offers a variety of activities. Not only do the members receive professional training in the gym every Friday, they will also put on performances at the school sports meeting. Besides, they will compete in the Student Talent Show in our city in November. I am sure it will be great. If you want to join, please sign up in the school office or send your application to cheerleadingsociety@ before next Sunday.
Looking forward to your participation!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．参考范文
Grandpa held Sami’s hand tightly but a huge wave separated them. Grandpa fought the waves and tried to catch Sami, but failed. Sami was drifted away! Sami struggled to keep his head above the water. The water pushed him ahead. Fortunately, he caught Petu in Grandpa’s courtyard. He climbed up it and saw his Grandpa struggling near Betu in the violent water. He screamed out to Grandpa to encourage him to approach Betu, but the water was so wild that it was difficult for the old man to reach Betu. An idea occurred to Sami. He quickly broke off a branch of Petu and stuck it to Grandpa. With the help of the branch, he pulled Grandpa up the tree.
Now they were up in Petu. Another wave came with terrifying speed and force, but they were safe thanks to the tree. They hugged each other, tears welling up in their eyes. They stayed there comforting each other, waiting the disaster to go away. After what seemed a long time, it was calm. Both Grandpa and Sami came down the tree and they hugged the tree with tears of gratitude. But for Petu, there would not be alive now. They knew Petu and Betu were part of their life.