高中试卷答案网山西省朔州市第九中学高中部2023-2024学年
高二上学期期中英语试题
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一、阅读理解(共16小题；每小题3分，满分48分）
A
A new electronic bandage(绷带) uses flashes of light to kill bacteria. No antibiotics(抗生素) needed. The bandage has small LED bulbs that produce a type of high-energy light called ultraviolet-C (UVC) when it is put into use. UVC light is often used by doctors and dentists to sterilize(消毒) medical equipment. However, using UVC to sterilize wounds has been a challenge because it requires a source of energy. Typically, these bandages needed heavy batteries, but the new bandage is powered by wireless technology, without the need for heavy batteries. This allows the bandage to be more comfortable and flexible to wear and results in fewer used batteries in the trash.
The electricity for the bandage comes from a “powering coil(线圈),”which is a piece of fabric with copper wires in it. It is similar t how electric toothbrushes get their energy when placed in their charging cradles, according to Stephen Beeby, who led the team that created the bandage.
While the team didn't invent wireless power or light-emitting bandages, they are the first to combine these technologies to create a UV antibacterial system that operates entirely wirelessly, as explained by Mahmoud Wagih, a co-worker of Beeby. The bandage may not look novel from the outside, but inside it contains a flexible strip with tiny LED lights that emit the UV light. When applied, the bandage periodically flashes UV light onto the wound's surface to effectively remove hidden bacteria.
Amirhossein Hajiaghajani, a wireless power researcher, sees potential in this band age but notes some challenge for its widespread use. The bandage needs to be within a certain range of its wireless energy source, the powering coil, which is currently about 20 to 30 centimeters. Hajiaghajani believes that this range is limited and suggests that expanding it will be a key focus for future development.
1、What does the new electronic band age do to sterilize wounds
A. Give off heat. B. Apply antibiotics.
C. Produce UVC light. D. Rely on heavy batteries.
2、How is the working principle of the bandage explained in paragraph 3
A. By giving an example. B. By drawing a comparison.
C. By providing an argument. D. By describing a process.
3、What is a unique achievement of Beeby and his team
A. Inventing wireless power.
B. Creating light-emitting bandages.
C. Making a bandage novel both inside and out.
D. Pioneering a wireless antibacterial bandage.
4、What does Hajianghajani say about the widespread use of the bandage
A. It faces a challenge. B. It proves beneficial.
C. It is highly unlikely. D. It raises deep concerns.
B
Spearmint the seal has an addiction. Being too overly friendly to humans around Plymouth, England, she's been sent to kick her human habits.
Spearmint was first seen in Caws and Bay, Cornwall, almost seven months ago, and was found hanging out with tourists and swimmers, as well as paddlers. She was even known to have visited a local outdoor pub.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) put the North Atlantic gray seal into a treatment program, where rescuers were “working around the clock to get her fit and healthy” enough to be released.
After rehab, the organization hopes to release her into a remote area of Scotland where she won't be so tempted by people. The Rame Wildlife Rescue Network has also provided assistance, raising more than $6,500 for the seal's relocation.
Jessica Collins, a medical worker at British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), initiated the rescue. She says Spearmint is an endangered seal that has become used to human contact. “Despite receiving treatment at a young age ,to change her human-related behavior is far from easy. Spearmint's interest in humans grew once released as she was fed regularly by tourists,” Collin s explained. “After multiple relocations we found Cawsand Bay, where we were able to control the situation better and keep people away.”
The RSPCA plans to either reintroduce Spearmint to the wild or place her in permanent care in a shelter intended for seals. “Give wild animals space and avoid feeding them. We hope the message carries through beyond Spearmint's story,” the RSPCA said in a statement.
5、What is Spearmint's addiction according to the passage
A. Visiting local pubs. B. Swimming in Cawsand Bay.
C. Hanging out with swimmers. D. Enjoying being with humans.
6、What does “rehab” in paragraph 4 probably refer to
A. Relocating the seal. B. Changing the seal's personality.
C. Treating the seal's human habits. D. Helping the seal grow stronger.
7、What does Jessica Collins think is a major challenge to BDLMR's work
A. Tourists' constant feeding.
B. The seal's need for medical attention.
C. Absence of early treatment for the seal.
D. Spearmint's constant moving when released.
8、What does RSPCA encourage people to do according to the last paragraph
A. Build shelters for seals. B. Leave wild animals on their own.
C. Keep seals in permanent care. D. Avoid taking wild animals' land.
C
My 15-year-old boy is a high achiever. He is very bright, pursuing everything he does with devotion and determination. And he is a great kid; honest, kind, faithful and caring.
Like a lot of kids who are high achievers, he is a perfectionist and very easy to fall into anxiety. That is manifested in his study, and other things he does as well. For example, he loves tennis but he is often worried about losing in the game. Now he has to stop competing because the pressure he puts on himself is becoming unhealthy. He still plays, but playing socially rather than competitively means that it’s an outlet for him rather than a source of stress.
He does not manage stress well. He puts so much pressure on himself to the point of worrying himself sick over just about every assessment. And he gets so negative about it, everything I say to him is met with negativity, every suggestion with a response that it won’t work, and honestly it’s depressing and tiring.
To help my son, I had a patient conversation with him, and he finally followed my advice about physical exercise to ease stress. Whenever he was under a lot of pressure, I would run with him for half an bour and do some push-ups to relax the pressure. Gradually, he became less nervous in the later exams and his scores became more and more stable.
Pressure from grades and perfectionism can be really hard to manage when it comes to schooling. As kids, what they need is effective communication and sincere encouragement. So I have always told and shown my son that we’re proud of him, and that pride doesn’t merely depend on top grades.
9、Which of the following best explains “manifested” underlined in paragraph 2
A.Exchanged. B.Explored. C.Achieved D.Reflected.
10、Why does the author’s son keep playing tennis
A.He is a high achiever. B.He’s easy to fall sick.
C.He hopes to release stress. D.He wants to win the game.
11、What does the author mainly tell us about his son in paragraph 3
A.His son fails to handle stress properly. B.His son becomes tired of stress.
C.His son is good at some sports. D.His son is doing well at school.
12、What is the author’s advice for his son
A.Taking up a new hobby.
B.Hanging out with some friends.
C.Doing some exercise with him.
D.Talking to friends as much as possible.
D
Ender’s Game
Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn’t lose anymore. Therefore， the world government has started to train military
geniuses （军事天才）in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet It is a good science fiction for boys.
Hatchet
It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado（龙卷风）.
Ball Don’t Lie
Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is encouraging, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you’ve had a bad start.
Crackback
Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the match and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.
She
A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard（陶瓷碎片）that lead them to a fabled（传说中的）lost city in the jungles（丛林） of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.
13、Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game
A. To attack aliens in the future.
B. To help people learn more about wars.
C. To make sure humans win the next war.
D. To destroy the planet aliens are living on.
14、Which book is suitable for Johnson who is interested in wilderness self-help
A. Crackback. B. Hatchet. C. She. D. Ball Don’t Lie.
15、Which two books are related to sports
A. Ender’s Game and Crackback. B. Ball Don’t Lie and Hatchet.
C. She and Hatchet. D. Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback.
16、The underlined word “encounter” in the last paragraph means ________.
A. meet B. create C. explore D. miss
二、七选五（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
17、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。How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
One of the strongest emotions for you may be fear, especially when you are giving a speech or talking to anyone in a big hall. ①_________ Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.
②_________ What is holding you back from giving a great speech Is it the fear of making mistakes Is it the worry whether audience will like it or not Or do you just have the stage fright Well, whatever, just be relaxed and devote yourself to the preparations. Besides, if possible, go to the stage where you will be presenting in advance.
Practice your entire presentation a few times ahead of time. Do it before a few people you know well and ask for their advice. It’s also a good idea to practice with a few people you’re not familiar with. You can also make a video of your presentation. ③_________
Don’t be afraid of a few moments of stillness (静止). If you lose track of what you’re saying due to nervousness, it may seem as if you’ve been silent for a lifetime. ④_________ Even if it’s longer, your audience is unlikely to mind a pause to take in what you’ve said. Just take a few deep breaths.
Slow things down. ⑤_________ If you don’t rush through your speech, you’ll be less likely to fumble (笨嘴揣舌地说话) over your words. And you will end up expressing yourself more freely and logically as you hope.
A.Make a clear analysis of the root cause.
B.It’s probably only a few seconds actually.
C.Focus on your content rather than your audience.
D.Take some measures, even if you don’t feel that way.
E.When people are anxious, they are likely to speak faster.
F.Thus, you can review it and see where you can improve it.
G.Unluckily, most of you will have to face the pain of anxiety or fear.
三、完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
When I was a child, my mom never forced me to finish my food. Instead, she 1 me to try everything three times: first, to taste it; second, to get accustomed to the 2 ; and lastly, to confirm if I truly 3 it. After three tries, she wouldn't make me eat it again.
Days ago, I watched my daughter's face f row n when she 4 took her second and then her third 5 of spinach, her least favorite food. I was reminded of how this rule had 6 my life. It helped me overcome fears and encouraged me to carry on until I achieved 7 .
As I grew older, I carried this 8 with me. When faced with something outside my comfort zone, I reminded myself to try it at least three times before 9 . It motivated me to pursue my dream to become a 10 .
Now, my once-picky eater daughter made me 11 by saying, “Mommy, I actually like the green leaves of the spinach now.” The three-try rule 12 !
If I hadn't followed that rule, I'd still be 13 in a job I hated. In my thirties, I followed my ambition to become an author. After two unsuccessful 14 with a publishing house, I took a deep breath and tried for a third time, which led me to a life I now 15 . As for my daughter, she’s grown into a teenager who finds pleasure in eating spinach.
18、A. helped B. advised C. hurried D. bothered
19、A. flavor B. smell C. temperature D. sight
20、A. ordered B. preferred C. disliked D. finished.
21、A. unwillingly B. carelessly C. happily D. shamefully
22、A. drink B. bite C. picture D. view
23、A. arranged B. confused C. fixed D. shaped
24、A. balance B. success C. understanding D. greatness
25、A. belief B. phenomenon C. incident D. moment
26、A. losing B. deciding C. leaving D. planning
27、A. mother B. challenger C. writer D. winner
28、A. amused B. thoughtful C. grateful D. surprised
29、A. mattered B. happened C. worked D. changed
30、A. expert B. cautious C. ordinary D. stuck
31、A. interviews B. attempts C. exchanges D. adventures
32、A. experience B. respect C. enjoy D. regret
四、短文填空（共10题；每小题2分，满分20分）
33、 Scientists exploring the ocean floor in Antarctica have found a larger group of fish nests than ever before. The discovery came ①________ a surprise, and it will help scientists develop a more complete idea of the ocean food web in the area.
In the south Weddell Sea, not far from Antarctica’s Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists were ②________ (amaze) to discover a group of about 60 million icefish nests on the ocean floor. Before this, the ③________ (large) group of icefish nests that had ever been found includes less than 60 nests. Lilian Boehringer, a research student, was the first ④________ (discover) the nests. “They were everywhere,” she told The New York Times.
The researchers used a special device called OFOBS to make two more four-hour “dives” , ⑤________ (try) to discover the limits of the nesting area. The nests scientists found were in the shape of ⑥________ circle. Each nest held about 1,700 eggs. Usually, Weddell seals (海豹) ⑦________ (spot) in the waters above the nesting site. Trackers ⑧________ (fix) on some Weddell seals show that they dive all the way to the sea floor.
The team placed a camera on the sea floor before leaving, ⑨________ will take a picture of the nests in the area ⑩________ (two) a day for the next two years. They hope the pictures from this camera will help them learn more about the lives of the icefish.
五、短文改错（共12分）
34、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除: 把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改: 在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I was a high school student from low-income family. So I had to support my family. My first job is to clean the table in a small restaurant. I still remember going there early and feeling anxiously about the new world. I worked hard but I was afraid of losing the job. At night, I was sometimes very tired that I didn’t want to do our homework. I came to understand that it was difficulty to earn money, and that knowledge could change into my life. And what I learned from the job was much more important than the knowledge learning from school.
六、书面表达（共25分）
35、假定你是校英语话剧俱乐部(School English Drama Club)的负责人李华,现负责英语话剧《百万英镑》面向全校的演员选拔工作。请你根据以下提示信息拟一则通知:
1. 选拔时间:2022年12月12日;
2. 地点:学校礼堂;
3. 具体要求:热爱戏剧表演,具有较好的英语口语表达能力,熟悉马克 吐温的小说《百万英镑》;
4. 写通知时间:2022年11月11日。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.参考词汇:礼堂auditorium;标准criteria。
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School English Drama Club
Nov. 11th, 2022
参考答案
1、C
2、B
3、D
4、A
5、D
6、C
7、A
8、B
9、D
10、C
11、A
12、C
13、C
14、B
15、D
16、A
17、①-⑤GAFBE
18、D
19、A
20、C
21、A
22、B
23、D
24、B
25、A
26、B
27、C
28、D
29、C
30、D
31、B
32、C
33、①as②amazed③largest④to discover⑤trying⑥a⑦are spotted⑧fixed⑨which⑩twice
34、
I was a high school student from low-income family. So I had to support my family. My first job to clean the in a small restaurant. I still remember going there early and feeling about the new world. I worked hard I was afraid of losing the job. At night, I was sometimes tired that I didn’t want to do homework. I came to understand that it was to earn money, and that knowledge could change my life. And what I learned from the job was much more important than the knowledge from school.
解析：
35、
Notice
School English Drama Club is selecting actors and actresses for the drama The Million Pound Bank Note, based on the famous short story by Mark Twain. The selection will take place at the school auditorium on December 12th, 2022.
Any student who meets the following criteria will be offered a chance to become an actor or actress. Firstly, he or she should love dramatic performance. Secondly, he or she should have good English speaking skills. What's more, he or she should have read the short story written by Mark Twain and be familiar with the whole story.
School English Drama Club
November11th, 2022
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