辽宁省辽南协作校2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试含解析.docx

2024学年度下学期期中考试高二试题英语考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分第卷(选择题，共95分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are they doing?A. Taking a trip.B. Working on a farm.C. Feeding the cow.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When will the man go to Mongolia?A. In June.B. In July.C. In August.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where does the conversation take place?A. In a laboratory.B. In a library.C. In a café.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does the man fail to rent this apartment?A. He thinks it is bigger for him alone.B. He thinks it is too expensive.C. He intends to share a flat with others.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman mean?A. Johns hairstyle is great.B. Johns hairstyle doesnt fit him.C. Johns hairstyle is different from his friends.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. Who is the man?A A car seller.B. The womans friend.C. The womans husband.7. Why does the woman want to buy a car?A. To drive to work.B. To drive her kids to school.C. To drive on holidays.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. What can we know from the man?A. Its too cold to run outside.B. Its healthy to run in cold weather.C. Its good for lungs (肺) to run outside.9. What does the woman want to do right now?A. Sleep in bed.B. Get her gym clothes.C. Do make-up.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】10. Why will the woman have a dinner party?A. To chat with the doctor.B. To celebrate her paper.C. To welcome the chairman.11 When will the man come?A. At around 6:30 on Saturday.B. At around 7:00 on Saturday.C. At around 7:00 on Sunday.12. What does the man think of the girl?A. She is pretty.B. She is friendly.C. She is hard-working.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】13. What are the girls old shoes like?A. They are lovely.B. They are casual (休闲随意的).C. They are old.14. Whats wrong with the first pair of shoes the girl tries on?A. They dont match the dress.B. They are out of style.C. They feel uncomfortable.15. How much does the girl have to pay?A. 130 dollars.B. 230 dollars.C. 260 dollars.16. What do we know about the girl?A. She is wearing a red dress.B. She bought a pair of yellow shoes.C. She will wear the red shoes home.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. What do colors mean to drivers?A. Life-saving information.B. Means of transportation.C. Traffic police.18. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?A. Colors can change peoples mood.B. Colors can make people beautiful.C. Colors can increase peoples appetite (食欲).19. What is more important in a sports competition?A. Luck and ability.B. Luck and psychology.C. Ability and psychology.20. What does the speaker think of artists works?A. They are as colorful as a rainbow.B. They are more colorful than a rainbow.C. They are less colorful than a rainbow.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。AGold Fame Citrusby Claire Vaye Watkins ($5.99)With the flight of its characters through a landscape destroyed by climate crisis, this novel does not indicate much hopefulness for the future. Within it is a series of situations and consequences made more severe in a future California short of water. Across the desert. we follow Watkins characters through a place so transformed that it needs its own field guide of animals newly adapted for strange survival.The Ministry for the Futureby Kim Stanley Robinson ($18.1)The Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate will affect us all. Its setting is not a deserted world, but a future that is almost upon us. This extraordinary novel from the visionary science fiction writer will change the way you think about the climate crisis.Breathing Fireby Jaim Lowe ($27)The front lines of the fight against climate change are peopled with those society has forgotten. Up to 30 percent of the firefighters battling wildfires in California each year are prisoners performing backbreaking labor while earning a 40th of what a civilian makes. This book follows six female prisoner firefighters and their worried families, looking into the human cost of environmental crisis.Something Under the Sunby Alexandra Kleeman ($28)In Alexandra Kleemans new novel, a novelist new to Los Angeles teams up with a former child actor to investigate a conspiracy (阴谋). But this is L.A., where wildfires burn all year long and the rich store water while the poor suffer from the consequence of climate crisis. Human weakness is pushing the city toward a disaster.21. Which book will change how we look at the climate crisis?A. Gold Fame CitrusB. The Ministry for the FutureC. Breathing FireD. Something Under the Sun22. Which category does Something Under the Sun fall into?A. drama.B. Biography.C. fictionD. poetry23. What do the four books have in common?A. They show concern over climate.B. They are at a discount.C. They are intended for parents.D. They are set in California.BMy nephew Sam was the only child of the family. His parents proudly showed him off; his aunts and uncles tried to be the first to hold him. But later things changed.Due to the need of my job, my family lived with Sams family for a short time. By this time, my daughter Sophie was almost 3, and was a remarkably intelligent little girl. She could sing childrens songs and recite little poems. Sophies aunts and uncles were fascinated by her sweetness. Sam, who was seven, had to tolerate this new little human, but wasnt quick to give away his high position.Sophies third birthday was about to be celebrated, and the family had gathered presents. We were all busy getting the party ready when we heard the sharp cry from Sophie. Instantly, a half dozen adults moved as one and found Sophie sitting on the ground crying. She might have fallen off the seat of her well-decorated chair. We picked her up, comforted her and dried her tears. Finally, she settled like a queen on the royal throne of the birthday girl.Nine years later, we went camping. Around the campfire, Sam spoke. He spoke of the agony he had been feeling for almost a decade. With a deep sigh, he shared his secret. During Sophies 3-year-old birthday, a fire of jealousy came from the proud and depressive guy when his position had been taken away by Sophie. He had waited for his moment. And then it came as Sophie was going to sit on her birthday chair. How he delighted in hearing the sound of his competitor hitting on the floor and crying. Sam really apologized then; his voice was soft and sincere.Though Sam was seven, he was old enough to feel jealous of his cousin and played his hoax.As he grew older, he realized his mistake, and eventually apologized and laid his burden down.24. What made Sam dislike Sophie at first?A. His rooms being shared with Sophie.B. Sophies ability of reciting poems.C. Sophies remarkable intelligence.D. His high positions being threatened.25. Why did Sophie cry on her birthday in the authors familys opinion?A. Sam frightened her by shouting.B. Sam envied and didnt care about her.C. She fell down from the chair.D. She had a quarrel with Sam.26. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “hoax” in paragraph 5?A. Role.B. Trick.C. Game.D. Secret.27. How did Sam feel after he shared his secret?A. Ashamed and relaxed.B. Calm and peaceful.C. Guilty and regretful.D. Relieved but painful.CWhen asked what his father did for a living, Mike explained to his kindergarten teacher that “he steals things, but its OK, because he gets paid to do it.”He isnt wrong. His father is a hacker (黑客), who is proud of his job, just like doctors are proud of the work they do. Thanks to security researchers hacking practices, leaks (泄露) in a new version of the most common Wi-Fi code standard (WPA3) were found before criminals could use them to break into home and business networks. In another case, criminals found an unknown weakness in Googles Android operating systems before security researchers did, giving the bad guys full control of more than a dozen phone models.However, finding Mikes fathers plates (车辆的号码牌) for his car with the word HACKING, an employee of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles quickly took them away, claiming that a license plate with “HACKING” publicized (宣传) criminal activity. While this reaction really isnt the fault of the well-intentioned employee, its a sign of how a deeply rooted misunderstanding of his profession has created a fixed wrong image. It seems that the way that hackers are described in Hollywood has contributed to the word hacker parallelling criminal, where hackers are often referred to as figures in dark rooms engaged in illegal activity while tapping at keyboards.But actually, hacking is just an activity. What separates any activity from a crime is, very often, permission. People are free to drive, but they do not have permission to drive 150 miles per hour, which is a criminal offense. Since a driver is just a driver, why must a hacker be a criminal? Someone who engages in the illegal use of hacking should not be called a bad hacker but a cybercriminal. Contrary to popular belief, most hackers like Mikes father undoubtedly play an important role in keeping companies and people safe.28. Whats the attitude of Mikes son to Mikes job?A. acceptable.B. admirable.C. terrible.D. shameful.29. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The leaks of a new version of WPA3.B. A full control of phone models by hackersC An unknown weakness in Googles system.D. The importance of the hackers job.30. Why does the writer mention Hollywood in paragraph 3?A. To make the readers amused.B. To trace the wrong image of hackers.C. To explain the nature of hacking.D. To respond to the employees behavior.31. What do people think of hackers in popular belief?A. Hackers are vital in keeping us safeB. Hackers are popular with peopleC. Hackers are equal to criminals.D. Hackers are beneficial to society.DDo you want to level up your mask while also looking like youre about to battle with Batman? This is Razer Zephyr, a new mask, also a wearable air purifier. A version of Razers latest appliance made waves in January during the Consumer Electronics Show.Its no surprise that tech companies are considering a leap beyond the cloth and surgical masks that have come to define the COVID-19 pandemic. It has a hard shell with two belts to fit onto your head. There are two air exchange chambers (腔) on the front, featuring double circulating fans to help circulate cool air. The chambers feature N95 filters (过滤器) providing two-way protection for yourself and those around you. Its also transparent (透明的) with inside lights and an anti-fog coating to help solve one of the key issues with mask-wearing: watching mouths move when you speak.Good as the mask appears, will it protect you from COVID-19? According to Razer, the mask is registered with the Food and Drug Administration (美国食品药物管理局) and lab tested for 99% BFE, or Bacterial Filtration Efficiency, a measure of how well it filters out bacteria. “It is not tested specifically against the COVID-19 virus, but offers the same functionality and adequate protection due to its 99% BFE rating,” Razers website says.Theres also the financial cost to consider. The mask itself is $99, and Razer sells a pack of 10 sets of N95 filters for $30. By comparison, a quick search for surgical masks on Amazon turned up a box of 50 masks for between $11-$14.“Ive tried out the $99 Zephyr for roughly a week now. Wearing the Zephyr feels comfortable. The adjustable head straps (带) allow for the ideal fit. Above all, it feels breathable thanks to the air circulating through its fans. ” one commented on Amazon.32. For what purpose is the Zephyr made transparent?A. To expose mouth movement.B. To make cool air circulate.C. To fight against fogD. To make the wearer comfortable.33. What can be inferred from the third paragraph about the Zephyr?A. Its highly praised by consumers.B. Its officially approved.C. Its specially designed against COVID-19.D. Its protective against all viruses.34. What is the biggest attraction of the mask according to the comment?A. Its adjustable head straps.B. Its inside lights.C. Its air circulating system.D. Its reasonable price.35. What is the main idea of the passage?A. A New Mask for COVID-19 Is on the WayB. Medical Masks Become ExpensiveC. Technology Is Improving Our LifeD. An Innovative Mask Makes a Hit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。Blackmagic Design is a leader in video for the television industry, and now you can create your own streaming videos with ATEM Mini. Simply connect HDMI cameras, computers or even microphones. Then push the buttons to switch video sources just like a professional broadcaster! You can even add titles, pictures and mixed sounds! Then live stream (直播) to Zoom, Skype or YouTube! _36_Create Training and Educational Videos_37_ All the buttons are positioned on the front panel so its very easy to learn. There are 4 HDMI video inputs for connecting cameras and computers, plus a USB output that looks like a webcam (网络摄像头) so you can connect to Zoom or Skype. ATEM Software Control for Mac and PC is also included, which allows access to more advanced “ broadcast” features!Use Professional Video EffectsATEM Mini is really a professional broadcast switcher used by television stations. _38_. As you know, such effects are commonly used for commenting over a computer slide show. There are titles for presenter names, wipe effects for transitioning between sources and a green screen keyer._39_The ATEM Mini Pro model has a built-in streaming engine for live streaming via its Ethernet (以太网) connection. This means you can live stream to YouTube, Facebook and Teams in much better quality. You can even connect a hard disk to the USB connection and record your stream for upload later!Monitor all Video Inputs!With so many cameras, computers and effects, things can get busy fast! The ATEM Mini Pro model features a “multiview” that lets you see all cameras, titles and program, plus streaming and recording status all on a single TV or monitor. There are even tally indicators (提示灯) to show when a camera is on air! _40_A. Connect a computer to ATEM Mini.B. ATEM Mini includes everything you need.C. This means it has professional effects such as a DVE for picture in picture effects.D. Conduct Live Stream TrainingE. ATEM Mi