湖北省荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟2024年高二下学期期中联考英语试题(含解析）.docx

2024年春“荆、荆、襄、宜四地七校考试联盟”高二期中联考英 语 试 题第一部分 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。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. 9.15. C. 9.18.答案是B。1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What did the woman just do?A. She looked for a backpack.B. She did her homework.C. She took some exercise.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman think of Janes leaving?A. It is surprising.B. It isnt unexpected.C. It is disappointing.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How much will the man pay for the backpack?A. Three dollars.B. Two dollars.C. Four dollars.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What time of day is it?A Its breakfast time.B. Its lunchtime.C. Its bedtime.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why cant the woman meet the man?A. She has to get her car fixed.B. She is visiting a customer.C. She has a medical appointment.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. What is the womans final destination?A. New York.B. San Francisco.C. Los Angeles.7. What do we know about the woman?A. She wants a direct flight.B. She neednt pay extra charge.C. She missed her flight to New York.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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the office.B. In a restaurant.C. On the street.9. What is the mans opinion about the restaurant?A. It was too expensive.B. It was below expectations.C. It lives up to its reputation.10. What does the man suggest doing?A. Eating out.B. Attending a meeting.C. Ordering takeaway.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】11. What does the woman want to do?A. Rent a storage locker.B. Have some machines maintained.C. Deal with some documents.12. What is the woman concerned about?A. Whether the bins are secure.B. Whether a lock is available.C. Whether a truck is sent.13. How often does the woman want a service?A. Daily.B. Weekly.C. Monthly.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】14. What did the man plan to do on the weekend?A. Go skiing.B. Go climbing.C. Work overtime.15. What is the relationship between the man and Silvia?A. Colleagues.B. Husband and wife.C. Neighbors.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The police helped the man out.B. The mans office is on the 12th floor.C. The man was trapped in the lift for two nights.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. Where will Dr John Smith give a lecture?A. In the Main Hall.B. In the Garden Room.C. In the Ballroom.18 When will a presentation of papers begin?A. At 9:00 a.m.B. At 10:00 a.m.C. At 11:30 a.m.19. What does the speaker recommend the listeners to do?A. Grab some snacks at the Refreshment Stand.B. Walk around the town after lunch.C. Have the formal lunch together.20. What are the listeners expected to do at 2:00 p.m.?A. Attend a presentation.B. Take a break.C. Have a discussion.第二部分 阅读理解(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。ABooks keeping your brain busyIf you're in need of a little literary escapism at the moment, look no further. Here are book recommendations from several celebrities to help keep your imagination occupied.Romesh Ranganathan: Life of PiStand-up comedian (单口相声演员) Romesh Ranganathan picks Yann Martels bestseller Life of Pi. The novel tells the story of Pi Patel a boy who spends months at sea, trapped on a lifeboat with a tiger. As the adventure unfolds, it becomes increasingly exciting. Theres also a surprise ending. Stacey Dooley: The BeesTV presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley recommends The Bees by Laline Paull. Set inside a beehive (蜂窝) ,this imaginative novel follows the fortunes of Flora 717, a lowly cleaner bee who works her way up against the odds in a strictly graded society. Its interesting to watch someone start with nothing and achieve incredible success. Sindhu Vee: Little Fires EverywhereLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is stand-up comedian Sindhu Vees top literary pick. Set in suburban Ohio, Vee says its a “minutely observed” novel exploring family, motherhood, race and class. At the centre of the story are two opposing women: uptight, controlling Elena Richardson and chaotic (吵闹的) artist Mia. Warren, whose arrival in the neighborhood quickly causes problems.Phil Wang: Deep Sea and Foreign GoingStand-up comedian Phil Wang unearths an unexpected gem (宝石) in Deep Sea and Foreign Going by Rose George. In the book, George describes the journey she took on a container ship from England to Singapore, elegantly mixing the story with insights into the global shipping industry. The books humanity is what stands out most for Wang. “Even in these most desperate circumstances, human compassion (同情) does break through.”21. Who is the author of Life of Pi?A. Romesh Ranganathan.B. Yann Martel.C. Stacey Dooley.D. Celeste Ng.22. Which of the following books mention social class?A. Life of Pi& The Bees.B Life of Pi &Deep Sea and Foreign Going.C. The Bees & Little Fires Everywhere.D. Little Fires Everywhere & Deep Sea and Foreign Going.23. What is the book recommended by Phil Wang mainly about?A. Personal growth.B. A treasure hunt.C. Scientific research.D. A sea trip.BId gone snowboarding in France with my little brother, and what we lacked in skill we made up for in enthusiasm. That day, fresh snow had been falling, and we were in high spirits. We stopped near the top of an off-path section that went through forests. I let my brother disappear into the trees ahead, figuring I would soon catch up.I began to pick up speed when I was suddenly thrown off balance. Just as I was regaining control, I ran into the trunk of a large tree.It was like hitting a solid wall. The pain was instant. I knew immediately that my back was broken and quickly realized the situation could get very serious. Nobody would be coming past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I waited, I would probably be rescued eventually. But the chance of freezing to death before that happened was too high for me to risk staying put.I tried to stand but fell down and almost blacked out with pain. I managed to get the board off from my feet and moved it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and used the board to slowly drag and slide my body down the steep, tree-lined slope.It took about two hours before a skier found me and I got help. The mountain rescue team came, with my brother arriving shortly afterwards. I couldnt feel my hands or my toes from the cold, but the relief at knowing I was safe was enormous.A helicopter took me to hospital. I had broken one of my backbones, so I had an operation where the doctors inserted plates. The constant pain was huge, but it wasnt as bad as seeing the pain and worry I put my family through.The recovery road was tough, but I was lucky. Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim, then cycle and then run. I havent been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen somedayI will, however, be sticking to the paths.24. What happened to the author when he was snowboarding with his little brother?A. He lost his way in the forest.B. He got injured by accident.C. The author hit the trunk before he lost his balance.D. His brother knocked him down.25. What did the author intend to do according to the underlined sentence?A. He decided to seek help himself.B. He intended to phone his brother at once.C. He was to remain where he was.D. He intended to give up asking for help.26. Whats the authors attitude towards his chance of snowboarding again?A OptimisticB. PessimisticC. UncertainD. Concerned27. Whats the best title of the passage?A. A Tough Snowboarding RescueB. A Snowboarding: A Risky SportC. My Snowboarding LifeD. Snowboarding Survival StoryCIf you look around your city, you might spot girls wearing hanfu in subways or people wearing T-shirts with Chinese characters on the streets. A new trend is taking hold in China guochao, or “China-chic”.The term characterizes the rise of Chinas native fashion trends. It has expanded the concept of “Made in China”, which has been recognized as the representation of Chinese culture and aesthetics offered by homegrown Chinese brands, according to CGTN.China-chic came into the spotlight in 2018. Before that, big-name foreign companies, such as NIKE, ADIDAS and PUMA, dominated the world market. To win market share, many Chinese brands followed in the footsteps of these Western brands. But that year, Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning changed things up. During the 2018 New York Fashion Week, Li-Ning introduced its Taoism-inspired Wu Dao collection. The collection not only had a trendy look, but also included elements of traditional Chinese culture. It immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad. As a result, the company recorded 20 percent revenue growth in 2018, marking the first time the brands revenue had hit the 10-billion-yuan mark since its founding.The trend to embrace domestic brands has since spread rapidly to various sectors and products, from food and drinks to clothing, mobile phones and electric vehicles. For example, White Rabbit, whose sweet candy brings back childhood memories for many, launched its perfume and lip balm. “We want White Rabbit to be a brand that young people want to share,” Shen Qinfeng, the companys marketing manager, told Peoples Daily.Now, the guochao trend is “moving to the next stage, where its success will rely, first and foremost, on gaining cultural confidence rather than Western recognition.” according to Kerra Zhou, founder of brand strategy consultancy Kerrisma.No matter how the guochao trend develops, theres one thing that wont change: Behind the craze is peoples positive attitude toward the countrys development and their recognition of growing confidence in national culture, said Yao Linqing, a professor in the School of Economics and Management at Communication University of China.28. Which of the following does NOT belong to guochao?A. ANTA bags with dragon pattern.B. Perfume of White Rabbit.C. The sports shoes of NIKE.D. The Wu Dao T-shirts of Li-Ning.29. Why does the author mention “White Rabbit” in paragraph 4?A. To show domestic brands opened up new development paths.B. To explain how domestic brands called up childhood memories.C. To prove guochao trend has moved to the next stage.D. To tell western brands no longer dominate the world market.30. What does Kerra Zhous words mean in the last but one paragraph?A. Chinese is still following the western trend.B. Guochaos success relies on western recognition.C. Cultural confidence is the key to winning market share.D. National pride arouses the passion for Chinese elements.31. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. The development of Chinese native brands.B. The boom of China-chic.C. The recognition of national culture.D. The campaign to gain cultural confidence.DEavesdropping (窃听) doesnt just belong in the playbooks of police officers and spies. It is also a phenomenon that plays out among animals. Two biologists from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Linnea W.Havmoller and Rasmus W.Havmoller spent nine months in a Panamanian rainforest studying how coatis (长鼻浣熊) cash in on the messy table manners of monkeys.“Monkeys are messy eaters. After just a few bites of a fruit, they let it fall to the ground. Other species benefit from this habit. But to do so most effectively, they need to know where and when the monkeys are eating. Here, our study demonstrates that some animals use eavesdropping,” says Linnea W. Havmoller.The eavesdropping consists of the fact that terrestrial (陆栖的) fruit-eating animals coatis, in this case listen in when spider monkeys eat fruits up in trees. The monkeys half-eaten fruit falls and becomes a tasty treasure for the creatures below. And these animals are ready to move in as soon as they hear the sound of fruit falling to the ground.“In the bigger picture, this means that in areas where monkeys have been removed from the local environment typically as a result of hunting or destroyed forest there can be a large and negative effect. Not only will the species of animals which depend on the fruit being dropped by monkeys suffer there can be an impact on the entire rainforest ecosystem because terrestrial fruit-eating animals help spread the seeds that allow the forest to reproduce,” says Rasmus W. Havmoller.While previous observations of the eavesdropping phenomenon have been recorded by pen and paper and were at risk of misinterpretation the UCPH researchers adopted a variety of technologies. They collected data using GPS collars, camera traps, speakers playing monkey sounds, and traps that collected fallen fruit. Data from the study show that over 90% of the fruit which landed in the traps had bite marks and was half-eaten by monkeys, and that the fruit that fell outside the traps was eaten almost immediately.32. What does the underlined part “cash in on” in paragraph 1 mean?A. Fight with.B. Take advantage of.C. Make fun of.D. Pick out.33. How might coatis get their food?A. They rely mainly on windfalls.B. They climb up trees to eat fruits.C. They steal stored fruits from other animals.D. They wait for dropped fruits from spider monkeys.34. What can we infer from Rasmus W. Havmollers words in paragraph 4? A. There is a shortage of seed spreading animals.B. The damage to the rainforest ecosystem is severe.C. The loss of one species affects biodiversity in the rainforest.D. Hunting makes terrestrial animals decrease in great number.35. What does the author say about the research results by the UCPH?A. They were supported by reliable data.B. They ran the risk of being misunderstood.C. They were recorded by pen and paper.D. They used previous observations for reference.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。Road RageWe all know driving can be stressful. _36_ Manoeuvres like that can make us consumed with anger. So what is road rage, and what things can cause it?Road rage, simply put, is a sudden burst of anger that motorists experience when they feel angered by something another driver, cyclist or pedestrian has done. Road rage can show itself in several ways. _37_The drivers themselves may feel anxiety and stress, which can cause them to speed or change directions across the road._38_ Being tailgated, undertaken on a busy motorway, seeing someone moving across several lanes, chatting on their phone, or hogging the middle lane in front of us are just some of the things that may stress us. And what about parking? Someone stealing the space we wanted at t