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1、2024学年第一学期期中杭州地区(含周边)重点中学高二年级英语学科试题第卷 选择题部分第一部分：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。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】Where was the man from?A. Australia.B. New Zealand.

2、C. England.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How will the woman get to the city center?A. By subway.B. By taxi.C. By bus.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How does the man feel now?A. Annoyed.B. Excited.C. Sleepy.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers talking about?A. What to eat for lunch.B. Whether to eat out.C. When t

3、o have lunch.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the man doing?A. Signing for a box.B. Collecting the womans information.C. Filling out a form.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

4、去附件查看】6. Why does the man make the call?A. To advertise for a program.B. To answer a message.C. To ask for money.7. Which sport needs an extra pay?A. Swimming.B. Golf.C. Horse-riding.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 does the woman think of the Shakespeare play?A. It is boring.B. It is movi

5、ng.C. It is wonderful.9. Where does the woman want to go tonight?A. To a disco.B. To a cinema.C. To a restaurant.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. How did the woman know about the hotel?A. From a friend.B. From a newspaper.C. From the Internet.11. When will the womans family leave the hotel?A.

6、On August 23rd.B. On August 30th.C. On September 6th.12. What do we know about the woman?A. She has one child.B. She takes the mans advice.C. She will book rooms next to each other.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 is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister.B.

7、Classmates.C. Father and daughter.14. What does the girl want to do the next three weeks?A. Prepare for an exam.B. Have a rest.C. Go camping.15. Why does the girl need a break from her friends?A. She doesnt get along well with them.B. Shed like to have some time for her study.C. She has different in

8、terests from her friends.16. Why doesnt the girl help Mr. Atkins with the horse?A. She is too young.B. She has no time.C. She doesnt love to do that.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 does the speaker sometimes have for breakfast?A. A piece of bread.B. A sandwich.C. Tomatoes.18. When does the

9、 speaker have her main meal of the day?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. In the evening.19. What does the speaker like to have at the end of the dinner?A. A cookie.B. Ice-cream.C. A piece of fruit.20. What do we know about the speaker?A. She likes oranges.B. She loves meat.C. She is on a diet.第二部分：阅读(

10、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。ATired of Working in Your Country?With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka(大阪)starting September/October 2004 for instru

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14、oduce a language school in Japan.B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.C. To describe working conditions in Japan.D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.22. If you want to work in Japan you should _.A. have some working experienceB. speak several languagesC. present good tea

15、ching plansD. know how to use computers23. Before going to Japan, you need _.A. to see the manager of NOVA FranceB. to find a place to liveC. to write a letter to the manager in JapanD. to take some computer coursesB“Soon, youre going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest t

16、omato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.Roses require a good deal of care, and if it werent for the pl

17、easure they give, it wouldnt be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year. bushes must be pruned(剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available(可用的) in the garden that led m

18、e into planting just one little tomato plant. A big mistake.Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing(施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as th

19、e plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold; First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have to reach down and under, pick the tomatoes and withdraw(缩回)

20、 my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato pl

21、ant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, Ill think about that tomorrow.24. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose?A. A lot of care and the right soilB. Freque

22、nt pruning and fertilizingC. Tomato plants grown alongsideD. Cages placed around the roots25. The writer planted the tomato because .A. it cost only $1.25B. the soil was just right for itC. there was room for it in the gardenD. the roses branches needed to be covered26. This year the writers roses w

23、ere .A. removed from the rose bedB. picked along with the tomatoesC. mostly damaged by too much sunlightD. largely hidden under the tomato plant27. By saying the prize so dearly won in paragraph 5, the writer wants to .A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoesB. show the hardship of growing the

24、 rosesC. express her liking for the rosesD. express her care for the tomatoesCThe People Behind the MusicVocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalists sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industr

25、y work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.SongwritersBefore you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumental

26、ist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton Johns best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.ArrangersAfter a song has been written, music arrangers make it more

27、appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.Recording EngineersRecording engineers a

28、lso play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.Studio Musicians Not eve

29、ry musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for televi

30、sion shows, movies, and radio ads.Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.28. The article is mainly about_.A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoyB. songwriting teams who combine thei

31、r talentsC. people who play a role in creating musicD. instrumentalists who work in the background29. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin?A. to give an example of a songwriting teamB. to explain how to become a pop music legendC. to compare them with other talented songwritersD.

32、 to persuade readers to buy their CDs30. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin?A. He plays both piano and guitar.B. He is less famous than Elton John.C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.D. He writes the music that has made Elton Johns lyrics famous.31. Which statement wo

33、uld the author probably agree with?A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing ar

34、tists who are not yet famous.DWhat happens when we need medical treatment? In the past, some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicineone modern and Western and

35、 the other ancient and Easternused to have nothing to do with each other.In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的)medicine or complementary

36、 medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medic

37、ine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your min

38、d, try a tai chi or yoga class.Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if theyre not sick. And from the financial point of view of t

39、he HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as a

40、cupuncture and nutrition.32. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph?A. to give readers advice about staying healthyB. to inform readers about a principle of integrative medicineC. to recommend modern medicine rather than traditional th

41、erapiesD to explain why most people dont believe in holistic or integrative medicine33. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea?A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.C. If you have allergies or

42、asthma, you could try homeopathy.D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.34. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine?A It costs less than medical care in hospitals.B. It helps patients feel healthier even

43、 when theyre not sick.C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.35. Whats the best title for the article?A. Western MedicineB. Herbal MedicineC. Advances in Medical TechnologyD. Combining New and Old Medicine第二节：(共5小题；每小题

44、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。JOSE ANTONlO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orc

45、hestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. _36_ When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didnt give up. He promised those 11 students tha

46、t he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen? _37_ It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It

47、also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.However money is not the only factor in its success. _38_ New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must ag

48、ree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children. While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Stu