江苏省泰州市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题含答案.pdf

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1、江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题20232024 学年度第二学期期末考试学年度第二学期期末考试高二英语试题高二英语试题(考试时间:120分钟;总分:150 分)注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题

2、纸上。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。1.What does the woman need to do?A.Do more exercise.B.Change eating habits.C.Start taking medicine.2.What is the woman doing now?A.Watching TV.B.Listening to the radio.C.Doing he

3、r homework.3.What is the market value of the item according to the man?A.$750.B.$500.C.$400.4.When will people know about the event?A.In March.B.In May.C.In July.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a classroom.B.In a bookstore.C.In a library.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 22.5 分)听下面 5 段对

4、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。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.What is the man?A.A student.B.Avisiting professor.C.Ateaching assistant.7.How will the woman help the man?A.By giving him a map.江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题B.By leading

5、 him to the lab.C.By conducting an experiment with him.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What is the conversation mainly about?A.Keeping a healthy life.B.Finding a coach.C.Joining a gym.9.How much did the woman pay in total?A.$10.B.$20.C.$30.10.Which activity does the man enjoy?A.Running.B.Swimming.C.Weightli

6、fting.听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What is the womans major at university?A.Journalism.B.Sports science.C.Media studies.12.What does the woman think about newspapers?A.They are a valuable resource.B.They are replaced by the Internet.C.They have lost a lot of readers.13.What is the woman going to do?A.W

7、ork for herself.B.Find a job at a newspaper.C.Do research about a social media company.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What is special about the carrots?A.They are especially large.B.They are naturally grown.C.They have been cleaned with chemicals.15.Where does the mans uncle sail his boat?A.On the lake.B

8、.In the ocean.C.Along a river.16.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Uncle and niece.B.Farmer and visitor.C.Shop assistant and customer.17.What kind of person is the woman?A.Friendly.B.Adventurous.C.Disagreeable.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What should you do first to learn about

9、a new culture according to the speaker?A.Visit a museum.B.Try local food.C.Learn the native language.19.What is the benefit of taking part in holiday events?A.Getting lots of free food.B.Discovering more about traditions.江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题C.Learning many unique expressions.20.Whats the

10、 speakers suggestion at the end of the talk?A.Asking questions.B.Becoming a teacher.C.Being proud of your own culture.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 42.5 分)第一节(共 12 小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASia was 13 when she noticed the barefoot children of workers at a construction site.“Their

11、feet were bare.Hard.Dirty.Bleeding.”reflects Sia.“They were just walking around just as it was an everyday practice.”It wasthen that Sia realized their lives were so different from hers.Sia went back home and saw shoes piled up high many of which hadnt been worn for months.Then sherushed to distribu

12、te them to the children she saw at the building site.Later that year,with the help of her parentsand community volunteers,Sia founded Sole Warriors,a charity committed to providing shoes to those in need,whose motto is:“Donate a sole(鞋),save a soul.”The idea quickly grew.After she spread the word wi

13、th posters,enquiries from people who wanted to helpcame flooding in.Now in its fifth year,the organization collects used shoes,refurbishes(翻新)it and donates thefinished products to people in need.That need is endless.In the world,an estimated 300 million people cantafford shoes.Of the nearly 24 bill

14、ion shoes made every year,shockingly more than 90 percent end up in dustbins.In its first distribution,Sole Warriors collected and gave out 700 pairs of shoes.Today that number rises to28,000 across four countries.But the organizations growth met with many challenges.When it came to lookingfor a com

15、pany that would do the refurbishments free of charge,Sia faced one barrier after another before finding apartner.“Being a 13-year-old,I did face a lot of prejudice because people were less willing to hear what I say.”says Sia.In recognition of her great influence,Sia was given the Diana Award in 202

16、1.Its one of the most remarkablehonors a young person can receive for social action.But her work isnt done.“Our goal has always been to toucha million feet,”she says.21.Why does the author mention Sias visit to a construction site?A.To display Sias generosity.B.To arouse readers sympathy.C.To show t

17、he life of construction workers.D.To explain why Sia started Sole Warriors.22.How does Sole Warriors offer help?A.By urging governments to make joint efforts.B.By donating refurbished shoes to those in need.C.By collecting second-hand shoes from dustbins.D.By searching for companies to make new shoe

18、s for free.江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题23.What difficulty did Sia have in developing the organization?A.Their donation couldnt meet peoples demand.B.The process of refurbishment was too complicated.C.Her request was rejected by quite a few companies.D.Few people were willing to give away their o

19、ld shoes.24.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Being a socialist is Sias dream.B.The Diana Award is awarded annually.C.Sia felt totally satisfied with her social action.D.Sia would not stop her work with Sole Warriors.BWhen it comes to popular symbols of marriage,one cannot look past the we

20、dding ring.The wedding ringserves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end,representingthe never-ending union of marriage.Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6,000 years ago.However,unlikethe metals and jewels used

21、 today,they were crafted from materials such as leather or bone.In the centuries thatfollowed,the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West,where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece,subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages,and eventually to Eastern culture.Throughout histo

22、ry,the round shape of the ring has continued,and so has the tradition of wearing it on thefourth finger of the left hand.The latter practice originated from an ancient belief that a vein(静脉)ran directlyfrom this finger to the heart.Although this belief has since been considered wrong,the custom has

23、continued.Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings,there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring.Itwasnt until the early 20th century that the practice of bridegrooms wearing rings gained popularity.This changewas influenced by soldiers going off to war,who wore rings as reminders of t

24、heir loved ones waiting for them athome.Today,the exchange of wedding rings remains an essential part of the wedding ceremony,symbolizing thecommitment and love shared between two individuals who will begin a life together.Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that ties the two members of a mar

25、ried couple.In an ever-changing world,the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come,reflecting the timeless and everlasting love celebrated through marriage.25.What can we know about wedding rings in the text?A.They have their roots in Europe.B.Th

26、ey date back to the MiddleAges.C.They symbolize the owners social status.D.The round shape has remained unchanged.26.Why did people in ancient times wear a wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand?A.Because it brought good luck to soldiers going off to war.B.Because they wished to keep the

27、ir lover in their heart.C.Because a vein runs directly from this finger to the heart.D.Because it represented the never-ending union of marriage.27.What can be predicted about the future of the wedding ring tradition?江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题A.It will undergo great changes.B.It will gradually

28、 fall out of date.C.It will probably last for quite a long time.D.It will only be popular in certain cultures.28.What is the text mainly about?A.The design of wedding rings.B.The significance of wedding rings.C.The long history of wedding rings.D.The materials used for wedding rings.CAt the Port of

29、Los Angeles,a long gray ship is doing its part to fight against climate change.On the ship,which belongs to Captura,a Los Angeles-based company,is a system of pipes,pumps,and containers that pumpsseawater and removes CO,which can be used to make plastics and fuels or buried.Then the treated seawater

30、 isreturned to the ocean,where it absorbs more CO from the atmosphere,in an effort to battle the rise of thegreenhouse gas.Capturing(捕获)CO from the ocean should be easier and cheaper than a seemingly more direct approach:capturing it directly from the air.Direct air capture,which relies on fans to s

31、weep air past chemicals that canabsorb CO,currently costs between$600 to$1000 per ton of CO removed,largely because atmospheric COonly makes up less than 0.05%of the air by volume.Earths oceans,in contrast,hold the gas at a concentrationnearly 150 times higher,and absorb roughly 30%of all emitted(排放

32、)CO each year.Besides,ocean capture is developing faster than other ocean CO removal approaches.Thats partly becausethe systems can usually be attached to desalination(脱盐)plants,wastewater treatment equipment,and other largewater-processing systems.However,one challenge for the approach is determini

33、ng exactly how much CO the treated water absorbsand at what rate.Still,the absorption rates will vary based on where the water is released and how easily it mixeswith surrounding water.That makes site selection a really important part of this process.Even if the technology takes off,it will have to

34、be promoted widely to make a difference in offsetting globalemissions.According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,by 2050 engineered carbon removalefforts will need to remove some 5 billion tons of CO every year to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C.At present,the ocean cap

35、ture companies are removing only thousands of tons.29.What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about?A.The re use of removed CO.B.The basic information about Captura.C.The working process of ocean capture.D.An unusual phenomenon in Los Angeles.30.Why does ocean capture cost less than direct air capture?A.B

36、ecause the system is used more widely.B.Because the ocean absorbs CO more directly.C.Because capturing CO from the ocean is faster.D.Because the concentration of CO in seawater is higher.江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题31.What does the underlined word“offsetting”in Paragraph 5 mean?A.Sending out.B.C

37、anceling out.C.Figuring out.D.Giving out.32.What does the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change want to convey?A.The ocean capture companies still have a long way to go.B.The ocean capture companies have removed enough CO.C.More CO will be emitted into the atmosphere in the future.D.Limiting the

38、 global temperature increase to 1.5is the final goal.第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)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。The importance of learning outside goes beyond fresh air and fun.Spending time outdoors can expose kids tothe concept of climate change.Here are some tips.Keep a climate journ

39、al.You can explain to your children that climate is a pattern of weather.33However,in recent years,extreme weather like storms and abnormal temperatures has occurred frequently.Havethem keep a weather journal to get a sense of the climate.34Kids can help take care of plants,like vegetables or plants

40、 in a garden.Growing and looking afterplants helps children understand that people have a role to play in helping living things meet their needs.Makeconnections between climate change and the needs of plants.Play some games.Encourage your children to head outside for a few rounds of nature scavenger

41、 hunt(寻物游戏),where you give them a list of items to find,like sticks,colorful leaves and rocks.It is also a good choice toplay“I Spy”,which gets them to associate words with the natural world.35Build an outdoor tool set.Put together an outdoor tool set with a magnifying glass(放大镜),a telescope anda co

42、ntainer.36Then,try starting with something they are interested in,such as building a mini park orcollecting natural items.Walk and talk.Go on walks with your kids frequently.Along the way observe and discuss how othermembers of the community are helping the environment.37Over time,under the guidance

43、 of parents,kidswill grow into adults who care about the environment.A.Get in the dirt.B.It used to be more stable.C.Observe the plants around.D.These tools allow kids to survive in the wild.E.Language enables kids to better connect to their environment.F.These tools can help kids find and collect n

44、atural samples and play freely.G.Putting these conversations into daily life keeps kids aware of climate change.第二部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分 37.5 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As a kid,I often suffered from nosebleeds.My parents had some38of traditional Chinese

45、medicine,andthey said this was caused by my love for39fruits.Lychees,my40,had given me“too much heat.”But it江苏省泰州市 2023-2024学年高二下学期 6月期末英语试题didnt stop me from eating them by the41.After we moved from China to Canada,lychees became harder tofind.Whenever we drove to a Chinatown,I would 42 all the fru

46、it markets for my red jewels.As I grow older,trying new fruits widens my horizons.Just when I thought I had 43every pleasant fruitysmell in the world,the lulo(龙葵)appeared at my regular fruit shop.Its taste left me wide-eyed and44.Thestrong,sweet flavor filled my whole house for days.It was such a45s

47、mell that Id rather believe it was pickedfrom a food scientists imagination.“What lasted is what the soul ate,”Jack Gilbert wrote in his poem The Spirit and the Soul,“The way a childknows the world by putting it into his46.”Each tasting is a chance to be47 with my inner child.Theexperience is no les

48、s48than seeing the ocean for the first time,leaving me49what else this world has beenhiding from us.I try most fruits only several times because I always love newer things.But there is one I keep returning to:the soursop(刺果番荔枝).When it is ripe,it tastes wonderful.Wait just one more day,50,and it sta

49、rts to brown,giving off a terrible smell.Yes,it goes bad fast,51that life is too short.So dont let our sweetest days52.“Taste”the joys around us as they come along.38.A.prejudiceB.knowledgeC.applicationD.recognition39.A.unusualB.unsafeC.unknownD.unforgettable40.A.optionB.recipeC.favoriteD.privilege4

50、1.A.halfB.pileC.groupD.dozen42.A.searchB.purchaseC.consultD.approach43.A.checkedB.encounteredC.contactedD.explored44.A.tirelessB.hopelessC.speechlessD.restless45.A.rareB.familiarC.terribleD.vital46.A.mindB.pocketC.mouthD.heart47.A.refreshedB.reunitedC.rechargedD.rearranged48.A.rewardingB.practicalC.