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1、高二英语试卷注意事项：1 .答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。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，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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 到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）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

2、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.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C。1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Which of the following does the woman suggest the man buy?A. A toy bear.B. A telescope.C. A book.2.【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】Who broke the pen?A. The mans mother.B. The woman.C. The man.3.【此处可播放相关音频

3、,请去附件查看】When are the speakers going to leave?A. At 3:45.B. At 3:15.C. At 2:45.4 .此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看Where did Lucy probably go just now?A. To the bookstore.B. To the supermarket.C. To the post office.5 .【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How does the man want to travel?A. By car.B. By plane.C. By train.第二节（共15小题；每小题分，满

4、分分）从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,55. A. nothingB. everythingC. somethingD. anything第二节(共10小题；每小题分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。“Only about 366 iconic North Atlantic right whales are left,“ experts say, 56 (represent) a shocking 8% decline in a single year and the lowest number in

5、about 20 years for this 57 (critical) endangered species. Human influences - getting stuck in fishing nets and crashing into ships - remain the biggest threats to the58 (survive) of this species across eastern Canada and the United States.North Atlantic right whales have been decreasing since 2011 w

6、hen the species estimated number was about 481. In the past 10 years, the species 59 (drop) by 30%. Recent research shows that these threats are influencing their overall health, leaving them less energy to devote 60 growth and reproduction. Researchers estimate there are fewer than 100 breeding 61

7、(female) alive and more than 86% of 62 (identify) whales have been stuck at least once in their lifetime.There is still hope: In 2021, scientists tracked 18 mothercalf pairs, 63 number that is cause for optimism - though still well below the annual average of 23 pairs from the previous decade.“Its g

8、oing to be 64 (challenge), but everyone involved in right whales conservation is hopeful that we can create an environment in 65 right whales can bounce back,“ said Chris Johnson, the global lead forWWF Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分)66.你校英文报Your Voice栏目以主题为Lea

9、rning a new skill向中学生征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容 包括：1 .介绍你学到的新技能；2 .谈谈你的学习体会。 注意：1 .写作词数应为80左右；2 ,请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Learning a new skill第二节（满分25分）67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Collette was born in 1990 with Down syndrome （唐氏综合征）.Her mother, Rosemary, promised to never treat her daughter differently or

10、 stop her pursuing dreams. Rosemary always supported her daughters ambitious pursuits. “I never feel the need to tell her shes different. To me, it is just a label, and we all have strengths and weaknesses/9 explained Rosemary. Despite being treated no differently at home, Rosemary could not control

11、 how others would regard Collette in the outside world. In high school, Collette endured years of loneliness and didnt have many friends. She found fort and a sense of achievement in her favorite hobby, baking.After graduating from Clemson University, at age 26, Collette confidently went out into th

12、e job market. She had finished the threeyear program a year early and posted good grades. Despite her excellent academic records, several potential employers rejected her, saying she wasnt a good fit”. It was too sad and hard for Collette to face. Some people saw her as a labeled individual with dis

13、abilities and they would not give her a chance. Collette recalled of her disappointing job search, tTo me, it felt like they didnt like me at all because of who I am. No one would hire me, so I decided to open my own business.Collette started to take matters into her own hands by focusing on her str

14、engths and her passions for baking.Collette used rejection as fuel to build her baking business. With no business experience, but inspired by her encouraging family, she started her own cookie business. Rosemary helped guide Collette in the opening of her first business. With Collettes drive bined w

15、ith the support of family, friends and the munity, the business met with a good start.注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Collette was determined to make a success of her new business.One day, Collette was interviewed by a reporter.请去附件查看】C. Understanding.C. Wait for another bus.请去附件查看】请去附件查看】C.

16、Decorate a garden.C. Some flowers.请去附件查看】C. Relatives.C. In the newspaper.中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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,6. What is the speakers attitude towards taking the bus?A. Unconcerned.B. Negative.7. What will the speakers do next?A.

17、 Go cycling.B. Hold a party.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,8. What did the man do a week ago?A. He went to a club meeting.B. He began to write his essay.C. He handed in his physical paper.9. What is the woman9s English essay about?A. A typical foreign school.B. A writer in another country.C. A typical

18、foreign school day.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,10. What does Jack offer to do for Mary?A. Help her improve her English.B. Introduce her to his neighbors.C. Show her around the neighborhood.11. What does Mary plan to do on Thursday?A. Meet a friend.B. Look for a flat.12. What will Jacks neighbors pre

19、pare fbr the gathering?A. A cake.B. Some coffee.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Roommates.14. Where did the man get the information about the flat?A. On the blackboard.B. On the Internet.15. How many bedrooms are there in the fla

20、t?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.16. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Pay the rent first.B. Call her this afternoon.C. Go to see the flat.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 is the speaker mainly talking about?A. His hobbies.B. His weekend plan.18. How long do morning classes take?A. 3.5 hours

21、.B. 4 hours.19. What kind of sport does the speaker like to play after class?A. Basketball.B. Football.C. His school daily routine.C. 4.5 hours.C. Table tennis.20. What does the speaker usually do between 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm?A. He takes a bath.B. He listens to music.C. He does his homework.第二部分阅读（

22、共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）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。Many fruit trees and bushes are very simple to plant using no equipment except some potting soil and a heating equipment. In fact, you can get a handful of cuttings for free from a friend during pruning (修剪)season and end up with a whole h

23、omemade fruit farm.GrapesThey are the first easy species on my list because they will grow in most parts of the US and are easy to root from hardwood cuttings. Hardwood cuttings are pieces of oneyearold wood taken in the late winter before the buds start to grow.FigsThey are just easy to root, but I

24、 put them second on my list because northerners will have a hard time keeping the plants alive. If you live party way north, you can grow figs as long as you choose a coldhardy variety.Rabbiteye blueberriesThey are an example of another kind of selfrooting plant. After a few years, it will begin to

25、send up suckers from near the base. The suckers that are at least a few inches away from the parent plant will generally grow roots a year after emerging, at which point you can dig down until youve found several roots.GooseberriesThey are simple because they just about root themselves. If you allow

26、 (or force) one branch to grow along the ground, then cover part of the branch with rich soil, roots will grow on the underwater part. Cut their stems off next year and youll have one or more gooseberry plants to set out elsewhere.21. What makes grapes the first easy species on the authors list?A. T

27、heir high production.B. Their delicious and special taste.C. Their great economic value.D. Their strong adaptability to grow.22 When will you get new gooseberry plants?A. After growing along the ground.B. Before covering part of the branch.C. After cutting their stems the next year.D. Before roots g

28、row on the underwater part.23. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Science.B. Gardening.C. Fashion.D. Entertainment.BIn the heart of Texas, Bee Czar“ Walter Schumacher is saving the world-one hive （蜂群）at a time. And he does it without wearing a protective bee suit. What is his te

29、chnique? He municates“ with the bees to avoid being bitten. Walter and his team at the American Honey Bee Protection Agency rescue hives from places that are unwanted-inside the walls of a house or 30 feet up in a neighborhood tree, and relocate the hives where the bees can grow and pollinate （授粉）in

30、 peace.According to Walter, every third bite of food we eat was pollinated by bees; without them, life would cease existing. But saving bees costs money, so they have got to sell honey to make money.Walters business once was booming with $200,000 in yearly sales. But after losing everything in the p

31、ast three years, Walter wants to rebuild his honey business so that he can afford to rescue unwanted hives. With his oldest son Will and a small but dedicated team, Walter has a plan to transform their old family farm into their new headquarters, to save more bees and sell more honey.Saving bees is

32、a big affair. Will runs the business, trying to keep his dad organized; Walter teaches his younger sons Bodhi and Odin the skills of keeping bees, and Wills wife Meredith is experiencing her first bee rescue. Walter also invites bee technician Jonathan who seeks inner calm by rescuing bees and scaff

33、olding （脚手架）pro Sandy, who can reach angry bees in places ladders cant and dreams of talking to bees herself. Walter brings audiences into the hive when he trains beekeepers to safely handle millions of bees Will plans to sign big contracts selling honey to businesses like restaurants and supermarke

34、ts, meanwhile undertaking dangerous hive rescues.24. Which of the following can best describe Walters work of rescuing bees?A. Interesting.B. Tough.25. What does Walter think of bees?A. They are important to us.C. They cant grow in peace.26. What is Walters present plan?A. To find more hives.C. To r

35、ebuild his business.C. Tiring.D. Simple.B. They are not in danger.D. They can bite many people.B. To expand his team.D. To train more bee raisers.27. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Why Walter started the big affair.B. What Walters family do to save bees.C. Whether Walter sticks to

36、 his business.D. How Walter teaches his sons to keep bees.CMap reading, growing fruit and vegetable and basic car service are also more mon skills among the baby boomer generation. But according to a new survey, just one in three 18 to 25yearolds are able to do basic DIY, pared to twothirds of those

37、 aged 58 and over.Sarah ClarkeKuehn, Chief Operating Officermercial, said, “The survey findings are so interesting as they highlight a very mon incorrect conception related to getting old.”When asked at what age they thought developing new skills bees difficult”, Gen Z respondents said they were 35

38、years old, while those aged over 58 believed this number was 63 years old. The belief is that there is a boundary between learning new skills and getting a sense of achievement. But we know that this is just not the case. The benefits in continuing to enjoy life, as well as developing new talents ar

39、e very significantboth physically and mentally as we grow older.Neuroscientist and author Dr Julia Jones, said, We underestimate our brains ability to continue learning.Our brain is the most plex and precise structure in the known universe but we only use a small part of its true potential throughou

40、t our lifetimes. To boost continued brain health, we should learn plex and novel skills at all ages. This bees more important as we age, because these learning experiences help to build new connections between neurons （神经细胞）that maintain intelligence and reduce the risk of future brain decline.Learn

41、ing languages and musical instruments are believed to be effective at boosting neuroplasticity （神经可 塑性）due to their plex nature, but all learning is beneficial and can bring a sense of achievement, purpose and social engagement.Dr Jones added. Find a new hobby and throw yourself into a wonderful lea

42、rning experience or pick up an old pastime and improve those skills. Tm currently learning to play the guitar and its opened up a whole new world of music and flm.”28. What is mentioned about the young generation in the text?A. They lose interest in DIY.B. They have no idea in plants.C. Many of them

43、 lack some basic skills.D Many of them own poor reading skills.29. What does the author imply in paragraph 3?A. Learning brings a sense of belonging.B. It is never too late to learn in ones life.C. It is necessary to show off ones talents.D. The benefits of lifelong learning are temporary. 30. What

44、is paragraph 4 mainly about?A The significance of knowing the structure of the brain.B. The difficulties in improving the ability of the brain.C. The reasons for taking full advantage of the brain.D. The process of protecting the brain from risk.31. What is Dr Jones attitude to learning musical inst

45、ruments?A. Favorable.B. Negative.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.DBiologists who study evolution （进化）have always been interested in animals that developed on islands. In some situations, animals on islands changed over time and came to look very different from the same species that lived on the mainland.The

46、experts point to animals such as the dwarf elephant that once lived on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The animal is now extinct. When it lived, however, it was only the size of a small horse. Elephants that live today in Africa and Asia are much larger than that. In the West Indies, researchers

47、 found a giant rodent （啮齿动物）that looked like a rat. However, it was about the same size as an American black bear. Rats are, of course, many times smaller than bears.Evolutionary experts came to call this phenomenon “island effect”. They used this term to describe the factthat animals who normally h

48、ave small bodies “upsize on an island, while the oppositeis true for animals who usually have large bodies.The “island effect“ produces strangesized animals because large animals require more food than small animals. On an island, there is a limited amount of food. As a result, larger animals bee smaller over generations in order to survive with lower food intake. For small a