黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市实验中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中考试英语试题

黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市实验中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月
期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
Top Piano Players in the WorldMartha Argerich
Martha Argerich could be considered the next Beethoven, as she is one of the most outstanding pianists ever to play. Argerich preferred being on stage with others instead of performing solo; therefore, she has been performing in a concerto format since the 1980s. Argerich was not one for the spotlight, as she often avoided public appearances such as interviews; however, her great talent was all the publicity she needed, standing out during concertos and sonatas. Leif Ove Andsnes Known for his appealing performances of Edvard Grieg’s works, Andsnes has won praise for his performances at some of the world’s most famous concert halls. Andsnes has certainly made his mark in Norway, as he is the founding director of Norway’s Rosendal Chamber Music Festival. Because of his unique voice and interesting approach, he was praised by The New York Times as a “pianist of authoritative elegance, power, and insight.”Alfred Brendel
Known for his beautiful interpretations of Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and Mozart, Alfred Brendel was considered one of the greats. He played in various concertos throughout his career and became known for his interpretive coldness in recreating these works. Brendel was considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, as he made his mark in the classical music industry. Brendel was self-taught and learned his love of piano at an early age. Arthur Rubinstein Arthur Rubinstein was certainly one of the greats. His career began in the early 20th century when he began to come into contact with some of the world’s most important composers, such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud. He made various trips worldwide and visited nearly every continent, where crowds met him with great praise and encouragement. 1．What does the female pianist focus on in her career?
A．Skills in hosting concertos and sonatas.B．Cooperation with other musicians.
C．Close relationships with the media.D．Unique ways to interpret music.
2．Who learned music by himself or herself?
A．Martha Argerich.B．Leif Ove Andsnes.
C．Alfred Brendel.D．Arthur Rubinstein.
3．How is Arthur Rubinstein different from the other pianists?
A．He was the director of a Norwegian festival.
B．He made a difference in classical music.
C．He was the best musician of the 20th century.
D．He got in touch with some famous composers.
Johnny Agar had always dreamed of competing in triathlons (铁人三项赛) as an athlete. Unfortunately, he’d been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪) shortly after he was born. This disorder makes it difficult for the now-28-year-old to get around. However, he and his father are proving that where there’s a will — and a lot of love — there’s a way!
Jeff Agar, 59, is helping Johnny experience life to the fullest by entering triathlons by his side. As a team, they’ve completed over 200 races, including a full ironman triathlon that required them to swim, bike and run 140 miles in just 17 hours.
“I’m not a fan of triathlon,” Jeff joked. “I’m doing it not because I love it. This is Johnny’s dream and I’m giving him the legs and the power to do it.” Although Jeff typically provides the majority of the manpower, it was important for Johnny to cross the finish line on his own legs. “Walking in races was my way of telling Dad, ‘Okay, I’m not just going to say thank-you anymore; I’m going to actually put words into action,’” Johnny said.
Johnny and his dad now form Team Agar, using their story and the power of motivational speaking to inspire others. “When we completed that 140-mile Ironman together, it had an amazing impact on many people who had seen our story. We began to see that competing isn’t just about us crossing the finish line; it’s about helping others leave uncertainty in the dust — even those facing greater obstacles than we did.”
Earlier this month, they received some incredible news. They were invited to compete in one of the toughest triathlons: the Ironman World Championship! What made the occasion even more special was a pre-recorded video message from Johnny’s idol, athlete Peyton Manning. “Rumor has it that you’re a big fan of mine,” Peyton said, “I’m a big fan of yours as well! You guys are incredible; you’re a true inspiration.”
4．What can we learn about Jeff from the text?
A．He has a great passion for triathlons.
B．He is upset about Johnny’s severe illness.
C．He goes all out to help his son achieve his ambition.
D．He crosses the finish line with his son in competitions.
5．Why did Jeff and Johnny set up Team Agar?
A．To give motivation to other people.B．To encourage more people to join them.
C．To make themselves more competitive.D．To participate in more competitions as a team. 6．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?
A．Peyton will record more videos of Johnny and Jeff.
B．Jeff and Johnny have influenced people positively.
C．Johnny and Jeff have been getting along well with Peyton.
D．Peyton has provided Johnny with material assistance.
7．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．An Old Father’s Love for Triathlons
B．A Disabled Competitor Works Wonders
C．Dad Helps Son With Cerebral Palsy Achieve His Dream
D．Great Achievements Made by Dad and Son in Sports
You’ve heard the phrase “home for the holidays”, but I would like to introduce a new phrase: hygge for the holidays. A hygge holiday is all about peaceful, quiet and cozy(温暖舒适的) surroundings. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? Holiday hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge holidays without even knowing it.
Hygge is a Danish word originally coming from an old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside harm. It’s known that winters in Denmark are severe and last long. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to keep themselves mentally positive in the dark winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love.
Hygge is a very important word to Danish people, often used to describe what their culture is all about and it is not necessarily a thing, something you can buy, but rather more of something you feel. Hygge really is a reflection of one aspect of Danish living, and, happily, in the last five years the concept of hygge has made its way to the US and many other countries. I mean what’s
not to like about nurturing(培育)peace and quiet and coziness?
Here are some more descriptive words for hygge: comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter, and even seasonal homemade food and drinks. While it is possible to achieve hygge any time of the year with hygge activities-an outdoor BBQ with friends and a movie under the stars with family are good examples of summertime hygge, it is most commonly associated with the colder months because of its ability to lift one’s spirits during dark winter months.
Hygge is the most suitable for the November and December holiday season because it’s all about peaceful and cozy surroundings that fill you with contentment. There is indeed something you can do to bring holiday hygge into your home this season.
8．Why do Danish people choose a hygge holiday?
A．To deal with cold and long winters.B．To follow the latest holiday trend.
C．To fight against nature physically.D．To spend more time with their family. 9．How does the author find hygge?
A．It reflects Danish living totally.B．It is mainly about some feeling.
C．It is limited to Denmark and the US.D．It represents ancient Danish culture 10．What message is conveyed in paragraph 4?
A．People do hygge in more ways.B．Hygge is preferred in summertime.
C．Hygge is still perfect for winter.D．People access hygge in certain time. 11．What might the author go on to talk about?
A．Ways of hygge celebrations.B．Tips on achieving hygge.
C．Different opinions about hygge D．Benefits of bringing hygge into home.
More than 3,400 years after two ancient Egyptians were laid to rest, the jars of food left still smell sweet. A team of analytical chemists and archaeologists (考古学家) has analysed these smells to help identify the jars’ contents. The study shows how the exploration of smell can enrich our understanding of the past.
The 1906 discovery of the undisturbed tomb (墓穴) of Kha and Merit symbolized an important stage in Egyptology. The tomb remains the most complete non-royal ancient one ever found in Egypt, showing important information about how high-ranking individuals were treated after death.
Unusually for the time, the archaeologist who discovered the tomb resisted the temptation to open the sealed containers even after they were sent to the Egyptian Museum. The contents of many of these containers are still unknown, although there are some clues, says analytical chemist Ilaria Degano. “From taking with the museum keeper we knew there were some fruity smells in the display cases,” she says.
Degano and her colleagues placed various artefacts (人工制品) inside plastic bags for several days to collect some of the chemical substances they released. Then the team used a special machine to identify the components of the smells from each artefact. They found some chemicals associated with dried fish, and some chemicals common in fruits. The findings will feed into a larger project to reanalyse the tomb’s contents and produce a more comprehensive picture of burial customs for non-royals that existed when Kha and Merit died, about 70 years before Tutankhamun became the Egyptian ruler.
Aside from showing more about past civilizations, ancient smells could make museum visits more inviting. Usually, people admire exhibits with their eyes in museums. “Smell is a relatively unexplored gateway to the collective past for museum visitors,” says Cecilia Bembibre at University College London. “It has the potent alto allow us to experience the in a more emotional, personal way, through our nose.”
12．What can we describe the 1906 discovery of Kha and Merit’ tomb as?
A．A landmark in Egyptology.B．A turning point in human history.
C．A breakthrough in archaeology.D．A mirror of ancient non-royal life. 13．What does the underlined word “temptation” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Pressure.B．Ambition.C．Desire.D．Tendency. 14．Degano and her colleagues placed things inside plastic bags to .
A．protect them from harm B．gather their smells
C．test the special machine D．back up a larger project
15．What can the ancient smells do for museum visitors according to Bembibre?
A．They bring them back to the past.
B．They give them emotional support.
C．They change their view on civilizations.
D．They add to their experience.
Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth
There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories. 16 . It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.
Giving you confidence
Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change. 17 . But what if you take a risk and do it? You’ll definitely gain more confidence about traveling. The more challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you become.
Redefining your comfort zone
It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone. 18 . By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.
Taking risks and facing challenges
While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey. 19 . This can be as simple as navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language.
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It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.
A．Appreciating the present moment
B．Connecting with different cultures
C．Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished
D．But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures
E．We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations
F．As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are
G．But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences
二、完形填空
In the last months of Dad’s life, my brothers and I moved him to a local nursing home nearby. I spent as much time as I could 21 him there. Cancer had damaged his body badly and was now 22 his mind.
During one visit, I entered his room, only to find him in a 23 sleep. I sat by his side for a while 24 , wishing for more time with him and also 25 I hadn’t made the most of all the years we had together. Then I got up and walked out.
A light rain was starting to fall and it matched my 26 . As I walked to my car, I saw a woman in a wheelchair 27 to move herself out of the rain. I 28 walked over and helped push her inside. She thanked me and gave me a 29 smile. At that moment, I felt a light shine into my soul and a sense of 30 return to my heart. I walked back out, letting the rain wash over me, and thanked all the years I had with Dad. I also knew even if Dad died, the love we shared would 31 continue.
I now still think of that 32 of loving kindness. It reminds me that while we might not be able to live every moment to the fullest, we can still 33 the moments we do have. Life is
34 for love and kindness, which go beyond even death and are ever-lasting 35 . May you fill your days with them.
21．A．inspecting B．observing C．joining D．visiting 22．A．eating away at B．keeping away from C．living up to D．getting rid of 23．A．disturbed B．light C．broken D．deep 24．A．silently B．impatiently C．secretly D．nervously 25．A．recalling B．understanding C．regretting D．denying 26．A．image B．mood C．taste D．character 27．A．hesitating B．pretending C．refusing D．struggling 28．A．quickly B．randomly C．curiously D．anxiously 29．A．forced B．beautiful C．fixed D．humorous
30．A．fun B．warmth C．amazement D．commitment 31．A．almost B．hardly C．still D．even 32．A．period B．adventure C．performance D．moment 33．A．value B．pick C．change D．create 34．A．tested B．kept C．meant D．used 35．A．belongings B．treasures C．goods D．possessions
三、语法填空
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。

Since 2007, this has been my 36 (eight) trip to Sichuan, totaling up now to about six months spent there. I’ve 37 (final) eaten Chongqing Chicken in Chongqing, which is known as laziji(chicken with peppers). The dish is not particularly “la”, but it is definitely “ma”. In Sichuan nowadays, chefs are likely 38 (use) more green Sichuan peppers than red peppers in this dish, but either will get the job done. The dish features small bits of bone-in chicken with very little meat. Though small bits, it is definitely the way to go. That’s 39 the Chinese enjoy a challenge for the tongue. The most surprising thing is crispy bits of chicken skin 40 (mix) in among the chicken bits, which are extremely 41 (taste). In Chongqing, chefs don’t lend flavor and crispness to the chicken by 42 (dust) it with a mix of cornstarch (玉米淀粉), pepper powder and Sichuan pepper powder before deep-frying. Instead, they leave the chicken naked 43 save all the spice for the finishing stir-fry oil. There’s more oil in this dish. Sometimes the abundance doesn’t really seem necessary, but 44 this case the fried chicken bits need the chili oil bath. The excess(过度)of chilies and oil 45 (make) this a special occasion feast dish!
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，是你校英语社的成员。

英语社每周一次的活动为英文电影观看。

请你写一封邮件给社团负责人Jack，内容包括：
1. 评价现有活动；
2. 提出新建议；
3. 表达希望。

注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已写出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．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。

Unfortunately, 81-year-old Barney had lost two most beloved people of his life, his wife, and his only daughter, who left her 6-year-old son Tommy in his hands.
Tommy was a bright, talented young boy with a promising future ahead of him. But with insufficient resources, he knew it would be hard to provide Tommy with the way he deserved and dreamed. Barney applied for a job as a pizza deliveryman. It was exhausting, because Barney had to go up and down to different addresses on hot, cold, and rainy days, door-delivering pizzas to customers. Hard though the job was, the pay was not that great.
However, Barney was fueled by the thought that every box of pizza he delivered was money and one step closer to giving his grandson a better life. With the thought of his grandson’s future in his mind, Barney drove to the address that winter morning.
The cold winter air froze everything on its path. With a deep sense of relief, Barney finally arrived at the address. His heart raced at seeing the angry client, a teenage boy named Fabian, on the doorstep.
“What took you so long?” Fabian screamed. Barney observed the teen’s anger and realized
he wouldn’t get any tips. However, he was fortunate enough that he was at least able to deliver the pizzas to the client.
Just as Barney made his way up the stairs with the pizza boxes, he fell down on the concrete, hurting his leg. And the 15 boxes of pizza he was holding went everywhere on the ground.
“How did they hire an old man like you? Clean up the mess and get out!” Fabian made fun of Barney as he struggled to rise on his feet. To make things worse, Fabian’s friends ganged up cruelly laughing at poor Barney. Barney realized he had broken his leg due to the severe fall. Fabian’s angry words kept ringing in Barney’s head as he lay helpless and painful on the icy ground, crying.
Suddenly, the boy saw his friends running away in different directions. Fabian froze still when he recognized it was his dad, Albert. The gentleman was beyond shocked as his son would throw a party at home when he was supposed to be preparing for his exams.
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。

Albert’s blood boiled with anger as he rushed to help Barney.
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