广东省东莞市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试英语试题含答案

2023-2024学年度第二学期期末教学质量检查
高二英语
（本试卷共四大题，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟）
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节听力理解（两段共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
共两小段，每段播放两遍。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第1段对话，回答第1~2题。

1.Where does Tom come from?
A.Australia.
B.Canada.
C.New Zealand.
2.Who will Tom go to the beach and camp with?
A.His families.
B.His friends.
C.His pets.
听第2段对话，回答第3~5题。

3.What kind of movie does Jane prefer?
edies.
B.Romantic movies.
C.Science fiction movies.
4.Which movie does Jack recommend?
A.A rival.
B.Dune:Part Two.
C.Beyond the Stars.
5.When did the recommended movie hit the theater?
A.On March8th.
B.On March6th.
C.On May8th.
第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
听下面一段独白。

请从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为6~10的空格中。

听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。

Artificial Intelligence
Definition The development of computer systems that can6tasks.
Applications ●Smartphones
AI helps understand our7commands and answer questions.
●Healthcare
Doctors can use AI to analyze8pictures to identify illnesses.
●Education
AI greatly helps students practice math,learn languages,and improve their9.
Challenges AI raises concerns about privacy and data10.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节（共10小题：每小题2.5分，满分25分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Cycling down a narrow street in Karachi's crowded Lyari Town,Bano slows as she passes a group of children siting on the ground,listening to a man reading aloud from a book.The eight-year-old gets off her bike and sits at
the back.She doesn't mind listening to the same stories from Noman because he is so funny.
Noman,23,is spending two weeks in Lyari,reading his stories and leaving behind books for the children to borrow.He dropped out of school himself as a teenager but has returned to education and is now studying for his high school certificate.He hopes to do his bit to help as many children as possible in the future.
He is also one of two storytellers working part-time for a program called Stories on Wheels.The program was started in2021,aiming to improve the ability to read and write among poor communities in Karachi,Pakistan's largest city.
So far about15,000children have attended over700storytelling sessions.The parents are very happy to see how their children have developed a love for reading since the project began.And Sayeed,director of the program, is convinced that purposeful storytelling builds a child's character and brings out the qualities for success in life.
In the past18months,Noman has visited30areas of Lyari,one of the poorest neighborhoods of Karachi.Much to his delight,the children trust him a lot.Some of them were inspired to enroll in schools after attending his sessions.“I have learned so much,”says Noman.“It has brought a change in me as well.I've become more tolerant of people and developed patience.”
11.What makes Bano stop in the narrow street?
A.A children's book.
B.Her broken bike.
C.The crowded people.
D.Noman's stories.
12.What do we know about the program?
A.It has two full-time storytellers.
B.It has influenced many children.
C.It has attracted many parents to read.
D.It aims to improve speaking ability.
13.Which of the following best describes Noman?
A.Ambitious and caring.
B.Brave and honest.
C.Independent and strict.
D.Reliable and demanding.
B
Dong Lina,39,has braved all the challenges and carved out a new possibility for her life.
Born into a farmer's family in Dalian,Liaoning Province,Dong went totally blind at the age of10due to a disease.She finished basic education at a school for disabled ter she began learning Tuina,a type of Chinese massage(按摩).In2003,she obtained a job at a massage center.
Unwilling to settle for a predictable life,Dong discovered a radio host training program for blind youth.The program was offered by a public welfare organization in Beijing.Her determination and good voice convinced the organization's head to give her a chance.
After training,Dong joined a workshop at a radio station where she was the only blind participant.She put handouts into Braille(盲文)and practiced pronunciation by touching the teacher's mouth.Her hard work paid off as she achieved top scores in her Mandarin proficiency test and was qualified as a professional host.
In2010,Dong joined in a national recitation contest,leading to her admission to the Communication University of China.By2020,she had become a radio program host and returned to the university for a master's degree in radio and television broadcasting.
Additionally,she teaches part-time,sharing her knowledge with others.
“Life may not be perfect,”says Dong,“but personal effort and social support can help us overcome challenges. As more attention is given to people with disabilities,I hope many realize their dreams and build a bright future.”
14.Why did Dong join the radio host training program?
A.To seek new opportunities.
B.To pay a visit to Beijing.
C.To pursue a predictable life.
D.To join a welfare organization.
15.How did Dong prepare for her Mandarin proficiency test?
A.By listening to recordings.
B.By attending a university.
C.By practising in her unique way.
D.By studying with a host.
16.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.The Challenges of the Blind People
B.Dong's Career Path as a Radio Host
C.Social Support for Disabled Individuals
D.Dong's Joumey to Overcoming Challenges
C
In October2022a bird with the code name B6set a new world record.Over the course of11days,B6,a young Bar-tailed Godwit,flew from its hatching ground in Alaska to its wintering ground in Tasmania,covering8, 425miles without taking a single break.During its journey,B6did not land,did not eat,did not drink and did not stop flapping,sustaining an average ground speed of30miles per hour24hours a day as it winged its way to the other end of the world.
B6's long exciting journey is also a success of the remarkable mechanical features of some of the most easily recognized yet mysterious structures in the biological world:feathers.Feathers kept B6warm overnight while it flew above the Pacific Ocean.Feathers formed the flight surfaces of the wings that kept B6in the air for long.
One might expect that,considering all the time humans have spent admiring,using and studying feathers,we would know all their tricks by now.Yet insights into these amazing structures continue to emerge.Over the past decade scientists and researchers have been taking a fresh look at feathers.Collectively they have made surprising new discoveries about almost every aspect of their biology.
Starting in the1990s,a series of surprising fossil finds showed that feathers were widespread among several families of meat-eating dinosaurs known as theropods and that birds had inherited these structures from their theropod ancestors.The discovery of feathered nonbird dinosaurs help researchers understand the origin and evolution(进化)of feathers.
Feathers are a fantastic model system for understanding how complex structures evolve.The field of applied science has taken note of feathers'many brilliant features,which have already led to successful technological innovations.For instance,the surface texture(质感)and boundary-layer-control principles of penguin feathers have made their way into robotics.
No doubt feathers will give rise to more clever inventions in the future.We have only to let our creativity take flight.
17.Why did B6fly to Tasmania?
A.To cover8,425miles.
B.To have a break.
C.To survive the winter.
D.To practice flying.
18.What is the current situation of the research on feathers?
A.New discoveries keep appearing.
B.Every aspect has been covered.
C.People have known all the tricks.
D.Less time has been spent on study.
19.What does the underlined word“inherited”mean in paragraph4?
A.Promoted.
B.Acquired.
C.Recovered.
D.Protected.
20.How does the author present the application of feathers in technological innovations?
A.By analyzing data.
B.By explaining reasons.
C.By giving an example.
D.By introducing a detail.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

What's Causing the Global Water Crisis?
Nothing survives without water,which is the most basic fact of life.Yet,we are facing a global water crisis that affects everything from agriculture to public health.21
Climate Change
Climate change makes the global water problem worse,especially in places where there's not enough water already.22Cutting down trees,like in forests,makes the climate even hotter,which is bad for water and land. For example,in some parts of Africa,a lot of the land where people grow food is getting ruined because of droughts caused by climate change.
Natural Disasters
A UNICEF report shows that nearly75%of all natural disasters from2001to2018were water-related, whether linked to climate change or not.This has added to the global water crisis.These disasters include droughts and floods,which can destroy or pollute water resources.23
Wastewater
24Sometimes water can be plentiful in an area.But whether that water is safe to drink...that's another story.Globally,44%of household wastewater is reused without being treated.25According to the UN,this means1.8billion people use water that is dirty with rubbish,chemicals,or other harmful pollutants.Wastewater causes many diseases around the world,such as cholera and polio.
A.However,these events will not happen
B.Here are the main reasons behind this crisis
C.This makes clean drinking water harder to find
D.Wastewater is another major reason for the global water crisis.
E.Wastewater reuse is also an effective way to case the water crisis.
F.About80%of all wastewater returns to the environment untreated
G.As the climate problem gets worse,there are fewer resources available.
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Nature was David's“childhood home”.Unable to speak until age four,David was considered26by some.So,he didn't have friends around his age.This led him to turn his attention to nonhuman things around him. 27by insects,David remained constantly curious about their world.He spent hours wandering farm fields, observing28activities.
These experiences planted a29in his heart.Years later,he became a scholar who engaged in life-science investigations and30over100new species.“I was a child who was cured by nature,”David said.“I want to 31nature's wisdom to the next generation.”
To achieve this,he32several books on insects,in which he introduces young readers to the fascinating insect kingdom.“Insects are33creatures with superpowers that people can take inspiration from and apply it to their own lives,”David said.
“Moreover,if we are34and regard all other species as our teachers,we can gain boundless wisdom.”This belief led David to35over350animal videos on his social media,gaining over350,00036.He founded a small insect enthusiasts'association at the beginning,which37grew to600members.He often organized field trips for schoolchildren to look for tiny creatures.One such trip38in a remote forest,where a young girl named Sarah was among the participants.“I learned numerous new insights about insects,”Sarah 39.“It was a remarkable journey I will never forget.”
Through his40,David continues to inspire the next generation to appreciate and learn from nature.
26.A.pessimistic B.innocent C.strange D.sensitive
27.A.Touched B.Fascinated C.Frightened D.Annoyed
28.A.bird B.human C.plant D.insect
29.A.seed B.flower C.tree D.fruit
30.A.invented B.discovered C.announced D.Dismissed
31.A.pass on B.put on C.take on D.insist on
32.A.read B.borrowed C.sold D.wrote
33.A.dangerous B.ordinary C.incredible D.ugly
34.A.humble B.greedy C.generous D.guilty
35.A.delete B.review C.order D.upload
36.A.sponsors B.employers C.followers D.citizens
37.A.respectively B.eventually C.repeatedly D.safely
38.A.stood out B.took place C.took effect D.stood up
39.A.recalled B.hesitated C.reminded D.predicted
40.A.discussion B.permission C.invitation D.dedication
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为41~50的相应位置。

41.After careful consideration,he chose to withdraw_________the competition.
42.The experienced volunteer will never arrange things_________(random).
43.The student scheduled an_________(appoint)with the professor to discuss her research paper.
44.Despite the storm,only_________handful of trees were knocked down in the neighborhood.
45.You can have your feet_________(measure)to get a detailed outline of each foot.
46.Suddenly,the detective_________(grip)his partner's arm and stopped in front of the drawer.
47._________we succeed or fail depends on our effort and perseverance.
48.The man,_________(pace)up and down in the room,seemed worried and anxious.
49.The whale watching camp provides a platform_________you can learn more about these intelligent creatures.
50.The boy rushed to the school,only_________(find)that the class had been dismissed.
第四部分写作（共三节，满分55分）
第一节句子考查（第51~54小题每空0.5分，第55~57小题每题3分，满分15分）
根据下面各个句子的要求，完成、改写或翻译句子。

51.I didn't even see him,___________________________(更不用说)shaking hands with him.
52.He chose to stay home to__________________(照料)his grandparents.
53.Frank became the first one in this team who was admitted into the national team.(用不定式改写)
Frank became the first one in this team___________________________into the national team.
54.The volunteers not only organized lectures,but also raised money for the activities.
(同义句改写)
Not only____________________________________lectures,but they also raised money for the activities. 55.By the end of last week,she had translated the book into three languages.(用被动语态改写)
____________________________________________________________________________________________ 56.After the design was completed,he conducted several tests to see whether it was practical.(用with复合结构改写)
____________________________________________________________________________________________ 57.我认为，在日常生活中尝试去独立解决问题很重要。

（用形式宾语翻译）
____________________________________________________________________________________________第二节应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris来信欲了解乒乓球运动在中国的情况，请给他回信，并推荐这项运动，内容包括：
1.开展情况；
2.推荐理由。

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。

Dear Chris,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua 第三节读后续写（满分25分）
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。

Running Water
It was a hot summer evening in July,and I had accepted an invitation from my friend John to visit him and his family on their farm.
The family showed me around their farm,home to about thirty black and white Holstein cows.The fields were quiet and peaceful on this lazy Sunday afternoon.The creek,a small river,which poured down out of the mountains, sparkled in the sunlight as it ran through their green land.Now it was evening,and I listened with curiosity as they told me that one of their cows would give birth to a calf(a baby cow)out in the field.I was very interested in seeing the birth of the new calf,and really wanted to stay.
On my way out the door I heard John's father yelling something crazily from the field.The family became very excited and everyone ran out to see what was happening.
We could see their dad down by the riverside of the creek.Apparently the mother cow had wandered away from the cattle and slipped down the muddy riverside of the creek into the cold rushing water.The riverside was so high that the tractor(拖拉机)was needed to pull her out.We all ran through the field to the creek while one of John's brothers raced to the barn(谷仓)to get the tractor.
As we reached the creek we saw the poor cow had gone below the water,which was up to her neck,with the cold water rushing around her.By now there was some panic because the tractor that was needed to pull the cow out was very slow.And it still had some distance to cover from the barn to the creek.
Suddenly one of the girls yelled out,"The calf is coming.Someone has to jump in and help!"It had been a hot day,but by now the family had changed into jeans for the evening.
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。

As the only one still wearing shorts,I was chosen to jump in!
Now our next major concern was trying to get the calf warmed up.
2023—2024学年度第二学期期末教学质量检查
高二英语参考答案
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节听力理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
1-5:ABCBA
第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
6.perform
7.voice
8.medical
9.reading skills10.protection
[评分标准]
第9小题每词1分；大小写、单复数错误扣0.5分。

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
11-13:DBA14-16:ACD17-20:CABC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
21-25:BGCDF
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
26-30:CBDAB31-35:ADCAD36-40:CBBAD
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
41.from42.randomly43.appointment44.a45.measured
46.gripped47.Whether48.pacing49.where50.to find
[评分标准]与以上答案不符（含大小写、单复数错误）均不给分。

第四部分写作（共三节，满分55分）
第一节句子考查（第51~54小题每空0.5分，第55~57小题每题3分，满分15分）
51.not to mention
52.attend to/look after
53.to be admitted
54.did the volunteers organize
55.By the end of last week,the book had been translated into three languages(by her).
56.With the design completed,he conducted several tests to see whether it was practical.
57.I think/consider/feel/believe it very important/significant/crucial/vital to try to independently solve problems in (our)daily/everyday life.
[评分标准]
51-54.参考提供的答案，其他情况酌情给分。

55.写出had been translated结构给2分，时态错误扣1分，其他情况酌情给分。

56.写对with结构给2分，其他情况酌情给分。

57.写出it作为形式宾语得1.5分，其他情况酌情给分。

第二节应用文写作（满分15分）
A Possible Version:
Dear Chris,
Knowing that you're interested in table tennis in China,I am writing to recommend the sport to you.
Table tennis is highly popular in China,enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.You can find table tennis tables in many places like parks,schools and residential areas.Deeply rooted in Chinese culture,it has been a national pastime for decades.I highly recommend table tennis for two reasons.For one thing,it's a social sport that not only brings people together but also strengthens bonds through friendly competition and teamwork.For another, it's easy to learn and doesn't require expensive equipment,making it accessible to everyone.
If you're looking for a fun and engaging sport that promotes fitness and social interaction,table tennis is a perfect choice.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua 第三节读后续写（满分25分）
A Possible Version:
As the only one still wearing shorts,I was chosen to jump in!When I entered the water,I was shocked at how cold it really was and I found myself in ice cold rushing water up to my chest.At that moment I realized the calf was really coming—and right now.Within minutes a sixty-pound calf was born right into my arms!Moments later another pair of arms arrived to help,and the two of us floated the newborn calf to safety.The tractor finally arrived, and the rest of them succeeded in getting the calf out of the creek.
Now our next major concern was trying to get the calf warmed up.I was shivering,but the brand new calf was in real danger.One of the boys took off his T-shirt and handed it to me.I began rubbing the newborn with it to warm him up.The others had managed to rope the mother cow and were pulling her up with the tractor.The cow was now safe,and the calf finally survived.We talked about what we might name him,and one of the boys cleverly proposed calling him“Running Water!”。