2023~2024学年江苏省镇江市八校高二下学期期末联考英语试卷

2023~2024学年江苏省镇江市八校高二下学期期末联考英语试卷
1. How many pages does the woman want from someone working alone?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
2. What does the woman do every day?
A．She exercises. B．She sits in the park. C．She feeds the ducks. 3. What did the speakers both do this morning?
A．They drank coffee.
B．They made their lunch.
C．They took a shower.
4. Where are the speakers?
A．In a store. B．In a bank. C．At home.
5. How much money will the woman pay?
A．$6. B．$8. C．$10.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. How does the woman feel about applying for jobs?
A．Excited. B．Ashamed. C．Nervous.
7. Where did the man fill out a job application?
A．At a toy store. B．At a gas station. C．At a car rental agency. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8. Why will the boy read a book this weekend?
A．He wants to take his mother’s advice.
B．He has to do it for school.
C．He thinks he’ll be bored.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A．Classmates. B．Mother and son. C．Teacher and student.
10. What type of book is The Story of Life?
A．A fantasy story. B．A textbook. C．A science fiction story. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．Fixing a computer. B．Writing a paper. C．Studying for an English
test.
12. How many pages has the woman written already?
A．8. B．9. C．10.
13. How does the woman feel at the end?
A．Confused. B．Thankful. C．Embarrassed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

14. What happened to the woman when she went into the woods?
A．She lost her sunglasses.
B．She found new sunglasses.
C．She broke her old sunglasses.
15. When did the man last lose his sunglasses?
A．Earlier today. B．Yesterday. C．Two weeks ago.
16. What does the man say about Sunglass Hut?
A．It has a good reputation.
B．The price there is too high.
C．He usually gets his glasses from there.
17. What will the speakers do next?
A．Get something to eat.
B．Have some new sunglasses.
C．Call an insurance company.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

18. What are classes like at Sun School?
A．They follow no schedule.
B．They have a small class size.
C．They are based on the needs of the group.
19. How often do school meetings take place?
A．Every day. B．Every month. C．Every week.
20. What do teachers do besides teaching at the school?
A．They cook and clean.
B．They decorate and make simple repairs.
C．They make most of the decisions for the school.
Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler
Saint Maybe is an example of how one small mistake can result in tragedy (悲剧) for a family with lives changed forever. The true strength of the novel lies in the author’s ability to write with sincerity and understanding. I’ve read this book many times over and always find it inspirational when it comes to writing my own novels about the complexities of family life.
— Eric James
Silly Verse For Kids by Spike Milligan
This book is so tiny and thin, but I loved all these funny poems inside-and it made me want to write rhymes. After reading this, I started writing my own poetry. I like including silly poems and lyrics in my books, whic h is definitely down to the influence of this book. It’s a book that you would read as a kid and it would really stimulate your imagination.
— Liz Pichon
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
A book read at my father’s knee and one that inspired my imaginat ion and shaped my writing life. My desire to fall down a rabbit hole that might take me to Wonderland surpassed (胜过) my other childhood wishes. Wonderland with its Cheshire Cat and never-ending tea parties, which were reflected in a life-long love of cats and cakes, suited me best.
— Menna van Praag
Bambi by Felix Salten
My mum read this to me before I could read, and later I read it to myself again and again. In the Suffolk countryside where I grew up, I would often spot deer in the fields. This book made me stop and study the animal tracks on the ground and made me think about the world around me in a different way, setting me on the path to being a writer.
— Polly Crosby
21. What is the advantage of Saint Maybe?
A．The content of the book. B．The example in this novel.
C．The complexities of life. D．The author’s writing abilities.
22. Which book would you choose if you want to read poems?
A．Saint Maybe B．Silly Verse For
Kids C．Alice in
Wonderland
D．Bambi
23. What do the four books have in common?
A．They influence the four readers greatly. B．They are mainly recommended for kids.
C．They can stimulate readers’ imagination.D．They allow readers to see the world
differently.
I tried not to look down. My palms (手掌) were sweating. All I could concentrate on was the man below who was keeping the ladder steady. The tiny people waved up at me, but I couldn’t see them clearly.
When I got to the top, some sort of supernatural force brought my feet to the edge of the platform. I was going to slip off the board. The line holding me was going to break, and I was once again going to be thrown to death. Down was the only direction my eyes would go.
I begged to go back down the ladder, but the stupid man tried to convince me. The tiny dots below shouted encouragingly, saying they would run with me as I flew. I was going to slide off that platform. I couldn’t think; the tears stopped my brain. Why wouldn’t he let me go back? The message replayed in my mind, “You’re going to die…”
Like a blown-up balloon, I was let go just before it could be knotted at the bottom. I went in every direction, tension escaping from my body as I fell. The breeze hit my face and cooled my sweaty body. I could see clearly now, and I was flying.
Today, I am still terrified of heights. It would be nice to say that I conquered my fear and found something I loved. I owe my zip line (飞索) experience to the Englishman who pushed me off the platform. I am grateful for the experience because I love adventure. Trying new things has always appealed to me. Some of the most rewarding experiences I have had, like flying, have come out of conquering what at first appears to be frightening and impossible. While my days of aerial escapades are over, I look forward to the future and the question of fear of flying and will continue to create questions wherever I go.
24. How did the author feel when he was on the ladders?
A．Exhausted. B．Frightened. C．Annoyed. D．Excited.
25. Why did the Englishman push the author off platform?
A．To teach him to fly. B．To push him to death.
C．To develop his courage. D．To test his ability to climb.
26. Through the zip line experience, the author learns that ________.
A．everyone can enjoy flying well
B．trying difficult things is his favorite
C．looking back on the old days is awful for him
D．something that seems impossible can be conquered
27. What does the underlined phrase “aerial escapades” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A．The author’s zip line experience.B．The author’s difficulty in life.
C．The author’s failure in adv enture. D．The author’s dreams about his future. Fast food chains have tried for years to appeal to customers who care about their health. They have added lighter food to their menus, such as salads and yogurt. Of course, the lighter food goes with the usual burgers, fried chicken and shakes.
Menus have changed over the past three decades. According to a recent study, fast food menus are less healthy than they were 30 years ago. The study suggests the problem is getting worse. The fat, salt content and size of fast food meals are the problem. They are often the reason for the rising obesity (肥胖) rate among adults in the United States. The researchers found that the average main dish weighed more in 2016 than in 1986. It also had more calories and more sodium (钠). One expert said, “The restaurants have not done enough. The big picture is that there have been some positive changes, but they are small. Overall, the changes have gotten worse.”
The average fast food dessert had more calories in 2016. It also weighed more than the average fast food dessert thirty years earlier. Restaurants are counting on bigger sundaes and cookies to increase the amount spent on each order. For example, McDonald’s recently introduced “donut sticks”dusted with sugar. Six sticks have 280 calories. But you can also order 12 sticks for less than the cost of two single orders.
The researchers found that, over the 30 years, there were more calories in items like chips, soup, and French fries. Sodium content rose even though portion(一份) size did not grow much. When consumed together as a single meal, the study found that the average main dish and side order account for nearly 40 percent of a 2000-calory daily diet.
28. Why do fast food chains provide lighter food?
A．To match the fast food. B．To reduce the cost of each meal.
C．To attract more customers. D．To improve the health of customers. 29. Why are more American adults getting fat?
A．They have little time to exercise regularly.
B．They take in more calories from fast food.
C．They eat much more dessert after every meal.
D．They eat fast food more frequently than before.
30. What is the example of “donut sticks” for in paragraph 3?
A．Showing the way of restaurants’ making cookies.
B．Presenting the p opularity of restaurants’ new food.
C．Stressing the increase in restaurants’ food varieties.
D．Explaining the intention of restaurants’ adding dessert.
31. Which one could be the best title of the text?
A．Fast Food Is Still Killing Us
B．Don’t Eat Any Fast Food Now
C． Try to Eat More Lighter Food
D．People Are Becoming Fatter and Fatter
Plants are vital to human survival, even when there’s no sunlight. But keeping your houseplants alive in window-less rooms or in shadowy corners can be a challenge. Luckily, there are ways to help your plants stay energetic, even when their sunny source of energy is limited.
Grow lights provide an easy and accessible energy increase in dim or black spaces. These specialized beams (光线) have different features, colors, and prices. LEDs, for instance, are the cheapest and most energy-efficient option.
While most devices stick to a warm white light, plants respond differently to various illuminating colors. Scientist Levine has made two creative experiments. Under gravity, red light worked well for the slim flowering plants Arabidopsis (拟南芥). But in the weightless environment, they stretched into funny shapes until he started adding blue lights. He eventually found a middle ground and put the plants in green light.
If electricity is a limiting factor, you can try to reflect light with mirrors. Even brightening up your space with white decorations, like a light-colored tablecloth, will cast a little glow over your plants. While it’s not comparable to using a grow light or th e sun, it could offer plants extra power.
Some plants, including tomatoes, need more light than those like Arabidopsis; new seedling s need less light than fully-grow n plants. As you choose your seeds and seedlings, research their native ranges to learn h ow much sunshine they’d naturally get.
Plants are finally adaptable. They can stretch their stems toward available light sources or produce extra chlorophyll (叶绿素), which absorbs available cold light. Even though they may not be getting all the light that they would like for optimum (最适宜的) growth, they’ll still grow. With only a little extra help, you and your plants can overcome the darkness.
32. What is the purpose of using grow lights?
A．To change the color of the plants. B．To provide an energy boost in dim
spaces.
C．To create a decorative effect in the room. D．To help plants grow in weightless
environments.
33. What did Levine discover about the effect of different light colors in experiments?
A．Plants grew best under red lights without gravity.
B．Blue lights caused plants to grow funny shapes.
C．Green lights were the best choice for plants without gravity.
D．Plants preferred warm white lights in all situations.
34. How can you help plants get extra energy without using electricity?
A．By putting the metal in the soil. B．By adding more fertilizer to their soil.
C．By decorating some reflective objects. D．By pouring some chemical liquid.
35. Who is the passage written for?
A．Plant scientists and researchers.
B．Indoor decorators and designers.
C．Farmers planning to grow crops in low-light conditions.
D．Individuals looking to improve their indoor gardening skills.
How to overcome gym anxiety
Here are some practical tips to help you overcome anxiety in the gym and create a positive, empowering experience for yourself.
Set realistic expectations
The first step in overcoming gym anxiety is to set realistic expectations. Understand that everyone starts somewhere and that the gym is a place for personal growth and improvement. 36 Every individual in the gym is on their own unique fitness journey.
Plan ahead and familiarise yourself
37 Before heading to the gym, plan your workout routine and familiarise yourself with the equipment you intend to use. Research exercise techniques and watch instructional videos to gain confidence and knowledge. By doing so, you’ll enter the gym with a sense of purpose and direction.
Start slowly and gradually
Ease into your gym routine by starting with exercises and machines you are comfortable with. 38 Taking small steps will not only help you build physical strength but also improve your mental resilience (韧性), empowering you to tackle new challenges.
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Having a gym partner can provide huge support and motivation. Consider finding a friend who shares your fitness goals or seeking guidance from a personal trainer. A supportive companion or an expert can provide guidance, encourage you during workouts, and help remove anxiety by offering tips and feedback.
Practice mindfulness techniques
Mindfulness exercises can be powerful tools to fight anxiety in any setting, including the gym. 40 Focusing on your breath and being present in the moment can help calm your mind and remove anxiety. Additionally, practicing mindfulness during your workout can enhance your mind-body connection, allowing you to fully involve yourself in the experience.
Dad often says that hope is everywhere. In his fifties, he lost his job. But he managed to get the chance of a newspaper delivery. It became a family _________. Dad drove around delivering the papers most weekday mornings. We all helped.
Delivering papers is one of the most _________ jobs you can imagine. I was young, but I always worked. When I was _______ enough to drive, Dad bought a car that I was _________ to drive to high school. My brothers and sister were all _________ and living away by this time. So I became the No.2 _________ on Sunday mornings. Not only would I _________ the papers, but I would jump into the car and drive a section of the _________. Mike was a hired worker, a year younger than me. We worked with _________ and my parents really trusted us.
The paper delivery, though very hard work, gave me many things. First, it __________ me with my father in a way that I __________ needed. He trusted my driving __________, and gave me directions on how to drive down icy steep streets in winter. I felt I was a __________ member of my family. Besides, I learned to love the early morning sounds of the city, the awesome quiet of
__________ neighborhoods, and the relationship that only two teenagers working together could ever __________.
41.
A．decision B．business C．command D．union
42.
A．amusing B．exciting C．interesting D．tiring
43.
A．old B．strong C．clever D．brave
44.
A．advised B．forced C．ordered D．allowed
45.
A．retired B．dismissed C．married D．separated
46.
A．father B．manager C．ruler D．driver
47.
A．write down B．deal with C．clear up D．speak out
48.
A．route B．station C．circle D．pace
49.
A．explanation B．reputation C．responsibility D．quantity
50.
A．equipped B．connected C．distanced D．greeted
51.
A．badly B．partly C．merely D．rarely
52.
A．lessons B．licenses C．abilities D．attitudes
53.
A．soft B．stupid C．performing D．contributing 54.
A．laughing B．sleeping C．working D．talking
55.
A．form B．destroy C．ruin D．observe
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。

China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur 56 (autonomy) region a new trendy tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple lives of the 57 (local).
Adapted 58 My Altay, a collection of prose by Li Juan, the drama tells the story of Li Wenxiu, a young woman 59 (return) to her hometown of Altay after failing in her dream and having setbacks at work. She then found the 60 (mean) of life and her love in Altay.
The grassland views and free and easy lives 61 (show) in the teleplay soon made Altay one of the top-tier tourism destinations. “It’s like a place 62 is out of this world. I’m planning a trip to Altay this summer,” said Zhang Chen, a 31-year-old from Beijing.
The travel portal Qunar said that from May 7, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings 63 (double)at that time on its platform.
It is not the first time that a hit show 64 (help) turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself made Dali a trendy tourism destination. Xiao Peng, 65 researcher from Qunar, said that it’s common to see a TV drama boosting its location’s p otential as a tourist destination in recent years.
66. 你校英文报开设了新专栏“My future career”，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你未来想从事的工作；
2.需要做的准备。

注意：写作词数应为80左右。

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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。

In my childhood, under the influence of my el der brother and my peers in the neighborhood, I tried a number of outdoor activities. Of course, I was not so taken by all of them. whether I was doing them for the first time or continuously. However, fate had its own plans in store. You never know when an outdoor activity will change my life.
The name of this activity is “fishing”. About ten years ago, I didn't really like the idea of sitting on the bank of a lake or river, spending long hours under the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can cause sunburns and skin damage, and anxiously anticipating some fish to be kind to take my bait(诱饵). In fact, I used to think of this outdoor activity as some kind of “hide-and-seek-game” that is popular with most young kids, except that it was much harder because I could see my “prey (猎物)” only after catching it.
However, all that changed when I paid a visit to my aunt in the countryside during a summer holiday. I was finally convinced by one of my cousins to accompany him to a nearby lake in order to do some fishing practice with him. In fact, he even assured me that fish would eat my baits. So I agreed and went to the lake expecting to catch some fish. Before throwing my fishing line into the water, my cousin did some tricks attaching some sort of food to my fishing pole.
Learning to fish in a river or lake can be challenging for the beginners like me. The act of dropping a line is easy, but being a successful fisher is hard. That's why they call it fishing but not catching But with practice and patience, it can become easier over time. Patience is essential in lake fishing. It may take some time to find the right spot or lure (鱼饵) that will attract fish.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。

My cousin had to repeatedly remind me to keep
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When we finally left the lake, I had caught three fish!
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