2023-2024学年广东省深圳中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024学年广东省深圳中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题
1. You shouldn’t ________ friends ________ by asking them to hire your family members.
B．put...on the spot C．tell...off D．tell...part A．put...in the
picture
2. Given his history of injuries, there can be little ________ of him winning the race.
A．consideration B．inspiration C．imagination D．expectation
3. The discussions continued late into the night, but nothing was ________ for a lack of evidence.
A．concluded B．quoted C．detected D．suspected
4. A huge amount of oil was spilled, the effects ________ are still being felt.
A．of it B．on whom C．of which D．on that
5. I dreamed about my hometown while studying abroad, the dreams were so ________ that they disturbed me for days and I became homesick.
A．delighted B．vivid C．entertaining D．amusing
6. As a conservationist, my father was never ________ the changes they made to the town, which would lead to the loss of some wetlands.
A．against B．in favor of C．beyond D．in question
7. If you translate each word in a text separately, translations that are done too ________ often lack natural flow and may sound unnatural.
A．steadily B．favorably C．literally D．critically
8. Hear the music of voices, the song of a bird, the mighty strains of an orchestra, as if you
________ deaf tomorrow.
D．would be stuck A．will be stricken B．will be stuck C．would be
stricken
9. Big companies are in search of ________ products that offer unique value and features to ensure them difficult for competitors to imitate.
A．innovative B．splendid C．massive D．delicate
10. The hot weather is partly ________ for the water shortage.
A．blamed B．to blame C．blaming D．blame
11. It is no use ________ to persuade him ________ a holiday because he is a work addict.
A．trying; to have B．trying; having C．to try; having D．to try; to have 12. Seeing him ________ into the room with tears in his eyes, I asked him what ________.
A．rushed; would happen B．rush; had happened
C．rushing; happened D．to rush; was happened
13. Mr. Smith ________ these days. I believe it crucial for him ________ a holiday before he reaches a point of burnout.
A．has been overworking; to take B．overworked; taking
C．had overworked; to take D．was overworking; taking
14. I received a letter, ________ poor spelling made me think it was written by a child or someone who may not be proficient in the language.
A．what B．whose C．that D．which
15. It was on Mid-Autumn Festival ________ all family members reunite ________ I left my hometown for a strange city alone.
A．where, that B．which, which C．when, that D．that, which 16. While shopping, people sometimes can’t help ________ into buying something they don’t really need.
A．to persuade B．persuading C．being persuaded D．to be persuaded 17. Through a long period of professional training, he was well ________ the job.
A．qualifying for B．qualifying with C．qualified with D．qualified for 18. Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. ________, we beat them last night.
A．Nevertheless B．Otherwise C．Whichever D．While
19. Indeed the exhibition is worth ________, despite the ________ tickets.
A．to visit; over-pricing B．visiting; over-
priced
C．to visit, over-
priced
D．visiting; over-
pricing
20. To challenge her limits, Zhang Yufei, China’s“butterfly queen”, ________ the world record.
A．set in to break B．set in breaking C．set out breaking D．set out to break Tired of traditional sightseeing tour? Plan a literary tour of Britain to visit the places that shaped your favorite authors’ lives and inspired their stories. It’s a new way to get off the usual tourist routine.
Jane Austen
Though Bath proudly claims Jane Austen as a favorite resident due to its Georgian charm, Jane found true happiness in Chawton Cottage, where she published one of her most famous novels, Pride and Prejudice. Tourists can explore this historic cottage with guided tours.
William Wordsworth
If, like the 19th-century Romantic poet William Wordsworth, the sight of a field of golden daffodils (水仙花) has ever cheered your lonely hours, visit Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The well-known poem, Lonely as a Cloud, was penned when having a walk with Dorothy in the Lake District. The modest cottage, now owned by the Wordsworth Trust (信托基金), offers guided tours.
Agatha Christie
The UK’s“Queen of Crime”, Agatha Christie, was born in Torquay. Every year, the town celebrates the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple with a festival that features talks, music shows and plays. When you visit the house, you can immerse yourself in the Christie mystery by exploring her collections and even booking a room on the top floor.
Charles Dickens
Born in Portsmouth, Dickens spent part of his childhood living near the Chatham Dockyards in Kent. Despite his time in London, Kent is the county most associated with the author of Oliver Twist and dozens of other familiar stories. He spent his final 14 years at Gads Hill Place in Gravesend, now a private school that can be visited in groups, by arrangement.
21. Which of the following works was written by William Wordsworth?
A．Pride and Prejudice . B．Lonely as a Cloud .
C．Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple . D．Oliver Twist .
22. What is special about Agatha Christie’s house?
A．It’s owned and managed by a trust in Torquay.
B．It’s in a town that can be visited with guided tours.
C．Activities are held in recognition of Agatha Christie.
D．Tourists have special offer if they stay over for a night.
23. What do these above-mentioned places have in common?
A．They are similar to traditional ways of sightseeing.
B．They are most likely to attract literature enthusiasts.
C．They are the world’s most visited tourist attractions.
D．They are the best places to write great literature works.
To many people, honey bees symbolize development, sustainability and environmentalism. But as a honey bee researcher, I have to tell you that only the first item on that list is reasonable. Although they are important for agriculture, honey bees also damage natural ecosystems by competing with native bees — some of which are species at risk.
The rise in hobby beekeeping as a hobby, now a popular activity for hundreds of thousands of Americans, followed strong awareness campaigns to “save the bees.” But as a species, honey bees are least in need of saving. Media attention unfairly covers them over native bees, and vague
messaging has led many citizens — myself once included — to believe they are doing a good thing for the environment by putting on a beekeeper’s facemask. Unfortunately, they are probably doing more harm than good.
“Beekeeping is for people; it’s not a conservation practice,” says Sheila Colla, an assistant profe ssor and conservation biologist at Toronto’s York University, Canada. “People mistakenly think keeping honey bees, or helping honey bees, is somehow helping the native bees, which are at risk of extinction.” She is frustrated at the improper attention on s aving honey bees when, from a conservationist’s point of view, native bees are the ones in more need of support.
For some reason, maybe because they are small, honey bees are not generally viewed as the massively distributed livestock (牲畜) animal that they are. There are millions of honey bee colonies in North America, 2.8 million of which are in the U. S. Approximating around 30,000 bees per colony, that’s roughly a billion honey bees in Canada and the U.S. alone — almost three times the number of people. High densities of honey bee colonies increase competition between native bees, putting even more pressure on the wild species that are already in decline.
I used to believe that honey bees were a gateway species, and that concern over their health and development would spill over onto native bees, benefitting them, too. While this may have happened in some cases, evidence is increasing that misguided enthusiasm for honey bees has likely been to the native bees’ damage. Beekeeping doesn’t make me feel good, anymore. In fact, quite the opposite.
24. What contributes to the popularity of beekeeping in America?
A．It is easy to keep honey bees at home than native bees.
B．Lots of TV shows advertise the benefits of honey bees.
C．Beekeeping can improve the local agriculture productivity.
D．Some activities have encouraged people to protect the bees.
25. What is Colla’s opinion on beekeeping?
A．Beekeeping can help the owner earn a great sum of money.
B．People hold wrong ideas about the benefits of beekeeping.
C．Beekeeping can protect native bees from extinction.
D．Beekeeping is good for the natural environment.
26. Why does the author mention the number of honey bees in paragraph 4?
A．To clarify that honey bees are small in size.
B．To show that native bees are in danger of extinction.
C．To prove a misconception of honey bee populations.
D．To confirm North America as the major honey bee habitat.
27. What do the underlined words “a gateway species” probably mean?
A．A common species. B．A beneficial species.
C．A damaging species. D．An endangered species.
12 months before Sydney’s 2000 Olympic Games, Eric Moussambani had never set foot outside of his home country in Africa, the tiny nation of Equatorial Guinea where most citizens get by on less than one dollar a day.
Having secured his entry into the Games with the help of a wild card (非正常参赛资格), Moussambani set about teaching himself to swim. The only pool available belonged to a local hotel, and they allowed him to use it between 5 and 6 a.m., just three times a week. Before Sydney, he had never set eyes on an Olympic pool, let alone swum in one.
Moussambani had no coach, no lanes, and no way of tracking his efforts. His training was further disturbed by a communication breakdown that led him to believe he had been entered into the 50m race, not the 100m endurance test he would actually be competing in.
And the day finally came. The poor swimmer captured the hearts of the Australian audience, and although he flagged in the second half of the race, with commentator Adrian Moorhouse remarking that “this guy doesn’t look like he’s going to make it”, he completed the heat with a time of 1 minute and 53 seconds.
It was the slowest time in Olympic history, but a personal best.
International media dubbed him ‘Eric the eel’ and he was praised as the symbol of the Olympic ideal that it’s not the winning, but the taking part that counts.
When he was interviewed, still dripping from his exhausting feat, Moussambani remarked. “The first 50 meters were OK, but in the second 50 meters I got a bit worried and thought I wasn’t going to make it. Then something happened. I think it was all the people getting behind me. I was really, really proud. It’s still a great feeling for me and I loved when everyone applauded me at the end. I felt like I had won a medal or something.”
28. What can we learn about Moussambani?
A．He was coached by a former athlete.
B．He came from a poor African country.
C．He was trained for 100m endurance test.
D．He practiced for an hour every day to prepare.
29. What’s the commentator’s attitude towards Moussambani’s performance?
A．Indifferent. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Sympathetic. 30. Why was Moussambani regarded as a symbol of Olympic ideal?
A．Because he put forth his best effort.
B．Because he won an Olympic medal.
C．Because he earned Olympic official entry.
D．Because he was discouraged as a swimmer.
31. What can we learn from Moussambani’s story?
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．All roads lead to Rome.
C．It’s never too late to start.
D．To fight well, not to conquer.
In August, Jason M. Allen’s piece “Theatre D’opéra Spatial” — which he created with AI image generator Midjourney —won first place in the emerging artist division’s “digital arts photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art refers to works that use “digital technology as part of the creative process”.
Allen’s award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether A I can truly make art. “It felt bad for the exact same reason we don’t let robots participate in the Olympics,” one Twitter user wrote. “Exciting times ahead for the world of art and innovation!” another tweeted.
Yet while Allen didn’t use a paintbrush, the re was plenty of work involved, he said. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written instructions, he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved the picture’s quality through Gigapixel AI and finally had the images printed.
Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. “Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that it’s a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward,” Allen said.
Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competition, said that while Allen’s piece included a mention of AI, he didn’t realize that when judging it. Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventio nal way,” he said.
32. What do we know about Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition?
A．It was held for well-established artists.
B．It welcomed digital technology use.
C．It had a division for AI art pieces.
D．It was funded by Midjourney.
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A．Allen finished part of the drawing by hand.
B．Changes of description led to different results.
C．Allen’s attempt achieved immediate success.
D．Gigapixel AI transferred words into pictures.
34. What was Cal Duran’s opinion on AI use in Art?
A．It will replace artists in the near future.
B．It becomes a popular tool among artists.
C．It is widely criticized by Twitter users.
D．It makes art more accessible to people.
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A．A famous art competition.
B．The trend of AI use in arts.
C．The winning of an AI-driven picture.
D．Start-up photographers’ innovation.
We all have childhood best friends and we often assume that these persons would still be our friends when we are all grown-ups and even until the day we die. 36 . However, most people just grow apart and sadly, some childhood best friends just become people who used to know each other.
37 . There are many reasons why a best friend from childhood can be forgotten. One of the most common reasons would be distance. Moving away and growing apart from each other can have the biggest effect on friendships.
Another reason why we may forget our best friend is that we meet new best friends. The friends we made when we were young may not share the same interests that we have when we reach the teenage years. 38 . We find new people who share our new interests and leave behind people who no longer have things in common with us.
39 . We make new best friends in high school and some in college. These friendships are often the ones that last the longest.
If we are lucky enough to have the gift of friendship, we must make sure that we do not lose it. 40 . If we want to keep our friends in our lives, we must do more than look back upon the past and make an active effort to maintain our relationship with our friends. It could be a call, a text, or even an e-mail.
I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past two years. Before this, I was a pilot and I ________ my work. However, I felt it was my duty to help innocent people who are caught in trouble, so I ________ the United Nations.
The Central African Republic is a relatively small country. Since it got ________ from France in the 1950s, there have been many violent ________ between the government and rebels (反叛者). In 2012, a civil war began, due to which, over one million people were forced to ________ their homes and there were many deaths and injuries. ________, the United Nations launched a peacekeeping
________ in the country.
We peacekeepers monitor cities and villages to ________ that no conflict is occurring and help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a ________ that can keep people in conflict apart.
In this role, I, as a woman, take charge of various tasks as men do. Thus, I am ________ by many local women and girls who face limited job opportunities. Through our collective efforts, I made them realize that they also ________ to be respected and treated equally to man.
Despite the important work we do, my life is not ________ in every aspect! I usually work overtime in a very tough environment, living in basic ________ with just a bed in a shared room. Certainly, being separated from my family and friends can be ________ difficult at times. However, knowing that our collective efforts contribute to a safer Central African Republic makes all the sacrifices
________.
41.
A．hated B．enjoyed C．assigned D．changed
42.
A．probed into B．signed up with C．kept up with D．looked up to 43.
A．treatment B．inspiration C．technology D．independence 44.
A．conflicts B．connections C．relationships D．wars
45.
A．flee B．return C．sweep D．destroy
46.
A．In return B．In response C．In addition D．In surprise
47.
A．investigation B．association C．mission D．business
48.
A．report B．prove C．ensure D．predict
49.
A．bridge B．barrier C．castle D．shelter
50.
A．protected B．respected C．surrounded D．doubted
51.
A．deserve B．prefer C．plan D．fail
52.
A．boring B．rewarding C．difficult D．fancy
53.
A．interaction B．installation C．accommodation D．adaptation
54.
A．slightly B．emotionally C．repeatedly D．previously
55.
A．worthwhile B．available C．permanent D．educational
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With smiling eyes, a quick wit and a good sense of hunor, Jia Ling has long been a well-known female comedian for her 56 (extreme) funny performances. But recently, she has gained another title.
Jia starred in and directed the film Hi Mom, 57 a time-travel story is told. The film 58 (consider) as the leading dark horse among the movies released during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday is in memory 59 her late mother Li Huanying, who encouraged Jia to pursue her artistic dreams. By Feb 23, 2021, it 60 (earn) more than 4 billion yuan, enabling Jia to become one of the best female film directors in China. Now she is on the path to become 61 international name in the film making industry.
So what is the secret behind Jia’s success? One factor may be her passion for comedy. Jia 62 (admit) to Beijing’s Central Academy of Drama in 2001. In the last 20 years, she has performed
crosstalk in 63 (vary) competitions and shows. She has also played comedic 64 (role) in many comedies on the big screen. Besides, the approach to make the f ilm also makes Jia Ling’s work stand out. We’ll wait and see 65 (she) success in many other related fields.
66. As tourism develops, people are becoming increasingly ________ (concern) about the environment.（用所给词的适当形式填空）
67. Before humans arrived on the island, the species ________ (live) in isolation and eaten the plants that naturally grew there. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
68. Shooting with great accuracy was another thing Stephen learnt. Only shots perfectly ________ (aim) at its centre went into the heavy, thick basket. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
69. On the first day, I should like to see the books which ________ (read) to me, and which have revealed to me the deepest channels of human life and the human spirit. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
70. ____ （equip）with global vision and the spirit of innovation is crucial to China's young generation. （用单词适当形式填空）
71. My favorite Charlie Chaplin film is Modern Times and my favorite scene is in the factory
________ Charlie Chaplin is working on a production line. （用适当的词填空）
72. Every artist’s wish is ________ (create) something that expresses an idea. But where do artists get their ideas from? （用所给词的适当形式填空）
73. Closer to modern times, someone who is remembered for his ability to combine humor
________ more serious messages is American writer, Mark Twain. (用适当的词填空)
74. Today, Liu Wei still enjoys playing music, and his positive attitude is an ________ (inspire) to us all. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
75. She is doing a course ________ (sharp) her business skills. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
76. Today, On the Origin of Species ________ (regard) as one of the most important works ever written. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
77. Darwin’s scientific studies were so ________ (convince) that more and more people started to believe his theory. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
78. Anxious parents do what they can to comfort ________ crying children. (用适当的词填空)
79. Combining Chinese musical traditions and Western influences, Tan Dun has acquired international fame ________ an outstanding composer and conductor. (用适当的词填空)
80. Everyone knows that success ________ (rare) happens overnight, but perhaps not many know that a lot of highly successful writers have previously faced rejection. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
81. Florentijn Hofman is a Dutch artist, whose large sculptures are ________ display all over the world. （用适当的词填空）
82. Darkness will make him more ________ (appreciate) of sight, silence would teach him the joys of sound. （用所给词的适当形式填空）
83. The man whispered something in the lion’s ear, ________ which the lion shook its head and walked away unhappily.（用适当的词填空）
84. Out of the thousands of _______(apply), eleven were selected, including a young woman from China.（所给词的适当形式填空）
85. In Rio, the Chinese women’s volleyball team needed all of its fighting spirit after it was assigned ________ the “group of death”.（用适当的词填空）
86. 假如你是李华，从网上得知香港故宫博物馆正在举行三星堆（Sanxingdui）特别展览。

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Yours,
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