2023-2024學年湖南省三湘名校教育聯盟高二（上）期中英語試卷
發布：2025/7/4 17:0:21
第一部分聽力（共兩節，滿分7.5分）第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。例： How much is the shirt？
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1．（1）What was the robber like？
A.Dark skin and long black hair.
B.Dark skin and short brown hair.
C.Brown skin and short black hair.
（2）What does the woman remember about the robber's clothing？
A.His T-shirt's color.
B.His trousers' style.
C.His jeans' color.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
2．（1）What does the woman think of electronic music？
A．It is loud．
B．It is clever．
C．It is modern．
（2）How old is the man？
A．16．
B．17．
C．18．組卷：3引用：2難度：0.9 -
3．Why is the woman unhappy with the man？
A.He was late to meet her.
B.He didn't tell her his location.
C.He didn't return the book on time.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
4．（1）Where did the man go on May 6？
A.To Delhi.
B.To Bangalore.
C.To Mumbai.
（2）What does the woman advise the man to do？
A.Have a rest in Delhi.
B.Cancel his meeting.
C.Start a new project.
（3）What is the man's schedule like？
A.It is disorganized.
B.B.It is busy.
C.C.It is light.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
5．Who probably is the man？
A.A painter.
B.A doctor.
C.A guide.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.0
第二節 （共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B 、 C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
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6．（1）Why does the man come to the company？
A.To attend an interview.
B.To see the manager.
C.To visit the woman.
（2）What is the Woman？
A.A manager.
B.The man's friend.
C.An assistant manager.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.0 -
7．（1）How much should the man pay？
A．﹩110
B．﹩100
C．﹩55
（2）Where is the man going to sit？
A．On the side of the first floor．
B．On the side of the second floor．
C．Beside the stage on the first floor．組卷：4引用：6難度：0.5 -
8．How many children are there in the new neighbors' family？
A.Two.
B.Three.
C.Four.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.0 -
9．What are the speakers probably talking about？
A.Buying some tickets.
B.Going to a festival.
C.Choosing clothes.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.0 -
10． What does the woman mean？
A.She didn't like the watch.
B.She bought the watch for ＄50.
C.She didn't have enough money.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5
第二部分閱讀（共兩節，滿分 50分）第一節（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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11．Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching？
Low cost，dependable and small modern cameras offered a big help.Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow-loving cats in the northern Rocky Mountains.Scientists have been able to document the "private"moments of wildlife with leading technology.
Grant Harris is a government biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque，New Mexico.In his words，"there's no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife."Harris said some images help scientists see the effects of climate change.
Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative，or WMI，are among those using wild cameras a along with global positioning systems，or GPS.But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited，so is the amount of information they can gather from GPS.However，cameras can be left in very wild areas for days，weeks or even months.They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.
Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning.Wild video can show details about animal behavior.However，wild cameras have their problems too.Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them.Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest.Also，the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals.Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.
Even'with such problems，wild cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals.
（1）What does the underlined word"document"in Paragraph 2 mean？
A．Remind.
B．Enrich.
C．Appreciate.
D．Record.
（2）Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras？
A．They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.
B．They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.
C．They provide limited information.
D．They might be stolen by people.
（3）Why do some people argue against using wild cameras？
A．It is difficult to fix the cameras.
B．It helps hunters find animals easily.
C．It is hard to achieve careful planning.
D．It makes animals interested in the cameras.
（4）What is the author's attitude towards wild cameras？
A．Doubtful.
B．Positive.
C．Uncertain.
D．Uncaring.組卷：13引用：2難度：0.5 -
12． An unpublished novel by the late literary giant Gabriel Garcia Marquez will arrive on bookstore shelves next year.The novel called En Agosto Nos Vemos——roughly translated from Spanish as See You In August——will be published by Penguin Random House.
The Colombian author behind One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera died in 2014，leaving behind an unfinished manuscript.At the time，Garcia Marquez's family hadn't decided whether to publish the novel posthumously.But now his two sons，Rodrigo and Gonzalo Garcia Barcha，have concluded that the book should be read by an eager public.
"En Agosto Nos Vemos was the fruit of a final effort to continue creating against all odds，" they said."Reading it once again almost 10 years after his death，we discovered that the text had many and very enjoyable merits and nothing to prevent us from enjoying the outstanding aspects of Gabo's work：his capacity for invention，the poetry of language，the captivating narrative，his understanding of the human being and his affection for his experiences and misfortunes，but most especially，the love，possibly the main theme of all his work，" they added，using a common nickname for Garcia Marquez .
According to the publishing industry trade publication The Bookseller，Viking will publish the novel in hardback，e-book and audio versions，and Penguin Random House Spain will publish it in all Spanish-speaking countries except Mexico.
Viking editorial director Isabel Wall told the website it was "exceptionally privileged to be bringing this re-discovered masterpiece into the world" 10 years after Garcia Marquez's death.
（1）What do we know about Gabriel Garcia Marquez？
A．He refused to publish his unfinished novel.
B．He is highly influential in the literary circle.
C．He was not satisfied with his unfinished work.
D．He becomes a household name due to See You In August.
（2）What impresses the readers of En Agost o Nos Vemos more deeply？
A．The core theme.
B．The unique language.
C．The writing style.
D．The professional ability.
（3）What does the underlined word"privileged"in the last paragraph refer to？
A．Practical.
B．Concerned.
C．Honored.
D．Profitable.
（4）What is the best title for the text？
A．Garcia Marquez's representative work will come out next year
B．An unfinished novel by Garcia Marquez will become a hit soon
C．Readers call on the publication of Garcia Marquez's masterpiece
D．An unpublished novel by Garcia Marquez is set for release next year組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5 -
13．Global Hotel Study：When to Book & How to Save While vacation rentals are a great option for any trip，56% of Americans prefer to stay in a hotel．Meanwhile，Americans are also looking for a stay that's budget-friendly．Knowing that your day-to-day costs can be the biggest part of your travel budget，we've rounded up several tips on how to get the best price on your hotel．
Unlike with flights，those who wait until the last minute to book can often score a great deal on a hotel room．We found that booking your hotel 1-3 days in advance of your stay can save you between ＄15-20 per night when you're staying somewhere in the US．For international trips，booking as little as 6 days ahead for a shorter stay can help you save around＄6/night．With these points in mind，here's our best advice on when to book your hotel and how to save．
Our tips will help you create a good foundation for getting the best price possible when you search．And in order to be sure you're getting the hotel you want，we've created powerful filters（篩選程序） that'll narrow down all your options to the perfect one．These are the most popular filters used on KAYAK．When to Book Domestic International Cheapest Day to Book Friday/ Saturday Friday/Saturday Most Expensive Day to Book Tuesday Monday/Wednesday Cheapest Check-In Days Sunday Sunday or Tuesday Most Expensive Check-In Days Friday Saturday 
Whatever your plans are for your next stay，we'll search hundreds of travel and hotel sites at once．So you can be confident you found the best price on the perfect hotel．
（1）Which is the best way to save money while traveling in America？
A．Book on Friday and check in on Sunday．
B．Book on Monday and check in on Friday．
C．Book on Saturday and check in on Monday．
D．Book on Saturday and check in on Thursday．
（2）Which factor is most valued according to KAYAK？
A．Swimming pool．
B．Included breakfast．
C．Free Internet access．
D．View from hotel room．
（3）Where is this text most likely from？
A．A report．
B．A website．
C．A research paper．
D．A magazine．組卷：6引用：2難度：0.5 -
14．Smart Cameras to Help You Take Better Photos Google Clips
One of the latest to launch is Google Clips.It is designed to be put somewhere in a room to take pictures by jye.aiself.It can also be attached to an object or a person's clothing.
Google says machine learning helps the camera choose the best times and situations for taking pictures and videos.Interested buyers can join a waiting list to be informed when it is on the market.
GoPro Hero
GoPro also uses machine learning to power its QuikStories characteristic.This tool takes existing photos and videos and automatically creates a finished video piece，complete with music and effects.
Snap Spectacles
Messaging app Snapchat sells a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera that can record short videos with the push of a button.Snap Inc.jye.ai the product，called Spectacles，is designed to "catch the moment，without taking you out of it."
The glasses can record short video clips that can be shared with Snapchat users.Snap Inc.jye.ai started selling its Spectacles sunglasses online in the United States.
Apple iPhone X
Apple's new iPhone X is being launched with its new Face ID system that it says will unlock the phone just by having the user look at it.This replaces the Touch ID on previous ones that used a fingerprint to unlock the phone.
Apple says the system works by projecting more than 30，000 dots on the face to create a kind of map.Apple says its facial recognition is even secure enough to allow payments through its Apple Pay service.
（1）What is the special function of Google Clips？
A．It can play videos by itself.
B．It can take pictures automatically.
C．It can change photos into videos.
D．It can provide music and effects.
（2）Which of the following can now be bought on the Internet？
A．Google Clips
B．GoPro Hero
C．Snap Spectacles
D．Apple iPhone X
（3）How is Apple iPhone X unlocked？
A．By a fingerprint.
B．By facial recognition.
C．By pushing a button.
D．By making a map.組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5
第二節（滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填人空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
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15．The Spotlight Effect Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake？Well，here's some good news：it's likely that no one even noticed.
（1）We have this experience not only when we make mistakes but also when we perform well.Every time we do something that is a little different from what we usually do，we may assume that everyone around us will notice.The spotlight effect might happen when we make a mistake in a game，have a bad hair day，or give a terrible answer in class.（2）In these moments，it feels like everyone is watching.
The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes.Every person is the main character in his or her story，and the events of our lives seem to have great importance.（3）
The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience.However，in some cases，it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people.Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety.We all care about what others think，and we all want to be liked.It's normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people.（4）If someone is so nervous that they can't make good decisions，then it's time to take action and improve the situation.
Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety.Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you，remind yourself that it's just your mind playing tricks on you.（5）If you fill your mind with thoughts of your friends and family，it will help you be less self-conscious.
A.However，this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle.
B.That's why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter.
C.Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you，rather than focusing on yourself.
D.The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do.
E.What you can do at this moment is to ignore them.
F.We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us.
G.It can also appear when we score a big goal，ask someone on a date，or do a good deed.組卷：21引用：6難度：0.6
第三部分語言運用（共兩節，滿分 30分）第一節（滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
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16．The telephone rang in the police station at Richmond，California，the US．"（1）
station？A train for Santa Fe collided（相撞） a （2）at the McDonald Street Crossing．Please come here at once．With an ambulance（救護車），too．A man is badly wounded，"said a（n） （3）voice of a young woman．
"OK．We'll come soon．Please stay there and wait，"replied the policeman．
Within a minute，a police car and an ambulance （4）off．Soon they got to the crossing，but only to find everything was （5）．No collision，no wounded man．
"What a dirty （6）!"said the policeman angrily．"We must find out that mischievous（惡意的）（7）and…"
They had not been able to say anything about a （8）when they heard the whistle of a train was nearing them quickly．All of a sudden，a truck appeared．It came （9）towards them，too．When it was passing the crossing，it suddenly （10）to move on．Right then and there，before the eyes of all the people present，the train collided with the truck heavily and struck it dozens of metres away．
When Randolph Bruce，the driver，was helped out of the damaged truck，he was badly wounded just as the young woman had foretold（預言） on the phone．As he was taken to hospital in time，he was （11）at last．Later the police did whatever they could to （12）the woman who had（13）them，but failed．
It is really （14）that a prophecy（預言） should agree with the fact so （15）．（1） A．Weather B．Railway C．Fire D．Police （2） A．bus B．truck C．taxi D．train （3） A．sweet B．anxious C．beautiful D．low （4） A．turned B．took C．started D．walked （5） A．bad B．satisfied C．pleasant D．fine （6） A．call B．lie C．trick D．plan （7） A．policeman B．boy C．woman D．driver （8） A．reward B．praise C．thanks D．punishment （9） A．turning B．running C．starting D．passing （10） A．continued B．refused C．began D．stopped （11） A．saved B．dead C．awake D．alive （12） A．find B．meet C．punish D．thank （13） A．laughed B．telephoned C．repeated D．visited （14） A．exciting B．surprising C．pleasing D．interesting （15） A．equally B．truly C．exactly D．carefully 組卷：94引用：1難度：0.9
第二節 閱讀下面短文，在空白處填人1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確彤式。
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17． A netizen made a post suggesting a more scientific index for spiciness in hot pot.The Sichuan Hot Pot Association responded that the suggestion was good and they are preparing（1）
plan.
Yan Long，president of the association，stated that the spiciness of hot pot can indeed be measured，（2）（use）professional measuring tools.Currently，the association is researching a standardized grading system for the spiciness.
Eating spicy food can produce a （3）（various）of physiological reactions，like a tingling in the tongue and lips，as well as sweating，said David Julius，a physiologist at the University of California，San Francisco."We all enjoy sensory experiences；spicy foods make life more （4）（appeal），"he said.But not all of the potential responses are welcome，even for those （5）enjoy the taste.Spicy food lovers are likely to be familiar（6）one immediate physical reaction—sweating.
Generally speaking，eating spicy food in moderation is（7）（safety）for people who don't already have stomach issues.（8）（study）have shown that consuming spicy foods can be associated with some health benefits.For example，one study found （9）（take） a daily supplement of chili pepper speeded up metabolism，and that the participants （10）（burn）extra 200 calories per day over a 14-week period.組卷：0引用：2難度：0.5
第四部分寫作（共兩節 ，滿分15分）第一節（滿分15分）
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18．閱讀下面短文，根據所給情節進行續寫，使之構成一個完整的故事。
I live in a small but lovely neighborhood.Our house is neither large nor luxurious，but it has a fairly big garden.My father loves his garden.He planted some seeds in it and took good care of the plants，watering them，applying fertilizer，weeding and getting rid of bugs.He was never tired of doing all that stuff.But at that time，I didn't understand why working in the dirt excited him so much.
Unfortunately，in the summer vacation before senior high school，my father was seriously injured in an accident.He had to stay in bed for a while.My mother had several business trips，so she couldn't take care of the garden.I didn't want my father to worry.I said that I would take care of his garden until he recovered.I assumed that the little plants would continue to grow as long as they had water，and luckily it rained fairly often，so I didn't think much about the garden.
One Saturday morning，my father said to me， "Christine，the vegetables should be about ready to be picked.Let's have a salad today!" I went out to the garden and was upset to see that many of the lettuce （生菜） leaves and carrots had been half eaten by bugs.There were hundreds of bugs all over them!
I panicked for a moment but then I quietly went to the nearest supermarket to buy some vegetables.When I was making the salad，my mother came home and saw the bag from the supermarket in the kitchen.I was embarrassed and admitted， "Dad would like a salad，but the garden is a disaster.I don't want to disappoint him，so I went to the store and bought some vegetables." My mother smiled，saying， "Honey，you know what is the right thing to do."
My father seemed very pleased when I took the salad to him.______
Feeling guilty，I decided to do the right thing.______組卷：54引用：7難度：0.5
第二節（滿分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
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19．假定你是李華，你的英國朋友Peter對中國詩詞非常感興趣并在他所在的學校加入了中國詩詞俱樂部，現在因為太難學而打算放棄。請你發一封電子郵件鼓勵他，內容包括：
1.鼓勵；
2.建議。
注意：
1.詞數100左右。
2.可適當增加情節，以使行文連貫。組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5