1、20232024学年高二年级期末考试试卷英 语考生注意：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。4. 本卷命题范围：高考范围。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所
2、给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman ask the man to remember to do?A. Phone her. B. Write to her. C. Go to see her.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Play football. B. Watch a game. C. Turn on the TV.3. Why does the woman talk to the man?A. To express
3、thanks. B. To ask for help. C. To get some information.4. How does the woman probably feel?A. Excited. B. Relaxed. C. Anxious.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What they want to be.B. Which club they will join.C. What their coaches are like.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白
4、后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When is the man leaving?A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.7. What is the relationship between Gary and the woman?A. Employer and employee. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother a
5、nd sister.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long does the man work a day?A. For seven hours. B. For eight hours. C. For nine hours.9. What is the mans feeling towards his job?A He is fond of it. B. He is tired of it. C. He is nervous about it.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When can the woman study in the study area?A. Wh
6、ile she is working.B. During her breaks from work.C. When she goes off work after six.11. What is the woman studying?A. History. B. Making clothes. C. Designing clothes.12. Where does the conversation take place?A In a bookstore. B. In a school. C. In a company.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the man?A
7、. A student. B. A teacher. C. A cleaner.14. Who is studying biology?A. Peter. B. Jack. C. Kate.15. What does the man play in the band?A. The violin. B. The piano. C. The guitar.16. What does the woman mean at the end of the conversation?A. She refuses the mans request.B. She invites the man to live
8、with her.C. She advises the man to clean the flat.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why was the speakers father very proud of him?A. He made money from sports shoes.B. He became a banker after graduation.C. He was the first university student in his family.18. How many shops did the speaker have in 1998?A. 120.
9、 B. 250. C. 268.19. What did the speaker do in 2002?A. He paid a visit to Africa.B. He started to fund farming.C. He spent lots of money on race cars.20. What is the speakers first project to be completed this spring?A. A training program. B. A farm. C. A hospital.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分
10、，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFour Best National Parks in the USGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is the countrys most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, wat
11、erfalls and fog-covered mountains. Its worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and IdahoThe worlds first national pa
12、rk, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and
13、wildlife.Zion National Park, UtahUtah is home to some of the countrys best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utahs first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.Rocky Mountain National Park,
14、ColoradoCovering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the parks many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want
15、to see the parks forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.2. Which of the following is the worlds first national park?A. Zion National Park.B. Y
16、ellowstone National Park.C. Rocky Mountain National Park.D. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?A. In Utah.B. In Tennessee.C In Wyoming.D. In Colorado.BIt was a typical weekend for Mitch White and his friends. They were out celebrating a bachelor party, sailing
17、the peaceful waters of the Minnesota River. They never expected that this single party would transform from a relaxed canoe trip into a painful rescue mission. With the sun setting, an unexpected bark changed everything.Led by Mitch White, the soon-to-be-married man, they searched for the source of
18、the sound along the banks of the river. Suddenly, a weak cry for help came from the mud. They were surprised to find that the head of a 13-year-old St. Bernard named Ed was barely visible in the thick mud. Mitch said, “The dog wasnt moving on its own, so we should feed it and give it water.” The dog
19、 looked like it had used all its strength.The men took up their oars (桨) and began digging, their festive mood giving way to a focused rescue mission. It took them more than half an hour to free the trapped dog as it was already breathing very feebly after possibly being trapped for 24 hours. When t
20、hey got the poor fellow out of the mud, he couldnt walk, so they carried him back to the house. Back home with his owner, George Niskanen, Ed began his slow restorationa happy ending to a dangerous adventure. George was thankful to the bachelor party heroes.Now, the people of Carver, Minnesota, have
21、 new heroes to cheer for. Indeed, this incredible act of bravery and compassion redefined the meaning of a bachelor party. It became a heroic tale of humanity, friendship, and the instinct (本能) to do whats right.4. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A. A babys cry came from the Minnesota
22、 River.B. Mitch White was about to end his single life soon.C. A dog named Ed ran into Mitch White and his friends party.D. Mitch White and his friends planned to watch the sunrise by the river.5. What does the underlined word “feebly” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Excitedly.B. Smoothly.C. Quietly.D. Weakl
23、y.6. What do the locals think of Mitch White and his friends?A. Ambitious.B. Creative.C. Courageous.D. Independent.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. An Unexpected Rescue at a Bachelor PartyB. The Story Between St. Bernard and Its OwnerC. A Heart-Stopping Competition on the Minnesota Ri
24、verD. The Weekend Activities for Mitch White and His FriendsCIf youre thinking about growing apples, now is the time to test different kinds and talk with local growers. This advice comes from gardening writer Lee Reich. His books include The Pruning (修剪) Book and Weedless Gardening. Reich grows an
25、apple called Hudsons Golden Gem, and he does so for one reason the taste. He says the fruits wonderful taste makes it truly special.When you buy apples at the store, your choice is limited to the 12 or more kinds available for sale. Gardeners, however, have more choices. They can plant any of more t
26、han 5,000 different kinds of apples.Gardeners can also harvest their apples just as each kind reaches its moment of perfection. Reich says his Macoun apples taste much better than any Macoun apples found in stores. One reason is that his can be left to ripen until they nearly fall off the tree.Here
27、are some other flavorful apples to plant. The Ashmeads Kernel apple was first grown more than 200 years ago in a garden belonging to Dr. Ashmead in Gloucester, England. The apple has a reddish, golden brown color. Inside, it has tasty, sharp flesh. Coxs Orange Pippin is another old apple from Englan
28、d. It was first grown by Richard Cox in 1825. This apples orange and red color makes it unpopular in the American market. But it is loved for its strong taste. Ellisons Orange is another British apple that came from Lincolnshire in 1911. It is a late summer or early autumn apple, golden yellow with
29、stripes, with juicy flesh.Before you run out to buy trees to grow the kinds you love to eat, Reich does have a warning: Apples are not easy to grow in many parts of the country. The plants require yearly pruning and insect control. But if youre willing to learn how to keep the unwanted insects away,
30、 a few kinds of trees chosen for their taste will give you years of good eating.8. What can we infer about Lee Reich?A. He is a teacher.B. He loves planting.C. He grows a very rare kind of flower.D. His books are about how to sell trees.9. Why are Reichs Macoun apples tastier than those in the store
31、?A. They are naturally ripe.B. They are planted in the garden.C. They have been picked out carefully.D. They are genetically modified products.10. How many types of apples are mentioned in the text?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Six.11. What do you need to do in planting apple trees according to the la
32、st paragraph?A. Water enough.B. Read many relative books.C. Pay attention to light and nutrition.D. Prune the trees and remove insects.DA major meeting of computer hackers (黑客) planned for this summer is to include an event that will test the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The event,
33、in August, will be held as part of the yearly DEF CON hacker meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say the meeting provides a chance for hackers to hear from leading industry officials about the latest developments in computer security. It also includes hacking competitions.This year, several maj
34、or AI developers will take part in DEF CON. Among them will be OpenAI, which launched its latest AI model, ChatGPT-4, in March.Recently released AI tools are built by feeding huge amounts of information into machine learning computer systems. The data trains the AI systems to develop complex skills
35、and produce human-like results.Experts have warned that such systems may bring major changes to many different jobs and industries. It affects everyone from managers to workers to housewives. They also fear the tools, known as “chatbots”, could greatly increase the amount of misinformation in the ne
36、ws media and on social media.Chowdhury, an organizer of the hacking event, says the results of the event can provide helpful information to companies looking at ways to safely use the fast-developing AI systems. She notes that the hackers work will not end after the gathering. They will spend months
37、 afterward creating reports on their findings and identifying specific system vulnerabilities (漏洞).Jack Clark is the co-founder of AI developer Anthropic. He says he hopes the DEF CON event will lead to deeper commitments from AI developers to measure and test the safety of their systems. For this t
38、o happen, though, AI systems will need to be examined by third parties both before and after deployment (部署). “We need to get practice at figuring out how to do this. It hasnt really been done before,” he says.12. What can hackers learn from this meeting?A. The rules of AI tool competitions.B. The a
39、pplication of model ChatGPT-4.C. The future of hackers in the computer field.D. The latest developments in computer security.13. What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Experts.B. Managers.C. Workers.D. Housewives.14. Which of the following statements does Chowdhury agree wit
40、h?A. The current network system is approaching perfection.B. The activity of improving network security will not stop.C. The reports accelerate the development of AI.D. AI systems need to be inspected by the third parties.15. What do Jack Clarks words imply?A. AI users must test the security of comp
41、uter systems.B. AI developers may overlook the shortcomings of their own products.C AI systems develop complex skills and produce results similar to those of humans.D. The DEF CON event will encourage companies to develop new products.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。选项中有两项为多余选
42、项。Anyone who has cooperated with coworkers on a group project knows just how hard it can be to share ideas. However, to move the project along, it is essential for everyone to communicate. _16_.Organize your thoughts before speaking. Before you attempt to communicate ideas, organize your thoughts us
43、ing key points. A good way is to choose three main points to center your conversation around. _17_. By doing so, youll be able to return to one or more of your points without being panic if you get off the subject.Maintain eye contact. _18_. During a conversation or presentation, maintain eye contac
44、t for as long as it feels natural. However, be aware that in some cultures, eye contact is considered to be unsettling or inappropriate. Ask about this in particular or do research in advance.Practice active listening skills. _19_. You have to share your ideas with others and listen to theirs. By ac
45、tively listening, you can estimate how much of your message is getting through your listeners and whether or not its being received correctly or needs to be adjusted._20_. Whether youre communicating through text, email, video or audio calls, theres plenty of room for miscommunication online. After
46、conducting a meeting, summarize any important details in a follow-up email. Dont forget to respond if youre receiving an email. It lets the other person know youve read and received their message.A. Keep your audience in mindB. Communication is a two-way streetC. Be mindful when communicating online
47、D. If possible, write down your talking points for referenceE. This requires using simpler words rather than more complex onesF. It helps to convince others that youre trustworthy and shows interestG. The following are some tips to get your points across quickly and calmly第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15
48、小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Anastasios Adamopoulos has been a driver for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for about a year now, but hes never seen anything quite like this. The 63-year-old was on his 2 am route when he spotted _21_bursting from a nearby building. There was only one _22_ onboard with him, a man named Chris Campbell. The bus driver didnt _23_ to make sure the residents got out before the fires got too out
