三湘名校教育聯(lián)盟2024年上學(xué)期高二期末考試英語、試題

三湘名校教育聯(lián)盟2024年上學(xué)期高二期末考試2024年上學(xué)期高二期末考試英語本試卷共8頁。全卷滿分150分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘。注意事項(xiàng)：1.答題前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)填寫在本試卷和答題卡上。2.回答選擇題時(shí)，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)的答案標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑，如有改動(dòng)，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案；回答非選擇題時(shí)，將答案寫在答題卡上，寫在本試卷上無效。3.考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一部分聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15 B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15.答案是C。1.Whatdoesthewomanlikeabouttherestaurant?A.Thefood. B.Theprice. C.Theservice.2.WhydidSabrinagotoJudy’shouse?A.Toplaythepiano. B.Toborrowabook. C.Tohavestrawberries.3.Whatdoesthewomanwantthemantodo?A.VisitBill. B.Holdaparty. C.Giveaperformance.4.Whenwasthewoman’sflightsupposedtoarrive?A.At5:00pm. B.At6:00pm. C.At8:00pm.5.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Attheairport. B.Inthehotel. C.Inthebank.第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6.Whatistheproblemwiththeyellowsofa?A.It’salittlesmall. B.It’sveryexpensive. C.It’snotcomfortable.7.Whatwillthemandonext?A.Gotoanothershop. B.Applyformembership. C.Askforadiscount.聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8.Howwillthespeakersgotothetheatre?A.Bybus. B.Bybike. C.Bymotorcycle.9.Whatdoesthewomansuggestthemando?A.Buyabiggerhelmet. B.Wearatighterhelmet. C.Changeabrightercolor.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.Whatclassisthewomangoingtotake?A.History. B.Music. C.Physics.11.Whatcanwelearnaboutthewoman?A.Sheisanewcomer.B.Shehasnomobilephone.C.Shedoesn’twanttojoinanyclub.12.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Schoolmates. B.Colleagues. C.Teacherandstudent.聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。13.Whydidthewoman’sfathergotoCody?A.Fortravel. B.Onbusiness. C.Forstudy.14.Howmanytypesofwildanimalsdidthewomanmention?A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.15.Whatdidthewomandointhepark?A.Shefedtheanimals. B.Shewroteanarticle. C.Sheclimbedthemountain.16.Whoshowedthewomanaroundthepark?A.Herfather. B.Aparkkeeper. C.Aschoolteacher.聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。17.Whatisthespeakerdoing?A.Teachingalesson. B.Hostingameeting. C.Givingaspeech.18.Whodoesthespeakerexpressgratitudeto?A.Himself. B.Hisparents. C.Hiscoach.19.Whendidthespeakerwinasilvermedal?A.In2015. B.In2016. C.In2019.20.Whatdoesthespeakerhopetodo?A.Givepeopleencouragement.B.Makearcherymorepopular.C.Fundotherdisabledathletes.第二部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)（共15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(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AYearningtoexplorethetime-honoredprovinceofShanxiinChina,butnotsurewheretostartandwhatismostrewarding?Travelexpertsfromeasytourchina.comwouldliketogiveyousomepracticaladvice.YungangGrottoesYungangGrottoesinDatong,ShanxiisoneofthefourfamousgrottocomplexesinChina.BuiltduringNorthernWeiDynasty（386-557）,YungangGrottoeswerecarvedoutofthenorthcliffofWuzhouMountainandstretch1,000meterscontinuouslyfromeasttowest.Itnowboasts45majorgrottoesand51,000stoneBuddhastatues,whicharethefinestexampleofChineseBuddhistgrottoart.HangingTempleLocatednearYungangGrottoes,the1400-year-oldHangingTempleisuniqueforthemixofBuddhism,TaoismandConfucianismandfamedasanarchitecturalwonder.Thetemplesurprisinglyhangsonanear-verticalmountaincliffover50metersabovetheground,andissupportedbycrossbeams（橫梁）half-insertedintotherock.Thisdangerousaircastlereflectsthesuperioraccomplishmentofmechanicalmethod,religionandcultureofChinesepeople.PingyaoAncientTownPingyaoincentralShanxiProvinceisawell-preservedancienttownthatshowcasestheauthenticpastofChina2700yearsago.ItishometothefirstChineseexchangeshopandaseriesofgrandresidences.Nowadays,Pingyaohasbeenemergedasahotdestinationwithitsoldcitywalls,buildings,streets,folkresidences,templesanduniquelifestyle.MountainWutaiMountainWutaiisoneofthefoursacredBuddhistmountainsinChina.ItishometoChina’searliestBuddhistmonasteries（寺院）andearliestsurvivingtimberbuildingsoftheTangdynasty.Theoverall41survivingmonasteries,withitsBuddhistarchitecture,statuesandpagodasreflectprofoundBuddhistcultureandmakeitthefocusofpilgrimages.MountainWutaialsofeaturesspectacularmountainviewsandbeautifulnaturallandscape.ContactustodiscovermoreaboutShanxi,China.21.WhatisHangingTemplefamousfor?A.ItsnumbersofBuddhastatues. B.Itsconstructiontechnique.C.Itsimportanthistoricalrole. D.ItsrichBuddhistculture.22.WhichplacehasbothamazingsceneryandBuddhistculture?A.YungangGrottoes. B.HangingTemple.C.PingyaoAncientTown. D.MountainWutai.23.Whereisthistextmostprobablytakenfrom?A.Asciencereport. B.Ahistorybook.C.Atravelguide. D.Ageographymagazine.BShecouldhavejustquit.Theracewaslongdecided,andrainwasfallinginfloods.ButBouSamnangwasrunningforhercountry-Cambodia-soshekeptgoing,racingaloneonatrackinPhnomPenh.Andforthat,sheisbeingconsideredasaninspiration.“IknewIwaslosing.Therainwassoheavy.Ihadtherighttoabandontherace,butfirstIhadadutytorepresentCambodia.SoIdidnotgiveup,”shesaidafterward.“ItriedtoreachthefinishlinebecauseIalsowantedtoshowpeoplethatinlife,eventhoughwegoabitsloworfast,wewillreachourdestinationallthesame.”NewsofBouSamnang’spersistencespreadrapidly:sportsandnewsoutlets（機(jī)構(gòu)）aroundtheworldsharedavideoofherfinishingthewomen’s5000-meterraceonMay8attheSoutheastAsianGames,whichCambodiawashostingforthefirsttime.Inthevideo,theroarofrainfallispunctuated（中斷）bycheersandshoutsofencouragementasBouSamnangfinallynearsandthencrossesthefinishline,almostsixminutesbehindthewinner,Vietnam’sThiOanhNguyen.BouSamnangclaspedherhandstoacknowledgethefanswhobravedtheraintocheerheron,herfacewetwithtearsandrainassheliftedhercountry’sflag.Sincetherace,BouSamnanghascontinuedtowinfansinCambodiaandbeyond.Therunner’spersistencewasalsonotedbyCambodianPrimeMinisterHunSen,whosaidhewasproudofherforremindingeveryonethatsportsareaboutmorethanwinningandlosing.Andheannouncedtheathletewouldget$10000asareward.Asforwhatshe’lldowiththemoneyfromCambodia’sstrongmanleader,shesaidshewantedtopayoffhermother’sdebts.24.WhydidSamnangcontinuerunningdespitethelongdecidedrace?A.Shewasaccompaniedandencouragedbyherfans.B.ShewasdeterminedtobeattheVietnameserunner.C.Sheneededtheprizetopayoffhermother’sdebts.D.Shehopedtoshowpeoplethetruespiritofsports.25.ForwhatdidSamnangget$10000asareward?A.Havingsomanyfans. B.Herstrongdetermination.C.Winningthecompetition. D.Hercontributionstothecountry.26.WhichofthefollowingcanbestdescribeSamnang?A.Proudandoptimistic. B.Strong-willedanddutiful.C.Confidentandcompetitive. D.Cheerfulandhardworking.27.Whatdoestheauthorwanttoconveythroughthetext?A.Persistencecanreallymakeadifference.B.Aheroisknowninthetimeofmisfortune.C.Winningmattersmorethanlosinginsports.D.Friendshipcomesfirstandcompetitionsecond.CFrom“gig-tripping”to“traveldupes”to“hushtrips,”thenumberofnewtraveltrendsisseeminglyendless.Butperhapsthemostappealingconceptinthetourismspaceoflateisthe“sleepeation”.SomuchoftravelthesedaysseemstoinvolverunningourselvesraggedtryingtohiteveryamazingattractionweseeonTikTokandInstagram.Sleepcations,however,takethepolaroppositeapproachtovacation.AccordingtoSkyscanner’s2024traveltrendsreport,nearly50%ofAmericantravelerssurveyedsaytheyaremorewillingtotakeavacationwiththeintentiontogetagoodnightorafewgoodnightsofsleepnowcomparedtoafewyearsago.TheresearchalsoshowedthatsleepingtoppedthelistofU.S.travelers’mainactivitiesfortheirnextvacation,outrankingshopping,nightlifeandwildlifespotting.Whilesomewellnessresortshavebeenfocusingonsleepforyears,nowmoreandmoreresortsandhotels,fromluxurytolifestyleandevenbudget-friendlyproperties,aremakingsurethatsleepisastheforefrontofastay.TheMalibuBeachInninSouthernCaliforniafeaturestwodesignated“sleepsuites”,andtheFourSeasonsResortHualalaionHawaii’sBigIslandoffersan80-minute“sweetdreams”massagetreatmentmeanttopromoteagoodnight’srest.VirginHotelsDallasoffersblackoutcurtainsineachroomandbedtimeamenities（便利設(shè)施）likebathbombsandrelaxationspray.Althoughtheseamenitiesandservicesmightseemlikeunnecessaryluxuries,therealityisthatdoingwhateveryoucantoprioritizesleepisquiteimportant.“Mostpeopledon’tgettherecommendedseventoninehoursofsleeppernight,”notedDanielleDesirCorbett,aluxurytravelandpersonalfinanceexpert.“Overtime,this‘sleepdebt’canhaveserioushealthimplications,affectingcognitive（認(rèn)知的）function,mood,weight,andimmunesystems.Sleepisevenlinkedtochronicdiseasessuchasdiabetes,obesityandhypertension.Sleepeationsfocusonrestandrejuvenationandcanbeapowerfultoolinpreventinghealthissues.”28.WhatdidSkyscanner’s2024traveltrendsreportfind?A.Travelersaremoremindfuloftheirsleephealth.B.Thetravelers’activitiesaremoreandmorevaried.C.Onlyafewtravelersareinterestedinsleeptourism.D.Sleepisgoodforourphysicalandmentalwellness.29.WhydoestheauthormentionthehotelsinParagraph3?A.Toshowustheluxuriesofthehotels.B.Toemphasizetheimportanceofsleep.C.Toprovethepopularityofsleepcation.D.Tomakeanadvertisementforthehotels.30.WhatisDanielleDesirCorbett’sattitudetowardssleepcation?A.Unclear. B.Doubtful.C.Opposed. D.Approving.31.Whatisthebesttitleforthetext?A.Sleepcation:EnrichYourVacationActivitiesB.Sleepcation:BeanImportantPartofYourLifeC.Sleepcation:BoosttheDevelopmentofTourismD.Sleepcation:GetaVacationfromYourVacationDSmartphonesenableourdesireforeaseandconvenience.Butsometimes-whetherit’srunningamarathon,climbingamountain,orassemblingfurniture—wewillinglychoosedifficultyoverease.MichaelInzlicht,apsychologistattheUniversityofToronto,callsthistheeffortparadox.Whileweoftenavoidhardwork,othertimeswevalueit,viewingthingsasmorerewardingifwehavetoworkforthem.Thisphenomenonextendsbeyondextremepursuitslikemountainclimbingormarathonrunning.Manyindividualsseekoutchallengingactivitiessuchaspuzzlesorcrosswordsbecausetheeffortitselfisenjoyable.Thisappreciationofeffortisdeep-rootedinourbrains,asdopamine（多巴胺）encouragesustovaluetasksthatdemandperseveranceanddedication.“Sometimeseffortistheonlywaythatyoucantestyourself,”saysInzlicht.InastudybyapsychiatristatStanfordUniversitySchoolofMedicine,micelearnedtopoke（捅，推）theirnosesintoaholetoobtainjuice.Whenthenumberofpokesittooktoreceivejuicewasraised,ormildelectricshocksweregiven,moredopaminewasreleasedinthestriatum,abrainregionimportantformotivationandexperiencingreward.Italsofoundthatpeoplerewardedforchoosingamoredifficulttaskopt（選擇）forthedifficultversionthenexttime,evenifitnolongercomeswithareward.Thisappreciationofhardworktransferstounrelatedtasks,fromschoolandsportstoworkandparenting.Still,puttingdownourphonesandseekingexertionmaybedifficultatfirst.AnnaLembke,apsychiatristatStanfordUniversitySchoolofMedicine,suggestsbuildingitintoourscheduleanddoingitwithfriendsorforagreatergood,likerunningaraceforcharityorbikingtosavegas.“Sometimesthesameeffortcanbecomeboringandfrustrating,sokeepitfresh:findanewparktowalkthroughorsaveafavoriteshoworpodcastforthegym.Wecanstrive（力爭）forahealthierbalancebetweenseekingpleasureandembracingchallenges,”Lembkesays.“Weareborntostrive,butit’suptoustochannelthatdriveinasustainableandfulfillingway.”32.Whichbelongstothephenomenonoftheeffortparadox?A.Stayinginanunsatisfyingyetrelativelystablejob.B.Throwingourselvesonthesofaafteratiringworkday.C.Eatinghigh-caloriefoodeventhoughweareoverweight.D.Hikingmountainseventhoughwecantakethecablecar.33.WhatcanwelearnfromParagraph3?A.Themicearefastlearners. B.Effortiscostlybutvalued.C.Hardworkalwayspaysoff. D.Wefeelsafeinthecomfortzone.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“exertion”meaninParagraph4?A.Convenience. B.Pleasure. C.Effort. D.Assistance.35.WhatdoesLembkesuggestinthelastparagraph?A.Avoidingeaseandconvenienceatallcosts.B.Keepingabalancebetweenyourlifeandwork.C.Nevergivingupandperseveringinfaceofdifficulties.D.Findingsomethingstimulatingtofinisheffortfulmatters.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Mostofusexperienceself-doubtattimes—it’sanormalreactionthatoftenarisesoutofourdesiretoaccomplishourgoalsinlife.Alackofbeliefinyourselfcancauseyoutogiveupimportantopportunities,impactyourrelationships,andaffectyourmentalhealth.36Thefollowingtipscanhelpyoufindtherootsofyourself-doubt,buildconfidenceinyourabilities,andvalueyourselfmorehighly.Often,thefirststepinovercomingself-doubtisexpressingyourfeelingssothatyoucanbetterunderstandandaddressthem.Talkingwithafriend,family,ormentalhealthprofessionalcanhelpyougettotherootofyourconcernsandstarttoimproveyourself-esteem（自尊）.37Forexample,theycouldhelpyourealizethatyourlackoffaithinyourabilitiescomesfromchildhoodinsecuritiesthatarestillaffectingyou;ortheycouldsimplyhelpyouseeyourvaluebypointingoutyourproficiencyandpositivequalities.Trytosurroundyourselfwithpeoplewhohaveapositivemindsetandwanttoseeyousucceed.38Areyouhappy,motivated,optimisticafterinteractingwiththem?Orareyouunsureofyourself,anxious,orpessimistic?Iftherearepeopleinyourlifewhocauseyoutofeelself-doubt,considersettingboundariesorlimitingthetimeyouspendwiththem.Youdeservetohavehealthy,positiverelationshipsthatbuildyourself-esteem.39Considerwritingdownthreesuccessesthatyouhadduringthedayeachnightbeforebed.Theydon’tneedtobemajormilestones—justanythingthatimprovedyourlife,helpedyoutakethenextstepinyourpursuits,ormadeyouproudofyourself.40Asyoucontinuethispractice,itwilllikelybecomeeasierforyoutorecognizeyoursuccesses,whichcanhelpyoubuildself-assuranceanddecreaseself-doubt.A.Youalwaysplacehighexpectationonyourself.B.Butitisalsosomethingthatcanbeaddressedandcontrolled.C.Thinkabouthowyoufeelafterspendingtimewithcertainpeople.D.Theycouldbeassimpleaspreparingdinnerforyourfamilyorexercising.E.Anotherpersonmayhaveauniqueperspectiveofyourabilitiesthatyouignored.F.Takingnoteofyourachievementseverydaycanhelpyouincreaseyourconfidence.G.Trytoforgiveyourself,letgoofthepast,andmoveforwardwithapositivemindset.第三部分語言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。Oliver,fromNewZealand,isonly7yearsold,buthesometimesfeelsleftoutanddifferentfromtheotherkidsheknows.Heloves41morethantoys,videogamesoranythingelseotherkidstendtolike.Oliverspendsalotoftime42trucks.Allhewantstodoisbeatruckdriveroneday.AsOliver’sbirthdaydrewnear,hismomwantedtodosomethingtomakehersonfeel43insociety.Sheshareda44onsocialmediaaskingifanytruckerswouldgivehersona45intheirtrucksfor$50.Shehopedjustonetruckerwouldseethepostand46.BarryHartsawit.Heownsalotoftrucksand47alotoftruckdrivers.Heaskedallthetruckdriversheknewintheareatoturnupforatruckrally（集會(huì)）incelebrationofOliver’s48.34driverssigneduprightaway,butonthebigday,moretrucks49!Someofthetruckdrivershaddrivenmorethan75milesoutoftheir50tobethereforOliver!Attheendoftheday,about65drivers51theirtruckstoOliver’sbirthdayparty,andnoneofthemacceptedanymoneyfortheirtimeor52.Oliverwascompletely53bythetruckrally,andhewas“l(fā)iterallyblownaway”byallofthetruckerswhoshowedtheirsupport.“His54alldaywilljustbesunshineineverybody’seyes,”saidhisfather.“Tobeperfectlyhonest,todayhasmeantmorethanwecouldhaveeverimagined,and‘thankyou’justdoesn’t55what’shappenedtoday.”41.A.races B.books C.trucks D.animals42.A.thinkingabout B.callingfor C.gatheringup D.workingout43.A.absorbed B.restricted C.included D.interested44.A.story B.post C.picture D.comment45.A.toy B.hug C.cake D.ride46.A.stop B.wait C.respond D.stay47.A.helps B.knows C.advocates D.follows48.A.success B.progress C.recovery D.birthday49.A.returned B.appeared C.started D.left50.A.sight B.time C.reach D.way51.A.brought B.made C.invited D.organized52.A.events B.presents C.dangers D.expenses53.A.surprised B.annoyed C.disappointed D.frightened54.A.courage B.reaction C.determination D.appearance55.A.match B.deliver C.cover D.represent第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。ZhaoYang,aChinesestudentinStrasbourg,France,attractsglobalaudienceswithherpipaperformances,redefiningperceptions（看法）ofChineseyouththroughmusic.Duringherstreetperformances,Zhaohasestablishedmeaningfulculturalconnectionsandexchangeswith56（local）andtouristsfromaroundtheworld.Inoneofherappealingvideos,sheintroducedclassicpiecesfromChina’sKunquOpera,suchasthestoryofDuShiniang,alegendaryladyoftheMingDynasty（1368-1644）,when57（perform）thepipaintraditionalKunqudressandmakeup.Onecommentfromafemaleviewerunderthevideoleftalastingimpression58Zhao.Theviewersaidshewasinspiredbythefemalecharacterswho59（brave）brokefreefromtraditionalsocietalconstraints（枷鎖）.WhenshefirstarrivedinFrance,Zhaofounditdifficult60（acquire）instrumentslikethepipa.However,inrecentyears,shehasobservedthatChinesetraditionalinstrumentshavebecomemore61（access）.MajorcitieslikeParisnowhaveshopssellingtheseinstrumentsandevenofferingcoursesforlearningtoplay62（they）.Additionally,asZhaohasnoticedduringherstreetperformances,spectatorstalktoherabouttheinstrument’srange,notesandplayingtechniques.Recently,Zhao63（work）withacomposerinChinatocreatevideos64usemusicforculturalexchange,commemorating（紀(jì)念）thesignificanceof2024.Thisyearmarks6560thanniversaryofdiplomaticrelationsbetweenChinaandFrance,coincidingwiththeupcomingParisOlympics.第四部分寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）假如你是李華，上周末你和班上同學(xué)去農(nóng)場參加了一次勞動(dòng)實(shí)踐活動(dòng)，請(qǐng)你給美國朋友Mike寫一封郵件分享這次活動(dòng)。內(nèi)容包括：1.活動(dòng)過程；2.你的感受。注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)