2023-2024学年江苏省宿迁市高二（下）期末英语试卷
发布：2025/6/27 16:0:22
第一部分 听力 第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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。
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1．（1）What are the speakers talking about？
A.A traffic accident.
B.A fire accident.
C.An air crash.
（2）Who is the man probably？
A.A truck driver.
B.A witness.
C.A policeman.
（3）When did it happen？
A.At the daybreak.
B.At noon.
C.At midnight.
（4）How many people were killed？
A.Four.
B.Five.
C.Seven.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
2．Why does the man refuse to go shopping？
A.He's on a tight schedule.
B.He forgets an appointment.
C.He dislikes the traffic jam.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
3．What was the woman expecting last night？
A．A phone call．
B．A text message．
C．A party invitation．组卷：9引用：5难度：0.9 -
4．What does the woman want the man to do？
A． Learn to sing．
B． Play the piano．
C． Teach her to sing．组卷：1引用：1难度：0.0 -
5．听材料，回答问题。
（1）Where is the new Italian restaurant？
A.It's near the river.
B.It's on River Street.
C.It's in front of a French place.
（2）When did the woman go to the restaurant？
A.Last Wednesday.
B.Last Friday.
C.Last Saturday.
（3）How much did the woman spend in the restaurant？
A. ﹩8.
B. ﹩9.50.
C. ﹩10.组卷：0引用：3难度：0.0
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。
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6．（1）Which house is on fire？
A.No.6.
B.No.7.
C.No.8.
（2）Why is there nobody in the house on fire？
A.The owners have gone to Paris.
B.The owners have gone to work.
C.The owners have gone on holiday.
（3）What does the woman advise the man to do？
A.He should tell the fire to the people who live in No.6 and No.8.
B.He should go into the house to put out the fire.
C.He should call the owner of the No.7.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
7．What are the speakers probably talking about？
A.Buying some tickets.
B.Going to a festival.
C.Choosing clothes.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
8．What will the woman do later on？
A.Visit a library.
B.Have lunch.
C.Go to a bookstore.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.0 -
9．（1）Who is the book for？
A．Young children．
B．Parents．
C．Teachers．
（2）What happens to Vanessa on her first day in school？
A．She is badly treated by another child．
B．She plays poorly in the games．
C．She spends her time alone．
（3）How does Vanessa's classmate help her？
A．By walking together with her．
B．By inviting her for dinner．
C．By telling her what to do．
（4）What might the speaker be doing？
A．Reading her new picture book．
B．Hosting a radio program．
C．Giving a class．组卷：0引用：5难度：0.9 -
10．（1）What is the woman trying out for？
A.A film.
B.A play.
C.A TV show.
（2）What will the woman probably do next？
A.Do some research.
B.Talk to a leader.
C.Read some lines.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5
第二部分 阅读第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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11．Volunteers for The Orangutan Project Are you interested in working with a group of friendly people to help save orangutans and rainforests？Join us at The Orangutan Project（TOP）!We're looking for volunteers from different backgrounds to help us.
About volunteers
Fundraising（募捐）and events volunteers are important in helping us to raise funds we need to save orangutans and their rainforest homes.You will report to and be supposed by a Regional Representative and you'll work with other like-minded.Your main job is to encourage people to donate to orangutan care.You'll also help people understand the threats facing orangutans.You can also get involved in helping to plan our fundraising.
About you
You're a great communicator and you like getting out and about community.You have time to work at markets and festivals，and you want to make a difference by volunteering with an environmental charity.You enjoy working on a team.
Experience
Experience in events，fundraising or customer service would be useful but you'll also receive training in these skills.
Additional requirements
You must have the right to volunteer in Australia and need to have a Working with Children Check.
Time required
You'll need to volunteer for a minimum（最少量）of 6 hours per month，including some weekends and evenings.
Training
Training on the threats facing orangutans，what TOP does，and how we work will be provided.Depending on your interests，we can also provide training planning in event planning and team management.
（1）What is the main task of volunteers？
A．To take care of injured orangutans.
B．To teach the public about event planning.
C．To raise money for orangutan care.
D．To deal with people from different backgrounds，
（2）What is required of volunteers？
A．Being able to work by yourself.
B．Doing volunteering every weekend.
C．Having experience in customer service.
D．Working at least six hours every month.
（3）What does TOP offer to volunteers？
A．A chance to be a reporter.
B．Training in team management.
C．A working with children check.
D．Courses in surviving in the wild.组卷：0引用：1难度：0.4 -
12．When I was a baby，I entertained you and made you laugh.Whenever I was "bad"，you'd shake your finger at me and ask， "How could you？"-but then you'd give up，and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process，because you were terribly busy，but we worked on that together.We went for long walks，runs in the park and car rides.We stopped for ice cream.I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually，you began spending more time at work and on your career，and more time searching for a human mate.Eventually，you fell in love.She，now your wife，is not a dog person，but I still welcomed her into our home.I was happy because you were happy.Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement，I was fascinated by their pinkness，how they smelled，and I wanted to mother them too.Your wife was afraid I would bite them.But nevertheless，as they began to grow，I became their friend.
Now，you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets.You've made the right decision for your "family"，but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound.It smelled of dogs and cats，of fear，of hopelessness.You filled out the paperwork and said， "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look.The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye.And "How could you？" were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope？At first，whenever anyone passed my pen，I rushed to the front，hoping it was you，that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master，I will think of you and wait for you forever.I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.
（1）The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 shows that.
A．the dog had done many bad things
B．the dog would be given less care
C．the master's decision upset the dog
D．the master left the dog with regret
（2）Why was the dog excited about the car ride？
A．It thought of moving with its master.
B．It hoped to be adopted （收养）by another family.
C．It was longing for the life at the pound.
D．It was happy about its master's decision.
（3）Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound？
A．It felt disappointed with its master.
B．It continued to love its former owner.
C．It did not trust humans any more.
D．It was excited about the pound.
（4）What is the theme of the story？
A．Be ready for changes.
B．Never expect too much.
C．Never complain about your life.
D．Be faithful to those who love you.组卷：3引用：1难度：0.5 -
13．How good are you at maths？Some people love the challenge of algebra（代数）or enjoy working out number puzzles.Maths is all around us，from working out how to share the bill after a meal，to calculating your family bills.But many are afraid of the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion.It can seem frightening，but this maths anxiety is perfectly normal，and you're definitely not alone.And anyway，our worries and fears don't necessarily reflect our ability.
The problem really starts in childhood，at school.Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils，and girls may be more likely to be affected.The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15—and 16—year—olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems，33% said they got tense doing maths homework，and nearly 60% said they worried that maths classes would be difficult.Shulamit Kahn，a professor from Boston University，believes that giving students，particularly girls，good role models is critical，especially at a young age.She thinks the key is to get people，especially women who love maths，to teach younger children
Writing for the BBC，David Robson says， "It's not clear why maths causes so much fear compared to geography.But the fact that there's no room for playing tricks might make you more worried about underperforming." And once we assume that we're not a maths person，we avoid solving things that we probably could do.
Psychologists have been trying to work out why mental arithmetic（心算）can bring us out in a sweat.That seed of fear may come from many sources，but some suggest that voicing your fears can loosen their control over you.They also suggest encouraging children to see a maths test as a challenge，not a threat.Most importantly，we need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.
（1）What is the author's understanding of maths anxiety in paragraph 1？
A．It happens when you have to pay bills after a meal.
B．It actually reflects one's poor performance in maths.
C．Only students often suffer from this sense of worry.
D．People normally have it when dealing with numbers.
（2）What may cause students' maths anxiety according to the research？
A．The particular feature of maths.
B．The fear of failure in maths tests.
C．Students' dislike of learning maths.
D．Maths teachers' lack of confidence.
（3）What can we infer from David Robson's words？
A．Geography seldom causes worry.
B．Slow students have maths anxiety.
C．Dishonesty is difficult in maths tests.
D．Maths students like number puzzles.
（4）What is the best way to get over maths anxiety？
A．Speaking out your fears in public.
B．Employing female maths teachers.
C．Having a positive attitude to maths.
D．Viewing maths tests as a challenge.组卷：31引用：7难度：0.5 -
14． Cerebral palsy（脑瘫）is the most common motor disability in children.The condition，which affects about 1 in 345 children，can make daily activities like walking，eating，or even lifting a cup difficult.A team of researchers from the University of California，Riverside （UCR） hopes to reduce the daily struggles with robotic clothing that will allow kids with cerebral palsy to better control their arm movements.
Wearable robotic units to help people with mobility issues have been around for many years.However，they are rigid and uncomfortable to wear.The UCR team plans to use light-weight materials to create a robotic sleeve that is cheap，durable，and，most importantly，comfortable to wear on a daily basis.
"Hard materials don't interact well with humans，" said Jonathan Realmuto，UCR assistant professor of mechanical engineering and project lead. "What we're going for by using materials like nylon and elastic are essentially robotic clothing."
The scientists envision the robotic sleeves to have sealed areas that can be inflated.When filled with air，they would become temporarily rigid and provide the force needed for movement.The clothing will be fitted with sensors to detect small muscle contractions and anticipate what the wearer wants to do.The inflated bladders（气囊） will then help move the arm to complete the intended action.
"If we can help kids brush their own teeth，pour water or open doors，actions that others take for granted，it's a huge win for them，" Realmuto said. "And it's also a huge win for their families and caretakers."
The UCR engineers are not the only ones working on soft robotic clothing to help those with motor disabilities.San Francisco-based startup CIONIC is on a similar mission.The company's first product，the CIONIC Neural Sleeve，is designed to improve mobility for people with conditions like cerebral palsy，multiple sclerosis，and stroke.Jeremiah Robison，the founder of CIONIC，was inspired to develop the product after seeing his daughter struggle with cerebral palsy.
（1）What is the disadvantage of previous robotic clothing？
A．They are uncomfortable to wear.
B．They are not easy to carry around.
C．They aren't environmentally friendly.
D．They aren't affordable for most families.
（2）What improvement is being made to the existing robotic clothing？
A．Easy operation.
B．Adjustable design.
C．Soft material.
D．Simple structure.
（3）What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about？
A．Why bladders are needed in the new unit.
B．How the improved robotic clothing works.
C．What material is used in the robotic sleeves.
D．What difficulty cerebral palsy patients have.
（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．The UCR is teaming up with the CIONIC．
B．Soft robotic clothing is an emerging industry.
C．The CIONIC Neural Sleeve is quite popular.
D．Robison made robotic clothing for his family first.组卷：1引用：2难度：0.3
第二节 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项。
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15．A summary is a piece of writing that tells the main ideas of something.It is basically a shortened version of a larger text that describes its main points. （1）
Follow these steps when writing a summary.
Carefully review the work you're summarizing.If you are writing a summary of a written text，make sure to read it carefully.Thus，you can take note of what the author is saying and why he is saying it. （2）Therefore，make sure to take detailed notes.
（3）Another way to ensure you are remembering important information is to underline words as you go.If you are watching something，write down time stamps of when important things happen.This makes it easier for you to look back on them when you are writing your summary.
Write down the main points.It is time to organize your summary into sentences that make up paragraphs.It's suggested to start by writing down the main points in your own words.Make sure to write down these main points as they were presented by the author of the text. （4）Add in supporting points.Add in some major supporting points for your main idea.While these are more detailed sentences，make sure they connect to the rest of the text.There is no need to add in minor details if they do not add any value to your summary. （5）Maybe it was not a major plot point in the text.You only want to add general information that will give the reader a high-level understanding of the text.
A.Underline important information.
B.Try to remember important information.
C.But how can you write an effective summary？
D.It means that these main points should be written down in order.
E.For instance，there is no need to include the character's eye color.
F.Sometimes a minor detail can make a difference in your summary.
G.Similarly，it is advisable to write a summary about something you are hearing.组卷：1引用：3难度：0.5
第三部分 语言运用 第一节阅读下面短文，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。
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16．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。
Faisal is a fifth-grade student at an Islamic School &Academy in Ramtha，Jordan.He was born without a right hand and only two fingers on his left，as well as a tongue-tie for which he had to（1）surgery at a very young age.These physical disabilities made Faisal feel（2）and isolated（隔绝） from his peers，as he could not（3）seeing the looks of pity they would give him.
Books were Faisal's（4）shelter，where he could explore new worlds and lose himself in stories that made him feel alive.（5），he struggled to find a way to develop his passion for（6）until his teacher introduced him to the Arab Reading Challenge.
Faisal（7）the Challenge's fifth edition，qualifying at both the school and district levels.He was（8）when his school district's director recognized him for his district qualification.He then went on to（9）at the country level.Thanks to his success in the Challenge，Faisal（10）felt comfortable with opening up and（11）with his classmates，who now look at him with（12）rather than sympathy.
Faisal is now preparing for the sixth Arab Reading Challenge and is（13）to reach the finals.The child who once（14）to.interact with others is now filled with hope and a（15）for life.His constant smiles and laughs fill the room as he talks to friends he met through the Arab Reading Challenge.（1） A．perform B．undergo C．consider D．interrupt （2） A．nervous B．bored C．shy D．crazy （3） A．bear B．resist C．help D．deny （4） A．simple B．normal C．rough D．safe （5） A．Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Additionally （6） A．teaching B．writing C．reading D．dancing （7） A．participated in B．prepared for C．approve of D．subscribed to （8） A．curious B．embarrassed C．sensitive D．overjoyed （9） A．recall B．cease C．qualify D．lose （10） A．eventually B．suddenly C．frequently D．genuinely （11） A．competing B．interacting C．reasoning D．experimenting （12） A．hesitation B．loyalty C．confusion D．admiration （13） A．satisfied B．worried C．determined D．ashamed （14） A．refused B．afforded C．managed D．expected （15） A．preference B．passion C．potential D．prediction 组卷：3引用：1难度：0.5
第二节 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。
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17．What is culture shock？When he first visited the US，Mr Li was confused on a bus.He offered his seat to an elderly man，but the man seemed （1）
（annoy） and refused to take the seat.Later Mr.Li's American friends explained to him that in the US it is not advisable，and even offensive，to offer your seat to elderly people.This is very different from China，where people （2）（encourage） to do so.From the example we can see that culture shock is the feeling of confusion and anxiety when you encounter（3）（situation） where the cultural norms（标准）in your culture no longer apply.组卷：2引用：1难度：0.5
第四部分 写作第一节
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18．假定你是校学生会主席李华，为了让学生养成读书的好习惯，请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁同学好读书，读好书。
内容包括：
（1）读书的重要性；
（2）如何开展读书活动；
（3）发出倡议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为100词左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students，
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第二节
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19．阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。
At 63，Jerry Valencia was determined to get his college degree— and his master's degree，too.The student arrived early，sat front and center，and stood out in my classroom in more ways than one.I'd say that he had about 40 years on his classmates in my undergraduate communications class at California State University，Los Angeles.He eagerly jumped into class discussions，with his modest humor and wisdom of experience.And he was always respectful of the other students' views，as if each of them were a teacher.Jerry Valencia walked in with a smile—and he left with one，too.
Valencia always said that these students gave him the confidence and joy that he didn't need to feel bad about his age.
One day，I found Valencia sitting on campus.He said he would have to stop taking classes that semester and reapply for next year.By then，he hoped to have earned enough money from construction jobs he used to take to pay for his tuition.But he said he would still come to campus to attend events，see his friends and take the final exams.He asked seriously whether he could still sit in my communications class.
"Sure，" I said.
Soon there he was again，back at his old desk，front and center，jumping into our discussion s on how to find and tell stories in Los Angeles—a 63-year-old junior with as much energy and curiosity as any of the youngsters in my class.
For an assignment on changing neighborhoods，Valencia wrote about a favorite local chain restaurant that was"unceremoniously（随便地） closed".He called it as a theft of childhood."It is almost as if someone has stolen that childhood and replaced it with a slippery hill where everything they cherish will slide away，"he wrote.A lot of Valencia's classmates apparently knew he couldn't pay that semester's tuition.However，he was still making his efforts to do the homework well.
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。
In my eyes，Valencia is an old man with strong will.
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I was pretty astonished when hearing what he had said.
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