2023-2024学年广东省茂名市电白区高二（上）期中英语试卷
发布：2024/10/10 10:0:2
阅读理解（共 10 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 25 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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1．How to Save Money to Visit Shanghai Disneyland？ The "happiest place on Earth" is a top destination on many families' bucket lists.But taking a vacation to Disney World can be difficult to do on a budget.There are some considerations that you can make to reduce the cost of your Disney World vacation.
1.Buy Souvenirs in Advance
Disney has influenced practically every industry，which makes it easy to find Disney items anywhere，from shopping centres and your local grocery stores to department stores.You can save a lot of money by purchasing items before your trip at these less-expensive places than at Disneyland.
2.Make an Autograph Book
An autograph book is seen as a must-have by many Disneyland enthusiasts and is a memory you can take home with you.These books can cost anywhere from ＄7.95 to ＄19.95 at the Disney Store and up to ＄30 for the latest-and-greatest autograph book at Disneyland，such as the park's 60th anniversary edition.Other choices can get the job done for under ＄5.For example，you can buy a small photo album，cute pad or notebook.
3.Eat Breakfast Before You Arrive
Breakfast is almost as pricey as lunch or dinner if you eat inside the Disneyland Park.If you have a hotel with a free breakfast，take advantage of it.If you want to eat out，eat at a local restaurant that is inexpensive or has a kids' menu.
4.Take Advantage of Discounts Offered to Special Groups
Disney offers a wide variety of discounts，including for military service members，college students，teachers，and youth groups.If you think you might qualify for a special discount or group rate，call the Disneyland Resort to book tickets.
（1）It may take you more money to buy souvenirs at.
A．Disneyland
B．department stores
C．shopping centres
D．local grocery stores
（2）How much do you pay for the park's 60th anniversary edition at Disneyland？
A．＄7.95.
B．＄19.95.
C．＄5.
D．＄30.
（3）What is one piece of the author's advice on breakfast？
A．You had better eat at Disneyland.
B．You can eat at a local restaurant.
C．You should prepare it well at home.
D．You can ask the hotel to supply it for free.组卷：4引用：4难度：0.5 -
2． A robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University（NDNU），in California.
According to course instructor William Barry associate professor at NDNU，Bina48 is the world's first socially advanced robot to complete a college course，an achievement he described as"remarkable. " The robot took part in class discussions，gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution.
Before becoming a student，Bina48 speared as a guest speaks in Barrys classes for several years.One day when addressing Barrys class，Bina48 expressed a desire to go to college，a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically sup-ported.Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics：Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course，Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead.Love is a concept Bina48 doesn't understand，said Barry.Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is.
"Some interesting things happened in the class，" said Barry.He said that his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love，which，after all，is "fairly simple —it's a feeling，" said Barry.But the reality was different.Bina48 ended up learning "31 different versions of love，" said Barry，highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when working with artificial intelligence in future.
Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West Point.Bina48's contribution to the debate was filmed and posted on YouTube.It was judged that Bma 48 and NDNU classmates were the winners of this debate.
In the next decade，Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class，though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience，rather than replacing instructors completely。
（1）What was Bina48's performance like in class？
A.Extraordinary.
B.Impractical.
C.Unbelievable.
D.Unattractive.
（2）What does the underlined word "addressing" in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A.Sending a letter to.
B.Consulting with.
C.Dealing with.
D.Giving a speech to.
（3）What can we learn from the passage？
A.It was impossible for Bina48 to learn about love.
B.It was quite difficult for Bina48 to learn about love.
C.Artificial intelligence may somehow be superior to man.
D.Humans can launch a challenge to artificial intelligence.组卷：1引用：2难度：0.3 -
3． On June 15，the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games，the medal of the 19th Asian Games was released.The medal of the 19th Asian Games is named Shan Shui，which is another core element of the Asian Games，along with the official emblem（徽章） Tides Surging，mascots Congcong，Chenchen，Lianlian，color system Meeting the World and torch Eternal Flame.It is an important addition to the overall aesthetic of the event.
Shan Shui is characterized by the ceremonial jade （玉） Cong in the Liangzhu Culture （5，300 BC-4，300 BC）.This square jade，integrated with a round medal，is truly unique and highly recognizable.
Shan Shui presents the geographical features of Hangzhou.By using prominent lines，the picture scroll of Hangzhou is outlined on the front side of the medal with misty hills on three sides and the city on one side，a rippling lake，and wavelike mountains beyond.The back side is shaped like a square seal，which means the athletes leave a beautiful mark on the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Shan Shui expresses the character of Hangzhou as the capital of ecological civilization，with natural landscape，clear water and green hills，creating invaluable assets，casting gold and silver medals.
Shan Shui shows the sportsmanship of climbing the heights.Reaching the top，one will become even higher.On the way to the summit，athletes strive hard，challenge themselves，and overcome one peak after another.
The medal will be made by painting，milling，trimming and polishing，gold and silver plating effect treatment，and protection treatment.The medal ribbon will be hand-sewn on both sides using weave technology and environmentally friendly printing techniques.The bridge shaped buckle at the top of the ribbon highlights the Jiangnan characteristics of the water town and the bridge town.The linking method adopts the raw ear structure of the spring buckle shaft（弹簧扣轴） to fix the ribbon inside the medal.
（1）Why is the medal of the Hangzhou Asian Games named Shan Shui？
A．It is a core element of the 19th Asian Games.
B．It represents the overall aesthetic of the event.
C．It is characterized by the ceremonial jade Cong.
D．It shows the city's geographical and ecological features.
（2）What kind of spirit does the medal of the 19th Asian Games contain？
A．Leave a beautiful impression
B．Live in harmony with nature
C．Bravely challenge the new heights
D．Strive hard in unity
（3）What is mainly discussed about the medal in the last paragraph？
A．The processing techniques
B．The weave technology
C．The printing techniques
D．The linking method
（4）Which of the following is a suitable title for the text？
A．Countdown：the19 th Hangzhou Asian Games
B．Shan Shui：the medal of the 19th Asian Games
C．Liangzhu Culture：the unique and recognizable culture
D．Medal：the most core clement of the 19th Asian Games组卷：1引用：5难度：0.5 -
4．Some people love travelling while some prefer to stay at home.If you don't love travelling，you can make a change now.Why？ （1）
Please read on to know more.
Travelling takes you out of your comfort zone.Your comfort zone is comforting. （2）When you step into new surroundings，you will learn about the world around you.Travelling alone is a great option.Some people might fear being on their own，but it can really help them grow.
（3）Are you afraid of water？If you are，go to the beach or a lake.Are you afraid of heights？If so，climb a hill or go to a vista point at the nearest national park.Are you afraid of talking to strangers？If so，go to a new place and talk with people you have never seen.Remember，fear can be overcome.
Travelling is a good way to expand your mind.It gets you out of a routine and makes you use your brain，your ears and your eyes.While travelling，there are a lot of things that have to be taken in：new sights，new flavours，new noises，etc. （4）
Have you ever thought about travelling abroad as a volunteer？You can benefit a lot from this kind of trip. （5）Sometimes，you can even get all of your meals and accommodation for free.Volunteer tourism is becoming more and more popular.There are many ways to make a difference and benefit you at the same time.
A.You are exposed to many new things.
B.It is not as expensive as you might expect.
C.All of them require your complete attention.
D.Travelling can help you remove your fears.
E.This kind of trip is really popular with people.
F.Because you can really benefit a lot from travelling.
G.But it doesn't always give you the opportunity to grow.组卷：5引用：2难度：0.5
语言知识及应用（共两节，满分 30分）
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5．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
At 10：30 a.m.jye.ai day，Jiang received her first delivery order.She quickly planned her （1）and began what would become a busy day on her e—bike.Jiang Xiaoxi，23，is a driver and team （2）of a food—delivery station managed by online service platform Meituan，in Shenzhen.
"You might be out of luck，but never lose the （3）to keep going.Sweat is the scent of success."Jiang recently posted that （4）on WeChat.With her mother in （5）health，Jiang moved to Shenzhen and became a food—delivery driver. "As long as you work hard and （6）yourself well to the job，you can earn more than 10，000 yuan a month，"she says.During her first year as a driver，Jiang （7）the debts her family ran up for her mother's medical treatments.
Unpleasant things sometimes happen，but only heart—warming experiences remain （8）in her memory.One day，a rainstorm hit the city.Jiang （9）the heavy rain and sent the order to the door. （10），it had been late for a long time，and Jiang kept apologizing.But the customer didn't （11）；instead，the customer gave Jiang some milk and cookies. "At that moment，tears welled up in my eyes，"Jiang （12）.
Jiang，who is always full of （13），holds the record of making nearly 100 deliveries in a day.Also，she is a living （14）in Shajing，as she knows almost every corner within her delivery area.In 2021，Jiang became the station team leader in Shajing. "The harder you work，the （15）you get.I hope I can build a better life，and realize my dream here，" Jiang says.（1）A.route B.project C.access D.journey （2）A.blogger B.player C.member D.leader （3）A.mission B.courage C.ability D.time （4）A.detail B.notice C.message D.account （5）A.good B.poor C.mental D.physical （6）A.lead B.adapt C.help D.donate （7）A.put off B.gave in C.paid off D.handed in （8）A.familiar B.tough C.correct D.fresh （9）A.braved B.settled C.escaped D.prevented （10）A.Curiously B.Accidentally C.Unfortunately D.Surprisingly （11）A.respond B.refuse C.confirm D.complain （12）A.cries B.recalls C.whispers D.demands （13）A.energy B.talent C.emotion D.pressure （14）A.image B.threat C.map D.memory （15）A.busier B.thinner C.sicker D.luckier 组卷：5引用：2难度：0.2 -
6．阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本题的答案写在答题卡上。
After graduating in 1953，Yuan Longping worked as a researcjye.air.He realised that larger fields were not the solution.Instead，farmers needed （1）（boost）yields in the fields they had.How this could be done was a （2）（challenge）question at the time.Yuan was convinced that the answer could （3）（find） in the creation of hybrid rice.A hybrid is （4）cross between two or more varieties of a species.One characteristic of hybrids is that they usually attain a higher yield than conventional （5）（crop）.However，whether it was possible to develop a hybrid of self—pollinating plants such as rice （6）（be） a matter of great debate.The common （7）（assume） then was that it could not be done. （8）intense effort，Yuan overcame enormous technical difficulties to develop the first hybrid rice （9）could be used for farming in 1974.This hybrid enabled farmers to expand their output （10）（great）.组卷：5引用：3难度：0.5
词汇，语法与句子（每空1分，满分 25分）
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7．She doesn't want to make a big emotional
（commit） to Steve at the moment. （所给词的适当形式填空）组卷：0引用：2难度：0.5
写作
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22．假定你是李华，你的美国笔友 Peter来信想了解中国新农村的相关信息。请你给他回一封邮件，介绍你的家乡新面貌。内容包括：
（1）你家乡的环境情况；
（2）新农村的生活和医疗水平；
（3）欢迎他来访问你的家乡。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为 80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter，
______
Yours，
Li Hua组卷：0引用：1难度：0.5 -
23．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a Saturday afternoon.I was having lunch when Dad told me to get ready.I became unhappy.I don't like Saturdays!Even though it's a holiday for most children，it is not for me because I need to go to football club.
Many kids love sports，but I am not one of them.I prefer to stay at home and read.I don't like running，so in a team I am a bad player.The coach is tired of me and my teammates sometimes think I ' m useless.
I have no idea how to play football.Usually，after practice my teammates would ask me to stay out of the game and I would just nod.
Last Thursday，the coach told us that we would be competing with another team in a month and many people would come to see the game.Our opponents （对手）were the winner last year and I froze and thought how awkward it would be if the team lost because of me.
So I decided to practice hard for the match and I went to practice every single day.
After one month，when the game day came，my teammates were unwilling to take me in the team，and I also wished to stay away from the ground as well.But they happened to be short of one player and had no choice but to take me in the team.
Our team was the Big Blues.There was a great cheer on our arrival in the field.I got very nervous.The game started and within two minutes，I got a blue card.By the time I was allowed back，the score was two goals for each team and the next goal would decide the winning team.
注意：
（1）所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
（2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph1：
When the ball came towards me，I froze.____
Paragraph 2：
Our team，The Big Blues ，won the match!____组卷：0引用：2难度：0.5
