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2024-2024学年上学期期末考试
高二英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解
A
The ground we walk on seems firm, but deep under the earth and under the sea the rocks change and move. In some parts of the world there are “fire mountains”， which we call volcanoes. From time to time they burst open and throw out fire and burning ashes. These volcanoes are very dangerous. Hong Kong does not have any volcanoes but there are many volcanoes in Indonesia and Philippines. There is also a famous mountain near Tokyo, Japan, which is a volcano too. Its name is Mount Fuji. For much of the year，it is covered with snow. One of the most famous volcanoes which erupted in recent times was Krakatoa, on an island in Indonesia. The first explosions took place on 20th May, 1883, but the biggest eruption did not come until the 26th and 27th August of that year. The people on the island were used to the explosions by that time, and so they were completely unprepared for this terrible happening. Almost all the people on the island died and the explosion also made huge waves in the sea, which drowned (淹死) many people on the other island nearby. After the eruption was over，people saw that the whole northern part of the island had completely disappeared. Scientists say that 15 cubic (立方) kilometres of rocks and ash were thrown up in the explosion. The noise of the explosion was heard nearly 5,000 kilometres away in the middle of the Indian Ocean，and the city of Jakarta was completely dark for about two and a half hours.
21. There are many volcanoes ________.
A. everywhere in the world B. under the earth and the sea C. in Hong Kong D. in Indonesia
22. The people near Krakatoa were unprepared when it had its biggest explosions because people there ________.
A. had never met any explosions of the volcano before
B. were used to the explosions by that time
C. didn't want to leave their island
D. could do nothing but wait
23. People who lived 5,000 kilometres away from Krakatoa could ________.
A. see that the 15 cubic kilometres of rocks and ash were thrown up B. hear the noise of the explosion C. see the huge waves D. see that Krakatoa was dark
24. The biggest explosion made ________.
A. all the people on the island die B. the whole island disappear C. the city of Jakarta completely dark for about two and a half hours D. huge waves in the middle of the Indian Ocean
open from 7:00pm for drinks and snacks (快餐)
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Electric Underground 7:30pm－1:00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract (合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. Gee Whizz 8:30pm-10:30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is Simon's Workshop 5:00pm-7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny. Charlotte Stone 8:00pm-11:00pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.
25.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?
A. Jules Skye.
B. Gee Whizz.
C. Charlotte Stone.
D. James Pickering.
26.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?
A. The Cyclops Theatre.
B. Kaleidoscope.
C. Victoria Stage.
D. Pizza World.
27.What do we know about Simon's Workshop?
A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.
C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.
C
To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun.
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C..
We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and power. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella most disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.
Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.
28.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ______.
A. a symbol of honor B. a symbol of power
C. protection against the sun D. protection against the rain
29.According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in ancient__________.
A. Babylon
B. China
C. Egypt
D. Rome
30.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life
B. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages
C. The umbrellas for woman were made colorful in ancient times
D. The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented
31.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The sales of the umbrella
B. The history and the use of the umbrella
C. The invention of the umbrella
D. The differences among umbrellas
D
London is one of the most popular sites in the world for tourists to visit.If you are planning a trip to London in the future you're lucky. There are a variety of attractions for you to enjoy.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in London is the Tower of London. Founded more than 900 years ago, the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous towers and has changed a lot Here you can also find the seven ravens （乌鸦）which live in the Tower. There is a story that says: If there are no ravens in the Tower, the Tower and the kingdom will fall. There are also lots of tours, exhibits and special events that you can enjoy throughout the year.
Another popular place to visit is Westminster Abbey. It was set up in 1065 by Edward the Confessor. Visitors to Westminster Abbey can enjoy its beautiful special Gothic architecture （哥特式建筑）.There are also lots of memorials of Kings and Queens to enjoy. Excellent transportation is available here by bus or tube from many locations in London.
Buckingham Palace is another place with a rich history to discover. It's the official London residence （住处）of Queen ElizabethⅡ. During August and September, you can visit the State Rooms and see the Changing of the Guards. The Queen's Gallery is open to the public daily. Checking the official timetable before you make sure to visit the Palace is a must, because it is not open year round.
32.We probably read the text in a(n)______.
A. travel magazine B. bookstore
poster
C. advertisement
D. science report
33.What
may it suggest if no ravens are seen in the Tower according to the story?
A. The approaching of Christmas.
B. Most rare animals are in danger.
C. The
Tower and the kingdom will fall.
D. The sudden change of the global climate.
34.What can we learn about the text?
A. There are few changes over the Tower.
B. London is the most popular site in the world.
C. People can visit the Changing of the Guards year round.
D. Memorials of Kings and Queens can be seen at Westminster Abbey.
35.What's the best title for the text?
A. An Unforgettable Visit to London
B. Attractions in London
C. Old Stories about London
D. A Brief Introduction to London
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
1.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Each of us must communicate with others in this world. Sometimes communication is easy and your behavior is in harmony with (与……协调一致) others.________ There are times when you are completely misunderstood. Therefore, it is really necessary to follow the tips below to increase your communication skills.Nod your head.People can think far faster than you can talk. If you want someone to agree with you, nod your head slightly up and down. 37.________ Be respectful of space.Everyone needs some space. 38.________ Most people are not close talkers. Standing too close during conversations makes some people want to get away. Keep this in mind, especially if you’ve eaten garlic for lunch.
Smile.
Smiling will not only make you feel better, but also make whomever you are speaking with feel better.39. ________ This takes practice, but the benefits of learning how to eye smile can produce communication candy.
40.________
When you first meet someone, be sure to look directly into his eyes with a smile when shaking his hand. There is nothing worse than receiving a careless handshake from someone. Handshakes can tell you a lot about people
A. Smile with your eyes.
B. Shake hands correctly.
C. However, this is not always right.
D. If you don't have anything good to say, say nothing.2
E. Don't stand too close to someone that you are speaking with.
F. There are many ways that we can improve our communication skills.
G. This body language will encourage whomever you are speaking with to agree with you.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共分）
A blind man walks into a restaurant. The waiter, who is also the owner, handed him a(n). “I'm sorry, sir, but you know I can't42it. Just bring me a dirty fork from the43 customer. I'll smell it and order from there.” A little 44，
the owner walked over to the dirty dish pile anda fork. He returned and handed it to him. The blind man put the fork to his 46.________ and takes in a deep breath.
“Ah, yes, that's what I'll have — meat and potatoes.”47，
the owner thought as he walked towards the. The cook happened to be the owner's49. He told her what had just happened.
Several days later, the blind man
50 and the owner mistakenly brought him a menu 51.
“Sir, remember me? I'm the blind man.”
“I'm sorry, I didn't 52 you. I'll go and get you a dirty fork.”
After another deep 53，the blind man says, “That smells great. I'll take the cheese.” Walking away in 54，the owner told his wife that the next time the blind man comes in he's going to55 him.
He returned the following week, but this time the owner saw56 coming and ran to the kitchen.
He tells his wife, “Mary, rub this fork on your dress
57 I take it to the blind man.”
Mary 58and handed her husband the fork. As the blind man walked in, the owner was
59 and waiting.
“Good afternoon, sir! This time I remembered you and I already have the fork ready for you.”
The blind man puts the fork to his nose and said，“I didn't know Mary worked here！” To be honest, and don't try to60 the others for you sometimes will be laughed at in your own way.
41. A. menu B. bill C. fork D. dish
42. A. listen B. smell C. feel D. read
43. A. next B. only C. other D. last
44. A. ashamed B. pleased C. surprised D. frightened
45. A. put up B. brought up C. picked up D. gave up
46. A. mouth B. nose C. head D. arm
47. A. Uncomfortable B. Unbelievable C. Unlucky D. Unhappy
48. A. kitchen B. street C. restaurant D. table
49. A. waiter B. friend C. wife D. teacher
50. A. disappeared B. left C. earned D. returned
51. A. once B. again C. still D. even
52. A. know B. recognize C. realize D. meet
53. A. breath B. fork C. seat D. walk
54. A. danger B. relief C. return D. disbelief
55. A. test B. check C. examine D. try
56. A. her B. him C. them D. it
57. A. until B. unless C. before D. after
58. A. refused B. suggested C. agreed D. denied
59. A. angry B. ready C. happy D. afraid
60. A. treat B. hurt C. fool D. hate
第二节（共题；分）
13.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
First aid is of importance in our life. There is no doubt__________ it is necessary to know some knowledge of first aid as dangers lie everywhere and（62）__________ (accident) happen from time to time. If a person has an accident, he needs medical care（63） __________ a doctor can be found. But in the process of first aid, whether the（64） ________ (injure) will be properly treated depends on your knowledge of first aid. As （65）________ famous journalist, Yansong leads a very simple life. But he not only has a good nose for news, but also has （66）________(admire) professional first aid skills, becausehe（67）______ (think) if we know something about first aid, perhaps a life can (68) ________(save).
Everybody should know some first aid in order to save other (69)________(people) lives. Let's take delight in (70)________ (acquire) skills of first aid.
第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35分）
第一节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分
文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 As the saying goes, “many little drop of water make an ocean.” A small action may lead to major changes in society. My friends and I participated a voluntary activity at a nursing home last week. We first did some cleaning or washing. After that we spend half an hour chat with the old people living there. Though it was a tired day, we were happy with that we did. I felt a sense of responsibility by visiting the old. If all of us lend a helping hand to the people in the need, we can live in harmony with each other. A society is just like a family. If they are willing to help others, our small action can make a bigger difference.
第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）
假设你是李华, 你的笔友Mike前不久从美国给你寄了一份新年礼物，他发电子邮件询问你是否收到，及你的寒假安排。请根据以下要点给他写一封回信。 内容要点如下:
1 收到礼物，并表示感谢；2 寒假打算复习功课，锻炼身体和出门旅行；3 邀请他五一长假时到中国来玩儿。
