湖南省湖湘教育三新探索协作体2023-2024学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题

2024年5月湖湘教育三新探索协作体高二期中联考英语（考试用时120分钟，全卷满分150分）注意事项：1．答题前，先将自己的班级、姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4．考试结束后，将答题卡上交。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.答案是C。1.WhatwillNancydotonight?A.Gotocinema. B.Eatout. C.Stayathome.2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atagrocerystore. B.Atarestaurant. C.Athome.3.WhendidthewomancometoCanada?A.Sixyearsago. B.Fouryearsago. C.Twoyearsago.4.WhatdoesCornellthinkoftheriddle?A.Easy. B.Funny. C.Difficult.5.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Theirjobs. B.Theirwaysofrelaxing. C.Theirfavoritesports.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.WhatrelationisSusantothewoman?A.Herhairdresser. B.Herco-worker. C.Herneighbor.7.Howdoesthemansoundintheend?A.Disappointed. B.Excited. C.Grateful.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.WhydidthemangotoTrinidad?A.Forholiday. B.Forwork. C.Forafamilyreunion.9.WhatdidthemanlikedoingmostinTrinidad?A.Playingonthebeaches. B.Goinghiking. C.Ridinghorses.10.Wheredidthemanstayatnight?A.Atalocal’shome. B.Atahotel. C.Inacar.听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。11.HowmanyparticipantswerethereinthefirstEurovisionSongContest?A.3. B.7. C.52.12.Whatwastheoriginalpurposeoftheshow?A.Findingtalentedsingers.B.Encouragingmorepeopletosing.C.TestingliveTVbroadcasttechnology.13.Wheredidthemostwinnerscomefrom?A.Ireland. B.Sweden. C.Switzerland.14.Whatistheman’sattitudetowardenteringthecontest?A.Ambiguous. B.Confident. C.Uninterested.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15.WhatdidofficialsinCaliforniasay?A.Thereshouldbeapowerfailure.B.Residentsshouldtrytosaveelectricity.C.Air-conditioningsystemswillbeimproved.16.Whichplaceisexperiencingthehighesttemperatures?A.California. B.Colorado. C.Nevada.17.Whyareforestfiresmentioned?A.Toshowthetroublecausedbyhightemperatures.B.Toemphasizetheimportanceofprotectingforest.C.Toexplainthecausesofglobalwarming.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.HowlonghasSophiebeenrunningthepaintingcourse?A.Twoyears. B.Threeyears. C.Tenyears.19.Whatarethestudentsrequiredtodoafterthe6thweek?A.Workingroups.B.Finishmorehomework.C.Createtheirownartworks.20.Wherewilltheexhibitionbeheld?A.Atagallery. B.Atamuseum. C.Atacollege.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，满分37.5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。ABoatScubaDivingatNeilIslandismorethanjustausualshoredivingexperience.ThereefhereissuperbandyoumayspotaturtleduringyourdivingexperienceatNeilIsland.WhatToExpectYourtripbeginsatagivenallottedtimefromBharatpurwhereyougearupwithallnecessaryscubajackets,oxygenmasksandotherequipmentrequiredforScubaDiving.Allnecessarysafetyproceduresaretaughtbeforethedivebegins,includingvarioussignsandbasicsabouthowtousetheequipmentunderwater.Noswimmingskillsarerequiredforthisdivingtotakeplace.Maximumdepthoftheprogramis8m—howdeepyougowilldependonyourcomfortlevelinthewaterandtheinstructor’sestimation.Thedivedurationdependsonyou,yourairconsumptionandcomfortlevel.Thisprogramlastsforapproximately30to40minutesandthetotalScubadivingexperienceincludingbasictrainingandknow-howisabout2hours.What’sIncludedUseofScubaEquipmentCertifiedDiverAccompanyUnderwaterUnderwaterScubaPhotosandVideosAdditionalInformationNotrecommendedfortravelerswithspinalinjuriesNotrecommendedforpregnanttravelersNotrecommendedfortravelerswithpoorcardiovascular（心血管的）healthTravelersshouldhaveatleastamoderatelevelofphysicalfitnessCancellationPolicyForafullrefund（退款）,youmustcancelatleast24hoursbeforetheexperience’sstarttime.Anychangesmadelessthan24hoursbeforetheexperience’sstarttimewillnotbeaccepted.Ifit’scanceledduetopoorweather,you’llbeofferedadifferentdateorafullrefund.【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一个潜水体验项目和相关注意事项。21.Whatcanweexpectfromthisdivingexperience?A.Necessaryguidance. B.Ahealthcheck.C.Freepick-upservice. D.Adivingcertificate.22.Whoissuitableforscubadivingaccordingtothepassage?A.Apregnantwoman. B.Aleft-handedyoungster.C.Amanwithhighbloodpressure. D.Aladyrecoveringfromanachingspine.23.Howcanwegetafullrefund?A.Rearrangingthedate. B.Havingnodivingcompany.C.Callingoffadaybeforediving. D.Beinglateduetopoorweather.BAsachild,LiuWenwendislikedthesuona,a“loud,high-pitched”traditionalChinesemusicalinstrument,anancestralheritageofherfamilythatwastobecomehercareer.Herpeersatprimaryschoollaughedather,sayingherwholefamilywasengagedonlyin“weddingsandfunerals.”Indeed,thesearethetwomajoroccasionswherethehorn-likewindinstrumentisplayedinChina’sruralareas.Liufeltashamed.Peopleadmiredthingsthatweremodernandinternational.“Suona,incomparison,wasconsideredanartofthehillbilly.”Herfather’sfamilyhasperformedsuonaforsevengenerations.ThemusicisrootedinLiu’sDNA,butittakestimeandhardworktobecomeaskilledmusician.Theinstrumentwassoloudthatitannoyedtheneighborswhenshepracticedathome.“Somyparentswouldwakemeupat4a.m.everydayandtakemetopracticeoutsideinapark.”Whileshefollowedherparentstoplaythesuonaasachild,sheonlyfellinlovewiththeinstrumentatuniversity.Shefoundsuonamusicbeautifulforthefirsttimein2008,whensheenteredShanghaiConservatoryofMusictolearntheinstrumentmoresystematically.OnChina’ssocialmediaplatforms,hernameisoftenfollowedbyavideoofherliveperformanceataconcertinSydney,Australia,alongsideaward-winningcomposerTanDunin2017.Forherdebutontheinternationalstage,shewasplayingHundredsofBirdsPayingHomagetoPhoenix,amasterpiecethatoftenrepresentsexcellenceinsuonaperformance.Liupromotedthe“hillbilly”musictoaninternationalaudience,thankstoTanandhisteam,whorecomposedthetraditionalmusicandarrangedthepieceintoanorchestra.“ItwasasmoothdialoguebetweenaChineseinstrumentandaWesternorchestra,lovedbythemusiciansandaudiencealike,”shesaid.“Ifeltmyhardworkhadpaidoff.Itrainedforover20years,probablyjusttowincheersandapplausefortraditionalChinesemusicontheinternationalstage.”【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了音乐家刘雯雯的故事。24.WhatcanwelearnaboutLiufromthefirsttwoparagraphs?A.Shewasbornintoamusicalfamily.B.Sheenjoyedplayingthesuonaasachild.C.Sheshowedatalentforsuonawhenshewasyoung.D.Shefeltashamedofadmiringmodernandinternationalthings.25.WhydidLiugetupearlytopracticeplayingthesuona?A.Togetmoretimeforherpractice. B.Toavoiddisturbingtheneighbors.C.Tospendmoretimewithherparents. DTomakepractisingthesuonaahabit.26.Whatcanweinferfromthelasttwoparagraphs?A.AudiencelikeChineseinstrumentsbetterthanWesternorchestra.B.Liu’sperformanceataSydneyconcertgotherrecognizedbythepublic.C.LiupromotedtraditionalChinesemusictothewholeworldwithherparents.DSocialmediaisamajorplatformtocarryforwardtraditionalChinesemusic.27.Inwhichpartofthenewspapercanwereadthepassage?ATechnology. B.Education.C.People. D.Entertainment.CWomenandgirlsalreadystrugglewithgenderinequality,butwhenextremeweatherdamagesacommunity,theUNfoundthatinequalitiesworsen.Toexplorethecomplexlinksbetweengenderandclimatechange,CNNworkedwithsevenwomenphotojournaliststodocumentthechallengeswomenandgirlsface.Thisvisualprojectgivesasnapshotofthenumerouswaysclimatecrisisischangingtheirlives,butalsoshowshowtheyarefightingback.TheCenterforGirls’EducationrunsaseriesofprogramsinNigeriatohelpgirlsstayinschool.Oneineveryfiveoftheworld’schildrenwhoareoutofschoolisinNigeria,accordingtoUNICEF,anditisgirlswhoareimpactedthemost.Morethan10millionchildrenbetween5and14yearsoldareabsentfromclassroomsacrossNigeria,accordingtoUNICEF.Forgirls,thestatisticsareevenbleaker:instatesinthenortheastandnorthwestofthecountry,fewerthanhalfattendschool.Thiseducationcrisisistheresultofatangleoffactors,butagainstthebackdropoftheseindividualfactorsisthebroadercontextoftheclimatecrisis.Nigeriaisgrowinghotteranddryer,andextremeweathersuchasflashfloodsandlandslidesarebecomingfiercerandmorefrequent.Climatedisasterscanmakeschoolsinaccessibleandclassroomsunsafe.Communitiesstrugglingtocopewithextremeweathersometimesturntotheirchildrentohelportoearnextramoneytosupportthefamily.Andgirls,whoseattendanceatschoolisalreadydiscouragedinsomecommunities,areoftenmostaffected.Thereareeffortstosupportgirls’educationandequipthemwiththeresourcestocopewithafast-changingclimate.TheCenterforGirls’EducationinthenorthernNigeriancityofZariarunsprogramstohelpgirlsstayinschoolandofferstrainingonhowtocopewiththeimpactsofextremeweather.“Ifeelwhenwegivethegirlseducationonclimatechange,howtoeaseit,itwillgoalongwayinhelpingthegirlsinhowtosupportthemselvesintimesofdifficulties,andevenhelpthemprepareforit,”saidHabibaMohammed,directoroftheCenterforGirls’Education.【导语】本文是一篇议论文，讲述了气候变化对女性的影响，主要关注对非洲国家女孩接受教育的影响。28.Whatdoestheunderlinedphrase“givesasnapshotof”meaninParagraph2?A.Contrasts. B.Strengthens. C.Prevents. D.Reveals.29.HowdoesParagraph3develop?A.Bylistingfigures. B.Bymakingcomparison.C.Bygivingexamples. D.Bydrawingconclusions.30.Whatcontributestogirls’absencefromschoolinNigeria?A.Tensefamilyrelationship. B.Unbearableschoolpressure.C.Worseningweatherconditions. D.Inaccessiblecommunityresources.31.WhatdoesHabibaMohammedthinkofthemeasurestakentohelpgirls?A.Costly. B.Creative.C.Short-lived. D.Far-reaching.DWhenTikTokvideosemergedshowing“TaylorSwift”makingacoindisappearandenjoyingalollipop,theaccountnamewastheonlyobviouscluethatthiswasn’ttherealdeal.Thecreatorofthe“deeptaylorswift”accountonthesocialmediaplatformwasusing“deepfake”technologytoshowamachinegeneratedversionofthefamoussingerperformingmagictricks.AnewstudypublishedintheProceedingsoftheNationalAcademyofSciencesoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaprovidesameasureofhowfarthetechnologyhasprogressed.Theresultssuggestthatrealhumanscaneasilyfallformachine-generatedfaces—andeveninterpretthemasmoretrustworthythanthegenuinearticle.“Wefoundthatnotonlyaresynthetic（合成的）faceshighlyrealistic,theyareregardedmoretrustworthythanrealfaces,”saysstudyco-authorHanyFarid,aprofessorattheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley.Theresultraisesconcernsthatthesefacescouldbehighlyeffectivewhenusedforimmoralpurposes.Aftercompiling400realfacesmatchedto400syntheticversions,theresearchersasked315peopletodistinguishrealfromfakeamongaselectionof128oftheimages.Anothergroupof219participantsgotsometrainingandfeedbackabouthowtospotfakesastheytriedtodistinguishthefaces.Finally,athirdgroupof223participantseachratedaselectionof128oftheimagesfortrustworthinessonascaleofone（veryuntrustworthy）toseven（verytrustworthy）.Thefirstgroupdidnotdobetterthanacointossattellingrealfacesfromfakeones,withanaverageaccuracyof48.2percent.Thesecondgroupfailedtoshowdramaticimprovement,receivingonlyabout59percent,evenwithfeedbackaboutthoseparticipants’choices.Thegroupratingtrustworthinessgavethesyntheticfacesaslightlyhigheraverageratingof4.82,comparedwith4.48forrealpeople.Theauthorsofthestudyendwithaconclusionafteremphasizingthatdeceptive（欺骗性的）usesofdeepfakeswillcontinuetoposeathreat:“We,therefore,encouragethosedevelopingthesetechnologiestoconsiderwhethertheassociatedrisksaregreaterthantheirbenefits,”theywrite.“Ifso,thenwediscouragethedevelopmentoftechnologysimplybecauseitispossible.”【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了“深度伪造”技术。32.Whatcanwelearnfromthefirsttwoparagraphs?A.Peoplehaveanaffectionfor“deepfake”technology.B.Machine-generatedfacesarethoughtofasuntrustworthy.C.TaylorSwiftcanmakeacoindisappearandenjoyalollipop.D.Machine-generatedfacesraiseconcernsforimmoralpurposes.33.Whatisthethirdparagraphmainlyabout?A.Limitationsofthestudy. B.Reasonsforthestudyfindings.C.Suggestionsforfurtherstudies. D.Explanationsfortheresearchprocess.34.Whatisthestudyauthors’attitudetowardstheusesofdeepfakes?A.Disapproving. B.Objective. C.Indifferent. D.Favourable.35.Whatcanbeasuitabletitleforthetext?A.Howdowegetonwithdeepfakes?B.Whydoweeasilyfallfordeepfakes?C.Aremachinegeneratedfacesmorereliable?D.Canmachinegeneratedfacesgothatfar?第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）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。Researchconfirmsthatpracticingmindfulnessreducesstress.36.Herearesomemindfulnessactivitiesthatwillsurelybenefityou!MindfulbreathingBreathingissomethingwedoeveryday,butmostoftenwithoutthinkingaboutit.Infact,itisquiteworthwhiletotrymindfulbreathing.Takeaslowbreathinthroughyournose,breathingintoyourlowerbelly.37.Exhaleslowlythroughthemouth,andwaitafewsecondsbeforetakinganotherbreath.Doyoufeelcalmer?Ifso,thisexerciseworksforyou.Bodyscanmeditation（冥想）Thebodyscanmeditationhelpsyoufocusyourawarenessoneachpartofyourbody.Youmaystartbysittingorlyingdownandthencloseyoureyes.Startatthetopofyourbodyandaskyourselfwhatsensationsyoufeelinthispartofyourbody.Turnyourattentiondowntoyourshouldersandupperback,thenyourchestandbelly.Continuetheprocessdownyourbodyandfinishatyourfeet.Duringyourbodyscanmeditation,trynottolabelorjudgeanyofyoursensations.38.MindfuleatingToooftenwefinishourmealwithouttrulytastingorenjoyingwhatwehaveeaten.39.Beforeputtingitinyourmouth,closeyoureyes,breatheinthescent,andfeelthetexture（质地）ofthesurface.Thentakeasmallbite,andanotherslowly,untilitisfinished,focusingonthetasteandthefeelofthefoodinyourmouth.40Accordingtoresearch,gratitudeisassociatedwithhappiness.Practiceobservingandgivingthankstotheseeminglyinsignificantoccurrencesinyourlifethatdeserverecognition:theparentwhocooksyourfavoritemeal,thefriendwhoofferstohelpyouwithhomeworkyouarestrugglingwith,etc.A.ThankfulnesstoparentsB.HolditforafewsecondsC.AppreciationoflittlethingsinlifeD.Justfeelthem,noticethemandnamethemE.PractisingmindfulnesswillbedifficultbeforeitiseasyF.Topracticemindfulness,pickasweet-scentedfood,likeastrawberryG.Italsoimprovesphysicalandmentalhealthaswellasacademicperformance第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，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。“DoyoumindifIjoinyou?”Ayoungman’svoicemademelookupfrommybreakfast.“That’sfine,”Isaid.“It’sreallycrowdedinhere,”hesaid,flashinganicesmile.Lookingaround,Irealizedtherewasn’tone41table.AsIwatchedtheguyputhotsauceonhissausage,mymindspunwiththe42ofmyvisittoadoctorthedaybefore.I’dcovered43throughasnowstormtoseehim,buthedidn’thaveanswerstomyproblems.Mybreakfastcompanionnoticedme44.“Travelingfar?”heasked.“Yes.”Ihopedhedidn’thaveanymorequestionsforme.Heseemedniceenough,butIwasinno45forsmalltalk.Idippedmyheadbacktowardmyplateand46mymouthwithabiteoftoasttosignalthe47ofourconversation.Tomy48,theyoungmanreachedintohisbackpackandpulledoutanotebook.Hewroteasheate.Afterafewmomentsofsilence,Istartedtofeelbadabout49hiswords.“Areyouawriter?”Iasked,50myvoice.“Noma’am,”hesaid.“I’mworkingonalistformymom.She’sfightinglungcancerandI’mmakingherasmilelist.”Icouldfeelhis51inthesilence.“I’msorrytohearthat,”Isaid,feelingeven52.“Whatisasmilelist?”“Oh,justlittle53tocomforther.”“Woulditbetoo54toaskyoutoreadmesomeofyour“smiles”?“No,notatall,”hesaid.Then,lookingdownandscanninghisnotebook,heread:●Watchingthesunrise●Findingashinypenny●Sharingatableatbreakfastwitha55lady41.A.decent B.reserved C.vacant D.clean42.A.confusion B.frustration C.annoyance D.worry43.A.miles B.days C.grounds D.difficulties44.A.sobbing B.wandering C.eating D.staring45.A.position B.mood C.condition D.hurry46.A.zipped B.opened C.stuffed D.wiped47.A.end B.climax C.core D.topic48.A.sorrow B.relief C.disappointment D.gratitude49.A.pullingover B.breakingup C.keepingout D.cuttingoff50.A.strengthening B.deepening C.softening D.raising51.A.pain B.hesitation C.sympathy D.embarrassment52.A.cautious B.nervous C.worse D.surprised53.A.coincidences B.chores C.routines D.blessings54.A.bad B.personal C.late D.mistaken55.A.nice B.talkative C.humorous D.curious第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。ForFangRui,walkingthestreetsofNanjingandtakinginthebuildingsandcultureofthehistoricalcityisalmosta56.________（day）routine.The28-year-oldlandscapedesignerfoundthatwalkingthroughthecitywhile57.________（observe）culturalandhistoricalsitesgaveherlifenewmeaning.Thecity-walkpastimeoffollowing58.________（plan）routestoexploreacity’shistory,cultureandurbanenvironmentoriginatedinLondon.ThepastimeisnowattractingagrowingnumberoffollowersinChina,withmanyyoungpeopletakingpart.Thescaleofthetrendishard59.________（measure）,butwidelysharedsocialmediapostsdocumentdifferentroutesinvariousmetropoliseswithvividdescriptionsandpictures.Fortouristsaswellaslocalsnot60.________（full）familiarwithacity’shistoryandculture,theorganizedwalksare61.________authenticandimmersiveexperience.Walkorganizershaveamorepersonalizedanddeeperunderstandingoftheircity,62.________goesbeyondjustvisitingiconiclandmarks.InMay,Fangorganizedafreecitywalkforaround50peoplewhocamefromalloverthecountrytoexperienceadeeperconnectionwithNanjing.ShechosetowalkinCinnaLane,orXinanLi,atouristareanotaspopularorfamous63.________otherNanjinglandmarkslikeFuzimiaoConfuciusTempleorSunYat-senMausoleum.Intermsofitsgrandscaleandlayout,it64.________（believe）tobethelargestandmostcompleteancientresidentialbuildingcompoundinChina.“Oneoftheaimsofourcitywalksistoalsolet65.________（participate）becomewitnessestothetransformationofthecityitself,”Fangsaid.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，请向21stCenturyTeens的“SunshineSports”专栏投稿，介绍一下你校的阳光体育活动。要点包括：1.活动目的；2.组织形式；3.个人收获。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Aimingtorelievestudypressure,enhancestudents’physicalandmentalhealth,ourschoolhaslaunchedthe“SunshineSports”campaignoverthepastterm.Amongaseriesofoptions,whichincludebadminton,volleyball,tennis,tabletennisandgymnastics,studentsselectoneautonomouslybasedoninterest.Afterconfirmingchoicesandgrouped,theyareguidedtoplaycertainsportsrespectivelybyPEteachersat4o’clockeveryTuesdayafternoonontheplaygroundorintheschoolgym.Ipickedbadmintonasmyevent.Aftermonths’training,myskillshavebeensharpenedandmyhealthimprovedobviously,andIamseldomseensleepyinclassnow!It’sindeedaprojectworthpromoting.第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“Willyougivemykitealift?”saidmylittlenephewtohissister,aftertryinginvaintomakeitflybydraggingitalongtheground.Lucyverykindlytookitupandthrewitintotheair,butherbrotherneglectingtorunoffatthesamemoment,thekitefelldownagain.“Ah!Now,howawkwardyouare!”saidthelittlefellow.“Itwasyourfaultentirely,”answeredhissister.“Tryagain.”Lucyoncemoretookupthekite.ButnowJohnwasintoogreatahurry;heranoffsosuddenlythathepulledthekiteoutofherhand,anditfellflatasbefore.“Well,whoistoblamen