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2023-2024 学年上学期高二期中考试
英语试卷
第一部分听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
1. When will Mr. Morgan probably be here?
A. At 4：00. B. Before 4 ：00. C.About 6 ：00.
2. What did the woman study in college?
A. Business. B. Art. C. English.
3. What does the speakers’ school pay more attention to?
A. The students’ personality.
B. The students’ grades in exams.
C. The students’ ability to think independently.
4. Why does Jack look tired?
A. He is busy with his job.
B. He is preparing for a driving test.
C. He studies in the evening.
5. Where does the woman probably work?
A. In a TV station. B. In a company. C. In a school.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A special festival. B. Single parties. C. Online shopping.
7. What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman?
A. To help people show love.
B
To help people get together.
C. To encourage people to shop online.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What is the first reason George mentions about going to Oxford University?
A. British culture. B. The college’s reputation. C. The college’s achievement.
9. What is the woman’s attitude towards George’s plan?
A. Surprised. B. Supportive. C. Worried.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why does the man come here?
A.To confirm a hotel. B. To attend a meeting. C. To pick up the woman.
11. When does the conversation take place?
A. At 2：00 p. m. B. At 6：00 p. m. C. At 7 ：00 p. m.
12. What will the woman probably do tomorrow?
A. Work in a small town. B. Do some sightseeing. C. Visit some friends.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What does the man do for a living?
A. He hosts a TV programme.
B. He writes programs.
C. He sells smart phones.
14. What does the man introduce to the woman?
A. Some smart phones.
B. Some educational articles.
C. Some apps about science.
15. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Interviewer and applicant. C. Close friends.
16. How many people are there in the man’s family?
A. Three. B. Five. C. Seven.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. How long does Tim? s trip last?
A
Half a year. B. One year. C. Two years.
18. What is one of the most interesting experiences of the trip?
A. Riding the elephants and camels.
B. Managing a video blog.
C
Meeting new people.
19. What does Kara like?
A. African lifestyles. B. The rain forests. C. Thai food.
20. What preparations do Tim’s family make before taking the trip?
A. The couple give up their jobs.
B. They sell their clothes.
C. They buy many books.
第二部分阅读理解(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。
A
Four European Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2023
Chelsea Flower Show, London
Also known as the “Great Spring Show”, the Chelsea Flower Show is a wonderful showcase of garden designs and flower displays (展览). Many gardeners come to London from around the world for the five-day event. The fastest way to reach the festival is to get a taxi from London Kings Cross Station, which usually takes around 13 minutes.
St Patrick’s Day, Ireland
St Patrick’s Day celebrates the passing of the patron saint (守护神) and is a national holiday in Ireland. The capital Dublin takes things to a whole other level, with wonderful street performances, concerts, and displays of artworks. You’ll also get the opportunity to take part in some Irish dancing.
Oktoberfest, Germany
This year will mark the 188th anniversary (周年纪念日) of Munich Oktoberfest. What was previously a few stands is now Germany’s largest celebration, which is expected to hold anywhere between 5,000 to 11,000 festival goers.
Though the rides and games are amazing, the beer tents are where the most exciting events are held. All the people are encouraged to dress up and join in the street activities, which include live performances from famous bands.
Fiesta de San Isidro, Spain
Each year, Spain holds the Fiesta de San Isidro during the spring in memory of the patron saint of Madrid. Over the course of a few days, the whole city becomes a sea of Latin culture, including Spanish music, dance, and theatre both indoors and outdoors. You’ll typically see patrons in their San Isidro costumes selling traditional sweet snacks on the streets.
1. Where should you go if you are a flower lover?
A. London.B. Ireland.C. GermanyD. Spain.
2. What may attract the visitors most at Oktoberfest?
A
Stands.B. Beer tents.C. Riding games.D. Live performances.
3. In which festival can visitors experience Latin culture?
A. Oktoberfest.B. St Patrick’s Day,
C. Chelsea Flower Show.D. Fiesta de San Isidro.
B
On her first day tutoring students from low-income families at an after-school program in New York City, Alyssa Kapasi noticed how many kids were lining up for free sandwiches and fruit in the cafeteria. Many of these students don’t get enough to eat at home, so a school lunch or an after-school meal might be the most food they would get all day.
Kapasi, who attends private school, was shocked. She was determined to help. “I want other kids to understand that if you see a problem, you don’t have to wait to be an adult to fix it.” says Kapasi. She and a group of friends are now putting their programming skills to work to create a mobile app called Food for Thought. Through the application, parents will be able to pay for their own children’s meal and will be presented with an option to donate 2-3 dollars to pay for a meal of another student.Other donors will also be able to donate money to help children get lunch in their community.
One creative characteristic of the app is that the receivers of the contributions will be anonymous. To receive financial help, a family will need only a recommendation from a school administrator, and no one else has to know. “I want to make my platform an application that all users feel no shame in using.” says Kapasi.
“It astonished us that in one of the wealthiest and most advanced countries in the world there are still communities that are going hungry. By giving parents an easy option, we encourage their giving and raise their awareness that there are students in their children’s school who are in need.” Kapasi says. She hopes to have the app re
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