石家庄市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
(满分：150分 时间：120分钟)
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. What kind of car will the speakers buy
A. The one with four doors.
B. The one with two doors.
C The one in red.
2. Why does the man make the call
A. To confirm a booking.
B. To make a booking.
C. To change a booking.
3. What will the man probably do today
A. Ask for sick leave.
B. See a doctor after work.
C. Invite his manager to his house.
4. When does the conversation take place
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A teacher. B. An exam. C. Chemistry.
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. How will the speakers go to the new Italian place
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
7. What will Rob do tonight
A. Eat out. B. Meet friends. C. Fly to London.
听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A weekend plan.
B. A delicious picnic.
C. The beautiful scenery.
9. What did the woman intend to do
A. Walk along the park. B. Stay at home. C. Attend a concert.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward climbing in the end
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Tired.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What color tie does the woman think matches the man’s jacket
A. Green. B. Black. C. Red.
12. Why doesn’t the woman like high heels
A. They aren’t beautiful.
B. They are uncomfortable to wear.
C. They don’t match the dress.
13. What does the man mean in the end
A. He knows a cafe nearby.
B. He can’t decide what to buy.
C. He doesn’t want to go on shopping.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
How many people were there on the train
A. 17. B. 18. C. 20.
15. Why did the bus lose control
A. It had a fault. B. It caught fire inside. C. The road was wet.
16. What was the result of the car accident
A. The car’s fuel tank exploded.
B. The car crashed into water.
C. Franc broke his arm.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did the students get to school
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 5:30.
18. How did the speaker feel when the coach arrived
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Sad.
19. What did the speaker get for her sister
A. A dress. B. A bag. C. A T-shirt.
20. What did the speaker like best about this trip
A. The boat trip.
B. The comfortable hotel.
C. The shopping experience.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.
Accommodation (住宿), and other necessary documents (文件) will be ready before you leave.
Applicants will teach their first language only.
Excellent teacher training programs.
If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.
Apply with C.V. and send letters to:
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34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
Fax: 33148014804
Or visit our website: www.
The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.
21. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce a language school in Japan.
B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.
C. To describe working conditions in Japan.
D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.
22. If you want to work in Japan you should ______.
A. have some working experience B. speak several languages
C. present good teaching plans D. know how how uses computers
23. Before going to Japan, you need ______.
A. to see the manager of NOVA France
B. to find a place to live
C. to write a letter to the manager in Japan
D. to take some computer courses
B
“Soon, you’re going to have to move out!” cried my neighbor upon seeing the largest tomato plant known to mankind, or at least known in my neighborhood.
One tiny 9-inch plant, bought for $1.25 in the spring, has already taken over much of my rose bed, covering much of other plants, and is well on its way to the front door.
Roses require a good deal of care, and if it weren’t for the pleasure they give, it wouldn’t be worth the work. As it is, I have a garden full of sweet-smelling roses for most of the year, bushes must be pruned (剪枝) in early spring, leaving ugly woody branches until the new growth appears a few weeks later. It was the space available (可用的) in the garden that led me into planting just on little tomato plant. A big mistake.
Soil conditions made just perfect for roses turn out to be even more perfect for tomatoes. The daily watering coupled with full sun and regular fertilizing (施肥) have turned the little plant into a tall bush. The cage I placed around it as the plant grew has long since disappeared under the thick leaves.
Now the task I face in harvesting the fruit is twofold: First, I have to find the red ones among the leaves, which means I almost have to stand on my head, and once found I have reach down and under, pick the tomatoes, and withdraw (缩回) my full fist without dropping the prize so dearly won. I found two full-blown white roses completely hidden as I picked tomatoes in June, but they were weak and the leaves already yellow for lack of light.
Here I am faced with a painful small decision: To tear up a wonderful and productive tomato plant that offers up between ten and twenty ripe sweet tomatoes each day or say goodbye to several expensive and treasured roses. Like Scarlett in Gone With the Wind, I’ll think about that tomorrow.
24. What are the requirements for the healthy growth of rose
A. A lot of care and the right soil.
B. Frequent pruning and fertilizing.
C. Tomato plants grown alongside.
D. Cages placed around the roots.
25. The writer planted the tomato because ______.
A. it cost only $1.25
B. the soil was just right for it
C. there was room for it in the garden
D. the roses’ branches needed to be covered
26. This year the writer’s roses were ______.
A. removed from the rose bed
B. picked along with the tomatoes
C. mostly damaged by too much sunlight
D. largely hidden under the tomato plant
27. By saying “the prize so dearly won” in paragraph 5, the writer wants to ______.
A. show the difficulty in picking the tomatoes
B. show the hardship of growing the roses
C. express her liking for the roses
D. express her care for the tomatoes
C
The People Behind the Music
Vocalists who sing and performers who play musical instruments while vocalist sing are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. The majority of people in the music industry work “behind the scenes” but the roles they play in the musical process are very important.
Songwriters
Before you can hear a song, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams combine the talents of a lyricist, who writes the words to songs, and instrumentalist, often a piano player or guitarist, who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton Job’s best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, whose name you might not know.
Arrangers
After a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what tempo, or speed, the song will have, and whether the song should have a lower or higher pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want to hear again and again.
Recording Engineers
Recording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First, these engineers set up the recording studio. Next, they use electronic equipment to capture the music. Finally, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the melodies and rhythms of each musician.
Studio Musicians
Not every musician is a star, of course, and many talented singers and instrumentalists work in the background as studio musicians. These artists are not a part of any one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the CDs you buy, as well as soundtracks for television shows, movies, and radio ads.
Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to create the songs you love to listen to.
28. The article is mainly about ______.
A. vocalists who sing the songs people enjoy
B. songwriting teams who combine their talents
C. people who play a role in creating music
D. instrumentalists who work in the background
29. Why does the author mention Elton John and Bernie Taupin
A. To give an example of a songwriting team.
B. To explain how to become a pop music legend.
C. To compare them with other talented songwriters.
D. To persuade readers to buy their CDs.
30. What does the author imply about Bernie Taupin
A. He plays both piano and guitar.
B. He is less famous than Elton John.
C. He is less important as a songwriter than Elton John.
D. He writes the music that has made Elton John’s lyrics famous.
31. Which statement would the author probably agree with
A. Name recognition is a necessary part of the music industry.
B. Studio musicians would be more successful as members of one musical group.
C. People who work behind the scenes to make music do important jobs.
D. It is important to buy music CDs made by performing artists who are not yet famous.
D
What happens when we need medical treatment In the past, Some people went to a clinic or hospital to see a medical doctor. Other people trusted traditions and chose treatments such as herbal medicine or acupuncture. These two types of medicine — one modern and Western and the other ancient and Eastern — used to have nothing to do with each other.
In recent years, however, people around the world have begun to recognize and accept both modern medical science and more traditional therapies. This new kind of medicine can be called integrative (综合的) medicine or complementary medicine. Some of the principles of this type of medicine include preventing illness by helping people stay healthy and integrating different types of therapies according to the needs of each patient.
One health maintenance organization (HMO) in Madison, Wisconsin, has opened its Complementary Medicine and Wellness Center. At the center, HMO members use offered a variety of services. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments to relax your muscles. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy. And if you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
Patients who use these complementary medicine services appreciate having an alternative to surgery or to drugs and their side effects. They also enjoy activities and therapies that make them feel better even if they’re not sick. And from the financial point of view of the HMO, preventing illness whenever possible is much less expensive than a hospital stay. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, integrative medicine combines the best parts of Western medicine with complementary therapies such as acupuncture and nutrition.
32. Why does the author mention “preventing illness by helping people stay healthy” in the second paragraph
A. To give readers advice about staying healthy.
B. To inform readers about a principle of integrative medicine.
C. To recommend modern medicine rather than traditional therapies.
D. To explain why most people don’t believe in holistic or integrative medicine.
33. Which sentence from paragraph 3 gives a main idea
A. At the center, HMO members are offered a variety of services.
B. If you are suffering from a sore back, try some massage treatments.
C. If you have allergies or asthma, you could try homeopathy.
D. If you just want to improve your strength and focus your mind, try a tai chi or yoga class.
34. Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of complementary medicine
A. It cost less than medical care in hospitals.
B. It helps patients healthier even when they’re not sick.
C. Doctors can enjoy more relaxing activities.
D. Patients can choose between complementary medicine and drugs or surgery.
35. What’s the best title for the article
A. Western Medicine
B. Herbal Medicine
C. Advances in Medical Technology
D. Combining New and Old Medicine
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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。
JOSE ANTONIO ABREU founded El Sistema. El Sistema is an Innovative program for teaching music to children from diverse social backgrounds. It has been so successful that an orchestra that is part of the program, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, has been named among the five leading orchestras in the world. ______ (36)
When he first started the orchestra, Abreu had managed to get 50 music stands for the 100 children he was expecting to come and rehearse. In the end, only 11 showed up. But he didn’t give up. He promised those 11 students that he would turn the orchestra into a world leader! So apart from this fierce ambition, how did it happen
______ (37) It pays for instruments and teaching for over 500,000 young musicians who are involved in the program and also provides monthly grants to older students as a reward for their hard work. It also pays for performances and teaching younger children in the program. Private companies often sponsor local groups and parents also raise funds for tours.
However, money is not the only factor in its success. ______ (38) New students can start from as young as three, but students and their parents must agree to a strict set of rules and attend classes and rehearsals for between one and four hours a day, up to six days a week. Teachers may visit parents to help them understand the hours required to improve and how to support their children.
While discipline is important, the musical training also emphasizes fun, team spirit, physical expression, and the value of performance. Students start in a choir and work on rhythm and percussion, before moving on to playing the recorder, and then finally choosing their instrument at the age of seven. ______ (39)
El Sistema is seen by many people from low-income families as a way to stay in education and escape poverty. It can present opportunities to travel via tours within Venezuela and abroad. ______ (40)
No wonder many other countries have looked to copy the program.
A. Yet, 40 years ago, such an idea seemed a long way off.
B. Abreu was also a politician and a minister in the government.
C. Central to El Sistema is a focus on discipline and commitment.
D. However, it seems that there are always individuals whose lives are changed.
E. Obviously, the resources that the Venezuelan government puts into El Sistema are important.
F. Lessons are mainly conducted as a group, with all the class working towards performing a piece in front of an audience
G. It has also been credited with improving relations between different communities and saving many children from getting involved in gangs and violence.
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。
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to ______ (41) people — especially children — not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that ______ (42) actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. ______ (43), research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in ______ (44) how well students do in school.
Curiosity also ______ (45) us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don’t have all the answers, and confident enough to ______ (46) it. Asking the questions that help us ______ (47) the gap between what we already know and what we’d like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.
In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have ______ (48) and incredibly important benefits. ______ (49) one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (线圈) and a magnet (磁铁) ______ (50) he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn’t clear what use this would have, but it actually made ______ (51) available for use in technology, and so changed the world.
Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to ______ (52) why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains ______ (53) chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such ______ (54), but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to ______ (55) its many dangers!
A. warn B. scold C. beg D. order
A. creativity B. intelligence C. curiosity D. imagination
A. As a result B. In turn C. In addition D. In fact
A. choking B. determining C. discovering D. describing
A. allows B. requires C. convinces D. reminds
A. know B. deny C. admit D. report
A. cover B. bridge C. widen D. identify
A. unfamiliar B. unnecessary C. unexpected D. uncertain
A. For example B. In return C. For one thing D. On the other hand
A. then B. as C. while D. when
A. coil B. electricity C. magnet D. energy
A. prove B. indicate C. explain D. understand
A. release B. reduce C. reproduce D. refresh
A. comfort B. pleasure C. excitement D. thrill
A. cause B. ignore C. face D. survive
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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。
Beijing is a city bridging the ancient and the modern. From Buddhist temples to museums, narrow hutong ______ (56) royal palaces, it is home to more than 3,000 years of glorious history even down to its layout, with the city keeping its carefully ______ (57) (build) system of ring roads.
But for all its ancient buildings, Beijing is also a place ______ (58) welcomes the fast-paced development of modern life, with 21st-century architectural ______ (59) (wonder) standing side by side with historical buildings of the past.
It is a distinct visual contrast (反差) that shouldn’t work, ______ (60) somehow these two very different worlds make a good combination. ______ (61) (visit) several times over the last 10 years, I ______ (62) (amaze) by the coexistence of old and new, and how a city was able to keep such a rich heritage (遗产) while constantly growing. As a photographer, I have spent the last two years ______ (63) (record) everything I discovered.
The ______ (64) (remark) development of this city, which is consciously designed to protect the past while stepping into the modern world, ______ (65) (mean) there is always something new to discover here, and I could be photographing Beijing for the next 50 years.
写作（共三节，满分40分）
单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
根据下列句子及所给英文注释，在答题卡相应的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式（每空只写一个词）
66. In ______ (conclude), we should be aware of the real situation of water crisis.
67. Charles Dickens is one of England’s most famous ______ (novel).
68. We were great inspired by his ______ (courage) deed.
69. After graduating from college, I ______ (gradually) adapted myself to living on my own.
70. The manager commanded that measures ______ (take) immediately to correct all the mistakes made in marketing.
71. Technological innovations, ______ (combine) with good marketing, will promote the sales of these products.
72. The heating will switch off ______ (automatic) when you leave the room.
73. It was his long ______ (absent) from work without permission that delayed his promotion prohibiting.
74. The government has decided to introduce a law ______ (prohibit) smoking.
75. If you wish to make a ______ (complain), you should see the manager.
76. To the ______ (amuse) of the audience, the actor’s false beard fell off.
77. As the mother pushed the boy, he ______ (swing) higher and higher.
78. Mary ______ (employ) at this job since she graduated from college.
79. Without the ______ (approve) of your parents, you shouldn’t go out alone at night.
80. Those ______ (adjust) allow birds to cut through the sky more flexibly than drones.
第二节 汉译英（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
81. 李先生是一位尽职尽责的老师，很受学生欢迎。（定语从句）
82. 许多市民提倡在该社区再建一所小学。（advocate）
83. Tom的爸爸极力反对他单独去那里。（oppose）
84. 听轻音乐对于缓解人们的悲伤情绪很有帮助。（动名词作主语）
85. 我的电脑出故障了，我想请人修理它。
第三节（满分15分）
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 人物简介；
2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
可以适当增加细节。
文章的题目和开头已给出，不计入总词数。
The Person I Respect
We have a lot of respectable people around us. _____________________________________
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石家庄市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语试题
参考答案
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A篇 21-23 BDA
B篇 24-27 ACDA
C篇 28-31 CABC
D篇 32-35 BACD
七选五
36-40 AECFG
第三部分 语言应用
第一节
41-45 ACDBA
46-50 CBCAD
51-55 BCABD
第二节
to 57. built 58. that/which 59. wonders
but 61. Having visited 62. was amazed 63. recording
remarkable 65. means
第四部分 写作
第一节
conclusion 67. novelists 68. courageous 69. gradually
(should) be taken 71. combined 72. automatically 73. absence
prohibiting plaint 76. amusement 77. swung
has been employed 79. approval 80. adjustments
第二节
Mr. Li is a conscientious teacher who is very popular among students.
Many citizens advocate building another primary school in the community.
83. Tom’s father strongly opposes him going there alone.
84. Listening to light music is very helpful in alleviating people’s sad emotions.
My computer broke down and I want to have it repaired.
第三节
As for me, I respect my father most, who is a teacher loving his work and his students very
much.【高分句型一】Though he works very hard every day, he will also spare some time to accompany me and share many funny things with me about his work.【高分句型二】（人物简介）
When I come across the problems of learning in my study, my father will listen to me patiently and encourage me to overcome the difficulties bravely. He achieved a lot in his work, respected by his students. So, in my mind my father is the person I respect most and I love him deeply.（尊敬和爱的原因）

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