三湘名校教育聯盟●2024年上學期高二期中大聯考英語本試卷共8頁。全卷滿分150分,考試時間120分鐘。注意事項:1.答題前，考生務必將自己的姓名、準考證號填寫在本試卷和答題卡上。2.回答選擇題時,選出每小題答案后,用鉛筆把答題卡上對應的答案標號涂黑，如有改動，用橡皮擦干凈后,再選涂其他答案;回答非選擇題時,將答案寫在答題卡上,寫在本試卷上無效。3.考試結束后,將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一部分聽力(共兩節,滿分30分)第一節(共5小題;每小題1.5分,滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后,你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。例:Howmuchistheshirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是Cl.Whatdoesthewomanimply?A.Herdoorbellisfine.B.Shehasnotimefortherepairnow.C.Shedoesn'tthinkthemancanmakeit.2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atabank.B.Inahotel.C.Atarestaurant.3.Whatdoesthemanthinkaboutthewoman'snewcoat?A.Itcostsalot.B.Itisagooddeal.C.Itdoesn'tlookgoodonher.4.Whodoesthebikebelongtonow?A.David.B.Bernie.C.David'sbrother.5.HowwastheweatherinColorado?A.Snowy.B.Windy.C.Rainy.第二節(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題,從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前,你將有時間閱讀各個小題,每小題5秒鐘;聽完后,各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料,回答第6、7題。6.Whatdoesitmeanto“hitthebooks"?A.Tostudy.B.Toreadanovel.C.Tocloseone'sbooks.7.Onwhatdaydoesthisconversationtakeplace?A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.聽第7段材料,回答第8、9題。8，Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Hobbies.B.Theirextraclasses.C.Afamousoilpainting.9.Wheredidthemanlearnhowtopaint?A.Atauniversity.B.Fromhisfather.C.Atthelocalmunitycollege.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10.Whatdoesthemanexpectfortheyear?A.I'llbefun.B.I'llbedifficult.C.I'llbeeasy.11.Whatdoesthemanplantodo?A.MajorinEnglish.B.Volunteeratthezoo.C.Attendmedicalschool.12.Howoftenwillthewomanbevolunteering?A.Everyday.B.Everyweekend.C.Threedaysaweek.聽第9段材料,回答第13至16題。13.Whatarethespeakersplanning?A.Wheretogetmarried.B.Wheretogoonvacation.C.Wheretohaveabusinesstrip.14.Wherewouldthemanliketogofirst?A.Manila.B.Hanoi..C.HongKong.15.HowwillthespeakersgotoVietnam?A.Byplane.B.Byboat.C.Bytrain.16.Whyisthewomanupset?A.Shewon'tseehergrandmother.B.Themanwantstovisithisrelatives.C.Themandoesn'twanttogotoThailand.聽第10段材料,回答第17至20題。17.Whendidthespeakerstartworking?A.Duringcollege.B.Duringhighschool.C.Aftershewasmarried.18.Wheredidthespeakermeetherhusband?A.Atagasstation..B.Atacornerstore.C.Atadoctor'soffice.19.Whatdidthespeakerandherhusbandfirstdotogether?A.Theywentskating.B.Theywentoutdancing.C.Theywenttothemovies.20.Whoisthespeakerlikelytalkingto?A.Hermother.B.Herdaughter.C.Hergrandchild..第二部分閱讀(共兩節,滿分50分)第一節(共15小題;每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。APickingasmartwatchisn'tassimpleasbuyingthebestlookingormostfeaturepackedoneyoucanfind.Tomakethingseasierforyou,ItestednearlyeveryflagshipsmartwatchavailableoverthecourseoffourmonthstomakesureIwasn'tleavinganystoneunturned.Herearesomeofmybestpicks.AppleWatchSeries9GPSTheSeries9cameoutinSeptember.I'vebeenusingitforseveralmonths,andtheexperienceisnearlyidenticaltolastyear'sSeries8，butithassomeminorimprovementsthat'llhelpitstandthetestoftimeabitlonger.IthasdoublebrightnessofSeries8，newgesturebasedcontrolsthatdon'trequireyoutotouchthescreen，andSirimandsarenowprocessedrightonthedeviceratherthansenttothecloud.GarminVenu2PlusIfyourenotsurewhetheryoucanmittoAndroidoriOSformorethanayearortwo,oryouliketoleanheavilyintothefitnessaspectofwearables，getGarmin'sVenu2Plus.Itsfitness.trackingishardtobeat，withoptionsforcardio，HIIT，yoga，Pilates，golfing，cycling，andswimming，plusallthebasicsforhealthtracking.AppleWatchUltra2paredwiththeSeries9，theUltra2hasbiggerscreen,longerbatterylife，moredurabledesign,andadditionalActionButtonforquicklytriggeringworkouts.However,Idon'tthinkthepricepointmeritsabestinclassdesignation.TheUltra2hasanActionButtonontheleftsideofthedisplay.Youcanprogramittoquicklystartaworkout,timer,thewatch'sflashlightmode,orrunacustomShortcutautomation.TheSeries9isstillanexcellentoptionformostsmartwatchusers，buttheUltra2'sadditionaladjustmentsmakeitworthwhileforanyonewhotrulyswearsbygettingthingsdoneontheirwrist.21.WhatadvantagedocstheAppleWatchSeries9haveovertheSeries8?A.LowerPrice.B.Brighterdisplay.C.Longerbatterylife.D.Largercloudstorage.22.Whichsmartwatchmodelispraisedforitsfitnesstrackingcapabilities?A.GarminVenu2Plus.B.AppleWatchUltra2.C.AppleWatchSeries8.D.AppleWatchSeries9GPS.23.WhatfunctioncanbetriggeredbytheActionButtonontheUltra2?A.Checkingheartrate.B.Adjustingweathersettings.C.Changingwatchfaces.D.Startingflashlightmode.BIntheplicatednetworkofglobaleconomics，onefigurehasemergedatahighlyinfluentialleveloverthepastcoupleyears:TaylorSwift.Thepopsinger'simpacthasextendedfarbeyondherawardwinningsongsandintotheinternationalbusinessstage，withwhat'sbeenreferredtoas“swiftonomics”.ManybelievethatthestartofSwift'songoingworldtour,named“TheEresTour,”wasthebeginningofexceptionallyhigheconomicimpactacrosstheUnitedStates.TicketinggiantslikeTicketmasterandSeatGeeksawimpressivesalesasfanspackedstadiumsnationwide,earninganamazing$554million.Globally,thetourrakedinanestimated$1.04billioninticketsalesthefirsttourinhistorytohitthebilliondollarmilestone.Swiftonomicsgobeyondjustticketsales.Asthesingeraddedmoredatesindifferentcountriestohertour,hotels,restaurants,andtransportationservicesofeachlocation'seconomyexperiencedanotablerise.Sofar,Swifthasgenerated$4.6billioninconsumerspendingintheUnitedStatesalone,andthisnumberisexpectedtoexceed$5billionoverall.WiththeAsialegofhertourkickingoffyesterdaystartinginJapanexpertshavepredictedthatsimilareconomicboostswillensue.AccordingtoTokyoCityUniversitylecturerMitsumasaEtou,Swiftisexpectedtogenerateupto34.1billionyen.EtounamedthetourJapan's“biggestevermusicaleventintermsofpredictedeconomicimpact.，ForcountrieslikeSingapore，swiftonomicspresentanopportunitytoboostmorethanjusttheireconomy;accordingtoSingaporeUniversityAssociateProfessorLauKongCheen.theErasTourconcertsbreathesnewlifeintothecountrysreputationintermsoftourism.Cheensaidtherippleeffectofthetourmakesthemlook“modern,openminded,andvibrant"Expertssaythecountry'stourismlevelsarerising，reachingabout80%ofprepandemiclevels.Thelevelofspending，engagement，viewershipandoverallimpactthatTaylorSwifthageneratedcontinuestoreachunexploredheights，anditSclearthat.many‘corporationsandcountrieshaveprofitedoffherglobalappeal.24.WhydoestheauthorincludesomanyfiguresinParagraphs23?A.TodiscussTaylorSwift'smusicalachievements.B.TohighlighttheglobalpopularityofTaylorSwift.C.ToshowcasethediversityofTaylorSwift'sfanbase.D.ToemphasizetheeconomicimpactofTaylorSwift'stour.25.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“leg”inParagraph3mean?A.Part.B.Performance.C.Stage.D.Impact.26.WhateffecthasTaylorSwift'stourhadonSingapore?A.Puttinganendtothepandemic.B.Restoringitstourismreputation.C.Reshapingitsentertainmentimage.D.Boostingitsprepandemiceconomy.27.Whatisthebesttitleofthepassage?A.TaylorSwift:AnawardwinningMusicianB.TheErasTour:AninfluentialGlobalConcert.C.Swiftonomics:TheGlobalImpactofTaylorSwiftD.SwiftImpact:TransformingSingapore'sTourismReputationCManyofusarefamiliarwiththeexcitementofplanningavacationtoanexoticdestination.Athedeparturedateapproaches，anticipationbuilds，andthepossibilitiesseemendless.However,uponreturninghome，theexperienceoftenfadesquicklyaswesettlebackintoourroutines.Thatincredibleexperiencebeeslikeadreamsimilartowatchingamovie,butalotmoreexpensive.Butdoesithavetobelikethis?WhatifitcouldbeatransformativeexperiencethatEnrichesourlives?Over200yearsago，MaryWollstonecraft,aphilosopherandfeminist,startedajourneytoScandinaviaduringadifficultperiodinherlife.Despiteherinitialintentionstowinbackherlover,shefoundfortindocumentinghertravelsin“LettersWrittenDuringaShortResidenceinSweden，Norway，andDenmark.”Throughherobservationsandreflections，shenotonlyrevolutionizedtravelwritingbutalsohealedherselfemotionally.Wollstonecraft'sapproachtotraveloffersvaluableinsightsformoderndaytravelers.Insteadofsimplysightseeing，sheactivelyengagedwithhersurroundings，learningaboutlocalcustomsandhistory，andquestioningherownassumptions.Sheembracedtheunpredictabilityoftravel,allowingherselftoexplorewithoutstrictplans.HerearesomegoalswecanconstructfromWollstonecraft'sapproachtotravel:Trytoactivelyknowtheplaceyouarein.Observethecustoms.Interactwiththelocals.Learnthewhysbehindtheobservation.Explorethehistory.Trytounderstandtheanswersinrelationtowhatyouareexperiencingnow.settingasideanypreviousassumptions.Noticehowthejourneyisaffectingyou.Whatnewinsightsdoyouhave?Areyouropinionsandbeliefschallenged?Don'tplanouteverydetail.Embraceuncertaintyandexplore.Sohowdoweputthosegoalsintopractice?Hereiswherementalmodelscanenhancethetravelexperience.Exposingourselvestodiverseculturesandperspectivestobroadenourworldview.Challengeconfirmationbias(認知偏差)byengagingwithideasthatdifferfromourown.Recognizethathappinessandfulfillmentcanbeachievedinvariousways.Byincludingtheseprinciplesintoourtravels，wecantransformthemfrommereentertainmentintoprofoundendenrichingexperiencesthatleavealastingimpactonourlives.28.Whatwordbestdescribesourfeelingsuponreturninghomefromavacation?A.Excited.B.Inspired.C.Disappointed.D.Astonished.29.WhatisthefunctionoftheexampleofMaryWollstonecraftinParagraph2?A.Toshowthetransformativepoweroftravel.B.Tohighlightthechallengesoftravelingalone.C.Toemphasizetheimportanceofdocumentingexperiences.D.Toprovethepossibilityoffindingfortinstricttravelplan.30.WhichofthefollowingisinlinewithWollstonecraftsapproachtotravel?A.Themapisnottheterritory.B.Travelbringslovebacktoyourlife.C.Createyourownsunshineeveryday.D.Believeinmiracles,trustthejourney.31.Howcanmentalmodelsenhancethetravelexperience?A.Ignoringdifferingideastoavoidbias.B.Limitingexposuretonewperspectives.C.Seekingentertainmentratherthanenrichment.D.Broadeningworldviewthroughdiversecultures.DTheinnovationispartofresearchintobrainputerinterfaces(接口)tohelpimprovethelivesofpeoplewithmotordisabilities.Theresearchersincludedmachinelearningcapabilitieswiththeirbrainputerinterface,makingitaonesizefitsallsolution.Typically，thesedevicesrequireextensiveadjustmentforeachusereverybrainisdifferent,bothforhealthyanddisabledusersandthathasbeenamajorhurdletomainstreamadoption.Thisnewsolutioncanquicklyunderstandtheneedsofanindividualsubjectandselfadjustthroughrepetition.Thatmeansmultiplepatientscouldusethedevicewithoutneedingtotuneittotheindividual.Inaclinicalsetting，thesubjectswearacappackedwithelectrodes(電極)thatisconnectedtoaputer.Theelectrodesgatherdatabymeasuringelectricalsignalsfromthebrain，andthedecodertranslatesthebrainsignalsintomands，whichareusedtocontroldevicesorapplications.Inthiscase，thedecodedsignalsaretranslatedintoactionsinacarracinggameandasimplertaskinvolvingbalancingadigitalbar.Subjectsweretrainedsimultaneouslyforboththesimplerbargameandthemoreplexcarracinggame,thusimprovingtheirbrainfunction.Theresearcherscallthisworkfoundational,inthatitsetsthestageforfurtherbrainputerinterfaceinnovation.Thisprojectused18subjectswithnomotordisabilities.Astheycontinuedownthisroad,theywilltestthisonpeoplewithmotordisabilitiestoapplyittolargergroupsinclinicalsettings.“Toachievethis,weneedtoimproveourtechnologytomakeiteasiertouse,'Millan.aprofessorintheUniversityofTexassays.Onthesideoftranslatingtheresearch，Millanandhisteamcontinuetoworkonawheelchairthatuserscandrivewiththebrainputerinterface.AttheSouthbySouthwestConferenceandFestivalsthismonth，theresearchersshowedoffanotherpotentialuseofthetechnology.controllingtworehabilitation(康復)robotsforthehandandarm.Thiswasnotpartofthenewpaperbutasignofwherethistechnologycouldgointhefuture.“We'llcontinuedownthispathwhereverittakesusinthepursuitofhelpingpeople.”Millansays.32.WhowillbenefitthemostfromtheBrainputerInterfaceinnovation?A.Peoplewithphysicaldisabilities.B.Businessmensellingwheelchairs.C.Studentsseekingacademicimprovement.D.Athletesseekingperformanceenhancement.33，Whatisthemainadvantageofthenewsolution?A.Fasteradjustmentprocess.B.Decreasedneedfortuning.C.Improvedmainstreamadoption.D.Quickunderstandingofmands.34.Whatisthefunctionofelectrodes?A.Translatingsignals.B.Measuringbrainsignals.C.Controllingdevices.D.Enhancingbrainfunction.35.WhatistheprobablefocusofMillanandhisteam'sfuturework?A.Exploringhandandarmrehabilitation.B.Showcasingtechnologyatconferences.C.Translatingandpublishingresearchpapers.D.Enhancingbrainputerinterfacetechnology.第二節(共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填人空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Beforewejumpintotheactivities，let'stakeamomenttoappreciatewhyteachingfoundingdocumentsiscrucial.Thesedocumentsaren'tjustoldpiecesofpapergatheringdustinamuseum.36Byexploringthem，yourstudentsgainadeeperunderstandingofdemocracy.Activity1:DocumentDetectiveImagineyourclassroomasacrimescene,andyourstudentsarethedetectivestaskedwithrevealingthemysteriesofAmericasfounding.Theirmission?Afterward,gatherasaclasstosharefindingsandengageinadiscussion.Thisactivityfostersanalyticalskillsandcultivatesasenseofownership.38Encourageyourstudentstowriteaboutwhattheyfoundmostinterestingorsurprisingaboutthedocumentstheyanalyzed.Theycanalsoreflectonhowthevaluesandrightsoutlinedinthedocumentsrelatetotheirownlivesandexperiences.Activity2:FoundingDocumentTimelineInthisactivity,yourstudentswillcreateatimelinetracingtheevolutionofAmerica'sfoundingdocuments.Provideyourstudentsablanktimelinetemplateorencouragethemtocreatetheirownusingposterboardsordigitaltools.Astheyresearcheachevent，havethemidentifythecorrespondingfoundingdocumentanditssignificance.39TheycanhighlightconnectionsbetweeneventsandtheimpactoffoundingdocumentsonAmericansociety.Activity3:FoundingDocumentsEscapeRoomChallengeTurnyourclassroomintoanescaperoomwherestudentsembarkonathrillingquestthroughAmerica'sfoundinghistory.40Forexample,acodemightleadtoaquotefromtheDeclarationofIndependence,oramapcouldguidestudentstothesignificanceoftheConstitutionalConvention.Dividetheclassintoteamsandchallengethemtosolveeachpuzzle,unlockingthesecretsofAmerica'spast.Thisactivitywillreinforcecriticalthinkingwhileaddinganelementoffun.A.Toprovideguidingquestionstopromotecriticalthinking.B.Theyarelivingfilesthatcontinuetoinfluencesocietytoday.C.Historyislikeagrandtapestrywoventogetherbythethreadsoftime.D.Toidentifykeyphrases，principles，andrightswithinthesedocuments.E，Oncepleted,yourstudentscanpresenttheirtimelinestotheclass.F.Createaseriesofpuzzles,eachlinkedtoaspecificfoundingdocument.G.Asafollowuphomework,studentscanwriteareflectionontheirexperience.第三部分語言運用(共兩節,滿分30分)第一節(共15小題;每小題1分,滿分15分)閱讀下面短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。WhenIwasasmallchild,mygrandparentswouldtaketomeblackberry.41。ItwasusuallylateAugustwhentheblackberrieswerefully42.Grandpawould43usinhisoldtruck.Beingsevenoreightatthetime，Ialwaysenjoyedthetripaswebouncedalongtoour44。Mygrandparentsalwayschosethesame45.Wildblackberry46stretchedalongtheroadsideasfarastheeyecouldseeinbothdirections.Severalhoursofpickingberriesfollowed.Nana47menottoeatanyuntiltheyhadallbeenwashedbutturnedaknowingblindeyewhile48someanyway.Ialsohelpedmyselftotheoccasionalunriperedberryaslhadaparticular49foranythingbitter.Thefullyimmaturegreenberriesweretoomuchevenformytasteandwerejust50.Whenatlastwewerefinished,thebrightsceneryhad51longshadowsandtheafternoonhadbeeevening.Grandad52abaghalffullofberriesbacktothetruck.Juice53slowlyontotheground.Nanawouldlatermakeblackberrypiesandfillseveraljarswithjam.WhenIreachedthetruck,my54hurtfromtoomuchfruitandmyhandswere55darkpurple.Ialwaysenjoyedthosedays.，41.A.processingB.canningC.pickingD.preserving42.A.developedB.ripeC.freshD.prepared43.A.driveB.fetchC.moveD.transform44.A.journeyB.adventureC.destinationD.purpose45.A.pathB.directionC.routeD.spot46.A.bushesB.branchesC.forestsD.leaves47.A.instructedB.warnedC.encouragedD.begged48.A.collectedB.gathered.C.pickedD.ate49.A.talentB.tasteC.admiration.D.hunger50.A.tastelessB.unbeatableC.unpleasantD.delicious51.A.tookonB.burstonC.madeupD.turnedto52.A.carriedB.filledC.deliveredD.passed53.A.pouredB.bledC.pressedD.tipped54.A.throatB.headC.stomach，D.bones55.A.coloredB.washedC.dried，D.coated第二節(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)閱讀下面短文,在空白處填人1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確彤式。Walkingmorethan2.200stepsadaycouldreduceourriskofheartdiseaseandearlydeath,evenifwespendtherestoftheday56(sit)down.That'saccordingtoastudy57(publish)intheBritishJournalofSportsMedicine.Researcherslookedatdatafrommorethan72,000peopleintheUK，with58averageageof61.Previousstudieshavelinkedtimespentsittingwithearlydeathandheartdisease，andwalkingisknown59(decrease)theserisks.Sotheresearchteamwantedtofindout60walkingcouldoffset(抵消)thehealthrisksofspendingalotoftimesitting.Thestudyparticipants6l(wear)adeviceontheirwrist，whichwasabletorecordthe62(step)theytookandtheamountoftimetheyspentsittingorlyingdown.Thenthey63(track)foraroundsevenyearsafterward.Duringthistime，1,633participantsdied,andalmost6,200hadheartproblemslikeheartattacksandstrokes.Thestudyfoundthattakingbetween9,000and10,500stepsperdayreducedtheriskofearlyDeath6439%，andreducedtheriskofheartdiseaseby21%.That'sevenifpeoplewerespendingalotoftimesitting.Oneoftheresearchers，MatthewAhmadisaidtheresultsshowthat“all65(move)matters"andanyonewhohastospendalotoftimesittingshouldincreasethenumberofstepstheytake.第四部分寫作(共兩節,滿分40分)第一節(滿分15分)上周六你校舉行了主題為“TechnologyChangesourLife”的科技節活動。假定你是學校英語報“TechTalk”欄目的學生主編,請你寫一封征稿函,向全校學生征稿,內容包括:1.稿件要求;2.投稿方式;3.錄用獎勵。注意:1.寫作詞數應為80左右;2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。Dearfellowstudents，__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TechTalk第二節(滿分25分)閱讀下面材料,根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段,使之構成一篇完整的短文。AtPiedmontMiddleSchool,akidcouldruntrackorplaytennis,buteveryonewantedtobeonthesoccerteam.LaurahaddreamedofearninggloryfortheFalconseversincethefirstgrade,whenherolderbrotherToniscoredthewinninggoalinthe