天津市天津市西青区2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题.docx

1、天津市天津市西青区2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、单项选择1The boys are all tired and sweaty because they _ soccer in the park for three hours.Ahave been playingBare playingChad been playingDwere playing2The students stay quiet during the test _ everyone can concentrate on their work.Aas ifBeven thoughCin caseDso that

2、3The book club members donate used books to the library _ a private meeting room for discussions.Ain search ofBin need ofCin return forDin charge of4The weatherman predicted that a storm is _ to hit, which worries the local farmers.ApowerfulBquickCboundDbig5_ Jane decided to return to school to purs

3、ue her dream at the age of 60, is truly inspiring.AThatBWhatCWhenDWhich6The loyal dog _ moved, waiting patiently for its owner to return home.AbarelyBfrequentlyCusuallyDregularly7The big question is _ we go for our summer vacation thats fun but not too expensive.AwhichBwhenCwhyDwhere8The two teams w

4、ore _ uniforms, making it hard to tell them apart.AtraditionalBidenticalCcomfortableDpractical9Even when the project seemed impossible, the group didnt _ and eventually succeeded.Acool downBbreak awayCback downDslip away10The group of volunteers _ every weekend to help clean and maintain the local b

5、each.AgatherBgathersChas gatheredDhave gathered11The lost phone _ by an honest stranger who found it on the bench.Ahad returnedBhad been returnedCreturnedDwas returned12The travelers saw their flight _ due to bad weather and had to stay overnight.AcancelBcanceledCcancelingDbeing canceled13Kate caref

6、ully _ her words, choosing to spread messages of hope and encouragement to those around him.Aspit outBheld ontoCpushed outDweighed up14Being _ about the outcome, Shelley was surprised when the experiment succeeded.AconfidentBpessimisticCcuriousDangry15_ a club or team builds social skills and introd

7、uces new hobbies and interests.AJoiningBBeing joinedCTo be joinedDHaving joined二、完形填空In a small town called Maplewood there was a girl named Sophie. She was always worried about her 16 . She thought her nose was too big and her hair too messy. Each time she saw photos of film stars on social media,

8、her 17 dropped even more. “Ill never be as beautiful as them,” Sophie often thought. Because of these feelings, Sophie avoided social events and 18 spoke up in class. She was uneasy, thinking everyone was judging her for her looks. She even stopped 19 with her friends, feeling too 20 .One day, the s

9、chool announced a talent show. Sophies best friend, Jenna, knew Sophie had a beautiful singing voice and encouraged her to 21 . “You should enter the talent show. You have a(n) 22 voice!” Jenna insisted. Sophie hesitated but 23 agreed, partly to please Jenna and partly to push herself out of her com

10、fort 24 .As the day of the talent show 25 , Sophie practiced singing in front of her mirror. Despite her 26 , she knew she loved singing and wanted to give it a try. When the day arrived, Sophie was trembling with fear. She almost 27 but remembered Jennas support and decided to go on stage.When Soph

11、ie started singing, her voice was 28 at first, but as she continued, she forgot about her worries and just enjoyed the music. Her voice grew 29 and more confident with each note. By the time she finished, the audience burst into 30 . After the show, many people came up to her, praising her performan

12、ce. Sophies heart filled with 31 and joy.This experience 32 how Sophie saw herself. She realized her worth was based on her 33 , and inner qualities, not her looks. She began participating more in school activities and 34 with her friends. Sophie learned to appreciate her unique self and became more

13、 confident. She understood that true 35 comes from within and that believing in herself was the most important thing.16AhappinessBappearanceCeducationDsafety17AenergyBinterestChopeDconfidence18ArarelyBusuallyCrepeatedlyDoccasionally19Astepping downBmoving onChanging outDpulling through20Aembarrassed

14、BboredCshockedDtired21AadvanceBparticipateCplanDtest22AexcitingBstretchingCconvincingDamazing23AfinallyBrecentlyCpreviouslyDimmediately24AhomeBlifeChabitDzone25AcontinuedBendedCapproachedDarrived26ApainBanxietyClonelinessDregret27Aheld onBshowed upCpulled outDpassed by28AdesperateBbitterCcoldDshaky2

15、9AstrongerBsofterCflatterDharder30AsmilesBscreamsCwhispersDcheers31AprideBdeterminationChopeDlove32AexpandedBconfirmedCchangedDchallenged33AeffortsBskillsCtalentsDdreams34AdiscussingBreconnectingCagreeingDstruggling35AbeautyBrespectCpassionDstrength三、阅读理解Hello, everyone! Welcome to the beautiful Jiu

16、zhaigou Valley in Sichuan Province, China. Today, well explore this amazing place, filled with natural beauty and fascinating stories.Jiuzhaigou, meaning “Nine Village Valley”, is known for its beautiful blue-green lakes, multi-level waterfalls, and colorful forests. Its as if Mother Nature decided

17、to use all her colors at once! The scenery here is so breathtaking that it feels like youre walking through a living painting.One of the most magical spots is Five-Flower Lake. The water in this lake is so clear and bright that it looks as if its been photoshopped. According to legend, a goddess dro

18、pped her mirror here, and its broken pieces turned into this brilliant, colorful lake. So, if you ever lose a mirror, just hope it results in something as beautiful as this!As we wander through the valley, youll hear the calming sounds of waterfalls. Nuorilang Waterfall is one of the most famous and

19、 is said to be the widest highland waterfall in China. Theres a local story that these falls are actually the tears of a mountain spirit who cried with joy when she saw the beauty of Jiuzhaigou for the first time. Talk about being moved to tears!Another fun spot is Panda Lake. Its said that pandas l

20、ove this area because of the abundance of bamboo. While the pandas are a bit shy and might not show up for photos, you can always imagine them relaxing somewhere nearby, having a bamboo snack. If you see some missing pieces of bamboo, just know a happy panda was there!Thank you for joining me on thi

21、s fun tour of Jiuzhaigou Valley. I hope youve enjoyed learning about its natural wonders and fascinating stories. Remember, nature has the best stories, and sometimes they come with a good laugh. Enjoy the rest of your magical adventure here in Jiuzhaigou!36What are the colors of the lakes in Jiuzha

22、igou?ARed and yellow.BBlack and white.CPink and orange.DBlue and green.37What did the broken pieces of the goddesss mirror turn into?ABright stars.BDeep ocean.CColorful lake.DGreen mountain.38What caused the mountain spirit to cry according to the local story?AShe was in pain.BShe was surprised by t

23、he noise.CShe was feeling confused.DShe was touched by the beauty.39What is the main idea of the passage?AThe wildlife of Jiuzhaigou.BThe beauty of Jiuzhaigou.CThe stories of Jiuzhaigou.DThe history of Jiuzhaigou.40What is the tone of the passage?AWarm and inviting.BSerious and formal.CCalm and desc

24、riptive.DDry and factual.When I was forced to put up with my sons sense of humor, which included turning every word he read into jokes about his family members, the search was on. Could I, as the supportive and patient parent I try to be, find the right book for my son? A book that encourages him to

25、 toll a joke without making us want to wash his mouth out with soap? I had to admit I wasnt confident.Now, I have a book, Jake the Fake Keeps It Real, at hand. In fact, Jake is not a perfect kid. The first book in the series, Jake the Fake Keeps It Real, opens with Jake explaining how he cheated to

26、gain admission to an arts and music academy for gifted kids.So when Jake realizes that to fit in at art school, he has to come up with some strange ideas, I almost died laughing. Not only did I think it was funny, my son did too. In fact, Jake the Fake Keeps It Real turned out to be a great distract

27、ion (使人分心的事物) from my sons disrespectfully funny behavior. And I would much rather have my son imitate Jake by chewing (咀嚼) the same piece of gum for six hours and then writing a play about it.I succeeded in one thing: finding a fittingly funny role model for my son. At the end of the book, in chapt

28、er 13, Jake, who has no talent, has to perform in the school talent show (obviously, if you blow it, you have to quit school and work on a fishing boat). Jake sits down at the piano but knows he cant do it, so he stands up from the piano.Heres where the book really wins my sons heart for life. Maybe

29、 one day, my son might say, as Jake does after his mother praises his talent show appearance and hugs him tightly, “Shes pretty cool sometimes, my mom.”41How did the author find her sons humour?ASuitable.BBoring.CInteresting.DImpolite.42Who is Jake?AA gifted kid.BThe authors son.CA character in a no

30、vel .DAn honest boy.43What does the underlined word “imitate” in paragraph 3 mean?ACopy.BDefeat.CIgnore.DEntertain.44Whats the possible result of Jake?AHe would be a good fisherman.BHe would devote himself to music.CHe might be punished for his mistake.DHe would win an award.45What is the authors in

31、tention in writing the passage?ATo introduce a book briefly.BTo share a parenting experience.CTo promote arts education.DTo find a book for a funny child.The moment the alarm goes off in the morning, the battle between children and parents begins. “Pack your bag quickly!” “Have you gathered all your

32、 books?” “Hurry up or you will be late!” The sounds of anxiety and impatience keep ringing in our cars. Its fair to say that being too slow to pack a schoolbag or forgetting books is a common problem for primary and secondary school students. To solve this issue, we invented a smart schoolbag called

33、 “Zhi An Qi”, which means “intelligent, reassuring and complete”. Its equipped with powerful functions.We wanted to make our schoolbag easy to use. With a click, it can automatically display which books are inside and which ones are missing according to your daily schedule.To scan several books at a

34、 time, we researched available technologies. However, we found that these technologies didnt meet our needs. Disappointed, we went to a library to explore more options. What the librarian was doing interested us. Using a machine to scan a cart of books, he could see the returned books on the compute

35、r right away. After looking through the Internet, we soon discovered what he was using: radio frequency identification (RFTD, 射频识别). This technology provided the solution that could work for our schoolbag. We quickly made a plan and distributed the tasks. Some members began programming with MicroPyt

36、hon, while others created the circuit (电路) using a universal board (通用插件板). With our combined efforts, we designed the basic functions of the smart schoolbag and successfully applied for a patent (专利).Creating just a model didnt satisfy us. What we wanted was to turn it into a real product. To this

37、end, we began commercial operations, such as writing a business plan and contacting producers. In the next stage, we will continue to upgrade the scan panel, making it removable and presenting it as a scanning accessory (附件).“Of course, the process was quite difficult, as it was our first time devel

38、oping a product,” said one teams member. “But if you stay determined, you will find that all the storms will pass, and eventually all the efforts will bring you victory.”46What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 1?AStress the importance of being organized.BIntroduce the topic of a smart schoo

39、lbag.CHighlight the problem of packing up a schoolbag.DComplain about anxiety and impatience from parents.47Where did the team get their inspiration according to Paragraph 3?AThe popular bags.BThe existing AI technology.CThe librarians scanning technology.DThe roar of anxiety and impatience.48What d

40、oes the author plan to do in the future?AContact manufacturers with a business plan.BApply for a patent and make a more satisfied model.CUpdate the panel into a removable scanning accessory.DImprove the panel to make it more advanced and independent.49What is probably the authors attitude toward the

41、 development of the new schoolbag?AWorried.BUnconcerned.CUncertain.DPositive.50What could be the best title for the passage?ASmart SchoolbagBEfficient PackingCThe Challenges of InventionDTechnology in Education阅读下列短文并回答问题。Jake was a young software developer living in a busy city. Despite his success

42、 at work, he felt unsatisfied and often questioned the purpose of his efforts.One evening, feeling particularly lost, he decided to take a break and visit a small coastal town where his old friend, Sam, lived. Upon arriving, eke was struck by the towns calmness. Sam greeted him warmly and suggested

43、they take a hike to a nearby lighthouse. The path was tough, but Sam assured Jake that the view from the top was worth it.As they climbed, Jake voiced his doubts. “Sam, Ive been working hard, but I feel stuck. Whats the point?” Sam paused and looked at the path ahead. “Life isnt always easy, Jake. S

44、ometimes it feels like were making no progress, but every step counts, even the hard ones.” Their conversation was interrupted when they reached a particularly rocky section. Jake fell, hurting his knee. Frustrated, he almost gave up and suggested turning back. He felt a mix of anger and disappointm

45、ent, thinking all his effort was for nothing. But Sam extended a hand, helping him to his feet. “Lifes challenges can knock us down, but we learn and grow by facing them.” Finally, after much effort, they reached the lighthouse. The view was amazingthe vast ocean stretched endlessly, with the settin

46、g sun casting golden colors over the water. Jake felt a deep sense of peace and accomplishment. Sam turned to him and said, “See this view, Jake? It shows the big picture of life. The tough journey was worth it. Your work is the sameeach challenge and effort leads to something greater.” Jake nodded, realizing his struggles had value.As they walked back, Jake felt a renewed sense of purpose. He now understood that meaning comes from the journey, not the destination. With this new perspective, he felt ready to face lifes challenges with hope and det