广东省广州市南武中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、广东省广州市南武中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Join the Sydney City Library1. Create a City of Sydney account and join the libraryExperience greater security and access to our library and other services by joining with a City of Sydney account. Your City of Sydney account uses your email address and a pass

2、word as the login (登录). Youll be able to use the same login to access other City of Sydney services. Go to the library online catalogue (目录) and select Join Select Create an account and follow the instructions When the account is created, select Join the library2. Join the library without an email a

3、ddressIf you dont have an email address you can still join the library. Go to the library online catalogue and select Join Select Create an account and then the option I dont have an email Follow the prompts to complete the library membership form3. Activate (激活) your membershipTo ensure your full m

4、embership and collect your library card, visit a branch open for browsing and borrowing. You need to show proof of identity and permanent residential address. Official documents such as a driver licence, student card, bank statement or rates are accepted. Applicants under 18 years oldA parent or gua

5、rdian is required to approve your application. They need to visit a branch with you to show proof of identity, including their residential address and medicare card listing your name. For online memberships this proof of identity should be emailed to librarymembershipscityofsydney. nsw. gov. au1What

6、s the benefit of having a City of Sydney account?AYou can spend less money.BYou can borrow more books.CYou can enjoy safer access.DYou can log in without a password.2What do you need to activate your membership?ALibrary card.BEmail address.CIdentity documents.DBank password.3What is this text?AA gui

7、de.BA poster.CA report.DA notice.When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which great

8、ly comforted his parents. In middle school. he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels. Although Jaggis parents initially thought his experiments were just. a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Event

9、ually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggis interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment. At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and. co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology

10、to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform peoples idea that going green is expensive, by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inve

11、ntions was the “CO2ube”, a device that could be attached to vehicle tailpipes to reduce carbon emissions, and its available to many people at low prices. He also created a smartwatch that changed body heat into energy, which can be used to power up the watch as well as mobile phones. Young Jaggi, no

12、w a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggis vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage

13、young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality.4What can we learn about Jaggi?AHe was curious by nature.BHe dreamed to be an e

14、ngineer.CHe always annoyed his parents.DHe was addicted to playing toys.5Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “came around” in Paragraph 2?AWon out.BChanged their minds.CWalked around. DPaid a visit.6What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products?AHis love f

15、or greener devices.BHis pursuit of academic career.CHis desire to make a difference.DHis hope to boost green industry.7Why does Jaggie plan to launch an online platform?ATo promote smart products.BTo empower young inventors.CTo provide eco-themed courses.DTo offer environmentalists funds.Animals can

16、 adapt quickly to survive unfavorable environmental conditions. Evidence is mounting to show that plants can, too. A paper published in the journal Trends in Plant Science details how plants are rapidly adapting to the effects of climate change, and how they are passing down these adaptations to the

17、ir offspring(后代).Plants are facing more environmental stresses than ever. For example, climate change is making winters shorter in many locations, and plants are responding. “Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” sa

18、ys Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These mechanisms allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce.”Because plants dont have

19、neural(神经的) networks, their memory is based entirely on cellular(细胞的),molecular(分子的),and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory(体细胞记忆). “It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly,” says M

20、artinelli.These somatic memories can then be passed to the plants offspring via epigenetics(表现遗传). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular mechanisms modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.Going

21、 forward, Martinelli hopes to understand even more about the genes that are being passed down. “We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic alphabet without changes in DNA sequence(序列),”he says. “This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today t

22、hat every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive.”8What adaptations have plants made to shortened cold seasons?AThey have shortened their flowering time.BThey have got more chances to reproduce.CThey have avoided flowering in cold seasons.DThey have adjusted their envir

23、onmental clock.9What can we learn about somatic memory?AIt is entirely based on neural networks.BIt can help the plants offspring to survive.CIt can help relieve environmental stresses.DIt disturbs the plants biochemical networks.10What does the underlined word “modulating” mean in paragraph 4?AAdju

24、sting.BTreasuring.CRecording.DSharing.11Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?APlants are smart about flowering timeBPlants can also adapt to climate changeCEnvironmental stresses challenge plantsDMysteries of plant genes are to be unfoldedSince the last ice age, humans have cleare

25、d nearly half of the earths forests and grasslands for agriculture. With the world population expanding, theres ever-increasing pressure on farmland to produce not only more food but also clean energy. In places such as Yakima County, Washington, its created competition for space as land-hungry sola

26、r panels (板) consume available fields. Last month, the state approved plans to cover 1,700 acres of agricultural land with solar panels, fueling concerns over the long-term impacts of losing cropland.A recent study from the University of California, however, shows how farmers may soon harvest crops

27、and energy together. One researcher, Majdi Abou Najm, explains that visible light spectrum (光谱) can be separated into blue and red light waves, and their photons (光子) have different properties. Blue ones have higher energy than red ones. While that gives blue light what is needed to generate power,

28、it also results in higher temperatures. “From a plant angle, red photons are the efficient ones,” says Abou Najm. “They dont make the plant feel hot.”A goal of the study is to create a new generation of solar panels. He sees potential in the organic solar cells, which come from carbon-based material

29、s. Thin and transparent, the cells are applied like a film onto various surfaces. This new technology could be used to develop special solar panels that block blue light to generate power, while passing the red light on to crops planted directly below. These panels could also provide shade for heat-

30、sensitive fruits during the hottest part of the day.By 2050, well have two billion more people, and well need more food and more energy. By maximizing the solar spectrum, “were making full use of an endlessly sustainable resource,” says Abou Najm. “If a technology kicks in that can develop these pan

31、els, then the sky is the limit on how efficient we can be.”12What problem does the first paragraph focus on?ALosing cropland to solar panels.BDistribution of the world population.CReduction in forests and grasslands.DCompeting for land between farmers.13What does the underlined word “that” in paragr

32、aph 2 refer to?AGeneration of solar power.BHot weather increasing efficiency.CBlue photons having higher energy.DSeparation of visible light spectrum.14What do we know about the organic solar cells?AThey make fruits heat-sensitive.BThey can cool down in hot days,CThey allow red light to pass through

33、.DThey can store carbon-based materials.15What does Abou Najm think of the future of the new solar panels?ALimited.BPromising.CUncertain.DChallenging.Its no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of le

34、monade? 16 The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to whats going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. 17 And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced s

35、tress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.In fact, good news, known as solut

36、ions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. 18 A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possibl

37、e solutions.“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers attention. 19 The thing is, however, theres also good stuff out therethe delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happen

38、ing worldwide. 20 When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the worlds problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Goods editors said.AShare good news with people around you.BIts just that we dont hea

39、r as much about them.CBut the “bad news” has its place in the world.DIt provides a more balanced view of the world.EAnd so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.FHeartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.GThe news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.二、完形

40、填空Adam Wolfers believes that his sons autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a 21 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed (被诊断) with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 22 with others. 23 the

41、se difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that 24 others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 25 the art of nature photography.Not 26 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even establi

42、shed his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 27 , he donates ten percent of his 28 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.However, his motivation for photography 29 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 30 with o

43、thers. His work has gained 31 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 32 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgans photography has become his saving grace (体面) because it gets people to look 33 his issues. “Hes going

44、 to make his 34 ,” his mother said.Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 35 and what we want to do. In other words, dont be afraid to see things differently.21AstrangeBtypicalCuniqueDnormal22AfightingBinteractingCagreeingDcompeting23AWithoutBForCFromDDespite24AescapeBhitCtouchDp

45、lease25AadmireBexploreCchangeDpromote26AamusedBfamiliarCcontentDbored27ARemarkablyBUndoubtedlyCAccidentallyDFortunately28AsalariesBprofitsCbudgetsDexpenses29Aresults inBarises fromCgoes beyondDconsists of30ArecallsBimaginesCexpectsDencounters31ArecognitionBadvantageCstrengthDpower32AexaminationBdisp

46、layCinvestigationDtrade33AforBupCintoDpast34AdecisionBlivingCwayDfortune35AprincipleBintelligenceCemotionsDlimits三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。To write his own medical text, Li Shizhen referenced over 800 medical texts, countless books on history and geography, and works of literature. He ev

47、en studied the complete works of many ancient poets, from 36 he selected a surprising number of verses about medicine. However, the greatest issue he encountered was the widespread 37 (inconsistent) in the use of drug names. Realising the importance of field research outweighed 38 of extensive reading, in 1565 Li travelled far and wide into the mountains and wilderness. He covered what are todays provinces of Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu, and many other places. After over a decade of fi