山西省阳泉市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期开学英语试题

                     阳泉一中2023年高二分班考试试题

 学科：  英语      考试时间  120    分钟   分值    150   分

密级：机密    启用前

注意事项：

1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

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第I卷

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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

　　Bantham Beach, Devon

The South Devon coast is knee-deep in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Bantham is a golden bank of sand. There are rock pools for younger children and for their elders. This is one of the county’s favourite surfing beaches.

The 14th-century Sloop Inn (01548-560489, sloopatbantham. co. uk) has summer doubles from ￡145 per night (and it’s only a couple of hundred yards to the beach).

Camber Sands, East Sussex

Head to the western end of the overflow car park and then it’s a pleasant walk through dunes (沙丘) to your own private area on the endless sands.

If you haven’t bought a picnic, the village’s Rye Bay Cafe is good for lunch and the nearby Rye Bay Nature Reserve provides walking, cycling and bird watching options.

Charming double rooms at The Galivant (01797-225057, thegalivant. co. uk) start at￡115 per night.

Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife

This small, rural, sandy beach is beside woodland and offers dreamy views out to the islands of Inchmickery and Inchcolm.

The Fife coastal path passes through and there’s a good walking road following the cliff top to Hawkcraig with views across the River Forth to Edinburgh.

Lunch at Sands Beachfront Cafe and book a room at Forth View Hotel (01383-860402, forthviewhotel. co. uk), where doubles cost from￡85 per night.

Druridge Bay, Northumberland

Druridge Bay has 99 acres of golden, sweeping sands. The kids can explore the towering grassland dunes that shelter the bay, and just 300 yards from the beach is the Druridge Bay County Park and Visitor Centre with wildlife displays and play areas.

Food can be had at the Widdrington Inn (eight miles away) while Eshott Hall (01670-787454, eshotthall. co. uk) has doubles from￡120 per night.

1. Where will you go if you are interested in wildlife displays? 

A. Bantham Beach, Devon   B. Camber Sands, East Sussex

C. Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife  D. Druridge Bay, Northumberland

2. Which of the following can you enjoy at Camber Sands?

A. Surfing in rock pools.   B. Watching birds. C. Playing in a park. D.Exploring islands.

3. Which hotel charges the most for a double room?

A. Sloop Inn.  B.The Galivant.  C. Forth View Hotel.  D. Eshott Hall.

B

With more and more people swimming at beaches every year, the problem of sharks takes on new importance. There are people who still insist that sharks never attack human beings unless thay are bleeding or wounded, but this thought has not been clearly proved. In the past few years, on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, there have been cases of shark attacks which resulted in death. And just how many of the swimmers who have disappeared were victims of shark attacks will never be known. Clearly, these violent fish can be dangerous. Several species are known to attack human beings, and it is believed by some experts that certain sharks, once having tasted human blood, develop a taste for it.

The chances that one will come across a shark are small, but certain measures should be taken by everyone. Putting hands or legs over the side of a boat in warm water is to be avoided. Swimming far out from beaches is inviting trouble. No swimmer should go great distances from shore alone, or go into the water when nobody else is about. Skin divers, particularly those who go deep down in the water or among rocks and ledges(暗礁) that serve as hiding places for sharks, are taking unnecessary risks.

If one is in a boat that is rubbed against by a shark, he should remember the creature is not trying to upset his boat; it is probably trying to rub off sea lice (海虱). A beat, especially on the nose, will scare it away. If a swimmer comes across a shark, he should swim away as quietly as possible, trying to avoid making it angry. He should also head for shore (岸) as quickly as possible.

4. What should be done if a shark rubs against your boat?

A. Stir up the water.      B. Shout and scream.

C. Kick the shark.   D. Hit it on the nose.

5. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Certain sharks will become interested in human blood when they have tasted it.

B. Certain sharks will hate human blood again after they have tasted it.

C. Certain sharks will taste human blood every day after they have tasted it.

D. Certain sharks will lose sense of taste when they have tasted human blood.

6. Where do sharks sometimes hide themselves?

A. Places with sea lice in water.       B. Somewhere near the beaches. 

C. Among the rocks and ledges.    D. It isn’t mentioned in the passage.

7. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Some people don’t think sharks will attack human .

B. It’s impossible for swimmers to run into sharks.

C. Swimmers should be very careful about sharks.

D. It’s safe to swim alone far away from the bench.

C

Nearly everyone would agree that it is very hard to let go of anger after you have been hurt by someone. However, research shows that forgiveness is good for your health. It can give you more energy, help you sleep better. According to Dr Frederic Luskin, author of the book Forgive for Good, people who are able to forgive are less angry and more hopeful. “It can reduce the wear and tear on our bodies,” says Dr Luskin, “and allow people to feel more energetic.”

You are probably asking yourself, “How is it possible to forgive?” It is not easy, but here are some suggestions to try. When you have been hurt, first try to calm yourself down: breathe deeply and force yourself to think of something pleasant, such as someone you love or a beautiful sunset. Thinking about the hurt is of no use; it only gives power to the person who hurt you. Train yourself to see beauty, love and kindness in the world around you. Never wait for an apology, because you may be waiting forever. Very often the one who hurt you will never think of apologizing, either because they meant to hurt you or because they don’t understand your point of view. It can be very helpful to you to write yourself a letter, imagining what the other person’s perspective might be. Try to stand in his shoes to see the situation; you may realize that the hurt was a result of ignorance or fear — or maybe even love. Finally, remember that forgiving someone does not mean that you have accepted their action. It only means that you have chosen to let go of the hurt.

8. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Forgiveness is possible for all people.        B. We should not wait for an apology.

C. When someone has hurt you, try to forgive.   D. Forgiveness can be extremely difficult.

9. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Forgiveness can make people feel more energetic.

B. People who forgive show less anger and more hope.

C. Forgiveness means you accept the hurting actions.

D.Being lost in hate may bring you deeper hurt and pain.

10. What does the underlined phrase in the first paragraph mean?

A. Damage.   B. Energy.  C. Waste.   D. Sensitivity.

11. How can you calm yourself when someone has hurt you?

A. Take deep breaths and think of something pleasant.

B. Learn to look for love, beauty and kindness around you.

C. Try to see things from the other person’s perspective.

D. All of the above.

D

Wangdu Bookstore was founded 13 years ago. The owner Ms. Shi said, “Bookselling is a low-profit business. More and more people buy books from online bookstores because they are offering bigger discounts.” Wangdu Bookstore started to lose money two or three years ago when online bookstores grew rapidly. To open up the market and develop readers’ buying habits, online bookstores use low prices as an important sales method.
     “We offer a 10% discount to customers and 15% to club members. At these discount levels, our book sales are still going down,” Ms. Shi said. She believes low costs and no rent are big reasons why online bookstores are growing so quickly.
     A survey shows that online bookstores have already taken more than 10% of all book sales in China. In large cities, online shopping has become the main book-buying method. With online bookstores gradually growing in the book market, the difficulties for real bookstores are becoming increasingly clear. Recently, JiFengShuYuan has had to face the possibility of closure (倒闭) because of the bad effects of online competition and high rent. “We all have the same problem as JiFengShuYuan’s. Real bookstores are going to disappear sooner or later,”said Ms. Shi sadly.
     But at this hard time, Eslite Bookstore overseas is doing very well. Few Eslite bookstores sell only books. Instead, most of the store space is given to tapes and CDs, clothes, and other high-profit items. This is how Eslite pays for the rent.

12. Why did Wangdu Bookstore start to lose money ?

A. Bookselling was a low-profit business.     B. It had to pay more for the costs and rent.

C. Online bookstores were developing fast.    D. It gave a much lower discount to customers.

13. Why does the author use the example of Eslite Bookstore in the last paragraph ?

A. To show that the bookselling isn’t a good business.

B. To give a quite different example of a real bookstore.

C. To tell the readers that real bookstores may disappear.

D. To advise real bookstore owners to give up their businesses.

14. What can we infer from the passage?
A. JiFengShuYuan is not doing business at present.

B. Online bookstores can offer customers discounts lower than 15%.

C. People in both large and small cities prefer buying books online.

D. Real bookstore owners are not smart enough to run their businesses.

15. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. The success of Eslite Bookstore.           B. The advantages of online bookstores.

C. The problems faced by Wangdu Bookstore.  D. The difficulties faced by real bookstores.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。

At present, the American young people always disagree with as well as admire the old. 16＿＿. For example, they aren’t pleased with school, with their parents, or with the rules made by the community they live in. 17________. And they don’t seem to understand that discipline (纪律) and taking responsibility for their actions mean a better development of their personalities.

18_______. If your father says you are not allowed to go out because you have got a bad mark, you will get upset and consider he is not right. But you don’t understand that if you are not deprived (剥夺) of some things you consider as usual in your life, you won’t understand the seriousness of your acts.

The American young people often do many kinds of foolish things: smoking, drinking, skipping classes. These do help them to catch the adults’ attention, but they also have to bear the consequences of their actions: no money, no holidays, no fun. 19_________.

On the other hand you admire what your parents have achieved: a well-paid job, a nice car, a comfortable house and above all the safety of their future. 20________. However, you have to realize all the efforts they had to make to get everything they have now.

A.You want to have the same as well.

B.The young should always respect the old.

C. So, it is better to think twice before doing something foolish.

D. They always consider the rules they have to obey are too strict.

E. Parents always concentrate on what their children have achieved.

F. The younger generation can always find something to argue about.

G. Teenagers always get angry about what their parents tell them to do.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）

第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，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。

When I was 10 years old, my friend Sydney suffered from a brain cancer. Sydney fought against it, but the cancer did not  21  to the treatment. Sydney died at the age of 11. 

After her death, I felt sad and discouraged. I decided to turn these  22  emotions into positive actions.When I was 15 years old, I  23  the Pink Polka Dots Guild (PPD协会) with two friends. My goal is to raise enough money to find a  24  for brain cancer, which is the second most common cancer in children. 

Over the  25  , PPD has held fund-raisers across the city. The first Pink Polka Dots event, a garage sale, just  26  $900, but our latest fund-raiser, the 2012 golf tournament,  27  over $73,000. In the past five years, we have raised almost a million dollars. 

I’ve been shocked by the  28  recognition that the guild has earned. PPD received a(n)  29   from President and spoke at a TED Conference. Each of these honors has raised awareness and money for our  30  . 

The effort we have made has  31  helped cancer research. PPD has provided funding for  32  discoveries, such as “Tumor Paint”, which illuminates (照亮) cancerous cells so that doctors can 33  them with unprecedented accuracy. The  34  appeared in Time magazine. I am very proud to have helped fund the research of this life-saving technology. 

Pink Polka Dots has inspired me to be an activist. My experience has taught me that with passion and dedication, it is possible to make a  35  in the world.

21. A.respond  B.contribute  C.adapt    D.appeal

22. A.positive  B.attractive  C.alternative  D.negative

23. A.sought  B.left   C.founded  D.heard

24. A.patient  B.doctor   C.hospital  D.cure

25. A.weeks  B.days   C.years   D.months

26. A.raised  B.cost   C.took   D.rose

27. A.took on  B.turned out  C.brought in  D.came across

28. A.private  B.little   C.secret   D.public

29. A.scholarship B.award   C.food   D.gift

30. A.study  B.concern  C.family   D.community

31. A.rarely  B.probably  C.hardly   D.truly

32. A.artistic  B.scientific  C.classic   D.athletic

33. A.know  B.ignore   C.remove   D.protect

34. A.finding  B.creation  C.invitation  D.conclusion

35. A.record  B.promise  C.living   D.difference

第II卷

注意:  请用0.5毫米黑色笔迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）

第二节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

China is widely known   36   its ancient civilization. In this passage, we will introduce the Chinese writing system.

       At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates   37    several thousand years to the use of longgu. During that time, symbols   38     (carve) on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols    39   (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms because the Chinese people were divided geographically,   40     (lead) to many varieties of dialects and   41     (character). However, Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country   42   the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was very important in uniting the Chinese people and culture.

      Written Chinese has also become an important means by which China’s present is connected with its past. People in modern times can read the classic works  43    (write) by Chinese in ancient times. Now the Chinese writing system can be seen   44    an art form—Chinese calligraphy.

       As China plays a greater role in global affairs,   45    increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China’s culture and history through this amazing language.

第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 (满分15分)

假如你是李华，你的朋友 Caroline 发来邮件向你求助，她近来因考试成绩不佳，深受打击，逐渐对学习失去信心，请你给她写一封回信，帮助她重拾信心。具体内容如下：

1.给予安慰；

2.提出建议；

3.加以鼓励。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；

2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；

3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Caroline,

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                                                  Yours,

                                                              Li Hua

第二节 （满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Sue and Johnsy had their art studio in Greenwich Village. In November, an unknown disease struck this village and Johnsy was seriously sick with it. The doctor took Sue aside and claimed, “She has one chance in ten. And that chance is for her to want to live.”

Sue came into Johnsy’s room, only to find Johnsy’s eyes were open, but they weren’t watching her. Instead, she stared out the window and counted backwards: “Ten, nine, eight, seven...”

“What are you counting, dear?” asked Sue. “They’re falling faster now, ”replied Johnsy. “Three days ago there were almost a hundred. But now there are only five left. When the last one falls, I must go, too. Didn’t the doctor tell you?”

“Oh, I never heard of such nonsense. Now, try to take some broth (肉汤) , and let yourself relax.”quickly replied Sue. But Johnsy’s mind was made up. “I don't want any broth. I just want to see the last leaf fall.”

“Try to sleep.” said Sue. Then she went to fetch her neighbour Mr Behrman, a failed painter, to be a model for her drawing. In 40 years he had never produced the masterpiece he longed to paint. Sue told him about Johnsy’s longing to slip away like the leaves. Behrman cried with disbelief, “Such a foolish idea! This is not a place in which Miss Johnsy shall lie sick. Someday I will create a masterpiece, and we shall all go away.”

Behrman and Sue looked out of the window at the vine（藤蔓）and noticed that there was just one remaining leaf. Then they looked at each other for a moment without speaking as if thinking of something artistic. What’s more, a cold rain was falling, mixed with snow.

The next morning, Johnsy woke and asked for the curtains to be opened. One leaf remained on the vine, bravely holding on in the wind and rain. “It will fall today, for sure. And I will die with it.”

That day in the afternoon, the doctor came, not for Johnsy, but for Mr Behrman, who was found lying in bed helplessly with pain, his shoes and clothing wet through and icy cold, and some brushes, paints, a lantern and a ladder on the ground.

注意：

  1. 写作词数应为150个左右；

  2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The following day, Johnsy commanded that the curtain be raised again.                 

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After Behrman’s funeral（葬礼）, Sue came to Johnsy who was sipping her soup, and said, “I have something to tell you.”_________________________________________________________

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第一部分 阅读

1-5 DBADA  6-10 CBCCA  11-15 DCBBD  16-20 FDGCA

第二部分 语言运用

21-25 ADCDC  26-30 ACDBB  31-35 DBCAD

36. for   37. back  38. were carved  39. had become   40. leading          

41. characters  42. where  43. written  44. as  45. an  

第三部分 写作

第一节

Dear Caroline,

I am terribly sorry to hear that you have trouble in study and lose confidence. I am writing to express my genuine concern and share with you some suggestions that might be of some help on it.

First of all, it is wise of you to work on positive thinking because a positive thinking will lead to positive results. Don’t worry about letting yourself or others down. Additionally, it is strongly advised that you’d better set realistic goals and break the overall goal into smaller ones, which makes it easy for you to get a sense of accomplishment.

I am firmly convinced that you will regain confidence with your efforts. Please contact me with any other questions. Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

第二节 读后续写

Possible Version

The following day, Johnsy commanded that the curtain be raised again. Miraculously, the leaf was still there, clinging to its stem against the wall, like a strong-willed soldier holding his arms. Staring at the scene for a while, Johnsy turned to Sue and said in a soft voice, "I've been a silly girl, Sue. It is definitely a crime to want to die.Now,could you bring me a little broth, and help me sit up." At this, a flicker of a smile crossed Sue's face, as she knew inside the embers of hope, the fire of life had been rekindled. "Of course, dear,"responded Sue with great relief. With a strong desire for life and careful nursing, Johnsy was on the road to recovery. MrBehrman, however, failed in the fight against the disease which claimed his life mercilessly.

After Behrman's funeral（葬礼）, Sue came to Johnsy who was sipping her soup, and said, "I have something to tell you." Seated on the bed, Johnsy listened to her attentively. "Mr Behrman died for art and also for you, dear."Sue paused for a moment, eyes moist with tears."Look out of the window at the last leaf. Didn't you wonder why it never fluttered or moved when the wind blew?  Ah, dear, it's Behrman's last masterpiece. He painted it there the night when the last leaf fell.” Upon hearing this, Johnsy felt as if she were struck by a sudden thunder, too shocked and moved to utter a single word. It didn't occur to her that in an attempt to cheer her up, Mr Behrman had created such an amazing piece of art at the cost his own life. She decided at that moment that she would cherish and live her life to the utmost and embrace this world with kindness and gratitude.