广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2023-2024学年英语高二上学期试卷.docx

广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2023-2024学年英语高二上学期试卷
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、单项选择
1．On a typical day, clown doctors spend their time ________ patients, their families! They do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and of course, telling silly jokes.
A．bursting onto B．cheering up C．telling off D．looking through
2．Even using a spoon, I spilled most of the soup on my shirt, so I felt ________, even though no one could see me.
A．confused B．inspired C．delighted D．embarrassed
3．Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short and too weak to follow his father’s footsteps. But Stephen ________ playing basketball.
A．carried on B．paid off C．fell behind D．gave up
4．Visitors to one of Janet Echelman’s artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking at it, they could also interact with it ________ by using their phones to change its colours and patterns.
A．greatly B．rarely C．previously D．literally
5．Pandas ________ China and some of them are invited to other countries to live for some time because of deep friendship between countries.
A．are native to B．are aware of C．are worthy of D．are familiar with
6．The first landmark to catch my eye is the ________ Qingshuihe Bridge, the world’s longest bridge built over permafrost (永久冻土层).
A．splendid B．delicate C．genuine D．primitive
7．The ambulance driver has seen a lot of car accidents involving teenagers and thinks the ________ age for getting a driving licence should be 21.
A．mature B．evident C．legal D．instant
8．If you consider something ________, you try to think about the facts, and not be influenced by your own feelings or opinions.
A．legally B．gradually C．nobly D．objectively
9．As we can see, emojis have a ________ to pop up all over the place. Users of emojis say that they facilitate the way they express themselves.
A．tendency B．access C．agency D．licence
10．What the boy’s father did was not ________ because his son has become a useful person for society.
A．in vain B．in contrast C．in case D．in advance
11．Good morning, everyone. It is my great pleasure to give a lecture ________ the Be at One with Nature Association.
A．in contrast to B．in addition to C．in need of D．on behalf of
12．Mars ________ people since ancient times, and today our interest in Martian exploration is greater than ever before.
A．has fascinated B．has risen C．has reacted D．has approved
13．Hungry animals are finding plenty to eat in our gardens and in the leftovers we ________.
A．consist of B．switch on C．throw away D．rely on
14．People say that 18 marks a new chapter in our lives, and that we should become more ________.
A．influential B．convincing C．emotional D．independent
15．Thanks to their efforts, the monkey’s ________ has doubled since the 1980s. Their number reached over 1,300 in 2015 and continued to grow.
A．population B．popularity C．routine D．intention
16．At that time, people believed that all species ________ on Earth at the same time, and had not changed since.
A．have appeared B．were appeared C．had appeared D．were appearing
17．The issue ________ at this moment yesterday by the company’s managers.
A．was being discussed B．is being discussed
C．had discussed D．was discussing
18．They worked for two hours to rescue the man ________ was injured in the accident.
A．whom B．which C．as D．who
19．Sunset is the time of day ________ we sit on the balcony and count stars.
A．that B．which C．when D．how
20．Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, ________ means clown doctors can be helpful in amusing people.
A．which B．that C．why D．who
21．________around, I saw a white-haired man.
A．To turn B．Turning C．Turned D．Turn
22．________ in the refrigerator, these vegetables will remain fresh.
A．Kept B．Being kept C．Keeping D．Having kept
23．Grandfather and father, ________ at the table, are playing chess.
A．seated B．are seating C．seating D．are seated
24．With so much homework ________ this weekend, I have no time to go to bookstore with you.
A．done B．to do C．being done D．doing
25．The ________ boy was last seen playing near the East Lake where many people choose to go every day.
A．missing B．missed C．had missed D．was missing

二、阅读理解
Animals were the real pioneers of space flight. Let us learn about some animals that have been to space.
A．Fruit flies
On February 20, 1947, the United States sent some fruit flies into space to study the impact that cosmic radiation (宇宙辐射) might potentially have on astronauts in the future. They chose flies because they are genetically similar to humans.
When they returned to Earth, the scientists found the flies alive, with no evidence of the effects of radiation.
B．Mice
Mice have long been used to find out more about how space travel will affect the human body. In fact, NASA has recently published a study of mice housed at the International Space Station. It shows that mice quickly adapt to microgravity (微重力) conditions.
The very first mouse went into space in 1950, reaching an altitude of 137km. However, unlike the fruit flies, the mouse died when the rocket broke into parts due to a parachute (降落伞) failure.
C． Dogs
Laika, a Russian homeless dog, went to space on November 3, 1957. She was picked up on the streets and was thought suitable because she had a gentle temperament (性情) and behaved well. The scientists also believed a homeless dog would be better at dealing with difficult conditions like microgravity than a pet dog.
Laika is famous for being the first animal to orbit (环绕……运行) the Earth. However, she never returned.
D．Spiders
In 1973, two garden spiders called Anita and Arabella were used in an experiment to see if they could still build webs in space.
Both spiders managed to build webs, even though the webs were slightly finer than on Earth. The study showed a great deal about the effects of microgravity on motor response (运动反应).
26．What can we learn about the mouse astronaut?
A．It failed to come back alive.
B．It couldn’t survive in microgravity conditions.
C．Its genes were similar to humans’.
D．It was the first animal to be sent to space.
27．Laika was chosen by the scientists for all the following reasons EXCEPT ________ .
A．her good temperament B．her identity as a pet dog
C．her ability to deal with microgravity D．her good behavior
28．What’s the purpose of sending the two spiders to space?
A．To compare the quality of webs they made on Earth and in space.
B．To study the impact of cosmic radiation on their survival.
C．To see how fast they could build webs in space.
D．To see whether they could build webs in space.

Michael and his wife, new residents in a San Francisco apartment, learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief, an organization that provides food, clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired, Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign. However, a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number, he was confused. Soon, it all made sense. Michael’s credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor (光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager, thanking him for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael’s heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. “The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause,” Michael said.
Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been stunned (震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
29．How did Michael make the large donation?
A．He input an incorrect amount. B．He encountered a system error.
C．He was greatly inspired by Dunan. D．He entered wrong credit card details.
30．Why did Michael’s heart sink according to Paragraph 3?
A．He saw people in despair. B．He failed to offer enough money.
C．He didn’t receive the full refund. D．He realized the scale of his mistake.
31．What motivated Michael to share the story on social media?
A．Dunan’s request for publicity. B．A desire for personal recognition.
C．The organization’s urgent need for funds. D．Pressure from his family and friends.
32．What message does the story convey?
A．Actions speak louder than words. B．Many hands make light work.
C．Always prepare for a rainy day. D．A good beginning is half of victory.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of China’s first manned space mission, with Yang Liwei becoming the first Chinese astronaut to go to space. Since then, another 19 astronauts have reached for the stars. The selection of the fourth generation of astronauts began in 2022 and is now in full swing. Experts revealed how tough the training is before astronauts can fly to space.
The human body is not designed for space life. Astronauts are faced with multiple challenges on a space mission. The changes in gravity can have an impact on their bodies. The sensation of confinement (封闭) living in a small spacecraft for months can damage their mental health. Emergencies during missions challenge their knowledge and ability to solve problems under huge pressure. So it’s no wonder that astronauts have to meet extremely high standards and go through a tough training program.
To make sure that Chinese astronauts complete their missions and return to Earth safely, “Eight types, including over 200 subjects of training, were set,” Huang Weifen, chief designer of the astronaut system for China’s manned space project, told CCTV News. Apart from physical fitness training, it also includes basic scientific theories, psychological health, and mock (模拟) missions.
Among the training subjects, the most tiring one is underwater training. This training is designed for astronauts to adapt to the microgravity environment in space. According to Huang, astronauts stay underwater in suits weighing over 100 kilograms for six hours at a time. Water resistance (阻力) and the heavy suit make every move exhausting. “Nie Haisheng, one of the astronauts, once reported a two-kilogram loss in weight after one underwater training exercise,” said Huang. Each astronaut receives training for at least three and a half years before having the chance to go to space.
33．Which of following is true according to paragraph 2?
A．Human body is perfect for space exploration.
B．The spacecraft has enough space for astronauts to operate.
C．Astronauts ought to complete missions under huge pressure.
D．The isolated condition in space benefits people’s mental health.
34．How many generations of Chinese astronauts have been sent to space?
A．3 B．4 C．19 D．20
35．Why did Huang mention Nie Haisheng’s two-kilogram weight loss?
A．To stress how challenging the training is.
B．To describe Nie’s personal achievements.
C．To introduce the weight limit for astronauts.
D．To explain the importance of proper training.
36．What does this passage mainly about?
A．Microgravity environment cause health problems.
B．Astronauts need tough training to meet various challenges.
C．China has completed numerous missions in space exploration.
D．Experts reveals the high standards of selection process of astronauts.

Developed by US company OpenAI, ChatGPT has got viral, winning 100 million internet users since it came out in November 2022. People can ask the robot to write stories and emails, create instructions for cooking a certain food, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions. In its own words, it is “a language model trained in a large amount of internet text to help users get human-like text. ”
Compared with Siri or other chatbots, ChatGPT uses a much bigger information center for training. It also uses stronger software and hardware to learn things by itself. For example, if it provides a wrong answer to your question, you can tell it the right one and it will correct itself. “It’s a totally different chatbot,” computer scientist Liu Xiaoguang from Nankai University said. “The knowledge level ChatGPT shows is the same as a university student. That’s why it shocked the world.”
But one big problem with ChatGPT is that it makes mistakes or even gives false information. When Rezza, a 28-year-old from Indonesia, used the robot to write an passage, it “gave out many examples which other writers actually hadn’t mentioned at all”, he told a local newspaper. Since the robot is trained using words from the internet, it can also pick up biases(偏见) about certain groups. These are all things that need to be dealt with.
37．What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph 1?
A．Done harm to the internet. B．Brought strong wind and heavy rain.
C．Become popular overnight. D．Caused serious changes of the weather.
38．Why did ChatGPT shock the world?
A．It can find mistakes by itself.
B．It works differently from other chatbots.
C．Its information center is easier to control than Siri’s.
D．Its knowledge level is as high as a university student.
39．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．ChatGPT needs improvement. B．Anybody may give false information.
C．Anybody can make mistakes. D．ChatGPT can’t get on well with humans.
40．What might be the best title of the text?
A．ChatGPT is Coming! B．ChatGPT is Catching the World’s Eyes!
C．Can ChatGPT Take the Place of Humans? D．Can ChatGPT Avoid Biases Properly?

Characteristics of an excellent scientist
The Free Dictionary defines(定义) a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on one or more sciences, especially natural science or physical science. 41 Let’s look at some characteristics of an excellent scientist.
Curiosity.
42 Scientists such as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse discovered things mainly because they wanted to know how things worked. If a scientist doesn’t have the drive to ask questions or even wonder, then he/ she never gets to the first stage of the scientific process.
Patience.
43 There are very few jobs that take long