广东省广州市执信中学2023-2024学年高二下学期开学测试英语试题.docx

广东省广州市执信中学2023-2024学年高二下学期开学测试英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、单项选择
1．While she was in Paris, she developed a _____ for fine art.
A．way B．relation C．taste D．habit
2．Sam has been appointed _____ manager of the engineering department to take _____ place of George.
A．/; / B．the; / C．the; the D．/; the
3．Helping others is a habit, _______ you can learn even at an early age.
A．it B．that C．what D．one
4．At a rough estimate, Nigeria is _________ Great Britain.
A．three times the size as B．the size three times of
C．three times as the size of D．three times the size of
5．The Forbidden City attracts a _____ stream of visitors every day, especially during national holidays.
A．constant B．main C．powerful D．shallow
6．Those poor and needy teenagers were excited to find a shop at the corner where they could buy ____ priced bikes.
A．competitively B．recently C．reasonably D．affordably
7．（2017·北京）Many people who live along the coast make a living _______ fishing industry.
A．at B．in
C．on D．by
8．It was a real race________time to get the project done. Luckily, we made it.
A．over B．by C．for D．against
9．The Indian Ocean tsunami at the end of 2004 is believed ________ more than 160,000 people and made millions homeless, ________ it perhaps the most destroying tsunami in history.
A．to kill; making B．to have killed; making
C．having killed; to make D．killing; made
10．Was it in the room _____ Mr. Johnson lived _____ the exhibition was held?
A．which; that B．where; that
C．where; where D．where; which
11．Jack Ma insisted that there ________ no excellent businessmen if everything went too smoothly and that they ________ as normal in face of hardships.
A．were; would carry on B．would be; carry on
C．would be; carried on D．should be; carried on
12．David apologized for ________ to inform me of the change in the plan.
A．his being not able B．him not to be able
C．his not being able D．him to he not able
13．All her time _________ experiments, she has no time for entertainment.
A．devoted to doing B．devoted to do
C．devoting to do D．is devoted to doing
14．Not until I went up further ________ that under the tree ________, obviously sound asleep.
A．that I saw; did a boy lie B．I saw; lay a boy
C．did I see; did a boy lie D．did I see; lay a boy

二、阅读理解
Here are four books which will make young readers want to continue turning the pages.
Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee
Outrun the Moon tells the story of a fifteen-year-old girl and her determination to succeed, even in the face of disaster. Mercy Wong’s life is completely turned upside down when an earthquake destroys her home and school. Mercy is determined to help her broken city heal. Outrun the Moon is a heartwarming story about the determination of a teenage girl. It’s the winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.
OCDaniel by Wesley King
This first-person narrative is told from the perspective of Daniel, a 13-year-old who tries to hide his obsessive compulsive disorder as he struggles to fit into the world of middle school. Then he gets a note that puts him in the middle of a mystery that may change everything. Full of heartbreak and joy, as well as important lessons and themes, OCDaniel is a thrilling novel that will definitely make you cheer for Daniel and eagerly turn the pages.
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
With dreams of becoming a teacher one day, the main character, Amal, is living a simple, ordinary life in her Pakistani village until a terrible incident forces her to become a servant for the village’s landlord(地主). Her new life is a struggle, at times heartbreaking, but she stays strong. After many struggles, she finally returns to her loved ones and works towards her goals.
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
This novel tells the tale of six students who meet weekly to speak from their hearts about issues that are affecting them, from race, prejudice and privilege to immigration. As they express the feelings and fears that they hid from others and try to make sense of the world around them, the kids show the effectiveness of talking to others.
15．What is Outrun the Moon about?
A．A boy has difficulty fitting into the world.
B．Some students have a free talk every week.
C．A girl helps repair her city after the disaster.
D．A woman tries her best to become a teacher.
16．Which of the following novels shows the importance of communication?
A．Outrun the Moon. B．OCDaniel.
C．Amal Unbound. D．Harbor Me.
17．What do the four books share?
A．They are the bestsellers.
B．They are suitable for teenagers.
C．They are award-winning books.
D．They are based on true stories.

Rain or shine, Tsering Chopa treks (艰苦跋涉) for long hours to deliver mail. For 18 years, the Tibetan mailman has been an important link between a remote high-altitude settlement and the rest of the world. At 5,373 meters above sea level, Pumachangthang in Nakarze county of the Tibet autonomous region is China’s highest township(乡镇). The oxygen level is less than 40 percent and the annual average temperature is –7℃ . However, these weren’t the biggest challenges for a postal service. The area of the township is about 1,500 square kilometers, but its population is less than 2,000. The distance from the county town is some 70 km and a single trip to all the six villages can be as long as 160 km. The dogged perseverance required to get the job done under such conditions needs no further explanation.
The busiest time for Tsering Chopa is between July and August each year, when students are waiting for their admission letters from various universities. He recalls once he had to deliver mail to one student whose family had already moved away He had to quiz neighbors several times to find the new address. It was summer and the usual road to the village was blocked because of rain. He trekked for more than 20 km and grappled with shortness of breath all the way to finally deliver the letter. “I don’t mind the hardships because it is not easy for students from remote villages to get college admission. It was my duty to deliver the mail on time,” he says.
One night in February 2019, a local resident Nyima Tsering’s daughter had fainted and desperately needed help. Knowing that, the mailman arranged for a car right away and sent her to the county hospital. He also gave some cash to the family for the girl’s treatment. Nyima Tsering’s daughter recovered soon, and Tsering Chopa became an idol in the village. “I will never forget his compassion and kindness,” says the grateful father.
In 2019, Tsering Chopa received the China Youth May Fourth Medal. “It is an acknowledgment of what I do and a token of encouragement as well,” he says. “And I want to help more people living in remote areas. I want to bring the world closer to them and take them closer to the world.”
18．Which is the most challenging part of Tsering Chopa’s work?
A．Trekking for long distances. B．Suffering from cold temperatures.
C．Standing extremely bad road conditions. D．Adapting to the high-altitude environment.
19．What words can best describe Tsering Chopa according to paragraph 2?
A．Optimistic and cautious. B．Generous and intelligent.
C．Courageous and ambitious. D．Persistent and responsible.
20．How did Tsering Chopa help Nyima Tsering?
A．Tsering Chopa fixed his car for free.
B．Tsering Chopa saved his daughter’s life.
C．Tsering Chopa delivered his admission letters quickly.
D．Tsering Chopa drove him to a hospital for treatment.
21．What is the best title for the text?
A．Hardship Makes a Good Postman B．A Mailman Shows Kindness to Students
C．A Postman in Tiebet Bridges Huge Gap D．Post Service Creates a Convenient Life

The curb cut (下斜路缘). It’s a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one. Pushing a baby stroller onto the curb, skateboarding onto a sidewalk or taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to your car—all these tasks are easier because of the curb cut.
But it was created with a different purpose in mind.
It’s hard to imagine today, but back in the 1970s, most sidewalks in the United States ended with a sharp drop-off. That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest”. So, activists from Berkeley, California, who also needed wheelchairs, organized a campaign to create tiny ramps at intersections to help people dependent on wheels move up and down curbs independently.
I think about the “curb cut effect” a lot when working on issues around health equity (公平). The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equity “as a zero-sum game.” Basically, that there is a “prejudiced societal suspicion that intentionally supporting one group hurts another.” What the curb cut effect shows though, Blackwell said, is that “when society creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”
There are multiple examples of this principle at work. For example, investing in policies that create more living-wage jobs or increase the availability of affordable housing certainly benefits people in communities that have limited options. But, the action also empowers those people with opportunities for better health and the means to become contributing members of society—and that benefits everyone. Even the football huddle (围成一团以秘密商讨) was initially created to help deaf football players at Gallaudet College keep their game plans secret from opponents who could have read their sign language. Today, it’s used by every team to shield the opponent from learning about game-winning strategies.
So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.
22．By “might as well have been Mount Everest” (paragraph 3), the disability rights leader implies that a six-inch curb may become ________.
A．as famous as the world’s highest mountain
B．an almost impassable barrier
C．a connection between people
D．a most unforgettable matter
23．According to Angela Blackwell, many people believe that ________.
A．it’s fair to give the disadvantaged more help than others
B．it’s impossible to have everyone be treated equally
C．it’s necessary to go all out to help the disabled
D．it’s not worthwhile to promote health equity
24．Which of the following examples best illustrates the “curb cut effect” principle?
A．Spaceflight designs are applied to life on earth.
B．Four great inventions of China spread to the west.
C．Christopher Columbus discovered the new world.
D．Classic literature got translated into many languages.
25．What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
A．Everyday items are originally invented for people with disabilities.
B．Everyone in a society should pursue what is in his or her interest.
C．A disability rights leader changed the life of his fellow men.
D．Caring for disadvantaged groups may finally benefit all.

Olympian weight-lifter Thodoris Iakovidis shocked the public that he cannot continue with the multiple financial difficulties he faces. 26 In the meantime, he exposed the Greek state when he burst into tears on a live interview.
“ 27 ” He said after competing in Tokyo Olympic Games. “I’m sorry if anyone thinks I’m running away.” He revealed that he receives 200 euros per month by the Greek Federation for his competing preparation. Iakovidis’parents told media that Thodoris sometimes has to stop his training in order to work and earn money to finance it.
Iakovidis’ statement shocked ordinary Greeks first of all. They launched a campaign on Twitter and Instagram to increase his followers and also attract sponsors. 28 Some sponsors reportedly got in contact with him saying they want to meet him when he returns from Tokyo.
Speaking to Open TV on Sunday, Iakovidis said thanking his new supporters: “The problem is not to fix my thing. 29 Numerous athletes need support. ”
Stressing that he will continue if the conditions change, he added, “But I do not think it’s moral to continue with sponsors for another three years. Many others have to go through the same difficulties as now. I want the state mechanism to help all the athletes.” 30
A．I’m sorry for my failure.
B．Real actions are a necessity.
C．There are so many other Thodoris.
D．He announced that he would end his career.
E．Dozens of companies are sponsoring the event.
F．Overnight his followers rose from 3, 000 to 120, 000.
G．I’m not crying because I did not have a good performance.

三、完形填空
Not long ago, Linda was sitting by a hospital bed, feeling anxious. Beside her lay her 88-year-old father. His heart was 31 and he needed an operation.
What 32 her almost as much as his health was the fact that all day the two of them had engaged in nothing but 33 small talks. She and her father had always had good 34 , but now all he talked about was the awful hospital food and the 35 outcomes of his illness. His once wide-ranging interests seemed to have 36 to the size of the room.
That day in the hospital, Linda’s eye fell on the 37 that people had brought as gifts and left on the table. Her father had always been a passionate reader, but lately he didn’t have the 38 or focus. She 39 a book, and started to read it out loud.
It 40 changed the mood and atmosphere. It was a 41 and a pleasure for both of them. Reading gave the daughter a way to connect with her father and help him in a situation that was 42 out of her hands 43 allowed the father to travel on the sound of his daughter’s voice, up and out of the bed and back into the world of mature, intelligent engagement, where he 44 himself again.
In fact, almost any kind of reading to another person can be 45 to both parties, providing a joyful shared experience.
31．A．broken B．weak C．special D．lost
32．A．worried B．confused C．bored D．embarrassed
33．A．funny B．angry C．depressing D．amazing
34．A．cooperation B．imagination C．expectations D．conversations
35．A．possible B．desired C．helpful D．incredible
36．A．returned B．adapted C．grown D．narrowed
37．A．books B．flowers C．soup D．fruit
38．A．time B．chance C．energy D．courage
39．A．looked for B．thought of C．took out D．picked up
40．A．constantly B．probably C．immediately D．barely
41．A．secret B．relief C．burden D．game
42．A．luckily B．usually C．otherwise D．never
43．A．Listening B．Reading C．Slee