山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Europe has numerous islands where you can get closer to nature. Here are some of the best for getting away from the crowds.Schiermonnikoog, the NetherlandsSchier is primarily a national park, covered in forests and with some of Europe’s most untouched beaches. Only residents are allowed to drive cars on the island, which you can get to by taking a 45-minute ferry (渡轮). Once there, visitors can hunt for beautiful and specially-shaped stones washed ashore on the island’s wide white beaches, go diving or take surfing lessons along natural sandbanks.Flores, PortugalFlores Island in the westernmost stretches of the Azores is a nature lover’s dream. Deep blue lakes, vivid green valleys and boiling hot springs are among the otherworldly sights on the 55-square-mile volcanic island home to 3, 400 people, where you can arrive via flights from other Azorean islands.Naustholmen, NorwayVisitors can take ferries to reach this private island owned by Norwegian adventurer Randi Skaug, the first Norwegian woman to climb Mount Everest. Naustholmen guests spend their days going boating or hiking to the top of the Lofoten Islands for sunset views. They can also simply do nothing at all, surrounded by the silence and beauty of this remote place.Skyros, GreeceFor a more isolated (隔绝) experience, set your sights to the island of Skyros. One of 24 islands in the Sporades chain in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skyros is reached via flights from mainland Greece as well as by ferry from the mainland and other nearby Greek islands. With the exception of Skyros’ famous carnival (狂欢节) which puts the island into nonstop party mode —it’s a perfect place for swimmers to regis ter for a surfing class.1．What do Schiermonnikoog and Skyros have in common?A. They both have a national park.B. They both offer surfing lessons.C. They both give free ferry service.D. They both throw attractive parties.2．What can a tourist do in Naustholmen?A. Take a rowing-boat race.B. Climb the volcanic island.C. Enjoy the beautiful sunset.D. Pick up unique beach stones.3．Which destination suits tourists interested in hot springs?A. Skyros.B. Naustholmen.C. Flores.D. Schiermonnikoog.Lufinha has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat powered only by the sun and wind. He used kites to move the boat and solar power to use lights and equipment on the boat. He expects his trip will earn him a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Atlantic Crossing by Kite Boat. He also hopes to help people understand the need to protect the oceans.The kite-powered boat reached top speeds of over 30 kilometers per hour. Lufinha traveled 6,400 kilometers in 25 days. The 38-year-old set out from Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal on November 3, 2022, and arrived in Martinique on December 20, Lufinha was not at sea for all that time, however. He made a planned stop at the Canary Islands on November 8. But he had to stay longer than planned because of the powerful storm and he remained there until November 30.Lufinha made the crossing completely alone in a 7.2-meter-long and 5.6-meter-wide trimaran, a boat which has three long, thin parts, with a small room for sleeping and shelter. Lufinha used a hand pump (抽水机) to produce water for drinking and cooking. He said, “I have two such water makers, which I can pump and every hour I can make around four liters of water.” The water pump has a special filter (过滤器) to remove salt from the sea water. Lufinha used the water to add to dried food he carried with him on the boat.He called his trip “a big learning experience”. It was a big test of his adaptability. He learned most of all to look at his problems relatively. He had so many problems all of the time, such as kites getting torn and kites exploding (爆炸). And the only way not to suffer was to think, “It could be worse.” He said his way of thinking during the difficult crossing helped him get through it hour by hour, day by day, week by week until he finished this Atlantic crossing.4．What’s one of the purposes of Lufinha’s trip?A. To set a new world record.B. To map out a new sailing route.C. To check his boat’s performance.D. To collect money for the local charity.5．Why did Lufinha stay longer than expected at the Canary Islands?A. His boat broke down halfway.B. He took the wrong sailing direction.C. His water pumps required replacing.D. He was overtaken by terrible weather.6．What was Lufinha’s biggest gain from the trip?A. He developed his own independence.B. He discovered how to obtain drinkable water.C. He learned to view problems more positively.D. He mastered more advanced sailing techniques.7．Which of the following can best describe Lufinha?A. Strict and honest.B. Calm and curious.C. Determined and brave.D. Outgoing and generous.A recent report from UNESCO warns that using technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used less in schools, and that smartphones should be barred from classrooms.The goal of the new report was to improve how technology is applied to education. “Instead of being the focus, technology should support learning. Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says.Over the last 20 years, technology has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s n ormal for students in many places to look up information on the internet rather than using books. But the report points out that around 500 million students from poor areas were unable to take part in online classes. That’s one example of what UNESCO says is a larger problem —the advantages of technology aren’t evenly shared. People and countries with less money are often left out.UNESCO admits that technology can help in many ways. It can allow students to learn in more interesting ways; it can help teachers explain difficult ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also take the students’ attentionlearning. One study that was carried out in 14 countries showed that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting. Even so, UNESCO says that less than 25% of the world’s countries bar the use of phones in schools.The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work closely with teachers. Working with other classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classrooms and teachers.8．What does the text intend to tell us?A. Technologies can be double-edged.B. Education holds the key to development.C. The role of technologies is irreplaceable.D. School education encounters much resistance.9．What is discussed in paragraph 3 about technology in education?A. Safety concern.B. Wide application.C. Unreasonable management.D. Unbalanced availability.10．What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” mean in paragraph 4?A. Monitor.B. Disturb.C. Contribute to.D. Keep up.11．Where is the text most likely from?A. A business report.B. A research plan.C. A project handbook.D. A science magazine.Imagine taking a flying taxi to the airport, or crossing crowded city streets at rush hour, getting where you want to go far faster than you could in a car. Believe it or not, you might be able to do these things in an electric air taxi sooner than you think.An air taxi is a small aircraft—something like a mix between a helicopter(直升飞机) and a drone(无人机)—that can carry people from place to place. Air taxis don’t need a long runway like planes do. They can go straight up and down, like a helicopter.A company called Joby has been making and testing flying taxis since 2017. By 2025, Joby hopes to start carrying passengers for money. They’ve teamed up with Delta Air Lines to create a program to fly people from their homes to the airport. Joby also expects their air taxis to provide a ride-sharing service. Just like you might order a car to pick you up, you could use an app to order an air taxi. Joby’s air taxis will be flown by a pilot, and can ca rry four other passengers. They can fly as fast as 200 KPH and go around 100 miles before the electric batteries need to be recharged.Joby claims their taxis are both quieter and cheaper than helicopters. The company expects to charge about $3 a mile at first. But over time, they hope to bring the price down to less than $1 per mile.Exciting as the idea of flying taxis is, some people have concerns about them. The taxis may be quieter than helicopters, but they’ll still add noise and traffic to our skie s and endanger public safety when passengers are flying through the air.Still, it seems likely that air taxis will be part of the future of travel. The U.S. government says, “We could see air taxis in the skies by 2024 or 2025.”12．What are the main features of the air taxi?A. Traditional and expensive.B. Convenient and economical.C. Advanced but space-taking.D. Safe but energy-consuming.13．Why are helicopters mentioned in the text?A. To give a guess.B. To present an argument.C. To make a comparison.D. To introduce a phenomenon.14．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us concerning the flying taxi?A. Its market risks.B. Its promising future.C. Its wide recognition.D. Its possible weaknesses.15．What can be the best title for the text?A. Flying Taxis Are Starting to Take OffB. Joby Has Already Mass-produced Air TaxisC. A Solution Is Used to Solve Traffic ProblemsD. America Has Improved Ride-sharing Services二、七选五16．We all want to be successful. ①_______We tend to focus directly on the end goals, failing to realize our big goals are not going to happen overnight. This is why celebrating small wins is so important in giving is motivation (动力) to push through difficulties and move forward. Then how to celebrate small wins?Break large goals down into small goals. When faced with a large goal, our minds can slip into the habit of delay. Small goals can help avoid this. ②_______Instead, make sure you create small, achievable goals that will allow you to see your progress more clearly. These small successes will help you feel good with each little step.Reward (犒劳) yourself. ③_______It could be anything from treating yourself to your favorite coffee or even taking a trip somewhere. Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation, which can speed up your pace of success.Don’t pressure yourself. Putting strict deadlines (截止日期) on your goals can lead to possible feelings of failure, even when there are small victories along the way. ④_______ This will increase your happiness and motivation as you celebrate small wins.Track your progress. Sometimes, we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we’ve done. Then why not keep a record? It will remind you how far you’ve come in achieving your goal. ⑤_______In short, small wins make huge successes. Celebrating small wins will make long-term goals easier to achieve in the long run.A. Be flexible with your time limits.B. Small wins can actually be easy to ignore.C. So don’t expe ct to realize your big dream instantly.D. The negative feelings may slow down your success.E. Do what you enjoy the most each time you complete a step.F. But along the journey to success, we can feel discouraged sometimes.G. Besides, seeing all the small wins written down can be a reward in itself.三、完形填空（15空）At nine years old, Klynn found her first hero — a local police officer making the daily rounds in her neighborhood. She kept track of what time he would pass by and would sit byfor her younger brother in a neighborhood where crimes (犯罪) often occurred. She didmalnutrition (营养不良).Later, Klynn moved away before being able to thank the man who had ensured her20 years later, Klynn managed to find Jeff, the officer, online. Upon seeing her childhoodabout whom he had been concerned all the years. And what touched him most was that hehero one day!17．A. crying B. waiting C. applauding D. listening18．A. nervously B. secretly C. excitedly D. confidently19．A. interaction B. encounter C. response D. conversation20．A. easy B. familiar C. special D. unforgettable21．A. blame B. trouble C. action D. responsibility22．A. freedom B. benefit C. health D. popularity23．A. challenge B. routine C. choice D. memory24．A. devoted B. polite C. generous D. attached25．A. show up B. come back C. drop in D. call out26．A. managing B. struggling C. expecting D. hesitating27．A. rushed B. led C. forced D. admitted28．A. happiness B. right C. safety D. survival29．A. recognized B. ignored C. contacted D. forgot30．A. compared B. reunited C. matched D. engaged31．A. designer B. adviser C. inspiration D. assistant四、短文填空32．For the past twenty years, Chen Huili, a cultural heritage monitor and guide, has devoted herself to①_________ (protect) the carvings of the Yuanjue Cave, part of the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, ②_________ were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.While showing visitors around, Chen became painfully aware of the serious damage to the cave③_________ (cause) by the passage of time. The flat-roofed cave lacked something to support its weight. As a result, the ceiling (顶部) was coming off in pieces, posing a great threat to the priceless carvings. With related knowledge and great eagerness④_________ (save) the sculptures, Chen joined the protection center.⑤_________time went by, Chen’s experience grew and eventually she developed her unique approach to protecting cultural heritage. She⑥_________ (involve) in a number of major projects so far, including the eight-year restoration of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara (千手观音). And with her team’s hard efforts,⑦_________ (effect) measures such as hydraulic iron frames (液压铁架) have now⑧_________ (successful) been introduced to support the roof of the Yuanjue Cave.⑨_________her remarkable achievements, Chen remains unsatisfied. In her opinion, it’s highly necessary to improve the role of technology in cultural heritage protection and totrain young talent for this field. For Chen, Yuanjue Cave will remain a focus and she believes there will be many fruitful⑩_________ (discovery) further down the line.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，在英国某中学做交换生。
