福建省泉州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Best Movies of 2023Determining the "best" movies is subjective and can vary depending on personal tastes and preferences. However, here are some highly rated movies from 2023 that received positive reviews.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-V erse140 min | Animation Action, Adventure☆Rate 8.7Miles Morales travels across the Multiverse, where he meets a team of Spider-People. When the heroes fight over how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. ThompsonV otes：310,763Guardians of the Galaxy V ol.3150 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy☆Rate 7.9Still depressed from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill gathers his team to defend the universe and one of their own-a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.Director: James GunnV otes: 350,483Wonka116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family☆Rate 7.4With dreams of opening a shop in a city known for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a group of greedy chocolatiers.Director: Paul KingV otes：9,342Barbie (I)114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy☆Rate 7Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.Director: Greta GerwigV otes：403,759Click here to see more and vote for your favorite movies of 2023.1．Which movie gives an insight into the meaning of heroes?A.Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse.B.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.C.Wonka.D.Barbie(I).2．Who may be most attracted by Wonka?A.Science fiction addicts.B.Action movie fans.C.Chocolate enthusiasts.D.Doll lovers.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A.A movie magazine.B.A movie website.C.A movie poster.D. An academic paper on movies.Chinese mathematics educator Gu Lingyuan delivered a lecture about a 45-year math teaching reform program in Shanghai at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education. The reform program-the "Qingpu Experiment"—has involved three generations of educators.The experiment started in Shanghai's Qingpu District in 1977 when Gu found only 2.8 percent of 4,300 surveyed middle school students there passed a test related to basic math knowledge, and 23.5 percent received zeros. Since then, three rounds of 15-year research and reforms in math teaching have been launched to improve the general local math education quality."The first period was to explore practical ways to improve education quality in most common situations, "Gu said. In this period, Gu and his colleagues (同事) spent three years in surveying students' math learning. They then selected seven local schools and 50 teachers to learn about problems and useful experiences before screening out the most effective teaching approaches. The approaches were then promoted in all local schools.With their efforts, 16 percent of the final-year students passed the math test in the graduation exam in 1979, and the rate increased to 85 percent in 1986.After improving students' test scores, they began to work on how to make students become "smarter". In this period, they developed an approach to guiding students to develop their cognitive ability rather than merely memorizing mathematical concepts and practicingby doing exercises. In the past decade, they have been paying more attention to students' innovative abilities and putting forward the approach of action education."This experiment helped us find out problems in mathematics education in China and offer solutions, in which we have summarized our own experiences, "said Gu.4．What do the experimental data in paragraph 2 indicate?A.Students showed little interest in math.B.Students diversified in learning outcomes.C.Students exhibited limited math competence.D.Students were distracted from math learning.5．What can we learn from the first period of the experiment?A.One in five students passed the final graduation math test.B.Selected measures were taken to boost students' performance.C.A survey concerning teachers' education process was conducted.D.Various teaching approaches were promoted across the country.6．What have Gu and his colleagues focused on in the last ten years?A.Students' innovative ability.B.Students' memorizing ability.C.Teachers' education system.D.Teachers' teaching technique.7．What is the text mainly about?A.Qingpu Experiment:a 45-year math teaching reform program.B.Gu Lingyuan: A pioneering mathematics educator.C.The development of math education in China.cation reforms in Qingpu District.Without shiny black solar panels (太阳能板) on the roof, the residents in an apartment building in Illinois are enjoying the benefits of "community solar"-a program in which residents can buy electricity from nearby solar farms, reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and receiving discounts on their electric bills.The solar energy in community solar doesn't actually flow into your home, but flows into your area's power grid (电网) , providing electricity to homes and businesses in your region, and you get the benefits of government solar rewards in the form of lower electricity bills.Among those signing up for the program is Dickerson, 73, of Oak Park, Illinois. "Try it；you'll like it, "he said. "You'll save money, and you'll feel good about saving the planet-at least a little bit." Proudly showing charts of their electricity costs in a recent interview,Dickerson and his fellow members of the community green committee, said they're all paying less with community solar for their individual homes as well as the community's common space.Community solar was pioneered in the mid-2000s as a way to bring clean energy to the many American households without access to solar panels for various reasons. "Community solar is about to boost everywhere in terms of access, "said Nicole Steele, a senior advisor in the U. S. Department of Energy. "It's just another way to be part of the clean energy transformation and see the actual benefits."Dickerson and his neighbour Johnson have been protecting the planet since childhood, such as leaving no litter in the forest and sorting recyclables. Therefore, they found it easy to accept community solar. Now, the building's green newsletter, edited by Johnson, is"Johnson said of this work. "How could I do something that's bad for the world in which my grandchildren are going to live?"8．How does community solar work?A.By directly transporting energy to households.B.By equipping residents' rooftops with panels.C.By storing electricity in nearby solar farms.D.By providing electricity through the power grid.9．Why did Dickerson and the committee members sign up for the program?A.To prevent greenhouse gas emission.B.To reduce cost and help save the planet.C.To experience a more convenient energy.D.To get rewards from the local government.10．What is Nicole Steele's attitude to community solar?A.Doubtful.B.Dismissive.C.Conservative.D.Approving.11．What does the underlined word "trumpeting" in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Admitting shyly.B.Stating critically.C.Explaining secretly.D.Announcing proudly.As they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them. And while most parents agree that kids benefit from opportunities to be independent, they may be engaging in more "helicopter parenting", suggests a new University of Michigan Health C. S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll (民意调查) on Children's Health."There's a sizable gap between parent attitudes about promoting children's independence and what they actually allow or encourage their children to do without supervision (监督) , "said Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark, M.P.H.Four in five parents of children aged 9-11 agree that it's good for children to have free time without adult supervision. But fewer report their child actually does certain things without an adult present, the poll suggests.About three in five parents have let their tween-aged child stay home for 30-60 minutes while half say their child has separated from them to find an item at another aisle (过道) in the store. Less than half say their child has walked or biked to a friend's house or played at the park with a friend, and less than a sixth of parents have let their child trick-or-treat with friends.The top reason behind parents' hesitancy to promote such independent milestones was safety. "To some extent, worrying about your child is natural. But some parents are limiting their child's independent activities due to highly publicized media reports, even if those outcomes are very unlikely to occur or cannot be prevented, "Clark said.The elementary school years, Clark notes, is an important period for developing independence with parental guidance. "Becoming independent is a gradual process of allowing children increasing amounts of freedom, with parents there to teach skills and help the child understand the potential dangers of their choices, "Clark said. "As children become more experienced and comfortable with tasks, they can assume responsibility for doing them regularly. Research shows encouraging independence facilitates a child's self-confidence, problem-solving ability, and mental health."12．What is an example of "helicopter parenting"?A.Sara allowing her 9-year-old daughter to go swimming alone.B.David stopping his 10-year-old son playing football for fear of danger.C.Anderson leaving his 11-year-old twins in the library on weekends.D.Joanna inviting her 12-year-old daughter to go hiking in the mountain.13．What is the main reason behind parents' hesitancy?A.Being busy.B.Fear of media reports.ck of trust.D.Safety concerns.14．According to Clark, what benefit can children gain from being independent?A.Improved physical health.B.Better social skills.C.Enhanced problem-solving ability.D.Increased academic performance.15．What is the suggested approach for parents to promote children's independence?A.Gradually increasing freedom with parental support.B.Giving children complete freedom without guidance.C.Warning children of the potential dangers of their choices.D.Encouraging independence after elementary school years.二、七选五16．Research by psychologist Carol Dweck suggests that there are two basic mindsets that influence how people think about themselves and their abilities: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset.People who possess a fixed mindset believe that things such as intelligence are unchangeable. Those with a fixed mindset believe that success isn't a result of hard work-it's simply a result of talents. ①______Those who have a growth mindset, on the other hand, feel that they can change, grow, and learn through effort.②______ When things get tough, they look for ways to improve their skills and keep working toward success.By taking baby steps, anyone who wants to can change one's mindset from a "fixed" perspective (视角) to a ''growth mindset''. Here's how：Acknowledge and accept imperfection in self and others. ③______Our imperfections make us unique. And self-love is a good thing.Speed is not important. ④______ Instead, you fully engage and put effort into the process, no matter how long it takes. By the way, focusing on the process often also improves results, because you did put a lot of effort in along the way.⑤______ People with growth mindsets don't believe that failure is a reflection of their abilities. Instead, they view it as a valuable source of experience from which they can learn and improve. "That didn't work, "they might think, "so this time I'll try something a little different."By choosing to make the extra effort to build a growth mindset, you can make your mental processes work for you, resulting in a greater likelihood that you get the results you're looking for and live the life you want to live.A. Believe that your efforts matter.B. View failures as learning experiences.C. What works for you might not work for someone else.D. They tend to give up more easily in the face of a challenge.E. We all have our short-comings and weaknesses -our imperfections.F. When you have a growth mindset, the end results are less of a focus.G. People who believe that they are capable of growth are more likely to achieve success.三、完形填空（15空）A heartwarming tale of friendship and selflessness has drawn the attention of peopleplace.This story is an evidence of the power of the Internet to bring people together, even in17．A.ambition B.ability C.charge D.need18．A.cure B.replace C.reach D.open19．A.relative B.stranger C.classmate D.nurse20．A.decided B.hesitated C.pretended D.refused21．A.encountered B.mentioned C.examined D.recognised22．A.convinced B.understood C.ignored D.confused23．A.determined B.confident C.brilliant petitive24．A.opponent B.genius C.student D.match25．A.excitedly B.bitterly C.loosely D.constantly26．A.amusing B.emotional C.peaceful D.heartbreaking27．A.creativity B.intelligence C.connection D.cognition28．A.conducting B.inspiring C.spreading D.acknowledging29．A.desperate B.clumsy C.unexpected D.unbearable30．A.reminder B.reward C.memory D.reliever31．A.honesty B.generosity C.courage D.patience四、短文填空32．Plastic production is energy intensive (能源密集型) and consumes fossil fuels. When burnt, waste plastic gives off heat-trapping gases and other pollutants. Once such emissions (排放) reach a certain level, it results ①______ environmental problems that will, in turn, harm human beings. All of this makes recycling plastic waste important.China's efforts ②______ (recycle) plastic waste have contributed ③______ (significant) to slowing global climate change, reducing oil consumption and carbon emissions by millions of tons. China has also prevented 900 million tons of waste from ④______ (generate) .Over the past decade, China ⑤______ (establish) a market-based plastic recycling system with wide-ranging coverage, which accounts for over 45 percent of the world's total recycled plastic waste. China now has the ⑥______ (large) plastic recycling capacity (能力) in the world. Its huge plastic recycling industry, which employs about 900,000 workers, recycled 31 percent of the plastic waste produced nationally in 2021, about 1.7 times ⑦______ global average rate.China has also made great ⑧______ (contribution) to the recycling of plastic waste from other parts of the world. Between 1992 and 2018, China recycled 106 million tons of imported plastic waste, a lot of ⑨______ was from the European Union and the United States. This ⑩______ (help) save 318 million tons of oil.五、书面表达33．春节将至, 你校学生英语报开辟专栏, 号召同学们过一个低碳环保的春节。
