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2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题(B)
2025.04
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3、考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman trying to say
A. The photos are bad. B. It’s dangerous to go hunting. C. People should protect tigers.
2. How does the man feel about the result of the football match
A. Excited. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised.
3. What does Jackie do for a living
A. He is a film producer. B. He is a director. C. He is an actor.
4. Why did the woman get up late today
A. Her alarm clock is broken.
B. She forgot to set her alarm clock.
C. There isn’t an alarm clock at her house.
5. What is the man
A. A taxi driver. B. A police officer. C. A driving instructor.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a tailor’s. B. At a washhouse. C. At a clothing shop.
7. Which clothes does the man need earlier
A. The shirt. B. The pants. C. The coat.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How often is the department meeting held
A Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
9. Who is the woman talking to
A. A new employee. B. A business partner. C. An interviewer.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Phone calls. B. Traffic accidents. C. Driving directions.
11. What should the man do after the bridge
A. Turn right. B. Take Highway 70. C. Go down the hill.
12. Who is the man going to see
A. Mary. B. Uncle Robert. C. Mary’s grandmother.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Scientist and assistant.
14. What is the man asking the woman about
A. A physics theory. B. A physics exam. C. A physics experiment.
15. According to the woman, how do we know there is “dark matter”
A. We can see it. B. We can hear it. C. Nothing just disappears.
16. What does the woman think about the man
A. He is bad at physics. B. He will learn the subject well. C. He should ask more questions.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main purpose of the speech
A. To tell the students how to collect trash.
B. To compare different recycling programs.
C. To encourage the students to join a recycling program.
18. Why do most recycling programs fail according to the speaker
A. The rules are not clear.
B. The tasks are too difficult.
C. People are unwilling to separate their trash.
19. Where should bottles be put
A. Into the white cans. B. Into the blue cans. C. Into the pink cans.
20. What is the job for the volunteers
A. To sort the collected trash and then deliver it.
B. To collect the sorted trash and then deliver it.
C. To collect the sorted trash and then recycle it.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
The Cayton Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization that activates the power of play to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world.
The Cayton Children’s Museum is a favourite among the local families. The museum is home to 5 separate exhibit wings that cover topics from imagination and creativity to learning about careers and the world. It offers 21,000 square feet of discovery from a helicopter to a miniature artefact and to so much more. There are art studios, a state-of-the-art theatre, and adaptable community spaces–you and your child can experience the Cayton differently every time. Most exhibits are considered appropriate for kids under the age of 10, but even older visitors can have fun while walking through and testing out the hands-on displays. That means this is a perfect place for the entire family to have a day of fun.
Admission: General visitors, $15; Yearly memberships are available for $240. Children under one year old, for free.
A few basic rules:
Please follow the instructions of the staff.
We encourage walking instead of running.
Children must always be accompanied by their adults.
Some exhibits have age restrictions. Be mindful of signs.
Be mindful of other visitors in the space when taking photos.
Address: 395 Santa Monica Pl; Nearby bus stops are on 2nd Street and Broadway or 4th Street.
General public: Monday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm Closed Tuesday
Member access: Monday-Saturday 9-10 am Closed Tuesday
Parking: Parking is available in the parking structures. The first 90 minutes of parking is free.
1. What is the goal of the Cayton Children’s Museum
A. To expand the local culture.
B. To give kids more education.
C. To create good living conditions.
D. To develop children’s creativity.
2. What makes the Cayton Children’s Museum special
A. It covers a variety of themes.
B. It has closely linked exhibit areas.
C. All exhibits are available to kids of all ages.
D. Children and parents can access the Cayton separately.
3. What can we learn about the Cayton Children’s Museum
A. You can visit the museum on Tuesday.
B. You can park there for free for two hours.
C. You have a chance to take a helicopter ride.
D. You can get off at Broadway to visit the museum.
B
I carried the flame (火焰) in 1984 in the torch relay (火炬传递) as it made its way across the country to the Olympics in Los Angeles. What a great honour it was. I wasn’t some successful Olympic athlete. I only carried it through a corner of Connecticut. My dad did some voluntary work for the Olympics that year, and he thought it was something I would enjoy.
Let me go back to that night in May,1984. The flame had just begun its route across America, covering 15,000 kilometres. That first day it moved slowly from New York, each runner carrying it for a kilometre. Some of the runners were legendary, like the granddaughter of gold medalist Jesse Owen. Others were common people like me and supporters of the cause.
I had been sent a uniform and the official torch. I held it as I stood waiting in the dusk for the flame to arrive. Part of me wondered if it would even arrive. Would they ever find enough runners to cover that enormous distance Other people gathered together in the dark on the sidewalk. What would they see
All at once it happened. A runner appeared and lit my torch. I was sent on my way, jogging down the highway. If I had worried about finding my way in the dark, there was no question now. People lined the road, clapping and shouting as I passed. Actually, it was not for me but for the free expression of athletic skill; the celebration of talent and dedication.
All too soon it was over. But not really over. I passed the flame on to the next runner, who would pass it along to the next and next until it finally reached gold medalist Rafer Johnson who would carry it into the L. A. Coliseum.
How lucky I was to play a part! But I think we all have these opportunities to carry the torch, for we are all the light of the world. Therefore, why not let your light shine
4. What do the underlined words “the cause” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. The Olympic Games. B. The voluntary work.
C. The successful athletes. D. The fierce competition.
5. How did the author feel when waiting for the flame to arrive
A Frightened. B. Concerned.
C. Excited. D. Disappointed.
6. Why did the author think the people on the sidewalk shouted
A. To cheer for the Olympic spirits. B. To encourage him to move on.
C. To show their respect for him. D. To praise the career he chose.
7. What can we infer about the author from the text
A. He applied for the torch relay by himself.
B He preferred to see others carry the torch.
C. He felt proud of having such an experience.
D. He advised us to value every chance we have.
C
Different dietary habits and food consumption have their own geographical (地理的) distribution, especially in China. The Chinese people have developed many traditional foods through their long history and also led to a rich and diverse food culture. Due to the geographical environment, there are some dietary and cultural differences between Northern and Southern China.
Because of the cold and the vastness of the plain, Northeast China grow many cold-resistant crops, which become the base for Northeastern cuisine. Di San Xian is the most distinctive dish in Northeast China, which consists of potatoes, eggplants and green peppers. Northeast Chinese dishes feature large quantity and fullness, which may come from the heroic characteristics of the Northeast people.
Located in the southern part of China, Guangdong is a relatively warm and humid (潮湿的) region. Due to the climate, the leading food in Guangdong has been tropical crops such as rice since ancient times. The steamed rice noodle roll or Chang Fen, a traditional Cantonese food, has several characteristics brought by the geographical environment of Guangdong. In this dish, starch (淀粉), rice flour and water are mixed to form a paste. Then the paste is spread across a multi-layered box or cloth to steam and enhanced with meat, fish or shrimp.
Sichuan is located in the middle of China. Its main geographical feature is the Sichuan Basin. The basin nature of Sichuan means that it is surrounded by high mountains with high temperatures and humidity. Since peppers were introduced into China, Sichuan has been the capital of spicy food in China because its unique geographical environment is very suitable for the growth of peppers. Peppers are often used to cook Sichuan dishes, and chicken with chilies, or La Zi Ji, is a popular one. Chicken, salt, peppers and other simple ingredients can cook a deliciously spicy meal. The spicy flavor can also stimulate people’s appetite.
8. What do we know about the crops used in Di San Xian from paragraph 2
A. They are very easy to cook.
B. They are native to Northeast China.
C. They are resistant to cold weather.
D. They are cheaper than other vegetables.
9. Which aspect of Chang Fen does paragraph 3 focus on
A. Its true origin. B. Its health benefits.
C. Its cooking process. D. Its major features.
10. What role did the introduction of peppers play in Sichuan
A. It led to the popularity of spicy dishes there.
B. It caused a decline in traditional Sichuan cuisine.
C. It transformed Sichuan into a major spice exporter.
D. It made Sichuan cuisine popular in Northern China.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. Every country has its own unique food.
B. Each place has its geographical features.
C. People have different consumption habits.
D. Geography can affect people’s dietary habits.
D
Sea turtles (海龟) live life on the move. Adult sea turtles move repeatedly between feeding and breeding (繁殖) areas. So the question naturally arises: How do turtles guide their journeys across vast water without landmarks Thirty years of work with turtles has provided a framework for understanding those remarkable travels.
A sea turtle’s first migration seems a simple task: swimming toward the open ocean and away from land. Newly hatched sea turtles cannot see the direction of the open ocean. When entering the sea, they dive under the surface, use water motion caused by waves to determine the direction, and then swim directly toward open water.
Sea turtles can also keep a course in one direction using biological compasses based on the sun’s or the earth’s magnetic field (磁场). For young turtles, however, a compass alone isn’t enough to keep them safe. Fortunately, the earth’s magnetic field provides turtles with a map. Several magnetic features are geographically different so that every place has its own magnetic address, which allows sea turtles to sense their present magnetic addresses and set course for the magnetic addresses of their destinations. Sea turtles are born with the ability to recognize specific magnetic addresses in the ocean and to swim in directions that keep them safe. For example, Florida turtles don’t travel too far north into dangerous cold waters.
The amazing magnetic navigation (导航) of turtles is of importance. Conservationists need to make sure that turtles can recognize their birthplace and the feeding area in a natural magnetic environment. Animals programmed to migrate in the Atlantic Ocean are unlikely to navigate properly in the Pacific and vice versa. If researchers keep such needs in mind, it seems likely that the same skills that guided turtles for the last 120 million years will keep them on track for the next 120 million years.
12. Why is the question raised in the first paragraph
A. To make a prediction.
B. To come up with a solution.
C. To introduce the topic of the text.
D. To describe sea turtles’ life cycle.
13. What do we know about newborn sea turtles from paragraph 2
A. Their motion changes how waves are moving.
B. They can directly identify the ocean’s direction.
C. Their journey to the open ocean is quite simple.
D. They rely on sea waves to figure out the direction.
14. What does the “map” mentioned in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Approaches to escaping from enemies.
B. Potential dangers of sea turtles’ journeys.
C. Specific changes of sea turtles’ destinations.
D. Signals offered by each area’s magnetic features.
15. In which aspect does studying turtles’ magnetic navigation play an important role
A. Protecting the species.
B. Recognizing sea animals.
C. Collecting more turtles.
D. Improving sea conditions.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How not to be bored when you have to wait
I travel a lot. On the open road are always interesting people and new places. ____16____ It is the constant waiting. When I travel, I wait to board the plane, wait in restaurants, wait to check into hotels, and wait on and on.
For years, I have tried to design my life in such a way to lower how much time I have to spend waiting: I ask for the check as soon as the server brings me my lunch; I have all the subscriptions (订阅) that help to streamline one’s passage through the airport; ____17____ No doubt my waiting time is a smaller part of what it used to be.
But recently, I have realized that my strategy helps just a little, just for a while. Despite many improvements, I’m not any less troubled by the waiting I still have to endure. Another waiting strategy most people have turned to of late is distraction by electronic devices. You might think that this solution must work. ____18____
The root problem with waiting for something we want is that it produces two conditions that humans hate: boredom and lack of autonomy (独立自主). One way of understanding boredom is that it’s a state in which you fail to find meaning. Standing in line, knowing that you’re doing so to get or do something but are being forced to spend the time unproductively, is what feels meaningless.
____19____ It means that your behavior can’t change the situation at hand. Think of the last time you waited at an airport for a long-delayed flight, and the annoyance that came from not being able to do anything about it except wait.
The best way to lower the misery of waiting, then, turns out to be not to change the world but to change oneself to live better in a world of waiting. ____20____ Most of us go about our days feeling dissatisfied with the world, because it is failing in some way to conform (符合) to our preferences and convenience. To do so is like canoeing down a river and railing against the winding course it takes. Why not simply follow those bends as best we can
A. In fact, it might not work at all.
B. We want to be in control of our lives.
C. Waiting also lowers your sense of autonomy.
D. But there is one thing about travel that annoys me.
E. I choose hotels that have self-service check-in facilities.
F. It leads us to think about the root problem with waiting.
G. That insight can apply not just to waiting but to life itself.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，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。
James Gailey had already retired (退休). At 80 years old, he was enjoying time in the North Texas community of Callisburg. Although Gailey had no intention of ____21____ to the workforce, he had no ____22____ when his monthly rent was raised by $400. Since he couldn’t ____23____ that cost, he started working as a school janitor (看门人).
Three students ____24____ to do something about the ____25____. Greyson Thurman, Banner Tidwell, and Marti Yusko created a GoFundMe page and shared Gailey’ s ____26____ on the Internet. “No 80-year-old should have to ____27____ because they have to,” said Tidwell. “It should be out of their own will. It upset us that Gailey had to work to keep his ____28____.”
When the students started the activity, their ____29____ was to get Gailey some extra ____30____ to help with his rent issues. Nine days later, they raised $270,000 “It’s amazing,” said Jason Hooper, the principal of Callisburg High School. “The need was ____31____ because of three kind kids.”
Many of the ____32____ on the GoFundMe page were from students and staff at Callisburg High School. Gailey had only worked for a month before the students ____33____ to help him return to retirement. According to Hooper, no timetable was set for Gailey to ____34____ the school.
“It is ____35____ to see something like that. We knew people would want to help,” said Yusko. “But we didn’t know it would blow up.”
21. A. adapting B. returning C. turning D. contributing
22. A. choice B. excuse C. problem D. view
23. A. question B. share C. cut D. afford
24. A. pretended B. feared C. decided D. remembered
25. A. interview B. situation C. survey D. competition
26. A. doubt B. advantage C. chance D. difficulty
27. A. work B. forgive C. explain D. help
28. A. job B. strength C. house D. word
29. A. advice B. goal C. approach D. challenge
30. A. courage B. space C. time D. money
31. A. accepted B. stressed C. avoided D. met
32. A. donations B. updates C. comments D. stories
33. A. went on B. stepped in C. slowed down D. gave up
34. A. leave B. finish C. support D. visit
35. A. free B. crazy C. embarrassing D. concerning
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When considering all the temples across the country in terms of the ____36____ (unique) of its achievement, no temple can compare to Hengshan Hanging Temple. This is due to the fact that this temple, also commonly ____37____ (refer) to as Xuankong Temple, is astonishingly constructed on the side of a cliff (悬崖) 50 meters above the ground.
This ancient wooden structure is ____38____ popular sight for Chinese and foreign travelers due to its unique cliff-side position, ____39____ won it a place in Time Magazine’s 2010 list of the top 10most dangerous buildings . Even if you are afraid of heights, this is one experience that you should not miss.
It is a bit of a climb ____40____ (approach) the temple, but it’s worth hiking to see the beautiful Chinese architecture and different designs within the ____41____ (temple) many rooms. A network of steps and passageways along the cliff leads from one prayer hall to another, including Changxian Bridge, a walkway ____42____ (hang) at an alarming height that is joined ____43____ the northern and southern parts of the temple.
Hengshan Hanging Temple is known for its architecturaly fearless building. In order to protect the temple, the number of visitors ____44____ (limit) to 80 in the temple at a time. Therefore, it is ____45____ (high) recommended to visit the temple early in the morning.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国好友Alice对中国的京剧非常感兴趣，她发来邮件向你询问京剧的相关信息。请你给她回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1.介绍京剧的历史及其魅力之处；
2.推荐现场观看。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
My job in the hospital was to provide comfort to those nearing the end of their lives. The people I cared for became like family to me. One woman, Mrs. Wiggins, in particular, became a dear friend. Her children rarely visited, especially toward the end. At first, she seldom spoke, just lying still. But over time, we became close as I learned more about her.
She had three children, and her husband had passed away many years earlier. Her children were too busy to visit her, leaving her feeling very lonely. I tried to make her feel loved, as if the hospital were her home. She shared stories from her past until my shift (轮班) ended, often repeating them during my next shift.
One night, I took an early shift and went to sit beside her. She whispered that her time was near. I left to call her children so they could come quickly. When I returned to her room, she was sleeping. I leaned close to her and asked if she had dreamed of anything. She smiled gently and said she had dreamt of raspberries (覆盆子) and cream.
I must have looked surprised at such a strange answer. Mrs. Wiggins softly laughed and said she would explain. “When I was a little girl, my aunt would take me out for lunch and let me order anything I wanted. For dessert, we’d share a bowl of raspberries and cream. I loved the special taste—it was so smooth, rich, and pure. However, as I grew older and had my own children, I had to spend all my savings to support them. I couldn’t afford to spend money on something like raspberries and cream.”
She continued, “I just didn’t think I deserved it. But promise me you’ll fill your life with raspberries and cream!” Tears streamed down my face as I smiled and held her hand tightly. Then I gently kissed her on the cheek, my voice trembling as I begged her to hold on.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Iran as fast as I could to the nearest corner store and bought some raspberries and cream.
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Her children came the next day to discuss the final arrangements.
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2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语答案
听力
阅读
1 D 2. A 3. D
4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C
8. C 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
16. D 17. E 18. A 19. C 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B
36. uniqueness
37. referred
38. a 39. which
40. to approach
41. temple’ s
42. hanging
43. to 44. is limited
45. highly
46. Dear Alice,
Learning your deep interest in Peking Opera, I’d like to introduce it to you.
With a rich history of over 200 years, Peking Opera plays an important part in Chinese culture. It is a harmonious blend of music, dance, singing and acrobatics. What impresses the audience most may be the beautiful voices and wonderful body movements of the performers. In a word, it enjoys great popularity among Chinese people due to its graceful beauty.
I strongly advise you to experience a live performance to truly appreciate the beauty of this art.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47.
I ran as fast as I could to the nearest corner store and bought some raspberries and cream. When I returned to her room, she watched me with a smile as I prepared two bowls of raspberries and cream. We enjoyed the treat together until there was nothing left. And then I kissed her hand and held it tightly. On her face was a glow that showed no pain or fear. It was a bittersweet moment, for she knew that this simple pleasure had been denied to her for so long.
Her children came the next day to discuss the final arrangements. As they sat by her bedside, tears streamed down their faces. I shared the story of the raspberries and cream, revealing how much their mother had longed for that little delight. They listened closely, their faces showing a mix of regret and gratitude. A few days later, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Just as Mrs. Wiggins wished, I promised to enjoy “raspberries and cream” in my life, cherishing every moment and making the most of my time with loved ones

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