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西南大学附中2024—2025学年度下期期末考试
高二英语试题
(满分：150分; 考试时间：120分钟 )
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂：答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写;必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效;保持答卷清洁、完整。
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷学生保存，以备评讲)。
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’s the weather like
A. Rainy. B. Hot. C. Windy.
2. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A Policeman. B. A friend. C. Her husband.
3. How will the woman probably get to Chongqing Grand Theater
A. Take Bus 604. B. Take the light rail. C. Take a taxi.
4. When does the performance start
A. At 6o’ clock. B. At 7o’ clock. C. At 8o’ clock.
5. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To talk about insurance. B. To describe his illness. C. To make an appointment.
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小题。
6. What do we know about Mr. Carter
A. He lacks a lot of experience.
B. He worked on a trade deal last year.
C. He is a new member of the company.
7 Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end
A. Mr. Carter. B. Ms. Temple. C. Mr. Duncan.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。
8. What does the woman like most about being a teacher
A. Doing professional research.
B. Seeing her students make progress.
C. Meeting and learning from various people.
9. How does the woman feel about her job
A. Challenging. B. Rewarding. C. Tiring.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。
10. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a store. B. In a post office. C. At home.
11. How much will the man pay for the delivery
A. For free. B. 15 yuan. C.20 yuan.
12. When will the man get his delivery
A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。
13. Why does the man want to go dancing at first
A. He doesn’t like to go to the movies.
B. It is a long time since he danced.
C. He just wants to do it for a change.
14. What is the woman supposed to do tomorrow
A. Go dancing. B. Watch a movie. C. Go hiking.
15. What will they do that evening in the end
A. Play cards. B. Visit a friend. C. Go shopping.
16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbours. C. A couple.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
17. When does the Business Studies course start
A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th.
18. What can the students bring with them during the course
A. Business videos. B. Notebook computers. C. Mobile phones.
19. Where is the Business Studies Department
A. Beside the main entrance of the college.
B. On the left side of the science center.
C. Next to the staff car park.
20. What language classes are provided this summer
A. Italian and Spanish. B. French and Chinese. C. Japanese and German.
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37.5分)
A
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1. Which one is the least costly if you subscribe for a year
A. Bionic Book Subscription.
B. Mystery Book Subscription Box.
C. Australian Magazine Subscription.
D. Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box.
2. What do we know about Australian Magazine Subscription
A. It covers a wide range of interest.
B. It contains extra hand-made items.
C. It can be purchased as a gift subscription.
D. It learns readers’ taste preferences via an algorithm.
3. What do Mystery Book Subscription Box and Ultimate Mystery Book Subscription Box have in common
A. A supply of top-selling books. B. A service of monthly delivery.
C. A mix of new and recent releases. D. A selection of amazing hardcovers.
B
23-year-old Rachna Kumari is a soft-spoken young woman selling her handmade wheat stalk paintings, a traditional cultural art form using natural wheat straw. Every morning, even before her mother awakens, she finishes cooking and cleaning before cycling 5km to run her shop alone. Over the past years, she has sold about 200 of her paintings.
However, back in 2019, Rachna almost gave up on life after having to leave school due to family’s financial problems. She became depressed, thinking she would have to spend the rest of her days doing household chores.
Around this time, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) came into the picture with Project Lehar, starting to provide vocational training, and courses on entreprencurship (创业) and life skills for young women. Project Lehar, run by AKF in partnership with The King’s Trust International, an organisation founded to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment, enables girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to rediscover and realise their potential. This was a good opportunity for Rachna not just to continue her studies but also to convince her parents to drop her marriage plans.
After she was admitted into college through Project Lehar, she was also given some suggestions on entrepreneurial and career prospects. One such session regarding wheat stalk painting made her fall in love with this traditional art form and her creativity was brought out.
Now she is economically independent by selling wheat stalk paintings. However, Rachna is not resting on her achievements. Her shop also doubles up as a training centre where other girls from disadvantaged backgrounds like her who want to stand on their own feet get a second chance to change their lives like she did.
While teaching these enthusiastic young girls is a joyful experience, what gives Rachna more pride is being chosen as a wheat stalk painting trainer by the foundation. From being a trainee under this project to now becoming its qualified trainer, Rachna’s life has come full circle.
4. What left Rachna in low spirits initially
A. Losing her favourite job. B. Doing household chores.
C. Dropping out of school. D. Running the shop by herself.
5. How did Rachna benefit from Project Lehar
A. She got a degree from it. B. She had a new attitude towards marriage.
C. She managed to proceed with her studies. D. She was sponsored to start her own business.
6. What brings Rachna the greatest sense of achievement
A. Expanding her business scale. B. Being selected as a trainer.
C. Financing disadvantaged families. D. Teaching ambitious girls.
7. Which of the following best describes Rachna
A. Motivated and creative. B. Wealthy and independent.
C. Sociable and critical. D. Talented and modest.
C
For the past 20 years, I’ve searched libraries and the Internet for others who are thinking about the possible effect of the breakdown of multigenerational families. I’ve been surprised at how few resources exist on this topic. It’s the main reason I chose to finally write Family Revision.
While I’ve expected one of the countless marriage and family writers and thinkers to address this topic, none seem to really understand that the transition (转变) from multigenerational families to nuclear families is at the root of so many of the other symptoms they discuss.
Well, the silence on this topic was finally broken and it was not from a traditional family publication but from David Brooks, The New York Times columnist writing for The Atlantic. In an article nearly the length of a dissertation on this subject, Brooks masterfully exposes the root problem with the modern family.
In the article, Brooks wrote, “When we discuss the problems the country is facing, we don’t talk about family enough. It feels too judgmental, too uncomfortable, and maybe even too religious. But the fact is that the nuclear family has been collapsing in slow motion for decades, and many of our other problems — with education, mental health, and the quality of the labor force — stem from that breakdown. We have left behind the family structure of the past. For most people it’s not coming back.”
Many Americans are hungering to live in multigenerational families, in the way that is new and ancient at the same time. This is a significant opportunity, a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships, a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes, and be caught, when they fall, by a dozen pairs of arms. For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables, with fewer and fewer relatives. It’s time for a change.
8. Which word can best describe the breakdown of multigenerational families
A. Damaging. B. Extraordinary. C. Meaningful. D. Ineffective.
9. What does the author think of Brooks’ article
A. It’s a tradition. B. It’s a victory.
C. It’s a comparison. D. It’s a breakthrough.
10. What can be inferred from Brooks’ article
A. Most Americans have health problems.
B. America is facing a sea change in society.
C. Focusing on family-related issues is urgent.
D People benefit from the present family structure.
11. What is the author’s attitude to the structure of multigenerational families
A. Dismissive. B. Approving. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
D
Imagine waking up one morning to find your smartphone missing. You can no longer get guided to work, order your coffee, or connect with friends. For most of us, it is a nightmare（噩梦）. But it should not be exactly far-fetched.
Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we are lonelier and more anxious. Anxiety rates increased by 25% globally. Depression now affects over 280 million people worldwide. All of this is due to our growing dependence on social media and smart technologies designed to offer quick relief but often at the expense of deep, meaningful engagement, which may further cause our loss of something easy to be ignored.
While these conveniences offer short-term relief, they may weaken our thinking skills. For example, GPS has undeniably transformed how we travel. But a 2020 study found that frequent GPS users struggle more with self-guided navigation. Over time, those who depended more on GPS showed a sharp decline in spacial memory and problem-solving skills. However, reducing dependence on these conveniences can lead to discomfort. In seeking comfort today, we might be trading away some discomfort.
That is the problem: the very discomfort we avoid is often what strengthens us. Viewing stress, a kind of discomfort, as a challenge rather than a threat leads to better outcomes. Research shows that mild stress can enhance adaptability. Neuroscience（神经科学） reveals that neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new connections—is enhanced through challenging experiences. This adaptability is crucial for developing resilience, （抗逆力）, a process fueled by both mental challenges and active effort.
But this doesn't mean we should reject comfort entirely; it's to balance it with intentional discomfort. Think of it as “microdosing hardship”—a series of small, manageable difficulties that keep our mental and emotional muscles strong, such as writing with a pen, or washing dishes by hand. These small acts are enough to reawaken the resilience we've buried under layers of ease. So, the next time you feel the pull of ease, pause. Ask yourself: Is this momentary comfort helping me grow or is it keeping me stuck Choosing discomfort isn't easy, but sometimes, it's worth it.
12. What does the underlined word “far-fetched” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Possible to change. B. Certain to function.
C. Unlikely to be settled. D. Unable to be accepted.
13. What may digital conveniences cause according to the text
A. The fast but worthless relief. B. The meaningful engagement.
C. The loss of thinking capacity. D. The lack of necessary comfort.
14. Which is a real-life application of “microdosing hardship”
A. Taking the stairs instead of the lift. B. Ordering take-out food after work.
C. Exploring a new city by using GPS. D. Writing an email using voice-to-text.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. GPS: the invisible cost of convenience B. Stress: the main cause of brain damage
C. Discomfort: a hidden source of resilience D. Smartphones: barriers to human progress
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，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。
Emotions can shape us in different ways. ___16___ Taking responsibility of your emotions is how you stand out from the crowd. Let’s explore some powerful strategies to help you on this journey.
Accept others as hey are
___17___ Keeping that in mind, remember you cannot change others. Even if you try changing others, you will only be hurting yourself in the process. The best course of action would be to change yourself. This is how you will become emotionally intelligent and happier.
Try using “I” statements.
Hiding your emotions can harm relationships. When your feelings are hurt. it’s good to voice it straightforward. ___18___ The best way to do this is by using “I” statements. For example, say, “I feel heart-broken.” instead of “You made me feel heart-broken.” This allows you to communicate your feelings without blaming others.
___19___
Negative thoughts can cloud your judgment. However, in over 70% of cases, we let them take hold and this is completely wrong. Whenever the other person is behaving in an upsetting manner, ask yourself if you have done anything to make them feel like that. Self-reflection helps you respond thoughtfully rather than letting emotions take control.
Mind your words and actions.
In emotional moments, especially during arguments, we often say or do things we later regret. When emotions run high, anger or impatience can take control of us. Instead of reacting without forethought, consider taking a moment to reflect before responding. ___20___
A. Question your actions.
B. Avoid those negative thoughts.
C. Tell others how you feel in a nonjudgmental way.
D. Just like you, everyone else is entitled to their own beliefs.
E. Express your needs clearly and encourage others to do so.
F. During this moment, calm your emotions and respond sensibly.
G. To better yourself, it’s essential to develop emotional intelligence.
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)
I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, ____21____ a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达式的) spirit.
From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of ____22____ along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air ____23____ flowed, I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water ____24____ into my skin, and the sun burned upon my ____25____ back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would ____26____ tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible.
I told myself, “Be ____27____!” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. ____28____ I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap (收获) what you ____29____”.
“Judge a man not by his face, but by his ____30____,” my mother used to say. The land is ____31____, as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like ____32____ in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction ____33____ in me.
Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: ____34____ your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be ____35____.
21. A. remind B. warn C. require D. train
22. A. wealth B. luck C. labour D. wisdom
23. A. gently B. hardly C. heavily D. usually
24. A. climbed B. bit C. cut D. fell
25. A. arched B. broad C. strong D. straightened
26. A. hold B. produce C. drop D. replace
27. A. quick B. proud C. quiet D. patient
28. A. Slowly B. Slightly C. Safely D. Sadly
29. A. pick B. find C. sow D. wish
30 A. fields B. books C. neighbours D. clothes
31. A. affordable B. acceptable C. dependable D. livable
32. A. boats B. weeds C. fishes D. waves
33. A. welled up B. broke up C. cooled off D. held off
34. A. drag B. kick C. plant D. lift
35. A. promoted B. educated C. comforted D. rewarded
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There is a Chinese story of an old man in his 90s working with his family to remove mountains to connect the outside world despite others’ doubts, which has inspired the Chinese to unite and overcome difficulties with hard work and ____36____ (determine).
The story became a reality in Lin County, Henan Province in the 1960s, with a 1,500-kilometer-long waterway along the cliffs of the Taihang Mountains ____37____ (build) by the local people within 10 years, bringing precious water from the Zhanghe River in the bordering Shanxi Province ____38____ the drought-hit area.
Initially, finding drinking water was ____39____ headache for residents, for people had to fetch water from five kilometers away every day.____40____ (ease) this area’s water shortages, the local government decided to construct a canal across the mountains, ____41____ construction was a remarkable engineering achievement. People dug canals with simple tools, leveling 1,250 mountain tops and ____42____ (remove) 22.25 million cubic meters of earth and rocks until June 1969.
Since then, their deeds ____43____ (praise) as the “spirit of the Red Flag Canal”, which ____44____ (dramatic) changed the life of the local people. Professor Zhou Ruichang from Henan University remarked, “It is ____45____ (fantasy) that their heroic acts solved water supply difficulties to some 567,000 people.”
第四部分写作(共两节;满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，学校要在12月底为高三学生举行一场成人节活动（a coming-of-age ceremony），你希望参加此次活动的策划工作。请根据以下提示，用英语给学校写一封申请信，内容包括：
1.对此活动的认识；
2.你的活动创意。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式写在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir or Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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。
It was a gloomy afternoon, with dark clouds hanging low in the sky, making the already old-fashioned campus seem even more deserted. After the last class of the day, I walked across the campus with my close classmate, Tom. As we neared a quiet corner beside the old library, a series of faint meowing sounds (猫叫声) pierced the stillness. Our curiosity piqued, we exchanged a glance and immediately traced the source of the noise.
Behind a messy stack of old boxes, we discovered a minuscule, emaciated cat. Its once-soft fur was now caked with dirt, and its small body trembled ever so slightly, a clear indication that it had suffered from days of hunger and cold. A profound sense of pity welled up within us. Tom bent down slowly, his hand extended gently, his voice soft as he tried to lead the frightened animal out. At first, the cat was frightened, its wide-eyed gaze fixed on us in fear. But gradually, after a few moments of cautious sniffing (嗅), it timidly stepped out from its hiding spot.
We knew we couldn’t abandon this helpless creature. Tom proposed taking it to the school infirmary (医务室), believing the school doctor might be able to assess its condition. I nodded in instant agreement, yet a tinge of worry crept in as we pondered how the school authorities would respond to us bringing a cat into the infirmary.
Just at that moment, Lily, a classmate with a kind heart and a skill of animal care, happened to pass by. The moment she laid eyes on the pitiful cat in our arms, her expression softened. She informed us that she had experience in dealing with stray (走失的) animals and eagerly offered her assistance. With Lily on board, our determination to save the cat grew tenfold. We held the cat gently and made our way towards the infirmary, filled with hope and a touch of nervousness.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
On reaching the infirmary, the school doctor greeted us with a surprised look.
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Over the next few days, we took turns to take care of the cat.
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西南大学附中2024—2025学年度下期期末考试
高二英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
略
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37.5分)
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. F
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)
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. determination
37. built 38. to
39. a 40. To ease
41. whose 42. removing
43. have been praised
44. dramatically
45. fantastic
第四部分写作(共两节;满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Sir or Madam,
I am applying for the activity planner for the coming-of-age ceremony falling on Dec 30th.
This once-in-a-lifetime ceremony, I believe, is a golden opportunity to impress upon us students the significance of shouldering responsibility and fulfilling our obligation as a young adult.
To make this event memorable, firstly, we will invite the principal to deliver an inspiring speech articulating the real meaning of being a mature grown-up. Then, we will walk through the Longmen, a typical signifier of adulthood, with our parents, with photos taken to mark this special occasion.
Hope my creativity above will land me this position.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】Paragraph 1:
On reaching the infirmary, the school doctor greeted us with a surprised look. However, after listening to our earnest plea and the cat’s tragic situation, her expression softened. She quickly got to work, conducting a thorough examination. She told us the cat was severely malnourished and had a respiratory infection. While treating the cat, she patiently explained to us the care it needed. We listened intently, absorbing every word, grateful for her expertise. With the doctor’s professional treatment, the cat’s breathing gradually became more stable, and we felt a glimmer of hope.
Paragraph 2:
Over the next few days, we took turns to take care of the cat. We divided the tasks among us. I was in charge of bringing fresh food and water every morning, Tom cleaned the cat’s temporary shelter, and Lily monitored its health closely. As the days passed, the cat’s condition improved remarkably. Its fur became smoother, and its eyes sparkled with newfound vitality. It even started to play with a small ball we brought for it. This experience not only saved a life but also strengthened the bond between us classmates. We realized that with unity and compassion, we could make a difference.

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