资源简介

渑池二高2024-2025学年下学期期末考试试题
高二英语
考生注意：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here are a few of the most popular methods that will ensure a holistic approach to language learning and help you improve your English proficiency.
Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method
This method developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur involves the regular repetition of already learned material while learning new material. Another advantage of this method is its availability at any time and in any place — you can listen to the audio course on your smartphone, in the car, or at home while cooking dinner.
ESL
“English as a Second Language” is a speaking-based method to learn English. The difference between ESL and more other well-known methods is that you can learn about the culture and social norms of English-speaking countries — especially American English since most of the ESL-based programs teach the American version of English.
The Rosetta Stone technique
The Rosetta Stone technique is also recognized as one of the easiest programs to learn English from zero. It allows you to follow the same path as when learning your native language from infancy (婴儿期) — without relying on grammar rules. You can master your English by immersing (沉浸在) yourself in the language and forming associations between words and real-life context.
YouTube-based learning
Learning English by watching YouTube videos is one of the most affordable ways to learn English that requires minimal effort. Besides, YouTube channels specializing in learning English frequently also provide useful links to get more information on a particular subject. And you can learn English on YouTube by simply watching your favorite YouTubers — just turn on English subtitles in the settings.
1．What is one characteristic of Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method
A．Focusing on the regular recitation.
B．Immersing learners in the language.
C．Making speaking a basic practice.
D．Being available anytime and anywhere.
2．Which method is the most suitable for a complete beginner
A．YouTube-based learning. B．Dr. Paul Pimsleur’s Method.
C．The Rosetta Stone technique D．English as a Second Language.
3．What can you enjoy using YouTube to learn English
A．Limitless links. B．Low-cost experiences.
C．Countless subjects. D．Native-like learning ways.
B
A 22-year-old Australian man has been suffering from a mysterious illness that causes his body to feel hot when he experiences cold, and cold when he touches anything hot.
Aidan McManus’ troubles began at the age of 17, when he was in his final year of high school. At first, he lost feeling in his feet. He went to the hospital, where doctors gave him some medicine, but that didn’t help his condition at all. Things only got worse from there, as the simple act of walking felt like stepping on sharp nails, and he was diagnosed(诊断)with a post-viral irritable bowel syndrome(IBS), which complicated his condition even more. Despite his failing health, Aidan managed to graduate from high school, but then he began experiencing a strange feeling in his hands as well. When he touched something cold, his hands felt like they were burning, and when he touched something hot, it felt extremely cold.
“We were told it would eventually spread to Aidan’ s hands,” the young man’s mother, Angela McManus, said. “We were thinking that might happen years down the track, but one night, Aidan came to me and said, ‘Mum, I picked up my can of Coke and my hands felt like they were on fire’.”
Doctors have been trying to decipher Aidan’s condition for years; they have run dozens of tests, but they couldn’t come up with an answer. Eventually, a doctor confirmed the 22-year-old had a generalized nerve disorder. Unfortunately, Australia’ s National Disability Insurance Agency rejected Aidan’ s request for support, claiming that he hadn’t “examined all possible treatment options”. However, his doctor clarified that he was suffering from a progressive neurological condition, for which there is no known treatment. “I think you should reconsider your decision as he has an incurable disability that will continue to worsen,” the doctor’s letter to the agency read.
4．What’s wrong with Aidan
A．He has trouble moving around himself.
B．His body confuses cold and hot feelings.
C．He has been in poor health since childhood.
D．His sense of touch is more sensitive than normal.
5．What can be learned from Aidan’s mother’s words
A．The doctor misjudged Aidan’s situation.
B．The disease developed faster than expected.
C．She believed the condition wouldn’t last long.
D．Aidan got an abnormal reaction to the medicine.
6．What does the underlined word “decipher” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Depend on. B．Adapt to. C．Learn from. D．Figure out.
7．What does Aidan’s doctor think of his condition
A．It will take much time for him to recover. B．The disease will mainly affect his hands.
C．He should be supported by the agency. D．The disease can harm his walking ability.
C
Data obtained from China’s Zhurong rover (探测器) indicate that the ocean — known as Deuteronilus — would have existed roughly 3.5 to 4 billion years ago, a time when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and warmer climate. According to scientists, hidden underneath the red planet is evidence that there were once sandy beaches and a sizeable ocean on it.
The rover, which operated from May 2021 to May 2022, travelled about 1.9 km on the planet, and detected materials with properties similar to sand around 10 m — 35 m below the surface. The sand-like material all sloped (倾斜) in the same direction and at an angle, similar to beaches on Earth, and spanned about 1.5 km, researchers said. These Earth-like features led researchers to investigate whether they were truly formed by ancient waves.
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, said these beaches would have been the result of long-term impacts of waves and tides, similar to how such forces shaped Earth’s landscapes. The discovery could be crucial in finding out if Mars’s surface supported living organisms. “Shorelines are great locations to look for evidence of past life,” co-author of the study, Michael Manga of the University of California, Berkeley, said. “It’s thought that the earliest life on Earth began at locations like this, near the interface of air and shallow water.”
To confirm this hypothesis, the team systematically ruled out alternative explanations. According to Benjamin Cardenas, fellow co-author and Penn State geoscientist, researchers were able to rule out that the structures detected by the rover were ancient rivers or sand dunes (沙丘). “Beaches simply fit the observations best,” he said. “Dunes tend to come in groups, and these groups produce characteristic patterns not present in these deposits (沉积物)… We also considered ancient rivers, but we rejected that theory for similar reasons based on the patterns we saw in the deposits.”
8．What did the Zhurong rover’s data reveal about Mars
A．Its surface was once covered with sand.
B．It witnessed ups and downs in life forms.
C．It had a large ocean billions of years ago.
D．Its atmosphere experienced significant changes.
9．What can be inferred about Martian beaches
A．They sloped at varied angles.
B．They were found on the surface of Mars.
C．They must have held rich organisms at a certain period.
D．They might have experienced similar processes to those on Earth.
10．What does the underlined word “hypothesis” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Discovery. B．Assumption. C．Approach. D．Principle.
11．What’s the researchers’ attitude towards the “ancient rivers” explanation
A．Negative. B．Supportive. C．Tolerant. D．Mixed.
D
Agrivoltaics (农业光伏) is the practice of using the same land for farming and producing solar energy. This practice often involves placing solar panels (太阳能板) over farmland. The word “agrivoltaics” is a combination of “agriculture” and “photovoltaics”. Agriculture refers to farming while photovoltaics describes technology that makes electricity from sunlight. Solar panels are one example.
Solar farms use solar panels to create clean energy. But these farms take up a lot of land. Farms that grow crops and raise livestock, such as sheep and cows, occupy a lot of land as well. Agrivoltaics saves space by allowing farmers to get electricity and food from the same land.
Research has shown that adding solar panels to farms can actually help crops. Leafy crops, such as lettuces and some herbs, grow well in the shade of the solar panels. The plants can also benefit from the increased soil moisture (水分) in partially shaded ground. Agrivoltaics may benefit livestock, too. For example, farmers might allow sheep to eat grass under solar panels. This would give them relief from the hot sun in the summer.
Other agrivoltaics projects focus on appealing to pollinators (传粉昆虫). For example, planting wildflowers under solar panels can attract butterflies, bees and other insects. These tiny helpers can then pollinate nearby crops.
No single agrivoltaics technique works everywhere. Squash (a kind of vegetable), for example, generally need direct sunlight. So they don’t grow well under solar panels. Even lower light crops may have trouble growing well in agrivoltaics setups. For example, the shade from solar panels helps keep the soil moisture. On some farms, this comes as a benefit. But it may also increase the risk of some plant diseases. And water pouring off the panels during a rainstorm may overwater some plants.
Researchers today are exploring how to minimize these and other challenges. They are also finding ways to help farmers improve the harvest of their crops to the greatest degree and produce as much electricity as possible from the same land.
12．What is a function of agrivoltaics
A．Sparing enough land to feed livestock.
B．Reducing the cost of solar energy production.
C．Improving traditional farming methods with solar panels.
D．Maximizing land use for both farming and energy production.
13．What does paragraph 3 focus on
A．The benefits of agrivoltaics for crops and animals.
B．The challenges of growing crops under solar panels.
C．The types of crops that grow best under solar panels.
D．The comparisons between traditional farming and agrivoltaics.
14．Why are squash mentioned in the text
A．To explain that agrivoltaics has limitations.
B．To display that plants should have enough sunlight.
C．To emphasize the role of soil moisture in crop selection.
D．To show that agrivoltaics is beneficial to vegetable growth.
15．What are researchers currently doing regarding agrivoltaics
A．They are building solar panels that take up less space.
B．They are improving crops suitable to grow under solar panels.
C．They are trying to maximize the production of crops and energy.
D．They are teaching farmers how to make proper use of solar panels.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you’ re looking for inspiration, where do you go 16 look through some magazines or design books, or even take a walk and take some photos. Depending on your project, the images, words, colors, and materials that inspire you might reveal interconnected themes. 17
Widely used for brainstorming, the mood board is a tool that inspires creativity across various fields. It’s an arrangement of elements that contribute to a project to keep its theme clear and consistent. It should include images, colors, textures, and typography (版面设计). 18 .
Mood boards can aid clients in forming a clear picture of what the final product will look like. They serve as a visual dictionary, translating design terms like minimalism, an art movement which emphasizes extreme simplification of form and color, or realism, an art movement in which artists and writers struggle for detailed realistic and factual description into a language that is understandable at a glance. 19 It’s also essential in guiding the design process, ensuring that all project participants have a shared understanding of the aesthetic (审美的) objectives.
20 They can be made digitally on websites or physically by sticking or pinning materials onto a board. Consider starting your next project with a mood board to streamline your creative process and clarify your vision.
A．Mood boards are easy to create
B．Bring ideas to life: the mood board
C．You might do an image search online
D．Innovation is the primary driver of growth
E．If you have gathered some elements representing an idea, you’ ve created a mood board
F．The moment clients see a mood board, they can grasp the ideas and express their preferences
G．Each element is selected to be in tune with the project’s concept and set the desired atmosphere
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I am not a professional athlete. However, I’ve always seen the 21 of practicing sports, personally and professionally.
22 saved my life. When I was 10, the sports doctor who examined my entire team noticed some unusual sounds while checking my 23 . Before clearing me for play, he urged me to 24 to see if I had any heart issues. I went to two doctors, who both told me I was 25 . However, my mother was not 26 and insisted that we dig deeper, so we went to a third doctor, who discovered a(n) 27 problem and sent me for immediate emergency heart surgery. Without it, I was told, I wouldn’t have lived.
After the surgery, I didn’t play basketball for one year, so I really 28 it! I realized that it wasn’t just the passing or shooting; it was the whole 29 of being part of it: the team spirit, the life lessons, the joy and all the memories. Whenever someone only 30 themselves, they probably didn’t play a team sport, or have any brothers, or have had the chance to know what 31 actually means.
Sports can help people aim for a better 32 than the one they had in their childhood. They can provide a clear path to 33 when other options seem limited, fostering a sense of purpose, achievement, and confidence.
For me, besides being a real life-savior, basketball was the No.1 34 factor that helped me shape my self-confidence both on the 35 and in real life!
21．A．disadvantage B．value C．hurt D．happiness
22．A．Basketball B．Practice C．Football D．Patience
23．A．head B．back C．ears D．heart
24．A．investigate B．count C．negotiate D．wait
25．A．wrong B．fine C．ordinary D．ill
26．A．angry B．mean C．satisfied D．stressed
27．A．little B．complex C．common D．urgent
28．A．missed B．hated C．resisted D．managed
29．A．situation B．experience C．reaction D．truth
30．A．looks into B．reflects on C．thinks about D．laughs at
31．A．scolding B．complaining C．winning D．sharing
32．A．diet B．competition C．condition D．relationship
33．A．innovation B．growth C．hardship D．freedom
34．A．influencing B．environmental C．negative D．psychological
35．A．platform B．horizon C．court D．spot
第二节 语法填空（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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Much natural beauty appears on the screen recently. When you first set eyes on Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, it’s certainly not difficult 36 (see) how filmmaker James Cameron was able to draw 37 (inspire) from it.
This breathtaking natural place seems to have come straight out of the silver screen. There are many strange rock formations that look like tall pillars (柱子). Among them, a particularly remarkable pillar, 38 reaches a height of 1,080 meters, has even been renamed “Avatar Hallelujah Mountain”, forever 39 (link) this earthly paradise (天堂) with the fictional world of Avatar.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is a destination that rewards those who make the journey. Apart from its many natural wonders, it enjoys 40 number of new man-made attractions. The first is the Bailong Elevator. The Bailong Elevator, 41 (design) to address the traffic problem and reduce damage to the natural environment, was launched in 1999. Elevating groups of up to 50people 326 meters skyward in less than two minutes, it’s an impressive structure and one that offers 42 (amaze) views all the way.
Also notable is the Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. It has held the distinction of being the world’s highest and longest pedestrian bridge since it 43 (complete). It’s definitely not an attraction that’s recommended for people lacking courage 44 one of the best destinations for those who are looking to add a little adventure 45 their day.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
在闲暇时间你喜欢在什么场所阅读，图书馆、城市书屋，还是其他地方 请以此为题，写一篇文章给校英语报投稿，谈一谈你喜欢的读书场所并说明理由。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
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。
As a father, I’ve always been proud of my daughter, who dreams of becoming a stage performer. Even as a child, she had a deep love for music. Whenever she got a chance, she would sing with her whole heart. Her voice was so captivating that it would draw in anyone within range of hearing.
Living in an ordinary community, I did multiple jobs to ensure I could give her whatever she needed. When Lily started school, her music teacher, Mrs. Taylor, noticed her talent and offered to instruct her. With dedication, Lily’s singing improved by leaps and bounds.
A year later, tragedy struck. Lily was hit by a car while crossing the street, leaving her with a severe injury that the doctors feared might prevent her from ever walking again. I was heartbroken, feeling as though I had been thrown into complete darkness. As I stood on the edge of despair, Mrs. Taylor arrived. Her presence was like a flash of hope She comforted me, saying firmly, “Lily needs your strength now more than ever.” I nodded, steeling myself, and together we went to see Lily in the hospital.
Hearing the noise of us entering the room, Lily opened her eyes slowly. I stepped forward, held her hand and whispered, “My dear, everything will be okay.” Mrs. Taylor added gently, “You’re a strong girl, Lily. We’re here for you.” Tears streamed down Lily’s face as she realized her situation.
After two months, Lily was discharged from the hospital. Her friends and teachers came to visit her regularly, providing her with continuous encouragement. Lily came to accept her new reality, living a life in a wheelchair. She never mentioned her singing dreams again, and I understood her silence: She didn’t want to cause us more pain.
Then, one day, Mrs. Johnson brought unexpected news. She told Lily that the annual school talent show was approaching, and her classmates wanted her to perform. “Really ” Lily asked, her eyes lighting up with a spark of hope before she shook her head, with great doubt about herself.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“I don’t think I can do it,” Lily said softly.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When Lily’s song ended, everyone present clapped their hands wildly.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
渑池二高2024-2025学年下学期期末考试试题
高二英语参考答案
阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）:
1-5 DCBBB 6-10 DCCDB 11-15ADAAC 16-20 CEGFA
完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）：
21-25 BADAB 26-30 CDABC 31-35 DCBAC
语法填空（每题1.5分，共15分）：
36．to see 37．inspiration 38．which 39．linking 40．a 41．designed 42．amazing 43．was completed 44．but 45．to
书面表达：(40分)
应用文（15分）：
My Favorite Place to Read
In my free time, I enjoy reading in a quiet café. Unlike libraries or city bookstores, a café offers a warm and comfortable environment that makes me feel relaxed.
I love the soft background music and the smell of coffee. They help me focus and stay in the mood for reading. The gentle noise around me also makes the experience more enjoyable.
Reading in a café gives me both peace and inspiration. It’s the perfect place for me to lose myself in a good book during my free time.
读后续写（25分）：
“I don’t think I can do it,” Lily said softly. Seeing her hesitation, Mrs. Johnson and I expressed our encouragement, urging her to give it a try. Over the next month, Lily threw herself into practicing, her determination growing stronger day by day. Mrs. Johnson’s guidance helped her make remarkable progress. The day of the talent show arrived. As the host announced Lily’s name, she was wheeled onto the stage, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and excitement. She took a deep breath and began to sing. Her voice, though shaky at first, soon filled the room with charming tune.
When Lily’s song ended, everyone present clapped their hands wildly. Everyone offered Lily words of congratulations. With tears in her eyes, Lily hugged Mrs. Johnson tightly, overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. Then, turning to me, she said, “Dad, thank you for always believing in me, even when I doubted myself. Your unwavering support has been my guiding light through the darkest times.” This experience taught Lily that setbacks are not the end of the world but rather opportunities for growth. Her journey was not just about overcoming physical challenges but also about finding the strength within to pursue her dreams, no matter how difficult the path.

展开更多......

收起↑