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雅礼中学2025年下学期期中考试试卷
高二英语
时量： 120分钟 分值： 150分
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
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. How did Clark go to Canada
A. By air. B. By train. C. By car.
2. When will Sam have time
A. This Saturday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Monday.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a police station. B. In a hospital. C. On the road.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. A couple. C. Customer and waitress.
5. What happened to Jane
A. She had a traffic accident.
B. She forgot an important date.
C. She was late for a conference.
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. What will Eric do this afternoon
A. Give a presentation.
B. Pick up a client.
C. Visit the factory.
7. When will Mr Cooper arrive at the airport
A. At 3:30. B. At 4:00. C. At 4:15.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the feature of the items in the shop
A. They' re unique.
B. They' re traditional.
C. They' re complicated.
9. What is the woman's concern about the necklace
A. It's hard to match.
B. It's too expensive.
C. It doesn't suit her.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. Why does the man come to Lucy
A. To join a club.
B. To borrow a boat.
C. To invite her to sail.
11. What do Sailors Club members have the right to do
A. Hire a sailing coach for free.
B. Rent a boat without booking.
C. Purchase a boat at a discount.
12. What does Jason like
A. Sunbathing. B. Swimming. C. Fishing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. Where does Tom come from
A. New York. B. California. C. Florida.
14. What does Ms Smith think of Tom's homesickness
A. Understandable. B. Insignificant. C. Rare.
15. Who lives on Tom's block
A. Jack. B. Larry. C. Sophia.
16. Why does Ms Smith talk about the soccer team
A. To make a recommendation.
B. To compare it with others.
C. To express her admiration.
听第10段材料，回答第17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Useful tips for backpacking.
B. Diverse ways of vacationing.
C. Popular places for holidays.
18. Where do backpackers get their food during the trip
A. From the hotel.
B. From the natives' house.
C. From the local supermarket.
19. What can people do in Switzerland according to the speaker
A. Go snowboarding.
B. Do rock climbing.
C. Try skydiving.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Play a video.
B. Conduct an interview.
C. Answer some questions.
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
After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art
25 March-13 August 2023
Rooms 1 to 8
Explore a period of great change when artists broke with established tradition and laid the foundations for the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The decades between 1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 were a complex, energetic period of artistic questioning, searching, risk-taking and innovation.
The exhibition celebrates the achievements of three giants of the period: Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and follows the influences they had on younger generations of French artists and on wider circles of artists across Europe.
With over a hundred works by artists ranging from Picasso to Mondrian and a selection of sculptures by artists including Rodin and Camille Claudel, the exhibition follows the creation of a new, modern art, free of convention, taking in Expressionism and Abstraction.' The exhibition includes some of the most famous works of art created during these decades. Important loans come to the exhibition from institutions and private collections worldwide.
Ticket prices
Free for Members
Priority booking open for Members.
Join today to get early access to tickets, plus enjoy the exhibition in advance on 24 March.
Standard admission
On sale from 15 February
From 24 Monday-Friday
From 26 Saturday and Sunday
A maximum of six tickets can be booked in the same deal. For larger group bookings please email.
We recommend allowing 50-60 minutes for your visit to the exhibition.
21. What is the probable theme of the exhibition
A. Convention. B. Modern Art.
C. Western Art. D. Impressionism.
22. How much should a couple pay if they visit the exhibition on weekends without membership
A. 24. B. 48. C. 52. D. 26.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. A guidebook.
C. A travel journal. D. A research report.
B
Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles's skid row(贫民窟) neighborhood feel human. She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit organization that provides free food, clothing, haircuts, and make-up services for the homeless. And Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year!
In 1990, Raines' 2-year-old son Demetrius passed away from accidental poisoning while at his grandma's house. This event caused a lot of pain for Shirley Raines. The pain lasted for many years. And she did not know what to do about it. She struggled to understand what her purpose was in life. Until one day six years ago, Shirley visited the skid row with a friend from church who asked her to volunteer. She met a lot of homeless people and realized how much help they needed, not just in finding a home, but in finding themselves and their own worth and beauty.
Shirley started to volunteer every Saturday. As she got to know the homeless, they often praised her for her make- up, hair, and style. She started to offer “make up” to the homeless. They loved it, she loved it, they loved her and she loved them. She found purpose. So she started an outdoor beauty salon to serve the homeless, which took most of her spare time.
Raines started sharing her efforts on Instagram with photos and even livestreaming (网络直播) some of her events. Things took off. She formed her nonprofit organization, Beauty 2 The Streetz, and her followers quickly began donating money or time to expand Shirley's impact. Her Instagram followers grew to over 200,000 people, including many beauty professionals such as licensed stylist s, barbers, make- up artists. Many of them regularly donate money to keep the services rolling. Others donate their time to help Shirley serve the homeless.
Shirley's boldness, caring, courage, consistency, and desire to take action have led to making a real impact on people's lives. And she also serves as a role model for and an inspiration to others.
24. How did Shirley relieve her sad feeling and live purposefully
A. By livestreaming her daily life. B. By giving a hand to the homeless.
C. By taking good care of her family members. D. By interacting with her fans in her free time.
25. What is most likely to make Shirley become the CNN Hero of the Year
A. Her strong character. B. Her make- up skills.
C. Her creative idea. D. Her charitable acts.
26. Why are some beauty professionals mentioned in the fourth paragraph
A. To show their contributions to the organization. B. To introduce the regulation of Shirley's program.
C. To explain the structure of the organization. D. To demonstrate the diversity of volunteers.
27. What does the author probably suggest readers do
A. Think twice before we leap. B. Stay optimistic all the time.
C. Pass on love. D. Never give up.
C
Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. You witnessed it exit your wallet. You sensed it. But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three installments(分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn't just a shopping habit; it's a reflection of how we relate to money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. Additionally, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift.
The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans has soared(急升). They promise freedom and flexibility, but the ease of use can trick our minds. When payment is divided into smaller payments, we are wired to feel less emotionally tired. Although the 15 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up. Psychologists found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, this behaviour can fall into lasting debt. Stress over money doesn't stay in the bank. It follows us into our homes and even our sleep. Researches have shown that personal debt is strongly associated with depression and anxiety.
That's why we need to talk about money more often—— not just how to make it, but how we feel about it—— in families, schools, workplaces, and therapy rooms. Therapists should be able to ask about financial stress with confidence. Financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools. Additionally, we should normalize debt- related conversations to relieve people's feelings of shame. Financial stress can make you feel helpless. But by addressing the emotional side of money and building healthier habits, we can move from crisis to confidence.
We live in a world where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. If we start noticing that cost, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological.
28. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1
A. Klarna and Clearpay help people save money.
B. Digital payments are now relatively preferred.
C. invisible payments have improved mental health.
D.Installments ease the emotional spending burden.
29. What may BNPL result in
A. Improved financial knowledge.
B. Easy access to digital credit.
C. overspending and long- term debt.
D. Decrease of small- amount expenses.
30. How can we build healthier financial habits
A. Value financial education.
B.Hide feelings of shame.
C. Mask people's financial stress.
D. highlight debt- related problems.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Cash Shopping: The Healthy Way of Consumption
B. Money's Emotional Cost: Beyond invisible Payments
C. BNPL:A New Approach to Boost Consumer Spending
D. Financial Education: The Core to Cutting Expenses
D
Yet loneliness has become so widespread that it is often termed a modern epidemic. Why A common explanation is the loss of “social connection. “What does it really mean to be socially connected Is it quantified by the number of one's friends both online and offline, or is it defined by the quality and depth of these relationships However, some experts argue that loneliness transcends mere social isolation. It is possible to maintain hundreds of digital connections yet still endure profound feelings of loneliness.
Norwegian writer Hilde stby, in her book So Lonely, suggests that loneliness emerges when there's a gap between the social connections we desire and those we actually possess. Individuals in densely populated urban areas frequently report higher levels of loneliness than those in rural communities. While strong social ties can reduce loneliness, close- knit societies report high loneliness rates.
stby further investigates the psychological and physical effects of loneliness. It is linked to emotions like grief and shame, and it can even harm one's health. She believes that loneliness is sometimes caused by social division—— marginalization (边缘化) due to racism, sexism, or other forms of prejudice. She coins the word “lonely” to describe this process—————— how people are deliberately made to feel excluded. However, loneliness is not only caused by social exclusion. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. Although technology and contemporary lifestyles may contribute to the problem, at its core, loneliness remains a profoundly human experience.
stby's book encourages us to rethink loneliness—— not just as a personal issue, but as a social one. She calls for more inclusive communities and reminds us that small acts of kindness, like a smile or a conversation, can help others feel less alone. After all, in a world where so many feel lonely, connection might be the cure we all need.
32. What does the underlined word “transcends” in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. results from. B. goes beyond. C. depends on. D. refer to.
33. According to Hilde stby, what leads to loneliness
A. Numerous online friends only.
B. Urban living environments.
C. A gap in social connections.
D. Long-term social isolation.
34. What can we infer about loneliness from stby
A. It requires individual and societal efforts.
B. Technology is its root cause.
C. It mainly affects marginalized groups.
D. Small kindnesses are most effective.
35. What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage
A. Explain loneliness's causes and solutions.
B. Analyze social connections and loneliness.
C. Argue loneliness is a societal issue.
D. Introduce a book and its insights.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When it comes to health tips, all too often we tend to merely search for good habits that stick. 36 .Making small changes can bring big improvements in your health and well-being. Here are some useful tips on how to kick bad habits.
◆ Being over-ambitious about exercise
We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep active. 37 Sometimes it's enough just to make time for a ten-minute power walk. Scientists at the universities of Cambridge and Leicester recently showed that short, intense bursts of activity are more beneficial to the heart than leisurely exercise lasting more than twice as long.
◆Scrolling while eating
Being on your phone when you eat means you' re not paying attention to your food or allowing yourself a break from that non-stop cyber chatter. Sit down to have your meal. 38 , focusing on enjoying what you' re eating.
◆ 39
Socializing helps you feel better about life. It might even sharpen your memory and help you live longer, according to some research. So make a few dates with friends and family instead of being alone all the while.
Being hard on yourself
40 , it's time to be kind to yourself. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day. When feeling exhausted, stop and take microbreaks—— stick your head out of the window, have a coffee, read an article. You’ ll resume what you' re doing feeling refreshed. Make an active effort to stay positive and congratulate yourself every day on one good thing you' ve achieved, however small.
A. Being sociable
B. Avoiding people
C. Put your mobile out of reach and eat mindfully.
D. But do you need to go to the gym five days a week
E. Once you have managed to achieve a long-term goal.
F. If you' re struggling to meet exercise goals, or to get everything done.
G. However, breaking bad health habits is as important as developing good ones.
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。
Camping is a rite of passage (成人仪式) if you grow up in Canada. It's a child's first 41 of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant from India, I thought it was 42 .
Then I 43 26 and started trying new things. I had been 44 mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down. 45 , I decided to try camping.
Then I overheard a(n) 46 between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this Doesn't she know she can just stay at home ” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it's okay, she' ll be fine “my mom 47 . My parents had no 48 in me surviving one night in the wild.
My friends and I 49 our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it 50 ; life felt gentler and easier. As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the 51 lights above me. Morning came. I didn't even realize I was 52 to leave until we started packing everything up.
I wasn't just leaving, having accomplished something I 53 thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of 54 for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different 55 to an activity that I had thought strange for so many years.
41. A. attempt B. taste C. proposal D. target
42. A. odd B. awkward C. amazing D. rough
43. A. grew B. observed C. turned D. recalled
44. A. involving B. surviving C. abandoning D. experiencing
45. A. Overall B. Moreover C. Somehow D. Therefore
46. A. argument B. debate C. conversation D. speech
47. A. explained B. insisted C. prayed D. interrupted
48. A. mercy B. empathy C. faith D. preference
49. A. set up B. beat down C. drew on D. rose to
50. A. shot up B. slowed down C. broke out D. put off
51. A. swinging B. bouncing C. rolling D. twinkling
52. A. curious B. enthusiastic C. upset D. desperate
53. A. barely B. constantly C. ultimately D. merely
54. A. foundation B. appreciation C. resolution D. recognition
55. A. contrast B. attitude C. priority D. exposure
第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Do you want to feast your eyes on more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from China Come to the Richfield Museum of Fine Art, 56. a new exhibition named “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages “is to be held.
The highlight is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great 57. (work) of Tang Vin (1470-1524). This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses covered in snow, looks as fresh and full of life as the day it 58. (create). Apart from the 59. (extreme) famous painting, nearly100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty will be exhibited. You will be amazed at the great skill 60. use)to create these beautiful pieces.
If you are 61. sculpture lover, please seize the chance. A number of fine examples of Tang Dynasty sculptures will be 62. display. From these sculptures, you can see how Buddhist art brought from India and Central Asia influenced China during that period. 63. (look) at the faces of the figures in these sculptures, you seem to see the faces of the past.
This is a 64. (gold) opportunity to know more about ancient Chinese art 65. we guarantee that you will be satisfied with this exhibition.
第三节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
按照课文原文填空。
66. Thanks to all this fine detail, the Qingming Scroll provides a (comprehend) look at life during the Northern Song Dynasty.
67. The ancient scroll (survive) the test of time remarkably well, and is currently housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing.
68. Even if its true meaning appears to be beyond your grasp, you can always say something about the poem sounds when you read it aloud.
69. Equally impressive is Li Bai’ s free expression of strong feelings, which (breath) vitality into lifeless objects he describes, and which distinguishes him from other landscape poets.
70. With striking imagination in expressions like “scaring dwellers on high”, this early poem already displayed signs of a romantic style, which was later (characterize) Li Bai's poetry.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你目前在给你的英国朋友 Jordan上中文诗词课。请你写封邮件告知他下次上课的计划，内容包括：
(1)上课时间和地点，(2)上课内容，(3)课前准备。
注意：
1.写作词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jordan,
Yours, Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The last lesson of the day was PE class. Mary was skipping rope on the playground, surrounded by several classmates watching her. It was her best sport. The rope spun(旋转) quickly as she jumped. When time was up, the counter showed 201 skips. Smiling, Mary flashed a victory sign to the crowd. Just then, the school bell rang-class was over. Mary packed up her skipping rope. It was time to give her answer to Ms. White.
That morning, Ms. White had asked her if she would be willing to take charge of the class bulletin board(板报) for the upcoming competition. The student who usually handled it, Lily, was sick, and someone needed to step in. Mary was shocked that Ms. White had chosen her. She responded nervously, insisting that her handwriting was terrible. But Ms. White reassured her, saying she believed in her ability and encouraged her to think it over and let her know her decision after school.
Now, walking toward the teachers’ office, Mary felt nervous. The thought of her messy handwriting being put up on the wall for everyone to see made her stomach turn. She had already made up her mind to say no. With that decision in mind, she quickened her pace and ran across the sports ground.
Mary was about to pass the sandpit(沙坑) when someone nearby caught her attention. It was Tom from a different class. In her mind, Tom had never been good at long jump, but he was practicing it. Curious, she went over to ask what he was doing. Tom explained that no one else had signed up for the long jump event, and without a participant, their class wouldn't get any points in the school sports meeting. So when the headteacher asked if anyone would give it a try, he volunteered. Mary reminded him that he wasn't good at it, but Tom simply said that he knew that and that it wasn't about being the best, but about trying and doing his part for the class. Then he went back to practicing. What a similar issue they both faced.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mary stood there, watching Tom practicing patiently and hard.
With determination, Mary stepped into the teachers' office..
参考答案
选择题答案（21-55题）
21. B 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. A
31. B 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. G 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. F
41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. B
51. D 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. B
语法填空答案（56-65题）
56. where 57. works 58. was created 59. extremely 60. used
61. a 62. on 63. Looking 64. golden 65. and
课文原文填空答案（66-70题）
prehensive 67. has survived 68. how 69. breathes 70. to characterize
写作第一节范文（邮件）
Dear Jordan,
I’m writing to inform you about our next Chinese poetry class. It will be held at my home this Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm.
We’ll focus on Li Bai’s famous poem "Quiet Night Thought". We’ll analyze its themes and rhythm, and practice reciting it with proper intonation.
Could you please read the poem in advance and look up the meanings of any unfamiliar words This will help you follow the class more smoothly.
Looking forward to seeing you then!
Yours,
Li Hua
写作第二节范文（读后续写）
Mary stood there, watching Tom practicing patiently and hard. He stumbled several times, landing awkwardly in the sandpit, but he never gave up. Each time he got up, brushed off the sand, and tried again with more focus. Tom’s words echoed in her mind—"it’s not about being the best, but about trying and doing his part". She thought about how she’d avoided challenges because of self-doubt, while Tom dared to step up despite his weakness. Suddenly, her nervousness faded, replaced by a surge of courage. If Tom could face his fear for his class, why couldn’t she She realized that Ms. White’s trust was a chance to grow, not a burden.
With determination, Mary stepped into the teachers' office. Ms. White looked up with a smile. "I’ve made my decision," Mary said firmly. "I’d like to take charge of the bulletin board." Ms. White’s eyes lit up with approval. Mary explained her worries about her handwriting but added that she’d try her best to make it neat and creative. After discussing ideas for the design, Mary left the office feeling excited. That evening, she started planning the bulletin board carefully. For the first time, she looked forward to a challenge instead of running from it—all thanks to Tom’s inspiring example.

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