资源简介 2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试高二试题英语考试时间:120分钟 满分: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.What was the man’s sister doing A.Chatting with someone. B.Helping a lady. C.Getting into trouble.2.What happened to Lucy A.She was chosen for the lead role.B.She missed the chance of test.C.She tried out but failed.3.What time is it now A.9:10 B.9:30. C.8:50.4.What does the man want the woman to do A.Give him some hints. B.Come back in three days. C.Write the essay for him.5.Who teaches the woman to sing A.Herself. B.Her parent. C.Her singing teacher.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 does the woman mean A.The man is easygoing.B.The man’s desk is in a mess.C.The man should focus on his desk.7.What is Alice probably like A.Sociable. B.Patient. C.Serious.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8.How did the man watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games A.On TV. B.On the cellphone. C.On the computer.9.Which sport is the man most interested in A.Figure skating. B.Short-track speed skating. C.Ski jumping.10.What will the man do next A.Learn skills. B.Watch the game. C.Finish his homework.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11.What do the children think of the trip to the beach A.Exciting. B.Uninteresting. C.Dangerous.12.Which place does the man suggest A.A museum. B.A gallery. C.A lake.13.Why does the woman want to go to the mountains A.It’s around here.B.She hasn’t been there before.C.Children can get enough exercise.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14.What do we know about the man A.He is thinner than before.B.He’s always been into sports.C.He has gone to Nancy’s wedding.15.How long has Nancy been married A.For 10 years. B.For 7 years. C.For 2 years.16.Where does the man live now A.In Los Angeles. B.In New York. C.In Houston.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17.Why do leaves turn yellow A.Because of the lack of water.B.Because of the lack of nutrition.C.Because of the difference in temperature.18.What is the speech mainly about A.How to look after plants in autumn.B.How to make plants bloom faster.C.How to reduce insect pests19.What is the speaker’s last tip A.Opening the windows at noon.B.Using warm water instead of cold water.C.Cutting away dead branches and flowers.20.Where can the listeners get more tips A.From letters. B.On the Internet. C.From emails.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。AThe World Architecture Festival has presented ‘Smart Cities’ awards to architectural plans that offer advanced design combined with an ability to address major world issues. The four winners tell you the future of some of the world’s largest cities.Lingang Open Zone Station TOD project-Shanghai, ChinaBenoy’s plan is for a station to be built in Lingang New City. The station would offer two express lines to meet the needs of both tourists and residents; one direct to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and another linking the central area of Dishui Lake. To improve visibility of nearby stores, the station will be built in a streamlined shape.Centipede-Istanbul TürkiyeThe project, led by Emre Arolat Architecture, seeks to deal with the complex issue of sustainable traffic choices. For Istanbul, the architectural team note that interruption of pedestrian (行人) flow is a key urban problem in the city. Therefore, the project aims to create new pathways and underground routes between currently separated roads.Future Vision for London Waterloo Station and South Bank-London, EnglandLed by Grimshaw, this future vision considers social and economic factors within the architectural choices. The project offers more than 40 walking and cycling routes to improve passenger flow. Additionally, 1,900 sqm of new green space is planned to be created around the station.Knowledge Economic City-Madinah, Saudi ArabiaThis project, headed by DLR Group, outlines a plan to concentrate goods, services and knowledge around a new high-speed railway station. Neighbourhoods situated around parks allow leisure and a positive lifestyle. In addition, cycling and walkable networks ensure that the city will be comfortable for future residents.1. Which city will provide two express lines to satisfy tourists’ needs A. Shanghai. B. Istanbul. C. London. D. Madinah.2. What’s the purpose of Emre Arolat Architecture A. To create a streamlined station.B. To slow down the speed of traffic.C. To get a better view of nearby stores.D. To build new roads to link separated ones.3. What do the last two projects have in common A. They situate the communities in parks.B. They offer new green space around the station.C. They design cycling routes and walkable networks.D. They supply goods and services in neighbourhoods.BAs her 4-year-old son Ariel took a good look at the museum’s ancient artifacts (手工艺品), Geller looked away for just a moment. Then a crash sounded, a rare 3,500-year-old jar was broken on the ground, and her son who accidentally broke the jar, stood over it, in panic. “Please let that not be my child” was the first thought that raced through Geller’s head.Geller was embarrassed and tried desperately to calm down her son. Ariel told Mom he was exceptionally curious and just wanted to see what was inside.The Bronze Age jar, exhibited out in the open without glass barriers, has been on display for 35 years. It was one of the only containers of its size. It was likely used to hold wine or oil.What could be considered every parent’s worst nightmare became a learning experience. The curator (馆长) hoped to turn the disaster into a teachable moment. Friday, the Geller family were invited back for making up. Ariel gifted the museum a DIY vase of his own and felt welcome to return.Experts were using 3D technology and videos to repair the jar. “That’s what’s actually interesting for my kid, this process of how they’re piecing it back together, and all the technology they’re using there,” Geller said.Shafir, a restoration expert of the museum, said the repairs would be fairly straightforward, as the pieces were from a single, complete jar. It could be back on display as soon as next week. The artifacts should remain accessible to the public, even if accidents happen because touching an artifact can inspire a deeper interest in history and archaeology (考古学). “I like that people touch. Don’t break, but to touch things, it’s important,” he said.4. What can we learn about Ariel from the first two paragraphs A. He was a naughty boy. B. He broke the jar intentionally.C. He was frightened of the accident. D. He became a laughing stock of the crowd.5. What did the Geller family do when they were invited back A. They had to make an apology. B. They learned to restore the broken jar.C. They provided the videos for repair. D. They were asked to pay for the damage.6. What can be concluded about the restoration according to Shafir A. It was simple and plain. B. It took at least two weeks.C. It was costly and boring. D. It lacked funds and support.7. What is a suitable title for the text A. When curiosity meets criticism. B. Take good care of family members.C. A disaster A teachable moment! D. To touch or not to touch Think twice!CAsh has built his life around adventures. He has covered 9,000 kilometres on foot through many countries. So when the birth of his daughter put a stop to his cross-continent explorations, Ash found it quite difficult to adjust. “It’s become part of my identity,” he says. “I’ve had to think about what I can do instead.”This, he says, has led him to reflect on why we travel in the first place, and what we can do to make our travel pleasant. In his new book, Why We Travel, Ash shares his travel insights, drawing on his own travel experiences and expert advice.Figure out what you want to experience from your trip. “What makes travel most satisfying for me,” he writes, “has been figuring out how to make my intentions align with what I’m doing.” He explains you might want to experience something new. “But what does that mean ” he asks. “Do you want to eat new foods or engage in another culture Do you want space to relax or do you want something that is physically or psychologically challenging ” Asking yourself such questions can help you to decide your destination, how you travel, where you stay and what you do once you’re there.For Ash, who has mostly traveled alone, he’s discovered that traveling with others can present some unexpected opportunities. Yes, traveling alone is important – it allows self-discovery and independence. But traveling with partners and friends can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself. Challenge each other to do something the others would never choose to do when you’re on, holiday. It’s a different kind of psychological development. And you might discover something you like, that you would have never tried on your own.So next time if you want to enjoy your travel to the full, read this book before start.8. What made Ash end his cross-continent explorations A. His desire for reflection. B. The expert’s advice.C. His devotion to writing. D. The arrival of his daughter.9. What does the underlined word “align” in paragraph 3 probably mean A. Negotiate. B. React. C. Agree. D. Fight.10. What’s the benefit of traveling with friends according to the text A. Relieving loneliness. B. Gaining psychological growth.C. Saving loads of money. D. Developing independence.11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text A. To recommend a book. B. To share travel experiences.C. To honor close partners. D. To introduce a travel destination.DWhen ultraviolet (紫外线的) light shines onto the Mexican free-tailed bat’s extraordinarily hairy toes, they light up like a Christmas tree. That’s because the animals have hairy structures that can absorb UV light and send it out at a different wavelength. The finding marks the first time glow (发光) structures have been reported in live bats.Biologist Gual-Suárez and his team had been catching Mexican free-tailed bats outside of a well-known habitat in southern Mexico City. And the night before, the researchers had used nets to capture bats about 20 kilometers to the north, then dusted them with a special powder (粉末) that shines under UV light. The hope was to later detect that powder on bats sampled in the south, proving that the animals were moving between the two locations.“We failed at that” says Gual-Suárez. However, while searching for signs of the powder with their UV flashlights, the team discovered something even cooler on the powderless bats-glow-in-the-dark toes.The researchers looked for and found similarly bright structures on 25 live Mexican free-tailed bats at both sites. The team also tested museum samples. These lacked glow structures in the foot, but glowed all over in dull green-probably as a result of chemicals used in the preservation process.“I applaud Gual-Suárez’s paper on both examining live animals, and comparing the museum samples,” says Linda Reinhold, a zoologist in Australia. “That’s good science.”As to what purpose the glow toes serve, the function is difficult to prove in any animals that glow. But the researchers note that because this species migrates thousands of kilometers at night, and lives in communities of up to millions of individuals; it would make sense if the light-up toes served some sort of role in nighttime communication.“We need to test it in the lab,” says Rodrigo Medellin, an ecologist in Mexico. “This is just the tip of a very deep and very long iceberg that nobody knows anything about.”12. What was Gual-Suárez and his team aimed at originally A. Protecting bats from being caught.B. Comparing live bats with museum samples.C. Tracking bats’ movements between two sites.D. Helping bats live in harmony within communities.13. What can be learned about the glow toes according to the text A. They can block UV light. B. They are found by chance.C. They are familiar to humans. D. Their functions are easy to prove.14. What’s Linda Reinhold’s attitude towards Gual-Suárez’s paper A. Favorable. B. Cautious. C. Suspicious. D. Negative.15. What does Rodrigo Medellin imply in the last paragraph A. Take action to save the iceberg. B. Make use of new lab equipment.C. People know nothing about bats. D. Further research needs conducting.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。Even though human beings 5,000 years ago had significantly larger brains than we do today, it doesn’t mean they were smarter than us. This is because brain power has nothing to do with the actual size of your brain. What is interesting though is that although the brain only makes up about 2% of total body weight, it uses up to 20% of the body’s energy. ____16____ It needs maintaining and training in order to keep itself sharp.Eat healthy food.You may be surprised to know that the diet you keep can dramatically change how sharp and functional your brain is. ____17____ Things like fruits and vegetables are also very beneficial for keeping you energized.____18____When you sleep, your body removes all the poisons that have built up during the day, and it also regenerates cells (细胞). Studies show that the best time to sleep is between 9 pm and midnight. Get at least 7-8 hours good quality, undisturbed rest.Don’t rely on technology.Relying heavily on smartphones and computers is bad news for your brain. This is because your brain becomes lazy if you reach for an easy, quick answer all the time. ____19____ This can keep your brain productive all the day.Write it down.____20____ It has been proven that setting down little notes and reminders helps to increase your brain power. Writing notes creates oxygenated (供氧的) blood flow to these areas. Writing a journal or blog can increase your brain ability to memorize important events or tasks.A. Get plenty of sleep.B. Good memory depends on your writing.C. The training tips will make you sharper.D. The protein in eggs is thought to be good.E. Use your God-given inner machine, your brain.F. In other words, the brain is a real energy consumer.G. Certain parts of the brain are responsible for memories.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四个选项中选出最佳选项。John, a coach of the Kirkby Boxing Club for six decades, was on his way to a business meeting on August 1 when he collapsed (晕倒) in driving.____21____ the frightening experience, John said, “My eyes rolled backwards and my lips went blue. Unknown to me, a passer-by ____22____. It’s Stephen. I don’t remember anything at all.”Stephen ____23____ the life-or-death moment, “He was beginning to turn purple. I laid him on the floor. I ____24____ CPR (心肺复苏术) straight away. I blew into him like I was blowing into a whale.”____25____, John survived and vividly remembers being assisted by rescue workers and feeling every ____26____ on the road to the hospital.John ____27____ his mysterious collapse, suggesting that it might be related to his low blood sugar. In an incredible twist of destiny, he has ____28____ a close tic with Stephen. During Stephen’s surprise hospital ____29____ on August 3, they chatted about shared passions, reports the Liverpool Newspaper.Speaking of their ____30____ friendship, John shared their common interest, “We’re both boxing fans. We’re aiming to ____31____ the gap between different communities. I’m all about ____32____ fences and building bridges.”John warmly remembers Stephen’s supportive ____33____ during his hospitalization, “He gave me a hug, and he gave me a ____34____. I said, ‘you never even bought me a drink when you gave me mouth to mouth. I can’t ____35____ him enough honestly.”21. A. Forgetting B. Recalling C. Avoiding D. Seeing22. A. woke B. left C. cried D. approached23. A. admired B. skipped C. detailed D. prepared24. A. started B. abandoned C. changed D. taught25. A. Strangely B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Necessarily26. A. stair B. sign C. lamp D. bump27. A. benefited from B. accounted for C. told off D. left behind28. A. assumed B. formed C. ruined D. balanced29. A. course B. donation C. treatment D. visit30. A. cold-blooded B. long-lost C. new-found D. short-sighted31. A. narrow B. widen C. cancel D. ignore32. A. folding B. painting C. locking D. mending33. A. reasons B. options C. gestures D. promises34. A. kiss B. nudge C. secret D. quote35. A. trust B. thank C. copy D. affect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。In Beijing’s Xicheng district, Tai’an Li, whose history extends nearly 110 years, ___36___ (reopen) to the public in April this year as a culture and art center. It provides a cultural communication platform for the public to link traditional and modern living.Tai’an Li, ___37___ (build) in 1914, is the only protected shikumen structure in the capital. Shikumen, ___38___ translates as “stone warehouse gate”, is a style from Shanghai with Chinese and Western elements. Shikumen houses were constructed in that city, usually for middle-income families to live.“The purpose of using those lane houses is not only to protect them ___39___ to offer public cultural services to society. We hope the place can become a new choice of entertainment and relaxation. Meanwhile, it is also a window for visitors ___40___ (experience) Beijing’s development,” said Zeng, an official in Xicheng district.Apart from Tai’an Li. there are 15 old buildings ___41___ the list of places to be reconstructed. “Each building will be designed with unique ___42___ (characteristic) based on its history and construction style,” Zeng said. So far, six buildings of them___43___ (complete) reconstruction.Xicheng district, the pioneer in cultural site reconstruction, has adopted ___44___ (innovation) ideas and invited specialists, professional organizations and the public to join in contributing to____45____ (conserve).第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)46. 为了丰富校园生活,你校将组织迎新年音乐会,请你写一则通知,刊登在学校英文网站上。内容包括:1 举办时间和地点;2. 活动的内容;3. 活动的意义。注意:词数80左右。Notice___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。A Gift For GrandpaSummer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. Grandma was waiting for them joyfully in front of the house. Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then rushed to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was getting worse and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. . Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. We had a lot of happy moments with Grandpa here! But now Grandpa couldn’t stand up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Jack said. “Grandpa is a bird lover, and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “No, he hates people catch birds!” Jack shook his head.Then a bright idea came to Jack’s mind. “Why not make a cane (拐杖) It will help him get up!”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。Berlin thought it was a good idea.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________答案【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. D【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. G【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B【答案】36. reopened37. built 38. which39. but 40. to experience41. on 42. characteristics43. have completed44. innovative##innovatory45. conservation46【答案】NoticeAimed at enriching our life on campus and spreading our traditional culture, a new year concert will be held on the school sports field next month. We will invite the Beijing Chinese Traditional Music Band to give a performance. Certainly, we need our own performers, too. Anyone with musical talent can attend. We are also putting together a choir to sing with the band. This is a wonderful chance for you to sing with music stars, which can make you relaxed and happy. Those who want to help out can do some voluntary work. Volunteers of all kinds are welcome. Don’t hesitate to join us. Let’s join together to make the new year concert the best ever.47【答案】Berlin thought it was a good idea. He suggested they find some special wood to make the cane. They searched the forest and finally found a beautiful piece of wood with a natural curve. They worked hard to smooth it and add a rubber tip at the end with the sweat sticking and soaking their clothes but that didn't stop the kids’ enthusiasm. It looked perfect. Excitedly, the brothers rushed back to the house with the fabulous cane.Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. Grandma and Mum were surprised and pleased by their thoughtfulness. With the cane, he was able to lift himself up out of the chair, and take a shaky step or two. The smile on his face was all the reward the boys needed. The gratitude in his eyes was evident, and the brothers felt proud of what they had done. “Thank you, my boys,” Grandpa said, patting them on the back. “This cane is a gift I'll always cherish.” And with that, they all headed back into the little blue house full of love and happiness. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览