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南宁三中2024～2025学年度下学期高二期中考试
英语试题
2025.4
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does Mary mean
A. She is tired of working overtime.
B. She is interested in playing with kids.
C. She is willing to look after the child.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
3. What does the woman dislike about the play
A. The background music.
B. The stage setting.
C. The body language of a leading role.
4. How does the woman probably find the man’s idea
A. Reasonable. B. Impractical. C. Creative.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Places the man wants to travel to.
B. Colleges the man wants to enroll at.
C. The man’s study plan in college.
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 Jennifer’s friend especially want to improve
A. English grammar. B. Spoken English. C. English writing.
7. How many pieces of advice does the man give
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What volunteer work does Kate usually do
A. Collects white waste. B. Accompanies the aged. C. Teaches homeless children.
9. How often does Kate do volunteer work
A. Once every month. B. Twice every month. C. Once every two months.
10. What does Kate think of doing volunteer work
A. Hard but interesting. B. Tiring but worthwhile. C. Difficult but meaningful.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11. Where does the fire take place
A. In Florida. B. In California. C. In Oregon.
12. What has the fire led to
A. The ruin of more than 1,100 houses.
B. The damage to around 34,000 trees.
C. The destruction of over 34,000 acres of land.
13. How does Karen feel upon hearing about Hurricane Michael
A. Shocked. B. Worried. C. Excited.
14. What may the woman do next
A. Read the news with Albert.
B. Donate money to people in need.
C. Find out the cause of the wildfire.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。
15. Which suite has the man decided on
A. A honeymoon suite. B. A conference suite. C. A family suite.
16. What can we learn about the suite
A. It has a very good view.
B. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere.
C. It provides free meals.
17. How much does the man need to pay
A. $450. B. $900. C. $1,000.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who are the targeted users of the robot
A. Children under five. B. Children from six to nine. C. Children over ten.
19 How’s the robot
A. It’s helpful. B. It’s popular. C. It’s convenient.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. A company in California.
B. A survey of different emotions.
C. A child-friendly robot.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Flea Markets (跳蚤市场) in Los Angeles
Melrose Trading Post
This flea market is open every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 am to 5 pm. The money raised each week is donated to the school. Melrose Trading Post sells antiques, collectables, art and items made from recycled materials. Through admission and vendor (摊贩) fees, the market helps fund field trips, sports equipment, teaching programs and more.
Silverlake Flea
The Silverlake Flea operates on the playground of Micheltorena Street Elementary School every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and every Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. It is free to the general public. The market has a variety of vendors selling vintage (复古的) clothes, art, collectables and more. It also hosts free performances to keep guests entertained as they shop.
Pasadena City College Flea Market
The Pasadena City College Flea Market takes place on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am to 3 pm and promises that admission is always free. $2 parking is available in the parking structure off Bonnie Ave. While the outdoor market is known mainly for selling antiques and collectables, it also offers fashion finds.
Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market
The Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market runs on the first and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 am until 3 pm. There are plenty of free parking spaces. Admission is $5 for adults, and children are free. It is especially noteworthy that this flea market has a large selection of antique furniture, but there are also many things for fashion lovers to spend their money on. It regularly carries jewelry and everything from vintage to couture fashion.
1. What’s the money raised from Melrose Trading Post used for
A. Assisting local charities. B. Protecting ancient objects.
C Supporting educational activities. D. Launching environmental programs.
2. Which market opens to the public most frequently
A. Silverlake Flea.
B. Melrose Trading Post.
C. Pasadena City College Flea Market.
D. Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market.
3. What do the last two markets mentioned above have in common
A. They both offer free parking spaces. B. They both run monthly at the same time.
C. They both sell modern furniture pieces. D. They both can attract people living in style.
B
I lost my sight at 18 due to an eye condition. By the third year of my math and stats degree I’d decided that enough was enough — I wasn’t going to tiptoe (蹑手蹑脚地走) through life in cotton wool. Against the wishes of my parents, I headed off to Canada. I went there alone — just me and my blindness. That taught me your world becomes bigger when you push your limits.
In 2020, I took part in a 220-mile hike across Nicaragua alongside 10 other people with disabilities for a BBC program. We had to work as a team to go across tropical rainforests and a lake with sharks, as well as up a 5,000ft volcano. I was pushing a wheelchair through a dense jungle; no amount of exercise could have prepared me for it — it became all about mental toughness.
Often, people who are sighted think they need to be good at describing scenery, but they can just describe what they see as a normal conversation. I love it when people give me the overview first; when you look at a picture, you don’t see the little details straight away. As words go into my ears, they translate into beautiful pictures. I’ll keep the imagery and mix it with other sensory details. If I’m at Victoria Falls, I’ll have the falls described to me, and then feel the spray (水花) on my face. I hear the thunderous falls, and I’m aware of their smell. They’re all feelings that add up to an incredible experience.
I had one of my most amazing experiences on a floating island in Lake Titicaca. I took a group in 2022, and the indigenous people had never met anybody blind before. When I took another group a few weeks later, they’d made a scale model of the island so that the blind could touch it. It doesn’t matter where you go, finding that connection is priceless.
For blind people, it’s natural to feel that the world has closed for you, but when you have a positive mind, obstacles (障碍) become opportunities.
4. How did the author probably feel about his life before heading off to Canada
A. Puzzled. B. Bored. C. Satisfied. D. Inspired.
5. What can be inferred about the author from his hike in 2020
A. He failed to get along with other people. B. He was treated differently during the trip.
C. He trained hard to hike through forests. D. He was tested physically and mentally.
6. Compared with normal people, what may the author think is his advantage in touring
A. His combination of various senses. B. His easy and relaxing schedule.
C. His rich words and expressions. D. His extraordinary imagination.
7. What can be learned from the author’s experience
A. Time and tide wait for no man. B. Never judge a book by its cover.
C. To know oneself is true progress. D. Never set boundaries for one’s life.
C
For most of us, imagining a world damaged by the climate crisis is painful. After all, it would require us to accept the inconvenient truth and face our deepest fears. But for French photographer and digital artist Fabien Barrau, doing that is necessary to make us face the fact that we’re headed into a terrible world of our own making.
Thus was born News From The Future, a series by Barrau. It explores what famous architectural landmarks around the world will look like in consequence of the climate crisis, and was created with the help of his drone (无人机) and remarkable Photoshop skills. “I remain convinced that a simple image can have much impact on people, especially the young, helping them understand the probabilities of the consequences of inaction, thus to act with urgency to avoid its most catastrophic (灾难的) consequences,” Barrau said.
To visualize these catastrophic consequences, Barrau digitally changes drone footage (连续镜头) and previous images — taking the Eiffel Tower to dry extremes, drowning the Statue of Liberty in waist-deep floods (the statue’s waist, not ours), while the Arc de Triomphe seems a decoration of the vast ocean.
His series is heavily influenced by existing artworks that explore the collapse of a civilization. For example, the image of two whales swimming above the Arc de Triomphe is to show respect for the French artist Roland Cat, whose work imagined sea creatures swimming above drowned cities. He also credits films like Planet of the Apes and Mad Max as major influences.
“I like to do landscape and architecture photography and I have travelled to many countries to photograph amazing environments,” Barrau said. “But over the years, I have increasingly felt the catastrophic effects of the climate crisis on biodiversity, landscapes and people. It seems difficult for me to pretend that nothing changes. I believe that the stories that my images tell can help people realize what the need of the hour is.”
8. What was Barrau’s aim of creating News From The Future
A. To prove a prediction. B. To attract public attention.
C. To inspire people’s imagination. D. To improve people’s taste in architecture.
9. Which of the following can best describe Barrau’s works
A. Ordinary but attractive. B. Pleasant and refreshing.
C. Realistic and colorful. D. Imaginary but powerful.
10. What does the mention of Roland Cat and two films in Paragraph 4 show
A. Barrau’s contributions to the field of art.
B. The inspiration behind Barrau’s creations.
C. Barrau’s ambition to enter the film industry.
D. The high social recognition of Barrau’s works.
11. What does Barrau expect to do through photography
A. Raise people’s environmental awareness.
B. Encourage more people to travel across the world.
C Convince people to be prepared for natural disasters.
D. Break down people’s prejudices against photography.
D
When we discuss our warming planet, we, however, overlook the impact of warming temperatures on our oceans. A new study published by researchers from the University of Exeter explores the link between warming temperatures and their impacts on the ocean’s twilight zone (暮光带).
The twilight zone is a region of the ocean that lies between the upper ocean and the deep ocean and is located around 200 to 1,000 meters under the surface. In the upper ocean, tiny plant-like organisms (生物) called phytoplankton turn carbon (碳) from the atmosphere into organic matter. This formation of organic matter, along with other waste matter, produces a shower of organic material. It helps start the ocean’s huge food web as organic matter and other carbon-based products go down from the surface and move through the depths of the ocean.
This process by which heat-trapping carbon is stored in deep waters instead of going into the atmosphere is an essential set of processes that control the Earth’s climate system. The ocean’s twilight zone is also home to many creatures. Twilight zone animals consume matter near the upper ocean during the night and return to the deeper waters during the day, directly moving carbon from the ocean surface to the deep ocean. In this way, the organisms in the twilight zone help.
Sadly, the study suggests that up to 40% of twilight zone creatures could disappear by the end of the century. This is because rising temperatures increase the rate at which organic matter is eaten and disappears. As a result, less carbon goes down into the twilight zone and beyond for storage as organic matter. Given that organisms in the twilight zone are highly dependent on going down organic matter, this could put their complex food cycles in danger.
However, the authors tell us that we have not yet reached the point that couldn’t be saved and that there is still time for us to act. Not only will this increase our ocean’s carbon cycling processes, but it will also protect beings in the deepest parts of our oceans.
12. What plays a big role in the beginning of ocean creatures’ food web
A. The wide variety of deep-sea creatures.
B. Organisms’ activities on the ocean floor.
C. The amount of waste matter on the surface.
D. Carbon-based products dropping into the twilight zone.
13. How do twilight zone animals’ activities contribute to the Earth
A. By warming the twilight zone. B. By releasing heat-trapping carbon.
C. By balancing the Earth’s temperature. D. By clearing waste matter out of the ocean.
14. What may be a result of rising temperatures on twilight zone creatures
A. Smaller living spaces. B. The break of their food chain.
C. Better ability to adapt to climate. D. Increased food on the sea surface.
15. What could be a suitable title for the text
A. Acting to protect our ocean
B. The future of twilight zone creatures
C. The disappearing ocean’s twilight zone creatures
D. Unlocking the secrets of organic matter in the ocean
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据下面短文，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。
It's a place like no other in the world. At the center of the Antarctic continent, the South Pole is a desert of snow. Although the conditions may be harsh and unwelcoming, the daily life of someone at the South Pole Station is exciting and interesting. During construction, we sent over 100 people to the station each year. ___16___
Before you are allowed to go to the South Pole, you have to go through a physical examination to make sure you are healthy enough to travel and handle the conditions. Getting to the South Pole as a member of the IceCube Project requires a lot of time in the air. ___17___ Everyone headed to Antarctic is offered special clothing to protect against the cold, including parkas, mittens, boots, and more.
The South Pole Station houses approximately 200 people. ___18___ It also has a gym, a greenhouse, and more.
___19___ The hose(软管) is driven into an ice cave to melt the ice. The melted water is then siphoned(用虹吸管) out for drinking and other uses. When the melted area becomes too low for the hose to reach, the hose will be moved to create a new hole.
___20___ People form clubs, start bands, attend classes and events that reflect their interests-from learning about the other projects going on at the station to learning Scottish dancing! In fact, it often seems like there's too much to do and too little time.
Working at the South Pole changes your perspective on the world. It is extremely beautiful.
A. Fresh water is made by using a hot water hose.
B. It has a kitchen and a dining room for daily use.
C. Hot water is not available at the South Pole Station.
D. Here is a little taste of what their experience was like.
E. Faced with the freezing weather, they need to be prepared.
F. There are always things to do at the South Pole for recreation.
G. Traveling from the Northern part of the globe typically takes 72 hours or more.
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四个选项（A、B、C、D）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 was watching over Dad that afternoon. He was unable to walk due to his stroke (中风) and had to rely ____21____ on others for most of his needs. At the moment he was ____22____ in another world in his wheelchair, with his head hanging down, seeming content and yet somehow ____23____.
Sometimes he’d get so frustrated because all he saw were his ____24____. To encourage him to do all that he could still do, including exercising his legs, I had to ____25____ him of all that he had done. He’d even get angry when I kept requiring him to do that, but I didn’t ____26____. It was a battle of the ____27____.
So ____28____ to motivate him, this time, I quietly said to him, “Hey, Dad, do you remember the day you taught me to cross the big street on my bike ” His ____29____ suddenly broke, and slurred (含混不清地说话), “Certainly,” raising his head. “You got to the middle of the street and ______30______.” His eyes and mouth smiled and his face ______31______.
Ahh, there’s my ______32______, I thought. “So scared was I that I couldn’t move, I remembered. You walked with me from one side of the street to the other. With your tender voice and ______33______ smile, you repeated, ‘It’s okay, you’re doing fine.’ I made it. Dad, you helped me to be all I could be.” Dad nodded and smiled.
And as we ______34______ the day, he held his head up higher, and soon he was ______35______ to exercise his legs. Wearing a gentle voice and a peaceful smile, I said, “It’s okay, Dad, you’re doing fine.”
21. A. rarely B. merely C. equally D. instantly
22. A. working B. traveling C. sinking D. exchanging
23. A. thrilled B. pleased C. frightened D. defeated
24. A. weaknesses B. mistakes C. trends D. advantages
25. A. cheat B. remind C. suspect D. rid
26. A. quit B. survive C. advertise D. engage
27. A. fund B. hope C. settlement D. will
28. A. in a mess B. in an attempt C. in a hurry D. in a way
29. A. focus B. idea C. sight D. intention
30 A. submitted B. persevered C. froze D. advertised
31. A. worked out B. showed up C. broke through D. lit up
32. A. fault B. opportunity C. alternative D. motion
33. A. calming B. awkward C. amusing D. thrilling
34. A. ignored B. seized C. recalled D. cherished
35. A. urgent B. bound C. competent D. ready
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。
One strange thing about clothing is its fake pocket. When you try on a dress and try to put your hand into the pocket, you may realize it has no ___36___ (deep). The pocket isn’t there. Why do clothing ___37___(company) make fake pockets instead of real and practical ones For the clothing industry, ___38___ reason is simple. As for the clothing ___39___ (have) a specific kind of cut or form, pockets might change its shape in the warehouse (仓库) or ___40___ the retail (零售) shelf. The clothing’s shape can also change when people put their hands into the pockets. By using fake pockets, the clothing can maintain its ___41___ (attract) shape. But some consumers dislike the clothes ___42___ pockets are not real. So some clothing makers do use real pockets. However, they just sew them up to prevent the clothing’s shape from ___43___ (affect) during transport or when the clothing ___44___ (try) on by people in stores. If you want to make use of the pockets again, you can ____45____ (simple) remove the threads (线).
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)
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以“Live a Green Life”为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1.“绿色生活”的重要性
2.“绿色生活”的具体做法
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Live a Green Life
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第二节 读后续写（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。
Kevin woke to the blaring beep of his alarm clock. “Can’t wait for that camping trip,” Kevin thought, filled with excitement. As he was leaving home, his dad grabbed him by the hand and said, “Before you go, just tell me the directions on where you and your friends are going to stay.”
“But dad!” Kevin complained.
“No buts!” Kevin’s dad added.
“Fine.” Kevin told him the directions and left.
The three friends, Kevin, Jay and Nathan, had been planning this adventure for weeks, packing their stuff-tents, snacks, and a map-preparing for a 3-day outdoor exploration. Excitement ran through Kevin as they departed for their campsite. “This trip is going to be awesome, ” Nathan excitedly yelled as they set off. But little did they know that nature had a surprise in store for them.
The first day at the campsite was going great, setting up tents, collecting firewood, and sharing stories. “Man, we nailed these tents, ” Kevin said. “I know it was easy really,” Nathan replied. The friends were happy.
Yet towards night, as the dark clouds gathered overhead, the atmosphere shifted, and a sudden storm erupted with unforgiving anger. Rain poured down from the heavens like a relentless waterfall, transforming the peaceful campsite into a muddy battleground. Worse still, a huge tree was uprooted and crashed down with a deafening crack on their only means of escape - their car. Kevin’s eyes widened in horror as he spotted the damaged wreckage beneath the fallen giant. “Our car!” he screamed over the howling wind, his voice a mix of disbelief and despair. “We’re stuck here,” he declared, his words barely audible against the backdrop of thunder and raindrops. They realized that their plans had been violently spoiled by forces beyond their control. The once quiet campsite now stood as a deserted battlefield, the fallen tree serving as a painful reminder of the unpredictable nature of the world around them.
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。
Paragraph 1: The next day, they found themselves facing the immediate problem of finding water.
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Paragraph 2: On the third night, a distant engine sound broke the terrible stillness.
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南宁三中2024～2025学年度下学期高二期中考试
英语答案
听力
阅读
1. C 2. A 3. D
4. B 5. D 6. A 7. D
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. A
12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C
16. D 17. G 18. B 19. A 20. F
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A
36. depth
panies
38. the 39. having
40. on 41. attractive
42. whose 43. being affected
44. is tried
45. simply
46.
Live a Green Life
It’s an honor for me to deliver a speech about living a green life, which is an urgent necessity nowadays.
Living a green life is essential, as we are facing numerous challenges like pollution, climate change, and resource shortage. To preserve our planet for future generations, it is crucial to adopt sustainable habits and live a green life. We can reduce waste by using reusable bags and bottles. Saving energy is another key step. Furthermore, we can support eco-friendly products and plant trees to improve air quality.
Together, let’s make these changes and create a better, healthier world for ourselves and future generations. Thank you!
47.
Paragraph 1: The next day, they found themselves facing the immediate problem of finding water. The search for water soon drained their energy. They were about to give up when they heard a small sound, a splash of some sort. They ran as fast as they could and found a small stream-a lifeline in all the challenges. However, with time passing by, more challenges emerged -limited food, frightful night filled with wilderness sounds, and the uncertainty of survival in the wild. Their nerves were near the edge of breaking down after long hours of uncertainty in the wilderness.
Paragraph 2: On the third night, a distant engine sound broke the terrible stillness. Relief washed over the weary faces as they witnessed the approach of a rugged vehicle. Kevin’s dad stepped out to meet the group. The emotions that played across their faces - disbelief, gratitude, and overwhelming joy- mirrored the shared trouble that had forged a deep bond among them. Back home, Kevin’s dad said, “Good thing you told me those directions,” teaching them the importance of informing someone about plans. The experience turned into tales of courage and resilience, embedded in their memories as lessons for a lifetime.

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