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石嘴山市第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题
一、阅读理解
Participate in Arts Fest 2025!
The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2025, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard’s community.
Each Harvard Arts Festival is a unique annual celebration of the university community’s artistic creativity. We invite you to join us on May 1-4, 2025!Apply to Perform
Priority deadline: December 4, 2024
Final deadline: January 29, 2025
Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair chances. This includes solo performances as well as performing with others.
The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard’s campus throughout the day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alums, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to apply.
The 2025 Harvard Arts Medal will be awarded in a special ceremony 4-5:30pm, Sunday, May 4,2025, at Lowell Lecture Hall.Volunteer
Join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.
In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and T-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organize festival materials.
All volunteers receive an Arts Fest T-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.
1．What is the latest date to apply for a solo performance
A．May 3, 2025. B．May 4, 2025.
C．January 29, 2025. D．December 4, 2024.
2．What can you learn about the performers in the festival
A．They can perform either solo or in groups.
B．They must be Harvard students or graduates.
C．They are required to submit visual artworks.
D．They are guaranteed to get Harvard Arts Medal.
3．What can a volunteer get in the festival
A．A free Arts Fest guide. B．Music stands and chairs.
C．Priority to enter performance venues. D．A T-shirt and access to performances.
Growing up, I remember my father as a silent, serious man — not the sort of person around whom one could laugh. As a teenager arriving in America, knowing nothing, I wanted a father who could explain the human journey. In college, when friends called home for advice, I would sink into deep depression for what I did not have.
Today, at twenty-seven, I have come to rediscover them in ways that my teenage mind would not allow — as adults and as friends with their own faults and weaknesses.
One night after my move back home, I overheard my father on the telephone. There was some trouble. Later, Dad shared the problem with me. Apparently my legal training had earned me some privileges(特权) in his eyes. I talked through the problem with Dad, analyzing the purposes of the people involved and offering several negotiation skills. He listened patiently before finally admitting, “I can’t think like that. I am a simple man.”
Dad is a brilliant scientist who can deconstruct(解构)the building blocks of nature. Yet human nature is a mystery to him. That night I realized that he was simply not skilled at dealing with people, much less the trouble of a conflicted teenager. It’s not in his nature to understand human desires.
And so, there it was — it was no one’s fault that my father held no interest in human lives while I placed great importance on them. We are at times born more sensitive, wide-eyed, and dreamy than our parents and become more curious and idealistic than them. Dad perhaps never expected me for a child. And I, who knew Dad as an intelligent man, had never understood that his intelligence did not cover all of my feelings.
It has saved me years of questioning and confusion. I now see my parents as people who have other relationships than just Father and Mother. I now ignore their many faults and weaknesses, which once annoyed me.
I now know my parents as friends: people who ask me for advice; people who need my support and understanding. And I’ve come to see my past clearly.
4．What was the author’s impression of her father when she was a teenager
A．Friendly but irresponsible. B．Intelligent but severe.
C．Cold and forceful. D．Caring and communicative.
5．Why did the author feel depressed when her friends called home
A．She did not have a phone to call home.
B．Her father did not care about her human journey.
C．Her father was too busy to answer her phone.
D．Her father couldn’t give her proper advice.
6．After the author overheard her father on the telephone, ______.
A．he blamed her for impoliteness
B．he rediscovered human nature
C．he consulted with her about his problem
D．he changed his attitude towards the author
7．The author realized that ______.
A．her father had too many faults and weaknesses
B．her father was not as intelligent as she had thought
C．her father was not good at interpersonal relationships
D．her father placed too much importance on social activities
Baseball has served as more than just a sport throughout its history. One such period is the Great Recession (大衰退) of 2008, a time marked by financial hardship, unemployment, and uncertainty. Baseball, however, managed not just to survive but to provide hope, entertainment. and even a sense of normality to many.
As the Great Recession spread around the world starting in 2008, every sector faced significant challenges. For Major League Baseball (MLB), the impact was visible. Fans found themselves tightening their belts. Teams began offering flexible ticket pricing and promotions to families and individuals hit hardest by the economic downturn. “Dollar Night” promotions became more common, offering affordable entrance fees and snacks to ensure family visits remained possible.
While the Great Recession posed numerous challenges, it also coexisted with a technological transformation (转变) that reshaped how fans engaged with baseball. MLB made use of the digital wave, enabling fans worldwide to watch games live. Moreover, the rise of social media allowed for more personalized and immediate fan engagement. Teams and players used platforms to communicate directly with fans through platforms, sharing behind-the-scenes content, hosting live Q & A sessions, and offering insights into players’ life off the field. These innovations further increased the role of baseball as a comforting, unifying force even during economic hardship.
Baseball’s influence as a cultural and social entity (实体) remained deep during the Great Recession. The 2008 World Series, for instance, offered a rare moment in economic recession. As the Philadelphia Phillies won the game and kept their title, the win symbolized championship and community spirit, encouraging far beyond the city and showing baseball’s ability to inspire unity across different backgrounds and challenges.
As we reflect on the interaction between baseball and economic crises, from the Great Recession to today’s economic landscape, it becomes clear that the sport stands as a remarkable proof to adaptation and cultural permanence.
8．Why did people go watch baseball games in the crisis
A．They were little affected by the crisis. B．It provided inspiration to people.
C．They didn’t work so they had time. D．It was the only amusement at that time.
9．How did MLB attract audiences during the Great Recession
A．By providing free snacks to fans. B．By reducing the number of games.
C．By increasing face-to-face interactions. D．By adopting family-friendly promotions.
10．What did the social media bring to baseball
A．Increasing fans’ engagements. B．Organizing larger fan events.
C．Broadcasting games in real time. D．Establishing a special community.
11．What’s the best title for the text
A．The Impacts of Sports on the Social Culture. B．The Adjustment of MLB in the Great Recession.
C．The Role of Baseball During Economic Crises. D．The Importance of Unity Spirit During Hardship.
Electronic waste, or e-waste, has reached levels that cannot be continued. More efforts are needed to take precious metals from abandoned laptops and smartphones. Research shows that over 57 million tons of e-waste was created worldwide in 2021 and people are frustrated about the lack of options to recycle their tech.
Building a low-carbon economy will depend on battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage. Taking the elements from used batteries will be an environmental necessity. Lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries also contain cobalt (钴) and copper (铜), but as mining for these metals creates poisonous pollution that can ruin the environment, so too can battery recycling if not done properly. It’s a problem that needs to be solved quickly.
Another strong pressure in mining e-waste for recycled materials is that supplies could stop entirely. Up to 30 different elements are used in smartphones, and six of them are predicted to run out in the next century.
“Developing a circular economy where minerals used in tech devices are saved and repurposed could help us to bypass supply chain issues in the future while also helping to reduce environmental impacts,” said RSC president Tom Welton. “It is essential that governments and businesses urgently do more to deal with the world’s growing e-waste crisis and ease the worry on supply chains.”
The US generates more than six million tons of e-waste each year and recycles only15 per cent. So there is a huge need to increase and regulate recycling instead of shipping waste abroad, where it is taken apart or made into pieces, releasing poison that can expose workers, including children, to diseases like cancer. Vast quantities are simply burned or buried in landfill to pollute the air, soil and water.
Electronic equipment is forecast to generate nearly 75 million metric tons of e-waste annually by 2030—almost double what was created in 2014. Less than 20per cent of global e-waste is currently recycled and that needs to change.
12．What’s the author’s attitude towards the future supplies of certain elements
A．Concerned. B．Satisfied. C．Objective. D．Uncertain.
13．What does Tom Welton suggest
A．Regulating local recycling. B．Boosting efforts to take metals.
C．Increasing global e-waste recycling. D．Developing a circular economy for tech minerals.
14．Why does the author mention the US e-waste in the fifth paragraph
A．To show the focus on the problem from the government.
B．To make a further prediction about worsening problems.
C．To illustrate the seriousness of the problem.
D．To find a solution to the problem.
15．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Mining’s environmental impact. B．Lack of recycling options for tech devices.
C．Need for a circular economy in tech devices. D．Growing e-waste crisis and supply chain effects.
Personal Development For Teens
Teenagers may face many challenges unique to them. Below are some steps to help you evolve and be a better person in your teens.
Learn new skill
Sometimes, a side-skill you have gained along the way turns out the very thing that creates an opportunity for success. 16 You shouldn’t be forced to determine your future based on your grades and choices in high school, so learning new skills will definitely come in handy later.
Try to socialize more
17 Wherever you go and whatever you do, the ability to blend in and communicate with others can save you in tough times. Socializing, making friends, and forming healthy relationships can help you learn things you could never find out on your own.
Have a better lifestyle.
Your lifestyle forms your character, and the way you live defines who you are. 18 On the other hand, having an unhealthy lifestyle may disturb you, put you under stress, and eventually harm you in the most unbelievable ways.
Take care of your health
Without health, it is almost impossible to enjoy life to its fullest. Money, grades, or events are replaceable; your health is not. And while it is very important to maintain good physical health, we cannot forget about our mental health. 19
Embrace positivity
Try to avoid people who ruin everything with negativity and befriend those who give you positive vibes (感应). 20 How can you improve your yourself if your surroundings keep telling you that changing for the better is useless Negative people give up quickly because they can never see the light in the darkness.
Every teenager should be taught and reminded of ways to improve themselves so that they can see a clearer picture of their future.
A．Grasping new skills is an easy job.
B．You need people who make you feel good about life.
C．Force yourself to socialize—even if you don’t want to.
D．Proper communication is crucial if you want to be a better person.
E．Our mind is just as important, and we should give it the same amount of attention.
F．Also, when you are in your teens, you hardly know what you want to do with your life.
G．When you’re at peace with how you live your days, you can focus on improving yourself.
二、完形填空
I had never picked up a camera before my freshman year in 2012, when my journey to an artist began. For four years, I 21 G-Star School of The Arts, where my 22 for photography and filmmaking were awaken.
Having seen my first short film, my teacher came over, saying: “You got a good 23 . Why not consider doing this as your profession I think you’ve got a 24 in it”. Then, it clicked. I, therefore, 25 my bank account and bought my first camera.
Since then, I was amazed by the 26 the world has to offer. I have to 27 , though: I, shy and chicken-hearted, tended to capture nature-related scenes, 28 anything to do with people.
As I was 29 my way, I started photographing myself, the only one I felt 30 with. The camera soon became my strongest 31 , serving as the tool for how I expressed myself. Gradually, I gained enough 32 to start taking photos of other people, greatly touched by how I was able to 33 the best in them through the lens (镜头).
Each year, I would look back on all of the shots I did that year and would 34 them to the first one I ever took in my career. Although the progress seemed substantial, I realized the key to growth as an artist is to never be 35 . This allows me to create progressively better work year after year.
21．A．designed B．attended C．assessed D．arranged
22．A．duties B．requests C．passions D．needs
23．A．heart B．hand C．eye D．nerve
24．A．future B．memory C．schedule D．certificate
25．A．opened B．closed C．monitored D．emptied
26．A．beauty B．sound C．lesson D．chance
27．A．admit B．judge C．conclude D．negotiate
28．A．envying B．avoiding C．prioritizing D．recording
29．A．winding B．losing C．shooting D．clearing
30．A．familiar B．comfortable C．generous D．patient
31．A．resolve B．voice C．shoulder D．vision
32．A．knowledge B．integrity C．confidence D．insight
33．A．bring out B．comment on C．call for D．take over
34．A．refer B．relate C．apply D．compare
35．A．self-conscious B．self-reliant C．self-centered D．self-content
三、语法填空
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。
With Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin promoting the “Chinese War Dance” program on his social media account on April 6th, Chaoshan Yingge Dance has once again gained widespread attention, 36 (win) hearts of fans overseas as well as the younger generations in China.
Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Yingger Dance, 37 intangible cultural heritage, is a vibrant combination of folklore, martial arts, and music. It is also known as the “Dance of the Heroes”, 38 (base) on the story of the heroes of Liangshan 39 attacked the Damingfu during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The exaggerated makeup and brightly colored costumes transform the 40 (perform) into the marching ancient heroes.
What sets Yingge Dance apart is its deep connection to the community. It’s not just a dance; it’s a living, breathing proof of Chaoshan’s cultural identity and also 41 (serve) as a platform for promoting physical fitness, discipline, and teamwork. During festivals and celebrations, entire villages come together to perform. Young and old alike train 42 (diligent), sharpening their skills under the guidance of 43 (experience) masters, ensuring that this precious cultural heritage endures for generations 44 (come).
In conclusion, the Chaoshan Yingge Dance is a treasure of history, art, and community spirit. Just 45 Mr. Wan put it, “it is a traditional performance that honors ancestral wisdom and expresses hopes for a bright future, reflecting values of righteousness and strength”.
四、书面表达
46．你的外教让你调查你班学生在课外提高英语写作能力的方法。请以“Practicing Writing After Class”为题写一篇短文，介绍你的调查结果，内容包括：
1.学生的常用方法；
2.你的评论；
3.你的建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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 light knock on the door brought me from my kitchen. Because we had just moved into the neighborhood, I couldn’t imagine who it would be. Opening the door, an old man stood there, who was dressed in dirty clothing and wearing dirty rubber boots. His hand hung a plastic bag.
“Can I help you ” I asked.
“Would you like to buy some fresh garden vegetables ” His blue eyes were hopeful.
“Are they from your garden ” I looked inside his plastic bag and saw some carrots with soil.
“Yes,” his voice was soft. “And I can get some apples from a tree in my yard. Would you like some of those, too ”
My heart softened, and I wondered if he was badly in need of money. With a sigh, I said, “Please step inside and I’ll get my money.”
The next day, he knocked at our door again. This time, my little four-year-old daughter got there first. “Oh, hello. Would you like to come in for some tea ” Without a second thought, the old man stepped inside and held out a broken basket with several apples. “From my tree,” he said, removing a worn cap. “You might like to make a pie.”
The three of us sat at the kitchen table and drank our tea. It was obvious that my daughter liked hosting a visitor in her never-ending questions. “What is your name Where do you live Why are your clothes so dirty ” The homeless-looking man laughed as he answered each question. His name was Mr. Locket and he lived around the corner. His wife had passed away several years ago, and his children all lived far away. He was lonely. His need for company had sent him door to door selling fruit and vegetables. Ours was the only door opened to him that day.
注意：1. 续写词数应为100左右；
2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
When he finished the tea, he said he had to go home and promised to return the next day.
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Paragraph 2:
Several years later, a small envelope was delivered to our home—a letter from the old man’s daughter.
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答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C A D B D C C B D A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A D C D F D G E B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C C A D A A B C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 B C A D D
36．winning 37．an 38．based 39．who/that 40．performers 41．serves 42．diligently 43．experienced 44．to come 45．as
46．Practicing Writing After Class
Writing is one of the English skills, so the students in our class are trying to improve it. Here are my findings. Most students often recite excellent compositions, which can help develop a sense of language. Some like writing diaries every day, while others sometimes write letters to foreign e-friends.
I think these are all good ways to improve English writing ability as long as they suit us. Whatever ways we choose, we all need to be careful. In my opinion, besides those ways, we can contribute regularly to the school English newspaper. While we practice writing, we should also listen, speak and read more, because all skills reinforce each other.
47．Paragraph 1:
When he finished the tea, he said he had to go home and promised to return the next day. My daughter excitedly waited for his next visit and made full preparations. As the old man visited us the next day, he was amazed by all of the preparations for him, including apple pies. His eyes were filled with tears. We became friends, and my daughter and I enjoyed the company the old visitor offered us. But before long, he had to move to live with his daughter and we hadn’t seen him ever since.
Paragraph 2:
Several years later, a small envelope was delivered to our home—a letter from the old man’s daughter. She informed us that our dear old friend had passed away and sent us another letter written by the old man, which said, “Thank you for all your kindnesses to an old man. When I was lonely, you took me in. When I was badly in need of a family, you accepted me. My last few years are filled with happiness because of you.”

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