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江苏省泰州中学2024~2025学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟； 总分：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the woman planning to do next
A. Find a skilled guide. B. Sign up for a new trip. C. Prepare supplies for a hike.
2. What does the man probably want to do
A. Look for a roommate. B. Get his money back. C. Rent a house.
3. Why does the man listen to the song
A. He tries to keep up to date.
B. He wants to learn Spanish.
C. It’s sung by his favorite singer.
4. How does the woman sound about the green energy
A. Surprised. B. Expectant. C. Doubtful.
5. What change are the speakers making to the house
A. Replacing old furniture.
B. Adding medical safety features.
C. Improving security from break-ins.
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 man praise the woman for
A. Her way of dealing with clients.
B. Her growth as a new leader.
C. Her eagerness to learn.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and employee.
B. Customer and salesperson.
C Interviewer and interviewee.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. How many bottles of water will the speakers buy
A. 12. B. 72. C. 96.
9. What are the speakers doing
A. Ordering food for students.
B. Setting a food budget for the school.
C. Making food arrangements for a trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Why do the speakers stay late in the hall
A. To exchange their experience.
B. To practice their performances.
C. To improve their cooperation.
11. What is worrying the man about his performance
A. Being too quiet. B. Being too loud. C. Being too short.
12. What does the man think about the rest of the musicians
A. They are quite confident. B. They are quite young. C. They are quite lazy.
13. What is the woman in the group
A. She is a singer. B. She is a pianist. C. She is a violinist.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Deciding on a new hair color.
B. Sharing knowledge of hair care.
C. Changing a hairstyle after graduation.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is new in his role. B. He graduated yesterday. C. He’s known the woman for long.
16. What is the woman’s hair normally like
A. Curly. B. Straight. C. Colorful.
17. How long will the woman likely be in the place
A. Several hours. B. One hour. C. Fifteen minutes.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What did the speaker initially study at college
A. Mechanics. B. Engineering. C. Photography.
19. How did the speaker’s parents feel about him changing his studies at first
A. Proud. B. Disappointed. C. Uncertain.
20. Where is the speaker giving the speech
A. At an art gallery. B. At a school library. C. At an engineering building.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分42.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
For many, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting (呕吐), known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a solution: the Vehicle Motion Cues feature (功能) for iPhones and iPads.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory (感官的) conflict can lead to dizziness (头晕), nausea, and overall discomfort — symptoms (症状) all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This feature works by showing animated (动画的) dots around your screen, which move at the same time and speed as the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in agreement with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback (反馈) indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that Apple’s got your back — or rather, your brain - helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort.
1. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues
A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers.
C Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists.
2. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The principle of Apple’s new design.
B. The cause of motion sickness.
C. The functions of Apples new design.
D. The symptoms of motion sickness.
3. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Applet Vehicle Motion Cues is able to _____.
A. ease sensory conflicts in the brain
B. tell the mismatched physical sensations
C. balance the movement of our eyes and body
D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
4. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Make the Most of Your Journey: Apple Bridges the. Gap
B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got! Your Back
C Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution
D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design
B
For many people, the cruelest part of daily life is the transition between wakefulness and sleep. When you should be sleeping, you want to be awake; when you should be awake, you want to stay asleep. It is easy to regard sleep as a torment: hard to attain and then hard to give up, day after day.
It is no major revelation to most people that enough sleep improves well-being. One recent study of more than 30,000 UK residents found that people who increased their quantity of sleep over a four-year period got about the same happiness benefits as they would have from eight weeks of treatment, or from winning up to $280,000 in a lottery. Well-rested people are more social and have more positive emotional experiences with co-workers and romantic partners. Sleep loss, however, lowers happiness by degrading emotional-memory recall and encouraging a negative mindset, which results in depressive working atmosphere and poor interpersonal relationship.
If all of this seems obvious, why don’t we sleep more Physical conditions, poor sleep habits, work, stress, and young kids are all common barriers to proper sleep. However, another barrier comes purely from within, when we simply put off going to bed because we are doing other things that seem more important at night, but that we regret when it’s time to get up. It is what scholars call “bedtime procrastination (拖延)”. Bedtime procrastination seems illogical, but the explanation is fairly straightforward. It happens when a person bears some deep resistance to being “told” what to do, especially in an area as personal and fundamental as when to go to bed. It is likely because she hates being told what to do in other parts of her life, and she fights back by fully using her own authority and staying up.
5. What does the underlined word “torment” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Enjoyment. B. Suffering. C. Entertainment. D. Exercise.
6. How is the second paragraph developed
A. By using quotes.
B. By giving a definition.
C. By making a comparison.
D. By providing explanations.
7. What may cause bedtime procrastination
A. A crying baby.
B. Pressure from work.
C. Drinking too much coffee.
D. Unwillingness to follow routines.
8. Which column of a news website may the text be taken from
A. Health. B. Education. C. Technology. D. Economy.
C
We used to write with a pen. Now we generally write on a computer with the help of keyboard. In this digital age, artificial intelligence has become a new type of “pen” which we use to analyze, write and present everything from an article, a thesis, a research paper to a company report, and things alike.
Since writing is an essential part of academic life, and since students struggle to produce quality papers, AI powered writing is gaining popularity on campuses. AI is so powerful that it can help with idea development, research design, content development, literature review, data management, as well as help with editing and reviewing of books. AI-powered writing can improve the grammar, structure, and help with citation s and consistency to disciplinary standards. Therefore, AI tools can help students, teachers and researchers to overcome the challenges of academic writing, boost research productivity and improve efficiency.
However, AI may seem human, but it is not. It may appear accurate, yet it isn’t. It may look intelligent, yet it is not. It may also seem to understand, but it can’t. An analysis done with the help of AI tools with seemingly high efficiency can be neither valid (有效的) nor reliable. Although AI can help write a seemingly nicely structured, grammatically correct and even precisely referenced paper, its research results can’t be accepted as authentic (真实的), because they cannot fully meet the real purpose of research or education as a whole.
That is why many universities have been keeping students from using AI tools for academic writing, and have conducted rules limiting, if not altogether banning the use of Generative AI in academic writing. According to a survey of the world’s 100 top universities by Scriber on their attitude to AI writing tools, 18 percent have banned the use of ChatGPT, although individual instructors could allow its use, 27 percent have no clear guidance or policy, and 51 percent have left the decision on individual instructors. Only 4 percent of the universities allow the use of AI (with citation) unless instructors forbid it.
9. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The importance of academic writing.
B. The potential users of AI-powered writing.
C The challenges faced by researchers and scholars.
D. The popularity of AI-powered writing on campuses.
10. What may be the author’s attitude towards a research report written by AI
A. Negative. B. Dismissive. C. Positive. D. Unclear.
11. Who have the right to decide the use of Al in academic writing in most universities
A. Fund sponsors. B. Individual instructors.
C. Would-be graduates. D. Producers of AI tools.
12. Which idiom can best describe AI-powered writing
A. A wet blanket. B. A pie in the sky.
C. A double-edged sword. D. A big fish in a small pond.
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。
In this economy, more and more people are settling for jobs they dislike. However, you do not have to, regardless of your qualifications. ___13___ Here are several tips to help you get a job that you want.
Think about what you are good at. ___14___ Research the fields and options that best deal with those interests so you can spend your time at work doing things that you enjoy. To begin with, you can start off by simply researching job titles online or you can search for key words of things you enjoy to find jobs that integrate those things.
Talk to people who work in a variety of jobs. This will give you a better sense of what certain jobs involve. Many communities offer job fairs that can be found on your local city website. ___15___ You can ask friends or family members about their experiences too.
___16___ If you see yourself having a more luxurious lifestyle or one filled with travel, you may want to seek out a higher paying job. Look at the salary and wage averages for the jobs you are considering to decide if they will provide you with the type of lifestyle you are looking for.
Stay focused. ___17___ Seek out support from others in your hunt. They can either offer you practical advice or just listen when you need someone to listen. Remember that finding a job takes time and the best thing you can do is stay patient and devoted.
A. Don’t get discouraged from finding a job.
B. Everybody needs a job to make a living.
C. Choose a lifestyle that is suitable for you.
D. These are great opportunities to ask questions.
E. Think about the lifestyle that is important to you.
F. Everybody deserves a job that they enjoy doing.
G. Usually the things we love are what we are expert in.
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分37.5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。
Finding the Good
Days ago, my 91-year-old grandfather called me to test his new hearing aid. For the first time in years, he could hear my voice clearly again. It ____18____ us both.
I soon found out there was another reason ____19____ my grandfather being so happy— the new hearing aid service provider, Anna. As a senior, my grandfather became anxious easily whenever his device broke down. However, Anna gave time and attention and visited ____20____ to ensure that the new hearing aid ____21____ properly. She went beyond the call of ____22____ and refused to accept any reward but words as thanks.
Living in a world flooded with negative news, such kindness might sound ____23____ nowadays, and I wondered whether it’s more common than we think. Then I came across a study suggesting people often underestimate the ____24____ of strangers to engage with, or even befriend them. It explains that news coverage of current affairs tends to ____25____ more on the negative because humans give negative events more attention and become more ____26____ of the world and less hopeful than we need to be.
From my grandfather’s experience, I find sometimes what we hear, see or even know might not be the _____27_____ picture. The truth might be hidden from us, requiring us to notice and _____28_____ it. We could start by asking ourselves whether we’re laying too much _____29_____ on negative news and letting them _____30_____ us. We’re supposed to shift our attention and engage ourselves in sharing good news. So, why not _____31_____ ourselves, for all of the bad in news, behind the scenes, in people’s ordinary lives, lie untold stories of extraordinary _____32_____
18. A. terrified B. amused C. thrilled D. puzzled
19. A. accounting for B. pointing out C. making up D. turning to
20. A. regularly B. formally C. occasionally D. secretly
21. A. played B. worked C. sounded D. developed
22. A. duty B. freedom C. spirit D. adventure
23. A. reasonable B. normal C. rare D. interesting
24. A. complexity B. willingness C. ability D. risk
25. A. insist B. depend C. focus D. research
26. A. critical B. empty C. confident D. positive
27. A. ideal B. whole C. similar D. relevant
28. A. change B. acknowledge C. spot D. believe
29. A. burden B. doubt C. demand D. emphasis
30. A. embarrass B. serve C. leave D. surround
31. A. motivate B. remind C. warn D. challenge
32. A. gift B. vision C. insight D. good
第二节 单词拼写（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）
根据首字母提示或中文提示填写恰当的单词。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
33. We are working on the a______ that everyone invited will turn up. (根据首字母单词拼写)
34. Most young people nowadays have to live within a tight b______. (根据首字母单词拼写)
35. I set reminders on my phone to help me meet important d______. (根据首字母单词拼写)
36. Much to her e__________, she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. （根据首字母单词拼写）
37. She learned to play the violin under the g______ of a famous musician, which greatly improved her skills. (根据首字母单词拼写)
38. After graduating, she moved to New York with the i______ of pursuing a career in fashion design. (根据首字母单词拼写)
39. The teacher picked students at r______ to answer the questions, ensuring everyone had an equal chance to participate. (根据首字母单词拼写)
40. His son was praised for speeches of remarkable ________(流畅). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
41. Scientists must ensure the ______ (可靠性) of their data before publishing their findings. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
42. The children’s laughter echoed through the park, full of pure ______ (纯真) and joy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. After the storm damaged their roof, the family had to live in a ________ (临时的) shelter while waiting for repairs to be completed. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
44. My mom is ______ (酷爱) about cooking and experiments with new recipes almost every day.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. The witness’s description didn’t ______ (符合) with the suspect’s actual appearance. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
46. Many people remain ______ (反对) to the construction of the highway through the forest. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. A yearly ________ (订阅) to The Economist costs less than buying each issue separately. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第三节 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。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
China is the earliest country in the world to find the practicability of bamboo. The art of Chinese bamboo weaving, listed ____48____ a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of great significance in cultural development and economic construction, ____49____ (reflect) the Chinese nation’s constant pursuit and creation of beauty and the high ____50____ (wise) of the Chinese nation in using bamboo.
With the development of social civilization, the art of bamboo weaving has also been continuously innovated, from the production of daily ____51____ (necessity) such as bamboo baskets and furniture to the development of painting and calligraphy. Bamboo products made by hand are ancient Chinese household items and have become a must-have for modern homes due to their sense of history and environmental protection. Their shape is very changeable and the ____52____ (decorate) features are full of form and art, ____53____ gives people ____54____ unique aesthetic (美学的) experience and makes them popular in overseas markets.
Apart from ____55____ (develop) its own advantages in the bamboo industry, China also gives other countries with rich bamboo resources ____56____ (assist). In Africa, China, by offering training courses, is sharing its experience in the protection, planting, cutting and management of bamboos. It’s reported that a China-Africa bamboo center is expected _____57_____ (build) in Ethiopia to help Africa better develop its bamboo industry:
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
58. 回顾高中生活，你通过一次突破自我的经历（如公开演讲、体育比赛、艺术表演等）实现了成长。请以“A Step Out of My Comfort Zone”为题写一篇英语演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 事件过程；
2. 心理变化；
3. 感悟与收获。
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。
A Step Out of My Comfort Zone
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第二节 读后续写（每题5分，满分25分）
59. 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。
After flying all night, I was tired as I arrived in Denver to hold an event on positive thinking. As I entered the lecture hall, Dr. Fred Vogt asked me, “Do you know about the Make-A-Wish Foundation ” “Yes,” I replied. “Well, a 17-year-old girl Amy Graham has been diagnosed as having terminal (晚期的) cancer. Doctors gave her three days. Her dying wish was to attend your lecture.”
I was shocked. I felt a combination of awe and doubt. I couldn’t believe it. I thought kids who were dying would want to go see Disneyland, or suchlike. Why would a kid with only a few days to live want to spend their final days listening to a motivational speaker Suddenly my thoughts were interrupted…
“Here’s Amy.” Before me stood a girl wearing a bright red hat to cover her head, which was bald from all of the treatments. Her weak body was a bit bent. She said, “My two goals were to graduate from high school and to attend your lecture. My doctors didn’t believe I could do either and they didn’t think I’d have enough energy. I have to rely on my parents now.”
Tears welled in my eyes; I was choked up. My mind was being shaken. I cleared my throat and smiled, “Thanks for wanting to come.” We hugged, wiped our eyes and separated.
That Sunday afternoon I held the workshop that Amy and her parents attended. The audience was packed to overflowing with over a thousand attendees eager to learn, grow and become more fully human. I humbly asked the audience if they wanted to learn a healing process that might serve them for life. From the stage it appeared that everyone’s hand was raised high in the air. I taught the audience how to vigorously (用力地) rub their hands together, separate them by two inches and feel the healing energy. Then I paired them off with a partner to feel the healing energy from themselves to another, explaining that everyone had healing potential to support others.
注意：
1. 续写短文词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
At that point an idea struck me.
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With a round of applause, Amy’s dad led her off the stage.
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江苏省泰州中学2024~2025学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语答案
听力
1-5.CCABB 6-10.AACCB 11-15.AABCC 16-20.BABBA
阅读理解
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D
5. B 6. C 7. D 8. A
9. D 10. A 11. B 12. C
13. F 14. G 15. D 16. E 17. A
18. C 19. A 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D
33.assumption##ssumption
34.budget##udget
35.deadlines##eadlines
36.embarrassment##mbarrassment
37.guidance## uidance
38. intention##ntention
39.random##andom
40. fluency
41.reliability
42.innocence
43. temporary
44. passionate
45. correspond
46. opposed
47.subscription
48. as 49. reflects
50. wisdom 51. necessities
52. decorative
53. which 54. a
55. developing
56 assistance
57. to be built
58.
范文
A Step Out of My Comfort Zone
Good morning everyone!
Last year, I joined the school speech contest despite my fear of public speaking. Standing on the stage, my hands trembled and my voice shook at first. But as I shared my story about overcoming challenges, the audience’s encouraging smiles gave me courage. Gradually, my nervousness turned into confidence.
This experience taught me that growth begins when we dare to try. Stepping out of my comfort zone wasn’t easy, but it helped me discover my hidden potential. Remember, every small step forward can lead to a brighter version of yourself.
Thank you!
59.
At that point an idea struck me. I said to the audience, “This morning I was introduced to Amy Graham, a 17-year-old. I want to bring her up here and let you all send healing life energy toward her.” Supported by her father, Amy stepped onto the stage, looking frail from an absolute lack of exercise. She talked about what she was suffering from and her final wish to be at this workshop. Touched by her story, the audience spontaneously warmed up their hands and engaged in the simple exercise, after which they gave her a tearful standing ovation.
With a round of applause, Amy’s dad led her off the stage. At that moment, the workshop became more than just a lecture on positive thinking — it showed the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit. After the workshop concluded, attendees lingered, sharing stories and exchanging contact information. Many approached Amy and her parents, offering words of encouragement. It was clear that something extraordinary had taken place — a blend of hope, belief, and the courage to confront adversity with positivity. Before leaving, Amy thanked me for the unexpected invitation, which was a real bonus for her and gave her the healing power beyond physical remedies.

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