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泰达中学2024-2025学年度第二学期高二年级英语学科期中考试试卷
考试时间：100分钟；满分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面五段对话。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，你将有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 will the weather be like tomorrow
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Windy.
2．What does the woman think of the fish
A．Quite good. B．Just so-so. C．Terrible.
3．How long is Mark’s business trip
A．Three weeks. B．A month. C．Five weeks.
4．Why didn’t James call Lisa last night
A．He had an unexpected guest B．He prepared his report till late. C．He dropped by Daniel’s house.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their great dreams. B．A graduate in history. C．An inspiring old woman.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面3段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6．When will the man return the money to Maria
A．Next Monday. B．Next Tuesday. C．Next Wednesday.
7．What will the man do tonight
A．Study at home. B．Attend a party. C．Buy a new phone.
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Close friends. C．Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a museum. B．In a factory. C．In a store.
10．Why does Bill like to come here
A．To get relaxed. B．To buy the latest toys. C．To meet some friends.
11．What does Bill say about his childhood toys
A．He made his own toys. B．He didn’t keep any of them. C．He often played hands-on toys.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12．Who first developed plastic on a large scale
A．A Frenchman. B．An Englishman. C．An American.
13．What was the advantage of plastic collars
A．They didn’t wear out easily. B．They were easy to wash. C．They were comfortable.
14．Why were the plastic toys a good choice for some mothers
A．They were colorful. B．They were cheap. C．They were light in weight.
15．What does the speaker talk about at the end
A．The popularity of plastic. B．Different ways of using plastic. C．The harmful side of plastic.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. It is widely ______ that advanced technology has made a lasting impact on our daily life.
A. posed B. dominated C. preserved D. acknowledged
2. His suggestion is ______ we change our plan.
A. that B. how C. where D. why
3. Fanjing Mountain has now been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, ___________ the total number of UNESCO sites in China to 53.
A. brought B. bringing C. to bring D. having brought
4. I need to find some proper ways to ______ the stress in my life.
A. compare with B. consist of C. back down D. cope with
5. ______ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer.
A. What B. Who C. How D. That
6. You should leave your smartphone behind and just enjoy the get-together ________ you are with your parents and friends.
A. whatever B. whoever C. however D. whenever
7. Susan made ______ clear to me ______ she wished to make a new life for herself.
A. it... what B. that…what C. it... that D. her... that
8. ______ the bad weather, the next flight will be cancelled.
A. Regardless of B. Owing to C. On behalf of D. In harmony with
9. Great improvements in public health have been brought about by ______ in medical sciences.
A. traditions B. pressures C. advances D. examples
10. －Did you notice the boy come in
－No, I didn’t because I ______ a film.
A. had watched B. have watched C. was watching D. am watching
11. The book published last month introduces an ____method of improving your life.
A. frightful B. loyal C. uncomplicated D. ambitious
12. More than 17, 000 scientists and researchers took part in the project, 20% ____________were awarded for their remarkable accomplishments.
A. of who B. of whom C. to whom D. of which
13. A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than who are not.
A. ones B. those C. that D. them
14. —I'm happy to hear that you had a great time at the party last night.
—____________. I'm hoping for another one.
A. Don't bother B. You are kidding me
C. That's it D. No wonder
15. You ______ have blamed him for his poor performance. After all, he had done his best.
A. needn’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. should
第二节：完型填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
At 65 years old, Warburton experienced great changes in her life. She ____16____ her mobility due to an illness, which made her upset and ____17____ about what to do in the future. During the boring ____18____ at home, Warburton came across some real estate listings (房地产宣传单) brought by her daughter one day. Among the listings, an offering of a small barbershop ____19____ Warburton’s eyes. She admits “the place was awful,” but she loved it ____20____. She regarded it as an opportunity to do something she’d ____21____ to do — run a bookshop.
Soon after making her ____22____, Warburton bought the store with the support of her family, and ____23____ her new business, The Book Rest.
Warburton has been a (an) ____24____ book collector since she was a child. She married a man with a similar _____25_____. Therefore, their home was _____26_____ with books. “The books are our _____27_____. It still feels, when a special book goes out, which means a _____28_____ to me—as if some little part of me has been _____29_____,” she said in an interview with The Guardian. “But later the thought that the book may _____30_____ others came to my mind, which gave me much _____31_____. I was happy to _____32_____ knowledge and happiness to them through my books,” she says.
Although Warburton’s business _____33_____ a lot during the pandemic, she has no plan to close it. She sees every day in the bookstore as a chance to help others realize their dreams. “All the dreams are in the books and they are all there waiting to be _____34_____,” she says.
And as a gatekeeper of her own small universe of literary wonders, Warburton says she plans to stay around _____35_____ she can to ensure that they do.
16. A. increased B. gained C. balanced D. lost
17. A. strict B. excited C. confused D. considerate
18. A. recovery B. study C. sales D. regret
19. A. tested B. shaded C. wiped D. caught
20. A. temporarily B. instantly C. slightly D. randomly
21. A. feared B. desired C. pretended D. agreed
22. A. invitation B. fortune C. decision D. heritage
23. A. replied B. saved C. discussed D. started
24. A. enthusiastic B. famous C. careful D. courageous
25. A. style B. problem C. hobby D. job
26. A. familiar B. crowded C. bored D. content
27. A. replacements B. treasures C. sources D. professions
28. A. depression B. pleasure C. trade D. joke
29. A. monitored B. touched C. woken up D. taken away
30. A. correct B. embarrass C. benefit D. disappoint
31. A. opportunity B. comfort C. reference D. experience
32. A. pass B. return C. acquire D. explain
33. A. achieved B. improved C. suffered D. expanded
34. A. put away B. set aside C. thrown away D. picked up
35. A. as soon as B. now that C. as long as D. even if
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45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
While most parts of the country are blanketed in snow, here in San Diego you can take advantage of the warm sunshine and dive into the high life at a resort (度假胜地) pool. Many resorts offer pool day passes for families. You can enjoy the delicious lunch at the poolside.
Lows Coronado Resort
Here you can relax at the poolside and take a dip. You’ll find heated pools and daily family-friendly poolside entertainment and activities. Enjoy a handmade cocktail (鸡尾酒) from your chair or in a cabin. Also on tap: free Wi-Fi and self-parking for up to 3 hours.
Hours: 10: 00 am~10: 00 pm
Admission: $25/adult; $10/child; free for kids under 3
4000 Coronado Bay Road
Monarch Beach Resort
Enjoy yourself in a pool at the paradise-like Monarch Beach Resort. Ocean views and sunny skies make an unbeatable background for a swim in two oceanfront heated pools. The day pass also includes access to the Athletic Club.
Hours: 9: 00 am~7: 00 pm
Admission: $50/adult; $28/child; free for kids under 3
1Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point
The Lafayette Hotel
The iconic swimming pool at the Lafayette Hotel has been attracting attention since it was designed in 1946. Go for a swim in this heated pool and enjoyed excellent services, which even appeal to Hollywood stars. They often relax at the poolside in this place.
Hours: 10: 00 am~7: 00 pm
Admission: $10/adult; $10/child; free for kids under 3
2223E1 Cajon Blvd
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Get away from your troubles and feel a world away in the pools while appreciating the Spanish-style architecture of the inn. There are two pools: one for individual adult and one for families, as well as a hot bub, poolside food , drink services, and a fitness center.
Hours: 6: 30 am~10: 00 pm
Admission: $25/ adult; $10/ child; free for kids under 3
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
36. What’s the advantage of resorts in San Diego over others in the country in winter
A. Delicious food there. B. White and thick snow.
C. Available pool day passes. D. Fine weather and enjoyable life.
37. What is free of charge at Lows Coronado Bay Resort
A. Self-parking for 3 hours. B. Doing poolside activities.
C. Taking a dip comfortably. D. Enjoying a handmade cocktail.
38. If a couple and their 4-year-old kid go to Monarch Beach Resort, they should pay
A. 50 dollars B. 78 dollars C. 100 dollars D. 128 dollars
39. Who may probably be interested in the Lafayette Hotel
A. People being fond of seeing Hollywood movies. B. People wanting to receive star treatment.
C. People hoping to get more attention. D. People loving ancient architecture.
40. Where can you go for a swim in the early morning
A. 2223 El Cajon Blvd. B. 4000 Coronado Bay Road.
C. 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive. D. 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Sana Point.
B
Godfrey Hounsfield’s early life did not suggest that he would accomplish much at all. He was not a particularly good student in the teachers’ eyes—he neither observed the school disciplines nor worked hard enough at school lessons. His teachers described him as “thick”.
He joined the army during the Second World War, but he wasn’t much of a soldier. However, he was a wizard with electrical machinery—he would use the newly invented radar to help pilots better find their way home on dark, cloudy nights.
After the war, Hounsfield followed his commander’s advice and got a degree in engineering He practiced his trade at EMI, a company with a focus on electronics and electrical engineering.
Hounsfield’s natural talent for engineering made him lead the team building the most advanced mainframe computer available in Britain. But by the 1960’s, EMI wanted out of the competitive computer market and the brilliant engineer wasn’t sure what to do in the future in the company. Therefore, the company gave Hounsfield a long holiday.
During the holiday, Hounsfield met a physician who complained about the poor quality of X-ray of the brain, which looked like fog. This got Hounsfield to make a move into the new field.
Hounsfield returned to EMI and talked about the idea with his boss. Then he used a new way to appoach the problem of imaging what was inside the skull. By working backward and using the fastest computers, he could work on the mystery of each brain layer. But there was a problem: EMI wasn’t involved in the medical market then. The company allowed Hounsfield to work on his product, but provided no funding.
Luckily his boss, Bill Ingham, saw the value of Hounsfield’s proposal and struggled to ask EMI to keep the project run. Finally, Hounsfield built a safe and effictive human scanner.
Hounsfield’s innovation transformed medicine. He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979 and was knighted by the queen in 1981. He continued his invention career until his final days in 2004, when he died at 84.
41. What can we say about Houndfield’s early school life
A. He worked really hard. B. He didn’t manage to graduate.
C. He was popular with his teachers. D. He didn’t behave himself.
42. What does the underlined part “was a wizard with” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Stayed away from. B. Became tired of. C. Came up with. D. Was gifted in.
43. Why did EMI give Hounsfield a long holiday
A. To relieve Hounsfield’s anxiety over stressful work.
B. To make Hounsfield think about his future career.
C. To allow Hounsfield to reflect on his mistakes.
D. To remind Hounsfield to learn from others.
44. What difficulty did Hounsfield meet during his invention of human scanner
A. Having no one on his side. B. Experiencing too many failures.
C. Being short of financial support. D. Being misunderstood by his boss.
45. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To remember a great inventor. B. To reveal the decline of a company.
C. To introduce the application of X-rays. D. To show the improvements brought by technology.
C
If you seek happiness, then you need to know what happiness is for you. I don’t believe there is one universal definition of happiness. Happiness is a very subjective emotion, according to me. Put two people in identical situation: same amount of money, life experiences, etc. and you can be pretty sure that they both wouldn’t feel equally happy or equally sad. I believe this is so because there are two kinds of happiness. There is one kind of happiness, which is kind of universal and then there is the other kind, which is very individual to each one of us. It is this kind of happiness that I find more interesting.
The second kind of happiness that I talk about comes from our expectations out of our lives, which vary from person to person. For example, a person who expects a lot out of his or her life may find that happiness is hard to find. They are constantly in search of these things in life, which always seem to elude (逃避) them. Those things may be money or fame or power or any of the other pursuits (追求) that humans have, but it would be likely that such people are less likely to be happy, if their goals are not met. In most cases, even after their goals are met, they don’t find happiness, because they seek more—new goals, new wish lists, and it’s a seemingly never-ending process for them!
On the other hand a person who takes life as it comes along and makes the best of each day is more likely to be happy every day. They have no pressure or goals to occupy their minds and they can achieve happiness from the simple pleasures of everyday life, finding love, making time for the family and kids, seeing their kids grow, etc. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have any expectations at all. You should keep those expectations reasonable and manageable.
46. Which of the following is the author’s opinion according to Paragraph 1
A. Happiness has one universal definition.
B. Every individual has his own happiness.
C. There are no people who are really happy.
D. Happiness means having money and power.
47. What does the underlined part “these things” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to
A. Daily demands. B. Life experiences.
C. Ideas about happiness. D. Expectations out of life.
48. Even if their goals are met, some people still don’t feel happy because _________.
A. they gave too much for their goals
B. they don’t know what happiness is
C. they have new goals that need achieving
D. they think sadness is a never-ending process
49. What kind of person is likely to be happy in the author’s opinion
A. He who has few expectations. B. He who has no pressure or goals.
C. He who has a great ambition or dream. D. He who can find fun from his daily life.
50. The author writes this passage mainly to tell readers _________.
A. the definition of happiness
B. the importance of happiness
C. to enjoy every day to the fullest
D. to give up their dreams and be practical
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。
“I have some good news for you! ”My husband’s promising words on the phone stopped me from setting the table for dinner.
“What ” I barely waited for him to finish. I really waited for him to finish. I really expected some good news. I was so tired. My infant opened his eyes at 2:30 in the morning and kept crying. I could self-diagnose: sleep debt.
“We’ll have a dinner next Thursday.” His words brought hope and happiness to my tired soul. This event would take place in a music building. The more I heard, the more my heart longed for the evening. I hung up and called my parents to ask about babysitting. Five minutes later, the baby was arranged well. Then reality took over. I felt very upset. What would wear Post-pregnancy pounds left few options. I had neither the time, money, nor the energy to stop for a new dress. Three days before the dinner, I built up enough courage to open the closet door and find something to wear. First, I tried a blue dress but it was too tight. Then, I held my breath, and tried a green one. I couldn’t believe it. It almost fit! Then, I dug through my drawer for something with the words “tummy control (收腹)”.
When that Thursday came I walked down the stairs wearing my green dress, high heels and jewelry, and my two-year-old son asked in amazement, “Mommy, are you a fairy ” Those words wouldn’t leave until we got in the car. My husband leaned over and said, “Husband and wife, not mommy and daddy.”
At the dinner, there were cloth napkins. Waiters in white shirts and bow ties served us. My husband said, “Thanks for your hard work. You are as beautiful as ever. Sometimes you just need some time that belongs to yourself.” I was moved to tears. I always complained that no one understood me, but actually, my husband knew everything and helped me out.
51. Why was the author so tired (no more than 10 words)
________________
52. Please explain the underlined word in English in Paragraph 4 (no more than 1 word)
________________
53. What made the author upset before the dinner (no more than 10 words)
________________
54. Seeing the author dressing up, how did her kid react (no more than 5 words)
________________
55. What do you think of the author’s husband Why (no more than 20 words)
________________
第二节：书面表达（满分20分）
56. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你们学校的英语俱乐部正在进行主题为“Inner Beauty”的征文活动。现请你投稿，要点如下：
(1)你对inner beauty的看法；(2)给出具体的人物及其事例加以论证。
注意：1. 词数不少于100；
2.可增加适当细节，以使行文连贯。
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泰达中学2024-2025学年度第二学期高二年级英语学科期中考试试卷
考试时间：100分钟；满分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面五段对话。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，你将有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 will the weather be like tomorrow
A．Rainy. B．Sunny. C．Windy.
2．What does the woman think of the fish
A．Quite good. B．Just so-so. C．Terrible.
3．How long is Mark’s business trip
A．Three weeks. B．A month. C．Five weeks.
4．Why didn’t James call Lisa last night
A．He had an unexpected guest B．He prepared his report till late. C．He dropped by Daniel’s house.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their great dreams. B．A graduate in history. C．An inspiring old woman.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面3段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6．When will the man return the money to Maria
A．Next Monday. B．Next Tuesday. C．Next Wednesday.
7．What will the man do tonight
A．Study at home. B．Attend a party. C．Buy a new phone.
8．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Close friends. C．Brother and sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a museum. B．In a factory. C．In a store.
10．Why does Bill like to come here
A．To get relaxed B．To buy the latest toys. C．To meet some friends.
11．What does Bill say about his childhood toys
A．He made his own toys. B．He didn’t keep any of them. C．He often played hands-on toys.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。
12．Who first developed plastic on a large scale
A．A Frenchman. B．An Englishman. C．An American.
13．What was the advantage of plastic collars
A．They didn’t wear out easily. B．They were easy to wash. C．They were comfortable.
14．Why were the plastic toys a good choice for some mothers
A．They were colorful. B．They were cheap. C．They were light in weight.
15．What does the speaker talk about at the end
A．The popularity of plastic. B．Different ways of using plastic. C．The harmful side of plastic.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
【1题答案】
【答案】D
【2题答案】
【答案】A
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】D
【5题答案】
【答案】A
【6题答案】
【答案】D
【7题答案】
【答案】C
【8题答案】
【答案】B
【9题答案】
【答案】C
【10题答案】
【答案】C
【11题答案】
【答案】C
【12题答案】
【答案】B
【13题答案】
【答案】B
【14题答案】
【答案】C
【15题答案】
【答案】B
第二节：完型填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【16~35题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. B 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45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
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C
B
【41~45题答案】
【答案】41. D 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A
C
【46~50题答案】
【答案】46. B 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. C
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5 小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
【51~55题答案】
【答案】51. Because her infant woke up early and kept crying.
52. Choices.
53. She didn’t know what to wear.
54. He felt amazed.
55. He is considerate. Because he knows that his wife is hard-working and wants her to relax.
第二节：书面表达（满分20分）
【56题答案】
【答案】Inner Beauty
When it comes to inner beauty, my perspective can be seen as follows.
To begin with, compared with external beauty, inner beauty plays a more critical part in one’s life. Generally speaking, we tend to interact and make friends with people who are equipped with good personalities or virtues. A person with an amazing face may stun us at the first sight, while it is a person with beautiful heart that touches our soul. Take Bill Cunningham for example. Being an ordinary-looking man, he has made a deep impact on masses of people. Selfless and diligent, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to taking photos of ordinary people as well as recording their life. Additionally, his lack of self-interest and promotion was well worth honouring and learning from.
In conclusion, inner beauty is undoubtedly critical. Therefore, we might as well boost our own.

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