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2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷(2025.04)
参考答案
听力：
1-5CBACA
6-10ABCBA
11-15AABCB
单项选择：16-20 BCBAB21-25 DCABC26-30 ADCAC
完形填空：31-35 DACBA36-40 BBCDC
41-45 BCAAC
46-50 DACAD
阅读理解：51-55 ACDBD56-60 BCBDD
61-65.ADDCB 66-70 DBDCA
阅读表达：
71.The author learned that happiness was a very fast runner./The author found
that happiness was hard to chase.
72.Come near to secretly./Approach quietly./Get close to silently.
73.To sit still until happiness got close.
74.It means achieving individual goals.
75.Yes,(because)I'm now studying hard and spare no effort to enter my dream
university.
书面表达：
Dear Sir or Madam
I am Li Hua,a student studying in London.Learning that you are wanting
volunteers for the coming community activity themed TCM,I can't wait to apply for
the position.
To begin with,with a good command of English,I have no trouble
communicating with others.Besides,I have accumulated some knowledge of TCM,
enabling me to offer the people in the community detailed explanations on TCM.More
importantly,I've participated in several similar activities,which equipped me with
relevant experience.
Once accepted,I would devote myself to being a qualified volunteer.I would
appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration.2024-2025学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试
英语试卷 (2025.04)
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共115分)
第一部分：听力理解 (共20分)
第一节(共5 小题；每小题1分，满分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 does the woman probably want to do
A. Write a paper. B. Attend a class. C. Get some sleep.
2. When will the man see his parents
A. At 11:00. B. At 10:00. C. At9:00.
3. Why didn't the man see the woman at breakfast time
A. She went for a long walk.
B. She finished her breakfast eat!y.
C. She didn't go to the dining hall.
4. What does the woman think of the new art museum
A. It is nice inside.
B. It looks attractive outside.
C. It has no attraction for her.
5. What did the woman do with the report
A. She made suggestions on it.
B. She asked the man to rewrite it.
C. She got someone else to read it.
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
听下面几段材料，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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答第6至第8题三个小题。
6. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a plane. B. In a car. C. In a restaurant.
7. What will the man have
A. Bean salad and beer.
B. Bean salad and water.
C. Baked chicken and coffee.
8. Why doesn't the man have a diet soda
A. It is expensive. B. It is unhealthy. C. It is not available.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第9至11题三个小题。
9. What is the relationship between Stefan and the man
A. Workmates. B. Former schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.
10. Where did Stefan and the man go first
A. A restaurant. B. The riverside. C. A shopping mall.
11. What was by the river in the past
A. Factories. B. Gardens. C. A sports center.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至 15三个小题。
12. When will the swim classes begin
A. On May 1st. B. On April 30th. C. On April 29th.
13. How many swim classes are being offered
A.10. B.15. C.20.
14. Who must come to show their swim skill on April 29th or 30th
A. Those who have no Level 3 certificates.
B. Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly.
C. Those who have never attended Community Pool classes.
15. Who will rate the students' skill level
A. The speaker. B. The instructors. C. The local community.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节； 满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
16. As is known to all, the rose could represent love and , and the rainbow could symbolize hope.
A. determination B. affection C. connection D. consideration
17. Hate and anger are felt only for those we care deeply.
A. for which B. with which C. for whom D. with whom
18. The agreement has the bonds between the two countries.
A. launched B. strengthened C. analysed D. symbolized
19. Henry, please remember to phone in your order five or more days departure.
A. prior to B. up to C. superior to D. due to
20. is known to everyone, the moon travels round the earth once every month.
A. It B. As C. That D. What
21. The issue at this time yesterday by the company's managers.
A. will be discussed B. had been discussed
C. had been discussing D. was being discussed
22. We will have to rely more on energy, such as solar and wind power.
A.complex B. illegal C. alternative D. financial
23. I am interested in you have improved your spoken English in such a short time.
A. how B. which C. when D. if
24. Kathy reached the company out of breath only she was fired.
A. told B. to be told C. being told D. having told
25. I can't go to the party tonight, I have to work late.
A. even though B. as if C. in that D. ever since
26. When he was there, he go to that coffee shop at the corner after work every day.
A. would B. should C. had better D. might
27. We need to the possible gains and losses before we make the final decision.
A. take action B. pass up C. think twice D. weigh up
28. The farmers were so pleased to see the problem by the local government quickly.
A. solves B. solving C. solved D. to solve
29. The train for Beijing at seven o’ clock in the evening. We still have some time.
A. leaves B. has left C. left D. would leave
30.— Would you mind me opening the window, sir
— . I am feeling a bit cold.
A. By all means B. Not in the least C. I'd rather you didn't D. I'm afraid not
第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。
In an international spelling-contest(竞赛) in America, an 11-year-old girl was asked to spell a certain word. But with her 31 voice, the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E. They talked it over and 32 decided to simply ask her what she had said. By now,the girl knew she had 33 the word, but instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the34 letter —— so she lost the contest.
As the girl walked off the 35 , the entire audience stood to their feet, clapping(鼓掌) to applaud her 36. Later, dozens of newspaper reporters wrote about this 11-year-old girl's good quality, even when it 37 her the contest. But the fact is that she 38 the biggest contest that day:the contest of her 39 .
Probably the biggest test of our character and honesty is what we should do if we knew we would never get 40. This young girl could easily have 41 and nobody would have known it but herself. But that’ s just it: She would know she did wrong. It's been said, “If you 42, you make yourself cheap.” This young girl was strong and smart enough to 43 her own conscience(良知) and character more than the prize from a spelling 44. Her pride was more important than any 45 others might give her for winning a contest. She knew she would have to 46 herself and the choice she made in that moment will have long-lasting influence.
It's so true that the choices you make today 47 you what you are tomorrow. Our children will 48 our behavior much more than our advice. So if we want them to 49 to be honest, we must show them the way by being honest ourselves. Remember, our kids are 50 what we do and how we live even when we don't think they see or know.
31. A. high B. sweet C. tough D. soft
32. A. finally B. kindly C. secretly D. totally
33. A. forgotten B. mispronounced C. misspelled D. lost
34. A. correct B. wrong C. different D. same
35. A. stage B. studio C. test D. classroom
36. A. bravery B. honesty C. courage D. cleverness
37. A. cancelled B. cost C. offered D. wasted
38. A. achieve B. broke C. won D. defeated
39. A. talent B. knowledge C. understanding D. character
40. A. paid B. awarded C. caught D. reported
41. A. escaped B. lied C. changed D. answered
42. A. accept B. fight C. cheat D. insist
43. A. value B. touch C. learn D. play
44. A. contest B. champion C. judge D. expert
45. A. sense B. money C. respect D. benefit
46. A.come to B. adapt to C. discuss with D. live with
47. A. make B. change C. keep D. create
48. A. give B. take C. follow D. set
49. A. grow up B. bring up C. take up D.come up
50. A. recording B. inspecting C. correcting D. watching
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
Working with a stressed mind is like swimming with a jacket on, while a mind free from work stress is light like the wind and it can help you accomplish your daily tasks easily. To relieve (缓解)stress and lighten your mind, you must first understand the nature of stress and the reasons why it builds up. Then you can easily beat stress.
Talk it out
Talking to others helps relieve work stress especially when you and the person you talk to are in the same boat and under the same work stress. Your worries will be divided! If you are your own boss, you need some good advisers around you, who know your trouble and talk sense. If there is no such persons at your workplace, let there be one at home, who is a friend, a family member or a guide that you can talk to.
Let music calm your mind
Music has the power to take you into a new world, away from your worries. Taking a break to listen to some favorite music is also a great way to relieve stress.
Take a walk
If there is a park around, go and have a walk there. You can eat some shacks sitting on the grass.Move around, look at the world around you and forget your work for a while. Let your body get some exercise. A walk works as it also clears your thoughts. You can listen to music while going on a walk.
Have a life beyond the workplace
If you keep thinking about nothing other than work all the time, there is bound to be stress. So,throw away your thoughts about work after you leave your office and get a life beyond it. Have a life beyond the workplace, and you can relax after work.
51. We can learn from the first paragraph that to relieve stress, we should .
A. know what causes stress first B. swim a lot when we are free
C. find a good adviser to talk to D. pay more attention to work
52. To relieve work stress, you'd better talk to those who .
A. are free of job stress B. have enough time to talk to you
C. have the same sufferings D. can change your job
53. Listening to some music can .
A. help you improve your taste of music B. improve your relationship with others
C. make you feel more tired of your job D. let you relax and forget work stress
54. When taking a walk to relieve work stress, you should .
A. consider problems at work at the same time.
B. let your mind at peace and do some exercise
C. make new friends with strangers as you walk
D. walk to a quiet place as faraway as possible
55. The author of this passage may be .
A. a researcher who studies music B. tired of working under pressure
C. a person who is trying to find a job D. expert in dealing with work stress
B
Exams never made me break out in a nervous sweat—— but this one did. Even booking my piano exam reduced me to a mess of anxiety.
I feel permanently scared inside churches, where piano exams are held— no longer admiring their beauty because over the years I have received terrible marks from examiners. Despite being 15— too old, too cool to be frightened—I remember trembling inside the bathroom before my tests. Iwished I never had to play in front of others.
This time, after booking my Level 8 Royal Conservatory of Music piano exam, I went back to my normal routine. A little practice here;a little practice there. And then it happened. My trusty,10-year-old electric piano gave out. When I told my father what had happened to my piano, he only glared at me with disappointment, “When I was your age, I learned to be resourceful.”
Hmm. I had a broken piano, an exam coming up in a few months and a father who refused to buy me a new piano because he wanted to teach me a “life lesson”. I finally came up with a decision:I'd practice at school.
The school had many pianos but only a few in tune. Within a few days of searching, I headed off to a music room at every available opportunity. I loved finding new pianos in hidden comers of
the school and spent hours practicing.
As my exam drew near, all the music teachers knew to look for me in the piano rooms after school. In anticipation of my assessment, one of my music teachers let me perform for her as a mini practice exam. To my surprise she was greatly impressed.
Music had never been the love of my life but that was changing. When I played, my worries about how others judged me and how I viewed myself merged to reveal who I really am. All my adolescent thoughts made me feel like I was in a cage, but music gave me the key.
Within a few months I went from not caring about my playing to feeling actually kind of proud of my work. In my favorite, soundproof music room, I discovered that behind the piano, I could become anyone. Talking to other people never came easy to me, but I was able to express myself through music. I became overjoyed .
When the time came to play in front of an examiner, all the anxiety I had about going up on stage dimmed, and all I could think about was the marvelous journey I’ d had to get here. Trilling the keys reminded me of the bittersweet music experiences of past years and my happiness nowadays.
Many days later,I received my mark——a rarely mentioned “well done”
Now whenever I get caught up in the daily struggle,I remember the hard work that it took to reach my goal. Whenever I feel discouraged, I never forget to look at the gleaming keys of my new upright piano. As my father always says, some lessons are just learned the hard way.
56. What made the author so stressful inside churches these years
A. The religious atmosphere. B. The artistic performance.
C. The horrible surroundings. D. Her colorful fantasy.
57. What can be inferred according to the underlined sentence in Para 3
A. The author’ s family was too poor to afford a new piano.
B. The father was quite angry about the author’ s bad behavior.
C. The father wanted the author to address the problem independently.
D. The author showed great dissatisfaction about her father.
58. The author changed her attitude towards music mainly because .
A. her hard work and determination
B. her own understanding of musical value
C. her teachers' constant encouragement
D. her family's enthusiastic support
59. Which of the following indicates the change of the author’ s feelings
A Nervous—— disappointed—— angry—— calm
B. Curious— frustrated— hopeful—— grateful
C. Depressed—— satisfied—— disappointed—— peaceful
D. Frightened— indifferent—— passionate—— proud
60. What might be the best title of this passage
A. An important Music Test B. A Hard but Enjoyable Life
C. My Favorite Piano D. The “Key” to Happiness
C
For people, who are interested in sound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many of today’ s sound professionals are sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.
Sound can be used as a weapon. Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief. The thief tries to escape. And the officer can’ t let him get away. He pulls out a special device, points it at the suspect,and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device(LRAD, 远程定向声波发射器). It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.
For those who hunger for some peace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Let’ s say you are at the airport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming(哼唱)a short commercial song. He hums it over and over again, and you are about to go crazy. Thanks to the Silence Machine,a British invention, you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the Silence Machine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel each other out.Simply turn the machine or point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.
Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights(聚光灯) are used in the theater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly,“spotsound” creates a circle of sound in on targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.
61. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRAD
A. It causes temporary hearing loss. B. It slows down a running man.
C. It makes it easy to identify a suspect. D. It keeps the suspect from hurting others.
62. The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to .
A. silence the people around you B. remove the sound of commercials
C. block the incoming sound waves D. stop unwanted sound from affecting you
63. What feature do spotsounds and spotlights share
A. They travel in circles.
B. They clear the atmosphere.
C. They can be transformed into energy.
D. They can be directed onto a specific area.
64. Directed sound can be used for .
A. creative designs of restaurant menus
B. ideal sound effects on the theater stage
C. different choices of music for businesses
D. strict control over any suspicious customer
65. What does the passage focus on
A. How professionals invented sound products.
B. Inventions in the field of sound technology.
C. The growing interest in the study of sound.
D. How sound engineers work in their studios.
D
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to major in comparative literature. But, once I found out my friends were going into “real” majors, like marketing, nursing, and engineering, I figured I needed to do the same to ensure a good career. So I changed my mind and chose Business Management as my major. I forced myself to believe that I would enjoy it and succeed in the future,but eventually I exhausted myself understanding the economy and trying new marketing ing out of this experience, I realize it is OK to be different from others and to study things like classics, art history and other majors offered in the College of Humanities(人文学科) !
The worries most people have about a Humanities degree and finding a career afterwards are that the majors are too abstract, and one will not obtain any applicable skills. Actually ideas discussed in Humanities classes, which are occasionally different from what people commonly believe, offer a broad perspective(视角). How could one effectively be an unbiased (无偏见的)writer with only a knowledge of the popular opinion of society How could one speak persuasively with closed minds Only seeing the world through a single perspective leads to missed learning,missed friendships, and missed growth! With a broader perspective, we will be more free, more open-minded, and less limited in what we can become!
STEM(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates learn actual skills in their studies, while humanities majors learn“soft skills” like communicating effectively through writing critically and speaking persuasively, synthesizing(综合) ideas through gathering and interpreting information, and developing cultural awareness. Do those soft skills sound useless and inapplicable to you Think of it. How often do you communicate with others Produce ideas Encounter people from other cultures Every day. Every SECOND of every day. So why not master these skills
If you choose a major in the College of Humanities, you will be needed. The job market is quietly creating thousands of openings a week for people who can bring a humanist’ s grace to our rapidly evolving high-tech future. Your skills will be valuable to any workplace you hope to be in.Chase after your dream major with all your energy, no matter what other people think.
66. Why did the author choose Business Management as his major at first
A. He was tired of learning comparative literature.
B. He came to enjoy learning marketing techniques.
C. He wanted to go to the same university as his friends.
D. He believed Business Management was more practical.
67. According to the author, what is a possible way to gain a broad perspective
A. Making more friends and learning from them.
B. Exchanging ideas in a philosophy class.
C. Opening your mind to future possibilities.
D. Getting to know the popular opinion of society.
68. In which of the following situations do soft skills play the most important role
A. Writing a software program.
B. Performing a heart operation.
C. Playing a musical instrument.
D. Negotiating with a business partner.
69. The author believes the job market for Humanities graduates is .
A. recovering B. depressing C. promising D. challenging
70. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Stick to Your Desired major B. Broaden Your Perspective
C. How to Acquire Soft Skills D. Humanities vs. STEM
第II卷(共35分)
第四部分： (共2小节；满分35分)
第一节：阅读表达(满分10分)
I used to chase happiness a lot when I began to work. I would run after different experiences-goals, achievements and success, because I was quite sure that once I caught up with them, happiness would be with me. It was during that period that I learned happiness was a very fast runner.
Later, I tried to sneak upon happiness. I thought if I didn't care too little or too much but just enough, it wouldn’t see me coming and then I could catch it.
It turned out that happiness is similar to owls, for both of them have 360-degree vision and extremely sharp hearing. Finally,I decided to sit still, very quietly, until happiness forgot I was there,let down its guard and got close to me. This, surprisingly, worked better than either of the other two ways.
After reading a passage in Time, I think I know the reason. Apparently, for Americans, the chase of happiness is just linked to achieving individual goals which is different from that in other cultures. In many cultures, happiness is considered as a social phenomenon that happens most readily when it is shared. But our society puts the responsibility for catching happiness on each individual's shoulders - a heavy burden indeed.
On Facebook, there are a lot of unbelievably happy people doing amazing happiness —producing things every day. However, most of the time, no one is really that happy all the time behind the scenes.
I also like what a famous business man told Time reporter Mandy Oaklander, “A happy life doesn't consist of happy moments but every moment of the day.”
Now you know how to get happiness, don't you
71. What did the author learn from his first period of chasing happiness (no more than 10 words)
72. How do you understand the underlined words in Paragraph 2 (no more than 5 words)
73. What was the author’ s approach to chasing happiness a third time (no more than 15 words)
74. What does the chase of happiness mean to Americans (no more than 6 words)
75. Do you think you’ re on the way to chasing happiness . Please explain.(no more than 25 words)
第二节：书面表达 (满分25分)
76.假如你是李华，正在英国留学。下周你所在的社区将举行以中医为主题的社区活动，目前正在招募志愿者。请你用英文向主办方提出申请，内容包括：
1.提出申请； 2.介绍自己的优势； 3.期待加入。
注意： 1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 中医 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
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