资源简介 2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡指定位置上,将条形码贴在答题卡指定位置上。2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.本试卷共67题,共6页。考试结束后请将答题卡交回。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 does the woman think of the dishes in the new restaurant A. Cheap. B. Tasty. C. Simple.2. When will the man get his ticket A. On 13 Aug. B. On 14 Aug. C. On 16 Aug.3. What does the man want A. Some coins. B. A one-dollar bill. C. A parking place.4. What are the speakers talking about A. Health. B. A game. C. Safety.5. Why is the woman worried A. She has no time for a speech.B. She can't speak English well.C. She will give a talk in English.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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。6. What is the relationship between the speakers A. Neighbors.B. Guide and tourist.C. House agent and customer.7. What will the woman do later A. Help the man make a choice.B. Fax the man some information.C. Give the man her phone number.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。8. What will the man do on Saturday A. Hang out with friends.B. Pick up his friends.C. Go to Anna's party.9. Where will the woman go A. To Chicago. B. To America. S C. To China.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man. ask for leave A. To get a small operation.B. To look after his daughter.C. To take care of his mother.11. What is the man's wife doing now A. Staying at the hospital.B. Helping with his project.C: Dealing with work in China.12. When will the man return to work A. Next Wednesday.B. Next Thursday.C. Next Friday.听第9段材料,回答第13 至 16题13. Where does the conversation take place A. In a park.B. In the street.C. In a coffee shop.14. What does Milo look like A. He has short hair.B. He's about 14 pounds.C. He's black with white spot.15. How soon does the woman say to meet A. In 10 minutes.B. In 15 minutes.C. In 20 minutes.16. What will the speakers do A. Drive around to look for MiloB. Run for a couple of blocks.C. Call the police for help.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. Where does the speaker come from A. Australia. B, Ireland. C. Spain.18. What made Tasmania a good prison A. Its size. B. Its weather. C. Its position.19. What has been the leading industry of Tasmania since the 18th century A. Tourism. B. Farming. C. Food production.20. What is Tasmania like A. Poor. B. Modern, C. Natural.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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ACentral Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesDesigned by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and: American designer Joshua Ramus, it is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate. cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, it is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland. Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”, which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.TU Delft Library: Delft, The NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.21. Which of the four libraries has the longest history A. Central Library.B. Trinity College Library.C. Geisel Library.D. TU Delft Library.22. What makes Geisel Library different from the other 3 libraries A. The fact that it is modern and fashionable.B. The fact that it houses the oldest harp.C. The fact that it has a grassy roof.D. The fact that it has appeared in sci-fi movies.23. What makes TU Delft Library difficult to see A. Its shape. B. Its location.C. Its material. D. Its collection.BMySpace, the social networking, website, is different from other websites which only provide stories about other people. MySpace is a place that allows you to broadcast your own stories and personal information to as many people as you like.. Started two years ago, it is a big source of information for and about American kids.Teenagers and their parents feel very different about it. Teens are rushing to join the site, not sharing their parents' worries. It signals yet another generation gap in the digital era.For teenagers, it is reliable network to keep in touch with their friends. They will often list their surnames, birthdays, after-school jobs, school clubs, hobbies and other personal information.“MySpace is an easy way to reach just about everyone. I don't have all the phone numbers of my acquaintances. But if I want to get in touch with one of them, I could just leave them a message on MySpace, " said Abby Van Wassen. She is a 16yearold student at Woodland Hills High of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania.Parents on the other hand are seriously concerned about the security problems of MySpace. “Every time we hold a parents meeting , the first question is always about MySpace, ” said Kent Gates, who travels the country doing Internet safety seminars(研讨会). The National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children has received at least 288MySpace related complaints, according to Mary Beth Buchanan, a lawyer in Pittsburgh.“Your profile on MySpace shows all your personal information to anyone on the Web. And MySpace even lists this information by birthplace and age. It's like a free checklist for troublemakers and it endangers children, ” Buchanan said.24. From the passage, we can learn that MySpace .A. brings about the generation gapB. is very careful about people's privacyC. encourages you to list your personal informationD. lists the telephone numbers of your friends25. Why are some parents against MySpace A. Because they think MySpace has a bad influence on their children.B. Because they don't want to pay so much money for MySpace.C. Because it takes up too much of their children's spare time.D. Because troublemakers can easily reach their children through the site.26. What can we infer from “Every time we hold a parents meeting, the first question is always about MySpace” A. MySpace has become a top problem troubling parents.B. MySpace often holds parents meetings.C. MySpace is quite popular with parents.D. Parents have lots of questions about the website.27. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage A. Internet SafetyB. MySpaceC. Generation GapD. The Digital EraCIf you are taking vitamin supplements to reduce your risk of heart disease or cancer, a group of health experts want you to know that those vitamins may actually increase your risk of cancer.The US Preventive Services Task Force came to this conclusion after reviewing dozens of studies.Nearly half of adults in the US take at least one vi amin or mineral supplement on a regular basis. These pills are advertised as a way to promote general health. In some - cases, manufacturers promote them as cancer fighters and heart protectors.Studies in animals and in laboratory dishes suggest that oxidative (氧化性的) stress contributes to diseases like cancer and heart disease. If so, there is a reason to believe that antioxidants — including beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E — could be useful as preventive medicines.But when the Task Force examined the medical evidence on vitamins, it found “inadequate ( 不 充 分 的 ) evidence” to support the claims that vitamin and mineral supplements benefit healthy adults..“Cardiovascular(心血管的) disease and cancer have a significant health impact in America, and we all want to find ways to prevent these diseases,” Dr. Virginia Moyer, who heads the Task Force, said in a statement. But so far, she added, the medical evidence does not show that taking vitamins is helpful in this regard.However, the Task Force did find “adequate evidence” that people with a raised risk for lung cancer actually increase their risk further by taking beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.The Task Force recommendations of taking vitamins regularly apply to healthy adults aged 50 and older who don't have “special、nutritional needs”. The advice does not apply to children, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, people with chronic illnesses, or people who have to take supplements because they can't get all their essential nutrients from their diet.28. Studies in animals and in laboratory dishes find out .A. ample evidence that taking vitamins are helpful for treating lung cancerB. cardiovascular disease spreads very fast in AmericaC. oxidative stress can lead to heart disease and cancerD. people must take vitamins on a regular basis.29. What can we conclude from Task Force's findings A. Scientists want to control cardiovascular disease.B. In some regard, taking vitamins is not useful.C. Manufacturers cannot produce medical-use vitamins.D. Vitamins must be useful to prevent cancer and heart disease.30. Who can take vitamins regularly according to the advice of the Task Force A. A 60-year-old healthy worker.B. A 15-year-old boy with short-sightedness.C. A34-year-old pregnant lady.D. A40-year-old man who never eats vegetables or fruits.31. What's the best title for the text A. An Inside Look at VitaminsB. Task Force: Ending to VitaminsC. Vitamins: To Live or to KillD. Taking Vitamins to Prevent Cancer May FailDWithin many workers' lifetimes, jobs will be completely changed by automation(自动化). A recent employment report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD), a union consisting of 36 countries across the world, said that within the next two decades half of all jobs will be greatly transformed by technology.In some cases, that will mean workers losing their jobs completely-the OECD estimates14 percent of jobs will be completely automated in the next two decades, while others, 32percent of jobs, will be greatly different from what they look like now.Whether jobs are transformed or lost completely to the advance of technology, the OECD says one question rises above all others: are we ready The OECD Employment Outlook does not predict a jobless future. But it does foresee major challenges for the future of work, said the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria, in a statement.While many jobs will be changed or disappear, the OECD says that the change won't necessarily mean fewer jobs for workers. New and skilled jobs also come with new and improved technology. Automation may even create jobs in the short term, say some analysts. The problem is ensuring that current workers are equipped to transition into those jobs now and in the future.To ensure that workers replaced by robots and other technology can get into a new career, the OECD says that a strong adult training program is necessary. That may involve not only training older workers but also removing the financial burdens of their efforts through subsidies(补贴).Even with a rapidly changing economy and the development of technology, all we need is a plan., " With the right policies, we can manage these challenges. We face significant transformation, but we have the opportunity and the determination to use this moment and build a future of work that benefits everyone, " said Gurria.32. What is the OECD, concerned most A. If jobs, are lost. B. If jobs are changed.C. If people are prepared. D. If enough jobs are offered.33. What's the most probable result of automation A. Fewer jobs. B. A. jobless future.C. More skilled workers. D. Transformation of most jobs.34. Which is. NOT suggested to. deal with automation A. More new jobs. B. Right policies.C. Training programs. D. Reduced financial burdens.35. What's Gurria's attitude towards automation A. Positive. B. Negative.C. Doubtful. D. Worried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。How to Find Something You Like to DoFinding something you enjoy doing can improve the quality of your life and reduce your stress levels. 36 It can also help you make friends or even provide a purpose in your life. Then how can you find something you like to do 37 Some hobbies, such as albums and gardening, can take up a lot of time. Other hobbies, such as video games or reading, can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time.Research the hobby or activity you would like to get involved in. Find out how much time and money you will need to devote to starting and continuing the activity. For example, some sports— related interests might require special equipment, 38 Your local library or phone book should also have information on hobbies and activities in your area.Talk with other people who are involved in some of the activities you are interested in.39 Ask if you could tag along(跟随) to a meeting or spend some time with this person while he is involved in his hobby to see if it is something you would enjoy.40 Challenge yourself to try a new. activity you are interested in for a week or so. Allow yourself to learn about the hobby and determine whether you will enjoy the activity or not.A. Think about how a hobby benefits you.B. A hobby can connect you with other people.C. Take a chance on a hobby and see how it turns out.D. Think about how much free time you can devote to a hobby.E. You can find information about hobbies and interests on Find My Hobby's website.F. You can get first— hand knowledge by interviewing someone about a particular hobby.G. It takes a long time and energy to decide whether a. particular hobby is right for you.第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30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。When Bill Geske was. diagnosed with cancer six years ago, his life was turned upside down. After being 41 to the emergency room with severe stomach pain, doctors found a tumor in his left kidney and 42 spots on his lungs. For treatment, Geske had the kidney removed and at the time the spots were dismissed. However, a few months later, he learned from doctors that the cancer had indeed 43 .The situation wasn't good, and doctors estimated his 44 to be no more than two years. 45 the emotional and physical pains, his personal . and family life suffered.“We have a family business. We have two children who were. thrown into the middle of this chaos 46 , and they've had to grow up very fast and handle the business, which they knew nothing about.” he said.But 47 all the chaos, there has been one constant: his wife Diane.Whether it was accompanying him to every doctor's 48 or cooking his favorite meal, Diane always made sure her husband knew he had her full support..“I really see what love is. My wife 49 so much suffering. I'm so 50to have her fight with me and not against me.” Geske said.The Geskes 51 that their road has been far from easy— they call it “cruel” in fact— and sometimes they give in to the stresses of the illness.But Diane has 52 to learn how. to cope with the more difficult times. “If he's in a mood or having a 53 day, I just leave him alone for a while” she said. She also said making time to focus on herself and a life outside of their relationship help keep their bond strong. While too many couples grow 54 when one of the partners suffers from a serious illness like、cancer, the. Geskes grow together. The people that are there for you on your 55 nights are the ones worth spending your brightest days with.41. A. limited B. rushed C. followed D. invited42. A. similar B. common C. unusual D. soft43. A. spread B. arisen C. declined D. disappeared44. A. interval B. survival C. tolerance D. reservation45. A. Free from B. Apart from C. Other than D. Rather than46. A. intentionally B. temporarily C. unexpectedly D. willingly47. A. through B. beneath C. towards D. beside·48. A. amusement B. adjustment C. arrangement D. appointment49. A. bears B. escapes C. sacrifices D. possesses50. A. regretful B. lucky C. desperate D. determined51: A. deny B. predict C. advocate D. admit52. A. failed B. offered C. grown D. intended53. A. successful B. normal C. special D. terrible54. A. firm B. apart C. united D. together55. A. coldest B. loneliest C. darkest D. longest第二节 (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。Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea has become a hot topic this Spring Festival. It is Chinese animated film 56 (direct) by Jiaozi. The story 57(begin) after the events of the first film. Nezha and Ao Bing survive the Heavenly Tribulation, but their bodies are 58 danger. Taiyi Zhenren tries to use the magic lotus to save them, 59 leads to a series of unexpected problems. Nezha has to face his past and a strong enemy. He makes 60 alliance with Ao Bing and they start a journey to save the world.The film has many 61 (attract) points. The visual effects are amazing. The scenes of the sea battle and the special effects of the monsters are so vivid that they seem 62 (be) real. The character design is also 63 (good)improved. Nezha’ s new look, with traditional style elements, gives a new visual experience. Besides, the theme of the film is deep. It not only shows Nezha's fight against fate; but also explores the relationship between friendship and 64 (responsible).In a word, Nezha 2: The Demon Child Battles the Sea is a great film. It allows us to feel the charm of Chinese mythology and the power of believing in 65 (we).It's really a film not to be missed.第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)66.“推行垃圾分类,提倡低碳生活”是个全民活动,你班英语课将举行主题为“Let’s Go Green Now”的一分钟英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿,要点包括:1.倡导绿色生活的原因;2.实践途径 (至少两点)。注意:1.词数80左右(首尾已给,不计入总词数);2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Boys and girls,I'm greatly honoured to deliver the speech.That's all. Thank you.第二节(满分25分)67、阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。My father and I disagreed about my curfew(晚间在家的时间). He would say I had to be in by 9:30 on weekdays, and 11:00 on weekends, and there was no exception. One day, I took courage to first show my opinion on my curfew. I told him it made me feel like a junior high school kid. He explained that though a curfew might sound like a restriction(限制), it was really about people looking out for one another..The very next-Friday after that exchange, my dad and I had tickets to see our own town's professional football game. On that day he was driving his car to a nearby city to meet some major clients(客户) and told me that his getting home and our leaving for the game would be tight.To make sure we could move off the moment he came back, I got everything prepared. When half an hour had passed from the time when he said he would be home, I understood that he was a little late. But then, nearly a whole hour passed. I was getting upset. We were going to miss the kick-off(开始) ! And why hadn't he phoned me and let me know he was going to be really late As I anxiously stepped the floor, another half hour passed. That was when I got really angry. How inconsiderate(考虑不周的) my father was! We were going to miss the whole game! However, when another half an hour passed, my anger turned to fear. What if something terrible had happened to my dad, like he had a sudden heart attack or was caught in an accident, or something else I began to get really worried, feeling like sitting on pins and needles. I had already called his cell phone about ten times, but there was no answer.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.续写两段,开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:I was beside myself(发狂) with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened.Paragraph 2:The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷答案第一部分 听力1-5 BAABC 6-10CBACB 11-15CBBAA 16-20BACAC第二部分 阅读理解21.B 22.D 23.B24.C 25.D 26.A 27.B28.C 29.B 30.A 31.D32.C 33.C 34.A 35.A36.B 37.D 38.E 39.F 40.C第三部分 语言运用41.B 42.C 43.A 44.B 45.B 46.C 47.A 48.D 49.A 50.B 51.D 52.C 53.D 54.B 55.C56.directed 57.begins 58.in 59.which 60.an 61.attractive62.to be 63.well 64.responsibility 65.ourselves第四部分 写作66.Boys and girls,I’m greatly honoured to deliver the speech. As we all know, with the development of economy and society, the number of private cars is amazingly increasing. Cars and other vehicles let off carbon gases, and so do many other human activities, which causes global warming, disasters, and so on. It’s high time that we went green.From my point of view, we should raise the public’s awareness of the significance of going green. And taking public transportation or riding bicycles instead of driving should be greatly encouraged. What’s more, it’s a good idea to classify our rubbish and recycle it in our daily life.That’s all. Thank you.67.I was beside myself with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened. Suddenly, the phone rang, I rushed to the phone and picked the receiver up, it was my dad. From the other end of the phone came my father’s voice. He said breathlessly, “Son, I am so sorry about the football game, but …there was a terrible accident…on the freeway coming home, and I stopped to help the injured and ended up going to the hospital. I left my phone in the car, so I couldn’t call you until now.”The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground. I was so relieved to hear from my father. Having learnt that he was safe, I burst into tears. It was at that moment that I had a full understanding of the importance of a curfew. Since then, I have been insisting on checking in! For me, it’s about knowing that someone I love is safe. It is also one more proof of my father’s loving me as much as he does.听力原文Text 1M: A new restaurant has been opened recently nearby. There are some simple but delicious dishes there and they're quite cheap.W: Well, they do have some delicious dishes, but I sure wouldn't call them cheap.Text 2W: A flight for Paris Flight GB 152 takes off every day at 2 pm.M: I'll need a reservation for an economy class for 16, August.W: OK. Don't forget to get your ticket three days ahead.Text 3M: Do you have any change for one dollar W: What do you want it for M: I need to pay for the parking fee.W: I can just give you 4 quarters if that'll help you.Text 4W: What do you think of this game It's interesting, right M: Oh, I think it's too dangerous for children.W: Really So let's find some safer ones.Text 5W: This is the first time for me to give a speech in English. To be honest with you, I'm really worried.M: I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. No one in our class speaks English better than you.Text 6W: Good morning. What can I do for you M:I would like to know if there is a flat.W: There are many flats available in different zones right now. So which area would you prefer M: Living in the countryside is quite comfortable but it is far from my office, so I think living downtown is my best choice.W: Please wait a moment.Could you please leave your fax number I'll fax you the information later, OK M: Sure. Thank you.Text 7W: Have you received an invitation to Anna's party M: I don't know. I haven't checked my mail yet. When is the party, by the way W: On July 10th.M: That's too bad. I'm afraid I cannot go.Some friends of mine from Chicago are coming to see me this Friday. I've promised to hang out with them the following day. I can't get out of that, unfortunately. I wish I could.W: I'm sorry to hear that. I was really looking forward to seeing you at the party.M: Don't worry. I can go next time. Anna throws parties quite often, after all.w: But I'm leaving America next month. I'll be in China for a whole year.M: Really I cannot believe it.Text 8M: Excuse me, Mrs Green. Can I speak to you for a few minutes W: Yes, of course, Henry. What's up M: It's about my mother. She's ill and has to go to the hospital tomorrow. The doctor says she needs a small operation. The problem is my daughter, the baby. You see, my wife is on a business trip in China now. She won't return until next Friday. So there's nobody to look after my daughter.W: You mean you need a few days off to look after your daughter M: Yes, that's it. Will that be right W: Yes, I'm sure it will. All I want to do now is to make sure there's someone to take your place to follow up on our project while you're away. How long did you say you need M: My mother should be out of hospital next Wednesday, so I can be back the day after that.W:OK.Text 9M: I lost my dog! Can you help me look for him W: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him M: I tied him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.W: OK, what does he look like M: He's white with black spots. He's around 40 pounds and has short hair. His name is Milo, and he always comes when he's calledW: I'll take the streets going to the right, and you take the streets going to the left. Meet me back in front of the coffee shop in 10 minutes. If we don't find him, we can take my car to look farther out.M: Do you think I should call the police W: I doubt if they'll have time to help. But I don't think we'll need them. Look over there in that park two blocks down!M: It's Milo! Quick, let's run over there!W: Let's go!Text 10I was born in Tasmania. It was named after its discoverer A. J. Tasman. Tasmania is an island off the south coast of Australia. It's the smallest state of Australia, about the size of the Republic of Ireland. And the Weather there is much like the north coast of Spain neither very cold nor very hot.It used to be a prison for the British Empire. It was a prison because it's an island. The sea of Tasmania is full of sharks. Anyone who tried to escape got eaten by sharks. So there was no escape. But things have improved since the eighteenth century and Tasmania is famous for better reasons. Really, it's a beautiful place with awonderful natural environment. So tourism is a major industry, with farming and also food production following closely behind.The scenery is very beautiful. And it's got rare animals and unique plants. There are only half a million people, so it's a large island with a small population. There are long beaches, mostly empty, no people at all. You can have a whole beach to yourself. On the west coast it's very mountainous. About a third of the state is National Park and complete wilderness. In many places it's possible to walk for maybe ten days without seeing a road or another human being. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览