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常州市2024-2025学年第二学期高二期末质量调研
英语
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节
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.
How did the man find the roast beef
A. It was bitter. B. It was salty. C. It was tasty.
2.
What is the woman’s requirement for the desk
A. A big size. B. Under $50. C. A famous brand.
3.
Where are the speakers
A. On a bus. B. In a lift. C. In a classroom.
4.
What did the man expect to do
A. Have more classes. B. Join a basketball club. C. Improve his skills quickly.
5.
What does the woman mean
A. She’ll go home by train. B. She’ll drive home herself. C. She’ll stay at the airport.
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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Classmates. C. Workmates.
7. When does Mary plan to arrive at the party
A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Thursday. C. Wednesday.
9. What will the girl do this weekend
A. Stay with the family. B. Go to Jeanie’s party. C. Meet Jeanie in the army.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why does the woman talk with the man
A. To get a part-time job. B. To apply for a course. C. To ask about holiday packages.
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. On the phone. B. In a travel agency. C. In a technology company.
12 What information does the woman provide
A. Her personal account. B. Her address. C. Her office number.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman dislike about shopping
A. Fighting the crowd. B. Trying on clothes. C. Buying sale goods.
14. What does the man think of customer service in Australia
A. Excellent. B. Just so-so. C. Annoying
15. What annoys the woman about the shop assistants
A. They always leave her alone.
B. They never help her with fitting sizes.
C. They persuade her into joining some club.
16. How many cards does the man have
A. Two. B. Twelve. C. Over-forty.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. When does the boy have to finish his homework
A. By 8:00 pm. B. By 9:00 pm. C. By 10:00 pm.
18. What does the boy usually do on Saturday morning
A. He cleans his room. B. He does his homework. C. He plays computer games.
19. What does the boy complain about
A. His strict family rules. B. His busy school life. C. His inexperienced teachers.
20. Why is the boy worried now
A. He will take an exam tomorrow.
B. He did poorly in his math test.
C. He talked back to his teacher.
第二部分 阅读(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。
A
HIDDEN VALLEY SNOW TEAM
Rocky Mountain National Park is looking for additional volunteers to support our winter operations at Hidden Valley Snow Play Area. Volunteers at Hidden Valley mainly provide safety information for backcountry skiers and front-country sledders. Volunteers should expect to work alongside another volunteer and communicate with park visitors frequently.
REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers will be provided with a uniform but are expected to supply items such as base layers, winter footwear, and gloves. Volunteers should be comfortable working in potentially bad weather conditions and mountainous environments above 9,000 feet.
You will be asked to commit to a weekly or bi-monthly shift (轮班). If you are unable to make your shift, you may contact another volunteer to cover your shift for you. Available shifts are on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., although some weekday shifts may be available, especially around winter holidays with high visitation rates.
APPLICATION
In your application, please indicate the days of the week that you are available. If you have the experience with winter recreation (娱乐) in Rocky Mountain National Park, the description of it is also necessary. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
21. What is the main responsibility of volunteers in Hidden Valley Snow Team
A. To provide language assistance. B. To do some cleaning work.
C. To help with safety work. D. To instruct skiers and sledders.
22. Which of the following should be prepared by volunteers themselves
A. The uniform. B. Clothing to keep warm.
C. Skiing equipment. D. A mobile phone for emergency.
23. Who is the least likely to be chosen as a volunteer
A. One without experience as a volunteer.
B. One not living in a mountainous area now.
C. One who can only work on weekday mornings.
D. One who has never worked with winter recreation.
B
George Miles has been working at the Dr. Grabow pipe factory in North Carolina for fifty-two years. He started his career at eighteen and has no plans to retire. George says, “I like working. I don’t like sitting around.”
Today, many young people look at George and think he’s from another planet. They see work as an inconvenient necessity, a means of making money, while their “real” life happens in their free time, when they can do what they enjoy.
Despite this change in viewpoint, work remains an important part of our lives. It allows us to live independently, and every job, no matter how ordinary, contributes to society. My first work experience was at a nickel refinery (镍冶炼厂). Nickel is used in making stainless steel, batteries and many other products. To get nickel, the rocks have to be heated to an extremely high temperature, so I worked next to a big oven while wearing special protective clothes.
The job was hot, dusty and dangerous. But I learned the value of discipline — how to discipline myself about going to work every day and how to cooperate with others. I also discovered that even the hardest work wouldn’t break me, and that, at the end of each day, I always felt a sense of satisfaction. More importantly, the blue-collar job didn’t just contribute to myself, but society as a whole. In short, work at the nickel is essential to industrial economy. That last lesson is probably the most significant: all work is noble if you have the right attitude and do your best; all workers, even those in the humblest roles, deserve our respect.
Through work, we discover ourselves and find our place in the world. This idea is supported by the story of three recent university graduates in China who took jobs at a restaurant. One of them said, “I like to work, and this job helps me be independent while I look for a better one.” Like George Miles, these young people believe that working is more rewarding than just “sitting around.”
24. What do many young people think of George Miles
A. Tough. B. Inspiring. C. Hard-working. D. Odd.
25. What do we know about the author
A. He benefits a lot from his first job.
B. He regrets not sticking to his first job.
C. He thinks industrial economy is the most important.
D. He believes blue-collar jobs deserve more respect.
26. What do the three graduates believe
A. Hard work pays off. B. It’s better to work than not.
C. Good work arises from good education. D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
27. What’s the best title of the passage
A. Every Job Builds Us B. Blue-collar Jobs Define You
C. My Unique Work Experience D. Young People’s Different Work Attitudes
C
In the early 2000s, David Baker, a professor at the University of Washington, was dedicated to the field of protein design. He developed the Rosetta software, which was a significant breakthrough at that time. However, predicting the structure of proteins accurately still remained a huge challenge. The complex patterns of proteins, determined by the structure of amino acids (氨基酸), held countless secrets that had escaped scientists for decades, and unlocking them was key to understanding life at a molecular (分子) level.
In 2016, at DeepMind, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper decided to take on this problem. They gathered a team of brilliant minds and began to develop an AI model for protein structure prediction. They studied vast amounts of protein data, analyzed how amino acids change in similar proteins across different species, and included evolutionary information in the model. After years of hard work and countless experiments, in 2020, they finally developed the AlphaFold2 model.
AlphaFold2 was revolutionary. It could predict the structures of almost all the 200 million known proteins with remarkable accuracy. Scientists around the world were amazed by its power as the work would otherwise take human beings tens of thousands of years to finish. With the help of AlphaFold2, researchers could now study antibiotic resistance (抗药性) more deeply and design enzymes (酶) that could break down plastics. By visualizing the precise architecture of proteins involved in defending bacteria, for instance, drug developers could engineer medications that outwit bacteria’s resistance strategies. And when it came to plastic-degrading enzymes, understanding their structure enabled scientists to work at their active sites for more efficient breakdown.
In 2024, the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper. Their work had not only decoded protein structures but had also opened up new horizons for the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and materials science.
28. About protein structure prediction, which of the following is mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. Its significance. B. Its side effects. C. Its cost. D. Its future.
29. What can be inferred about AlphaFold2
A. It was based on data from 200 million species.
B. It was developed through numerous failures.
C. It made human scientists much less important.
D. It was mainly used for improving human health.
30. The underlined word “outwit” in Paragraph 3 most likely means “______”.
A. be more used to B. be more addicted to
C. be less efficient than D. be more intelligent than
31. What is the article mainly about
A The development of different softwares in protein research.
B. Scientists’ efforts and breakthroughs in protein analysis.
C. The marketing of AlphaFold2 in different scientific fields.
D. The difficulty and importance in winning a Nobel Prize.
D
In a world dominated by digital screens and short-lived information, reading books remains a timeless pursuit that offers profound insights into the human experience. Unlike the short-term nature of online content, books serve as gateways to different worlds, minds, and eras, inviting readers to engage in deep, reflective thinking.
Reading is not merely a passive activity; it is an active dialogue between the reader and the author. Each page turn is an opportunity to explore new perspectives, challenge existing beliefs, and expand one’s intellectual horizons. When we engage deeply in a well-crafted narrative, we start a journey of self-discovery, encountering characters and situations that mirror our own struggles and victories. This emotional connection allows us to develop a greater understanding of the human condition, encouraging compassion and empathy towards others.
Moreover, books possess the unique ability to cultivate our imagination and creativity. As we visualize the vivid descriptions and complicated plots, our minds are free to wander, constructing mental pictures that are both personal and universal. This imaginative exercise not only enriches our inner lives but also enhances our problem-solving skills, enabling us to approach challenges with fresh perspectives.
In the world of non-fiction, reading equips us with knowledge and wisdom accumulated over centuries. Whether researching into the records of history, exploring the frontiers of science, or thinking about philosophical questions, books provide a structured and comprehensive way to acquire information. They serve as advisors, guiding us through complex ideas and helping us make sense of the world around us.
In conclusion, reading books is not just a pastime; it is a transformative journey that enriches our lives in countless ways. In a fast-paced, information-flooded world, the act of reading offers a refuge for the mind, a source of inspiration, and a pathway to self-improvement. So, let us embrace the power of books and begin a lifelong adventure of learning, growth, and discovery.
32. The difference between online content and books lies in ______.
A. depth and lasting impact B. variety and convenience
C. width and accessibility D. popularity and visual appeal
33. How does reading create an “active dialogue”
A. By allowing readers to exchange notes online.
B. By engaging readers with authors’ ideas.
C. By reflecting authors’ struggles for success.
D. By encouraging readers to see the world.
34. Why are non-fiction books compared to “advisors”
A. They offer systematic wisdom. B. They simplify complex ideas.
C. They entertain and educate readers. D. They research into readers’ imagination.
35. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To criticize the overuse of digital screens.
B. To highlight the benefits of reading books.
C. To introduce genres and functions of books.
D. To argue for fiction’s value over non-fiction.
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。
If you’re living and working in a blame culture, you might have noticed how people are afraid to speak up when things go wrong. They know those in charge will be looking for victims to punish. This applies not only in workplaces but in families and other groups.
_______36_______ Group members fear being blamed and this makes them understandably secretive, distrusting and afraid to ask for help. At work, if staff have concerns about mistakes, they’ll tend to stay silent. In situations where people’s health and safety are at risk, this can lead to tragedy.
The opposite of a blame culture is psychological safety. In a psychologically safe environment, there’s a sense of shared responsibility when things go wrong or right. Mistakes are seen as a learning opportunity. Team members trust one another, there’s a spirit of openness and people are comfortable asking for help. _______37_______
Your ability to foster such a culture depends on your role. Even if you’re a junior member, you can help by supporting strugglers and seeking help yourself._______38_______You could start by being open about your past mistakes and how you’ve learned from them. You could invite others to share their past experiences in a similar way.
You could bring this same approach to project discussion (in a family, this could be a conversation about a recent family experience). _______39_______ When it comes to addressing mistakes or shortcomings, give constructive feedback instead of blaming.
In workplaces, this could involve exploring ways to improve your team’s processes to prevent future mistakes. For instance, if someone made an embarrassing spelling mistake, perhaps you could introduce a new proofreading step before documents are printed. _______40_______ By embracing this culture, teams can grow stronger and more resilient together.
A. The goal is to problem-solve in an open way.
B. This boosts job satisfaction and team performance.
C But it’s possible to break free from a blame culture.
D. They may miss opportunities to improve processes.
E. Ask what went well and what could have gone better.
F. Living in such a culture leads to negative consequences.
G. But a leader plays a key role in modeling open environments.
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。
“Hey, ChatGPT, how many R’s are there in the word ‘strawberry’ ”
“Two.”
“Count again. S-T-R, that’s one R; A-W-B-E-R-R, that’s two more R’s. Three R’s_______41_______.”
“I _______42_______ what you did there! You split up the word to make it seem like there are three R’s._______43_______ when you count the actual letters in the word ‘strawberry,’ there are still just two R’s. It’s a fun twist (小伎俩), though!”
But it’s not — it’s just a hard _______44_______. Sadly, whatever I said to it, ChatGPT insisted that there were two R’s in “strawberry.”
The chatbot _______45_______ that “The R in ‘straw’ is part of the word, so it doesn’t change the_______46_______ count of R’s in ‘strawberry.’” While this kind of deep thinking may be _______47_______ during chats after a long school day, it’s not great for a high-tech tool that’s meant to _______48_______the workplace.
After quite a lot of _______49_______, I finally got ChatGPT to work. “Can you spell it out for me and count the R’s as you go along ” I asked.
“Sure, let’s spell it out and count together: S-T-R, that’s one R; A-W-B-E-R-R, that’s the second R; R, and that’s the third R. So, you’re _______50_______. When you count in this way, there are three R’s.”
All of this is due to the way the large language model (LLM) algorithms (算法)_______51_______ AI tools like ChatGPT. Although these LLMs are _______52_______ on a huge amount of data, at the end of the day this_______53_______ means they have “seen a lot of stuff.” Somewhere in that stuff is enough _______54_______ for an AI tool to define what a word means, or to know what R is. But it can’t understand the “stuff”_______55_______ human beings. This is partly why AI chatbots may “hallucinate (产生幻觉)” when they haven’t got the answer to a question.
41. A. in exchange B. in all C. in case D. in effect
42. A. hate B. guess C. see D. fancy
43. A. But B. And C. Or D. So
44 A. mistake B. opinion C. proof D. fact
45. A. agreed B. argued C. declared D. permitted
46. A. total B. limited C. incorrect D. absolute
47. A. bitter B. deadly C. moral D. fun
48. A. abandon B. transform C. destroy D. defend
49. A. comments B. accesses C. attempts D. clicks
50. A. right B. experienced C. simple D. normal
51. A. store B. invent C. power D. attack
52. A. selected B. recycled C. educated D. trained
53. A. simply B. hardly C. finally D. badly
54. A. attention B. judgment C. information D. difficulty
55 A. for B. like C. with D. except
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。
Wang Xingxing, the 35-year-old Unitree Robotics CEO, was put in the spotlight when his company’s dancing robots ____56____ (steal) the show on China’s 2025 Spring Festival Gala.
Born in Ningbo, Wang displayed early ____57____ (engineer) talent, building model planes and turbine engines as a student. In 2009, he entered Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, ____58____ he created his first walking robot with just 200 yuan, challenging ____59____ impossible.
During his master’s studies at Shanghai University, Wang focused on small, electric, highly flexible four-legged robots, creating the award-winning XDog in 2015. More importantly, this marked a major step on his journey ____60____ becoming a well-known name in the field of low-cost, high-performance four-legged robots. After graduation, he briefly joined Shenzhen-based drone maker DJI. However, the popularity of XDog at home and abroad, ____61____ was coupled with a two million yuan investment from an angel investor, enabled him to found Unitree Robotics in 2016.
Unitree pioneered affordable high-performance four-legged robots, gaining global____62____ (recognize) through major tech, cultural and sports events. ____63____ truly shocked the world was when the AI-powered, fully automated and large-scale robots appeared on the Spring Festival Gala. Dressed in brightly colored red and green floral costumes, they performed the ____64____ (tradition) Chinese “Yangge” dance to the music on stage.
With the efforts of Wang Xingxing and other scientific and technological workers, the dream of robots ____65____ (go) into people’s homes might come true in the near future.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假如你是李华，下周学校将举行英语演讲比赛，主题为“有效沟通”。请你撰写一份演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 有效沟通的重要性；
2. 如何进行有效沟通。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and classmates,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Biff and Chip stayed with their grandmother in a quiet village, where her lively spirit always filled their days with laughter. One windy morning, the children hoped to fly their dragon kite, and Granny suggested a picnic near her house, an open spot she knew would be perfect for letting the kite soar. Biff requested to launch it first, and Granny nodded, watching as the wind carried the kite higher until it suddenly went free from the girl’s grasp. The kite sailed into a distant tree, leaving Biff upset. Chip tried his best to get it back, but it was a stranger’s help with a long pole that finally freed it. They loved this free and peaceful meadow (草地).
Later, as the children prepared to fly the kite again, Chip noticed lively wildflowers carpeting the grass. The bright little flowers danced in the wind, their colorful petals (花瓣) like small happy smiles. With water drops shining on them, they looked so lively and cheerful. As they were playing happily, Granny said the village was facing a new threat: a planned highway would cut through the meadow and woods they loved. The news saddened the children, who imagined losing their favorite picnic spot and the freedom to run among the trees. Their enjoyment faded. At a village meeting, project leader Emily showed a map, insisting the route was unavoidable despite many people’s opposition. Soon, bulldozers(推土机) arrived, their metal arms beginning to dig the earth.
Watching the machines approach the wildflowers, Biff and Chip picked a small bunch of flowers, fearing they would be destroyed. “We saved these for you,” they told Granny, who studied the flowers thoughtfully. “These might be very rare,” she said suddenly, her eyes widening. “I’ve never seen them in these parts.” With that, she hurried inside, leaving the children wondering if the delicate flowers might hold the key to saving their beloved landscape.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph one:
Granny looked in a book and found a picture of the flowers.
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Paragraph Two:
The bulldozers went away, leaving a big hole in the ground, but the village saw potential in the scar.
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英语答案
听力
1-5.CBBCA
6. C 7. B
8. C 9. A
10. B 11. A 12. B
13. A 14. A 15. C 16. C
17. B 18. A 19. A 20. B
阅读
21. C 22. B 23. C
24. D 25. A 26. B 27. A
28. A 29. B 30. D 31. B
32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B
36. F 37. B 38. G 39. E 40. A
41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B
56. stole
57 engineering
58. where 59. the
60. to##towards
61. which 62. recognition
63. What 64. traditional
65. going
66. Dear teachers and classmates,
Effective communication plays a vital role in our lives. It helps build trust, resolve conflicts, and enhance cooperation. Without it, misunderstandings may arise, causing unnecessary problems.
To communicate effectively, we should listen actively and show respect for others’ opinions. Also, be clear and concise when expressing ourselves. Last but not least, pay attention to non-verbal cues like body language to help you understand others well and make yourself fully understood.
Let’s improve our communication skills and make our lives better.
Thank you!
67. Paragraph one:
Granny looked in a book and found a picture of the flowers. The are labeled “Meadow Starlight,” a species declared endangered decades ago. “These aren’t just rare—they’re thought to be extinct in this region!” she exclaimed, clutching the book. Quickly, she dialed the local conservation office, her voice urgent as she described the flowers. Within hours, a team of botanists arrived. “This is a significant discovery,” one scientist said, kneeling to examine the roots. “We’ll need to protect this entire area.” That night, Granny hung a “Protected Wildlife Habitat” sign at the meadow’s edge, a small but hopeful barrier against the bulldozers.
Paragraph two:
The bulldozers went away, leaving a big hole in the ground, but the village saw potential in the scar. Townspeople filled the hole with native soil and planted small trees around it. Biff and Chip scattered the last of the Meadow Starlight seeds, watching as bees soon buzzed around the emerging shoots. By summer, the hole had transformed into a sparkling pond, circled by wildflowers and willow trees. Emily even visited, admitting, “Sometimes the best routes are the ones nature chooses.” Now, the children’s dragon kite dances above the pond, while Granny’s picnic blanket rests on grass—a reminder that even in the wake of destruction, life finds a way to grow back better.

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