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湖北省十堰市2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What exam is the man worried about
A．Chemistry. B．Physics. C．Biology.
2．What is the woman looking for
A．Her coat. B．Her hat. C．Her gloves.
3．Who is the woman probably talking to
A．A repairman. B．A customer. C．A car salesman.
4．What is the girl doing
A．Tidying up the room. B．Talking on the phone. C．Hanging out with her friends.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．How to do a job interview.
B．How to collect personal information.
C．How to talk about college experience.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the man think of the woman
A．Warm-hearted. B．Energetic. C．Active.
7．What project does Diana do
A．Transport. B．Buildings. C．Art.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the class meeting be about
A．Selecting a new monitor. B．Helping a new student. C．Welcoming a new teacher.
9．What does the boy care most about
A．Appearance. B．Character. C．Creativity.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is the woman doing
A．Putting some books in order.
B．Showing a student around the library.
C．Providing some help to the man.
11．Where can the man find the books that interest him
A．On the 2nd floor. B．On the 3rd floor. C．On the 6th floor.
12．How long can the man keep magazines
A．For two months. B．For one month. C．For two weeks.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A．Terrible. B．Pleasant. C．Lucky.
14．How does the woman thank the man
A．By giving him a back seat. B．By paying for the tickets. C．By buying him some snacks.
15．What size chocolate cake would the man like
A．Large. B．Medium. C．Small.
16．What does the man advise the woman to do
A．Come back as soon as possible.
B．Bring her ticket.
C．Meet him outside the cinema.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who is the speaker
A．A student. B．A reporter. C．A guide.
18．What is the main purpose of the talk
A．To tell about the rules of the museum.
B．To discuss the study plans.
C．To announce some changes of a visit.
19．When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A．On Sunday. B．On Saturday. C．On Monday.
20．What are the listeners advised to do
A．Wear comfortable clothes. B．Take a camera. C．Avoid touching things.
二、阅读理解
Community Book Drive: Give the Gift of Reading
We are excited to announce the upcoming Community Book Drive, an initiative aimed at collecting books to support our local library and schools. This event is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to contribute to the joy of reading and education in our community. By donating books, we can help enrich the lives of our children and develop a love for literature that will last a lifetime.Event Details:
The book drive will take place from October 1st to October 31st. We are seeking donations of new or gently used books suitable for all ages, including children’s books, young adult novels, and adult literature. Every book counts, and we appreciate any contribution that you can make.Drop-off Locations:
Books can be dropped off at any of the following locations:
Community Library Main Branch
City Hall Local
Schools(contact the school office for specific collection points)Volunteer Opportunities:
We are also looking for volunteers to help sort and organize the books. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the library or send an email to volunteer @communitybookdrive.org. Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated and will play a crucial role in the success of our book drive.Special Events:
We will be hosting a special event on October 15th at the Community Library Main Branch from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us for readings, crafts, and refreshments. This is a great chance to meet other book lovers, learn more about the impact of your donations. Most importantly, find various ways you can support Community Book Drive.
21．What is the duration of the book drive
A．Three days. B．One week. C．Two weeks. D．One month.
22．How can you volunteer for the book drive
A．By sending an email. B．By signing up at City Hall.
C．By contacting the school office. D．By dropping off books at a local school.
23．What is the purpose of the special event on October 15th
A．To advertise coming events. B．To encourage more supports.
C．To introduce new books in the library. D．To celebrate the end of the book drive.
For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans.
The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.
“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.”
While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.
24．What did Ian Berry use denim for
A．A kind of cloth for clothing. B．Covers for various portraits.
C．Bags for flowers and plants. D．Materials for his works of art.
25．What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show
A．To raise children’s awareness of nature. B．To get children in New York interested in art.
C．To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D．To explain how to recycle denim jeans.
26．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B．People’s confusion about Berry’s art.
C．Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D．Process of plant of different periods.
27．What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph
A．Costly. B．Complicated. C．Abstract. D．Lifelike.
The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings. But focusing on differences alone can have its downsides. For one thing, there’s a likely chance you’ll be wrong. Focusing on differences can also be quite mentally taxing. So, if you don’t focus on differences, what then can you do to be more effective across cultures In our experience, an equally reasonable and highly effective alternative technique is to focus on similarities. And this change in perspective can have some pretty powerful effects.
If you think about it, this is probably exactly how you establish connections and relationships in your own culture. You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship. Although we tend to approach cross-cultural interactions quite differently, the same technique actually works just as well across cultures. When focused on similarities, you’re open to — and, in fact, looking for — a potential connection. Perhaps it’s a hobby you share in common with a coworker, or maybe both of you at a business meeting abroad have families you’re trying to connect with. By focusing on similarities you have the power to create connections and build relationships that either eliminate cultural differences or make them irrelevant.
Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual. On the other hand, focusing on similarities means you are suited to the particularities of the specific person you are interacting with. This is more likely to result in the other party feeling seen and heard for who they are, and can kick off a positive lift of mutual (相互的) openness and trust.
28．Why do people focus on differences in a multicultural company
A．To emphasize their own culture. B．To reduce unnecessary troubles.
C．To take advantage of other culture. D．To make the workplace multicultural.
29．What’s the significance of focusing on similarities in a multicultural company
A．The origin of the hobbies. B．The start of work efficiency.
C．The foundation of connections. D．The improvement of your family.
30．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Maintain. B．Strengthen. C．Remove. D．Worsen.
31．Which is the advantage of focusing on similarities in the last paragraph
A．Making others feel valued. B．Making yourself centred.
C．Indicating your interest. D．Making others adapt to your culture.
More than 3 million square kilometers of the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has been lost in just three centuries, a new report from an international scientific team led by a researcher at University of California San Diego reveals. This dramatic decline may underlie present-day conflicts between elephants and people, the authors argue.
Developing new insights from a unique data set that models land-use change over three centuries, the research team led by Shermin de Silva found that habitats suitable for Asian elephants have been cut by nearly two-thirds within the past 300 years.
The largest living land animal in Asia, endangered Asian elephants inhabited grasslands and rainforest ecosystems that once crossed the continent. Analyzing land-use data from the years 850 to 2015, the researchers describe in the journal Scientific Reports a troubling situation in which they estimate that more than 64% of historic suitable elephant habitat across Asia has been lost. While elephant habitats remained relatively stable prior to the 1700s, land-use practices in Asia, including forest decrease, farming and agriculture, cut the average habitat size more than 80%, from 99,000 to 16,000 square kilometers.
The study also suggests that the remaining elephant populations today may not have enough habitat areas. While 100% of the area within 100 kilometers of the current elephant range was considered suitable habitat in 1700, the proportion (比例) has since declined to less than 50% by 2015. This sets up a high potential for conflicts with people living in those areas as elephant populations change their behavior and adjust to more human-dominated spaces.
“In the 1600s and 1700s there is evidence of a dramatic change in land use, not just in Asia, but globally,” said de Silva, an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences’ Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, and founder of the nonprofit Trunks &Leaves. “Around the world we see a really dramatic transformation that has serious consequences that last even to this day.”
32．What did the new report focus on
A．The number of conflicts between elephants and people.
B．Changes of the living habitats for Asian elephants.
C．The measures taken for agricultural models of land-use.
D．Ways to deal with conflicts between man and animals.
33．What’s the main cause of elephant habitat loss
A．The increase of elephant population.
B．People’s living styles in the past 300 years.
C．Human activities in elephants’ ecosystems.
D．Endangered elephants’ bad health conditions.
34．What’s de Silva’s attitude towards the environment
A．Positive. B．Concerned.
C．Tolerant. D．Indifferent.
35．What is the text mainly about
A．Conflicts between elephants and humans.
B．Human activities’ influence on Asian elephants.
C．Necessary change for elephant populations.
D．Loss of Asian elephants’ habitat range.
Across the world, millions of people are killed or disabled in traffic accidents every year. 36 Knowing how to give first aid to accident victims can mean the difference between life and death. Here are simple steps on how to give first aid to accident victims.
Park your car to the side of the road
37 After assessing the situation, park your vehicle on the side of the road, at least 30 meters away from the accident scene. Turn your hazard (警示) lights on to warn other oncoming vehicles.
Check for danger
Your safety and that of the victim depend on this initial assessment. Look out for things like fuel flowing, smoke, unstable structures, or exposed wires. 38 By checking for danger, you create a safer environment in which you provide aid to those in need.
Call emergency services
After making a quick assessment of the accident scene, call emergency services. Provide the person with whom you’re speaking with every required information to the best of your knowledge. 39 They may have additional information or observe details about the accident and victim you may have missed.
Comfort the victim
It is most likely that an accident victim is scared and may be injured. Talking to the victim and offering words of encouragement can calm him/ her until emergency services arrive. Encouraging words can comfort the soul. If possible, hold the victim’s hand. 40
A．You may shelter the victim from the sun as well.
B．First aid is the initial care given to an injured person.
C．First, ensure the safety of both the victim and yourself.
D．Encourage other witnesses to call emergency services as well.
E．Ensure to stay on the line with the operator for as long as possible.
F．This gesture can contribute to the victim’s sense of security and survival.
G．In this case, you are better off staying away and calling emergency services.
三、完形填空
Kristin Schell is the founder of the Turquoise Table, a movement aimed at encouraging ordinary people to build a community in their own front yards. Ten years ago, her family 41 to a new home in Texas. She attempted to 42 with her new neighbors by organizing various activities, but these 43 demanded much while producing few results.
One day, Kristin needed backyard furniture for a party and 44 a few picnic tables. Unfortunately, the shop delivery driver mistakenly placed one table in her front yard. After the celebration, she 45 the table with her favorite color, turquoise, and positioned it in the front yard, just a few 46 from the sidewalk.
This turquoise table soon became the spot where Kristin and her children 47 . Activities that used to do at the kitchen table now 48 at the picnic table. They played games, engaged in crafts, and enjoyed snacks there. They 49 “front yard people”.
Neighbors started to stop by, introducing themselves and settling down for a(n) 50 . It served as a simple way to communicate and engage with others. The turquoise table’s 51 and comfortable atmosphere turned it into a “public place” for leisure.
Inspired by this, neighbors 52 began placing picnic tables in their front yards too. There a(n) 53 was born. Over time, thousands of turquoise tables appeared across all 50 states and in 13 countries globally.
Kristin turned a delivery mistake into a(n) 54 to ease loneliness and build relationships in her community. The picnic table symbolized the delight of connecting others and a(n) 55 of belonging.
41．A．went B．devoted C．returned D．moved
42．A．compete B．connect C．compare D．compromise
43．A．efforts B．effects C．energies D．forces
44．A．borrowed B．rented C．purchased D．repaired
45．A．decorated B．painted C．polished D．cleaned
46．A．kilometers B．inches C．feet D．miles
47．A．hung on B．hung out C．hung up D．hung back
48．A．aimed B．sank C．rose D．occurred
49．A．encountered B．transported C．became D．refused
50．A．competition B．argument C．quarrel D．conversation
51．A．inviting B．terrible C．boring D．horrible
52．A．initially B．suddenly C．frequently D．gradually
53．A．vision B．intention C．movement D．organization
54．A．opportunity B．ability C．challenge D．plan
55．A．scene B．sense C．awareness D．intention
四、语法填空
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。
“Powerful.” “Mysterious.” Those are the words that tend to come to mind when Chinese 56 (ask) by others about the Shang - an ancient dynasty that ruled China’s Central Plains for over 500 years until its sudden collapse in the 11th century BC．
But for the archaeologists unearthing the dynasty’s last capital, Yinxu, located in 57 is today the central Chinese province of Henan, the Shang is like an ever-shifting mystery. Every answer 58 (dig) out of the earth is a great surprise for archaeologists, but at the same time, they seem 59 (bring) more questions. Nearly 100 years after the first digging began, experts estimate only 5% of the capital has been uncovered.
That’s not for lack 60 trying. Yinxu is for all intents and purposes the special land of Chinese archaeology. Some of the 61 (country) best-known archaeologists have left their marks at the site. There are Dong Zuobin’s 62 (pioneer) digs in the 1920s, sometimes referred to as the birth of modern Chinese archaeology and Zheng Zhenxiang’s 63 (discover) of the intact (完整) tomb of warrior-queen Fu Hao in the 1970s.
Thanks to their work, we have 64 basic understanding of the life in Yinxu. New techniques and approaches are 65 (steady) revealing some of the Shang’s greatest mysteries, from its fearsome chariot-borne shock troops to the inner workings of its specialized associations.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华,你班将在下周英语口语课上开展以“A Positive Attitude to Exams”为主题的讨论活动。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 你的理由(至少两点)；
2. 提出号召。
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 fellow students,
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That’s all. Thank you!
六、书面表达
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。
Anika pulled her wheeled suitcase behind her when following her parents through the airport. She looked all around her in the huge building that seemed to be filled with thousands of people. It was going to be her first time on an airplane. She was very excited, or rather just a little nervous. She hugged her favorite doll tight. That made her feel better.
She walked down the narrow aisle of the plane to find her seat with her parents. The tall flight attendant smiled at her and asked where they were going. “A world-famous entertainment resort,” Anika said with a smile.
“I think so,” replied the flight attendant. “Most of the families on this flight are headed that way.” She pointed to her name tag. “I'm Leanne. Let me know if you and your pretty doll friend need anything.”
“Thanks. I'm Anika, and this is Pansy,” said Anika, holding the doll up to show her. “Nice to meet you both,” replied Leanne. The flight was a few hours so she read a book with Pansy and did some puzzles her mother had packed for the trip. Soon she was getting a little tired and bored too.
Anika’s mom suggested she get some sleep, asking for a pillow and a blanket. Anika tucked Pansy under the blanket and fell asleep quickly. In no time, it seemed, she was being woken up again because it was time to land. They had arrived!
She wasn’t quite awake yet. Her mother and father were busy packing up. They picked up their bags and jackets, ready to leave the plane. Leanne walked past them, collecting the pillows and blankets from the passengers.
“Bye, maybe I will see you next week on your return flight home,” Leanne said and waved goodbye to Anika and the other passengers as they left the plane.
As Leanne shook out the blankets she had gathered from the seats, the flight attendant was surprised when a doll fell out onto the floor. She picked it up and recognized it as the doll young Anika had shown her.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With duties to complete, she couldn’t run after the family and return it.
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A week later, when she boarded the plane, Anika was surprised to see Leanne again.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B B A B A A C A C C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B B A C B B A C A C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 D A B D A C D B C C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A B C B D B C G D F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D B A C B C B D C D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D C A B
1．B
【原文】W: If you score over 70%, you will get an “A” in science.
M: I’ve already taken two and I think I did well in the chemistry test, but not so well in biology. What concerns me is physics.
2．B
【原文】W: It’s so cold outside! I thought my hat was in my coat pocket but it isn’t.
M: Take mine. I’m not planning to go anywhere today. It’s beside my gloves, on the kitchen table.
3．A
【原文】W: Hello, is that Adams Auto Repair Shop
M: Yes. Can I help you
W: Yes. This is Amanda. I’m calling you about my car. When can I pick it up
M: I’m repairing it right now. It’ll be ready at 2:00 this afternoon.
4．B
【原文】M: Lisa, please pick up your things. They’re all over the living room floor.
W: In a minute, Dad. I’m on the phone.
M: OK. But do it as soon as you hang up.
5．A
【原文】W: What should I do tomorrow
M: You should talk about your educational background, achievements and working experience.
W: But I don’t have working experience.
M: Then mention your experience in college.
6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Have you finished your project, Stella
W: Yes, Mr Fanshaw. Now I’m helping Jack with his. He’s doing the one about transport.
M: That’s kind of you, Stella! You’re always ready to help others. Who chose the art project about famous painters
W: Well, Sandra really wanted to do it and so did Diana. But Diana got it in the end. She loves art.
8．A 9．C
【原文】M: If I remember correctly, we’ll have a class meeting this afternoon.
W: That’s right. Yesterday the teacher said we would select a new monitor.
M: Who do you think might be the best monitor
W: I’ve no idea now. But I believe he or she should be ready to help others.
M: Yes. But I think the new monitor should be creative.
W: Well, if he or she only cares about creativity, I won’t vote for him or her.
M: But it’s so difficult to know whether he or she really likes to help others.
10．C 11．B 12．B
【原文】W: Good morning. What can I do for you
M: Good morning, Miss. It’s my first visit here. I need some books.
W: Have you got a reader’s card
M: I’m afraid not, but I have my student ID card with me.
W: That might be OK. What kind of books are you interested in
M: I like art and music.
W: Well, let me see. Now we are on the 2nd floor. You need to climb one more floor. There you can see various books about the kinds.
M: Thank you. By the way, I also want to look for some magazines.
W: Then you can surf the open shelves on the 6th floor.
M: Good. How long can I keep these books and magazines
W: Books for two months, and magazines only for four weeks. If you can’t return them in time, you’ll be fined.
M: I see.
13．A 14．C 15．B 16．B
【原文】M: Wow, look at the line! It’s worse than I expected. We’re lucky we got here an hour early. Or else we would definitely have had difficulty getting good seats.
W: Me, too. I went to a movie last week. I didn’t arrive early and ended up with a terrible seat all the way in the front row! Believe me, it was one of the worst movie experiences ever.
M: Yeah! I hate sitting in the first row.
W: By the way, it is really thoughtful of you to get this ticket for me. I’ll show you a bit of appreciation by getting you a chocolate cake and drink.
M: That would be great!
W: OK. What kind of drink do you want
M: Let me see. I’ll take orange juice. As for the chocolate cake, medium size will do.
W: I’d better get going.
M: Wait! You’d better bring your ticket in case I get let in before you get back.
W: Oh, I almost forget. If that happens, I’ll meet you inside.
M: OK.
17．A 18．C 19．A 20．C
【原文】
M: Hello, everyone! I’m John, the President of the Student Union. Now I have an important announcement to make. There are a few changes about the visit. So, please pay attention to what I’m saying next. We still have been arranged to visit the local museum this weekend, but it’s on Saturday. We were informed that the museum wouldn’t open this Sunday due to some special reasons. And we are going to meet on the playground at eight o’clock in the morning. We will go directly there by school bus. Owing to the very big museum, you’d better wear comfortable shoes for long walks. More importantly, please bring a notebook with you and make some notes. We will have a discussion about it in the class meeting next Monday. Oh, I nearly forget to remind you of the rules. Don’t take pictures in the museum. But if you do want to take a picture, you can do that in front of the museum. And nobody is allowed to touch anything there, or else you will be fined. Have a nice weekend!
56．are asked 57．what 58．dug 59．to bring 60．of 61．country’s 62．pioneering 63．discovery 64．a 65．steadily
66．Dear fellow students,
As we know, exams are an important part of our study life. A positive attitude towards them is crucial. The reasons are as follows.
A positive attitude allows us to approach exams with confidence rather than anxiety. When we are calm and composed, our minds work more efficiently, leading to better performance. Moreover, regarding exams as opportunities for self-assessment helps us understand our strengths and weaknesses. We can then focus on improvement and personal growth. It will definitely benefit our study in the long term.
All in all, let’s be equipped with a positive attitude to exams and take actions from now on. Believe in ourselves and we will surely reach new height in our academic pursuits.
That’s all. Thank you!
67．
With duties to complete, she couldn’t run after the family and return it. Leanne felt a bit worried. She knew how much the doll meant to Anika. After finishing her tasks, she took the doll to the lost-and-found office at the airport. She carefully filled out a form, describing Anika and the details of the flight. She hoped that Anika would come to claim it. Every time she thought about the little girl’s disappointed face if she found out Pansy was missing, she felt a pang of guilt.
A week later, when she boarded the plane, Anika was surprised to see Leanne again. Anika’s eyes were red and swollen as she had been crying over the loss of Pansy. Leanne quickly walked over to her with a big smile and held out Pansy. “Is this what you’ve been looking for ” she asked. Anika's face lit up instantly. She hugged Leanne tightly and then grabbed Pansy, tears of joy streaming down her face. “Thank you so much! I was so sad without her,” Anika said. Leanne patted her head and said, “I knew you must be heartbroken. I’m glad I could return her to you.” And then, they started a pleasant conversation as the plane took off on its return journey.

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