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广东省茂名市信宜市信宜中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
一、阅读理解
Lying in the heart of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the city.
It’s home to several great landmarks, including the Crown Fountain, where you can see1,000 digital images of Chicagoans displayed on two large towers, creating a fun and interactive experience. Don’t forget to check out the famous Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean. It has3/4 of its area reflecting the sky, which causes the city’s high-rise buildings to form special pictures on it, and many visitors come to appreciate every day. During the summer, you can enjoy free music performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It’s a perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy the lively atmosphere. For those interested in nature, the Lurie Garden is an amazing place.
Park Hours
All currently open entrances/ exits that have stairs also have ramps (坡道). Entrances are at specific points around the park.
Monday to Wednesday & Thursday to Sunday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. , all paved entrances along Michigan Ave, Randolph and Monroe are open during these hours.
Thursday to Sunday 4 p.m.-11 p.m. , the below entrances are open to enter the park and are staffed by security.
Tips
● Guests are not allowed to take pets into the park (except for the service animals, like guide dogs).
● Guests under the age of 18 must be with an adult (21 years and older) after 6 p.m. The adult must be present for the duration of the visit and may care for up to four young people.
● Guests can bring their own snacks though various foods are available there.
● Guests are advised to come in spring, summer, and autumn, especially in August, when there’re often free music performances.
1．Where can visitors enjoy the unique images of Chicago’s buildings
A．At the Crown Fountain. B．At the Lurie Garden.
C．At the Cloud Gate. D．At the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
2．On which day can guests enter the park after 6:00 p.m.
A．Monday. B．Tuesday. C．Wednesday. D．Friday.
3．What do we know about the park
A．It is disabled-friendly. B．It is mainly aimed at adults.
C．It seldom sells snacks to visitors. D．It hosts most of its events in August.
While many artists long to share their work with the world, there’s no guarantee (保证) that the audience will understand it, or even like it.
That certainly seems to be the case with a painting by indigenous (土著的) artist Vincent Namatjira, which includes a portrait (肖像) of Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart who is very concerned about her public image. Rinehart has reportedly called for the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to remove her portrait, one of 21 individual works that make up a single piece in Namatjira’s exhibition “Australia in Colour” from display. The exhibition has been running at the gallery in the Australian capital, Canberra, since March, 2024. Other subjects in the piece include the late Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ, American musician Jimi Hendrix, Australian Aboriginal rights activist Vincent Lingiari.
Australian media has reported that Rinehart approached the NGA’s director and chair to request the painting’s removal. The NGA said that it “welcomes the public having a dialogue on our collection and displays”.
“Since 1973, when the National Gallery collected Jackson Pollocks’ Blue Poles, there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic value of works in the national collection, and on display at the Gallery,” the NGA continued. “We present works of art to the Australian public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art.”
Namatjira said that he paints people who are wealthy, powerful, or significant — people who have had an influence on this country, and on me personally, whether directly or indirectly, whether for good or for bad.
“I paint the world as I see it,” he said. “People don’t have to like my paintings, but I hope they take the time to look and think why I have painted these powerful people and what I am trying to say.”
“Some people might not like it, other people might find it funny but I hope people look beneath the surface and see the serious side too,” Namatjira added.
4．Why did Rinehart hope to remove her portrait from the exhibition
A．She believed it damaged her image. B．She did not like the exhibition at all.
C．She thought its author was not famous. D．She wanted to replace it with a new one.
5．What is the purpose of the NGA exhibition
A．To raise money for the gallery. B．To promote art among people.
C．To gather more famous figures. D．To collect valuable paintings.
6．How did Namatjira react to Rinehart’s request
A．He argued with her in person. B．He tried to find a way out.
C．He paid no attention to it. D．He turned it down indirectly.
7．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A gallery poster. B．An art newspaper.
C．An exhibition brochure. D．A painting instruction book.
In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere. From smartphones to tablets, televisions to gaming consoles (游戏机), children are growing up with their eyes keeping looking at the little boxes several hours a day. Unfortunately, a new study finds this is ruining their ability to communicate with others. Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have found that regular screen use by both parents and children has a link to deteriorating language skills among kids.
The study, conducted by Tiia Tulviste and Jaan Tulviste of the University of Tartu, focused on Estonian families with children between two-and-a-half and four-year-olds. Their findings suggest that higher total screen time for children contributes to poorer vocabulary and grammatical skills. In fact, none of the screen-based activities that children or parents engaged in, including viewing screens together and socializing time, had a positive impact on language skills. One of the most striking findings was the impact of video games. Playing video games didn’t have a positive connection with children’s language skills, regardless of whether it was the child, mother, or father doing the gaming. This suggests that the type of screen activity matters just as much as the amount of time spent staring at screens.
These findings emphasize the importance of considering the entire family’s screen habits when addressing child language development. It’s not just about limiting a child’s screen time; parents’ screen use patterns also play a crucial role. “While reading e-books and playing some educational games may offer language learning opportunities, especially for older children, research shows that during the first years of life, the most influential factor is everyday face-to-face parent-child verbal (语言的) interaction,” says Tulviste.
However, the study has some limitations. First, all data, including fathers’ screen use, were reported by mothers, which could be inaccurate. Second, the study only included families where children lived with both parents. So, more studies are needed.
8．Which word can replace the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 1
A．Showing. B．Predicting. C．Weakening. D．Learning.
9．What can we say about the type of screen activity
A．It causes harm to kids’ language ability. B．It helps parents to give up video games.
C．It controls kids’ time spent on the screen. D．It shows the link between parents and kids.
10．What does Tulviste advise parents to do in paragraph 3
A．Use e-book readers. B．Form good family screen habits.
C．Play more educational games. D．Balance kids’ language growth.
11．What’s the author’s attitude towards the research result
A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Supportive. D．Critical.
Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner. For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries than before. Many people prefer to spend a little more on supermarket goods rather than dining out. This has led fast-food and other chains to step up deals and meal combos (套餐).
This week, McDonald’s reported its first decline (下降) in sales since 2020. Sales at Denny’s dropped by 0.6%, and profit at Wendy’s declined in the latest quarter. Starbucks’ sales fell by 2% in the US as people came in less often.
In the past year, grocery prices have increased by 1.1%, while the cost of restaurant meals has grown by 4.1%. “When restaurant inflation (通胀) is still ahead of where grocery inflation is,” Denny’s CEO Kelli Valade said, “we definitely feel like people are probably still saying, ‘We should just cook at home a little bit more often.’”
Take KD Deshmukh, an engineer in Tulsa, Okla. , who obtains discounts by buying a great many items to save expenses for example. When deciding how to celebrate his wife’s birthday recently, he chose a homemade dinner over an outing. “Instead of going to a restaurant,” he says, “we were like, ‘We are pretty good cooks.’”
In fact, after years of shoppers getting less, even when spending more money at the grocery store, they are now leaving the supermarket with more items. At the same time, food purchases at cafes and other eateries have declined since the start of the year.
Sit-down restaurants saw more diners in May and June compared with those months last year but came out flat in July, according to OpenTable’s tracking of online reservations. KFC, Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw fewer visitors in July compared with last year, according to Placer. ai, which tracks foot traffic. Visits to Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell increased.
McDonald’s is losing business to low-income families. “They’re dropping out of the marketing at home and finding other ways to economize. cutting down on trips,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said.
12．What is the function of paragraph 2
A．Explaining a prediction. B．Making a comparison.
C．Raising a question. D．Presenting a fact.
13．Why does the author mention KD Deshmukh
A．To praise his behavior. B．To advocate economy.
C．To show high grocery prices. D．To prove Kelli Valade’s point.
14．What can be inferred about the price increases’ impact on restaurants
A．It’s one-sided. B．It’s small. C．It’s different. D．It’s short-lived.
15．What’s the best title for the text
A．Inflation Stops America’s Grocery Trend B．Inflation Changes Americans’ Dinner Plans
C．America’s Food Change Reflects Inflation D．Americans’ Dinner Choices Cause Inflation
Here are four surprising health benefits of camping.
16 Camping will force you to stay away from your electronic devices and connect with mother nature. This is because it’s generally harder to get a signal when you’re in the mountains and remote places. This will actually help you build up your relationship with mother nature and your family and friends.
You will reduce stress. With the tight schedules and the busy environment we face in the city, our stress levels may rise in the long run. How do we take a break from all the stress 17 The fresh air and peaceful landscape you have will calm your nerves and reduce all your stress. Nature has a natural way of helping your body, mind, and soul find peace.
You will perform new activities. We tend to have a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. 18 We’re often too tired to do any form of exercise. However, camping can help you back to health. It enables you to become more physically active. Just walking and trekking (跋涉) to your intended destination is enough exercise. You can also do other physical activities such as swimming, climbing, building, fishing, etc. 19
Camping can help you get some fresh air that does good to your lungs and brain. When you’re in the mountains, all you can feel is the freshness of the environment. 20 Therefore, give your body and mind the fresh air they need by camping from time to time.
A．We can do it through camping.
B．It’ll cut your connection with technology.
C．Camping makes you feel happier and stronger.
D．You feel like your body and mind can deal with polluted air.
E．We all know how oxygen and clean air are vital for our health.
F．These can make your body active, and you feel more energetic.
G．That’s because of the office jobs as well as tons of appointments we have.
二、完形填空
Mrs. Thomson was hospitalized due to a serious illness. For her, her family 21 a caretaker, Ashley. Ashley’s great care earned her and her family’s praise. Upon Mrs. Thomson’s discharge (出院), she wanted to 22 Ashley but found her gone, leaving only a letter and the returned pay. The letter revealed a past 23 .
Dear Mrs. Thomson,
That I 24 you has been a gift you gave me. I cannot 25 the money you offered. You didn’t 26 me, but I did on the first day I saw you in the hospital.
A decade ago, you 27 my child and me. It was a stormy day, and the river became a torrent (激流). My child was swept away, and I followed 28 . You, despite the danger, jumped into the torrent without being 29 . You battled the rapids, found us, and guided us to safety. Your 30 was our only hope in our darkest hour. But I never had the 31 to express my thanks. You left without leaving any identifying information. I’m 32 I met you again!
I tried to repay your kindness, but no service could ever be 33 .
Yours truly,
Ashley
Reading the letter, Mrs. Thomson was moved to tears. The 34 of that day resurfaced. She never 35 recognition or return for her actions, but life had a way of bringing stories full circle.
21．A．hired B．met C．repaid D．helped
22．A．thank B．stop C．remind D．persuade
23．A．message B．story C．record D．trip
24．A．called on B．dealt with C．cared for D．stared at
25．A．remember B．donate C．return D．accept
26．A．trust B．recognize C．question D．satisfy
27．A．promised B．saved C．puzzled D．attracted
28．A．tirelessly B．patiently C．doubtfully D．helplessly
29．A．surprised B．worried C．hesitant D．nervous
30．A．courage B．advice C．responsibility D．independence
31．A．ability B．permission C．belief D．chance
32．A．sure B．proud C．curious D．lucky
33．A．necessary B．enough C．hard D．cheap
34．A．purpose B．imagination C．memory D．truth
35．A．sought B．counted C．reached D．found
三、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。
Travelling thousands of kilometers from her homeland to northeast China to attend a football event, Phonphirun Philawan finds herself fully immersed (沉浸) in a unique and 36 (impress) experience.
The 25-year-old 37 (play) from Thailand represented the team of College of Asian Scholars at the ongoing 2nd Asian University Sports Federation Football Cup in Longjing City, northeast China’s Jilin Province, and the eight-day event has attracted 12 university teams from eight countries and regions including China, Saudi Arabia, Nepal and South Korea.
It’s been her 38 (four) trip to China. According to Philawan, the weather in Longjing is “a bit cold”, but the delicious local foods, well 39 (equip) facilities, and enthusiastic football atmosphere have made her feel warm and welcomed.
“Football has 40 history of more than 100 years here. It’s amazing,” Philawan said, 41 (add) that she wants to take this opportunity to make more friends who play football and immerse herself in the beauty of the city.
Yanbian is one of the earliest regions in China 42 football started to develop. Up to now, it 43 (send) more than 40 athletes to national teams at all levels and more than 500 athletes to clubs.
In recognition of 44 (it) vital role in shaping the football landscape in China, Yanbian was honored with the title of “hometown of football”. 45 (lucky), in 1979, it became one of the first cities in the nation to be designated (指定) as a key city for football development.
四、书信写作
46．你班外教在介绍中外音乐文化后，要求每位同学谈谈自己心目中最喜欢的一首歌。请用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 简述这首歌；
2. 喜欢的理由。
参考词汇：旋律melody； 歌词lyrics
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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That’s all for my report. Thanks.
五、书面表达
47．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。
In an age-old school, Mrs. Smith’s classroom was a peaceful place where kids could learn and grow. But this term, a new student named Logan was going to change everything.
Logan was a big kid with messy hair and a frown (皱眉) on his face. He walked into Mrs. Smith’s class late on the first day, his bag hanging low, and looked like he didn’t want to be there. He was a transfer student (转校生). It didn’t take long for Mrs. Smith to notice that he was not like the others. He was always late for school, his homework was always missing, and his disinterest in learning was clearly noticeable.
Days turned into weeks, and Logan’s behavior remained unchanged. Mrs. Smith, with her years of experience, knew that there was a story behind Logan’s eyes, a story that needed to be heard.
One afternoon, after the school was over, Mrs. Smith gently asked Logan to stay and talk with her. Logan hesitated first, and then agreed. Mrs. Smith asked him about his family and his hobbies. Logan was so moved, because for the first time in his memory, his teacher could communicate with him patiently and listen to his inner thoughts.
He said to her, “I’ve always enjoyed building all kinds of city models. I’d very much like to take part in the Environment-Friendly City Model competition, which will be held in our city this year. But my mom and dad think that this hobby will influence my studies. They don’t allow me to build city models any more. I’ve had a lot of arguments with them. Gradually, I started being late for school, not handing in homework, and my grades in all subjects kept going down. So they transferred me to this new school this term. But I’m still not interested in studying. I don’t know what to do!”
It was in that quiet moment that Mrs. Smith learned why Logan wasn’t interested in learning.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mrs. Smith was determined to help Logan out.
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The day of the competition arrived.
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参考答案
1．C 2．D 3．A
4．A 5．B 6．D 7．B
8．C 9．A 10．B 11．A
12．D 13．D 14．C 15．B
16．B 17．A 18．G 19．F 20．E
21．A 22．A 23．B 24．C 25．D 26．B 27．B 28．D 29．C 30．A 31．D 32．D 33．B 34．C 35．A
36．impressive 37．player 38．fourth 39．equipped 40．a 41．adding 42．where 43．has sent 44．its 45．Luckily
46．Hello, everyone!
I’d like to share my favorite song with you. It’s “You Raise Me Up” by Westlife. The melody is extremely touching and gentle. The lyrics are profoundly inspiring. They are filled with words of encouragement and hope.
I love this song because whenever I feel down or face difficulties, it gives me strength and courage. It makes me believe that I can overcome any challenges. The song has been a constant companion during my toughest times, soothing my soul and lifting my spirits. Every time I listen to it, I feel a newfound determination to move forward and keep striving for my goals.
That’s all for my report. Thanks.
47．
Mrs. Smith was determined to help Logan out. She decided to speak with Logan’s parents and explain how his passion for building city models could actually enhance his learning. She arranged a meeting with them and shared her observations about Logan’s potential and creativity. Mrs. Smith suggested that they allow Logan to participate in the Environment-Friendly City Model competition, emphasizing that it could be a valuable learning experience. Logan’s parents, seeing Mrs. Smith’s genuine concern and understanding, agreed to support their son’s interest. With renewed enthusiasm, Logan began working on his model, balancing his studies and his passion with Mrs. Smith’s guidance.
The day of the competition arrived. Logan stood proudly beside his model, which was a masterpiece of creativity and innovation. His parents were there, cheering him on, and Mrs. Smith watched with a smile, knowing that Logan had found his motivation again. When the winners were announced, Logan’s name was called, and he couldn’t believe it. He had won first place! The experience taught Logan the importance of balancing his interests with his studies, and he returned to school with a newfound dedication. Mrs. Smith’s belief in him had made all the difference, and Logan was now thriving both in and out of the classroom.

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