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高二英语期中考试
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
Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums
around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar.
The British Museum, London
The British Museum contains objects from around the world including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text
that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of
3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing
visitors to look at every piece.
MASP, S o Paulo
The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de S o Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The
paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows,
makes the art appear almost magical.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world.
The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists
in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s.
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County
This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour,
accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir.
Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces.
1.What can we learn about The British Museum
A. It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B. It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian.
C. It is made up of several pieces of glass. D. It houses exhibits from different countries.
2.Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works
A. The British Museum. B.MASP, S o Paulo.
C. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. D. The J. Paul Getty Museum.
3.What do the listed museums have in common
A. They have several branches. B. They display their paintings in mid-air.
C. They can be visited in your own home. D. They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture.
B
On a spring day, Guinness World Records held a ceremony in Bournemouth to award local lifeguard Chris Lewis the title.
Lewis, 74, began working at the Dorset resort when he was 16. “It’s the best job in the world,” he said. “You’re working and
helping people. What could be better ”
His colleagues were just half his age. But he is still fighting fit. Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguards must
complete a 400m pool swim in under 7.5 minutes. They have to do a 25m pool swim underwater and a 25-metre surface swim
consecutively in under 50 seconds and run 200m along the beach in under 40 seconds. The tests are still reasonably comfortable
for Lewis. All winter he has been doing 3 000 metres of sea swimming each month.
Lewis’s adventure began in 1965 when a police officer spotted that he was a keen swimmer and suggested he get his
lifesaving badges. The following year he began volunteering as a lifeguard at the age of 16. Then he became part of the RNLI
lifeguards in 2001 and began providing beach patrols for local authorities.
Now the RNLI patrols more than 240 beaches across the UK. Lewis laughed when asked if he had seen many changes.
“The RNLI’s equipment in 2024 includes jetskis, rescue boats and quad bikes. When I started, we had a T-shirt, swimming
trunks, a swimming hat, a coat if you were lucky and a rescue tube. It was really very different.”
His most memorable rescue took place in 2010 when three children got into trouble while swimming. There was a
combination of wind and a lively spring tide. One of them was being hurled into a rock with severe cuts. The other two were
being “knocked around” by the waves. Lewis swam out just with a rescue tube but managed to get all three back.
Over the years, he has performed hundreds of rescues. He says giving advice that prevents people getting into trouble
is preferable to carrying out rescues. “I would love to go through the whole of summer without having to rescue anybody.”
4.Why is the training of RNLI mentioned
A. To explain the importance of swimming skills. B. To stress Lewis’s efforts and capacity.
C. To show demands of being a safeguard. D. To describe the test process of fitness swimming
5.What made Lewis begin his life-saving career
A. His voluntary experience. B. His passion for swimming.
C. An invitation from RNLI. D. A police officer’s suggestion.
6.What can be inferred from Lewis’s words in Paragraph 4
A RNLI cares for the safety of lifeguards. B. RNLI currently needs more lifeguards.
C. Lifeguard work was not easy in the past. D. The former lifeguards were more skilled.
7.Which of the following best describes Lewis
A. Devoted and caring. B. Selfless and honest.
C. Determined and humorous. D. Generous and ambitious.
C
From crystal-blue lakes to snow-capped mountains and thousand-year-old trees, Canada’s nature is admired around the
world. Now it might also be just what the doctor ordered. An ambitious new programme allows doctors to write prescriptions
(处方) for free annual passes to Canada’s national parks, encouraging their patients to improve their health — both mental and
physical — by taking a stroll in nature.
The prescriptions are provided by PaRX, in partnership with Parks Canada. The first passes were handed out last month,
giving holders access to more than 80 national parks, historic sites and nature reserves. PaRX, a health initiative (倡议)
launched in 2019 by the British Columbia Parks Foundation, notes on its website that spending time in nature can lead to longer
lives, increased energy, reduced stress and anxiety, improved heart health, less pain and better mood. Vitamin D from the sun’s
rays has proven health benefits. The organization also hopes that the prescriptions will boost investment in conservation in
Canada.
The initial provision covers four Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Manitoba.
Participating doctors have only 100 annual passes to hand out for now, but PaRX hopes that the programme will be expanded.
“Medical research now clearly shows the positive health benefits of connecting with nature,” Steven Guilbeault, the
environment minister, said. “I am confident this programme will quickly show its enormous value to the well-being of patients
as it continues to expand throughout the country.”
Canada’s physicians are already in the habit of prescribing “nature therapy” as a treatment for anxiety, depression, high
blood pressure, immune function and insomnia (失眠). Previously, though, they would write more general prescriptions, such
as spending time in nature twice a week, for at least 20 minutes at a time. This is the first time that they have been able to equip
their patients with tickets.
8. Why does the author mention Canada’s nature in paragraph 1
A. To recommend doctors’ prescriptions. B. To advertise Canada’s natural scenery.
C. To introduce a health initiative program. D. To demonstrate health benefits of nature.
9. What makes the prescriptions significant
A. A boom in park visiting. B. A rise in economy.
C. Investment in conservation. D. Improvement in health.
10. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Patients doubt the general prescriptions.
B. The previous “nature therapy” is popular.
C. It is a tradition to offer patients park tickets.
D. “Nature therapy” is no longer just on paper.
11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Nature Heals Mental Diseases
B. Canada Possesses Admirable Nature
C. Doctors Order A Walk in The Wilderness
D Canadian Doctors Have Free Access to Parks
D
Feeling overloaded by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy, but new research suggests that more free time
might not be the elixir many of us dream it could be.
In a new study released last week, researchers analyzed data from two large-scale (大规模) surveys about how Americans
spend their time. Together, the surveys included more than 35,000 respondents. The researchers found that people with more
free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point. People who had around two hours of
free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free
time a day generally said they felt worse. So ultimately the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day, the
findings suggest.
Part of finding this seemingly tricky “sweet spot” has to do with how people spend the extra time they have, the
researchers behind the new study argue. They conducted several smaller online experiments. In one they asked participants to
imagine having 3.5 to 7 free hours per day. They were asked to imagine spending that time doing “productive” things (like
exercising) or to imagine doing “unproductive” activities (like watching TV). Study participants believed their well-being
would suffer if they had a lot of free time during the day — but only if they used it unproductively. Though that experiment
was hypothetical, which is one limitation of the new research, it’s certainly in line with other research showing that being in a
state of “flow” can be good for people’s mental health.
Of course, what feels “productive” is up to you. Many traditionally productive or purposeful activities can be easy and fun.
Engaging in a bit of low-key cardio, like walking and jogging, can help burn stress. Free-time activities like reading or cooking
are also known to put people in a state of flow.
12.What does the underlined word “elixir” in paragraph 1 refer to
A.Magic solution.
B. Physical power.
C. Psychological test.
D. Relaxed atmosphere.
13. How did the researchers carry out the new study
A. By doing large-scale online surveys.
B. By giving interviews and mental tests.
C. By comparing respondents’ backgrounds.
D. By conducting experiments and analyzing data.
14.What is a distinct finding of the new research
A. Doing unproductive things leads to unhappiness.
B. Being in a state of flow benefits people’s mental health.
C.Man’s well-being is positively related to the free time they have.
D. How people spend their free time affects their sense of well-being.
15.What is the focus of the last paragraph
A. The importance of burning stress.
B. Easy and fun activities to kill time.
C. Further explanation of being productive.
D The benefits of engaging in free-time activities.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
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。
Sharing is an essential part of our daily lives. When you share your experiences with your peers, they are more likely to
feel comfortable sharing their own. ____16____ If the thought of sharing your experiences holds you back because you believe
that you don’t have big experiences to share, then, you should get over it right away because all experiences are equally
valuable. Here are the tips to make your sharing experience more effective.
____17____Make sure that you go into as much detail as possible. Try to picturise your experience for others so that they
can just feel like you do. Share with them what you feel and why you feel that way. Start by sharing when you had the idea for
what you are sharing. Then share what happened or what you thought. After that, share why it is important to you or why you
think the way you do.
Explain the words. ____18____Would you understand every word of your dialogue if you were from another community
If not, consider defining the jargon (术语). As an alternative to saying to your global peers, “I love Kathakali and you should
definitely watch it someday.” Say something like: “I love Kathakali, which is a form of folk dance, in which the dancers present
a drama wearing unique masks. You should watch it someday.”
Be fearless. While sharing an experience, you do not have to be embarrassed, afraid to open up. ____19____ For example,
suppose you are discussing gender equality, and some of your peers support the idea that women can only work in certain
professions, and you disagree with them. Then, instead of fearing what people would think if you said something
unconventional, just say it.
Now that you have read my tips for sharing, go share your own experiences, ideas, and thoughts with the rest of the world.
Remember that no experience is too big or too small. ____20____Whatever you share would be unique and new to someone
who has had different experiences or has different perspectives from you. So, continue to share.
A. Share the details.
B. Because it surely does!
C.Make sense of your experiences.
D. All experiences matter in their own way.
E. You have every right to be brave and frank out.
F. Think about this from another person’s perspective.
G. There are no restrictions on sharing what matters to you.
第二部分 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和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day I made my way into the small restaurant in our Seattle hotel for breakfast. Only two other tables were
____21____, one by a family with young children: a girl and a boy and the other by two adults.
Suddenly the little boy was so ____22____ because sitting at the table directly behind us was a face he ____23____.
“Mom, look! It’s Michael Jordan.” He ____24____ to run over but was stopped by his mother.
Sure enough, there at the other table was the famous American basketball icon (传奇人物), discussing business with some
important-looking people. The little boy could hardly ____25____ himself. He was so eager to talk to him and get a
____26____. But his mother kept ____27____, “He’s in a meeting, honey. He needs his ____28____. This is not the time.” The
poor boy was almost in tears. He couldn’t ____29____ knowing that his hero was in the same room as he!
_____30_____, Michael excused himself from his breakfast, went over to the little boy and said, “Hi, I’m Michael Jordan.
What’s your name ”
The little boy’s face totally _____31_____! The whole family was _____32_____. It was wonderful to _____33_____ as
Michael shook hands with the little boy and then signed his name on a piece of paper.
What a (n) _____34_____ act. It was such a little thing, and yet it said so much. Michael Jordan is as much a
_____35_____ off the court as he was on.
21. A. occupied B. reserved C. loaded D. repaired
22. A. confused B. nervous C. quiet D. excited
23. A. painted B. recognized C. recalled D. denied
24. A. attempted B.managed C. agreed D. pretended
25. A. enjoy B.motivate C. contain D. express
26. A. photo B. shirt C. souvenir D. signature
27. A. arguing B. discussing C. warning D. explaining
28. A. privacy B. standard C. convenience D. silence
29. A. bear B. quit C.mind D. practise
30. A. Hopefully B. Suddenly C. Naturally D. Predictably
31. A. went pale B. turned red C. lit up D. clouded over
32 A. puzzled B. amazed C. annoyed D. embarrassed
33. A. imagine B. record C. remember D. watch
34. A. brave B.mature C. kind D. effortless
35. A. coach B. hero C. neighbor D. player
第二节 语法填空(共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，共 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。
Yang Yongchao runs his fingers over a vase, whose surface shines in shades of purple and blue, like a sunset ____36____
(reflect) gracefully in water. “This one will go to London,” he says with a smile.
Yang grew up in a small Henan town famous for Jun porcelain (钧瓷). ____37____ (remarkable), he chose this career path
himself at a time when most young people sought careers in cities. “In my childhood, watching my father work ____38____
(draw) me in,” Yang recalls. Childhood curiosity gradually evolved ____39____ a lifelong career.
Yet mastering the craft is no simple task. ____40____ fascinates him most is how the fire transforms the glaze (釉) into
something unexpected. This very fascination has carried him through countless failures. His ____41____ (pursue) of the perfect
post-rain blue took over a hundred attempts before finally succeeding.
Such dedication also creates connections beyond languages. Yang once guided ____42____ American collector in shaping
a vase. To the collector’s delight, it emerged from the kiln (窑) with a rare purple. That vase still sits on her desk, and she never
tires of sending him ____43____ (photo) captured from every possible angle.
Yang has authored a book and teaches international students thus ____44____ (spread) this Chinese craft globally. When
asked about the secret, he says, “It’s not just skill, ____45____ a conversation with the clay, the fire, and anyone who holds the
piece. That is the real magic of Jun porcelain.”
第四部分 书面表达(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以“Go Green, Cut Carbon”为主题的征文活动。请你写一封建议信给该报编
辑，就个人和社会如何减少温室气体排放提出三点建议。信的开头和结尾已给出；不计入总词数。
注意：
1.词数 100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Editor,
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47. 读后续写
Erie raised his daughter Riley alone. One day, Eric noticed a young teenage boy standing in front of a drugstore. He
approached him, and found out that the boy wanted to buy medicine for his sick mother, but had no money. The boy cried out,
“if I don’t bring home medicine, my mom will die. But I won’t be able to handle it.”
Upon hearing this, Erie didn’t hesitate to pay for the medicine. “I’ll pay for the medicine on his behalf,” he said, handing
the pharmacist (药剂师) a couple of bills from his pocket. The boy looked at Erie with grateful eyes, and cried, “Thank you so
much. You are heaven-sent.”
“There will always be people willing to help you son,” Eric told him before handing him two portions of food. “Here,
take this to your mom and have a hot meal with her,” he said before letting the boy go.
His daughter Riley saw the whole scene and said, “Dad, we have barely enough money. Why did you pay for the
medicine ” “Riley, the good you put out into the world will eventually find its way back to you. Just keep doing good,” Eric
told his daughter.
When Riley turned thirty, she needed an operation urgently after being told there was something wrong with her heart.
With difficulty breathing, Eric rushed Riley to the hospital in an ambulance. “You’ll be alright, Riley.” he cried. “Don’t worry,
Daddy is here. We’ll get through this together,” he promised her.
Eric did try his best to find the money for bis daughter’s operation. He asked all of his friends, but it was still not enough.
Therefore, Eric decided to sell their house. It was enough to pay for her operation, but they would be left with nothing, “it’s
okay,” he told himself. I will be able to earn money again, but if I lose my daughter, nothing will ever bring her back.”
By the time Erie made it back to the hospital, Riley was in her hospital room, weak and pale. He sat beside her bed and
held her hand. “You’ll be okay, my sweet daughter. We’ll soon have the money for the operation,” he promised her.
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。
Para 1: Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed.
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Para2: He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him.
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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
读两遍。
一、听力选择题
1. What is the problem
A. The man broke the cup with coffee.
B. The woman doesn’t like coffee.
C. The man cannot make coffee.
2. Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. On the street. C. In a taxi.
3. How far will the man walk to get to the Trade Union
A. About 5 miles. B. About 30 minutes’ walk. C. 5 or 6 blocks.
4. When will the man fly to Chicago
A. On August 1st. B. On August 2nd. C. On August 3rd.
5. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. They are good friends. B. They are neighbors. C. They are classmates.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why did the officer want to see the man’s licence
A. Because he was speeding.
B. Because he was a stranger.
C. Because he took the wrong turn.
7. What’s the speed limit in business area of this city
A. 20 mph. B. 25 mph. C. 35 mph.
8. How does the woman probably feel about the man’s mistake
A. Angry. B. Doubtful. C. Sympathetic.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
9. What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A. Reading the Sunday newspaper.
B. Discussing business strategies.
C. Drinks they like.
10. Why does the woman want to read the business section
A. She is interested in women’s business news.
B. She needs ideas for her food company.
C She wants to learn about new coffee products.
11. What will the man probably do next
A. Finish reading the newspaper.
B. Get the woman some coffee with milk.
C. Share business articles with the woman.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
12. When should Flight 962 have arrived
A. At 9:35. B. At 10:35. C. At 11:35.
13. What’s the air route of Flight 962
A. From Chicago to Boston.
B. From San Francisco to Chicago.
C. From Boston to San Francisco.
14. What’s the woman’s attitude to the man
A. Helpful and patient. B. Sorry and angry. C. Polite but indifferent.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
15. Why do people drive on the left in England
A. It is more convenient for wagon drivers.
B. It comes from medieval knights’ habits.
C. It was set to follow French traditions.
16. What can we infer from the conversation
A. America’s driving habit is influenced by multiple factors.
B. England will change its left-hand driving rule someday.
C. The woman has planned to move to England.
17. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Travel tips for driving in England and America.
B. Traffic rules in England and America.
C. Reasons for driving habits in England and America.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. The university library. B. The library facilities. C. The library hours.
19. Where is the most likely place to find a book on physics
A. On Level 1. B. On Level 2. C. On Level 3.
20. How long can a graduate student keep the borrowed books
A. For 14 days. B. For 20 days. C. For 28 days.
答案听力 AABBC BCBCA ACACB BCBAA
1. D 2. D 3. C
4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
8. C 9. D 10. D 11. C
12. A 13. D 14. D 15. B
16. G 17. A 18. F 19. E 20. D
21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. D
34. C 35. B
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【答案】
Eric suddenly noticed an envelope on the bed. It was addressed to him. He opened it and was surprised to find a check
inside and a note that read: “You’d saved a boy’s mother years before. Thank you so much for the three packs of medicine, and
two portions of food.” Immediately, Eric remembered the boy he had helped a long time ago. He went to the nurse station and
asked them who visited Riley. The nurse told him there was no one except the doctor. Eric came to realize the doctor was
exactly that boy.
He ran to the doctor’s office and hugged him. “Thank you, son,” Eric cried. The doctor said, “It's I who should say thanks.
That day, you saved my mother’s life. Since then, I promised myself that I would study hard to become a doctor to help more
people. Now I have achieved the dream.” “I am proud of you,” Eric said with happiness. The doctor smiled and promised to
arrange the operation for Riley soon and take care of her during her hospitalization. Riley realized that what her dad said was
true -- the good you put out into the world will find its way back to you.

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