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2025学年度第二学期期中考试试卷 高二英语
（满分：100分，考试时间：90分钟）
I. Listening Comprehension (20%)
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. Excited. B. Dissatisfied. C. Bored. D. Exhausted.
2. A. 7:00. B. 7:10. C. 9:00. D. 9:10.
3. A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A saleswoman. D. A waitress.
4. A. At a gas station. B. In a work shop.
C. At an art gallery. D. In a department store.
5. A. He hasn’t had a chance to meet Kathy yet.
B. Kathy had already told him the news.
C. He didn’t know that Kathy was being moved.
D. His new office will be located in New York.
6. A. The woman wants to go to Toronto. B. The man wants to go to Vancouver.
C. There are no flights to Toronto. D. There are two direct flights to Toronto.
7. A. She should do more careful work.
B. She is not concerned about George’s remarks.
C. George does not care about her.
D. George shouldn’t have said much about her.
8. A. She can’t afford that much for a trip.
B. She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.
C. She doesn’t think 15,000 dollars is enough for the trip.
D. She considers 15,000 dollars only a small sum of money.
9. A. Playing tennis. B. Writing a term paper.
C. Gathering materials. D. Holding a meeting.
10. A. The man was seriously injured in the car accident.
B. The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.
C. The man wasn’t wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.
D. The man’s daughter advised him to wear the seat belt before he left home.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Future researchers. B. College students.
C. Company employees. D. Successful artists.
12. A. To teach the listeners how to work hard.
B. To enable the listeners to get better salaries.
C. To prepare the listeners for a better future.
D. To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.
13. A. Kindness. B. Diligence. C. Willingness. D. Interest.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. The benefits of walking.
B. The importance of keeping fit.
C. The way of forming a habit.
D. The possibility of exercising regularly.
15. A. Because it needs much thinking.
B. Because people can improve their memory.
C. Because it is suitable for everyone.
D. Because people needn’t concentrate on it.
16. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight.
B. It can be made part of people’s life.
C. It can make people’s hearts stronger.
D. It prevents people suffering from cancers.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. He has just been back from South America.
B. He has been burnt for a few hours.
C. He has been surfing the Internet for long.
D. He has been doing school work all night.
18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure.
B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.
C. To release pressure from heavy work.
D. To look for information for his project.
19. A. Quite a few sites are just old event calendars.
B. It’s a waste of time surfing the Internet.
C. A lot of information can be found.
D. A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.
20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests.
B. It takes long to find things because of many useless sites.
C. It is hard to start chatting with others in the chatroom.
D. It’s hardly the best source of information available.
II. Grammar (10 %)
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Something to Boast about
Are your information data safe and reliable
In an ideal world such data, however informative and exploratory they are, (21) ____ a scientific study is based on should be, if not publicly available, then at least available to other researchers. Sadly, this is not always the case.
Many scientists are still quite unwilling to have their data revealed though attitudes are changing. This attitude, (22) ____ it is selfish, is understandable.
But sometimes it can cover a darker secret. The statistics (23) ____(present) in a paper may have been controlled to achieve a desired result. The author may in other words, have cheated. If he releases the data, that cheating will be obvious.
Recently Sean Wilner and his colleagues (24) ____(come) up with a way of reconstructing all the possible data sets that could have given rise to that result, which includes (25) ____(release) the data. And they call the way CORVIDS (Complete Recovery of Values in Diophantine Systems).
(26) ____(simplify) the task of spotting abnormal data, CORVIDS turns the possible data sets into a three-dimensional (三维的) chart. This makes any unusual patterns apparent. For example, every (27) ____(reconstruct) data set may be missing values at one end of the scale. That might make sense occasionally. Generally, though, such a gap would be a red flag. It would suggest either that the statistics were reported incorrectly or (28) ____ there were problems with the fundamental data.
CORVIDS is likely (29) ____(be) of immediate value to editors and reviewers at academic journals, who will be able to spot problems with papers early, and so discuss them with the authors. If an unresolvable problem (30) ____ show up, then the technique can be applied to previous work by the author in question, to see if anything systematic is going on.
But its speed makes it a useful first step. If the data sets it finds do not show any strange patterns, CORVIDS is unlikely to show oddness, either.
Anyway, the trustworthiness of scientific papers will take a step up with CORVIDS.
III. Reading Comprehension (37%)
Section A (15%)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In this economic climate, it may not be feasible to leave your job to pursue a hobby full time. (31)____ your interests to work is a good way to find more time to do what you love without putting your life on hold and your financial health (32)____.
Of course, the role your hobby could play in your day job might not be immediately (33)____. You can figure out where your work and hobby (34)____ by drawing two circles and listing the core aspects of your organization in one circle and the core aspects of your hobbies in the other, and see if there are places where the two intersect (相交).
Next, try to determine whether other people at your workplace share a(n) (35)____ hobby and figure out if you can integrate it together. For example, if many of you enjoy using social media (36)____ work and feel that your organization should have a better digital footprint, you could join forces to try to (37)____ a relevant department or task force. If you’re (38)____, expert suggests that you sync (使同步) your interest to what your organization needs to be (39)____. Recognize that it’s not only about you, it’s about (40)____ goals. For instance, if you’re in sales but your hobby is graphic design, show your boss how spending work time (41)____ visually appealing materials will help you get more customers.
(42)____ there is no way to incorporate your hobby into your job responsibilities, you might still use it to have more (43)____ at work and make connections. (44)____, a man is a teacher, but he feels out of place with the female faculty. Since his hobby is breeding roses, he starts bringing in bouquets (花束). Before long, he becomes a (45)____ of the other teachers.
31. A. Bringing B. Pointing C. Limiting D. Arranging
32. A. under control B. beyond recognition C. at risk D. on duty
33. A. traditional B. obvious C. independent D. minor
34. A. depart B. equal C. vary D. match
35. A. similar B. strange C. definite D. classical
36. A. above B. off C. without D. in
37. A. change B. sell C. imagine D. form
38. A. out of sight B. at a loss C. on your own D. under stress
39. A. tough B. political C. successful D. commercial
40. A. learning B. business C. family D. human
41. A. developing B. combining C. abandoning D. appreciating
42. A. Whether B. As C. After D. Even if
43. A. freedom B. fun C. possessions D. ideas
44. A. However B. On the other hand C. For example D. What’s more
45. A. failure B. victim C. target D. favorite
Section B (14%)
Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.
It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that reside next to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.
The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to flourish.
What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.
Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.
Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.
Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder that ________.
46. Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden
A. To protect the injured skull.
B. To prevent herself from sunburn.
C. To avoid being hit by the nuts.
D. To reduce the chance of getting bitten by bees.
47. What is the tree’s survival strategy
A. It attracts beneficial pollinators.
B. It lets out poison to drive away pests.
C. It produces a chemical fatal to some plants.
D. It competes for nutrition with similar species.
48. Which of the following DOESN’T account for the author’s love-hate relationship with the tree
A. The volume of its fruits may bring inconvenience.
B. The tree outcompetes the native plants in the garden.
C. The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures.
D. The presence of the tree takes up much space of the garden.
49. The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that ______.
A. it’s better to give than to take
B. trees and plants have their own ways to flourish
C. even a good relationship is not always trouble-free
D. acceptance, instead of resistance, is the better way to be
(B)
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THE ADOPTION PROCESS
Step 1
Complete a Dog or Cat Adoption Questionnaire at the link below. If you are interested in applying for a specific animal on the website, please be sure to list their names on your questionnaire. If you cannot select an animal please still submit your questionnaire and write in the notes who you might be interested in! You only need to apply once and we will ensure it is directed to the right person. Please note that submitting an application is the first step in our process and does not guarantee adoption of a particular dog or cat.
Step 2
You will be contacted via email by a Volunteer Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Adoption Coordinator or Screener. They will then schedule an initial phone screening to further discuss your needs, preferences and lifestyle as you look for a new family member.
Step 3
Your Adoption Coordinator or Screener will also conduct any required checks, including a vet check to ensure your pets are up to date on medical needs, a landlord check if you rent, and a virtual home visit -- during which a knowledgeable volunteer will meet with all residents of your home to identify any risks or items to monitor when your new pet arrives and ensure that everyone is ready to welcome them home!
Step 4
At the time of adoption, the following adoption fees will be required, as well as a leash, ID tag, martingale collar and carrier for cats/kittens.
- Puppy (1 to 6 months): $425
- Young/Adult Dog (7 months to 8 years): $400
- Senior Dog (9 years and older): $300
- Dogs Receiving Heartworm Treatment: $475
- One Cat/Kitten: $175
- Two Cats/Kittens: $300
Spay/Neuter policy update:
A nonrefundable spay/neuter deposit (押金) will be added to a puppy or kitten’s adoption fee if you want Lucky Dog to pay for the cost of spay/neuter surgery at one of our low-cost vet partners. Adopters must be able to provide transportation to and from the partner visits.
50. How much do you need to pay if you adopt two baby cats and a middle-aged dog
A. $600 B. $700 C. $750 D. $775
51. Your Adoption Coordinator or Screener may do any required checks except ______.
A. your current income level.
B. a landlord check if necessary.
C. a personal visit to your home.
D. your pet’s health condition
52. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The adoption process can take quite a long time because of the routine paperwork.
B. Once you submit your application, you are assured of adopting your desired dog or cat.
C. You will have to pay some money in advance if you order a neuter surgery service.
D. Your Adoption Coordinator or Screener will only contact you through email.
Section C (8%)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Some people find the idea of opportunity cost extremely discouraging.
B. The opportunity cost refers to the alternative used of your time and cash.
C. Consider that most famous economic rule of all: there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
D. However, another is fast obtaining an advantage: “value for time”.
E. Each of these options has a different opportunity cost — namely, what they cost us in missed opportunities.
F. On the other hand, forgone (放弃的) opportunities will enable you to seize better ones.
However wealthy we may be, we can never find enough hours in the day to do everything we want. Economics deals with this problem through the concept of opportunity cost, which simply refers to whether someone’s time or money could be better spent on something else.
Every hour of our time has a value. For every hour we work at one job we could quite easily be doing another, or be sleeping or watching a film. __53__
Say you intend to watch a football match but the tickets are expensive and it will take you a couple of hours to get to and from the stadium. Why not, you might reason, watch the game from home and use the leftover money and time to have dinner with friends
For economists, every decision is made by knowledge of what one must forgo — in terms of money and enjoyment — in order to take it up. By knowing precisely what you are receiving and what you are missing out on, you ought to be able to make better-informed, more reasonable decisions. __54__ Even if someone offers to take you out to lunch for free, the time you will spend in the restaurant still costs you something in terms of forgone opportunities.
__55__ Imagine spending your entire life calculating whether your time would be better spent elsewhere doing something more profitable or enjoyable. Yet, in a sense it’s human nature to do precisely that — we assess the advantages and disadvantages of decisions all the time.
In the business world, a popular phrase is “value for money”. People want their cash to go as far as possible. __56__ The biggest restriction on our resources is the number of hours we can devote to something, so we look to maximize the return we get on our investment of time. By reading this passage you are giving over a bit of your time which could be spent doing other activities, such as sleeping and eating. In return, however, this passage will help you to think like an economist, closely considering the opportunity cost of each of your decisions.
IV. Summary Writing (10%)
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
57. Rock Climbing — conservationists’ new concern
Now, with its first appearance at this year’s Tokyo Olympics, the once minority sport is set to reach new heights. Yet the popularity of rock climbing and its sister sport, bouldering (where climbers scramble up large rocks without the use of ropes or safety belts), is raising questions about the damaging environmental effects of climbing chalk — a common and essential climbing tool.
Made from magnesium carbonate (碳酸镁), climbing chalk is the same substance that gymnasts and weightlifters use to improve their grasp on bars and weights. In fact, it was first introduced to rock climbing in the 1950s by John Gill. Since then, amateur and professional climbers alike have come to depend on the chalk’s properties of removing water and increasing friction (摩擦力) — and have been leaving long stripes of the stuff on rock faces around the world.
The resulting “chalk graffiti (涂鸦)” has become so bad in the United States that parks are beginning to restrict its use. Utah’s Arches National Park allows only colored chalk that mostly matches rocks, while Colorado’s Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark banned all chalk and chalk substitutes.
Beyond the visual pollution, new research suggests chalk may be harming the plants that grow on rocks. The latest study on the effects of climbing chalk, released October 2020, found that it negatively impacted both the growing and survival of four species of ferns and mosses (蕨类和苔藓) inhabiting rocks in laboratory settings.
That matters because some climbing spots, such as erratic boulders (the study’s focus), host unique ecosystems. These unpredictable boulders — rocks scattered across the globe by large masses of slowly flowing ice at the end of the Ice Age — are islands of vegetation, different from the land they sit on.
It’s not even clear whether chalk improves climbing performance at all. Some papers found no additional grip benefits, while others found the opposite. Some climbers may find it helpful, says Daniel Hepenstrick, a co-author of the 2020 study and a doctoral candidate at ETH Zürich.
V. Phrases (12 %)
Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the phrases in the box. Each phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one more phrase than you need.
turn to light up take…into account empathize with equip…with … lean towards end up
58. I now ________ deliberate (蓄意的) damage as the cause of the crash.
59. When buying an apartment, its price, location and surroundings should ________.
60. If he continues to waste money on meaningless things without limits, he ________ being reduced to a man with nothing.
61. My grandmother passed away last year so I can really ________ what he’s going through.
62 Having used up all his savings, the unemployed man had no choice but ________ the social welfare system for allowance.
63. Once ________ laser radars and cameras, the automated delivery robots are capable of avoiding obstacles on routes and recognizing traffic lights.
VI. Translation (3+4+4 11%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
64. 来自中国的救援队仅一天时间就从倒塌的房屋中救出了上千灾民。(It)
65. 尽管这个图书馆状况不佳，但是作为历史最为悠久的图书馆之一，还是值得保存的。(despite)
66. 要牢记当你紧张时，尝试用鼻子缓慢地吸气，然后用嘴慢慢呼气，这能帮助你缓解压力。(keep)
参考答案
II.语法填空21-30
21. which
22. although/though
23. presented
24. have come
25. releasing
26. To simplify
27. reconstructed
28. that
29. to be
30. does
III.Section A 完形31-45
31.A 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.A
36.B 37.D 38.B 39.C 40.B
41.A 42.D 43.B 44.C 45.D
Section B阅读选择
A篇：46.C 47.C 48.B 49.D
B篇：50.B 51.A 52.C
Section C六选五53-56
53.E 54.C 55.A 56.D
IV.概要写作参考范文
Rock climbing’s growing popularity causes worries over climbing chalk. Made of magnesium carbonate, the chalk leaves ugly marks on rocks and harms rock plants, leading many parks to limit or ban it. Besides, its practical climbing aid effect remains controversial.
V.短语填空58-63
58. lean towards
59. be taken into account
60. will end up
61. empathize with
62. to turn to
63. equipped with
VI.翻译
64. It took the rescue team from China only one day to save thousands of disaster victims from the collapsed buildings.
65. Despite the poor condition of the library, it is worth preserving as one of the oldest libraries with a long history.
66. Keep in mind that when you feel nervous, try breathing in slowly through your nose and then breathing out slowly via your mouth, which can help you relieve stress.

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