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2024-2025学年第二学期高二英语期中试卷
I卷（共45分）
一、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In a winter evening, Gus Kiebel was driving home from work. Suddenly he __1__ a pair of beagles in the flash of his headlights. It was snowing so hard, but he could tell the dogs were wearing collars and labels. Gus parked his truck and __2__ the animals. He squatted(蹲) and stretched out his hands to the beagles. He read their labels by his truck’s headlights—these two dogs were a couple. He __3__ his phone to call the number listed, but it was snowing so hard that his screen blurred.
Then he placed the dogs in his truck and they snuggled(依偎) together.Gus dialed the number from the dogs’ __4__. Unfortunately, the call declined. But Gus dialed again. A man __5__ and immediately grew defensive. “I gave those dogs away,” the man said. “They’re not mine anymore.” The man hung up.
It was __6__ that these beagles were abandoned. As a boy, Gus had dreamed of owning beagles, but he already had a family dog. The next day, he took the dogs to the shelter to drop them off—on one condition. “I’m not signing the dogs over to you if you’re going to __7__ them.” he said. The shelter workers promised him they’d keep the couple together.
In the following days, Gus phoned the shelter __8__ to check up on the pair of beagles. Soon after Christmas, the beagles were __9__, as a pair, and adopted to a loving family. What Gus did brought out the best in our nature. And when __10__ and love overcome cruelty and the elements, it can feel like the greatest miracle of all.
1. A. checked B. spotted C. guided D. pushed
2. A. approached B. found C. got D. waited
3. A. picked up B. dropped out C. pulled up D. reached out
4. A. signs B. bags C. labels D. clothes
5. A. talked B. answered C. chatted D. cried
6. A. obvious B. fortunate C. desperate D. special
7. A. hurt B. drop C. raise D. separate
8. A. immediately B. accidentally C. repeatedly D. initially
9. A. protected B. adapted C. stolen D. chosen
10. A. kindness B. bravery C. generosity D. enthusiasm
二、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）
A Healthy Eating Activities for kids
The ideas below can be used to engage children in healthy eating experiences, teach them to recognize different foods and encourage them to experiment with new foods, tastes, flavors and textures.
Veggie Guessing Bag
Learning objective: Increase children’s recognition and awareness of different vegetables. Children are given the opportunity to learn about new vegetables.
What you’ll need: A selection of different vegetables (they can be real or toy) and a bag.
What to do: Place vegetables inside bag. Ask children to feel inside the bag and guess which vegetables are in there.
Letter of the Week
Learning objective: This activity provides an opportunity for children to learn about different foods and letters. Increase children’s knowledge of different foods, increase their vocabulary and literacy skills.
What you’ll need: A poster, whiteboard
What to do: Pick a letter of the week. Discuss with the children all the foods they can think of that start with that letter. You can discuss, draw or write a list.
We Are Snack Makers
Learning objective: Allow children to create a healthy snack. It is an opportunity for children to learn about nutritious snack options.
What you’ll need: Print out pictures of individual nutritious snack foods or collect cut outs from a food brochure.
What to do: Allow children to choose foods from the cut outs to put together a delicious, nutritious snack.
Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person
Learning objective: This activity allows children to learn about different fruits and vegetables, what they look like, what they feel like etc. and express their creativity.
What you’ll need: You can use real fruits or vegetables or pictures. You can also create the picture flat on a plate or piece of paper.
What to do: Cut fruits and/or vegetables into pieces or shapes that can be used as facial or body parts. Demonstrate how to organize the pieces together.
11. What can kids do in the activity Letter of the Week
A. Have a discussion. B. Choose foods from the cut outs.
C. Cut fruits and vegetables into pieces. D. Guess which vegetables are in the bag.
12. Which activity is your best choice if you want to make nutritious food
A. Letter of the Week. B. Veggie Guessing Bag.
C. We Are Snack Makers. D. Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person.
13. What do Veggie Guessing Bag and Create a Fruit and Vegetable Person have in common
A. Creativity is their goal. B. Low cost is the advantage.
C. Both of them can use real foods. D. They contribute to kids’ vocabulary.
B
In late June, two companies were given permits to sell chicken meat that has been grown in a lab. The companies say they will be serving the meat in restaurants this summer.
Unlike normal chicken meat, lab-grown meat isn’t created by raising and killing chickens. Instead, it’s a meat product developed from animal cells that are grown in a lab. The process is called "cell-based" or "cultured" meat.
The process of creating lab-grown meat is completely different from the normal meat raising process. Scientists have known for a long time how to keep living cells alive and grow them in a lab. In this case, experts choose cells that can grow quickly and will have good flavour. The first cells me from live animals. Then the cells are grown inside large steel tanks, where they’re fed with everything they need to grow. In a few weeks, the cells grow into sheets of meat. The companies en form this meat into more familiar shapes that can be cooked and sold.
The companies say that their meat is better for the environment than meat from animals. Raising animals for food uses huge amounts of land and water. It also creates a lot of pollution. Raising animals for food creates about 15% of the world's greenhouse gases. That's why cutting back on eating meat is one of the easiest ways to fight climate change.
There are many companies these days that focus on making plant-based meat substitutes（替代物）. But since lab-grown meat is made from animal cells, it is very hard to tell it apart from actual meat. It looks, smells, and tastes like chicken.
Polls（民意调查） have shown that many people aren’t too interested in lab-grown meat. Lots of people believe that "it just sounds strange". But Russel Phillips, a biologist, suggests people give it a try. He says that once people try the meat, they will be amazed. The common response must be, "Oh, it tastes like chicken."
But right now, the meat is far more expensive than meat from animals. Now that the companies have been approved, they have the huge challenge of figuring out how to make much more meat far more cheaply. It will probably be a long time before you're able to buy lab-grown chicken in stores.
14. To produce lab-grown meat, the companies should _______.
A. study how to feed live animals
B. decide where to store meat products
C. add different flavours to sheets of meat
D. select cells suitable for producing meat
15. As for producing lab-grown meat, Paragraph 4 is mainly about its______.
A. future.
B. advantage.
C. techniques.
D. process.
16. What is Russel Phillips’ attitude toward lab-grown meat
A. Doubtful.
B. Worried.
C. Supportive.
D. Uninterested.
17. The lab-grown meat still has a problem with its______.
A. quality.
B. safety.
C. price.
D. taste.
C
Hundreds of dead migrating (迁徙) songbirds covered the ground like a carpet on Thursday in Chicago.
Nearly 1,000 songbirds died throughout the night after crashing into the glass of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center due to a deadly combination of excellent migratory conditions, rain, and the low building’s lighting and window-lined walls, according to bird experts.
Window hits are a problem in almost every major city in the United States. Birds cannot see transparent (透明的) or reflecting glass and are unaware that it is a dangerous block. They rush for plants or bushes they see through windows or reflected in them, killing themselves in the process.
Night-migrating birds depend on the stars for direction. Building lights both attract and confuse them, resulting in window hits or birds flying around the lights until they die of exhaustion, a phenomenon known as deadly light attraction.
According to Stan Temple, a retired bird expert from University of Wisconsin-Madison, conditions were ideal for a big wave of songbird southern migration over Chicago on Wednesday evening. “You had all these birds that were just eager to set out, but they’ve been held up with this unusual September and October with temperatures way above normal,” Temple said.
To avoid irregular air movements and predators (捕食者), little songbirds graze to absorb energy during the day and travel at night. They’ve been waiting for north winds to push them south, but September’s unusually warm south winds left the birds in a holding position here, according to Temple. A wind moved south on Wednesday evening, offering a good chance, and millions of birds took to the air.
“Pre-dawn rain forced the birds to fly low, and they found McCormick Place’s lights on,” said David Willard, a manager at the Chicago Field Museum.
According to Ann Pidgeon, a bird biologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, window hits and deadly light attraction are simply avoidable. Building managers can simply decrease their lights, and building designers can create windows with bird-friendly marks in the glass. People can also add screens, paint their windows, or put stickers on the glass.
18. Which of the following probably caused the songbirds’ death in Chicago
A. Window hits.
B. Hunger.
C. Diseases.
D. Bird hunts.
19. What does the underlined word “graze” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A. Play.
B. Eat.
C. Grow.
D. Wait.
20. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The importance of protecting birds. B. The prediction of the songbirds' future.
C. The further study of the songbird event. D. The ways to avoid the disaster for birds.
21. What can we learn from the passage
A. Human activities have affected wild life.
B. Climate change is challenging the world.
C. Technology helps the protection of nature.
D. Animals learn to adapt to the environment.
D
In the US only about 3% of early childhood teachers are male. Experts say this may have a great influence on young children whose understanding of gender roles and identity is rapidly forming. Research has found that getting access to different teachers is of benefit to children. This means the youngest learners are more likely to be exposed to a wide variety of games and communication. It can also help them develop healthy ideas about gender.
“In our society and world, we tend to have very specific stereotypes(刻板印象) of gender roles,” said Mindi Reich-Shapiro, an assistant professor in the Borough of Manhattan Community College, and one of the authors of a recent study. “It’s necessary for the kids to see other possibilities and paths they can choose.”
Although they largely felt supported by colleagues and families, many male teachers surveyed stated that in their career as early education teachers, they did face social and cultural resistance. Some even noted that the parents were surprised or concerned when they found a male teacher with their kids. Moreover, the male teachers were sometimes advised not to hug children.
Reich-Shapiro and other researchers have made some suggestions to increase the number of male early education teachers. Low wages have long been considered as a major problem in this field. More than 70% of male teachers said they intended to stay in the early education workforce, and pointed out that the major motivator for their commitment to their long-term career was an increased salary. Thus, the report recommended that all preschool educators be paid as much as the primary school teachers. The government should establish support groups and provide guidance and professional advice for male early education educators.
Reich-Shapiro said that traditional recruitment methods for early childhood teachers could not handle the gender gap in the field. He suggests providing young individuals with opportunities to stay and work with children either through training or voluntary programs, targeting groups of men who are considering changing their jobs, such as fathers and fathers-to-be.
22. How Is the early childhood education in the US
A. It neglects gender roles. B. It lacks male teachers.
C. It influences kids’ understanding. D. It exposes kids to adventures.
23. What is learned about the male teachers in the study
A. They find it awkward to hug children.
B. They fail to meet the parents’ expectations.
C. They can’t keep up with female colleagues.
D. They feel distrusted socially and culturally.
24. What is important for men to be committed to early childhood education
A. Higher pay. B. Job security. C. Social recognition. D. Better workplace.
25. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Early education: a specific target
B. Early education: a challenging field
C. Male preschool teachers: a vital necessity
D. Male preschool teachers: a potential career
II卷（共55分）
三、语法填空。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
26. While I ________ (cook) a complicated dish in the kitchen at 7 PM yesterday, the doorbell unexpectedly rang.
27. Sarah ________ (study) English grammar intensively for three hours straight, so her eyes are starting to feel tired.
28. Every morning, the sun ________ (rise) steadily over the mountains, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink.
29. ________ (read) the old diary carefully under the dim light, she slowly uncovered secrets about her family’s history.
30. To avoid an argument, he pretended ________ (not see) the text message his colleague sent about the meeting delay.
31. The broken bicycle ________ (leave) near the park entrance yesterday has been repaired by a kind passerby.
32. The young artist ________ designed this breathtaking sculpture will hold an exhibition at the gallery next week.
33. The engineers are still trying to figure out ________ caused the mysterious problem in the newly installed system.
34. When students struggle with academic pressure, they often turn ________ their teachers or counselors for guidance.
35. As a beginner, it took him ________ entire hour to solve the advanced math problem, but he finally succeeded.
四、选词填空。用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。（共6小题；每小题2分，共12分）
waste embarrass convince significant comedy science
36. He tried to hide his ________ by telling jokes.
37. The discovery was based on ________ evidence, not just guesses or opinions.
38. The data from the experiment was so ________ that it changed many people’s opinions.
39. Many people now realize that using plastic bags is ________ and harmful to the planet.
40. Understanding the ________ of recycling can motivate communities to adopt greener habits.
41. The new recycling program has ________ reduced plastic waste in our community, inspiring other cities to adopt similar measures.
五、阅读回答问题（共4小题；每小题2分，共8分）
阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。
If you enjoy walking for exercise, there's a simple way to meet your demand-change your walk into a ruck, and it's an increasingly popular form of exercise.
Rucking is walking with weight on your back. The term "rucking" comes from ruck marching, a core skill used by the military around the world. One of the tests the army normally gives to soldiers is a 12-mile ruck, which they must complete within three hours while carrying a weight of at least 35 pounds.
The reason why rucking is growing in popularity is that it's an easy and all-body exercise. One study in 2019 showed that 10 weeks of weighted walking improved physical performance. Since rucking is usually performed outdoors, there is no doubt that it's also good for your mental health. Lots of studies suggest that the mental health benefits of being in a natural environment are huge.
There are several tips for your rucking when you get started. First, don't be too eager. As with any new exercise, you'll need to begin slowly. Start with an empty backpack（背包） and walk a distance you've already done. When you start adding weight to your pack, try something low, like 10% of your body weight. Adding weight is going to put more stress on your ankles, knees, hips and back, so do it gradually. Another option is to start with a weighted vest（背心） instead of a backpack. This spreads the weight between your front and back. And of course, don't forget your feet. Select a comfortable pair of shoes to prevent getting hurt.
42. What is rucking （不多于六个单词）
43. Why is rucking popular （不多于六个单词）
44.Where is rucking usually performed （不多于一个单词）
45. What is the last paragraph mainly about （不多于三个单词）
六、书面表达（共20分）
假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你校将于下周五举办一次以“保护自然遗产（Protect the Natural Heritage)”为主题的讲座，请你代表校学生会给你校的留学生Henry写封信，邀请他参加该讲座。内容包括：
1. 讲座的时间、地点
2. 讲座的内容、意义
3. 期盼回复
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Henry
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
一、完形填空(1-10)
1.B 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B
6.A 7.D 8.C 9.D 10.A
二、阅读理解(11~25)
11.A 12.C 13.C
14-17 DBCC
18- 21 ABDA
22.B 23.D 24.A 25.C
三、语法填空(26~35)
26.was cooking
27.has studied
28.rises
29.Reading
30.not to see
31.left
32.who/that
33.what
34.to
35.an
四、选词填空(36~41)
36.embarrassment
37.scientific
38.convincing
39.wasteful
40.significance
41.significantly
五、阅读回答(42~45)
42.Walking with weight on the back.
43.Easy and all-body exercise.
44.Outdoors.
45.Tips for starting rucking.
六、书面表达范文
Dear Henry,
I’m writing to invite you to attend a lecture themed Protect the Natural Heritage.
The lecture will be held at the school lecture hall next Friday. Experts will introduce precious natural heritage worldwide as well as practical protection methods. It helps us raise environmental awareness and broaden our horizons.
Would you come Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua

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