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衡阳市八中 2024 届高二下学期期中考试试题（2026.5）
英 语
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1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题
卡上。
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
Getting Along with Grizzlies (灰熊)
Almost three-quarters of all young females that grow up in the Elk Valley die young. In fact, after tracking 70 bears
between 2016 and 2022, experts found survival rates for young grizzlies in the Elk Valley are the lowest recorded in North
America.
Causes of grizzly deaths
Deaths of the 15 tracked bears during that period:
Conflict with Humans: 46.6%
Vehicle Crashes: 40%
Natural Causes: 6.7%
Unknown Causes: 6.7%
Challenges to human-bear coexistence in the Elk Valley
The chance of young grizzly survival in the Elk Valley is the lowest in North America, but adult bears survive well
once they learn to travel through the area safely. But these bears are young and tend to cause conflicts.
The Elk Valley has the highest rates of human-bear conflict in the province and about1/3 of all human-caused bear
deaths in provincial databases. Only 1 in 3 road and railway crashes with grizzly bears occur here.
Measures taken
Since April 2024, the government has taken effort to help humans and bears share the landscape. One of the most
effective tools is electric fencing, which reduces damage to infrastructure (基础设施) by 80%-100%. It keeps bears away
from attractants like garbage, which reduces conflicts. These simple, low-cost measures are saving lives — on both sides.
As someone puts it, “Coexistence is a two-way street. If we want bears to survive, we have to be willing to change, too.”
21．How many tracked grizzlies died due to human-related causes
A．40%.
B．46.6%.
C．86.6%.
D．93.3%.
22．Why is the number of grizzlies stable in the Elk Valley
A．Their death rate decreases.
B．Some learn to travel safely.
C．Their survival gets protected.
D．Some move in from nearby.
23．What is the main function of electric fencing
A．Saving humans from bears.
B．Preventing conflict and loss.
C．Letting bears trust humans.
D．Cutting the bear control cost.
B
As Wang Xueru packed her bag, sharp cramps twisting (绞痛) her stomach, a student silently approached. The girl
placed a folded note and a warm heat patch into her hand. Wang unfolded the paper: “If the sky is cloudy, I will be your
sunshine.”
In that instant, the plain classroom walls of Mengla No. 1 High School in rural Yunnan seemed to glow. The stomach
pain and daily weariness didn’t vanish completely, but something warmer — a pure shared kindness between them —
rose to ease her discomfort. This quiet and touching moment perfectly defined Wang’s meaningful year as a volunteer
teacher there.
Wang, 22, graduated from Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics with Chinese literature and
international economies degrees. Her true passion was service. Guided by her. Motto “When poor, cultivate yourself; when
successful, help the world,” she led campus volunteer groups and launched online literacy projects. Applying for the
competitive “Go West” Program (21 chosen yearly from 50 applicants) , her experience helped her earn a spot.
Far from her coastal hometown Quanzhou, Wang teaches in mountainous Mengla County. Her classroom holds not
just textbooks and knowledge, but deep trust with students. The student’s note was more than physical comfort; it reflected
the sincere connection built through daily interactions.
“People may think rural teaching is just giving lessons,” Wang said. “But it’s more — it’s showing up even in
hardship, caring about their struggles and letting them see your efforts. That note It was sunshine I gave first, now
returned.”
Wang knows her role transcends (超越) academics. In Mengla, she cultivates hope in students’ hearts — one warm
patch, one quiet sunny word at a time. This mutual warmth and trust light their paths, making her volunteer journey truly
precious and meaningful.
24．Which word can best describe Wang’s volunteering experience
A．Fruitful. B．Stressful. C．Challenging. D．Competitive.
25．What made Wang qualified for the “Go West” Program
A．She came from a coastal developed city.B．She graduated from a famous university.
C．She was good at Chinese and economics.D．She had rich volunteer service experience.
26．What does Wang discover about rural teaching
A．It only requires giving lessons. B．It is less challenging than city teaching.
C．It focuses on academic performance only. D．It needs mutual understanding and sincerity.
27．How does Wang’s work influence the rural students
A．It cultivates hope in their hearts. B．It improves their physical health.
C．It makes them forget life’s hardships. D．It helps them get into top universities.
C
Research indicates that Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese exercise that combines slow, gentle movements with deep
breathing and relaxation, may provide long-term relief from Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Those who practised the martial
art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t, the researchers say.
Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease characterized by slowness of movement, tremors (颤抖 ), and stiff and
inflexible muscles. It is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, with the number of those affected projected
to reach nearly 5 million by 2030 in China alone. In the UK 2 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour. So far,
there has been no cure for Parkinson’s.
Previously published research suggests that Tai Chi eases Parkinson’s symptoms in the short term, but whether this
improvement can be maintained over the long term isn’t known.
The new study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of
Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did
not.
The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms,
movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration
problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.
However, this is an observational study, which can’t establish cause and effect. And the researchers acknowledge that
the number of study participants was relatively small.
Prof Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study” but
said there were limitations in its design, and more trials were needed.
Prof K Ray Chaudhuri, professor of movement disorders and neurology at King’s College London, said, “It is too
early to claim any neuroprotection based on this study, although the positive effects on aspects of motor and non-motor
functions are impressive.”
28．What do we know about Parkinson’s
A．It’s severe but curable now. B．It may lead to a low-quality life.
C．It’s more common in China than in the UK. D．It’s the fastest-growing disease in the world.
29．What is the new study different from the previous one
A．It covers more aspects of the disease.
B．It collects data from more study participants.
C．It focuses on the long-term effect of Tai Chi on Parkinson’s.
D．It first proves the positive effect Tai Chi has on Parkinson’s.
30．What can be inferred from paragraphs 5 and 6
A．The results of the study are not clear.
B．The researchers are unaware of the problems of the study.
C．The methods that the researchers use in the study are inappropriate.
D．The study gives hope to Parkinson’s patients though with its limitations.
31．What is Prof K Ray Chaudhuri’s attitude towards the conclusion of the new study
A．Disapproving. B．Supportive. C．Indifferent. D．Objective.
D
Biologists estimate that as many as 2 million lesser prairie chickens — a kind of bird living on stretching grasslands
— once lent red to the often gray landscape of the midwestern and southwestern United States. But just some 22,000 birds
remain today, occupying about 16% of the species’ historic range.
The crash was a major reason the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) decided to formally list the bird as
threatened. “The lesser prairie chicken is in a desperate situation,” said USFWS Director Daniel Ashe. Some
environmentalists, however, were disappointed. They had pushed the agency to designate the bird as “endangered”, a status
that gives federal officials greater regulatory power to crack down on threats. But Ashe and others argued that the
“threatened” tag gave the federal government flexibility to try out new, potentially less confrontational conservations
approaches. In particular, they called for forging closer collaborations with western state governments, which are often
uneasy with federal action and with the private landowners who control an estimated 95% of the prairie chicken’s habitat.
Under the plan, for example, the agency said it would not prosecute landowner or businesses that unintentionally kill,
harm, or disturb the bird, as long as they had signed a range—wide management plan to restore prairie chicken habitat.
Negotiated by USFWS and the states, the plan requires individuals and businesses that damage habitat as part of their
operations to pay into a fund to replace every acre destroyed with 2 new acres of suitable habitat. The fund will also be used
to compensate landowners who set aside habitat, USFWS also set an interim goal of restoring prairie chicken populations to
an annual average of 67,000 birds over the next 10 years. And it gives the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies (WAFWA), a coalition of state agencies, the job of monitoring progress. Overall, the idea is to let “states” remain
in the driver’s seat for managing the species,” Ashe said.
32．What is the major reason for listing the lesser prairie as threatened
A．Its drastically decreased population. B．The underestimate of the grassland acreage.
C．A desperate appeal from some biologists. D．The insistence of private landowners.
33．Why did the “threatened” tag disappointed some environmentalists
A．It was a give-in to governmental pressure. B．It would involve fewer agencies in action.
C．It granted less federal regulatory power. D．The disagreement between generations.
34．What can be learned from Paragraph3
A．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they agree to pay a sum for compensation
B．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they volunteer to set up an equally big habitat.
C．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they support the WAFWA monitoring job.
D．Unintentional harm-doers will not be prosecuted if they raise funds for USFWS operations.
35．According to Ashe, which is the leading role in managing the species
A．The federal government. B．The wildlife agencies
C．The landowners. D．The states.
第二节 (共 5小题;每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分)
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。
The human brain is the command centre for the nervous system and enables thoughts, memory, movement, and
emotions.
36 As the population ages, the challenges for the preservation of brain health increase. It is therefore vital
for seniors to understand how to protect it.
Exercise regularly. Regular physical exercise tends to help fight against the natural reduction in brain connections
that occur during aging. Multiple studies show that physically active people are less likely to experience a decline in their
mental function and have a lower risk of developing brain disease. 37
Have a “right” nap. Having a nap after lunch can be good for your brain and many seniors have developed such a
good habit for long. 38 While a 30-min to 90-min nap has brain benefits, anything longer than an hour and a half
may create problems with cognition, the ability to think and form memories.
39 Your brain is similar to a muscle - you need to use it or lose it. There are many things that you can do to
keep your brain in shape, such as doing crossword puzzles, reading, or playing cards. You can also learn something new
such as musical instruments, drawing, or even digital bine different types of activities to increase the
effectiveness.
Eat a Mediterranean diet. Studies show people who closely follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to have brain
disease than people who don’t follow the diet. 40 However, we at least know that omega fatty acids found in
olive oil and other healthy fats are vital for your cells to function correctly.
A．Stay mentally active.
B．Explore new interests if possible.
C．But keep in mind that the length matters.
D．Your diet plays a large role in your brain health.
E．The benefits result from increased blood circulation.
F．Maintaining a healthy brain is the primary goal in pursuing health.
G．Further research is needed to decide which parts of the diet help brain the most.
第三部分 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
By the time Dom was 10 years old, he’d broken and repaired his bicycle many times. He thought it 41 to
upgrade to something tougher, so he went to his mom with a big 42 , “I wanted a really nice mountain bike.” His
mom said no, but offered to help. Dom decided to earn money by 43 bikes. His mom created a page online —
Dom Fixes Bikes — to spread about his 44 .
He was 45 able to purchase his dream bike. He also had enough money left over to 46 six other
kids with brand-new bikes for Christmas. After that, “I just 47 to do it,” says Dom, now 15.
At first, he worked outside the home. When more 48 was needed, he rented a one-car garage. There was
no electricity, no air conditioning and no heating. However, Dom’s resolution wasn’t 49 . Last year, he celebrated
the grand opening of his first storefront.
During the holiday season, he 50 121 bikes, exceeding his goal of 100 a year. The process is
51 : Everyone who applies for a bike will get one for free. That’s how 5-year-old Ilarri, a newcomer, got a bike,
shortly after his school made an 52 . Dom also reached out to students with special needs and donated
53 bikes, bringing mobility and independence to their lives.
“He is an excellent example of how young people are ambitious and 54 to the social issues of our
time,” said Pennsylvania State representative Melissa Shusterman. “His generosity gave us hope for the future.” For Dom,
the project remains pure. “My bike represents 55 , taking me anywhere I want to go. I just want to share it
with others.”
41．A．stood out B．worked out C．made sure D．made sense
42．A．replacement B．request C．presentation D．step
43．A．advertising B．renting C．repairing D．exchanging
44．A．services B．kindness C．procedures D．hardship
45．A．suddenly B．naturally C．apparently D．eventually
46．A．surprise B．attract C．employ D．challenge
47．A．failed B．continued C．attempted D．agreed
48．A．security B．donation C．inspection D．space
49．A．shaken B．perceived C．valued D．approved
50．A．took up B．put together C．gave away D．turned over
51．A．flexible B．scientific C．suitable D．simple
52．A．invitation B．application C．instruction D．arrangement
53．A．adaptive B．expensive C．stylish D．classic
54．A．accustomed B．opposed C．connected D．limited
55．A．achievements B．freedom C．charity D．contributions
第二节(共 10小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 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。
A smart home is one that 56 (integrate) computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many
of the things that we now do ourselves will become 57 (自动的). For example, the smart home could control the air
conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn 58 (switch) on and off, making your home more
energy-efficient. The smart home could also m 59 (监控) itself to make sure that everything is working 60 it
should, and send you warnings 61 there is a problem. Such smart homes could even 62 (programm) to
detect your health problems, and then give you relevant advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor.
So, in a sense, smart homes will lead us to 63 (live) smarter lives.
This smart technology is not a fantasy. Many of these new 64 (innovate) are already available and being
used in some homes. In this sense, the home of tomorrow is already the home of today. Nevertheless, it will take some years
65 most new homes begin to use this new technology.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
66．假定你是李华，你班的交换生 Peter打算邀请其他班的交换生一起聚餐，他写信向你询问合适的餐厅。请给他
写一封回信，内容包括：
（1）你的推荐：
（2）说明理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为 80左右：
（2）可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25分)
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。
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, with golden sunlight coming through the green leaves of the trees in the park,
casting light and dark shadows on the winding path. A gentle breeze carried the sweet smell of open roses from a nearby
flower bed, making the air feel fresh and pleasant. Children’s laughter could be heard in the distance as they ran after each
other around the playground, and an old man sat on a wooden bench, feeding pigeons with a bag of breadcrumbs (面包屑).
Lily was walking along the path, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, when something caught her eye. Under a tall oak
tree at the edge of the park, there was a small dog lying up on the grass. It was a dirty little thing, with matted (乱蓬蓬的)
fur that was a mix of brown and white. Its bones were clearly visible beneath its thin coat, and its eyes looked dull and tired,
as if it hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in days. Lily’s heart went out to the poor creature. She slowed down and approached
it cautiously, not wanting to scare it.
As she got closer, she could see that the dog was trembling slightly, even though the afternoon was warm. It lifted its
head weakly when it heard her footsteps, but didn’t have the energy to stand up. Lily knelt down beside it and softly said,
“Hey, little guy, are you okay ” The dog just looked at her with a sad expression, as if asking for help.
Lily felt a strong feeling of compassion. She couldn’t just leave the poor dog there to suffer. She thought about the
snacks she had in her bag, but they were all human food that probably wasn’t good for the dog. So she made up her mind to
go and buy some proper dog food.
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。
She stood up and looked around.
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The dog hesitated for a moment, and then slowly stood up on its weak legs.
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5月考试答案
英 语
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C D B A D D A B C D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A C A D F E C A G
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D B C A D A B D A C
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D B A C B
56．integrates 57．automatic 58．switches 59．monitor 60．as 61．if 62．be programmed 63．
living 64．innovations 65．before
66．One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for a suitable restaurant for your gathering. I’d highly recommend East China
Flavor, a prestigious eatery situated right opposite our school.
As a time-honored Chinese restaurant, it boasts a cozy and relaxed ambience with elegant interior decor, making it
ideal for group dinners. More importantly, it serves an array of authentic delicacies, such as steamed dumplings and
melt-in-your-mouth braised pork, offering exchange students like you a glimpse into China’s profound culinary culture.
What is also worth mentioning is its impeccable service and student-friendly prices.
I’m sure you and your friends will have a pleasant time there.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．One possible version:
She stood up and looked around. There was a convenience store just a few blocks away from the park. Lily hurried
there, bought a bag of dog food and a bottle of water, and then rushed back. The dog was still lying where she had left it, its
eyes following her movements. She took a deep breath, as if gathering up the courage, knelt down again, opened the dog
food, and gently placed some in front of it.
The dog hesitated for a moment, and then slowly stood up on its weak legs. It smelled the food cautiously before
starting to eat hungrily. Lily touched its matted fur softly, and the dog looked up at her with gratitude. After finishing the
food, it rubbed her hand gently, as if showing its affection. Lily decided to take it home and look for its owner. She named it
Lucky, hoping it would have a better life from now on.

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