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吉林省友好学校2024-2025学年高二下学期第79届期中联考
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Make your summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience!
Ages 6 - 8
Half-day, weeklong camps are held from 9 a.m -12 p.m or 1 p.m - 4 p.m
Daily snacks (小吃) will be provided and even become part of the hands-on fun!
Wonder Wizards June 6 - 10, June 13 - 17, June 20 - 24
Campers travel back to medieval times (about AD 1100 - 1400) and become wizards of science as they explore the wonders of castle and make magical mixtures that will challenge them to unlock the secrets of chemical combinations. The adventure ends when campers show off their skills for family and friends at a special presentation!
Science Sleuths (侦探) June 27 - July 1, July 11 - 15, July 18 - 22
Campers become junior detectives as they unlock the mysteries of The Magic House, Study the wonders of science, discover some super-secret science experiments and present their findings to friends and family.
Whirly (回旋的) Waters
July 25 - 29, August 1 - 5
“Water” you waiting for On your mark, get set, go with H2O! Campers will be racing to discover all that is wet and wonderful about water through tons of experiments and hands-on activities. At the end of the week, campers are sure to surprise family and friends with amazing demonstrations (示范).
Cost: $125 per person for non-members; $ 100 per person family members.
All campers must be registered in advance.
Ages 9 - 11
Weeklong full-day camp from 9 am - 4 pm. (Lunch not provided)
Camp Make-It June 13 - 17, June 27 - July 1
Get ready for the wonderful DIY experience! Campers ages 9 - 11 will use science, technology, engineering, art and math to discover their inner inventors. During this all-day camp, campers will have the opportunity to create curious articles, experiment with a lot of stuff, and learn amazing skills. On the last day of camp, campers will show off their work to family and friends!
Cost: $200 per person for non-members; $175 per person family members.
All campers must be registered in advance.
1. When can campers attend Wonder Wizards
A．In June. B．In early July. C．In late July. D．In August.
2. How much should two non-members pay for Whirly Waters
A．$ 200. B．$ 250. C．$ 350. D．$400.
3. Which program features creating based on comprehensive knowledge
A．Camp Make-It. B．Whirly Waters.
C．Science Sleuths. D．Wonder Wizards.
B
Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That’s when I learned about the Lighthouse Project.
I started my journey as a Lighthouse Project volunteer by reading as much as I could about the experiences of previous volunteers. I knew it would be a lot of hard work, and that I would be away from my family and friends for a very long time. In short, I did not take my decision to apply for the Lighthouse Project lightly. Neither did my family.
Eventually, however, I won the support of my family, and I sent in all the paperwork needed for application. After countless interviews and presentations, I managed to stand out among the candidates and survive the test alone. Several months later, I finally received a call asking me to report for duty. I would be going to a small village near Abuja, Nigeria. Where What Nigeria I had no idea. But I was about to find out.
After completing my training, I was sent to the village that was small and desperately in need of proper accommodation. Though the local villagers were poor, they offered their homes, food, and hearts as if I were their own family. I was asked to lead a small team of local people in building a new schoolhouse. For the next year or so, I taught in that same schoolhouse. But I sometimes think I learned more from my students than they did from me.
Sometime during that period, I realized that all those things that had seemed so strange or unusual to me no longer did, though I did not get anywhere with the local language, and returned to the United States a different man. The Lighthouse Project had changed my life forever.
4. What do we know about the author
A．He felt honored to study English literature.
B．His dream at university was to become a volunteer.
C．He took pride in having contributed to the world.
D．His university education focused on theoretical knowledge.
5. How was the writer’s application process
A．Awkward. B．Complex. C．Entertaining. D．Effortless.
6. What did the writer do in the village
A．Working as a teacher.
B．Helping villagers build hospitals.
C．Raising money for his students.
D．Inviting locals to enter his Project.
7. Which can be the best title of the text
A．Lighthouse Project—The Promise of African Education
B．The Memorable and Rewarding life in Abuja
C．A Life-changing Voluntary Experience
D．Lighthouse Project—A Volunteer Organization for New Graduates
C
Hadeda ibises, known as “African alarm clocks” for their loud calls, have long legs and thin beaks (鸟喙) and shiny feathers on their wings. Historically restricted to northeastern South Africa, hadedas have significantly expanded their range to many urban areas.
Various ibises use remote-touch to detect movements of prey (猎物) in the soil and locate their hidden place. This ability is facilitated by a sensory organ in their beaks, called the bill-tip organ, which developed during the time of the dinosaurs. My recent research confirmed that hadedas have this“sixth sense” and found it is closely tied to soil moisture (湿度) levels.
We conducted sensory tests with hadedas in bird cages. We presented them with boxes of soil containing buried worms (虫), masking any sounds with white noise and mixing dead worms into the soil to remove scent cues (气味线索). The birds consistently found live worms faster than dead ones, indicating they are able to sense movements of prey and use remote-touch to find them.
Further testing revealed that hadedas found worms more quickly in wetter soils. If the soil was too dry, they lost this ability and had to rely on random searching. These findings suggest that the hadedas’ expansion in SouthAfrica is related to increased artificial watering systems. They require wet soil to use remote-touch effectively,which could explain their absence in dry regions. Droughts and heatwaves, expected to worsen with climate change, could threaten their population by making prey detection more challenging.
The study highlights the broader implications for other remote-touch hunting birds, many of which are already endangered. As soil moisture levels decrease, these birds could become more at risk, stressing the importance of considering sensory requirements in conservation efforts.
8. What do we know about hadeda ibises
A．They are known for shiny feathers.
B．They barely see any rise in numbers.
C．They recall images of the dinosaurs.
D．They have a specialized sensory organ.
9. Why were white noise and dead worms used in the experiment
A．To get a more reliable result.
B．To add experimental items.
C．To copy natural habitats.
D．To avoid disturbing the subjects.
10. What does the research suggest about the impact of climate change on hadedas
A．Climate change will decrease their reliance on soil moisture.
B．Droughts could make it more difficult for them to find prey.
C．Increased rainfall will help them relocate to urbanized areas.
D．Rising temperatures could increase their feeding efficiency.
11. What does the text mainly talk about
A．The specialty of hadedas’ organs.
B．The masters of dry land hunting.
C．Hadedas’ prey detection in wet soil.
D．Hadedas ibises’ urban expansion.
D
A new study, led by Dr Steven Stagg of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), found the benefits of letter-spacing and coloured overlays (涂层) among a group of dyslexic (诵读困难的) and non-dyslexic children. It discovered that text with increased space between letters provided a benefit for both groups of children. On average, the dyslexia group showed a 13% increase in reading speed, while the comparison group of non-dyslexic children showed a 5% increase in reading speed.
The study involved 59 children aged between 11 and 15,32 of whom had dyslexia, with 27 non-dyslexic children forming a control group. The participants were from six UK schools in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and London.
Participants read four texts with either standard or extra-large letter-spacing, both with and without a coloured overlay. The children were instructed to read these texts out loud while being recorded. The recordings were used to measure the number of errors they made—specifically missed words, added words, wrong words, and pronunciation—as well as the participants’ reading time.
In addition to improving reading speed of children with and without dyslexia, the larger letter-spacing also resulted in a significant reduction in the number of words being missed by the children with dyslexia. Dr Stagg said, “We believe that extra-large letter-spacing reduces what is known as the ‘crowding effect’, which can prevent the recognition of letters and reduce reading speed.”
When viewed in the context of previous research, the findings strongly suggest that teaching professionals should be confident that all children will be helped by increased letter-spacing in reading materials. It’s a relatively simple change for teachers to make when they produce handouts and exercises, and children with dyslexia won’t feel singled out by the introduction of specially adapted reading materials, as this change is something that everyone can benefit from.
The study showed colored overlays didn’t affect reading speed or error reduction in children. Despite this, Dr. Stagg recommends using them, as they might improve reading stamina (耐力).
12. What does the new study focus on according to Paragraph 1
A．The features of dyslexia.
B．The gap in children’s reading ability.
C．Ways of examining children’s comprehension.
D．Certain factors helping improve children’s reading ability.
13. What did the researchers do during the study
A．They asked children to document the reading material.
B．They taught children some reading skills.
C．They studied the recordings of children’s reading.
D．They observed children’s performances in class.
14. How are children with dyslexic affected by the “crowding effect”
A．They may read materials faster than usual.
B．They may make more mistakes when reading.
C．They are forced to reflect on themselves more.
D．They are willing to spend more time reading.
15. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 5
A．The significance of previous dyslexia children research.
B．The necessity of paying attention to children with dyslexia.
C．The suggestions and expectations from teaching professionals.
D．The practicability and benefits of specially adapted reading materials.
二、七选五
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. ___16___ But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. ___17___ Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. ___18___ In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. ___19___ Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun. ___20___ Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.
A．Train trips aren’t for impatient types.
B．You’ll have views from both sides of the train.
C．The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D．That’s particularly true during busy summer months.
E．You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F．Chances are that the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G．He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.
三、完形填空
On a summer evening, my wife and I were on our way to the grocery store when I noticed a man sitting on the sidewalk. A used advertisement banner (横幅) draped loosely around his waist was his only ___21___ in the bad weather. The blank look in his eyes indicated he was possibly incapable of ___22___ mental function. We tried asking him a few questions, but he showed no ___23___ that he had heard or understood us. “He looks starving. Let’s buy him a loaf of bread, my wife ___24___ .
When we returned, he wasn’t there. ___25___ ,we decided to go home, wondering what to do with the loaf of bread. We'd barely gone a hundred meters when we ___26___ him. He was seated with a family of migrant labourers who had camped there. Surprisingly, none of the family members seemed to ___27___ his presence. In fact, he looked to be quite welcome. Out of curiosity, I stopped my motorcycle and ___28___ .
It was dinnertime and the family was ___29___ around an open fire. The man was eating hungrily from a plate—identical to the ones from which the family partook their meals. Even as she roasted more food, the lady watched on the stranger ___30___ , making sure that his plate was not ___31___ .The other members of the family chatted happily as they ate. The family was far from ___32___ because they were the people who had no roof over their heads. But they shared what they had, not something they had no ___33___ for. Overcome with guilt, we ___34___ the loaf of bread near the man and rode away, but not before ___35___ the true meaning of giving and sharing.
21. A．problem B．habit C．protection D．choice
22. A．actual B．optional C．original D．normal
23. A．doubt B．hope C．sign D．fear
24. A．suggested B．admitted C．agreed D．promised
25. A．Relieved B．Inspired C．Excited D．Disappointed
26. A．spotted B．helped C．visited D．followed
27. A．guess B．know C．mind D．remember
28. A．camped B．observed C．searched D．wandered
29. A．gathering B．communicating C．performing D．waiting
30. A．at a loss B．in the long run C．from time to time D．by no means
31. A．broken B．dusty C．wet D．empty
32. A．intelligent B．wealthy C．curious D．unfortunate
33. A．use B．patience C．responsibilities D．expectations
34. A．picked up B．checked out C．showed off D．put down
35. A．explaining B．learning C．forgetting D．assuming
四、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。
The ___36___ (high) anticipated animated film “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” is set to grace (使增色) the Spring Festival movie lineup. This film is a sequel to the blockbuster “Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child” and has been generating a great deal of buzz among audiences.
In this new section, Ne Zha is reborn and confronts even greater challenges and adventures. The story ___37___ (unfold) with Ne Zha’s unique powers and his unruly nature, once again causing a stir. However, with the plot ___38___ (progress), he must face his fortune and the forces of evil ___39___ threaten the world. With the help of his friends and family, Ne Zha starts a journey of self-discovery and ___40___ (grow), learning to control his powers and become a true hero.
The film ___41___ (expect) to showcase stunning visual effects, building on the success of its predecessor. The animation team has been working tirelessly to create ___42___ vivid and immersive world, with detailed character designs and spectacular action sequences. From the mythical creatures to the magical landscapes, every frame is meticulously crafted to bring the story ___43___ life. The voice cast of “Ne Zha Reborn into the World of Chaos” features some of ___44___ (talented) actors in the industry. Their performances are sure to add depth and personality to the characters, ___45___ (make) them even more endearing and relatable to the audience.
五、书面表达
第一节 短文写作
46. 众所周知，环境与我们每个人息息相关。而随着社会的发展，环境污染却越来越严重。请根据下面的内容提示，以“How to protect the Environment”为题，用英文写一篇100词左右的短文。
1.现状：全球气候变暖，极端气候频发；空气、水污染严重，垃圾随处可见。
2.治理措施：
（1）提高人们的环保意识(awareness)；
（2）制定环保法律，违者严惩(punish)；
（3）植树造林，节约资源(resources)、避免(avoid)浪费；
（4）你的建议：(出行方式、生活习惯)。
注意：1.内容应包括以上要点，可以适当发挥，增加细节，以使文章连贯；
2.书写规范，卷面整洁。
How to protect the Environment
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第二节 读后续写
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year -old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) perched (栖息) on their window.
The father asked his son, “what is this ” The son replied, “It is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this ” The son said, “Father , I have just now told you, it is a crow!”
After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What is this ”
At this time some expression of irritation (恼怒) was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father with a rebuff (生硬回绝) . “It’s a crow , a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “ What is this ”
This time, the son shouted at his father, “ Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this ’
A little while later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered (发皱的) diary, which he had maintained since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I did not at all feel annoyed but I rather felt love for my innocent son.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary,
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Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed , the son got down on his knees before his father.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.D
二、七选五
16.D 17.G 18.C 19.E 20.A
三、完形填空
21.C 22.D 23.C 24.A 25.D 26.A 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.C
31.D 32.B 33.A 34.D 35.B
四、语法填空
36.highly 37.unfolds 38.progressing 39.that/which 40.growth
41.is expected 42.a 43.to 44.the most talented 45.making
五、书面表达范文
第一节 How to protect the Environment
Nowadays environmental pollution has become a serious problem. Global warming leads to frequent extreme weather. Besides, air and water are badly polluted and rubbish can be seen everywhere.
To change this situation, we must take action. First, people’s environmental awareness should be raised. Second, strict environmental laws should be made to punish polluters. Third, we should plant more trees, save natural resources and avoid waste.
As for me, I choose to walk or ride bikes instead of driving cars. I also sort rubbish in daily life. Small efforts can make a big difference to our earth.
第二节 读后续写范文
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary, the son’s eyes were filled with tears. He recalled how patiently his father answered every silly question of his when he was little. Back then, his father never lost his temper no matter how many times he repeated the answer. But just now, he shouted at his old father impatiently for only four repeated questions. He felt deep regret for his rude words and bad attitude.
Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed , the son got down on his knees before his father. He held his father’s hands tightly and apologized sincerely. He promised that he would be patient and gentle to his father from then on. He realized that his father once devoted endless love and patience to him, and it was his turn to repay the love and accompany the old man with all his heart.

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