安徽省蚌埠市第二中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题(无答案)

蚌埠二中2024—2025学年度高二第一学期8月开学考 英语试题 命题人：余凡凡 审题人：陈晓月 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 考生须知： 所有选择题的答案必须用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡中相应的位置，否则，该大题不予记分。 第一部分 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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What will the man do? A．Drink coffee. B．Add some water. C．Wash cups. 2．When will the man finish studying? A．At 1:00 a. m. B．At 9:00 p. m. C．At 11:00 p. m. 3．What will the woman probably do next? A．Go to check on her mother. B．Send her mother to hospital. C．Answer her mother’s phone. 4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Co- workers. B．Husband and wife. C．Sales clerk and customer. 5．What food has been sold out? A．Chips. B．Nuts. C．Chocolate. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What problem does the woman have? A．She will be late for her history lesson. B．She is struggling with her project. C．She worked late last night. 7．Who is probably the man? A．A teacher. B．A headmaster. C．A student. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Which tea does the man always drink with milk? A．Yellow. B．Black. C．Green. 9．What bread does the man like to eat every day? A．White. B．Brown. C．Black. 10．How much does the bacon cost today? A．$ 0.5. B．$ 1.50. C．Zero. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Where are the speakers? A．At a parking lot. B．At a restaurant. C．At a grocery store. 12．Who did the speakers see? A．A famous singer. B．A famous actress. C．A famous writer. 13．What makes the city more popular? A．Great entertainment. B．Cheap labor. C．Beautiful nature. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14．Why doesn’t the man eat at the university cafeteria? A．It’s less fun. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not healthy. 15 What does the man need money to pay for? A．Textbooks. B．A car. C．Rent. 16．What does the man probably want to be in the future? A．A teacher. B．A banker. C．A doctor. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．How long will Mr. White’s talk last? A．About a quarter. B．About half an hour. C．About an hour. 18．Who will give information about the courses? A．The director of studies. B．The student adviser. C．The principal. 19．Where will the freshmen go at 11 o’clock? A．To the Main Hall. B．To the language lab. C．To classroom 521. 20．What is the talk mainly about? A．Daily schedules for freshmen. B．A test timetable for freshmen. C．Next day’s arrangements for freshmen. 第二部分 阅读理解（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 Welcome to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts Festival Information Held annually at Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot’s Festival of the Arts involves various activities from viewing art exhibits and participating in interactive workshops to enjoying creative and colorful food dishes. Popular Events Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural(壁画) It is a large- scale, community-driven art project where parents and their kids can contribute to a massive mural by painting sections of it. Visit the Expression Section boot h to pick up paint and a brush. Then, paint a few squares that can correspond with your paint color. Artful Photo Ops This is an opportunity for kids to take fun family pictures against the background of various murals and interactive 3D art equipment throughout Epcot’s Festival of the Arts. Find these step-in frames around EPCOT: International Gateway: Luncheon of the Boating Party Mexico Pavilion: An Homage to Frida Kahlo Animation (动画制作) Academy This is a hands-on workshop where you and your kids can learn to draw beloved Disney characters, guided by a real Disney artist. It’s a unique opportunity for your kids to make good use of their creativity. This experience takes place in America Gardens Theatre. Kids Chalk Art It is an interactive art experience where kids can watch impressive chalk be created right before their eyes and even participate in creating some chalk art themselves. This experience is offered at the bridge to World Showcase Plaza. Ticket Prices Standard date-based tickets are offered, which requires you to choose a start date. One ticket per day for an adult costs $120 and kids under 12 get per ticket with 20% off. You can save $20 per ticket if you purchase 3-day or longer tickets! 21．What is a feature of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts? A．It is 3D-centered. B．It is food- themed. C．It is monthly held. D．It is kid- friendly. 22．Where can visitors paint Disney characters under the guidance of an artist? A．International Gateway. B．World Showcase Plaza. C．America Gardens Theatre. D．The Expression Section booth. 23．How much do a couple and a kid of seven pay for the one- day tickets? A．$ 300. B．$ 336. C．$ 340. D．$ 360. B Tom went shopping because his wife was ill. Selecting the fruits went fine, but when he got to the bread section, he had trouble, because there were over 60 varieties to choose from. After 10 minutes, he picked one that seemed like the perfect choice. However, he had to repeat the process for the rest of the shopping list. After he finished shopping, he was tired and upset. Why did Tom have this kind of experience? According to behavioral economics research, the more choices we have, the less happy we feel. The cause of our unhappiness has its root in one typical judgment error we make—our natural reactions prefer avoiding losses to making gains. Due to this, when we have many options, we feel anxious about making the wrong choice and losing the best one. Studying on factors that make a shopping trip an unhappy experience helps us improve our buying decisions. When choosing what to buy, the first technique involves satisficing (满意) instead of maximizing. Maximizing behavior refers to finding the perfect option when shopping. Maximizers compare all options to ensure they get the best deal. They have high expectations, and they hope the product will meet their expectations. It’s the opposite for satisficers. They set certain minimal criteria that need to be met, then search for the first available product that meets the criteria. They look for products that are “good enough” instead of “perfect”. When they focus on “good enough”, their brain automatically highlights the positives, and lowers the expectations. Research shows that maximizing behavior results in less happiness and more regret than satisficing. To be happier, satisfice and limit your choices. Make a short list that compares a reasonable number of options and doesn’t include every product available. After all, there’s no such thing as the perfect deal. 24．Why did Tom have trouble selecting bread? A．Because he had the flu and a bad headache. B．Because he had never gone shopping before. C．Because he forgot what kinds of bread his wife likes best. D．Because there were too many kinds of bread to choose from. 25．What’s the judgment error that causes our unhappiness according to the writer? A．The way that we make options. B．Our careless attitudes to making options. C．Our experience of making wrong options. D．Our preference of avoiding losses to making gains. 26．What products do satisficers look for? A．The random ones that they see in the shop. B．The best ones after they make many comparisons. C．The perfect ones that meet the maximum criteria they set. D．The first available ones that meet the minimal criteria they set. 27．How to be happier according to the passage? A．Compare a great number of options. B．Set certain higher criteria that need to be met. C．Avoid pursuing perfection when making options. D．Set maximum criteria and compare as much as possible. C Meat, milk, cheese—just some of the things provided by goats. But now we can also add fire safety to this list. As wildfires damage increasingly large areas of the planet each year, goat herds may offer a way of reducing the risk. Wildfires are made possible by hot dry weather conditions as well as a supply of dead plants that serve as fuel. We may have limited control over the first factor, but we can control the second. Reducing the fuel load lowers the probability of wildfires occurring, as well as the amount of damage caused. This is where we can turn to goats to provide a solution. Goats are being used for landscape management in a number of places around the world, including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Chile and various parts of the United States. Goats have a very tough digestive system. Many kinds of plants that are poisonous to other animals can be easily eaten by goats. It’s not just fully-grow n plants that goats are able to deal with: any seeds that pass through a goat become non- viable and will not grow. Human clearance teams have to worry about getting to hard-to-reach vegetation areas but goats don’t. They are skilled mountain climbers and can stand on their hind(后面的) legs, reaching up to two metres to eat shrubs and grass that humans would struggle to reach. Because of this, using goats can reduce both the possibility of workplace accidents and the amount of money spent on fire protection measures. Goat herds have been found to clear some lands for a third of the price of human plants control teams. Cost and safety aren’t the only benefits. Goats are quieter than lawnmowers(剪草机) and people usually prefer to see goats grazing rather than litres of herbicide(除草剂) being sprayed on the land. Children are often fascinated to see the goats at work, which provides an opportunity to educate people about preventing wildfires. 28．What is at the mercy of human beings about wildfires? A．Weather changes. B．The fuel amount. C．Worldwide diseases. D．Cheese production. 29．What does the underlined word “non-viable” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Developing successfully. B．Getting dangerous. C．Not capable of living. D．Not worth looking at. 30．Why are goats more suitable to fire safety task than men? A．Because of their physical features. B．Because of their high intelligence. C．Because of their quiet personality. D．Because of their diligence nature. 31．What might be talked about in the paragraph to follow? A．Why goats are useful. B．What has caused wildfires. C．Whether wildfires are prevented. D．How goat herds are managed. D Today, poetry and science are often considered to be completely separate career paths. However, that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. Similarly, the poet John Keats was also a licensed surgeon. The combination of these disciplines fell out of favor in the 1800s. Recently, however, there has been a reappearance of interest among scientists in expressing their research through poetry, such as lyrics and haiku, as alternative ways to inspire others with their findings. “Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science- poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field. Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki, participated in one of Illingworth’s workshops where she and fellow scientists were tasked with writing haikus that highlighted water, a common theme in their research. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do harm ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says. That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands- off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist- poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees, noting that poetry simplifies complex scientific concepts into language that everyone can understand. Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with hopefully really interesting things to say and to share. 32．What trend has been observed recently among scientists? A．A decline in interest in poetry and science. B．A preference for traditional research methods. C．An increase in combining science and poetry. D．A focus on historical figures like Ada Lovelace. 33．How does Sam Illingworth bridge the gap between science and the public? A．By teaching at the University of Western Australia. B．By translating classic poetry into different languages. C．By advocating for more funding in geoscience research. D．By organizing workshops and publishing a science-poetry journal. 34．How did Stephany Mazon feel about the experience of writing a haiku in the workshop? A．It was challenging and difficult. B．It was enjoyable and straightforward. C．It was a waste of time. D．It was too artistic for her taste. 35．What is one advantage of using poetry for science communication? A．It simplifies complex scientific ideas for a general audience. B．It emphasizes the significance of public lectures. C．It replaces traditional boring science textbooks. D．It promotes academic research in universities. 第二节 七选五（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。 With the approach of summer vacation, if you ever had a thought that biking might be for you, July might be the perfect month to try it out. Regular biking is beneficial to your mental and physical health. 36 So-here are some tips that can guide the new cyclists along. Prepare essential necessities. You don’t need a ton of equipment to get started. Once you’ve got your bike and helmet, consider how to carry all your belongings. That could be a simple backpack, but it could also be a basket on your bike. 37 In the summer, athletic shorts and a T-shirt are often good choices. 38 . Don’t try biking somewhere for the first time when you’re in a hurry or have an important meeting. Bike somewhere closer and low- risk, like a quick run to the store or to a friend’s backyard. Work your way up to more farther destinations. Adopt a relaxed mindset and seek help. It’s admitted that mentality, of taking it easy, can be extended to the route itself. Try out different routes to find the one you’re most comfortable with. Visit a bike shop to get maps of your city’s bike paths. Ask friends who bikes for suggestions or to ride with you. 39 Use a bike lane if possible. The League of American Bicyxclists says bikers should try to give cars 3 feet of space. But cyclists shouldn’t ride in the gutter(排水沟) to keep their distance. 40 . Don’t make drivers try to squeeze(挤压) past you. It’s about maintaining a balance for safety, and that’s not always easy. A．Start with a short ride. B．Start with a familiar destination. C．If the road is too narrow, ride in the middle of the lane. D．rivers also play a huge role in keeping a safe distance. E．Beyond these main items, it’s also key to think about clothes. F．Believe it or not, people often are glad to share their knowledge. G．But like any new habit, starting to bike regularly is easier said than done. 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。 Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world. But Edith 41 that her three children were running out of time to do that. They were found to have a genetic (基因的) disease, which means the patients lose 42 gradually. After the first 43 , Edith decided that the kids needed to 44 visual memories for the future. However, instead of just remembering pictures in books, the family started a journey to see the 45 world. Now they have crossed Africa, visited Turkey and Mongolia and plan to 46 their way through Asia and visit more countries. The kids are excited about everything and their dreams 47 . Mia, 11, tried her long 48 horseback riding. Colin, 7, successfully slept on the train bunkbed (上下铺). Laurent, 5, drank juice on a camel. “They don’t have to remember things in 49 and take it as a last chance to see that thing. They are really in the moment and they 50 it.” Edith said. The kids have gained more than visual memories. During the travel, sometimes there are frustrations, 51 and difficulties. But the kids have learned that when meeting a hard situation, all they need is 52 . So when their eyesight begins to 53 , they can face it the same way they did in the journey. “We will 54 to the challenge.” Mia said that in 55 . Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did. 41．A．insisted B．expected C．hated D．worried 42．A．sight B．strength C．hearing D．taste 43．A．excitement B．sadness C．shame D．embarrassment 44．A．recall B．invent C．fill D．recognize 45．A．wild B．imaginative C．real D．perfect 46．A．work B．correct C．abandon D．stop 47．A．went wild B．broke up C．came true D．ran out 48．A．practicing B．confused C．wanting D．disturbed 49．A．a hurry B．relief C．a word D．panic 50．A．quit B．admit C．prove D．enjoy 51．A．exploration B．tiredness C．amazement D．pleasure 52．A．adaption B．forgiveness C．attention D．caring 53．A．improve B．fail C．focus D．recover 54．A．appeal B．mention C．lead D．rise 55．A．depression B．tension C．satisfaction D．confidence 非选择题部分 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。 Dating back to the Qin Dynasty, the incense (香料) craft and its culture developed fast during the Song Dynasty and found wider popularity during the Ming and Qing 56 (dynasty). In ancient times it was used 57 (prevent) disease, insects, mosquitoes and preserve people’s health. For decades, Yang Jinqing, an inheritor of incense making, has devoted himself 58 the traditional craft, which 59 (name) a national intangible cultural heritage in June 2021. Initially, he purchased incense production equipment and raw materials while visiting senior incense masters, from 60 he obtained valuable information. With all the resources ready, Yang experimented repeatedly 61 restored many ancient incense recipes. His efforts 62 (pay) off when he made it to present a dozen ancient incenses, including ambergris(龙涎香) and those featuring the scents of rose and lily. Yang also makes sure his products move with the times, 63 (roll) out thousands of incense products with a modern appeal. To date, he has innovated 64 traditional craft by making smokeless incense and developing a legendary product which, after burning, displays promising patterns and characters. By now, he has won many national patents(专利) 65 (success). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 假定你是李华，目前正在英国某国际高中交换学习。学校环保社最近正在招募新成员，请你给社团负责人 Mark写一封电子邮件， 内容包括： 1．申请加入社团； 2．简要介绍自己； 3．期待回复。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 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 terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling down. In the cold and the darkness, a poor boy was selling goods door to door. He wanted to make some money to pay for his school in the coming new term. He was walking helplessly on the road when he found that he had only one dime (一角钱) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house. Lights were shining from every window. Every house must have a family getting together to enjoy a big dinner happily. He was afraid that he would disturb their warm moment. But he was extremely hungry. With his heart beating fast, he slowly put his hand on the door. It was the first time that he had begged for something. He lost his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he just asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him some milk and bread. He swallowed them down in a flash, and then asked, “How much do I have to pay you?” “You don’t need to give me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Thank you, and I will never forget about your kindness.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in life. No one knew that he was about to give up and quit before this point. Years later, the woman became seriously ill. The local doctors could not figure out a proper treatment. They had no option but to send her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now a famous expert in this field, was having an urgent meeting with his colleagues in the consultation room (咨询室), listening carefully to the report of her condition. 注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: She didn’t know Dr. Kelly had paid her bill in hospital and this morning an envelope with the bill and a note came to her. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$