浙江省杭州市周边重点中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题

高二年级英语学科 考生须知： 1.本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟： 2。答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写学校、班级、姓名、试场号、座位号及准考证号： 3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效： 4.考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。 选择题部分 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） 紫 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。 例：How much is the shirt?? 如 A.f19.15. B.9.18. C.f9.15. 答案是C. 剧 长 1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.On a street. B.In a police office. C.In a hospital. 2.What does the woman say about the newly opened restaurant? 区 A.The service was poor. B.The menu was confusing. 新 C.The dishes were delicious. 3.What does the man think of the weather app? 杯 A.It's inconvenient. B.It's undependable. C.It's accurate. 4.Why didn't the woman take part in the speech contest yesterday? 细 A.She forgot it. B.She was busy. C.She was seriously ill. 5.What did the woman forget to bring with her? A.The phone. B.The charger. C.Cleaning items. 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 麟 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 is the relationship between the speakers? A.Neighbors. B.Brother and sister. C.Father and daughter 7.What is the man doing for his mother? A.Getting some flowers。 繁 B.Making a chocolate cake. C.Sharing household chores. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 第1页共8页 8.How many gifts has the man got from the woman before seeing her? A.Seven. B.Twelve. C.Fifteen. 9.Which city is suitable for Lucy to practice Italian according to the man? A.Chicago. B.Canberra. C.Madrid 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.Where are the speakers now? A.In Boston. B.In Munich. C.In Singapore. 11.Why does the man come today? A.To pay the gas bill. B.To ask reasons for price rises. C.To find out why he's being overcharged. 12.How much should the man pay for his gas bill this time? A.20 dollars. B.25 dollars. C.35 dollars. 13.What did the man do in June? A.He attended a graduation ceremony. B.He did market research with his wife. C.He had a one-month tour of a country. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Looking for a job. B.Picking a university. C.Choosing a college major. 15.Where does the woman advise getting information on income? A.From parents. B.On the Internet. C.From books. 16.What kind of job does the man want? A.An interesting one. B.Arelaxing one. C.A well-paid one. 17.What may the woman refer to in the end? A.The salary. B.The scholarship. C.The interest. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What do we know about Acie Holland II? A.His bus went out of control. B.He saved the passengers'lives. C.He moved to Wisconsin recently. 19.What is Acie Holland III's grandmother's job? A.Repairing a bus. B.Amusing the kids. C.Dealing with the patients. 20.What was the percentage of green energy sources in global electricity in 2000? A.About 10%. B.About 19%. C.About 30%. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Dust off your suitcase to set up your out-of-office.The UK has some hidden places worthy of a short vacation.The following are the stylish accommodations you can choose during your vacation. The Cow Shed in Woodbridge Mixing caravan (life and camping together,the Cow Shed could only be designed in a child's imagination.And of course,it's situated on a farm to provide the full experience.It sleeps up to four guests,with 第2页共8页 the interior giving you warm,rustic (atmosphere.Toilet and shower facilities are located on the grounds. The Badger Pod in Achiltibuie If you really fancy going off-grid(脱离电网)，this Badger Pod in Achiltibuie,Scotland,is the place for you, A small,remote village on the North-West coast of the Scottish Highlands,you'll be far away from all your day -to-day stresses.Sleeping two guests in an outsized bed,it is perfect for a couple's retreat away from the family. The Moon Conker in Llanafan-fawr Located in a small rural village in Wales,the Moon Conker is the perfect place to unwind and rest away from busy day-to-day life and be at one with nature.Sleeping two guests in a super king-sized bed for extra comfort,you can observe the night sky through one of the many skylights in the Conker. The Riverside Cabin in Cornwall Found right on the edge of a stream in prime,picturesque Cornish countryside,the Riverside Cabin is the kind of delightful escape many people dream of.This place is cosy yet airy.It's just a 20-minute drive to Falmouth,an arty coastal town that's full of small independent bars and restaurants. 21.What is special about the Cow Shed in Woodbridge? A.It is located on a farm. B.Its toilet is put on the grounds. C.It has homey atmosphere. D.It combines caravan life with camping. 22.What do the four places have in common? A.They are on the coast. B.They sleep up to four guests. C.They are imaginative in shapes. D.They allow travelers to embrace nature. 23.Where can the text be found? A.In a history book. B.In a travel brochure. C.In a geography magazine. D.In an adventurous story. B By the time Nalin Kamat was 13,the Toronto teen was well on his way to becoming a working artist.He had already had his first show at a local art center,showcasing his series titled "Dispositions",which illustrated his own growth during adolescence(青少年). Yet he wanted more-specifically to start showing his work in a juried exhibition,where a group of art experts would evaluate and select pieces in a competitive review process.That's when he hit an obstacle, discovering in the very last line of a multi-page application that the minimum age for submission was 18. That rejection became a motivation for creation."I thought it'd be really cool if I could provide the opportunity to more young artists,"says Nalin,now 15.With the support of his parents,in January 2023,Nalin rented a storefront and founded Little EGG Gallery,which is now profitable enough to make ends meet by charging a small hanging fee for any displayed work.In turn,Little EGG helps promote young talent by showcasing their work. Not long after opening,David Griffin,a professor and artist of Ontario College of Art and Design University stepped into the gallery and met Nalin.Griffin regards him as someone special:"a strong young artist with a really excellent idea-creating a space for showing the natural genius of young people.It was a void )in the art world."There Nalin asked Griffin to help judge an upcoming competition.The first juried show was last spring,and five-year-old Jack Gamble won for his abstract painting titled Pokemon. As Nalin was busy with school,life and his own art,Little EGG is mostly open by appointment only,but he's still committed to growing it with seasonal and themed shows scheduled a few times a year. 第3页共8页 24.What do we know about Nalin Kamat from the first two paragraphs? A.He drew teenagers'growth in his work. B.He became a working artist when aged 13. C.He was disqualified for a juried exhibition D.He showed his series at the capital art center. 25.Why did Nalin decide to set up Little EGG Gallery? A.To promote artists by showcasing their work. B.To form the connection between different galleries. C.To expand his own business through themed shows. D.To show young artists'talent by offering them a stage. 26.Which of the following can best describe Nalin's idea of opening the gallery? A.Pioneering. B.Short-lived. C.Popular. D.Unpromising. 27.What kind of person is Nalin Kamat according to the text? A.Helpful and cautious. B.Devoted and creative. C.Humorous and intelligent. D.Knowledgeable and ambitious. C On a recent afternoon,dozens of elderly farmers were playing chess in a courtyard,a common scene at the Madongchuan Township Zhaotai Village Mutual Support Nursing Home in Yan'an,a hilly part of Northwest China's Shaanxi province. There are no caregivers in sight.Instead,the residents look after one another at the self-service nursing facility,which was rebuilt from a deserted primary school in Madongchuan township.The younger ones grow vegetables in a small path of land nearby.They cook outdoors using a shared kitchen,and the food is delivered to those with mobility issues.After meals,many play chess or chat at their leisure.Local authorities also hired a retired village doctor to oversee the facility so that the residents no longer have to go to the hospital for less severe health problems such as cold and fever. "They were enjoying themselves in the moment,and leading rather independent lives,"Zhao Liwen, secretary-general of Taikang Yicai Foundation,said of her first impression about the residents during a visit in 2019.The Beijing-based charity offered help by donating 1 million yuan to the nursing home.When she arrived, the seniors,all empty-nesters who are either childless or have children working in big cities,were wrapping dumplings together. The scene was a sharp contrast from life in the area more than a decade ago.Village elders used to live lonely lives,scattered (among the remote area and unable to access hospitals and other public services.Then in 2013,a flood washed their homes away,forcing them to move into the nursing facility. The nursing home in Yan'an is one of the best examples of China's increasing efforts to take advantage of the strength of"relationship-based communities"in rural areas to ensure fast-graying residents are cared for.Compared with a more commercial or rule-based society in cities,rural communities in China are known to operate through personal connections and mutual trust.The self-sufficient,interdependent culture displayed by the nursing home is being supported by authorities to deal with aging in the countryside. 28.What do the elderly residents do in the nursing facility? A.They use their separate kitchens. B.They enjoy their leisure activities. C.They share advanced medical services. D.They employ caregivers to look after them. 29.What approach does the nursing home in Yan'an take to deal with the rural aging? A.Following strict regulations. B.Developing mutual cooperation. C.Conducting commercial strategies. D.Promoting individual independence. 第4页共8页 30.What is the author's attitude to the self-service nursing home? A.Objective. B.Indifferent. C.Favorable. D.Disapproving. 31.Which is the most suitable title for the text? A.Rural Revival:China's Approach to Aging Population B.Promoting traditional values:A Tale of Aging in Rural China C.Bridging Generation Gaps:The Story of Yan'an's Nursing Home D.Relationship-Based Community:A Nursing Home in Rural China Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme (can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease(阿尔a兹海默症).The finding could lead to a new class of drugs that fight the disease. Much of the historical research into Alzheimer's disease(AD)has focused on plaques (that form in the brain,which recently,though,have been found not likely to be the direct cause of it.In seeking another way forward,a group of British researchers turned to an Australian study which showed having the gene for the production of an enzyme known as PDE4B was identified as a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's. With the intention of investigating how PDE4B might affect the brain,the UK team genetically modified )mice with Alzheimer's to reduce PDE4B activity.The results are astonishing. First,the mice with Alzheimer's and normal PDE4B expression showed memory loss in the sense of direction,a distinctive characteristic of AD.But those who had the genetic modification to have less PDE4B activity showed no damage at all.The team also observed that inflammation ()another hallmark of AD, decreased to some extent in the brains of mice with less PDE4B activity,compared to those with more of the enzyme. Because all of these effects were found in the mice that already had Alzheimer's but had significant improvement in symptoms,the researchers say that further investigation into how to limit PDE4B in human patients with the condition could lead to new treatment pathways. "These results offer real hope for the development of new treatments that will benefit patients with Alzheimer's disease in the future,"said Neil Dawson,a co-author of the study."The next stage is to test whether PDE4B-limiting drugs have similar beneficial effects in the AD mouse model,to test their potential effectiveness in human Alzheimer's disease." 32.How did the British researchers get the inspiration? A.By figuring out the direct cause of AD. B.By going over much historical research. C.By referring to a previous Australian study. D.By breaking down PDE4B in the AD mouse. 33.What can be learnt about PDE4B? A.Its activity promotes the sense of direction. B.It might bring about the development of AD. C.It is processed by a certain enzyme in the brain. D.It will be investigated to reduce mice brain activity 34.What does the underlined word"hallmark"in Paragraph 4 mean? A.Cause. B.Feature. C.Principle. D.Finding. 35.What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about? A.The future research focus. B.The existing research background. C.The probable research limitation. D.The practical research application. 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 第5页共8页 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Get lucky!Ways to make the universe in your favour every day In the grand universe,there are small yet powerful ways to turn the daily activities into a playground of possibilities. 36 Well,good news-you can!Let these key insights give you power to start. Embrace a positive mindset By shifting your mindset from a focus on obstacles to a celebration of possibilities,you adopt a more optimistic approach to life,thus creating a magnetic energy that attracts opportunities and favourable outcomes. To do this,start your day by looking at yourself in the mirror,cry out positive statements,and form success in mind.There can be a statement for absolutely anything!"I'm so lucky,everything works out for me","I deeply and completely love and accept myself,"I am grateful for all the blessings in my life".37 Create your luck network Luck often appears through connections and cooperation.The atmosphere you create will attract others Therefore,building a network of like-minded individuals who can support and inspire you is extremely important. 38 The more you invest in meaningful relationships,the more opportunities for luck to show through shared experiences. Take calculated risks Despite the common belief that luck is purely random,taking calculated risks opens doors to unforeseen opportunities.Whether it's pursuing a new career path,or stepping outside your comfort zone,calculated risks drive you into a space where luck is more likely to find you.Taking risks and stepping beyond comfort zones are described as actions that promote personal and professional growth.39 By following the above ways,you can actively make the universe in your favour each and every day.As you start this journey,remember that luck is not a passive force.40 So,go ahead,get lucky,and watch as the universe goes in your favour. A.Wonder how you can get lucky in the universe? B.Ever wish you could make the universe in your favour? C.It's also important to have a clear understanding of your objectives. D.Just a few examples,but get creative and state them loud and proud. E.Embrace the discomfort of the unknown,and you will create a rich ground for luck. F.Attend events,engage with communities,or spend time to connect with your loved ones. G.It's a positive energy that responds to your thoughts,actions and the intentional choices you make. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Here I was,sitting in the roller coaster (cart of Kingda Ka in New Jersey,the tallest and second fastest roller coaster on Earth.My friends shouted in excitement,while I shakily 41 my hands on my shorts."How can you be so excited when..." My words caught in my throat and melted into screams as the roller coaster suddenly 42 forward.It was the fastest43 I had ever experienced in my life:128 miles per hour.I screamed at the top of my 44 as fear froze me up from inside.We rapidly moved up the skinny hump rising into the clouds at a ninety degree angle,having crossed the track bringing us forward in mere 45. 46,close to the highest part of the hump,I 47 a little.My screams became less terrified and more energetic.Once we reached the 48 of the hump,I could almost touch the sky. 第6页共8页 And then we were spiraling downwards,curving and twisting and 49 towards Earth at the same speed.50 I realized it,we had already met the ground.It was a thirty-second-long ride.I managed to 51 the entire ride without a breakdown. I gasped in surprise.It was over.I had not only survived the ride-I had 52 it.My friend turned to me,her eyes 53."Are you ready for the next roller coaster?" My head felt light as we walked away from the ride spinning with something I didn't 54 recognize. It took me a few minutes to put a name to it-thrill."I'm ready for anything." Until today,that 55 ride that I went on 20 years ago is still kept alive in my memory. 41.A.wiped B.waved C.joined D.cleaned 42.A.removed B.rocketed C.struggled D.marched 43.A.launch B.operation C.ride D.flight 44.A.cheeks B.throat C.heart D.lungs 45.A.minutes B.hours C.seconds D.occasions 46.A.Instead B.Meanwhile C.Therefore D.However 47.A.broke down B.calmed down C.made up D.dressed up 48.A.top B.point C.track D.location 49.A.swinging B.escaping C.shooting D.roaring 50.A.After B.Though C.Before D.While 51.A.take off B.carry on C.go through D.get through 52.A.enjoyed B.deserved C.hated D.confirmed 53.A.bright B.wet C.closed D.open 54.A.gradually B.absolutely C.immediately D.eventually 55.A.romantic B.thrilling C.alarming D.awkward 非选择题部分 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Scientists believe there could be life on the planet Venus(),or at least in the clouds above it.They have discovered a mysterious gas there,but they have not been able to provide an56(explain)for it.This gas,57 is commonly found where there is life,can also 58(produce)in factories.However,there are no factories on Venus.So why is this gas there,50 kilometers up from the planet's surface? Prof.Jane Greaves from Cardiff University,UK,together with other scientists,59(try)to solve this mystery at present.They have published a paper 60(outline)their findings and done some work 61 (determine)the gas doesn't originate from life.Despite their efforts,they have not yet reached a conclusion. No one has yet been able to say how the gas can be there without living things to create it."I have devoted my entire career_62_searching for extraterrestrial(地球s外的)life,”said Prof.Greaves,“so63idea that we might have found a sign of life on Venus is exciting.But we are encouraging others to contribute their ideas and help us identify 64 we may have missed." The scientists are also investigating the possibility that the gas could be a byproduct of geological processes, but further research is needed to confirm this.65 the mystery remains unsolved,the discovery of this gas has sparked renewed interest in the search for extraterrestrial life. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第7页共8页 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，本学期你校新开设了英语歌曲鉴赏课，请你写一篇短文向学校英文报Voice on Campus” 栏目投稿，内容包括： (1)课程介绍： (2)你的评价。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右： (②)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 English Song Appreciation Course 第二节读后续写（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，使之构成一个完整的短文。 "She wants a what?"barked the fruit seller.I was in one of the many street markets of Luzhou,a small city 最 located in China's Sichuan Province.Already,a crowd of curious on-lookers was gathering:white-haired grandmas,toothless old men,mothers holding infants.Everyone was waiting,wondering why the foreigner was causing such a fuss(大惊小怪). 如 I took a deep breath.The crowd leaned in."Do you have a pumpkin?"I asked as clearly as possible.A mother holding an infant explained there was no pumpkin here in English.I had to move on to yet another market 翩 in my search for Halloween. As an American English teacher in China,the urge was strong to explain my country's cultural traditions to 长 my students.I'd had plenty of success in teaching the Chinese about significant United States holidays and events, Halloween being one of them.Yet I was now in a new teaching position,in a different region of the country which 抠 seems to have every kind of produce known to man except the one I wanted for Oct.31. I had leamned that in teaching about Halloween,there was no substitute (for a carved pumpkin. 都 Descriptions produced blank stares.Drawings were misinterpreted.Pictures only puzzled. Sure,I could give up showing a real jack-o'-lantem (to my students.I could lecture on the 郝 history of this tradition,which had its origin in old beliefs about the return of the spirits of dead people.We could have a go at wearing masks,and role-play trick-or-treat. 纸 But nothing could compare with the pumpkin.For that reason,I was willing to go through just about anything to find a pumpkin for my students. In another section of the city,I headed to a big market."Do you have a pumpkin?"I asked the seller I saw. "A what?"she seemed to be at a loss.However,I didn't know how to make her understand what I wanted. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Suddenly,an idea occurred to me. On Oct.31,I brought the carefully-carved pumpkin into the class. 第8页共8页