广西桂林市第十八中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题

桂林十八中2024-2025学年度23级高二上学期开学考试卷 英语 命题：蔡红新 审题：郭丹梅 注意事项： ①试卷共8页，答题卡2页。考试时间120分钟，满分150分 ②正式开考前，请务必将自己的姓名、考号用黑色水性笔填写清楚并张贴条形码； ③请将所有答案填涂或填写在答题卡相应位置，直接在试卷上做答不得分。 第1卷（共110分） 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题15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.At what time will the man's daughter see a doctor? A.11:15. B.1:45. C.1:50. 2.Why is the man leaving so early? A.He wants to avoid the traffic jam. B.He wants to buy a nightshirt first. C.He doesn't know the way to the cinema. 3.What was wrong with the man? A.He was tricked. B.He became ill. C.He injured himself. 4.How did the man know about this year's Cookery Club? A.From the woman. B.From the website. C.From Mr.Bath. 5.What are the two speakers talking about? A.A shop. B.A cinema. C.A restaurant. 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： 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段村料，回答第6、7题。 6.Where are the speakers probably? A.At the Customs. B.At a garage. C.At a police station. 7.What did the man byy for his sister's wedding party? A.Bottles of beer. B.Cigarettes C.Red wine. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What relation is the woman to Paul Green? A.His wife. B.His secretary. C.His customer. 9.What does the man want Paul Green to do? A.Give him some information on the meeting. B.Solve the problems of the new software. C.Put off the meeting until Wednesday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.Where are the speakers? A.At the man's office. B.At a bus stop. C.On a bus. 11.What aspect of the bus service does the woman suggest improving? A.The time. B.The ticket price. C.The comfort level. 12.What does the woman find dissatisfying? A.The drivers are impolite. B.There are too many old buses. C.The buses are dirty on the way home. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Why won't the boy join the football team this year? A.He dislikes having too much practice.B.He wants to try something new. C.He didn't do well in it. 14.What does the girl want to do? A.Play a sport. B.Practice music often. C.Have more time for rest. 15.What does the boy think of dancing? A.It is for girls only.B.It is useless. C.It is suitable for him 16.What club will the boy join? A.The music club. B.The cooking club. C.The dance group. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.How long should people put their furnt hands in cool still water? A.About 20 minutes. B.About 12 minutes. C.About 10 minutes. 18.How should people bring down the temperature? A.By keeping warm. B.By taking a bath. C.By shutting the window. 19.What should people do to deal with backaches? A.Keep moving gently.B.Lift some heavy boxes. C.Go to bed and rest until it gets better. 20.What is the speaker mainly discussing? A.Situations calling for first aid.B.Mistakes in dealing with injuries. C.Simple treatment for some situations. 第二部分。阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共11小题：每小题2.5分，满分27.5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 The Language Exchange Programme allows students in pairs to communicate in two different languages they wish to share and learn each week.Students record short entries after each partner meeting noting the language skills practised and the topics discussed.Each pair of students meets three times throughout the term with a teacher who decides if the exchange is effective.Students who successfully complete the programme will receive one credit each. Requirements for completion: .One welcoming session on the second Friday of the term .18 weekly one-hour-pair meetings .Weekly progress reports for all pair meetings .At least three pair-teacher meetings .One five-minute final video Sign up! The sign-up and registration process is as follows: .Students sign up and indicate the languages they can share and languages they are interested in learning. .Based on the information entered by each student,potential pairs are identified. .Proficiency levels are confirmed through coursework or placement tests. .Once a pair has been determined to be suitable,the students will be contacted individually with a special permission number to register for the programme. Reminders: Signing up for the programme does not automatically mean that you will be able to register and participate.Pairs are matched by languages of interest and proficiency levels.Since there are many factors involved in the pairing process,not all students who sign up will be matched with a partner and be able to register for the programme. 21.In the pregramme,students will A.chair daily meetings B.evaluate the exchange C.meet teachers each week D.practise their language skills 22.To complete the programme,students are required to A.development tests B.participate in pair meetings C.welcome new students D.work on weekly videos 23.What do students need to do during the registration? A.Indicate their languages of interest.B.Select their own ooursework. C.Make individual contact. D.Choose their partners. B Parents looking for education options,especially for kindergartem hawe ptobably come across the term Waldorf But what exactly is a Waldorf school?Waldorf education is nased on the ideas and teachings of Rudelf Steiner,an Austrian educater and philosopher who opened his first scheol in Germany in 1919. Steiner's schools focused on "whole child"development,rather than the narrow academic foous popular in German schools at the time. Expeifr Waldorf education say that these schools stress teaching the whole child.A main lesson is taught in a brock of time lasting for several weeks.Creative arts like dpawine peinting,language studies, music and drama support the main lesson and give students various avenues to rearn the material.Students then continue an exploration of the lesson through movement and motor skils,with activities like physical education,building,dancing and gardening.The goal of Waldorf education is to develop free,but morally responsible individuals equipped with a high degree of social cempetenee-and creative capabilities.Factual knowledge,homework and teanscores receive less attention. Like all educational pmlosophies,Waldorf schools have both positives and negatives.Advocates like Moskowitz say its approach-balancing academic subjects with artistic and practical activities,teaching kid how to think,not what to think--helps develop a love of learning.Some common drawbacks mentioned in connection with Waldorf schools are the same things that many parents like,such as the lack of emphasis on technology and standardized testing.Because many Waldorf schools are private,tuition for the 2021-2022 school year was more than $20,000,according to its website,although financial aid is available. Today,.there are almost 1,200 Waldorf schools and more than 1,900 Waldorf kindergartens around the world,according to the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education.These schools can be found in approximately 60 different countries around the world.Roughly 130 Waldorf schools,both public and private,are in the United States.The Waldorf Education model has become most popular in European countries,having even influenced many of the public schools. 24.Why did Rudolf Steiner open his first school in 1919? A.He wanted to help children make progress academically. B.He planned to fully develop children's potentials in all aspects. C.He expected children to have more indoor activities. D.He tried to follow the teaching in Germany at that time. 25.Which of the following receives the most attention in Waldorf education? A.Developing the sense of responsibilitv B.Remembering knowledge about facts. C.Achieving high status m society. D.Getting high marks in the tests 6.How does the author prove the tuiton of a Waldorf school is expensive? A.By giving an example. B.By comparing with other schools. C.By listing some teasons. D.By showing the result of a survey. 27.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A.The course of Waldorf education. B.The origin of Waldorf education. C.The popularity of Waldorf schools. D.The pros and cons of Waldorf education. Chinese designers are setting themselves apart from the global competition today by turning to China's rich history for inspiration to create their eontemporary clothes. Long before the invention of the qipao,there was a similar-looking type of clothing that mest Chinese wore starting from as early as the 26th century BC.Known as hanfu,these traditional clothes featured loose lapels and long flowing sleeves.While the details changed through the centuries,the style of the hanfu has endured even till today,with a growing number of Chinese designers turning to it for inspiration and infusing()elements of it into their contemporary designs. "The old style is monotonous and makes people think of patterns featuring dragons and phoenixes.To make it appealing,we need to get rid ot tne originak trame and be innovatsaid Cai Wengiao,an integrated design undergraduate student. For her final-year project,Cai designed eight pieces of clothing inspired by the Chinese prose called Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Yuanming.Cai used pink as the main color for all the pieces as it represents the peach blossom.She has also included classic hanfu elements such as embroidery featuring flowers and butterflies.Silk, a common material used to make hanfu,was also the choice material for the project. "The combination of nostalgia()and modern influences should set trends for some time to come.The fashion's future is far trom clear,but what is clear is that Chinese designers'influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay."wrotMike Bastin,a senier lecturer at Southampton University. 28.What can we learn about hanfu from paragraph 2? A.It develops from the similar-looking qipao. B.It dates back hundreds of centuries. C.It interests a large number of designers. D.It is characterized by simplicity and comfort. 29.What does the underlined word"monotonous"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Boring. B.Inspiring. C.Convenient. D.Expensive. 30.What is Mike's attitude toward the future of integrating Chinese elements into clothes? A.Doubtful.B.Unclear. C.Cautious. D.Positive. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.An Eight-year Project of a Chinese Designer B.A Combination of Ancient and Modern Fashion C.Differences Between Eastern and Western Cultures D.Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends 第一节（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。 If you want to develop maximum credibility(可信性)，is it better to be,a hedgehog(刺猬)or a fox? According to Isaiah Berlin,the hedgehog knows one thing very well,and the fox knows a lot of things. Is there a clear advantage of one style over the other?Hedgehog thinkers tend to answer yes.32 And they are usually very credible in doing so.According to lim Hart,the"hedgehog concept"is one of the factors that lead companies to greatness.They focus on one thing and do it really well.They figure out what they are good at.33 The hedgehog concept makes perfect sense for companies. 34 Philip Tate has studied the track records of those folks on the Sunday talk shows who make predictions apout what will happen.He has found that hedgehogs are not only wrong more often than foxes, but that they are less likely to recognise or admit that they are wrong when events do not match their predictions. The advantage that foxes have is that they are more likely to seek out new information from a broader range of sources,and are comfortable with uncertainty and new information.35 They try to include it in their viewpoint rather than to exclude it from their thinking.They also have a clearer estimation of what they know and don't know. So,which is better?The question can be answered in a foxy hedgehog style,36 The choice between being a hedgehog or a fox is a false trade-off.The most effective way to go through life is to try to be that rare mixture known as foxy hedgehog. A.In other words,there are clear advantages for each. B.They are more likely to remember people's mistakes. C.Hence,they have the advantage of clarity and confidence. D.But there can be a downside to concentration on one big thing. B.However,hedgehogs remain open to others'reactions and inputs. F.When something is contradictory to their view,they don't treat it as exceptional. G.They come down squarely on one side or the other and fully support their position. 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40分) 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，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。 My classmate Pratik was always painting on paper in his spare time.I really wanted to know what he was painting,but he 37 kept it secret. One day,during a 38,only Pratik and I were in the classroom.One of our classmates came to tell him that our teacher wanted to see him.He 39 the classroom and forgot to put his paper away. 40,I quickly came to his place and had a look.What I saw had 41 me.On the paper was painted a waierfall which looked so real that I thought it was going to make me 42.As I was aboul to take another look at the paper,the bell rang.Pratik returned and I put it back quickly and went back to my 43. After school,I tried bravely to 44 to Pratik.I praised his painting and he was 45.He said he wanted to become a famous painter and I shared my dream of becoming a(n)46.He wanted to paint the cover for my 47 and I agreed.I always shared with him my 48 and he always showed me his ideas. Many 49 passed and Pratik has really become a 50 artist but I'm still an unknown writer. I 51 him all the time and I hope our friendship will last forever. 37.A.only B.hardly C.still D.always 38.A.break B.game C.class D.play 39.A.passed B.entered C.checked D.left 40.A.Out of curiosity B.Out of question C.Out of breath D.Out of sight 41.A.frightened B.shocked C.encouraged D.concerned 42.A.happy B.relaxed C.wet D.cool 43.A.office B.room C.seat D.home 44.A.agree B.speak C.shout D.wave 45.A.pleased B.moved C.nervous D.worried 46.A.artist B.lawyer C.teacher D.writer 47.A.magazines B.notes C.books D.papers 48.A.stories B.secrets C.discoveries D.suggestions 49.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years 50.A.common B.strange C.distinguished D.special 51.A.keep a balance with B.keep in touch with C.keep up with D.keep away from 第二节单词拼写题（每空一词，共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 52.I have to say that's partly your (过错)，isn'tit? 53.Please (that all lights are switched off when you leave. 54.To our great (如释重负)，the accident caused little damage. 55.I accept the job without (犹豫) 56.Seeing the lines of trees we had planted,we all had a sense of 成就)。 57.He hit the target after he (射击)at it several times. 58.Reading satisfies my (渴望)to keep learning, 59.Perhaps the most (意义重大的)success that people have acmeved to date is in medicine. 60.Wang Wei decided to )the young man to study painting and recommended him to a master. 61.Those who came to dance were (大部分地)young. 第三节语法填空题（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。共10小 题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) The youth version of The Peony Pavilion()successfully entered the stage of the Spring for Chinese Arts at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. The Peony Pavilion,62 cultural treasure of the world,was written by China's Ming Dynasty playwright and writer Tang Xianzu,who is compared to William Shakespeare.And Kunqu Opera, 63 (combine songs performed in the Suzhou dialect,graceful body movements,martial arts and dance,was 64 originhorn in the region of Kunshan,Jiangsu Province and was listed as one of the representative 65 (work)of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2001. Kunqu Opera uses a seemingly endless 66 (vary)of gestures to express specific emotions and has distinguished itself by its rhythmic patterns and exerted a dominant impact 67 all the more recent forms of opera in China,such as Peking Opera. 68 excites the organising committee is that The Peony Pavilion 69 (attract)a growing young audience since its premiere in Beijing.Up to now,Beijing Tiangiao Perf rming Arts Center, 70 aim is to emphasise(the inheritance,promotion,development and popularisation of traditional Chinese culture and arts,has also held many exhibitions 71 (relate to traditional drama,and established the Pcking Opcra inheritance class to popularise the traditional art to children. 第II卷（共40分） 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节一（满分15分） 假如你是李华，上用五你们班在公园上了一靴美术镜。请你给英国朋友Chis写一封邮件分享这次 经历，内容包括： (1)你完成的作品；(2)你的感想。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右；可适当加入细节，使内容充实、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。 The Meredith family lived in a small community.As the economy was in decline,some people in the town had lost their jobs.Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet.People were trying to help each other meet the challenges. Mrs.Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman.She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems,and they needed all kinds of help.When she had time,she would bring food and medicine to them. One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before.There was a man sick in bed,his wife,who took care of him and could not go out to work,and their little boy.The little boy-his name was Bernard-had interested her very much. "I wish you could see him,"she said to her own children,John,Harry,and Clara."He is such a help to his mother.He wants very much to earnsome money,but I don't see what he can do." After their mother left the room,the children sat thinking about Bernard."I wish we could help him to earn money,”said Clara.“His family is suffering so much..” "So do I,"said Harry."We really should do something to assist them." For some moments,John said nothing,but,suddenly,he sprang to his feet and cried,"I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish(完成).” The other children also jumped up all attention.When John had an idea,it was sure to be a good one."I tell you what we can do,"said John."You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us?Well,we can make popcorn(爆米花)，and put it into paper bags,and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it..” 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：2.开头已给出。 Paragraph 1: When Mrs.Meredith heard of John's idea,she thought it was a good one,too. 广西桂林市第十八中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题答案 第一部分 听力 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. C 第二部分 阅读 第一节 21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D 第二节 32. G 33. C 34. D 35. F 36. A 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 37. D 38. A 39. D 40. A 41. B 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. B 第二节 52. fault 53. ensure 54. relief 55. hesitation 56. achievement 57. shot 58. desire 59. significant 60. finance 61. mostly 第三节 62. a 63. which 64. originally 65. works 66. variety 67. among 68. related 69. has attracted 70. Its 第四部分 写作 第一节 Dear Chris, I'm writing to share an interesting experience I had last Friday. Our class had an art lesson in the park. I drew a picture of a beautiful flower garden with colorful flowers and a clear blue sky. I really enjoyed the process of creating the picture and felt very relaxed. This experience made me realize that art can help us express our feelings and appreciate the beauty of nature. I hope we can have more such activities in the future. Best wishes, Li Hua 第二节 Paragraph 1: When Mrs. Meredith heard of John's idea, she thought it was a good one, too. So, she provided them with the necessary materials and helped them get started. The children worked hard to make the popcorn and package it into neat paper bags. They were excited about the opportunity to help Bernard's family. Paragraph 2: Bernard was very grateful for the children's help. He took the popcorn around to the houses and sold it. People were happy to buy the delicious popcorn, and Bernard was able to earn some money for his family. The Meredith children were pleased to see that their idea had made a difference. They learned that even a small act of kindness can have a big impact on someone's life. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$