云南省会泽县茚旺高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试题

会泽县茚旺高中2024年春季学期高二年级期中考试 英语试卷 考生注意： 1.满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对 应题目的答案标号涂黑：非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题 区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3.本卷命题范围：至选择性必修第四册Unit1 Vocabulary。. 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.Where is the man's raincoat? A.In the office. B.On the bus. C.At home. 2.What does the woman think of sharing a room with others? A.Uncomfortable. B.Enjoyable. C.Troublesome. 3.How much is the milk? A.$3. B.$3.50. C.$6.50. 4.Why does the woman call the man? A.To leave a message for her piano teacher. B.To ask him to put up a notice. C.To look for a job. 5.What is the conversation about? A.An interview. B.An exam. C.A boss. 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 is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Classmates. B.Teacher and student. C.Interviewer and interviewee. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第1页（共8页）】 4357B 7.What does the man want to do during the summer vacation? A.Learn to drive. B.Do volunteer work. C.Go sightseeing. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8.What is the woman probably? A.A secretary. B.A manager. C.A train attendant. 9.When will the man's train leave for London? A.At 5:00 p.m. B.At11:30a.m. C.At 9:30 a.m. 10.Who will the man meet on Thursday? A.Mr.Black. B.Ms.Smith. C.Mike. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Where is the boy now? A.At school. B.At a stadium. C.At Tom's house. 12.How will the boy get home? A.By bike. B.By bus. C.By car. 13.What is the time now? A.3:30. B.4:00. C.5:00. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What are the speakers doing? A.Doing some exercise. B.Making a training plan. C.Attending a sports meeting. 15.How long will the first period of the exercising last? A.Two weeks. B.Four weeks. C.Six weeks. 16.Which sport does the man plan to practice on Wednesday? A.Cycling. B.Swimming. C.Running. 17.How does the man find the second period of the exercising? A.Interesting. B.Easy. C.Stressful. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What does the speaker do now? A.A gardener. B.A cook. C.An office worker. 19.What does the speaker do at weekends? A.He plants trees. B.He repairs tools. C.He drives to the country. 20.What is the speaker's wife interested in? A.Listening to the radio. B.Collecting old cookery books. C.Doing some reading. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第2页（共8页）】 4357B 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 Madrid is a popular destination which is considered a city of contrasts with its plentiful historic sites,resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers. History This city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europe's largest royal palace,and some consider it to be Madrid's most beautiful building. Inside the royal palace 2,800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum quality furniture and artworks.Tourists can tour 50 of these large and splendid rooms. Shopping Madrid has some of Europe's best shopping malls,and potential buyers love to look through the stores looking for bargains.But for 500 years,shoppers have gathered to an extremely large outdoor flea market known as the Rastro which is noted for selling everything from antiques to CDs. Entertainment No trip to Madrid is complete without seeing a performance of Spain's famous art form, flamenco.Every day,flamenco performers sing,dance or play the guitar in small cafes and grand theaters alike. Food Madrid has a wide variety of restaurants but because the Spanish typically eat late at about 9 or 10 pm,it's difficult to find good dinner food earlier.If you get hungry before then, the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served.Be sure to try the jamon, a kind of dry-cured ham:Spain is famous for it. 21.What do we know about the royal palace in Madrid? A.It offers 50 rooms for visit. B.It can hold 2,800 people. C.It's been visited by 3 million people. D.It is thought to be the largest palace in Europe. 22.What is the Rastro famous for? A.Good dinner food. B.Various goods. C.Its art performances. D.Its special location. 23.What is a must when travelling in Madrid according to the text? A.Touring the Royal Palace. B.Photographing fine artworks. C.Enjoying flamenco. D.Tasting light snacks. B As a boy I was always small for my age.I was also five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other.As a result I often felt left out when their friends came over to play.I was either too small or too young for whatever they were doing and they didn't want me to listen to their conversations,either.More often than not I found myself outside playing alone and feeling forgotten. I remember one spring afternoon feeling especially lonely as I sat in the yard behind our house.We lived miles from town and I rarely saw my own friends outside of school.I heard my brothers laughing from inside the house and felt tears coming down my cheek.At that 【高二年级期中考试·英语第3页（共8页）】 4357B moment I saw a large brown dog walking over to me.He looked happy and his tail was wagging as well.Even though he didn't know me,he greeted me like a long-lost friend, licking my feet and sitting beside me on the spring grass. It must have been for at least an hour that I petted and talked to this four-legged angel. He let me pour out all my troubles and share my deepest thoughts before he kissed my cheek goodbye.I went back inside feeling happy,knowing that no matter what life may hold,I was loved.Now over 40 years later I still remember that angel with a smile.I believe that God sent him in that moment of sadness to remind me just how much he loved me. In truth,nothing brings us greater joy than knowing we are loved.Knowing we are loved gives us the strength to love others as well.Knowing we are loved aids us in making Earth more like Heaven.Embrace that love,take joy in it,and then go out and share your own love with the world. 24.When the author's brother's friends came to their house,the author A.couldn't play with them B.was permitted to listen to their talk C.was unwilling to communicate with them D.was happy to take part in their activities 25.What can we conclude from the second paragraph? A.The large brown dog frightened the author. B.The author preferred to be in a quiet place. C.The dog greeted him like a long-lost friend. D.The author often invited many friends to his house. 26.When the author returned to his home, A.he felt much happier than before B.he led this four-legged angel home C.he shared his thoughts with his brothers D.he was unwilling to play with his brothers 27.What does the text mainly want to express? A.We should take care of dogs. B.We must know we are loved. C.We need to give our love to others. D.We can play with our brothers happily. O The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge.First,it is essential that people understand the potential problems of cross-cultural communication,and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems.Second,it is important to assume that one's efforts will not always be successful,and adjust one's behaviour appropriately. For example,one should always assume that there is a great possibility that cultural differences are causing communication problems.One should respond slowly and carefully in cross-cultural exchanges,not jumping to the conclusion that you know what is being thought and said. William Ury's suggestion for heated conflicts is to stop,listen and think and he advises going to the balcony when the situation gets tense().This helps in cross-cultural communication as well.When things seem to be going badly,stop or slow down and think. What could be going on here?Is it possible that I misinterpreted what they said? Active listening can sometimes be used to check this out-by repeating what one thinks he or she heard,one can confirm that he or she understands the communication accurately. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第4页（共8页）】 4357B Often intermediaries()can be helpful in cross-cultural communication situations. They can translate both the essential meaning and the manner of what is said.For example, they can tone down strong statements that would be considered appropriate in one culture but not in another,before they are given to people from a culture that does not talk together in such a strong way.They can also adjust the timing of what is said and done.Some cultures move quickly to the point;others talk about other things long enough to establish a relationship with the other person.If discussion on the primary topic begins too soon,the group that needs a"warm-up"first will feel uncomfortable.An intermediary who understands this can explain the problem,and make appropriate adjustments. 28.What is the most important thing in cross-cultural communication? A.Knowledge of your own culture. B.The ability to take in different opinions. C.Awareness of the problems that may arise. D.Successful efforts to change your behaviour. 29.Which character helps prevent communication problems? A.Patience. B.Honesty. C.Generosity. D.Stubbornness. 30.What does the underlined phrase "going to the balcony"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Going outside and enjoying fresh air. B.Dealing with the conflicts in a secret way. C.Exchanging positions with each other. D.Getting out of the situation temporarily. 31.What is the requirement for an intermediary? A.To be an experienced translator. B.To behave properly all through a discussion. C.To be directly involved in a discussion. D.To know both cultures very well. D One of the important,but seldom-discussed problems in healthcare reform is how to take care of our aging population as people continue to live longer.According to a new study from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society,by 2050 Americans may live 3.1 to 7.9 years longer than the government expects.That would mean women would live 89 to 93 years and men 83 to nearly 86 years.The researchers base their conclusion on "rapid advances in biomedical(生物医s药)technology that delay the start and progression of major deadly diseases or that slow the aging process." While this is good news,especially for the young,the life expectancy,which is in excess of()the government's estimates,would raise costs sharply for Medicare and Social Security.If the study's predictions are accurate,the total cost for those two programs through 2050 could be between $3.2 trillion and $8.3 trillion higher than the US Census Bureau(人口普查局)and the Social Security Administration currently expect. And that's only the beginning.With anticipated scientific breakthroughs in coming decades,people could eventually live to 150 years of age,says Dr.Steven Joyal,an official of the Life Extension Foundation(LEF),a nonprofit organization that promotes research on how we can live longer and healthier.The MacArthur paper,in fact,says that some experts believe the average life expectancy could hit 100 by 2060. What's more,Joyal says,the conquest (of disease and the slowing of the aging process will lead to a sharp decline in disability,allowing people of advanced age to function as well as they did when they were much younger."In other words,a 90-year-old person could have the same mental and physical capacity as somebody 40 or 50 years old." 【高二年级期中考试·英语第5页（共8页）】 4357B 32.What can we know about the new study? A.Great progress has been made in the US in public security. B.Americans will live much longer by 2050 than they do now. C.Few people pay attention to the health care reform in the US. D.Fewer Americans suffer from deadly disease now than before. 33.What probably helps Americans live much longer? A.Social security. B.Healthcare reform. C.Biomedical technology. D.New research in health care. 34.What problem may a longer life expectancy in the US lead to? A.The aging process will speed up. B.It adds to the chance of being disabled. C.The old will have some mental problems. D.It will increase public costs for the government. 35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Life for Senior Citizens in the US B.The Longer Life Expectancy in the Future C.The Disadvantage of Longer Life Expectancy D.What Can Be Done to Support So Many Aged People 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。 Nowadays many college students are trying to find a part-time job to earn extra money. From my own personal experience I can say that it's possible to combine your part-time job and study.36 Now check out the list of some part-time jobs for college students. Tutor(家庭教师) 37 If you are good at some subjects,why not work as a tutor?It's a win-win thing. You help them with their study and earn money at the same time.If you know foreign languages,you can make more money.All you need to do is let more people know about your service.38 Office Worker Nowadays many companies work with students,giving them part-time jobs.39 Besides,many students also help with the schedules for companies.If you are interested in doing this job,contact the managers of different companies to find out if there is any position for you. Shop Assistant If you live in a big city,it is not a problem to get a part-time job at some stores,even if you are a college student.40 So if you find yourself interested in the area of shop management,you might want to work as a shop assistant.The great news is that this job doesn't need you to have any experience. If you want to make extra money monthly,consider one of these part-time jobs for college students. A.Many students are good at tutoring. B.Luckily,there's a wide choice of such jobs. C.There is usually a chance for management at stores. D.A major job duty of an office worker is to answer the phone calls. E.A lot of parents hire tutors to help their kids in high school or college. F.Many companies prefer to hire college students because they are smart. G.College newspaper and other tools of information spreading will help you a lot. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第6页（共8页）】 4357B 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。 I remember one of my last few years at an amusement park.I spent five years working at a booth(摊位)across from a(n)41 comedian. His name was Moonie.He was 42 amazing,and his act was done by using gestures instead of words.I remember watching his shows and always being 43.Even when the audience wasn't 44,or he was having a bad day,he always 45 to keep things funny and fresh.That's a very hard thing. When I heard it would be his last year that he performed at the amusement park,I wanted to 46 him for all the amazing shows he had done.He was 47 with the crowd after one of his last shows of the day.As each person dropped a 48 into his basket,he was pointing at them with a huge smile and saying "No,you're the 49 !"to each one. I 50 him and dropped a twenty-dollar bill into his basket.He turned to me,smiling very brightly,and said,"No,you're the greatest!"I 51 him directly and stopped him, saying,"No,Moonie,you are the greatest!I have been 52 your shows for five years from that booth right over there.And I just want to say thank you for the years of amazing 53 that you have given me. The look on his face said that he was truly touched by that 54 He asked to shake my hand.I accepted and we shared a moment of mutual(55 and gratitude. 41.A.boring B.strange C.wonderful D.honest 42.A.partly B.absolutely C.regularly D.probably 43.A.entertained B.frightened C.touched D.annoyed 44.A.performing B.hesitating C.moving D.cooperating 45.A.managed B.failed C.promised D.supported 46.A.admire B.memorize C.inform D.thank 47.A.fighting B.shaking C.standing D.arguing 48.A.card B.tip C.ticket D.toy 49.A.greatest B.funniest C.worst D.richest 50.A.persuaded B.patted C.comforted D.approached 51.A.called on B.came across C.talked with D.looked at 52.A.recording B.improving C.watching D.learning 53.A.lessons B.games C.shows D.lectures 54.A.question B.comment C.wish D.story 55.A.humor B.respect C.surprise D.belief 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。 Located in Ordos, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Kubuqi Desert(库布齐沙漠)is the56(close)desert to China's capital Beijing..It was once known as the "sea of death".However,in the past 30 years,the government,social organizations and local farmers have worked together 57 (control)desertification() in Kubugi Desert. Historically,Kubuqi was a rich city which 58 (fill)with water and grass.But due 59 climate change and over-exploitation from humans,the number of the farmlands 60 (decline)and many farmlands turned to desert.61 people still living in Kubuqi can only do is control desertification.With the first highway going through the desert built here, people started planting trees in 62 whole desert.It was common for planted trees to die. But the next year,people just continued to plant more trees.63 (they)hard work inspired the term"Kubuqi spirit",encouraging local people to devote themselves to the desert greatly. Over three decades,tree planting technology saw continuous 64 (develop)in Kubuqi. Now workers can plant a tree in just ten seconds,and the survival rate of trees is over 80 percent. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第7页（共8页）】 4357B The 102,000 residents in the desert have enjoyed the benefits of managing with desertification.Meng Keda's family has lived deep in Kubugi Desert for generations.And he began a tourism business in 2006,65 (have)an income of 300,000 yuan last year. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场安全讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括： 1.讲座的时间、地点： 2.讲座的主要内容； 3.其他注意事项。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 3.标题和结尾已为你写好。 NOTICE The Students'Union 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 "Surprise!"was the first thing I heard when I opened the door.My family and friends were all smiling at me.There were colorful balloons all over the house,a big poster saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY",and of course a cake with 12 candles.It was a wonderful feeling.I knew that I had finally turned twelve and I might possibly get the thing I wanted most. I saw my mom and dad coming towards me with a small box which seemed to be a birthday present.When I opened the box,I couldn't believe my eyes.I had really gotten a mobile phone!Throwing myself into their arms,I let out a cry of joy,"Thank you!I love you guys!” "You're welcome.We knew this was going to make you happy but we didn't only get you this because you turned twelve,but also because you are doing well in school.We expect you to keep getting good grades." “Of course I will,”I said.. As soon as I got to school the next morning,I was showing off my phone and asking everyone for their number.It was cool how I got so many contacts on the first day. It felt like I didn't even exist in that class anymore.I wouldn't pay much attention to the teachers because I was too busy on my phone.However,I didn't get caught using it. I am pretty sure that the teacher did notice that I stopped paying attention to her because a week later we took a test and I failed.What was worse,my mom had to sign the test. It was hard to show my mom the test.She was used to seeing A's and B's on my tests. Finally,I showed it to her,and she couldn't believe it.She was angry but most of all,she was disappointed. 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。 Realizing the reason for my failure,my parents started to dislike the fact that I had a phone. Then I started to wonder if I was wrong. 【高二年级期中考试·英语第8页（共8页）】 4357B