广东省汕头市潮阳第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月期中英语试题

2024-2025年度第一学期期中考高二级英语科试题 命题人：高二备课组审题人：高二备课组 第一部分：阅读理解（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 A Global Student Challenge Global Student Challenge is an online construction business game open to students across the world, studying a built environment course. About Global Student Challenge Started in January 2014,Global Student Challenge is competition run twice a year by the Chartered Institute of Building that provides built environment students with a chance to apply their learning to a real-world situation of running their own virtual construction company. Phase(阶段)One:Registration Registration is perhaps the most important part of the competition!You'll necd to register your team in order to use the MERIT software.Even more important,you'll need to decide who your teammates will be.Entry for the competition is open now and will close on 7 November 2024. Phase Two:Pre-Competition The first phase of competition begins on 15 November 2024.In this phase,your team will be able to use the game software and begin to make your plan to run the company. Phase Three:Competition This is when things start to get real. On 24 November 2024 the first round of data will be shown to all teams and you'll have a week to make your decisions and hand them in for scoring. After each round you'll get a score and you'll be graded against other teams based on this.We call this stage "The Early Years"as you begin to get your virtual construction company off the ground. In total,you'll do this six times over six rounds of competition. Phase Four:The GSC Final 高二第一学圳期中考英语第1页，共12页 The top six teams after The Early Years will be told to the public as our finalists on 25 December 2024.The finals week is scheduled to be held virtually in January 2025. 1.Which session()is the Globai Student Chalieuge? A.6th B.11th C.16th D.22th 2.At which time can participants signing up for the competition? A.At the beginning of December. B.In the middle of October. C.In the middle of November. D.At the end of September. 3.What do we know about the Phase Three? A.The competition will be held virtually. B.Competitors can start to collect their data. C.Competitors can compete with other teams. D.The top six teams will be announced. B In about a week I will start one of my most expected adventures ever.Sarek National Park will be a mission:It is not a place for the unprepared.It is a place for adventurous hearts who are looking for solitude ()wildness and a connection with nature that is hard to find on our planct these days. High up in the north of Sweden at the border with Norway,it is called the last European Wilderness. The preparation for this trip started a few months ago.I tried to prepare in the best way possible as this is uncharted territory for me.It will be the first hike really off the beaten'path.I will not go into details until I get back and actually know what I am talking about. There are a few things to keep in mind when you plan to hike in Sarck National Park.First of all, there are no huts (or any accommodation.If you are at the heart of Sarek you will be at least a 4-5 days hike away from the next mountain hut.So this means I will have to carry everything I need for 8-10 days.The biggest part of the load will be food.There are no paths or waymarks.I will have to make my own route with GPS and maps. In addition,the weather can be very challenging.Sarek is the area in Sweden with the heaviest rainfall.It is also known for strong wind and there're not many places to shelter from it because there are hardly any trees.It is important to bring professional hiking gear ()Finding and choosing a good campsite might take some time as well. 4.What does the author consider Sarek National Park to be? A.It is a place hard to find. B.It is a place for the unprepared. C.It is the last wilderness on our planet. D It is a place which is attractive and demanding. 5.Which words has the similar meaning to the underlined word "uncharted"? A.Not adventurous. B.Not well-received. C.Not explored. D.Not dangerous. 6.What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A.The author will make a map of Sarek. B.The author will hike 4-5 days in the Sarek. C.The author will reach the depths of Sarek. D.The author will stay in the park for 8-10 days. 7.What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A.Sarek National park is full of rainfall and strong wind. B.Finding good campsites need a lot of time. C.Adventurers need to bring professional hiking gear. D.Adventurers should be aware of the challenging weather. c A new study shows that the household consumers(家庭消费者)are focusing more on reducing their energy costs by using technologically advanced home appliances.The lighting control held the largest share in the smart home market in 2016.The increase in the adoption (rate of intelligent lighting controls by households worldwide has fuelled the growth of the smart home market.These have 南一情出如相h米滨用钟闲什1n工 the ability to reduce electricity consumption because they adjust (the artificial light according to the surroundings. Four ycars ago,I was in a discussion about Nest Thermostat ()sharing my view that if a house is built properly,it doesn't need a smart thermostat.It probably wouldn't do much good there because with careful placement of high-quality windows,you seldom need to heat or cool it at all.Since then,other studies have shown that in a leaky old house,smart thermostats can be very effective and save energy. But is smart lighting saving energy?A smart lighting system might turn off or adjust the brightness of a bulb ()but an LED bulb already uses very little electricity,say 7 watts per bulb.But when you make it smart,it is always connected,consuming a bit of power to talk to the controller or bridge;one guy with a meter tested it at 0.4 watts per hour,or 9.6 watts in a day.It means that if you have a pile of smart bulbs and devices,you are consuming a fair bit of electricity Except for smart thermostats in leaky houses,none in the smart market saves energy.Asking Siri, voice control on any of Apple devices,to tum off the lights is fun,but we would be better off in terms of energy and exercise if we got up and reached for a light switch.Rather than saving cnergy,the smart home is wasting it. 8.Which words can replace the underlined word "fuelled"? A.Influenced. B.Promoted. C.Blocked. D.Detected. 9.What can be inferred from paragraph 2? A.A smart thermostat is not needed in a house. B.Smart thermostats is very effective. C.Smart thermostats is not always useful. D.Smart thermostats seldom needed to be heated or cooled. 10.What does the author think of smart lighting? A.LED bulbs in a smart light system are very bright. 高二第一学期期中考英语第4页，共12页 B.LED bulbs in a smart light system consumes more electricity. C.Smart lighting uses very little electricity with LED bulbs. D.Smart lighting does little to save electricity. 11.Which statement is right according to the last paragraph? A.To turn off the lights is fun. B.Smart thermostats is wasting energy. C.Nothing in the smart market saves energy. D.The traditional way of turning off lights is advised. .D Watching the behaviour and body language of zoo animals could be the key to understanding and improving their welfare,new research suggests.Traditionally,zoos have focused on more straightforward measures such as whether animals are eating and sleeping. The new review,by the University of Exeter and the University of Winchester,says zoos have made great improvements in recent years,but closer observation of animal behaviour-a method called Qualitative Behavioural Assessment,developed in farming-could show even more about their state of mind. An animal's positioning of its body,facial movements and activity levels are among the things that might tell whether it is excited,calm,interested,nervous,relaxed,etc. "Zookeepers are knowledgeable about their animals,and they will often recognise an animal's state of mind by its behaviour and body language,"said Dr.Paul Rose,of the University of Exeter. "What we are suggesting is a more scientific method of this,carried out over time "Certain behaviours will show certain moods in an animal,and we should build our knowledge of this for different animals that live in zoos.For example,lions have a lot of facial expressions,and research on these expressions could help zoos understand the animals'state of mind. This information could then be used to improve welfare by changing diets,feeding times or any number of other aspects of the way animals are kept." 高二第一学期期中考英语第5页，共12页 Dr.Rose carries out much of his research at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre,and is now examining how the swans (there might show their state of mind through their behavioural expression. "We're looking at how much time they spend exploring their habitat,which could show what they're fecling,"he said."When they're unsure,they appear to move less and be more careful,and draw their feathers(羽毛)close to their bodies..” The study suggests research opportunities for Qualitative Behavioural Assessment and practices that could be used by zoos."Animal welfare in zoos has improved greatly in the last 10 or 20 years,and this method gives zoos another way to recognise and improve the welfare of animals,"Dr.Rose said. 12.How to improve zoos animal's welfare? A.More focus on animals'eating and sleep. B.Closer observation of zoo animals'behaviours. C.More attention to zoo animals'state of mind. D.Adoption of more straightforward measure. 13.What is the function of lions as an example? A.To show body language vary from animal to animal. B.To show the significance of animal body language. C.To show lions are rich in their facial expressions. D.To show lions are treated well in zoos. 14.What dose Dr Rose research of swans suggests? A.They usually explore their habitat. B.They always draw their feather close to their body. C.They move little in fearful situations. D.They spend little time in their habitat. 15.What can we know from the last paragraph? A.Animal welfare in zoos is decreasing. B.Qualitative Behavioural Assessment is meaningful. C.Farm animals enjoy greater welfare than zoo animals. 高二第一学期期中考英语第6页，共12页 D.Zoos do a good job in recognising animal body language. 第二节共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 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。 A hobby farm is a small farm that's run for your own pleasure rather than for profit.If you're just getting started with your hobby farm,things might seem difficult.Where do you start?What do you need to know first?16 Start small.If you jump into hobby farming with both feet,there's a good chance you'll fcel overwhelmed(不知所i措的)with the care of seven or eight types of crops that are new to you.IZ,you'll have a chance to learn as you go with a lower rate of failure.You'll feel more relaxed as you add new crops each year. Don't try to be profitable.If you're running a true business that you hope witt ean you something beyond the food you eat,you're not a hobby farmer.You might make a little money by selling produce, but avoid spending more time selling than farming.18 19.By talking to other people who have done-and are still doing-what you hope to do,you'll get basic and in-depth knowledge on farming.Even if you're in an urban area,there are probably other people who share similar goals.Consider joining a group that shares tips,tools,and other resources. Be flexible with your choices.Feel free to try different crops on your farm,and know that it's okay to change your mind.You thought you'd enjoy growing com,but find that you're more interested in growing green beans.That's okay.20 A.Talk to other farmers. B.Take the time to connect with farmers. C.This is your farm-do whatever you want with it. D.If you're just getting started with your hobby farm, E.If you start with just one or two major crops per year. F.With following guiding principles,you can stay on course. G.Remember that you got into hobby farming for the fun of it. 商二第翔糊粉获骨豹顶梵R透 第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空供15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面的短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Amid polite applause ()the speaker walked slowly toward the stage.When he 21,he set down a pile of notes and took a long breath that could be 22.After pulling his necktie hard and adjusting his eyeglasses,he finally 23 the room's back wall with a slight frown on his face. "It's a great pleasure to be here today,"he said."I have a message of extreme 24 for you." Many people in the25 were already fidgeting(坐立不安).twas26 that their attention was focused elsewhere.Ten seconds after it began,the speech was 27 over.Why? To begin with,the speaker set himself up for 28 by sending his listeners a double-edged message. Wbat they 29 was completely different from what they heard,and when this happened,the audience 30 only what they saw! Even though the speaker's words expressed 31 in addressing the audience,his 32 messages said, "I don't want to be here."Those same words showed that his speech was important to his 33,but his body indicated that his message wasn't important to him.At the same time,his facial expression gave the appearance that he 34 very little about his audience. None of these messages was performed consciously(有意识地)they were caused by simple nervousness and inexperience.Yet they marked this 35 speaker as insincere ()even though he was none of those things. 21.A.smiled B.spoke C.arrived D:answered 22.A.heard B.spread C.ignored D.held 23.A.came across B.looked for C.stared at D.gave up 24.A.fun B.shame C.danger D.importance 25.A.audience B.message C.school D.team 26.A.impossible B.lucky C.obvious D.unclear 27.A.still B.already C.seldom D.never 28.A.success B.risk C.safety D.failure 高二第一学期期中考英语第8页，共12页 29.A.described B.saw C.recorded D.required 30.A.thanked B.trusted C.forgot D.learned 31.A.sadness B.pride C.disappointment D.pleasure 32.A.secret B.last C.nonverbal D.short 33.A.performers B.friends C.students D.listeaers 34.A.cared B.asked C.talked D.worried 35.A.experienced B.interesting C.unfortunate D.strange 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】个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Eugene Kwak wanted to do more for farmers 36. his New York City routine-shopping at farmers'markets.Eugene decided he could use his experience as an architect and professor to create a space for farming,food,and people to come together through agritourism and education. His first step was 37.(find)land in the Hudson Valley.With the help of a local friend, Eugene found a piece of 15-acre land 38.was previously part of a dairy farm that fit his needs.Then,Eugene was ready to move forward by finding a farmer with whom he wanted to partner. This time as 39.landowner,he looked for a(n)40. (suit)farmer to give the land new life with a vegetable operation.41. _exchange,he offered a free 30-year land lease and below-market rent on half of a two-family house he was in the process of building on the property. Eugene designed the 42.( (arrange)himself to empower a young farmer by providing the opportunity to farm worry-free and for a long time Eugene found 43. (he)match Jack Whettam and Melissa Phillips,a family from California 44. (seek)an opportunity to farm in the Hudson Valley.The family started Hidden Acre Farm on the property in early 2019 and the farmers 45. (help)to connect to market opportunities in New York City 第三部分：词汇填空题（请运用恰当的单词或词组正确形式填空，每空一词，每题一分，共15 分) 46.c (专心致志于)his career,Tom seldom had time to be with his friends 47.It's universally a (承认，感谢)that leaming math well will be beneficial to our logical 高二第一学期期中考英语第9页，共12页 thinking. 48.Susan e (偶然碰到)a famous painter who had made extraordinary achievements in his field. 49.A (拥护者)say that national parks are better than city parks to nature. 50.The forest a (large amount of visitors who are interested in hiking. 51.What makes him boil with anger is that his girlfriend always c_ (命令)him to do what he dislikes. 52.David,a (by his best friends,went to meet a famous director. 53.Only when c_ (结合，混合)with your targets,,can your efforts help you realize your dream. 54.The teacher e (娱乐，使快乐)the children with beautiful songs and amusing stories yesterday. 55.She said she would appreciate it if she had a chance to receive your a (赞成，同意) 56.His parents told him that leaming English well would be vital to his future e (就业) 57.0 (使忙于)herself with her work,she had no time to read novels. 58.The boss pointed out that his passion,d (奉献，专心)and persistence contributed to his success. 59.The house c (包括，由组成)a kitchen,a living room and three bedrooms has been sold recently. 60.Go with me;a (要不，或者)，meet me at the cinema later, 第四部分写作共两节，满分35分) 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是校学生会主席李华，得知饮食文化的知识讲座将由你校文化社团承办。了解 到来自England的交换生Peter对饮食文化有所研究，请写封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包 括： 1.讲座基本信息，如时间及地点： 2.饮食文化的影响： 3.邀请peter介绍他国家的饮食文化。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 高二第一学期期中考买语第10页，共12页