广东省潮州市高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

潮州市高级中学2024—2025学年度第一学期高二级期中考试试卷 英语学科 本试卷适用于高二级1—20班 第一部分 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 your new job with us and we hope you have a happy and long career. To help you enjoy life more and create a good work life balance, we provide various benefits for you. Cafeteria The staff cafeteria provides subsidized (补助的) meals for breakfast or lunch. The cafeteria is open on weekdays from 6.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are never necessary. Because of the prices, the cafeteria is always a lively place to go before work and in the middle of the working day. Sport If you’d like to use the gym, you need to take an introductory class. Every other Monday, we have a fitness instructor who will come to our gym and provide an introduction to any staff members who want to use it. We also have a company membership at the town golf club. Our staff have both playing and social membership access to the club. Watching Football The company funds our local football club. As a result of our sponsorship, we have a hospitality box (包厢) at all home games and employees can take advantage of this for themselves and their families. There are 20 places available every week. If you want to book some places (limited to three per employee), please contact Andrew Hudson. If there are places available on the morning of the game, you can get more than four places. Social Trips The company runs trips at weekends for staff. This might be to a local castle, theatre or museum. We usually lay on a coach for transport and pay for entry to the event. The trips are only for employees, but if there are places still available four days before the event, people may reserve places for friends and family. If the coach is not at least half booked by staff members four days before the event, the trip will be cancelled. 1. What can we learn about the cafeteria? A. It requires advance booking. B. It serves people three meals a day. C. It opens from Monday to Saturday. D. It offers food to employees at a lower price. 2. What is a requirement for using the gym? A. Doing voluntary work. B. Taking a special class. C. Employing a fitness instructor. D. Paying for company membership. 3. Who might be most interested in this piece of information? A. Job hunters. B. Local officials. C New staff in this company. D. Researchers on team sports. B At 8 am, six women and one man in an air y barn (谷仓) in Sussex are focusing on their breathing and letting go of negative thoughts. I am one of them. But I’m struggling to remember which leg is which. All my life, I have suffered from left-right confusion. A soft voice suggesting I place my right foot over my left knee creates an anxiety that does not help empty my mind. I have come to Fair Oak Farm for a three-day well-being break: yoga, gentle exercise and massage (按摩) , vegetarian food and peaceful walks through the East Sussex countryside. After 18 months of working in front of a computer, I’m ready to stretch, bend and strengthen my core muscles (核心肌肉) . The leaders are warm and encouraging, never once making me feel discouraged. Weeks before COVID-19 struck, the UK travel association ABTA said one in three people were planning to include wellness activities in their holiday. COVID-19 has interrupted the speed of growth, but there are signs that the market is recovering as restrictions (限制) ease. Travelling to improve one’s health is not new. For centuries people have sought the benefits of hot springs or mountain air for periods of reflection. The 21st-century wellness breaks can be eye-wateringly expensive, restricting access to people in richer countries of the developed world. But the range is enormous, with some organisations offering well-being breaks for free. Nat Segnit author of Retreat: The Risks and Rewards of Stepping Back from the World, said he was not surprised at the growing interest. “Half the world’s population lives in urban settlements. We are penned in, if not literally by overcrowded living arrangements then by the pressure of modern existence —overwork, family demands, social media. And more broadly by the cultural and environmental problems that press in on us daily. So we might want to get away from all that. ” 4. How does the author feel in the barn at first? A. Uneasy. B. Confident. C. Impatient. D. Relieved 5. What does the author do during her break at Fair Oak Farm? A. She does healthy exercise. B. She works on her computer. C. She learns to give massages D. She enjoys her favourite food. 6. What can be inferred about wellness breaks? A. They catch on during COVID-19. B. They have a long history C. They are less needed now. D. They can be quite affordable. 7. What does Nat Segnit think of people living in urban settlements? A. They are mostly addicted to social media. B. They need breaks from their everyday life. C. They have conflicting ideas about well-being breaks. D. They are worried about stepping back from the world. C A new study published this week in the journal Nature Communications has concluded that a 100 percent change to organic (有机的) food production in England and Wales would actually lead to a great increase in greenhouse gas emissions (排放). In turn, this would contribute to further climate change. Although organic farming directly pours out fewer emissions than conventional farming—around 20 percent lower for crops and 4 percent for farm animals—it produces notably less food. As to this study’s findings, total organic agriculture in England and Wales would produce 40 percent less food. With less food in the market, the countries would need to increase food imports, which would produce more global greenhouse gas emissions. Organic farming also increases the amount of absorbing carbon, a process where carbon dioxide (CO2) is “absorbed” out of the atmosphere and captured by plants and stored in the soil. However, even a total change to organic farming would only be equal to a tiny part of the higher emissions from overseas land use. “We predict a drop in total food production of 40 percent under a fully organic farming process, compared to conventional farming, if we keep to the same national diet,” Dr Adrian Williams, lead author and reader in Agri-Environmental Systems at Cranfield University, said in a statement. “This results from lower crop quantity, because output is limited by a lower supply of nitrogen, which is mainly from other crops or solid waste from cattle on the grassland.” Nevertheless, it is important to note that organic farming still holds some useful benefits for the environment, such as reducing exposure to chemicals and improving the varieties of creatures. In conclusion, the study suggests that organic farming will continue to play a key role in resolving the world’s environmental problems. However, it’s just one part of a much wider solution. 8. What will total organic agriculture bring to England? A. More main food. B. More species crop. C. More food imports. D. More fresh oxygen. 9. How does organic farming increase the amount of absorbing carbon? A. By taking in CO2. B. By changing CO2. C. By giving off CO2. D. By producing CO2. 10. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The ways to reduce organic farming. B. The results caused by organic farming. C. The solution to the environment problems. D. The advantages of organic farming. 11. Which of the following is the best title of the text? A. Organic farming, green food B. Organic farming, our hope in future C. Organic farming, a mistake we made D. Organic farming, a double-edged sword D With intelligent systems and new-age transit networks, life in the big cities will likely be happier and more efficient. After all, more than 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to a UN report. The answer to making these cities more livable for so many people lies in creating “smart” cities. These cities will use 5G networks and the “internet of things” (IoT) to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Some cities are already using smart technology to improve the lives of residents. But what exactly does a smart city do? In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors (传感器) around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic condition as they ride. Smart cities will be interactive, allowing their residents to feel like they’re truly shaping their environment, instead of merely existing in it. “One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can actually communicate with our environment in a way that we never have in the past,” said Mrinalini Ingram, head of a telecom company. “Smart cities will also allow us to save resources.” said Mrinalini Ingram.“By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor the use of water, gas and electricity, city managers can figure out how to distribute and save these resources more efficiently. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants can be more closely monitored in smart cities as well.” Of course, it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already adopting smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施). 12. What calls for the development of smart cities? A. The rapid progress in 5G networks. B. The marked increase in world population. C. The growing number of residents living in cities. D. The major concern over the safety of living in cities. 13 How does the author explain the way smart cities work? A. By making a contrast. B. By giving examples. C. By listing figures. D. By telling a story. 14. What can we learn from Mrinalini Ingram about smart cities? A. Air pollution will be stopped in its track. B. People will be better aware of environmental protection. C. People will be able to make the most of our environment at will. D. Resources can be saved by keeping track of how they are used. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward smart cities? A. Indifferent. B. Critical. C. Positive. D. Doubtful. 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。 Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home? ____16____ Puzzles have been around for more than 250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks. Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point.____17____ Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape. ____18____ Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear. For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ____19____ Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than €5. Once you have completed a puzzle it’s nice to exchange it with a friend. ____20____ You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present. A. So others can have a go. B. You can’t beat a good puzzle. C. Some companies make personalised puzzles. D. However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result. E. Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out. F. It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together. G. For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table. 第二部分 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。 Jade lives in Australia, a country famous for kangaroos, but not for snow. Yet at 12, she___21___to ski at the North Pole. Despite the lack of____22____training space, Jade still built her____23____at the gym. She ran with giant tyres attached to her waist to____24____what it was like to pull a sled across ice. By the age of 14, Jade was____25____. The far north is not a blank carpet of soft snow, but Jade____26____the tough conditions. Even though every part of her body was____27____, she never thought of giving up. In April 2016, Jade made____28____, becoming the youngest person to ski to the North Pole. When talking about her____29____, she stated that every human body is____30____, whether you are a man or a woman. But when the talk was posted online, some Internet bullies wrote____31____comments like “Make me a sandwich” to make her feel____32____. To prove women's place is far beyond the____33____, Jade and her team pushed on to the South Pole and made it. Holding a plate with a sandwich, Jade____34____had her photo taken and posted online. She dared the bullies, “I made you a sandwich. Now____35____37 days and 600 km to the South Pole, and you can eat it.” 21. A. managed B. decided C. offered D. afforded 22. A. authentic B. large C. comfortable D. private 23. A. career B. confidence C. strength D. team 24. A. tell B. feel C. remember D. share 25. A. mature B. determined C. available D. ready 26. A. braved B. improved C. predicted D. identified 27. A. working B. refusing C. bleeding D. aching 28. A. progress B. promises C. history D. efforts 29. A. hobby B. adventure C. advantage D. award 30. A. complex B. beautiful C. amazing D. valuable 31. A. mean B. kind C. brief D. fair 32. A. puzzled B. small C. nervous D. worried 33. A. gym B. field C. kitchen D. office 34. A. unwillingly B. casually C. secretly D. proudly 35. A. ski B. walk C. run D. cycle 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。 On June 18, Qiyun Mountain Customs Exhibition was displayed in the Water Cube in Beijing. This exhibition was ___36___ important part of “Search for Taoist Mountains (道教山)”, the 2nd customs exhibition of “Wild China & Beautiful Land”, ___37___ was sponsored by the China Landscape and Historic Sites Association. Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, Qingcheng Mountain and Taishan Mountain were also ___38___ display. ___39___ (support) by the special space of the Water Cube and tourist gathering areas like passageways and the center stage the brilliant Taoist culture was ___40___ (vivid) displayed in three dimensions. Tourists were led ___41___ (explore) the Taoist mountains which ___42___ (witness) the Chinese civilization for five thousand years and they could appreciate the infinite charm of Qiyun Mountain. Qiyun Mountain Customs Exhibition was co-hosted by Qiyun Mountain Management Committee and Sunriver. The ___43___ (form) of this exhibition were rich and colorful and the performance methods were fine and ___44___ (vary). During the exhibition, some other displays focusing on the theme “Wild China & Beautiful Land” were shown in the Water Cube. The number of audience members ___45___ (be) over 10 million. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，某国际学校的学生会主席。在一次学生校会上，你将发表演讲，呼吁学生们指导老人使用智能手机。你的演讲内容包括： 1. 老人使用智能手机时遇到的困难； 2. 如何指导老人使用智能手机； 3. 你的呼吁。 注意：1. 总词数80词左右； 2. 文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数。 My dear schoolmates, We all know that the elderly has difficulty in using smart phones. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 One day, Ben was playing basketball in the living room after school when he threw the ball at a vase sitting on the shelf by accident. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Ben more upset was that the vase was not a common decoration but an antique, which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mother’s favourite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued (用胶水粘贴) the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place. As the mother herself dusted (擦拭) the vase every day, she naturally noticed the cracks (裂纹) that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, Ben said that a neighbor’s cat jumped in from the window and he couldn’t drive it away no matter how hard he tried. The cat ran around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. His mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned. However, in the face of her son’s nervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Ben’s mother remained calm. She realized she shouldn’t just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea. Before going to bed, Ben found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the study (书房) at once. The boy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything, no matter how angry his mum became. In the study, his mother’s face showed no sign of anger. Seeing her son push the door open and cautiously enter, she took a box of chocolates out of a drawer and gave him a chocolate. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now with a lot of chocolates in hand, Ben’s bad attitude disappeared. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 潮州市高级中学2024—2025学年度第一学期高二级期中考试试卷 英语学科 本试卷适用于高二级1—20班 第一部分 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. E 19. G 20. C 第二部分 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. an 37. which 38. on 39. Supported 40. vividly 41. to explore 42. have witnessed 43. forms 44. various 45. was 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】My dear schoolmates, We all know that the elderly has difficulty in using smart phones. They may find it hard to understand the complex functions and operations, and often forget how to perform basic tasks. To help them out, we can start by patiently explaining the basic functions, such as making calls and sending messages. We can also create simple step-by-step guides or videos for them to follow. By doing so, we can bridge the digital gap and bring them closer to the modern world. Let’s take action now and offer our help to the elderly. That’s all. Thank you! 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!” Hearing her sincere appreciation, Ben flushed. Surprisingly, the mother took out another chocolate. “This one is for the delicate repair work you did to the broken vase.” She also added that she was moved by how much the boy cherished the family possessions. At these hearty remarks, Ben felt a flow of shame through his veins. The mother then calmly encouraged Ben to reward himself more chocolate for any other merits he had displayed in this event. He did as was told to, confessing that he was calm when facing the accident. Now with a lot of chocolates in hand, Ben’s bad attitude disappeared. Nervousness welled up inside him. After what seemed a long time, he looked up at his mother, admitted that it was not the cat but he that had broken the vase accidentally and asked for punishment. “I’m sorry I lied to you, mum. Please take back the chocolate.” Feeling so ashamed, Ben couldn’t hold back his tears. He opened his palm wide, ready to return the chocolate. To his surprise, however, his mother placed the whole bag of chocolate in his hand, smiling. “Honesty deserves the best reward, my dear.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$