上海市奉贤区景秀中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

2024学年第一学期高二英语期中考试试卷 （2024. 11） 满分：115分 考试时间：105分钟 II. Grammar and Vocabulary（30分） Section A（20分） Directions: After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Young people around the world have volunteered ___1___(help) others in need using their time, energy, knowledge, and skills. For example, Joris, a 10-year-old boy in Seattle, has helped to protect cheetahs ___2___ the threat of extinction by raising more than $14,000. ___3___(donate) all the money he has raised, he makes his own contributions to wildlife conservation. In the last two years, Jack, together with his 14-year-old twin brother, ___4___(launch) a database to connect children with volunteer opportunities such as working for animal shelters and urban farming groups. ___5___ boy, Jackson, is determined to fight against plastic pollution. A campaign ___6___(lead) by him to promote the use of recyclable water bottles plays a part in local environmental protection. He also urges the local restaurant to sell more paper water bottles. Xiao Meng, a 20-year-old volunteer tour guide in the Palace Museum, spent three months hanging around the Forbidden City ___7___ she could remember every detail of the Palace Museum, ___8___ sounds absolutely incredible. There is no denying that we should show respect for ___9___ these young volunteers have done for our world. By doing these meaningful volunteering, young people ___10___ successfully avoid getting annoyed at small things in life and focus on what is truly important. Section B（10分） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. started B. serving C. rewarding D. recycle E. promoting F. pick G purchase H. opportunity I. donating J. created K. access Amazing Kids of the Month — Hannah and Alexander Laman Hannah and Alexander Laman, 11-year-old twins from Ohio love reading. They both love reading so much that it is almost impossible to ___11___ a favourite book. “I have many favourite books. If I had to select one, it would be Believe It or Not”, Hannah said. So when these two young bookworms heard that some children didn’t have ___12___ to books, they believed that was a problem they just couldn’t ignore. In 2011, they ___13___ Adopt A Book, an organization that donates books to schools and programmes in need. “We wanted to make a difference because we love reading lots of books,” Alexander said. They ___14___ by sharing their own books, and then the organization grew by taking book donations from others. So far, the twins’ organization has donated over 45,000 books to schools, and programmes ___15___ children in need from Cincinnati to as far away as Zimbabwe. With a successful book-___16___ organization that just keeps expanding, what’s ahead for these two? Well, they’ve already started it! Hannah and Alexander are ___17___ literacy for children through their Little Free Library. “The library is free and you can take a book and leave a book,” the twins’ mum Angela explained. “This has encouraged many kids and adults to ___18___ their reading materials and also encourage others to read.” The twins have received many rewards through promoting literacy. “Other kids have the ___19___ to read and own books of their own. That’s the most ____20____ part of sharing books with others,” said Hannah. Maybe you want to start small. Collect gently-used books from your home that you don’t need anymore, and donate them to Adopt A Book. Any little bit that you can do truly makes a difference! III. Reading Comprehension（45分） Section A（15分） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Self-confidence: one’s belief that they can meet all the demands of a task. Some people are born with it, and everyone else is out of ___21___, right? Wrong! Self-confidence is not something people are born with, like their height or hair color. It’s a skill that anyone can start ___22___ today. One simple self-confidence builder is ___23___ self-talk. What you say to yourself ___24___ how you feel about yourself. Telling yourself “I can’t do anything right” or asking “Why did I even try?” could ruin you. Instead, if you get a bad grade on a test, try saying “I’ll do better next time.” Rather than focusing on your failure, ___25___ ways that you can improve, and try again. Another way to ___26___ your confidence is to believe in yourself. Studies show that believing you can do something can increase your chance of success. If you put in the work to learn how to do something, believe in your ability. Don’t let ___27___ steal your energy and motivation away. One of the ugliest enemies of self-confidence is ___28___ yourself to others. Thinking that you are better than other people won’t give you confidence. ___29___, it will make you proud. And thinking you are worse than others won’t make you ____30____ ; it will fill you with envy. Fight back by counting your blessings. Keep a journal and write down all the things that you’re ____31____ for. Facing your fears is another way to build self-confidence. You might have a(n) ____32____ for public speaking. But how will you know if you never overcome your fears and try it? Even if you fail leaving your ____33____ zone can make you stronger. Don’t let fear become an obstacle in your journey toward excellence! Finally, showing kindness to others is a great way to build self-confidence. Showing kindness ____34____ you that you can make a difference in the world. When you make others feel good, you, ____35____, feel good about yourself. 21. A. luck B. order C. curiosity D. habit 22. A. updating B. displaying C. applying D. practicing 23. A. addictive B. positive C. independent D. energetic 24. A. links B. influences C. limits D. stretches 25. A. involve B. ignore C. identify D. indicate 26. A. shake B. share C. impact D. inspire 27. A. concentration B. doubt C. enthusiasm D. embarrassment 28. A. communicating B. comparing C. proving D. exposing 29. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Instead D. However 30. A. flexible B. intelligent C. negative D. humble 31. A. grateful B. respectful C. responsible D. regretful 32. A. anxiety B. talent C. mood D. occasion 33. A. danger B. occupation C. safety D. comfort 34 A. informs B. reminds C. promises D. confirms 35. A. in all B. in person C. in turn D. in addition Section B（11×2=22分） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) As Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget. Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge. After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fugeo, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go, ” she says. “I had no idea about what I'd find there and I wasn't nervous. I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way. ” In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’ d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.” The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni. 36. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2? A. Bring back lost memories. B. Try challenging things. C. Take a degree. D. Stick to a promise. 37. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica? A. Lovely penguins B. Beautiful scenery. C. A discount fare. D. A friend's invitation. 38. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey? A. It could be a home for her. B. It should be well preserved. C. It needs to be fully introduced. D. It should be easily accessible. 39. What is the text mainly about? A. An unforgettable travel experience. B. Meeting animals in Antarctica. C. Sailing around the world. D. A childhood dream. (B) University Room Regulations Approved and Prohibited Items The following items are approved for use in residential rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life. Access to Residential Rooms Students are provided with a combination (组合密码) for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination. Cooking Policy Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms. Pet Policy No pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, will pay an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court. Quiet Hours Residential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday, Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25. 40. If a visiting friend leaves a cat in the residence of a student for three days, what will happen? A. The student will receive a fine of $1 50. B. The student will be punished financially. C. The student will receive a written notice immediately once the cat is found by the office. D. The student will be sent to the Student Court to defend his or her case. 41. When can students enjoy a party in residences? A. 7:00 am, Sunday. B. 7:30 am, Thursday. C. 11:30 pm, Monday. D. 00:30 am, Saturday. 42. According to the regulations, how many statements listed here are true? a. Wireless routers are allowed if they are registered in the office in advance. b. No pets are allowed to be kept in the residence. c. Students are required to close kitchen doors after cooking. d. Under no circumstances is a student allowed to cook in his room. A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 (C) False medical news can lead to patients’ experiencing greater side effects through the “nocebo effect (反安慰剂效果)”. Sometimes patients benefit from an intervention simply because they believe they will- -that’s the placebo effect. The nocebo effect is the opposite: Patients can experience negative effects just because they expect them. This is very true of statins. In blinded trials, patients who get statins are no more likely to report feeling muscle aches than patients who get a placebo. Yet, in clinical practice, according to one study, almost a fifth of patients taking statins report side effects, leading many to discontinue the drugs. What else is on the fake news hit list? As always, vaccines. False concerns that the vaccine for the virus called human papilloma virus causes seizures (癫痫) and other side effects reduced coverage rates in Japan from 10 percent to less than 1 percent in recent years. Cancer is another big target for pushers of medical misinformation — many of whom are making money off alternative therapies. “Though most people think cancer tumors are bad, they’re actually the way your body attempts to contain the harmful cells,” one fake news story reads. It suggests that surgery increases the risk of spreading harmful cells. Silicon Valley needs to own this problem. When human health is at risk, perhaps search engines, social media platforms and websites should be held responsible for promoting or hosting fake information. The scientific community needs to do its part to educate the public about key concepts in research, such as the difference between observational studies and higher quality randomized trials. Finally, journalists can do a better job of spreading accurate information. News sites are more likely to cover catchy observational studies than randomized controlled trials, perhaps because the latter are less likely to produce surprising results. Such coverage can overstate benefits, claiming for example, that statins could cure cancer; it can unduly emphasize potential risks, such as suggesting a misleading connection with dementia, a serious mental disorder. 43. What does the writer imply about the side effects of statins? A. They are common in certain patients. B. They aren’t like those of placebos. C. They don’t really exist. D. They disappear very soon. 44. Which statement is the writer most likely to agree with? A. The public should put more trust in news coverage. B. Silicon Valley ought to take the blame for the fake medicine. C. The scientific community ought to involve the public in research. D. Journalists should be objective while reporting medical news. 45. The word “unduly” in the last paragraph most probably means . A. on a small scale B. overly C. as likely as not D. universally 46. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To warn readers against fake medical news on the Internet. B. To encourage journalists to report more positive news events. C. To tell readers what role the “nocebo effect” plays in treating disease. D. To teach readers how to distinguish truths from fake news. Section C（8分） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Getting into Employment in High School Many high school students are understandably more focused on getting into college than on finding a job after college. ____47____ Here are some things you can do now-while you’re still in high school-to start thinking about possible careers. Do some homework on jobs and careers. There are many types of jobs and careers that most people have never heard of or know little about. How do you discover them? ____48____ How did they get interested in their career? What education and skills are required to perform their jobs? What do they like about their careers? Don’t be shy; adults are usually happy to answer questions. You can also learn about various careers online. ____49____ Although your college major does not always determine what you’ll end up doing for a career, understanding how various majors can connect to careers is part of career planning. As you explore the majors and programs offered at various colleges, take a moment to read through the relevant department’s information on careers for students in that major. Keep career planning in mind when visiting colleges. Every college campus has a Career Center, staffed by professionals who are trained to assist college students with career-related concerns. ____50____ Make a point to ask about the services offered by each college’s Career Center when you visit colleges. Or better yet, stop in to the Center and say hello. While on campus, you will also have opportunities to talk with professors and students. Use those occasions to ask faculty about what their departments do to help prepare students for jobs after graduation, and ask current students about internships they’ve done, research opportunities, and what their majors and career plans are. A. Begin with your current interests, talents, hobbies, and personal strengths and weaknesses. B. Start by talking to the adults you know about their jobs. C. They help students choose majors and careers, find internship and job opportunities, and gain important job-hunting skills. D. Connect the dots between college majors and careers. E. Enrichment activities, such as summer programs on college campuses, can also help you learn about various jobs and careers. F. Yet, having at least a few ideas in mind for careers that might interest you is an important part of college planning. IV. Summary Writing（10分） 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. These days our society develops rapidly and forces people to rush. It appears that people have got used to being in a hurry. However, it is better for people to take their time and live their life at a slower pace than to hurry to get things done. The main reason that convinces us to oppose doing work in a hurry is the possibility of doing wrongs in a rush. When people do their jobs or take actions in a hurry, they cannot make a sound decision and probably regret later. As the saying goes, “Haste makes waste. ” We should think carefully before making a decision and do our work less quickly. We should not make mistakes by doing work hurriedly. Slowing down the pace of life helps people enjoy their life better. For example, taking a train to some place certainly will take more time than taking a plane. However, taking a train makes people have enough time to get to know a lot of new friends. Besides, it allows people to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. On the contrary, being in a hurry will make us lose chances in enjoying our life. Finally, slower life pace provides better healthy conditions for us. As is known to all, taking actions in a hurry bothers people and raises their stress. People think if they are not in a hurry, they will become a loser and that annoys them. Being in a hurry can hurt people both physically and mentally. According to some studies, people who have a slower pace suffer fewer diseases, tend to be happier and live much longer than those whose life is tense, even if the former finish jobs more slowly than the latter. In short, working quickly will bring about more material benefits to make our society more advanced. However, much stress can’t bring enjoyment, friends and health, which are much more important than money and other material advantages. Therefore, take your time and live your life at a slower pace. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation（15分（3+3+4+5）） 52. 我和朋友们轮流照顾那些流浪猫。(turn) (汉译英) 53. 我不确定她是否意识到了志愿者服务的重要性。(aware) (汉译英) 54. 请牢记，你做出的每一份努力都会大大影响自己的未来。(difference) (汉译英) 55. 直到踏上那片充满未知的新大陆他才发现自己对这个世界知之甚少。 (It) (汉译英) _______________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing（25分） 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120 — 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是明启中学的学生李明，你收到了初中好友约翰的来信，在信中他向你诉说接连的考试，尤其是上次考试的失利让他压力倍增，他最近都在熬夜学习，可是感觉效率不佳，因此向你写信求援。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 结合你的亲身经历给约翰提供一些学习方面的建议缓解约翰的焦虑。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024学年第一学期高二英语期中考试试卷 （2024. 11） 满分：115分 考试时间：105分钟 II. Grammar and Vocabulary（30分） Section A（20分） 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. to help 2. from##against 3. Donating##Having donated 4 has launched 5. Another 6. led 7. before##until 8. which 9. what 10. can Section B（10分） 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. F 12. K 13. J 14. A 15. B 16. I 17. E 18. D 19. H 20. C III. Reading Comprehension（45分） Section A（15分） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C Section B（11×2=22分） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. C 38. B 39. A (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40. D 41. D 42. B (C) 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. A 44. D 45. B 46. A Section C（8分） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 【47~50题答案】 【答案】47. F 48. B 49. D 50. C IV. Summary Writing（10分） 【51题答案】 【答案】To live life at a slower pace is better than to live life in a hurry because doing things hurriedly will lead to the possible of making mistakes. Moreover, slowing down the pace of life will give people more chances to enjoy life and better health conditions, which are much more important than material things working quickly brings. V. Translation（15分（3+3+4+5）） 【52题答案】 【答案】My friends and I take turns looking after the homeless cats 【53题答案】 【答案】I’m not sure whether she has been aware of the importance of volunteer service. 【54题答案】 【答案】Please bear in mind/learn by heart that every effort you make will make a great difference to your own future. 【55题答案】 【答案】It was not until he set foot on the new and unknown land that he found how little he had known about the world. VI. Guided Writing（25分） 【56题答案】 【答案】 Dear John, I’m sorry to hear about the stress you’re experiencing due to the recent exams. I’ve been through similar situations, and I understand how overwhelming it can be. Here are a few suggestions that might help you. Firstly, create a study schedule with specific goals for each session. This helps manage time better and reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Secondly, try to identify the areas where you struggle the most and focus on them. Break down your study sessions into manageable chunks and take regular breaks to keep your mind fresh. Additionally, practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to help manage anxiety. Lastly, remember that it’s okay to seek help from teachers or friends if you’re struggling with certain topics. I hope these tips help you feel more at ease. Take care and keep me updated. Yours, Li Ming 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$