河南省南阳市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(无答案)

null 2024年秋期高中二年级期中质量评估 英 语 试 题 说明： 1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题，满分95分）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，满分55分）两部分。 2.将所有答案均按题号填涂或填写在答题卡或答题纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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. What color is Amy's hair? A. Blonde. B. Brown. C. Black. 2. What is the man's ethnic group? A. Han. B. Miao. C. Tujia. 3. Why is Jennifer going to the town? A. She wants to visit someone. B. She is curious about its festival. C. She has something to show there. 4. How does Henry find the book? A. Interesting. B. Useful. C. Challenging. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An Olympic champion. B. An Olympic sports event. C. The origin of Olympic Games. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What might help the woman most in speaking English? A. Social clubs. B. Foreign bars. C. Language exchange centers. 7. What is probably the man? A. A tour guide. B. A businessman. C. A teacher. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now? A. For his inexperience. B. For his busy schoolwork. C. For his young age. 9. What area is the woman working on? A. Transportation. B. Marketing. C. Social media. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. When were the speakers supposed to meet? A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm. 11. What did the man do to help the driver? A. He called the police. B. He stopped the driver's car. C. He took the driver to the hospital. 12. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman's home. C. At a restaurant. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. How old was Natalie when she took the picture? A. In her early 10s. B. In her early 30s. C. In her early 40s. 14. Where does Natalie live now? A. In Jerusalem. B. In Washington D. C. C. In New York City. 15. What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling? A. Pressure from her parents. B. Suggestions from her first agent. C. Preference for the acting profession. 16. Which movie came out in 1995? A. Léon. B. Heat. C. Mars Attacks. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. Where did the race end? A. In France. B. In the US. C. In Italy. 18. What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make? A. Winning the VO65 class. B. Winning the IMOCA class race. C. Winning second place of the VO65 class. 19. What was life like on the boat? A. No fresh food was served. B. Phone calls were not allowed. C. People couldn't get enough sleep. 20. Why was data collected? A. To help scientists do research. B. To help the teams perform better. C. To provide information for the next race. 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 BIRDING FOR EVERYONE: BIRDING &STEWARDSHIP DAY Join us for a day at Hawk Hill during fall raptor (猛禽) migration season! Care for native plants, bird the fall raptor migration with biologists and volunteers from the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, and hear career stories from park staff. Meet other Bay Area birders in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Beginners welcome. Please bring your own picnic lunch. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are available to borrow. Be prepared to spend the event outdoors in variable weather (bring sunscreen, hats, jackets, long pants, and closed-toe shoes). We will be hiking 0.2 miles up a sloped trail and working with hand tools while kneeling or sitting on uneven ground. Tools and training are provided. There is a restroom at the meeting location. Please contact us with accessibility requests. When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, 10 am-2 pm; Where: Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands; specific meeting location will be in the confirmation email after registering. Registration is required. Transportation: Vanpool available with pick-up and drop-off near Embarcadero BART and Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (San Francisco side). Please wear a mask inside the vehicle. Please register on the Internet and then contact Amy Chong (achong@parksconservancy.org) to sign up for a vanpool seat. GROUPS Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form. AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING: Volunteers of all ages are welcome. We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary. Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. 21. What are the volunteers expected to do? A. Bring their own Binoculars. B. Volunteer for two days. C. Work even in bad conditions. D. Get trained in advance. 22. Which of the following is required regarding the transportation? A. Registering in person. B. Contacting Amy Chong by phone. C. Wearing a mask inside the vanpool. D. Waiting for the vehicle near Hawk Hill. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To inform. B. To persuade. C. To analyse. D. To educate. B It started that first day in a kindergarten choir. Just as the session ended, its director, drawing me aside, asked, “Ian, will you stay for a few moments?” “Did I do something bad, Miss?” “Not in the least,” she replied, touching my cheek. “I would like to hear your voice alone; it sounded so lovely.” Then, sitting at the piano, she said, “Sing this note for me. Good, now this one; now this one, will you?” And so I did, each note high, then ever higher, until I squeaked(破音) a little. At that point, she smiled, and said, “Well-done, Ian!” The next day, I began to sing in front of a good many teachers. Each one liked me and my voice. A few cried, telling me how much they missed their work in opera. Soon, I attended lessons once each week. Though at times feeling tired, I learned, in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside, I had to earn it. As I edged towards age thirteen, I heard alto(中音) notes appear more and more often. Although I knew this change would come, I ached to stop it. The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain. Thus far, the tiny change remained detectable only to myself. Still, that change, which for some years I'd known would come, was now invading. In all likelihood, my boy soprano's voice(童音) would change into a common one. This evening I had my solo. I still couldn't get rid of the fear. Might this performance be the final time of such significance? If so, what then? Singing is my wellspring. However, no matter what would happen in the future, I had to cherish every moment to sing. As I sang on, it echoed(回响) through the walls, bringing a silence of suspended breath. When I had finished, thunderous applause exploded. I could begin to let my voice evolve, not as a sacrifice, but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage. 24. Which words can best describe the director? A. Honest and passionate B. Intelligent and generous. C. Humorous and optimistic. D. Observant and responsible. 25. What encouraged the author to continue when he was worn-out? A. The practice. B. The performance. C. The admiration. D. The voice. 26. What upset the author when he was growing up? A. The obvious change of his voice. B. The unnoticeable change of his voice. C. The rare appearance of the alto notes. D. The unexpected change of his voice. 27. What will the author do in the future? A. Keep advancing. B. Stop singing. C. Quit performing. D. Make a sacrifice. C Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U. S. who have hearing loss, most don't use hearing aids. This means they may be missing out on more than just good hearing. A new study finds that restoring hearing loss with hearing aids may lengthen people's lives. Dr. Janet Choi, together with her partners at Keck Medicine of USC, analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults with hearing loss who were aged 20 or older. All of them were surveyed by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1999 and 2012 about their hearing loss and hearing aid use. Death data were also analyzed. “The group of patients who were using hearing aids regularly had a 24% lower risk of death compared to the group who never use hearing aids,” Choi says. The researchers had theorized this would be the case given all the studies pointing to the negative impacts of untreated hearing loss. But Choi says they did not expect such a big difference in death risk. “We were surprised,” she says. Prior research has shown that age-related hearing loss—if untreated—can take its toll when it comes to physical and mental health. And a recent study found restoring hearing with hearing aids may slow cognitive(认知的) decline among people at high risk. This new study adds to the evidence of benefits. The findings do not prove that it's the hearing aids that lead to longer life. It could be that people who regularly use hearing aids are also more likely to avoid isolation, remain more active or have reduced risk of falls, which could explain the increased longevity. Given the benefits, Choi says it's shocking how few people with hearing loss wear hearing aids regularly—just 12%, according to her study. And Choi says another striking finding is that, the people in the study who had hearing aids, but didn't use them regularly, were as likely to die prematurely as those who never used them. “So, if you have hearing aids sitting in the back of a drawer, not being used,” Choi says, “try them again.” 28. How did the researchers reach their findings? A. By referring to a popular theory. B. By studying statistics from a large survey. C. By comparing results of previous research. D. By conducting a field survey in some hospitals. 29. What does the underlined phrase “take its toll” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Take little control. B. Fill a huge gap. C. Play an important role. D. Cause great damage. 30. What does Choi find surprising about the hearing-disadvantaged? A. Many are young people. B. Many suffer from isolation. C. Many seldom use hearing aids. D. Many have cognitive problems. 31. What is the main idea of the text? A. Hearing aids may help people live longer. B. It's high time you cared about your hearing. C. Hearing loss is more common than expected. D. There's no shame in wearing your hearing aids. D Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’ an, Northwest China’ s Shaanxi Province, is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused a heated discussion. While it's important for physical bookstores to find a new way out, protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better customer service is essential for transforming trendy bookstores into sustainable ones. As e-commerce continues to dominate our shopping habits, physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural and commercial centers—offering more than just books, but also space for coffee and social media snapshots(快照). Brands like SiSYPHE, Fang Suo Commune, and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular, thanks to their aesthetic (美学) designs and diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products. Indeed, it isn't necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the traditional model of only selling books, but some of these trendy establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial entertainment, losing sight of their core mission of promoting books and fostering a literary culture. A bookstore should be a harbor for book lovers, in tune with China's longstanding tradition of “making friends through books.” Another challenge facing these trending bookstores may be a lack of attention given to book selection. That's to say, they often fall short in offering a thoughtful, diverse range of books. It's worth noting that it is not enough to rely on fleeting (转瞬即逝的) trends and creative merchandise. A bookstore must prioritize the integrity and cultural relevance of its book selection, and the space and activities should foster a genuine environment for cultural exchange and literary appreciation. Ultimately, what matters most to customers visiting a physical store—be it a bookstore or café—is the quality of the products and the experience itself. By combining cultural aspirations with genuine consumer needs, businesses can better serve their customers. A strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a competitive marketplace. 32. What is the “heated discussion” in paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The approach to transforming physical bookstores. B. The reason why physical bookstores are closing down. C. The way to protect cultural space and customer service. D. The competition between physical and online bookstores. 33. What do the bookstores mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common? A. They provide diverse services. B. They only focus on selling books. C. They are dominating people's habits. D. They are victims of e-commerce. 34. What should physical bookstores focus on? A. Service and commerce. B. Books and culture. C. Promotion and entertainment. D. Media and literature. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Traditional Culture and Classics Need Our Full Attention. B. Physical and Online Stores Both Have a Long Way to Go. C. The Competition between Modern and Classical Bookstores. D. Trendy Bookstores Need Preserve Cultural Essence to Boom. 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。 How to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen Wilted lettuce, spoiled meats, uneaten leftovers and parts of vegetables that are tossed out during preparation are all examples of wasted food. When food gets wasted, so do all of the resources that went into producing it, such as water, land and energy. 36 Now, Use these strategies to prevent food waste at home. ●Make a plan. The first step in reducing food waste in your household is to assess what you have in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry to avoid buying food you already have. 37 ●Know how to store. Properly storing food will help it last longer and taste better. The most important thing to think about when storing food is to prevent oxidation(氧化). For instance, cooked leftovers and fresh meats should be carefully covered and sealed. Most vegetables, especially those that can easily wilt (枯萎), should go in the high humidity drawer in your refrigerator. 38 This can make other produce ripen more quickly and potentially spoil faster. So store these fruits away from other produce. ● 39 Another big reason is that we throw out edible parts of produce—skins, seeds, leafy tops and stems—that can be incorporated into meals. Chefs are increasingly adapting this root-to-stem style of cooking and it's something you can do in your own kitchen. ●Learn the labels. Date labels are typically a guide for quality and freshness, not food safety. Even so, many people toss out food that has passed its date label. Instead of routinely throwing out foods past the date on the label, people should evaluate the products before eating. 40 If a product looks good, smells good, tastes good and has a “best by” or “best if used by” label, it's probably OK to consume. A. Know about the reason. B. Use all parts of the plant. C. So use your best judgment. D. After that, it's about having a plan for every food item. E. Some fruits release ethylene (乙烯) gas as they ripen. F. The high humidity drawer is not suitable for the fruits that are soft and easily go bad. G. It's also food that could have gone to the households who lack access to affordable food. 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） Andrew Konde, a second-year engineering student at Kenya’ s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu after watching movies on the martial art form as a child. However, what began as an extracurricular activity has become a 41 for the student. Growing up, Konde was 42 by the prowess of legends like Jackie Chan. When he was 43 to Strathmore University in 2022, his interest in kung fu received a boost when he joined the martial arts club. Through hard work, he 44 to become the club's chairman and has had the 45 of leading his team to wins at national martial arts championships, including at the All-Africa University Games last year, where they 46 as second-best overall team. “The practice of kung fu 47 better health and fitness, greater coordination, and higher self-esteem. These qualities are 48 to a happier, longer life. This is why I love it,” Konde says. The student, who has a Yellow Belt and three international gold medals to his 49 , has also won silver and bronze medals in local competitions since he made his debut two years ago. He considers last year to be the 50 of his kung fu practice after he was declared one of Kenya’ s top 51 in the featherweight category. He also competed in five championships. 52 in China and part of the country's traditional culture, kung fu has become popular in Kenya, particularly among school-age children. They find it interesting because it keeps them in 53 , and teaches them self-defense and self-control. Konde adds that Chinese martial arts are a unique kind of exercise and 54 balanced movements of legs and hands, making this exercise 55 to some other sporting activities. 41. A. lifestyle B. circle C. cell D. shortcut 42. A. excited B. talented C. fascinated D. amused 43. A. assessed B. admitted C. advanced D. entered 44. A. rose B. urged C. rated D. logged 45. A. election B. mixture C. privilege D. assistance 46. A. acknowledged B. emerged C. expected D. constructed 47. A. relies on B. combines with C. leads to D. transforms into 48. A. vital B. effective C. suitable D. obvious 49. A. reputation B. name C. wisdom D. ray 50. A. coverage B. outline C. motion D. highlight 51. A. consumers B. consultants C. members D. competitors 52. A. Establishing B. Dating C. Originating D. Creating 53. A. color B. size C. number D. shape 54. A. involve B. analyse C. represent D. consist 55. A. comfortable B. preferable C. profitable D. capable 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 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。 Whenever you talk about famous persons of science through the ages, 56 is most likely that you will come across a handful of names of male scientists. Nevertheless, once there was a female in the Qing Dynasty 57 (catch) international attention because of her devotion 58 mathematics and astronomy. Her name is Wang Zhenyi, 59 was born during the reign (统治) of Qianlong more than two centuries ago. With the encouragement of her grandfather and father, Wang Zhenyi became 60 eager reader at an early age and loved reading so much that she frequently forgot 61 (eat) or sleep. While Wang Zhenyi was skilled at literature and poetry, she also displayed exceptional 62 (curious) towards science. She was especially attracted by the subject of astronomy, mathematics and cylindrical (圆柱体的) calculations. During her short lifetime of less than three decades, she wrote productively, 63 (particular) on astronomy and mathematics. The First Volume of the Pavilion of Virtuous Demeanor, which is still 64 (access) today, collects some of her notable works on astronomy and mathematics. Wang Zhenyi's remarkable achievements 65 (win) international praise and the International Astronomical Union named one of the craters of Venus (金星陨石坑) after her in1994. The science journal Nature also featured Wang Zhenyi as one of the outstanding female scientists, encouraging young ladies to engage in research in science. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 国际残联将在12月3日举办国际残疾人日活动，面向全球招募志愿者。假定你是新华中学学生李华，请你用英语写一封自荐信，内容包括： 1.提出申请； 2.你的优势。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.请按以下格式作答。 参考词汇：国际残疾人日 International Day of Disabled Persons Dear sir or madam, I am Li Hua, a Chinese student from Xinhua High School. _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 It was a warm sunny Monday morning and the second week of school. Third-grader Travis Milton was so proud of the painting he painted over the weekend. His momma Lena wrapped it in a nice clean towel so Travis could take it to school to show his new art teacher. He carefully carried it to the bus stop and explained the large wrapped thing to his curious fellow students that it was his best painting. They all wanted to see it but Travis promised them he would show them at the end of the day. He wanted his art teacher, Mr. Mackings to be the first to see it. When the bus arrived at the Berkings Grade School, Travis carefully carried his painting off the bus and through the double doors. He walked down the hall to the art classroom. Mr. Mackings saw him come in the door and said, “Hello, Mr. Milton. What do we have here?” Travis excitedly answered, “I painted a deer in the winter woods. It took me all day Saturday and part of Sunday.” Mr. Mackings said, “Well, let's see it,” as Travis handed him the towel-covered painting. He removed the towel and handed it to Travis. Travis smiled and said, “My momma taught me how to paint from where the light comes from. All the snow is on the same side of the trees and the deer is.” Mr. Mackings cut him off and angrily shouted, “You did not paint this, Mr. Milton. How dare you come into my classroom and in my presence with an obvious lie!” Travis was astonished as he started to speak but Mr. Milton threw the painting back, “You have earned an F in art, Mr. Milton. Never bring someone else's work that you claim to be yours here again. I will not tolerate it!” Mr. Mackings pointed to the door and told Travis to get out of his sight. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Travis was shocked and heartbroken. __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, Travis came to school along with his mother. _________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$