辽宁省普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2024一2025学年度上学期高二年级期中考试 英语 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1,答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答 题卡的指定位置。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改 动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是C。 1.What is the weather like at present? A.Rainy. B.Windy. C.Sunny. 2.Where does the conversation most likely take place? A.At home. B.At a park. C.At a cafe. 3.Why did the man fail to come to the live music? A.He was busy with work. B.He was in a car accident. C.He had his car repaired. 4.What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A.Policeman and driver.B.Coach and athlete. C.Doctor and patient. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A game. B.A picture. C.A story. 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 man now? A.A musician. B.An engineer. C.An actor. 7.What does the man think of his decision? A.Thoughtful. B.Foolish. C.Surprising. 高二英语第1页（共8页） 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What did speakers learn from the talk? A.Native plants are disappearing quickly. B.Plants can be spread to other countries. C.Introducing foreign plants harms natives. 9.What makes the man hopeful about the problem? A.People's taking immediate action. B.The teamwork of birds at gardens C.The increasing awareness of the issue. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What does the woman enjoy most in college? A.Making more friends. B.Having more free time. C.Gaining more knowledge. 11.What does the woman say about her roommates? A.They are of the same personality. B.They are from different countries. C.They are getting to know each other. 12.Which club is the woman probably going to join? A.The golf club. B.The yoga club. C.The badminton club. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Why is Jake going to the garden? A.To plant seeds. B.To clear bags. C.To feed birds. 14.How can the speakers record the information? A.By marking a bird.B.By using a checklist C.By filling in an online form. 15.What has Jake done with the unusual-colored bird? A.He has already named it. B.He has taken photos of it. C.He has proved it a new species. 16.What will the speakers do? A.Set up an organization. B.Find a best viewing spot. C.Wait for birds coming at home. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Who are the listeners? A.The history students.B.The visiting lecturers.C.The Olympic swimmers. 18.What is the highlight of the field trips? A.Exploring old castles.B.Going to grand homes. C.Visiting the British Museum. 19.When does the cafe close on Fridays? A.At5:00. B.At7:00 C.At8:00. 20.Where can students find Mrs Grosvenor? A.In Room 16. B.In Room 95. C.In Room 201. 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 Farmer in the Classroom During the season when outdoor field trips aren't possible,and you get uneasy as the days are shorter,Oxbow's farm educators bring the farm to you with one of several interactive lessons. 高二英语第2页（共8页） Ages:Preschool-8th grade;Minimum age:4 Participants:Max.30 students per lesson(4 lessons per day) Period:60 minutes(length can be adjusted) Time:Monday-Thursday,January 8-March 28,2025 Price:$300 per lesson(Add-on lessons 200.Max.4 in a day) Lesson 1:Wonder Worms! What makes healthy soil?We dig into soil,study worms,and hang out with them in our worm bin.We show how,in nature,there's no waste,and worms are the clean-up team in this circle of life. Suggested Grade Levels:PreK to 8th grade Lesson2:The Buzz on Pollination(授粉) Animals need plants to survive,but do plants need animals?We explore the magic of pollination through the role of pollinators we play in growing the fruits we know and love. Suggested Grade Levels:PreK to 8th grade. Lesson 3:Calling All Birds What makes beaks()unique?Students become scientists as we discover how birds have adapted to their environment to feed themselves. Suggested Grade Levels:2nd to 8th grade. Ready to attend?Email us at education@abc.org with the following information: Detailed information of your school/organization. ·Lesson of choice. Ideal times:What time do you want the lesson(s)to start? Number of lessons you would like to schedule Please list at least two or three time choices to allow our team to plan ahead. 21.What can be changed to suit the participants? A.The fees. B.The educators. C.The whole class time. D.The topic for each class. 22.What do Lesson 2 and 3 have in common? A.They focus on explaining facts. B.They use role-playing activities. C.They ask students to do experiments.D.They bring live animals into the class. 23.What's a must for signing up for the class? A.Paying fees in advance. B.Offering three topic choices. C.Providing flexible times. D.Listing parental information. B "I can't wait for it to go dark,"says Sylvester.We're minutes away from a total solar eclipse(日全食)，andI'm writing in my notebook,trying to record my impressions of a family trip in search of wonder,a once-in-a-generation event.So rare and special that Sylvester is missing a day of fifth grade. I tell myself that he's being schooled in the science of the universe,the movement of planets.He can't learn that in a classroom.Actually,he can,and he did already.But here we are,lying on a town common in Waterbury,Vermont.And we're not the only ones skipping school. Sylvester looks into my lap."Will you be able to write in the dark?"he asks. Sure,I tell him.But when the eclipse happens,I can't.Words fail me.Nothing will measure up to the dizzying feeling of day becoming not-night,not-day. Sylvester turns to me again,"The moon is covering the sun!Take a photo of it,Dad.But I keep my phone in my bag.I just want to watch and share the moment with Sylvester and Jenn, my wife.You can't put a price on memories.At least,that's how we justified our last-minute decision to book the last hotel room in town at peak eclipse price. 高二英语第3页（共8页） On our way to the common,I told him how the Aztecs viewed solar eclipses.They believed a total eclipse meant a monster was trying to eat the sun god Tonatiuh,causing humanity to fall into darkness.Ceremonies were needed to prevent this.Sylvester is quiet at first.But later,as we sit watching the moon cover the sun,I joke that the monster is taking bigger bites of the sun. He laughs,and suggests we offer a sacrifice to save the sun god. After the sun reappears,the crowd starts to leave.We are also ready to move on.The next total solar eclipse in August 2026 won't be observable from North America.It will,however, pass over Iceland.We know a family who is already planning housing there.Maybe we should join them.Sylvester won't even need to miss school. 24.What made the author a little regretful about the trip? A.Sylvester's lack of interest in space. B.Sylvester's annoyance at taking notes. C.Sylvester's taking a day off from school. D.Sylvester's impatience in the observation 25.What led the author to finally reserve the hotel? A.The cheapest local hotel to live in.B.The family's bond and memories. C.The sense of learning about planets.D.The experience of shared excitement. 26.Why did the author tell Sylvester about the Aztecs? A.To explain the wonder of eclipses. B.To prove their lack of scientific knowledge. C.To inspire Sylvester to explore space more. D.To offer a different interpretation on eclipses. 27.How does the author like their family trip at last? A.Expensive. B.Adventurous.C.Meaningful. D.Tiresome. C The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction.But could such an action be done in real life? There are many issues that need to be solved before humans can successfully live on Mars. They include a lack of breathable oxygen,harmful ultraviolet()radiation,salty soil,and dust storms that sometimes cover much of the planet.And the average Martian surface temperature is about minus()65 C.With its thin atmosphere,solar heat on the Martian surface easily escapes into space. Scientists are now proposing a new method to warm up Mars.The idea involves putting engineered particles made of iron or aluminum()into the atmosphere at a rate of about 30 liters per second for years.The goal is to trap escaping heat and direct sunlight towards the Martian surface.The proposal would aim to permit liquid water to exist on the surface of Mars, which has water in the form of ice at its polar areas and its subsurface. The proposed idea would be to increase the natural greenhouse effect on Mars and raise its surface temperature by around 28 C over ten years.Such a change alone would not make Mars livable for people.But the scientists see it as a possible first step. Scientist Kite described the process of changing a planet's environment to be more like Earth."For Mars,warming the planet is a necessary,but not enough,first step.Previous concepts have focused on releasing greenhouse gases,but these require large amounts of resources that are rare on Mars,"he said.Kite added that climate modeling suggests the new idea of using engineered particles to warm Mars'atmosphere could work better than previous ideas and that the work is important because it presents a possible method that could help future exploration plans. Kite suggested that the costs and benefits of releasing particles are uncertain.For example, he said if Mars'soil has compounds that are harmful to life from Earth,then the benefit of warming Mars is zero. 高二英语第4页（共8页） 28.What's the function of the question mentioned in paragraph 1? A.To prove the untruth of sci-fi. B.To expect readers'clear answers. C.To express people's strong doubts. D.To introduce the theme of the text. 29.What does the author intend to explain in paragraph 2? A.The challenges for human settling on Mars. B.The variety of natural environments on Mars. C.The possibility of solid ice existence on Mars. D.The reason for the year-long darkness on Mars. 30.What does Kite's words about the new idea convey? A.It's perfect. B.It's practical. C.It's dangerous. D.It's traditional. 31.What's the best title for the text? A.Scientists Help People Move to Mars Scientists Make Mars a Second Home Scientists Propose an Idea to Warm Mars D. Scientists Change the Atmosphere of Mars D Scientists worldwide worked on an experiment to discover the role of trees in cloud formation and to understand pre-industrial climate patterns. When solid or liquid aerosol particles(气溶胶颗粒物)between0.1一l0 micrometers combine with water steam,they experience a process called New Particle Formation(NPF).The new molecule(分子)acts as a“cloud seed”that combines with other molecules,growing until they form a cloud.They come from human sources like steam released from burning fossil fuels and natural sources like sand or salt.Since the Industrial Revolution,about half of the clouds have been seeded from a fossil fuel pollutant.The other half comes from natural sources like trees,volcanoes,and dust from various places. To further study how nature contributes to cloud formation,an experiment called Cosmics Leaving Outdoor Droplets(CLOUD)Project is being conducted.The tests are conducted in a giant metal container that can copy various ecosystems around the globe,such as ancient rainforests and mountain regions.Different compounds are introduced into the environment, which allows researchers to observe how the virtual atmosphere reacts. CLOUD determined that volatile organic compounds(挥发性有机化合物)released by trees called terpenes,play a large role in cloud formation,forming ten times as many "cloud seeds"as the other compounds tested!Additionally,trees produce more sesquiterpenes when they suffer environmental stress,which occurs more frequently because of climate change. One aim of CLOUD is to discover what compounds seeded cloud formation during the original pre-industrial era.This will allow scientists to ascertain the environmental results of human behavior since that time. Because clouds directly affect rainfall,and can either cool the earth or protect it, understanding the principles of their formation is crucial to predicting our future climate.The climate is affecting the cloud formation,and the clouds are affecting the climate. This study is a huge step in the right direction and has shown scientists ways to close gaps in their research to ensure more exact climate modeling results.Let's hope the research continues allowing us to explain more mysteries about our environment! 32.What is the second paragraph mainly about? A.The formation of clouds. B.The sources of fossil fuels. C.The floating particles in the sky. D.The effect of the Industrial Revolution. 33.What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A.Trees have their emotions of stress in the wild. B.Cloud seeds can be widely used for many times. C. Climate affects trees'cloud-forming contribution. D. Ecosystems in ancient locations remain unchanged. 高二英语第5页（共8页） 34.What does the underlined word "ascertain"mean in paragraph 5? A.Accept. B.Confirm. C.Ignore. D.Suffer. 35. What's the author's attitude towards the study? A.Unconcerned.B.Unclear. C.Doubtful. D.Favourable. 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 Become a Lifelong Learner There are no age limits when it comes to education.Being a lifelong learner is all about maintaining your curiosity and love for learning. Identify your learning style. Everyone has a preferred way they like to approach information.Determine your own preferred learning style.Choose what learning techniques are most efficient for you and use them as much as possible.Most people learn through multiple methods but favor one or two.36 Promote a positive attitude towards learning. Don't just force yourself to learn things because they're important or necessary.Instead, learn things that you need to learn alongside things you love to learn.37 Do you remember the 8th grade history that you hated so much,with all those names and dates that seemed to mean nothing?It was a chore then,but it makes sense,now. Get some perspective. Broaden your horizons and respect the journey.Take a look at the theory of multiple intelligence if you don't know it yet.38 A lot of people have a fixed attitude.This means they think intelligence can't be grown.They think mistakes reflect badly on their intelligence,so they avoid taking risks. Create something. Getting to know your creative muscles can help you learn about yourself.39 In fact, some of the most powerful learning happens when you are creating or formulating something for yourself.Creation,like intelligence,can be artistic or scientific;physical or intellectual;social or lonely. Use what you learn. 40 This is the best way to test it and it will help you learn it more completely.It will also help you discover weaknesses and strengths in your learning,which is how we progress the sum of human knowledge. A.Try developing a growth mindset. B.Improve these skills to the next level. C.Use your preferences to your advantage. D.Not all learning comes from outside you. E.Follow your heart and your sense of duty F.Applying the knowledge you obtain is essential. G.There're many learning ways that you can keep seeking. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Most kids spent their summers relaxing,but twelve-year-old Dylan Spears decided to spend his helping others. He had a goal to mow (fifty lawns for free.After 41 his goal,he's decided to keep going."I wanted to do it so I could help people who couldn't 42 their lawn themselves,"Spears said. Since June,Spears has turned 43 grass into neat lawns for homeowners like Cindy Kok and her husband,free of 44."He was looking especially for the disabled and elderly,and I knew my husband was having a lot of 45 doing the yard and I thought we fit in all those 46,”Kok said. 高二英语第6页（共8页】 It's hard work for Spears,but it doesn't go unnoticed."It's a wonderful 47 ,Kok said. "My husband would spend three days trying to get the yard mowed and the weed 48 wouldn't get done.It always looked half done and when you like your yard,you like it to look 49. Every yard Spears works on 50 that helping others a little can 51 more than green grass. "Never thought we would be in this position but here we are,"Kok said."He 52 at just the right time to 53 our needs.We are 54." Spears hopes to 55 other kids to help more people in need. 41.A.hitting B.seeking C.setting D missing 42.A. make B. cut C. water D. establish 43.A.fresh B.dry C. tender overgrown 44.A.stress B.pollution charge D noise 45.A.success B. trouble C. knowledge ability 46.A.ranges . assumptions . schedules D. demands 47.A. experience B. help C. chance Q condition 48.A. expanding B. burning growing D. eating 49.A. subtle B. primitive nice . simple 50.A. recommends regards C. reminds D stimulates 51. A. explore approach survive plant 52.A.turned up B. showed off C. checked out 0 passed up 53. A.acquire B. stop C. recognise meet 54. A.grateful B.kind 9 serious 0 nervous 55. A.examine B.warn C. inspire D.disturb 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Karez system in Turpan,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is one of the four ancient Chinese irrigation()projects that have been listed as World Heritage Irrigation Structures. The Karez system provides water through an ancient technique in Turpan,56 the average annual rainfall is only 16 mm while the evaporation()rate measures 3,000 mm.It consists of well-like straight channels 57 (connect)to underground ones that surface in the form of trenches()and small ponds. The channels 58 (supply)with water from melted ice and snow in Xinjiang's Tianshan Mountains,while the underground structure of the well prevents 59 (it )water from disappearing. Transporting water from deep underground to the surface 60 crossing more than 3,100 miles within Xinjiang,the Karez wells are considered one of China's 61 (great)surviving ancient man-made structures,along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. The system has provided the 62 (local)in Turpan with water for drinking and irrigation for thousands of years.For many people like Eskander Kadir 63 (live)there,the system is 64 great importance.The 73-year-old said,"We are the children of Karez wells.The taste of the water in Karez is 65 (actual)better than tap water.We drink it and provide it to guests when they visit." 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）】 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jackson得知在国庆节期间你和家人一起去当地植物园游玩。 他对此很感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.游玩经历； 2.你的感想。 高二英语第7页（共8页） 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jackson, Yours, 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 bright Sunday morning when Alex and Lily,two adventurous teenagers,decided to explore the mountains near their town.Armed with backpacks filled with supplies,a map,and a compass,they set off on their exciting journey. As they walked deeper into the mountains,the scenery became more and more breathtaking.The tall trees seemed to touch the sky,and the sound of a nearby stream added a mystery to their adventure. “Look at this place,Lily！It's so beautiful!”yelled Alex. "Yeah,it's amazing.I can't believe we haven't explored this area before,"replied Lily. They kept walking,enjoying the nature around them.But little did they know,they had departed from the marked path without realizing it. After a while,they started to notice that the path was getting muddier. "Hey,Alex,this doesn't look familiar.Are we still on the right track?"asked Lily with a hint of worry in her voice. "Sure we are.Don't worry.We have the map and compass.We can't get lost,said Alex confidently. As the day wore on,the sun began to set,casting long shadows across the mountains.Panic started to set in. “Ohno！We're lost！What are we going to do?”cried Lily. "Calm down,Lily.We'll figure it out.Let's find a shelter for the night first,said Alex. They remembered reading about how to build a temporary shelter in the wilderness,so they quickly gathered branches and leaves to construct a small shelter. That night,as they were crowded together in their shelter,they thought about their situation."This is all my fault.I should have been more careful with the map,"said Alex."No, it's not just you.I should have been paying more attention too,"replied Lily.The next morning,they decided to follow the stream. 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。 "I remember from our geography lessons that streams usually lead to people,"said Alex. The valley walls created a natural barrier. 高二英语第8页（共8页）