陕西省洛南中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2024-2025学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 (考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分) 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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。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，请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's the woman? A.teacher B.Adoctor C.A worker 2.Why did the boss shout at the man? A.The boss was crazy. B.The man was crazy C.The man was late for work. 3.How many cellphones has the woman lost recently? A.2. B.3 C.4. 4.What does the man mean? A.He wants the woman to go to Rome. B.It took a long time to build Rome C.He asks the woman to be patient. 5.What does the woman think of the products in the new shop? A.Old-fashioned. B.Expensive. C.Cheap 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.6分） 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What's the possible relationship between the speakers? A.Co-workers. B.Parent and teacher C.Teacher and student. 7.Why does the man refuse to vote for Mrs Smith? A.She is a robot B.She is not qualified. C.She is too strict. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Where does the conversation take place? A.In the classroom. B.On the phone. C.In a coffee bar. 9.What will the man do next Monday? A.H ave an interview. B.Have a business lunch C.Have an official meeting 10.When will the speakers meet? A.Next Monday. B.Next Tuesday. C.Next Thursday. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What day is it today? A.Thursday. B.Friday. C.Saturday. 12.What does the man always do on Saturday evening? A.Work in the office. B.Go to Birmingham. C.Watch a football game. 13.Who will the man visit next Tuesday? A.His aunt. B.His boss. C.His manager. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What sport does the woman like best? A.Basketball B.Baseball. C.Football. 15.What position did the man play? A.Only third base. B.Every position. C.Except third base. 16.How does the woman feel about third base? A.Amazed B.Frightened. C.Excited. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the weather like in England today? A.Quite dry. B.Wet and windy. C.Fine but cool 18.Which parts of Europe have the highest temperatures? A.The eastern parts. B.The western parts. C.The southern parts. 19.Where will the weather stay fine tomorrow? A.In the east of Europe. B.In the south of Europe C.In the west of Europe. 20.What is the speaker talking about? A.The satellite. B.The weather. C.The winter. 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 Travel WiFi is a global company with a simple mission:to keep you connected to the Internet while traveling.They do this by providing WiFi hotspot devices (for rent or purchase) that can be used on 6 different continents. About the WiFi devices The Pocket Travel WiFi devices are the size and shape of a small smartphone.The standard Hotspot Rental and the Sapphire 2(for purchase)share a similar design with one mini-USB charging port.However,it's important to note that these devices are not waterproof.When fully charged,they should last around 12 hours with fairly regular WiFi use.Additionally,the Sapphire 2 model features indicator lights displaying signal strength and battery life. Renting VS Buying the travel WiFi device The cost of purchasing a travel WiFi device is $89-$109,and then you pay on top of that for data packages($29.9 for 20 GB in a month).Most frequent travelers buy their own device for convenience. The rental price is based on the total number of days that you'll keep the device and how much data you want to use each day.Daily rents range from $6.9 for 1GB,$12.9 for 2GB to $16.9 for 3GB.Week pass ($45.9)with no data limit is also a good choice for short-term travelers. 21.What is an advantage of the travel WiFi device? A.It is resistant to water. B.It is quick to charge. C.It is convenient to carry D.It is excellent in signal. 22.For a 7-day UK trip,what's the minimum rent for a WiFi device? A.$6.9 B.$29.9 C.$45.9 D.$48.3 23.Who is most likely to show interest in the device? A.A person who will travel abroad. B.A diver who is training off the coast. C.A student who likes surfing the Internet. D.A doctor who needs the latest information. B A mother,Carrie Cort,51,from Sussex,and her nine-year-old son have been named the UK's most environmentally friendly family after winning an award for their environmental achievements. Now every aspect of her life is environmentally friendly,from her son Adam's birthday parties to her clothing,and she recycles everything from empty pens to milk bottle tops. "Changing our family lifestyle to green has saved us around f 11,000 every year,which has given us more financial stability,"Carrie says."Living green has made us healthier and I feel younger now.It is fun seeing what you can make with unwanted or broken things.Growing your own food is great exercise,good for wildlife,and the food is much more nutritious and tastier." "My concern for the way we humans are treating the planet was really roused when Adam was born.When he arrived,I suddenly had this huge,greater awareness of the kind of planet we're bringing our children into though I learnt something about it in university.She began going to talks,reading books,watching documentaries and attending green meetings in order to educate herself in the details of green living Carrie set up the local campaign group Sussex Green Living six years after her son's birth Later,she gave up her high-powered job,as she ran a video company with her brother,to do her job full-time.Today,she organizes talks and workshops.She runs a repair cafe,where people can bring everything to be fixed.Her recycling program helps people reuse wastes.Toothpaste tubes, for example,which Carrie sends to the Philippines,are turned into purses by an organization. "My goal is to inspire more people to lead greener,more environmentally friendly lives,to enable us to live in greater harmony with nature,now and for future organizations.I achieve this 2 :using.various Sussex Green Living communication programs and working with other organizations who have the same goals and values." 24.How did Carrie feel about her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A.Unwanted. B.Unhealthy. C.Expensive. D.Economical 25.Which of the following is true about Carrie? A.She made good preparations for living green. B.She recycled what people ignored for fun C.She does daily exercise by growing food. D.She majored in planet protection in university 26.What does Carrie rely on to make her achievements? A.Her repair cafe and workshops. B.Her own programs and others'work C.Her well-paid job and her brother's support. D.Her independence of realizing her green dream. 27.When did Carrie begin to form her environmentally friendly lifestyle? A.After winning an award. B.After giving birth to her son. C.After being stuck in poverty. D.After attending green meetings C Spending time outdoors has long been linked to better health.Gardening goes beyond just beautifying outdoor spaces-it can have a deep effect on our physical and mental health. Gardening involves physical activity that works all the main muscle groups,which is helpful for overall health."Activities such as digging,planting,weeding and harvesting require movement and can help to improve strength,"said Clayton,CEO of an online lawn care company. "Performing these activities regularly can help burn calories,and keep a healthy weight." Beyond burning calories and building muscle,lots of studies have shown that gardening can improve the immune system(免疫系统).The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends that people get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week,and gardening is listed as a suitable activity.Doing garden work for that time each week can reduce the risk of obesity,high blood pressure and heart disease.Additionally,spending time outdoors makes us get close to natural sunlight,which is important for vitamin D synth. Gardening provides a chance for social connection,too.It can be a shared activity among family members,friends or neighbors,building relationships and a sense of belonging Gardening also offers cognitive benefits.It excites the senses,improves focus and encourages problem-solving and creativity.It provides a chance to learn about plants,ecosystems and the environment,developing a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature. 28.What is Clayton's attitude towards gardening? A.Supportive. B.Doubtful. C.Unclear D.Uncaring. 29.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about gardening? A.It improves focus. B.It is a waste of time. C.It can keep a body in shape. D.It helps to reduce the risk of diseases. 30.How does gardening affect social connection according to the text? A.It contributes to creativity. B.It encourages problem-solving. C.It builds relationships between people. D.It improves people's awareness of safety. 31.What is the best title for the text? A.How to Start a Garden B.Choose a Garden or Not C.What Plants Grow Best in a Garden D.Start Gardening and Get the Health Benefits D The farms of the future may look yery different from that of today.That's because farms do not have to be outside anymore.They also won't have to be above ground.In London,100 feet below the streets there was a huge empty space.Richard Ballard and Steven Dring,founders of the company Growing Underground,thought it would be an ideal spot to build a hydroponic(k farm.After all,these types of farms are doing well in other indoor spaces. Founded in 2015,Growing Underground's farm grows microgreens and salad leaves using hydroponic technology that grows plants in water but not soil.In fact,the company said that its hydroponic technology allows for the perfect pest-free growing environment. 3 These methods use about 70 percent water less than traditional field agriculture and all the nutrients are kept within a closed circle system.They can grow the greens all year round because they are not affected by weather or growing seasons. But it is the LED lighting system that is the key to growing food underground.Ballard said, "Already,LEDs allow the growers to change the flavor of the greens,as their sugars and starches develop differently under different light spectrums(光i谱).” Right now,the company only sells greens with a lot of leaves because they are the only crops that grow fast enough to be economically feasible but Ballard believes that will change. "As technologies improve,you'll see soft fruits,cucumbers,peppers,"he said. The company's goal is to keep food local.They say that all of the greens can be in your kitchen within four hours of being picked.They currently sell to local restaurants in London,but they hope to be entering the local groceries soon. 32.What makes the underground farm possible? A.The rich soil. B.The great demand for fruits C.The hydroponic technology D..The good weather condition. 33.What is the function of the LED lighting system?. A.To get rid of pests. B.'To increase the temperature of underground farm. C.To allow greens to grow rapidly. D.To provide various light spectrums. 34.What does the underlined word "feasible"in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Difficult. B.Challenged. C.Impossible. D.Achievable. 35.What does the company expect of the underground farm? A.It'll benefit more customers B.It'll be environment-friendly C.It'll keep food fresher for longer. D.It'll use the latest technology. 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。 We all want to be successful.36 We tend to focus directly on the end goals,failing to realize our big goals are not going to happen overnight.This is why celebrating small wins is so important in giving motivation to push through difficulties and move forward.Then how to celebrate small wins? Break large goals down into small goals.When faced with a large goal,our minds can slip into the habit of delay.Small goals can help avoid this.37 Instead,make sure you create small,achievable goals that will allow you to see your progress more clearly.These small successes will help you feel good with each little step. 38 Do what you enjoy the most each time you complete a step.It could be anything from treating yourself to your favorite coffee or even taking a trip somewhere.Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation,which can speed up your pace of success. Don't pressure yourself.Putting strict deadlines (on your goals can lead to possible feelings of failure,even when there are small victories along the way.39 This will increase your happiness and motivation as you celebrate small wins. Track your progress.Sometimes,we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we've done.Then why not keep a record?It will remind you how far you've come in-achieving your goal.40 In short,small wins make huge successes.Celebrating small wins will make long-term goals easier to achieve in the long run. A.Be flexible with your time limits. B.Small wins can actually be easy to ignore. C.So don't expect to realize your big dream instantly. D.The negative feelings may slow down your success. E.Reward yourself. F.But along the journey to success,we can feel discouraged sometimes G.Besides,seeing all the small wins written down can be a reward in itself. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In 2009,I had breast cancer )I,31,was told I wouldn't 41 children,which upset me.But three months later,I was pregnant with my son,Colin-my 42 baby. Then years later,I found the cancer had come back and 43 to my bones.Being a single mother with a 3-year-old son and a terminal disease,I cried,44 in despair I decided to focus on my son's childhood instead of 45 what was happening to me.He's 7 now.I'm conscious that he's living this life with me.I'm more present as a 46.I probably won't see him graduate from high school but I can't 47 it,because it'll ruin today. So instead,I try to spend time on that 48 bank.I take pictures of everything we do together so he can see and remember what we've done.I believe being able to be his mother is a 49.I don't consider cancer to be separate from my life-it's just my 50. Writing has always been'my therapy.I write my 51 and send it to the world,hoping it will help others.I'm.happy to be able to give that to people in the same 52. Now I'm on my fourth-line treatment.It's 53 whether I'll stay on it longer.I have cancer, but that doesn't mean my life is 54.I'm looking at my life in a positive light,and I want to 55 for my child. 41.A.have B.like C.raise D.connect 42.A.satisfied B.unexpected C.tired D.worried 43.A.returned B.removed C.happened D.spread 44.A.probably B.finally C.completely D.hardly 45.A.fearing B.guessing C.realizing D.understanding 46.A.monitor B.visitor C.parent D.friend 47.A.forget about B.concentrate on C.turn on D.search for 48.A.money B.love C.truth D.memory 49.A.pity B.symbol C.blessing D.success 50.A.struggle B.goal C.dream D.schedule 51.A.promise B.experience C.plan D.question 52.A.position B.age C.country D.situation 53.A.unimportant B.unusual C.unclear D.unreasonable 54.A.fine B.over C.simple D.strict 55.A.change B.check C.show D.live 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。 Zhang Zeduan's Qingming Scroll is a representative work of realism in Chinese art.56(paint)on a five-metre-long silk scroll,the painting provides an important insight into life in China in the 12h century.The ancient scroll,57 is currently kept in the Palace Museum in Beijing,gives the viewer an idea of what life was like for the people of Bianjing.It is possible that the most 58(impress)aspect of the painting is Zhang's precise brushwork.The painting reveals a great deal about the 12th-century Chinese customs,clothing,transportation methods,business practices 59 various buildings.At first sight,the overall scene of life in the capital city seems peaceful and cheerful.However,some 60(critic)suggest that on closer inspection,the painting actually exposes serious political and social problems.Some boats 61(carry)food do not seem to belong to the government,which 62(suggest)that the government has lost control of food supplies and transportation. The details show that the crisis is developing in the.city.As a matter of fact,the Northern Song Dynasty was 63 the decline at that time.About 20 years after the painting 64(complete),it was overthrown. With the Qingming Scroll,Zhang made 65 outstanding contribution to Chinese art and greatly influenced generations of future artists 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，为了提高大家学习英语的兴趣，你所在的英语协会将组织一次主题为 “美丽英文”的活动。请你用英语给你的好友Lcy写一封邀请信，请她参加活动。 内容包括： 1、发出邀请。 2、活动安排。 3、期待回复。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。