河南省郑州外国语学校2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2024-2025学年高二上期期中试卷答案 听力： 1-5 BACBC 6-10 ABABC 11-15 ACABA 16-20 ACBBC 阅读：21-25 BADDB 26-30 DAABC 31-35 CCDBC 36—40 CFGEB 完形填空： 41-45 ABCDA 46-50 BBCDC 51-55 ADBAC 单选：56-60 BCCAD 61-65 ACBAB 66-70 ACDCA 71-75 ACABB 76-80 CDDBC 语法填空： 81. various/varied 82. which 83. filming 84. made 85. as 86. has been passed 87. The 88. it 89. birthplaces 90. and 写作参考范文： Dear Sir /Madam， My name is Li Hua, captain of the Robotics Competition Team of Zhengzhou Foreign Language School. Our team is scheduled to compete in National Robotics Competition to be held in Beijing next May, where teams of high school students, led by their adult mentors, will demonstrate and drive the robots they design and build to perform different tasks. This is an amazing opportunity for students, mentors and sponsors involved. However, participating such an event requires a great deal of resources. The travel costs, robot parts and machinery required to compete can be costly. We are looking for potential sponsors to fund us. It is for this reason I am writing to you now. It would be a great delight if your company is willing to consider providing sponsorship for our competition. What we had in our mind, if you agree, is to put your company’s logo on the T-shirts of our team members and on the team banner. We hope and believe that your company will, in this way, gain a lot of positive publicity. It is difficult to make a request for a specific amount of money, but we we are hoping that your company will sponsor us for 10,000 yuan or more. Should you be interested, please contact me at ....... Thank you for considering our request. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$郑州外国语学校2024-2025学年高二上期期中试卷 英语 (120分钟150分) 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) 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.How much will the woman pay if she buys two skirts? A.$18. B.$19. C.$20 2.What will the speakers discuss first? A.A report. B.A computer. C.A report on computer. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.A child. B.A room. C.A present. 4.What can we learn from this conversation? A.The woman does not get along well with the man. B.The woman does not get along well with her roommate. C.The man will talk with the woman's roommate. 5.Where are the two speakers now? A.On the first floor.B.On the fourth floor. C.On the fifth floor. 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追。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题 6.What was the woman doing before she went home? A.Typing a report. B.Rewriting a report. C.Reviewing a report. 7.Where did the woman have her dinner? A.In a restaurant. B.In her office. C.At home. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8.Why does the man feel surprised? A.The woman has found a new job. B.The woman doesn't feel like leaving. C.The woman disagrees with him. 9.What does the woman say about her department? A.There is a lack of trust. B.There are serious problems. C.There is too much pressure. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What are the speakers talking about 第1页共12页 A.Popular sports events. B.TV programs people like best. C.Things people do after work. 11.How did the woman do the research A.She talked to people. B.She sent letters to people. C.She collected information from newspapers. 12.What do most people do in their spare time? A.Go to movies. B.Read books. C.Watch TV. 听第9段材料，回答13至16小题。 13.Where does this conversation take place? A.At the airport. B.In a restaurant. C.On the street. 14.Why does the woman like San Francisco? A.It has less traffic. B.It has the best food and music. C.People there are friendlier. 15.Where does the woman come from? A.Pennsylvania. B.San Francisco. C.China. 16.What does the woman think of the man's English? A.Excellent. B.Acceptable. C.Strange. 听第10段材料，回答17至20小题。 17.How many people are there in the woman's family? A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. 18.What did the children think about having dinner together at home? A.They thought it was funny.B.They disliked the idea at first. C.They preferred eating with friends. 19.How often did the family finally decide to have meals together? A.Every Sunday. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week. 20.Who finally set the time for these family dinners? A.The children. B.The father. C.The woman speaker. 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，从每题所给地A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four of the Best Riverside Stays in Europe Water World,the Netherlands Anna Biesbosch is a small log house in De Biesbosch national park,a wetland near Dordrecht.There's a wood-burning stove (for heating,cooking and hot water,and electricity from solar panels on the roofs.Swimming is prohibited in front of the house because of the beavers (there,but there is a swimming spot a mere several-minute walk away. From e999 a night for two adults and a child. 第2页共12页 An Island on an Island,Germany Gut Uselitz,a 16th-century house on Rugen Island,now houses seven modern holiday apartments.The apartments,which sleep two to six,can be rented separately,or the whole house can be hired.The nearest beach is Streler Sund,a 10-minute drive away,and guests can go boating and sailing nearby. From e140 a night,sleeps two. Family Fun,Algarve,Portugal This Portuguese farmhouse is in hills close to the Funcho River,with five double bedrooms and a family bathroom.There is a big pool and birding areas.The property is on the Via Algarviana walking path,and you can go surfing.It is a five-minute taxi ride from the train station. From E190 a night,sleeps 10. Private Rive Pier,Croatia The Old Oak House is a restored farmhouse on the banks of the Korana River.The three-story house has three bedrooms,a natural spring,and woodland in the grounds,where guests can best enjoy parties with several friends.Mountains and the towns are a short drive away. From E1,050 a week,sleeps six. 21.What might be a disadvantage of Anna Biesbosch? A.No access to electricity. B.High price. C.No swimming spot nearby. D.Food shortage. 22.What is special about Gut Uselitz? A.It has a long history. B.It can accommodate over 100 guests. C.It offers water sports competitions. D.It's within reach of the train station. 23.Which house best suits visitors keen on bird watching? A.Anna Biesbosch. B.Gut Uselitz. C.The Old Oak House. D.The Portuguese farmhouse. ⊙ Food vlogger Julia Pacheco undertook an ambitious challenge to see if she could sustain herself on just $10 for an entire week,covering all meals from breakfast to dinner.The aim was not only to test the feasibility (of such a tight budget but also to explore how it would affect her overall well-being by the end of the week. Julia's journey began with a strategic shopping trip to Walmart,where she carefully selected key ingredients to maximize both her budget and nutritional intake.This initial phase set the tone for the week,showcasing the importance of planning in budget-friendly eating. Julia's grocery list included affordable staples (like pasta,brown rice,mixed vegetables,bread,lentils,pinto beans,and some fresh produce such as apples,tomatoes,onions, 第3页共12页 and garlic.These items were chosen for their versatility (and nutritional value.The total cost of these groceries perfectly hit the $10 mark,setting the stage for a week of simple yet thoughtful meal planning.This careful selection was crucial as it laid the foundation for her entire week's living. For the first five days,the mum's breakfast routine consisted of oatmeal flavoured with apple.This choice was not only cost-effective but also provided a warm,hearty start to her day. On the last two days,Julia switched things up by having boiled eggs on toast,adding variety within budget.These breakfast options demonstrated that even on a tight budget,one could enjoy a wholesome and satisfying start to the day. By cooking large portions(食物的份)and storing them for later,she minimized waste and ensured she always had a meal ready,reducing the desire to snack unnecessarily.This approach also highlighted the importance of planning and preparation when working with a limited budget. Throughout the week,she felt full and content,proving that it's possible to maintain a healthy diet even on a tight budget.Julia's experience showed the potential to eat well with limited financial resources. 24.Why did Julia undertake the $10 challenge? A.To promote a new way of living. B.To test the quality of food at Walmart. C.To develop budget-friendly eating habits. D.To see if she could survive on a strict budget. 25.What can we know about the grocery list that Julia chose? A.It was too complicated. B.It fitted her budget and nutrition. C.It was out of a random choice. D.It was full of her favorite staples. 26.How did Julia manage to reduce waste during her challenge? A.By preparing less staples. B.By skipping breakfast. C.By snacking unnecessarily. D.By cooking more food each time. 27.How was Julia's overall experience during the challenge? A.She ate well and felt satisfied. B.She struggled with her budget. C.She suffered hunger sometimes. D.She found it tough to continue. 0 It's the season for friends,family and cheese holiday movies.Whether you're a fan of Christmas classics or prefer streamable and made-for-TV specials,there's always a reason holiday movies are so popular-even the most predictable."In fact,this is what keeps us coming back.You would almost be disappointed if they weren't a little predictable,"says Dr. Pamela Rutledge,a media psychologist."It's not like there's going to be a heart-stopping surprise waiting to catch you off guard." 第4页共12页 And while the plot of a city girl meeting a hometown guy is overused,Rutledge says these romantic holiday movies satisfy our inner desire for social connection and provide our brain with the confidence to anticipate something and have that be the case. The holiday season itself can be stressful,making these movies an easy go-to for relaxation during a busy time of year."These movies can act as'cinema therapy,'when you can relax with your friends,"says Allison Eden,associate professor of communication at Michigan State."You don't have to work too hard to enjoy it.They're just gentle comforting,feel-good movies that can really help,especially during times of stress." The most stressed you'll feel during most holiday movies?A silly.low-conflict misunderstanding between love interests that you know will be resolved by the end."The brain responds to that whole journey with both the dopamine (of reward of having it turn out like you wanted to,but also the oxytocin (release when you're talking about feelings of warmth and connection and love.So sort of a win-win,"Rutledge says. If you think you can find the same win-win in other forms of media,it may be harder than you think.People often use social media as a way to escape,for example,but it's not always the pick-me-up you may be looking for.With social media,you really never know what you're going to come up against. 28.What contribute most to the popularity of holiday movies? A.Predictable plots. B.Appealing themes. C.Unexpected endings. D.Romantic elements. 29.What does the underlined phrase"cinema therapy"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.A call for easy work. B.A form of stress relief. C.A chance to enjoy movies D.A way to develop friendship. 30.Why does Rutledge view holiday movies as sort of a win-win? A.They enhance our brain function. B.They provide a comforting escape. C.They offer emotional satisfaction. D.They assist in resolving low conflicts. 31.What is the writer's purpose in writing the text? A.To call on people to watch holiday movies. B.To introduce the features of holiday movies. C.To explain why your brain loves holiday movies. D.To compare holiday movies with other forms of media. D Tipping points,also known as critical transitions ()are mathematical cliff-edges influencing everything in our life.The financial crisis of 2007-09 is often described as one.So is the moment that covid-19 went global.Anyone can spot a tipping point after it's been crossed.But it is extremely difficult to spot them before they happen. Computer scientists in China now show that artificial intelligence (Al)can help.In a 第5页共12页 recent study,the researchers accurately predicted the beginning of tipping points in complicated systems with the help of machine-leamning algorithms ()It could help solve real-world problems,such as predicting floods and power failure. To simplify their calculations,the team reduced all such problems to ones taking place within a large network of interacting nodes ()the individual elements within a large system.In a financial system,for example,a node might represent a company.The team then designed two artificial neural networks to analyze such systems. To train their model,the researchers firstly turned to simplified theoretical systems in which tipping points are known to occur.Once the model could predict these transitions,it was applied to the real-world problem of how tropical forests turn to savannah(稀树草原).This has happened many times on Earth,but the details remain mysterious.The researchers first analyzed the data from three central African regions in the past 20 years and identified the tipping points.They then wanted to see if training their algorithm on data from two of these regions could enable it to correctly predict a transition point in the third.It could. The team then asked the algorithm to identify the conditions that drove the shift.The answer was,as expected,down to annual rainfall.But the Al was able to go further.The Al detailed that a slight decrease in rainfall from 1.800 mm to 1,630 mm led to a minor 5%drop in tree cover,but a further decrease to 1,620 mm caused a significant 30%drop.This would be a textbook critical transition.And by predicting it from the raw data,the researchers say they have broken new ground in this field. The team are now trying to discover what specific features the Al identifies to make these predictions,which could help better predict everything from infectious outbreaks to the next stock market crash. 32.How did the team simplify the calculations? A.By limiting the problems within a large network. B.By focusing on the individual elements in a network. C.By transforming the problems into ones in a network. D.By reducing the number of problems in each network. 33.Why was the algorithm trained on data from two central African regions? A.To improve its ability of prediction. B.To check its analysis of the data. C.To perfect its solutions to problems. D.To test the accuracy of its prediction. 34.What breakthrough did the AI make in the study? A.It revealed the idea that tipping points are predictable. B.It identified a critical transition point in the drop of tree cover. C.It confirmed previous theories about rainfall and tree cover. D.It predicted the future expansion of savannahs in central Africa. 35.Which of the following could be the best title of the passage? A.The Analysis of Rainfall:Al and Tree Cover 第6页共12页 B.Spotting Tipping Points:A Big Challenge for AI C.Machine Learning:Predicting Critical Moment D.Critical Transitions:The Key to Making Predictions 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。 When is bedtime?36 Inside every living thing is a clock that follows the sun For a long time,people assumed that daylight told animals when to go to sleep or wake up. See light,wake.See dark,sleep.Then,in 1729,a French scientist named Jean-Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan did an experiment with a mimosa(含羞草)，a plant that folds up its leaves at night.37 From time to time,he peeked inside.To his surprise,the leaves continued to open and close each day as usual,even in total darkness.And he had discovered a new thing about living creatures.Inside every cell,there is a tiny clock that keeps track of whether it's morning,noon, or night on the 24-hour cycle of a day.38 Every cell in the body has its own tiny time-clicker.A master timekeeper in the brain keeps all these cell clocks in step.For humans,a small group of cells at the back of the eye are in charge of the special job.39 The master clock then sends "wake up"or "sleep" chemicals to all your cells. You can feel light reset your clock if you fly to a different time zone.For a few days you get sleepy at bedtime back home even if it's afternoon in your new place.This is called "jet lag".40 But soon the bright light in the morning and dark at night will reset your master clock to match the local time where you are,and you're back on schedule. So don't worry if you forget your watch-your clock inside will keep you on sun time. A.Inside every cell,there is a tiny clock. B.That's your body's internal clock at work. C.If you don't have a phone or watch,don't worry. D.To learn more about this,scientists did some research E.They signal when they see strong daylight or growing darkness. F.He put some of the plants in a cupboard and kept them in constant darkness. G.These timekeepers cause cells to do different things at different times of day. 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分55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。 My family lived in a small community.As the economy was in41,I lost my job again.Having only one income supporting our household for months.we had been 42 第7页共12页 to make ends meel. One day,I took all the cash I had-$60 for the next week and went to buy 43,as the fridge and cabinets were empty.I kept a running 44in my head of everything I was to purchase,even rounding up to the nearest dollar to make sure I didn't go over what I could 45.Once the food and basic items we needed 46$60,I went to checkout but 47 the total came to $65.On the off chance that I had room on a credit card,I tried using two of them...,both 48. Getting very49,I asked the clerk what I could take away that was about $5. Everything in my basket was important and it scared me that money was so 50.I didn't know how to decide. Suddenly,the woman behind me said."Don't do that.Here,what do you need?$5...S10?" "Thank you so much."I said in a(n)51voice."You're welcome.I've been in that terrible52 myself before.And a stranger offered to help me out of it as well.I am still grateful to him for that even today.Glad I could help you this time...53."It doesn't matter how it comes back around...in little increments ()or all at once. Everything good we do 54us why it's so important to take care of each other.We all may have our individual bodies and labels,but we all 55 much to one positive energy. 41.A.decline B.progress C.danger D.pain 42.A.plotting B.struggling C.pretending D.meaning 43.A.containers B.foods C.groceries D.clothes 44.A.wallet B.rent C.debt D.bill 45.A.afford B.remember C.count D.borrow 46.A.passed B.approached C.deserved D.resembled 47.A.anyway B.somehow C.moreover D.thus 48.A.identified B.replaced C.rejected D.stuck 49.A.bored B.surprised C.tired D.embarrassed 50.A.powerful B.sufficient C.tight D.useless 51.A.choked B.satisfied C.alarming D.singing 52.A.dream B.field C.event D.situation 53.A.Go for it B.Pay it forward C.Keep at it D.Put it away 54.A.reminds B.warns C.challenges D.inquires 55.A.devote B.reduce C.owe D.submit 第二节单项选择（共25小题：每小题1分，共25分） 第8页共12页 56.All in all,you have 1 i rounds in which to checkmate your opponents--or knock him when playing chessboxing. A.up B.out C.in D.off 57.What's going to happen if we let little things all the time A.come across B.leave out C.get on our nerves D.mind out 58.From the outside,Tardis looks like a tiny old-fashioned blue telephone box,but inside it's huge. which is because it is transcendental. A.aggressively B.professionally C.dimensionally D.punctually 59.If the dispute is to be resolved.there must be some A.give and take B.rise and fall C.pros and cons D.supply and demand 60.We should in an steady way,advance step by step in our studies,and not reach for what is beyond our grasp. A.point B.court C.commit D.proceed 61.Most entrepreneurs have to go through years of effort and persistence before their businesses start A.taking off B.taking up C.taking over D.taking on 62.With the election out of the way,the government can business. A.getting along with B.getting enough of C.getting down to D.getting away with 63.Many people may wait until the last minute to do their work,because. helps us keep a safe distance from all that stressful stuff. A.Congregation B.Procrastination C.Appreciation D.Fascination 64.Polly is She tries to appear more important and cleverer than she really is. A.pretentious B.scatty C.witty D.hypocritical 65.I am afraid I cannot convey the peculiar of time travelling. A.sensitivity B.sensations C.sensibility D.insensitivity 66.When talking about your achievements,be confident but don't brag or lie. A.exaggerate B.educate C.explain D.elicit 67.Many people's success can be to hard work and a bit of luck. A.applied B.appointed C.attributed D.assumed 第9页共12页 68.In this modern age we are becoming more and more from each other,flash mobs are a sign that the spirit of society is still alive. A.when;sophisticated B.what;isolated C.what;sophisticated D.when;isolated 69.The two sides at 6:30pm last Friday and the final whistle was blown at 6:30 am on Sunday morning,ending an charity match which raised f 30.000 to help build a school in India. A.kicked out;epic B.kicked off;extensive C.kicked off;epic D.kicked out;extensive 70. 26 miles in a day at whatever speed for 43 runs,it's A.Covering;deinanding B.Discovering;destructive C.Discovering:demanding D.Covering;destructive 71.Most people make a donation if they want to help those in need.And they hope that if they join _sign petitions or hand out leaflets,they will make others of the terrible conditions some people face. A.demonstrations;aware B.construction;aware C.demonstrations;unaware D.construction;unaware 72.Only two stray dogs benefited from all this for they greedily devoured was left of the cake. A.confusion;that B.conclusion;that C.confusion:what D.conclusion;what 73.Like a scientist making a discovery,he must cherish the hope that one day he will be amply A.bent on;rewarded B.bend on;awarded C.bent on;awarded D.bend on;rewarded 74.The sorry-looking,blackened figure that admitted at once that he had tried to break into the shop during the night but had got in the chimneys. A.evolved;stuck B.emerged;stuck C.evolved;shot D.emerged;shot 75.In the nineteenth century,a novelist would bring this story to a conclusion by presenting his readers with a series of --most of them wildly A.contracts;improbable B.coincidences;improbable B.contracts;probable D.coincidences;probable 76.A long-lost brother,who was dead,was really alive all the time and wickedly plotting to the hero's downfall. A.presumed;bring out B.resumed;bring out 第10页共12页