青海湟川中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

青海湟川中学2024-2025学年第一学期 高二年级英语期中考试试卷 命题人：贺永欣 审题人：杨指吉、辛青利 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 does the woman have to pay? A.$90. B. $135. C.$125. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. Things to wear. B.A lightweight shirt. C. The warm weather. 3. What do you know about the man? A. He is an office clerk. B. He is a shop assistant. C. He is a political leader. 4.Where is the conversation taking place? A. On a farm. B. In a hotel. C. In a zoo. 5.What is the man doing now? A. He is selling a room. B. He is booking a room. C. He is buying a room. 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's wrong with the man mainly? A. He has been having headaches. B. He has a running nose. C. He has a fever. 7. When did the problem begin? A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。 8. What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Strangers. 9. Where is the school library? A. It is on the left side of the gate. B. It is to the west of a white building. C. It is to the south of a white building, 10.How far away is the library from the place where they are talking? A. About 10 meters. B.500 meters. C.500 meters or so. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题 11. Why is the man so angry at first? A. The woman canceled the appointment. B. The woman didn't keep the appointmont. C. The woman came to the appointment too late. 12.What happened to the woman's brother? A. He was ill seriously. B. He fought with others. C. He was involved in an-acident. 13.Where is the woman's brother? A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At the police station. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题. 14. What will Jim do? A. Go to the cinema. B. Go to the hospital. C. Go to the shop. 15.Why can't the woman go with Jim? A. She is going home to meet her friend. B. She is very busy with her work. C. She doesn't like the film. 16. How long is Jim's wife going to stay by the sea? A.A year. B. Three months. C.A gouple of weeks. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题. 17.In which way does the speaker check the movie information? A. By reading newspaper. B. By checking e-mails. C. By TV. 18. Why does the speaker like to arrive early at the theater? A. To buy tickets in order to avoid standing in line. B. To come back home early from the theater. C. To see more films at night. 19. What place does the speaker prefer to choose in the theater? A. The front place. B. The middle place. C. The back place. 20. What kind of behavior does the speaker dislike in the theater? A. Eating popcorn. B. Having drinks. C. Talking. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节：（共15小题：每小题2.5分，分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A.B.C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A If you're a fan of Chinese culture, mark your calendar for the upcoming exhibitions at the museum, where you can explore a wide range of ancient relics and displays. Poetry Hall Classical Poetry is mainly defined by a brief use of characters and the presence of rhyme. Modern poetry is mare experimental in nature, employing free verse and a range of Chinese languages. Over here, poems can be spoken, recited, or written-often in calligraphy. Detail information: Gallery 3, April 16 to 17, 8 a.m.to 7 p.m. Calligraphy Hall Calligraphy is a unique type of graphic art. It literally translates to beautiful writing. Don' let this straightforward title fool you. Calligraphy is not an ordinary art form but the supreme visual one, and it ranks alongside poetry as a means of self-expression. Detail information: Gallery 7, April 20 to 23, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Painting Hall Painting became popular during the Northern Song Dynasty. Comparing with calligraphy the two art forms have much in common, including techniques and materials, but they differ from subject matter. While calligraphers focus on characters, 10-century painters concentrated on the world around them. Specifically, they looked to landscapes. Detail information: Gallery 4, April 25 to 27,8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jade Hall Jade objects were first mined in 6, 000 BC, and developed into a popular handicraft in Chinese culture. Extracted from metamorphic rocks (变质岩), this green mineral was used to create a range of objects. While some simply served decorative, others were ceremonial in nature. Ritual jade artifacts were deeply symbolic. Detail information: Gallery 7, April 28 to 30, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 21. Which hall gives people a stronger personal experience? A. Poetry Hall. B. Calligraphy Hall. C. Painting Hall. D. Jade Hall. 22. What is the right time for visiting Painting Hall? A.9 p.m. on April 26. B. 6 a.m. April 27. C. 8 p.m. on April 25. D. 10 a.m. on April 26. 23. What do Calligraphy Hall and Jade Hall have in common? A. They are set in the same gallery. B. They both attract handwriting lovers. C. Thew both describe the ancient histories. D. They are about the usage of minerals. B Have you ever paid a close attention to a cloud and noticed its ever-changing forms? If not, you could be missing out on something quite wondrous. Cloud spotting doesn't require much. Sometimes, it can be an invitation to be marveled by something so common that we've become blind to it. Or you can go deeper, trying to make sense of the sky by learning the different cloud types. A pop science blogger surnamed Zheng, 25, known as the “Cloud Collector on the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, initially started her account to share cloud photos in 2022. Zheng, who enjoys finding delight in recording the beauty of daily life, considered it a way to spread lovely moments to more people. "Clouds have always served as a source of comfort for me." said Zheng based in Fujian. For Zheng, one of her most unforgettable cloud-spotting experiences occurred during a flight. It was the first time that she saw a special natural phenomenon called a "glory”, produced by water drops in the air, It appeared as a hazy （模糊的） light point in the middle of a circular rainbow halo, “It was such a surprise, " Zheng recalled. As a growing number of online users began to show interest and raise questions, Zheng realized that she could offer more science content about cloud spotting. So she started to learn more by referring to specialized books and consulting individuals with expertise in meteorology（气象学）. Zheng has now shared nearly 200 pieces of popular science content, including cloud identification, formation, comparisons of different cloud types and weather-related knowledge. Her account now has over 210, 000 followers on Xiaohongshu, and there are five group chats on the platform where thousands of users share their daily cloud-watching experiences. Looking ahead, Zheng has plans to hold several gallery exhibitions. “The first round exhibitions will be in Xiamen in Fujian and Chengdu in Sichuan, " Zheng said, adding she's gathering more cloud photos and the unique stories behind them. By doing this, she hopes to inspire more people to appreciate the beauty of the “gentle white giants” in the sky. 24. Why did the blogger originally start her cloud-spotting account on the lifestyle platform? A. To showcase her photography skills and artistic talents. B. To share the beauty of daily life and inspire others. C. To educate people about the science behind cloud formation. D. To capitalize on the growing trend of cloud-spotting. 25. What unique natural phenomenon did the blogger witness during a flight that left a lasting impression on her? A.A circular rainbow surrounding the sun. B.A sudden appearance of multiple cloud layers. C. A rare halo created by water droplets. D. An unusual cloud formation resembling a giant figure. 26. Which aspect of the blogger's cloud-spotting activities was most crucial in broadening her understanding of the subject? A. Engaging with a growing number of online users and their questions B. Experimenting with different cloud identification and classification techniques C. Studying specialized books and consulting experts in meteorology D. Capturing a diverse range of cloud formations and their unique stories 27. What was the blogger's primary motivation for wanting to hold cloud-spotting exhibitions? A. To inspire more people to appreciate the beauty of the sky. B. To showcase her own collection of unique cloud photographs. C. To establish herself as an authority in the field of cloud-spotting. D. To create a platform for cloud-spotting enthusiasts to connect and share experiences. C The City of Sunlight, the country's first TV drama to feature modern urban life in Xizang autonomous region, topped the ratings for eight consecutive days during its broadcasting on China Central Television's CCTV-1, according to CVB, a television show statistics collector working in the National Radio and Television Administration. Consisting of 21 episodes, the drama, set in Lhasa, follows six young people chasing their dreams, vividly reflecting contemporary Tibetan people's goals, pursuits and way of life. The drama garnered 223 million views and topped the ratings during its late run on the provincial satellite channel Hunan TV, according to the CVB. With its picturesque natural scenery and cultural charm, the drama has attracted a large audience to visit Xizang, as evidenced by nearly 2 million Chinese and foreign tourists traveling to Lhasa during its broadcast, an increase of 7.45 percent compared to the same period last year, as revealed at a recent symposium （研讨会） in Beijing. According to the producers, the series took three years to create and involved traveling over 4, 100 kilometers to interview 132 individuals from various walks of life, with the crew's notes containing over 1 million characters. Filming took place in various locations, from Lhasa, at an altitude of 3, 650 meters, to Gampa country in Shigatse city at 5, 200 meters, posing a significant challenge for the cast and crew. Li Jingsheng, vice-president of the China Federation of Radio and Television Associations, said that The City of Sunlight offers an inspirational model for creating movies and TV programs about ethnic groups by telling an exciting and interesting story that resonates with young audiences in the modern era. The drama, starring actor Zhou You, achieved a high score of 8.9 out of 10 on Douban. 28.What is the main focus of the TV drama "The City of Sunlight"? A. The natural beauty and cultural significance of Xizang. B. The challenges faced by the production crew during filming. C. The stories and aspirations of young people living in Lhasa? D. The increase in tourism to Lhasa after the drama's release. 29. How did the TV drama influence tourism in Lhasa? A. It led to a significant decrease in the number of visitors. B. It had no noticeable impact in the number of tourists. C. It resulted in an increase in the number of visitors. D. It doubled the number of tourists visiting the city. 30. What was the primary purpose of the producers' interviews with people having different occupations? A. To find the right cast for the drama. B. To understand the daily lives of Tibetan people. C. To gather information for the script and storyline. D. To promote the drama to potential viewers. 31. What does the underlined phrase “resonate with" mean? A. relate to B. appeal to C. value D. disconnect with D The human brain is a powerful natural computer that has evolved over tens of thousands of years. But what would you get if you combined this biological computer with a real one? Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington in the US have linked human brain-like tissues to an electronic chip, which can perform simple computer tasks. Their creation named Brainoware, is part of a growing field called biological computing that might one day outperform current computers, according to Nature. The brain-like tissues the researchers used, also known as brain organoids (类器官), weren't part of a living person's brain. They were "grown" from human stem cells, which are capable of producing different types of cells and forming body tissues. It took two months for the stem cells to mature into organoid. The researchers then placed one organoid onto an electronic chip with thousands of electrodes(电极). Although organoids are much simpler and smaller than an actual brain, they act in the same way as human brains, such as responding to electrical signals, which is what our brain does all the time. These responses lead to changes in the brain, which fuel our ability to learn. To test Brainoware, the researchers used it for voice recognition by training it with 240 Japanese recordings spoken by eight speakers. They found that the organoid reacted differently toward each voice. With an accuracy of 78 percent, it successfully identified the speakers by showing different neural (神经的) activities. What's special about Brainoware is that researchers can take advantage of the organoid’s complexity without understanding its cell networks, according to Daily Mail. In other words, scientists don't need to know exactly how the organoid works in order to use it. According to the researchers' work published in December, combining organoids and electronic chips could increase the speed and efficiency of AI in the future. Also, such models can be used to study human brains, according to Nature. Using Brainoware to mode and study neurological disorders(神经系统疾病), such as Alzheimer's disease, is one example. It could also be used to test the effects of different treatments for such diseases. "That’s where the promise is: using these to one day hopefully replace animal models of the brain,” Arti Ahluwalia, a researcher in Italy, told Nature. 32.Brainoware is a combination of _________. A. human brain tissues and a computer B. human brain-like tissues and an electronic chip C. human stem cells and a computer D. human stem cells and an electronic chip 33. What is one similarity between organoids and actual brains? A. They are of the same size. B. They have the same complexity. C. They respond to electrical signals. D. They can perform complex computer tasks. 34. Which of the following is NOT a possible future application of Brainoware? A. Replacing animal models of the brain. B. Studying human brains. C. Increasing the speed and efficiency of AI. D. Curing all neurological disorders. 35. Which of the following best summarizes the overall purpose of the Brainoware technology, as presented in the passage? A. To develop treatments for neurological disorders by using brain organoids. B. To explore the potential of combining biological and electronic components. C. To create a new type of computer that can perform complex tasks. D. To understand the inner workings of the human brain and its cognitive abilities. 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Surviving each day requires a lot of effort on our part, so make sure that you are fully equipped physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to meet the challenges ahead. Here are some habits that you can develop to help you. ______36 ______. A puzzle tackled early in the day will give your mind a kick-start. This is why many people try to complete a crossword puzzle during the morning commute. Some websites publish puzzles of all types. A puzzle will take up only a little time, but the benefits of beginning the day with a sharp mind are many. Make your muscles work a bit harder by trying some resistance exercises. _______37______. Your muscles will feel firmer, and you will feel better in yourself. Are you eating unhealthy foods because they taste better? Healthy food often seems to be less flavorful. Think about what you are eating, and you will realize that there are plenty of healthy foods that you love. Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and you will have some favorites. Think of apples, oranges, bananas, or carrot sticks. ____38. _______ One way to make you feel good about yourself is to praise other people when they have done something great. Sharing positivity in this way creates a great atmosphere in the workplace or at home. ______39______ ______40______. It is easy to forget how doing good can make you feel better and more positive. If you decide to do a good deed each day and allow this to become a habit, you will soon become a more positive person. A. These are healthy and not expensive B. Resolve to do one good thing each day C. Smile when a negative thought hits you D. When others feel appreciated, they’ll perform better E. Simple ones include climbing stairs or doing some pull ups F. Such feelings in turn will help you feel proud and lead to greater success G. Just as exercising your body is important, so you need to exercise your mind 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and efforts be spent exploring and _____41______ something with so few apparent benefits? Why should many resources be spent on space _____42_____ than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer _____43__ in our genetic makeup as human beings. What _____44______ our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all _______45_____ areas and environments? The wider the______46_____of a species, the better its chance of _____47___. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand _____48_______ possible. Nearly every successful civilization has _____49_____, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be___ 50 destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can _____51________ its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources _____52 ____. Even if we have no _____53__ need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been ___54_____ through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can ____55_____ length or quality of our lives. 41. A. hunting B. researching C. sending D. waiting 42. A. rather B. more C. less D. other 43. A. goes B. hides C. falls D. lies 44. A. made B. led C. drove D. showed 45.A. possible B. horrible C. changeable D. reasonable 46. A. exchange B. existence C. appearance D. spread 47. A. removal B. survival C. arrival D. refusal 48. A. however B. whenever C. wherever D. whoever 49. A. explored B. removed C. changed D. survived 50. A. surely B. really C. hardly D. completely 51. A. deepen B. lessen C. lengthen D. strengthen 52. A. found B. wasted C. sent D. used 53. A. quick B. full C. much D. immediate 54. A. charged B. collected C. acquired D. connected 55. A. enlarge B. improve C. exchange D. include 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Qinling Mountains is a geographical dividing line between Northern China and Southern China. They run west to east, 56. __________ (stretch) across Gansu Province, Shaanxi Province and Henan Province. Qinling Mountains is covered by large-scale plants, 57.________ are home to many wild animals such as giant pandas and golden monkeys. Qinling Mountains was formed about 200 million years ago, 58. ________(identify) as an important ecological security barrier. Because of the geographical differences in the north and the south of Qinling Mountains, Qinling-Huai River Line 59._________(become) the most important north-south boundary of Chinese geography so far. In winter, Qinling Mountains can block the cold wave from entering the south and in summer, the moist sea breeze 60. _________ (block) from entering the northern region. While the Qinling Mountains have long been known as the northern edge of giant panda habitat, 61.___________ was only in 2005 that the Qinling panda was recognized as 62._________ distinct subspecies of giant panda. The Qinling panda is distinguished by its 63.__________(slight) smaller size and fur that is brown rather than black, with about 270 distributed in 7 areas, like Taibai Mountain and Qingmuchuan. As the 64.____(high) peak in the Qinling Mountains, Taibai Mountain is quite popular among mountain climbers. Many climbing enthusiasts like to spend a whole night reaching its peak to record its beautiful sunrise and enjoy the hot spring for 65. ______ (relax). 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Alice的学校，在使用AI工具辅助学习，请你写一封邮件给Alice，向她询问如何使用AI工具提高学习效率，内容包括： 1.闸明写信事由； 2.征求建议； 3.表示感谢， 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Alice, ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Justin and his friend David had known each other before they became classmates. David didn't seem to mind that Justin was small for his age. But on the first day of school, when David and Justin had lunch with the rest of the fifth-grade boys, Steven asked when David had started playing with babies, which made Justin uneasy. Several weeks later, David called to invite Justin to his birthday party at his grandfather's farm. Justin didn't want to go initially because he had wanted to spend the day running. When he ran, the problems at school didn’t matter, and being the smallest kid in his class didn't matter, either. This Saturday, however, he reached the farm with Steven. David's mother suggested that David show the boys around, so David asked his grandfather, Mr. Hamilton, to drive them to the foot of a hill. Mr. Hamilton left to prepare for the party. The boys decided to enter a cave, go out from a hole at its top, climb the hill and then hike back. The entrance to the cave was a big stone room with huge wooden pillars （柱子）supporting the doorway. About thirty feet in was a wall of rocks blocking further entrance. From the hole in the ceiling, light shone on the back wall. David started to show the boys how to climb up the back wall. "Let me go first, "Steven demanded. He grabbed David's belt and pulled him off the rock, throwing him onto the ground. “Watch out!” shouted Justin. But it was too late. David fell hard against a pillar and the wood started to crack. A second later the pillar fell. Then part of the ceiling collapsed. Dust filled the air. When the dust finally settled, the boys found themselves trapped in the cave and the only exit was the hole in the ceiling, which became smaller—too small for anyone to go out. Worse still, a stream of water was flowing into the cave. 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为 150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答 Paragraph 1: Justin looked up at the hole and said, "I might be small enough out.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Out of breath, Justin finally saw the farmhouse. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 【阅读】21-23 BDA 24-27 BCCA 28-31 CCBA 32-35 BCDA 36-40 GEADB 【完形】BADCA DBCAD BADCB 【语法填空】56. stretching 57. which 58. identified 59. has become 60. is blocked 61. it 62. a 63. slightly 64. highest 65. relaxation 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$