湖南省衡阳市衡阳县第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题

绝密★启用前 高二英语 考生注意: 1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将考生号条形码粘 贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡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。 3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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2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? B.$9.18. A.&19.15. C.9.15. 答案是C. 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Adog. B. A neighbor. C. An apartment. 2. When did the woman arrive here? B. At 5:30 am. A. At4:00 am. C. At9:30 am. 3. Why did the man fail to keep the appointment? A. He was stuck in traffic. B. His car broke down on the way. C. A car accident happened to him. 4. What does the man enjoy doing in his spare time? B. Playing the guitar. A. Drawing pietures. C. Singing songs. 5. Who will wash the dishes this Wedneday? B. Daisy. A. Franklin. C. Franklin's father. 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,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 英语试题 第1页(共8页) 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the man meet Emma? A. In Japan. B. In Finland. C. In the USA. 7. What can we learm from the conversation? A. The woman speaker is from Japan. B. The man experienced culture shock. C. The man made eve contact with Emma. 听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 9. What does the man think of Jenny's comment? A. Unacceptable. B. Meaningless. C. Encouraging. 10. Who is Jenny? A. The man's friend. B. The woman speaker's boss. C. The man's boss. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11. Where will the man go next Monday? A. To Beijing. B. To Shanghai. C. To London. 12. Why does the man look worried? A. He behaved badly at a conference. B. He may have to break his word. C. He can't give a TV interview. 13. What do we know about the man? A. He is well-known. B. He is poor at English C. He will fire his assistant. 听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。 14. What will the weather be like in the afternoon? B. Rainy. A. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 15. How does the old farmer know the weather? A. By observing the height of the birds' nests B. By studying the shape of the birds' nests. C. By listening to the weather report. 16. Why is the old farmer's father mentioned? A. To discuss how to improve farming. B. To persuade the woman to study the weather. C. To show where the farmer learned the weather prediction. 17. Which behavior of cattle shows a rainy day according to the old farmer? A. Wandering around. B. Lying down. C. Eating grass carelessly. 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。 18. Why did the man choose to buy the red and long fruit? A. It looked very special B. He hadn't eaten it before. C. It was cheaper than other fruits. 19. What's the man like according to the passers-by? A. He was rude. B. He was crazy. C. He was reliable. 20. What does the speaker tell us to do in the end? A. Learn to take others' advice. B. Dare to try something new. C. Let something go instead of keeping on losing 英语试题 第2页(共8页 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。 A Here are some tips for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, based on many first-hand visits. Trail Ridge Road This 48-mile drive will take you from Estes Park on the east side to Grand Lake on the west Eleven miles of the drive are above treeline, giving you impressive views of the surrounding peaks Before you go, note the following: ·Always check for park warnings, road closures, and the weather report. · Make park entrance reservations( 预定) as far in advance as possible. · Arrive early for a parking spot or take park buses. · Dogs are not allowed on National Park trails(小径) · Fill up your water bottle before heading out and drink lots of water during your time outdoors. Hiking Trails *Bear Lake Bear Lake is probably the most popular trailhead in the park-so much so that it now has its own reservation system. There's something here for everyone, as a variety of trails leave from this point. The three-mile hike to Nymph, Dream, and Emcrald Lakes is one of the most popular activities. *Alberta Falls Alberta Falls is one of the park's most popular waterfalls. It's also a short and easy hike from the Glacier Gorge parking lot, not even two miles round-trip. :Longs Peak Longs Peak is a 14er (14, 259 feet, to be precise) that attracts those who seek to challenge themselves. *East Portal East Portal offers access to a network of mountain bike-friendly trails. The Sourdough Trail isa fan favorite. with varied terrain(地形). 21. What should visitors do before driving on Trail Ridge Road? A. Prepare enough snacks for the drive. B. Reserve a parking spot in advance. C. Search usable gas stations along the route online. D. Find out the conditions for driving on the road. 22. What can we learn about Bear Lake? A. It features hikes of around 3 miles. B. It offers suitable trails for different people. C. It is the starting point of the hike to Alberta Falls. D. It is known for its unique reservation system 23. Which of the following may risk-takers choose? A. The hike to Bear Lake. B. The hike to Alberta Falls. C. The hike to Longs Peak. D. The hike to East Portal. I remember a time when steaming dishes of dumplings were laid out before me on the dining table. I was five years old, and a bowl of Chinese vinegar with two drops of sesame oil sat under my nose, eagerly awaiting the three hot dumplings that my grandma would soon drop in. She'd always break them in half for me so my little fingers could use my chopsticks, and that 英语试题 第3页(共8页) day, I was the pride and joy of my family for consuming a total of nine dumplings. That was the last time I had looked at a plate of dumplings without fear-at least until recently. Somewhere along the way, food transformed into something I avoided. Any plate became fat- protein-carhs in my eyes. The rich fat on red-braised pork remained untouched on my plate, and even my mom's delicious stir-fried dishes were secretly washed in the water before I'd attempt to eal them. Passing by bakeries consumed me with conflict for the rest of the day because they looked so. so delicious. I wanted a taste so badly. but no. I couldn't. This past March, I visited my family in China for the first time in six years. There was a stillness unlike earlier springs. The winter chill overstayed its welcome, seemingly in response to my grandpa's passing just a few weeks before. My grandpa always requested peanuts with his dumplings, sometimes a bottle of beer, if my grandma allowed it. He liked sauerkraut filling(酸菜 馅), since meat was hard on his dentures(假牙), which made clicking sounds when he chewed. This time around, we bought giant sauerkraut dumplings from the morning market. My grandma still broke them in half for me. This time. I couldn't eat nine. but I ate until I was full and over the memories of my grandpa's clicking and the warmth of my stomach filling up, I found comfort. 24. Why did Grandma break the dumplings in half? A. To cool them quickly. B. To show the filling. C. To make the author eat easily. D. To appeal to the author. 25. What happened to the author when growing up? A. He became tired of homemade food. B. He stopped eating meat at home. C. He started enjoying cooking more. D. He stayed away from certain types of food. 26. How did the author's recent visit to China differ from his previous ones? A. He stayed for a longer period than before. B. His grandpa's death affected the family. C. The weather was much warmer than usual. D. His family didn't prepare his favorite dishes. 27. What is the text mainly about? A. Grandma's love. B. Experiences of homesickness. C. Memories of dumplings. D. Wishes for returning home. C It's common knowledge that our brains-and, specifically, our brain cells-store memories But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, opening new pathways for understanding how memory works and creating the potential to enhance leaming and to treat memory-related diseases. The research sought to better umderstand if non-brain cells help with memory by borrowing from a long-established neurological property-the massed-spaced effect-which shows that we tend to memorize information better when studying in spaced intervals(间隔) rather than in a single. intensive period-better known as cramming(临时死记硬背) for a test. In the research, the scientists repeated learning over time by studying two types of non-brain human cells in a laboratory ( one from nerve tissue and the other from kidney tissue) and exposing them to different pattems of chemical signals. In response, the non-brain cells tumed on a "memory gene(基因)”. To track the memory and learning process, the scientists engineered these non-brain cells to make a protein, which indicated when the memory gene was on and when it was off The results showed that these cells could determine when the chemical pulses(脉冲) were repeated rather than simply extended-just as ncrve cells in our brain can record when we learn 英语试题 第4页(共8页) with breaks rather than cramming all the material in one sitting. Specifically, when the pulses were delivered in spaced-out intervals, they turned on the "memory gene" more strongly, and for a longer time, than when the same treatment was delivered all at once. "This reflects the massed-spaced effect in action," says Kukushkin, a clinical associate professor of life science at NYU Liberal Studies. " It shows that the ability to learn from spaced repetition isn't unique to brain cells, but, in fact, might be a basic property of all cells." The researchers add that the findings not only offer new ways to study memory, but also poin to potential health-related advantages. 28. What can we know from the first paragraph? A. Brain cells process most of the memories. B. Memory-related diseases can be easily treated now. C. Scientists have fully understood how memory works. D. Non-brain cells may have something to do with memory. 29. How did the scientists track memory in non-brain cells? A. By using a specific protein. B. By measuring the size of the cells C. By comparing chemical reactions. D. By recording the learning effects. 30. What does Kukushkin imply about spaced repetition leaming? A. It's unconnected to non-brain cells. B. It's strengthened by chemical pulses C. It's probably an essential characteristic of all cells. D. It's usually better than cramming all the material at once. 31. In which field may the findings apply to? A. Genetic techniques. B. Medical treatment. C. Psvchological research. D. Behaviour disorders. D Environmental sustainability(可持续性) isn't a major factor influencing meat consumption deeisions for most Americans. despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers. The study examined meat and seafood consumption patterns among a nationally representative sample of more than 1.20o U. S. adults. Researchers found while many Americans report reducing their red meat intake, food security and prices are the primary factors rather than environmental considerations. The study revealed some demographic differences in meat consumption patterns and motivations (动机). For example. respondents aged 65 and older were more likely to report reducing red meat intake than younger adults. Compared to male respondents, female respondents reported environmental sustainability and health as important in making meat purchasing decisions. "These findings can help improve more effective interventions( 干预) and messaging campaigns to shift diets in a more sustainable direction," said Emily V. Merchant, assistant professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health. “Focusing on health benefits and affordahility, rather than environmental impacts alone, is more likely to encourage ehanges in meat consumption for most Americans." The study comes as climate scientists point to reducing meat consumption, particularly beef and lamb, as a key strategy for relieving climate change. "There are clearly some difficulties to overeome in terms of making sustainability a priority for consumers," said Emily. "Efforts to reduce meat intake face cultural and political roadblocks, such as the strong persuasive power of the meat industry. Creative, multiple approaches that also emphasize health, taste and affordability may be needed to shift eating pattems in a meaningful way." The researchers said future studies should explore how to effectively combine different 英语试题 第5页(共8页) motivators in public messaging and interventions around meat consumption. They also called fo more research on how to make minimally-processed plant-based alternatives(替代 品) more appealing to meat eaters. 32. What mainly affects Americans' meat consumption decisions according to the study? A. Health concerns. B. Cultural tradition. C. Personal preferences. D. Environmental sustainability 33. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word "demographic" in paragraph 3? A. Of geographical location B. Of economic position. C. Of population group. D. Of political relation. 34. What does Emily think of the findings? A. They are beyond expectation. B. They are innovative. C. They are far from acceptable. D. They are informative. 35. What might be a factor to stop sustainability from becoming a priority for consumers? A. The popularity of red meat. B. The influence of the meat industry. C. The lack of environmental awareness. D. The high cost of plant-based alternatives. 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人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Travel is much more than a simple escape from daily life. 36 What's more, it can enhance your overall well-being, and contribute to personal growth. Whether it's a weekend getaway, an adventurous trek, or an extended stay in a foreigm country, travel challenges your assumptions and opens doors to self-discovery. Travel changes the way you think One of the most persuasive reasons to travel is its ability to broaden your perspectives and change the way you think. It challenges your assumptions and biases(偏见). 37 This cognitive shift has been well-documented in research, and it's one of the reasons why travel is such a powerful tool for personal growth. 38 Travel has been shown to stimulate creativity. As you are in a new environment, your brain is bombarded with new sights, sounds, and experiences. This influx(注入) of novelty triggers creative thinking by forcing your brain to make new associations and solve problems in unconventional ways. Travel enhances your sense of purpose and personal fulfillment. 39 Whether you're exploring ancient ruins, hiking through lush forests, or sitting in a quiet temple, travel can provide moments of deep reflection that help you reevaluate your priorities and what you want out of life. Travel strengthens emotional resilience(适应能力). Beyond cognitive benefits, travel can also provide a powerful boost to your emotional well- being. When you travel, you often step outside of your comfort zones, encountering new challenges, unfamiliar environments, and sometimes difficult situations. 40 A. Travel creates lifelong memories and eonnections. B. Travel boosts creativity and problem-solving skills. C. For many. travel becomes a path to discovering a deeper sense of purpose. D. One of the biggest benefits of travel is its ability to improve mental health. E. It's a transformative experience that has the potential to shape your perspectives. F. When you travel to new places, you expose yourself to new ideas, cultures, and ways of life. G. The experiences help you adapt to difficult situations, become flexible and recover from challenges 英语试题 第6页(共8页) 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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最 佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 About two years ago, Darren Cropper suffered a heart attack in the middle of the night. 41 . it was Bear, the family dog, who 42 the danger and jumped into action to save his owner's life. Darren's wife. Janice, was awoken by Bear. who had come upstairs to 43 her. Worried. she followed Bear downstairs and found her husband Darren unconscious(无意识的) on the floor. Before she could take any action, the 44 had jumped over the couch and onto Darren. After Janice called the emergency service, ambulance workers quickly arived and 45 Darren to the hospital, where doctors 46 he had experienced one of the most severe forms of heart attack after a series of tests. He was later stabilized and 47 emergeney triple bypass surgery, a five-hour procedure. Finally his life was 48 Darren's recovery would not have been possible if Bear hadn't 49 with his unique form of "CPR". Born to two former service dogs, Bear seemed to be able to 50 something was wrong. Darren remembers waking up to see Bear repeatedly jumping on his chest, which doctors believe provided just enough 51 to keep his heart going. Today, Darren is 52 and healthy, forever grateful for Bear's heroic actions. 53 his bravery, Bear was introduced into the 2024 Purina Animal Hall of Fame, celebrated for his life- saving instincts(本能). Reflecting on his 54 with Bear after returning from the hospital, Darren said, "When I got home, he came right to me and jumped into my ams, and I just felt extremely 55." 41. A. Hopefully B. Remarkably C. Generally D. Obviously 42. A. sensed B. stressed C. avoided D. recorded B. greet 43. A. amuse C. accompany D. wam 44.A. dog C.nurse B.wife D. carer B. rushed C. followed 45.A. released D. recommended 46. A. guaranteed B. assumed C. confirmed D. repeated 47.A. deserved B. investigated C. underwent D. performed B. affected C. valued 48. A. rescued D. limited 49. A. passed by B. stayed up C. taken off D. stepped in 50. A. imagine B. perceive C. prove D. remember 51.A. spacc B. information C. pressure D. guidance 52. A. alive C. popular B. alone D. free B. Apart from C. As for 53. A. Instead of D. Due to B. reunion 54. A. eampaign C. adventure D. routine 55. A. pitiful B. ambitious C. grateful D. anxious 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,并将答案填写 在答题卡上。 At the Inca Museum in Cusco. Peru. visitors are greeted by 56 fascinating eollection of cultural treasures, with giant bronze trees, golden masks and decorations from the ancient Shu Kingdom of China, as well as relics(遗物) of the ancient Peruvian Inca civilization 57(include). The exhibition, The Light of the Sun: A Dialogue between Ancient Shu and Inca Civilizations, highlights a range of striking 58 ( similarity) between these two very different cultures, both of 59 respected the sun and cherished gold. The exhibition can serve 6o a window for the people of Cusco to learn ahout Chinese cultural heritage and can also deepen exchanges and mutual understanding between China and Peru. In 2016, 61 ( celebrate) the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Peru, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru 英语试题第7页(共8页) held an exhibition in Lima, 62 (feature) more than 100 exhibits from museums across China. It was the cultural event of the year in Lima. Thousands of people from Lima and other provinces of Peru visited the exhibition. They admired cultural relics that could only 63 ( appreciate) from books and photos, such as the famous terracotta warriors. Although China and Peru have become 64 ( increasing) close in the fields of investment and trade, frequent cultural exchanges have helped Peruvians to understand that their shared history and cultural connections are even deeper than economic and political ties. Peru, like China, Egypt, India and Mexico, is the cradle(摇篮) of civilization. and these peoples 65 (form) the basis of modern civilization more than 5. ooo years ago. 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,上周你班参观了市美术馆。请给你的英国朋友Chris写封邮件分享这次 经历,内容包括; 1.活动安排; 2.你的收获。 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 Chris. 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 December, a time when the cold and fresh air was filled with the comforting scents of pine and cinnamon, signaling the arrival of Christmas. For several months, I had been doing everything I could to save money, giving up small pleasures to make sure that my children could have some nice things for Christmas. Yet, when I was about to shop in the supermarket, my attention was suddenly drawn to an"Angel Tree." It was put there by a local charity, which aimed to bring happiness to the children in an orphanage(孤L院), where buying everyone a toy could be a big challenge during the festive period. The tree, decorated with twinkling lights and colorful things, brought some hope for less fortunate children. Hanging from its branches were paper angels with children's names and the toys they longed for. People would purchase them and donate them to the charity. Then the charity would wrap the gifts and ensure they would reach the children on Christmas Day. The charity said they would also choose some fortunate donors to go to the orphanage with them to witness the heartwarming event. As I surveyed the tree, I noticed that only a couple of angels remained, both belonging to boys-one requesting a"football", the other a "basketball". As I looked at them, the child still inside of me remembered my own childhood. When I was a kid, we lived a hard life and the money my parents earned was far from enough to meet our needs. I didn't have many toys but the two I loved the most were my football and basketball. Even when I was alone I would play with them. I would spend hours shooting some hoops in our driveway and throwing the football in the air and catching it. The memories filled my heart with warmth and happiness and in that moment I realized what I should do. 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 decided to make the boys' wishes come true. To my surprise, I received a call from the charity days later: 英语试题 第8页(共8页)