内蒙古包头市第八十一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

null高二期中英语试卷 第 1 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 包头市第八十一中学 2024-2025学年度(上)高二期中考试 英 语 试 卷 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。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分 20 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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the woman probably do next? A. Pay for the clothes. B. Go to another store. C. Try on some dresses. 2. What will the man do about the camera? A. Have it repaired. B. Lend it to Larry. C. Change it for a new one. 3. Why does the woman suggest having a party? A. Bill has got a pay raise. B. Bill has found a good job. C. Bill has finished a project. 4. Where will the woman go to celebrate her mom’s birthday? A. Christ Café. B. Blueplate. C. King Lees. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A park. B. The weather. C. Bob’s pets. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesman and customer. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Do more exercise. B. Drink plenty of water. C. Stop eating chocolate. 听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。 8. Why does Joshua make the call? A. To ask for advice. B. To make an apology. C. To check the time. 9. Where is Joshua now? 高二期中英语试卷 第 2 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A. In Cider Street. B. On Elmer Road. C. In Poplar Street. 10. What is Joshua’s destination? A. Maria’s house. B. The National Bank. C. Westin Hospital. 听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。 11. How much rent would the man like to pay every month? A. £400. B. £800. C. £950. 12. What is an advantage of the flat? A. It’s convenient for shopping. B. It’s in a quiet neighborhood. C. It’s next to the man’s college. 13. What is the man going to do tomorrow? A. Find another flat. B. Move into the flat. C. Check on the flat. 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。 14. Where are the speakers? A. On a bus. B. At a store. C. In a church. 15. What was the man’s first challenge this week? A. To do some volunteer work. B. To encourage others to smile. C. To treat a stranger to a dinner. 16. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. 17. What will the woman do next? A. Make an application. B. Call her husband. C. Pay for her groceries. 听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。 18. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman? A. Talking too loudly. B. Speaking too fast. C. Saying too much. 19. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned? A. It’s usually the most remembered part. B. It’s the last chance to make your point. C. It’s as important as the opening words. 20. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech? A. Show a good sense of humor. B. Motivate the audience to act. C. Meet challenges with courage. 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 While it's the books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world. 高二期中英语试卷 第 3 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 The Library of Birmingham—Birmingham, U.K. The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids' libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside. The National Library of France—Paris, France The National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre Palace by King Charles V. The library was moved to Ruede Richelieu in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance themselves. There are more than just books to be found. The State Library of New South Wales—Sydney, Australia The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights. Seattle Central Library—Seattle，Washington, USA Seattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The public library houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building，which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects ‘list of Americans’ 150 favorite structures in 2007. 21.Which of the following libraries has the longest history? A. The Library of Birmingham. B. The National Library of France. C. The State Library of New South Wales. D. Seattle Central Library. 22.What can you do in the Library of Birmingham? A. Attend a concert. B. Act in a play. C. Take some exercise. D. Enjoy new technology. 23.What do the National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common? A.They have computers available. B.They were moved to a new place. C.They won awards for architecture. D.They were designed by more than one person. B In 1998, Boulanger traveled to China for the first time. He says he never forgets the vast lands and beautiful scenery. Ten years later, he traveled to Huangshan Mountain, a place that changed his life. He lived in Tunxi District at the foot of the mountain for three months. Surrounded by mountains and 高二期中英语试卷 第 4 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 rivers, the district is famous for its Huizhou culture, which is a unique regional culture. “I didn't want to leave here anymore. I love the culture too much,” Boulanger said. His trip to China thus turned into a long-term stay. In 2011, Boulanger became a tour guide. Unlike other guides, he rarely takes his guests—mostly foreigners—to the most popular attractions. Instead, he searches for unknown scenery in the surrounding area that he believes shows more real local culture. “I just open the map app and see if there are any villages around. If there are, I will go there and see if it's worth traveling to.” Boulanger often hikes or rides a motorcycle with his friends to find hidden scenery scattered around Huangshan Mountain. They are surprised from time to time by streams, ancient villages, and inaccessible forests. Boulanger enjoys time spent camping and hiking with his friends. They chat with locals and fall asleep to the sounds of frogs and cicadas (蝉). Sometimes, he also travels with his Chinese tour guide friends. "It's very interesting that even at the scenic spots that they have visited countless times, they have never been to the places I take them to," Boulanger said proudly. Boulanger often shares the beautiful moments on social media. He has since taken about 120,000 photos in China and especially likes one photo: a little girl holding a cartoon umbrella, squatting (蹲) in the middle of an ancient street and building a snowman with a small shovel (铲) in the heavy snow. "Wow! The girl was me when I was little!” a young Chinese netizen commented shortly after the photo was posted. The magical connection between past and present, and between reality and the Internet, amazed him. 24. When did Boulanger decide to stay in China? A. In 1998. B. In 1999. C. In 2000. D. In 2008. 25. Why does Boulanger seldom take his guests to the most popular attractions? A. They are too crowded. B. They are too expensive. C. It is too challenging to climb the mountain. D. The unknown scenery reflects more local culture. 26. What is Boulanger very proud of? A. He has been a guide since 1998. B.He has lived in the district for 30 years. C. He has found places his tour guide friends haven't been to. D. He can sleep to the sounds of frogs and cicadas. 27. Why was the Chinese girl so excited? A. Boulanger is her professor in college. B. Boulanger's photo shows her hometown. C. She found herself in Boulanger's photo. D. She got a foreign gift from Boulanger. C 高二期中英语试卷 第 5 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media. Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies(神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons, gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology. Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created entirely by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously integrating (把……融入) Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the genuine enjoyment it offers players. According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating them into every game scene. The game features 36 locations thoroughly modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience. The game has increased interest in Shanxi’s cultural heritage. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition both at home and abroad. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province’s culture and travel. 28. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game? A. Its design inspiration. B. Its wide popularity. C. Its target players. D. Its cultural significance. 29. What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji? A. Creating high profits for the game company. B. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts. C. Designing impressive characters and visual effects. D. Providing a satisfying experience for players. 30. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team? A. Ambitious but critical. B. Confident and productive. C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced but stubborn. 31. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province? 高二期中英语试卷 第 6 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By improving its international status. C. By calling for the protection of its heritage. D. By attracting investment to its game industry. D Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions （排放） that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study. The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation （干涸） of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator. The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes. Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions（改道）for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason. The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake. The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded （回升） slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.” 32. Why does the author mention passenger planes? A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake. C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities. 33. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence. C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results. 高二期中英语试卷 第 7 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 34. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox? A. The belief that the lake will always be there. B. The promise that the lake will be under protection. C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area. D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear. 35. What would be the most suitable title for the text? A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up? B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water? C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change D. TheDrying Great Salt LakeAffects Utah People’s Lives 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选 项中有两项为多余选项。 What is self-discipline （自律）? It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. 36 , but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline: Figure out your “why” Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. 37 . Be aware 38 : what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations（诱惑）or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why? Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods. 39 If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted （分心）. If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success. Start small As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. 40 , as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan. A. Develop a plan 高二期中英语试卷 第 8 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 B. Aim high and think big C. Don’t try to do everything in one week D. Every day you make decisions about how you live E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 40 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。 For years, Vince Rozmiarek has been the man behind the message board at Indian Hills Community Center. The father took up the job in 2013 after all his children had ____41____ the nest. He found himself with a lot of ____42____ time and had no idea how to use it, so he figured this little side job would keep him ____43____ . At first, he took things ____44____ , but when April Fool’s Day came around, he found the perfect ____45____ to have some fun. He used the message board to make a joke about the neighboring town, and it received a great ____46____ from the locals. Realizing that his humor was ____47____ , Vince decided to make his jokes more of a ___48____ thing. He looked through books to find great things to write, and each one built up his ____49____ in the area. Soon enough, everyone in town knew him for his jokes, and they decided to ____50____ his humor with the world. It was in 2015 that a resident decided to bring his jokes and puns to social media. She created a (n) ____51____ for the message board on Facebook, and she regularly ____52____ it with photos whenever Rozmiarek presented new jokes and puns. Soon enough, people from all around the world were laughing at his jokes, just like the residents of Indian Hills. He now has over 84,000 ____53____ on social media, many of whom ____54____ await every new picture that gets posted. Although Vince never did any of this for ____55____ , he’s glad he’s able to make so many people smile with his message board posts. 41. A. built B. flown C. feathered D. provided 42. A. free B. precious C. necessary D. interesting 43. A. occupied B. satisfied C. wise D. admired 44. A. responsibly B. slowly C. personally D. seriously 45. A. right B. mission C. opportunity D. resource 46. A. donation B. response C. concept D. recommendation 47. A. lost B. returned C. appreciated D. improved 48. A. noble B. creative C. spiritual D. regular 49. A. reputation B. business C. fortune D. confidence 高二期中英语试卷 第 9 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 50. A. exchange B. share C. take D. study 51. A. email B. address C. page D. group 52. A. decorated B. surfed C. posted D. updated 53. A. customers B. followers C. volunteers D. contributors 54. A. worriedly B. curiously C. eagerly D. impatiently 55. A. popularity B. fun C. recognition D. memory 第二节 短文语法填空(共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 The Great Wall, 56 was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total 57 (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east 58 ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west. The main body of the Great Wall 59 (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses （堡垒） and passes 60 (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic （游牧的） cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a 61 (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served 62 the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past. The Great Wall must be protected as 63 whole. China’s central government is responsible for 64 (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection 65 (measure) for the Great Wall. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15分) 假如你是李华，作为一名高中生，你一定在憧憬理想中的大学生活。假如你从成都，广州, 北京， 厦门四个城市中选择某高校上学，以“_______________, my favourite city for university life” 为 题，根据以下要点写一篇短文，向学校英语报投稿。 1. 你选择的城市的概况； 2. 你选择这个城市的理由。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 __________, my favourite city for university life _____________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分 25分） 高二期中英语试卷 第 10 页 (共 10页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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 ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers. However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!” Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller? Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story?” However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears. So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩 的） feeling of failure. 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。 However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 包头市第八十一中学 2024-2025 学年度(上)高二期中考试 英 语 试 卷 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。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分 20 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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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 will the woman probably do next? A. Pay for the clothes. B. Go to another store. C. Try on some dresses. 2. What will the man do about the camera? A. Have it repaired. B. Lend it to Larry. C. Change it for a new one. 3. Why does the woman suggest having a party? A. Bill has got a pay raise. B. Bill has found a good job. C. Bill has finished a project. 4. Where will the woman go to celebrate her mom’s birthday? A. Christ Café. B. Blueplate. C. King Lees. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A park. B. The weather. C. Bob’s pets. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Salesman and customer. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Do more exercise. B. Drink plenty of water. C. Stop eating chocolate. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. Why does Joshua make the call? A. To ask for advice. B. To make an apology. C. To check the time. 9. Where is Joshua now? 高二期中英语试卷 第 1 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A. In Cider Street. B. On Elmer Road. C. In Poplar Street. 10. What is Joshua’s destination? A. Maria’s house. B. The National Bank. C. Westin Hospital. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. How much rent would the man like to pay every month? A. £400. B. £800. C. £950. 12. What is an advantage of the flat? A. It’s convenient for shopping. B. It’s in a quiet neighborhood. C. It’s next to the man’s college. 13. What is the man going to do tomorrow? A. Find another flat. B. Move into the flat. C. Check on the flat. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. Where are the speakers? A. On a bus. B. At a store. C. In a church. 15. What was the man’s first challenge this week? A. To do some volunteer work. B. To encourage others to smile. C. To treat a stranger to a dinner. 16. What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday. 17. What will the woman do next? A. Make an application. B. Call her husband. C. Pay for her groceries. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What should a public speaker avoid doing according to the woman? A. Talking too loudly. B. Speaking too fast. C. Saying too much. 19. Why should the closing of a speech be carefully planned? A. It’s usually the most remembered part. B. It’s the last chance to make your point. C. It’s as important as the opening words. 20. What does the woman suggest a public speaker do during the speech? A. Show a good sense of humor. B. Motivate the audience to act. C. Meet challenges with courage. 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 While it's the books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world. 高二期中英语试卷 第 2 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 The Library of Birmingham—Birmingham, U.K. The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adults and kids' libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside. The National Library of France—Paris, France The National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre Palace by King Charles V. The library was moved to Ruede Richelieu in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance themselves. There are more than just books to be found. The State Library of New South Wales—Sydney, Australia The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights. Seattle Central Library—Seattle，Washington, USA Seattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The public library houses about 1.45 million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building，which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects ‘list of Americans’ 150 favorite structures in 2007. 21.Which of the following libraries has the longest history? A. The Library of Birmingham. B. The National Library of France. C. The State Library of New South Wales. D. Seattle Central Library. 22.What can you do in the Library of Birmingham? A. Attend a concert. B. Act in a play. C. Take some exercise. D. Enjoy new technology. 23.What do the National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common? A.They have computers available. B.They were moved to a new place. C.They won awards for architecture. D.They were designed by more than one person. B In 1998, Boulanger traveled to China for the first time. He says he never forgets the vast lands and beautiful scenery. Ten years later, he traveled to Huangshan Mountain, a place that changed his life. He lived in Tunxi District at the foot of the mountain for three months. Surrounded by mountains and 高二期中英语试卷 第 3 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司ASQFABCA=}# rivers, the district is famous for its Huizhou culture, which is a unique regional culture. “I didn't want to leave here anymore. I love the culture too much,” Boulanger said. His trip to China thus turned into a long-term stay. In 2011, Boulanger became a tour guide. Unlike other guides, he rarely takes his guests—mostly foreigners—to the most popular attractions. Instead, he searches for unknown scenery in the surrounding area that he believes shows more real local culture. “I just open the map app and see if there are any villages around. If there are, I will go there and see if it's worth traveling to.” Boulanger often hikes or rides a motorcycle with his friends to find hidden scenery scattered around Huangshan Mountain. They are surprised from time to time by streams, ancient villages, and inaccessible forests. Boulanger enjoys time spent camping and hiking with his friends. They chat with locals and fall asleep to the sounds of frogs and cicadas (蝉). Sometimes, he also travels with his Chinese tour guide friends. "It's very interesting that even at the scenic spots that they have visited countless times, they have never been to the places I take them to," Boulanger said proudly. Boulanger often shares the beautiful moments on social media. He has since taken about 120,000 photos in China and especially likes one photo: a little girl holding a cartoon umbrella, squatting (蹲) in the middle of an ancient street and building a snowman with a small shovel (铲) in the heavy snow. "Wow! The girl was me when I was little!” a young Chinese netizen commented shortly after the photo was posted. The magical connection between past and present, and between reality and the Internet, amazed him. 24. When did Boulanger decide to stay in China? A. In 1998. B. In 1999. C. In 2000. D. In 2008. 25. Why does Boulanger seldom take his guests to the most popular attractions? A. They are too crowded. B. They are too expensive. C. It is too challenging to climb the mountain. D. The unknown scenery reflects more local culture. 26. What is Boulanger very proud of? A. He has been a guide since 1998. B.He has lived in the district for 30 years. C. He has found places his tour guide friends haven't been to. D. He can sleep to the sounds of frogs and cicadas. 27. Why was the Chinese girl so excited? A. Boulanger is her professor in college. B. Boulanger's photo shows her hometown. C. She found herself in Boulanger's photo. D. She got a foreign gift from Boulanger. C 高二期中英语试卷 第 4 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司CA=}# On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media. Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies(神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons, gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology. Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created entirely by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously integrating (把……融入) Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the genuine enjoyment it offers players. According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating them into every game scene. The game features 36 locations thoroughly modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience. The game has increased interest in Shanxi’s cultural heritage. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition both at home and abroad. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province’s culture and travel. 28. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game? A. Its design inspiration. B. Its wide popularity. C. Its target players. D. Its cultural significance. 29. What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji? A. Creating high profits for the game company. B. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts. C. Designing impressive characters and visual effects. D. Providing a satisfying experience for players. 30. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team? A. Ambitious but critical. B. Confident and productive. C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced but stubborn. 31. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province? 高二期中英语试卷 第 5 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By improving its international status. C. By calling for the protection of its heritage. D. By attracting investment to its game industry. D Scientists say the drying Great Salt Lake in Utah is now becoming a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions （排放） that are causing the climate lo warm, according to a new study. The Great Salt Lake has reduced in area by almost half in recent years. “Human-caused desiccation （干涸） of the Great Salt Lake is making huge areas of the lake bed come into sight and giving off large quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere,” said Soren Brothers, the museum’s climate change curator. The researchers found that the drying lake bed gave off 4.1 million tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which would translate to a 7% increase in Utah’s human-caused emissions. According to scientists, 4 million tons of CO2 is equal to the total annual emissions of 140 passenger planes. Scientists say the state is as dry as it’s been in 1,200 years. The drought has been made worse by climate change. Agriculture has also played a huge role in the lake’s present situation. Upstream water diversions（改道）for farms and dairies have resulted in less lows into the lake. Utah’s rapid population growth is also a reason. The loss of water has serious impacts on the lives of animals and people. Researchers in Utah have begun to discover sharp reductions in shorebird populations as a result of brine shrimp dying out. Dust storms and air pollution, born out of a dried-up lake bed, are also a major concern for Utah residents. That’s worrisome for the majority of Utah’s 3.3 million population who live near the lake. The Great Salt Lake’s levels have rebounded （回升） slightly in recent years due to the last two snowy winters. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox promised to prevent the lake from drying up on his watch. “For generations, the lake was seen as kind of this dead thing that just happens to be there and will always be there,” Cox told NPR in April. “And now that people are realizing there’s a possibility that it might not always be here, that has reminded people and attracted their attention in a positive way.” 32. Why does the author mention passenger planes? A. To present the promising future of travelling by plane B. To stress much CO2 has been given off by the drying lake. C. To show they are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions D. To compare the amounts of CO2 given off by different human activities. 33. What’s the function of the fourth paragraph? A. To explain reasons. B. To provide evidence. C. To appeal for immediate action. D. To list possible results. 高二期中英语试卷 第 6 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 {#{QQABDYCEogiAAhBAARgCQw3gCgGQkhEAAagOxEAIsAIASQFABCA 34. What is a positive reminder according to Spencer Cox? A. The belief that the lake will always be there. B. The promise that the lake will be under protection. C. The fact that the lake has stopped reducing in area. D. The realization that the lake is likely to disappear. 35. What would be the most suitable title for the text? A. What Makes the Great Salt Lake Dry Up? B. How Does the Great Salt Lake Recover Its Water? C. The Drying Great Salt Lake Causes Climate Change D. The Drying Great Salt LakeAffects Utah People’s Lives 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选 项中有两项为多余选项。 What is self-discipline （自律）? It’s what keeps you from eating too many chips when you’re on a diet or from buying things you don’t need. 36 , but it will take practice and will require you to be patient and kind to yourself. Here are some ways you could start developing self-discipline: Figure out your “why” Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist, once said, “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” When you find your “why”, or the reason why you want to do something, you can remind yourself of these reasons when things get difficult. 37 . Be aware 38 : what to eat, when to go to bed, or whether you should send that seemingly improper text. We can avoid temptations（诱惑）or give in to them. For example, people often say that you should not go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Why? Because you are more likely to buy junk foods, snacks or other high-calorie foods. 39 If you don’t know where you’re going, it might be easier to get distracted （分心）. If this sounds like you, you can create a list of clear action steps that you intend to take on a daily or weekly basis until you reach your goal. Whether you want to develop good habits or remove bad habits, creating a clear road map will help you achieve success. Start small As an old saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” Now that you have a plan, take a step. Remember it’s unrealistic to expect results overnight. 40 , as this can lead you to feel extremely stressed and might even cause you to quit your plan. A. Develop a plan 高二期中英语试卷 第 7 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 B. Aim high and think big C. Don’t try to do everything in one week D. Every day you make decisions about how you live E. Self-discipline is a skill and anyone can improve it F. This helps you keep self-disciplined even in difficult situations G. You need to use your willpower to resist temptations that surround you 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 40 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。 For years, Vince Rozmiarek has been the man behind the message board at Indian Hills Community Center. The father took up the job in 2013 after all his children had ____41____ the nest. He found himself with a lot of ____42____ time and had no idea how to use it, so he figured this little side job would keep him ____43____ . At first, he took things ____44____ , but when April Fool’s Day came around, he found the perfect ____45____ to have some fun. He used the message board to make a joke about the neighboring town, and it received a great ____46____ from the locals. Realizing that his humor was ____47____ , Vince decided to make his jokes more of a ___48____ thing. He looked through books to find great things to write, and each one built up his ____49____ in the area. Soon enough, everyone in town knew him for his jokes, and they decided to ____50____ his humor with the world. It was in 2015 that a resident decided to bring his jokes and puns to social media. She created a (n) ____51____ for the message board on Facebook, and she regularly ____52____ it with photos whenever Rozmiarek presented new jokes and puns. Soon enough, people from all around the world were laughing at his jokes, just like the residents of Indian Hills. He now has over 84,000 ____53____ on social media, many of whom ____54____ await every new picture that gets posted. Although Vince never did any of this for ____55____ , he’s glad he’s able to make so many people smile with his message board posts. 41. A. built B. flown C. feathered D. provided 42. A. free B. precious C. necessary D. interesting 43. A. occupied B. satisfied C. wise D. admired 44. A. responsibly B. slowly C. personally D. seriously 45. A. right B. mission C. opportunity D. resource 46. A. donation B. response C. concept D. recommendation 47. A. lost B. returned C. appreciated D. improved 48. A. noble B. creative C. spiritual D. regular 49. A. reputation B. business C. fortune D. confidence 高二期中英语试卷 第 8 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司A=}# 50. A. exchange B. share C. take D. study 51. A. email B. address C. page D. group 52. A. decorated B. surfed C. posted D. updated 53 A. customers B. followers C. volunteers D. contributors 54 A. worriedly B. curiously C. eagerly D. impatiently 55. A. popularity B. fun C. recognition D. memory 第二节 短文语法填空(共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 The Great Wall, 56 was constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD, is on the northern border of China. It has a total 57 (long) of more than 20,000 kilometers. It begins at Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east 58 ends at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west. The main body of the Great Wall 59 (consist) of walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, and shelters on the wall, with fortresses （堡垒） and passes 60 (include). The Great Wall reflects exchanges between agricultural cultures and nomadic （游牧的） cultures in ancient China. It provides strong physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and strong defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is a 61 (power) example of the fine military architecture, technology and art of ancient China. It served 62 the national symbol for making sure of the security of the country and its people in the past. The Great Wall must be protected as 63 whole. China’s central government is responsible for 64 (guide) the local governments as well as those non-profit organizations on management and protection 65 (measure) for the Great Wall. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 假如你是李华，作为一名高中生，你一定在憧憬理想中的大学生活。假如你从成都，广州, 北京， 厦门四个城市中选择某高校上学，以“_______________, my favourite city for university life” 为 题，根据以下要点写一篇短文，向学校英语报投稿。 1. 你选择的城市的概况； 2. 你选择这个城市的理由。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 __________, my favourite city for university life _____________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 （满分 25 分） 高二期中英语试卷 第 9 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司= 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 ten years ago. I was a shy girl with few words. In every social situation, I avoid having conversations with strangers. However, I was fond of listening to and telling stories. As the storytellers on stage told interesting stories, the audience laughed, wept and sang. Like everyone else, I was attracted by them and admired them. I kept telling myself in my heart: “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!” Storytelling means getting up on a stage under bright lights and addressing strangers. Storytelling also requires using a microphone and tons of memorization. Let’s not forget self-confidence and the ability to act! Where was I going to get the talent, memory, and courage needed to become a storyteller? Second only to death, public speaking was my greatest fear. “I must be crazy!” I thought to myself. “My memory isn’t that great. What if I get up there and forget my story?” However, I didn’t want to fail, and the opportunity to give the gift of laughter or touch people’s hearts with heartwarming stories meant more to me than the pain of self-discipline it would require to become a storyteller. All I had to do was gather all my courage and march forward through my wall of fears. So, one day when I heard about an upcoming storytelling event in my town, I decided to take part in it. It was the first time for me to stand on stage. It felt as if I were being led to the guillotine （断头台）. One hundred pairs of eyes were fixed on me as I stood on stage, performing a humorous story. My hands were icy cold, and my mind went completely empty. It didn’t turn out well, and I tasted the bitter （苦涩 的） feeling of failure. 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。 However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 高二期中英语试卷 第 10 页 (共 10 页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年上 高二年级英语期中考试卷答案 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A B C B B A B C A B A C B B C A C A B 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 B C D D D C C A D C A B A D C 36 37 38 39 40 E F D A C 完形填空 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 B A A D C B C D A B C D B C A 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 56. which 57. length 58. and 59. consists 60. included 62. as 61. powerful 63. a 64. guiding 65. measures 九、写作范文（40分） 书面表达一（1. 13分以上作文需有个人发展的相关内容 2. 字迹不工整酌情扣分） One possible version: Beijing, my favourite city for university life Among Chengdu, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Xiamen, Beijing stands out as my top choice for university life. As China’s capital, it combines a rich historical heritage with a thriving modern landscape. Home to top-tier universities like Peking and Tsinghua, Beijing offers exceptional academic opportunities. The city’s cultural richness, from ancient sites to vibrant arts scenes, enhances the learning experience. Its dynamic environment and abundant resources make Beijing an ideal place to grow academically and personally. 写作第二节（满分25分） One possible version: （1.衔接得当。三句衔接内容不当，每句扣3分。 2.字迹不工整酌情扣分） However, I didn’t want to give up, so I stepped on the hard journey of practice. I started to tell stories every day, sometimes in front of my classmates and sometimes in front of the mirror in my living room. Within a few months of intense practice, I spoke more naturally and fluently. More importantly, my self-confidence began to rise bit by bit. I became more comfortable talking with new people. I was a different girl from the shy one who was afraid of strangers and public speaking. I changed dramatically, which was really amazing! Then, another chance came and I found myself on stage again. Unlike the first time, I went on stage with ease and relaxation. I told a well-prepared and brilliant story in a vivid way. A big round of applause proved that I had done a great job. A thrill of excitement and relief went through me. Never before had I experienced such a feeling of achievement. All these wonderful changes in my life came about when I listened to my heart and conquered my fears. “Where there is a will, there is a way” has once again witnessed its success. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$