新疆乌鲁木齐市第二十三中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

第 1 页 共 7 页 2024—2025学年第一学期高二年级期末考试 英语试卷 （考试时长：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 ） 第一部分 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 Travelling to the world less-visited corners offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge of our planet through wildlife encounters and adventures. Here are four destinations. Rwanda It’s a two- and-a- half-hour drive from the country’s well-connected capital, Kigali, to the Volcanoes National Park. Here you’ll have memorable wildlife experiences, including tracking and viewing mountain gorillas. Specific permits are required and strict guidelines are in operation to ensure the wildlife are protected, so it’s best to travel with an informed and expert guide. Antarctica As your ship sails through the Antarctic, the crystal-clear light will have you reaching for your camera over and over. The wildlife here is fascinating. Keep your eyes on different types of penguins, as well as seals and whales. It’s best to explore in the company of experts, who can help you better discover this original environment, while also sharing their in- depth knowledge of animal protection. Costa Rica With rainforests brightened by birdsong, lively rivers and volcanic landscapes, Costa Rica is noted for unique travel experiences. Travelers seeking adventures can go white- water rafting (漂流) to enjoy wildlife- rich landscapes and get a bird’s eye perspective by zip-lining (滑索). Due to its ecotourism efforts, Costa Rica was awarded a prize for protecting wildlife and restoring nature. Mongolia Situated between Russia and China, Mongolia is a destination with deserts, forests and grasslands, where you may see wild goats or camels. You can hike in the vast Gobi Desert and go horse riding on the peaks of the Altai Mountains. Gobi bears, first found in the 1920s near Altai Mountain range, are listed as critically endangered in the Mongolian Redbook of Endangered Species and are on the edge of extinction because of global climate change. 1．Where can visitors go whale-watching? A．Rwanda. B．Antarctica. C．Costa Rica. D．Mongolia. 2．What do the four destinations have in common? A．They offer extreme sports. B．They appeal to photographers. C．They provide access to wildlife. D．They demand professional guides. 3．Where is this text most probably taken from? A．A travel website. B．A news report. C．A science magazine. D．A geography textbook. B Most students, when asked about their ideal graduation gift, would probably reply, “A car”, or “Money for a deposit on a house”. Cai Kaiyuan, 21, made a different choice. As a graduation gift to himself, he decided to work as a volunteer teacher in a remote village in Xizang. Cai, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Huan Railway Professional Technology College, originally planned to cycle from Sichuan to Xizang. During his journey, Cai’s idea for a different graduation gift to himself began to take shape. “I did not know beforehand what the journey would mean to me. I just want to gain a unique experience and have pleasure in appreciating the view there,” he said. It turned out cycling on a plateau (高原) was extremely challenging. And it has kept changing his view on life. Cai’s fingers even became frostbitten while cycling up a 5008-metre-high mountain, where temperatures often dropped to 18 below zero. At night, the ice covered the road and he fell off his bike three times. The lack of oxygen made him feel dizzy and weak. “At the most serious moment, I felt that my life was on the line,” said Cai. However, he also gained something unexpected. At Ya’an, a city in Sichuan, he met a group of tourists who are also university students. A girl called Wu Ling told him that she planned to work as a teacher in a primary school in Xizang after her journey. He was impressed by the idea as she looked 第 2 页 共 7 页 thin and weak. It was not until he reached a family-run hotel in Shigats e that Cai’s spirits began to rise. The hotel manager’s two daughters enjoyed talking with him. The kids asked about his experiences on his trip, and showed him the beautiful local lakes. “They told me that they always liked to talk to guests, as they wanted to improve their Mandarin,” he said. “Their parents and many locals can only speak Tibetan. ” Cai was touched by the girls’s tory. Their situation is tough and the local people have little chance to learn Mandarin because the schools are short of teachers. “I want to do something to improve the situation for kids like them,” said Cai. His parents finally gave their agreement and his teachers also supported him. 4．According to the passage, Cai Kaiyuan’s graduation gift to himself is ______. A．to have money for a deposit on a house B．to travel by cycling from Sichuan to Xizang C．to own a new car and marry a slim girl D．to work as a volunteer teacher in a Tibetan school 5．What words can be used to describe Cai’s journey to Xizang? A．Unique and pleasant. B．Freezing cold and boring. C．Challenging but rewarding. D．Relaxing but unexpected. 6．The underlined phrase “on the line” in the third paragraph means “______”. A．making a phone call B．at risk C．very hopeless D．very painful 7．The purpose of writing this passage is to ______. A．tell us about an unusual graduation gift B．introduce a dangerous journey to us C．give advice on how to travel to Xizang D．encourage us to be a teacher in Xizang C 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 — a label that refers to big budgets and high production values. 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 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 dreamland with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various evils, 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 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, world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating them into every game scenes. 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 already been promoted as a source of nationalist pride. The game has boosted interest in Shanxi’s cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. 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 domestically and internationally. 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. 8．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game? A．Its target players. B．Its wide popularity. C．Its design inspiration. D．Its cultural significance. 9．What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji? A．Providing a satisfying experience for players. B．Creating high profits for the game company. C．Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts. D．Designing impressive characters and visual effects. 第 3 页 共 7 页 10．Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team? A．Ambitious and courageous. B．Devoted and high-standard. C．Confident and productive. D．Experienced and imaginative. 11．How does the game benefit Shanxi Province? A．By enhancing its international status. B．By requiring the protection of its heritage. C．By attracting investment to its game industry. D．By promoting its cultural tourism. D Among the members of my social network, a handful bring out mixed emotions — both eagerness and fear. Interactions with them feel like a conversational game of Russian roulette (轮盘赌). In the right mood, these individuals can deliver a fun-filled evening, but if I catch them at the wrong moment, they can wipe out all my positive energy. There is simply no knowing what is to come. If this sounds familiar, then you too have frenemies. Julianne Holt-Lunstad and her colleagues at Brigham Young University have designed a scale that identifies four categories of relationships. You can try it for yourself. Pick a couple of people within your social network and answer the following two questions on a scale of one (not at all) to six (very much). When you are feeling in need of advice, understanding or a favor, how helpful is your connection? Likewise, how upsetting is your connection? People who score one on both questions are your indifferent relationships — a neighbor, perhaps, with neither good nor bad qualities. Those who score highly on the first question, while getting the lowest possible rating on the second, are your supportive and loyal social ties. Those with the lowest score on the first question and high marks on the second are aversive relationships. Finally, anyone with a score of two or more on both scales is considered an ambivalent connection — your frenemies. They may be incredibly generous when you have a problem yet can also strike back with a bitter put-down when they feel envious or threatened. Research suggests that ambivalent, love-hate relationships are often more stressful than consistently negative ones, damaging mental and physical health. Cutting off contact may not always be possible, especially if the person is a boss or family member. So, what can be done? Simply being aware of the ambivalent nature of a relationship might offer some protection. Personally, I use this insight to prepare myself emotionally, focus on the positives, and limit interactions when needed. It also leads me to reflect on my own actions — am I ever the frenemy? I am resolved to be a little more mindful of my interactions with all my ties. 12．Why does the author compare interactions with certain people to Russian roulette? A．To suggest ways to handle these interactions. B．To show how these people compete for attention. C．To introduce a social game these people like to play. D．To stress how unpredictable these interactions can be. 13．Which figure best illustrates the different types of relationships in our social network? A． B． C． D． 14．What does the author suggest readers do? A．Avoid interacting with frenemies. B．Caution against acting like a frenemy. C．Encourage frenemies to act more positively. D．Balance frenemies with supportive friendships. 第 4 页 共 7 页 15．What is the central message the author intends to convey through this text? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Only true friends are worth keeping. C．A healthy friendship needs give-and-take. D．Love-hate relationships are surprisingly bad. 第二节（共 5小题; 每小题 2.5分, 满分 12.5分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to love your parents It is well said that family is the kingdom of father, the world of mother and the paradise (天堂) of children. However, do you really know what each letter of the word “family” stands for? Obviously, F stands for Father; A is and; M means mother; I, L and Y are short for “I Love You”! Now, it’s quite easy for you to be aware how to deal with the tensions between you and your parents. 16 However, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 17 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 18 Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through a hard time when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings who will make mistakes as well. 19 Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or going somewhere with them. 20 Listen to their old stories, which might help you find they are your tutors in this way or another. A．Forgiveness is the key. B．Tell them you love them every morning. C．Parents will in turn express their love to you. D．After this, share your feelings with your parents. E．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. F．Please remember parents are as important as friends. G．You may think that your parents are mean-spirited at times. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分 30分） 第一节（共 15小题; 每小题 1分, 满分 15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 As a teenager growing up in Great Britain, Lola Anderson was inspired by the rowing events（赛 艇比赛）at the 2012 London Olympics. Moved by the athletes' strength and determination, she decided to 21 the sport herself. In her diary, she expressed her dream of winning an Olympic gold medal in rowing. Embarrassed by her 22 dream, Lola tore out the diary page.” I threw that away because I didn't believe, “Anderson 23 : I was 14 then, so why would I believe? Young girls struggle to see themselves as strong, athletic individuals, but that's 24 now.” Despite her initial 25 , Anderson pursued rowing with her father's support. In 2019, as Don Anderson 26 cancer, he presented Lola with a 27 . He held open his hand to 28 the page she had torn from her diary years earlier. Don had found it in the trash (垃圾筒) and kept it, 29 she would need it one day, Don 30 months later, but his faith in his daughter's dream remained. His predictive gesture 31 on Wednesday when Anderson competed in her first Olympic Games as part of the women's quadruple sculls (四人双桨) rowing team. Her team 32 the gold medal by a mere 0.15 seconds. After the race, Anderson reflected on her father's firm support. “It's a piece of paper, but it's the most valuable thing I have,” she said. “Maybe jointly with the 33 now.” Lola Anderson’s 34 from a self-doubting teenager to an Olympic champion serves as 35 of the power of dreams and the lasting impact of a father's love. 第 5 页 共 7 页 21．A．take up B．look into C．live upon D．fight for 22．A．greedy B．achievable C．vivid D．wild 23．A．imagined B．regretted C．added D．recalled 24．A．changing B．strengthening C．worsening D．speeding 25．A．determination B．doubt C．confidence D．worry 26．A．studied B．battled C．defeated D．prevented 27．A．wish B．blow C．promise D．surprise 28．A．throw B．reveal C．fold D．release 29．A．advocating B．proving C．feeling D．wondering 30．A．passed away B．died off C．set off D．went away 31．A．happened B．mattered C．arrived D．worked 32．A．bagged B．forgotten C．lost D．recovered 33．A．support B．team C．medal D．rowing 34．A．journey B．range C．departure D．achievement 35．A．advice B．belief C．memory D．proof 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。 Despite its rapid industrialization, there are still some corners in China that have maintained its original color. Ancient towns and villages in China are places 36 traditions are well preserved in terms of architecture, lifestyle and folk customs. All of these can be found in Huangyao Ancient Town, one of the most-visited tourist 37 (spot) in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 38 (cover) an area of 3.6 Square kilometers, Huangyao has a history of nearly 1,000 years 39 its origins dating back to the Song Dynasty. People 40 (carry) on traditional festivals and customs here for hundreds of years up to now. During Chinese Lunar New Year, over 20 traditional performances 41 (hold), including the dragon dance and suona horn show. On July 14 in the Chinese lunar calendar, residents often come to the riverbank and put lanterns into the river 42 (celebrate) Zhongyuan Jie, the Hungry Ghost Festival. Black soybean is often added to its local food to create an 43 (extreme) distinctive flavor. When you visit, Huangyao tofu is 44 must as it is sold only in this town. It usually takes a day or two to tour around the old town due to its small size, but you can always stay 45 (long) to experience more of its local hospitality and culture. 第三部分 基础题（共三节, 满分 30分） 第一节 单词拼写(满分 10分） 46. It cannot be d （否认） that great changes have taken place in China in the past 30 years. 47. This university is i （理想的）for you to learn Chinese culture. 48. The past few weeks of her life had been the most p (令人愉快的）she could remember. 49. D （投身于）himself to the research of H-bomb, Yu Min disregarded (不顾）his personal safety yet safeguarded our national security. 50. Your timely reply will be highly a (期待、期望）. 51.I am not completely c (确信）that he understood the seriousness of the situation. 52. Be careful not to fall v （受害者）to online banking fraud. 53. All these results are c （一致的）with previous predictions. 54. I hold the f （坚定的）belief that the cure for cancer will be found one day. 55. C （相反的）to your idea, I am in favor of the plan. 第二节 选词填空(满分 10分） 56. My first view of the island from the air . 57. Everyone has the right to have good medical care their social status. 58. He his good health plenty of exercise and a regular life. 59. very loud music every day makes it possible for young people to risk going deaf. 60. The police had no evidence that he the case. consist of, owe...to..., expose ...to..., contribute to, get involved in, subscribe to, take one’s breath away, regardless of, apply...to..., be to blame for 第 6 页 共 7 页 61. Listening is an active behavior hearing, understanding and remembering. 62. himself studying traditional Chinese medical science, he finds it worthwhile to be committed to the cause. 63. Eating too much fat his heart disease and high blood pressure. 64. Parents the lack of discipline in their children. 65. I the view that schooldays are the happiest time throughout our life. 第三节 单句语法填空（满分 10分） 66. Recently many people have no idea of buying a house. I think the reason may be the house price is too high. 67. (spend) the past year as an exchange student in America, Linda appears more mature than those of her age. 68. I (panic) when I saw smoke coming out of the engine. 69. The Great Wall was constructed for defending invasion in the ancient times. 70. It is (reasonable) to ask employees to work overtime without extra pay. 71. Now that I have been determined to set up my own company, it doesn’t matter much you are in favor of my plan. 72. As a graduate, he doesn’t know it needs to start a business here. 73. (found) in 1960s, the school keeps on inspiring children’s interest in language. 74. By the time I got up, my sister （wash）all the clothes. 75. The lecture today may offend some audience, to I offer my apologies in advance. 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，你的英国好友 Tom来信说，他们的学校将举办外国手工艺品展。他负责中 国板块，想请你推荐一些中国的特色手工艺品。请你回信，内容包括： 1. 你的推荐； 2. 说明理由 注意：词数 80左右； ___________________________________________________________________________________ DearTom,___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________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。 Before I thought I needed to get rid of my Southern accent, I was proud of my heritage. As a child, there was no sound I loved more than my grandmother’s accent: thick, sweet, warm. She used to tell me, “Girl, don’t forget where you come from.” My own voice reflected my family’s past and present — part northern Mississippi, part Tennessee delta, all southern. As I grew up, I began to realize that outside of our region, southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and uneducated, ignorant and narrow-minded. I was ready to leave behind my tiny town and started a new life in some far-off big cities. I thought I would have to talk less country. So I killed a piece of myself. I am ashamed of it, but I am more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else. I met Emily in college, who was also a southerner. She worked for the student newspaper, where I spent most of my waking hours, and we became friends. Unlike me, she embraced her roots. Emily was two years younger. I knew she cared about my opinion. I advised her to be more like me, abandoning her accent. During my senior year, Emily and I participated in a speech contest. After Emily, it was my turn, but I was fully confident about my accent. I took it upon myself to “help” Emily prepare for it, concentrating on training her pronunciation. “I,” I said, firmly. “Ahye,” Emily responded, helplessly. I could tell she tried her best to bite off the extra syllable, but she failed. Frustrated, she tossed aside her glasses. “I quit. I don’t think I have to get rid of my accent for the presentation. If they want to laugh, so be it!” I had told myself I was helping her. Now I was not sure. 第 7 页 共 7 页 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。 Then came the day when Emily delivered her speech. __________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Suddenly, my grandmother’s words hit me. __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 答案第 1页，共 2页 2024-2025 学年第一学期高二年级期末考试英语 参考答案： 第一部分 第一节 阅读理解 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C 6．B 7．A 8．C 9．A 10．B 11．D 12．D 13．B 14．B 15．D 第二节 七选五 16．G 17．B 18．D 19．A 20．E 第二部分 第一节 完形填空 21.A 22．D 23．D 24．A 25．B 26．B 27．D 28．B 29．C 30．A 31．C 32．A 33．C 34．A 35．D 第二节 语法填空 36. where/whose 37.spots 38. Covering 39. with 40. have carried 41. are held 42.to celebrate 43. extremely 44. a 45.longer 第三部分 第一节 46.denied 47. ideal 48.pleasant 49. Devoting 50.anticipated 51.convinced 52.victim 53.consistent 54.firm 55.Contrary 第二节 56.took my breath away 57.regardless of 58.owes...to... 59.Being exposed to 60.got involved in 61.consisting of 62.Applying...to... 63. contributes to 64.are to blame for 65.subscribe to 第三节 66.that 67.Having spent 68. panicked 69.against/from 70.unreasonable 71.whether 72.what 73.Founded 74.had washed 75.whom 答案第 2页，共 2页 第四部分 第一节 Dear Tom, Delighted to hear about your school’s upcoming foreign handicrafts exhibition, I’m writing to recommend some Chinese traditional handicrafts to you. Chinese paper - cutting is a folk art with a history of over 1,500 years. It involves cutting paper into various shapes and designs, often depicting scenes from nature or traditional stories. It’s not only beautiful but also a way to understand Chinese culture and history. Chinese pottery is another must - have. With a history dating back thousands of years, it’s renowned for its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. Hope my recommendation will be useful to you! Yours, Li Hua 第二节 Then came the day when Emily delivered her speech. Hands trembling and face pale, Emily glanced around, from which I could tell a surge of tension took hold of her. At the thought of what the audience would react when hearing her accent, my heart pounded wildly. “Come on Emily! You can make it!” I murmured. Hardly had Emily started her speech with her signature accent when some people sniggered and whispered, but Emily just continued her speech with a louder voice and a firm tone. Gradually, immersed in her speech, the audience were impressed with her confidence and enthusiasm. After her speech, a stormy applause broke out. Suddenly, my grandmother’s words hit me. “Girl, don’t forget where you come from.” I couldn’t help thinking as a child, it was my grandmother’s accent that I loved more than anything else. Weighed down by guilt and regret, I realized how unreasonable it was to abandon my accent, which reflected my past and present. With quick and light footsteps, Emily rushed to me, hugged me tightly, and said softly, “Embrace your roots. Be proud of it!” Having heard what she said, I nodded firmly with tears blurring my eyes, promising not to get rid of it. I mounted the platform and spoke, using my southern accent, thick, sweet and warm.