江西省南昌中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

null 南昌中学2024—2025学年度上学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节　(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.What does the man mean ? A. He is not free today. B. He is very tired after work. C. He can have a talk with the woman. 2.What are the two speakers talking about? A. The danger in the sea. B. The colors of the fish. C. The protection for the fish. 3.What does the woman mean? A. She is too busy to do anything else. B. She wants to know about computers. C. She is unwilling to talk with the man. 4.What time does the shop close ? A. At 7:30. B. At 6:30. C. At 7:00. 5.Where does the conversation take place? A. In a post office. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank. 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，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6~8小题。 6.What’s the main purpose of this conversation? A. The man is learning how to use a computer. B. The woman is showing the man how to put page numbers on. C. The man is trying to have his document printed. 7.How is the problem solved? A. By pressing F8. B. By pressing Enter. C. By printing it. 8.What do we know about the woman? A. She’s the man’s classmate. B. She works in a computer lab. C. She is the man’s secretary. 听第7段材料，回答第9~11小题。 9.Where are they talking? A. In the kitchen. B. At a shop. C. In the dining room. 10.What are they most prob ably talking about? A. A radio. B. A telephone. C. A television. 11.What do we learn from this conversation? A. The woman only wants to buy something expensive. B. If we pay by cheque, it will cost less. C. The woman doesn’t want very good sound. 听第8段材料，回答第12~14小题。 12.Why is the man wet all over? A. He fell into the river. B. He sweated a lot. C. He saved a dog. 13.What can we learn about the dog? A. It was a young dog. B. It tried to get out of water but failed. C. It swam very fast. 14.What does the woman think of the man ? A. Brave. B. Naughty. C. Foolish. 听第9段材料，回答第15~17小题。 15.Why was the woman surprised to see Harry? A. Because she had expected his father instead of him. B. Because he had changed a lot. C. Because she had thought that he would still be at university. 16.What did the woman think of Harry? A. He looked fine. B. He was a good student. C. He didn’t like his father. 17.What was the school year thought to be? A. It was not long enough. B. It was longer. C. It was interesting. 听第10段材料，回答第18~20小题。 18.What is a blind date ? A. A date for two people who don’t know each other. B. A date for two people who are already lovers. C. A date for two couples. 19.How many people are involved in a double date? A. Two. B. Four. C. Six. 20.What does “go Dutch” mean? A. The man pays the bill. B. The woman pays the bill. C. Each person pays for his or her own bill. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中, 选出最佳选项。 A Accommodation at University College Cork, Ireland On­campus Accommodation UCC Campus accommodation is more than just a place to eat and sleep — it provides social, cultural and sporting shops and the chance to develop friendships that will last a lifetime.Our accommodation services are divided into our two areas of operation, one being the safe, modern accommodation for those studying during the academic year.The other one is the excellent summer accommodation for holiday or summer course visitors who are seeking what is a very special environment to stay in with every modern convenience but dipped in history and the atmosphere of one of Europe's oldest and most highly regarded universities. Rental Housing This is where the student lives with a family and 1～5 other students and you get your breakfast, evening meal and light supper.Rates are available for both single and shared rooms, five days or seven­day board.Prices are set and no landlady can charge over this agreed rate.This is a very economical and safe accommodation option and particularly well suited to freshmen.Lists of landladies are available free from the Accommodation Office by post, fax and email. Shared Student Housing Available rooms are advertised in the Accommodation Office throughout the year.Updated lists of them are provided daily.Lifetime friendship is easily developed here. Living with a Landlord Usually this provides more mature students with a high standard of accommodation at reasonable rents, usually a little below the market price.Vacancies are advertised in the Accommodation Office throughout the year. 21. What is special about the environment of on­campus accommodation? A. It benefits freshmen a lot during holidays. B. It is the most highly regarded accommodation in Europe. C. It helps develop a lifelong friendship between roommates. D. It is a perfect mix of modern equipment and historical surroundings. 22. Which is recommended to first­year students at their university? A. On­campus Accommodation. B. Living with a Landlord. C. Shared Student Housing. D. Rental Housing. 23. What do we know about the Accommodation Office? A. It doesn't deal with rents for students. B. It serves students and gets paid for what it does. C. It provides information on the accommodation choices. D. It is seen as a bridge between the university and students. B On a spring day, Guinness World Records held a ceremony in Bournemouth to award local lifeguard Chris Lewis the title. Lewis, 74, began working at the Dorset resort when he was 16. “It’s the best job in the world,” he said. “You’re working and helping people. What could be better?” His colleagues were just half his age. But he is still fighting fit. Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguards must complete a 400m pool swim in under 7.5 minutes. They have to do a 25m pool swim underwater and a 25-metre surface swim consecutively in under 50 seconds and run 200m along the beach in under 40 seconds. The tests are still reasonably comfortable for Lewis. All winter he has been doing 3,000 metres of sea swimming each month. Lewis’s adventure began in 1965 when a police officer spotted that he was a keen swimmer and suggested he get his lifesaving badges. The following year he began volunteering as a lifeguard at the age of 16. Then he became part of the RNLI lifeguards in 2001 and began providing beach patrols for local authorities. Now the RNLI patrols more than 240 beaches across the UK. Lewis laughed when asked if he had seen many changes. “The RNLI’s equipment in 2024 includes jetskis, rescue boats and quad bikes. When I started, we had a T-shirt, swimming trunks, a swimming hat, a coat if you were lucky and a rescue tube. It was really very different.” His most memorable rescue took place in 2010 when three children got into trouble while swimming. There was a combination of wind and a lively spring tide. One of them was being hurled into a rock with severe cuts. The other two were being “knocked around” by the waves. Lewis swam out just with a rescue tube but managed to get all three back. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of rescues. He says giving advice that prevents people getting into trouble is preferable to carrying out rescues. “I would love to go through the whole of summer without having to rescue anybody.” 24. Why is the training of RNLI mentioned? A. To explain the importance of swimming skills. B. B. To stress Lewis’s efforts and capacity. C. To show demands of being a safeguard. D. To describe the test process of fitness swimming 25. What made Lewis begin his life-saving career? A. His voluntary experience. B. His passion for swimming. C. An invitation from RNLI. D. A police officer’s suggestion. 26. What can be inferred from Lewis’s words in Paragraph 4? A. RNLI cares for the safety of lifeguards. B. RNLI currently needs more lifeguards. C. Lifeguard work was not easy in the past. D. The former lifeguards were more skilled. 27. Which of the following best describes Lewis? A. Devoted and caring. B. Selfless and honest. C. Determined and humorous. D. Generous and ambitious. C Lighthouse parenting is a modern approach that is becoming increasingly popular among parents. This style, raised by Dr. Ken Ginsburg, stresses a balance between guiding children and allowing them to make their own decisions. The name comes from the idea that parents should be like a lighthouse — available to offer support and guidance when needed, but not constantly intervening in their children’s life. Unlike helicopter parenting, which focuses on controlling and protecting the child from every possible mistake, lighthouse parenting not only provides love, guidance, and boundaries (边界), but also allows children to learn through their own experiences and mistakes. This approach helps children develop resilience (适应力) and problem-solving skills, making them better prepared for adulthood. One of the key principles of lighthouse parenting is maintaining open communication with children. Parents are encouraged to engage in conversations with their children, listen to their concerns, and provide advice when necessary. This creates a favorable environment, where children feel confident and loved, knowing their parents are always there for them, but not controlling their every move. The popularity of lighthouse parenting is growing because many parents are seeking a balanced approach to raising their children. There is an overwhelming amount of information available to parents today, and it can be difficult to know what to follow. Lighthouse parenting offers a practical solution, promoting a healthy, low-pressure environment for both parents and children. Children raised in this style can become healthy, functional adults, as they were given the tools to be independent, to understand the world, and to be well-adjusted. They aren’t scared of making mistakes and also take responsibility for them. Their parents are also less burnt out, as they are able to take a step back and be there for their children more in the background. With ongoing communication and love and support always there when needed, this parenting method seems to tick all the boxes when it comes to promoting a harmonious and enjoyable parent- child relationship. It is an environment where both children and parents can well develop and enjoy their relationship for years to come. 28. What do parents do in lighthouse parenting? A. They focus more on experiences than study. B. They intervene in their children’s life when necessary. C. They protect their children from every possible mistake. D. They set strict boundaries of amusements 29. What makes lighthouse parenting increasingly popular? A. Parents’ desire for a balance in raising children. B. The limited access to parenting information. C. The stress faced with children. D. Parents’ expectation of raising a perfect child. 30. What can we know about children raised in lighthouse parenting? A. They will fit in easily. B. They will perform well academically. C. They show great curiosity about the outer world. D. They tend to be especially popular. 31. What would be a suitable title for the text? A. The Importance of Balanced Parenting B. The Disadvantages of Helicopter Parenting C. How to Raise Independent and Resilient Children D. The Benefits of Lighthouse Parenting D It is well known that human noise can have a negative impact on some animals, but a new study says the noise we make should be treated as a “major global pollutant.” “We found that noise affects many species,” scientists at Queen’s University Belfast said in the Royal Society’s Biology Letters. Human noise pervades the environment, from vehicles and industry in busy urban centers, to planes flying overhead, to ocean-going ships, which could be related to stranded（搁浅的）whales, as the noise that comes from ships could cause the animals to lose their sense of direction. Reviewing a series of studies, Hansjoerg Kunc and Rouven Schmidt said the issue should be seen as the “majority of species responding to noise, rather than a few species being particularly sensitive to noise.” “The interesting finding is that the species included range from little insects to large marine mammals such as whales,” Kunc said. “We did not expect to find a response to noise across all animals species.” The paper said that an animal’s response to human noise is not necessarily straightforward, and cannot be easily seen as positive or negative. Man-made noise, for example, has been shown to interfere with the sound detection systems that bats use to find food, making it more difficult for the flying mammals to catch insects. But that may be good news for the bugs: “Potential prey（猎物）may benefit directly from man-made noise,” the paper said. Kunc cautioned, however, that the big picture is still one of serious disruption across the natural environment. “In the bat example, the bats might suffer because they cannot locate their prey... but in species where potential prey animals rely on sound to detect killers, the prey animals might suffer because they might not be able to hear them early enough to escape.” Human sound pollution and the animal response to it must be seen in the context of an ecosystem. “Noise must be considered as a serious form of environmental change and pollution, as it affects all species,” they said. 32. What can we learn about human noise from the passage? A. Only a few species are sensitive to it. B. It is responsible for stranded whales. C. It can seriously damage the natural environment. D. It prevents flying mammals from catching their prey. 33. The underlined word in the second paragraph could be replaced by “____”. A. spreads over. B. depends on C. loses interest in D. makes fun of 34. From the passage we know that ____. A.noise affects insects more than mammals B. man-made nose only a few specie C. prey benefits most from man-made noise D. both bats and prey could suffer from human noise 35. The goal of the author is to ____. A. explain why whales become stranded B. make us aware of the dangers of human noise C. emphasize the positive effects of human noise D. Call for the protection of the natural environment 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。有两项为多余选项。 The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It's important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person 36 One way is to read books written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. 37 Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. 38 A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language. 39 Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group's way of life. Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures. 40 Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world. A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture. B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea. C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. D. A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available. E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries. F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge. G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分） 第一节　完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 Never in my life will I forget that most Americans expect immigrants to talk and act like Americans. However, if those people spent even a week in a foreign country where English isn’t the 41 language, I think they’d learn just how unfair that 42 is. As for me. I wouldn’t say that I was ever 43 on immigrants, but I definitely didn’t go out of my way to assist them either. Then, when I was in college, I chose to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan for a semester. 44 , I had been majoring in Japanese for almost 3 years by the time I 45 Japan. But even with 3 years of the language under my belt, I still 46 to communicate effectively. Everyday things that we often take for granted were a battle. Going to the grocery store for the first time was quite 47 , because I couldn’t understand a single thing the cashier conveyed to me. When I missed a package which was assigned (指) to be 48 to my dorm, I had to have a Japanese friend call the post office and 49 a new time to have it delivered, because I failed to understand Japanese on the 50 . Since I 51 the United States, I have discovered that I am much more 52 with those who are adjusting to life in America and may not be perfectly ___53___ in English. Besides, most Americans aren’t so intended to earnestly (认真地) perform for foreigners. While in Japan, it seemed like everybody I met was super 54 to help me get where I was trying to go. Studying abroad was not only an eye-opening 55 because I got to see and experience another culture, but, as well, it gave me a new view on my own culture. 41. A. second B. foreign C. native D. body 42. A. demonstration B. motivation C. expectation D. ambition 43. A. hard B. ashamed C. devoted D. frustrated 44. A. Ultimately B. Appropriately C. Hopefully D. Thankfully 45. A. subscribed to B. left for C. broke down D. set out 46. A. hesitated B. illustrated C. struggled D. promised 47. A. amusing B. comforting C. outstanding D. appealing 48. A. packed B. delivered C. shared D. transmitted 49. A. speak up B. straighten up C. sum up D. set up 50. A. email B. phone C. media D. network 51. A. came back to B. called on C. broke away from D. settled down 52. A. convinced B. optimistic C. embarrassed D. patient 53. A. fluent B. right C. serious D. gifted 54. A. free B. anxious C. afraid D. willing 55. A. perspective B. participation C. experience D. competence 第二节(共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. Because it was the first time that she 56 (leave) China, she had to adapt 57 life in a different country. Not 58 (live) in campus accommodation as other students, Xie Lei 59 (choose) to live with a host family 60 can help with her adaption to 61 new culture. Another challenge for her is the 62 (academy) requirements. Her tutor wanted to know what she thought. Xie Lei really felt confused because she thought she knew less than other people. 63 through her hard work, 64 (eventual) she got a perfect presentation. Now halfway through her exchange year, we wish 65 (she) all the best. 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，你的美国笔友Jackson最近在考虑是否要出国留学，他来信征求你的意见，请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件阐述你的观点，并给出理由(不少于三个) 要求： 1. 词数100左右。 2. 可适当添加细节。 3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数 Dear Jackson, ____________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 第二节 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。 Ever get the feeling that you’ re your own worst enemy? That’s how I felt when I saw a WeChat acquaintance (熟人) inviting people to join her newly organized book club. Normally, I’d close the app — I’m not the sort of person who talks with strangers, even over a shared love of reading. However, in a burst of optimism, I sent her a message and agreed to show up. Fast-forward to the night of the book club, which found me parked outside a complete stranger’s house with a copy of Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun also Rises in hand. I didn’t want to get out of the car. My positive attitude had disappeared. Why had I agreed to hang out with people I had never met before? Blame it on science: I learned from experts that connecting with strangers and finding a community would make me happier. At least, I was sure it would once I got out of the car. The world is full of successful extroverts (性格外向者): presidents, queens, sports heroes and talk-show hosts like Oprah. Me? I’m an introvert who has tried to become the life of the party since my teenage years. Or, at least, pretend to be. Since my children are nearly grown and that I’m approaching the second half of my life with fewer friends than I wanted, I knew I had to make a change. Rather than giving in to my hermit (隐士) ways, I decided to set a goal: learn what it takes to become more extroverted. In other words, I had to do the thing I feared the most — I had to talk with strangers. Having a conversation with someone you don’t know doesn’t seem like it would improve your life, but those first awkward steps can result in relationships that feed your soul in surprising ways. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Then I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car.                                                           As the evening went on, I found myself engaged in lively discussions.                                                                                   南昌中学2024—2025学年度上学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 命题人：毛玲 审题人：胡静蕾 听力 1~5ABCAA；6~10 BCBBA；11~15 CCBAC；16~20 BAABC； 阅读理解 21-23 DDC 24-27BDCA 28-31BAAD 32-35CADB 36-40CADBE 完形填空 41-45CCADB 46-50CABDB 51-55ADADC 单项选择题 56． had left 57．to　58．living　59．chose　60．who/that　 61．the　62．academic　63．But　64．eventually　65．her　　 书面表达 参考范文 第一节 Dear Jackson,  I'm more than delighted to share my opinion, which I hope will be of some help to you. Frankly, I hold the view that it makes good sense to study abroad. The reasons are as follows. To begin with, exposure to a foreign language setting while we are studying abroad makes learning process engaging and effective. Moreover, bathed in a different culture of a foreign country, we can gain great insights into the world because cross-cultural experiences can give us a global perspective. Studying abroad takes us out of our comfort zone and changes us for the better, which is the most important from my perspective. All things considered, I hope you can choose to study abroad and start a new life. Yours, Li Hua  第二节 Then I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. My heart raced with each step forward. As I approached the front door, I could hear laughter coming from inside. I hesitated for a moment, considering going back. But I reminded myself of my goal. With a mix of anxiety and excitement, I rang the doorbell. The moment I was welcomed in, the warmth of the room and the smiles of the other attendees made my fears fade away. I held my book tightly, but when introductions began, I slowly relaxed. As the evening went on, I found myself engaged in lively discussions. We exchanged thoughts on Hemingway’ s themes, laughed over shared experiences, and discovered common interests. I was surprised at how easily the conversations flowed. Each connection I made was like a small victory, helping me overcome my fear of interacting with new people. At the end of the night, I left not only with new friendships but also with new-found confidence. I realized that stepping out of my comfort zone was not just about overcoming fear; it was also about embracing the joy of connection that I had longed for. 【听力录音稿】 (Text 1) W：Hi, Victor, do you think it’s possible for us to have a talk sometime today? M: I’d love to, but I’ve got a pretty tight schedule today. (Text 2) M: The fish in the warm sea come in many different colours. That helps them escape from danger, I think. W: Well, colour is not always for protection. Some fish use it to show their feelings, such as anger or fear. (Text 3) M: Good morning, madam! I’d like to take a few minutes of your time to show you how much better your life will be with the help of our newest PC. W: Now, I’m too busy washing clothes to talk about computers. M: Wait, madam! Our new PC can wash those clothes for you! (Text 4) W: I was hoping to get some bread from the shop before it closes. M: My watch says 6:50,so we have around 40 minutes left to get there. (Text 5) W: Can I help the next person in line? M:I just want to send this letter as the fastest way this letter in the fastest way. W: Let me see. We have overnight service. That’ll just take two days. （Text 6） W: What’s the problem? M:I can’t figure out how to put the page numbers on. I’ve done everything and they aren’t showing up. W: Let’s see. Did you press Shift,F8? M:Yes,I did. W:That’s good.Did you press Enter? M:I did that. But no numbers showed up on the screen. W: Unhuh.Did you print it? M:No,I don’t want to print it until I see the numbers. W: Well, that’s the problem then. The numbers don’t show up on the screen. Let’s try that. M: Okay. You do it this time, and I’ll watch. W: Well, it would be better if you let me take you through it. Really. Once you’ve done it with someone coaching you, it’s easier to do it on your own. Don’t worry. This is my job. M: Oh, all right. （Text 7） W: Which of the two do you think is better? I mean, what’s the difference between them? M: Well...this one costs more, but it has a much better sound. This part of it is made of wood, not plastic. And there’s a tone control, too. W:I only want it for the kitchen. I like to listen to the news at breakfast time. M: Hmm...well, the other one is good for the money. It’s much cheaper. We sell a lot of them and all our customers are satisfied with them. W: Hmm...I’d like the cheaper one, please. Can I pay by cheque? M: Certainly. （Text 8） W: Come here, quickly. You must get those wet things off. What were you doing? M:I was just taking a walk along the river when I saw a dog. W: Yes, yes. But how did you get so wet? M: Well, I’m trying to tell you. I saw this dog in the water so I jumped in and saved him. W: You jumped in? Why, you must be mad! A dog can swim. He doesn’t need to be saved. M: Oh, but it was different—don’t you see? He wasn’t just swimming. It was down near the mill, and the water was going very fast. Once he got near the bank, he tried to get out but he couldn’t. W: But the mill is a very dangerous place. M: Yes, so I jumped in and pulled him out. I had to, you know, Mom. W: Well, are you dry now? You must go straight to bed. Anyway, we’re proud of you. （Text 9） M: Hi, Grandma. W: Well, Harry. This is a surprise. Are you home for your summer holidays already? I didn’t expect to see you until next month. Come in and sit down. M: Thanks, Grandma. W: Well, tell me, how did school go? M: Pretty well. But I haven’t got my marks yet. W: I’m sure you did fine. You always have. But aren’t you out early? Your father used to get out in June. M: The school year is shorter than before. But now there’s talk of making it longer again. The professors say they don’t have enough time to cover everything. W: I’m not surprised. Well, how long will you stay at home? Are you going to travel? M: Yes, I’m thinking of a trip to China, eh...to see the Great Wall. W: Oh, that’s a good idea. I wish I could go with you. I have always wanted to see the East. （Text 10） Hello, everyone, today I want to tell you some expressions we use to talk about dating. Usually two people know each other before they have a date. But sometimes they don’t. For example, a friend arranges a date for two people who don’t know each other. This is called a blind date. It’s a blind date,because you don’t see the person before the date. Sometimes two couples go out together...this is called a double date. It’s double because there are two couples. When you make a date with someone and then you can’t go, we say you break a date. Breaking a date means you cancel the date. And finally, who pays on a date? Well, sometimes the man does, sometimes the woman pays. But often each person pays for their own food and entertainment. That’s called going Dutch. Why is it called going Dutch? Hmm, good question...I have no idea! Please let me know when you find out. 高二英语 第5页, 共4页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$