河南省郑州市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

郑州市2024-2025学年上期期末考试 高二英语试题卷 注意事项： 本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡 上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。 尽 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将 试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 然 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。 长 1.What pets does the woman keep now? A.Cats B.Dogs. C.Rabbits. 2.What is the woman trying to do? A.Praise the man. B.Comfort the man. C.Apologize to the man. 驰 3.How will David go to the club? A.By car. B.By bus. C.By subway. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? 含 A.At a restaurant. B.At a theatre. C.At a store. 5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Classmates. B.Parent and child. C.Teacher and student. 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 高二英语试题卷第1页（共14页） 答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 16 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. When will the woman get to the hotel? A.On Friday. B.On Tuesday. C.On Wednesday. 7.What does the woman hope to see when she wakes up? A.The sun. B.The sea. C.The sand. 17 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Why will the woman put on a show? A.To have a good time.B.To earn some money. C.To hold a celebration. 9.What kind of show will be put on? 1 A.A concert. B.A musical. C.A talk show. 10.What is the man good at? A.Acting. B.Dancing. C.Singing. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 19 11.Who went to the countryside with Alice? A.Her sister. B.Her parents. C.Her friends. 2( 12.What does Alice think of the people there? A.Honest. B.Friendly. C.Hardworking. 13.How long did it take Alice to return from the countryside? A.Four hours. B.Five hours. C.Nine hours. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What does Sam think is the most important in his study? 策 A.Attending classes regularly. B.Finishing homework on time. 餐 C.Seeking help from someone else. 15.How does Sam tackle hard math problems? A.By going over his notes. B.By referring to his textbooks. C.By turning to his elder sister. 高二英语试颗券第2页（共14页) 16.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.How to ask for help. B.How to take the exam. C.How to get good results. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is Forbes'first advice? A.To set a goal. B.To begin with small habits. C.To share your achievements. 18.Why does Forbes suggest keeping a scorecard? A.To record your progress. B.To compare with your partner. C.To create a sense of achievement. 19.What is Forbes'attitude toward announcing one's goals? A.Supportive. B.Disapproving. C.Unconcemned. 20.What is helpful in achieving difficult goals according to Victor? A.Gaining social support. B.Focusing on broad goals. C.Keeping the goals private. 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，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Rocky Mountains are home to a rich diversity of wildlife,plants,and splendid natural wonders,and they include many national parks in both the United States and Canada.Here are some of the top parks in the region,each featuring its unique beauty. 高二英语试题卷第3页（共14页） Banff National Park Situated in Alberta,Canada,Banff is Canada's first national park,celebrated for its towering mountains,numerous glaciers,and crystal-clear lakes like Lake Louise.Popular for hiking and camping in summer,the park also draws visitors in winter for snowshoeing,skiing,and ice skating. Grand Teton National Park Located just north of Jackson,Wyoming,and easily accessible from Yellowstone,Grand Teton National Park is rich in both natural beauty and history, with evidence of human presence dating back over 11,000 years.The park offers hiking,camping,boating,and rock climbing,along with spectacular views of the Grand Teton mountain range and plenty of wildlife. Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone is one of the most famous parks in the world,known for its hot springs,boiling mud,fumaroles,and geysers like Old Faithful,which shoots water high into the air.The park also has beautiful canyons and waterfalls,and is home to wildlife like bison,elk,wolves and bears. Rocky Mountain National Park Spanning 415 square miles across the Continental Divide,this park is the first major national park in the Rocky Mountains.It features mountain peaks,valleys, alpine lakes,and waterfalls.Visitors can climb Longs Peak or enjoy hiking trails suitable for all skill levels. 21.Which park is the most suitable for history lovers? A.Banff National Park. B.Yellowstone National Park. C.Grand Teton National Park. D.Rocky Mountain National Park. 22.What can be learned about the parks from the passage? A.Grand Teton National Park has beautiful waterfalls. B.Banff National Park is an ideal park for winter sports. C.Yellowstone National Park is known for its campsites. D.Rocky Mountain National Park has many hot springs. 23.Where can the text be probably taken from? d A.A storybook. B.A wildlife report. e C.A science website. D.A tourist brochure. n B Ahmed Muhammad,an 18-year-old high school student from California, realized how difficult it can be for some kids to engage in science.He discovered this n when taking care of his younger cousins.One day,he asked them whether they wanted to do a science experiment,but their response was disappointing. "Every time I take care of them,we usually play chess,play video games,or watch TV.But when I tried to get them to do science experiments,they said,No, I hate science.I'm not good at it,""Muhammad recalled.This moment inspired him to create a non-profit organization called "Kits Cubed",which was intended to expose kids to science in a fun,affordable and accessible way. "I went back to my room,pulled out some science books,and started researching online.I came up with a few science experiments that could be done at home using everyday,inexpensive materials,and the kids loved them,"Muhammad t said. Seeing how happy his cousins were,he realized that other kids could benefit from the same experience."I noticed that schools often lacked science experiments, and I thought kids needed access to science kits,"Muhammad explained. He then took $200 he had saved up to create a website and started producing science kits for sale,with the profit donated to children in need."I had enough money to build the website and make about 10-15 kits.Initially,my objective was just to see my cousins happy.I wanted to share that joy with more kids,"Muhammad said. Today,Muhammad has been accepted into Stanford University,and he is proud to have changed his cousins'view on science while inspiring other kids. 高二英语试题卷第5页（共14页） 24.What inspired Muhammad to create "Kits Cubed"? A.His cousins'lack of interest in science. B.His passion for doing science experiments. C.His inability to get along well with his cousins. D.His desire to help schools with science resources. 25.Why did Muhammad produce science kits at the beginning? A.To donate them to schools. B.To make his cousins happy C.To run his website smoothly. D.To promote scientific research. 26.Which of the following words can best describe Muhammad? A.Optimistic. B.Creative. C.Accessible. D.Modest. 27.Which can be the best title for this passage? A.“Kits Cubed'”Helps Kids in Need B.Science Experiments Matter to Kids C.Science Kits Bring Happiness to Kids D.Teen Inspires Kids'Curiosity in Science C Lab-grown chicken is finally making its way onto menus in the United States. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)has recently given permission for selling cultured(培养的)meat produced by GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods,marking a significant breakthrough for the cultured meat industry.These companies are able to grow small amounts of chicken cells into meat without the need for traditional slaughter ()However,it's important to note that this permission is currently limited to chicken products.Both companies still require additional permission to market cell-cultured beef,pork or seafood. Concerns have been growing among Americans about traditional meat production,which contributes to about 14.5%of global carbon emissions and can encourage antibiotic--resistant（耐抗生素的)bacteria growth.Additionally,it pollutes waterways with animal waste.And the animals themselves often live relatively short lives in cages."The current methods of traditional meat production 高二英语试题卷第6页（共14页） are at the root of many environmental issues,says GOOD Meat CEO Josh Tetrick. Despite these concerns,meat remains a significant part of many people's diets due to cultural,traditional and nutritional reasons.Cultured meat companies position themselves as producing sustainable and proper meat,aiming to provide meat lovers with a guilt-free choice that satisfies their desire for tasty food. The production process for lab-grown meat is relatively straightforward,with the main challenge lying in building sufficient production facilities.Both companies, now armed with USDA and FDA permission,can focus on expanding to produce enough cell-cultured meat to meet the demand.At the beginning,lab-grown chicken will only be available at select restaurants,including Bar Crenn in San Francisco and a restaurant owned by chef Jos6 Andres in Washington. 28.What can be known about lab-grown chicken? A.It is grown from chicken cells. B.It grows from artificial materials. C.It is cheap to produce and process. D.It tastes better than regular chicken. 29.What is the problem with traditional meat production? A.Animals live in crowded cages. B.Consumer demand can't be met. C.The procedure is not eco-friendly. D.It is considered outdated by factories. 30.What are cultured meat companies going to do? A.Improve the meat taste. B.Gain government approval. C.Cooperate with restaurants. D.Increase their productivity. 31.What is the text mainly about? A.Cultured meat permitted for sale in the US. B.A breakthrough in cultured meat technology. 高二英语试题卷第7页（共14页） C.The impact of cultured meat on eating habits. D.Environmental issues caused by meat production. D Education experts at the University of South Australia remind teachers that high engagement leads to high returns when it comes to improving student performance. Filming and assessing the content of classrooms across South Australia and Victoria,researchers found in a new study that nearly 70%of student tasks involved superficial learning-simple questions and answers,taking notes,or listening to teachers-rather than activities that engage students on a deeper level.Less than a third of teachers are engaging students in complex learning,limiting student opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving. Dr.Stephenson,a researcher at UniSA,emphasizes that teachers need more support in designing interactive and meaningful lessons that promote deep learning. "The greater the engagement,the deeper the learning.Deep learning helps organize knowledge into conceptual frameworks,enhancing memory and learning outcomes.It also develops innovative thinking.Even small adjustments to lesson plans and teaching techniques can significantly boost student engagement and overall performance,"he explains. At a base level,teachers should consider how they can adjust their existing classroom activities so that more tasks are on the deeper end of learning.For instance,watching a video can be done in various ways:students can watch it passively,take notes using the speaker's words (active engagement),write questions based on the video's content (constructive engagement),or watch and discuss the video in a group to generate new ideas (interactive engagement)."Interactive learning motivates students to engage more deeply by making judgments,discussing ideas,and cooperating on solutions,"Dr.Stephenson says. Interestingly,many teachers seem not to know or fully appreciate the importance of how their lesson tasks can stimulate(激发）different modes of student 高二英语试题卷第8页（共14页） engagement."Even changing class activities fromactive'to constructive'can go a long way towards improving student leaning,"Dr.Stephenson says."Teachers should undertake professional development to transform their thinking towards practices that support deeper-learning and better outcomes for students." 32.What does the underlined word "superficial"probably mean in paragraph 2? A.Interactive. B.Devoted. C.Shallow. D.Accurate. 33.What do education experts advise teachers to do? A.Frequently assess student outcomes. B.Involve students in active leaming. C.Increase the use of videos in class. D.Promote students'planning skills. 34.What can be learned about eurrent class activities? A.They prevent students from distraction. B.They help develop students'team spirit. C.They make for students'deep thinking. D.They are in urgent need of transformation. 35.Which activity can improve student performance best? A.Viewing videos. B.Class debates. C.Reading competitions D.Retelling exercises 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人空白处的最佳选项，并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Studying abroad is often referred to as an enriching experience,offering opportunities for personal growth.36 One of the primary challenges is the cultural barrier.Language fluency is not just about speaking the language but also understanding all kinds of social rules that vary from country to country.You'll need to be comfortable communicating in the local language with your teachers,classmates,and the wider community.37 高二英语试题卷第9页（共14页） From the table manners to the transportation systems and dress codes,everything may be vastly different from what you're used to at home.This culture shock can lead to feelings of anxiety,homesickness,and even depression if you're not properly prepared. 38 Some of you may be encountering full independence for the first time, whether that means living alone or traveling abroad for the first time.One of the more difficult aspects of culture shock is realizing that your support network of family and friends is far away.Being prepared for this transition is crucial to handling the emotional impact of being on your own. Studying abroad can be quite costly,too.39 The cost can vary greatly depending on your destination,so it's important to do your research and create a budget that includes not only your studies but also tourism,transportation, entertainment and emergencies. In conclusion,while studying abroad can be an incredibly rewarding experience,it's essential to understand the potential challenges and disadvantages. By being aware of these and preparing accordingly,you can make the most of your international study experience.40 A.Independence is another significant challenge. B.Make sure the college where you study abroad is trusty. C.Additionally,the sudden shift in culture can be overwhelming. D.However,it's vital to recognize the challenges of studying abroad. E.It is right to learn foreign history and culture before going abroad. F.School fees and the expenses of accommodation can add up quickly. G.And you'll come back with a broader perspective and new experiences. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 高二英语试题卷第10页（共14页）