蒙古自治区赤峰市阿鲁科尔沁旗天山第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

高二英语考试 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用船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，将客案写在 答题卡上。写在木试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是C. 1.What exam is the man worried about? A.Chemistry. B.Physics. C.Biology. 2.What is the woman looking for? A.Her hat. B.Her coat. C.Her gloves. 3.Who is the woman probably talking to? A.A repairman. B.A customer. C.A car salesman. 4.What is the girl doing? A.Tidying up the room. B.Talking on the phone. C.Hanging out with her friends. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.How to collect personal information. B.How to do a job interview. C.How to talk about college experience. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项 中选出最佳选项，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 【高二英语第1页（共10页）】 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题， 6.What does the man think of the woman? A.Warm-hearted. B.Energetic. C.Active. 7.What project does Diana do? A.Transport. B.Buildings. C.Art. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What will the class meeting be about? A.Selecting a new monitor. B.Helping a new student. C.Welcoming a new teacher. 9.What does the boy care most about? A.Appearance. B.Character. C.Creativity. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题 10.What is the woman doing? A.Putting some books in order. B.Showing a student around the library. C.Offering some help to the man. 11.Where can the man find the books that interest him? A.On the 2nd floor. B.On the 3rd floor. C.On the 6th floor. 12.How long can the man keep magazines? A.For two months. B.For two weeks. C.For one month. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题 13.How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week? A.Lucky. B.Terrible. C.Pleasant. 14.How does the woman thank the man? A.By buying him some snacks. B.By paying for the tickets. C.By giving him a back seat. 15.What size chocolate cake would the man like? A.Large. B.Medium. C.Small 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A.Come back as soon as possible. B.Meet him outside the cinema. C.Bring her ticket. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.Who is the speaker☑ A.A guide. B.A student. C.A reporter. 18.What is the main purpose of the talk? A.To announce some changes of a visit. B.To discuss the study plans. C.To tell about the rules of the museum. 【高二英语第2页（共10页）】 19.When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first? A.On Sunday. B.On Saturday. C.On Monday. 20.What are the listeners advised to do? A.Wear comfortable clothes. B.Take a camera. C.Avoid touching things. 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 It's no secret that biking is the best way to get to know a place.You see the sights at the right pace,travel like a local,and you can easily stop to explore.Here are four bike tours for you. New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour In a group of up to eight riders,participants will learn about the French.African.and Native American influences on New Orleans cuisine,explore various cooking styles,discover how to prepare signature dishes at home,and identify the top spots to taste authentic New Orleans cooking.The four-hour bike tour covers a 12-mile route on the flat road. Bainbridge Island Bike Tour With a striking skyline and snow-covered mountain ranges,riders navigate the island on 21-speed commuter bikes for a five-hour tour because so many people are now choosing to travel by bike when they visit a city.After some challenging climbs,the guided tour will pause at the farmers'market for local cheese before going back. Death Valley Weekend Cycling Trip Cycling in one of the West's most unique and remarkable national parks is an experience like no other.Death Valley is known the world over as a geographic treasure.Our rides on this adventure will renew your spirit,fill you with wonder or amazement and introduce you to the exceptional beauty and mystery of this desert wilderness. Danube Bike and Boat Tours On this bike and boat tour.you will cyele by day and enjoy the comforts of your boat accommodations by night.Cycle along the Danube River into the heart of the once glorious imperial and royal palace to experience three of the most attractive and pleasing European capitals. 21.Who is this text intended for? A.Writers. B.Artists. C.Scientists. D.Cyclists. 22.What does New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour offer? A.The local cuisine. B.The native treasure. C.The opportunity for using different dialects. D.The chance to visit the rare animal nature reserve. 【高二英语第3页（共10页）】 23.Which tour makes you admire classical architecture? A.Bainbridge Island Bike Tour. B.Danube Bike and Boat Tours. C.New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour. D.Death Valley Weekend Cyeling Trip. B Most people aren't familiar with where Lesotho is.When I was asked to go there as a teacher,I didn't know either.Lesotho is a small,mountainous country surrounded by its larger neighbor.South Africa.Winters are so cold and dry that trees can only survive if they're near a spring or river.So when I met Wilfred,who had many trees to plant on his way home,I had to see what he'd done. My brother and I made the two-hour hike one winter morning.As we came around the mountain,we saw lots of trees.We continued on and reached Wilfred's home in an area surrounded by a wonder:a garden with peach and pear trees. I was amazed at what Wilfred had achieved,but he said most of the work was done by his father,Mr Pitso.I felt great admiration for Mr Pitso.He mentioned that he started planting peach trees 20 years earlier.At first,people were resentful,and several times others removed his trees because they felt it was unfair for him to have something they didn't have. To solve the problem.Mr Pitso gave his trees away freely to his neighbors.He also organized treeplanting days at the primary school where he worked and started a tree-buying cooperative to get funds from the government.He showed people how they could make tree- growing profitable by selling fruit and firewood.In times of drought,although he was in his sixties.he carried buckets of water from the small stream to his trees. As we left,Mr Pitso told us that before he died,he hoped to see the barren valley around his home covered with trees.When faced with challenges in my life,I remember Mr Pitso's dream.The poor primary school teacher living in the mountains of Lesotho gives me hope. 24.Why did the author decide to visit Wilfred's home? A.To help Wilfred plant peach trees. B.To get some firewood for the winter. C.To see Wilfred's tree-planting efforts. D.To learn about Wilfred's living conditions. 25.What does the underlined word "resentful"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Confused. B.Annoyed. C.Careless. D.Helpless. 26.Which of the following words best describe Mr Pitso? A.Caring and strong-willed. B.Demanding and high-spirited. C.Creative and self-centered. D.Determined and good-humored. 27.What is the main purpose of the author in writing the text? A.To introduce the geography of Lesotho. B.To explain the importance of tree-planting. 【高二英语第4页（共10页）】 C.To discuss the challenges of teaching abroad. D.To share a hopeful story about protecting nature. C Simply put,soul searching means the effort to find meaning and purpose in life.It is about uncovering the reason for our existence and filling our lives with purpose.Though not a medical or commonly used term in psychiatry(精t神病学)，soul searching represents a healthy form of self-reflection.From a psychological perspective,as explained by Natalie Rosado,the founder of Tampa Counseling Place,soul searching is a“deep introspective(内省的)process through which an individual tries to gain insight into their deep thoughts,emotions,values, and beliefs". People who take soul searching might do so to face unresolved conflicts,gain a better understanding of their identity,and deepen their connection with themselves and others.It plays a vital role in personal growth.By qucstioning established patterns and looking for change,one creates room for improvement. Writing journals is a valuable way for soul searching.Writing about daily experiences. thoughts,and emotions can clarify one's feelings and motivations.revealing patterns or conflicts that need attention.Additionally,writing journals is generally beneficial for mental health.A2o22 study showed that it reduced anxiety by9%,PTSD(创伤后应微障碍)by6%, and depression by 2%. We know that soul searching can be challenging at times."Soul searching can be tough, and that's completely normal and okay,"Rosado says.It's valid to feel that things are hard and that you're not making much progress.Many people also end up feeling confused.Rosado cmphasizes the importance of being patient with oneself."There is no changeless timeline for soul searching,and going at your own pace can help you move forward smoothly. Rosado adds,"There are several ways to put soul searching into daily life,such as keeping a journal,taking long walks in nature,and undergoing treatment.It can also be a natural part of your routine."Rosado suggests seeing this process as something natural rather than something forced.Being mindful of your values and true self naturally leads to personal growth. 28.What can we know about soul searching? A.It's everywhere in our lives. B.It can be of different depths. C.It's about firm progress. D.It's a medical concept. 29.How do people improve themselves by soul searching? A.By dealing with difficulties. B.By building their identify. C.By interacting with others more. D.By questioning existent patterns. 30.Why is keeping a journal good for self-reflection? A.It can clarify one's feelings. B.It develops a regular habit. C.It records essential issues. D.It lowers the level of excitement. 【高二英语第5页（共10页）】 31.What can be learned from what Rosado says in the last paragraph? A.Soul searching may consume patience. B.Being close to nature is a part of lives. C.There are ways to practice soul searching. D.Personal growth requires correet values. D Human conversations are rapid-fire affairs,with mere milliseconds,one-thousandth of a second,passing between one person's speech and their partner's response.This speedy turn taking is universal across cultures-一but now it turns out that chimps(黑猩s猩)doit,toa.By analyzing thousands of gestures from chimps in East Africa.researchers found that the animals take turns while communicating,and do so as quickly as we do. Researchers sorted out hundreds of hours of footage from a large database of chimp gestural interactions.The researchers studicd the footage,describing the movements each chimp made.They found the chimps responded to gestures with another gesture in their interactions.In one case,two chimps exchanged seven gestures in a row:Young male Daudi in Uganda had caught a small antelope,and young female Onyofi was requesting some of the meat.Every time she made a begging gesture.Daudi would respond by moving his arms and stamping his fect-gestures that mean "move away,go away". This turn taking was rapid and often overlapping,seeming to flow naturally like in human conversations.What's more,it took chimps an average of just 120 milliseconds to respond to another chimp's gesture with thcir own,well within the 0-to 200-millisecond range common in human interactions. "The work has important implications for the origins of human communication,"says Stephen Levinson,a linguist.Humans may have got turn-taking behavior from our last common ancestor with other great apes ()Finding one of those features-turn taking-in our close cousins suggests that even the earliest humans already had this ability. However,some researchers say it's too carly to conclude that humans and chimps both got this ability from our ancestor."Without looking at other species.we can't make that claim.We don't know if this is something special about chimps'communication.or whether it's been found there first'because we firstly think of chimps when we're asking evolutionary (进化的)questions',”an animal communication researcher said. 32.What is the common understanding of the turn taking? A.It refers to all kinds of communicating skills B.It is a factor that distinguishes people from animals. C.It generally exists among different cultures. D.It can be learned by chimps with people's guideline. 33.Why does the author mention Daudi and Onyofi? A.To make a contrast. B.To make a comment. C.To explain a rule. D.To clarify a concept. 【高二英语第6页（共10页）】 34.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The scientists will do more research. B.More chimps will be sent to be studied. C.The researchers'conclusion is fully recognized. D.The study of evolution is closely related to chimps. 35.Which can be the best title for the text? A.Chimps study to take turn from humans B.Chimps take turns while chatting just like humans C.Chimps use their own words to chat with their partners D.Chimps get the ability of taking turn from our ancestors 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。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Have you ever heard of mental strength?Mental strength,in its simplest terms,refers to how effectively someone deals with challenges,pressures and stressors in life.It's a mixture of emotional resilience(恢复力)，confidence,adaptability,boundary setting,and self-awareness.36 It's about developing and maintaining healthy mental habits.Here are some strategies to help you with your mental strength. Have a growth mindset.Having a growth mindset is important in developing mental strength.A growth mindset is a belief that abilities and intelligence are not something that you are born with.37 It's an understanding that failures and setbacks are not dead ends but stepping stones to learning and growth.Having a growth mindset can transform challenges into opportunities and foster resilience. 38 Emotional regulation refers to our ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience in a socially acceptable and flexible manner.Developing emotional regulation skills is necessary for mental strength.Techniques like deep breathing,listening to music and journaling can help you manage your emotions effectively. Set realistic goals.Setting clear,realistic goals is another important strategy for building mental strength.Plans give us a sense of direction and purpose.They motivate us to take action and provide a benchmark (for determining whether we're making progress. 39 Step out of your comfort zone.Building mental strength often involves stepping out of your comfort zone and facing your fears.40 Whether learning a new skill,taking on a challenging task,or giving a speech in front of your classmates,every step outside your comfort zone contributes to your mental strength. A.Develop emotional regulation skills. B.Regulate your emotion when necessary. C.Building mental strength is a process,not an event. D.Instead.they can be acquired through devotion and hard work. 【高二英语第7页（共10页）】 E.However.we should keep in mind that our goals are achievable F.Most people feel nervous every time they step out of their comfort zone. G.By trying new things,you can find you're more adaptable than you think. 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， One afternoon,Mark Reissig was out for a bike ride when he suddenly felt exhausted. He was 41 that it was a signal of a heart attack.At that moment,Molly Ames,a local resident,was driving by and noticed Mark's 42.She saw him.a grandfatherly figure. trying hard to get off his bike and she immediately 43 to help. Weakly,Mark told Molly to call 911 before he 44 consciousness.The dispatcher )Megan Williams,calmly 45 Molly how to perform CPR.For 4 minutes,Molly continued CPR on Mark.which became a 46 for Mark.When the doctors finally 47, they managed to restart Mark's heart,which had stopped for 48 8 minutes.The doctors 49 Molly for her calmness and willingness to help,emphasizing the importance of her actions. Molly,with a modest 50,said,"I think anyone would do that."Her bravery was 51 by the town of Walworth with a special declaration.honoring her"52 actions in performing lifesaving CPR. Reflecting on the 53 Mark stated."She is and will always be my hero."In a brief moment,Molly had 54 from a concerned citizen into a hero,making a significant difference in the life of someone she didn't 55.Her bravery and quick thinking saved Mark's life.and for that.he will always be thankful. 41.A.anxious B afraid C.unaware D.convineed 42.A.achievement B.discomfort C.inability D.shame 43.A.broke down B went out C.ran away D.pulled over 44.A.kept B.gained C.lost D.remained 45.A.instructed B.attacked C.observed D.commented 46.A.landmark B.lifeline C.timetable D.footprint 47.A.arrived B.disappeared C.called D.passed 48.A.fairly B.hardly C.merely D.nearly 49.A.convinced B.supplied C.praised D.awarded 50.A.style B.tone C.look D.goal 51.A.recognized B challenged C.arranged D.charged 52.A.suitable B curious C.selfish D.heroic 53.A.affair B.story C.incident D.danger 54.A.differed B transformed C.boomed D.stretched 55.A.know B.care C.realize D.trust 【第二英语 第8页（共10页）】 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 The first institute (in China dedicated to the conservation and preservation of ancient Chinese books celebrated its 10th anniversary recently in Shanghai.Experts in this field of work look to more international cooperation and experiences 56(continue preserving these books. The conservation of artifacts on paper has been one of the 57 (big)challenges because they are important but 58 (extreme)fragile (and likely to disappear. It is common all over China and the world 59 ancient books have a high proportion of damage after existing for hundreds of years.Incomplete statistics show that there are 50 million ancient books across China.of 50 15 million need restoration ()Some books have suffered damage caused by 61(proper)restoration methods in the past decades. Traditionally,mostly craftsmen 62 (engage)in the conservation and restoration of ancient books,who passed on their skills and experience one generation 63 another,were insufficient in cross-disciplinary research on the paper itself,which is the very carrier of ancient knowledge and 64 (inform). The institute has combined knowledge in physics,chemistry,biology and other sciences to make comprehensive studies on the protection,authentication and restoration of cultural relics.China is ahead of the world in this field.Many ancient Chinese books 65 (be)in the collections of universities and museums around the world for historical reasons. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分】 第一节（满分15分） 上周末，你校英语报开展了题为“How to Make New Friends'"的讨论，请你写一篇短文， 表达你的观点，内容包括： 1.你的交友经历： 2.你的交友建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How to Make New Friends 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。 Anika pulled her wheeled suitcase behind her when following her parents through the airport.She looked all around her in the huge building that seemed to be filled with thousands 【高二英语第9页（共10页】 of people.It was going to be her first time on an airplane.She was very excited,or rather just a little nervous.She hugged her favorite doll tight.That made her feel better. She walked down the narrow aisle (of the plane to find her seat with her parents. The tall flight attendant smiled at her and asked where they were going."A world-famous entertainment resort,"Anika said with a smile. "I think so,"replied the flight attendant."Most of the families on this flight are headed that way.She pointed to her name tag."I'm Leanne.Let me know if you and your pretty doll friend need anything." "Thanks.I'm Anika,and this is Pansy,"said Anika,holding the doll up to show her. "Nice to meet you both,"replied Leanne.The flight was a few hours so she read a book with Pansy and did some puzzles her mother had packed for the trip.Soon she was getting a little tired and bored too. Anika's mom suggested she get some sleep,asking for a pillow and a blanket.Anika tucked Pansy under the blanket and fell asleep quickly.In no time,it seemed,she was being woken up again because it was time to land.They had arrived! She wasn't quite awake yet.Her mother and father were busy packing up.They picked up their bags and jackets,ready to leave the plane.Leanne walked past them,collecting the pillows and blankets from the passengers. "Bye,maybe I will see you next week on your return flight home,"Leanne said and waved goodbye to Anika and the other passengers as they left the plane. As Leanne shook out the blankets she had gathered from the seats,the flight attendant was surprised when a doll fell out onto the floor.She picked it up and recognized it as the doll young Anika had shown her. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请按如下格式在容题卡的相应位置作答。 With duties to complete,she couldn't run after the family and return it. A week later,when she boarded the plane,Anika was surprised to see Leanne again. 【高二英语第10页{共10页)】