广东省汕尾市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末教学质量监测英语试题

汕尾市2024—2025学年度第一学期高中二年级教学质量监测 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 Peru is one of the most popular places to visit in South America. It is a huge country (it’s twice the size of Texas), so before you get there, you need to think about how you’re going to get from A to B. Bus Taking a bus is the best and easiest way to get around Peru. Even though it takes longer, it’s a reliable, safe, and cheap option. The best way to book a bus journey in Peru is with BusBud, as it shows you all the routes and companies available and is super easy to use! Another popular option is to book a shuttle service via Bookaway. It is essentially a minivan that typically goes directly from A to B and is a slightly more luxurious option. Bookaway also shows options to book bus trips if you want to grab tickets that way. Car Rental If you have a bigger budget and want to go off the beaten path, then renting a car in Peru is a fantastic option, as it gives you freedom. The main roads in Peru are, for the most part, well-maintained, so driving here is a pleasant experience, Train Train travel isn’t very popular in Peru. It’s mostly used by tourists to get to Machu Picchu, as both IncaRail and PeruRail operate lines from Cusco (or the nearby town of Ollantaytambo) to Machu Picchu. PeruRail also travels to Puno and Arequipa. Plane Domestic flights in Peru are booming, and airlines like Star Peru, LATAM Peru, and Peruvian Airlines are the most popular in the country. They operate regular routes between major cities like Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, as well as more remote destinations like Iquitos and Pucallpa-which is handy as both these spots are notoriously hard to reach. As you can guess, flying will be a lot more expensive than traveling by bus, but of course, your travel time will be a lot less. Expect to pay around $127 USD for a one-way flight between Cusco and Lima! 1. Which mode of transportation is considered the most suitable for traveling in Peru? A. The bus. B. The car. C. The train. D. The plane. 2. What is the main benefit of renting a car in Peru? A. It is the cheapest transportation option. B. It allows you to avoid busy tourist spots. C It guarantees access to all remote destinations. D. It provides the freedom to explore less-traveled areas. 3. How much would a round-trip flight between Cusco and Lima cost? A. $127 USD. B. $254 USD. C. $381 USD. D. $508 USD. B The California Avocado (鳄梨) Festival is one of the most expected and beloved events on the California coast, celebrating the state’s lively avocado industry. Held annually in Carpinteria, the festival draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy a fun-filled weekend. From delicious avocado-inspired dishes to live music, cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts, the festival provides something for everyone. The roots of the California Avocado Festival date back to 1986, when a small group of local residents decided to host an event that would honor the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the role avocados played in the area’s economy. California, home to more than 90% of the nation’s avocado production, is the epicenter of the avocado industry in the U.S., with Carpinteria being one of the top avocado-growing regions. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the farmers, the land, and the incredible versatility (多样性) of the avocado fruit. Over the years, the festival has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest free-admission festivals’ in California. It is now a three-day event held every October, and it continues to attract avocado enthusiasts, families, and tourists from across the country. The festival’s main highlight is the wide array of avocado-based dishes that are offered at over 100 food booths. From avocado toast to more inventive treats like avocado ice cream, and even avocado cocktails, the festival showcases the fruit’s incredible food flexibility. In addition to the food, the California Avocado Festival features live music performances on multiple stages, with a diverse line-up of bands and musicians spanning various genres. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations where chefs share their best avocado recipes and tips for incorporating the fruit into everyday meals. For those looking for some friendly competitions, there are fun events like the Guacamole Contest, where local chefs and enthusiasts compete to create the best guacamole (鳄梨酱), and the Avocado Pit Spitting Contest, a playful and humorous tradition that always draws a crowd. 4. Which aspect of the California Avocado Festival is emphasized in the first paragraph? A. The variety of activities offered at the festival. B. The economic impact of the avocado industry in California. C. The historical significance of avocado farming in Carpinteria. D. The festival’s influence on national avocado consumption trends. 5. Why was the California Avocado Festival created? A. To increase tourism in Carpinteria. B. To promote the use of avocados in everyday cooking. C. To provide a platform for local musicians and performers. D. To celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and the avocado industry. 6. What can people do at the California Avocado Festival? A. Have a three-day vacation. B. Visit avocado-loving families. C. Attend experts’ lectures about avocados. D. Enjoy a wide variety of avocado-based dishes, 7. What can we learn about Avocado Pit Spitting Contest? A. It is a contest about making dishes, B. It is a stage for music performances. C. It is a fun event that brings in a large audience. D. It is a competition between chefs and enthusiasts. C In northern Kenya, under a sunny May sky that offers a rare respite during the worst rainy season in recent memory, Faith Kipyegon pursues a singular goal; “It’s history I’m looking for,” she says. But for the 30-year-old middle-distance superstar, success is no longer simply measured in medals and records; it’s also about the profound journey of motherhood and her status as one of track and field’s greatest role models. Having won a gold medal in the 1,500m at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kipyegon’s return to the peak of athletics after the birth of her daughter, Alyn, in 2018, has been nothing short of spectacular. Training in Kaptagat, “alongside marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, she prepares for the Paris Olympics with unwavering focus. Yet her daily routine is enriched and challenged by the joys and responsibilities of the motherhood. “She changed my life and my mentality,” Kipyegon says of her daughter. “I now realize that I have someone who looks up to me as a role model.” This shift in perspective has fueled her drive, leading her to another Olympic gold, at the 2020 Tokyo Games, and three world titles. In 2023, Kipyegon confirmed her legacy as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, breaking three world records across three different distances (1,500m,1mile,5,000m) in less than two months — all while raising her daughter. Kipyegon and a string of top athletes are continuing to prove that elite sport and motherhood are not incompatible (不兼容). “I think we motivate young women to know that you can go on maternity (怀孕) leave and come back stronger than before,” Kipyegon suggests. “They realize that it’s not the end of your life, but it can be the beginning of your life.” 8. What does Faith Kipyegon regard as her primary pursuit in northern Kenya? A. To become a super star. B. To train for the Paris Olympics. C. To make history in her athletic career. D. To become the most decorated middle-distance runner. 9. What change did Kipyegon experience after the birth of her daughter? A. She decided to spend less time training. B. She gained a new sense of responsibility as a role model. C. She struggled to regain her physical fitness and performance levels. D. She began training with advanced equipment to prepare for future Olympic events. 10. What does the underlined word “drive” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Motivation. B. Car. C. Speed. D. Routine. 11. According to the last paragraph, what message does Faith Kipyegon believe? A. That maternity leave is a setback for female athletes. B. That a career in athletics should end after motherhood. C That great athletes can only focus on sport but not family. D. That motherhood can be a source of strength and motivation for athletes. D When I strolled into the ring at the Pennington Day dog show’s Look-Alike Contest in suburban New Jersey in the mid-1990s, I had all the confidence of a young girl assured of victory. After all, my buff cocker spaniel puppy (可卡犬) had long, floppy ears that perfectly matched my wavy, blond bob. After winning that first contest, Soccer and I competed for about four years at Pennington Day in a range of matching outfits. I have not succeeded at anything as consistently since. Turns out, there is actual science to back up the belief that dogs look like their owners. A recent review of 15 studies from around the globe suggests that not only people and their pets look and act similarly, but that the similarities between their personalities deepen over time. In many of the studies, scientists asked study volunteers to match pictures of their dogs and owners, which they did better than they would just by chance. In one study, participants also inferred whether dogs were matched with the correct owners despite only being able to see the dogs’ or the owners’ eyes. Another study found that women often had hair of a similar length to the dogs’ ears— much like my spaniel-like bob and bangs. So what gives? Experts suspect people choose dogs that look like them or reflect them in some way — or perhaps, subconsciously, as in my case, look a bit like a doggy version of their child. The review also showed that dogs and owners have similar personality features, and that their temperaments (性情) appeared to grow more alike. The study offers different theories for why, including that owners may be drawn to dogs that are like them to begin with, and as they age together, the two species may regulate each other’s emotions, reinforce each other’s behavior, or learn together. “It reflects the way we also look for our partners,” says study leader Yana Bender, a doctoral researcher in the DogStudies Research Group at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany. Dogs and their owners share “a very close relationship which is comparable to many human relationships”. 12. Which of the following best captures the tone of the author when reflecting on her experience at the dog show? A. Cautious. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Indifferent. 13. What is the primary focus of the recent review of 15 studies? A. The ways dogs and owners communicate with each other. B. The differences between dogs and their owners’ personalities. C. How similar the personalities of dogs and owners become over time. D. How dogs and owners choose each other based on physical features. 14. What is the possible reason why people choose dogs that look like them? A. They choose dogs based on breed popularity. B. They are attracted to dogs with unique personalities. C. They may unconsciously select dogs that mirror their appearance. D. They want dogs with completely different characteristics and body types. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. How to choose an ideal pet dog — here’s an example. B. Dogs and their owners really do look alike — here’s why. C. How to win the Dog Show Competition — here’s the secret. D. Pets and their owners become friends over time — here’s the proof. 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 Reduce Your Waste During the Holiday Season From groceries to decorative items and presents, people buy many things during the holidays. ____16____ It can also create extra cleaning time and increase environmental concerns. To that accord, you can celebrate special occasions in an eco-friendly manner by reducing the things you throw away. Here are several ways telling you how to reduce your holiday waste. Carry Reusable Bags You’ll shop several times during the holidays to get your loved ones gifts and buy groceries for the holiday meal. Remember to bring reusable bags to hold all the items you buy. ____17____ This way, you can minimize the waste you bring home and save the environment from the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Reuse Decorations Decorative items contribute to considerable waste during the holiday season, but using materials you already have at home can help solve this problem. By doing a bit of research, you can turn wine bottles into stunning candle holders or make your own wreaths using dried flowers and leaves. ____18____ Recycle Delivery Boxes ____19____. The packaging that comes with them can add up to trash. What can you do? Recycle delivery boxes into storage. Large boxes are especially handy for storing leftover holiday supplies, such as decorations and winter outfits, for the next year. Make sure to store them in a dry place, as water can damage items such as fireworks or string lights. Are you thinking of purchasing new decorations? With light cleaning, last year’s wreaths, garlands, and stars could look brand new. By making waste reduction a holiday goal, you can rethink your spending decisions and get creative in transforming reusable items. ____20____ A. All you need is creativity. B. Delicate decorations are not the only option. C. Preparing for holiday meals results in waste. D. However, every item you purchase can contribute to waste. E. Online shopping is also at a sky-high rate during the holidays. F. Decline politely if the cashier asks you to place your purchases in a plastic bag. G Minimizing trash during holidays has advantages for your wallet and the environment. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In the bustling city of Bangalore, India, there was a young woman named Priya who had a natural talent for coding. She was a ____21____, but her journey to success was far from straightforward. Priya came from a poor background, and her family could not ____22____ a computer or the Internet, which are essential tools for a budding programmer. Despite these obstacles, Priya was ____23____ to follow her passion. She would spend hours at the local library, using their outdated ____24____ to learn programming languages and develop her skills. Her dedication did not go ____25____; the librarian, an ex-software engineer himself, took Priya under his wing and mentored (指导) her. One day, Priya ____26____ a highly regarded coding competition that could earn her a full scholarship to a top university. She saw this as her ____27____ out of poverty and a chance to prove her worth on a global stage. However, the competition required ____28____ to submit their projects online, which meant she needed a reliable computer. With the help of her mentor and a group of ____29____ friends, Priya managed to secure a laptop and a spot at a local co-working space with Internet _____30_____. She spent every waking moment _____31_____ her project, an innovative app that could help farmers predict crop yields based on weather data. The day of the competition arrived, and Priya submitted her app. The competition was _____32_____, with entries from talented coders around the world. But Priya’s app stood out for its ingenuity (独创力) and potential impact on _____33_____. To her delight and _____34_____, Priya won the competition and the scholarship. Her victory was not just a personal success but also a victory for all the underprivileged students who faced _____35_____ in pursuing their dreams. 21. A. worker B. genius C. stranger D. assistant 22. A. appreciate B. afford C. plays D. assess 23. A. upset B. confused C. relaxed D. determined 24. A. telephones B. vehicles C. notebooks D. computers 25. A. unnoticed B. temporary C. popular D. precious 26. A. dreamed of B. worked out C. heard about D. went through 27. A. ticket B. creation C. personality D. lesson 28. A. girls B. participants C. volunteers D. graduates 29. A. modern B. creative C. supportive D. interesting 30. A. access B. advertisement C. games D. limitation 31. A. booking B. perfecting C. loading D. bridging 32. A. fierce B. fun C. expensive D. convenient 33. A. education B. training C. weather D. agriculture 34. A. regret B. annoyance C. embarrassment D. amazement 35. A. fortune B. adjustment C. barriers D. knowledge 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。 Alcocer Carpio from Bolivia felt like running a marathon after trying to follow the Yingge Dance performance, a ____36____ (nation) folk art of intangible cultural heritage that is popular in the Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. Alcocer Carpio visited her friend Jane in Puning, ____37____ county-level city in the Chaoshan area during the Spring Festival. During her visit, she watched a Yingge Dance performance and Chaoshan Opera, visited traditional Chaoshan houses and ____38____ (taste) mouth-watering Chaoshan delicacies. Yingge Dance, also ____39____ (know) as Hero’s Song, was her favorite. Based on the heroic stories from the novel “The Water Margin”, the dance integrates drama, dance and martial arts, with a large-scale group dance as its main performance. Dancers, each ____40____ (hold) short sticks, jump up and down, incorporating powerful movements and strong rhythms. “I watched the dance of the 108 faces (heroes) live. What a privilege! It’s a ____41____(combine) of opera, dance and modern arts. We had the best run of our lives. We have to run up and down the streets. I have no idea where we were, but we ran behind the dancers, trying to catch up ____42____ them! It was a special moment and I feel so grateful for this experience,” she said. Despite growing up ____43____ (traditional) in the Chaoshan area, Jane didn’t really try to figure out her culture’s meaning. For example, previously she didn’t know the fact ____44____ there were 108 performers in a Yingge Dance or its origin. Alcocer Carpio’s visit actually gave _____45_____ (she) an opportunity to learn more about the culture and roots. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，上周四学校邀请了汕尾市剪纸艺术家给你们班上了一堂关于剪纸的美术课，请你给你的加拿大朋友Peter写一封邮件介绍这次经历，内容包括： (1)介绍上课情况以及你完成的剪纸作品； (2)这次活动的影响。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 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。 This year, I felt very nervous about my English class because I am an international student and this is my first time studying in the UK. I knew I wouldn’t know anyone in the class, which made me a bit anxious. But since I didn’t know anyone, I had the chance to do something I almost enjoy as much as socializing — people-watching. There was another international student in the class, and she was one of the most interesting girls. She sat right behind me. She was always laughing, chatting non-stop, and seemed so happy all the time. She was also very friendly and one of the few people in the class who tried to greet me. She was the kind of person you would like, even if you didn’t really know her. At the end of the academic year, we were assigned a big project. The requirements for this project were quite open; basically, we had to read an article, then read or watch related materials, and finally give a class presentation based on what we had learned. The presentations were scheduled for the last month of the semester. Since everyone chose different topics and presented them in different ways, we saw some of the most interesting and diverse presentations I’d ever seen. The girl sitting behind me gave her presentation in the last few days. She walked up to the podium (讲台) and told everyone that she had once read an article about not fitting in while living in a foreign country, because she herself had gone through, that kind of struggle. Since it was too difficult to talk about it directly with us, she showed us parts of her diary, sharing her feelings of being homesick and struggling to adjust to a new environment, and how she overcame these difficulties. 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。 Almost everyone was moved at the end of her presentation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ She was relieved and her mood had lightened when she returned to her seat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 汕尾市2024—2025学年度第一学期高中二年级教学质量监测 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. G 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. C 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36 national 37. a 38. tasted 39. known 40. holding 41. combination 42. with 43. traditionally 44. that 45. her 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Dear Peter, I hope you’re doing well! I want to tell you about a special art class we had last Thursday. Our school invited a paper-cutting artist from Shanwei City to teach us. The artist showed us how to create beautiful paper-cutting designs, explaining the traditional techniques and the cultural significance behind them. As for my project, I made a paper-cutting of a pair of fish. In Chinese culture, fish symbolize abundance and good luck, so I chose this design for its positive meaning. It was a bit challenging, but I felt great when I finished it! This experience was amazing and made me appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese art more. It also inspired me to explore more about our cultural heritage. Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 Almost everyone was moved at the end of her presentation. Her courage to share such personal experiences touched us deeply. It made me realize that the challenges I had been facing as an international student were not unique to me. Many of us, even though we came from different countries and cultures, had gone through similar struggles of homesickness, loneliness, and the feeling of not fitting in. I could see that her words helped others in the class feel more connected and understood. We all began to look at each other not as strangers but as individuals who shared common experiences. She was relieved and her mood had lightened when she returned to her seat. I could tell that her presentation had helped her let go of some of the weight she had been carrying. She smiled at me as I turned around, and for the first time since I’d met her, I could see a calm, peaceful expression on her face. It was as if she had finally found a way to make peace with her experience and was no longer burdened by it. I decided to have a talk with her. I felt good to share my own feelings with her, and at that moment, I realized how much easier it was to connect with others when we opened up about our struggles. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$