福建省莆田市第二十五中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

莆田第二十五中学2024-2025学年上学期高二英语期末试卷 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒种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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Christmas dinner. B. Christmas gifts. C. Their families. 2. How will the man go to Greenwich? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By boat. 3. Where are the speakers? A. In the barber’s.（理发室） B. In the post office. C. In the street. 4. Who broke the milk bottle? A. The cat. B. The boy’s sister. C. The boy. 5. Why does the woman ask the man to come? A. She needs to change the soup. B. She wants to order some food. C. She feels cold. 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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. How do the speakers know what is on at the cinema or theater tonight? A. From the newspaper. B. From the Internet. C. From the board in the cinema. 7. What will the speakers see? A. 2046. B. 2012. C. The Saving Private Ryan. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8和第10三个小题。 8. What attracts the woman most in the Classical Café? A. The food. B. The prices. C. The waiters. 9. What does Karl think of the German food festival? A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so. 10. What does Karl suggest the woman do? A. Learn to cook. B. Go to the food festival. C. Travel to German. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11至13三个小题。 11. Who is the man? A. An assistant. B. A driver. C. A policeman. 12. Why didn’t the woman park her car in the parking lot? A. She didn’t want to pay for it. B. It was already full. C. She didn’t know there was one. 13. What will the woman probably do next? A. Show the man her license. B. Go to the police station. C. Drive away. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14至16三个小题。 14. What is the survey about? A. Family life. B. Unusual hobbies. C. Holiday activities. 15. What does the man like to do? A. Visit art galleries. B. Stay at home. C. See his parents. 16. Where does the man’s wife prefer to go? A. Ski areas. B. Castles. C. The seaside. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17至20四个小题。 17. How did the speaker help the old lady? A. He called her family. B. He carried the bags for her. C. He took her to hospital. 18. Why did the speaker tell the old lady a lie? A. To make her accept his help. B. To let his father see her. C. To please her and get paid. 19. Who is Ray Robert? A. A passerby. B. The speaker’s father. C. The old lady’s son. 20. What did the old lady do for Ray Robert? A. She helped pay his schooling . B. She helped his mother. C. She looked after him. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2.5分, 满分30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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Let’s explore the splendid botanic gardens of the world. Royal Botanic Garden, London, England The Royal Botanic Garden is thought to be the largest one in the world, a 121-hectare site on the edge of London, home to the world’s biggest collection of living plants and more than 8.5 million preserved plant specimens (标本). Its mission is to protect plants for the future of all life on Earth. Designed by artist Wolfgang Buttress, it features a thousand LEDs that light up and create a musical piece! Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The garden stands as a symbol of Brazil’s rich diversity of wildlife, containing over 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees. 40 percent of the site is farmed; the rest is Atlantic Forest spreading up the mountains. It is home to Capuchin monkeys, along with over 140 species of birds, including toucans and white-necked hawks. Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, France The garden was originally intended for the medical education of student doctors. Lost and remade more than once over the centuries, it does not reduce the importance of either the site or the vision of those who have created it, still faithful to its early purpose as a teaching garden. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, South Africa Its collection of more than 7,000 species mainly consists of local plants in southern Africa. Famous for its Protea Garden, it also has a Medicinal Garden, focusing on African and native uses of plants. Today, the garden’s primary concern is to “defend the exploration, conservation and appreciation of South Africa’s exceptionally rich biodiversity for all South Africans.” 21．What makes the Royal Botanic Gardens stand out? A．Its founder. B．Its location. C．Its large size. D．Its long history. 22．Which garden would you visit if you are interested in animals? A．Royal Botanic Garden. B．Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro. C．Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier. D．Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. 23．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．To explain the science of growing plants. B．To discuss the history of botanical gardens. C．To display features of famous botanical gardens. D．To describe the architecture of garden buildings. B A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. An instructor read out numbers — 74,470, 70,809, 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly. The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus（算盘）. Stevenson used a practice called “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems. From watching Stevenson, I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads, so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online. Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus. Confidence grows easily in the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step. My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her, while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence. 24．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To prove the difficulty of math. B．To introduce the topic of the abacus. C．To show the high intelligence of Stevenson. D．To stress the importance of abacus learning. 25．What do we know about the author from paragraph 3? A．He was weak in math. B．He was good at computer. C．He regarded math as useful. D．He had a close relationship with kids. 26．What does the author realize from his learning experience? A．Knowledge starts with practice. B．It’s never too late to learn. C．Faith can move mountains. D．Practice makes perfect. 27．What does the underlined word “baffled” in the last paragraph mean? A．excited. B．inspired. C．defeated. D．interested. C Cats communicate a variety of messages using cat body language. Examples include arching (弓起) their backs as a signal of fear or attack, and slowly blinking (眨) their eyes to signal relaxation. Mouth open and no teeth showed suggests a feeling of playfulness. A cat which chooses to lie on its back shows happiness, trust and comfort. Cats show dissatisfaction by moving their ears back, equal to a human frown. As is the case with dogs, a twitching (抽动) tail can mean a little anger while a tail held high suggests confidence. Cats will twitch their tails when hunting or angry, while larger twitching suggests displeasure. They may also twitch their tails when playing. A tail held high is a sign of happiness, or can be used as a greeting towards humans or other cats (usually close relatives) while half-raised shows less pleasure, and unhappiness is expressed with a tail held low. Some characteristic signals, however, are often misunderstood. It is important to keep in mind that each cat may show its feelings with different body language. For instance, a cat rubbing its body along an arm or leg of its owner is not only a way in which to attract attention and, perhaps, a way to ask for food; it is also a way of “marking” its owner as its own. Usually a cat with its tail held high and twitching shows excitement, but this is often mistaken for anger. Many people fail or are too slow to understand the silent body language of cats. And they may have the false impression that cats are cold-hearted, unfaithful or not clever. To understand cats, people must observe a cat closely and learn what its body signals tell them. 28. Which cat body language shows that a cat is relaxed? A. Lying on its stomach. B. Blinking its eyes slowly. C. Holding its tail high. D. Moving its ears back. 29. According to the passage, a cat will twitch its tail EXCEPT ____. A. when it feels sleepy B. when it is hunting C. when it feels angry D. when it is playing 30. How many meanings does a cat’s rubbing its body along its owner have? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5. 31. The last paragraph intends to tell us ____. A. many people often have wrong opinions on cats B. it is not easy to understand cats’ body language C. every cat has its own special body language D. we should learn more about cats’ body language D Many cities in the United States could grow their own food locally, raising enough crops and cattle to meet the needs of all residents. This is the finding of an interesting new modeling study from Tufts University, which analyzed the potential for local food production in 378 areas across the US and expected food production. The researchers found that cities in the Northwest in the United States had the greatest potential to raise their own food. Cities along the Eastern seaside and in the Southwest had the least potential and would not be able to meet all their own needs of diet, even if every acre（亩） of agricultural land was used for food production. This makes sense, as many of the cities are coastal and lack room for agricultural spreading. The study revealed that the United States have a surplus (多余的) of agricultural land for feeding the domestic (国内的) population. Currently, some land is used to raise export crops, but a focus on local food production would start a conversation about how that land gets used. In the words of Peters, lead author and associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts, “It would be important to make sure policies for supporting local or regional food production benefit conservation and create opportunities for farmers to adopt more sustainable (可持续的) practices. Policies should also recognize the ability of the natural resources in a given local or region and consider the supply chain, including ability for food processing and storage.” Although it’s a far cry from the current reality, it is a nice thought to imagine cities surrounded by food production operations that transport freshly harvested food to nearby homes, and then make use of the leftover food to fertilize fields and generate heat for greenhouses. 32. The cities along the Eastern seaside fail to provide enough food because ________. A. citizens are unwilling to grow crops B. the methods of food production are wrong C. they don’t have enough land to grow crops D. their climate limits the agricultural production 33. What will the focus on local food production lead to? A. More job opportunities for citizens. B. More specific policies about using land. C. Conversations with the local government. D. A discussion on how to make use of land. 34. In which section can we read this text in a newspaper? A. Agriculture. B. Entertainment. C. Lifestyle. D. Sport. 35 What is the best title of this text? A. The US Government Stops Wasting Food B. Many Cities in the US Can Grow Their Own Food C. Cities Learn to Grow Food From the Villages D. Farmers Have More Chances to Be Employed 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 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。 If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise (乌龟), you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed. 36 ,  but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance. ●Set goals and write them down. If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere (坚持) until you do. 37 instead of making many projects that may upset you. ● 38 ,  and cross each step off the list as you complete it. If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to read cookbooks, study the Recipes,buy ingredients (食料) and practise making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go. ●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere. When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. 39 .You can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans (牛仔裤). Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program. ●Imagine your success. Take time each day to  sit back,  relax and picture the  life  you'll  lead once you've reached your goal. 40 . Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going. A．Like the hare, many people start off strong B．Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life C．You can't lose weight only by going on a diet D．Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal E．But there are big rewards for doing so F．Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those G．And you should focus on every step carefully 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30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, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）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。 This winter was really special for me. I recently completed a 10-week ___41___ in a local primary school with a Year Four class in Bristol, UK. While working with children is not all sunshine and rainbows, it was such a(n) ___42___ experience that I am so grateful for. I ___43___ most of the weeks in the classroom, helping the children with their work ___44___ and in groups and also reading with them. I was also extremely lucky to be able to ___45___ them on a range of school trips. We watched a TV program, Horrible Histories, in an old barn, and traveled to Wales to see Roman baths and the ruins of their old barracks (营房). My favorite ___46___ by far was the opportunity to participate in a Christmas carol service inside Bristol Cathedral. As with all jobs, the fun didn’t come without its set of ___47___. A large percentage of the children in the class had special educational needs which, at times, were very hard to manage because I had ___48___ experience with this before. ___49___, it was so gratifying（令人满意的） to learn how to work and form relationships with each of these children in their individual ways. One of my fondest（喜爱的） memories is the coach ride back ____50____ Wales when I sat with one student with autism (自闭症). We spent the whole coach ride laughing and singing together, ____51____ our own songs while he tried to convince me to download his favorite video game. The whole experience was undoubtedly rewarding and something I will always ____52____ on with joy. Even the routine of reading with the children was made fun by the ____53____ of characters and personalities within the class. Working with children can be ____54____, but I am so pleased I was able to have this experience. During the placement，I learned a lot about patience, understanding, and the joy of seeing children learn and grow. It was ____55____ a life-changing experience. 41 A. study B. placement C. position D. role 42. A. boring B. rewarding C. ashtonishing D. disappointing 43. A. took B. cost C. spent D. paid 44. A. independently B. initially C. instantly D. incredibly 45. A. assist B. encounter C. accompany D. command 46. A. adventure B. trip C. route D. program 47. A. pressure B. happiness C. challenges D. success 48. A. much B. any C. some D. little 49. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Moreover 50. A. from B. to C. away D. of 51. A. setting up B. taking up C. picking up D. making up 52. A. look back B. turn back C. hold back D. go back 53. A. similarity B. regularity C. diversity D. complexity 54. A. enjoyable B. tough C. crucial D. desperate 55. A. mostly B. naturally C. actually D. truly 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。 Chengdu, , ___56___(know) as “the land of abundance” since the Western Han Dynasty, is the capital of Sichuan Province in China. Given that Chengdu has rich cultural heritage, it is definitely one of the hottest ___57___(destination) in China. For tourists like me, the reserve of pandas is its top attraction. So it was ___58___ great honour to be invited to the non-profit Panda Base, ___59___ the ticket money helps pay for researches. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be ___60___(official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But I made a connection with pandas earlier, __61___(date) back to my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, when I was the first Western TV reporter permitted to film a special unit caring for pandas ___62___ (rescue) from starvation in the wild. Chengdu is not only home ___63___ the rare giant panda, but is also famous for ___64___ (it) gorgeous scenic spots and numerous historical sites. So if you want to see both the lovely pandas and the breathtaking scenery in one shot at ____65___ same time, you should visit Chengdu and enjoy all that it could ever offer. 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter对你上传在QQ空间中的土海湿地公园照片很感兴趣，他想了解更多信息。请根据以下要点给他回复： 1.位置与特征：秀屿区笏石镇，总面积2640亩，福建省城区面积最大的湿地公园 2.休闲活动：漫步，野餐或者喝茶赏日落；欣赏五颜六色的花，观赏各式各样的鸟儿 3.环境，美食与其它 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好。 参考词汇：湿地公园wetlandpark DearPeter, _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, LiHua 第二节 读后续写(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。 Last Saturday，David was taking a walk in the park near his home when he noticed a woman with a boy about eight years old.When David passed them，he heard the woman yell "How stupid you are!You are good at nothing."David stopped and looked at the little boy.The boy said nothing.He just stood there looking upset.     David was reminded of his English teacher Mrs.Brown in middle school.After he entered middle school，David lacked self-confidence because he was often made fun of by other students.He was often told that he was good at nothing，which David believed.But one day it all changed.     One day，in an English writing class，Mrs.Brown asked them to read a novel.They were asked to write a new chapter for the novel after they finished reading the book.A few days later，David handed in his story.He didn't give it much thought.But the next day，to his surprise，he read a very good comment：well done.     When David read that，he almost shed tears.He never expected to be praised one day.He suddenly gained some self-confidence.     That day after he returned home，he wrote a short story and gave it to Mrs.Brown the next morning.And again he was praised.     David became very interested in writing.He often wrote short stories and asked Mrs.Brown to read them and correct them for him.Mrs.Brown always corrected the mistakes David had made and gave him good suggestions.One year later，David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it.He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence.He became confident and was hopeful about his future.     He succeeded in entering college and he kept writing.Several years after graduating from college，he had his first book published.With some more books coming out，he became a famous writer in his country.And he owed his success to Mrs.Brown's encouragement.Without her encouragement，his life might be very different now. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右；（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Inspired by his own life story ，David decided to do something for that boy.      _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ The mother was ashamed when she heard that. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________________                1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$