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房山区2024-2025学年度第一学期学业水平调研（二） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。 Leaping on a narrow balance beam (平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it. To perfect her skills, Lola ___1___ for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls. That’s especially impressive, since she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t tell how far away things are. When she was little, her mom ___2___ that even though she couldn’t see well, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the sport right away. Though learning gymnastics has been more ___3___ for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her ___4___ stop her from doing anything that she wants to. Her biggest ___5___ is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. “You have to ___6___ your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go;” says Lola. The beam is probably the most fearful for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, she got an 8.1 out of 10. Lola never thinks about ___7___. She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her ___8___ is to reach level 9. She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids when she grows up. Lola is ___9___ of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics, too. Her _____10_____ for others is “just believe ourselves”. 1. A. runs B. trains C. teaches D. dances 2. A. imagined B. suspected C. noticed D. remembered 3. A. boring B. difficult C. enjoyable D. satisfactory 4. A. talent B. nature C. condition D. quality 5. A. doubt B. advantage C. program D. challenge 6. A. trust B. open C. express D. examine 7. A. showing up B. giving off C. showing off D. giving up 8. A. goal B. range C. view D. standard 9. A. tired B. proud C. ashamed D. confident 10. A. plan B. reward C. advice D. responsibility 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Etenesh Diro had almost completed two thirds of the 3000 m steeplechase, when disaster struck. She got tangled up with some other competitors. It made her fall. Her right shoe started to come off. But ____11____ (try) to pull the shoe back on cost her precious time. So she ____12____ (throw) the shoe away. She ran the rest of the race ____13____ just one shoe on. It raised a big cheer for her. Luckily, she ____14____ (give) a chance to compete in the final later. Losing a shoe didn’t keep her from taking part. This is the true spirit of sport. B 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Ecotourism is a type of tourism ____15____ conserves the environment. It ____16____ (encourage) people to be responsible travellers and involves educating them about the natural world. For ____17____ (country) such as Costa Rica, Kenya and Nepal, ecotourism is an important part of the economy. Some ecotourism holidays involve voluntary work, such as planting trees or counting endangered animals. C 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The first landmark to catch, my eye is the splendid Qingshuihe Bridge, the world’s longest bridge ____18____ (build) over permafrost. Look! A group of Tibetan antelopes is moving under the bridge, with some stopping to eat grass at their leisure. Thirty-three passages have been constructed under the railway to allow the animals ____19____ (move) safely and freely in their natural habitat. Wild animals such as these Tibetan antelopes have now been using these passages for years. They seem ____20____ (total) unaware that we are speeding past at over 100 kilometres an hour. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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 A good doormat is a must all year round. Our beautifully handmade doormats are made from traditional materials. They are hard-wearing and long-lasting, protect your floors from being tracked in dirt and dust, and clean shoes brilliantly. Our beautiful mats decorate the doorsteps of many museums. They are made of high quality natural materials and fit in perfectly with their surroundings, in a wide range of thicknesses to make a mat to your exact needs. Our doormats are handmade in our UK workshop to ensure their maximum use. Our personalized doormats make brilliant housewarming or wedding gifts, and are perfect for welcoming visitors to your home with a unique message. We are also able to produce complex design logos for businesses. Your chosen design is cut out of the natural materials and each part of the design is replaced with colored material, so the design goes all the way to the bottom of the mat. This is a much more complex process than simple printing, but mats made by this method last much longer. With over 30 years of experience in the production of handmade doormats, our workshop is an expert in its field. Our workers are skilled in creating handmade mats, using techniques that have been handed down through the generations. Please call to discuss your requirements so that we can advise on the most appropriate solution for your home. We are happy to give advice with no charge. Now we have a special offer for a week, during which you can enjoy a half discount and a free delivery. Call us on 020 88195869. 21. What can we know about the doormats? A. They can be used for a long time. B. They are made of the latest materials. C. They are made by machines in the UK. D. They can clean up the dirt and dust themselves. 22. According to the passage, a personalized doormat . A. is designed in a museum B. can heat the house C. is handed down to the children D. can be a great wedding present 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A travel guide. B. A book review. C. A fashion magazine. D. A science report. B As a child, Wang Junyan never dreamed of becoming a famous person on TV. Now she is the presenter for Universe TV’s news programmes. I asked her how she had achieved success, and she told me her story. “It was my mother who taught me to be curious: She had a great love of everything in the universe and she taught me to be interested in mankind and nature,” Junyan told me. “We would look in old nests to find birds’ feathers and we would even turn over stones to look at the little creatures there. I loved doing that,” remembered Junyan. She said, “My mother was a strong character. Although there were lots of difficulties to overcome, she never let her problems defeat her. She worked extremely hard to support me through school and during my time at Fudan University. Her attitude towards life will never stop influencing my thoughts and actions.” After graduating from university, she became a reporter for a local newspaper. She said she chose to be a journalist because it is important that people grasp what is going on around them. I asked her if there was any special moment that made her realise this and she replied that it was after she was asked to inspect an illegal business. Her report helped the people who had been affected and it also helped the government inspect the company and catch the guilty people. “That is when I realised the importance of being a journalist,” said Junyan. “Writing that report wasn’t easy, but I realised that people needed to know and so I didn’t give up,” Junyan told me. I asked Junyan what she liked most about her job and she said that although there wasn’t much glory in a reporter’s existence, she found it interesting and challenging. “I meet a lot of people and go to many different places. I’m never bored with this job!” She added that as a reporter she needed many different skills and was constantly challenged to learn new things. Finally, I asked her if after many years she still felt curious. Smiling brightly, she told me, “Nothing that I learned from my mother has ever left me. Today when I’m looking for stories, I still feel like I’m turning over stones to see what might be hiding beneath!” 24. How did Junyan’s mother influence her? A. Junyan’s mother worked part-time to support her. B. Junyan’s-mother taught her how to write a good report. C. Junyan’s mother accompanied her to study at university. D. Junyan’s mother helped her to develop an interest in humans and nature. 25. Why did Junyan choose to be a journalist? A. To become a famous person on TV. B. To learn many different skills and new things. C. To meet more people and go to many different places. D. To make people aware of what is going on around them. 26. What did Junyan think of inspecting the illegal business? A. Scary but exciting. B. Difficult but meaningful. C. Simple but innovative. D. Dangerous but well-paid. 27. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Curiosity can make a difference in a person’s life. B. Accepting what you have makes you happy. C. Ups and downs can make one strong. D. Chance favors the prepared mind. C Humans have names, of course, and dogs and cats may react when their names are called. Some ocean animals, including the dolphin, invent their own names when they are very young. And the birds called parrots may also use names. Each of these naming animals also have the ability to learn and say individual new sounds throughout their lives, as does the African elephant, the research shows. African elephants are among the largest animals that live on land. They call each other by and answer to individual names, a new study finds. Such communication is rare in the animal world. The names are one part of the low sounds, or rumbles, elephants make. They can hear these sounds over long distances where they live in the savannah — large grassy areas of land mixed with woodlands. Scientists believe that animals with complex social structures may be more likely to use individual names. Stuart Pimm of Duke University is an ecologist who was not involved with the study. He said: “If you’re looking after a large family, you’ve got to be able to say, Hey, Virginia, get over here!” The study was released in the publication Nature Ecology and Evolution. In the study, biologists used machine learning to find the use of names in recordings of savanna elephant sounds. The sounds were recorded at Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. The researchers followed the elephants as they traveled to observe which one called out and which one appeared to answer. By examining only the audio data, the computer model predicted which elephant was being called 28 percent of the time, likely due to the inclusion of its name. When fed meaningless data, the model only correctly predicted eight percent of calls. Researchers tested their results by playing recordings to individual elephants. The elephants reacted more energetically, moving their ears and lifting their trunks, to recordings that contained their names. Sometimes elephants did not react in any way to the sounds of elephant names other than their own. Ecologist George Wittemyer, who helped write the study, said “Elephants are incredibly social, always talking and touching each other — this naming is probably one of the things that underpins their ability to communicate to individuals.” 28. The author mentions many anımals in Paragraph 1 to ______. A. question the result B. introduce the topic C. illustrate an argument D. present an assumption 29. From the passage, we can know that ______. A. communication between animals is rare in the animal world B. African elephants can’t hear low sounds over long distances C. African elephants use individual names when communicating D. animals with simple social structures tend to use individual names 30. What did the researchers do in the study? A. They used the computer model to analyze the audio data. B. They followed the elephants to record their daily routine. C. They used machine learning to communicate with elephants. D. They tested the results by playing recordings to a group of elephants. D When it was announced in 2018 that the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai had created the world’s first cloned monkeys, Zhongzhong and Huahua, heated discussions followed online. In fact, cloning has always been with us. It is a way of making an exact copy of another animal or plant. It happens in plants when gardeners take cuttings from growing plants to make new ones. It also happens in animals when identical twins are produced from the same egg. These are both examples of natural clones. Cloning has two major uses. First, gardeners use it to produce large quantities of plants for sale. Second, it is valuable for research on new plant species and for medical research on animals. Cloning plants is fairly straightforward, while cloning animals is much more complicated and difficult. Over the years, many scientists failed in their attempts to clone animals, but their determination and patience paid off in 1996 with a breakthrough—the cloning of Dolly the sheep. With the advances of scientific research, cloning will have several major uses, in the future. For one thing, it could be used to breed animal species which are endangered, or even bring back species which are now extinct. For another, it could be used to grow human organs or tissue in animals, which could be used for human organ transplants or medical treatments. Finally, cloning could be used to breed animals that will provide us with higher quality meat, milk, or eggs. While there are technical issues that need to be worked through to make widespread cloning possible, the biggest concerns are moral. For example, if scientists brought an extinct animal back into existence, it would probably end up fiving in a zoo. That is not very good for the animal. Even worse for the animal is using it as a source of organ transplants—because it will be injured or even die. In addition, many people worry that eating animal products that result from cloning might be harmful to our health over time. The possibility of using cloning to produce human beings is an even bigger concern. What would happen if such knowledge ended up in the wrong hands? When it comes to cloning, we wonder, ultimately, whether cloning will help or harm the world. No doubt, we will be talking about this question for a long time to come. 31. What can we learn about cloning? A. Cloned animals first appeared in 2018. B. Cloned plants are mainly used for medical research. C. Cloning technology can be used in the study of new plant species. D. Cloning plants is more complicated and difficult than cloning animals. 32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. Future uses of cloning. B. Scientific researches of cloning. C. The products provided by cloning. D. The medical treatments brought about by cloning, 33. What does the underlined word “moral” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. Physical health. B. Technical development. C. Principle and belief. D. Knowledge and experience. 34. What’s the author’s attitude towards cloning? A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Disapproving. D. Unconcerned. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Whether you were once much more physically active or have never been a regular exerciser, now is a great time to start. Keeping fit is important for everyone. There are endless forms of exercise. ____35____ The division is based on what each calls upon your body to do, and how the movement benefits you. ____36____ Although most aerobic exercises require you to move your whole body, the main focus is on your heart and lungs. Activities like walking, swımmıng, dancing and cycling, if done at sufficient intensity, get you to breathe faster and your heart to work brander Aerobic exercises-burn fat and lower blood sugar. Strength training should be performed two or three times a week. Some suitable exercises include squats, push-ups and exercises performed on resistance machines or using weights or bands. ____37____ Stretching exercises keep your muscles and tendons flexible, preserve your posture, and improve mobility. Stretching can be done every day. Balance exercises call on various systems to help you stay upright and oriented, such as vision, muscles, and joints. ____38____ Some people may wonder how much exercise is appropriate. ____39____ For example, your current fitness level, your strength, flexibility and balance, and your fitness goals. A. Experts divide physical activity into four broad types. B. Aerobic exercise is marked by an increased heart rate. C. Regular aerobic exercise can help keep your mind sharp. D. Many people think that tai chi and yoga are great choices. E. They can help keep your bones strong and build your muscle mass and strength. F. In fact, the amount of exercise you should be getting depends on several factors. G. As more people engage in sports, there is a growing demand for facilities and services. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 Jesse Brooks was a straight-A student — a result of countless hours spent studying during college. She graduated at the top of her class and believed she would have no problem getting a job. However, having had ten interviews and no job offers, she was starting to wonder what was wrong. “At first I was confused. I’m intelligent and diligent, but why couldn’t I get a job?” Despite having “academic” intelligence, Jesse was missing the intelligence that many employers are now looking for — emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your own emotions and the emotions of people around you. It can have a surprisingly powerful effect on your life. More and more companies use EI assessment tests to recruit new staff. They have come to know that people with high EI form better relationships with their colleagues and can manage themselves better. This benefits the company, in the form of higher productivity and profit. Jesse thinks that she spent so much of her college life studying alone that her social skills did not develop well. Determined to get straight As, she had not played any team sports or participated in any school groups, both of which would have helped develop social skills and emotional intelligence. Although she could motivate herself to accomplish a goal, she did not know how to work with others, a key to success in most commercial businesses. Although Jesse might not have a high EI now, psychologists believe she can improve it. Jesse says, “I need to identify people who are ‘natural’ leaders, who work well with others and are great motivators. I should watch what they say and how they act in different situations. Then go out, socialize, and try it out in my own life.” 40. Why was Jesse confused at first? _________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What is emotional intelligence? _________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. More and more companies use EI assessment tests to recruit new staff, because they have found that people with high EI could motivate themselves to accomplish higher goals. _________________________________________________________________________________ 43. How can you improve your emotional intelligence? (In about 40 words) _________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你校将要举办一次剪纸艺术展，打算邀请外教Jim参加本次活动。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括： 1. 展览时间、地点； 2. 活动安排。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 房山区2024-2025学年度第一学期学业水平调研（二） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） A 【11~14题答案】 【答案】11. trying 12. threw 13. with 14. was given B 【15~17题答案】 【答案】15. that##which 16. encourages 17. countries C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. built 19. to move 20. totally 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. A C 【28~30题答案】 【答案】28. B 29. C 30. A D 【31~34题答案】 【答案】31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 【35~39题答案】 【答案】35. A 36. B 37. E 38. D 39. F 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 【40~43题答案】 【答案】40. Jesse was confused because despite having high academic intelligence and graduating at the top of her class, she was unable to secure a job. 41. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your own emotions and the emotions of people around you. 42. The false part is: “because they have found that people with high EI could motivate themselves to accomplish higher goals.” Explanation: The text states that companies use EI assessment tests to recruit new staff because people with high EI can form better relationships with their colleagues and manage themselves better, which benefits the company in terms of higher productivity and profit. It does not mention that high EI directly motivates individuals to accomplish higher goals, but rather it implies that the social and self-management skills associated with high EI are beneficial in a work environment. 43. To improve emotional intelligence, one can observe natural leaders and how they interact with others, practice socializing in different situations, and develop better understanding of emotions through active participation in group activities and teamwork. 第二节（20分） 【44题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, I’m writing to invite you to an upcoming Paper-cutting Art Exhibition at our school, Hongxing High School. The exhibition will be held on this Friday afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the school art hall. During the event, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of intricate and beautiful paper-cutting works created by our talented students. Additionally, there will be a live demonstration where you can witness the intricate process of paper-cutting firsthand. It’s a great chance to experience traditional Chinese culture and learn about this unique art form. I believe you’ll find it both fascinating and enlightening. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. 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