广东省汕头市潮阳第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期级入学考英语试题

2024-2025年度第二学期入学考高二级 英语科试题 第一部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 A Farallon Islands Whale Watching Departures: San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor (Near Marina Green Park)| Every Saturday & Sunday| April 6th ~ December 15th| 8:00 am Check-In| 8:30 am Departure| 4:00 pm Return Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip Details: Cruise(乘船游览)under the Golden Gate Bridge led by wildlife experts to the Farallon Islands, one of the most biodiverse oceanic environments on the planet. See and learn more about whales, sea lions and seabirds with the nonprofit Oceanic Society. Included in the day are free wildlife photos taken by our professional photographer and shared with you right after the trip concludes. Recent Trips: We saw 66 humpback whales over this past weekend in addition to dozens of blue whales, several fin whales and a minke! This year we’ve also seen the most dolphins and porpoises in over a decade. There are so many sea animals to see right now! Dates are selling fast. Our Boat: The 60-foot Salty Lady, an exceptionally stable boat with sufficient viewing deck space and comfortable indoor facilities. Trip Capacity: 33 passengers The Age Limit: The minimum age is 10. Price: Starting at $299 Clothing: With the potential for fog, wind and spray(水花), please wear waterproof shoes and outer layers. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also essential. Food & Drinks: Coffee and tea are provided on board the boat. Please bring your own food. Alcohol is discouraged, but not prohibited. Backpacks are fine, but please don’t take coolers due to space limitations. Weather: Trips go rain or shine, but may be canceled due to high winds and/ or high seas. All passengers will be informed via email and text messages. You will have the option to reschedule the trip or cancel it with a full refund instead. Any Questions?: Email whales@oceanicsocietyorg and get a fast response! 1. How long can tourists stay on the Salty Lady to watch wildlife? A. 4 hours. B. 6.5 hours. C. 7.5 hours. D. 8 hours. 2. What is the main purpose of the “Recent Trips” part? A. To detail the coming whale-watching trip. B. To encourage readers to book the trip soon. C. To list some rarely witnessed ocean animals. D. To provide a summary of past whale sightings. 3. What is a tourist advised to do for a pleasant whale-watching journey? A. Pay $299 for added service. B. Bring along cooling devices. C. Take measures against sunlight. D. Hire a professional photographer. B My wife and I were at a crowded grocery store not long ago. It was a weekday evening, cold and wet and tense. People were carelessly blocking aisles, complaining and cutting one another off with their carts. At one point, two women quarreled for several minutes after colliding in the freezer section. Things got worse at the checkout line.The cashier scanned a man's discount card, but he misread the savings on her screen as an additional charge. He decided she was acting intentionally and began to argue. Other customers looked away as the cashier tried to reason with him. She called a manager, who took him to customer service. Shaken , she moved to the next customer in line. We’ve all witnessed uncomfortable scenes like this in public places. My reaction when I see them is both personal and professional. I am a data analyst and sociologist who studies how and why people interact with one another--or why they choose not to. To me, the grocery scene was another example of how our trust in others has faded. But it was also a teachable moment on how we can rebuild our faith — starting with just one person. Therefore, my wife and I reached the disturbed cashier. I grabbed a bottle of water from a nearby cooler and handed it to her. We learned her name was Beth. “We felt bad about how that man treated you and wanted to buy this for you.” I said. Beth’s face lit up and we talked as she scanned our items.She told us she had been working that evening through severe foot pain and would be having surgery later that week. We wished her well in her recovery, and she thanked us as we left. That is the balancing act, the moment of countering social and emotional pain with healing, that will add up to restore trust across the United States. You can start that pattern in someone else's life , even in a place as ordinary as the neighborhood grocery store. 4. By describing the arguments, the author wants to show__________. A. the job as a cashier is not easy. B. people in the U.S are unfriendly. C. arguments in public are very common. D. confidence in each other has worn off. 5. How did Beth probably feel when the couple gave her a bottle of water? A. Sad and regretful. B. Sorry and wronged. C. Cheerful and rewarded. D. Grateful and relieved. 6. What's author's attitude towards Americans' regaining trust? A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Uncaring D. Cautious 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A Miserable Cashier. B. A Helping Hand. C. Learning to Trust Again. D. Starting a new life. C Ethan Hardy started his Brigham Young University (BYU) experience as many students do — curious, yet undecided on a major, maybe music or biology — but he knew one thing forcertain: he was going to take advantage of every chance BYU provided him by paying it forward. “Here at BYU, I’ve got so many opportunities that are invested in my success,” said Hardy. “I want to be someone who helps others along in their journey.” During his first year and a half at BYU, Hardy has volunteered as a piano teacher at Provo’s South Franklin Community Center, teaching weekly piano lessons to children who might otherwise not be able to afford them. “It’s been very valuable,” said Hardy. “I love teaching and seeing students grow. But the reason I’ve stuck with it is the relationships I’ve built with these kids and their families.” For Hardy, finding time each week amidst a busy school schedule to teach piano at the community center isn't a matter of trade-offs; it’s an important part of his college experience that has encouraged him to put his ability and character into action. A gifted pianist, Hardy arrived on campus in 2022 with a deep understanding of the power of music. Still, he couldn’t forget his love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). “I’ve always been drawn to subjects like math and science, which was why I was interested in medicine when I was young,” said Hardy. Hardy recently began a summer internship (实习) at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he’s working with Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, a professor at Harvard Medical School, and other students researching lung cancer．He’ll also join a nonprofit (非营利组织), helping to raise awareness of the importance of lung cancer screening through events and community outreach. Studying medicine by day and teaching music by night, Hardy is proving that when your priorities (优先事项) are right, maybe you really can “have it all.” 8. What did Hardy think of his university? A. It is attractive to overseas students. B. It has offered him great possibilities. C. It has a good name in the local community. D. It has played a role in reaching his music dream. 9. How has Hardy supported children at Provo’s South Franklin Community Center? A. By improving their family relationships. B. By inviting them to study at BYU. C. By teaching them music for free. D. By giving them a new piano. 10. What did Hardy focus on during his internship? A. Setting up a nonprofit. B. Designing STEM courses. C. Carrying out medical research. D. Organizing community activities. 11. Which of the following best describes Hardy? A. Smart and warm-hearted. B. Honest and hard-working. C. Creative and friendly. D. Brave and professional. D Handwriting notes in class might seem old-fashioned as digital technology affects nearly every aspect of learning. But a recent study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that taking notes with pen and paper is still the best way to learn, especially for young children. The new research builds on a 2014 study that suggested people may type notes quickly, without thinking much about what they’re writing-but writing by hand is slower and makes them actively pay attention to and process the incoming information. This conscious action of building on existing knowledge can make it easier for students to stay engaged and grasp new concepts. To understand specific brain-activity differences during the two note-taking approaches, the authors of the new study sewed 256 electrodes (电极) into a hairnet. These sensors let the scientists record 36 students’ brain activity as they wrote or typed words displayed on a screen. When students wrote by hand, the sensors picked up widespread brain connectivity throughout visual regions that receive and process sensory information, and the motor cortex (运动皮层) that helps the brain use environmental inputs to inform a person’s next action. Typing, however, resulted in minimal activity in these brain regions. Vanderbilt University educational neuroscientist Sophia Vinci-Booher says the recent study highlights the clear tie between physical actions and concept understanding, “As you’re writing a word, you’re taking this continuous understanding of something and using motor system to create it.” That creation then affects the visual system, where it’s processed again-strengthening the connection between an action and the words associated with it. Vinci-Booher notes that the new findings don’t mean technology is always a disadvantage in the classroom. Digital devices can be more efficient for writing essays and offer more equal access to educational resources. However, there’s a growing trend of relying on digital devices to perform cognitive (认知的) tasks, such as taking photos instead of memorizing information. Yadurshana Sivashankar, an researcher at the University of Waterloo says, “If we’re not actively using these areas, then they are going to become worse over time, whether it’s memory or motor skills.” 12. Why does the author mention the 2014 study? A. To present different research findings. B. To make the new research more convincing. C. To compare two note taking approaches. D. To show the advantage of writing slowly. 13. What can be learned from the experiment in Paragraph 3? A. Sensors were used to process visual information. B. Electrodes were connected to students’ hair directly. C. Writing by hand activated more brain activity than typing. D. Typing stimulated the motor cortex to inform following action. 14. What would Sophia Vinci-Booher probably advise students to do? A. Make better use of motor system. B. Take advantage of digital devices. C. Adopt a new approach to taking notes. D. Memorize words by writing essays. 15. What is the main idea of the text? A. Technology is not a disadvantage in classroom. B. Writing by hand comes with learning benefits. C. Taking notes enhances students’ brain activity. D. Two note-taking approaches have clear differences. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Reduce Tension and Stress with Belly Breathing (腹式呼吸) During times of uncertainty and confusion it’s normal to feel nervous, mentally tired, and stressful, but these negative emotions are only temporary. ___16___. Thus, it’s useful to have some quick and easy solutions to get yourself back on track. ___17___. This proven method of stress reduction is easy to adopt in almost any situation. Belly breathing works by activating your body’s natural relaxation response, which helps relieve muscle tension all over your body, as well as lower your heart rate and blood pressure. ___18___ It allows you to stay focused and committed to making healthy choices that will reduce your risk of developing illnesses such as diabetes (糖尿病) and heart disease. ___19___. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Close your eyes and mouth. Place your awareness on your breath and not on your surroundings. Take a deep breath through your nose for a count of four, making sure your belly is expanding and not your chest. ___20___. Continue in this way for a few breaths, or until you feel calm. An added benefit is that by focusing your thoughts on the sensations of breathing, or even counting your breaths, you also help settle your mind. The next time you feel your heart racing or your stress starting to intensify, do some belly breathing and feel the needle return to normal. A. This position forces you to breathe from the belly B. Try some belly breathing to quickly get back to being calm C. We all experience these types of feelings at one time or another D. Gently release the breath through your mouth for a count of four E. Here’s how belly breathing works to relieve your stress and anxiety F. Belly breathing is a simple way to quickly manage your stress levels G. This physiological (生理的) response can have a positive impact on your mental well-being 第二部分 语言知识运用（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） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和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。 Luckily for 18-month-old Maia from Swindon her mum Leanne learned first aid and knew just what to do. Back when Maia was six months old, Leanne decided to ____21____ a first aid course. It was a good ____22____. When Maia suffered a febrile seizure (热性惊厥), Leanne was able to give her daughter timely ____23____. “Maia had a bit of ____24____ but it wasn’t enough for me to be ____25____. She was playing and seemed ____26____,” Leanne said. Later when Maia fell asleep on the sofa, Leanne tucked (塞进) her in with a blanket, thinking a good sleep might be just what she ____27____. Not long after, Leanne ____28____ Maia moving. Something was ____29____! “I thought she was waking up but as I got closer I could see she was actually _____30_____,” Leanne recalled. “I touched her and could feel her temperature had risen _____31_____, which was shocking. When I saw her eyes roll back, I realized she was having a febrile seizure.” Leanne immediately _____32_____ the blanket to cool her down and moved her onto the floor to protect her from _____33_____ herself. Once the seizure was over, Leanne took action to further reduce Maia’s temperature. Leanne removed most of Maia’s clothes and while waiting for the _____34_____ to arrive, turned Maia on her side. The doctors soon arrived and _____35_____ Maia and her temperature before rushing her to the hospital, where Maia soon recovered. 21. A. promote B. take C. teach D. develop 22. A. decision B. experiment C. dream D. adventure 23. A. help B. guidance C. information D. advice 24. A. energy B. cough C. fever D. boredom 25. A. angry at B. open to C. free of D. concerned about 26. A. full B. fine C. lucky D. warm 27. A. wasted B. owned C. ignored D. needed 28. A. minded B. prevented C. noticed D. imagined 29. A. demanding B. wrong C. artificial D. lost 30. A. breathing B. sleeping C. shaking D. playing 31 A. sharply B. safely C. slightly D. slowly 32. A. put in B. cut up C. found out D. took off 33. A. injuring B. touching C. infecting D. releasing 34. A. innovation B. ambulance C. operation D. class 35. A. revealed B. appreciated C. monitored D. introduced 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。 Since 2018, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet has been working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to advocate for greater food ___36___ (secure), the fight against hunger and climate change. After ___37___ (official) being appointed an FAO Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使) in 2021, he sent a message from space to youth at the Junior World Food Day event, calling on them ___38___ (take) action. Thomas has also been carrying ___39___ important work in space to address climate change. In April 2021, he traveled with three other astronauts on a six-month mission to the International Space Station, ___40___ they conducted a series of experiments including ___41___ (grow) cotton and peppers. By attempting to grow under these harsh (恶劣) conditions, with little to no water or soil, Thomas hopes that farmers can learn more about plants and apply this knowledge on Earth to make them more ___42___ (resist) to changes in natural conditions. There is no doubt ___43___ agriculture is already benefiting from space exploration. Data ___44___ (collect) by satellites in space can be used to help farmers decide when they should plant, irrigate (灌溉), or harvest．FAO and ESA ___45___ (cooperate) and trying to ensure that data from space is made available to countries, so they can better plan their future food and agricultural policies. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，近日你感觉在英语口语的学习上有点吃力。请给你的英国外教Peter写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．你面临的问题； 2．向他寻求帮助。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 Dear Peter, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best regards, 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。 Aunt Evie had a dollhouse. It had many toys there. Every Friday afternoon, I went to Aunt Evie’s home with my parents. The adults would sit around a table in the dining room, eating pie and talking, while I played in the dollhouse for hours. Sometimes I would pick up these lovely toys and place them in different positions. It was really fun. One time I asked Aunt Evie where she got the toys so that I could buy some, too. To my disappointment, Aunt Evie said that most of them were specially handmade gifts from her friends and couldn’t be bought anywhere. One such toy was a little bear, which was my favorite. It was so beautiful that I wanted to own it badly. “If I take it, Aunt Evie may not notice it. ” I said to myself. Therefore, on a Friday afternoon, I attempted to take the little bear away from Aunt Evie’s dollhouse. I had to wait until nobody was watching me, ‘and it took me hours to get the courage to put the little bear in my pocket. Once I got the little bear, I couldn’t wait to go home. I had to hide it somewhere at home, so that no one would know I took it. That night after I went home with my parents, I couldn’t go to sleep. “What a bad person I am! I stole something from my loved Aunt Evie.” I thought. When I woke up the next morning, I felt awful, but I couldn’t tell my parents, let alone return the little bear to Aunt Evie. I was embarrassed about my behavior. At some point, I started to hate the little bear and myself. And I knew if I didn’t do something, I wouldn’t get away from those bad feelings. 注意： 1. 续写的词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 So I decided to tell my mom what I had done. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My hand was shaking when I rang the doorbell of Aunt Evie’s house. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024-2025年度第二学期入学考高二级 英语科试题 第一部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. D 第二部分 语言知识运用（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） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 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. security 37. officially 38. to take 39. out 40. where 41. growing 42. resistant 43. that 44. collected 45. are cooperating 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】 Dear Peter, I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to ask for your help regarding my oral English learning, which has been quite challenging for me recently. I often feel extremely nervous when attempting to speak English. Even if I’m familiar with the topic, the words just seem to get stuck in my throat. Additionally, I struggle a lot when trying to understand native speakers. Their fast-paced conversations and various accents make it difficult for me to catch the main ideas. Could you please offer me some practical advice? Maybe suggest some effective ways to boost my confidence in speaking or recommend useful resources like English podcasts or apps. I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much in advance. Best regards, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】Paragraph I: So I decided to tell my mom what I had done. After I told her all the story, I couldn’t hold back my tears. “I can’t live with myself and what I’ve done, ” I said. My mom shook her head in disappointment. “There’s only one way to make this right. You have to return the little bear and apologize to Aunt Evie, ” she said. Seized with fright, I stood frozen to the spot, thinking Aunt Evie would hate me. Eventually, with my mom’s encouragement, I got up the courage to head for Aunt Evie’s home. Paragraph 2: My hand was shaking when I rang the doorbell of Aunt Evie’s house. She unlocked the door, smiled and looked as if she already knew everything. I presented her with the little bear and made my apologies. “I admire your courage to return the bear. I would like to give it to you as a gift for your honesty. You’re always my favorite niece. ”Aunt Evie said. On hearing that, I felt a wave of relief. Mom’s words rang in my ears, “Honesty is the best policy!” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$