广东省西浦教育集团外国语高中2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

西浦教育集团外国语高中2024-2025学年度第一学期 高二年级期末考试 英语学科试题 答题注意事项： 1．本试卷满分150分；考试用时120分钟； 2．本试卷分五部分，不按要求答卷不得分。 第一部分 单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. ________ is mentioned earlier, the expert group has already been formed to investigate the issue. A. That B. Which C. Where D. As 2. The old man insisted that I ______ his wallet. A. has taken B. took C. should take D. had taken 3. While shopping, people sometimes can’t help _______into buying something they don’t really need. A. to persuade B. persuading C. being persuaded D. be persuaded 4. Would you like ______ shopping with us or do you feel like ______ at home? A. to go; to stay B. going; staying C. going; to stay D. to go; staying 5. It is no use ________ to persuade him ________ a holiday because he is a work addict. A. trying; to have B. trying; having C. to try; having D. to try; to have 6. What makes Tom excited is ______ for the Milan 2026 Olympic Winter Games. A. volunteer B. to be a volunteer C. volunteered D. been a volunteer 7. It was on Mid – Autumn Festival,________ all family members reunite, that I left my hometown for a strange city alone. A. where B. which C. when D. that 8. It was the first time that she ______ in public. A. sung B. had sung C. has sung D. have sung 9. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau people's admiration for centuries. A. attracts B. attracted C. is attracting D. has been attracting 10. Don’t try to call John at 11:30 tomorrow morning because he ________ a meeting that time. A. is going to attend B. will attend C. is to attend D. will be attending 11. Who move my cheese is a good book which needs__________. A. to be digested B. digested C. be digested D. being digested 12. Before giving evidence, a witness has to swear an oath． If he deliberately gives false evidence，he shall assume_____responsibility． A. moral B. illegal C. legal D. likely 13. Johnson risked his life saving his daughter who ______ in the building for two days. A. had trapped B. has trapped C. has been trapped D. had been trapped 14. When I travelled in America, I ________ my college student, who lives there now. A. dropped in at B. dropped in on C. dropped off D. dropped out of 15. —I am sure that Andrew will win the first prize in the final. —I think so He ________ for it for months. A. is preparing B. was preparing C. has been preparing D. had been preparing 16. The local villagers ________ the lost boy. A set out searching for B. set out to search for C. set about to search D. set about searching 17. Don’t worry. You’ve left your mother ________. This hospital has the best nursing team in the city. A. out of control B. in good hands C. behind the wheel D. against all odds 18. Recent headlines have seen more and more teens ________ their parents’credit cards on games and other online activities. A. maxing out B. missing out C. checking out D. putting out 19. Scientists make great efforts to______ the origin of humans, which is still mysterious. A. take responsibility for B. ponder over C. lay aside D. adapt to 20. —I have been considering canceling the project because it seems hard to go farther. —But it’s too early to ________now. There’s still much hope. A. pave the way B. throw in the towel C. have a say D. take any chances 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has picked some activities to help build confidence, independence and adaptability among youngsters. Set yourself a physical challenge Learn survival skills at Sani Resort on Greece’s Halkidiki coast. The activity is sponsored by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Lessons include ways of hiding outdoors, seeking routes, building boats and finding food in the wild. Price: £33.50 per day, per person. Spend time in nature Head to Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge to experience about 6,200 acres of cloud forest in an excellent reserve of this country, flying through the treetops on the Sky Bike and Dragonfly Canopy Gondola. The tour is guided by Mashpi’s team of local naturalist guides. Price: £1,030 per room per night, including transfers (换乘) from Quito and all meals and guided activities within the reserve. Out-of-Ecuador tourists need to pay for flying. Travel somewhere new It can be particularly rewarding for young people when they step out of their comfort zone. There’s nowhere better than the wilds of South Africa. Scott Dunn’s teen programme offers an African adventure with two unforgettable experiences to observe wild animals, including a trip to Marakele National Park. Price: £6,000 a person. Experience a digital detox (脱瘾) Join Metropolitan Touring’s journey to the Galapagos Islands. Twin it with a digital switch-off, book day trips with expert guides, and travel around the active Sierra Negra volcano. Activities include heading to Santa Cruz Island on the hotel’s boat, diving and surfing. Price: £2730 per person, double occupancy, including all accommodation, return inter-island flights, tours and meals. 21. What is excluded from the charge for the travel to Mashpi Lodge? A. International flights. B. Changes of vehicles. C. Touring in the reserve. D. Diets during the travel. 22. Which activity is most attractive to wild creature lovers? A. Spend time in nature. B. Travel somewhere new. C. Experience a digital detox. D. Set yourself a physical challenge. 23. What can tourists do during Metropolitan Touring’s journey? A. Enjoy a flexible tour. B. Use special digital devices. C. Learn some survival skills. D. Experience water sports. B Whenever I get really depressed and anxious, my first impulse is to reach for my phone. Maybe I’ll get a message from a friend or discover some new distraction on social media. Unfortunately, during the past couple of years, one glance at my screen often makes me want to crawl back into bed. That changed after I made friends with a strange creature named Webot. I’m finding that it makes me feel better-and it might work for you too. Like many apps, Webot sends me messages at random. But instead of tempting me into doom scrolling with shocking news alerts, Webot asks how I’m doing. When I text Webot my troubles, it asks me friendly questions, encourages me, and invites me to express some of my darkest thoughts. There is something intensely comforting about discussing your thoughts with a machine. There are many therapy apps on the market, both free (like Webot) and paid for. But Webot is a particularly interesting case. Psychology researcher Alison Darcy at Stanford University created it after years of study. She says it was challenging on both a technical and artistic level because the chatbot is a character with its own personality. “It’s as careful a construction as you might find in a novel or poetry. Webot’s personality is humble, warm and wise, ”as Darcy puts it, “Webot isn’t an all-knowing authority. It is a mental health ally”. Best of all, Webot is always there, even when I’m lying awake in the middle of the night. That’s exactly the point, according to Darcy. “Your therapist should not be in bed with you at 2 a. m,“ she laughs. But Webot can be. You can pull up Webot at the exact moment you need it most. It is working. Last year, Darcy and her colleagues published a study showing that people like me are forming “bonds” with Webot. Bonding is a “meaningful“ process of “getting something off your chest, or managing your thoughts more objectively”. And you know what? In the bizarre world of 2023, it might be healthier to bond with a robot than be “engaged“ on social media. 24. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. I lost interest in my phone. B. I was tired of social media. C. My phone didn’t understand my impulse. D. My phone didn’t help me feel any better. 25. According to the text, what do we know about Webot? A. It bonds with me through social media. B. It is a creature that makes me feel better. C. It communicates with me and offers comfort. D. It is a therapist helping me manage my thoughts. 26. From Darcy’s perspective, why can Webot make us feel better? A. Because it can build mental connection with us. B. Because it is free and has a favorable personality. C. Because it is carefully constructed in a novel or poetry. D. Because it can keep us informed of shocking news alert. 27. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text? A. To urge us to quit social media. B. To show us the functions of Webot. C. To propose us interacting with Webot. D. To encourage us to share our thoughts. C Sometimes people call each other “scared-cat”. But have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster, its muscles get tense and there are changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream. Although the cat doesn’t realize this, its body is getting ready for action. If the danger continues, the animal will do one of two things. It will protect itself, or it will run away as fast as it can. Something like this also happens to people. When we are excited, angry, scared by other feelings, our bodies go through many physical changes. Our hearts beat faster, and our muscles get tense. All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react. We, too, get ready to defend ourselves or run. Human beings, however, have a problem that animals never face. If we give way to our feelings and let them take over, we can get into trouble. Have you ever said something in anger or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told somebody you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then wished later you had kept your mouth shut? It isn’t always clever to express your feelings freely. Does this mean that it’s smarter always to hide our feelings? No! If you keep feelings of anger, sadness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays tense. Physical illness can develop, and you can feel disturbed badly inside. It can actually be bad for your health. It isn’t good to keep pleasant feelings inside either; all feelings need to be expressed. Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside don’t just go away. It’s as if you bought some bananas and put them in a cupboard. You might not be able to see them, but before long you’d smell them. And if you opened the cupboard, chances are that you’d see little fruit flies flying all over them. They are bad. You can try to treat feelings as if they were bananas in the cupboard. You can hide them and you can pretend they don’t exist, but they’ll still be around. And at last you’ll have to deal with them, just like those bananas. 28. When people and animals are aroused by fear, _______. A. they feel very regretful immediately B. They may get ready to attack or run away C. Their hearts beat either faster or slower D. Their muscles get neither tense nor relaxed 29. Why do human beings get into trouble according to the passage? A. They are usually not as alert as animals. B. They sometimes can’t control their feelings. C. They always do something wrong to other people. D. They don’t pay attention to their physical changes. 30. What can we infer from the passage? A. Holding in your feelings may lead to unpleasant results. B. Bananas stay fresh longer when they are in a cupboard. C. Feeling will gradually disappear when you hold them in. D. It’s good for your health to keep pleasant feelings inside. 31. What’s the purpose of this passage? A. To help us deal with feelings in a wise and proper way B. To give us some advice on how to express our feelings. C. To tell us that people’s feelings are like bananas in a cupboard. D. To prove that it isn’t always wise to express our feelings freely. D Going to sleep at a certain time is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to researchers. In a study published in the European Heart Journal, a team found that going to sleep between 10:00pm and 11:00pm was beneficial compared to earlier or later bedtimes. The research included 88,026 participants in the UK. An analysis found that sleep onset time of 10:00pm to 10:59pm was associated with the lowest incidence of heart disease. There was a 25% higher risk of heart disease with sleep onset at midnight or later, a 12% greater risk for 11:00pm to 11:59pm and a 24% higher risk for falling asleep before 10:00pm compared to sleep onset from 10:00pm to 10:59pm. "The body has a 24-hour internal clock that helps adjust physical and mental functioning.” Study author David of the University of Exeter said in a statement. “While we cannot conclude from our study, the results suggest that early or late bedtimes may be more likely to destroy the body clock.” “While the findings do not show conclusion, sleep timing has appeared as a potential heart disease risk factor-independent of other risk factors. If our findings are proved in other studies, sleep timing and basic sleep health could be a low-cost public health target for lowering risk of heart disease. “David added. 32. Which is the best time for sleep? A. 8:40pm. B. 9:50pm. C. 10:45pm. D. 11:10pm. 33. How is Paragraph 2 organized? A. By giving some data. B. By raising a question. C. By giving an example. D. By following the time order. 34. What can be inferred from David’s words? A. Sleep too early will surely cause heart disease. B. Sleep timing is a possible heart disease risk factor. C. Sleep timing is a risk factor related with other factors. D. Sleeping before eight will not damage your body clock. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Body Clock Makes a Difference to Sleep B. Sleeping Late is not Harmful to Heart Health C. Sleep Timing Has an Effect on Heart Disease D. Earlier Bedtime is More Beneficial than Later One 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 Embracing a Green Lifestyle Living a green lifestyle is not only beneficial for the environment but also for your health and wallet. Here are some steps to embrace a green lifestyle. Reduce Reuse, Recycle. ____36____ These three simple words can make a big difference in your daily life. Whether it’s using a reusable water bottle or shopping bag, these small actions can reduce waste and pollution. Conserve water and electricity. Be mindful of your water and electricity usage. ____37____ Simple habits like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or switching off lights when not in use can save a lot of energy. ____38____ When shopping, opt for products that are made from sustainable materials and have minimal packaging. Remember to check the labels for certifications that indicate eco-friendliness. This not only helps to reduce waste but also supports companies that are committed to environmental protection. Grow your own food. Planting a small vegetable garden or even a few herbs in pots can be a rewarding experience. ____39____ It’s a great way to ensure you’re eating fresh and healthy food while also reducing your carbon footprint. Use public transportation, carpool, or bike. Instead of driving alone, consider using public transportation, carpooling, or biking to work or school. ____40____ This can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and improve air quality. A. Choose eco-friendly products. B. This is the essence of a green lifestyle. C. It’s easy to get started with these practices. D. Try to minimize the use of single-use items. E. Small changes can make a big impact on the environment. F. Make sure to choose products that are made by local companies. G. This can also be a fun and educational activity for the whole family. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Kindness is the way forward in the world today. Simple things one does often ____41____ something good in someone’s life. There is ____42____ too little or too much that you can offer. The best part about kindness is that no matter what you offer, it’ll always be enough. An example of 93-year-old Joan Potter will ____43____ your spirits. She does something selfless for animals. She doesn’t ____44____ to show kindness in a warm manner. Potter spends her time making blankets and beds for dogs to keep them ____45____. When asked why, she said, “I’m just ____46____ to do it for them. It makes me feel so good to know they’re not going to be lying on a hard floor.” She wove her simple ____47____ into kindness and shared them with the animals in need. The beds made by Potter are donated to adoption centers. It’s a ____48____ for a 93-year-old to do most of the basic stuff, yet Potter ____49____ her time each day to creating 30 beds in a month. “I cut up cloth for days until I have enough to stuff with,” she said. This is a double dose of kindness from Potter’s _____50_____. Not only does Potter help animals, but she also cares for the _____51_____ by reusing the scrap fabric (碎布). Even at 93, nothing _____52_____ Potter from spreading kindness each day. She looks beyond to understand the _____53_____ of these animals who can’t speak for themselves. She makes us reflect on whether we’re so thoughtful when it comes to helping others. Her _____54_____ show a little kindness goes a long way. And Potter has _____55_____ that right month after month by creating a warm place for the animals at adoption centers. 41. A. rise to B. contribute C. call on D. prepare for 42. A. also B. even C. never D. still 43. A. lift B. display C. restore D. maintain 44. A. manage B. offer C. aim D. fail 45. A. safe B. comfortable C. tidy D. active 46. A. pleased B. amazed C. frightened D. bothered 47. A. examples B. responses C. thoughts D. feelings 48. A. loss B. concern C. blow D. struggle 49. A. devotes B. relates C. adds D. attaches 50. A. memory B. end C. origin D. future 51. A. life B. universe C. environment D. society 52. A. rescues B. prevents C. protects D. requires 53. A. demands B. hobbies C. features D. behaviours 54. A. goals B. words C. skills D. acts 55. A. treated B. driven C. proved D. turned 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 It is widely accepted that optimistic attitudes promote health as well as happiness. The secret of a long life is ____56____ (universe) desired and has long been sought. Today we can reveal it: always look on the bright side. A huge research project___57___(lead) by scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine concludes that optimists live___58___ (long). Lewina Lee, lead author of the study, said, “A lot of evidence___59___(suggest) that exceptional longevity( 长 寿 ) is widely accompanied by a longer span of good health and living___60___ disability. Therefore our findings raise an exciting possibility___61___ we may be able to promote health and happiness by___62___(develop) positive attitudes such as optimism.” However, the study doesn’t suggest that we should aim for great pleasure. Sadness is___63___ important part of the human condition. Any normal person sometimes experience disappointment, ambitions and the___64___(lose) of loved ones. But for many people, these matters of human existence ___65___ (transform) into an abnormal state of despair. There is a vital place in public health for providing mental treatment in helping to correct these cognitive errors. It is not weakness to be defeated by setbacks. It is merely a mistake. 第四部分 完成句子（共10小题，每空1分，共10分） 根据各句首字母及括号内的中文提示，用恰当的单词的正确形式完成句子，每空限填一个单词。 66. After I read the clause I feel it needs some c______ (阐明). (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 67. Try to view yourself as o______(客观地) as possible. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 68. These documents are not a______ (接触的机会) to the public. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 69. W______ (工资) are paid daily or weekly for a job for laborers or workers, while salary is paid monthly or annually for a job for workers of higher skill. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 70. In looking for someone to hire, you look for three qualities: i______(正直诚实), intelligence and energy. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 71. Yet, outdoor activities are v______ (各种各样的) and tempting in the U. S. A. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 72. After the flooding, food and clothing are u______(迫切地) needed in that area. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 73. His speech e______(强调) the importance of attracting foreign investment to the town. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 74. I suppose I am looking for an o______ (工作，职业) that is going to be an adventure. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 75. Although I soon c______ (使相信) him of my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 76．第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 76. 假定你是李华，你的朋友David来信说他周末沉迷于电子设备，学习生活过得很心虚，成绩下滑严重，请你给他回信，就如何在专注学习方面提出建议，内容包括： 1．让父母监管电子设备； 2．为周末学习设立小目标； 3．找个学习伙伴。 注意：1．字数80-100词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．开头结尾已给出，但不计入总词数； 4．在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear David, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 77．第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 77. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 During that hot summer, little Sammy and his sister Marie spent their vacation at their grandparents’ farm. The farm was filled with fun and adventure, but one day, an unfortunate accident occurred. While playing, Sammy accidentally shot his grandmother’s beloved pet duck with a slingshot (弹弓). Panicked, he quickly hid the duck behind a pile of old wood in the yard. He was afraid to tell his grandmother the truth, worried about being punished. However, what he didn’t know was that his sister Marie had seen the entire event. The next day, when Grandma asked Marie to wash the dishes, Marie seized the opportunity to shift the responsibility onto Sammy. She said, “Sammy told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, Grandma.” Sammy was shocked and confused because he had not said such a thing. Marie approached him and whispered threateningly, “Remember the duck?” It was then that Sammy realized Marie had seen his secret and was now using it to make him do the housework she didn’t want to do. This situation continued for several days. Whenever there were household chores to be done, Marie would threaten Sammy with “Remember the duck?”. Sammy felt an increasing burden of guilt and responsibility. 注意：续写词数应为 80左右。 Finally, he couldn’t bear the secret and pressure any longer and decided to tell everything to Grandma ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 西浦教育集团外国语高中2024-2025学年度第一学期 高二年级期末考试 英语学科试题 答题注意事项： 1．本试卷满分150分；考试用时120分钟； 2．本试卷分五部分，不按要求答卷不得分。 第一部分 单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【1题答案】 【答案】D 【2题答案】 【答案】D 【3题答案】 【答案】C 【4题答案】 【答案】D 【5题答案】 【答案】A 【6题答案】 【答案】B 【7题答案】 【答案】C 【8题答案】 【答案】B 【9题答案】 【答案】D 【10题答案】 【答案】D 【11题答案】 【答案】A 【12题答案】 【答案】C 【13题答案】 【答案】D 【14题答案】 【答案】B 【15题答案】 【答案】C 【16题答案】 【答案】B 【17题答案】 【答案】B 【18题答案】 【答案】A 【19题答案】 【答案】B 【20题答案】 【答案】B 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【21~23题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D B 【24~27题答案】 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C C 【28~31题答案】 【答案】28. B 29. B 30. A 31. A D 【32~35题答案】 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. E 38. A 39. G 40. C 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【41~55题答案】 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【56~65题答案】 【答案】56. universally 57. led 58. longer 59. suggests 60. without 61. that 62. developing 63. an 64. loss 65. are transformed 第四部分 完成句子（共10小题，每空1分，共10分） 根据各句首字母及括号内的中文提示，用恰当的单词的正确形式完成句子，每空限填一个单词。 【66题答案】 【答案】clarification##larification 【67题答案】 【答案】objectively##bjectively 【68题答案】 【答案】accessible##ccessible 【69题答案】 【答案】Wages##ages 【70题答案】 【答案】integrity##ntegrity 【71题答案】 【答案】varied##aried 【72题答案】 【答案】urgently##rgently 【73题答案】 【答案】emphasized##mphasized 【74题答案】 【答案】occupation##ccupation 【75题答案】 【答案】convinced##onvinced 第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 76．第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 【76题答案】 【答案】Dear David, As for your last letter mentioning that your grades have been slipping down on account of your addiction to electronic devices, I’m writing to offer you some practical suggestions. Initially, if I were you, I would have my electronic devices supervised by my parents during weekends, including my mobile phone as well as ipad, which would guarantee me a concentrated learning atmosphere free of temptations. Additionally, you are supposed to set small goals for your weekend learning, instead of big and challenging ones, by achieving which you will gain great confidence in study. What’s more, it’s a good idea to find a learning partner, with whom you inspire and oversee when giving in to laziness. Personally, it would be of benefit if you follow my advice and have faith in yourself. Looking forward to your progress soon. Yours, Li Hua 77．第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【77题答案】 【答案】 Finally, he couldn’t bear the secret and pressure any longer and decided to tell everything to Grandma. Grandma knelt down smiling, gave him a hug and forgave him. Grandma called Marie to come to her and disclosed the whole truth, and meantime blamed her for taking advantage of her brother. Marie also felt ashamed and regretful, so she said sorry to Grandma and her brother, promising not to do so again. Both of them learned a lot from this trip. So it is important to admit your mistake, apologize and seek others’ forgiveness. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$