广东省广州市天河区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

2024学年第一学期天河区期末考试 高二英语 本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、姓名、班级、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡相应的位置上，再用2B铅笔把考号的对应数字涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Growing up in Africa, Karen Davies found herself surrounded by amazing plants and animals. “I was lucky enough to be brought up here,” she says. “The light and atmosphere is second to none.” It was here that her love for horses first developed. “I painted my first horses as a teenager,” she recalls. Even though her art teacher said she shouldn’t try art as a career, Karen didn’t listen. “I’ve never been good at following that kind of advice.” The artist’s journey as a military officer’s wife presented its own set of challenges, with frequent moves requiring her to adapt her artistic practice to new environments. “The challenge has been to set up my space in every army quarter and explore locally where I can sell work or make contacts, ” she explains. Yet, she discovered opportunities in unexpected places, from staying at a village pub to working with agents in Ireland. Commissioned (委托) by many international clients, her work hangs in private collections all over the world. Animal portraits have become one of her specialties. Working mainly with soft oils, Karen’s artistic process is a balance of technique and intuition (直觉) . “I don’t mix much. Instead, I rely on the oils overlaying each other,” she explains. In her work, the artist finds freedom and experimentation in her “me” work, where she explores new methods and subjects. “I’ve challenged myself not to sketch (画素描) the subject but go straight in with paint,” she shares. “It’s a fun way of working.” Meanwhile, her commission work holds a special place in her heart, allowing her to honour loved pets and racehorses with detailed pictures that show a sense of freedom. While self-taught, Karen gets inspiration from different artists, from Monet to contemporary talents like Aaron Scheurr. “I think it is more important than ever for artists to be true to themselves and their own creative processes.” Through her journey, she has learned the importance of finding “your people” — fellow artists who support and inspire. “After years of moving around, I have only recently started finding mine.” she shares. “And it is inspiring.” 1. What may inspire Karen’s love for art? A. Wildlife protection in Africa. B. Life as an officer’s wife. C. Advice from her art teacher. D. Natural environment in Africa. 2. How did Karen pursue art with frequent moves? A. By seeking new chances. B. By selling her work to Ireland. C. By changing her artistic style. D. By making friends at village pubs. 3. What can we learn about her art work? A. It focuses on the same subject. B. It uses unique painting tools. C. It features simple rough lines. D. It reflects constant creativity. B A mould (霉菌) that grows on food waste has been shown to completely change its taste, allowing food that would otherwise be thrown out to be eaten in a new way. Every year, about a third of food globally is wasted, with leftover responsible for around 8 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions (排放) over its lifetime. Repurposing it into new kinds of eatable food can reduce the climate impact of food production while also improving food security. Neurospora intermedia, an orange fungus (真菌) grown from the byproducts of milk production, has been used for centuries to make oncom, a traditional food in Indonesia. Vayu Hill-Maini at the University of California, and his colleagues are now working with chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants to develop new foods using the fungus. His team has shown that N. intermedia can grow well on at least 30 types of agricultural waste, including tomato and banana skin, where the fungus can transform indigestible plant waste into nutritious food in around 36 hours. Some of the research results are now appearing on their menus at the Alchemist restaurant in Copenhagen run by Rasmus Munk. N. intermedia is used in a dessert of jellied plum wine with rice custard, which is left to ferment (发酵) for 60 hours. This process has changed both the smell and taste “in quite a dramatic way”, according to Munk. When the team asked Danish consumers to try it for the first time, people consistently rated its taste above 6 on a scale of l to 9. “I found it mind-blowing to suddenly discover flavours like banana without adding anything except the fungi, ” says Hill-Maini. “Of course, all of our wild shots don’t work out, but when they do, they can produce quite revolutionary results. ” The chefs involved hope that by demonstrating what upcycled food can do at the highest level of gastronomy (美食学) , the concept will gain commercial appeal. “We are just at the beginning stages of unlocking its full potential,” says Hill-Maini. 4. What can we learn about N. intermedia, according to Hill-Maini’s findings? A. It significantly changes the flavor of food. B. It is primarily used to make jellied plum wine. C. It has been used to make traditional food for long. D. It can transform indigestible food within 60 hours. 5. What does the underlined word “mind-blowing” in paragraph 6 mean? A. Annoying. B. Puzzling. C. Surprising. D. Satisfying. 6. What is the best title of the text? A. A New Trend in Food Industry. B. A Fungus Creates Wonder. C. A Mould Grows on Food Waste. D. The Danger of Food Waste. C Gen Z’s cultural habits are often perceived as screen-focused, but a recent survey by the Booksellers Association challenges this view. It has found that the new generation are more likely than older ones to buy a book based on in-person recommendations from booksellers. UK booksellers have noticed a sharp rise in young readers visiting stores, seeking human interaction rather than relying on algorithm-driven (算法驱动) online recommendations. The Internet, especially BookTok, the corner of TikTok, does have a role to play in bookshops’ popularity. Booksellers agree that social media has helped to promote the bookshop to younger readers who travel from neighbouring towns and cities to visit. However, a resistance to algorithmic recommendations popular on BookTok (as well as online bookstores like Amazon) might be one of the most common things driving young readers into physical bookshops. Almost everyone — both booksellers and young readers — were doubtful about giving BookTok too much credit for the popularity of shopping in physical shops. Some readers said they experienced a kind of “BookTok burnout”, and have actually sought out in-person recommendations as a solution to being pushed the same books. What really draws young readers into bookshops, though, is something more personal. Booksellers say readers come out for signed books and author talks, especially for younger readers wanting to connect with their favourite writers. “I think it’s kind of a misunderstanding that younger people want to do everything online,” Grace Gooda, the manager at Morocco Bound in Bermondsey says. “In our experience... it creates a relationship where they trust our recommendations and might take home something they wouldn’t have seen advertised elsewhere. ” This is what really makes physical bookshops appeal to many younger readers. “Bookshops aren’t just places to buy books, they’re places of community, of gathering and this is something that’s actively promoted by so many bookshops,” Ash, 29, from Yorkshire, says. “Speaking to staff to get book recommendations is often a path into hearing more about the community aspects of bookshops, too — it’s often more than just a book recommendation.” 7. What has the survey found about Gen Z? A. They are keen to live mostly through a screen. B. More and more visit bookstores for new books. C. They value booksellers’ advice more than expected. D. They rely heavily on online book recommendations. 8. What effect does the Internet have on bookshops, according to paragraph 2? A. It replaces the need for physical bookshops. B. It has a significant impact on bookshops’ popularity. C. It drives young readers away from physical bookshops. D. It expands the bookshops’ influence among young readers. 9. Why might young readers resist algorithmic recommendations? A. They are fed up with them. B. They trust advice from authors. C. They prefer to buy books in person. D. They think social media unreliable. 10. Why do physical bookshops appeal to younger readers? A. They sell signed books. B. They provide a deeper connection. C. They offer a wider range of services. D. They create better reading environment. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。 Louise Gleeson’s kids call each other out when someone’s acting like a “quallum”, say “ozee-chicken” on a bad hair day, and get excited when their grandmother is on her way with “nunch.” ___11___ “They’re part of a secret language that no one outside our circle can understand, ” laughs Gleeson, a mother of four in Toronto. The secret words shared only among the members of a household are called familect by linguists (语言学家) . Though it might seem silly, building a familect means a lot. ___12___ In particular, it’s the repetition of familect in different situations that strengthens this tie between family members. Every time a family nickname (昵称) is used, it reminds them of its history and the fact that they all share it. Familect’s true power lies in its ability to draw people back together. ___13___ . And for adult siblings (兄弟姐妹) who haven’t seen each other for a long time, using familect can instantly transport them back to their childhood memories. Familect also introduces the creative possibilities of language to kids. Mallinson, a professor at the University of Maryland, finds her nine-year-old daughter has recently transformed family nicknames into nimo (mother), ditto (father), zito (brother), and tito (herself). ___14___ “Kids are naturally excited about language and enjoy doing funny things with it,” she says. Even though familects often develop naturally, parents can actively encourage this shared language in the family. “ ___15___ ” says Mallinson. “You don’t have to carry around photographs or souvenirs for family closeness. You have these words that recall all these family memories. ” A. The phrase is unique to the family. B. Familect helps maintain the culture of the family. C. Familect serves as a tool to connect family members. D. Practising these skills is great for a lifelong love of language. E. These words aren’t from a dialect spoken in some remote land. F. Language is something you can carry with you wherever you go. G. After an argument, familects can help make up and rebuild family connections. 第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A，B，C，D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 At 80, Mei Jingtian continues to patrol (巡逻) the Shixiaguan section of the Great Wall. With over 30 years of experience, he ___16___ taps the overgrown ground along the way with a wooden stick, warning wild animals of his presence to ensure his ___17___. Mei lives in Shixia, a village near the Shixiaguan section of the Great Wall, and he has a deep ___18___ for the wall. Mei remembers when he played hide-and-seek with his friends on the splendid structure as a child. ___19___ in 1979, when he returned after working outside for years, he was ___20___ to find the ancient wall severely damaged. Some residents even took its ___21___ to build their own houses. To help protect the ___22___, Mei volunteered as a guardian (保卫者) , patrolling 20 kilometers each day, to discourage people from taking bricks, scribbling or littering. In 1984, a Great Wall ___23___ campaign was launched in Beijing and was quickly ___24___ by the villagers. Realizing the ____25____ of heritage protection, more and more of them ____26____ the bricks and joined Mei on patrol. In 2006, as then head of the village, Mei ____27____ a local volunteer protection association, and soon about 80 of the village’s 100 or so residents joined as ____28____, following in Mei’s footsteps. ____29____ by Mei, his young niece became a member, too. When she was a child, her uncle always told her his patrol ____30____ and talked about the history of the Great Wall. China has ____31____ to step up efforts to protect the Great Wall. From 2015 to 2023, China approved 289 protection and maintenance ____32____, and more than 6, 800 guardians nationwide are ____33____ to protection work. Today, more advanced technology, like drone (无人机) patrol has been ____34____. The Shixiaguan section of the Great Wall has not yet been opened to the public. It is Mei’s biggest wish to see it well-preserved and ____35____ to visit, encouraging more people to join in protecting the Great Wall. 16. A. carefully B. skillfully C. quietly D. quickly 17. A. future B. work C. safety D. health 18. A. desire B. chance C. love D. taste 19. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Besides D. However 20. A. ashamed B. shocked C. curious D. anxious 21. A. bricks B. towers C. stones D. walls 22. A. wonder B. nature C. history D. village 23. A. promotion B. protection C. construction D. celebration 24. A. discussed B. evaluated C. sponsored D. welcomed 25. A. popularity B. difficulty C. role D. importance 26. A. made B. collected C. returned D. found 27. A. formed B. joined C. ran D. funded 28. A. villagers B. guardians C. fighters D. partners 29. A. Taught B. Introduced C. Employed D. Inspired 30. A. stories B. records C. accidents D. tips 31 A. planned B. started C. promised D. continued 32. A. labs B. projects C. promoters D. volunteers 33. A. exposed B. adapted C. related D. devoted 34. A. adopted B. updated C. created D. tested 35. A. necessary B. enjoyable C. available D. easy 第Ⅱ卷 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。 Dim sum, a delightful cuisine that ___36___ (date) back to the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, has gained significant popularity worldwide. It goes beyond the mere concept of a meal; instead, it serves as a way to bring people together ___37___ (taste) bite-sized, delightful pieces of food. ___38___ sets dim sum apart is its unique service style. Steamer baskets with different dishes are pushed around on trolleys (手推车) , and diners order by pointing at the dishes ___39___ they want. Each dish ___40___ (price) separately, and you can try many different flavors ___41___ having to order a lot of food. Each table gets a card that’s marked with the number of dishes ___42___ (order), and you pay when you leave. Not only is the food a highlight, but the fun atmosphere and feeling of togetherness is ___43___ (true) unique. It brings you ___44___ enjoyable social experience where you can relax, chat and have fun. Whether you are with family or friends, dim sum offers you a perfect opportunity to catch up by ____45____ (spend) some quality time together. So next time you’re looking for a delicious and fun way to spend time with loved ones, why not give dim sum a try? 第三部分 基础知识 (共三节，满分30分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，用所给单词的恰当形式填空。每个单词使用一次；每空填入一个单词。 emerge anxiety devote accompany comfort initially astonishing precise appeal elderly A(n) ___46___ couple named Yacko and Gilliard loves flowers very much. After retirement, they decided to create a wildflower meadow (草地) in their large yard. After planting some seeds, they ___47___ themselves to taking care of them. ___48___, the couple was somewhat doubtful, wondering if their wildflowers would ever come out of the ground. Soon they became increasingly excited as quantities of plants started to ___49___. Most of the time, they didn’t know ___50___ what would come up or when to come up, and that’s part of the magic. Their meadow flowered and ___51___ to people to stop by. A schoolgirl ___52___ by her mother even went directly to Gilliard to tell her walking past the meadow reduced her ___53___ about the upcoming exam. “Lots of people who came around said they left with ___54___ and hope. It has also become a wonderful way to build relationships and made us feel like we are part of a community.” Gilliard said. The couple is inviting more people to experience the ___55___ beauty of the field. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 用所给短语的恰当形式填入下列句子，使其意义完整。有两个短语多余。 be fond of regardless of in summary in particular consist of contrary to set out 56. There were a variety of shows at the festival, and the traditional dance performance, ____________, was highly praised by the audience. 57. Chinese culture ____________ traditions such as calligraphy, tea ceremonies and the celebration of the Lunar New Year. 58. ____________ what was expected, the young artist's abstract art was not well-received by the traditional art reviewers. 59. The children ____________ playing traditional games when they were very young. 60. The young volunteers helped the children in the village, ____________ the difficulties and challenges. 第三节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据中文提示和所给的英文部分完成下列句子。 61. 正是对祖国的热爱才让钱学森回到中国，而不是在国外享受生活。 （强调句） It was ____________ made Qian Xuesen choose to return to China ____________ leading a rich life abroad. 62. 科技快速发展，我们有责任思考如何恰当使用。 With ____________ rapidly, it ____________ to think how to use it properly. 63. 一到这座古城，游客就发现这些历史遗迹保存完好。 ____________ at the ancient city, the tourists found the ____________. 64. 这是她第一次独自旅行，目的是体验不同的生活。 It was the first time ____________ alone, and her intention was ____________. 65. 众所周知，没有哪个国家的饮食比中国更具多样性。 ____________ there is ____________ having a more diverse cuisine than China. 第四部分 书面表达 (满分30分) 66. 假设你是李华，你校英文报正举办以“My Dream Theme Park”为题征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，介绍你的设计及其意图。 词数：150词左右。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2024学年第一学期天河区期末考试 高二英语 本试卷共8页，满分为150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的学校、姓名、班级、座位号和考生号填写在答题卡相应的位置上，再用2B铅笔把考号的对应数字涂黑。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔或涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D B 【4~6题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B C 【7~10题答案】 【答案】7 C 8. D 9. A 10. B 第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。 【11~15题答案】 【答案】11. E 12. C 13. G 14. D 15. F 第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A，B，C，D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【16~35题答案】 【答案】16. A 17. C 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C 第Ⅱ卷 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. dates 37. to taste 38. What 39. that##which 40. is priced 41. without 42. ordered 43. truly 44. an 45. spending 第三部分 基础知识 (共三节，满分30分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 【46~55题答案】 【答案】46. elderly 47. devoted 48. Initially 49. emerge 50. precisely 51. appealed 52. accompanied 53. anxiety 54. comfort 55. astonishing 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 【56~60题答案】 【答案】56 in particular 57. consists of 58. Contrary to 59. were fond of 60. regardless of 第三节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据中文提示和所给的英文部分完成下列句子。 【61题答案】 【答案】 ①. the love for his motherland that ②. instead of 【62题答案】 【答案】 ①. science and technology developing ②. is our responsibility 【63题答案】 【答案】 ①. Upon/On arriving ②. historical sites well preserved 【64题答案】 【答案】 ①. that she had traveled ②. to experience different lives 【65题答案】 【答案】 ①. As is known to all ②. no country 第四部分 书面表达 (满分30分) 【66题答案】 【答案】 My Dream Theme Park My dream theme park, named “Wonderland”, is designed to offer visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. The park is divided into several themed zones. The “Fairy Tale Forest” is filled with replicas of iconic scenes from classic stories, where visitors can meet life sized fairy tale characters. It aims to bring people back to their childhood and let them relive the magic of those tales. The “Adventure Valley” is for thrill seekers. It features exciting roller coasters and challenging rope courses. I designed this zone to encourage people to step out of their comfort zones and experience the joy of adventure. There’s also the “Cultural Expo Area”. Here, different cultures from around the world are showcased through architecture, food, and performances. This zone is intended to promote cultural understanding and appreciation among visitors. In addition, the park pays great attention to environmental protection. All facilities are built with eco-friendly materials, and there are plenty of green spaces for visitors to relax. I hope “Wonderland” can not only provide entertainment but also raise people’s awareness of environmental protection. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $