安徽省蚌埠市A层高中2024-2025学年高二下学期第四次联考英语试卷

2024-2025学年第二学期蚌埠市A层高中第四次联考 高二英语试卷 命题单位： 审题单位： (试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟) 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。 1.How many people live in the man's dormitory now? A.Three. B.Four. C.Six. 2.What does the man tell the woman to do? A.Push the window with force. B.Call her relative for help. C.Repair the window herself. 3.What was the woman dissatisfied with about the restaurant? A.The staff. B.The surroundings C.The location. 4.Where will the man probably go first? A.A supermarket. B.A dry cleaner's. C.A bank. 5.What are the speakers discussing? A.A mountain. B.A book. C.A film. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听 完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the man's purpose of seeing Ryan Adams? A.To discuss a web design. B.To have a job interview. C.To purchase personal insurance. 7.How does the woman sound in the end? A.Disappointed. B.Embarrassed. C.Confused. 第1页共11页 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.When does the conversation take place? A.On Friday. B.On Saturday. C.On Sunday. 9.Why can't the woman go to the game with the man? A.She has no tickets. B.She dislikes sports. C.She has already had a plan. 10.What do we know about the woman? A.She has been to Africa. B.She missed an earlier exhibition. C.She can't change her husband's mind. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Where are the speakers? A.At an animal shelter. B.At a company. C.At a pet shop. 12.What does the woman value most about a dog? A.The price. B.The size. C.The age. 13.What will the woman do next? A.Fill out some documents. B.Make an advance payment. C.Provide her identification. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What does the man enjoy most about the course? A.Meeting famous musicians from all over the world. B.Organizing every small thing of the course. C.Hearing the young musicians play. 15.How does the man discover the young musicians? A.By advertising online. B.By emailing their parents. C.By talking to the best players. 16.What is required for young musicians to join in the course? A.Perfect performance. B.Language ability. C.Good looks. 17.Why does the man hold the course in a university? A.It's spacious there. B.It's quiet there. C.It's cheap there. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 第2页共11页 18.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A.How today's students spend their money. B.Why today's students need more money. C.What courses the college offers. 19.What does Sarah spend less money on? A.Transport. B.Food. C.Clothes. 20.How does Diana get her money? A.By doing part-time jobs. B.By asking her parents for it. C.By selling clothing made on her own. 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 If you're looking for apps for your education,you're in the right place.Here is a list of some top education apps. Lirica Start Lirica by choosing to learn Spanish or English and a level.Each lesson introduces an artist,their song,and a handful of words to learn.Kids listen to the song and watch music videos while reading the words of the song to test how much of the song they understand.Subscribe for full access:it's $7.99 per month after a one-month free trial period. Studytracks Studytracks is a study app that sets lecture notes to a beat.After choosing a subject they'd like to deal with,students can easily explore all of the related lecture notes.Notes are changed into songs with simple language and a strong beat,which strengthen memory and make the learning process much more enjoyable.After a 14-day free trial period,it's $3.99 per month. Climb This app starts with a list of words that range in difficulty,asking users to tap on all the words they confidently know,and then creates a personalized word list.When kids tap on a word, they see its explanation in text and in the form of an image.The "word of the day"part offers a related news article that allows users to see the word used in context.Limited features and a 7-day free trial period are available.For full access,subscriptions range from $9.99 a month to S59.99 a year. Math Interactive 第3页共11页 To use this app,choose the topic you're looking for from the list of 23 math topics.Then view the choices for articles to read.Once you choose an article,you can read the explanation and view the examples.Limited features are free.Pay $2.99 once in the app for the full range of features. 21.Which app charges users the lowest for full access? A.Lirica.B.Studytracks. C.Climb. D.Math Interactive. 22.What do Lirica and Studytracks have in common? A.Both offer tests on learning levels. B.Both limit free use to two weeks. C.Both stress the use of music. D.Both are designed for language learners. 23.What does Climb allow users to do? A.Learn words through news reading. B.Review words according to topics. C.Try games about target words. D.Deepen understanding by teaching others. B A great-grandfather has spent half a century drawing almost his entire village on a 100ft scroll (he bought for 10 shillings back in 1969.The 30m scroll now features 320 pencil and ink drawings of buildings from his hometown Aldridge.It includes images of lost hotels, shops and streets as well as drawings of how this British town still looks today. Maurice Ivor Birch bought the long sheet of paper from a car boot sale.He said,"We went to a sale in Cannock when my son was around four in 1969 and I spotted this great big roll of paper.I thought I could have that because I used to do little cartoon sketches (of animals for my son to colour in and it seemed perfect."After doing about 80 sketches,the self-taught artist thought about what else he could do. Later,he started drawing buildings of Aldridge where he has lived all his whole life."A lot of the buildings have gone.I managed to draw some from what I remembered while others were from old photographs and history books.Each sketch probably took me about eight hours.It's just been a hobby that has continued to grow for over half a century,"Maurice said. Maurice's scroll features Aldridge's former railway station and the old Avion Cinema.He added,"I have managed to sketch the whole of the old high street,which is unrecognizable today. I have seen this village change greatly over the years.This is a great way to mark its past. Hopefully,it will be a legacy (showing the way Aldridge used to be.I've always wished 第4页共11页 my children could see Aldridge as it was and this way they sort of can.It's a nice little piece of memory to leave for my kids and grandchildren." 24.What does the scroll primarily represent about Aldridge? A.A guide to recent village attractions. B.An exploration of modern buildings. C.A study on its rapid business development. D.An artistic record of its changes over time. 25.Why did Maurice buy the scroll? A.To use it for creative art. B.To satisfy his son's expectations. C.To start a family tradition. D.To take up a new hobby. 26.How did Maurice try to recreate the images of Aldridge? A.By communicating with known historians. B.By learning traditional photography skills. C.By relying on memory and related sources. D.By visiting cultural sites and local citizens. 27.What does Maurice expect to do with his drawings? A.Educate children about the power of creativity. B.Keep Aldridge's history for future generations. C.Decorate Aldridge's railway station walls. D.Support the effort to repair old buildings. C In much of the western United States,drought and access to fresh water is a critical issue. However,recently California came up with a novel solution.The state approved regulations that allow agencies to purify wastewater for drinking.This recycled wastewater may be consumed in homes,schools,and businesses. As the population in California has exploded in recent decades,the state has struggled to meet demands for fresh water.Recycled wastewater will allow the state to increase access to the precious resource. Recycled wastewater is not new to the state.It has previously been used in ice hockey rinks ()for crops,and to generate artificial snow.But now,water agencies will have the option to put recycled wastewater back into pipes for drinking.California is only the second state to allow purified wastewater to be consumed.The first was Colorado in 2022. 第5页共11页 While the idea of drinking recycled wastewater may be off-putting,regulators spent more than a decade developing rules and regulations to ensure safety.Independent panels of scientists also reviewed the state's rules around recycled wastewater consumption.All water will be treated for pathogens (and viruses before being available for consumption. So far,the state's plan has been met with approval from large water agencies.Many of them have plans to construct wastewater recycling plans over the next few years.In Southern California,the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has set a goal aiming to produce 150 million gallons of direct and indirect recycled water per day.This water will be in the pipes of the 19 million people throughout the six counties that the agency serves. Officials are aware that a certain amount of public convincing may still be necessary. However,they remain optimistic about the future of the project,reminding consumers that the water is safe,and that recycled water is already in use in California. 28.Why does California pass new regulations about recycled wastewater? A.To ease the pressure of drought. B.To increase the supply of fresh water. C.To recycle the wastewater for industry. D.To reduce the pollution of the wastewater. 29.What does the underlined word"off-putting"mean in Paragraph 4? A.Surprising. B.Awful. C.Funny. D.Necessary. 30.What can we learn from Paragraph 5? A.The goal of wastewater recycling is hard to achieve. B.People in California tend to prefer recycled water. C.Southern California will reduce its water production. D.The state's plan will be conducted by water agencies. 31.What do the public think of the recycled water project? A.Many people still disapprove of the project. B.The public are optimistic about the project. C.It will never be suitable to use recycled water. D.The project is the only solution to water shortage. D Art,as a form of therapy,was first developed in the 20th century and has gained in popularity in recent years.Self-expression through artistic creation has treated value for those who are seeking deeper understanding of themselves. From my own personal experience,art and creativity has been one of the few things that I 第6页共11页 can use to adjust and describe my inner most feelings.It was invaluable to have a space where I could lose myself even for just a moment in the brushstrokes or pencil lines of whatever I was creating.Growing up,it was one of the only spaces where I could actually express my own emotions.Now,even though art is my job,I still use it to quiet my mind and express myself. According to the British Association of Art Therapists,art can be used as a mode of expression and communication.It is not necessary to have any prior experience in art because art is being used as a medium for curing and is not the main focus.Art therapy can treat people from all age groups,from children to the elderly.In addition,it can cure various psychological problems,including emotional or behavioral problems,learning or physical difficulties and so on. It is important to bear in mind that while current research does illustrate that art therapy improves mental health,these studies has a small number of people in them.Therefore,the conclusion cannot be considered definitive.More research is needed to find conclusive evidence of the impact of art therapy on mental health 32.How does art influence the author? A.It greatly inspires creativity. B.It brings spiritual comfort. C.It enhances work efficiency. D.It improves life quality. 33.What can we know about art therapy according to paragraph 3? A.It can help people remove their negative emotions. B.It mainly focuses on people's emotional problems. C.It can be widely applied to different generations. D.It works better for people with an artistic experience. 34.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.Art therapy's targeted subjects. B.Art therapy's current experiment result. C.Art therapy's practical value. D.Art therapy's need for improvement. 35.Which can be a suitable title for the text? A.Art:A Wonderful Job Trend B.Exploring the World of Art C.Art:A New Way of Treatment D.Spreading Art to People 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 In today's digital age,we are constantly surrounded by technology.Smartphones,laptops, 第7页共11页 and various apps are an integral part of our lives.But is all this technology really beneficial? 36 It's a term used to describe the negative psychological effects that excessive or improper use of technology can bring. Even though many individuals might not be familiar with the word "technostress",they've likely experienced the feelings associated with having too much technology in their lives. Technostress can be classified into several subtypes,such as techno-overload,techno-complexity, and techno-invasion.37 Technostress can have a significant impact on our well-being.It may cause people to feel fatigued,irritable,or even fall into a state of depression.Some may also notice physical symptoms like muscle tightness,which can result in headaches and neck pain.38 Thus, addressing technostress is essential for maintaining good health. 39 The initial step is to accept that experiencing stress from technology is normal. Recognize that it's a sign of self-awareness to acknowledge the stress caused by technology and take steps to manage it.Some experts suggest that employees should get involved in decisions about how technology is used in the workplace. Another effective way is to make time for outdoor activities every day.Undoubtedly,few things are as helpful for stress management as spending time in nature,like in a park,forest,or mountains.40Time spent in front of a computer might be stressful,but the stress seems more tolerable when you know you can look forward to a nature walk later.Just step outside and let nature soothe your mind. A.All of these subcategories can have a considerable influence on our health. B.It's not a minor discomfort but a real issue that can affect our daily lives. C.This kind of natural experience is easily accessible to most people. D.Why not consider the suggestions of some experts? E.You could be facing a situation known as technostress. F.Participating in activities that help you relax and focus is advisable. G.How can we deal with technostress? 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 In the summer of 2023,my husband Steve and I were on a road trip from Saskatchewan to British Columbia when our car was hit by a mudslide. The slide 41 our car dropping sharply nearly 300 metres down a rocky mountain, 第8页共11页 42 on its side among some trees.I didn't know how long we were senseless,but I 43 to the sound of Steve moaning.Every time I moved,I was extremely 44.I had my breastbone broken,and my right ankle 45 turned backward.Steve was badly injured in his eyes and cheek bones.His 46 was damaged and parts of his head bone were also crushed.But somehow we were both able to feel our way out of that 47 vehicle.We had no phone signal,so all we could think to do was 48 for help.After just a few minutes,we heard someone call back.Four locals 49 _us and struggled through waist-deep mud to our 50. When the emergency medical technicians finally 51us,they let us wave goodbye from our stretchers (as they loaded us into 52 ambulances.We were taken to the 53 hospital quickly.I was in the hospital for two weeks,but they kept Steve for two months. Despite the injuries we 54,we're grateful that we're still living a pretty good life.The experience also 55 us as an inseparable couple.We still go on road trips. 41.A.witnessed B.sent C.prevented D.kept 42.A.holding B.relying C.landing D.turning 43.A.held on B.gave in C.stood up D.woke up 44.A.painful B.regretful C.thoughtful D.powerful 45.A.generally B.practically C.especially D.normally 46.A.spirit B.memory C.vision D.trip 47.A.removed B.abandoned C. unattended D. disabled 48.A.shout B.search C.apply D.account 49.A.passed B.spotted C.approached D.assisted 50.A.mind B.village C.rescue D.surprise 51.A.comforted B.treated C.reminded D.reached 52.A.separate B.luxurious C.electric D.driverless 53.A.greatest B.closest C.dearest D.largest 54.A.described B.confirmed C.sustained D.escaped 55.A.impressed B.regarded C.affected D.bonded 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。 A skywell,or tian jing in Chinese,is a typical feature of a traditional home in Southern and Eastern China.They are commonly seen in homes dating to the Ming and Qing dynasties,which 56(design)to house extended families.Despite 57 (they)varied sizes and designs, these skywells are typically square and located in58heart of the house.They serve 第9页共11页 59 (allow)natural light in,enhance airflow,and collect rainwater. Since decades ago,the government60(advocate)green buildings,promoting environmentally friendly practice.The increased interest towards traditional Chinese architecture is leading to the restoration of historic buildings with skywells 61 modern use.Architects are also looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings to save energy.The Dongguan TBA Tower in Guangdong Province,for example,uses internal "windpipes"62 have similar functions to skywells to bring natural airflows into every floor.The aim is to keep the building's temperature 63(comfort)in all seasons,using only natural airflow. The fact that skywells still exist today shows 64 clever ancient builders were in using nature's elements to create energy-sufficient and sustainable living spaces.These architectural 65 (wonder)continue to inspire today's eco-friendly designs. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 近年来，预制菜逐渐走进人们的日常生活，引发了广泛讨论。你校英语报正在举办主 题为“预制菜之我见”(My Views on Pre-made Food)的征文活动。请你结合自己的观察与 思考写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.预制菜的优势： 2.预制菜的不足； 3.你对其未来发展的看法。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My Views on Pre-made Food 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Emily was checking the party list with her mother.The exams were over and Emily wanted to invite her friends for a party. "Emily,aren't you going to invite Janet?"her mother asked.Janet had been her best friend since childhood who lived across the street but now Emily had made new friends."Mother,I am now a part of Purple Girls Club and we have rules about friends,"Emily answered hesitantly. 第10页共11页