广东省汕头市潮阳区潮阳第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

潮阳一中2024-2025学年第二学期 高二期中考英语科试卷 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篇 The Animal Emergency Service (AES)-Jindalee was established to ensure veterinary (attention is available to pets when general practices are not open.This means we are open all weekend,public holidays and overnight during the week,and closed each weekday momning at 8am. when veterinary care is more widely available. While your pet is in hospital at the AES,you can be assured that your pet is constantly taken care of by experienced vets and nurses. There are 3 alternatives that may be appropriate-your vet will advise you which of these is most suitable for your pet: 1.Returing home:If your pet's illness or injury has gotten better,or can be treated at home,you will be required to collect your pet before 8am. 2.Transfer (to your regular veterinarian:If your pet is stable,but still requires veterinary attention,you will need to transfer your pet to your regular general practice veterinarian.As most practices in this area open at 8am,we ask that you be prepared to collect your pet between 7am and 7:45am 3.Referral (for Specialist Care:If your pet requires the services of a specialist veterinarian, you may be referred to the Veterinary Specialist Services(VSS).An appointment with the appropriate specialist will be made for you as soon as possible,so we ask that you be prepared to attend the practice before 8am. If you are unsure of your pet's requirements,please phone the AES before 12am(midnight),the night pefore your pet is due to be discharged(准许离开)， In the morning,your pet is to be discharged from the care of the AES,please phone early in the morning (before 6:30am)to make an appointment. We aim to have all patients discharged before 9:30am Thank you for trusting the care of your pet to the AES,and pleasc feel welcome to phone at any 高二第二学期期中考英语第1页，共10页 time while your pet is in hospital with us. 1.What is special about the AES? A.It is open on all public holidays. B.It closes overnight during the week. C.It offers homestay care for your pet. D.It features one-to-one specialized care. 2.When should you make an appointment if your pet is ready to leave the AES? A.Before 12am. B.Before 6:30am. C.Before 8am. D.Before 9:30am. 3.What is the purpose of the text? A.To advertise a pet shop. B.To discuss a heated topic. C.To introduce important rules. D.To attract pet specialists'attention. B篇 I was a.high school English teacher on Rikers Island for three years.New York treats 16-year-olds in the criminal justice system like they're adults,regardless of the offense () They're offered education until the age of 21.so I worked with prcbably 1,300 young people.I saw how destructive the system is to young people,and I was interested in developing an employment strategy for those coming home. Many of my happiest moments have centered around food.It's a way to connect.There was a culinary (arts class on Rikers where a lot of my students were excelling,so I decided a mobile food source where we could be out in the community would be a great way to raise awareness about injustice inside the system. 1 hadn't worked in the food industry or in "re-entry"-when a prisoner returns to society.So in 2012,I left my teaching job and pursued both.I worked on the Kimchi Taco Truck in New York City for seven months,then in re-entry programs.In 2013,I got some great people around me,and we raised money.In the spring of 2014,we launched Snowday Drive Change,the nonprofit I started that owns Snowday,runs a 12-month fellowship for young people coming home from prison.They work in our kitchen and on our truck,and the revenue (A) from the truck cycles back into the organization to support our costs About 20 people per year work on our truck.We pay our workers $11 an hour and teach them transferable skills through classes like marketing,money management,and culinary arts.We help build-their skill sets,but for somebody to excel in furtre environments they need that foundation within themselves. Next,we'll be able to work.with more people hired by more food trucks.The goal for us is to help young people coming home get into a position where,rather than all the stop signs and dead ends 高二第二学期期中考英语第2页，共10页 they generally face,they see futures with new opportunities. 4.What can be leamned about the author? A.She is fond of cooking. B.She is skillful at wealth management. C.She finds it hard to educate young people D.She has developed the criminal justice system. 5.What is one of the aims of building Drive Change? A.To earn big money. B.To re-enter the food industry. C.To help freed youth rejoin the community. D.To raise the employment rate in New York City. 6.What can be implied about Drive Change? A.It is not practical. B.It is well-organized. C.It needs marketing classes. D.It leads the educational field. 7.What is the author's future plan? A.To expand her business B.To hire more volunteers. C.To teacb the youth how to save money. D.To help young people upgrade their skills. C篇 News that the Dutch book publishing house Veen Bosch Keuning has confirmed plans to experiment with AI to translate fiction has caused a fierce debate.. Across every new technology,debates centre on what we stand to lose by embracing change and, with AI,,this echoes(与：..相呼应)the developments in the recent history of genetic science..But somehow,when we interfere with culture and human history,it can seem that something even more fundamental than DNA is under threat. Fiction trenslation has traditionally been the domain of skilled human translators.Using Al in this field could break up humanity's most remarkable and perhaps irreplaceable achievement:the ability to express complex human thoughts through words. Language,especially in literature,isn't just about words.It's.about cultura context,and the distinct voice of the writer.Only a buman who understands both languages and cultures can accurately translate the heart of a story.Yet machine lcaming has made extraordinary strides()in understanding language,best evidenced by the latest version of ChatGPT.We.seem to be at a point the development of Al where its capabilities of using language almost match humans'in a wide range of circumstances,from customer service chatbots to health testing tools. Learning every language to read every book is,of course,impractical.But not understanding a particular language ca prevent us from discovering great works efntive literature that may never be 高二第二学期期中考英语第3页，共日页 translated into our own languages.Thus,we might advance a social justice argument for using AI translation to widely gain insights from many cultures and their varied languages. Of course,the rise of AI in translation has its downsides.If AI replaces human translators,we risk losing their insights and the cultural understanding they bring But we can use AI to help human translators.Translators could be involved in improving AI models,ensur ng higher accuracy and quality,and selecting works to be translated.Imagine a world where translators and AI work together, pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished.This would give us access to more global literature,enhancing our collective understanding of diverse cultures. 8 Why does the author mention the developments in recent genetic science? A.To emphasize the rapid technological progress. B.To explain the moral issues involved in this field. C.To show concerns about the effect of AI translation. D.To discuss the advantages of applying AI technology. 9.What does the underlined phrase"made extraordinary strides"in paragraph5 mean? A.Encountered huge barriers. B.Achieved remarkable progress. C.Posed considerable challenges. D.Exhibited significant limitations. 10.What is identified as a significant potential benefit of Al translation? A.It can ensure the accuracy of translations. B.It can save a large amount of financial investment. C.It can facilitate the process of learning foreign languages. D.It can expand access to literature from different cultures. 11.What is the author's attitude towards the use of AI in fiction translation? A.Objective. B.Skeptical. C.Indifferent. D.Optimistic. D篇 Noninstrumental information seeking,driven by curiosity,is common in daily life.Previous studies suggest that aging may reduce overall information-seeking behavior and curiosity.However, few studies have examined whether the type of information sought changes with age.Greta Fastrich investigates whether adults exhibit different information-seeking behaviors-specifically,diverse (exploring new topics)or specific(deepening knowledge on familiar topics)-as they age. The study involved 498 participants aged 12 to 79,who selected one of the provided topics. Participants were then presented with short factual statements,followed by options to either learn 高二第二学期期中考英语第4页，共10页 more about the sme topic(specific information seeking)or switch to a new topic(diverse information seeking).They could read up to 10 facts for each topic and up to 80 facts in total across multiple topics,wished reading each fact and making their choices.Data were collected on how many facts each The facts were presented in a random order,and the participants could spend as much time as they participant read,whether they chose to continue reading within a topic or switch,and their self-reported curiosity in the material. The results revealed significant age-related differences in information-seeking strategies.Older participants read more facts per topic,showing a clear preference for deepening their knowledge rather than broadening it.Inorast,younger participants exhibited more diverse information seeking frequently switching between topics to explore a wider range of material.For each additional year in age,participants were slightly more likely to stay within a topic and less likely to explore a new one. Additionally,the researchers found that participants'self-reported curiosity were related to their information-seeking choices.Participants who rated themselves as more interested in a fact were more likely to continue within the same topic This has implications for how new information should be communicated to different age groups in order to best support motivated learning.This consideration has a vast range of potential applications,from educational course design to museum exhibit arrangements to the provisien of health information. 12.Greta's research focuses on age's impact on A.information processing B.information distribution C.information-seeking tendency D.information-seeking techniques 13.What were participants required to do in the study? A.Provide detailed data on a topic. B.Maintain their interest in reading C.Raise topics they want to explore D.Read information on certain topics. 14.Which best describes the age-related shitt in information-seeking behavior? A.Gradual and steady B.Random and frequent. C.Substantial but temporary. D.Unpredictable but measurable 15.What insight does this study provide? A.Older people need slower information delivery. B.Information should be tailored for different ages. C.Younger adults benefit from in-deptt.information 高二第二学期期中考英语第5页，共10页 D.Information should be accessible to people of all ages. 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。 Fitness Magazine recently.ran an article titled "Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner." One reason was:"You'll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,"while another read:":6 With a workout partner,you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle(微t妙)competition. So,how do you find a workout partner? First of all,decide what you want from that person.17 Or do you just want to be physically fit,able to move with strength and flexibility?Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner. You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media,but it probably won't result in a useful response.18If you plan on working out in a gym,that person must belong to the same gym. My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park.Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do,how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session,and her age.It also listed her favorite sports and activities,and provided her phone number.19 You and your partner will probably have different skills.20Over time,both of you will benefit-your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit.The core (of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other. A.Your first meeting may be a little awkward B.A workout partner usually needs to live close by O You'll work harder if you train with someone else. D.Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport? E.How can you write a good "seeking training partner"notice? F.Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other. G.Any notice for a training partner should include such information. 第三部分：完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）。 I grew up in a small North Dakota town Dad was a fammer,so we kids were taught21to drive farm vehicles..I started driving the tractor(拖拉机)at age 15. One suramer day,Dad asked me to back his truck up.22I backed it into a tree,damaging 高二第二学糊期中考爽语第6项，共10页 the truck.I was23ecause I wasn't sure how Dad would react.Luckily,Dad wasn't24 and moved the truck himself. As a teenager,I usually worked part-time on Uncle Jim's farm in my25time.One day,I drove the tractor to get gas from the farmyard juel tar.k,which was26on a big metal shelf 12 feet high.I27the shelf,bending one of the vehicle's wooden bars I stopped the vehicle anxiously and got off.I 28Uncle Jim would help mie.To my29,he said,"Get back up on that tractor and you can do it."And I did!During harvest,Jim had me do farming chores with that tractor,which made my confidence30greatly. The"can do"31 Uncle Jim had toward me carried me through32 times in life. Whenever I encountered difficulties,the33on the summer day on the farm came flooding back to my mind and my.spirit wasn't34!It just goes to show what a huge impact can be created by small gestures of 35 in a person 21.A.early B.hard C.recently D.fast 22.A.Frankly B.Skillfully C.Intentionally D.Unfortunately 23.A.curious B.scared C.embarrassed D.hesitant 24.A.mad B.pleased C.worried D.proud 25.A.entire B.quality C.spare D.limited 26.A.emptied B.operated C.placed D.transformed A.built up B.ran into C.tore down D.passed by 28.A.claimed B.doubted C.worried D.assumed 29.A.disappointment B.surprise C.fright D.satisfaction 30.A.decline B.suffer C.grow D.change 31.A.admiration B.judgment C.affection D.attitude 32.A.tough B.confusing C.relaxing D.valuable 33.A.comment B.expectation C.reflection D.plan 34.A.broken B.recognized C.refreshed D.raised 35.A.justice B.belief C.interest D.courage 第四部分：语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的单词或短语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空， 并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为5665的相应位置。 The Chiuese government recently finalize i a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park(GPNP). 36(cover)an area about three times37size of Yellowstone National Park,the GPNP 高二第二学期期中烤英语第7页，共10页 will be one of the first national parks in the country.The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that 38(be)previously unprotected,bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority 39 (increase)effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.After a three-year pilot period,the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP 40(design)to reflect the guiding principle of"protecting the authenticity and integrity()of natural ecosystems,preserving biological diversity,protecting ecological buffer zones,41 leaving behind precious natural assets()for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate42(population)and homes of giant pandas,and 43(eventual)achieve a desired level of population in the wild. Giant pandas also serve44 an umbrella species,bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China.The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the species 45 live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area 第五部分：词汇填空题（请运用恰当的单词或词组形式填空，每空一词，共I5分。） 46.The organization has been (批评)for not taking the problem seriously. 47.My watch is still (在保修期内)，so they'll repair it for free. 48.A large number of countries are actively involved in global cooperation (▣答，答复)to climate change 49.The Amazon basin,known as the"lungs of the world".not only provides some (生态的) balance for the planet,but also food and resources for the local natives. 50.James was terrified of being (抛弃)byus 51.All the furniture (抛光，擦亮)，we can move it into our new house. 52.It's reported that the first and second conferences will be held.in September and December (分别，各自)this year. 第六部分：书面表达（共25.分） 第一节、写作 假如你是李华，你在美国某高中做交换生，你校校报新开了“中国文化专栏邀请你介绍中国传统 会画艺术，请给校报备辑写一封回信介绍该艺术形式，内容包括以下要点： 1写信目的； 2.中国画的特点； 3著名的中国画画家。 注意：1可适当增加细节，以使结构完整，行文连贯： 2.词数80左右， 参考词汇：专栏column;中国画Chinese painting 高二第二学期期中考英语第8页，共10页 Dear Editor, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 I'd been looking forward to a certain kind of summer.Then something happened to make those plans go in a completely different direction. My parents and I had spent forever researching ovemight summer camps online.Finally."This camp sounds perfect!"'I told my parents..“You get to design games and animate(把.，制作成动画 H)characters!""The place does look great.But I don't see anything about computers,"said my dad.I nodded and said,"The camp is really big,and they have a lot of different camps within the camp." "Now I see,"said my dad."And I like the idea of you exercising that clever brain of yours."My dad filled out the form,and five weeks later,my parents dropped me off for what I thought would be a week of nonstop computer--coding(计算机编程的)fm, I arrived at the check-in table at exactly the same time as a girl named Willov."Perfect timing!" a counselor(复令营负责人)named Hallesaid..“You two are in my cabin(小屋)一number7.Just follow the green signs,and you'll sce it on your right." "It's so cool and woodsy here,"Willow said."I wonder if bears ever come around." "You just gave me the best idea,"I said."I think I'll base'my characters on bears!" Willow laughed and said,"I might be missing something here.Who are these mysterious characters you speak of?" "You know,the characters we'll be designing on computers this week!"I said "Why would we be doing computer stuff a Nature Camp?"asked Willow. "That's why we signed up for Tech Camp!"I smiled. "Oh,I think I might have bad news for you,"said WiHlow."This is Nature Camp.I know that for surc because I came here last year,and the kids in Tech Camp were in totally different cabins." "No!"I said."I must have accidentally clicked on the wrong form on the website!" We raced back to the welcome table to see if I could switch over to Tech Camp,but of course it was completely full. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 高二第二学期朔中考英语第9页，共10页 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 I smiled at Willow,but I just felt so disappointed (hat I had to sit down for a minute Even though I didn't choose the program on purpose,Willow was right.