安徽省临泉田家炳实验中学（临泉县教师进修学校）2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中考试英语试题

2024-2025 学年第二学期高二年级期中教学质量检测 英语试卷 (120分钟 150分) 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where will the man probably go after class? A.To the post office. B.To the supermarket. C.To the library. 2.How is the boy likely to go to school? A.By bus. B.By taxi. C.By car. 3.What is the woman likely to do first? A.Write a summary. B.Publish a report. C.Tidy up the material. 4.What are the speakers talking about? A.Their hobby. B.Their talent. C.Their classes. 5.How does the man feel about the service of the health club? A.Disappointed. B.Satisfied. C.Concerned. 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Which season does the man probably like? A.Winter. B.Summer. C.Spring. 7.Where does the man work now? A.In a sports club. B.In Bank of America. C.At a radio station. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.Why does the woman fail to go to Hong Kong? A.She has to look after her parents. B.She has been there twice. C.She has to prepare for her test. 9. What will the man probably do next? A.Visit his friends. B.Take a book to Sally. C.Help Diana with her study. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.What does the woman dislike? A.The small kitchen. B.The new furniture. C.The lack of hot water. 11. What is the man satisfied with? A.The living room. B.The kitchen. C.The bedroom. 12.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Friends. B.Manager and customer. C.Husband and wife. 听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。 13.How many positions are available now? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. 14.Which is the most important day of the week in the company? A.Sunday. B.Saturday. C.Friday. 15.What is the man? A.A cleaner. B.An assistant cook. C.A college student. 16.What will the man email first? A.His ID card. B.His passport. C.His application form. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.Where does the race start? A.At Bartlow stadium. B.At Bartlow Town Hall. C.At the football stadium. 18.How many minutes early should runners arrive at the Town Hall? A.45. B.30. C.15. 19.What can every runner get after finishing the race? A.Money. B.A T-shirt. C.Running shoes. 20.How much will a couple pay for the race? A.$6. B.$5. C.$4. 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 What are the best careers for the future? Of course, nobody can say for sure what the future holds.The best we can do is make educated guesses based on past and current trends.The occupations below are probably some of the most promising future careers. Personal education guide Compared with online programs today, education could be better able to meet individual needs, even with improved convenience.Like an adviser, a personal education guide may assist people with on-demand course selection or the planning of personalized training. Custom body part producer Doctors may expect custom organs grown or 3D printed using their patients' own cells.After all, scientists' creation of hearts, kidneys, and livers has already had some success in the labs.Even external body parts like skin and ears have been grown. Pharmaceutical artisan (制药师) The increasing popularity of 3D printing may enable the quick production of customized medications based on individual needs.It's possible that the drugs would be created according to one's unique genes, habits, and medical history. Brain implant specialist We are making greater progress in understanding how the complex human brain works, so it's highly possible that we would create something amazing by combining the rapid advances in neuroscience (神经系统科学) with the advantages of computer technology.In the future, one can have a specialized computer chip put into his brain to treat certain health issues, such as mood disorders. 21.Who helps people to be more competitive? A.A personal education guide. B.A custom body part producer. C.A pharmaceutical artisan. D.A brain implant specialist. 22.What is the main duty of pharmaceutical artisans? A.To promote 3D printing. B.To develop personalized medications. C.To speed up medicine production. D.To apply technology to tests for diseases. 23.What do the four future jobs have in common? A.They are informative. B.They are entertaining. C.They are customer-based. D.They are labor-saving. B It was a Sunday night.I circled the neighborhood a few times, looking for a place to park my car.Finally, I found one to the south of my house.It was behind a late-model Jeep.I tried to back into the space, but I failed to see the angles clearly.I heard it before I felt it, the sound of plastic on plastic, like a sheet of sandpaper along the surface of a painted piece of wood.I got out of my car to check the damage.My car was unharmed.However, there were two distinct lines on the Jeep. Then I noticed a woman, walking her dog, who was now photographing me with her phone.“Hope you're no planning to drive away,” she said quietly.Until then, I was annoyed with myself for having been careless, but now I was mad with her for taking my picture.How dare she, I thought.She had no respect for my privacy.And how dare she assume I would do the wrong thing? But soon I calmed down because I knew she wasn't entirely incorrect.I'd made no decision to drive away without leaving anything but I'd be lying if I said the idea hadn't flashed across my mind.It was dark, and aside from her no one was watching.It happens all the time—the hit-and-run in the parking lot. We all have those desires to behave selfishly, to go against the social contract; it is not the thought but what we do with it that counts.It is the commitment to take responsibility, to care for one another, and to think about the greater good that makes this world a better place to stay.The choice to confess was left to me.I left a note with my name and phone number under the wiper blade of the Jeep. 24.What happened to the author on that Sunday night? A.He knocked down someone. B.He got hurt in a car accident. C.He hit a parked car accidentally. D.He failed to find a parking place. 25.Why did the author feel angry with the woman? A.She blocked his view on purpose. B.She spoke to him in a very rude way. C.She refused to take responsibility for her fault. D.She photographed him without his permission. 26.What does the underlined word “confess” in the last paragraph mean? A.Admit. B.Occupy. C.Disappear. D.Refuse. 27.What does the author intend to tell us through his story? A.Everyone makes mistakes. B.Always do the right thing. C.Avoid conflicts with others. D.Apologizing sincerely matters. C When we speak of a person being independent, what do we mean? Usually, we take it to mean that as a person achieves adulthood, they become capable of being independent.The process begins as a young child.Their level of independence increases as they pass through the various stages of growing up.As adulthood approaches, they will have gained a lot of experience that will make for a smooth transition into the adult world. Naturally, we will grow apart from our parents as we grow older.Breaking those ties enables us to step into the real world and function there as fully-capable people.We need to develop independence in every aspect of our lives. The more independent you are, the more confident you will become. Having confidence gives you a positive outlook on life. You can try new ventures, and so gain more experience. This becomes self-fulfilling, for the more experiences you have, the more your confidence will grow. The more your confidence grows, then you gain even more experience. The greater your confidence, the greater your chances of big rewards for your efforts will be. When facing the challenging situations throughout the course of your lives, handling your emotions without turning to others is a mark of being mature and independent. Keeping our emotions from controlling our lives is essential. If your emotions are under control, you will have a sense of contentment and calm. Stress is reduced, and you become happier. When you are independent, you can lead a more free social life, pursue (追求) the career that you want, and undertake activities that appeal to you.You will grow, have a better understanding of the ways of the world, and become more knowledgeable. Your independence will allow you to follow your instincts (本能) and satisfy your curiosity without others holding you back. When you can act independently in each of these areas of your life, then you will have become a mature adult with a positive attitude towards everything you do. 28.What helps young children enter adulthood smoothly according to the text? A.Rich life experience. B.Good school education. C.Close relationship with parents. D.Understanding of independence. 29.What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3? A.Doing risky activities requires much effort. B.You are capable of getting big rewards of life. C.Being independent can boost your confidence. D.It's never too old to develop a positive outlook on life. 30.What does it mean to be able to keep your emotions under control? A.You struggle to have inner peace. B.You allow stress to drive your life. C.You have a deep sense of gratitude. D.You gain your emotional independence. 31.What is the best title for the text? A.What results in maturity? B.How can we pursue our growth? C.Why is independence important? D.Why is confidence equal to success? D Graduate students struggling to survive the cost of living crisis have been advised by their university to take on extra work, such as fruit-picking, making deliveries, or selling make-up. PhD students in a research program from University of East Anglia (UEA) were sent the suggestion on Wednesday, setting off shock and anger among the research community. The research program aims to create “leaders in the science and sustainable business of the natural environment”. Dr Addy Lowe, a former PhD student, said, “It's insulting and as if they don't really care. I think the reality is that PhD students aren't taken very seriously in this country. They are advising governments, at the forefront of tackling climate change and developing groundbreaking medical research. In reality, they are people with a lot of responsibilities.” Prof Jenni Barclay, the director of the research program, said, “Firstly and clearly, we are sorry for any offence caused. The primary concern here is the cost-of-living crisis and its great impact on our research students. Action is needed soon. Many students are reporting extreme financial difficulties now.” She said the intention of the suggestion “was to provide support as a temporary measure” while the university works out how to persuade UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which oversees (监管) the most respected research councils and is the country's largest funder. The UKRI has proposed a 2.9% rise in student stipends (助学金)next academic year, which is below inflation (通胀率). Graduate students have warned that could push them into poverty. The Natural Environment Research Council, which funds the UEA program, said the suggestion sent to students “does not reflect” its position. A spokeswoman added, “We do recognize the effect the increased cost of living is having on students and we are looking to see if we can provide further financial support.” 32.Why were graduate students advised to undertake extra work? A.To enrich their learning experience. B.To gain first-hand knowledge of life. C.To help cover the rising living costs. D.To learn how to volunteer in society. 33.How did the research community respond to the suggestion? A.They felt rather hopeless. B.They didn't take it seriously. C.They couldn't agree more with it. D.They felt very surprised and upset. 34.What could be the real solution to helping students financially? A.Turning to UKRI for more fund. B.Persuading PhD students to work part-time. C.Taking out short-term bank loans. D.Asking the government to control inflation. 35.What can be inferred about the proposed rise in student stipend? A.It can hardly cover students' living costs. B.It will compensate for the low inflation. C.It will have a sharp increase next academic year. D.It keeps students above the poverty line. 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。 How to Remember What You Read How often have you read a book from start to finish, only to discover that you haven't remembered very much of the information it contains? This can happen when you read whatever type of book.　36　 You can remember the important content of a book by following some simple methods.  Take notes.　37　 This act of writing will help you remember the information better.You can also write down ideas that come to mind as you read.This is a form of active reading, which helps you better understand the material instead of just taking it in passively.Active reading will help you absorb and remember the material better.  Highlight important concepts.Try to only highlight important and relevant information.For example, stress just a few key words on a page.Before you stress something, ask yourself, “Does this information satisfy my purpose of reading the material?”　38　  Think in pictures.Creating mental pictures for the content you read will help you remember the content better than just reading the content without any mental images.Make mental pictures of important events, concepts or people.　39　 If you need to remember the date of a battle, imagine it in your head with the date in capital letters.  　40　 After you read something, talk about the new information with a friend, family member or classmate.The act of discussing the content will create new associations in your memory.It will also help you see which information you have understood and remembered, and which you haven't.  A.You can rewrite the material. B.Discuss the material with someone. C.If the answer is no, it is best not to stress it. D.However, there is still room for improvement. E.Link new information to something you know. F.As you read, write down the relevant information. G.This is an especially helpful approach for visual learners. 　　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。 The stage lights dimmed (变昏暗), and I took a quick look from behind the heavy black curtains into the audience.Blinded by the lights, I quickly 　41　.It seems that a great number of eyes were looking at me.I took a deep 　42　 as the music of my dance began to play.I came on stage and began my 　43　, the graduation test of the classical Indian dance.  After a decade of learning, I had 　44　 been considered ready to take on the most difficult act.The test is the most important 　45　 in a dancer's life.  The performance is undertaken only by the most 　46　 and determined students.It is a difficult process that requires much 　47　.For more than six months, I spent five to six hours every day 　48　 these dances.Many times, I 　49　 myself to my physical and mental breaking point, but still I would not stop.I could not give up.There was always so much more to do and so much more to 　50　.  I discovered a lot about myself in those tiring hours. Even with physical pain and mental stress, I forced myself to meet my 　51　.Even when I was at the end of my limit, there was always something 　52　 me on, forcing me not to give up.  Fortunately, I made it.What I had done 　53　 the success.It was in those hours that I learned what a dancer 　54　 is.Those time was evidence that I could achieve something I 　55　 out to do.  41.A.pulled back B.reached out C.ran away D.broke away 42.A.breath B.thought C.sleep D.sorrow 43.A.career B.performance C.response D.understanding 44.A.easily B.absolutely C.eventually D.desperately 45.A.routine B.lesson C.accident D.event 46.A.focused B.relieved C.intelligent D.considerate 47.A.talent B.demand C.devotion D.cooperation 48.A.recording B.practicing C.discussing D.enjoying 49.A.applied B.addicted C.treated D.pushed 50.A.forget B.design C.learn D.research 51.A.explanation B.expectation C.expense D.impression 52.A.driving B.grabbing C.benefiting D.representing 53.A.increased B.deserved C.expanded D.exposed 54.A.completely B.mainly C.truly D.distantly 55.A.put B.carry C.turn D.set 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 land born of fire but now surrounded by green, the Azores is working to secure its future. This volcanic island chain in the middle of the Atlantic 　56　 (be) an autonomous region of Portugal.  “The Azores are nine islands with 　57　 (difference) habits and accents that change from island to island,” says National Geographic Explorer Miriam Cuesta Garcia, a marine biologist 　58　(study) the nocturnal (夜间活动的) behavior of seabirds on Pico Island. “But the Azores have the same vision for sustainability. They know they need to protect their unique environment to remain the same even when 　59　 (change) occur.”  With four of its nine islands known as UNESCO biosphere reserves—and 　60　 (recognize) by the World Wildlife Fund as an oasis (绿洲) for 28 whale and dolphin species—the Azores takes sustainable tourism 　61　 (serious). It became the world's first island chain to be proved by EarthCheck, an Australia-based international tourism advisory group, 　62　 gave the award in 2019.   The Portuguese region is now focusing 　63　 conservation and biodiversity (生物多样性) protection, air and water quality, and preservation of native heritage. For example, authorities are limiting 　64　 number of hikers per day to Mount Pico, the highest peak in Portugal, 　65　 (ensure) visitors enjoy Pico Island's dramatic volcanic landscape for years to come.   　第四部分　写作(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节　(满分 15 分) 假定你是某中学校英文报编辑,你校下周将举办一次主题为“关爱地球”的志愿活动。请你在该报上写一则通知,内容包括: 1.活动目的; 2.活动内容; 3.表达期待。 注意:写作词数应为80左右。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ The Students' Union 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。 Dad and Madison were walking through the party store, gathering decorations for Madison's upcoming birthday party. “But I don't want to invite Lucy Gilbert! I don't like her!” “Madison, you are being unreasonable. If every girl in your class is invited to party but you, you'll feel left out. It would be a big mistake not to invite Lucy to the party.” “She never even talks to me!” Dad sighed and moved down the aisle. “Lucy is a new girl in class. She just moved here a little over a month ago. Think about how that must feel. She doesn't know one single person in the school. She left all of her to get to know everyone.” “No, it won't. She will probably sit in the corner and not talk to anyone. Every day at lunch she sits all by herself. She wants to eat alone!” Madison shrugged (耸肩) and rolled her eyes. “Madison, I'm done discussing this. You will invite every girl in your class, including Lucy Gilbert!” On Saturday morning, the family blew up balloons and decorated the house cheerfully. Madison was dressed beautifully for the day, wearing her new blue dress. It was not typical of her to dress herself like this. She usually wore sports clothes because she loved to be outside riding her horse Star with a lead rope (缰绳). Madison greeted her friends at the doorstep, picturing various presents her friends would bring her. In the meanwhile, she was wondering whether Lucy would ruin the party if she came. Anyhow, all the girls she invited came finally, including Lucy. The girls had a fantastic time by singing and dancing while Lucy sat in the corner silently alone. Later, all the girls gathered around the table as Madison opened her presents. Opening them one by one, Madison thanked her friends, with a bright smile on her face. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Lucy's present was the very last to be opened. _____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands. _________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 答案 A B C A B A B C B C A C A C C 题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 C B A B C A B C C D A B A C D 题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 答案 C C D A A D F C G B B A B C D 题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 答案 A C B D C B A B C D 　　答案:56.is　57.different　58.studying　59.changes　60.recognized　61.seriously　62.which　63.on　64.the　65.to ensure 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节　(满分 15 分) 　　答案: One possible version: Notice To help improve the environment, our school is going to organize a voluntary activity on the theme of “Caring for the Earth”. The activity is scheduled for next Saturday. There are three different voluntary tasks for you to choose from: planting trees in a park, setting up signs for roadside plants and distributing environmental brochures in nearby communities. Everyone wishing to do their part is expected to sign up at the student office before next Wednesday. If you are interested, don't hesitate to join us. Looking forward to your active participation. The Students' Union 第二节　(满分25分) 　答案: One possible version: Lucy's present was the very last to be opened. Worrying that it would ruin the party, Madison grabbed the present unwillingly and tore open the gift-wrap paper. Inside was a delicately hand-made lead rope! Shocked, she widened her eyes, covering her hands over her mouth. “It's a lead rope for your horse Star. I made it by myself!” Madison pulled it out of the box and placed it on her lap, amazed at its beauty. Lucy added, “I heard you talking about your horse at school. That's when I got the idea to make you a lead rope. ” Deeply moved by what she said, Madison held the lead rope tightly in her hands. It was, by far, her very favorite birthday present of the day. She suddenly felt so bad because she had been so mean to Lucy. With tears in her eyes, she blinked hard to fight them back, feeling a mixture of regret and gratitude. “Thanks so much for this lead rope. I love it! Would you like to join us and be our friends?” Lucy nodded cheerfully. Madison put her arm around Lucy's shoulders, both smiling. With applause and laughter echoing through the house, Lucy joined the other girls to enjoy the party. 听力部分录音材料 (Text 1) M:What are you going to do after class? To the library? W:No, I'm going to buy some school supplies. What about you? M:Oh, I'm going to the post office. (Text 2) M:Mum, can I take a taxi to school? I'm late for the school bus. W:Why don't you go in your father's car? M:It's in the repair shop. (Text 3) M:How are you getting along with your research paper? W:I've finished all my research, but I haven't been able to organize it, so I haven't begun the paper yet. (Text 4) W:What kind of music do you like? M:I enjoy nearly all kinds of music, especially country music and classical music. What about you? W:I like rock music. (Text 5) W:Have you been to that new health club yet? M:Yeah. I tried the running machine last week. It was great and there was a personal fitness instructor for each member. That's the best service offered by a health club I've ever known. (Text 6) M:Lovely day, isn't it? W:Hmm, yes, it's really warm, and it's supposed to get warmer. Spring is not far away. M:Yes, that's true. However, I'm always a little sorry to see winter go. W:Really? M:Well, I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living. W:Oh, that seems exciting. So what do you do now? M:I work in Bank of America. How about you? W:I work at a radio station. I'm just visiting here for the wedding. (Text 7) W:Hey, Peter, I'm sorry! M:Hi, Diana, what's wrong? W:We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I'm afraid I can't go. M:How come? W:I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it. M:We can go next week instead. W:No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can't afford to fail the test. M:OK, then I'll go with them. But it's a pity you can't come. (Text 8) M:What do you think of this apartment? W:It's not very good. The bedroom is a little small for us. M:It should be enough for our needs, I think. W:And there's no hot water after ten at night. Sometimes I like to have a shower before going to bed. M:That's true. But I love the living room. It's large and filled with sunshine. W:I like the kitchen best. It's new. M:Look! From here we can get a view of the park. W:Oh, the view is great. But that bedroom is small. We can't get all of our things in it. M:Maybe we can get some new furniture. W:I agree. (Text 9) M:Uh, excuse me, you advertised for casual staff, right? W:Yes, we advertised for an assistant cook, a kitchen hand and a cleaner. But the assistant's and the cleaner's positions have been filled already. M:Not to worry. The kitchen hand job is fine for me. How many shifts would I have to work every week? W:Our casual staff are generally asked to work on Sundays, but you'll also have to work on Friday—that's our biggest day of the week. M:What about the pay? W:The usual rate is $15 an hour. Well, for college students like you, we pay $3 more than that. M:Thanks. When can I start? W:You'll have to formally talk to the manager before starting. M:What should I pay attention to when meeting with the manager? W:Bear in mind that he'll want to know all about your work history, so you'll need to email your application form first. We'd also like to see a reference, so bring that with you. M:What else? W:Oh, one more thing. He'll want to know if you're permitted to work in this country, so your passport is necessary. M:I see. Thank you. (Text 10) W:Good morning, everyone. Now if you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not join in the Bartlow town race on Saturday? The race starts at Bartlow Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium; that's five kilometers. And don't worry if you can't run all that way. Walkers are welcome too! The race begins at 9:15 but you should arrive at the Town Hall 45 minutes early, at 8:30, to check in and get your race number. There are money prizes for the winners in different age groups and everybody will get a free T-shirt when they finish. Adults pay $2 each to run in the race. It is only$1.50 for children and students and if the whole family decide to run there is a special price of $5 per family. Make sure to wear comfortable running shoes. And don't forget to bring some water with you—Saturday is going to be a lovely warm day and you may get thirsty. But it'll be lots of fun—see you there! ( 第 1 页 共 17 页 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$