上海市延安中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

上海市延安中学2024学年第二学期潮中考试 高二年级英语试卷 （考试时间：90分钟满分100分） 第I巷(81分) I.Listening Comprehension (15%) Section A(5%) Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversalions between two speakers.At the end o each comversation,a guestion will be asked about what was said.The comversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a comversation and the question about it.read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the guestion you have heard. 1.A.At a paint store. B.At a grocery store. C.At a drugstore. D.At a video game store. 2.A.￡40. B.￡60 C.￡120. D.￡I80. 3.A.He [eft the door open. B.He broke the vase. C.He took the vase off the table. D.He tumed out to be innocent. 4.A.Having a holiday. B.Sceing another patient. C.Making an appointment D.Working in his office. 5.A.He is complaining to the sales manager. B.He is having a job interview. C.He is starting his own company. D.He is looking for the sales manager. 6.A.Help the woman find the building. B.Follow the woman to the exhibit. C.Assist the woman to read the map. D.Show the woman where to get a new map. 7.A.Skipping the meal to lose weight. B.Having the pizza with the woman. C.Ordering food to be eaten at home. D.Dining out instead of eating at home. 8.A.She loves going to work on foot B.The firm she works in is not far away. C.She has to save money for her jourey. D.It takes her too much time to go to work. 9.A.She's learned a lot from the literature class. B.She's written some books about world literamure. C.She's met some of the world's best writers. D.She's just back from a trip round the world. 10.A.Tony went skiing yesterday. B.Tony hadn't a lot of work to do yesterday. C.Tony didn't like watching sports. D.Tony liked watching sports better. Section B(10%) Directions:In Section B,you will hear several short passages and longer conversations,ad you will be asked some questions on each of the passages and the comversations.The passages and the conversations will beread rwice,but the questions will be spoken only ance.When you hear a question, ead the four possible wersnpper ad decide which on ouldbe hebethe question you've heard Questions II through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.It is an inpertant occasion of American cultural activities. B.They can have drinks and soacks while watching the gamc. C.Some companies offer vicwers expensive sample products. D.The result of the game may be beyond people's expectation. ..A.Exciting professional performnnces. B.Fancy advertisements of products. C.Plensant atmnosphere on the spot D.Warm company of their family. 13.A.Exp asive and irpressive TV commnercials. B.Various ways of emtertnining Judience during intervals. C.An introduction to a popular ball game in Arerica. D.Different sports pcople love to play in America Questions 14 through I6 are based on the following passage. 14.A.Introducing healthy genes into a virus. B.Rcmoving faulty cells from patients. C.Providing spiritual support to patients. D.Preventing patients from brain iojuries 15.A.It still remains in an experimental stage at prescaL B.II has taken the placc of swugery or medicine. C.It has only been tried on young patients so far. D.It helps patients to huve a specdy and full recovery. 16.A Children are more likely to be infected by diseases. B.How to popularize gene therapy in different hospitals. C.A couple of successful examples of a new therapy. D.Genes rather than any other things are the master of our fortune. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the foltowing conversution. 17.A.Two hours. B.Three hours. C.Three and a half hours. D.Four hours. 18.A.To compete with those countries having fast train service. A To encourage more people to take fast trains. C To lig中ten the burder如of the nation'sa立transport. D.To comect London to the middle and north of England. 19.A业is too expensive. B.It will make travel easier. C.It has caused controversy in the nation D.I1 is likely to be realized in the ncar future. 20.A357mh B.500 km/h. C.574.8mh D.750 km/b. II.Grammar and Vocabulary (30%) Section A(10%) Directions:After reading the passages below,fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word.fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word:for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Broken hearts and strong emotions have always shaped many great songs.But does modern music show an even (21) (deep)level of sadness?According to two recent studies (22) (analyze)thousands of popular American and British songs over the past decades,the answer seems to be yes.Since the 1980s,feelings like sorrow and loncliness (23) (become）much more common in lyrics,while expressions of pure happiness appear far less frequently in chart-topping hits. What is (24) this shif?Does it simply come from changes in how music (25) (consume)today?Or docs it reveal deeper emotional trends in society? Rescarchers are still unsure about the causes.Songwriter Batt notes that music consumption has changed significantly-with streaming traffic now determining the songs(26) enter the charts.This could directly affeet which styles gain popularity.Older listeners,who stream less and may feel less anxious,now have less say in(27) becomes popular. The darker tone in today's music might also reflect wider social changes.(28) political events aren't always addressed directly in protest songs,they may still shape the overall mood "Young people today face constant stress from social media,"Batt explains. This trend(29) be strengthened by how modem songs are often written by teams of writers.Working together,they create music that matches the general mood rather than focusing on personal experiences.If society's overall attitude is more negative now,songs will naturally reflect that, becoming sadder or angrier. Ultimately,popular music likely captures the emotions of both artists and audiences.Composers respond to the cultural atmosphere,and the resulting music resonates with listenerswho connect with (30) own feelings in the lyrics,helping those songs rise to the top. Section B(10%) Directions:Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can onby be used once.There is one extra that you do not need. A feat B.beating G take off D compare E.slip the bonds of F.follow up G.eenduct business f.prey I.monotonous J.document K.mocking 31.Some poets tend to life to a joumey full of unexpected tumns. 32.Climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen is considered an incredible. in mountaineering history. 33.Many companies now. online due to the convenience of digital platforms. 34.The new startup is expected to quickly as its innovative product has attracted major investors. 35.She feli hurt when her coworkers startcd her for mispronouncing the word. 36.After years of strict rules,the artist finally managed 1o traditional styles and develop his own unique钟pproach. 37.Many advcnturers choose totheir expericnces while climbing Mount Everest to share their jourcy with the world. 38.The research team plans to with participants next month to collect additional data for their study. 39.After failing the audition,Jenny keptherself up for her imperfect performance instead of focusing on improving her skills. 40.The biologist observed how the lion carefully sclected its from a herd of antelopes. Section C(10%) Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need A channel b exaggcrate C.comparison L.upoeat E bottling up rolled out G.xcycled f project 1.sanity F integrating K embark on The Power of Sustainable Living and Meatal Wellness In recent years,the global push toward sustainability has madc eco-friendly practices more mainstream One notable trend is the increasing use of 41materials in industries ranging from fashion to construction.Designers now creale stylish fumiture from reclaimned wood,while major brands produce sneakers using ocean plastics.This shift not only rcduces waste but also raises public awareness about environmeutal responsibility. At the same time,mental health awaremess has grown significauly.Experts emphasize the importance of staying42 despite life's challenges.Social media,bowever,prescnts a double-edged sword While platforms can inspire positivity,they also fuel unrealistic 43.Some reality shows,designed to keep you glued to the screen,often 44resultswhether it's weight loss transformations or instant career success.Such portrayals can distort expectations,leading to frustration and self doubt among viewers. To combat these issues,psychologists recommend proactive strategies.Instead of 45 cmotions,individuals should 46 energies into outlets like sports,painting,or joumnaling. Physical activity,for instance,rereases endorphins that naturally elevate mood.Schools and worklaces are also adopting measures to support mental well-being.A govemment-backed mental health intiive is set to be 47 across the country next year,offering free counseling sessions and stress-management worksbops. Parents.play a crucial role in this ecosystem.Therapists warn agaiost the tendeucy to48 your own anxieties onto children,such as pressuring them to excel academically because of personal unfulfilled ambitions.Open comminication and empathy are key to fostering resilience.For those feeling overwhelmed,simple practices like mindfufness or uplugging from digital deviccs can help restore onc's49 Ultimately,sustninability and mental wellness sharc a common thread:small,consistent actions lead to meaningful change.Whether it's choosing a reusable water bottle or practicing gratitude daily, these habits serve as the building block for a heaithier,morc balanced life.As society continues to evolve,50 environmental consciousness with cmotional well-being will be essential for future gchc因ian8. IL Reading Comprehension (36%) Section A(15%) Direetions:Far each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A.B,C. and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best firs the cantext. The Uascca World of Animal Behavior n the wild,animals exhibit fascinati恤gbehaviors that ofe知_5引_io▣season to5 cason. During the breeding season,for instance,some burds perform incredible feats to attract mates,while others focus ou 52 their young.Scientists have long tried to 53 these complex paters, but many aspects remain unclear. One prominent discovery is bow certain animals54 their body temperature in extreme environments.Uulike humans,who rely on technology.these creatures bave natural abilities to 55 for the challenges of their habitats.For example,Arctic foxes 56 their fur with thick layers of fat,a clever adaptation that helps them survive. Rescarchers often conduct experiments to study these behaviors.In one case,a tcam used a sand pit to observe how wolves interact,with some wolves acting as a control group.The results showed a statistically significant difference in their social structres,proving that animal intelligence 57 beyond simple instincts. Technology has also found its way into this field.High-tech cameras now enable scientists to document animal experiences withou homan 58.These tools have become building blocks for new discoverics,allowing us to 59 into the hidden lives of creatures we once knew little about. However,not all animal behaviors are easy to interpret Some actions happen at random,leaving researchers puzzled.Yet,even these mysteries 60,as they often lead to groundbreaking insights. 61,the way dolphins communicate was once dismissed as noise,but it is now regarded as a 62 language system In zoos,caretakers must aurture the animals'natural instincts while ensuring their safety.This balance is cracial to maintaining their health.Some zo0s have even 63 live streams of their animals,giving the public a chance to follow up their daily lives.These efforts help64the gap between humans and the animal kingdom,reminding us that every species bas a unique role to play in nature's grand story-whatever fortune has to 65 it 51.A change B.vary C.shift D.intervenc 52.A.intruding B monitoring C.cdueating D.grooming 53.A take notice of B.make sense of C.make use of D lose sight of 54.A.maintuin B.regulate C.stabitize D.control 55.A.tailor B.solve C.preparc D.compare 56.A.l00s如 B.load C.loan D.lock 57.A.cxteods B.develops C.reaches D.enlarges 58.A.interference B.ioterruption C.intervicw D.intcraction 59.A divide B.stop C.stretch D.dive 60.A.cotint B.cndurc C.prevail D.forecast 61 A.As a result B.For instance C.On the contrary D,A▣all 62.A.noble B.obvious C.noteworthy D.irelevant 63.A.held B.mnformed C.motioned D.restored 5.A check 丑.1og C.tumn D.bridge 65.A.bppc如10 B.throw at C.call at D.send to Section B(15%) Directions:Read the following passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A.B.C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the informaiion given in the passage you have just read () Rosamund Pike Shines in Flawed Marie Curie Biopic Rosamund Pike delivered one of the most accomplished performances of the past few ycars in 2018's A Privare War.in which she played journalist Marie Colvin.In Radioactive,Pike brings the same level of stable commitment to an altemately fascinating and disappointing biopic about French scientist Marie Curie. Based on Lauren Redniss's graphic novel,Radfoaciive covers the well-known achievements of Maric Cmie:her Nobel Prize wins for discovering radium and polonium,and her groundbreaking research on radioactivity.For those unfamiliar with her personal life,the fib reveals lesser-known aspects,including her passionate parinership with her husband Pietre,a scandalous affair that damaged her reputation,and her Polish rools,which made her an outsider in Paris.Though not an activist, Curie's determination to be respected in a male-dominaled scientific world aligns with earty feminist ideals. Directed by Marjane Satrapi (known for Persepolis),Radioactive attempts to translate the bold visuals and narrative style of a graphic novel into live action,with mixed results.The film is visually striking.thanks to Anthony Dod Mantle's cinematograpbry--the glowing green radium is both mcsmeriing and omioous.Yet,the storytelling falters when Satrapi inscrts sueal time jumps. showing how Curie's discoveries later influenced both medicine and warfare. Pike deliversa strong perforance.portraying Curie as brilliant but difficult-admirable yel not nlways likable However.the film struggles with its uneven structure,shifting between biograpby and symbolic scenes that feel out of place.The irony of Curie's stary is that she haled suffering,yet her work led to both life-saving treatments and destructive weapons. Ultimately,Radioactve's biggest flaw may be its source material.The episodic.fragmented style of the graphic novel doesn't fully translate to film.leaving the story feeling uneven.While Pike's performance and Curie's remarkable life make the movie worth watching,the execmtion falls short of its potential. 66.According to Paragruph 1,what is the author's attitude toward Rosamund Pike's performance in Radioactive? A.Appreciative. B.Disappointed C.Vague. D.Unexpected. 67.Which of the following is TRUE of Radioacrive,according to Paragraphs 2 and 3? A.It successfully transforms the stylized visual grammar into a live action film form. B.It tells some stories about Marie Curie that might not be known. CIt has laid a foundation for the coming feminist revolution. D.It mainly tells Maric Curic's love story with ber husband 68.Maric Curie's character in Radioactive is A adorable. B.brilliant C.controversial. D.shallow. 69.We learn from the iast paragraph that one of the reasons for the problems of Radfoacnive s A.both the hero and heroine had poor performances. B.it was adapted from a graphic noveL C.Marjane Satrapi doesn't have a talent for dirccting. D.the story it tells is not fascinating. (B) We are a non-profit organization registered in Shanthai.With a mission to improve the welfare of disadvantaged children in China,we have hosted numerous programs focused on children's cducation and well-being since 2006.We recruit,train and support about ].000 volunteers per year to help children and youth discover the joy of leaming a foreign language,digital literacy skills,and other subjects critical to their development.There are many ways you can get involved Check out the options below and join us today! Teaching English .Description:Volunteers are needed to teach fun English lessons to disadvantaged children and youth.Each class has 10-30 children at community centers and 40-50 students at migrant schools 子女学t.Volutecrs teach in teams with a minimum of two volunteers per group- Time commitment:A minimum of one school torm (3-4 months)or 4-8 weeks during the summer.Available for weekday and weekend classes.Volunteers are expected to commit to 4-5 hous per week Requirements:Minimum 18 years old-16 years old and above can be coosidered with parcatal coascut mn written form after submitting a statement of imerest and attcading an interview.A good grasp of English (ntve-level English NOT required)and ability to interact well with children and young adults is a mst Location:Shanghai.Travel may be required as most of the program sites arc aol in downtown Shanghai. Teaching digital literacy skills Description:Volunteers are necded to independentiy tcach or to assist our full-time computer teachers to teach digital literacy skills that are common to the modern workplace Time commitrent:A minimum of one school term (3-4 months)or 4-6 wecks during the summer,Availnble for weckday and weckend classes.Volunlccrs are expected to commil 2-4 bours per 中cek Requircments:Native Chinese spcaker,with English flueney a plus.Proficicat in Microsoft Office Suite.Interested in teaching computer skills to disadvantaged communities. Location:Online or commmity centers located in Shanchai. Nop-teaching volunteer roles .Description:Not all of our volunteers need to teach.If you prefer to volunleer in other ways,we are always interested in vohmteers who can help with a whole range of tasks including but not limited to the following:routine office work,fundraising.website and graphic design,social media and marketing,and translation Time commitmcot:Depends on the specific responsibility,but generally at least one day (eight hours)per wcek 'Reauiremcnts:Interested in working in the non-profit sector,Oueut in English and/or Chinese, palient and fexble,open-minded and easy-going. ·Loc8 tion:Our of伍ce,ontine,.or our project sites. 70.According to the article,which of the following statements about the organization is NOT true? A.It's not run with the aim of making a profit. B.It has trained a total of about 1,000 volunteers so far. C.It's aimed at helping disadvantaged children in Chins. D.It has been ruming in Shanghai for almost 20 years. 71.According to the article,if you want to volunteer to teacb at the organization,you must be A.fluent in both Chinese and English B.able to teach independently in class C.available at leas时fo证weeks during the summer D able to teacb in person at community centers or migrant schools 72.According to the article,non-teaching volunteers gencrally than those who volunteer to tcach English and digital literacy skills. A.ta止c a more boring job B.show more creative skoills C.work longer hours evary weck D.are able to benefit more from their work (C The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has called for cfforts to promote the integration of intangible cultural heritage (CH)into the tourism indnstry on a wider scale and to a higher level It also stressed in a circular()that such integration must only apply on the condition that cultral heritage is effectively protected. The circular listed cight primary tasks,including tourist product developmemt,cultural ecology protcction,fostering tourisl routes with relevant featues,and personnel training It encouraged the integration of ICH or relevant clemcnts into tourist sites,including theme parks and hotels.The ministry also said it would select several populr ICH sites and venues with distinctive characteristics as national-level bases for related experiences. ICH signals the achievements in a nation's culaure and history and reflects cultural diversity."Its combination with touris provides a key approach to melding culmre ino tourism".Wang Xiaofeng. president of the China Intangible Cultral Heritage Protection Association,said at a tourism formin late February in Hanezhou,capital of East China's Zhejiang Province.The international forum is among a series of dialogues initiated by the World Tourism Alliance founded in 2017. Wang stated that it has gained wide acceptance in the interational tourism industry that travelers better expericuce local culture via participation in activities in destinations,while the destinations.in trn,tap into local cultural resources to improve the quality of tourist experiences.ICH and tourism dovetailicely with each other and have a natural bond,so their combination is beneficial to both. "Any type of ICH is an outgrowth of its environment,so it bears the unique hallmarks of the specific space where it hails from,"he noted. They provide tourists with a reservoir of local customs,crafismanship and perforing arts. Compared to hidden jewels that need to be discovered,the strong local flavor of these ICH items adds to the appeal of the travelers'cultural exploration joureys. There are some 14,000 scenic sites rated A or above across the country.Their supportive facilities include hotels,bed-and-breakfast businesses,and holiday resorts,as well as tourism-focused towns and blocks.All these provide important venues to showcase and promote cultral products,including ICH. "The best prorection of ICH is to incorporate it into people's modem lives.An influx of tourists brings a greater need for ICH,which improves its ecosystcm and gives it a new lcasc on life,"Wang said 73.Which of the following is TRUE about the circular issued by the ministry? A.[ntegration of ICH into tourism is allowed only if tangible cultral heritage is fully protected. B.The circulat has nothing to do with theme parks or hotcls. C.Eight tasks including tourist product development are listed in the circular as a minor part. D.The specific measures will be to combine the relevant clements of [CH with tourist sites. 74.Whal can we leam from Wang Xiaofeng's words? A.The integration of ICH into the tourism industry cnables trvelers to beter experience local culture. but the quality is reduced in tn. B.The combination of ICH and tourism gocs well and thus contribules to cach other. C.ICH items need to be discovered to attmct tourists. D.The restriction of tourisl numbers helps revive cndangered [CH. 75.Ihich of the following would be the best title for the passage? Combination of ICH with Tourism to Promole Cultural Tourism. B.Prorootion of ICH to Enhance China's Tourism. C.Integrating ICH into Tourism:A Win-Win Strategy for Culture and Travel in China. D.The Inlegration of ICH into the Tourism Industry Rcaches a Higher Level. Section C(6%) Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need A.his means that it's not that math itself hurts;rather,the anticipation of math is puirful. B.Researchers have developed mind-reading device that can retrieve images from f person's memory with the help of scans. -For mosr students,math can be tough,but scientists have proved that math problems can actually igger physical pain. Lsing a brain-scanning machine,scientists noticed that whenever people from Group One saw a yellow circle,their brain would respond in a way simnilar to when their bady is feeling pain E.The higher a persan's arxiety of a math task,the more he activated brain regions associated with threat detection,and the experience of pain. F.Most students,especially girls,are extremely scared of math Does solving a math problem give you a headache?Do you feel nervous when you sit a math exam?76 Seientists came to this conchusion with an in-depth experiment,which was published in Public Library of Science One.They began by finding out how much participants fear math.Those involved were asked a series of qucstions such as how they feel whea they receive a math textbook or when they wal业k into a math les5som Based on their answers,participants were divided into two groups.One group was made up of