安徽省六安市裕安区安六安第二中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

第 1 页 共 9 页 六安二中河西校区 2025 年春学期高二年级期中考试 英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 命题人：陈园园 审题人：杨燕 注意事项： 1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 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. Where will the woman probably go after class? A. To the post office. B. To the supermarket. C. To the library. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A health club. B. A fitness instructor. C. A running machine. 3. When might the man’s train arrive? A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 9:00 p.m. 4. Why does the woman make the call? A. To buy a ticket. B. To sign up for a course. C. To learn more about a lecture. 5. How does the man probably feel now? A. Upset. B. Relaxed. C. Confident. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What season is it most likely now? A. Winter. B. Summer. C. Spring. 7. Where does the woman work now? A. In Bank of America. B. In a wedding company. C. At a radio station. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What does the woman think of her life in Britain? A. Busy. B. Tiring. C. Exciting. 9. What does the woman usually do in the afternoon? A. Attend her lessons. B. Work part-time. C. Do experiments. 10. How long does the woman work in the restaurant every day? A. Three hours. B. Three hours and a half. C. Five hours. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the woman probably? A. A shop owner. B. A teaching assistant. C. A college student. 12. How will the woman deal with her furniture? A. Shall sell it. B. Shall donate it. C. Shall give it to friends. 13. What will the man buy from the woman? 第 2 页 共 9 页 A. The books. B. The fridge. C. The microwave. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. Which position is available now? A. A kitchen hand. B. An assistant cook. C. A cleaner. 15. How often should the man work for the job? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week. 16. How much will the man get for the job? A. $15 per hour. B. $18 per hour. C. $20 per hour. 17. What does the woman remind the man to do at last? A. Offer a reference. B. Bring his passport. C. Fill in an application form. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What will the students do next Monday afternoon? A. Pay a visit to the library. B. Go to the computer centre. C. Apply for the Student Card. 19. When can the students know the course requirements? A. Next Tuesday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Thursday. 20. Where will the welcome party be held? A. At the sports centre. B. On the playground. C. At the school hall. 第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题 纸上将该项涂黑。 A Traveling on foot in Thailand is an amazing experience. While you get ready for a thrilling experience of a lifetime, take a look at some of the best places for your adventure. Chiang Mai The trails in Chiang Mai are perfect for amateur hikers. Hiking here is a superb choice as there are beautiful forests, valleys and rivers as well as various tribal (部落 的) villages with ethnic minorities that you can explore. Tips: Pick up a hiking option from an experienced operator that has in-depth knowledge of the area because it is a fairly large one. Doi Inthanon Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is also one of the most beautiful places with three impressive waterfalls that flow down quickly. As you travel along the 47-kilometre road to the top, you will pass a few small villages of the Karen Hill Tribes and rice fields. Tips: Make sure to have an experienced guide. Hua Hin One of the most incredible things to do is hiking in Hua Hin. The area features its elephant camps. You can care for the elephants, like feeding and bathing them. It must be a special experience to ride on the back of a tall elephant while exploring this beautiful region. 第 3 页 共 9 页 Tips: Make sure to pack extra clothes if you plan to bathe the elephants. Kamphaeng Phet As a historically significant part of Thailand, Kamphaeng Phet is a quiet and charming province with many cultural and natural attractions. You can explore the ancient ruins that are scattered throughout the province. Tips: Be respectful of the statues and other religious monuments. 21.What do Chiang Mai and Doi Inthanon have in common? A. They are suitable for professional hikers. B. They have 3, 000-meter waterfalls. C. They are located in the urban areas. D. They have some tribal villages. 22.What can travelers do in Hua Hin? A. Design minority clothing. B. Set up the animal camps. C. Look after the elephants. D. Visit religious monuments. 23.Which place should you go to if you are interested in historic culture? A. Hua Hin. B. Kamphaeng Phet. C. Chiang Mai. D. Doi Inthanon. B One of my earliest memories is of my father sitting me down at our kitchen table with canvases, paints, and brushes. He taught me how to blend colors and use different materials. Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all our materials and painted what our hearts desired. My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available, he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was able to obtain his citizenship. As I got older, he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people, as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful. It wasn’t until I began looking carefully into my father’s paintings and the work of popular artists on Instagram that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father’s talent. My simple, two-dimensional(2D) drawings fell flat compared to his realistic landscapes. Going through my sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to believe I wasn’t good at it. Instead of working toward improving, I decided to give up drawing. My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the school. I wish I’d had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.” My father’s bravery and strength are things that I desire to have. So over the next few months, I worked on my portfolio. Looking back at my pictures, I can see how much I have improved since then. The school must have seen potential in my drawings because I got in! It was eye-opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my talent. I 第 4 页 共 9 页 have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my self-belief in my art. 24. Why does the author introduce her father’s experience in paragraph 2? A. To prove that art is a way to fight poverty. B. To contrast her life with the difficulties her father experienced. C. To criticize the lack of educational chances in rural areas. D. To illustrate the roots of her father’s influence on her. 25. What do the underlined words “fell flat” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Outperformed other works. B. Lacked visual appeal. C. Had complex structures. D. Looked extremely realistic. 26. What kind of person is the author’s father? A. Brave and carefree. B. Ambitious but dependent. C. Hardworking and supportive. D. Creative but stubborn. 27. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Talent guarantees admission to art programs. B. Progress can be achieved through trial and error. C. Art is about following established rules. D. Confidence comes from accepting imperfection. C When you think of 3D printing, you may think of small objects. But three companies are working together to print something much bigger. They’re using a giant 3D printer to create what they say is the first two-storey 3D-printed house in the US. Usually, 3D printing involves a machine building something by putting down many layers of a material----often hot plastic. When the material hardens, the layers stick together to create a finished object.The method here is similar, but uses concrete. Leslie Lok, who designed the house, says there are special challenges involved in printing a two-storey house. One of the biggest is the size of the machine needed for the building. The 3D printer in Houston is massive. It weighs over 12 tons. Ms Lok says printing the house will take the massive machine about 330 hours. That’s about eight normal work weeks. Though it’s a two-year project, the team isn’t in a rush. “ We are not trying to beat the clock,” says Hikmat Zerbe, who works for a construction company called CIVE. Instead, they’re using the house as a “big laboratory” to learn more about 3D printing houses. They want to see how the concrete reacts “under different weather conditions”. They also want to figure out how to make 3D printing faster and cheaper. Mr Zerbe says that currently, 3D printing a house with concrete costs more than building a house with wood. With time, Mr Zerbe expects the costs of 3D printing houses to go down. He thinks printers will improve and make it easier to create more houses quickly. The 3D-printed concrete houses are stronger and hold up better in serious storms than houses built with wood. This can save money in the long run. Since the machine is doing the building, fewer workers are needed, which also saves money. 28.What do we know about the first 3D-printed house? A. It’s newly-designed by Mr Zerbe. B. It is created by a huge machine. C. It is built with hot plastic. D. It is a building with three floors. 29.What do the underlined words “beat the clock” in the fourth paragraph probably mean? A. Accomplish something quickly. B.Hit something suddenly. C. Concentrate on the task. D. Invent something special. 第 5 页 共 9 页 30.Why will the first 3D-printed house be completed in a long time? A. To better learn the new technology. B.To save the cost of building. C. To free labour completely. D.To make the machine have breaks. 31.What does Mr Zerbe think of 3D printing in houses? A. Risky. B. Harmful. C. Promising. D. Changeable. D According to a study published this week, habitual napping (打盹) appears to be associated with a large brain volume（体积） in adults although experts stressed that further research was needed. It reduces the cost caused from the lost time and the fatigue-related errors. The work followed previous studies that suggested a brief nap could improve people’s ability to learn. Arianna Huffington, a co-founder of Huff Post and the founder and chief executive of Thrive Global, said, “Given the latest science on the effectiveness of napping and the clear link between employees feeling well rested and their productivity, it’s long past time that businesses embrace short naps at work.” Some businesses, including Thrive Global, have already introduced facilities for employees to take naps. Google introduced sleep pods as far back as 2014 and companies like Nike and Ben & Jerry’s introduced nap rooms. The practice has even been adopted by the NHS, with a growing number of hospitals introducing sleep pods for staff in an effort to help them get more rest. Employees, it seems, are enthusiastic. Sean Greenwood, of Ben & Jerry’s, said, “If a quick nap gets employees more involved and creative, we’re happy to provide that for our team members.” Unfortunately, the practice of napping still suffers from our collective concept that sleep equals weakness and laziness. However, the performance-enhancing benefits of naps have been no secret to many leaders throughout history. It also gives the higher-ups the chance to acknowledge the 24/7 culture and come up with top-down solutions that encourage workers to take care of themselves in and out of work. While sleep experts stressed that a daytime nap could be beneficial, they said it was crucial to get enough shut-eye（睡眠）at the end of a day. It is the late stage of sleep, sometimes missed by early risers, that strengthens the nerve circuits that make for learning and memory, allowing the brain to make and consolidate new neutral connections. Additionally, prioritizing sufficient sleep during the regular nightly sleep period is essential for overall well-being. 32. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. Work stress. B. A research finding. C. Learning abilities. D. The brain volume. 33. What is Arianna Huffington’s attitude toward napping? A. Indifferent. B. Unclear. C. Approving. D. Critical. 34. Why are so many companies mentioned in the passage? A. To present the current situation. B. To praise creative employees. C. To compare the differences. D. To advocate enough rest. 35. What will possibly be discussed in the paragraph that follows? 第 6 页 共 9 页 A. The benefits of memory. B. The importance of napping. C. The secrets to well-being. D. The approaches to shut-eye. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列短文，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。 Ways to Overcome the Future Shock Future shock is a term that is used to describe a psychological phenomenon in which people are negatively affected by the rapid rate at which the world is changing. _____36______, and with new science and research appearing all the time, it’s easy to feel lost among the progress and even a little frightened. So what do you do if you feel you’re suffering from future shock? _____37____. So whether you just want to improve your word processing, or you need to completely learn everything from the beginning, you should be able to find a class with helpful teachers. Reading is also one way to learn the basics of new inventions and technologies. Read up on your chosen subject and you’ll find there’s a lot of information there. Similarly, if you’re worried about some technology, reading more about it is a great way to overcome future shock. _____38_____---so once you understand the science, it can be a lot less frightening. Another useful thing to do is to try asking a friend working in related areas to show you how to get on with new technologies. _____39______, because the person instructing you will have a better idea of the way your mind works and how to communicate with you. In the end, the future really isn’t anything to be afraid of. What we should always keep in mind is that the future belongs to those who hold their own destiny. _____40_____, we can make the world develop in a brighter direction within our own abilities, so cherish our great time today and everything we have. A. Although the future is predictable B. This is easier than going to a class C. Often future shock is about fear of the unknown D. Although there are many things that we cannot control E. With technology developing at an increasing speed F. We need to firstly change our mindset and concept of the future as soon as possible G. One thing that can help is to attend classes aimed at explaining various types of tools 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。 Reeves is a 7th grader in Michigan. He was honored as a hero for preventing his school bus from 41 after the bus driver lost consciousness. On April 26, the bus driver was taking students home from Carter Middle School when she 42 to experience “some faint（昏厥）”. She tried to pull over but didn’t make it to where she planned to park and eventually 43 . The bus began to turn to oncoming traffic. That’s when Dillon Reeves 44 into action. Reeves, who was 45 about five rows back, “got up from his seat, 第 7 页 共 9 页 threw his backpack down, ran to the front of the bus, 46 the steering wheel （方向盘） and brought the bus to a stop in the middle of the road...despite the reasonable 47 ,” Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert D. Livernois said. In a video released by the city government at the news meeting, Reeves is seen taking 48 of the steering wheel and then shouting to the other passengers, “Someone call 911. Now!” The Warren Police and Fire Departments responded quickly to the scene to 49 to the driver and the students were loaded onto another bus to be 50 taken home. No injuries to the children on the bus were reported. Warren City Councilman Jonathan Lafferty is calling Reeves a hero. “The City of Warren is very 51 of our 7th Grade Hero Dillon Reeves! This young man reacted quickly when his school bus driver experienced a 52 emergency, bringing the bus to a stop and 53 what could have been a very severe accident. We all admire you for your heroic actions!” he said. “Dillon, he’s really been a(n) 54 guy this year,” his mother Ireta said. “To do something like this just 55 my heart and touches me.” 41.A.stopping B.crashing C.slowing D.speeding 42. A.began B..requested C.struggled D.volunteered 43. A.fell apart B.gave up C.passed out D.came along 44. A.jumped B.changed C.competed D.broke 45.A.faced B.fixed C.tracked D.seated 46. A.set B.caught C.stole D.threw 47.A.curiosity B.impression C.strategy D.fear 48. A.control B.care C.advantage D.place 49.A.prefer B.attract C.attend D.addict 50. A.obviously B.safely C.calmly D.anxiously 51.A.sure B.tired C.proud D.nervous 52. A.awkward B.formal C.natural D.medical 53. A.applying B.recognizing C.challenging D.avoiding 54.A.advanced B.great C.adventurous D.suitable 55.A.fills B.frightens C.annoys D.injures 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The lion dance is one of the most famous Chinese cultural ___56___(tradition). While it is held during festivals, you can also see a lion dance when a new company is opened or an activity ___57___(organize). The dance is believed ___58___(bring) good luck and wealth and drive away bad fortune. The dance begins with the lion walking style, where the eyes of the lion are opened. Lettuce (生菜）and celery (芹菜) are hung up on the doorway of the new company. The Chinese pronunciations for these words are similar___59___ those for making money and working hard. Lucky money is tied to the lettuce as part of the pay for the lion dance performers. ___60___ (profession) lion dance companies offer this service and there are different prices for different levels. Most dances include at least 第 8 页 共 9 页 two lions and ___61___ drummer. Each lion is performed by two people, ___62___ use their feet to copy the lion feet’s movements. Famous Chinese lion dancing bands truly own wonderful ___63___(flexible) and skill, which take years of practice to improve. While ___64___(stay) in China, keep your ears open for drums so that you can head over to the show for ___65___(you). 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 66.假定你是李华。你市将举办国际马拉松赛跑(marathon)，届时很多中外选手会 参加比赛。现组委会招募有英文优势并熟悉本地的志愿者为比赛提供服务，你有 意参加。请你用英语给组委会写一封申请信。内容包括： 1.表示感兴趣； 2.个人情况及优势； 3.希望得到回复。 注意：1.词数 80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam , ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67.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。 My dad got a new job. We had to pack up and move away from everything we were familiar with.There were so many changes. We came from the north, and now we were almost as far south as possible.We landed in South Florida, and we were total strangers. We moved over the summer vacation, so I didn’t have to deal with school right away. Summer passed by while we unpacked, arranged furniture,found stores we liked, and adapted to the Sunshine State. School was coming, and I was afraid of it. I was not an adventurous person. Being shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends easily. My head was filled with fears and worries. Would I make friends? Would I fit in? Would I survive in this strange new world? Anyway, there I was, attending a new school full of people I didn’t know. I had a difficult time adapting to the new school. However, I still loved learning and reading. I even loved homework, and I was good at doing my homework. Loving books and reading helped me get good grades. Teachers loved that about me. Other kids, though, did not. Although I always answered questions in class, I seldom talked with them. I was unpopular. I felt like a total failure and nobody would like me. Then one day, a tall boy came over to me after English class. He introduced himself and told me he was on the school basketball team. I knew him—he was the star player! “ Hey, ” he said, “ you do really well in English class. And you know, my 第 9 页 共 9 页 teammates and I spend much time competing and practising.The subjects, especially English, really bother us. Do you think you could help us?” “ Yes. Oh,definitely yes. I could, and I would, ” I replied with surprise. We made the deal with an exchange of smiles. 注意 1.续写词数应为 150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: Something gradually changed after that. _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Meanwhile, the basketball players taught me how to play basketball.___________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _________