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天津 天津一中2024-2025-2高二年级英语学科期 中质量调查试卷 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）、第I工卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100分， 考试用时90 分钟。第I卷1至5页，第II卷第6页。考生务必将答案涂写 规定的位置上，答在试卷上的无效。祝各位考生考试顺利！ 一、听力：第一节（共5小题：每小题0.5分，满分2.5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，你将有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.What will the speakers do next? A.Visit a friend. B.Pick up Billy. C.Buy some beans. 2.Who is Andy Clarks? A.A public librarian. B.A TV actor. C.A famous lawyer. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.Gifts for Jason. B.A baseball game. C.The woman's retirement. 4.What went on at Cooper's last night? A.A movie show. B.A birthday party. C.A sales promotion. 5.What problem do the speakers have? A.They are late for work. B.They get stuck in traffic. C.They have lost their way. 第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒 钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.Where are the speakers? A.At home. B.At the office. C.At the airport. 7.How does Sara sound? A.Anxious. B.Surprised. C.Grateful. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What made Miss Johnson choose teaching as a profession? A.Pressure from her family. B.Her passion for the work. C.A teacher s encouragement. 2024-2025-2。高三年级英语 学科期中质量调查试卷第1页共6页 9.What does Miss Johnson think is the best part of her job? A.Being with children. B.Winning others'respect. C.Learning different things. 10.What does Miss Johnson want her students to become? A.Lifelong learners. B.Creative thinkers. C.Good communicators. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What does Becky like about living with her parents? A.They have a big house. B.They cook meals for her. C.They pay all her expenses. 12.What does Ethan suggest Becky do regarding her mother? A.Have patience. B.Provide company. C.Express gratitude. 13.Why is Ethan concerned about his parents living on their own? A.They may feel lonely. B.They may fail to get along. C.They may have an emergency. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.Whose speech did the woman listen to this morning? A.John Miller's. B.David Thompson's. C.Allan Brown's. 15.What is the workshop in the afternoon about? A.Knowledge economy.B.Risk assessment. C.Employee motivation. 16.What does the woman say about her job? A.It can be challenging. B.It is truly interesting. C.It will be rewarding. 17.What do the man and the woman both want to do? A.Apply for a new position. B.Offer their staff a salary raise. C.Improve their management skills. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What does the speaker probably do? A.She's a medical doctor. B.She's a fitness instructor. C.She's a swimming coach. 19.What is a common workout mistake? A.Focusing only on building muscles. B.Taking too many types of exercises. C.Doing the same routine all the time. 20.How often does the speaker suggest people do hard workouts? A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week. 天津 二、单项选择（每小题1分，共15小题，满分15分） 21.If you suffer from burnout at work,consider your schedule and reducing non-essential commitments. A.reassess B.being reassessed C.reassessing D.to reassess 22.--You're up early on a Sunday!What's the plan? -just enjoying a slow morning with some coffee and my book. A.Nothing special. B.It depends. C.Up to you. D.So long. 23.After a long day of endless meetings and deadlines, she longed for was a quiet mind and a moment of peace. A.that B.what C.whether D.how 24.A few destinations,as well as new policies increased interest since the new governor took office. A.has experienced B.was experiencing C.have experienced D.experienced 25.This experience has taught me how strong I can be in situations cause me fear or discomfort. A.where B.that C.whose D.what 26.Food and drinks brought into the venue are strictly prohibited, otherwise permitted in writing by the event coordinator. A.therefore B.once C.nonetheless D.unless 27.The professor made his expectations clearly in the course plan handed out on the first day. A.to be stated B.stated C.stating D.state 28.In light of recent American foreign policy decisions,many U.S.travelers are concerned about how they will be abroad. A.exclaimed B.polished C.attained D.perceived 29.After weeks of delay,she accepted the reality that the project had failed. A.consistently B.reluctantly C.intently D.potentially 30.A field trip is an educational outing where people observe and explore something what they're learning in class. A.associated with B.referred to as C.compared with D.noted for 31.While trade brings it also presents challenges such as inequality and cultural conflicts. A.automation B.friction C.prosperity D.comprehension 32.Several guest lectures are scheduled this semester, the talk on climate innovation by Dr.Chen is the most anticipated. 中2024-2025- 高二 年级英语 学科期中质量调查试卷第2页共6页 A.with which B.among which C.of which D.by which 33.The marketing department holiday sales,but demand was weaker than expected. A.banked on B.benefited from C.agreed on D.emerged from 34.Everyone deserves a job-not just to survive,but to feel valued. A.gigantic B.supreme C.decent D.domestic 35.--You won't believe who I ran into today at the coffee shop? --Really?Who? A.I beg to differ. B.You are not alone. C.Tell me everything. D.You said it. 三、完形填空（每小题1分，共20小题，满分20分） At the age of 11,I had neither musical talent-many failed music lessons had proved that-nor musical training.I tend to 36 into my bedroom with my guitar.My fingers ached as I tried to press down on the strings without making them buzz.37,I worked my way through 2-,3-and even 5-chord (songs and discovered the incredible 38 of these musical notes.No one 39 me to do this.I did this myself and of my own free will for a week,and the sense of happiness-true happiness-was40 in absorption in something that 41 me.Fifty years later,that week's self-directed practice became a model and 42 for almost every meaningful thing I have done since.It makes me understand the43between achievement and accomplishment. The world 44 achievement while ignoring accomplishment.The former is the completion of the task imposed from the outside-the 45 being a path to the next task.The latter is the end point of an activity we have chosen,whose bonus is the sudden 46 of happiness. The seeking of accomplishment always47people.I learned so long ago that in that week with the guitar,when you 48 the guitar's C chord,you should be surprised how sweetly it would ring in tune.I didn't know 49 it was a major 7th chord,a favorite of some masters.I just 50 accomplishment. That one week of passion and persistence gave me a standard by which to measure every task after it.It wasn't about prizes or praise,but a private sense of 51 that no one could take away.Over the years,I've tried new skills with that same mindset-learning languages,writing essays and even cooking.Each new journey reminded me that what matters most is not perfection.Accomplishment,after all,doesn't demand brilliance-it demands 52.What I've found is that 53 starts to come when we show up fully and consistently. Some days,of course,the joy doesn't come easily.There are moments of54, when the strings won't ring right,when the mind feels dull.But I've come to see these not as failures,but as part of the process-one that,like my music,continues to 55 天津一 36.A.run B.look C.break D.withdraw 37.A.Besides B.However C.Instead D.Therefore 38.A.visions B.senses C.thrills D.evaluation 39.A.forced B.allowed C.wished D.invited 40.A.caught B.set C.rooted D.stuck 41.A.stood by B.passed on C.stayed with D.departed from 42.A.exchange B.foundation C.demand D.priority 43.A.relationship B.similarity C.balance D.difference 44.A.possesses B.favors C.assesses D.defends 45.A.origin B.example C.decision D.function 46.A.lack B.need C.rush D.dream 47.A.amazes B.concerns C.relaxes D.disheartens 48.A.mastered B.overlooked C.reckoned D.saw 49.A.now B.later C.then D.soon 50.A.pursued B.accepted C.interpreted D.analyzed 51.A.surprise B.approval C.regret D.pride 52.A.creativity B.presence C.pressure D.fortune 53.A.collaboration B.celebration C.confidence D.challenge 54.A.curiosity B.discouragement C.violence D.excitement 55.A.evolve B.preserve C.depict D.pose 四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共15小题，满分30分） A Pursuing a career in landscape photography while living in Iowa presents a challenge, primarily due to the region's limited geographical diversity.Unlike states blessed with mountains,coastal cliffs,or dense forests,the so-called"corn state"offers similar landscapes, therefore restricting visual variety for photographers seeking appealing shots. Although the broader Midwest is frequently perceived as boring farmland and highways, occasional locations-marked by rolling hills or calm lakes-can still provide pockets of visual interest.In my own endeavor to capture such hard-to-find beauty,I have often driven for hours,sometimes covering hundreds of miles,to find a scene worth photographing within the narrow window that best lighting allows.Usually,I plan my trips with friends who accompany me to nearby parks or rural sites,combining the act of shooting with shared adventure. In landscape photography,as in most art forms,timing is everything.Arriving at the right place at the ideal moment can determine the success or failure of a shot.To avoid 2024-2025_-2高二年级英语 学科期中质量调查试卷第3页共6页 missing short light conditions,I typically set out early,aiming to secure a good position before the sky transforms.Nevertheless,I have,on occasion,failed to anticipate how quickly light can change,thereby losing the opportunity to capture the image I pictured. One particularly memorable experience involved a trip to Devil's Lake in Wisconsin, where a few friends and I went on an unplanned trip to photograph a striking formation of purple quartz (rocks that overlooked the lake.Reaching the site proved tougher than expected,as we did not adequately mark the trail and had to navigate back under tme pressure.However,when we eventually reached the overlook,the view-framed by the setting sun shimmering(闪烁、波光翠黎)across the lake--was mere breathtaking than I had imagined.Though the preparation was far from ideal,the resulting photographs turned out to be among my most personally meaningful. Reflecting on that day,I realized that what elevates a photograph isn't merely technical precision or equipment,but rather one's ability to act freely and still be ready.While better planning might have allowed for more polished shots,it was the improvisational ( nature of the trip-the detours,the stress,the race against time-that filled the images with emotional depth. 56.What is the primary reason the author finds landscape photography difficult in Iowa? A.The lack of professional photographic equipment. B.The absence of formal training in outdoor photography. C.The area's limited natural variation in scenery. D.The overexposure of Midwestern landscapes in media. 57.Why does the author often travel long distances for landscape photography? A.To compete in state-level photography contests. B.To escape the dullness of daily urban life. C.To reach distinctive locations within the perfect lighting window. D.To collect material for a commercial photography. 58.What can be inferred about the author's trip to Devil's Lake? A.The trip was carefully pre-planned and executed. B.The friends were experienced hikers and navigators. C.The shooting location was visually unsatisfying D.The experience was both physically demanding and emotionally rewarding 天津一巾： B The psychological term valence weighting bias(效价加权偏差)describes people's tendency to adapt in new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either their positive or negative attitudes-or rather,whether negative or positive internal"signals"carry the most weight in guiding people's final behavior. Studies led by Russell Fazio and Javier Granados from Ohio State University found links between a negative-leaning attitude and procrastination,and that it's possible to shift the weighting bias and reverse(逆转、颠倒)the tendency to delay a task, In the study,147 college students participated in a program allowing them to accumulate course credits for engaging in a research program.Those who thought it was an awful thing to do procrastinated starting.The study also explored whether students' measures ot self-control influenced task-related behaviors-how students characterized their level of motivation about the research program,and if that affected whether students got an early start,Results showed that the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation for self-control was linked to students putting off research program participation by getting started later in the semester. Then the students in the program who were self-reported procrastinators and who scored high for negative weighting bias were asked to join in another study.Researchers then inspired one group in a way that led participants to weigh positive and negative signals in a more ba.anced way.This shift caused the students to accumulate credit hours more quickly than the group whose negative weighting bias and low self-control relably predicted their delay. "If somebody is more motivated and able to think more about it,that might bring other considerations that weaken the influence of the valence weighting bias,"researchers said. Negative weighting bias can have a positive effect on behavior,though.These researchers have also found evidence that a negative weighting bias may help people be more realistic when they're asking themselves,"Have I studied enough for this test?" "It's better to be more objectively balanced than to be at either extreme,"Fazio said "But the situation where a particular valence weighting bias is likely to be problematic i going to vary.” 59.What can we know about valence weighting bias? A.It is used in modern technology. 2024-2025-2 高二年级英语 学科期中质量调查试卷第4页共6页 B.It influences people's mental health. C.It directs what people do variously D.It leads to delays in carrying out tasks. 60.Which group of students would start participating earlier in the first study? A.Students who were reported to lack motivation. B.Students who drew more strongly from positivity. C.Students who were aware of valence weighting bias. D.Students who wanted to improve their self-discipline. 61.What does the experiment in paragraph 4 indicate? A.Higher scores lead to higher motivation. B.Negative weighting bias can be changed. C.Participants need encouragement from researchers. D.Conducting experiment properly and reliably is crucial. 62.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Valence weighting bias can be problematic in particular situations. B.Procrastination is primarily caused by people's negative weighting bias. C.Negative weighting bias should be minimized to overcome procrastination. D.Valence weighting bias shapes behavior through positive or negative attitudes. C As artificial intelligence (AI)becomes increasingly embedded (in daily life, many marvel at its ability to streamline processes and personalize experiences.But behind this convenience lies a profound philosophical and practical dilemma:what does it mean for humans to outsource decision-making to machines? While concerns about job loss and science-fiction-style robot takeovers are common,a more pressing issue is emerging-the collapse of our capacity for moral and practical reasoning.The essence of being human,many scholars argue,lies in our ability to make Judgments that require reflection,empathy,and context.Yet as AI takes on more roles once reserved for people-from hiring decisions to consumer recommendations-it risks weakening how well our brain works. Classical thinkers like Aristotle believed that ethical decision-making could be cultivated through repeated practice.Much like exercising a muscle,judgment improves through use.However,when algorithms()choose what we read,watch,and purchase, 天津一中 or even who we should employ,individuals may lose opportunities to sharpen these essential skills.The more we depend on AI to think for us,the less we may think for ourselves. Modern recommendation systems,designed to minimize effort and cater to past preferences,offer a tempting shortcut.They help us avoid cognitive fatigue by filtering choices-but at a cost.They narrow our exposure to the unfamiliar and potentially reduce our ability to handle ambiguity.The freedom of choice,once a feature of modern societies, may become nittle more than an illusion(假象、幻觉)shaped by predictive software. If trends continue,future generations might grow up in an environment where the unpredictability that once characterized human behavior becomes rare.The people in this AI-selected world may seem efficient---but perhaps also less distinct,less reflective,and less human than those who came before. 63.What is the hidden worry raised about artificial intelligence? A.It fails to protect users'private data. B.It replaces critical human reasoning abilities. C.It leads to increased social inequality. D.It causes widespread economic instability 64.What is a consequence of relying too heavily on AI for decision-making? A.People become more biased in their judgments. B.Machines may make incorrect ethical choices. C.Individuals lose chances to strengthen moral reasoning. D.Managers will no longer have to evaluate employee performance. 65.What is the author's view on the role of recommendation algorithms? A.They give users access to entirely new experiences. B.They optimize decision-making without risks. C.They gradually narrow down people's exposure. D.They increase the role of randomness in life. 66.Why does the author suggest that people in an AI-driven world might become less human? A.They will forget how to use technology wisely. B.Their thinking will resemble that of machines. C.They will grow uninterested in making choices. D.Their unpredictability and uniqueness may fade. 024-2025-2 高二年级英语学科期中质量调查试卷第5页共6页 D Some people believe that getting older means a gradual decline rather than a journey toward wisdom.However,more and more studies show that learning is still possible in later life.In fact,continued education can benefit the aging brain. Throughout one's life,the human brain remains remarkably capable of adapting and restructuring itself.As early as the 1960s,British neuroscientist Geoffrey Raisman observed that injured regions of rat brains could establish new synaptic (connections,as revealed under an electron microscope.These findings introduced the concept of neuroplasticity-the idea that the brain can continually rewire itself in response to new stimuli(触发因素)and learning experiences. Naturally,this adaptive ability does not make the brain resistant to the damage caused by time.Just as height tends to decline with age,so too does brain volume,shrinking at an estimated rate of 4%per decade beginning in one's 40s.Nevertheless,this volumetric decline does not definitely translate into cognitive impairment.As long as individuals remain mentally engaged and open to novel experiences,the brain retains a significant capacity to regenerate pathways and maintain functionality. Modern research increasingly highlights that exposure to new environments,ideas,and skills can enhance the brain's flexibility.These fresh experiences promote the formation of neural networks,which help sustain cognitive resilience,even as structural shrinkage occurs. From solving logic puzzles to choosing unconventional routes for daily tasks,minor changes to routine can stimulate brain function and promote long-term mental health. Moreover,studies of older adults suggest that those who actively pursue new intellectual or physical challenges tend to enjoy enhanced memory performance and reduced susceptibility to neurodegenerative disorders(神经退行性疾病)Natural qualities such as curiosity and an enthusiastic attitude toward acquiring knowledge appear to be positively correlated with cognitive preservation.Importantly,a 2012 study published in Psychology and Aging confirmed that participation in cognitively stimulating tasks can boost reasoning skills and potentially delay age-related mental decline. 67.What inference can be drawn regarding brain aging from the text? A.Age-related brain shrinkage inevitably causes mental worsening. B.Elderly individuals are incapable of forming new neural pathways. C.Cognitive flexibility can persist despite physiological brain changes. D.Once brain volume decreases,neuroplasticity ceases to function.