福建省泉州市四校联考2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

“泉州一中、厦外石狮分校、泉港一中、德化一中、” 四校联盟2024一2025学年第二学期期中考 高二英语试题 命题人：泉州一中郑生儒 泉港一中 庄琼霞 厦外石狮分校陈丽珍 德化一中曾华成 (考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分)》 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）「 两部分 第I卷 注意喜项： 1.答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。 2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应的题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦 干净后，在选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷，否则无效。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题15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.What is the woman waiting for? A.A parcel delivery. B.A message from Tony. C.A change in weather. 2.When did the woman get the news about her promotion? A.On Friday. B.On Saturday. C.On Sunday. 3.What happened to the man? A.He lost his concert ticket. B.He was involved in a car crash. C.He failed to buy the tickets online. 4.Where are the speakers probably? A.In a camera factory. B.At a photo exhibition. C.In a photography studio 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第1页共12页 器 扫描全能王创建 5.Which is usually the man's best subject? A.English. B.Physics. C.Maths 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Teacher and student. C.Father and daughter. 7.What does the woman think of her history teacher? A.Cautious B.Serious. C.Humorous. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.How much will a member pay the sports club a month? A.E40. B.￡20. C.￡14. 9.What class is offered at weekends? A.Weightlifting. B.Swimming C.Kickboxing. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What is the main reason for the man to seek a job in software engineering? A.High salary. B.Great talent. C.Personal interest. 11.What is special about the coffee cup the man has invented? A.It lights up B.It cools quickly. C.It cleans itself. 12.What does the man really want to be? A.A designer. B.An engineer. C.A professor. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Where are the speakers? A.In a kitchen. B.In a greenhouse. C.In a grocery store. 14.How many tomato plants does the woman give the man? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. 15.What is probably the man's new hobby? A.Cooking. B.Motorcycling. C.Gardening 16.What will the woman give Wendy for her birthday? A.Fresh flowers. B.Homegrown plants. C.Motorbike parts. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What might the speaker be best known as? A.A comedian. B.A ceremony host. C.A popular lecturer. 18.How many people in total will give speeches at the ceremony? A.Only two. B.Around 12. C.At least 24. 19.What type of movie is probably the speaker's favorite? A.Horror. B.Action. C.Fantasy. 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第2页共12页 扫描全能王创建 20.What will the speaker do next? A.Perform a comedy on the stage. B.Announce the winner of an award. C.Introduce another movie candidate 第二部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Determining the "windiest place on Earth"depends on how you quantify wind speed.Now,let's find out where the world's windiest places are and what makes them so breezy. Windiest City on Earth:Wellington,New Zealand Wellington is often called the world's windiest city due to its average wind speed of around 16.5 mph,with its highest recorded wind speed of 150.7 mph in 1962.The winds in this region are called the"Roaring Forties"because the city is located 40 to 50 degrees south of the equator.There's even a statue,"Solace in the Wind,"on the waterfront-a human figure leaning into the breeze. Fastest Recorded Wind Speed:Barrow Island,Australia Barrow Island currently holds the Guinness World Record for the highest recorded wind speed at 254 mph in 1996.Barrow Island is a major center for oil and natural gas operations,and home to a conservation reserve where sea turtles,and other rare and protected species live. Fastest Katabatic Wind:Antarctica In any case,Antaretica holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest katabatic wind (wind that travels down a slope),which was 168 mph,recorded in 1912.The region's annual average daily maximum wind speed is 44 mph.Cold temperatures and Antaretica's landscape,which slopes toward the coastlines,affect weather patterns. Windiest U.S.Peak:Mount Washington,New Hampshire Mount Washington with an average annual wind speed of 35 mph and average fastest monthly peak winds of 231 mph remains the windiest place in the U.S.The White Mountains,of which Washington is a member,are a barrier for easterly winds and often see an encounter between low pressure from the Atlantic and inland high pressure,creating hurricane-force winds on Mount Washington's summit more than 100 days annually. 21.What does the "Roaring Forties"refer to? A.A windy city. B.A famous statue. C.A special region. D.A kind of wind. 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第3页共12页 扫描全能王创建 22.What contributes to Antarctica's katabatic wind formation? A.Its geographic features. B.Its changing temperatures C.The frequent natural disaster. D.The large-scale oil exploration. 23.Which of the following holds the highest recorded wind speed? A.Antarctica. B.Wellington. C.Barrow Island. D.Mount Washington. B Known by the Nazis as the "White Mouse",Nancy Wake is Australia's most celebrated World War II resistance fighter. Hearing the name the"White Mouse",most people would imagine that Nancy was mild,and shy,but nothing could be further from the truth.Nancy Wake was a brave and fearless woman who took part in dangerous tasks to save the lives of Allied servicemen and war refugees. As a journalist living in France,Nancy witnessed firsthand the cruelty of the Nazis and made up her mind to fight it any way she could.When the war started,Nancy helped hundreds of people escape to neutral (Spain.Placed on top of the Gestapo's most-wanted list,Nancy was referred to as the "White Mouse"because of the way she slipped through their fingers and avoided detection. Nancy was sent to England in 1943 to join the British Special Operations Executive (SOE).She was trained in parachuting and surveillance ()throwing herself into these activities with strength and determination.She was later parachuted into France, where she helped organise and lead resistance fighters.On one memorable occasion she walked and cycled 500km through several German checkpoints to find a radio operator. She believed that being female allowed her to pass through checkpoints that no one else could get through. Nancy received medals from Allied countries.The medals are displayed in the World War II gallery at the Australian War Memorial,and form a fitting tribute to this fearless woman,who passed away in 2011. Perhaps the best words to underline Nancy Wake's spirit came from her own lips:"I hate wars and violence.But if they come,I don't see why we women should just wave our men a proud goodbye and then make them shoes,socks and gloves." 24.What might most people think of Nancy Wake on hearing her nickname? A.She was a protective woman. B.She was gentle and easily harmed. C.She would like to tell the truth all the time. D.She was not afraid of being involved in a war. 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第4页共12页 扫描全能王创建 25.What did Nancy Wake do at the start of the war? A.She got a full copy of the Gestapo's most-wanted list. B.She helped people get away from war areas. C.She organized and led resistance fighters. D.She left France for Spain for good. 26.What can be learned about Nancy Wake as a female soldier? A.She fell victim to cruelty easily. B.She died in a parachute accident. C.She became a successful radio operator. D.She got past German checkpoints successfully 27.Which of the following is probably Nancy Wake's belief? A.Women can fight on the front line. B.Women can make a great difference at home. C.Women should be trained to support the family. D.Women shouldn't put themselves in high-risk situations. c Diesel exhaust(柴油废气)emissions are often portrayed as a key contributor to urban air pollution.However,recent research shows that dust from brake pads() could be more harmful to our lungs. Dust produced from the wear of roads,tires,and brakes,known as "non-exhaust emissions",has surpassed exhaust emissions across many European countries.Of these, brake dust is often the main contributor to these non-exhaust emissions,but it is not yet subject to laws.There is much less known about the potential health effects of brake dust compared to diesel exhaust dust. To investigate the impact of brake dust on lung health,researchers conducted laboratory experiments,revealing that brake dust was significantly more harmful to lung cells across various measures of lung diseases.Interestingly,they found that removing copper from brake dust reduced these harmful effects. Reforming brake pads might be one way to reduce the health burden caused by these emissions.Historical brake pads contained asbestos (fibers for heat resistance,but this material was banned due to its association with lung diseases. Consequently,non-asbestos organic(NAO)pads have been developed;ironically,they produce more poisonous dust than other pad types.Through the experiments, researchers identified high copper content as the defining characteristic of brake dust from NAO pads. While the switch to electric vehicles (EVs)will get rid of exhaust emissions,it 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第5页共12页 可▣ 扫描全能王创建 won't remove road,tire,and brake dust.Studies indicate that EVs may generate more non-exhaust dust than diesel vehicles due to their heavier weight.This highlights the need for reformulating brake pads and considering non-exhaust emissions in future laws to effectively address urban air pollution. The upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards,effective in November 2026,will limit brake dust emissions and may encourage innovation in brake materials.It's crucial to recognize that no air pollutant has a safe exposure level.As we make the shift to EVs, laws must approach these emissions as seriously as those from the exhaust pipe. 28.What can be learned about non-exhaust emissions? A.Their makeup is mainly from brake dust. B.They are the main cause of air pollution. C.Their negative effects have yet to be revealed. D.They are as harmful as diesel exhaust emissions. 29.What causes the harm associated with NAO pads? A.Asbestos fibers. B.High copper content. C.Poisonous dusk. D.Out-dated pad types. 30.What may the author agree with? A.Breakthroughs have been made in material innovation. B.Emission standards prove effective in cleaning air. C.Laws are crucial in controlling air pollution. 7 D.EVs will never take the place of petrol cars. 31.What is a suitable title for the text? A.Unmask the Hidden Dangers of Brake Dust B.Diesel vs.Dust:The Battle for Clean Air C.EVs:A Magic Cure-all for Air Pollution D.Identity the Silent Killers in Our life 0 An ancient Latin proverb says "Aquila non capit muscas"-eagles don't hunt flies-meaning that important ones shouldn't concern themselves with small, insignificant matters.But the lions in East Africa should concern themselves with the seemingly insignificant ants,because these ants are changing their lifestyles. The story starts with the acacia trees in an African wildlife area in central Kenya. Some of these acacia trees provide food and shelter for specific ant species,which in turn defend the tree against herbivores(食草动物).The ants are actively attacking and driving away herbivores that attempt to feed on the tree's leaves.This is highly effective;the ants not only physically harm the herbivores but also release chemicals that can forfend other potential attackers. 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第6页共12页 扫描全能王创建 But these ants are in trouble.Another species called the "big-headed"ant is destroying entire groups of tree-protecting ants.This,in turn,sets off an entire chain of events that ends up influencing when and how lions can hunt. This ant invasion affects one thing after the other.It leaves the acacia trees defenseless against herbivores especially elephants.The elephants come in and eat the acacias at five to seven times the rate observed in uninvaded areas.The lions,while hunting for food,have no more trees to use for hiding.This reduced tree cover makes lions less successful at hunting and pushes them to find different areas to hunt in. "These tiny invaders are pulling on the ties that put an African ecosystem together,determining who is eaten and where,"said Todd Palmer,an ecologist from Florida. The lions,which are already endangered,are managing to cope with this by no longer focusing their attention on zebras.The zebras,of course,can see them much better on the approach given the lack of cover.Instead,they are targeting water buffalo. But this also isn't the end of the story.Who knows what the lions'changing strategy will mean for the ecosystem down the line? 32.What does the underlined word "forfend"in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Direct. B.Discourage. C.Identify. D.Seek. 33.What role do the elephants play in the chain reaction? A.Cooperating with "big-headed"ants B.Damaging the hiding place for lions. C.Protecting the acacias from herbivores. D.Starting off the disturbance of the chain 34.The author mentions lions,zebras and water buffalo to show that A.animals fall victim to bigger ones B.the ecology is on the road to recovery C.animals are closely connected in the ecosystem D.species are firmly positioned in the food chain 35.What is the text mainly about? A.What ecologists find about animals. B.Why African lions are endangered. C.How tiny ants affect the way lions hunt. D.How the law of the jungle works in Africa. 第二节（共5小题：每小题25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。 While technology addicts teens to their devices,they are not helpless against the draw of it.Here are five ways educators can support their students'digital well-being. Explore design tricks companies use.The technology we use daily is designed to catch and hold our attention.Companies know what keeps our eyes on the screen.To 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第7页共12页 扫描全能王创建 help,teachers can unpack design tricks and explain how companies employ features like auto-play to get users to stay on their apps.36 Talk about how technology can increase feelings of anxiety.The decline in youth mental health is associated with an increase in social media use.37 We can help our students by allowing them to consider the benefits of technology and then to think about changing the habits that aren't serving their well-being. 38 Social media can bring the feeling:"All my friends have better lives than me."Plus,design features like "read receipts"can lead to teens knowing their messages have been seen and stressing about why friends haven't yet replied.These are classic examples of thinking traps.Identifying them can help teens get rid of some negative thoughts. Uncover the ways that AI can play a role in misinformation.AI is rapidly transforming the world.Recommendation algorithms ()which determine what we do and do not see on our feeds and in our search results,can have very real consequences.39 By understanding how these technologies work,students can start to enjoy more benefits of technology. Encourage families to have meaningful conversations with their child.Take the time to share with families the topics and resources you're teaching in class.40 Knowing we're all in the same boat is crucial. A.Social media is ruining our life. B.Connect them with their inner world. C.Build their awareness of thinking traps. D.This by no means indicates all technology is bad. E.They can pull us toward increasingly extreme views. F.It turns out that adults and kids all pursue digital well-being. G.Knowing these can motivate students to get back their attention. 第三部分语言知识运用（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。 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第8页共12页 扫描全能王创建 Bringing smiles to desperately ill children may be the best skill to cheer them up.That's what one man in a Spider-Man costume does at children's 41 all across America. It's all part of the fun for Yuri Williams and his non-profit organization,A Future Super Hero and Friends,which not only_42 hospitals as its turf(话动区域)，but any underserved community.Yurihas43 blood donations,toy donations,and so forth -all while 44 Superhero costumes."They don't45 call me by my real name anymore;it's just Spider-Man,"the man behind the46told Hanvaii News Now. Yuri decided to bring smiles for 47children as a result of his own healing journey.The idea-to be a hero for children with serious illnesses-48during his long period of grief due to his mother's 49 with cancer. He realized that the best way to deal with his50was service others-and he has since51 the lives of thousands of people. His surprise visits52the patients who are sometimes in a dark place emotionally profound 53.And this Spider-Man knows his job has54 their day when he sees the children cheer up in those hospital beds."I feel like a real superhero.I'm eagerly 55 that I can make a difference to their life." 41.A.clinics B.parks C.circuses D.fairs 42.A.defines B.labels C.regards D.characterizes 43.A.organized B.advocated C.received D.funded 44.A.purchasing B.designing C.wearing D.decorating 45.A.nearly B.even C.merely D.yet 46.A.mask B.curtain C.screen D.scarf 47.A.outgoing B.disturbing C.suffering D.outstanding 48.A.took off B.came about C.turned around D.stood out 49.A.campaign B.quarrel C.movement D.battle 50.A.sorrow B.suspicion C.annoyance D.frustration 51.A.appreciated B.respected C.touched D.cherished 52.A.award B.bring C.owe D.fetch 53.A.ambition B.boldness C.recovery D.happiness 54.A.ruined B.wasted C.planned D.made 55.A.anticipating B.guaranteeing C.seeking D.exploring 第‖卷 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。 The term Xuan paper first appeared in On Famous Paintings through the Ages,a book written by Tang Dynasty scholar Zhang Yanyuan,56he described Xuan 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第9页共12页 扫描全能王创建 paper as an ideal carrier for calligraphy and painting.Handmade Xuan paper from Jingxian county,East China's Anhui province,57(list)as a gift to the imperial court then for its supreme quality, During the Tang and Song Dynasties Xuan paper reached its peak of 58 (popular)and quality.The traditional craft()of making Xuan paper is extremely 59 (demand).Sandalwood bark,a plant native to southern China,60(go) through 108 procedures over the course of three years before it can transform into fine Xuan paper. The flow of ink determines the output of Chinese art,and Xuan paper outshines others with its excellent ability 61(give)full play to ink.Different proportions ()of bark to straw during the paper-making process can create different canvases (best suited 62 artistic expression in freehand ink paintings or calligraphy. The unique quality of Xuan paper is63(high)valued in the world of Chinese calligraphy and painting. Xuan paper is very resistant to damage brought by time.It is this durability 64 has made the preservation of many valuable works from ancient China possible.The long history,unique craftsmanship,and high quality of Xuan paper have made it a 65(treasure)cultural heritage of China. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 66.假设你是李华。你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对小说很感兴趣，并 请你推荐一本你喜欢的小说。请你给Jim回信，内容包括： 1、该小说主要内容： 2、推荐理由： 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, Yours, Lihua 2024一2025学年第二学期四校联盟期中考高二英语试卷第10页共12页 扫描全能王创建