湖南省邵阳市大祥区邵阳市第二中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

1 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 邵阳市二中 2025年上学期期中测试 高二年一期英语试题卷 全卷满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。 命题：谢佳 审核：何妍 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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 1. How many students are there at the school this year? A. 400. B. 700. C. 1,000. 2. What does the man decide to sell? A. His computer. B. His CDs. C. His camera. 3. What program will be shown after the news? A. A cartoon movie. B. A food program. C. A football match. 4. How will the man go to school tomorrow? A. By car. B. By bicycle. C. By bus. 5. Why is Sally late for the appointment? A. She had an accident. B. She went to the hospital. C. She had to pick someone up. 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 段对话，回答第 6、7小题。 6. What is the weather like today? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy. 7. Where is Cathy going next? A. To the mountains. B. To the forest. C. To the river. 听第 7 段对话，回答第 8 至 10 小题。 8. What kind of exercise did the article suggest? A. Jogging. B. Cross-country skiing. C. Downhill skiing. 9. How is cross-country skiing different from downhill skiing? A. It’s good for lungs and hearts. B. It can be done in flat areas. C. It doesn’t require much snow. 10. What relation is the man to the woman? A. Her husband. B. Her friend. C. Her son. 听第 8 段对话，回答第 11 至 13 小题。 11. What does the man want to do first? 2 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A. Do science experiments. B. Buy Christmas gifts. C. Take the Star Ferry. 12. Which place does the man show little interest in? A. The Science Museum. B. Ocean Park. C. Temple Street Night Market. 13. What might the woman think of taking the Star Ferry? A. Exciting. B. Silly. C. Boring. 听第 9 段对话，回答第 14 至 16 小题。 14. Where will the man go first? A. To a hall. B. To a classroom. C. To a meeting room. 15. What will the Director of the Studies talk about? A. Social activities. B. Different courses. C. Student dormitories. 16. How does the man feel about the test? A. Glad. B. Confident. C. Surprised. 听第 10 段对话，回答第 17 至 20 小题。 17. Who is the talk probably intended for? A. Animal activists. B. Zoo visitors. C. Zoo keepers. 18. Why are night animals hard to be observed? A. Because they are sleeping during the day. B. Because they are not allowed to be watched. C Because they are uncomfortable with daylight. 19. What is the function of red light in the system? A. To create natural daylight. B. To enable visitors to watch. C. To put night animals to sleep. 20.When can you watch the opening of World Down Under? A. This month. B. Next month. C. Several months later. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Mt. Huangshan Highlight Tour People from all over the world aren’t willing to miss Mt. Huangshan when they travel to China. In the morning, you will climb up the mountain by cable car to have your exploration and enjoy the amazing landscape at Mt. Huangshan. Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant on the mountain. They are at your own expense. Stay overnight at the top of the mountain. Get up early, and you may enjoy the fantastic sunrise in the midst of a sea of clouds in the summits. Then, you will be driven back to explore the unique Huizhou merchant culture, characteristic architectural style and enjoy local snacks by visiting Hongcun Village and Xidi Village. Your accommodations Hotel Class Group Size Nov.~ Mar. Apr.~Oct. Economical Hotel 2~3 persons $456 $635 3 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 4~5 persons $556 $596 Comfortable Hotel 2~ 3persons $ 708 $758 4~5 persons $645 $870 Your preparations ●About the luggage: Don’t take too much luggage when you take Mt. Huangshan tour. It’s better to bring a backpack and prepare some food and water, because everything will be more expensive on Mt. Huangshan. Go to Beihai Scenic Area if you really have to buy something. ●About wearings: Heavy solar radiation on the mountain, ensure a good protection for your skin. Wearing hiking shoes and sport clothes. ●About accidents: If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, don’t travel alone. If you are really upset when on the mountain, a stretcher (担架) is offered on the mountain. 21. What can tourists do on the mountain during their tour? A. Enjoy free nice meals. B. Visit Hongcun Village. C. Explore Huizhou culture. D. Admire the grand sunrise. 22. What’s the charge for a couple who will stay in a comfortable hotel in May? A. $758. B. $708. C. $1516. D. $1416. 23. What is one of suggestions for tourists? A. Always travel with your friends. B. Wear suitable shoes and clothes. C. Buy food in Beihai Scenic Area. D. Take a stretcher with you in case. B Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna-Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown Venice on April 26th, 2022, to retrace the route on foot. With a simple backpack and two trekking poles(徒步手杖), 74-year-old Cammarota has covered 20, 000 km and passed through dozens of countries. The moment she set foot in China on August 29th, she was warmly greeted by people who put on traditional dance and singing performances for her arrival via Irkeshtam, the country’s farthest-west land port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Starting from Xinjiang, Cammarota has embarked on a 15-month cultural journey across China and will explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces. Her journey will come to an end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China. Throughout her trip, Cammarota witnessed the transformation of the ancient Silk road into a corridor of economic and cultural exchange, “I have seen the bridges, highways, and railways built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative which connect countries in a way that echoes the Silk Road’s historical role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange.” Last year, Cammarota reached Tajikistan, where she visited the China-Tajikistan highway project. The infrastructure project, once completed, is expected to enhance regional connectivity and bring new opportunities. “This project embodies the spirit of BRI — bring hope and development to the countries along the path,” she said. For Cammarota, this journey is more than retracing Marco Polo’s footsteps. She hopes her travel will help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China. “This is a land filled with numerous UNESCO heritage sites, cutting-edge technology, and a harmonious balance between urban development and 4 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 natural preservation,” she said. Describing herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange and mordern-day Marco Polo, Cammarota noted that “I want people to know about Marco Polo and the Silk Road, but I also want to send a message to women of my age — it’s never too late to pursue your dream” 24. What can we learn about Cammarota? A. She fully equipped herself with devices before departure. B. She was impressed by the charm and beauty in China. C. She focused on providing high-quality introduction. D. She spent 15 months travelling from Venice, Italy to Beijing, China. 25. What does the underlined word “echoes” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Reflects. B. Cites. C. Anticipates. D. Adapts. 26. Which is NOT the purpose for Cammarota to set about her journey? A. To follow the footsteps of Marco Polo. B. To gain recognition from the public. C. To set a positive example to her peers. D. To bridge the communication between the West and China. 27. Why did Cammarota name herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange? A. Because she is totally qualified for the position. B. Because she has undertaken the task without any hesitation. C. Because she has applied the theory into practice successfully. D. Because she has committed herself to promoting cultural exchange. C While accidents and incidents do happen, in this day and age, roller coasters (过山车 ) are generally considered safe. This wasn’t always the case: Early roller coasters and other rides were uncomfortable at best, and dangerous at worst. One pioneer to the roller coaster were the Ice Slides-hills constructed of wood and ice-found in Russia in the 16th century. After an exhausting climb up a set of stairs, riders would dash down the slope (坡) on a block of ice with a pile of straw as the seat. Fun! In the early 1800s, a wheeled version made its way to France, making it more similar to modern roller coasters. Except that the wheels would often come off and the cars wouldn’t stop at the bottom of the hill. Less fun! Coasters only got more dangerous in the next century. Consider the infamous Coney Island Rough Riders roller coaster, which killed seven people in a five-year span from 1910 to 1915 before it was shut down. The coaster was an honor to Theodore Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders,” the soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. But the coaster was almost as dangerous as Battle of San Juan Hill: According to PBS, in one accident, the speeding coaster threw off 16 people, killing four. In another accident, the coaster jumped the track and caused three deaths. One woman survived the dangerous hanging from a rail with one hand, holding her child with the other hand. Another great place to get injured was New Jersey’s Action Park, which did its damage from 1978 to 1996 before closing. How bad was Action Park? A few years ago, my New Jersey-born wife got an email that said “You know you’re from New Jersey when ... you’ve been seriously injured at Action Park.” 28．How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A．By making a contrast. B．By asking a question. C．By giving a definition. D．By offering a suggestion. 29．What was the first roller coaster made of? 5 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 A．Wood and ice. B．Metal wheels. C．Grass and stone. D．Soldiers’ weapons. 30．What was Coney Island Rough Riders built for? A．Testing the challenge of the ride. B．Remembering a historical event. C．Celebrating a woman’s survival. D．Recording a bloody Spanish battle. 31．What is the tone of the author’s description? A．Uncertain. B．Cautious. C．Angry. D．Humorous. D Three astronauts stationed in China’s Tiangong space station are preparing for their return trip in the middle of April, packing up personal items, experimental products and other materials, putting equipment into place and exercising to prepare their bodies for Earth’s gravity. The astronauts, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, have to tidy up a large number of materials, including goods on the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, said Zhong Weiwei, an associate researcher at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center. Living in space about six months, a new record in China’s history, they have completed more than 20 scientific tasks and will bring back samples with them, according to Zhong. He said the astronauts have to put all equipment in place since there will be a gap of over half a month before the astronauts of Shenzhou XVIII enter the space station. The physical conditions and psychological states of the three astronauts are better than expected, meeting the requirements for a return trip, said the associate researcher from the center’s aerospace medical engineering office. Based on their in- orbit physical examinations and data, experts have adjusted exercise plans for them to keep fitness in order to ensure a safe landing, Zhong said. The Shenzhou XVII mission was launched on Oct 26 by a Long March 2F carrier rocket that launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China’s Gobi Desert, with the crew soon entering the Tiangong station. Besides their tasks, the crew of Shenzhou XVII paid New Year greetings to the Chinese nation on China’s space station on February 9, 2024. 32. What record did the three astronauts make in China’s history? A. They have stayed in space about half a year. B. They have adjusted their plan to keep fitness. C. They have made two live lectures from space. D. They have finished twenty scientific missions. 33. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. The astronauts adjusted their exercise plans due to the delayed return. B. The astronauts have already arranged all equipment in the right place. C. When the Lunar New Year came, they greet the whole nation in space. D. The astronauts merely need to keep physically healthy before returning. 34. What can we infer from the passage? A. Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft will be abandoned. B. Shenzhou X VIII will be launched in late April. C. The three astronauts may stay in space until May. D. Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft will take off in 2025. 35. What’s the best title of the passage? A. Successful returning from space. B. Welcome the next space astronauts. C. Great achievements of astronauts. D. Preparations for returning the Earth. 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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。 Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled "Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner." One reason was: "You'll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym," while another read: " 36 " With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle（微妙）competition. So, how do you find a workout partner? First of all, decide what you want from that person. 37 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner. You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won't result in a useful response. 38 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym. My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 39 You and your partner will probably have different skills. 40 Over time, both of you will benefit — your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core（核心）of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other. A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward. B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by. C. You'll work harder if you train with someone else. D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport? E. How can you write a good "seeking training partner" notice? F. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other. G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information. 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。 Two years ago, my friend and I were at college. With his birthday quickly approaching, he came to me with an unusual ___41___: instead of receiving presents, he wanted to do some acts of kindness. I was___42___for such an idea. Giving instead of taking for the birthday was really difficult. I asked him how he could come up with such a___43___ idea. He told me about a talk he had watched on generosity,which had inspired him. So we started to___44___ creative things we could do. Our university employed some security guards to___45___ its students. They have to work___46___， keeping watch on every corner throughout the university. For the most part it's a thankless job as most people grow___47___ to seeing the guards all around and eventually barely notice their___48___,let alone acknowledge their efforts. How could we show them our appreciation? We decided to make a large pot of hot ___49___.We hired a taxi and asked the driver to take us around the campus where we knew the___50___ would be and we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate. The taxi driver was ___51___ a bit doubtful to the entire plan but after a while he was helping us___52___the guards and our lively spirit had___53___ to him as well. We were met with many___54___ and appreciative words. It 7 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 was amazing to see how a___55___act or even intention of generosity can lift everyone's spirit. 41.A.order B.request C.problem D.story D.story D.story 42.A.stuck B.blessed D.story C.burdened D.bored 43.A. traditional B.complex C.familiar D.novel 44.A.plan out B.take over C.watch for D.hold back 45.A.judge B.help C.monitor D.protect 46. A.step by step B.around the clock B.around the clockC.more or less D.now and then 47.A.addicted B.devoted C.attached D.accustomed 48.A. presence B.hunger C.poverty D.thirsty 49.A.tea 9.A.tea 9.A.teaB.milk 9.A.tea 9.A.teaC.porridge D.chocol te 50.A.workers 10.A.workers 10.A.workersB.students C.guards D.drivers 51.A.finally B.initially B.initiallyC.occasionally D.frequently 52.A.remind B.track B.trackC.spot D.recognise 53.A.spread B.moved C.happened D.returned 54.A.friends B.difficulties C.greetings D.smiles 55.A.similar B.small B.smallC.daily D.modest D.modest 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题) 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。 China's first artificial intelligence (AI) textbook for high school students ___56___(bring) out last week, following a plan by central government ___57___(include) AI courses in primary and secondary school. The nine-chapter textbook, ___58__ (name) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence,was written by outstanding___59___(scholar) from well-known schools nationwide. "The textbook focuses not only on basics of AI, but on ___60___(practice) use of AI in daily life,”said Chen Yukun, a professor at a university,___61___ is also a contributor to the book. So far, about 40 high schools across the country ___62___(undertake) the task of being the first group of AI high education pilot programme___63___introducing the textbook in the curriculum.“The AI sector is facing a talent shortage ___64___( global ). The publication of the book is ___65___breakthrough as it takes AI technology out of the ‘ivory tower’and makes it part of high school learning,"said Lin Dahua，a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. 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) 8 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 66.假定你是李华，为推进科普教育，你校英语社团正在开展“学科学，用科学”的演讲活动，请你以“Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括： 1. 智能科技在生活中的应用； 2. 学习智能科技的意义。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and students, ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you！ 第二节：读后续写(满分 25分) 67. 阅读下列材料，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。 Joel Kruisselbrink, an exercise advisor at Lelie Zorggroep, Holland, is a social worker, coach and fitness advisor of the elderly in nursing homes. Joel found many seniors would spend their days doing nothing and sleeping away and their bodies became weak easily, especially in the changing seasons. Joel realized that he should do something for them to make a change for better. “How can I inspire the elderly to start moving?” he asked himself. He tried to share the goods of sports with them, but with little result. There were many reasons for this. One main reason is that there is little money for fitness equipment. Another is that it is really boring to do exercises. Finally, the answer came through his young child, who showed him the joy of playing with everyday materials. The boy would happily run after a balloon here and there, or climb up and down for a beautiful leaf, or joyfully play with some sticks. Anyway, these materials are all easy to be found in our daily life. But he noticed that it should be enjoyable for the players, especially there are more players. “Play is the key to getting active!” he said. Joel believed that when movement is made fun and interesting, it no longer feels like exercise. He also found that group challenges can create chances to develop social skills, build friendships, and support each other in their physical fitness journeys. “The most beautiful thing is to see the seniors’ smiles!” he said. The smiles may show a person’s inner part and may do good to one’s whole health. 注意：1.续写词数应为 150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Joel began introducing simple, fun games and exercises that get them moving and smiling. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ His work has gained attention on social media, and his videos serve as inspiration for others. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________