河北省保定市六校联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

六校联盟2025年4月期中联考 高二英语试题 考生注意： 1.本斌卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号 涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区城内作答，超出答题区域书写 的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4,本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第三册。 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.What does the man think of Professor White's presentation? A.It's novel. B.It's a bit boring. C.It's greatly inspiring. 2.What are the speakers talking about? A.How to make a paper plane.B.How to recycle rubbish. C.How to book a flight. 3.How does the woman usually eat carrots? A.She makes juice out of them.B.She eats them raw. C.She cooks them. 4.How does the woman encourage the man? A.By offering to take the test with him. B.By telling him to be confident. C.By sharing her test-taking experience. 5.What activity does the man like? A.Snowboarding. B.Snowkiting. C.Climbing. 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.Why does Tony ask for a recommendation? A.He loves rock music. B.He is planning a birthday treat.C.He wants to have fun with friends. 7.What does Jane say about the tickets? A.They can be expensive. B.They currently cost less. C.They have probably sold out. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What will happen to the number of workers in companies according to the woman? A.It will increase. B.It will decrease. C.It will stay the same. 9.What does the woman like doing at home? A.Sending friends emails. B.Calling her friends. C.Watching TV. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第1页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。 10.Where does the conversation take place? A.At home. B.At school. C.In a bookstore. 11.Why is Sarah sad? A.Her pet got lost. B.Her work is difficult. C.Her parents have problems. 12.What does Mr.Thompson suggest Sarah do? A.Get a new cat. B.Read a book. C.Focus on her lessons 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。 13.When did Julie leave for Mexico? A.In June. B.In July. C.In August. 14.What did Julie like best about Mexico? A.The food. B.The people. C.The events. 15.Which language does Tom speak besides English? A.Spanish. B.French C.Chinese. 16.Why doesn't Tom leave his country now? A.He doesn't have a passport. B.He doesn't know where to travel. C.He can't afford to visit other countries. 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。 17.How did Alex get to know something about e-waste? A.From the newspaper. B.From the Internet. C.On TV. 18.What is the aim of the charity group WIN? A.To produce new electronic equipment. B.To help people recycle and reuse e-waste. C.To help people stay away from e-waste. 19.How many computers did the students in Alex's town get? A.About 300. B.About 200. C.About 150. 20.Who will get computers from the computer centers? A.The poor students in Asia and Africa. B.The poor students in Central America and Asia. C.The poor students in Central America and Africa. 第二部分阅读（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 Places to Go in China for Family Tours with Kids Beijing Beijing should be the top choice for your family's first trip to China.With its abundance of famous attractions and exciting experiences,Beijing will entertain children and broaden their cultural understanding. Visit the Great Wall and try an exciting toboggan ride.Take a rickshaw ride through hutongs and find out some hidden native dishes. If you want your kids to know more about Chinese culture,we could arrange a visit to a local family home to learn calligraphy or other traditional Chinese crafts.We could also arrange a tai chi class for your family.If you come in winter,skiing and experiencing the Chinese New Year are recommended activities for families. Guilin Guilin offers colorful outdoor activities for adults and kids.Touring the karst countryside of Yangshuo by bike,hiking Longsheng's rice terraces(),cruising along the Li River,and visiting minority villages offer so 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第2页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 可只 much breathtaking scenery and new experiences that no kid could be bored!Visiting the local market and learning to cook a Chinese dish is also fun. In a hot summer,you could have fun with stand-up paddle boarding to enjoy the cool water,explore a wild cave without colored lights,and jump into the natural and crystal pools. Xi'an Xi'an's most famous attraction is the famous Terracotta Warriors.Although it is a historical spot,it can still be a very interesting experience.You could make a mini terracotta warrior with your kids.It allows children to learn about the history behind the attraction in a more interesting way. Besides the awesome Terracotta Army,there are lots of fun things for kids in Xi'an,such as enjoying cycling on the Ancient Wall and going on a food-hunting tour in the famous food street in Muslim Quarter. 21.According to this text,what are the things you can do in both Beijing and Xi'an? A.Cycle on the Ancient Wall. B.Ride through the lanes. C.Experience the traditional Chinese festival. D.Taste local cuisine. 22.Which activity is the least likely for you to do if you take a trip to Guilin? A.Hike rice terraces. B.Take a boat along the Li River. C.Visit the local market. D.Explore a wild cave with colored lights. 23.Where is the text probably taken from? A.Travel guide. B.Textbook. C.Diary entry. D.Science fiction. B Among the chaos of packing up my late grandmother's attic,I found a small,locked wooden box hidden beneath a stack of yellowed newspapers.I managed to open it with an old screwdriver I found nearby.Inside, there was a bundle of letters tied together with a faded ribbon,and a delicate,dried-up rose. The letters were written in a beautiful,flowing script that was almost illegible in places due to the ink fading over time.As I carefully unfolded the first one,which dated back to 1943,I was transported to a world of love, sacrifice,and war.The letters were a correspondence between my grandmother,then a young nurse named Clara,and a soldier named Benjamin. Benjamin was stationed overseas,and his letters were filled with vivid descriptions of the cruel realities of war,yet also with tender declarations of his love for Clara.Clara's letters,in turn,were filled with tales of her daily life,her longing for his return,and her support. One letter,in particular,caught my attention.In it,Benjamin hinted at a secret mission,one that could potentially change the course of the war.He wrote that if anything were to happen to him,there was a "treasure"he wanted Clara to find.However,he never got the chance to illustrate further,and the subsequent letters were filled with worry and uncertainty as the war raged on. As I read deeper into their story,I became determined to uncover the truth behind Benjamin's mysterious "treasure".I spent days searching for historical records,and even reached out to local historians and war veterans().Finally,I found a clue in an old newspaper article about a group of soldiers who had carried out a daring rescue operation during the war. Following the trail,I discovered that Benjamin had been part of a team that had rescued a group of scientists who were working on a top-secret project.The "treasure"he spoke of,I realized,was not a material object,but the knowledge and hope that those scientists'work represented. This unexpected journey into my grandmother's past not only gave me a newfound respect for her and Benjamin but also taught me the profound impact that love,sacrifice,and a single,mysterious letter could have on generations to come. 24.What did the author find in the wooden box? A.A stack of old newspapers. B.A collection of antique coins. C.Letters,a dried rose,and clues of a mystery. D.A diary and some family photos. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第3页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 25.Why were the letters difficult to read? A.They were written in a foreign language. B.The ink had faded over time. C.They were intentionally destroyed. D.The handwriting was extremely messy. 26.What was Benjamin's "treasure"according to the author's discovery? A.The knowledge and hope represented by the rescued scientists'work. B.A small,locked wooden box with a bundle of letters. C.A daring rescue operation he had carried out during the war. D.A secret document about the war that Benjamin had searched for. 27.What can we infer from the text about the author's feelings towards the discovery? A.Indifferent,as it was just an old story. B.Annoyed at the time-consuming research. C.Frustrated because the treasure was not a material thing. D.Respectful and deeply touched by the story behind the letters. C Bacteria don't have brains.But they can "remember"changes in the environment and pass down these “memories”to their offspring(后代)，reported Science Alert.This opens up new possibilities in our fight against harmful bacteria that are difficult to kill using antibiotics(抗生素). The first observation of“bacterial memory”inE.coli(大肠杆菌)was made by researchers at the University of Texas and the University of Delaware in the US.In their study,they placed E.coli cells into culture mediums (培养基)and adjusted the level of iron inside, For bacteria,iron is an important nutrient.When scientists first lowered the iron level,the E.coli cells "rushed"to form a group to search for a more livable environment.Later on,whenever the iron level dtopped, the E.coli cells reacted in the same way,but at a higher speed than the first time.What's more,the new cells that they gave birth to could "rush"together even more quickly than their "parents"did the first time,even without having any previous experiences in a low-iron environment. This research showed that E.coli cells "have an iron memory".Bacteria can gather information from their environment,and if they have encountered that environment frequently,they can store that information and quickly access it later for their benefit,Souvik Bhattacharyya,the study's lead researcher,explained to Science Alert. Although this "iron memory"can be "passed down"across generations,the researchers found that it is naturally lost after seven generations unless scientists"remind"the bacteria.This means that the memory is not related to any genetic changes.So what do E.coli cells use to transmit it to their offspring? Scientists at Northwestern University in the US have a theory.They believe this type of "memory"is stored in the gene regulatory network.When environmental changes occur,genes "discuss"with each other through this network to produce proper responses,.The“discussion"keeps the“memory”in the“family”so cells born later can also survive the changes. Researchers are doing lab experiments to prove the theory.If it is true,scientists may be able to make harmful bacteria“remember”the power of antibiotics,said Science Daily..This can help us overcome antimicrobial(抗微生物的) resistance which was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths and contributed to 4.95 million deaths in 2019,according to the World Health Organization. 28.What did the researchers at the University of Texas and the University of Delaware do in their study? A.They placed E.coli cells in different culture mediums with various nutrients. B.They observed the growth process of E.coli cells in a stable environment. C.They adjusted the iron level in the culture mediums for E.coli cells. D.They compared the reaction speed of different E.coli cells to iron level changes. 29.What can be inferred from the fact that E.coli cells react more quickly to iron-level drops later? A.E.coli cells have a complex nervous system to sense the iron level change. B.The stored information of frequent low-iron environment enables E.coli cells to react faster. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第4页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 C.E.coli cells can change themselves rapidly to adapt to the changing iron level. D.E.coli cells can pass down a more sensitive iron-sensing mechanism genetically. 30.According to the theory of scientists at Northwestern University,how does the gene regulatory network work in "bacterial memory"maintaining? A.It directly changes the genes of bacteria according to the environmental changes. B.It cnables genes to communicate and generate responses that preserve the iron memory. C.It stores the environmental information in a special genetic code for future use. D.It activates a set of slecping genes when the iron level changes. 31.What is the significance of the research on "bacterial memory"according to the text? A.It helps us to better understand the living habits of bacteria. B.It explains how bacteria reproduce and evolve. C.It discovers a new type of bacteria that is easy to kill. D.It provides a new way to deal with antimicrobial resistance. D In the vast expanse of space,a new and growing problem is emerging-space debris,also known as space junk.Over the pnst few decades,as space exploration and satellite deployment have increased more and more, the amount of debris orbiting the Earth has reached astonishing levels.This debris consists of defumnet satellites, spent rocket stages,and fragments from collisions(),all rushing through space at extremely high speeds. The presence of space debris poses a serious threat to operational satellites and future space missions.Even n small picce of debris,traveling at orbital speeds of up to 17,500 miles per hour,can cause catastrophic damage to a satellite upon impact.The risk of collisions is further complicated by the fact that tracking and predicting the trajectories()of thesc debris pieces accurately is extremely challenging due to their large numbers and constantly changing orbits. To address this issue,scientists and engineers around the world are exploring various innovative solutions for space debris removal.One such approach is the use of robotic spacecraft equipped with advanced capture mechanisms.These spacecraft could be sent to stop and capture debris,either bringing them back to Earth to burn up in the atmosphere or de-orbiting them safely to a graveyard orbit away from the main orbital paths. Another promising concept is the use of laser-based systems.High-power lasers on Earth or in space could be used to push debris into safer orbits or vaporize smaller pieces. However,implementing these solutions is not without its difficulties.The high cost of developing and launching debris-removal spacecraft,as well as the complex legal and international cooperation issues surrounding space debris management,are significant barriers.Additionally,there are concerns about the potential for creating more debris during the debris-removal process itself. Despite these challenges,the need to clean up space debris is becoming increasingly urgent.As more countries and private companies plan to launch satellites for various applications,including communication, Earth observation,and scientific research,the risk of collisions and the degradation of the space environment will only increase if the debris problem is not addressed immediately. 32.The underlined word "defunct"in the first paragraph probably means A.newly-launched B.functioning C.inactive D.highly-advanced 33.Why is space debris a serious threat to satellites? A.It moyes yery fast and can cause great damage. B.It is difficult to track and predict its trajectory. C.It is constantly increasing in large numbers. D.It can disturb the communication of satellites. 34.What are the difficulties in implementing space debris removal solutions? A.The lack of advanced technology and the unwillingness of countries to cooperate, B.The high cost,complex legal issues,and potential for creating more debris. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第5页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 C.The inefficiency of current debris-removal methods and the shortage of funds. D.The large size of space debris and the difficulty in stopping and capturing it. 35.What is the main idea of the text? A.Space debris is a new problem in space exploration. B.Scientists have already found effective ways to remove space debris. C.Space debris poses a threat and efforts to remove it face challenges. D.The amount of space debris is increasing rapidly. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Life on fast-forward Are you a short video app user?If you are,you will probably find yourself more familiar with 15-second sped-up snippets()of songs than the original tracks themselves. This trend has been evident on social media platforms,notably Douyin and TikTok,where creators change popular song tempos()by 25-30 percent to match short viral videos featuring dances or other themes. 36 Watching everything at a sped-up pace seems like a good way to take in more content in a shorter time. However,what are the consequences?"So many people worked hard making specific decisions about pacing, lighting,timing and music,and speeding that all up just ruins it,"a Reddit user commented.37 It seems that people speed up content because they want to complete the action of"watching"movies and "listening"to songs.All they want is a quick general idea of "what's going on"and a feeling of "wow,I just consumed another piece of information". It's obvious that the problem with this is ruining what the original work is supposed to offer and all the efforts of the content creators will be wasted.38 First,it's sped-up songs and movies;then,gradually,it becomes a sped-up life."I found myself becoming impatient with research for my work or preparing for a test," a Chinese netizen said."Since these tasks usually take hours or even days and weeks,I would think to myself, 'How can I speed this up?'And that idea scares me." We already live in a fast-paced society,yet we still try to speed it up in every aspect.39 Some things should not be sped up,like our patience for beauty and hard work. 40 Otherwise,we may end up sacrificing the depth and quality of our experiences in the endless pursuit of speed. A.But what's the rush? B.We should slow down and appreciate the things around us. C.What we need to do is to adapt to this fast-changing world. D.In fact,this trend has a negative impact on our lives in many ways. E.However,people don't realize that this also destroys their patience with life. F.Another user also mentioned that if someone did this,their opinion of the movie or song was not reasonable. G.This sped-up mode offers a faster route to the dopamine()rush,leading to addiction. 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人空白处的最佳选项。 A Shark Attack Story In late October 1997,on a typical fall morning,Mike was surfing with friends when a tiger shark came right up under him and 41 its teeth into his lower leg.As Mike struggled to free himself,the shark bit harder, shaking him 42.Mike followed his 43:He punched()the shark in the face,again and again(which happens to be what the experts recommend)until the shark 44 him.Swimming to shore,Mike quickly noticed his lower right leg was gone.His friends immediately 45 a tourniquet()using his board leash (皮带)，which doctors later said likely saved his life,. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第6页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 回只 It was another day 46 the "fog"lifted,at which point Mike opened his eyes and realized he was in hospital-一a below--the-knee amputee(被截肢者). Once Mike was given the OK by his doctors,he did what many might consider unthinkable:He started 47 the waves again.In fact,his first time back was near the site of his attack.But Mike was unshaken. Instead,he was 48-why he was attacked.He remembered a fishy smell in the water that morning.Was that what 49 the shark? His curiosity led him to research sharks,and while he never 50 why he became a target,Mike did learn something that would 51 his life."Humans are far more dangerous to sharks than the other way around," said Mike."I watched a documentary called Sharkwater,and I learned about the demand for shark fin soup and the fact that 70 million sharks a year are killed for their fins alone." His unique situation as a shark 52 enabled him to give sharks a 53.He partnered with other 54 shark attack survivors and marine biologists,and they headed to Washington to 55 officials to create a nationwide bill protecting sharks.He was also selected to speak to the United Nations about the importance of shark sanctuaries(保护区). 41.A.sank B.put C.set D.got 42.A.gently B.violently C.slowly D.slightly 43.A.dream B.plan C.instinct D.advice 44.A.held B.released C.touched D.carried 45.A.sent B.checked C.fixed D.applied 46.A.until B.that C.since D.before 47.A.taking B.having C.riding D.making 48.A.scared B.curious C.angry D.sad 49.A.attached B.distracted C.attacked D.attracted 50.A.figured out B.looked out C.took out D.brought out 51.A.end B.save C.change D.improve 52.A.attacker B.researcher C.lover D.survivor 53.A.hand B.chance C.voice D.hope 54.A.like-minded B.kind-hearted C.strong-willed D.fair-minded 55.A.force B.urge C.allow D.invite 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Spring Festival has been successfully included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,marking global 56 (recognize)of China's commitment to protecting intangible cultural heritage(ICH). China now boasts nearly 870,000 ICH items,among 57 44 items have been added to the UNESCO ICH List,58 (rank)first in the world.59 24 Solar Terms,Peking Opera,Chinese Calligraphy are just some examples reflecting China's rich cultural diversity and its efforts 60 (preserve)and promote its ICH. During the Spring Festival,people engage 61 activities such as putting up New Year paintings, performing dragon and lion dances,and enjoying performances and other folk 62 (tradition).These elements collectively form the rich ICH 63 (associate)with the Spring Festival. As the Spring Festival 64(celebrate)globally,these related ICH forms will also reach other parts of the world.More 65 (important),the deeper cultural values and meanings behind them will also become known to people of different cultural backgrounds. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第7页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校上周举办了以“Technology Changes Our Life'”为主题的科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容 包括： 1.活动目的： 2.活动内容； 3.活动反响。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第二节（满分25分） 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。 In a small,peaceful village at the foot of a towering mountain lived a young and determined woman named Maya.Fascinated by the mountain's impressive beauty from the tender age of five,Maya had long harbored a dream of standing on its summit.Every single day,she would raise her head up,staring at the snow-capped peak.Her eyes would twinkle with anticipation as her imagination painted vivid pictures of the breathtaking view from above. One gloriously sunny morning,Maya finally gathered the courage to transform her long-held dream into reality.Her heart pounding with excitement,she cautiously packed a backpack.Inside,she placed a state-of-the-art phone,a detailed topographical map,a precision compass,enough energy-rich food to last for days,and multiple layers of thick,warm clothing.With tears welling up in her eyes,she tearfully said goodbye to her worried family. At first,the climb was a breeze.The hillside was gentle,and the trail was clearly marked.However,as Maya went up higher,the climb became increasingly challenging.The path turned extremely steep,and loose rocks skittered()dangerously beneath her boots.The bitter wind howled like a wild beast,slicing through her layers and stinging(刺痛)her cheeks. Halfway up,Maya crossed paths with a group of experienced climbers going downhill."Turn back right now!"one of them shouted,his voice was filled with urgency."The climb is turning dangerous,and a fierce snowstorm is approaching.It's not worth risking your life!"Maya hesitated.Exhaustion seeped(into her bones,and self-doubt clouded her mind.She trembled uncontrollably.Just then,a large snowflake landed on her glove.Maya's eyes landed on the silver bracelet()around her wrist,a gift from her father.As she stared at it,memories of his words of encouragement flooded her mind.She felt tired,cold and unsure if she could continue. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When she climbed higher,the air grew thinner,and every step became a struggle. With a heart full of pride,Maya knew that there was no challenge too great for her to overcome. 【高二4月期中联考·英语试题第8页（共8页）】 扫描全能王创建