云南省昆明市第八中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

昆八中2024-2025 学年度下学期期中考 高二英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟满分：150分命题/市题：高一英语备课组 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。 .What was.he final score? A.3:2. Bb:3. C.3:4. 2.What does the man suggest the woman do? AJoin the school band. B.Help him with an article. C.Read the school magazine. 3.What are scientists trying to do now? A.Land on Mars. B.Find water on Mars. C.Send detectors onto Mars. 4.Where are probably the speakers? A.lnzgym.Bdn a clinie.C.In a workshop. 5.What are the speakers talking abour? A.Aplan.B.An English course.CAn application. 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.Where dees the conversation probably take place? In a pet store. 6.in the man's home. C.ln the woman's home. 7What doesthe woman pggest the man do? A.Feeda caL B.Buy a pet cat C.Try annther kind of cat food 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.How was the weather early in the moming? A.Sunhy. B.Cloudy. .Rainy. 9.What is the woman's attitude towards weather forecasters? A.Disappointed. B.Understanding.C.Indifereat 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What does the woman thinkof the holiday at fist? A.Meaningfin. B.Interesting. C.Scary. 11.How long does the holiday last? A.Orly one day. B.Two days. C.Three days. 第1页/共8页 12.Wha wiYthe maydo during'the holiday? ANisit frien B.Scare kids for fun, C.Prepare foudthtEad. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What d hewoman wnt Suart to do? AEorrect hbis mistakes. B.Offer some suggestions C.Wait forfescue wokers. 14.Whyis he woman concemed about her travel? A.She may lose her 6.She may foefbomesick C.She may mis the flighL 18.Who should the wsman tomn to for diretions according toStuar? A.Children B.Tourists. CDelivery men. 16.What do we know about Suart? A.He is an experienced taveler B.He is akcnd policeman C.He is acreative student 听第10段材科，回客第17至20题。 17.Who wouldhuketomnke small alk according to the spcaker? A.Relatives. B.Stangers. C.Visitors. 18Why do people have small talk? A.To express opmious. B.To avoidarguments. C.To stow friendliness. 19.Which of the fallowings Trequent topic in small alk? A.rolitics. B.Movies. C.6alaries. 20.What aoes he peaker recommend at the end of his lecture? A.Askang open-ended questions. BFeeling free to change topics. C.Making smalltalk interesting. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共11小题，每小题2.5分，澜分27.5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 Programs at Roger Wlliams ParkZoo&Carousel Vllage Join us inour ivig clssroom!wecarcfly designour popans anduseour resources tosupor you in your eaching efforts,whule gemng your students engged and excited about leaning Avallable Programs Web of Lie A healthy ccosystem is one in which multiple species are each able to meet their needs in a relatively stable web of life Students will examine how organisms inalocal ecosystem are interelated UpAII Night Just as we go to sleep at night,a whole new world of animals is waking up!This program will walk students through a comprebensive study of how these animals use their senses to help them hunt for food at nighL 第2页/共8页 Oh Give Me a Biome(生物群系)Students will use NASA's data maps to identify biomes around the world and will look at how animals develop overtime and are adapted to living in each. Animals and Weather Students willwork with educators to figure out how animals use adaptation to protect themselves against diferent kinds of weather. Pricing ※Minimum cosr ofS24D if you have fewer than 15 students. ※ S16/student;I free guardian for every 10 students ※S19/additional guardian Notes ※Groups can bring an unlimited number of additional guardians.However,we ask that only the free guardians attend the program and limit class size to 25 participants per program 米 To ask questions or to book a Zoo program for your group,please chick here and contact Andrea Stein,Manager of School Programs or call(401)785-3510ext.359. 21.Which program suits those interested in animal evolution(进化most? A.Web ofLife. B.UpAlI Night. C.Oh Give Me a Biome. 1D.Animals and Weather 22.How much is the admission for a group oN0 students wvith 3 guardians? A.S212. B.S240: C S278. D.S297. 23.Where isthe text probably taken from? Acavel guide. B.An academic magazine. 6A course brochure D.An online advertisement B When little kids line up for the school picture day,there's the typical nervousness as they get ready to show ofT their wide-toothed smiles.Maybe they're wearing their best clothes.But the children who sit in front of the camera as part ofProieet Picture Day are a special kind of subject.They're kids who get to be the rocus of atenton for the very first tme. Jules Alonzo brainstormed with his professional photographer friend about how they could combine a love for photography and working with children in poor areas.They created a concept and had a trial run in the Dominican Republic,taking photos of kids at school.Since then,the organization has reached many students and schools in three countries and it's not for profit,which has made the Project Picture Day team of six members admured by many people.The team spend time photographing the sudents and editing and printing their photos. "It's funny and slightly embarrassing to see a photo of themselves.They love to show their peers and everyone gets a goou augn,Atonzo says.rneresre orpite and die whoie "iuok at ine!"ts io spread s the room as more students get their photos.Others run to their parents to show them.Honestly,the reactions are the best part of allof this."Besides photos,each student getsa care package including a notebook and a pencil.The group used to bring n donated supplies,but they soon realized that purchasing the school supplies locally had a positive economic impact.The students appreciate the supplies,but they're truly charmed by the photos. The group hope those kids can see themselves in a new light.These photos are meant to serve as a reminder of their accomplishment.Education,something that's considered a luxury(奢侈品)in most poor countries,is indeed something to feel proud of and that's somcthing tat makes the parents proud,too.For a parent,the photo means their child can go to school.The photo has a huge impact 第3页/共8页 24.What's special about the subjectof Projeet Picture Day? They're too nervous to showoff themselves. B.They dress themselves casually. C.They got photographed professionally for the first time. D.They will probably atract public attention. 25.How did the kids probably feel when seeing their photogaphs? A.Curious and excited. H Embarrassed andconfused C.Shocked but appreciative D Anxious and grateful. 26.Why do the members ofthe tean stop bringing indonated supplies now? A.Fewer people make any donations. B.Students appreciate photos more than suplies. .They find donated supplies make little sense. D.They want to contibute to the local economy. 27.What's the best title for the passage? A.The magic of having a photo for poor students 8.The development of Projeet Picture Day C.The kids'love for their photographs D.fthe education in poor countrics C During the SpringFestival,Ne Zha2 has become a phenomenon-level animuted film,wih cinema attendance rate reachingover 90%.When Ne Zha and AoBing hada ferce batle wihlnfinie lmmoral,the vivid sound effects made me feel as ifI were right there on the scene.Suddenly,a questou poped into my mind:How were these impressive sounds created?Out of curiosiry,I started sarching back home and then cmtered the mysterious world of Foley artists. The term Foley was coined in memory of Jack Foley and his contibuton tadne art of sound effects.When sound effects were first added into movies,he innovated a unique way of creatng sound ettects,recoraing sounds onto a single track of audio and adding them to actions happening on the screenacrdingly. Foley artists are like magicians of sound,adding vitality to films.Their working scenes seem simple but are 6illed with all kinds of tools and cqupment.Ordinary objects are often trasformed into precise sound effects: Shaking an umbrella cat simulate(模拟)the howling of a violent storm,hiting two halves of a cocout together sounds like a horse clip-clopping along.Even though Foley artists often wok behind the scenes,their cooperation with actors is crucial to capturing the essence of a film."You have to act he scene.Youhave to be the actors and get into the spirit of the story the same as the actors did,on the set It makes a big diference,"Jack Foley once stressed. In general,attention to detailis fundamental to successful Foley aris.They alsonmee to have the ability to recreate sounds themselves,which requires creativity and imagination.Geting the perfet sound requires trial and error,which is why patience and persistence are equally important In order to simulate the sound of a character running in the mud,Foley artists have to try countless materials,constadly adjusting the force and rhythm of stepping. As I was digging deep,titles like "Fewer than 100 Foley Artists Remain Active Worldwide"indeed struck me hard.I stumbled upon the sad truth that while Foley work is an incredible adition to movies,the small number of working artists today may put it on the path to becoming a dying art.However,Foley work,to my relief,may change as virual reality develops.Next ime you're watchingamovie,remember those subtle sounds.They are like secret messages from Foley artists,reminding us they're always there. 第4页/共8页 28.What conuribution did Jack Foley make to the film industry? A.He improved background music. B.He invented recording equipment. C He pioneered sound effect creation. D.He advanced live recording methods. 29.What did Jack Foley value most? 4.Being atone wth actors. B.Fracising trial and error. C.Being sensitive to details. D.Stimulating active imagination. 30.What does the last paragraph imply? A.Foley work may be redefined in the future. B.Modem audiences are well aware of Foley work. S,Boley artists may soon be replaced by virtual reality. D.Foley work is no longer a must as technology develops. 31.What is the writing purpose of the texi? A To persuade readers to engage in Foley work. B.To introduce Foley work and is significance. 9 Toexplore the reasons for NeZha 2's success. D.Iadiscus the challenges Foley work will face. 第二节【共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读F 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。选项中两项为多余选项。 To put into words my time in Antaretica and South Georgia is nearly impossible.I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 2 I was pot the only one who feltthis way.About 50%of the passengers of our expedition had been torAntarctica at least once before.This goes to show just how magical the destination is. 33 How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs.The blinding white blankets everything. blurring the boundary between land and ocean.The icy water moves through your body as you take the Polar Plunge. The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past.The list goes on. Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant,in the best way.Everything has a purpose,and the cycle of life is evident.You get front row seats to witness the most ineredible show:nature. _For example, when you see a brown-skua (贼鸥)attacking a penguin chick,your heart aches.Then your expedition guide regretfuly tells you thala cnck that is small in March would have very stim chances of survivung the upcoming winter. 35 Things move tast here every month offering something unique and specianto see.In March,the weather is a bit more unpredictable,and the sea ice is beginning to form again.Our voyage was dhe last of the season.In two more weeks,expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice.The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process.They are really weak during this time,and cannot dive. 36 These animals,arguably the cutest you will ever see,survive such unfavorable environments.Kts absolutely ineredible to witness the challenges,the skill,the efforts,all of it.I am forever grateful to have been a visitor. A.But that is not how it is. B.It is as much cruel as beautiful. C.I,years later,did returm to this fascinating place. D.The cycle contunues,and you're left wondering who to support. E.That all your scnses willbe stimulated is the best way I can describe it. F.But immediately I stepped foot on the continent,I knew Lneeded to return. G.The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them. 第5页/共8页 部分语言知识运用(共三节：满分40分) 节宪形填空(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) Poras long as I can remember,the idea of findinga Petoskey stone has been deeply rooted in my heart.As an hutsierock collector,it has been my 37 goal.My husband and I finally decided to travel to the shores fLatke Michigan to 38 .There is noplace quite like the Michigan shoreline forbeautiful rocks.This unique soe 9 to this area,can only be found there. While driving to Petoskey,my phone 40 The caller introduced herself as Connie and told me she'd ound my suitease oa the highway. 41 the suitcase fell out of my pickup,but she 42 me because of a rorida resor tag(标签，on it.The suitcase 43 essential items like clean clothes and my husband's wallet, oIWasthankrut.when offeredher areward,she44 In our conversation,I told her about my 45 to find Petoskey stones.Connie then showed me her ollection and offered to 46 She led me to a shore.where she swifly found a small Petoskey stone. 47 y he,Ibean to find more on my own.Since that ime,Ihave leamed that Connie and I have much in common I alsO keamed that Connie was 48 cancer treatment and found peace by the lake. This 49 felt like a bit of fortune.It not only helped me achieve my goal of finding the stones but also 50wo strangers with shared passions.Now,whenever I look at my Petoskey stones,I remember Conne and hC special connection we formed.It's a 51 that small acts of kindness can bring about life-changing muments. 37.A.ime-saving 1B.long-standing C.short-sighted:D.self centered 38.A.attempt B.hide C.rank D.relax 39.A.crucial B.beneficial C.similar D.native 40.A.froze B.disappeared C.rang D.crashed 41.A.Unfortunately-B.Naturally C.Eventually D.Jmmediately 42.A.located B.comforted C.interrupted D.accompanied 43.A.removed B.held C.missed D.decorated 44.A.promised B.assessed C.compared D.declined 45.A.procedure B.budget C.mission D.delay 46.A.transport B.assist C.explain q.load 47.A.Motivated B.Forced C.Acknowledged D.Permitted 48.A.giving up B.holding back C.pulling throughD.missing out A9.A.challenge B.conflict C.performance D.encounter 50.A.discouraged B.described C.treated D.connected 51.A.reminder B.requirement C.prediction D.Jecision 第二节语法填空(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。 Lyu Haowei,a sanitation(环境卫生)worker,braves the bad weather at Yulong Snow Mountain in Yunnan Province,China,to clean the area at_52 uitude of4,500 melers.With a safety rope,clamp,and trash bag,he and his team access hard-to-reach spots to collect waste.53. isave)by tourists.Despite the thin air and rain, they focus on the glaciers(冰川)and cliffs when colecting abanaoned items. Yulong Snow Mountain a415-square-lolometer area with a peak at 5,596 meters,54(see)a significant increase inl visitors sinte the 2000s.Rerognized as anational cenic spot in1988 and a 5A-level area in 2007,it now has a 5% visitor uentot 10,000 to manage the surge(蜂拥)in tourism.The mountain's popularity has led to an increase in trash with workers. 56 (fll)nearly 200 bags during peak travel times. ( 第6页/共8页 )Their daylbegins at 5:30 a.m.in. 57 (prepare)for welcoming the first wave of visitors eager to see the sunrise,and. 58 end)at7: 30pm when bey go aown the mountaun,after a laborious shift. 神 八 He Dejun,another sanitation worker,and his team are responsible maintaining walkways platforms,and transporting the collected trash down the mountain.Now in their 60(eight)year at the seric spot,Lyu and He are pleased to see an increase in environmental awareness among tourists, 61 leads toless littering. 第三节语境词汇运用(共10小题；每题1分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，根据篇章语境，以及首字母或中文提示，填入最佳单词并注意使用其正确形式，使短炉 容完整。 The ocean,copering71%of the earth's surface,is facing mreats.Coral reefs that,rovides 62 or fish dying due to 6 (贪婪的)overfishing.Environmental organizations have to .谈判)with govemmo to establish stricter laws against pollution.However.some o65, includingcertnn industies,argue thse poi will harm economic growth.On a social media, 6 平台),young activists is raising awareness in c_61 They demand.environmental protection become a top p. Tith better media 长道),more pp are a 70 luwieyge about ocean conservation.Even, 71 残疾的)volunteers are joining in beach ckan- ups,proving everyone can contribute. 第四部分写作(共两节；满分40分) 第 一 节(满分15分) 72. 假如你是李华，你的朋友Jack 写信询问你的职业规划，请你给他写一封回信，要点如下： 1. 职业选择： 2. 选择原因： 3. 所做准备。 注意：1 . 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jack, ours LiHa 第二节(满分25分) 73. 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。 Two weeks after my husband and I moved into our new house,he went abroad on a business trip that wo take a year.Thie was the first time I had had to take care of our three-vear-ald son Cameron and four-monthd baby Colby alone for so long.I had met a few neighbors,including Karen,Tim and Mike in our new neighborha hut everyone was busy with their careers.We hardly evep spoke. One aftermoon,I glanced out the window and noticed something strange.I walked outside and saw a l green colour in the sky that made my hair stand on end.Before long,the tornado sirens(龙卷风报警器)soundal turned on the news to learm of a tornado forming above our town.I was nervous and scared "Get into your storm shelters immediately.If you don't have one,go into a bathroom in your house,"t weatherman soon announced.I rushed to the kids'room.“We need to get into the bathroom.There's a big stm outside,and we'll be safe in here,"I said,trying to sound brave.I then tried hard to pulla mattress(床垫)over but it wouldn't stay.The baby was crying;the dog was barking.I could hear the wind roaring outside.Fear hit a like never before.I felt anxious and completely alone as the tornado sirens screamed in the distance. Suddenly,the doorbell rang.It was our neighbour Karen from arowthe street Tm andI are leaving.You and the boys are coming with us,"She said.For a second,T heitated Where in the world were they going?If they were getting into their car,I think we'd be better off bere.It was rairinghberily wich bright flashes of lighuning.It ooked like it would be the end of the world My kids were fightened,adlwas lost and seemed to be inmy dream . 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。 Paragraph 1 I stood before my door in terrible fear,afraid to more. Paragraph 2. I found several other neighbors already in Mike's somtaia 第7页/共8页 第8页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$