北京市顺义区第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

顺义一中2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试 高二年级 英语 2025.4 第一部分知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题，每小题15分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，誉捉大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳答案，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。 Making My Own Bicycle It was a Saturday momning.James and I were at the Bamboo Bicycle Club,ready for our bamboo bicycle building course. The first stcp was setting up the structure for holding the frame (in place. After that we were told to 1 the bamboo to be of use,which was a delicate job.There were several things to2.Of course,finding picces that were the color we wanted was just as important. The rest of the afternoon was spent3 each piece of the frame into the structure.Bamboo is fairly flexible,and this particular 4 meant that some adjustments were really necessary.One problem lining up the two chains causes 5made our frame useless.Luckily,however,after some careful6,we confirmed that it was alright.There was just enough space to fit a wheel. On Sunday morning we retumed to the workshop to complete the final7 We began to tightly wrap each joint on the frame,to keep it 8 with natural fibers kept in special glue.All that was left now was for it to dry.In a few hours we would be official members of the Bamboo Bicycle Club. Finally we finished our job.I couldn't wait to 9 our bicycle to find out what it was really like to ride a bamboo bicycle.It felt just as10 as any bicycle,but softer and more relaxed.Now,every time I get on our bicycle,I can't help smiling.It reminds me of when James and I built it and makes.me proud of myself. 1.A.retum B.cover C.select D.deliver 2.A.bring in B.watch for C.take over D.give away 3.A.mixing B.changing C.leaving D.fixing 第1页共12页高二英语试卷 乎A.angle B.position C.quality D.stage 5.A.almost B.only C.seldom D.still 6.A.links B.requcsis C.checks D.preparations 7.A:process B.command C.judgement D.report 8.A.smooth B.firm C.heavy D.slim 9.A.charge B.test C.seek D.equip 10.A.complicated. B.accurate C.suitable D.reliable 第二节（共10小题，每小题15分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当 的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A In my early years at school,I had trouble with some subjects.Sometimes I.would get an"F"and that would make me really scared.What I used to do was to tum the"F" into a“Bm1l, (please)my parents.However,it didn't work out and finally I 12.(catch)doing that.Then I knew I had to accept that failure and leam 13. it,so I took a positive approach.Naturally that"F"turned into a "B" and that“B”turmned into an“A". Gather a couple of friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets-this is 14. _many youngsters enjoy doing when they visit a new city.To them,city walk means wandering around the city on foot.Participants can follow a distinctive urban route,15.(explore)the city at their own pacc.Compared with famous 16.(spoty and big crowds,they prefer to gain a more inclusive experience of the places they visit. Weight loss is a hard topic.Lots of people aren't 17. (satisfy）)with their present weight,but most people aren't sure how to change it.You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV.18. those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you.Besides,no muagical diet will make you look like someone else.So what should you do about your weight control?Being healthy is 第2页共12页高二英调试物 really about being at a weight that is right for you.The best way to find out 19. you are at a healthy weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian(营养学 家).They20. (compare)your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题，每小题2分，共28分） 阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。并在答题 纸上将该选项涂黑。 A The USA is large in size,and each state has its own unique culture,people, landscape,and opportunities,making it one of the best places to voluntecr-for both locals and foreigners.Here are the best volunteer programs for 2024. It is designed for foreigners who love the great outdoors,and Volunteer World want to reconnect with nature.It is one of the best volunteer programs for animal lovers,with opportunities to work in forests, and learn about endangered animals and wildlife.Every volunteer trip is both picturesque and wildly adventurous. It combines outdoor adventure travel with volunteering,with Travel for Teens opportunities in environmental and wildlife protection in some of the most beautiful landscapes.Volunteers from American can travel to Alaska where they'll spend their free time hiking through tundra()and boating down rivers surrounded by snowy mountain peaks. All Hands and Hearts It is designed for disaster relief and All llands and llcarts community development,whether you're helping with earthquake destruction in California,hurricane relief in Texas,or medical response everywhere in between.As the program relies on donations alone,you won't be troubled by an expensive program 第3页共12页高二英语试卷 fee. Bike &Build It combines volunteer work with travel, Bike Build education,and most of all-biking!Volunteers can jump on threc different routes to hit cities across Florida,Virginia,California, and more.In each destination,you'll participate in hands-on building projects for affordable housing,making a huge impact in local communities. Pick your program,pack your bags,and get ready for a life-changing adventure volunteering in the US!Explore ALL programs on GAbroad.com. 21.If you want to help the survivors of natural disasters,you can volunteer in A.Volunteer World B.Travel for Teens C.All Hands and Hearts D.Bike Build 22.What will the volunteer do in the program of Travel for Teens? A.Go boating. B.Work for the community. C.Ride a bicycle. D.Climb mountains. 23.What is the purpose of the passage? A.To promote travelling plans. B.To compare travelling groups. C.To call for voluntary donation. D.To introduce volunteer programs. B Paul was attacked by a shark in the Sydney Harbor and found himself in a fight for his life."I was a doll in a monster's mouth,"he says.A string of good luck saved him,even though he lost a hand and a leg.Now,the 47-year-old is a motivational speaker and environmentalist. He was doing a counter terrorism training exercise with his mates when suddenly he felt that big hit on the back of his leg.A shark grabbed him by his right hand and 第4页共12页高二英语试卷 the back of his right leg in the same bite and dragged him underwater.He remembered thinking,"Oh,I am not going home today."And then the shark bit off his leg bone and took off his hand. The encounter only lasted about cight seconds,but anyone who's been through unbearable pain will tell you it feels like forever.Luckily his diving suit made him float to the surface.He started to swim to his safety boat-only to realize his hand wasn't there.He also had no clue whether he could feel his broken leg. It just so happened that his three teammates had seen what was going on and reached him before the shark did again.They pulled him into the boat,at which point he temporarily passed out. His surgeon eventually gave him a choice:keep his leg,knowing it would not properly function,or remove it and get a prosthetic ()All of this was difficult to process emotionally.He always says that up until his incident,his two greatest fears were sharks and public speaking,and it took a shark attack and meeting with a bunch of kids who wanted to hear his story at a cancer charity for that all to change.For 30 minutes he was fortunate enough to hang out with these children who had grown up in the hospital and help take their minds off of what they were struggling with,if only for a short while.He walked out of the room on top of the world after seeing the effect it had on them.It gave him a purpose.It gave him value.And so he thought, "Okay,maybe I can do this." 24.What was Paul's feeling after being attacked by a shark? A.He felt rather hopeless. B.He felt like a hero. C.He felt powerful. D.He felt very embarrassed. 25/How did Paul's teammates help him after the shark attack? A.They managed to kill the shark. B.They dragged him into the safety boat. C.They phoned an ambulance immediately. D.They fapidly applied a belt to stop the bleeding. 26.What was the tuing pointfor Paul in tems of his fears andoui? 第5页共12页高二英语试卷 A.Having his leg cut. B.Receiving medical treatment. C.Reviewing the site of his attack. D.Meeting with kids at a cancer charity. 27.What can we leamn from the passage? A.Purpose is a cure of anxiety. B.One's potential may be underrated. C.Someone could rise again from the ashes. D.Everything comes to those who are innovative. C One day in the fall of 2023,a young Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross was lying listless in southeastern Brazil's Santos Basin.Beach monitors found the young bird in the sand,weak and dying.The cause of the albatross's disaster was evident:it was caught in a weather balloon,which,sadly,is just one instance of a bigger environmental headache. Globally,hundreds of thousands of weather balloons are launched into the sky every year,and the majority are never recovered.Instead,their waste-a mix of latex, cotton and plastics一remains in marine(海￥的)ecosystems for years..And because only a small percentage of dead animals wash ashore,the impact is likely worse than the numbers suggest.The root of this mounting trouble lies in the very nature of how weather balloons operate.Weather balloons are used to get high-altitude (data like air temperature and pressure.Once a balloon has travelled up about 21 miles and its volume has grown 100-fold,it explodes,shooting pieces in all directions. Australian researchers at the Tangaroa Blue Foundation first flagged the problem of weather-balloon garbage a decade ago.Over 21 months.they collected 2,460 pieces of weather-balloon litter around the Great Barrier Reef.The rescarchers estimated that up to 70 percent of Australia's weather balloons end up in the ocean. One study notes that while some of the materials used in weather balloons are considered.biodegradable,much of it is not breaking down quickly Some companics have produced special materials now made from plant-based fiber designed to weaken much faster than previous cotton versions.But the new 第6页共12页高二英语试卷 models are 20 to 30 percent more expensive.Despite the higher cost,weather bureaus (have started to reduce the impact by trying out more sustainable balloons and switching from white to blue balloons,which marine animals may be less likely to mistake for food.Some agencics also announced they would be testing drones( to collect weather data,which are recoverable. Weather agencies aren't trialing these new devices only because they're more sustainable;they also want better data.For now,though,balloons still fly much higher than drones,so they remain an important data-collecting tool.Lower-impact versions would at least be a small improvement for the ocean's animals. 28.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A.The functions of weather balloons. B.The problems of using weather balloons. C.The composition of weather balloon waste. D.The difficulty of weather balloon recycling. 29.What can we learn about weather balloons? A.Weather balloon waste can hardly break down. B.New versions of weather balloons are being tricd. C.Weather balloons cause the death of most sea animals. D.Drones are better in collecting data than weather balloons. 30.What does the author think of the changes mentioned in the passage? A.Valuable but risky. B.Exciting and hopeful. C.Necessary and reliable. D.Promising but incomplete. You might not think that an AI capable of making music would stimulate ( your emotion,but others think differey,particularly those who gathered at Mexico City's Symphony Hall in 2019 for Schuberts Unfinished Symphony,which I finishe using melodies generated by an AI. 第7页共12页高二英语试卷 As the orchestra(管弦乐闭)finished Schubert's original work and began the music the AI and I had written,I could feel the crowd's energy shift from astonishment to indignation and fear.They seemed afraid that an AI might be able to make emotional symphonic music.You can see their point:an Al that makes emotional music could affect the emotional lives of thousands or even millions of people in a small,but profound way,just like a human musician docs. Positive and negative,people reacted very strongly to AI's symphonic debut( )Even though most people don't believe that Al can create something enjoyable, they,at least partly,did enjoy the Unfinished Symphony. Enjoyment in music implies that there's something in the music that the listener connects to,a perception of shared emotion.But,in the case of AI music,an emotion shared with who?AI,as of yet,has no emotions.So what is the meaning of music made without an emotional composer?The unsatisfying answer is that music has no objective meaning.A composer can decide how a piece of music sounds,but it's the listener that decides what it means. No matter how it's created,music doesn't exist in a vacuum (to the listener.The meaning we assign to music depends on its context-how the piece connects to other elements in our lives.Without context,music is like the results of a game whose rules have been lost.The context for a music is part of who you are.The music is emotional to you because you have the context to appreciate it.As it continues to evolve,Al music will develop its own context.Certainly,it'll be different from human-made music.It'll mix existing genres to create new ones;it'll combine instruments that we wouldn't think of combining.Its rules will be different. I'm now always asked the same question:"Who put the emotion in that music: you,the composer,or the Al?"But that's not the question they really want to ask, though.There's a deeper question that most people are too afraid to ask right now: "Are my cmotions so simple that they can be mancuvered by a machine?" In my experience,this could be possible one day.If a modestly capable music AI in 2019 could stir up emotions of an audience,maybe Al can have a more 第8页共12页高二英语试行 powerful effect on our emotional lives than we'd like to admit. 31.The audience reacted strongly to the symphony mainly due to_ A.their uneasiness about Al's influence B.their doubts about Al's capabilities C.the orchestra's brilliant presentation of Al music D.the likeness between Al music and the original work 32.What might the author agree with? A.AI poses little impact on people's emotions. B.Music bears no intended emotional meaning. C.Al music will outperform human-made music. D.The context reflects people's interpretation of music. What docs the word"maneuvered"undcrlined in Paragraph6most probably mean? A.Refreshed. B.Challenged. C.Directed. D.Revealed. 34.Which would be the best title for the passage? A.Are Composers To Be Replaced? B.Would Al Music Be a Rising Trend? C.Could AI Make Music That Moves You? D.Was the Unfinished Symphony Successful? 第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项 中有两项为多余选项。 Whether it's the echo()of beeping tills in a supermarket or the hissing of a cofTee machine in your local cafe,the brain is constantly working to decode ( hundreds of noises each day. But for individuals like 25-year-old Sophie,these ackground noises can be stressful.35She says she can't figure out where they're coming from and can't compute them fast enough.After a hearing test came back nomma,Sophie met a private audiologist(所觉矫正专家)for further testing She was eventually diagnosed (with auditory processing disorder (APD). However,her audiologist 第9页共12页高二英语试學 believes the overuse of noise-canceling headphones,which Sophic wears for up to five hours a day,could have a part to play. Noise-canceling headphones do have advantages for long-term ear health.But some experts wam that by blocking everyday sounds,the brain may "forget"how to filter (noise.37 Over-reliance on noisc-canceling headphones during this period might delay the ability to process speech and noise.Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children have seen an increase in demand for assessments of children struggling to hear certain words in noisy environments.38Audiologists are calling for more research into the impact of noise-canceling headphones on teen's auditory processing. 39.Mobile apps with "word in noise"training exercises are popular for helping patiepts distinguish speech from background noise.Additionally, microphones and low-gain hearing aids can assist in specific situations.Choosing headphones that don't completely block the ears is also suggested. A The cause of Sophie's APD diagnosis is unknown. B Treatment for APD can make a significant positive difference. Despite having normal hearing,she often struggles to recognize voices. D She would leave bars and restaurants early because of the stressful noise. E .They note that the high-level listening skills don't fully develop until late teens. One survey showed 61%of 18-24 year olds prefer to watch TV with subtitles on. G Hearing a diversity of sounds helps the brain decide what is important to focus on. 第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题：第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In 1983,Howard Gardner,a professor at Harvard,published Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.In the book,he presented one type of intelligence that everyone must develop if they want to be successful.That is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and regulate your own cmotions.It means having a deep understanding of yourself,knowing your own strengths and weaknesses,and handling reactions and emotions wisely.Emotional intelligence is critical for success in almost any field and it is especially important ror 第10页共12页高二英语试卷