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学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1 2024-2025 学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试 英 语 2025.4 考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分 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 woman occupy herself in doing? A. Taking dance classes. B. Finishing reports. C. Preparing for a long race. 2. What does the man think of his job? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s boring. C. It’s worrying. 3. What is the woman mainly doing? A. Sharing experience in checking price labels. B. Giving tips on washing clothes properly. C. Praising the man’s laundry service. 4. Who might Sarah be? A. An HR director. B. A saleswoman. C. An accountant. 5. How did the man go to work today? A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By car. 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 is the woman unwilling to get an electronic lock? A. It is too expensive. B. She might forget the password. C. It may have some technical problems. 7. What does the man suggest doing? A. Picking a well-recognized brand. B. Carrying a spare traditional key. C. Downloading an app to their smartphones. 听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。 8. What has impressed Lisa most about her dormitory life? A. Having discussions on courses. B. Watching late-night movies. C. Taking part in DIY projects. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 9. What has Lisa learned from her dormitory life? A. Calmness. B. Independence. C. Responsibility. 听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。 10. What subject does the man teach? A. World history. B. Literature. C. Science. 11. What does the man think can better help students engage in preservation? A. Holding some competitions. B. Organizing field trips to museums. C. Encouraging them to do volunteer work. 12. What is the point of preserving cultural heritage according to the woman? A. It teaches people about diversity. B. It connects people to their roots. C. It positively influences the future. 听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。 13. What is the man’s first piece of advice for the woman? A. Setting off at her own speed. B. Wearing a helmet at all times. C. Exploring different routes. 14. Where does the man normally go cycling? A. Along the coast. B. In the nearby park. C. In the mountains. 15. What is the longest distance the man has cycled? A. 50 kilometers. B. 100 kilometers. C. 150 kilometers. 16. Why does the man enjoy group rides? A. They help break his cycling record. B. They give him a sense of belonging. C. They usually involve intense competition. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。 17. What was mentioned in the open letter? A. The concern about AI affecting human creativity in writing. B. The role of science fiction in influencing AI development. C. The potential benefits of AI in the field of writing. 18. What is the main topic of the book HUM? A. A fact-checking program with the power to change facts. B. A poet who agrees to work with an AI poetry company. C. A wife and mother who is out of work due to AI. 19. Who is Ryan Doherty? A. A government worker. B. A doctor. C. A director. 20. Which work was created with the help of AI? A. Sike. B. Death of an Author. C. In Our Likeness. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 3 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 Failure isn't the end, unless you let it be. Don't believe me? Hexre are four people who lived through failure before going on to become names known around the world. Walt Disney Disney began his career by being fired by a newspaper for not being creative enough. Later, his Mickey Mouse cartoons were rejected because they were considered to be "too scary for women". Also, The Three Little Pigs was turned down because it only had four characters. Thankfully, we have the Disney Company today because Disney chose not to listen to any of his critics and press forward towards his dreams. Stephen King King is a best-selling writer whose work has been made into several motion pictures. However, his first work was rejected 30 times, which led to King throwing it in the trash. Thankfully, his wife persuaded him to keep working at it, and — from that poor start - Carrie was born. Milton Hershey The man who blessed us with the sweet milk chocolate treat we all love wasn't a hit the first time around. He once worked for a local candy factory. But when he went out on his own, he failed perfected the art of making delicious milk chocolate candy, which we enjoy today. Theodor Geisel This author struggled to write a novel that publishing companies would call "pure rubbish" several times - 27 to be exact. The man just wouldn't quit, though. One fateful night, he ran into an old friend who was a children's literature editor. The friend agreed to publish Geisel's work. Better known today as Dr. Seuss, Geisel was never again called a failure after his first book became a hit. 21. Why is the Disney Company known to us nowadays? A. Disney was rejected many times. B. Disney improved his works later. C. Disney got fired and began his career. D. Disney ignored critics and fought for his dreams. 22. What is Milton Hershey famous for today? A. His big family farm. B. His successful art career. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 4 C. His delicious milk chocolate candy. D. His experience in making milk chocolate. 23. What do the people mentioned have in common? A. They have a gift for making money. B. They suffered several defeats on the path to success. C. They are creative and highly educated. D. They were successful at the very start. B A bunch of strangers showed up at the gym in the early morning of the last Sunday of April. A few athletes were already stretching (拉伸) their arms, but most of us could hardly focus. As I was burning off last night’s wrong decision — a big meal, I saw a poster about a gym’s 21-day workout challenge, and I immediately signed up. I always wanted to train for a marathon, so I considered this as my warm-up. Besides, I needed to stop being lazy and this was my chance to make a change. It was easy to promise on paper, but three weeks of recommended exercise routines and diet restrictions (限制) wouldn’t be easy. I stuck to working out 30 minutes a day, and I didn’t disturb (干 扰) my normal routine. Instead, I had to be faced with the tough work of being more creative in my spare time, thus breaking some bad habits. Overcoming weaknesses with willpower was my goal for the next part of the journey. But the difficult part about making a challenge is realizing that “wanting” and “doing” are two very different things. Just like a career, you have to physically work for it rather than just wait for it to happen. But that’s hard. Throughout the 21 days, I often told myself that the challenge was meaningless and tried to sabotage myself from exercising. However, finally I got over that negative thought and kept working out. At the end of the challenge, I learned something even more important: Feeling the results is better than seeing them. I had fewer headaches and more energy, and was simply happier. I even felt a little smarter as I researched which foods were better for my body, and learned how to make healthier meals. I felt a sense of achievement, too, because even though I wanted to give up dozens of times, I didn’t. I felt my waist got a little bit smaller and my arms got even stronger, and I no longer felt guilty after having a piece of cake or a drink. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 5 24. What can be inferred about the author’s previous state before signing up for the challenge? A. He was a regular gym-goer with a strict diet. B. He was physically fit but lacked drive. C. He was an athlete preparing for a major competition. D. He had an unhealthy lifestyle and needed a change. 25. What was the most difficult part of the challenge for the author? A. Physical tiredness from the workouts. B. Refusing the invitation of junk food. C. Overcoming negative thought and self-doubt. D. Adjusting to the new diet plan. 26. What does the underlined word “sabotage” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Promote. B. Prevent. C. Improve. D. Support. 27. Which of the following words can best describe the author? A. Adventurous and impatient B. Determined and strong-willed C. Active and casual D. Inspiring and changeable C A recent study from the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University in Australia has cast light on an alternative approach to managing mild to moderate depression. The research suggests that lifestyle therapy, which includes nutritional consulting and regular physical activity, can be as effective as traditional psychotherapy (心理疗法) in reducing depressive symptoms. In this study, 182 individuals diagnosed with non-severe depression were randomly assigned to either lifestyle therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The lifestyle therapy group received guidance from a dietitian and an exercise physiologist. These professionals provided evidence-based advice on improving nutrition, particularly through a modified Mediterranean (地中海 ) diet, and including regular physical exercise into daily routine. Meanwhile, the CBT group was led by psychologists who taught strategies to manage negative thoughts and behaviors, and were provided with workbooks and self-help tools. Both therapies were structured to match in frequency, duration, environment, and group size, ensuring a fair comparison. The results were promising: the lifestyle therapy group reported a 42% 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 6 reduction in depression symptoms, whereas those who had traditional psychotherapy experienced a 37% reduction. Although the study’s sample size was small, indicating the need for further research, it underlines the importance of lifestyle changes in medicine. The researchers point out that while lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of other areas of medicine, such as heart diseases and diabetes, they have traditionally been seen as ‘add-on’ to mental health care. The study’s findings suggest that this mindset may need to shift. Importantly, the research does not say that lifestyle changes should replace professional mental health care. Instead, it recommends a comprehensive approach where both lifestyle therapy and traditional psychotherapy are available options. This would allow individuals to access the care that best suits their needs, potentially offering more effective treatment for those fighting with mild to moderate depression. 28. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A. The significance of the research. B. The consequence of the research. C. The performance of different subjects. D. The process of conducting the research. 29. What does the underlined word “cornerstone” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A side factor. B. An optional part. C. A fundamental element. D. A controversial method. 30. What is the suggestion of the research? A. Improve traditional psychotherapy. B. Include lifestyle changes as an option. C. Stick to the Mediterranean diet strictly. D. Replace psychotherapy with lifestyle changes. 31. In which column of a magazine might this text be found? A. Fitness routines. B. Health & wellness. C. Food adventures. D. Entertainment express. D Cheese and red wine are basic diets over the festive period, and if you love red wine and cheese, a new study will come as music to your ears. Researchers from Iowa State University have found that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive(认知的) decline. In the study, the researchers analyzed data from 1,787 adults aged 46 to 77, and asked them to complete questionnaires about their food and alcohol consumption(摄取). The results showed that 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 7 cheese was the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even into late life. Daily consumption of red wine was also shown to improve cognitive function, while weekly consumption of lamb was shown to improve long-term cognitive skills. However, over-consumption of salt was found to increase the risk of cognitive decline. Dr. Auriel Willette, who led the study, said: “I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that appropriately(合适地) eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with some diseases, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world. Although we considered whether this was just due to what rich people eat and drink, clinical trials(临床试验) at random are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in great ways.” While the reason for the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may protect some people from the effects of Alzheimer’s(阿尔茨海默病). Brandon Klinedinst, an author of the study, added: “Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimer’s, while others seem to beat greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet we’re looking for is improving how we eat. Knowing what that involves contributes to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and putting this disease in an opposite path.” 32. Which of the following increases the risk of cognitive problems? A. Taking in too much salt. B. Eating cheese properly. C. Drinking red wine daily. D. Consuming lamb weekly. 33. What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A. Changes in our diet help our brains in significant ways. B. The diets of wealthy people were not taken into consideration. C. The study results need to be proved by more clinical trials. D. Some diseases make our world increasingly complex. 34. What does Brandon Klinedinst suggest on fighting Alzheimer’s disease? A. Developing advanced genetic treatments. B. Focusing on improving dietary habits. C. Increasing clinical trials for new drugs. D. Studying the diets of wealthy populations. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 8 35. What is the study mainly about? A. Basic diets over the festive period. B. Possible reasons for cognitive decline. C. Feelings of pleasant music to people’s ears. D. Effects of certain diets on cognitive decline. 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。 In a complex and challenging world, wisdom, undoubtedly, is a valuable asset (资产). It is more than just a quality; it is a rich mix of experience, knowledge, and judgment. ____36____ Here are some ways to gain wisdom. Firstly, try experiencing new chances. Variety is the spice (调料) of life. You will never grow unless you step out of your comfort zone. Staying where you are won’t lead to growth. ____37____ Changing your daily life can open doors to new experiences and wisdom. Secondly, open yourself to different opinions. It is typical of human beings to have biases (偏见) but we need to set them aside most of the time. We need to be more open to different views, which will open up new ways for us. Always observe the world in an accepting way, and you will see new scenery. Train your mind to be open to others’ ideas. ____38____ ____39____ Learning is an endless process. Therefore, one should tries his best to enrich their knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. If something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems. These activities improve critical-thinking skills, enabling you to deal with problems from various views. As we build up wisdom, we are able to solve life’s difficulties. ____40____ It enables us to meet the challenges of the modern world and take control of our lives. A. It’s never too late to learn. B. Never shy away from learning. C. Wisdom can be developed with strategies. D. Wisdom is like a compass guiding us through life. E. If you listen to different voices, you will always get to experience something new. F. Instead, you can explore new skills or visit places you’ve always dreamed of. G. By doing so, we can better understand the world and make wiser decisions. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 9 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，从各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It all began on May 13 when the brakes (刹车) slammed (紧急制动). Students told BBC News that they were “terrified and ____41____” by the sudden motion. Then, they ____42____ and saw what was going on. The bus driver was unconscious (失去意识 ) — and seventh grader Dillon Reeves had grabbed the steering wheel. Security camera showed that Dillon had noticed the driver having a medical ____43____, causing the bus to make a turn. The boy immediately sprang from his seat, took the wheel, and ____44____ the brakes, gaining control of the situation and ____45____ the driver and his passengers. “I just knew what to do in that ____46____,” Dillon said. “The bus was turning off the road.” One student who had been on the bus ____47____ Dillon with saving the “entire bus” with his “quick actions and thinking”, and by “being ____48____”. Warren Consolidated Schools said in a news release that doctors ____49____ quickly and treated the driver. The students were placed on another school bus and _____50_____ home. How had Dillon been the only one to notice what was going on? While other kids had been on their cell phones, listening to music, or _____51_____ focused on their electronics, Dillon didn’t have a cell phone to distract him from the world around him or _____52_____ his situational awareness. “What else are you going to do when you don’t _____53_____ a cell phone?” Steve Reeves asked. “You’re going to look at people. You’re going to _____54_____ stuff. You’re going to look out of the window. Maybe it is a very powerful _____55_____ — a change-the-world kind.” 41. A. annoyed B. shocked C. delighted D. satisfied 42. A. looked back B. looked down C. looked up D. looked out 43. A. emergency B. treatment C. service D. research 44. A. figured B. stuck C. sought D. hit 45. A. cheating B. losing C. collecting D. saving 46. A. generation B. instant C. chance D. atmosphere 47. A. applauded B. appointed C. exchanged D. replaced 48. A. grateful B. romantic C. brave D. energetic 49. A. indicated B. argued C. responded D. discovered 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 10 50. A. transported B. decorated C. settled D. spotted 51. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. eventually 52. A. limit B. raise C. preserve D. prove 53. A. permit B. bet C. pursue D. own 54. A. absorb B. notice C. defend D. update 55. A. lesson B. expression C. secret D. deal 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。 Young people around the world have volunteered 56 (help) others in need using their time, energy, knowledge, and skills. For example, Joris, a 10-year-old boy in Seattle, has helped to protect cheetahs 57 the threat of extinction by raising more than $14,000. 58 (donate) all the money he has raised, he makes his own contributions to wildlife conservation. In the last two years, Jack, together with his 14-year-old twin brother, 59 (launch) a database to connect children with volunteer opportunities such as working for animal shelters and urban farming groups. 60 boy, Jackson, is determined to fight against plastic pollution. A campaign 61 (lead) by him to promote the use of recyclable water bottles plays a part in local environmental protection. He also urges the local restaurant to sell more paper water bottles. Xiao Meng, a 20-year-old volunteer tour guide in the Palace Museum, spent three months hanging around the Forbidden City 62 she could remember every detail of the Palace Museum, 63 sounds absolutely incredible. There is no denying that we should show respect for 64 these young volunteers have done for our world. By doing these meaningful volunteering, young people can successfully avoid getting 65 (annoy) at small things in life and focus on what is truly important. 第四部分 基础与写作(共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 单句语法(满分 15分) 66.When you ________ (strike) the match to light your cigar I saw it was the face of the criminal wanted in Chicago. 67.Apart from personal development, _______ (assume) responsibility for your actions is also important for the betterment of society. 68.They could be interpreted as a welcoming greeting from a close friend,especially if __________ (accompany) by a gentle smile. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 11 69.In________ (respond), the receiver sends an encoded message back, which is referred to as feedback. 70.However, _______ (earn) a living is by no means the only reason why we work. 71.In order to better adapt _______（we) to new circumstances, we must be ready and willing to acquire new skills. 72.The ability _______ (admit) this should be perceived not as a weakness, but as a strength. 73.After careful editing and polishing, the result was a much ______(good) essay than the last. 74.In a successful, stable and productive society, all jobs are ________(equal) important and no one is superior to another. 75.New knowledge is constantly being generated and what we already know ______ (revise) all the time. 76.This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that refreshing your knowledge with lifelong learning is both essential and ______(benefit). 77.When ______(answer), try to find the right conversational balance by giving all the information an interviewer needs to get a complete picture of you without talking too much. 78.Prior to the interview, ensure you make good _________ (prepare). 79.__________(similar), the little things you do can make a difference! 80.But some language communities oppose _________ (adopt) words from other cultures. 第二节 读后续写(满分 25分) 81.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。 “Go back, Mom! Go back!” shouted my six-year-old daughter, June. I quickly turned around to cast my doubtful eyes on the backseat. worried. I had forgotten her younger sister, Scarlett. I was relieved to see the girls safe and sit in their car seats. but June’s expression was one of pure anxiety. As I looked back from the driver’s seat, I found a young man in rags playing his guitar. His skinny, poor-looking dog rested next to his feet near an old, worn cardboard sign that read, “Homeless, please help.” We’d come across homeless people before and had talked about their needs and struggles. I should seize the chance to set a good example for my daughters to give a helping hand. So I searched for some cash, only to find I had nothing but credit cards. So I told June I didn’t 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 12 have any cash. To my surprise, June opened her little pink purse and offered to give him a five-dollar bill, I responded with a sigh of relief, “Oh good. I’ll pay you back when we get home.” “No, Mom. I don’t want you to pay me back. I want to help him and give him my money.” she replied. As we drove down the crowded rows of the parking lot, I told her that we would get to him. When we got there, I called out. “Excuse me. sir!” He cautiously walked toward our car and answered, “Yes ma’am?” June stretched out her entire body to hand him her five-dollar bill through the window and explained, “I want you to have this.” He smiled and hesitatingly asked, “This was your money?” “Yes! I want you to have it,” she proudly answered. “Thank you,” he said, touched by her thoughtfulness. We exchanged a smile, and as we drove away, my younger daughter Scarlett began to cry. I noticed that she had emptied her purse with two quarters in her tiny hands and insisted on giving all her money to the young man. 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。 I had no choice but to turn around. ________________________________________________ The gentleman tightly held the coins in his dirt-stained hand__________________________ 命题人： 雷利平