广东省惠州市惠东县2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中考试英语试题

高二英语 第 1 页 共 8 页 惠东县 2024—2025 学年第二学期高二年级期中学业质量监测 英 语 （2025.4） 试卷共 8页，卷面满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定 位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦 干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试 题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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 Dear Valued Guest, Warmest greetings. We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us and we will make every effort to ensure that it will be a memorable experience for you. Housekeeping: Morning Service 10 a.m. ― 2 p.m. Turndown Service 6 p.m. ― 9 p.m. Your privacy is our highest priority. Please be assured that our staff respects your personal space and will only enter your room for necessary housekeeping and maintenance services. If you prefer not to be disturbed, kindly use the “Do Not Disturb” sign provided. Check-out: Please note that the hotel’s check-out time is 12 p.m. Should you like to continue exploring the hotel after check-out, we are happy to offer the hotel’s facilities to you until your departure. • Express Check-out: Let us know your desired departure time for a smooth check-out process. • Late Departure Charges: While we understand the desire to extend your staycation, kindly note that the standard departure time is 12 p.m. In order for the hotel to have sufficient time to prepare the room for another arriving visitor, we please ask that you pay attention to the departure time as mentioned. Any departure after the standard check-out time will cause a late departure surcharge as follows: Departure between 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. will cause a half-day rate surcharge, which means being 高二英语 第 2 页 共 8 页 charged 50% of the room rate. Departure after 6 p.m. will cause a full-day rate surcharge. To discover our dining outlets, to see our in-room dining menu or to view the TV channel list, please scan the QR code (二维码). For further assistance, please do not hesitate to approach our duty managers or dial extension “1”. Thank you and we wish you a pleasant stay! Best regards, Rooms Manager 21. When can a guest be offered housekeeping service? A. 10 p.m. B. 9 a.m. C. 5:30 p.m. D. 1 p.m. 22. What is the consequence of checking out late? A. Further assistance cannot be offered. B. An additional fee payment is required. C. Room service is not available next time. D. Access to the hotel’s facilities is forbidden. 23. Where can the text probably be found? A. At the airport. B. On an advertisement. C. In a hotel room. D. In a school dormitory. B Grammy (格莱美) Awards don’t only go to the people who produce and perform songs. This year the 2024 Music Educator Award went to Annie Ray, a music teacher at a high school in Virginia, for her efforts to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. However, in the award ceremony, she gave the credit to her students. Inspired mostly by the diversity of the Annandale community including over 60 countries, Ray created an orchestra for students with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The orchestra is about much more than just making music. Ray says the program gives students a chance to develop their teamwork skills, make mistakes and learn the art of refining something. And they teach her a lot in return — more than she could ever teach them. She says her students completely changed her educational philosophy and approach of what it truly means to meet a student where they’re at and apply that elsewhere. “I believe they have a truly powerful message to share with everyone, and especially with how we look at approaching music education and what that looks like,” she added. Ray says the success was especially meaningful because not many people understand what exactly music educators do in the classroom or how much their work matters. While her administration is supportive, another challenge is that her school “desperately” needs new instruments. Ray says she will use some of her grant (拨款) money to buy more. Ray plans to put some of the money towards an ongoing scholarship for students who want to pursue music when they graduate. She knows of several who want to go into music education themselves, which she finds especially rewarding. 高二英语 第 3 页 共 8 页 “It is a hard profession, but it’s one that is truly, deeply personal and satisfying,” Ray said. “And there’s nothing else like it.” 24. What made Ray win the 2024 Music Educator Award? A. Her great musical talent. B. Her extraordinary personal style. C. Her pioneering teaching philosophy. D. Her outstanding education contribution. 25. What ability can Ray’s students gain from orchestra at present? A. The ability to avoid mistakes. B. The ability to win scholarships. C. The ability to become cooperative. D. The ability to develop intelligence. 26. What is the orchestra starving for? A. New instruments. B. Support from school. C. Students’ participation. D. Sponsorship from government. 27. Which of the following is delightful to Ray? A. More learners majoring in music. B. More students into teaching music. C. More awards for music educators. D. More parents joining the orchestra. C Hummingbirds are small birds but they’re the Olympic gymnasts of the flying world. They have strongly muscled bodies and rather long wings. They fly around at remarkable speeds and fly in all directions, including backward and upside down. To achieve such agility (敏捷 ), hummingbirds use distinct modes of visual processing to control different types of flight. Their brains can make rapid transitions from visual signals to motor outputs. They take in lots of complicated visual information and make a flight plan out of that. Recently, the researchers have uncovered a unique mode that guides hummingbirds’ speed when they are flying forward. The findings come from an experiment of more than 3,500 hummingbird flights inside a 12-foot-long tunnel (通道) with a branch at one end and a feeder at the other. Moving light patterns cast on the tunnel walls influence how the hummingbirds see things while flying. The researchers expected that if the hummingbirds were using visual clues to control their forward flight speed, they would see the birds speed or slow with lights cast on the side walls. But instead, it seemed that they had their own way of knowing how fast to go for forward flight. When moving up or down, however, the birds based their motor commands on the cast light patterns they saw. This special ability helps hummingbirds fly safely and quickly. This knowledge could be useful for improving drone (无人机) technology, helping engineers develop better ways for drones to predict and respond to changes in their surroundings. “If we can develop a mathematical model for this visual processing, it could be very useful for drones.” says Bo Cheng, a mechanical engineer, at Pennsylvania State University. 高二英语 第 4 页 共 8 页 28. What contributes most to hummingbirds’ agility in flight? A. Their small size and light body. B. Their strong sense of direction. C. Their strong muscles and long wings. D. Their own way to handle what they see. 29. How did the researchers test the hummingbirds’ response? A. By placing barriers in the tunnel. B. By projecting moving light patterns. C. By changing the position of the feeder. D. By adjusting the brightness of the tunnel. 30. What did the researchers think of hummingbirds’ reaction? A. Surprising. B. Discouraging. C. Satisfactory. D. Amusing. 31. Which field is more likely to benefit from the research? A.Wild bird protection. B. Math-based game design. C. Behavioral and brain science. D. Bio-inspired technology application. D Sensory-based food education given to 3-5 year-old children in the kindergarten increases their willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers used the sensory-based food education method Sapere, which makes use of children’s natural way of relying on all of the five senses when learning new things. In the Sapere method, children are given an active role around food, and they are encouraged to share their sensory experiences. For example, kindergartens can introduce different vegetables and fruit to children in hands-on sessions, they can involve children in baking and cooking, and they can offer children opportunities for growing their own vegetables in the kindergarten backyard. Food-related themes can also be included in books and games. “There are several different ways to do this. However, it always starts from sensory-based learning and child engagement. Doing and experiencing things together is also an important aspect,” says Kaisa Kähkönen, a researcher and nutritionist from the University of Eastern Finland. The researchers compared children in different kindergarten groups. Some were offered sensory-based food education, while others weren’t. Children were offered a snack buffet containing different vegetables and fruit to choose from, and the researchers took photos of their plates to analyse their willingness to choose and eat these food items. The findings show that sensory-based food education increased children’s willingness to choose vegetables and fruit, especially among children whose mothers have a lower educational background. On average, children of lower educated parents tend to eat less vegetables and fruit. This is how food education given in the kindergarten can help even out dietary gap between families. “Another interesting finding is that the Sapere food education method also seems to improve the eating atmosphere in kindergarten groups. This encouraged children who were picky eaters to choose a more diverse selection on their plate,” Kähkönen explains. 高二英语 第 5 页 共 8 页 Positive and personal food-related experiences gained in the kindergarten can help adjust dietary preferences in a direction that is beneficial for health. Dietary preferences learned in early childhood often stick with a person all the way to adolescence and adulthood. 32.What can we know about the Sapere method? A. It improves kids’ five senses. B. It enables kids to read more books. C. It supplies various healthy food to kids. D. It involves kids in active food-related activities. 33. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The research purpose. B. The research process. C. The research findings. D. The research evaluation. 34. What does the underlined part “even out” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. Narrow. B. Identify. C. Analyze. D. Examine. 35. What might be the best title for the text? A. Benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. B. Differences in family dietary preferences. C. Necessity for kids to form learning habits. D. New method to promote kids’ healthy eating. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Whether things go right or wrong, feedback is always necessary. 36 However, providing effective feedback is not easy, as it typically requires several components. Now let’s examine each of them. Start on a positive note. Constructive criticism should always start on a positive note. It feels unfair and rude if someone tells you everything you did wrong without acknowledging your achievements. So when giving feedback, don’t just note the mistakes the receivers have made. 37 Be specific. Effective feedback needs to be specific. Inform the receivers precisely what aspects require improvement so they can identify and address those areas. For example, don’t say, “Your presentation was unclear.” Instead, say something like, “The introduction of your presentation was a bit confusing. 38 ” This way, the receiver knows exactly what to concentrate on and can make more targeted improvements. 39 The whole point of feedback is to help someone make changes for the better. So you should provide ideas on how to improve. It’s crucial, however, to ensure that your ideas are actionable. For instance, “You need to work on your communication skills” sounds too general. It would be much better if you say, “Try practicing active listening and summarizing what others say to ensure you understand them fully.” 高二英语 第 6 页 共 8 页 Be timely. 40 It only works if it happens very close to an issue arising. For example, say you’re with a coworker and notice something in the sales pitch (推销话术) he is working on. Instead of waiting for him to run into problems, provide the feedback right away. This gives the receiver the chance to make changes and avoid problems. A. Offer practical advice. B. Focus on making changes. C. It helps us learn from our mistakes and grow. D. It lacks a clear topic sentence at the beginning. E. Feedback isn’t of much use if it comes too late. F. The feedback acknowledges the hard work the person did. G. Instead, begin by recognizing their effort and what they got right. 第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I vividly remember the day when my husband and I set off on a new journey to Tanzania. He had been 41 a position there as a Civil Engineer. Accompanying him, my aim was to find a job shortly after. As you can imagine, I was very excited, even rather 42 , as I’d never been abroad before. So, my first 43 was to get settled in this small town called Dodoma in the middle of Tanzania. As we got off the train, however, at six in the morning, a lady came rushing along the 44 towards us. Completely out of breath, she said, “We’ve heard you’re from England and our school 45 needs an English teacher — please say you’ll help us.” I felt tired and 46 a shower after the journey. Though shocked by her 47 , for some reason or other, I agreed to 48 it! I washed, changed, had a quick bite to eat and was 49 to the two local teachers and my 50 at 8 o’clock. It felt like being thrown into the deep end, as my teaching timetable began 51 at 8:30! Although I’d hardly had time to get my breath, I never 52 my sudden decision. Though my entry into this 53 was unexpected, I found joy in teaching those youngsters and gradually became part of the local community in the following years. I’ve been fortunate to 54 lifelong friendships, which has left a lasting 55 on both my students and myself. 41 A. awarded B. offered C. allowed D. presented 42 A. disappointed B. dissatisfied C. unconcerned D. uneasy 43 A. priority B. worry C. action D. response 44 A. river B. platform C. sidewalk D. channel 45 A. probably B. suddenly C. urgently D. occasionally 46 A. longed for B. waited for C. heard about D. worried about 47 A. remark B. interruption C. suggestion D. request 48 A. keep B. take C. forget D. quit 高二英语 第 7 页 共 8 页 49 A. introduced B. recommended C. assigned D. compared 50 A. colleagues B. assistants C. students D. interviewers 51 A. exactly B. finally C. immediately D. smoothly 52 A. expected B. regretted C. delayed D. dropped 53 A. career B. country C. agreement D. relationship 54 A. value B. strengthen C. renew D. harvest 55 A. comment B. record C. impact D. impression 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。 As the source of all life, water plays a vital role in Chinese culture, influencing both Chinese civilization and philosophy. Many Chinese legends reflect the 56 (admire) for water and the spirit of bravely fighting natural disasters caused by water. Yu, the first ruler of the Xia Dynasty, 57 (successful) controlled the floods by digging waterways so that the floodwaters could flow into the sea smoothly. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Sichuan, first 58 (construct) in 256 BC, took advantage of the local natural features without 59 (damage) the environment. Additionally, water 60 (give) philosophical meanings to help nurture Chinese people and govern the country, inspiring the ancient rulers 61 (respect) the will of people and follow the laws of nature. Confucius believed water had diverse 62 (virtue) including justice, courage and righteousness, so 63 was suggested that people should learn from water and cultivate their sense of morality. Laozi gave birth to the idea of overcoming hardness with softness and non-action. Xunzi compared a ruler and his people 64 a boat and water to show the importance of the people in society. Water, being an essential element in daily life, is a symbol in Chinese culture, 65 flows through Chinese civilization. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，上周你班举办了一次“劳动最光荣”的主题班会。请你用英语写一篇文章，给 校英文报投稿，分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.主题班会活动的内容； 2.你的感受。 注意：1.写作词数应为 80 个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 AMemorable Labor Education Class Meeting ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语 第 8 页 共 8 页 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。 On a sunny afternoon, my friend Ollie and I were enjoying skateboarding at our local park. Our mood was light until Ollie spotted a poster for the upcoming Harvest Fair (集市). The idea of attending it was thrilling, but the ticket price of $50 quickly iced our enthusiasm. While we were thinking over the cost, our attention was drawn to the list of attractions. Among the various activities, we noticed that our favorite band — Eagles was going to perform. We couldn’t help but break into singing our favorite song by them. What added to our excitement was the pie contest in the poster, a delightful reminder of our shared memory. It used to be the most popular event in our community. But thinking of the expensive tickets, which seemed to be a shadow over our excitement, we all sighed. Then I suggested going to my parents’ store to see if they could help. Upon arriving, my dad told us he had some good news, showing some tickets to us. They were the very ones we had seen in the poster! My dad explained that his old partner had made a request to hang a poster here for the Harvest Fair, and in return, he offered us free passes. Much to my delight, there were six tickets for five people in our family and an extra one for my friend! The news was like a breath of fresh air, bringing unexpected joy into our day. We could all set out to experience the fair together, no one missing out. Just then, Mrs. Smith, our awesome 80-year-old neighbor, walked unsteadily towards us. “I just saw the poster in your window. How I used to love going to fairs!” She paused, with her eyes dropping before she continued. “But it’s hard for me to get around now, and tickets cost so much these days...” 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。 Ollie approached me, seemingly to say something. After the fair, I came up with a plan to make up for Ollie’s absence.