内蒙古杭锦后旗奋斗中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

奋斗中学2024-2025学年第二学期英语期中考试 高二英语 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，选出最佳选项。 1．What did the woman forget to take during the trip? A．A skirt. B．A T-shirt. C．A jacket. 2．What did the man do? A．He went shopping. B．He watched a match. C．He walked in the park. 3．Which photography course will the woman choose? A．The sports one. B．The landscape one. C．The wildlife one. 4．What are the speakers talking about? A．Buying a carpet. B．Hiring a cleaner. C．Removing a mark. 5．What is the man probably doing now? A．Cooking. B．Watching TV. C．Collecting rubbish. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What sport did the man decide to take up? A．Rugby. B．Tennis. C．Basketball. 7．What did the coach ask the man to do first? A．Jump. B．Go running. C．Play a game. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues. B．Neighbors. C．Husband and wife. 9．Which parking lot will the speakers use next week? A．Casey’s Garage. B．Madison Street Parking. C．Clyde’s Parking Tower. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What is the woman probably going to do next? A．Buy a ticket. B．See a concert. C．Give a performance. 11．Why is the event held? A．To raise money. B．To find volunteers. C．To promote a business. 12．What is the woman allowed to do at the event? A．Take photos. B．Drink something. C．Make a call. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What gave Rudy the idea of traveling around the world? A．A documentary. B．A geography class. C．An online video. 14．How did Rudy feel before the journey? A．Sad. B．Excited. C．Relaxed. 15．What did Rudy like about Brazil? A．The food. B．The weather. C．The language. 16．Where did Rudy spend most of his time? A．In Africa. B．In Europe. C．In Asia. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Why does the speaker seldom watch butterflies? A．He’s afraid of insects. B．It takes a long time to find one. C．The variety of local species is limited. 18．How does the speaker confirm the identity of a bird? A．From its behavior. B．From its songs. C．From its appearance. 19．Where does the speaker often go bird-watching? A．In the forests. B．In the wetlands. C．On the beaches. 20．What does the speaker think is important to bird-watchers? A．Patience. B．Luck. C．Experience. 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 Yale University is offering a four-week summer program for high school students from all over the world. The program aims to provide a unique learning experience for students who are passionate about exploring their academic interests. Program Highlights: Academic Courses: Choose from a wide range of courses in subjects such as biology, computer science, literature, and history. All courses are taught by Yale faculty members (教职员工)。 Labs and Research: Hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and opportunities to work on research projects under the guidance of Yale professors. Application Requirements: Completed online application form: Please ensure all fields are filled out accurately and completely. One letter of recommendation from a teacher: The letter should address your academic strengths personality qualities, and extracurricular involvement. It must be signed and dated by the recommender. Formal high school transcript (成绩单): Submit an original copy of your transcript including all grades from 9th to 11th grade. Essay (500 words) describing your academic interests and goals: The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and in Times New Roman font (字体), size 12. Please include your full name and date on the top of each page. Cost: $6, 500 (including tuition, room and board, and all program-related activities) Contact Information: Phone: (203)432-1234 1. What is the main purpose of the Yale University summer program? A. To prepare students for college life. B. To offer hands-on experience in labs. C. To provide a special learning experience. D. To develop students’ academic interests. 2. Which is required in the application? A. An application letter. B. An essay about your school. C. A completed interview form. D. A formal high school transcript. 3. What is this text? A. A university profile. B. An essay competition notice. C. A college admission brochure. D. An advertisement for a summer program. B Lena is a psychologist (心理医生) working in a high school. She is devoted to helping students who are struggling with mental health issues. Her days are filled with counseling (咨询) sessions and organizing workshops to educate students about mental health. One day, a student named Sarah came to Lena for help. Sarah had been feeling anxious about her schoolwork. Lena listened carefully to Sarah’s concerns and asked her questions to better understand her situation. Lena then developed a personalized plan for Sarah, including relaxation techniques, time management strategies, and a referral to a support group. Over the next few weeks, Lena worked closely with Sarah, meeting regularly to discuss her progress and adjust the plan as needed. Sarah gradually felt more in control of her emotions and her schoolwork. She even started to participate in extracurricular activities and make new friends. Lena’s work doesn’t stop at the school gates. Beyond the school, Lena leads community activities. She organizes monthly “Mind Matters” talks at the local library, where she explains mental health through easy-to-understand stories and fun activities. During lockdowns, her online support groups became really important connections for lonely teens, making her known as a kind guide who links adolescents and the resources they can get. What makes Lena do all this? Memories of her brother having a hard time with depression without saying anything, a personal experience of feeling really tired during training that taught her how important it is to take care of herself, and the many moments when students get their confidence back. To her, every counseling session gives a chance to change how society thinks turning silent struggles into open talks and helping those facing life’s challenges become stronger. She believes that by raising awareness and breaking down shame, she can help create a more supportive and understanding environment for everyone. 4. Why did Sarah come to Lena? A. She was feeling stressed out. B. She was flooded by her housework. C. She was suffering physical disease. D. She was defeated by boring courses. 5. What can we learn from this passage? A. Sarah seldom took control of her emotions and her schoolwork. B. With the help of Lena, Sarah could change herself for the better. C. Lena’s work only stops at the school gates and the result is fantastic. D. Lena organizes annually “Mind Matters” talks at the local library. 6. What does Lena think of her job? A. Significant. B. Tiresome. C. Demanding. D. Depressing. 7. Which of the following can best describe Lena? A. Talented and calm. B. Organized and selfless. C Responsible and experienced. D. Determined and brave. C Greenhouse gas emissions would rise if all farms in England and Wales went organic. Though the emissions of each farm would go down, much more food would have to be imported, as the amount they would produce would decrease greatly. “The key message from my perspective is that you can't really have your cake and eat it,” says Laurence Smith, now at the Royal Agricultural University in the UK, who was part of the team that ran the numbers. Smith is a supporter of organic farming and says “there are a lot of advantages of the organic approach”, but his analysis shows that organic farming has downsides too. Farming and changes in land use, such as cutting down forests, are responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions. That means reducing farming emissions and the land needed for farming is required to limit further global warming. Smith and his colleagues found that emissions per unit of food are, on average, 20 per cent lower for organic crops and 4 per cent lower for organic animal products. However, organic harvests per hectare (公顷) are also lower on average. For wheat and barley, for instance, harvests are just half of those of traditional farms. This means 1.5 times as much land would be needed to grow the same amount of these foods. The estimated increase in emissions varies greatly, depending on where the extra farmland comes from. If only half comes from turning grassland into farms, the increase could be as low as 20 per cent. If grassland that would otherwise have been reforested is turned into farmland, emissions could nearly double. This doesn't necessarily mean people should stop eating organic produce, says Smith. People might choose organic food for other reasons, such as to reduce their pesticide exposure (though contrary to popular belief, organic farmers do use pesticides) or for the sake of wildlife. Smith says the best choice may be to use some organic and traditional farming methods at the same time. 8. Why may greenhouse gas emissions increase if a country goes organic? A. Organic farms take longer to build. B. The agricultural output will increase greatly. C. The emissions of each farm unit will increase. D. Greater demand for imported food will be created. 9. What does the underlined word “downsides” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Changes. B. Challenges. C. Disadvantages. D. Differences. 10. What did Smith and his colleagues find? A. Organic harvests per unit are greater than traditional harvests. B. Organic farming needs more farmland to feed a country. C. Global warming could be brought under control. D. Land was not used in a responsible way. 11. What is Smith's suggestion? A. Stopping using pesticides. B. Eating less organic produce. C. Going back to traditional farming. D. Adopting mixed farming methods. D Dopamine (多巴胺) is often considered as the source of pleasure. But that’s not quite what it does. Dopamine is what makes us desire things. And it’s that desire that gives us the motivation to get up and do things. In fact, your brain considers something more important than others mainly depending on how much dopamine it’s expecting to get. If an activity releases a lot of dopamine, you’ll be motivated to repeat it, over and over. So which behavior releases dopamine? Any activity where you expect there’s a possible reward releases it. And in today’s digital society, we are flooding our brains with unnaturally high amounts of dopamine on a daily basis, even if we don’t know it. Some examples of high dopamine behavior include: visiting social media websites, playing video games, etc. And you might think, “Oh so what? It’s not like it’s harming me in any way.” But you’d be wrong. Our bodies have a biologically balanced system. Whenever an imbalance occurs, our body adapts to it. Basically, your brain gets used to having high levels of dopamine and those levels become your new normal. Thus, you develop a dopamine tolerance. This can be a huge problem because the things that don’t give you as much dopamine don’t interest you any longer. That’s why people tend to prefer playing video games or surfing the Internet, compared to studying or working on their business. But it is possible to make doing difficult things feel easier. Separate yourself from the unnaturally high amounts of dopamine, or at least expose yourself to it far less frequently. Only then will normal, everyday, low dopamine activities become exciting again and you’ll be able to do them for longer. That’s why you might want to limit your phone and computer usage, along with other high dopamine-releasing behavior. We are all dopamine addicts to a certain extent. And that’s a good thing because dopamine motivates us to achieve our goals and improve ourselves. But it’s up to you to decide where you’re going to get your dopamine. 12. When is dopamine released? A. When tough things come into being. B. When we are encouraged to do things. C. When we take pleasure in the behavior. D. When possible rewards can be obtained. 13. What can we learn from the passage? A. Dopamine does great harm to our body. B. It’s difficult for our body to keep the balance. C. Video games produce more dopamine than study. D. Dopamine tolerance keeps us away from social media. 14. What is the purpose of the fifth paragraph? A. To explain why dopamine is harmful. B. To introduce the effects of dopamine. C. To stress the importance of dopamine. D. To offer solutions to dopamine tolerance. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward dopamine? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Concerned. D. Negative. 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。 Roommate Harmony: The Art of Peaceful Co-Living Sharing the space you live in with anyone can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging, especially when it is with someone who has a different background. Differences in personality and habits come out when you are living with another person. ____16____ With open communication and respect, you can live harmoniously with someone else, and enjoy the benefits of sharing your space with another person. Communicating openly helps you know the other person well. If you do that, you will be able to be flexible to their needs and they will be able to be flexible with yours. ____17____ Part of that communication is being able to create rules and guidelines together. Creating these rules will help you create an environment of compromise. Although you don’t agree on everything, this kind of environment helps create healthy negotiation and allows you to get on the same page with each other. ____18____ You should respect each other and share the load. Part of each other’s respect is ensuring you are doing your part. ____19____ Although this could be part of the rules and guidelines you create together, it all has to come from a place of respect. ____20____ It might not come naturally to you, but with some rules, respect and even each other’s effort, you can do it. Sharing your living space with another person, as different from you as they might be, can be super fulfilling and bring joy to your life, and to theirs. A. You should be honest with each other. B. Household responsibilities should be shared. C. Meanwhile, people’s good qualities come out too. D. You’ll also be able to feel more comfortable with them. E Remember to have a good temper when meeting some trouble. F. It is true that living with a roommate requires effort on both sides. G. And in this way will all of you know each other better and feel better. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 It was a cold winter evening when I received the results of the most important exam of my life. To my horror, I had failed terribly. The feeling of ___21___ was too strong. I had studied day and night for months, ___22___ all my hobbies and leisure time. Yet, all my efforts seemed to have been fruitless. For weeks, I was in a state of depression. Every time I closed my eyes, the ___23___ of my failure would disturb me. My parents and friends tried to cheer me up, but I was too ___24___ up in my own self-pity to listen. One day, my teacher called me to her office. She looked at me with kind eyes and said, “Life is full of ___25___ and setbacks (挫折). What matters is how you ___26___ to them.” She handed me a book on famous people who had experienced ___27___ failures before achieving success. That night, I read the stories of people like Thomas Edison, who failed thousands of times before ___28___ the electric light bulb, and J. K. Rowling, whose first Harry Potter book was ___29___ by twelve publishers before it became a bestseller. These stories ___30___ me. I realized that failure is not the end, but a stepping stone to success. I decided to ___31___ my failure and use it as motivation to work harder. I started studying again, but this time with a different ___32___. I learned from my mistakes and sought help whenever I needed it. The following year, I took the exam again and this time, I succeeded. The feeling of success was ___33___. I had not only passed the exam but also learned a ___34___ life lesson. I now understand that failure is a necessary part of ___35___ and that with perseverance (坚持), anything is possible. 21. A. guilt B. excitement C. panic D. letdown 22 A. searching for B. setting down C. giving up D. focusing on 23. A. memory B. vision C. prediction D. imagination 24. A. caught B. cheered C. woken D. broken 25. A. opportunities B. challenges C. adventures D. experiments 26. A. turn B. refer C. respond D. appeal 27. A. limited B. countable C. rare D. numerous 28. A. discovering B. inventing C. launching D. reforming 29. A. rejected B. adapted C. published D. printed 30. A. frightened B. discouraged C. inspired D. interested 31. A. defeat B. obtain C. owe D. trust 32. A. purpose B. project C. report D. approach 33. A. improper B. improbable C. incorrect D. indescribable 34. A. common B. bitter C. valuable D. worthless 35. A. policy B. growth C. suffering D. career 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。 Poetry is never far away from our daily lives. Many of us grew up reciting classic poems, learning not only to enjoy this beautiful art but ___36___ (convey) such rich meanings. The Chinese Shijing, which dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty, has a ___37___ (long) history than the Homeric Epics. Even today, classic poems ___38___ (appreciate) by a lot of people. To recognize the unique ability of poetry and capture its creative spirit, World Poetry Day is held ___39___ (annual) to support linguistic diversity through poetic ___40___ (express). The Chinese Poetry Congress ___41___ (feature) classic poetry is extremely popular. The competition sees over 100 hopeful participants taking part in ___42___ number of challenges. The participants, ___43___ ages range from 7 to 70, include students, farmers, teachers and foreign competitors with an interest ___44___ Chinese literature. And even TV series involving poetry are very successful. For example, in The Story of Ming Lan , one of the drama’s most moving songs is adapted from a poem ____45____ (write) by Li Qingzhao. Besides, there are many poets and poems in Serenade of Peaceful Joy, a TV drama about Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, which is also very popular with the audience 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你所在社区计划举行中国传统文化节并准备在英文网站上邀请外国游客参加。请你给社区写一封邮件申请做文化节志愿者。内容包括： (1)写信目的；(2)个人优势；(3)希望获准。词数100左右。 Dear Sir or Madam, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 The sound of the front door closing with a soft click echoed (回响) through the silent house. Emily stood in the hallway, her backpack hung over one shoulder, her eyes downcast. She had just returned from a meeting with her art teacher, who had praised her work and encouraged her to consider a career in art. Excitement arose within her, but she knew what awaited her at home would be far from enthusiastic support. The living room, with its neatly arranged old furniture and family pictures on the walls, showing an atmosphere of tradition and order. It was a contrast to the colorful chaos that Emily’s art studio had become, where canvases (画布) in various stages of completion leaned against the walls and paintbrushes lay on the table. The thought of sharing her dreams with her parents filled her with a mix of anticipation and fear, as she knew their expectations for her future were firmly rooted in more conventional paths. It was a freezing evening when Emily arrived home, her shoulders dropped and her eyes red from crying. She had just had a huge argument with her parents over her decision to pursue art instead of medicine. They didn’t understand her passion and saw it as a waste of time. Emily stormed into her room, keeping the door shut. The following days passed in silence. Emily barely spoke to her parents, eating her meals in her room and avoiding any eye contact. Her mother, noticing the tension, felt a knot (纠结) in her stomach. One day, Emily decided to focus on her art. She began to work on a new painting. It was a landscape, inspired by a place she had visited with her grandparents when she was younger. She recalled the vivid colors of the sunset and the way the trees waved gently in the wind. As she worked, Emily lost herself in the creativity. She mixed the colors carefully, applying them to the canvas with brushstrokes. The painting was a way for her to express her emotions and her love for nature. 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。 Observing her from a distance, her parents began to understand her passion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One night, her parents knocked gently on the door of Emily’s room. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 奋斗中学2024-2025学年第二学期英语期中考试 高二英语 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，选出最佳选项。 1．What did the woman forget to take during the trip? A．A skirt. B．A T-shirt. C．A jacket. 2．What did the man do? A．He went shopping. B．He watched a match. C．He walked in the park. 3．Which photography course will the woman choose? A．The sports one. B．The landscape one. C．The wildlife one. 4．What are the speakers talking about? A．Buying a carpet. B．Hiring a cleaner. C．Removing a mark. 5．What is the man probably doing now? A．Cooking. B．Watching TV. C．Collecting rubbish. 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．What sport did the man decide to take up? A．Rugby. B．Tennis. C．Basketball. 7．What did the coach ask the man to do first? A．Jump. B．Go running. C．Play a game. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Colleagues. B．Neighbors. C．Husband and wife. 9．Which parking lot will the speakers use next week? A．Casey’s Garage. B．Madison Street Parking. C．Clyde’s Parking Tower. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What is the woman probably going to do next? A．Buy a ticket. B．See a concert. C．Give a performance. 11．Why is the event held? A．To raise money. B．To find volunteers. C．To promote a business. 12．What is the woman allowed to do at the event? A．Take photos. B．Drink something. C．Make a call. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．What gave Rudy the idea of traveling around the world? A．A documentary. B．A geography class. C．An online video. 14．How did Rudy feel before the journey? A．Sad. B．Excited. C．Relaxed. 15．What did Rudy like about Brazil? A．The food. B．The weather. C．The language. 16．Where did Rudy spend most of his time? A．In Africa. B．In Europe. C．In Asia. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17．Why does the speaker seldom watch butterflies? A．He’s afraid of insects. B．It takes a long time to find one. C．The variety of local species is limited. 18．How does the speaker confirm the identity of a bird? A．From its behavior. B．From its songs. C．From its appearance. 19．Where does the speaker often go bird-watching? A．In the forests. B．In the wetlands. C．On the beaches. 20．What does the speaker think is important to bird-watchers? A．Patience. B．Luck. C．Experience. 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. F 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. to convey 37. longer 38. are appreciated 39. annually 40 expression 41. featuring 42. a 43. whose 44. in 45. written 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, Learning that volunteers are needed for the coming Chinese Traditional Culture Festival in our community, I’m delightedly writing to apply for the job. Firstly, as a native Chinese equipped with a good knowledge of traditional Chinese cultures, I’m confident that I’m qualified to introduce our treasures to visitors. Moreover, I have a good command of English, enabling me to communicate with foreign guests smoothly. Better yet, with many a relevant experience as a volunteer, not only am I enthusiastic and optimistic, but I’m also patient and responsible. If given the precious opportunity, I will spare no effort to present the charm of Chinese culture. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】Observing her from a distance, her parents began to understand her passion. This was not just a hobby, but a true calling. They started to reflect on their own views of art. Her father recalled how, as a child, he had been drawn to the vivid paintings. Her mother, on the other hand, had always seen art as something difficult. But as they watched Emily work, they felt a growing sense of pride and an urge to communicate. One night, her parents knocked gently on the door of Emily’s room. Unwillingly, Emily opened the door. Her father said sincerely, “I saw your drawings, and I’ve come to understand your dreams.” Emily’s eyes widened in surprise. Emily’s mother expressed her concerns about the uncertainty of an art career. Emily said, with tears in her eyes, “I understand, but art is not just a hobby for me. It’s what makes me feel alive.” Her mother held her hand, saying, “We see how passionate you are, honey. We have decided to support your dreams. ”Emily embraced her parents, feeling a great sense of gratitude and love. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $