广东省深圳市西乡中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

深圳市西乡中学2024-2025学年第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语 2025年4月 命题人陈明勇 审核人 试卷共10页，卷面满分130分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分语言知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 1.The number of new students from 210 to 160 this year. A.multiplied B.decreased C.varied D.ranged 2.She was a very determined and diligent person,and that made her really successful in her career. A.gradually B.apparently C.dramatically D.instantly 3.Let's our differences and try to reach an agreement. A.bring forth B.engage in C.lay aside D.turn out 4.As a soldier,he showed selfless 、 to duty. A.devotion B.comparison C.variation D.conservation 5.The company aims to the market with its innovative products.and excellent customer 6ervice. A.preserve B.recall C.liberate D.dominate 6.The technology in this newly-developed smartphone is so that it can even predict some potential health risks of its users based on their daily activities. A.complex B.fundamental C.advanced D.crucial 7.All three boys,had worked part-time in a (an) grocery,but Carter was the only one of the boys who was employed full-time afterwards. A.dusty B.influential C.identical D.appropriate 8.After the former CEO suddenly resigned,the young and innovative manager was chosen to the company,and his fresh ideas soon led to remarkable changes. A.fit in with B take over C.take on D.pose for 9.Accortling to a study,men and women are almost equal how satisfied they are with their personal looks. A.in harmony with B.in consequence of C.in memory of D.in terms of 10. football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity A.How B.Whether C.Why D.That 11.The Professor considers no good without understanding. (高二)英语试题第1页共10页 A.it;to read B.it;reading C.that;to read D.that;reading 12.It seems nothing would ever stop her from continuing this work. A.as if B.even if C.in case D.if 13.The most pleasant thing of the rainy season is we can be entirely free from dust. A.whcre B.which C.that D.how 14.The department manager promised that told her who stole the necklace would be rewarded.To her surprise, she said,there was no response. A.whoever;whichever B.whoever:no matter what C.no matter who;whatever D no matter who:no matter what 15.They have made a rule not to smoke in the room,but was beyond their comprehension was many people don't obey it. A.it,what,that B.it,it,that C.this,that,what D.that,it,why 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 Writing Competitions for High School Students in 2024 Ocean Awareness Writing Contest Ocean Awareness Writing Contest provides a platform for young people to understand environmental issues through artistic creation and creative thoughts,explore their relationship with the changing world,and become advocates of positive change. Competition time:The deadline for submission is June 10,2024.Students can upload their submissions starting from December 24,2023. Suitable for students:The contest is an international competition,which is open to any student aged 11-18 in middle or high school. Junior Division:11-14 years old Senior Division:15-18 years old Young Authors Writing Competition Young Authors Writing Competition is sponsored by the English and Creative Writing Department at Columbia College Chicago.The competition has grown into a yearly international contest of high school writers.You may enter up ta two works (in separate files)in either of the categories:Creative Nonfiction and Creative Fiction.In the Poetry category,you may enter up to two files,but each can have 1-5 poems. (高二)英语试题第2页共10页 Competition time:The deadline is July 31,2024. Suitable for students:Open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide Leonard L.Milberg'53 High School Poetry Prize Leonard L.Milberg'53 High School Poetry Prize recognizes outstanding works by student writers in the IIth grade in the U.S.or abroad.Contest judges are poets on the Princeton University Creative Writing faculty. Competition date:March 26,2024 Suitable for students:Students in the 11th grade in the U.S.or around the world The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest The New York Times invites students to play critics and write an original review for their New York Times Student Review Contest.Students can review anything that fits into a category of creative expression that The New York Times covers-from architecture to music. Competition date:April 6,2024 Suitable for students:Students ages 11-19 arrywhere in the world attending middle or high school can participate. 16.How many categories are included in Young Authors Writing Competition? A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5. 17.In which competition are participants grouped by age. A.Ocean Awareness Writing Contest. B.Young Authors Writing Competition. C.Leomard L.Milberg'53 High School Poetry Prize. D.The New York Times Annual Student Review Contest. 18.What do the four writing competitions have in common? A They are organized by colleges. B.They are international contests. C.They are intended for al!students. D.They are open to different categories of works. B I tend to go slowly when I drive in the mountains of my home,because the forest scenery is beautiful no matter what the season.This morning I was driving slower than usual because an early March snow had turned the roads slippery.Going up a mountain road,I had to slow down as I rounded a sharp,snowy curve(弯道).That was when I saw a majestic buck deer(公鹿)standing in the middle of the road.I came to a full stop and for a few seconds we just stared at each other.His eyes seemed wise and his composure (refined.Finally,he nodded his head at me.I nodded in retum and motioned with my hand for him to go on.He then leapt across the road,up the hill,and back into the woods.I drove on smiling at the magic of this moment and thanked that I had been (高二)莫语试题第3页共10页 going slowly enough not to hit this beautiful creature. Most of us rush through this life not knowing what we are missing.We rarely get to enjoy what each day brings us.Wouldn't it be better to go slowly through our days here?Life is meant to be savored.Moments are meant to be cherished.Days are meant to be lived in love and joy not flown through at a frantic(疯狂的)speed. The next time you find yourself going too fast,slow down.Take the time to watch the sun rise over the horizon and fill the world with light.Take the time to look your children in their eyes,hug them,and tell them that you love them.Take the time to smile,laugh,and sing.Take the time to read,lounge ()and relax.Take the time to live your life with love and delight in all the miracles each day brings you.If you do,your life will be so much better and more beautiful.And you might even end up not hitting a deer on your way home. 19.How did the author feel after his interaction with the deer? A.Optimistic. B.Disappointed. C.Funny. D.Grateful. 20.The purpose of the first paragraph is to A.describe a wise and calm buck B.give an example of a narrow escape C.show what we might miss if we rush D.tell how much the author loves nature 21.The word "savored"in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A.enjoyed to the fullest B.endured all the time C.challenged in every way D.discovered step by step 22.What does the author want to tell us with this article? A.Life is supposed to be appreciated. B.Living in harmony with nature is a must. C.The most important thing in life is to be happy. D Modern life is not as good as life in earlier times. C Older trees have a major role to play in the fight against climate change,according to a recent study from the UK.Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found that older trees respond to increased levels of carbon dioxide(CO2)in the atmosphere by absorbing more of it with increased wood production.Previously,it was thought that only younger trees could do this. The scientists studied data from an experiment run by the University of Birmingham's Institute of Forest Research(BIoFR)in a foreat in central England.This forest mainly consists of oak trees that are over 180 years old. To understand the impact of the changing climate on trees,scientists put a network of pipes( )in the forest that fed the area a stream of CO2.This created a local atmosphere of increased (高二)英语试题第4页共10页 COzsomething we might see everywhere if nothing is done to reduce global emissions( After seven years of running the experiment,it was found that,in response to a 40%increase in CO2 levels,the trees had increased their production of wood by nearly 10%.Trees change COz into oxygen,which they emit into the air,and carbon,which is used to produce wood,leaves and roots. Leaves and roots can die quite quickly,and when they do,they emit CO2 back into the atmosphere.Wood,however,acts as a long-term carbon store.So when the BIFoR trees made more wood,they were keeping COz out of the atmosphere for many years to come,and stopping it from warming our atmosphere. Rob MacKenaie,the director of BIFoR and one of the authors of the study,described the findings as"hopeful and positive",and said we should carefully manage older forests."The old forest is doing a huge amount of work for us,"he added."What we definitely should not be doing is cutting it down.” 23 Where was the experiment conducted? A.In Birmingham University. B:In the Universit of BIoFR. C.In a forest in central England. D.In a laboratory in Birmingham. 24.What is the purpose of setting up a netwotk of nines? A.To keep the trees warm. B.To transport large amounts of CO2. C.To provide people with gas. D.To store as much oxygen as possible. 25.Which of the following is Rob MacKenzie's idea according to the last paragraph? A It is unavoidable to emit CO2 B.People should plant more trees. C.CO2 is necessary to the environment. D.People should value old forests. 26.What is the best title tor the text? A.The Role of Younger Trees in Climate Change. B.The Importance of Reducing Global CO2 Emissions. C.Older Trees Can Help Fight Against Climate Change. D Impacts of Climate Change on Humans Are Increasing. D What makes people so special?Tool use,self-consciousness,language,and culture are high on the list,but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Humans and apes are close relatives,so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or that gorillas have a sense of fair play,even rejecting carrots(which they normally accept)when they see their neighbors getting grapes.But the qualities that we often think of as exclusively human exist not just on land,but in the ocean as well. Among the invertebrates(无脊椎动物)，octopuses(八爪鱼)are known for their intelligence, (高二)英语试题第5页共10页 even exhibiting evidence of playfulness,tool use,and personality.But these skilled predators live alone and consequently lack culture.Dolphins,on the other hand,are large-brained,long-living, social-group-based predators,and it is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like culture and awareness. Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others.Many animals have culture in this sense,but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on.Some bottle nose dolphins hold sponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on the ocean floor.This ability is handed down through generations (especially in females),with some families-grandmother,mother,and daughter-all feeding in this highly specialized way. Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in a mirror.When facing a mirror,most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual Even in humans,the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the age of 18 months.Dolphins not only recognize themselves,but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin,it will spend extra time at the mirror to look at the mark. 27.The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they A (prefer fruit to vegetables B.are not easy to fool C.have a special taste for food D.have an awareness of equality )28.What do octopuses lack compared with dolphins? A Tool using ability. B.Social interaction. C.Fun-loving spirits. D.Intelligence 29.What makes dolphin culture special? A.Their approach to hunting in groups. B.Their favourable learning environment. C.Their talent to pass down hunting skills. D.Their typically female-controlled families. 30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph. A.Dolphins enjoy looking at their own reflection in the mirror. B.Dolphins enjoy the fame as the most advanced non-human species. C.Dolphins'intelligence is better than a typical 18-month-old human baby. D.Dolphins'recognition of their own reflection is a higher-order mental skill. 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。 If you are trying to assess a person's character,make sure you do not rely on factors that can be (高二)英语试题第6页共10页 misleading.Instead,observe the individual's ability to tell the truth and to commit. You can tell a lot about a person's character by observing how he treats other people.32 It may be difficult to actually see how he treats different types of people if you only encounter him in a single environment,such as the workplace.It is often possible,however,to get some idea of his manner of interaction with different types of people through conversation with him. Whether or not a person is honest says a lot about his character.The attitude a person has about honesty can also indicate what type of person he is.To some degree the types of lies he may tell and his motives for doing so matter. 34 The word"commitment"often causes people to instantly think of close relationships. Whether a person can respect the vows and agreements is usually an indication of character. A person's character is affected by his attitude.3,Attitude can affect many aspects of a person's life,including how hard he works and his ability to be supportive of others. When you are trying to assess someone's character,remember that it consists of qualities and habits that form his identity. A.More importantly,it's necessary to continue his inner struggle. B.The level of commitment indicates the type of character he has. C.There are many other things in life that may require commitment. D This includes both people he knows and people he does not know. ErAlso.pay attention to his attitude and try to distinguish how it impacts his life. F.Observe the person's conversations and try to determine how often he 'ells lies G.Some generally have a negative outlook while others may be positive even in tough situations. 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40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四个选项中选出可以填八空白处的最佳选项。 Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building. As a crane (36 working on a construction site,Edwards 37 found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out.He recalled how he38 the trapped worker from his crane's cabin(驾驶舱)，and how he came up with the idea of saving the man by lowering a cage to him to let him 39. However,his attempt to 40 the cage before the man was by no means an easy job,as each gust (of wind threatened to throw his crane off balance.Besides,the smoke and flames also added to the difficulty.41 the great challenges,Edwards refused to give up and fought to 42 control.Luckily,someone on the ground offered 43 on where to land the cage through a radio. (斋二)英语试题第7页共10页 Edwards 44 the crane's movements,inch by inch,until the cage hovered just inches from the edge of the 45.With determination,Edwards successfully landed the cage. Eventually,Edwards watched the cage 46 the man away from the horrible fire below and lowering him to safety.The crowd 47 a big round of applause,a tribute (to the courage and skill 48 by Edwards.He knew that his quick thinking and strong 49 had made all the difference between life and death in the face of disaster. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for him-with organizers 50 people to "buy Glen a beer"for his life-saving efforts. 36.A.engineer B.cleaner C.operator D.salesman 37.A.regularly B.unexpectedly C.intentionally D.unfortunately 38.A.spotted B.realized C.helped D.guided 39.A.hide B.escape C.slide D.walk 40 A.clean B.open C.cover D.position 41.A.For B.From C.Despite D.Without 42.A.switch B.lose C.maintain D.give 43.A.promises B.instructions C.explanations. D.courses 44.A.adjusted B.quickened C.described D.repeated 45.A.door B.crane C.roof D.garden 46.A.persuading B.dragging C.warning D.lifting 47.A.broke into B.went through C.asked for D.put on 48.A.exchanged B.admired C.required D.displayed 49.A.preference B.determination C.response D.emotion 50.A.encouraging B.choosing C.ordering D.teaching 第二节补全语篇（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。 注意：(1)每个选项只能使用一次： (2)方框中有一个多余选项。 A against all odds B.acknowledge C.at a great cost D.developed an appetite for E.in the meantime F dedication G.out ofreach I precious 1.commit J not once K.nothing more than Breaking Barriers:Tu Zheng's Inspiring Journey as China's First MSF Doctor In the world of medical humanitarianism,Tu Zheng,China's first Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)doctor,has left an unforgettable mark.Her journey,filled with challenges and sacrifices,. (高二)英语试题第8页共10页 serves as an inspiration for us high school students. Tu Zheng's decision to become an MSF doctor was not an easy one.She had to .51 herself fully to a path that was filled with uncertainty.Many doubted her ability to handle the harsh conditions in conflict-ridden(G冲突四起的)areas,but she persevered In regions where basic medical supplies were often 53,Tu Zheng worked tirelessly.She faced danger and discomfort 54 to her personal well-being.She saw firsthand how 55 life was in the most difficult circumstances.There,treating patients wasn't 5 a medical procedure;it was a matter of life and death,a fight to bring hope to the hopeless.Her experiences, 5,also inspired her to seek for greater change within her.Apart form treating the sick,she 58 advocating for better healthcare globally. Tu Zheng59 gives in to challenges,and her story teaches us that we can achieve our dreams eventually if we are willing to put in the effort and make sacrifices.Her 60 to helping others shows us the true meaning of compassion and commitment.As senior students,let's draw inspiration from her example and strive to make a difference to the world around us. 第三节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。 During the 2025 Spring Festival movie season,a remarkable film took the Chinese cinemas by storm.That film was Ne Zha II which became51 instant hit.By February 8th,its earnings o2(go)beyond 6 billion yuan,breaking previous records. This movie not only attracted the audience with its fascinating story but also set the bar for visual effects in Chinese anmation.63(scene)like the combination of flaming lotus flowers and water dragons left audience in awe,64 (tndicate)China's growing potential in the field of animation.The movie's plot was based on a Chmese myth,which centered around themes thatn as,ociate)'with today's youth,especially the idea of"fighting against fate". This powerful message struck a chord with teenagers facing 60(vary)pressures in life In terms of cbaracter development,Ne Zha II broke new ground.Ne Zha and his former opponent, 6 used to be at war,now found a balance between competition o friendship.This complex relationship added depth to the narrative. The film's success also had a profound impact 69 cinema operations.Theaters epened large screening halls and increased the number of daily showings70(meet)the overwhefring demand.Meanwhile,the related products flew off the shelves.Limited-edition blind boxes and collectable figures became highly sought-after,reflecting the fans'enthusiasm for the film. (高二)英语试题第9页共10.页 第四部分写作（共一节，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 Saturday afternoon,I,together with my eleven-year-old daughter Jenny wandered through the crowded at the State Fair of Texas Seconds later,we arrived at the section of the fair that I had always feared:the midway rides.That is where all kinds of roller coasters()are located.I didn't know why somany people were crazy about them;to me they were just absurd and scary and horrible.Hearing the loudspeakers roaring repeatedly"I Will Survive,"we saw potential victim passing like tiny hurricanes towards the roller coasters. I hoped those monster-like iron mechanical(arms would'scare Jennv the way it scared me.I took it for granted that I just couldn't do it.Such games were just not for me.I couldn't imagine how I would survive though each ride only took seconds to finish.So I hoped Jenny would just walk past this area fast towards the next area of games of Snow White and Cinderella.But I was wrong.She gazed at the Windsurf ride,her eyes wide,and asked,"Will you go on this ride with me?” I held my breath,glancing at riders suspended (upside down in the air.I could hear not only "Yoo-hoo!"out ofxcitemeut but also screams out of fear.Some people were coming out of the exit.I heard a man saying to the woman beside him,"It's fun,right?I told you that you could do it.It just looks scary if you just watch!" Jenny held my hand,looking up at the riders,too.Then she looked at me,in a way that I couldn't say no to her.I remembered that earlier that moming I decided to embrace the challenge to try something new each week.Could this be the first challenge to take up? "Um,Sure,"I replied hesitantly."Yeah!"Jenny yelled in excitement. 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。 Within seconds,I was dragged towards the entrance. To my surprise,the whole ride wasn't as scary as I expected. (南二)英语试题第10页共10页