天津外国语大学附属滨海外国语学校2024-2025学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

天津外国语大学附属滨海外国语学校 2024一2025学年度第二学期英语期中质量调查 本试卷分第1卷（客观题）、第Ⅱ卷（主观题）和第I卷（听力题）三部分， 共150分，考试用时120分钟.第1卷为】至8页，第Ⅱ卷为9页至第10页，第Π 卷为第11页至第12页， 祝各位考生考试顺利 第I卷（客观题共90分） 注意事项： 1.答第1卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号、考试科目用2B铅笔写在答题 纸上 2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动， 用橡皮擦千净后，再选涂其它答案，不能答在试题卷上， 3.答案需全部写在答题纸上，在其它地方作答无效， I.Multiple-choice questions(1 point each,10 points in total) 1.--How's the project going? All we have to do is finish the last bit of work. A.Easy come easy go B.Far from it C.By all means D.So far so good 2.The museum staff worked carefully to the ancient sculpture that had been broken into pieces,fitting the parts together and bringing it back to its former beauty A.polish B.resemble C.liberate D.restore 3.The city council decided to build a(n) statue in honor of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war. A.precious B.memorial C.intricate D.ambitious 4.In language learning,focusing on of the text's meaning is more important than memorizing individual words,as it helps students grasp the full message and communicate effectively. A.comprehension B.confusion C.assumption D.consumption 5.After spending months on practice and perfecting every detail of her dance routine,the young performer delivered a flawless show that left the audience in awe A.heartbreaking B.painstaking C.daunting D.outstanding 6.The science museum's new exhibit on space travel sparked a strong among the students,who spent hours exploring the models of rockets and planets and asking endless questions A.fascination B.expression C.compassion D.promotion 7.The athlete,exhausted from the long-distance race, crossed the finish line. A.objectively B.heartfeltly 共12页第1页 C.relevantly D.barely 8.A survey carried out last year showed that 80%of the middle-aged in this city in favour of the proposal on health care reform. A.is B.arc twas D.were 9.Watching pigeons as they flow was Mei Lanfang devcloped the expressive eye moments that were so crucial to his arts. A.that B.what C.why D.how 10.When solving a difficult problem,the teacher advised the students to and come up with creative solutions instead of sticking to traditional methods. A.come back to life B.think outside the box C.back down D.shun the spotlight 11.When the city faced the threat of a severe storm,emergency services remained day and night,ready to respond to any calls for help immediately A.by trial and error B.at the cutting edge C.on standby D.out of mercy 12. he managed to finish the Marathon inspired his classmates to pull their limits. A.What B.That C.Whether D.When 13.The number of people who access to high-speed Internet in rural areas steadily in recent years. A.has;increased B.have;have increased C.has;had increased D.have;has increased 14.Fewer pcople are taking this bus route.That's a new subway line has been opened.nearby. why B.how C.because D.where 15.-I was so close to winning the game!I just made one tiny mistake at the last moment and lost. But don't be too hard on yourself.You played really well. A It's no big deal B.What a relief C.Just my luck D.What a shame Choze test (1.5 pomts each,30 points in total) After months of unsuccessfully trying to secure a summer job at a newspaper to show my independence,I found myself struggling to prove my capabilities.Despite my persistence,all my attempts were 16.This led me to explore different avenues () and I discovered accidentally a unique position that would eventually shape my career:a "flag girl"17 traffic for a construction company.The turning point came when I decided to take a more active and initiative-tnking approach.18 sending another 共12页第2页 written application,I drove dircctly to the construction site.My timing was fortunate;the forcman (was 19 an additional 'flag girl'just as I arrived.Seizing the opportunity,I was offered the job 20. On my first day,I arrived at the construction site on Monday.The foreman gave me a refective vest (to wear and a Stop Slow bat to hold.My role was to21 traffic How:by coordinating with an cxpericnced flag girl22 at the opposite end of the site.The job rcquired careful23:I needed to flip(使快速f翻转)my sign to 'Stop'whenever she24'Slow',allowing vchicles to pass in turn.It secmcd 25,but it was not.By 8:30 am on my firtt day,I was already exhausted from 26.As the day progressed,the sun's intensity increased.leading to 27 on my arms.By the end of the day,my bones were aching.Despite these challenges,I decided not to 28 the job,driven by a desire to prove my determination and dedication. Aftcr sticking it out all summer,I actively29 employment,sending applications to various newspapers and 30 my experience as a 'flag girl'on my resume.This unique position caught the interest of a small town newspaper,leading to a(n) 31 and eventually to my hiring as a junior reporter.I spent my entire career at this publication.My employer later shared that he gave me the opportunity because he was 32 to see how a 'flag girl'who had studied journalsm would perform in the role.He was looking for someone who showed initative and a willingness to 33 their comfort zone to achieve their goals.My story and experience demonstrated these qualities, 34 I was the ideal candidate for the reporter role he needed to fill.This opportunity 35 the beginning of my long and fulfilling professional journey in journalism. 16.A.in place B.in vain C.in time D.in doubt 17.A directing B.serving C.repairing D.expecting 18.A. Because of B. Regardless of C.Instead of D. Apart from 19. A.training B.raising C.applying D.employing 20. A.on the whole B. on the spot C. on the way D.on the move 21. manage B. examine C.rescue D. invest 22. A.based B. positioned C.focused D. guaranteed 23. A.prediction B. calculation C. investigation D observation 24. A. .signalled B. ignored c questioned D annoyed 25 A.useful B.complicated C.simple D.inclusive 26. A.standing B.leaping C.jogging D. bending 27. A.chill B flame C. sunburn D.mixture 28 A. save B. recommend C. accept D.quit 29.A.rejected B. sought C. dismissed D avnided 30.A. permitting B.highlighting c polishing D.reminding 31.A. interview B. task g promotion D.award 32 A.anxious B. sensitive C cnrious D. doubtful 33.A. go in for B. drop in on c step out of D. put up with 34.A. denying B. mspiring C producing D confirming .35.A.relieved R delayed C internptcd D;marked IIl.Reading comprehension(2.5 points each,50 points in total) A If you want to make a difference in your community,be a part of something bigger than yourself,or just need to earn some required volunteer hours,then this is the place to start. Here are a few organizations of Gen Z with volunteer opportunities for teens! Habitat for Humanity Everyone descrves to have a place they call home.By volunteering with Habitat for Humanity,you can play a role in building up your community.Their Habitat Youth Programs accept volunteers between the ages of 5 and 40 for everything from home construction to affordable housing advocacy. Meals on Wheels For those teens who just got their licenses and love any reason to get behind the wheel, here's a volunteer opportunity that'll make driving worthwhile.Meals on Wheels is on a mission to meet the nutritional and social needs of seniors.225 million meals have been delivered so far-connect with your local provider to find out how you can get involved. Key Club As the oldest service programme for high-schoolers,the Key Club has quite a history of helping teens get involved in volunteering.Because clubs are student-led,you get a direct say in the kinds of service projects you want to do.Chances are,there's already a chapter in your school.If not,you can try taking the lead in one. Best Buddies Volunteer with Best Buddies to help end the social,physical,and economic isolation of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.You'll make more new pals in the process!Join a school chapter and don't overlook the use of social media and peer-to -peer pressure to spread the word.And don't forget:even if you can't volunteer physically,there are also tons of online volunteer opportunities available!Find out more at a worthwhile volunteer organization at www.Gen Z.org. 36.What can a teen volunteer do with a driving license? A.Teach national morals. B.Send meals to the elderly. C.Teach the seniors to drive. D.Drive the seniors to clubs. 27.Which organization can help people with intellectual disabilities? A.Meal on Wheels. B.Habitat for Humanity. C.Key Club. D.Best Buddies. 38.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE? A.Habitat for Humanity orv accepts volunteers for home construction. B.Key Club is the firet service programme for high-schoolers. C.Volunteers in Meals on Wheels not only deliver meals but also meet seniors'social needs D.All yolunteer opportunities mentioned require physical presence 39 Why does the author write this text? A.To teach teens to be more creative. B.To introduce some volunteer jobs. 共12页第4页 C.To instruct teens to earn volunteer hours. D.To promote awarcness of world affairs. B I heard time and again that creative expression and science were contradictory(矛盾的)， When my college roommate concluded with a personality test that I was the "creative" typc,the rest of my friends said that couldn't be right,because "I was a scientist and therefore was not creative."When I tell people I'm in a chemistry Ph.D.program,they often respond with something along the lines of,"I could never do that because I am more of the creative type..” At times I have internalized this misconception.I worried my way of thinking would't fit in with"proper"scientists.In the end though,my desire to pursue a scientific career won out.I figured I would continue to find a way to balance my research with my creative pursuits. I started during my first year of grad school,when I served as a teacher's assistant for an analytical chemistry lab course.Todd,the professor leading the class,spotted me watching him fix glassware and offered to give me a lesson.I learned how to repair equipment as well as artistic glass blowing techniques.I felt like myself,enjoying my scientific studies while also satisfying my artistic side But once I finished my teaching assistant duties. finding time for glass blowing became difficult and my research began to suffer.I had a hard time brainstorming innovative solutions I needed a creative outlet to keep myself going;it just had to fit within my schedule. This was when I found pottery(陶艺)，which】could pursue one evenings and weekends.After my first class,I was addicted.I keep a note book filled with doodles )of cup designs inspired by my experiments.Through the challenge of distilling ( my paper into its core concepts in such a way,I gained a better understanding of my project.Pottery has now turned into a way for me to train my brain to be creative. 40.What does the underlined part"this misconception"in paragraph 2 refer to? A.Creativity and science conflict B.Personality tests are unscientific. C.Scicntists are lacking in artistic talent. D.Pursuing a Ph.D.in chemistry is unwise. 41.How did the author feel during Todd's class? A.Worried. B.Content. C.Confused. D.Shocked. 42.What happened after the author finished her teaching assistant duties? A.She found it hard to work with Todd B.She rescheduled the glass blowing course. C.She noticed a decline in her blowing skills. D.She had a temporary.setback in her research. 43.The author took up pottery in order to A.meet new friends B.find peace of mind C.move ahead in her research D.pursue a caroer in it 44.What effect did pottery have on the author? 共12页第5页 A.It reminded her of the golden days at university. B.It motivated her to be a part-time designcr. C.It enabled her to do experiments at night: D.It helped her think outside the box. C The human sense of smell is often dismissed as unimportant,yet it makes our lives more vibrant,says Jones Olfson. There is something about wine experts that leads people the wrong way.Wine tasting has become the epitome()of privileged individuals spending their days nose deep in a glass of swirling pinot noir(黑皮诺葡萄)，This negative view of wine experts isn't only misguided,but part of a general devaluation of our sense of smell. Over 2000 years ago,Aristotle w'rote that"our sense of smell is not accurate but worse than many animals.For man smells poorly."The human ability to smell is still thought of as weak.A UK survey showed it was seen as the least important of the senses,and about half of young adults would rather lose their sense of smell than their mobile phones. But humans are astute smellers,and smells affect our lives in profound ways!A decade ago,researchers discovered that humans can often detect odor molecules at a weaker concentration than non-human animals can,outperforming bats,monkeys,pigs,rats and others一really most other animals except dogs..Ethyl mereaptan(乙硫醇)，a molecule added to natural gas so we can detect leaks,requires the equivalent of three drops in a space the size of an Olympic swimming pool for us to detect it-a concentration of 0.2 parts per billion. It is true that our sense of smell is different from our other senses.While our eyes are superb at performing visual analyses of the environment,the human sense of smell creates holistic(impressions of our surroundings,informed by all our senses.When we perceive a smell,we interpret it based also on what we hear.think,and feel.For example, a bright yellow color helps bring out the citrus aroma in a lemonade.Hunger or the bodily memory of an illness might create opposite reactions to the same food smell. These cross-sensory influenoes on our smell perceptions might sccm a shortcoming, but my research has taught me to consider it as a feature,not a bug.My team recently discovered that the brain is especially engaged in making predictions about future smells, and when those predictions are violated by a surprising smell,several regions across the brain respond as if to an alert to re-evaluate what we are actually smelling. Wine experts are great at making smell predictions.A pale ruby-red might guide the expert to sniff for strawberry and mushroom,characteristic notes of a pinot noir.The sense of smell involved in natural environments where the senses have to work together to find potential food sources and remember the consequences of eating it. The expertise of wine tasters is fueled by their knowledge of sensory associations. Smells bind together impressions from all the senses,linking them to our interal states: hunger,excitement,anxiety.A lot of what we expect of the future.That is why anosmia (嗅觉缺失症)，the loss of the ability to smell,which happened to millions during the covid-19 pandemic,often leaves people depressed,emotionally and socially disconnected 共12页第6页 from their partners,witb a disrupted appetite and a lack of onjoymont from cating and drinking.They somotimes fecl like they arc dctached from reality. Smell is as alive as our life more vividly,and far stronger than we know.For those of us who are fortunate to retain our sense of smell,learning about wines and new fragrances to expand our palate,and spending more time among the smells of nature,are excellent ways to cultivate our often-neglected intelligence. 45.According to the passage,what did Aristotle believe about the human sense of smell? A.It is weaker than that of mary animals. B.It is more accurate than that of many animals. C.It is the mast important of all the senses. D.It is unrelated to human survival. 46.What's the function of the example shown in Paragraph 4? A.To demonstrate dogs have the best sense of smell. B.To tell humans can smell better than all other animals except bats. C.To show humans can detect oil leaks botter than dogs do D.To indicate human sense of smell has been much underestimated. 7.What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing the holistic nature of smell?. A.Smell creates impressions influenced by other senses,emotions,and memories. B.Human smell is inferior to vision in analyzing the environment. C.Smell is the most important sense for survival. D.Smell is urelated to other sensory experiences. 48.What can be inferred about wine experts from the passage? A.They rely only on their sense of smell to identify wines. B.They have a weaker sense of smell compared to the average person. C.They use cross-sensory knowledge,such as color,to predict and interpret smells. D.They are fess affeeted by anosmia than others. 49.How does the author describe the impact of anosmia on people's lives in Paragraph 8? A.It improves their ability to focus on other senses. B.It makes people more dependent on their mobile phones. C.It leads to emotional and social disconnection,as well as a disrupted appetite. D.It enhances their enjoyment of food and drink. 50.What is the main purpose of the author in writing this passage? A.To criticize the overemphasis on visual and auditory senses. B.To highlight the importance and complexity of the human sense of smell. C.To promote the use of smell training for anosmra patients. D.To compare human and animal oltactory abilities. ) There are two basic ways to see growth:one as a product,the other as a process.People have generally viewed personal growth as an external resulf or a-product that can easily be identified and measured.The worker who gets a rise.the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who leamns a new language-all these examples of people who have measurablc results to show for their efforts. 共12页第7页 By contrast.the process of perconal growth is much more difficult to determinc,since it is a journey and not the specific signposts or landmarks along the way.The process is not the road itself,but rather the attitudes and feelings people have,their caution or courage, as they meet with new experiences and unexpected difficulties.In this process,the journcy never rcally ends;there are always new ways to experience the world,new ideas to try, new challenges to accept. In order to grow,to travel new roads,people need to have a willingness to take riske,to face the unknown,and to acccpt the possibility that they may "fail"at first.Hlow we sce ourselves as we try a new way of being is necessary for our ability to grow.Do we scc ourselves as quick and curious?If so,we tond to take more chances and to be morc open to unfamiliar experiences.Do we think we're shy and indecisive?.Then our sense of fear can cause us to hesitate,to move slowly,and we think we are slow to adapt to change or that we're not smart enough to deal with a new challenge.Then we arc likely to take a more passive role or not try at all. These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow.If we protect curselves too much,then we stop growing.We become trapped inside a shell of our own making. 51.In the author's eye,one who yiews personal growth as a process/would A.succeed in climbing up the social ladder B.grow up from his own achievements C.face difficulties and take up challenges D.aim high and reach his goal each time 52.Which of the following can be viewed as the process of persorfal growing? A.Our manager was always willing to accept new challenges. B.Jane won the first prize in the speech competition. C.Jerry picked up French during his stay in Paris D.Father's salary rose from 5,000 to 7,000. 53.For personal growth,the author is in favor of all the following EXCEPT A.being curious about more changss B.being quick in self-adaptation C.having an open mind to new experiences D.staying away from failures and challenges 54.The underlined word "indecisive"can be replaced by A.unable B.unccrtain C.uneasy D.unkind 55.Which of the following Is NOT true according to the passage? A.It is not so easy to measure personal growth. B.To try and fail on the new road facing the unknown is unavoidable. C:People's willingness to face the unknown plays a neg dive part in personal growth. D.If you are too shy to take any risks in life,you cannot grow up. 共12页第8页 第Ⅱ卷（主观题共45分） IV.(I point each,10 points in total) Fill in the blanks using the correct form. Qian Xucsen-had an unwavering 71.m (动机)to contribute to China's aerospacc development..His72,p_【深切的)passion and innovative ideas in rocketry and acrospace cngineering were crucial.His remarkable contributions won him high73.a.（赞货)in China.When we74.r (回t忆)his return to China against all odds,wo arc motivated to study hard for our 75.a (学术的)goals and serve our country. V.Read the following passage and answer the following questions.(2 points each,10 points in total.) A daughter complained to her father about her life and how things have been so hard for her.She did not know how she was going to make it and she wanted to give up.She was tired of fighting and struggling.It seemed that just as one problem was solved another arose. Her father,a chef,took her to the kitchen,filled three pots with water and placed the fire on high Soon the three pots came to a boil.In one he placed carrots,in the other he placed eggs,and the last he placed ground coffee beans.He let them sit and boil,without saying a word. The daughter impatiently wondered what he was trying to do.In half an hour he walked over to the stove and turned down the fire.He pulled the carrots out and placed them in the bowl.He pulled the'eggs out and placed them in the bowl.Then he ladled ( the coffee out and placed it in a cup.Turning to her he asked."Darling what do you see?" "Carrots,eggs,and coffee."she replied. He brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots.She did and noted that they were soft.He then asked her to take an egg and break it.After pulling off the shell,she observed the hard-boiled ege.Finally,he asked her to-sip the coffee.She smiled,as she tasted its rich aroma(芳香) Humbly,she asked."What does it mean Father?" He explained"Each of them faced the same adversity,however each reacted differently.The carrot went in strong,hard.But after going through boiling water,it softened and became weak.The egg was fragile.A thin outer shell protected a liquid center.But after sitting through the boiling water,its inside became hardened.The coffee beans are unique however.After they were in the boiling water,they had changed the water" "Which are you,"he asked his daughter,"When adyersity knocks on your door,how do youmrespond?Ale you a carrot,an egg,or a coffee bean?" 76.How did the daughter feel about her life?(No more than 10 words) 77 Why did the father take his daughter to the kitchen?(No more than 12 words) 78.What docs the underlincd word"adversity"in the last paragraph probably mean in English?(No more than 12 words) 79.What advice did the father give his daughter?(No more than 10 words) 80.What kind of man do you think the father was and why?(No more than 25 words) VI.Writing(25 points) 假设你是天津晨光中学的李津，最近你在社交媒体小红书(Red Note)上认识了 一位美国的高中生Jamcs,,他希望通过你了解中国的高中生使用社交媒体的情况.请 你在小红书上给他录制一段视频，并按照以下提示，撰写视頫的文字稿，要点如下： 1高中生喜欢的社交媒体； 2介绍你使用社交媒体的情况（从生活、学习、文化传播等方面）； 3希塑以后多交流。 参考词汇：抖音TikTok 微信WeChat B站Bilibili 注意： 1.词数不少于100： 2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。 Hi James, It's grcat to connect with you here on Red Note! 共12页第10页