北京市第八十中学2024～2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

北京市第八十中学2024～2025学年第二学期期中考试

高二英语

2025年4月

班级______  姓名______  考号______

（考试时间90分钟  满分100分）

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第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）

第一节 完型填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分；共15分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The Homeless Hero

For many, finding an unattended wallet filled with £400 in cash would be a source (来源) of temptation (诱惑). But the ____1____ would no doubt be greater if you were living on the streets with little food and money. All of this makes the actions of the homeless Tom Smith even more remarkable.

After spotting a ____2____ on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the owner to return.

After hours in the cold and wet, he ____3____ inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact the driver, only to discover it contained £400 in notes, with another £50 in spare change beside it.

He then took the wallet to a nearby police station after ____4____ a note behind to let the owner know it was safe. When the car’s owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned to the car — which was itself worth £35,000 — in Glasgow city centre, they were ____5____ to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was safe.

The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his kindness.

Mr. Anderson said: “I couldn’t believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight ____6____ he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and yet he didn’t take the wallet for himself; he thought about others instead. It’s unbelievable. It just proves there are honest guys out there.”

Mr. Smith’s act drew much of the public’s attention. He also won praise from social media users after Mr.

Anderson ____7____ about the act of kindness on Facebook.

Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to ____8____ money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received £8,000. “I think the faith that everyone has shown ____9____ him has touched him. People have been approaching him in the street; he’s had job ____10____ and all sorts,” Mr. Anderson commented.

For Mr. Smith, this is a possible life-changing chance. The story once again tells us that one good turn deserves another.

1. A. hope B. aim C. urge D. effort

2. A. wallet B. bag C. box D. parcel

3. A. turned B. hid C. stepped D. reached

4. A. taking B. leaving C. reading D. writing

5. A. satisfied B. excited C. amused D. shocked

6. A. when B. if C. where D. because

7. A. learned B. posted C. cared D. heard

8. A. borrow B. raise C. save D. earn

9. A. of B. at C. for D. in

10. A. details B. changes C. offers D. applications

第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分；共15分）

A

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Today’s social justice values respond to this reality, calling on us ___11___ (criticize) oppressive and harmful figures and to gain power for those who have been powerless. But when adult children use the most effective tool they have — themselves — to gain a sense of security and ban their parents ___12___ their lives, the roles are simply switched, and the pain only ___13___ (deepen).

B

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cinnamon, known as “Rou Gui”, ___14___ (use) for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is considered a warming herb, meaning that it is believed to relieve pain and discomfort ___15___

(associate) with cold and damp conditions. Cinnamon can harmonize the body’s energies and enhance overall well-being, ___16___ makes it a must for those who want to improve their immune system.

C

阅读下面短文, 根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词, 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A new study, ___17___ (lead) by Wellesley Centers, found that joining social media before age 11 was significantly related to more “problematic digital behaviors”, compared to those who joined the platforms when they were older. Kids who joined social media before age 11 seemed ___18___(easily) distracted and more unsympathetic. However, they showed greater engagement within the online community. The good news is that parents play an active role and kids showed lessened negative effects ___19___ parental controls. With strong effects of the Internet, we can expect that the need to understand ___20___technology shapes kids in their young ages will become more urgent.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）

第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Emergencies are scary, but there is now a new smart ring on the market that will quickly call for help when you need it most. Meet Nimb, a ring that includes a panic button. It lets you send emergency alerts (警报) to preset contacts from its mobile app with the touch of a thumb. Whether you are being attacked or experiencing a serious health problem, Nimb will help keep you safe and sound.

Smart Ring to the Rescue

The story behind the development with this new technology is unique and touching. In 2010, Kathy Roma, who is the co-founder and communications lead with Nimb, was violently attacked by a complete stranger and was on the brink of death. She suffered multiple stab wounds in a safe neighborhood, just a few feet away from a police station. Her saving grace wasn’t just her fight and drive to survive, but the call for help.

Since then, she has been searching to find a way for others to have a voice when they，re in need of help and has been a driving force in the development of this new technology. And Nimb is easy to use. All you need to do when you are in trouble is press its button for three seconds and an instant message will be sent to your contacts. Your contacts will get instant emergency alerts on their smartphones and tablets. This smart ring tracks your exact