青海省大通县第二中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

大通县第二中学2024~2025学年第二学期期中考试·高二英语 参考答案、提示及评分细则 1~5 CBAAB 6~10 ACCAC 11~15 ABCCB 16~20 ABACB 【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了农历新年的相关知识。 21.D细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知,红包的目的是为了送压岁钱,而不是为了驱逐“年”这种怪兽的。 22. C 根据文章的最后一段“And Vietnamese culture has'banh chung'a traditional dish made from rice mungbeanandporkbelly.”可知,越南庆祝农历新年的时候,会吃banhchung这种特别的食物 23.B 推理判断题。根据全文内容介绍农历新年的习俗、传统等可知 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文,文章讲述了HernandoGuanlao创建私人图书馆的故事。 24.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Guanlao hopes his library will inspire people to read,especially the young."以及“his library includes books that all students can enjoy-from young children in Kindergarten to older students in grade 12”可知。 25. B 细节理解题。根据第六段中"He has also started donating books himself. He sends reading materials to public schools in far-away communities.”可知。 26.D 细节理解题.根据倒数第二段中"Guanlao's efforts come at a time when reading ability among students in the Philippines remains low.”可知。 27.B 推理判断题。根据文章内容和最后一段可知,他是一个有强烈的社会责任感的人。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。研究人员利用雷达和其他技术研究了位于非洲的摩洛哥东部的一个大型“星 状”沙丘。该团队表示,他们能够捕捉到这些沙丘如何形成和发展的详细数据。 28.A推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,此段为读者提供有关“星状”沙丘的信息。 29.C 细节理解题。根据第五段中的"They also used a method called luminescence datingto study the age of the dune. This method uses minerals in the sand to estimate when they last received sunlight in an attempt to guesstheageofthedune.”可知确定沙层的年龄,即“沙丘是何时开始形成的” 30.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句话“Earth's largest star dunes are found in westernChina's Badain Jarandesert.”可知。 31.D 标题归纳题。根据文章第一段和全文内容可知。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。最近的一项研究确定了一些人左撇子的遗传原因。研究人员发现了一种罕见 的与控制细胞形状有关的基因变体 32.C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一、二段可知 33. D 细节 理 解题。根 据“The changes in TUBB4B that are more common in left-handers suggest that microtubules are involved in setting up the brain's normal asymmetries."可知 34.A 词义猜测题。根据上文“InEnglish,the word'right'also means'correct'or'proper'. And the expression a 'left-handed compliment' means that a comment might seem nice but is..."可知。 35.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句话“The new findings might have use in the field of mental health.”可 知。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍散步的起源以及它如何演变成为现代人的一项重要日常活动 36.D 考查上下文逻辑推理。根据空后转折可知,所填句是承接空前句。 37.E 考查上下文逻辑推理。根据上一句“He says that inBritain,walkingfor fun'wasn't really a thing'until the 178os.”中的“until the 178os”的提示以及空格后的“and some people associated it with criminal activity" 可知,“Before that, it was just something people did out of necessity”符合语境。 38.G 考查上下文逻辑推理。根据上一句“But if speed-walking isn't your thing,perhaps you can take inspiration from another big-thinking wanderer."可知,"19th Century American writer Henry David Thoreau tookaslower approach”是对上一句话的进一步的说明。anotherbig-thinkingwanderer所指的就是Henry David Thoreau。 39.C 考查上下文逻辑推理。根据下半句“but has pedestrian etiquette remained the same”和后文“advised pedestrians to avoid things such as walking in conversation and preventing people behind you"可知,"This idea of taking a walk to clear your head has survived through to the 21st Century(在散步的时候让你的头脑 保持清醒的思想已经延续到了21世纪)”符合语境。 40.F 考查上下文逻辑推理。根据前文介绍散步的演变可知,所填句通过反问突出主题。 【高二英语参考答案 第1页(共5页)】 25468B 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了30多年前,PauloCoelho出版了一本名为TheA/chemist(《牧 羊少年奇幻之旅》)的书,这本书几乎无人购买,但是经过他的不懈努力,最终找到出版商,销量大增。 41.A 考查副词词义辨析。句意:30多年前,一本名为《牧羊少年奇幻之旅》的书出版了,几乎没有人注意到 它。barely几乎没有。根据“onlyonepersonbought acopy”可知,这本书销量不好,故此处指几乎没有人注 意到它。 42.D 考查动词词义辨析。句意:这本书的作者是一个名叫PauloCoelho的人,第一个书商告诉他,在这本书 出版之后,只有一个人买了它。publish出版。根据“onlyone personboughtacopyafter...”可知,书应是书 版后才卖出去一本。 43.B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:虽然听到不愉快的结果很糟糕,但Coelho仍然充满信心。confident有信 心的。结合“Asbadas itwastohear about theunpleasantresults”表达的转折语气可知,虽然销量不好,但 是Coelho仍然充满信心 44.B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:PauloCoelho等待有利的结果出现。favourable有利的。此处和上文 “unpleasant results”形成对比,PauloCoelho等待有利的结果出现。 45.D 考查名词词义辨析。句意:不幸的是,六个月过去了,他才卖出了下一本。copy指“(书的)一本”。 46.C 考查名词词义辨析。句意:第一年之后,出版商认为这本书是失败的,并终止了Coelho的合同。failure 失败。根据上文语境以及空后“endedCoelho'scontract”可知,这本书销量不好,出版商认为它很失败,所以 络止了Coelho的合同。 47.A 考查动词短语辨析。句意:幸运的是,Coelho下定决心不屈服,于是他以更大的热情努力追求自己的愿 景,找了另一个书商。give in屈服,让步,认输。根据“andso he made efforts to pursue his visionwith even morepassion”可知,Coelho下定决心不认输。 48.D 考查名词词义辨析。passion热情。句意:他带着甚至更多的热情,努力追求他的憧憬。 49.B 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:现在,Coelho找到了一个新的出版商,但这不是一件容易的事,因为他遭 到了一次又一次的拒绝。easy容易的。根据“ashe encounteredrejectionafter rejection”可知,Coelho遭到了 一次又一次的拒绝,故找到一个出版商并不容易。 50.C 考查动词词义辨析。句意;但是,在多次被拒绝之后,他终于找到了新的出版商,并有了另一个实现梦想 的机会。landed成功得到,赢得。结合语境以及“andwithit,anotheropportunity...”可知,他最终找到了 一个出版商。 51.A 考查动词词义辨析。realise实现。根据语境以及空后的“hisdream”可知,有了出版商,他就有了实现梦 想的机会。 52.B 考查副词词义辨析。句意:起初,他只卖了三千本书。initially开始,起初。根据下文“Butastimewent by”可知,此处是按时间先后展开,此处指“起初”。 53.C 考查名词词义辨析。句意:Coelho的运气还没有到头,因为他的书的销量每年都在增长,现在《牧羊少 年奇幻之旅》的销量已经超过1.5亿本,而且还在不断增加。luck运气。根据“ashisbookssalescontinueto growyear over year,withnowover 150million”可知,销售量持续上升,故此处指他的好运还没到头,好运 依然在继续。 54.A 考查形容词词义辨析,句意;更令人惊讶的是,算上他所有的后续作品,他的书销量超过了3.2亿本 amazing令人惊叹的。even表示递进关系,结合下文“hesoldover320millionbooks”可知,他的书销量超过 了3.2亿本,这令人惊叹。 55.D 考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但是,这一切都是从第一本书开始的!first第一的。结合语境及第一段中 “onlyonepersonboughtacopy”可知,一开始他的书只卖出去一本,现在大获成功,这都是从那第一本书开 始的。 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了青海湖国家级自然保护区的相关情况。 56.its 考查代词。句意:据新华社报道,位于中国西北部青海省的青海湖国家级自然保护区更新了野生动物 保护名录,在之前的72个物种基础上增加了10个物种。根据空后的名词“list”可知,空格处应填入形容词 性物主代词。 57.to 考查介词。此处为固定搭配add...to...,意为“给......添加.....”。 58.includes 考查时态。句意:经专家修订的最新名单包括82种受保护野生动物。分析句子可知,空格处作 谓语。根据句意可知,此处陈述事实,应用一般现在时态,说明最新名单的情况,主语是Theupdatedlist,谓 语动词用第三人称单数。 【高二英语参考答案 第2页(共5页)】 25468B 59.Additionally考查副词。句意:此外,国家保护的野生植物已达12种。分析句子可知,此处应用副词作状 语,修饰整个句子。addition的副词形式为additionally。 60.revision 考查名词。句意:报道称,野生动物名录的修订重点是对鸟类名录进行优化和调整。根据空前的 定冠词“the”可知,空格处应填入名词,在句中作主语。revise的名词形式为revision。 61.and 考查连词。根据句意可知,此处指“重点是对鸟类名录进行优化和调整”,故空格处应填连词and将 optimizing和adjusting并列 62. founded 考查过去分词。句意:青海湖国家级自然保护区始建于1975年,位于青藏高原东北部,覆盖了青 海湖的整个水域以及鸟类繁殖和筑巢的岛屿、海滩和湿地。分析句子可知,空格处应填入非谓语动词作状 语。被修饰词theQinghai LakeNationalNature Reserve与found是逻辑上的动宾关系,故用过去分词 63.covering 考查现在分词。分析句子可知,空格处应填入非谓语动词。句子主语theQinghaiLakeNational NatureReserve与cover是逻辑上的主谓关系,故用现在分词。 64.where 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,此处是非限制性定语从句。先行词为theislands,beachesand wetlands,关系词在从句中作地点状语,故意关系副词where引导定语从句。 65.earliest 考查形容词的最高级。句意:根据联合国教科文组织的数据,该保护区是中国最早于1992年被列 人《国际重要湿地名录》的保护区。根据空前的“the”和空后“ofitskindinChina”可知,空格处应填入形容 词的最高级形式。 第一节 One possible version Dear fellow students. Our environment is becoming worse and worse. As students, what can we do to protect the environment? To reduce white pollution, we should use fewer plastic bags when going shopping. Use cloth bags instead. We should try to reuse old textbooks, so people needn't cut down more trees to make paper. In order to save energy, we should use the lift less and take the stairs instead. We should also save water and electricity. And we should plant more trees so that the air will be fresher. Besides, it would be better if we walk or ride a bike to school. In fact, even the simplest everyday activities can make a difference to the environment. I believe that by working together we can make the world a better place to live in. 第二节 One possible version I was only able to say a few phrases in Spanish that I remembered from middle school. I stayed in the hotel as much as possible because I was afraid to go out and communicate with others, let alone take a bus by myself and get lost in some bad part of town. I couldn't sleep, and I was thousands of miles from home. With time, the fear slowly dissolved, and the unfamiliar became familiar. I kept on trying despite my reluctance and faked smile when I wanted to scream and run. With the help of my boyfriend, I made rapid progress in speaking Spanish. We found jobs and an apartment within three weeks of arrival. I became an English teacher in a primary school. Everything worked out because I kept a positive affirmation despite the fear. Many of my friends made excuses for themselves by letting me know how easy it was for me to just up and leave to a foreign country because of my circumstances, especially having a boyfriend who spoke fluent Spanish. Yes, some of the opportunities I was afforded made the journey easier, but we worked really hard. I always tell my friends not to let fear paralyze us. Close our eyes and imagine that everything will work out. 听力部分录音材料 (Text1) M: Mary, what happened? How did you hurt your foot? W: I thought I could have a go at skiing. Next time I'll have some lessons before I attempt to ski. (Tert2) M: That table is f2oo. How will you pay? W: Do you accept cheques? M: No, but you can pay by credit card or in cash. 第3页(共5页)】 【高二英语参考答案 25468B W. OK, I've got my credit card with me today (Text3) W: Excuse me, where is the nearest gas station? The yellow light just came on, so I'm almost empty. M: It's on North Street, Take a right on Fifth Avenue, and then take a left on Turner Lane. (Text4) W: I'd like four tickets for tonight's show, How much is a ticket? M: $8. 5o. And there is also a service charge of $ 1 per ticket. (Tert5) W: It is a pity you missed the art exhibition M: Really? W: Yeah. Many visitors wouldn't tear themselves away from the paintings. It is indeed a great feast of eyes.1 want to visit it again. (Teri6) M: Hi, Miss Crawford. I'm Josh Stewart from The Daily Moon. Do you have a few minutes to talk about your new book? W: Certainly. Your newspaper is the one that I greatly admire. M: Thank you. Before we start, I understand that there is some kind of delay in the book being published. Why is that? W: Oh, that is really nothing to do with anything I've written. They have been short of the special paper which is needed to print the cover. M: Is the paper available now? W: Yeah, my books are being printed. (Text7) W: Peter, what are you going to do during the summer vacation? M: I think I will work in the family business. My father runs a paint business. W: You are lucky. I haven't found a job yet. M: Finding a proper job is becoming more and more difficult W. If the worst comes to the worst, I think I'll be a dishwasher M: You can teach children how to study and help them. W: How can I do that? M: You can put an advertisement in the local newspaper to find some pupils or high school students. W:OK,I'lltry. (Text8) W: The water supply of our building has been cut off. I haven't stored any water for cooking today M: Then are you up for a restaurant meal tonight? W: I guess we have no choice but to eat out. We could go to the Indian restaurant around the corner of our street. M: I'd like to try something different this time. W: Then we can go the Italian restaurant or the Chinese restaurant. M: I prefer the latter. W: It's fine with me. The restaurant is a bit far. Will we drive or take a bus there? M: Well, we've been a couch potato recently. I would rather ride shared bikes all the way there. W: OK. it's up to you. (Tert9) M: Can you reduce the volume? This music is a little loud. W. Shall I turn it off? M: I don't mind listening to it if you make it a little quieter. W: You don't really like rock music, do you? M. I don't mind it. 2第4页(共5页)】 【高二英语参考答案 25468B W. I have some country music, if you'd prefer that. M: Oh no. You know I listen to classical music myself, but this is fine. W: It's nearly dinner time, anyway, Shall we play cards afterwards? M: Yes, good idea. I haven't had a game of cards in ages, The last time was during the big storm when I had to stay at home. W: Oh, that reminds me. I heard on the radio yesterday that another storm might be on the way. Do you mind if I turn on the TV to see the latest news? M: No, I'd like to know myself. I don't want to have to cycle back home in the rain. If I had known, I would have come by bus. The weather was nice when I set off. W: Don't worry. If it does rain, I'll take you back in the car. You can leave your bike here. M: That's very kind of you. I'm not really dressed for bad weather. (Tex7 10) W: Most babies first learn to walk and talk before developing any skills or hobbies, but this was not in the case of 15-year-old Australian artist Aelita Andre. When she was 9 months old, she started to learn painting by herself. By the age of one year and ten months, her first painting was in London Art Gallery. She had her first solo exhibition in Manhattan when she was just four years old. The show was called "The Prodigy of Colours". Aelita's exhibition in Manhattan was displayed for three weeks straight. All her 24 artworks were sold there within a week. The price was ranging from $4, ooo to $ 10,ooo. Aelita's work gained popularity and fame. and her artworks began appearing in the big galleries all over the world. Critics call her young Picasso, and her painting style is frequently compared with Jackson Pollock, the greatest abstract artist of all time. Global Chilc Prodigy Awards is the world's first and only award ceremony to recognize unique and talented children. Aelita Andre won the award in 2o2o. Everyone has his or her own talent, so find your own talent. 第5页(共5页)】 【高二英语参考答案 25468B大通县第二中学2024~2025学年第二学期期中考试 高二英语 511g:程b)8u4w8w901 101271ste6万t 9u15u全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。6 20411m;7行48. 4075./ 注意事项： 中 1,答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上 的指定位置。 阁 2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非 答题区域均无效。 3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑：非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡 上作答，字体工整，笔迹清楚。 510201狼6,159110了， 4,考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。n,山600了 tl1w行inlf0TG 5。本卷主要考查内容：外研版至选择性必修第三册。 o0,) 部 9553b8月. 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） .1ia3311城0ns以a6:开， 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1190u0c5i2iH 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A,B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 例：How much is the shirt?? 留 A.￡19,15.e0￥tebB.￡9.18.i心d5时C.￡9.15，niw5 答案是C。7n7s0:,g0,41:6的a21山04 1.What will Mary probably do before skiing next time? A.Have a good rest. B.Wear better shoes. C.Take a training course. 2.How will the woman pay? A.In cash. .890107拉 B.By credit card.C.Bycheque. 1-1竹o 3.Where is the gas station? yhtut noad ton A.On North Street.B.On Fifth Avenue. C.On Turner Lane. 如 4.How much should the woman pay? 110”1U1yt A.,$38.B.$35, C$34.v5西191 5.What does the woman think of the art exhibition? A.Most unwelcome.B.Quite fantastic.C.Extremely boring. 第二节（共15小题，每小题1,5分，满分22：5分）10i 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Reporter and interviewee. B.Teacher and student. C.Host and audience. 【高二英语第1页（共8页）】 25468B 7.Why was the book delayed(推迟)？时t,y,n.9 baueiu:itibnt om29a) A.The writer doesn't like the cover. #ine动e47ors3后w1ng B.The publisher was short of money. 13g11n/uA.目每w5 C.The special paper was not available. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。心山 小句030月o1ggt1d.40 8.What will Peter do during the summer vacation? A.Wash dishes for others B.Set up his own business. C.Work at his father's company. .omi cint uniah nommeo odfs ci qieov otaana/ 9.What,does Peter advise the woman to do? 9m9ttit3i月.”线3f6“baf。om5 el chire.rPlytdt a701a950 nA iad 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 st2311mn0的（游大）好hbwe国 10.Why will the speakers eat out tonight?M A.The electricity is cut off nn B.They find cooking boring. .eonmhq Inuilus Lne bool Isnoiban .w C.They can't cook without water. 11.What does the man jintend to eat?Y aba A.Chinese food.B.Indian foodoC.Italian food. 12.How will the speakers go to the restaurant? A.By bus.dnB:By bike."nd insd"andC.By car. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16.题。tanad diiw b13心iu2u2h9Tid10tbtn 13.What does the man want the woman to do? ies not ann w no bai A.Turn on the music. B.Turn up the radio.C.Turn down the music. 14.Which type of music does the man prefer? 1,1711091111, A.Rock music.B.Country music. C.Classical music. 15.What will'the speakers doinext?w. A.Go home.( .B.Watch TV. iC.Have supper.uM产 16.Where are the speakers probably? Catonl node:yind 11%191o1.88 A.At the woman's house.B.On the bus. C.At the cinema. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。1人.@ 1aio1:1人 17.How old was Aelita when her first painting was displayed in London? A.4 years old.B.22 months old. C.months old. 18.What was the lowest price of Aelita's work? A.$4,000.11 B.$10,000.可i9m9C.$14,000.domd 19.What was Aelita's achievement 20207 A.She sold her painting to Jackson Pollock. oiT时mihi01义冬wT B.She had her exhibition in America. i4i95u1拉15s01s时1910 l lo wbsa noi uod ed di oasu C.She won Global Child Prodigy Award 20.Why does the speaker give the talk? e10】C008GuD5为1 da H A.To encourage people to learn to paint .B.To introduce,a really gifted artst C.To describe his love of abstract paintings. 45012(112ti10300htLn 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） s1计进ay日 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。心 The Lunar New Year is a major,holiday in several Asian countries.And people celebrate over several days or even weeks.It is called the Spring Festival in China,Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea. 号形 【高二英语第2页（共8页）】 25468B What are some traditions around the Lunar New Year? One well-known ancient story speaks of Nian,a terrible monster that eats human flesh on New Year's Day.But Nian fears the colour red,loud noises,and fire.So,Lunar New Year activities include putting up red paper dragons on the doors of,homes.People also burn red lanterns all night and set off firecrackers to chase away the monster. Red is considered a lucky colour to ring in a new year.People wear red clothing,decorate their homes with red paper lanterns and use red envelopes to present loved ones with gifts of money. Ancestor worship is also common during this time.Many Korean families take part in a ceremony called "charye".Female family members prepare food and male members serve it to ancestors.The final act involves the entire family sharing a meal and asking for help from their ancestors.Vietnamese culture holds a similar tradition. How do diaspora(大移居)communities celebrate? Members of Asian American communities around the US also organize parades,parties and other events around the Lunar New Year.Lion and dragon dances are common,as are fireworks,traditional food and cultural performances. What are some special foods for the New Year? Each culture has its own special foods for New Year celebration.In Chinese culture,for example,“changshou mian”or“long--life noodles'”are eaten with a wish for a long,healthy and happy life.Koreans celebrate with "tteokguk",a soup that contains thinly sliced rice cakes.And Vietnamese culture has "banh chung",a traditional dish made from rice,mung bean and pork belly.The dish is usually covered with banana leaves,shaped into a square and tied up with strings for steaming. 21.Which is NOT a way to drive away Nian?: A.Setting off firecrackers. B.Burning red lanterns. C.Putting up red dragons. D:Making red envelopes.. 22.In which country do people celebrate the Lunar New Year with "banh chung"? A.Korea. B.China. C.Vietnam. D.The US. 23.Where is the text probably taken from? 1n0:T1322 A.A folk story. B.A magazine, C.A promotional brochure. D.A food promotion advertisement. "A good book is easy to find."That is the message on a sign at Hernando Guanlao's home in the Makati area of Manila,the capital of the Philippines. Guanlao has turned his home into a free public library,Visitors can borrow the books inside for free.Guanlao hopes his library will inspire people to read,especially the young. The 72-year-old said that his library includes books that all students can enjoy-from young children in kindergarten to older students in grade 12. Guanlao's library has books for readers of all interests.He spoke to reporters at his home,which is filled with thousands of available book's. He calls his library Reading Club 2000.It contains many different kinds of books,or genres().Genre is a group of artistic,musical,or literary works that share a particular style,form,or content.Some genres in literature are poetry,non-fiction (or real stories), and fiction (or imaginary stories).Then there are "sub-genres"such as cookbooks,science fiction,and mystery,to name just a few. He started his library more than 20 years ago when he set 50 books on the walkway in front of his home.Guanlao's collection has grown'greatly over the years-thanks to a continuous supply of books from donors, Speaking of donors,he said,"They just leave boxes of books outside my house."He has also started donating books himself.He sends reading materials to public schools in far-away communities. 【高二英语第3页（共8页）】 25468B Guanlao's efforts come at a time when reading ability among students in the Philippines remains low.The Programme for International Student Assessment reports that reading scores in the Philippines are among the lowest in the world.The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development runs that programme.Students.in the Philippines are also facing learning delays in math and science. Guanlao is firm about his goals:"My mission()is to give away used and donated books to others at no cost,he said,"and to promote education through literature." 24.Who are the main targeted readers of Reading Club 2000? A.The youth. B.Literary lovers. C.Middle-aged and old readers. D.Community book donors. 25.Which statement about Guanlao's library is UNTRUE according to the text? A.The book classification is very detailed. B.The library continuously buys books for public schools. C.The collection of the library is constantly expanding. D.Rich books can satisfy various reading tastes. 26.What was the original intention behind the establishment of this private library? A.To increase social influence. B.To enrich the cultural atmosphere. C.To respond to the government's call. D.To help with the backward education situation in Philippines. 27.What is Guanlao like? A.He is a self-disciplined teacher. B.He has a strong sense of social responsibility. C.He is an industrious volunteer in the library. D.He is traditional and conservative. Researchers have used radar(雷达)and other technologies to study a large“star”sand dune()in eastern Morocco located in Africa.The team said it was able to get detailed data on how these dunes form and develop. A star dune is named after its shape because it can look like a star when seen from above. These structures are very large and have a hill,or peak,at the top.They have large masses, called arms,spreading out from the peak.Star dunes are shaped by wind and other conditions in the environment. Star dunes are common in deserts and can be found in Africa,the Middle East,China and North America.But scientists say,although there are a lot of star dunes,the formations have not been studied very much so far. The research results recently appeared in the publication Scientific Reports.The scientists said the star dune rises 100 metres above surrounding dunes and is 700 metres wide. The structure contains an estimated five-and-a-half metric tons of sand. The researchers used radar that can "see"underground to look at different elements within the star dune.The science instruments that were used are designed to map all layers within the dunes.They also used a method called luminescence dating to study the age of the dune.This method uses minerals in the sand to estimate when they last received sunlight in an attempt to guess the age of the dune. The researchers estimated the oldest parts of the base of the star dune are about 13,000 years old.And the dune is moving across the desert at a rate of about 50 centimetres a year. The team noted the star dune experienced the most growth during the past 1,000 years. Star dunes make up just 10 percent of all dunes in Earth's deserts.They have also been observed on Mars and on Saturn's moon Titan.Earth's largest star dunes are found in western China's Badain Jaran desert.Star dunes also are found in places including the Namib Sand Sea in Namibia,large sand seas in Algeria and Rub'al Khali in Saudi Arabia.In North America, Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado contains a series of them. 【高二英语第4页（共8页）】 25468B 28.What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A.To provide readers with information about star dunes. B.To introduce the locations of sand dunes. C.To show the main structures of sand dunes. D.To tell readers people have little understanding of sand dunes. 29.Why do researchers use luminescence dating? A.To measure the scale of sand dunes. B.To develop minerals inside sand dunes C.To determine when the sand dune began to form. D.To describe the underlying feature of sand dunes. 30.In which country can you see the biggest star dunes? A.Morocco. B.China. C.Saudi Arabia. D.The USA. 31.Which'of the following is the best title for the text? A.The Process of Sand Dune Formation B.Star Dunes:Wonders in the Desert C.The Past and Future of Sand Dunes on Earth D.Researchers Uncover "Secrets"of African Sand Dune D A recent study identified a genetic cause of left-handedness in some people.Researchers found rare variants()of a gene involved in controlling the shape of cells.They found the variants to be 2..7 times more common in left-handed people. These genetic variants account for possibly 0.1 percent of left-handedness.But the researchers said a gene,called TUBB4B,might play a part in the development of brain asymmetry(不对称性).In most people,the two halves of the brain have slightly different structures and are dominant for different activities. Clyde Francks of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands suggested that for most people,the left side of the brain controls the dominant right hand. TUBB4B controls a protein that gets formed into filaments (called microtubules. These microtubules give structure to the insides of cells.The changes in TUBB4B that are more common in left-handers suggest that microtubules are involved in setting up the brain's normal asymmetries. The two brain halves start to develop differently in the human embryo().Scientists do not know the system that controls this.The study's findings were based on genetic data from more than 350,000 middle-aged to older adults in Britain.It was from the UK Biobank. About 11 percent of the people involved were left-handed. For most people,left-or right-handedness might come down to chance.Changes in the levels of some molecules()during important times of brain development could influence it,Francks suggested. Historically,many cultures disapproved of left-handedness and forced people to become right-handed..In English,the word“right”also means“correct'”or“proper'”.And the expression a"left-handed compliment"means that a comment might seem nice but is an insult. The new findings might have use in the field of mental health.People with schizophrenia (精神分裂)are around twice as likely to be left-handed or ambidextrous(左右开弓的). Francks observed that genes involved in developing the brain in early life might be involved in brain asymmetry and mental health."Our study found suggestive evidence of this,and we have also seen it in previous studies where we looked at more common genetic variants in the population,"Francks added. 32.What is the text mainly about? A.A recent breakthrough in brain research. B.The close relationship between genes and health. C.New discoveries about why some people are left-handed. D.A rare variant has been ultimately discovered by researchers. 【高二英语第5页（共8页）】 25468B 33.What is the main function of microtubules? A.Controlling the left hand. B.Transporting a special protein. C.Continuously changing TUBB4B. D.Establishing normal asymmetry in the brain. 34.What does the underlined phrase "an insult"mean in Paragraph 6? A.Rudeness. B.Explanation. C.Encouragement. D.Awareness. 35.What can be inferred about the new findings from the last paragraph? A.They prove left-handed people have serious mental health problems. B.They will overturn some previous conclusions. C.They have identified new genes involved in early brain development. D.They may contribute to further exploration of mental health. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 As we all know,"Going for a walk"is a popular pastime among older and younger generations.36.But you may be surprised to hear that wandering through pretty streets or hiking along mountainous ridges have not always been considered leisure activities, according to Daniel Gale,a researcher of walking. He says that in Britain,walking for fun "wasn't really a thing"until the 1780s.37, and some people.associated it with criminal activity.But for Charles Dickens,the famous English 19th Century author,marching through London streets and walking around the countryside was a big part of the creative process;a time to absorb what was going on around him. But if speed-walking isn't your thing,perhaps you can take inspiration from another big- thinking wanderer.38.He said that he could not preserve his health and spirits unless he spent four hours a day walking at least. 39_,but has pedestrian etiquette(行人札仪)remained the same?Al780 article for the London Magazine advised pedestrians to avoid things such as walking in conversation and preventing people behind you.Nowadays,we could probably add distracted phone-users to that list. In this modern age,when many of us are tied to our desks and to our screens,the simple act of stepping out onto the city pavements,or getting lost in nature,may make all the difference to our wellbeing.40 A.Is it safe to walk the streets alone at night B.By doing so,they help them strengthen their capacities C.This idea of taking a walk to clear your head has survived through to the 21st Century D.That's because it's beneficial for both physical and mental health E.Before that,it was just something people did out of necessity F.Whether you see yourself more as a casual or a purposeful walker,why not build a habit out of it G.19th Century American writer Henry David Thoreau took a slower approach 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四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 Over 30 years ago a book titled "The Alchemist"was published and it was 41 noticed.The author of this book was a man named Paulo Coelho,and he was told by the first bookseller that only one person bought a copy after it was 42.As bad as it was to hear about the unpleasant results,Coelho remained 43. 【高二英语第6页（共8页）】 25468B Paulo Coelho waited for 44 results to appear.Unfortunately,six months passed before he sold his next 45.After that first year the publisher decided the book was a 46 and ended Coelho's contract.Fortunately,Coelho made up his mind to not 47, and so he made efforts to pursue his vision with even more 48 by finding another bookseller. Now,Coelho found a new publisher,but it was no 49 task,as he encountered rejection after rejection.But,after many repeated rejections,he finally 50 that new publisher,and with it,another opportunity to 51 his dream. 52 he only sold three thousand books.But as time went by,he would sell ten thousand,and then 100 thousand,and so on and so forth. Coelho's 53 has yet to run out,as his books sales continue to grow year over year, with now over 150 million and counting copies of "The Alchemist"having been sold.Even more 54 is the fact that he sold over 320 million books when including all of his other following works.But,it all started with that 55 book! 41.A.barely B.greatly C.partly D.briefly 42.A.read B.adapted C.identified D.published 43.A.confused B.confident C.careful D.upset 44.A.final B.favourable C.fair D.direct 45.A.theory B.draft C.device D.copy 46.A.hit B.shame C.failure D.surprise 47.A.give in B.break away C.slow down D.set out 48.A.losses B.novels C.care D.passion 49.A.vital B.easy C.complex D.urgent 50.A.changed B.recognized C.landed D.announced 51.A.realise B.create C.abandon D.track 52.A.Unluckily B.Initially C.Awkwardly D.Actually 53.A.wisdom B.money C.luck D.time 54.A.amazing B.doubtful C.pleasant D.engaging 55.A.former B.last C.latest D.first 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Qinghai Province has updated 56 (it)list of protected wildlife,adding 10 species 57 the.previous total of 72,according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency.The updated list,which was revised by experts,58 (include)82 species of protected wildlife.The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22.Meanwhile,the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60.59 (addition),the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species.According to the report,the 60 (revise)of the wildlife list focused on optimizing()61 adjusting the bird list.Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added,increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281. First 62 (found)in 1975,the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,63 (cover)the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands,beaches and wetlands,64 birds breed and nest.The reserve is the 65 (early)of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992,according to UNESCO. 【高二英语第7页（共8页）】 25468B 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 为了保护环境、节约能源，越来越多的人选择低碳生活。作为中学生，我们能为环保做些什 么呢？请你用英语写一份倡议书，呼吁你们班同学保护环境。内容包括： 1.环保出行，少使用塑料袋； 2.节约用水、用电，多植树。 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。 Dear fellow students, Our environment is becoming worse and worse.As students,what can we do to protect the environment? 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。 About eight months ago I began a ride to Buenos Aires,Argentina where people speak Spanish,via a one-way ticket with the love of my life.It wasn't as easy as it sounds.I wasn't throwing things in my suitcase and cashing out my bank account while kissing friends and family goodbye. My boyfriend and I were recent graduates suffering economic troubles with no place to g0。 We had always wanted to go abroad to teach English,but weren't sure where we'd end up.My boyfriend,who is an optimist and fluent in Spanish,was very excited.At one o'clock in the morning after an argument over my fear,I just told him to book the tickets and I'd feel better. Well,I thought I'd feel better.We finally booked our long anticipated flight.I sat on the bed wondering why I felt so frightened of going.It had been a childhood dream of mine to travel abroad.It was rather terrifying,and for the first time in my life I was afraid of an adventure. Surprisingly,as I looked at our online plan of the trip,my stomach sank.Sickness filled my days when I looked around knowing I was going to leave everything I knew.I rationalized (使合理化)every excuse to get out of going but I reminded myself not to give up and that everything would work out.But the questions still popped up in my mind.Was I making a mistake?Was this risk going to be worth every penny and hardship? I tried telling myself to calm down and to just take the risk.I knew that if I could just get my bottom into my window seat that everything would be fine.But even then my fear didn't subside(减弱). It wasn't until the plane took off that I realized I had done it.We were twenty thousand miles in the air,and nine hours ahead of us was awaiting an entirely different world.But the fear was ever present.After a week of being a tourist,the fear remained hidden under a layer of excitement. 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。 I was only able to say a few phrases in Spanish that I remembered from middle school. We found jobs and an apartment within three weeks of arrival. 【高二英语第8页（共8页）】 25468B