山东省青州第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期第四次段考英语试题

高二普通部下学期期中模拟二英语试题

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)

1．How does the man feel about the history lecture?

A．It’s interesting.    B．It’s boring.          C．It’s informative.

2．What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A new clothing trend.  B．A famous fashion designer.  C．An ancient Chinese painting.

3．Why does the man look very happy?

A．He just had a niece.   B．He got a nice blanket.       C．His birthday is coming.

4．How old is the man?

A．17.   B．20.           C．33.

5．What did the speakers do right before the conversation?

A．They had a dance.   B．They played the piano.      C．They enjoyed a musical.

第二节  (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Friends.   B．Husband and wife.          C．Salesman and customer.

7．What kind of bed does the woman want?

A．A metal king size with a classical look.

B．A wooden king size with a modern look.

C．A leather king size with a traditional look.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。

8．What do the speakers discuss about cars at first?

A．The types. B．The brands.            C．The prices.

9．What is the man’s advice on choosing a used car?

A．Buy insurance. B．Do a thorough check.           C．Look for a reliable seller.

10．What does the woman think of the man’s advice?

A．Encouraging. B．Surprising.             C．Satisfying.

听第8段材料，回答第11、12、13题。

11．What does Mark say about precooked meals?

A．They’re time-wasting to process.

B．They’re suitable for busy people.

C．Their instructions are hard to follow.

12．What is the main disadvantage of precooked meals?

A．High price.     B．Low nutrition.             C．Uncontrollable flavors.

13．What does Mark offer to do for the woman?

A．Send her Internet links.

B．Give her some cheaper options.

C．Accompany her to grocery stores.

听第9段材料，回答第14、15、16、17题。

14．What are children most likely to sleep with during the night tour?

A．Sea turtles. B．Dolphins. C．Sharks.

15．When did the man originally plan to go to the tour?

A．On October 12th. B．On October 19th. C．On October 26th.

16．What can visitors do after 8:00 p.m.?

A．Listen to a speech. B．Watch a movie. C．Prepare breakfast.

17．What did the man do last night?

A．He bought an air bed online.

B．He enjoyed midnight snacks.

C．He put away his sleeping bag.

听第10段材料，回答第18、19、20题。

18．What is the theme of the photo contest about?

A．History of the town.     B．Beauty of the town. C．Architecture of the town.

19．What is the requirement for the photo?

A．It should be submitted by July 1st.

B．It should come with a brief description.

C．It should be a high-quality physical one.

20．What does the speaker mention at last?

A．The public exhibition.  B．The shooting date.        C．The contact information.

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

The Community Garden Program (CGP) engages teenagers in environmental conservation through hands-on activities to empower them as environmentally aware citizens. Participants will team up to plant vegetables, maintain green spaces, and learn sustainable practices.

Requirements for Participation

-Age & Commitment: Open to students aged 12-18. A minimum of 15 weekly two-hour sessions is required.

- Materials: Bring gardening gloves, reusable water bottles, and weather-appropriate clothing. Tools and training are provided.

-Tasks: Activities include soil preparation, composting (堆肥), planting native species, and organizing community workshops on sustainability.

Registration Process

1. Sign-Up: Submit an online form indicating your interest and availability.

2. Orientation: Attend a welcome session on the first Saturday of the term.

3. Confirmation: Participants receive a confirmation email with a unique ID after passing a brief environmental awareness quiz.

Key Reminders

-Registration does not guarantee placement due to limited slots (名额)。

-Participants must complete a final reflection report and present their project outcomes at a community event.

Benefits

-Earn a certificate recognized by local environmental organizations.

-Develop practical skills in gardening and teamwork.

-Contribute to urban biodiversity and community well-being.

21. What is the focus of the CGP?

A. Gardening skills. B. Environmental research.

C. Eco-conscious responsibility. D. Community team events.

22. What is required for CGP participants?

A. Being over 18 years old. B. Being in for at least 15 hours.

C. Bringing some gardening tools. D. Arranging green workshops.

23. What can we learn about the registration?

A. A paper application form should be submitted.

B. Acceptance depends on getting through a quiz.

C. Every applicant will automatically get a placement.

D. Former contribution to urban biodiversity is essential.

B

Dr. Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter’s use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results.

Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods.

Despite her success, some experts argue that more long-term research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community.

In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter’s work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse’s wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature’s treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature’s wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief.

24. How did Dr. Carter treat the horse’s injured leg?

A. He tried traditional herbs.

B. He conducted a surgery on it.

C. He applied a new X-ray machine.

D. He left the horse to recover by itself.

25. What initially motivated Dr. Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment?

A. Peer recommendations. B. Her experience in Beijing.

C. A racehorse’s severe injury. D. Laboratory research findings.

26. What is Dr. Carter doing with universities?

A. Selling herbal products. B. Studying wild plant species.

C. Training more veterinarians. D. Creating recognized herbal rules.

27. What does the last paragraph imply?

A. The challenges in western medicine.

B. The integration in medical practices.

C. The limitations of herbal treatments.

D. The importance of modern technology.

C

Tristan Yates and her team have discovered something amazing about babies and memory. Even though most of us can’t remember being babies, their research shows that babies can actually form memories! This study, published in the journal Science, used a special brain-scanning machine called an fMRI to look at how babies’ brains work when they see new things.

The researchers showed babies pictures of things they had never seen before, like a canyon or a dog toy. About a minute later, they showed the babies the same picture alongside a new one. If the baby remembered the first picture, they would look at it longer. At the same time, the fMRI machine took pictures of the babies’ brains, especially focusing on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that