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题

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 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. apparently B. dramatically C. gradually 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 service. A. liberate B. dominate C. preserve D. recall 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. advanced B. crucial C. complex D. fundamental 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. According 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. Whether B. That C. Why D. How 11. The Professor considers ____ no good _____ without understanding. 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. where B. which C. that D. how 14. The department manager promised ______ 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 con test of high school writers. You may enter up to 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. 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 11th 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 anywhere 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. Leonard 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 international contests. B. They are organized by colleges. C. They are intended for all 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 (镇静) refined. Finally, he nodded his head at me. I nodded in return 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 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 (闲逛), 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(BIFoR)in a forest 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(管道)in the forest that fed the area a stream of CO2. This created a local atmosphere of increased CO2— something we might see everywhere if nothing is done to reduce global emissions(排放). 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 CO2 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 CO2 out of the atmosphere for many years to come, and stopping it from warming our atmosphere. Rob MacKenzie, 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 a forest in central England. B. In an urban park. C. In a forest in western England. D. In a laboratory in Birmingham. 24. What is the purpose of setting up a network of pipes? A. To keep the trees warm. B. To provide people with gas. C. To transport large amounts of CO2. 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. People should value old forests. D. CO2 is necessary to the environment. 26. What is the best title for the text? A. The Role of Younger Trees in Climate Change. B. The Importance of Reducing Global CO2 Emissions. C. Climate Change Impacts on Humans Are Increasing. D. Older Trees Can Help Fight Against Climate Change. 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, 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 too heavily on factors that can be misleading. Instead, observe the individual’s ability to tell the truth and to commit. ___31___ You can tell a lot about a person’s character by observing how he treats other people. ___32___ It may be difficult to determine 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. ___33___ 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 (誓约) and agreements is usually an indication of character. A person’s character is affected by his attitude. ___35___ 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. E. Also, 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 tells lies. G. Some people generally have a negative outlook while others may try to be positive even in difficult 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入空白处的最佳选项。 Glen Edwards became a hero when he rescued a construction worker trapped on the top of a 16-story burning building. As a crane (吊车) ____36____ working on a construction site, Edwards ____37____ found himself in a life-saving mission when a fire broke out. He recalled how he ____38____ 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 (阵) 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. Edwards ____44____ the crane’s movements, inch by inch, until the cage hovered (盘旋) 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 (致敬) 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 of reach H．precious I．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 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) doctor, has left an unforgettable mark. Her journey, filled with challenges and sacrifices, 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 (冲突四起的) areas, but she persevered ____52____. 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 ____56____ a medical procedure; it was a matter of life and death, a fight to bring hope to the hopeless. Her experiences, ____57____, also inspired her to seek for greater change within her. Apart form treating the sick she ____58____ advocating for better healthcare globally. Tu Zheng ____59____ 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 became ____61____ instant hit. By February 8th, its earnings ____62____ (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 animation. ____63____ (scene) like the combination of flaming lotus flowers and water dragons left audience in awe ____64____ (indicate) China’s growing potential in the field of animation. The movie’s plot was based on a Chinese myth, which centered around themes that ____65____ (associate) with today’s youth, especially the idea of “fighting against fate”. This powerful message struck a chord with teenagers facing ____66____ (vary) pressures in life. In terms of character development, Ne Zha Ⅱ broke new ground. Ne Zha and his former opponent, ____67____ used to be at war, now found a balance between competition ____68____ friendship. This complex relationship added depth to the narrative. The film’s success also had a profound impact ____69____ cinema operations. Theaters opened large screening halls and increased the number of daily showings ____70____ (meet) the overwhelming 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. 第四部分 写作（共一节，满分25分） 71. 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 (过山车) are located. I didn’t know why so many 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 (机械的) arms would’ scare Jenny 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 (悬挂) upside down in the air. I could hear not only “Yoo-hoo!” out of excitement 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 morning 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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题答案】 【答案】B 【2题答案】 【答案】A 【3题答案】 【答案】C 【4题答案】 【答案】A 【5题答案】 【答案】B 【6题答案】 【答案】A 【7题答案】 【答案】C 【8题答案】 【答案】B 【9题答案】 【答案】D 【10题答案】 【答案】B 【11题答案】 【答案】B 【12题答案】 【答案】A 【13题答案】 【答案】C 【14题答案】 【答案】B 【15题答案】 【答案】A 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 【16~18题答案】 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. A B 【19~22题答案】 【答案】19. D 20. C 21. A 22. A C 【23~26题答案】 【答案】23. A 24. C 25. C 26. D D 【27~30题答案】 【答案】27. D 28. B 29. C 30. D 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。 【31~35题答案】 【答案】31. E 32. D 33. F 34. B 35. G 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入空白处的最佳选项。 【36~50题答案】 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. B 40. D 41. C 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A 第二节 补全语篇（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 【51~60题答案】 【答案】51. I 52. A 53. G 54. C 55. H 56. K 57. E 58. D 59. J 60. F 第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【61~70题答案】 【答案】61. an 62. had gone 63. Scenes 64. indicating 65. were associated 66. various 67. who 68. and 69. on 70. to meet 第四部分 写作（共一节，满分25分） 【71题答案】 【答案】 Within seconds, I was dragged towards the entrance. My heart started pounding like a drum as we got closer to the ride. I could feel my palms getting sweaty and my legs trembling slightly. Jenny, on the other hand, was full of excitement and energy. She bounced up and down in line, chatting nonstop about how much fun she was going to have. When it was our turn, the attendant helped us get into the seats and fastened the safety belts. As the ride slowly started to move, I squeezed my eyes shut tightly, bracing myself for the worst. The wind rushed past my ears. To my surprise, the whole ride wasn’t as scary as I expected. I gradually opened my eyes and saw the beautiful view of the fair from above. The colorful lights and the crowds below looked like a vibrant painting. The feeling of being suspended in the air and spinning around was actually quite thrilling. I even found myself shouting and laughing along with Jenny. When the ride finally came to a stop, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Jenny gave me a big hug and said, ‌“Mom, you did it! It was so much fun!” I learned that facing my fear and trying new things could bring unexpected joys. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $