广西壮族自治区玉林市北流中学、玉林市第一中学、容县中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

2025年春季期4月高二四校联考

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分)

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。

1. What time is it now?

A. 6: 30.         B. 7: 30.         C. 8: 30.

2. Who is the man?

A. A studio designer.     B. An oil painter.         C. An exhibition host.

3. How was the final match? Jr

A. Boring.         B. Tense.         C. One sided.

4 What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. Their career plans.     B. Their favourite teachers.     C. Their dream universities

5. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Mother and son.     B. Husband and wife.    C. Brother and sister.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

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。

听下面一段材料，回答第6至第7题。

6. What did the man do on Saturday?

A. He drove around for fun.     B. He laboured in his yard.     C. He bought some used items.

7. Who has got a silver ring?

A. John.         B. Alice.         C. David.

听下面一段材料，回答第8至第9题。

8. Why is the man making the phone call?

A. To make a reservation.     B. To track a booking.     C. To invite the woman.

9. How much should the group pay for the visit?

A. $10.         B. $20.         C. $40.

听下面一段材料，回答第10至第13题。

10. Why does John come to Professor Smith?

A. To ask for her help.     B. To hand in his design.     C. To apply for a competition.

11. What is the focus of this year’s competition?

A. Energy conservation.     B. Conventional wisdom.     C. Innovative thinking

12. What made John choose the dishwasher?

A. Its unique look.         B. Its market value.        C. Its convenience.

13. What inspired John’s design?

A. Beaches.         B. Rock pools.         C. Glass.

听下面一段材料，回答第14至第17题。

14 What are the flowers for?

A. A birthday party.     B. An award presentation.     C. A graduation ceremony.

15. What does the man want to do?

A. Arrive as early as possible.    B. Take pictures of his sister.     C. Shake hands with the President.

16. What is Veronica’s plan after graduation?

A To focus on graduate studies.     B. To land a part-time job.     C. To continue study part-time.

17. What do the speakers think of Veronica?

A. She is workaholic.     B. She is influential.     C. She is ambitious.

听下面一段材料，回答第18至第20题。

18. What is the talk mainly about?

A. An introduction to a voluntary job.         B. An appeal for blood donation.

C. Safety rules of driving motorbikes.

19. How many advanced qualified riders does the Association have?

A. 262.         B. 1, 400.         C. 35, 000.

20. What caused Angela Brown to start the volunteering?

A. Her coach’s influence.     B. Suggestions from her nephew.     C. Her community’s encouragement.

第二部分  阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Here are some museums in honor of famous writers you can visit.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest playwright in English literature, is celebrated at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. You can visit his childhood home, explore exhibits about his life and works, and experience live performances in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You can also visit Anne Hathaway’s house, where Shakespeare courted her.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Reading suggestion: Macbeth

The Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House

Discover the literary legacy (遗产) of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, at her former home, Orchard House. Explore the rooms where Alcott penned her famous novel and learn about the inspirations behind her beloved characters. There have been no major changes to the house, so the rooms look much the same.

Location: Concord, the US

Reading suggestion: Little Women

The Hans Christian Andersen Museum

Enjoy the fairy tales that have attracted generations at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Explore the life and imagination of the Danish author behind his short stories like The Little Mermaid. From the moment you step into the building, the exhibition takes you deeper into Andersen’s fairy tales.

Location: Odense, Denmark

Suggested reading: The Little Mermaid

The Pablo Neruda House

Bury yourself in the poetry of Pablo Neruda, the Chilean poet. The Pablo Neruda House showcases his collection of art, poetry, and personal artifacts, offering a poetic journey through his life and creative expressions. I wish I knew Spanish well enough to read Neruda’s works in his native language.

Location: Santiago, Chile

Suggested reading: Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair

1. What can visitors do at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust?

A. Watch live shows. B. Learn to write plays.

C. Meet Anne Hathaway. D. Read drafts of Macbeth.

2. Which of the works was probably written in Spanish?

A. Macbeth. B. Little Women.

C. The Little Mermaid. D. Twenty Love Poems: And a Song of Despair.

3. Who is the text intended for?

A. Art reviewers. B. Literature enthusiasts.

C. Theatre performers. D. Architecture designers.

B

My parents were excellent cooks. Growing up, I enjoyed being in the kitchen with them. It was a place where I could relax myself, be creative and have fun. In September of 2020, I started a side business in São Paulo selling bread, sauces and other foods online. At the same time, my husband and I were revisiting our dream of living