广东省佛山市南海区2024-2025学年高二下学期素养提升学业水平考试英语试题

南海区2024至2025学年第二学期高二素养提升学业水平测试 英语试卷 本试卷共12页，笔试部分满分130分，考试时间120分钟。 第一部分 听说考试（独立安排，满分20分） 第二部分 综合运用（共五节，满分65分） 第一节 课外阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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 For years, Allen Brooks promised his mother he would finish college. In December 2024, the 60-year-old made his late mother’s wish come true when he graduated from Alabama A&M University with a bachelor’s degree. Brooks first enrolled (注册) at Alabama A&M in 1982 on a partial band scholarship, but he never completed his studies and left in 1986. “I was only committed to the band and I allowed myself to make bad grades here and there,” Brooks recalled. “But then after a while, I got to a point where I had to leave school.” Over the years his mother would always encourage him to consider finishing school. “My mom would always say to me, ‘I wish you would go back to school one day.’ And I said, ‘Mom, one day, I’ m going to do it,’” Brooks recounted. So in 2020, Brooks enrolled at Alabama A&M again and started taking classes while working full time. Brooks said it wasn’t easy, but along the way, his family, particularly his mom, gave him the support he needed. Whenever he felt stressed out or stuck, he would call his mom. And when he got off the phone, things would start clicking again. But unfortunately last July, months before Brooks was set to graduate, his mom died. “When that happened, part of me was like, I was doing this for her, but I switched my mindset — Mom is still with me. There’s no way I’m going to stop,” he said. Brooks is grateful he was able to finish his degree and hopes his story can inspire others to realize their own dreams. “Whatever you’re trying to get to make yourself better, you’re going to be faced with some type of challenges,” Brooks said. “The key is to never stop — and even if you do stop, you can always pick back up where you left off.” 1. What caused Brooks to leave college in 1986? A. His career plan. B. His economic condition. C. His mom’s wish. D. His academic performance. 2. What can we infer about Brooks after he went back to college? A. He handled his studies with ease. B. He had to balance study and work. C. He got a partial scholarship from the college. D. He found it meaningless after his mom’s death. 3. What does Brooks try to convey in the last paragraph? A. Failure is the mother of success. B. God favors those who are prepared. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. You cannot teach an old dog new tricks. B Imagine you’ve planned a wonderful trip for your family. But rather than being excited, your kids complain about missing an after-school club meeting at a neighbor’s house. Missing the event causes such intense FOMO (fear of missing out) that they don’t want to go on your amazing trip. If this kind of situation sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A recent study finds that FOMO often arises when people miss events with meaningful social connections. It’s not about the dinner or the food — it’s about missing the chance to connect with people who matter to you. Being left out can make you feel disconnected, even worried about losing your status(地位) in the group. Researchers conducted a series of experiments to find simple ways to reduce FOMO. In one experiment, 788 participants were asked to look through their social media until they saw a post of a missed social event. The researchers asked half of these participants to immediately describe how much FOMO they were feeling. The rest followed the same steps, except that before expressing how much FOMO they were feeling, they were asked to think back to a previous experience socializing with their friends. Encouragingly, there was a significant drop in the level of FOMO they reported. Therefore, missing out on social bonding experiences doesn’t have to be anxiety-provoking. In fact, in our activity-packed lives, missing some “must-attend” events may be a welcome relief — especially if you remind yourself that your place with your friends is safe, which has led to a recent wave called JOMO, or “Joy of Missing Out”. According to Stuart Smalley, the self-help expert of a 1990s TV show “Saturday Night Live”, reminding yourself that “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and people like me!” might be just the trick to lessen FOMO. 4 What may cause FOMO according to the study? A. The absence from fun activities. B. The missing of social connections. C. The change of planned events. D. The misunderstanding of parents. 5. What helps to reduce FOMO in the experiment? A. Reducing time on social media. B. Raising status in the society. C. Recalling moments with friends. D. Describing the level of FOMO. 6. Why does the author mention Stuart Smalley in the last paragraph? A. To offer a way to reduce FOMO. B. To introduce a famous TV show. C. To explain the origin of the concept. D. To show the comments on FOMO. C Few senses can transport us through time and space like our sense of smell. That characteristic smell of a place seems to contain its very essence. While photos may capture images, only smell has the power to truly bring back the feeling of being there. Today, smell-free environments have become an ideal to struggle for, leading us to pay less attention to smells than ever before. In doing so, however, we’re missing out on a number of benefits. Smell forms a key part of many of our most important experiences. For example, the emotional attachment and desire for your romantic partner depends on smell, to a surprising extent. So does your appetite. While the enjoyment of food and drink is often related to taste, it is primarily driven by our sense of smell. If you hold your nose while eating, you will notice how most flavours disappear. And while smell can bring back the past, it also gets you involved in the present. We’ve had a reminder of this recently because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused long-lasting damage to an estimated 30 million people’s sense of smell. We rarely think about how attending to smells can make us feel more alive, but those with smell loss report feeling alienated from reality, as if they are watching the world on a screen. This puts them at a high risk of becoming depressed. Fortunately, our ability to smell can be enhanced. Research has shown that being exposed to the smells of the forest, sea or earth after rain is particularly good for us. Scientists believe that enjoying the Japanese Shinrin-Yoku “forest bathing” can make participants more mindful and aware of the smells around them. Wherever we are, we can still get some benefits by practicising “smell-walking”. The smell-walk develops a sense of connectedness, making us realise that all places have their characteristic “smellscape” shaped by their unique nature, history and culture. It is always worth paying attention to your smellscape, because it likely shapes your thoughts, feelings and moods, whether you are aware of it or not. 7. What is a benefit of smell? A. It strengthens brain power. B. It improves visual perception. C. It enhances connection with the present. D. It determines the taste of food and drink. 8. What does the underlined word “alienated” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Constantly distracted. B. Emotionally distanced. C. Occasionally bothered. D. Culturally disconnected. 9. What does the passage suggest for improving our sense of smell? A. Engaging in smell-walking activities. B. Making exercise a daily routine. C. Creating smell-free environments. D. Avoiding exposure to bad smells. 10. Which is the best title for the text? A. Wanting vivid memories? Take a breath B. Preferring good flavors? Train your nose C. Needing a good environment? Clear the air D. Looking for a better life? Follow your nose 第二节 课内阅读理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） It is not surprising that people tended to believe primitive ideas as they had been put forward by some great philosophers like Aristotle（384–322 BCE）. For example, he said that the Earth must be the centre of the universe because it felt like the Earth was standing still. Galileo Galilei（1564–1642）disagreed. At first, people approved of his studies and urged him to continue, but later when he proved Aristotle wrong, they grew angry and put him in prison. They didn’t want to abandon what they’d always thought as true. And this is still often true today. People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right, then it must be so. But even though Aristotle was a great man who inspired many great scientists and philosophers after him, he was wrong at times. And Galilei also made mistakes. He is now known as the father of astronomy but he believed that the Earth moved round the sun in a perfect circle. He was wrong. Therefore, our understanding of the world around us is constantly growing and changing. In other words, we learn more every day and none of us can ever sit back and say, “We know it all.” We need to thank the great men of the past for their wisdom. They understood that we don’t know everything and probably never will, for that would mean a world without questions. We owe so much of our knowledge and understanding of the world to people like Bacon and Galilei, who were brave enough to step out from the shadows of conventional thought in order to find the kingdom of knowledge that today’s civilisation is built upon. These men knew that knowledge and understanding are things to fight for; more vital to a man. and more beneficial to mankind, some might say, than all the money in the world. （一）单项选择（共2小题；每小题2分，满分4分） 阅读上面课内节选文本，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 11. Why did people grow angry with Galilei? A. They failed to understand his discoveries. B. They made more convincing assumptions. C. They feared challenging traditional beliefs. D. They found scientific proof against his idea. 12. Which of the following can best describe the great thinkers like Bacon and Galilei? A. Optimistic but hesitant. B. Ambitious and generous. C. Intelligent but rigid. D. Courageous and creative. （二）回答问题（共2小题；每小题2分，满分4分） 阅读上面课内节选文本，回答问题。 13. Why can no one ever claim to have complete knowledge of the world? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. What is the main argument of the author? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ （三）句子翻译（共1小题；满分2分） 阅读上面课内节选文本，并把5题的句子翻译成中文。 15. People make the assumption that if someone important and respected says that something is right, then it must be so. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 第三节 选句填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Everyone will go through a phase where they feel stuck in life. Maybe they are in a difficult relationship, working in an unfulfilling job, or they’re just tired of going through the motions. If you feel purposeless, it’s time for a change. ____16____ First, identify the cause by evaluating your life. Ask yourself: Do my relationships benefit me? Am I where I want to be? Are my values reflected in my lifestyle? Once you have figured out what’s wrong, take action. ____17____ If you’re not where you want to be, make a plan. If your values aren’t reflected, transform your lifestyle. Another important aspect is your physical environment. One of the signs of feeling stuck in life is that you live in a messy environment. ____18____ Give your apartment a good clean, throw out, or donate items that you don’t need. Once you tidy up your living space, it will be easier for you to work on getting unstuck. ____19____ Don’t push yourself too hard by setting large goals. Instead, set small ones to help build your confidence and prepare yourself for the major changes you need to make. A small goal might be to spend ten minutes reflecting for one week or to read five pages of a book for a week. Refreshing your life requires taking intentional actions. Through self-reflection and making changes, you will slowly improve your life. It is important to note that you won’t see immediate progress. ____20____ Each small step that you take contributes to positive change and a more meaningful and fulfilling life. A. It’s also crucial to set small goals. B. If relationships aren’t serving you, walk away. C. Here are three tips to get unstuck and refresh your life. D. Focusing on one goal at a time can help you stay motivated. E. Therefore, you will need to exercise patience during this time. F. If you want to change and grow, step outside your comfort zone. G. This can have a negative effect on your mental health and make you feel worse. 第四节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As a kite-surfing Olympic champion from Brazil, Bruno Lobo is no stranger to seeing his name in headlines. But the reason he’s in the ____21____ right now has less to do with his athletic success and more to do with the life he ____22____. This incident took place on January 10 during a training session on a beach in Sao Luis. Despite the weather conditions not being the best, Lobo chose to ____23____ his new camera on the water. He hoped to ____24____ some skilled moves on his kite, but those ____25____ changed when a woman screamed out for help. In an instant, Lobo could ____26____ that she was drowning (溺水). So, he did everything he could to ____27____ her as quickly as possible. The rescue quickly drew public attention after Lobo shared his experience online. “I tried to ____28____ her down and asked her to climb on my back. She was quite tired and without ____29____,” Lobo later wrote in a _____30_____. “I used the equipment to bring her safely to the sand where the lifeguards _____31_____ first aid at the seaside and thanks to God everything went well.” Needless to say, both Lobo and the woman are so _____32_____ that he chose to go out on the water that day. “Words can’t describe my gratitude (感谢)!” the _____33_____ woman wrote in reply to Lobo’ s words. “I really could not _____34_____ it if I spent five minutes on the high sea, even knowing how to swim and using anti-drowning techniques. I wish you endless _____35_____ in your life!” 21. A. news B. debate C. team D. competition 22. A. valued B. touched C. saved D. changed 23. A. show off B. clean off C. put away D. test out 24. A. enjoy B. record C. practice D. remember 25. A. photos B. plans C. actions D. skills 26. A. prove B. imagine C. tell D. predict 27. A. reach B. comfort C. satisfy D. contact 28. A. lay B. pull C. slow D. calm 29. A. interest B. strength C. choice D. effort 30. A. letter B. diary C. post D. message 31. A. required B. studied C. taught D. performed 32. A. surprised B. confident C. proud D. glad 33. A. injured B. rescued C. trapped D. discovered 34. A. deal with B. adapt to C. come across D. get into 35. A. success B. health C. luck D. wealth 第五节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 From making history as Vogue’s youngest-ever fashion editor to designing bridal gowns(婚纱礼服), Vera Wang exemplifies transformation and determination. As a teenager, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic figure skater, ____36____ she failed to qualify. After that, she ____37____(land) a position as a fashion editor at Vogue right after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, ____38____(make) history in the process at the age of 23．During her 17-year career at the magazine, she experienced ups and downs—much like her brief skating career, where her talent did not always match her high expectations. It wasn’t until her 40s that Vera Wang reached a turning point by launching her own fashion label. ____39____(original) concentrating on bridal collections, her brand rapidly expanded into ready-to-wear, and even home goods. Her 1989 wedding, ____40____(inspire) by a combination of Chinese tradition and modern design, started ____41____ new trend in wedding fashion. Now, aged 75, Vera Wang ____42____(remain) ever mindful of developing social standards, continuously focusing ____43____her inner passion. Her story serves as a ____44____(power) reminder that reinvention is always possible, inspiring others to fearlessly pursue _____45_____(they) dreams with determination and creativity. 第三部分 知识基础（共四节，满分35分） 第一节 单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 46. Bill Gates is one of the most successful and ________ (influence) people in the world of computer software.(所给词的适当形式填空) 47. There is a small garden outside with a few fruit trees, ________ Jason enjoys taking care of. (用适当的词填空) 48. She ________(make) necklaces with the help of Anne when she noticed that she had made some mistakes. (所给词的适当形式填空) 49. She researched hundreds of traditional recipes ______ (connect) to anti-malarial cures. (所给词的适当形式填空) 50. Such advertisement ________ (go) through a process of change over the years along with social, economic and technological developments. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第二节 词汇中英匹配（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分） 把下列每组5个中文词语与英文单词匹配，每组有两个多余选项。 第一组 中英文匹配 ____51____潜力 A. position ____52____允许 B. proposal ____53____提议 C. pollutant ____54____位置 D. potential ____55____污染物 E. passenger F. permission G. preference 第二组 中英文匹配 ____56____预期 A．ache ____57____欺骗 B．bend ____58____证实 C．trick ____59____疼痛 D．confirm ____60____突出；显示 E．highlight F．originate G．anticipate 第三组 中英文匹配 ____61____热爱的 A．urgent ____62____明显的 B．ultimate ____63____最后的 C．apparent ____64____方便的 D．consistent ____65____合适的 E．convenient F．passionate G．appropriate 第四组 中英文匹配 ____66____每年 A．exactly ___67___起初 B．initially ____68____偶尔 C．annually ____69____精确地 D．obviously ____70____各自地 E．constantly F．respectively G．occasionally 第三节 语义匹配（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据句子内容，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出与句中划线部分意义最接近的选项。 71. I have a top 10 reading list and I try to keep it updated. A. keep it organized B. make it longer C. keep it current D. make it more detailed 72. To get ahead in the world and lead a happy successful life requires getting on well with other people. A. learn new skills quickly B. focus on personal goals C. stay ahead of others in a race D. achieve success and progress 73. It gives us insights into how people think and the attitude we need in order to understand people of different cultures. A. helps us understand deeply B. provides us with facts about C. offers us opinions on D. shows us examples of 74. If you want to be an Olympic champion, it’s all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors. A. make you stand out from others B. help you match their performance C. make you more competitive D. push you to compete more intensely 75. Nowadays, your friends are just a click away. A. physically close to you B. easily accessible C. available after a long wait D. separated by a great distance 76. There will be times when you want to give up. But hang in there and tell yourself that it will get easier with time. A. take a break and relax B. keep going and stay determined C. change your approach D. wait passively for things to improve 77. Well, say you leave the tap running while you brush your teeth, leave a light on when you go out or you drop a piece of litter and can’t be bothered to pick it up. A. are too occupied B. forget to take the time C. accidentally fail D. don’t want to make the effort 78. Even a small act of kindness has the potential for change in someone’s life. A. becomes a force B. creates a result C. holds the promise D. carries the possibility 79. I was overjoyed because it was the first time I had ever overtaken Alex since we started playing. A. beaten B. replaced C. teamed up with D. competed with 80. He was in hot water after forgetting his friend’s birthday, and it took a lot of effort to make up for it. A. in trouble B. at a loss C. unaware of the problem D. feeling very hot 第四节 词汇运用（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） Text 1 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的单词（部分空有首字母或中文提示） Roots & Shoots is an institute e____81____ in the early 1990s by Dr. Jane Goodall. It is called Roots & Shoots because roots move slowly under the ground making a firm ____82____ (基础) and although shoots seem small and weak, they can break open brick walls to reach the light. The p____83____ of Roots & Shoots is to educate young people so they can help to build a future that is secure and live together in peace with nature. Dr. Jane Goodall believes that the most important thing is that: Every ____84____ (个人) matters. Text 2 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当的单词（部分空有首字母或中文提示） A year ago, I came to the University of Birmingham to o____85____(获得) a business qualification. Since then I’ve been living in university accommodation with other international students, which allows me to meet people from d____86____(多样的) cultural backgrounds. The first few weeks there were absolutely challenging because everything was so different compared to things back home. I felt confused and lost. I also s____87____ from homesickness, recalling all sorts of things back home. Gradually, I a____88____ to my new life as an international student. I got ____89____(熟悉的) with the place, made friends and became more confident in my studies day by day. I became more motivated, and I’m also a lot more ambitious now! I feel that coming here was the best d____90____ I have ever made. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 句子翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 把下面句子翻译成英文。 91. 烟花绽放时，孩子们虽捂着耳朵，脸上却充满期待的表情。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 92. 当这位著名的作曲家走上舞台时，观众们毫不犹豫地热烈鼓起掌来。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 93. 我认为这些都是我们可以采取的切实可行的措施来帮助保护环境。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 94. 看菜单时，憨豆先生脸上立刻露出震惊的表情。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 95. 当我失落沮丧时，我最好的朋友会想尽办法让我振作起来，帮助我摆脱困境。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 书面表达（满分15分） 96. 假定你是李华，下周六你所在的社区将举办“无废全运”（No-Waste Games）主题活动。请你用英文写一封邮件给你的外国朋友Henry，邀请他一同参加，内容包括： 1．活动安排； 2．活动意义。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Henry, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 南海区2024至2025学年第二学期高二素养提升学业水平测试 英语试卷 本试卷共12页，笔试部分满分130分，考试时间120分钟。 第一部分 听说考试（独立安排，满分20分） 第二部分 综合运用（共五节，满分65分） 第一节 课外阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C B 【4~6题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A C 【7~10题答案】 【答案】7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D 第二节 课内阅读理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 【11~15题答案】 【答案】11. C 12. D 13. Knowledge is always growing and changing./ The pursuit of knowledge requires continuous questioning and discovery, as new ideas often replace old ones. 14. Our understanding of the world is constantly growing and changing so we should be brave to challenge conventional thoughts and keep learning. 15. 如果一个重要的、受人尊敬的人说某件事是对的，那么人们就会认为这件事一定是对的。 第三节 选句填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. E 第四节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 第五节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. but 37. landed 38. making 39. Originally 40 inspired 41. a 42. remains 43. on 44. powerful 45. their 第三部分 知识基础（共四节，满分35分） 第一节 单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 【46题答案】 【答案】influential 【47题答案】 【答案】which 【48题答案】 【答案】was making 【49题答案】 【答案】connected 【50题答案】 【答案】has gone 第二节 词汇中英匹配（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分） 把下列每组5个中文词语与英文单词匹配，每组有两个多余选项。 第一组 【51~55题答案】 【答案】51. D 52. F 53. B 54. A 55. C 第二组 【56~60题答案】 【答案】56. G 57. C 58. D 59. A 60. E 第三组 【61~65题答案】 【答案】61. F 62. C 63. B 64. E 65. G 第四组 【66~70题答案】 【答案】66. C 67. B 68. G 69. A 70. F 第三节 语义匹配（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据句子内容，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出与句中划线部分意义最接近的选项。 【71题答案】 【答案】C 【72题答案】 【答案】D 【73题答案】 【答案】A 【74题答案】 【答案】A 【75题答案】 【答案】B 【76题答案】 【答案】B 【77题答案】 【答案】D 【78题答案】 【答案】D 【79题答案】 【答案】A 【80题答案】 【答案】A 第四节 词汇运用（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） Text 1 【81~84题答案】 【答案】81. established 82. foundation##base 83 purpose 84. individual Text 2 【85~90题答案】 【答案】85. obtain 86. diverse 87. suffered/struggled 88. adjusted/adapted 89. familiar 90. decision 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 句子翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 把下面句子翻译成英文。 【91题答案】 【答案】When fireworks were being let off, children were covering their ears but with an expectant look on their faces. 【92题答案】 【答案】The audience did not hesitate to applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage. 【93题答案】 【答案】I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take to help protect the environment. 【94题答案】 【答案】When he looks at the menu, an astonished look quickly appears on his face. 【95题答案】 【答案】When I am feeling down, my best friend would try every means to cheer me up and help me out. 第二节 书面表达（满分15分） 【96题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Dear Henry, How are you doing recently? Knowing that you’re passionate about environmental protection, I am writing to invite you to the “No -Waste Games” event in my community next Saturday. The event starts at 9 a. m. and lasts about three hours. First, there will be a creative workshop where we transform used items like plastic bottles into useful products. Then comes a thrilling waste-sorting relay race in groups. Finally, a professional will share practical tips on living a zero-waste life. This event aims to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage sustainable living. It combines fun and education perfectly. I believe you’ll find it both enjoyable and meaningful. Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$