广东省茂名市高新中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

茂名市高新中学2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 （满分: 130分 时间: 120分钟） 第一部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文、从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中、选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The following 4 famous paintings — from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece — have stood the test of time. The Amolfini Portrait Jan van Eyck’s Amolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism — while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties. The Starry Night Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas (帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint–Remy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modem Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh’s most famous works. The Harvesters The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It describes the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919. Guernica Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid. 1. Which of the following paintings was produced earliest? A. Guernica. B. The Harvesters. C. The Starry Night. D. The Amolfini Portrait. 2. Who created the painting describing the harvest seasons? A. Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B. Vincent van Gogh. C. Jan van Eyck. D. Pablo Picasso. 3. What do we know about the painting The Starry Night? A. It was painted on wood in oils. B. It described the painter’s life in hospital. C. It wasn’t widely recognized before 1941. D. It was given away to the museum by a collector. B By Global Times Published: May 13, 2024 09: 39 PM China’s popular show Chinese Poetry Conference has not only received a warm welcome from audiences for its cultural knowledge and ancient wisdom, but also become a stage and platform for cultural exchanges. Cambodian Princess Jenna Norodom appeared on the latest episode of Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central TV on Saturday and shared her knowledge about China’s ancient poems. She said that China and Cambodia have an unbreakable bond of friendship and that she has been learning Chinese and ancient Chinese poems. She noted that she hopes to learn some poems about friendship and recite them to her Chinese friends. During the show she recited one of her favorite poems: “I live upstream and you downstream by Yangtze Blue. Day after day of you I think, but you are not in view. Although as one we drink, the water clear of River Blue.” In her eyes, the poem written by Li Zhiyi, a poet of the Song Dynasty, expresses well the feeling of longing as Cambodia and China will always be good partners and good neighbors who “drink from the same river.” Shan Jixiang, president of the China Cultural Relics Academy, said that the 2024 season of Chinese Poetry Conference is about not only the preservation of poetry, but also refreshing and boosting China’s fine traditional culture. Poems carry the emotional wisdom of the stages of past dynasties and the cultural mark of the Chinese nation. The program perfectly combines the soul of poetry for thousands of years with modern beauty and shows the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world. 4. What topic did Jenna Norodom discuss on the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Her visit to China. B. Sino-Cambodian ties. C. Ancient Chinese poems. D. Modern Chinese poetry. 5. How does Jenna understand the Cambodia-China relationship through the poem by Li Zhiyi? A. It is a symbol of shared cultural heritage between the two countries. B. It is a representation of the close and lasting links between the two countries. C. It is an expression of the mutual (相互的) longing despite geographical separation. D. It is a reflection of the historical ties and common ancestry (祖先) of the two countries. 6. What is an aim of the Chinese Poetry Conference? A. Chinese language teaching. B. Ancient poetry appreciation. C. Modern literature promotion. D. Cultural exchange strengthening. 7. What is the best title for the article? A. Cambodian Princess: Sharing Poetry Passion B. Chinese Poetry Conference: A Stage for Cultural Exchanges C. The Timeless Art of Chinese Poetry: Enduring Beauty and Cultural Depth D. Ancient Poems in the Modern Era: The Revival of China’s Cultural Legacy C Premiered (首映) on January 29 2025, the animated film Ne Zha 2 has taken the world by storm, earning over 10 billion yuan as of February 13, 2025. Directed by Jiaozi, it continues the story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing. After surviving a great disaster, Ne Zha and Ao Bing lost their physical bodies. Their souls were saved by Taiyi Zhenren with a magical seven — colored lotus. But their souls began to disappear again, so Taiyi Zhenren had to rebuild their bodies with limited materials. The film shows remarkable character growth. Ne Zha, once rebellious (叛逆的), learns to care for his friends and understand himself. Ao Bing, who used to have personal troubles, becomes a brave warrior. Visually, Ne Zha 2 is a feast for the eyes. It features thrilling scenes like flowing lava and terrifying sea monsters at the beginning. Later, it takes the audience to Kunlun Mountain, a magical place full of colorful landscapes and fairy — like creatures. The final battle is unforgettable, with characters using amazing weapons. Beyond the action, Ne Zha 2 conveys important life lessons. It encourages people to be brave in the face of difficulties, fight for what is right, and value friendship. The film has not only broken box office records but also received high praise, with a rating of 8.6/10 on major review platforms. 8. What does the underlined word “feast” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. A pleasant sight. B. A difficult task. C. A large meal. D. A big problem. 9. What can we infer from the text? A. Ne Zha 2 is the first film to feature Ne Zha and Ao Bing. B. The film’s success lies only in its stunning visual effects. C. The film has no influence on the animation industry. D. The characters in the film have obvious growth and changes. 10. According to the text, which of the following is TRUE about Ne Zha 2? A. It was released on January 28, 2025. B. It earned over 10 billion yuan in its first week. C. It has an 8.6 out of 10 rating on leading review platforms. D. It has become the second highest — earning film globally. 11. What is the author’s purpose of writing the film review? A. To introduce the director of Ne Zha 2. B. To introduce the box office of Ne Zha 2. C. To introduce the visual effects of Ne Zha 2. D. To introduce the success and main content of Ne Zha 2. D Air pollution is among the biggest threats against humans, which causes seven million early deaths a year. To fight this problem, four friends put their heads together and designed CityTree, which is a mobile structure that can capture as many pollutants as a forest made up of 275 trees. What makes the ‘tree’ special is that it’s not a regular tree at all; it is made up of moss cultures(苔藓培养物) that do a great job of absorption. “Moss cultures have a much larger surface than any other plant,” Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions, explained to CNN. “That means we can capture more pollutants.” The entire ‘tree’ sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality. Now, about 20 CityTrees can be found in major cities like Oslo, and Paris. The team also has plans to introduce the CityTree to cities in lower-income countries, which may have worse air pollution. However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards a few kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added. In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the “tree”. 12. How does the CityTree sustain itself according to the passage? A. By absorbing pollutants from nearby factories. B. Using wind turbines to power its systems. C. By relying on regular tree photosynthesis. D. Through solar panels that produce electricity and gather rainwater. 13. What is Gary Fuller’s attitude to the CityTree? A. Doubtful. B. Intolerant. C. Worried. D. Unclear. 14. What can be inferred from Gary Fuller’s comments about the CityTree? A. He believes the CityTree is the best solution to air pollution. B. He thinks stopping pollution at its source is more effective than using air cleaners. C. He fully supports the widespread use of CityTrees in all cities. D. He claims the CityTree can easily purify air several kilometers above the ground. 15. What will the CityTree inventors probably do? A. Develop a new type of air cleaner. B. Make improvements to the structure. C. Redirect efforts to make greener cars. D. Expand their business in rich countries. 第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑, 选项中有两项为多余选项。 Life is filled with numerous ups and downs. How you deal with each situation matters. May it be your study life or a serious life struggle, we must learn to move on. ___16___ Draw a line mentally ___17___ What you can do is draw a mental line. This line will help you mark your future decisions. Everything that you faced till now was just a part of the problem and everything that comes after will be part of the solution. Use that mental page break to give yourself restored courage to be better. Learn from others When you start learning from others, you may notice the different patterns that made them successful. If people are truly free of their issues, they will be able to help you out. Humans are social beings. ___18___ Make sure that the interaction is actually beneficial in some way, and it should uplift your spirit, not bring you down. ___19___ In order to move on from every struggle, you must let go of the past. Negative feelings are always going to be counter-productive. The most critical and crucial thing that you need to do is look at the future and look forward to the new upcoming chapter of your life. Everyone makes mistakes. It is what makes us humans. A warm and encouraging tone will help you out. Do what actually works To get out of a struggle, you have to do what works right. However, most people get busy doing the things that don’t get them anywhere. In stressful situations, people force pain onto themselves. For example, many people resort to alcohol or smoking to relieve the stress, which just kills them slowly. In fact, living in reality to make sensible and favorable choices for you matters most. ___20___ A. Let go of the past. B. Learn from mistakes. C. You might always find yourself in a certain kind of dead ends. D. Here’s how you can create a new chapter in your life. E. Just do what is good for you. F. You need to have social interactions with others and learn from them. G. One common mistake many of us make is that we try to go through all of it on our own. 第二部分 语言知识及应用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “When I first started learning calligraphy, I just copied the teacher’s strokes (笔画), and my work was ugly.” said Aryan from Afghanistan. He studied as a graduate student in Beijing, ___21___ in International Education of the Chinese language. During his six-year stay in China, he discovered the ___22___ of Chinese culture. He also realized that Chinese is steadily becoming a(n) ___23___ language, and more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese. To his surprise, the curriculum for foreign students in China ___24___ the classroom. The school organizes extracurricular ___25___ to help them learn and experience ___26___ and culture. After closer and deeper ___27___ with Chinese culture, Aryan found his hobby: calligraphy. “Initially, I didn’t know much Chinese and thought calligraphy would be difficult,” Aryan said. “Later on, I found out that calligraphy can help me ___28___ my Chinese language skills and my understanding of Chinese culture.” He used to ___29___ the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly. But he later found out that this view is ____30____ . Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and Chinese people’s ____31____ towards life. The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ____32____ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories. They are also the hidden ____33____ to better understanding Chinese culture. Not only did Aryan gain a deeper ____34____ of Chinese characters but also developed a more mature personality along the way. Calligraphy gives him strength when he feels ____35____ and lost. 21. A. settling B. majoring C. resulting D. bringing 22. A. problem B. pattern C. resource D. richness 23. A. international B. official C. formal D. native 24. A. takes up B. goes beyond C. goes against D. takes up 25. A. conferences B. subjects C. activities D. competitions 26. A. life B. economy C. work D. pleasure 27. A. contact B. content C. competition D. combination 28. A. recognize B. adjust C. improve D. find 29. A. oppose B. break C. suspect D. hold 30. A. wrong B. positive C. contradictory D. objective 31. A. step B. direction C. attitude D. effort 32. A. supply B. represent C. recall D. sense 33 A. responses B. reactions C. admissions D. keys 34. A. form B. function C. ability D. knowledge 35. A. inspired B. determined C. stressed D. interrupted 第二节: 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或括号内单词的正确形式, 并将本题的答案写在答题卡上 We had to be careful not to go outside too often, as the changing temperatures could make us ill. It was almost as dangerous to become too hot from wearing too many clothes as ______36______(become)too cold from wearing too few. The sweat could freeze very ______37______(quick). Many of us also became ill ______38______ the black smoke of the animal fat we burnt for our fires. It ______39______(damage)our eyes and burnt our lungs. The twenty—two of us lived like this in the cold for four months. Our discipline and team spirit kept us ______40______(optimism)and helped us deal with our fears in a positive and successful way. We also celebrated our birthdays, festivals, and even the ______41______(time)when we caught a sea animal. This was an episode in my life ______42______I would never forget. When we ______43______(rescue)finally, we felt such relief and joy that many of us could not hide our tears. We were at last free to go home to warm beds, good food, and the care of our family and friends. Our optimism and faith in Shackleton had helped us persevere in ______44______(stay)alive, And he paid us back by his commitment to save us from a slow _______45_______painful death. 第三部分课本知识考查（共两节, 满分10分） 第一节单词拼写（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 请根据所给中文提示或所给英语单词的正确形式填空。 46. She burst into tears, ____________ (发泄； 释放) all her pent-up anxiety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. Working out on a regular basis will undoubtedly help you get____________(使恢复精神). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. As the final exams were approaching, I made a ____________ (resolve) to review lessons daily. (所给词适当形式填空) 49. The annual Maoming Lychee Festival is one of the most____________(influence) events in Maoming. (所给词的适当形式填空) 50. Running and cycling are the most popular outdoor activities, which account for 40% and 34% ____________ (respective). (所给词的适当形式填空) 第二节 完成句子（共5小题; 每空0.5分, 满分5分） 请根据所给中文完成句子。 51. 无论前面有什么障碍，我都会为你尽我所能。 No matter what obstacles lay ahead, I’ll do everything ____________ I can do for you. 52. 这部旨在探索中国传统文化精髓的纪录片已经获得了好几个奖项。 The documentary, whose aim is ____________ ____________ the essence traditional Chinese culture, has won several awards. 53. 当这座博物馆建成后，它将于明年向公众开放。 ____________ ____________, the museum will be open to the public next year. 54. 自从新学期开始以来，约翰一直在努力学习。 John____________ ____________ ____________hard since the new term began. 55. The teacher asked me, “Who broke the window?”（改为间接引语） The teacher asked me who____________ ____________the window. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 请将本部分题的答案写在答题卡上 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 56. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。 内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。 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。 Notice _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 第二节: 读后续写（满分25分） 57. 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。 In the peaceful village of Greenfield, surrounded with rolling hills, lived two curious and adventurous twins, Lily and Leo. At the age of eleven, the inseparable twins were always seeking new and exciting adventures. One morning, Mr. Thompson, their favorite teacher, was introducing volunteer work. Leo suddenly caught sight of the hill behind the schoolyard and was instantly inspired with the idea of climbing to the top. “Lily,” whispered Leo. “Wouldn’t it be amazing if we climbed to the top of that hill today? It’s said to hold breathtaking views of our lovely village.” Hearing that, Lily’s lace lit up with excitement, her heart filled with eagerness. “Oh, Leo. that sounds fantastic!”. With determination in their hearts, the twins worked out a plan. As they walked along the path, they noticed colorful trash scattered about, which ruined the natural beauty surrounding them. A brilliant idea flashed into Lily’s mind. “Why don’t we pick up the litter along the way? We could clean up our beloved countryside.” Excited by the idea, the twins eagerly collected the scattered items. As they reached the foot of the hill, their bags heavy with the collected waste, they came across a recycling center. With excitement, they exchanged their findings for shiny coins. With newfound treasures in their pockets, they climbed up the hill. When they reached the top, they were greeted by a breathtaking view of Greenfield. “It’s so beautiful!” Leo burst out. “We must share our adventure with Mr. Thompson and our classmates!” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 段首语已给出。 Paragraph 1: The next morning, Lily and Leo returned to school, eager to meet Mr. Thompson. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their lovely village. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 茂名市高新中学2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 （满分: 130分 时间: 120分钟） 第一部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文、从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中、选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B 第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑, 选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. F 19. A 20. E 第二部分 语言知识及应用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. C 第二节: 语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. to become 37. quickly 38. from 39. damaged 40. optimistic 41. times 42. that##which 43. were rescued 44. staying 45. but 第三部分课本知识考查（共两节, 满分10分） 第一节单词拼写（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 请根据所给中文提示或所给英语单词的正确形式填空。 【46题答案】 【答案】releasing 【47题答案】 【答案】refreshed 【48题答案】 【答案】resolution 【49题答案】 【答案】influential 【50题答案】 【答案】respectively 第二节 完成句子（共5小题; 每空0.5分, 满分5分） 请根据所给中文完成句子。 【51题答案】 【答案】that 【52题答案】 【答案】 ①. to ②. explore 【53题答案】 【答案】 ①. When ②. completed 【54题答案】 【答案】 ①. has ②. been ③. working/studying 【55题答案】 【答案】 ①. had ②. broken 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 请将本部分题的答案写在答题卡上 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 【56题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Notice We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. The event is scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm on June 15th in our school’s main lecture hall. The lecture will cover key topics such as the impact of regular exercise on physical and mental well-being, the benefits of various sports activities, and tips for integrating fitness into our daily routines. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports. All students are encouraged to attend. The Student Union 第二节: 读后续写（满分25分） 【57题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Paragraph 1: The next morning, Lily and Leo returned to school, eager to meet Mr. Thompson. The moment they saw Mr. Thompson, they excitedly told him what they had done. Mr. Thompson listened carefully and praised them satisfiedly. Then an idea hit him. Mr. Thompson gathered the class together and asked mysteriously, “Would you like to experience an adventure and at the same time bring cleanliness to the village as a volunteer?” Each student was excited with wide eyes, hands raising high, shouting, “Me! Me!” Paragraph 2: The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their lovely village. They happily ran up the hill with bags of garbage in their hands and competed to see whose bag could be full first. As they worked, Mr. Thompson kept reminding the students to be safe, ensuring everyone was careful while they cleaned. Soon, they were back down the hill, dragging their bags full of trash. Mr. Thompson smiled proudly and praised them, “You are not only little adventurers but also little guardians of the environment! Your efforts make a big difference in keeping our village beautiful and clean.” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$