河南省驻马店市树人高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末模拟英语试卷

树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 学科网（北京）股份有限公司立德树人 止于至善 第 1 页 共 8 页 2023级英语期末模拟试卷 命题人：曹 宁 审核人：叶倩倩 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 第一部分 听力略 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 Aurora Borealis (北极光), the Northern Lights, showcases beautiful green, pink, blue and violet-colored lights dancing in the night sky. Here are some of the best places to see the northern lights around the world.Tromso, Norway Tromso is right in the center of the Norwegian Arctic aurora zone. This city has the best northern light views from September to April. Travelers can stay in Thon Hotel Tromso, a mid-range hotel that offers viewing spots on the roof deck. Thon Hotel Tromso rate: Starts at $111 per night Best activity besides viewing the northern lights: Husky Tours Orkney, Scotland Orkney is 10 miles from the remote northern coast of Scotland and is one of the best locations to view the Aurora Borealis in the UK. Travelers can witness the northern lights between September and March during cold and dark evenings. The Kirkwall Hotel: Starts at $86 per room per night Other popular places in Orkney: Wideford Hill and Inganess Bay Lapland, Finland Lapland is in Finland’s northernmost part. Travelers can expect to see the Northern Lights from late August to April. One of the best bucket list (愿望清单) experiences is watching the light show from Santa’s Hotel Aurora. Kakslauttanen Artic Resort Glass Igloos: Starts at $484 per night Santa’s Hotel Aurora: Starts at S121 per night Yellowknife, Canada Yellowknife sits at the center of the Aurora Oval, with the best views from mid-November to early April. Aurora Village tours are also available for viewing the northern lights, with free pick-up from hotels around the area. Aurora Village tour: Starts at $100 per person Aurora Village Hotel package: Rates differ during fall and winter. 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 立德树人 止于至善 第 2 页 共 8 页 21．Which place has the longest season of viewing the Northern Lights? A．Tromso B．Orkney C．Lapland D．Yellowknife 22．What can tourists do in both Tromso and Lapland? A．Live in an ice house. B．Walk along the beach. C．View the Northern Lights from the hotel.D．Enjoy sightseeing tours around the area. 23．Where is this text probably taken from? A．An encyclopedia B．A travel brochure C．A geographic textbook D．A journal B The “Got Talent” crew is one of the pioneers in finding and publicizing music talent and has been giving the world some of its most favorite artists for almost two decades. In 2023, “Britain’s Got Talent” (BGT) uncovered a musical genius named Malakai Bayoh who impressed the audience with perfect high-note singing. The London-based 13-year-old boy appeared for the show’s audition (海选) in April, 2023 and was accompanied by his mom and sister. “My big dream is to be an opera singer. I started singing at 7,” said Malakai to the BGT team. He then added jokingly, “My mom made me join the choir because she’s very bossy.” The teenager mentioned she was his biggest fan. Malakai’s mom was worried as he was about to perform and said, “It scares me because, on his first show, somebody heckled (对……起哄 ) him. It was sad to see someone boo a child on stage because it might destroy his confidence completely.” Contrary to his mom’s fear, Malakai set the stage on fire singing a beautiful song and the entire crowd was impressed by his amazing voice. As he ended his song, the audience and the judges gave him a big round of applause. The performance won him Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semi-finals of the show. The other judges called Malakai’s performance “perfect” and “heavenly”. His angelic voice blew the audience away and the judges thanked the teen for coming to the show. Malakai went on to become one of the finalists of the show and signed a record deal with Universal Music. Malakai’ s audition at the BGT went viral on social media, “I’m a trained singer, and a music teacher by profession, and sang this song as a young performer myself. I can say with absolute certainty this is the best I’ve ever heard this song sung, with proper technique and proper breathing. This boy is a gifted singer,” @mayacorinne878 posted. 24．What made Malakai’s mom feel worried? A．The judge’s expression. B．Her son’s performance on stage. C．A bad experience. D．Her son’s difficulty in singing in public. 25．What does the phrase “set the stage on fire” in paragraph 3 imply about Malakai’s performance? 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 学科网（北京）股份有限公司立德树人 止于至善 第 3 页 共 8 页 A．He accidentally caused a literal fire during his performance. B．His performance was extremely passionate and energetic. C．His performance received the lowest rating possible. D．He refused to perform unless certain conditions were met. 26．What can be inferred about Malakai’s talent? A．He has average talent but is well-received due to his age. B．He has exceptional talent that is recognized by both professionals and the public. C．He has talent, but his performance was not enough to send him to the semi-finals. D．He lacks talent, but his story touched the hearts of the audience. 27．What is the text mainly about? A．The rise of a young opera singer. B．The impact of social media on music talent. C．The history of “Got Talent” shows. D．The challenges faced by young performers. C It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have great effects on your heart, a new study shows. The researchers said people with insomnia(失眠症)are more likely to have a heart attack. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the US, the researchers wrote in their report, noting that 10% to 15% of people in the US struggle with it. The meta-analysis of previously published research suggests that the potential association between insomnia and heart attack risk is strongest in women. Dr. Martha Gulati, director of prevention at the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute, said that most of her patients are women and that insomnia is a noted risk factor for women who have had any form of ischemic heart disease. “We see it probably in 1 in 10 patients in the United States,” said Gulati, who was not involved in the new research. “It is my impression that almost everyone experiences insomnia at some point in their life. The estimate is that 1 in 2 adults experience it at some point in their life, maybe in the short term because of stressful moments.” For their analysis, the researchers defined insomnia as a sleep disorder with three main symptoms(症状): Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep and waking early and being unable to fall back asleep. The study also found an association between increased heart attack risk and how long a participant slept each night. Those who slept five hours or less had the highest association with heart attack risk and were 1.56 times more likely to have a heart attack than people who slept seven or eight hours. Longer sleep duration wasn’t always more protective. The study found that people who slept six hours a night had a lower risk of a heart attack than those who slept nine hours or more. “A lot of studies have pointed somewhere between seven and eight hours of sleep being the magic number for us,” another 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 立德树人 止于至善 第 4 页 共 8 页 researcher said. “There is obviously variability for everyone, but too much sleep is rarely the issue.” 28．What’s the function of the first paragraph? A．To list a fact. B．To warn the readers. C．To introduce the topic. D．To draw the readers’ interest. 29．What can we infer from Gulati words? A．Insomnia is unavoidable in the short term. B．Insomnia is a common phenomenon in life. C．Heart attack often happens during insomnia. D．Women are less experienced in dealing with insomnia. 30．What inspiration can we get according to the sleeping time? A．Put quality before quantity. B．Too much is as bad as too little. C．Bite off more than one can chew. D．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 31．What’s the author’s attitude to the relationship between insomnia and heart attack? A．Pessimistic. B．Indifferent. C．Objective. D．Positive. D One of the most critical roles forests play is relieving climate change. Trees suck enormous amounts of carbon dioxide out of the air and fix the carbon in their wood and the soil. A recent study found that planting new trees over an area the size of the US could suck away two thirds of all the carbon dioxide discharge that humans have pumped into the atmosphere. “Without animals, it is harder for forests to absorb carbon, as tree species (种类) important for protecting the climate could be lost without animals", Susanne Winter, a program director said at the WWF. In Africa, many of the tree species that absorb the most carbon rely on large birds and primates (灵长类动物) to eat their fruits and spread their large seeds, according to the report. Without them, those trees would have difficulty reproducing and forests would lose their best carbon-storing trees. “Forests are our greatest natural ally in the fight against global warming, ”Winter said.“If we want to hold back the worldwide decline in biodiversity and prevent the climate crisis,s we need to protect the forests and the species living there. Forests also filter (过滤) water-- as water makes its way to lakes or groundwater reserves, the roots and soil separate it from deposits and pollution that it collects along the way. What' s more, forests regulate the global water cycle, since trees' leaves, branches, and roots store or send out water vapor. Climate models show that forest-cutting down in Central Africa could lead to a 15% drop in rainfall in the US Midwest, and Amazon deforestation (森林滥伐) could cut Texas rainfall by 25%. 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 学科网（北京）股份有限公司立德树人 止于至善 第 5 页 共 8 页 Humans also get food, wood, and medicine from the abundance of plants and animals in forests. Worldwide, 1.6 billion people rely on forests for their livings, according to the United Nations. About 300 million people live in forests, according to WWF. 32．What's the purpose of Paragraph 3? A．To tell where the large seeds go. B．To show the tree species in Africa. C．To draw reader' s attention to Africa. D．To support Susanne Winter’s opinion. 33．What does the underlined word“ally" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Winner. B．Competitor. C．Partner. D．Victim. 34．How do forests change climate according to the passage? A．By affecting air and water. B．By feeding birds and animals. C．By providing life necessities. D．By increasing the variety of trees. 35．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Water should be filtered. B．The more forests, the more rain. C．Forests should be globally protected. D．Half the carbon dioxide is sucked away by trees. 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。 The holidays can be a difficult time to stay on track with your fitness goals. 36 . Even the most disciplined people can find it difficult to stick to their fitness routines during the holiday season. Here are some expert-recommended tips that can help you stay on track. 37 . Planning is the best way to make sure you don’t lose track of your goals. Plan your workouts for the week and mark them in your schedule to assure they are a part of your day. Exercise early. 38 . Make sure workouts are in the morning and you’ll set yourself up for a productive day. Then you can enjoy holiday activities and time with family without worrying about when you’ll have time to exercise. Keep moving. Research shows that getting up for just five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes and performing light activities reduces the risk of heart disease risk factors. Small efforts to get moving can help your overall health during the holidays. In addition to staying active, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, such as when watching football games or eating. 39 . Think out of the box. The holidays are busy, but do your best to avoid the “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to physical activity. 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 立德树人 止于至善 第 6 页 共 8 页 40 — like taking a family walk around the neighborhood before opening Christmas presents. A．Plan ahead B．Plan out your route before you go C．Exercising in the morning is one of the biggest tips D．Remember: too much sitting is harmful to your health E．Your schedule will be filled with family gatherings and celebrations F．Get creative with exercise and make physical activity a family affair G．Rather than skipping the gym altogether, make time for a quick workout 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30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。 Do you know how many languages there are in the world? There are about 1,500, but many of them are not considered very 41 . English is considered one of the most important languages because many people 42 it, not only in England and America, 43 in other countries of the world. About 200, 000, 000 speak it 44 their own language, and another 230, 000, 000 use it as a second language. It is 45 to say how many people are learning it. Millions of boys and girls in schools are trying to do so. Many 46 children study French. French is also a very important language. 47 children study German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Which is the best way to learn a language? We know that we all learnt our own language well when we were 48 . If we learn a second language in the 49 way, it may not seem so difficult. What does a small child do? It 50 what people say, and it tries to guess what it hears. When it wants something, it has to 51 it. It is using the language, 52 and talking in it all of the time. If people use a second language all the time, they will learn it 53 . In school, you learn to read, to write, to hear and to 54 . It is best to learn all new words through the 55 . You can read them, spell them and speak them later. 41．A．spoken B．happy C．important D．ideal 42．A．like B．use C．operate D．play 43．A．but B．and C．too D．so 44．A．like B．with C．for D．as 45．A．easy B．again C．difficult D．best 46．A．Chinese B．Japanese C．English D．Asian 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 学科网（北京）股份有限公司立德树人 止于至善 第 7 页 共 8 页 47．A．Some B．Thousands C．All D．Much 48．A．born B．children C．grown D．boys 49．A．same B．different C．useful D．good 50．A．talks B．wants C．cries D．follows 51．A．ask B．want C．get D．ask for 52．A．speaking B．writing C．thinking D．doing 53．A．fluently B．confidently C．freely D．easily 54．A．fight B．sing C．speak D．play 55．A．mouth B．hands C．ears D．eyes 第二节（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。 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar and it is the first time that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) 56 (include) the term “Chinese dragon” in its dictionary. The Chinese dragon has two definitions in the OED, with the first one about its physical image and the second one on its figurative and allusive (典故的) nature. Emperors in ancient dynasties were dressed in a Dragon Robe, a traditional silk-woven costume with dragon designs, 57 (symbolize) imperial power and authority. Jade Seals (玉玺 ), often 58 (carve) with dragons, also symbolize the authority of the emperor. Contrary 59 the Western dragon, the image of the Chinese dragon, despite undergoing constant changes, has represented various’ positive 60 (quality) including prosperity, authority, strength and good fortune. In ancient Chinese belief, dragons 61 (associate) with the control of the weather, particularly rain. The dragon’s ability to bring rain was seen as crucial for agriculture, which made it 62 positive symbol for the fertility of the land. With the rising China Chic trend and the country’s booming cultural creative industry, the Chinese dragon in folktale is now 63 (common) seen in creative products such as tear-off calendars, dolls, dragon-themed jewelry as well as the “dragon blind boxes” 64 appeal to young consumers. Whether it is through the hands of a national-level intangible (非物质) cultural heritage inheritor 65 the hands of a Generation Z “blind box” designer, the Chinese dragon carries forward the Chinese cultural spirit. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40分） 第一节（满分 15分） 66．假定你是李华，你正在做一个问卷调查以了解中英高中生在未来大学专业选择上的差异。请你用英文给英国好 树人高级中学高二英语期末模拟卷 班级： 姓名： 得分： 立德树人 止于至善 第 8 页 共 8 页 友 Jim写封邮件，内容包括： 1.介绍问卷内容；2.请他完成问卷并转发给其他好友；3.表示感谢。 注意：1. 参考词汇：问卷 questionnaire 转发 forward 2. 字数应为 80左右。 Dear Jim, Hope this mail finds you well! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分 25分） 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。 When I lived in Portland, Oregon, I taught English as a Second Language at a local community college. I had adult students in my class from Vietnam, Mexico, Russia and many other countries. Although they came from many lands, fighting for a better life, they had one thing in common: a desperate yearning(渴望) to learn English well. Many of the students worked in a factory for twelve hours throughout the night and hurriedly took a bus in the morning straight to our 8:00A．M. class. They attended my class on time whatever the weather. And they waited until after class to go home and sleep. Sometimes I would see them struggling to keep their eyes open in the beginning. However, their active participation in class drove away their physical tiredness as well as livened up the atmosphere. Some students even raised a bunch of questions by gesture after class. They were always there working hard, earnest and eager to learn. Despite their lack of sleep and long hours at work, the level of attendance and attentiveness in class was always excellent. No one called in sick. No one was absent-minded. Some of the students had as many as three jobs and took the bus everywhere they went because they couldn’t afford cars. To teach the course, I needed to use a lot of pictures and hand gestures, since I didn’t know all their respective languages. One of the things I taught was a simple dialogue called “Shopping for a New Coat”. They enjoyed standing up and acting out the gestures that accompanied the text of the story. Sometimes I wondered if I was really teaching my students in the best way possible. But I gave my all to this class, and they gave their all to me. If nothing else, they would always remember what to say if they ever went “shopping for a new coat”. Soon, the language course came to an end. 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。 Para1: On the last day of class, they held a wonderful party that was filled with good food and laughter. Para2: I lifted from the box a beautiful, new, full-length coat.