上海市上南中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末英语试卷

上南中学2024学年第二学期高二年级期未考试 英语学科试卷考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 命题人：陈淑君 审题人：赵红梅 第I卷 I.Listening Comprehension Section A(10) Directions In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The comversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question abour it,read the four possible answers on your paper.and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.A.A15:55. B.At6:15 C.At645. D.At6:30 2.A.Boss and secretary. B.Husband and wifc. C.Guide and tourist. D.Airhostess and passenger. 3.A.Sell the man her ticket. B.Watch a live game. C.Go to the man's house. D.Buy a ticket for the man. 4.A.Six years ago. B.Seven years ago. C.Fight ycars ago. D.Onc ycar ago. 5.A.All the concerts on campus are free to the students. B.The university students are free to choose their seats. C.The university students can go to the rock concert in their free time. D.The university students needn't pay for the Saturday rock conccrt. 6.A.He has no interest in protecting environment. B:He can't join the Environment Protection Club at the moment. C.He is worried about his study. D.He's already busy with the Student Union issue. 7.A.Call her at the airport when she arrives. B.Drive her to the airport and see her off. C.Show her the way to the intematlonal airport. D.Meet her at the airport and be her guide 8.A.Give the woman a ride to the bookstorc. B.Try to find out the woman's roommate. C.Buy tickets for the film festival. D.Get a schedule for the woman. 9.A.She won't be a candidate next ycur. B.The news won't disappoint Mary. 二英话 第1页共7顶 C.She doesn't believe the news. D.The news doesn't upset her 10.A.She is going to visit the man's neighbor. B.She has just moved into a new house. C.She is arranging a family trip. D.She arrived in Canada yesterday. Section B (20) Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer comversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation.The short passages and the longer conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.The fact that there were only stories in the history textbook. B.The fact that few women were written in the history textbook. C.The fact that many women influenced in shaping the US in the history textbook. D.The fact that no women were worth mentioning in the history textbook. 12.A.She fecls it is unimportant. B.She thinks it should focus only on women. C.She thinks it focuses on the wrong types of women. D.She feels that men are better at studying history. 13.A Becausc they are the most intelligent female historic figures. B.Because they were both African-Americans. C.Because they represent the strength of the American character. D.Because they were critical of the US government. Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage. 14.A.Once. B.Twice. C.Three times D.Five times. 15.A.That Adele will win more nominations than Beyonce this time. B.That the performing artists at the ceremony remain unknown. C.That Beyonce and Adele will have a fierce competition in important prizes. D.That Beyonce will become the most nominated femalo artist in Grammy history. 16.A.Justin Bieber,Drake,and Sturgill Simpson will competc with Adele and Beyonce. B.Records of various artists represent various types of music. C.The Grammy is one of the most indlueutial music awards in the world. D.Members of the voting committee include artists,songwriters,and photographers. 17.A.Nine. B.Twice C.Not even once.D.Three times. Questions I8 fhrough 20 are based on the following conversation. 18.A.Cultures and history. B.Resources and races. C.Beliefs and history. D.Resources and cultures. 19 A.Because they bave different cultures and beliefs from their neighbors. B.Because they don't have cnough place to live on. C.Because they have very few resources. D.Because they want to help their ncighbor to get richer. 20.A.By sending peacekeepers to those countries. B.By providing thosc countries with more financial support. C.By holding parties for different groups of people. D.By cutting off their financial support. IL Grammar and Vocabulary (10) Section A Directions:Aner reading the pussage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank After graduation,Susan was asked to becomc the executive director )of the Floating Hospital.She hesitated at first,as it was a demanding job and she wondered whether she could handle it But on sccond thoughts,she agreed to take the job.21 this job tumed out rewarding,she soon got tired of it. (seat)at her desk one day,she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research all of a sudden.Sincc she always believed intuition (was an advantage she23rust,she decided to have a go. Without any plan,she titled the course "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway". Susan was nervous as she faced the first session.of the twelve-week course.The two hours went on smoothly,but she then24(challenge)with a new fear,for she didn't know what to present the next week.But surprisingly,every week she found she had more to suy.Her confidence level growing,she realized.She had equipped herself so much over the years about getting over fear and her students were drinking it up.At the end of the course,they were amazedhow shifting their thinking really changed their lives. Susan eventually decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faccd many obstacles.And after26 (reject)by four agents and various publishers,she unwillingly put the proposal in a drawer. 高二更谢 第2页共7 Afer three years of writing,one day she went through the drawer一·， she held her much-rejected book proposal.Plcking it up,she had a sharp sense that she held something in her hands many people needed to read.Therefore she set out with much dctermination28(find)a publisher who believed in her book the same way she did.This time,she succeeded.She succeeded beyond her29 (wild)dreams. She was so happy that she followed her heart and never gave up30 (overcome)fears which stood in her way. Section B(10) Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need A.contribute V.B.flows C.fundamental D.lays E.notes F.optimistic G.reflect H.respectively I.shared J.lifelong K.uncertainty n. Leadership Traits(特质)》 My job puts me in contact with extraordinary leaders in many fields.So I tend to 31a lot on leadership and how we can inspire successful teamwork, cooperation,and partnerships.In my experience,it is clear that the most successful leaders-both men and women-always demonstrate three32 traits. Trustworthiness Leaders must set an example of honesty and justice and eam the trust of their teams through their everyday actions.When you do so with positive energy and cnthusiasm for33 goals and purpose,you can deeply connect with your team and customers.A culture of trust enables.you to empower employees and 34 the foundation for communication,accountability,and continuous improvement. Compassion(共销) You can't forget that organizational success 35 from the hearts and minds of the meo and women you lead.Rather than treating your people as you'd like to be treated,treat them as they would like to be treated.Small gestures like choosing face-to-face meetings or sending personal 36 can have an enormous impact on the spirits of the teams.In addition to thanks and praise,you must also understand people's needs,pressuros,and individual goals,which will allow you to lead them more effectively and -to their personal ambitions and professional development. Decisiveness In times of 38 employees long for clarity.As a leader,you won't always bave all of the answers-no one expects you to-so you must be open to listening and learning from others.Once you understand a particular challenge and outline the options,you have to be confident in making bold and 39 decisions. Successful leadership dcmands a40commitment to sharpening these three basic skills.Wherever you have the opportunity to serve,the qualitics of trustworthiness,compassion,and decisiveness are the keys to lcadership and organizational success. III.Reading Comprehension Section A (15) Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B.C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Stay ont of the Sun fo Look Young Forget drinking countess glasses of water or getting your beauty sleep.The secret of looking young is simply to stay out of the sun.A study of hundreds of women has revealed that those who avoided the sun's rays looked up to 20 years younger than they actually arc. However,other supposed rules for a youthful complexion(肤色，rom drinking lots of water to sleeping well and exercising regularly,failed to 41 the hands of time.Only kecping out of the sun,and wearing sunscreen when this wasn't possible,made a42,the American Academy of Dermatology's annual conference will hear today.The interesting43 comes from a study of 231 women of all ages who were quizzed about their lives, including whether they were sun-lovers.When rescarchers from Magsachusetts Gencral Hospital in the US-commissioncd by skincare firm Olay-guessed how old the women were,they found those who 44 in the sun tended to have aged morc slowly.Lucky people had so few wrinkles and45 spots,and such a fresh complexion,that they appeared to be a full two decades younger than they really werc. Researcher Dr Alexa Kimball,a professor of dermatology(皮肤医学)，said the 46 advice that we drink lots of water to stay healthy is actually a myth 见，and the body is“pretty good'"'at judging how much we need. Previous research by the British Nutrition Foundation reached a 47 conclusion.Experts there said:"Just drinking water for the sake of drinking water really has no effect on improving the appearance of skin."It isn't clear why the women who 48 well didn't have younger-looking skin.But it may be that 商二灭语 第3页共了页 the question they were asked was too49 and didn't take into account their long-ter sleep patterns. A second study,also by Olay,suggested that low-level day to day exposure to the sun is more ageing than50,intense exposure.Finally,DNA examination of tiny samples of the women's skin helped understand the 51 done by the sun.A genc called CDKN2A was more active in facial skin that is exposed to the elements than in samples taken from the bottoms.This genc was also morc active in women who said thoy loved the 52 -and in those who looked older.Dr Kimball said CDKN2A activity is a53that a cell is"tired out"and urged women should protect their skin year round and not just when on a beach holiday. Dr Frauke Neuser,principal scientist at Olay,which has used the 54 to devclop its latest face creams,said:"This research gives us a detailed picture of the effect of sun exposure on skin ageing and illustrate the importance of protection ona55 basis.” 41.A.add to B.benefit from. C.depend on D.hold back 42.A.mistake B.proposal C.difference D.comment 43.A.finding B.suggestion C.prospect D.possibility 44.A.cheered up B.take over C.made trouble D.took care 45.A.age B.trouble C.scenic D.weak 46.A.faulty B.popular C.helpful D.conflicting 47.A.better B.similar C.false D.satisfactory 48.A.ate B.exercised C.acted D.slept 49.A.bard B.apparent C.narrow D.serious 50.A.occasional B.limited C.potential D.initial 51.A.good B.damage C.treatment D.miracle 52.A.beauty B.water C.skin D.sun 53.A.trend B.possibility C.sigu D.chance 54.A.product B.research C.approach D.sample 55.A.temporary B.personal C.daily D.strict Section B(30) Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unAinished statements.For each of them there are foyr choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have fust read. (A) I've boon in an 18-year love-hatc relationship with a black walnut trce. It's a unique tree.In late September or early October,falling fruits as hard as bnsoballs thraaten the skulls (of you,your children,your neighbors and those tha reside next door to them.Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August,and as for me,I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden. The black wainut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy.It's poisonous to several common plants.There have becn many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them,but they failed to flourish. What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area.Native plants arc important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (like birds,bees and buttcrflics with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment Native plants for this area are gencrally easy to grow,so they experience less stress. Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard?Yes, bowever,geuing rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible.It's also protected under the law.Rightfully so.Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of thosc that inhabit it. Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut.I can't imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn.I'd miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afteroons as I look up into iis leaves. Every spring,I wonder what the season holds:What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing?Like any good relationship,I'll never be pleased.I'm stuck with this tree,so I'll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires.In retumn,my walnut offers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder that 56.Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden? A.To protect the injured skull. B.To prevent herself from sunburn. C.To avoid being hit by the nuts. D.To reduce the chance of getting bitten by bees. 57.What is the tree's survival strategy? A.It attracts beneficial pollinators. B.It lets out poison to drive away pests. C.It produces a chemical fatal to some plants. D.It competes for nutrition with similar species. 商二页语 第4页共了页 58.Which of the following DOESN'T account for (the author's love-hate relationship with the tree? A.The fruits of the tree may bring inconvenience. B.The tree outcompetes the native plants in the garden. C.The tree is home to numerous birds and other creatures. D.The presence of the tree takes up much space of the garden. 59.The author most probably got a remindor from the tree that A.it's better to give than to take B.trees and plants have their own ways to flourish C.even a good relationship is not always trouble-free D.acceptance,instcad of resistance,is the better way to be ) Have you ever wondered if you see the same colors as other people?Most people know what blue is when they see it.It's the color of sea and sky.They see the color and call it "blue"because they were taught the word and associated it with what they saw.But how do you know what you see as blue isn't somcone efse's red, and vice versa? The ability to perceive diffcrent colors depends on receptors in our cycs known as cones().Light waves hit these receptors and they react depending on which color the light is,sending signals to the brain.The brain then decodes these signals to determine which color light the eyes are receiving. Some people's receptors are more developed than others.People with weaker receptors usually have color blindness.The inability of the receptor to interpret the light waves correctly means that some people cannot distinguish between different shades of a color. Thosc with more enhanced receptors can see more shades of one color,which is the first way in which people may see colors differently from each other.We sometimes hear people baving an argument about whether something is dark blue or black.It might be because one persou has stronger receptors to interpret the light than another. In the past,most scientists would argue that everyoue saw colors in the same way.However,research was conducted on monkeys,In which they were injected with a virus affecting thcir receptors.This enabled them to distinguish more colors than usual and brought an interesting reu Normally monkeys can only see in bluc and green,but the virus allowed monkeys to see red. The neurons()in their brains naturnlly adapted to be able to understand new colors.This implies that our brains and ncurons may adapt depending on our stimulus(刺澈物)during由e developmental period..Color could be a very personal expericnce,unique to everyone. So,the next time you talk about your favorite color,just remember if yours is blue and your fiend says red,you might actually be thinking about the same color. What if everyone in the world has the same favorite color,but just calls it different names? 60.Whal does the underlined word "perceive"in paragraph two mean? A.cxplain B.see C.analyze D.associate 61.Why do some people have color blindness? A.Because they can see many shades of some colors. B.Because they have different neurons. C.Because there are not enough light waves hitting their receptors. D.Because the receptors in their eyes are not well-developed. 62.What can we learn from the experiment on monkeys? A.Monkeys can only see two colors:green and red. B.The ncurons in monkeys'brain can't distinguish colors. C.Brains and ncurons can be stimulated to recognize new colors. D..The neurons in human brain work differently form monkeys'. (C) For many people,leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors,have some fun, and meet interesting people.Add two pieces of sophisticated 21st century tcchnology,global positioning systcm (GPS)devices and the Intemet,to get geocaching.” The word geocaching comcs from"gco"(carth)and"cache"(hidden treasure). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache-usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs,along with a logbook where "finders"can enter comments and learn about the cache's"owner",the person who created and hid the cache.Finders may take any of the iems in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar valuc.They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner. Geocaching became possible on May 1,2000,when U.S.President Bill Clinton announced that a satellite system developed by the U.S.Department of Defense would be made public.Using a fairly inexpensive GPS device,anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position. This is besically a high-tech version of orientcering,which uscs maps and compasses to determine one's location. Geocachers are a very considerate group.Owners are asked to think carefully 高二英谓 第5页共7贝 about a cache's location in order to give finders an cnjoyable experience,such as a beautiful view or a good campsitc.They must also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to the area.As for the content of the caches,owners and finders are asked to remember that caches are found by geocachers of all ages.Any treasures in the caches should be suitable for the whole family. Since geocaching is a new activity governed only by the general agreement of people in online discussion groups,it is always changing.Variations include"travel bugs,"which are objects with tags that ask finders to move them to new locations, which are then tracked online."Multi-caches"direct finders from one location to the next until they locate the actual caches."Virtual caches"are located in parks or environmentally sensitive areas where physical caches are not appropriate.These are usually landmarks,such as monuments or historical markers. Interested in geocaching?Look for geocaching groups and events in Europc. Russia,and the United States,or visit geocaching websites from any computer in the world. 63.According to the passage,geocaching is A.a good leisure activity for people who don't like going outdoors B.a new leisure activity with the help of some new technology C.a golden opportunity for people to learn some new technology D.a good chance to meet famous people like President Clinton 64.Gcocachers need to think about the environment,because A.their GPS devices produce clectrical signals B.they are a very considerate group C.their activity may draw more people to the area D.their destinations always include a beautiful view or campsite 65.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.Geocaching is a new activity supported by the local govermenL B.Without the owner's permission,finders can't take the treasure. C.Thanks to the new technology,geocaching has many variations. D.Gcocaching is appropriate for the whole family to do together. 66.You can find the passage in A.a travel brochure B.a geography paper C.an adventure novel D.a lifestyle magazinc Section C(8) Directions:Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are