广东省湛江市湛江第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

湛江第-中学2024~2025学年度第二学期期末考试 高二英语 考生注意： 1.本以春满分120分，考该时间120分钟 2,青生作答时，请特答家答在答随卡上。这棒超每小题选出答全后，用2B铅笔把答是卡上对题日的器 量标号金发：非选棒随请用直是05毛木黑色墨水兰字笔在多题十上多超的答是区战内作茎，超出答 题区城书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3,本春今用范国人教每选择性必修第可籍Un:3Uit5 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分 第-一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，需分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， Already a volunteer?Log in here. The Huntington,a collections based research and educational institution,is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inelusive environment for volunteers. Benefits Our program offers a wide range of activities for participants as young as 14,from gardening to assisting guests with wayfinding.to engaging with visitors about the colleetions at The Huntington.We offer training.enrichment,and community-building opportunities to our volunteers throughout the year,in addition to discounts.service awards.and an annual recognition event. .Join a devoted community-ages 14 to 80+ "Discounts,early entrance,and invitations to special events Requirements You don't need an art degree,green thumb,or a background in history.Adult volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer service per month.Some assignments offer flexible self-scheduling,while others,such as gardening,require a weekly 3-hour shift Teen volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly 2-hour assignment for a 4-month term with the potential to participate in additional terms. Applications Applications open for two months every August,December,and April.Adults can apply after April 1.Our teen program runs yearround with terms beginning in February.June,and September. After submitting your application.you will be contncted by email within 4-6 weeks and direeted to sign up to attend an information session or interview depending on your areas of expressed interest. Volunteers are accepted based on their potential for personal growth,positive impact. and availability. 【高二期末·葵语卷第1重（共8页）】 D203b If you have questions about your application.or available assignments,please con the volunteer office,wolunteer@huntingtonorg or call 626-405-3429. 21.How long is an adult volunteer expected to spend gardening each month? A.8 hours. B.12 hours. C.16 hours. D.24 hours 22.Which is a criterion for selecting volunteers at The Huntington? A.Previous volunteer experience. B.Personal development prospects. C.Interest in the institution's collections. D.Willingness to attend training sessions. 23.Where is the text probably taken from? A.A service website. B.A news report. C.A volunteer brochure. D.A community noticeboard. Passionate about the environment since she was young.Sophie Weenink organized her first official environmental protection event at age 13.It was a beach eleanup she posted on her social media.She thought she might get ten people at most.but 200 showed up.The community's support drove her ambition for change.Since then,Sophie has arganized large events on a zero budget. One of Sophie's major hopes for the future is that we can preserve all our beautiful environments.She thinks we often take what we have in our country for granted.A trip overseas can make us realize how beautiful it is here and why we must fight to protect our environment. Sophie's decision to become heavily involved in Giving Aroha,a volunteer-based organization,was made during her river cleanup.She found a tent and sleeping bags that belonged to people living in difficult conditions.This encounter made Sophie realize how hard life was for some people,which inspired her to find solutions to help the homeless.Since then,she has raised thousands of dollars for this organization. Sophie says the housing crisis and climate change are major problems today.Through her work,she has tried to make an impact by finding solutions.However,as these are huge issues, she says it helps to find a community of people who also want to make a change.As a group,it is much easier to create collective change.But one person can also make a big impact by educating others.It helps us understand why we need to make a change and inspire them to make a difference rather than leaving it to future generations. Sophie says being passionate and strong about what we're doing is crucial.People often look to others to take the first step.They may be eager to act,but they are held back by hindrances- be it time limitations or a lack of experience-that block their path.For those who want to start taking action,she says just start small,by doing grassroots actions in our personal lives or communities. 24.What motivated Sophie to help the homeless? A.The encouragement she received from social media. B.The reality that climate change affects housing. C.A desire to expand her volunteer work into social issues. D.A discovery of their terrible living conditions. 25.What helps create meaningful change according to Sophie? A.School education. B.Community collaboration C.Government support. D.Strict environmental regulations. 【高二期末·英语卷第2页（共8页）】 D203B 26.What does the underlined word"hindrances"in the last paragraph refer te? A.Obstacles. B.Warnings. C.Failures. 27.Which of the following can best describe Sophie? .Disagreements. A.Conventional and cautious. B.Humorous and considerate C.Dedicated and committed. D.Sympathetie and reserved Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not efiective in determining the beat candidates for a job.especially in creative roles.Candidates who are well prepared often pass these interviews,but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities. To determine the beat candidate,Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity(直实t性)and spontaneity(自发t性)in their interactions with candidate*,rather than relying on pre written questions. The interviewer should be trustworthy,Cowen argues,as it helps them better evalnate the authenticity of candidates.Eventually."better allocation()of talent"contributes to economie growth,and mare thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and promote them to greater opportunities.Cowen adds.-There are too many interview questions,and every interviewer is ready.For example.'What mistakes did you make in your previous job?'But many candidates just didn't prepare well and didn't provide a good answer.So in most cases.you end up testing how well candidates prepare,rather than their actual abilities.But for more creative jobs,you will lose candidates with other qualities." "How to get people into what I call the 'Real Mode'largely depends on who they are.as well as who you are.If I am interviewing a candidate.my favorite discussions are just those without preparation.I prefer to have these conversations without asking questions.I hope they are natural.I like spontaneity-how to achieve it depends on the environment,work,and how much time you have. "An estimate suggests that since the 1960s.20%to 40%of US economic growth has come from'better talent allocation'.If we had a fresher and more creative interview process,I do think people would be more thoughtful.They will think more deeply about the work they will be engaged in.I think we will find talents that we haven't seen so far.We will enable more people to have greater opportunities." 28.What core limitation of traditional interviews does Cowen mention? A.They focus too much on past work experiences. B.They overemphasize academic qualifications. C.They favor prepared responses over insight. D.They assess preparation rather than true competence. 29.Why does Cowen value interviewer trustworthiness? A.It puts candidates at ease. B.It helps reveal candidates'genuine qualities. C.It ensures fairness in the selection process. D.It inereases the efficieney of choosing candidates. 【高二期末·英播卷第3页（共8页）】 D203B 30.What impact would a more innovative interview process have on candidates? A.They would reflect more on work. B.They would face stricter evaluation standards. C.They would encounter more spontaneous questions. D.They would spend less time making preparation. 31.What message does Cowen want to convey? A.Individual efforts are not enough to create lasting change. B.Creating structured interviews is key to long term progress. C.Addressing social issues must start with better planned formats D.Small changes to the process can lead to great outcomes. D Seabird colony survey data collected over 55 years were used to estimate the number of birds nesting on the 280 atolls()in the Indo-Pacific.The study,published in the journal Nature Ecology and Euolution,also measured the nutrient contribution of the birds to the ecosystem. Atolls are ring-shaped coral reef islands that enclose a lagoon().They form when a dead voleano sinks lower,leaving behind the coral reef that has grown around its edge.Of the approximately 440 atolls in the world,most are in the Pacific Ocean.Their combined surface area makes up only about 0.02%of the total island area in the Indo-Pacific region. However,the new study shows that their importance to seabirds far outweighs their relatively small total area."We calculate that over 31 million seabirds-about 25%of the world's tropieal seabirds-are nesting on atolls,"says first author Sebastian Steibl from the University of Auckland in New Zealand."At least 14 seabird species have more than half of their global populations nesting on atolls."This is also just a small part of historical populations using the atolls for breeding and nesting. The authors also note the importance of seabirds and,by extension.the atolls they rely on for the broader ecosystem."Seabirds are globally important mediators of ecological connectivity between land and sea,"they write."They transport nutrients in the form of bird droppings from marine feeding grounds to their nesting sites." The research highlights the importance of conserving seabird colonies and the atolls amid growing environmental challenges such as warming oceans and rising sea levels."Protecting atolls is therefore not only important for seabird conservation-in turn,seabirds on atolls are also supporting the functioning of the atolls themselves,which might be key to building resilience(适应力)against climate change,.”Steibl says.. "Many atoll islands that bear legacies of exploitation are now uninhabited,"says Steibl. "Building on the globally recognized importance of atolls for seabird conservation,these uninhabited atoll islands offer themselves as main target sites for future seabird conservation and restoration plans.” 32.What's the main function of the first two paragraphs? A.To show key research findings. B.To offer a definition of atolls C.To provide background information. D.To arouse public interest in atolls. 【高二期末·英语卷第4页（共8贞）】 D203B 33.What can be learned about seabirds? A.They help coral reefs grow faster. B.They are experiencing a global decline. C.They mainly nest away from marine reas D.They transfer nutrients between ccosystems. 34.Why does Steibl consider some atoll islands as ideal places for future seabird preservation? A.They experience little human disturbance. B.They have large lagoons for nesting. C.They offer abundant food sources for xeabirds. D.They have warm climates suitable for many bird species. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Seabirds and Arolls:Hope for Ecological Restoration B.Seabird Populations and Atoll Ecosystems Under Threat C.Small Atolls.Powerful Seahirds:A Critical Ecological Link D.Seabirds'Impact on Atoll lalands and Their Environment 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，偶分12,5分） 同读下面短文，从灯文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳进项，选项中有两项为多余 过项。 L.ife moves fast.and we often find ourselves juggling various responsibilities-parenting, househald chores.and work.While taking time for self-reward might seem like a loxury,it's actually an essential part of maintaining mental well-being.36 they're about being intentional with self-care.With a bit of strategic planning,you can make rewarding yourself a meaningful part of your daily routine. 37.Not all rewards are created equal.So choose treats that genuinely make you happy and boost your well being.This could be enjoying a cup of your favorite coffee,spending time on n hobby.or taking a brief walk outdoors.By choosing rewards that match your preferences,you can enhance your satisfnetion and motivation in daily life. Tie rewards to specific achievements.Make sure your treats depend on completing particular tasks or reaching certain goals.Having a direct link between the goal or task and the treat gives you more support to engage in the hehavior you're aiming to achieve.38. Practice moderation.39.However.it's more effective to treat yourself occasionally.If you reward yourself too often,it becomes an expectation rather than a treat.Additionally, rewards shouldn't lead to stress.like overspending an things that burden your budget. Ensure your rewards are truly beneficial.40 And evaluate whether your rewards are truly helping you.If necessary,adjust your approach to strengthen your goals or tasks. Additionally.consider how these rewards contribute to your progress and motivation.helping you stay on track toward your goals. A.Consider uncommon gifts B.Identify meaningful rewards 【高二期末·英语容第5页（共8置）】 D203B C.These rewards go beyand simple pleasures D.Take a moment to refleet on what you've achieved E.It would be nice to reward yourself for everything you do F.Thiscotnhelps ptve hbts and motive progress G.Sachmoprogre owad the goa 第二部分语言运用（共两节，调分30分1 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所始的A,B:C,D四个透项中连出最仕选项 I began to study English when I was 10 years old.I learned what I needed to pass the tests but writing felt farway.Only later.durng medical schol,did I realire that if I wanted to 1asreseareher.I would need to be good at writing and publish in international journals. When the time came to write up my findings.I spent days 42 information and then 43 organining my thoughts into a reasonable structure.After countless hours of writing and revising.I 44 had a draft.Those words were 45 to me.like my own children-I didn't want anyone to change them.So.I didn't seek advice from anyone and 46. When I received the first real feedback()from a 47.saying."This paper doesn't seem like academic writing."I felt 48.Even though I had put in my best effort.it was clear my writing still needed 49. It was not until my professor shared his early career 50 with publishing that my thoughts really 51.He told me that joural reviewers had criticired his writing.but that helped him 52 his paper and become a professor with a large publication record.And later,I changed from seeing feedback as a form of 53 to secing it as a valuable resource for 54 growth. Since then.I have actively 55 feedback-in the field of academic writing.we are all lifelong learners. 41.A.sueceed B.retire C.explore D.compete 42.A.searching for B.sending out C.adapting to D.making up 43.A.randomly B.secretly C.conveniently D.carefully 44.A.suddenly B ultimately C.oceasionally D.repeatedly 45.A.strange B.persuasive C.precious D.interesting 46.A.waited B.withdrew C.submitted D.hesitated 47.A.reviewer B.writer C.friend D.designer 48.A.nervous B.awkward C.indifferent D.seared 49.A.patience B.purposes C.inspirations D.improvement 50.A.experiments B.observations C.achievements D.challenges 51.A.changed B.wandered C.darkened D.fraze 52.A.cite B.record C.illustrate D.polish 53.A.isolation B.criticism C.distraction D.punishment 54.A.modest B.professional C.intellectual D.economic 55.A.exchanged B.offered C.sought D.evaluated 【高二期木·英语卷第6页（共8页）】 D203B 第二节（满分5分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所的良落开头酒续写两段，使之构成一自完抛的题文， Jack had loved basketball ever since he was a child.Every say afver school.he dodicated countless hours to improving his dribbling().shooting,and footwork He lirmly believed that as long ax he worked hard eaough.nothing could stop him.Howevee,Jack often lelt his teammates were not good enough.They were too slow or clumsy durng games.Gradually,he became convinced that he had to carry the team on his own. During matches,Jack took every chance to display his skills.He seldom paxsed the ball. thinking that scoring enough points by himself would guarantee victory.no malter how poory the others performed.When his teammates asked for passes.he ignored them.unoilling tous their abilities."They might ruin the game,"he often told himsell,After all.Jack wes the hest player on the teamwasn't that enough? The interschool league final was the most important game of the season,and the gym was packed with cheenng fans from both schools.Jack felt the pressure but also the excitement.From the beginning,he dribbled past opponeats and made several impressive shots,quickly scoring points for his team.His teammates ran fast.tried to find open spaces.and shouted for the ball. But Jack held onto it tightly.believing he could bring the victory by himself. As the game progressed.the opposing team noticed Jack's playing style and began surrounding him with two or three defenders whenever he had the ball.Jack found it difficult to break free and missed several caxy shots Meanwhile,his teammates stayed ready and eoger to help,but Jack rarely paased to them.The harder he tried to win alone,the more mistakes he made.His shots missed the basket,and his passes were intercepted().As a result,hs team ost by a wide margin(大比分). 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答， Jack jat ulone in the locker room,struggling to face the de feat despite his efforts. When the new包son bega程，het包n transformedl remarkably 【高二期末·英请春第8真（共8离）】 02e3t 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入】个适当的单词或括号内单同的正确形式。 Chinese incense(culture,56 (date)back thousand,of years,is now emerging as a bridge between East and West.Originally 57 (use)in medicine and daily life,incense refleets rraditionl Chinese values of harmony.balanee.and 58 (pt)comnection.As interest in mindfulness and holistic (wellness rises around the world.this ancient practice is gaining new life in international settings. In the paxt few years.incense culture 59 (draw)attention from scholars.wellness professionals,and cultural enthusiasts beyond China.Its conneetion with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM).meditation.and artistic expression has made it inereasingly important to global audiences 60 are sceking natural ways to improve their physical61 mental well-being. Many Western countries are showing a deep interest in how Chinese incense combines heauty.healing.and philosophy.Workshops and cultural exchanges are helping more people understand not just how incense 62 (make).but what it represents-peace.respeet for nature,and the 63 (pursue)of inner calm. This cultural exchange enriches both sides.While Chinese incense culture finds new platforms for expression.Western societies gain aecess 64 a time honored tradition that complements()modern 65 (approach)to wellneas.In this way.incense becomes more than a fragrance-it becomes a shared language of cultural connection. 第三部分书面表达（共两节，需分40分1 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学生会主原李华，你校即将举办一场关于“大学专业选择对未来职业的影响“的讲 座。请你代表学生会写一则英语通知，内容包括 1.讲座的时间和地点， 2.主讲人及讲座内容： 3,呼吁参加 注意：1，写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在各题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice The Students'Union 【高二期末·英语卷第7页（共8页）】 D203B