广东省茂名市2024-2025学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷

2025年茂名市普通高中高一年级教学质量监测 英语试卷 本试卷满分130分，考试用时120分钟。 注窟事项： 1、答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形 码粘贴在容题卡上的指定位置。 2、选择愿的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑、写在试愿卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答愿区域均无效。 3、非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草 稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区城均无效。 4、考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第-节（共15小题：每小题2.3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 Ever wish you could learn how to draw,only to get broken down by where to begin?Maybe it's the blank page;maybe it's that inner critic whispering you can't even draw a straight line. Either way,you're not alone.Simply Draw,a guided drawing app from the makers of Simply Piano and Simply Guitar,is designed to change that and right now,you can try it for free with a 7-day trial. Simply Draw is a beginner-friendly drawing app that offers step-by-step lessons to help users learn the fundamentals of drawing in a fun way.Designed for total newcomers,the app offers interactive feedback,intuitive (controls,and bite-sized tutorials that cover everything from basic shapes to simple characters and objects. Whether you're picking up a pencil to draw for the first time or returning to a long-lost hobby,Simply Draw makes it easy to start.And the 7-day free trial gives you full access to explore the app's features before deciding to commit. How to Suart Your Free Trial?Getting started is easy.First,download Simply Draw's app, then follow the sign-up steps.That's it.No pressure,no credit card traps.Just you,your screen,and the chance to finally explore your creative side. Whether you're looking for a guided drawing app,a creative hobby,or just something fun and low-pressure,Simply Draw is worth checking out.Take advantage of the 7-day free trial and start drawing your first masterpiece today. 1.What can Simply Draw do? A.Teach drawing basics. B.Try using pencils. C.Produce a masterpiece. D.Correct the mistakes. 英语试题第1页（共8页】 2.What should usoro do finn? A.Try all foaturou. B.Download the app- C.Draw s aimpla pietura. D.Regster for sn accoun. 3./hat iss the purpone of the tes划？ A.To show drawing akills. B.To introd血cc s dnvring app. C.To compare drawing appo. D.To tacts begnncr dnuwing mrL B Ever gince the fint fime F vinited.I've been in love with the Saluuu.Fu aas in Morocco in 2011,to survey the situation of the Saharan cheetah )Ia coo biologint. and I quickly realized the importance of preserving these forgoiten animals pecinlly key in the context of climate change,to sce how they adupt to drought.for inance. The scientific commonity has paid little attention to Suharan wildlife.most aobody knows about the sand cat,for example.This beautiful animnl emupbasizos the challenges thm all ecological research faces in hostile.and remote environments,such as the Shar My colleagues and I have published the only scientific estimate of the sand cat's populntion. It is difficult to work in such an isolated area.We must take s lot of care to avoid landmines left from regional conflict,for example,by using maps and avoiding the arean that local camel keepers also avoid. Im the chairman of the non-governmental organization Wildlife Researeh and Conservation, Ciudad Real,Spain.My fieldwork group is made up of a translator,acientists and wildlife experts.Some of the members also have skills as mecbanics.We usually travel in two cars, with eight to ten people in total.Our expeditions (last for 10-20 days.We need to carry enough water,food and fuel to see us through.We try to avoid the summer,because it's impossible to carry as much water as we would need.We leave camera traps for up to a year.But we have to check them about every four months to replace the batteries and any pieces of equipment destroyed by the environment or people. The Sahara is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world.It's an urgent conservation priority to document this. 4.Why did the author start to study Saharan animals? A.He recognized their significance. B.He studied elimate change. C.He wanted to publish researches. D.He loved the Saharan scenery. 5.What does the underlined word"hostile"in paragraph 2 mean? A.Unfavorable. B.Impossible. C.Unavoidable. D.Unfamiliar. 6.What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A.The research process. B.Importance of conservation. C.The team's composition. D.Wildlife researeh missions. 7.What is the intention of recording the Sahara? A.To find more landmines. B.To develop the desert. C.To protect the ecosystem. D.To attract more scientists. 英语试题第2页（共8页） C Cross-cultural communication is comon in our daily life,but it's often not easy due to many barriers.However,there are useful strategies we can usc to communicate better with people from different cultures. There are several conimon barriers to cross-cultural communication.Language differences top the list.When people speak different languages,they may misunderstand each other easily. Besides,different cultures have arious rules about what's polite and how to express feelings, which can also cause problems.What's more,personal beliefs and a lack of standing in other's shoes can make it hard for people to understand one another. To comruunicate effectively across cultures,the first strategy is to show respect.We should accept cultural differeaces.avoid making quick judgments,and be ready to learn from others. For example,in some cultures,making eye contact is a sign of respect,while in others,it may be seen as rude.So,learing about these differences shows our respect. Active listening is also key.When others are talking,we should give them our full attention,not just to their words but also to their body language.This helps us understand their real meaning.If something is unclear,don't hesitate to ask questions.It's much better to clarify doubts than to guess and possibly misunderstand. Using visual aids like pictures or simple videos can be very helpful,too.They can make ideas easier to understand,especially when language is a barrier.Finally,patience is necessary.Building good cross-cultural communication skills takes time.We should give ourselves and others time to adapt and get along well. By being aware of the barriers and using these strategies,we can improve our cross-cultural communication,make more friends from different cultures,and work better in diverse teams. 8.What ranks first in cross-cultural communication? A.Similar body language. B.Common cultural rules. C.Various language types. D.Conflicting personal beliefs. 9.What is key to cross-cultural communication? A.Asking for explanations. B.Controlling body language. C.Making quick judgments. D.Shaping culturul differences. 10.Why is patience necessary in cross-cultural communicalion? A.Understanding visuals needs time. B.Developing friendships needs time. C.Fixing misunderstandings takes time. D.Boosting communication skills requires time. 11.What can we infer from the text? A.Using visual aids is not common. B.Cross-cultural communication is easy. C.Cultural differences need highlighting D.Realizing barriers betters comnmunication. 英语试题第3页（共8页） D In April,socil edia wun filled with personalized action figures-style uages made by the A'srd image generator.These images,which are fun and simple to create with just an account and a photo,quickly became popular trends. However,using this image gencrutor has privacy risks.When uploading a photo,users might unknowingly give away a lot of data.This includes meladata like EXTF data (such as the time the phuto wun taken and the location where it was shot),infonnation about the device you use,data about how you use the service,and other details in the image.This data can be used to train AI models,though the AI company says it's not using these trends to collect data on purpose. About privacy policies and rule8,in the UK and EU,data-prolection laws like GDPR give strong prolection.But the definition of biometric data is strict,and making a caroon-style image from a photo may not fit this definition.In the US,privacy protection is different in each state, and the AI company's policy doesu't have clear rules aboul your image of bomeuric data. The AI company says it puts user privacy and security firs!.Users can do thiogs like look at,get,or delete their data,and they can choose not to let their content be used to improve the models.Different types of AI users can control if they help improve the models in their setngs. To protect your privacy,experts have some suggestions.Turn of the chat history in AI, upload images that don't show who you are or have been changed,remove extra information from image files before uploading,don't use prompis（指令)wi讪private information,check your account settings again,and be careful with tools from other companies.Overall,when using Al image-making tools,it's important to balance having fun and protecting your privacy. 12.What are the risks with image generator? A.Account theft. B.Data loss. C.Privacy leakage. D.Image change. 13.What can we infer about privacy policies? A.US has relatively strict laws. B.Rules vary in different regions. C.Many countries have similar rules. D.The privacy policies seem popular. 14.What can the users control? A.Data viewing. B.Duta processing. C.Model training data. D.Others'data use. 15.Which may be the best title for the text? A.How To Create AI Images B.Avoid Social Media Trends C.How To Proteet Your Personal Privacy D.Reconsider Before Creating Al Images 英语试题第4页（共8页） 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。 MOMS ARE PEOPLE,too.They love their kids but also have plenty of their own hobbies (cooking!running!gaming!).16 Gifta for Mom shouldn't be about giving her a vacuum (or anything related to the conventional cleaning tasks of parenthood.A perfect gift for your mom will show that you know how she likes to spend the rest of her hours when she isn't parenting.This guide has fun gift ideas for all kinds of moms. IWe have guides on everything from baby monitors to the best baby clothing for that first year.Don't forget to check out our guides to the Best Gifts for Women,Best Gifts for Book Lovers,and Best Gifts for Cat Lovers if you're looking for more gift ideas. If your mom is worried about anything like aging,there's a cool thing to help with that. LED masks are popular these days,and our favorite is the supercom fortable Current Body Series 2.18 You can easily move around the house without worrying about it slipping off. It's also got an extra level of red light you won't find in every mask-most only have red(633 nanometers)and near-infrared (830 nanometers),but Current Body also has deep near- infrared (1072 nanometers)designed to target areas that will have more aging signs.19 With these thoughtful gift ideas,you can surely make your mom feel truly special and appreciated.20 Then you can make your mom the happiest mom in the world! A.The soft,flexible mask is easy to fix around your head. B.It's got more LED lights than other masks we've tried,too. C.So you can measure to see what size will fit your mum best. D.So they deserve gifts that honor them as people,not just as parents E.Looking for more true mom equipment to help your favorite mama out? F.Explore the options and find the perfect present that celebrates her unique self. G.It's a beautiful gift,especially with all the beautiful colors and prints to choose from. 第三部分语言运用（共四节，满分40分） 第-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。 In a sunny town,there was a girl named Veronika.She was passionate about science.One Saturday,Veronika had an exciting idea.She wanted to 21 the tide pools at the beach. Veronika 22 her friend Lisa and shared her plan.Lisa,always up for an 23,thought it sounded like a brilliant idea.She invited her friends and they all agreed to 24 at the beach. Veronika arrived with a small backpack filled with 25 tools:a magnifying ( giass,a notebook,a camera,and even a waterproof case for her phone.She also brought a collection of identification charts for 26 types of marine (creatures.Her friends couldn't wait to see what they would 27. 英语试题第5页（共8页）】 As they reached the beach,they noticed that the tide was 28,revealing the rocky tide pools that Veronika wanted to explore.The group 29 their way over,and Veronika led the way,explaining how the tide 30 were like underwater gardens filled with unique marine life.Lisa,who had never explored these before,was amazed by the divemity of life 31 within these rocky pools. As the day 32,they discovered more fascinating marine life.They leamed about the 33 of tide pools as nurseries for many ocean species and how these weak ecosystems needed to be 34. When they finished exploring,they retumed to their beach towels,where they shared stories of their discoveries and cried at the wonders of 35. 21.A.visit B.clean C.explore D.protect 22.A.missed B.called C.kept D.helped 23.A.adventure B.experiment C.explanation D.advanlage 24.A.camp B.meet C.swim D.work 25.A.design B.development C.science D.game 26.A.different B.quiet C.particular D.ideal 27.A.make B.appreciate C.discover D.buy 28.A.strong B.early C.red D.low 29.A.changed B.chose C.made D.showed 30.A.lines B.pools C.movements D.cycles 31.A.wasted B.followed C.lost D.hidden 32.A.came back B.ran away C.drew near D.went on 33.A.importance B.history C.culture D.society 34.A.protected B.managed C.introduced D.created 35.A.universe B.nature C.technology D.human 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The 2025 edition of the "Happy Run:International Youth Family Sports Carival"was held 36 (successful)on Sunday at Beijing Sport University,37(bring)together nearly 450 participants from over 20 countries and regions for a day of sports,cultural exchange and family fun. 38 (guide)by the Youth Department of the General Administration of Sport of China, 39 event was co-hosted by the International Sports Exchange Center and organized by Beijing Sport University. The Carnival welcomed families of foreign diplomats stationed in China,foreign employees from multinational 40(company),and local youth and their families from Beijing.The event aimed to develop international friendship and cultural exchange. At the opening ceremony,Wei Daishun,director of the Intemational Sports Exchange Center,emphasized the role of sport 41 a bridge between cultures. 英语试题第6页（共8页） A youth football friendship match was a highlight of the day.Both Chincse J intemational players showcased their skills and teamwork. This year's camival adopted a "sports and 43 (tradition)culture"model,mixing physical activity with cultural education.Participants enjoyed a variety of 44 (theme) activities,including dry-land dragon boat racing,target basketball shooting,and martial arts practice. The cheerful atmosphere and shared cultural experiences 45 （enrich)mutual appreciation and friendship among partic pants from diverse backgrounds. 第三节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）》 请根据所给中文或所给英语单词的正确形式填空。 46.The room is too small for one person,not to (提及)wo. 47.The balloon (爆炸)like a bomb,which frightened me. 48.We can't come to a (until we have gathered all the necessary evidence. 49.She is a leading politics)figure who has made great contributions to the society. 50.She provides profession)advice on travelling. 第四节（共5小题：每空0.5分，每小题1分，满分5分) 请根据所给中文完成句子。 51.最大的惊喜是她为派对准备的东西，这让所有人都很兴奋。 The biggest surprise is she prepared for the party, made everyone excited. 52.上周她被同学们邀请参加聚会了。 She to the party by her classmates last week. 53.他想成为第一个攀登新登山道的人。 He wants to be the first person the new mountain trail. 54.这座桥建于1900年，已成为城市的象征。 1900,the bridge has become a symbol of the city. 55.她想找的是祖母曾经住过的那栋老房子。 she wants to find is the old house her grandmother used to live. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）》 第一节（满分15分） 学校英语社将举办“东方与西方：艺术的对话(East Meets West:A Dialogue in Art)”主 题艺术展览。请你以英语社的名义，写一则通知，内容包括： 1.时间和地点； 2.展览内容。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按以下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 英语试题第7页（共8页） Notice Dear students, English Club 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。 In a small,once-lovely community,the streets and parks were filled with litter,and weeds made the once-beautiful gardens look messy.Linda,a Grade 1I student who loved nature,and John,a hard-working Grade 12 student,felt sad seeing their neighborhood like this.One day during summer vacation,they met at the local park and talked about how bad the environment had become.Inspired by their concem,they planned to do something to make their community beautiful again. They spent their afteroons picking up trash from sidewalks,collecting empty bottles and cans from the park,and pulling out some small weeds.But as they tried to clean more areas, they faced big problems.Many people in the community didn't seem to care.Some even threw more trash on the ground.And there was so much garbage,especially in an old,unused part of the community where people left broken bikes,old boxes,and plastic bags. Linda and John didn't give up.they decided to start a volunteer cleanup project during their free time.Since they were students,they used their school resources.They asked their art teacher for help to make colorful posters about the cleanup.They put these posters up in school hallways and the community center.They also made an announcement during the school moming meeting,inviting their classmates to join. The day of the big cleanup finally came.Some classmates came,but there were still not enough.When they got to the messy,abandoned comer,they found it was too much for them. The broken bikes were too heavy for them to move,and they didn't have the right tools.Tired and worried,Linda and John had to make a tough decision:stop halfway or find a way out. Finally,they decided to divide it into parts.Some students went to ask the nearby grocery store if they could borrow some ropes and small carts.Others kept picking up smaller pieces of trash around the area. 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。 When hopeless,the grocery owner's son,a classmate,heard about their problem. 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50.professional 29.C【解析】固定搭配，make one's way前进，前行，故 第四节 选C。 51.what,which 30.B【解析】根据下文的“like underwater gardens'”可 52.was invited 猜出是潮池，故选B。 53.to climb 31.D【解析】根据语境，应是藏在岩石水池中的生 54.Built in 物，故选D(隐藏的)。 55.What,where 32.D【解析】根据语境，随者时间的推移，故选D(继 第四部分写作 续)。注意区分draw near随若日子渐渐临近。 第一节 33.A【解析】根据下文“as nurseries for many ocean spe- One possible version: cies”作为许多海洋物种的育儿所，故选A(重要性)。 Notice 34,A【解析】根据语境，这些脆弱的生态系统需要被 Dear students, 保护，故选A(保护)。 To enhance our art appreciation and English communi- 35.B【解析】根据语境，他们分享着发现的故事，为大 cation skills,the Students'Union is organizing an art exhi- 自然的奇观而感叹不已，故选B(自然)。 bition,“East Meets West:A Dialogue in Art”. 第二节 Scheduled from 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.on June 10th 36.successfully in the School Hall,it will showcase paintings and photo- 37.bringing graphs blending Eastern and Western elements.Don't miss 38.Guided the chance to try simple art creation!What makes this 39.the event special is the unique cultural mixture.Among the ex- 40.companies hibits,there are works combining Chinese ink wash tech- 41.as niques with Western oil painting styles,attracting art lovers 42.and worldwide. 43.traditional After visiting,please share your favorite piece and 44.themed reasons on our online platform.Only by actively partici- 45.enriched pating can you fully experience the charm of art.Looking 第三节 forward to your arrival！ 46.mention English Club 3 英语 参考答案及解析 第二节 Thanks to their determination and community unity, One possible version: the neighborhood changed.The streets were clean,the When hopeless,the grocery owner's son,a classmate, parks looked lively again,and the abandoned corner be- heard about their problem.He told his dad what had hap- came a small garden with flowers planted by the students. pened,and the owner was touched by their efforts.He lent The cleanup not only made the community look better but them some carts and ropes and even asked his workers to also brought everyone closer.Linda and John,seeing the help for a while.With the extra help,they managed to transformed community,swelled with pride.What moved move the heavy stuff.As they worked hard,more neigh-them most was how their act,joined by dozens of volun- bors,including some parents of their classmates,were in-teers,had lit a spark-one that inspired a plan to build a spired and joined in.Everyone worked together,chatting more beautiful community.Their work,not just beautifying and laughing while cleaning,turning the task into a heart-spaces,had sewn bonds that would grow stronger. warming community effort. ·4