宁夏银川一中2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷

银川一中2024/2025学年度(下)高二期末考试答案 单选题答案 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. G 37. E 38. B 39. D 40. C 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. C 语法填空：56. that 57. torn 58. division 59. influential 60. it 61. a 62.nor 63.being replaced 64. is 65.by 应用文范文：Recently, our school conducted a survey aiming to understand the use of social media among students . As the chart shows, the average time students spend on social media per week has risen from 20.7 hours in 2018 to 27.6 hours in 2024. The increase in social media use can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the widespread availability of smartphones makes it easier for students to have access to social media platforms . Additionally, the engaging content on these platforms often leads to more time being spent on them . However, excessive use of social media can have negative effects on students' academic performance and mental health.To address this issue, students are advised to set limit to the time spent online and to participate in more offline activities. 读后续写范文： Building the online museum was a huge six-month project. First, I selected roughly 650 of my favorite wrappers and sorted them into several themes such as Celebrities, Tourist Attractions, Holidays, Animals and Buildings. I photographed them and wrote lighthearted comments to provide each visitor with my personal tour. Then, I bought a book on how to build a website and with the help of my family and friends, finally, I built the site, setting up the Candy Wrapper Museum. When the museum was launched, I doubted whether anyone would be interested. To my surprise, without any promotion, the site went viral. Many people, especially those of my age, commented on my website, saying these candy wrappers reminded them of the happy times in their childhood. The sudden burst of popularity even attracted the attention of Jeffrey S. Green, who was looking for a “forever home” for the wrappers after his company closed down. I was glad I helped people uncover connections to valuable memories from their past. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 银川一中2024/2025学年度(下)高二期末考 英 语 试 卷 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Which room has the man finished decorating?A AThe living room. B. The bathroom. C. The kitchen. 2. Why was the woman stopped by the police officer? A. She was speeding. B. Her car light was broken. C. She didn’t wear a seat belt. 3. What does the man want to do now? A. Go to the cinema. B. Do some shopping. C. Get something to eat. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. В. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An actor. B. A game. C. A TV series. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. How does the woman feel at first? A. Hungry. B. Tired. C. Nervous. 7. What does the man offer to do? A. Fix the computer. B. Make a meal. C. Check the kids' homework. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the purpose of the tennis match? A. To promote tennis. B. To improve fitness. C. To raise money. 9. How will the woman probably get to the tennis courts? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By subway. 10. When will the speakers meet? A. At 8:30 am. B. At 9:30 am. C. At 10:30 am. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. How long will the woman stay in Germany? A. For one month. B. For one year. C. For two years. 12. What will the woman do before leaving for Germany? A. Learn some German. B. Take a course on culture. C. Apply for another programme. 13 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the man’s problem? A. He has no idea how to start his paper. B. He does not know which book to read first. C. He is too busy to finish his assignment in time. 15. What does the woman think of the man’s topic? A. It is interesting. В. It is challenging. C. It is too broad. 16. Which topic is the man really interested in? A. Beauty. B. Nature. C. Philosophy. 17 What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Change his topic. B. Prepare some questions. C. Gather information about Hume. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How many books has Sparks sold in all? A. Nearly 65 million. B. About 75 million. C. Over 97 million. 19. What does the Nicholas Sparks Foundation do? A. It helps poor kids get an education. B. It provides books for rural communities. C. It creates scholarships for gifted children. 20. What can we learn about Sparks? A. He lives a successful but lonely life. B. He thinks education has changed his life. C. All his books have been made into movies. 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 Best Compact SUVs for 2025 If you are looking for more interior and cargo space than sedans offer, compact SUVs can be a great choice. We highlight the best compact SUVs below to help get you started. 2025 Hyundai Tucson #1 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING:5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER: 187 The redesigned 2025 Hyundai Tucson ranks at the top of the compact SUV class, thanks in part to its composed ride and handling, spacious and upscale interior, user—friendly infotainment system, and long list of driver assistance features. The redesigned Tucson impresses with its spacious five-seat interior and large cargo area. And it's powered by a zippy yet economical four-cylinder engine. It's also backed by a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.（动力传动系统保修） 2024 Mazda CX—5 #2 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD, AWD HORSEPOWER:187—227 The 2024 Mazda CX-5 challenges for a top spot in the competitive compact SU'V class thanks to its engaging handling and refined interior. The CX-5 doesn't have the most spacious cargo hold, but it offers a sophisticated and elegant interior, comfortable seating, and an enhanced infotainment system. The CX-5's solid combination of quality and value led us to name it as a finalist for our 2024 Best Compact SUV for the Money award. It was also named a finalist for our 2024 Best Compact SUV for Families award. 2025 Honda CR—V #3 in Compact SUVs Features & Specs SEATING: 5 DRIVETRAIN: FWD. AWD HORSEPOWER: 190 The 2025 Honda CR—V finishes near the top of our compact SUV rankings. It's among the class leaders in several areas, including passenger and cargo space and fuel economy. The Honda CR—V is a good SUV. It delivers energetic acceleration and a comfortable ride, and it gets good gas mileage. Because of its solid combination of quality and value, we named the CR—V a finalist for our 2025 Best Compact SUV for the Money. 21. If you pay much attention to a SUV's powertrain guarantee, is a good choice. A. 2025 Hyundai Tucson B. 2024 Mazda CX—5 C. 2025 Honda CR—V D. 2024 Hyundai Tucson 22. What can we learn about the three SUVs from the passage? A. The three SUVs share the same seating and drivetrain. B. The 2024 Mazda CX —5 is powered by a zippy four—cylinder engine. C. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson doesn't have large spacious cargo hold. D. The CR—V was named 2025 Best Compact SUV for Families award. 23. What's the main purpose of this passage? A. To detail some best compact SUVs for 2025. B. To promote the best compact SUVs for readers. C. To advertise for some car designing companies. D. To guide readers to choose a SUV from rankings. B The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them. ” This method of “learning by doing” has allowed Barefoot College to successfully train and educate millions of underprivileged people. As the founder of the college, Sanjit “Bunker” Roy did some volunteer work in a poor region of India shortly after his graduation from Deli University. The experience changed his life, and in 1972 he set up the college with the aim to help rural communities overcome their difficulties and become more independent. Barefoot College is unlike any other college. All of its students around the world are from poor rural communities. They don't have to be able to read or write—indeed, many can't. People of any age can attend —the school has a wide range of students, from children to grandmothers. The college is owned and managed by everyone who works and learns here. These “Barefoot Professionals” are trained to perform all sorts of duties in the school, from providing dental care services to cooking meals for staff and students. No degrees or certificates are given out. But graduates return to their villages with their new skills and work to make their communities self-sufficient by training other villagers. Being able to use their skills to serve their communities is proof of success. The solar engineering program at Barefoot College has a significant role. Every year, the college recruits(招聘) middle-aged women from rural villages that don't have electricity. For six months, the women learn how to build, install, use, and maintain solar lamps. The lack of a common language isn't a problem; they communicate through sign language and work with color-coded equipment. Through hands-on training, the women transform into solar engineers by the end of the program. The self-confidence they gain allows them to go on and inspire positive change in their villages. Since 2008, the women have managed to provide electricity to over 1, 000 villages, bringing light to more than 40, 000 households. Barefoot College has demonstrated how education can empower rural people and help them live better lives. After its success in India, Barefoot College decided to expand its programs overseas. Today, it has a number of regional training centers in countries such as Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Senegal. Through their hard work and dedication, thousands of Barefoot College graduates and teachers have transformed their communities into better places to live. 24. What does the underlined word “underprivileged” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A. Physically disabled. B. Poverty-stricken. C. Poorly-informed. D. Better off. 25. What can we learn about Barefoot College according to paragraph 2? A. It provides regular university courses. B. It offers diplomas and certificates to its graduates. C. It is run by professional educators. D. It features a diverse range of students. 26. What is the impact of Barefoot College's solar engineering program? A. It has established solar power plants in major Indian cities. B. It has dramatically reduced India's carbon emissions in rural areas. C. It has provided electricity to thousands of households in remote villages. D. It has empowered women to communicate with sign language. 27. What is the main message of the text? A. The significance of volunteer work in rural communities. B. The challenges faced by poor people in rural areas. C. The power of education to relieve poverty and promote well-being. D. The success of solar engineering programs in rural India. C Dogs may appear to have selective hearing when it comes to orders but research suggests they are paying attention to human chitchat. Researchers, who arranged for headphone-wearing dogs to listen to excerpts (节选) from the novel The Little Prince, revealed their brains can tell the differences between speech and non-speech when listening to human voices, and show different responses to speech in an unfamiliar language. The research involved 18 dogs of various ages and breeds (品种) that were trained to lie in an MRI scanner with headphones on. They were then played recordings either of humans reading excerpts from The Little Prince or those same recordings cut up into small pieces and put back together in a different order so it sounded unnatural. The results, published in the journal Neuro Image, revealed the dogs’ brains showed a different activity pattern in the primary auditory cortex (听觉皮层) for speech compared with non-speech, with the findings similar regardless of whether the language used—Hungarian or Spanish—was familiar. Curiously, the longer the dogs’ heads were, the better their brains could distinguish speech from non-speech. The team also found the activity pattern was stronger for non-speech. In humans, we typically see stronger response to speech. The research also revealed familiar and unfamiliar languages gave rise to different responses in the secondary auditory cortex—but only for speech. That was important, said Andics, senior author of the study at Loránd University in Hungary, as it suggested the ability to distinguish between languages was not simply down to the speakers being different. Instead, the team said, the differences seen between languages for speech are probably down to exposure to the familiar language and a sensitivity to language-specific regularities. “This is also supported by the observation that older dogs show the stronger discrimination（辨别力） between the two languages,” said Andics. 28. What’s the function of Paragraph 1? A. To make a comparison. B. To introduce the subject. C. To provide the background. D. To propose a definition. 29. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The process of the research. B. The purpose of the research. C. The subject of the research. D. The outcome of the research. 30. On what basis did the researchers get their findings? A. How old and what breeds the dogs are. B. How many times the dogs read the book. C. How dogs’ brains react to different speeches. D. How dogs get familiar with the languages used. 31. Why could older dogs have stronger discrimination? A. They have met more different speakers. B. They have been exposed to stricter training. C. They possess a better sense of commitment. D. They share the speakers’ environment longer. D For the perfect cup of tea, does one add milk to boiling water, or the opposite? Neither, if new research in the journal Current Biology is to be believed. What must be prepared first, instead, are the microbes (微生物) . Scientists are increasingly aware that the fungi and bacteria living around a plant's roots can significantly affect its growth by enhancing the absorption of critical nutrients like iron and nitrogen. This possibility of enhanced nitrogen absorption was particularly fascinating to tea experts Xin Wei and Tang Wenxin at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China because tea plants rely upon nitrogen-rich soil around their roots to produce theanine, an amino acid（氨基酸） that generates their unique pleasant flavors. Dr. Xin and Dr. Tang found that theanine production varied widely, even among similar teas. Some highly valued oolong teas such as Rougui, produced a lot of the chemical, whereas others, such as Maoxie, produced less. This difference was particularly obvious in the autumn, when the roots were accumulating theanine. This brought about a natural question. If the microbe community found around Rougui were transplanted to other tea plants, might this increase their theanine production and, in turn, improve their flavor? To explore this, the researchers created a community of microbes made up of 21 bacterial varieties that resembled the community found around Rougui roots and applied them to the roots of Maoxie plants. They report this week that this nearly tripled the theanine accumulation in Maoxie leaves. While the time-consuming process of transforming leaves into drinkable tea has yet to be completed, the researchers have little doubt that there will be big differences. Flavors aside, the Rougui microbe sample that Dr. Xin and Dr. Tang worked with has the potential to make a wider environmental impact. Most farmers, not just tea growers, add some form of nitrogen to their soil to enhance growth. While some of this is absorbed by plants, most runs off during heavy rains and ends up polluting natural water bodies. When the researchers applied their microbial cocktail to soil around the roots of cress (水芹) plants, which is the lab rat of the botanical world, they found that, just as with Maoxie, the newcomers enhanced nitrogen uptake. This suggests that these microbes have the potential to create new flavors while also reducing agricultural pollution. That should be everyone's cup of tea. 32. Which of the following directly determines the flavor of tea? A. Microbes. B. Theanine. C. Nitrogen. D. Fungi. 33. What was the primary goal of the experiment mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To determine the effect of microbes on tea leaf color. B. To increase the caffeine content in tea leaves. C. To enhance theanine production in Maoxie tea plants. D. To identify new varieties of tea-producing bacteria. 34. What can we infer about the future of tea production with the use of microbes? A. It is very likely to lead to a significant increase in tea production costs. B. It has the potential to reduce water pollution caused by farming. C. It will replace traditional methods of growing tea entirely. D. Its benefits are limited to certain types of tea plants. 35. What is the best title for the passage? A. Tea Science: Microbes Functioning B. Microbes’ Role: Enhancing Tea Production C. Discovering New Microbe Varieties in Tea Plants D. Rethinking the impact of Microbes on Environment 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Emojis are small symbols representing ideas, emotions, or feelings. They come in different categories, such as faces and people, plants and animals, and food and drink. The word "emoji" comes from Japanese, meaning "picture character." When first introduced in Japan in 1999, emojis were limited to 176 simple designs. 36. ______ In today's world, emojis have become increasingly popular. 37. ______ People like them because they add emotional meaning and are quick and easy to use. Similar to gestures in face-to-face conversations, emojis help readers "see" the writer's facial expressions.38______ For example, if a friend is moving away, you might send crying faces instead of struggling to find the right words. Some even believe that emojis can express feelings more effectively than text alone. The influence of emojis has spread beyond daily communication. 39. ______ A Shakespeare series for young readers has replaced some words with emojis to make the classics more accessible. 40.______ While emoji users say they improve communication, educators worry that overuse may weaken writing and speaking skills. A. Their history is surprisingly short. B. Emojis can also help when words fail. C. However, concerns about emojis exist. D. They have even entered classical literature. E. They seem to have advantages over written language. F. However , some people prefer phone calls to emoji messages. G. Now, there are over 3,000 emojis, expanding the way we communicate. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was the last week of my summer vacation. The morning __41__ hung low over the brick buildings , making them look mysterious. I walked down the zigzag street, passing by small shops that had __42__ the changes of this seaside town. My grandparents' house stood at the edge of the suburb.Its __43__ exterior unchanged for decades, which ____44_____ reminded me of my poor but happy childhood. Intending to buy some __45__, I dropped by a legendary bookshop that had__46__ the test of time. The elderly owner had __47__ this business for over thirty years with remarkable __48__. The shelves were filled with traditional books that __49_ with audio-visual books for customers' attention. Suddenly , a___50___ of kids had popped in, their cheerful voices __51__ the quiet atmosphere and adding vigor to the old bookshop. I noticed a faded poster for a poetry __52__in 1990. "This bookshop helped __53__ cultural life here," Grandma often recalled. As I browsed, my fingers brushed__54__ some migratory bird postcards. "Beautiful, aren't they?" The owner smiled. "We must __55__ their habitats or they may disappear from our life." Her words made me appreciate how urban expansion affects nature around us . 41. A. harmony B. greeting C. mist D. breeze 42. A. witnessed B.promoted C. facilitated D. declared 43. A. rare B. humble C. mysterious D.splendid 44. A.generally B.subsequently C. frequently D.nobly 45. A. stationery B. garlic C.costume D.fuel 46.A. decreased B.exposed C.appreciated D.endured 47. A. run B. expanded C.transformed D. conceived 48. A. chaos B. sympathy C. miracle D.devotion 49. A.co-existed B.competed C. coped D.interfered 50. A.minority B.string C.bunch D.portion 51. A. filling B. dissolving C. combating D. breaking 52. A. initiative B.recital C.exposure D.outbreak 53. A. engage in B.crash into C. get rid of D. pave the way for 54. A. past B. up C. away D. aside 55. A eliminate B compensate C. conserve D.restrict 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 It is commonly believed 56.__________traditional Chinese architecture reflects profound cultural values. Many ancient buildings, though 57. ________(tear) down over time, still inspire modern designs. The 58.__________ (divide) between different architectural styles shows regional diversity, yet those 59.____________ (influence) structures like the Forbidden City remain timeless. When 60._______ comes to craftsmanship, traditional techniques amaze people worldwide.In 61.______ typical courtyard house, beams are joined through intricate woodworking instead of nails. Neither bad weather 62.________ years of use has destroyed their beauty. Some old houses are being carefully restored instead of 63.________ (replace). What fascinates architects most 64. _____(be) their perfect balance. Only 65. _______understanding this harmony can we truly appreciate Chinese architectural wisdom. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66.根据你校一项调查数据显示，你校高中生平均每周使用社交媒体的时间从2018年的20.7小时上升到了2024年的27.6小时， 请结合数据为学校英文报写一篇英文报道，内容包括：（1）调查目的 （2）分析数据和产生原因 （3）给出建议 字数要求：100字左右 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 2020, an unattractive package arrived at my front door. Inside was a 2-by-4-foot scrapbook (剪贴簿) filled with candy wrappers (包装纸) that were over 70 years old. It was sent by Jeffrey S. Green, a former president of a famous candy company. After the company closed down, the scrapbook traveled 2,950 miles to La Verne, California, to the farm my family and I call home. I’m the founder of the online website Roadside Attraction: Candy Wrapper Museum, where I share the little pieces of paper I’ve collected over the decades. Why? Because these small objects serve as a time machine, opening an emotional door to the past. I was 15 years old when I started collecting candy wrappers, inspired by friends who had cool collections like beer bottles from around the world. I wanted to start one of my own, but of what? I usually spent my few coins on candy at the 7-Eleven. The candy shelves were a wonderland of tasty treats with colorful wrappers in different themes, all shouting, “Pick me!” Then inspiration struck me. Instead of throwing away those wrappers, I would save them. I would create the Candy Wrapper Museum and I hoped that the wrappers would one day be enjoyed as art. It was 1977, and I had a plan: I would collect these wrappers throughout my lifetime, and then open-up the museum as a roadside attraction in my old age. I chose my first pieces: Nice Mice and Cinnamon Teddy Bears, and so began this journey. My family members were the first to leave the candy wrappers to me. Then the relatives. My friends caught the spirit of fun and donated pieces. Collecting became an affordable and novel way to explore the world around me, one that could even turn a boring shopping trip into a treasure hunt. In 2019, inspiration struck me again. Why wait until retirement? Why not open the museum right now on the Internet, the ultimate “superhighway”? 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2) 请按如下格式作答。 P1：Building the online museum was a huge six-month project. P2：When the museum was launched, I doubted whether anyone would be interested. 高二期末考试 英语试卷 第6页(共6页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$