河北省NT20名校联合体2024-2025学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Hey, Peter, who lent you that science fiction? Caroline SHE bought his online a couple of weeks ago. Oh, Emily wants to read this book too. Mark, i'm really sorry about what happened yesterday. I within a hurry to answer a phone call. This is a new cup I bought for you. IT doesn't matter, jane. I shouldn't have put my cup on the edge of the desk. Let's go to the new sushi play downtown tomorrow. There's a wide variety of roles. What about the Prices? They're reasonable considering the quality. Plus they have lunch specials that won't break the bank. I've been under a lot of pressure lately due to my work. Any advice on reducing stress . exercise can help. Even a short walk or some deep breathing exercises can make a difference. Having a conversation with your friends would also be helpful. I don't have anything to wear for the new year's party. What about going to the star mall this weekend? Didn't you buy a long dress last weekend? It's too formal. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Have you heard about the earthquake? E, in the neighbor region? I just saw the news on my phone. Yes, I watch the morning news on T. V. Many buildings fell down. That's hot. Breaking emergency services and relief organizations are providing support. When disaster struck, help came from all sides. I think the local community is in need of assistance. Why don't we call for donations to help them? You said IT. Have you heard about the earthquake in the neighboring region? I just saw the news on my phone. Yes, I watched the morning news on T. V. Many buildings fell down. That's hot, breaking emergency services and relief organizations are providing support. When disasters struck, help came from all sides. I think the local community is in need of assistance. Why don't we call for donations to help them? You said IT. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, fancy hotel. How can I help you? Hello, i'd like to reserve a single room. M. when would you like to . check in on April the fourteenth? And I planned to stay there for four nights. My full name is john washington. I see that should be no problem. Each night will be one hundred and twenty . dollars acceptable. All right, may I have your phone number? Okay, it's. Hello, fancy hotel. How can I help you? Hello, i'd like to reserve a single room. M. when would you like to . check in on April the fourteenth? And I planned to stay there for four nights. My full name is john washington. I see that should be no problem. Each night will be one hundred and twenty dollars. That's acceptable. All right, may I have your phone number? Okay, it's. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十三四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hey, Sarah, I found a fun experiment in a science book. Are you interested in doing IT with me? sure. What's the experiment? Whether an orange float saw sinks in the water? I guess IT floats because it's light. Let's find out mom bought some oranges yesterday. I'll go and get one. What else do we need? A deep boll and some water. I'll get them prepared. We're all set now. What should we do? First fill the ball with water, and then gently place the . orange in IT IT float. Now take off the orange skin and try again. What do you think will happen . this time? I have no idea. Give IT a shot, and lets see . IT thinks this time. why? The book said. the orange skin contains tiny pockets of making the whole orange less dense, which allows IT to float when you remove the skin, IT becomes dancer and things. I can understand a word. I'll ask dad to tell me why. I think dad explanation would be exactly what the book says. Hey, Sarah, I found a fun experiment in a science book. Are you interested in doing IT with me? sure. What's the experiment? Whether an orange float saw sinks in the water? I guess IT float because it's light. Let's find out mom bought some oranges yesterday. I'll go and get one. What else do we need? A deep boll and some water. I'll get them prepared. We're all set now. What should we do? First, fill the ball with water, and then gently place the . orange in IT IT float. Now take off the orange skin and try again. What do you think will happen this time? I have no idea. Give this a shot and lets see . IT thinks this time why the book said. the orange skin contains tiny pockets of making the whole orange less dense, which allows IT to float. When you remove the skin, IT becomes dancer and things . I can understand a word. I'll ask dad to tell me why . I think dad's explanation would be exactly what the book says. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello everyone, i'm here with mary Johnson, a retired history teacher. Hello everyone, thanks for having me here. Can you start by telling us something about your teaching career? mrs. Johnson. I began my teaching career thirty five years ago. Right after completing my college education, I started at a middle school teacher, and later I taught at a high school where I spent most of my working life. That's quite a long and fulfilling career. What inspired you to be a teacher? Well, that was because I had some amazing teachers who influences me greatly. As I was growing up later, my parents also encouraged me to do something for Young generations. That's impressive. By the way, can you tell us something about the use of modern technology in teaching? At first, I mainly used blackboards, and now there is a whole world of digital resources available. Technology has brought many benefits, but we shouldn't lose sight of the importance of maintaining a baLance or the personal connection between teachers and students. I'm with you. Technology is a double edged sd. Now that you're retired, how do you plan to spend your time? I'm looking forward to pursuing some hobbies such as painting and gardening. Hello everyone, i'm here with mary Johnson, a retired history teacher. Hello everyone, thanks for having me here. Can you start by telling us something about your teaching career? mrs. Johnson. I began my teaching career thirty five years ago. Right after completing my college education, I started as a middle school teacher, and later I taught at a high school where I spent most of my working life. That's quite a long and fulfilling career. What inspired you to be a teacher? Well, that was because I had some amazing teachers who influences me greatly. As I was growing up later, my parents also encouraged me to do something for Young generations. That's impressive. By the way, can you tell us something about the use of modern technology in teaching? At first, I mainly used blackboards, and now there is a whole world of digital resources available. Technology has brought many benefits, but we shouldn't lose sight of the importance of maintaining a baLance or the personal connection between teachers and students. I'm with you. Technology is a double edged. Now that you're retired, how do you plan to spend your time? I'm looking forward to pursuing some hobbies such as painting and gardening. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Twenty twenty three was the second host on record in the U. K. According to meet off his data, IT means three of the five hot years since eight hundred and eighty four have fAllen in the last few years, along with twenty twenty and twenty twenty two. In a sign of how the uk's climate is changing, both whales and northern ireland had their host years on record. The news came as a surprise to those disappointed by the wet or cold weather in july and August, or those who had battled fix snowing scotland, but eight of the twelve months in twenty twenty three were hotter than average, and june was also the host on record. The observations of the U. K, climate are clear climate changes influencing U. K. Temperature records over the long term matter of a senior scientist, mike kendon said climate alarm bells are ringing following back to back hottest years on record, said dog pr, director of a non governmental organization. Greenpeace U. K, excited revisions to some key climate targets. IT is committed to fighting climate change by meeting on net zero targets without placing unnecessary burdens on families, a spokesperson for the government said. Twenty twenty three was the second hot on record in the U. K. According to meet off his data, IT means three of the five hot years since one hundred hundred and eighty four have fAllen in the last few years, along with twenty twenty and twenty twenty two. In a sign of how the uk's climate is changing, both whales and northern ireland had their host years on record. The news came as a surprise to those disappointed by the wet or cool weather in july and August, or those who had battled fix snowing scotland. But eight of the twelve months in twenty twenty three were hotter than average, and june was also the hot on record. The observations of the U. K, climate are clear climate changes influencing U. K. Temperature records over the long term matter of a senior scientist, mike kendon said, climate alarm bells are ringing following back to back hottest years on record, said dog pr, director of a non governmental organization. Greenpeace U. K, excited revisions to some key climate targets. IT is committed to fighting climate change by meeting or net zero targets without placing unnecessary burdens on families, a spokesperson for the government said. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 高二英语 第 1 页 NT20名校联合体高二年级期末考试 英语 参考答案 听力：1-5 BCACB 6-10 AACBC 11-15 AABBC 16-20 BCBAC 阅读： 21-23 ABB 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了 2025年美国四个值得一看的展览。 21. A【解析】细节理解题。根据“Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits”部分的内容“When Vincent van Gogh arrived in Arles, France, he befriended his neighbor and postman Joseph Roulin, along with his wife and three children. Van Gogh went on to paint several vibrant and expressive portraits of the Roulin family. This exhibition showcases about twenty of them”可知，第二个展览主要展示的是梵高为邮递员约瑟夫・鲁林及其家人所画的肖像画，所以该展览聚 焦于一位邮递员家庭的肖像画。故选 A。 22. B【解析】细节理解题。由“Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection”部分的 “features 58 rarely-seen sculptures from the 5th century BCE to the early 4th century CE”可知，该展览中的雕塑来自公 元前 5世纪到公元 4世纪早期，即这些收藏品包含了古代的雕塑。故选 B。 23. B【解析】细节理解题。根据“Guerrilla Girls: Making Trouble”部分的“July 12–September 28 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC”可知，关于女权的展览时间是 2025年 7月 12日至 9月 28日。8 月 7日在这个时间段内。故选 B。 24-27 ACDC 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mike Barker在地铁站英勇救人的事迹。 24. A【解析】推理判断题。第三段提到 Barker高中时获得“良好公民奖”，结合后文他冒险救人的行为，作者 通过这一细节暗示他一贯具备公民责任感和善良品格。故选 A。 25. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段“The Granby native and professor at Georgetown University”可知，Barker 是乔治城大学的教授，属于大学教师。故选 C。 26. D【解析】推理判断题。Barker在紧急情况下跳下轨道救人，体现“勇敢（courageous）”；他判断 4分钟内 可行，并用消防员背负法施救，体现“机智（resourceful）”。故选 D。 27. C【解析】主旨大意题。文章围绕 Barker在地铁站救下跌入轨道的男子展开，核心是“个人的英勇救援行为”。 故选 C。 28-31 BDAC 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项研究，研究发现每天喝 1.5到 3.5杯咖啡可能降低死亡风 险。 28. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“Those who drank 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day... were up to 30 per cent less likely to die”及 “those drinking about three cups per day having the lowest risk of death”可知，适量饮用咖啡（1.5至 3.5 杯/天）可能降低死亡风险。故选 B。 29. D【解析】主旨大意题。第二段首句提到研究分析了英国生物银行的数据，接着说明数据来源（17 万 37-73 岁人群）、研究方法（跟踪七年，分析人口统计、生活方式等信息），核心围绕 “研究方法和数据来源”。故选 D。 高二英语 第 2 页 30. A【解析】词义猜测题。第四段指出该研究是“观察性研究”，无法证明咖啡直接降低死亡风险，可能受其他 生活因素影响。由此推断“caveats”指研究的“局限性”。故选 A。 31. C【解析】观点态度题。Dr. Wee一方面认可研究中咖啡的益处（“reduce your risk of dying by 30 per cent”）， 另一方面强调研究的局限性（观察性研究），并提醒“不喝咖啡的人无需刻意饮用”“过量有害”。这种既肯定又警 示的态度属于“谨慎的（Cautious）”。故选 C。 32-35 ADBD 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了电力线路产生的电信号对蜜蜂行为的影响。 32. A【解析】推理判断题。文章第二段主要讲述了蜜蜂能够探测和响应空气中的电场，以及它们利用这种电感 受来进行交流和定位花蜜丰富的花朵，但对于人类产生的电力如何影响传粉者的这种自然行为却知之甚少。这为 后文研究人员进行相关研究提供了背景信息。故选 A。 33. D【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第四段“They created an electric field using a weak alternating current (AC), simulating (模拟) the environment 60 to 100 metres from a high-voltage mains power line, for 2 hours. This reduced honeybee landings on the affected plant by 71 per cent compared with a nearby control plant.”以及第五段“Landings did increase on the treatment plant as the trial continued, but never reached control levels”可知，研究人员通过在一种植物 周围创造模拟高压电源线附近环境的电场（实验组），并与附近的对照植物（对照组）进行对比，来测试蜜蜂在 两种条件下的降落情况，从而得出实验结果。故选 D。 34. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第六段“Estimates suggest that in the UK alone, there are almost 70,000 square kilometres of land on which bee groups live in the range of high-voltage transmission lines.”, 通过英国的例子，说明在 英国有大量蜜蜂栖息地处于高压输电线路的范围内，意味着电力污染影响了许多蜜蜂的栖息地。故选 B。 35. D【解析】推理判断题。O’Reilly 建议养蜂人将蜜蜂养在离电力基础设施更远的地方，他说这样蜜蜂会更快 乐。结合前文提到电力信号会使蜜蜂在花朵上的降落次数减少，可推测他担心的是蜜蜂受电力影响，采集花蜜减 少，从而可能导致蜂蜜产量下降。故选 D。 七选五：36-40 AGBFE 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有助于改善夜间睡眠质量的一些日间习惯。 36. A【解析】首句提到 “白天的行为深刻影响夜间睡眠”，空格后指出“以下日间习惯有助于改善睡眠”。A选项 “You sleep is a mirror of your day.”（睡眠是白天的镜子）与首句形成同义替换，且通过“mirror”形象说明白天与夜 晚的关联，引出后文具体习惯。故选 A。 37. G【解析】空格后提到“这些活动虽能缓解压力，但可能让大脑过度兴奋”，G 选项“You might turn to a tough workout or a thrilling movie to unwind...”（通过高强度锻炼或刺激电影放松）中的“tough workout”和“thrilling movie” 对应后文“activities”，且“unwind”与“relieve stress”呼应。该句为后文“大脑兴奋难以入睡”提供具体例子。故选 G。 38. B【解析】前文以“车内环境触发通勤模式”为例，说明大脑会建立场景与行为的关联；空格后强调“若在床上 看电视或者工作，大脑难将床与休息关联”。B选项“The same principle applies to your bed.”（同一原理适用于床） 中的“same principle”承接前文“associations between places and behaviors”，并引出卧室场景的论述。故选 B。 39. F【解析】段落主题为“早晨接触光线”，空格前建议“醒来后让环境尽可能明亮”，F选项“For added benefits, step outside to enjoy natural sunlight...”（外出享受自然光）是对前文“artificial lighting”的补充，且“natural sunlight”与后 文“morning light cues”形成呼应，进一步说明光线对生物钟的调节作用。故选 F。 高二英语 第 3 页 40. E【解析】段落强调 “保持固定起床时间”，空格前指出“周末晚起会打乱昼夜节律”，E选项“While this habit can be tough to break, consistency is key.”（打破赖床习惯虽难，但一致性是关键）中的“this habit”指代“sleeping in later”， “consistency”对应后文“sticking to the same wake-up time”，衔接上下文。故选 E。 完形填空：41-45 CABBD 46-50 ACDAB 51-55 DACBC 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在整理房间时发现与高中老师的合影，回忆起曾因内向被老师 耐心辅导说话技巧并变得自信，借此表达老师的帮助对自己人生的深远影响。 41. C【解析】根据语境 “dirty 41 filled the sink”，可知此处应填厨房用品。选项中“dishes（盘子）”符合场 景。 42. A【解析】“restore order”为固定搭配，意为“恢复秩序”。此处指作者开始整理杂乱的家。 43. B【解析】根据后文“at graduation（在毕业典礼上）”可知，作者已经变得自信，与老师合影时应是“自信地” 站着。 44. B【解析】前文提到“the quiet girl who could never find the right words”，可知每次说话的时刻都很“尴尬 （awkward）”。 45. D【解析】由于害怕犯错，作者开始“躲避（avoiding）” 他人。 46. A【解析】当作者说话卡顿，老师说“Try again（再试一次）”，这是“鼓励（encourage）” 的表现。 47. C【解析】“ 47 at me when you speak”是老师指导的眼神交流技巧。“look”符合“眼神接触”的要求。 48. D【解析】后文“how to pause... how to stand... how to make eye contact”是具体的说话“技巧（tricks）”。 49. A【解析】“make a big difference”为固定搭配，意为“产生重大影响”。此处指这些小技巧带来了很大改变。 50. B【解析】在老师的指导下，作者“逐渐（gradually）”变得自信。 51. D【解析】举手是课堂上积极参与的表现，与后文“加入辩论俱乐部、发表演讲”呼应。 52. A【解析】过去“被点名（called on）”时会脸红，现在变得自信。 53. C【解析】课后辅导“塑造（shaped）” 了作者的人生。 54. B【解析】作者将照片“放置（placed）” 在床头柜上。体现出作者珍藏照片的情感。 55. C【解析】照片是一个“提醒（reminder）”，让作者记住最好的课程来自老师的耐心与信任。 语法填空 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了亚马逊探索人形机器人在包裹配送中的应用。 56. a【解析】考查冠词。句意：全球最大的在线零售商亚马逊正在探索使用人形机器人来实现包裹配送自动化， 这一举措可能会显著重塑其物流和配送网络。move 为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且 move 是发音以辅音音素开 头的单词，应用不定冠词 a。故填 a。 57. advanced【解析】考查形容词。句意：据报道，这家电子商务巨头正在测试这些先进的机器人，以处理由人 类工人完成的任务。修饰后文名词 robots应用形容词 advanced，作定语。故填 advanced。 58. performed【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：据报道，这家电子商务巨头正在测试这些先进的机器人，以处理 由人类工人完成的任务。分析句子结构可知 perform在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语 tasks 构成被动关 系，故用过去分词作定语。故填 performed。 59. which【解析】考查定语从句。句意：订阅式科技出版物《信息报》最先报道了这一消息，其他新闻媒体也纷 纷转载。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词 The story，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故用关系代词 which 高二英语 第 4 页 引导。故填 which。 60. actively【解析】考查副词。句意：报道称，亚马逊正在积极开发和测试双足类人机器人，以确定它们在以配 送为中心的角色中的可行性。修饰后文动词 developing and testing应用副词 actively。故填 actively。 61. efficiency【解析】考查名词。句意：虽然细节仍在不断出现，但这一举措似乎是亚马逊更广泛地推动机器人 和自动化技术，以提高运营效率和速度的一部分。作宾语，应用名词 efficiency，不可数。故填 efficiency。 62. understanding【解析】考查非谓语动词。句意：测试阶段对于了解这些机器人如何在现实环境中导航以及如 何处理最后一英里配送的复杂性至关重要。作介词的宾语，understand应用动名词形式。故填 understanding。 63. complexities【解析】考查名词复数。句意：测试阶段对于了解这些机器人如何在现实环境中导航以及如何处 理最后一英里配送的多种复杂因素至关重要。many后面应是名词复数。故填 complexities。 64. is【解析】考查时态和主谓一致。句意：虽然自主双足机器人送货的前景是一个重大飞跃，但这项技术仍处 于早期阶段。陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语为 the prospect，谓语用单数。故填 is。 65. from【解析】考查介词。句意：这一发展凸显了亚马逊的长期愿景，即进一步将机器人技术整合到客户交付 过程的每一步，从仓库地板到前门。结合句意表示“从………到………”可知短语为 from... to...。故填 from。 应用文写作 One possible version: Dear Sir/Madam, I am Li Hua, a high school student from China. I am writing to apply for the “Green Youth Volunteer” program launched by the International Youth Environmental Union. I have been actively involved in various environmental activities at my school, such as organizing recycling campaigns, planting trees, and promoting waste reduction. Reading about climate change and sustainable development has helped me better understand current environmental challenges. In addition, I am fluent in both Chinese and English, which allows me to communicate effectively in international teams. I truly believe that joining your volunteer team will be a great opportunity for me to learn from others, share ideas, and take real actions to help protect our planet. I am eager to work with young people around the world to make a difference and promote a greener future. Yours, Li Hua 读后续写 One possible version: The old man’s eyes widened in surprise as he saw Emma, a wet and tired girl, and the dog. “Goodness me, child, what are you doing out here in this weather?” he asked, quickly letting them inside. The cabin was warm and cozy. The old man explained that the dog was his, named Max, who had run off earlier that day. As Emma warmed up, she told the old man how she had found the dog trapped in the forest. “I couldn’t just leave him there,” she said softly. The old man nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude. “You were very brave. You saved him.” After a while, the rain outside started to die down. The old man offered to drive Emma home. As they set off, Emma looked back at the cabin, thankful for the unexpected rescue—of both the dog and herself. From that night on, 高二英语 第 5 页 Emma never forgot the lesson about the shortcut and the kindness of a stranger and a loyal dog. And whenever it rained, she would think of Max, the golden dog who led her to safety, and the warm light of the cabin in the forest. 听力原文 Text 1 W: Hey, Peter. Who lent you that science fiction? M: Caroline. She bought it online a couple of weeks ago. W: Oh, Emily wants to read this book, too. Text 2 W: Mark, I’m really sorry about what happened yesterday. I was in a hurry to answer a phone call. This is a new cup I bought for you. M: It doesn’t matter, Jane. I shouldn’t have put my cup on the edge of the desk. Text 3 M: Let’s go to the new sushi place downtown tomorrow. There’s a wide variety of rolls. W: What about the prices? M: They’re reasonable, considering the quality. Plus, they have lunch specials that won’t break the bank. Text 4 M: I’ve been under a lot of pressure lately due to my work. Any advice on reducing stress? W: Exercise can help—even a short walk or some deep breathing exercises can make a difference. Having a conversation with your friends would also be helpful. Text 5 W: I don’t have anything to wear for the New Year’s party. What about going to the Star Mall this weekend? M: Didn’t you buy a long dress last weekend? W: It’s too formal. Text 6 M: Have you heard about the earthquake in the neighboring region? I just saw the news on my phone. W: Yes. I watched the morning news on TV. Many buildings fell down. M: That’s heartbreaking. Emergency services and relief organizations are providing support. W: When disasters struck, help came from all sides. I think the local community is in need of assistance. Why don’t we call for donations to help them? M: You said it. Text 7 W: Hello, Fancy Hotel. How can I help you? M: Hello, I’d like to reserve a single room. W: When would you like to check in? M: On April 14th. And I plan to stay there for 4 nights. My full name is John Washington. W: I see. That should be no problem. Each night will be $120. M: That’s acceptable. W: Alright. May I have your phone number? M: Okay. It’s… Text 8 M: Hey, Sarah, I found a fun experiment in a science book. Are you interested in doing it with me? W: Sure, what’s the experiment? 高二英语 第 6 页 M: Whether an orange floats or sinks in the water. W: I guess it floats because it’s light. Let’s find out. Mom bought some oranges yesterday. I’ll go and get one. What else do we need? M: A deep bowl and some water. I’ll get them prepared. W: We’re all set now. What should we do? M: First, fill the bowl with water, and then gently place the orange in it. W: It floats! M: Now, take off the orange skin and try again. What do you think will happen this time? W: I have no idea. M: Give it a shot. And let’s see. W: It sinks this time! Why? M: The book said the orange skin contains tiny pockets of air, making the whole orange less dense, which allows it to float. When you remove the skin, it becomes denser and sinks. W: I can’t understand a word. I’ll ask Dad to tell me why. M: I think Dad’s explanation would be exactly what the book says. Text 9 M: Hello, everyone. I’m here with Mary Johnson, a retired history teacher. W: Hello, everyone. Thanks for having me here. M: Can you start by telling us something about your teaching career, Mrs. Johnson? W: I began my teaching career 35 years ago, right after completing my college education. I started as a middle school teacher, and later I taught at a high school where I spent most of my working life. M: That’s quite a long and fulfilling career. What inspired you to be a teacher? W: Well, that was because I had some amazing teachers who influenced me greatly as I was growing up. Later, my parents also encouraged me to do something for young generations. M: That’s impressive. By the way, can you tell us something about the use of modern technology in teaching? W: At first, I mainly used blackboards, and now there’s a whole world of digital resources available. Technology has brought many benefits, but we shouldn’t lose sight of the importance of maintaining a balance or the personal connection between teachers and students. M: I’m with you. Technology is a double-edged sword. Now that you’re retired, how do you plan to spend your time? W: I’m looking forward to pursuing some hobbies, such as painting and gardening. Text 10 M: 2023 was the second hottest on record in the UK, according to Met Office data. It means 3 of the 5 hottest years since 1884 have fallen in the last few years, along with 2020 and 2022, in a sign of how the UK’s climate is changing. Both Wales and Northern Ireland had their hottest years on record. The news came as a surprise to those disappointed by the wet or cool weather in July and August, or those who had battled thick snow in Scotland. But 8 of the 12 months in 2023 were hotter than average, and June was also the hottest on record. “The observations of the UK climate are clear. Climate change is influencing UK temperature records over the long term,” Met Office senior scientist, Mike Kendon said. “Climate alarm bells are ringing, following back-to-back hottest years on record,” said Doug Parr, director of a non-governmental organization—Greenpeace UK. He cited revisions to some key climate targets. “It is committed to fighting climate change by meeting our net zero targets without placing unnecessary burdens on families,” a spokesperson for the government said. NT20名校联合体高二年级期末考试 英语 注意事项：1，考试时间为120分钟，满分150分。 2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。 3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 第一部分听力（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。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.Who owns the science fiction book? A.Peter. B.Caroline. C.Emily. 2.What did Jane break yesterday? A.Mark's phone. B.Mark's desk C.Mark's cup. 3.What does the man think of the sushi place? A.It's worth trying. B.It's far from downtown. C.The food quality is poor. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.When to take a walk. B.Whether to quit a job. C.How to deal with stress. 5.What is the woman's plan for the weekend? A.To host a party.B.To go shopping C.To return a dress. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.How did the woman hear about the earthquake? A.From TV. B.From her phone. C.From her neighbor. 7.What do the speakers plan to do? A.Collect donations. B.Call a relief group. C.Contact their community. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.When will the man leave the hotel? A.On April 10. B.On April 14. C.On April 18. 9.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At a hotel reception.B.Over a phone call. C.In a travel agency. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.What does the man want Sarah to do? A.Lend him a book.B.Give him an orange. C.Do an experiment together. 11.How does Sarah feel when the orange sinks? A.Confused. B.Relived. C.Disappointed. 12.What determines whether an orange floats or sinks in water? A.Its skin. B.Its size. C.Its weight. 13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Father and daughter.B.Brother and sister.C.Son and mother. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 高二英语第1页共8页 14.Where did Mrs.Johnson teach the longest? A.At a middle school.B.At a high school. C.At a university. 15.What first inspired Mrs.Johnson to become a teacher? A.Her love for working with children. B.Encouragement from her parents. C.Influence from her own teachers. 16.What is Mrs.Johnson's opinion on educational technology? A.It's completely beneficial. B.It should be used cautiously. C.It's unnecessary in classrooms. 17.What do the speakers discuss in the end? A.Changes in teaching methods B.Mrs.Johnson's beautiful garden. C.Mrs.Johnson's plans for retirement. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.How many hottest years have been recorded in the UK since 1884? A.3. B.5. C.8. 19.Where did heavy snow hit in the UK in 2023? A.Scotland. B.Wales. C.Northern Ireland. 20.What is Doug Parr's job? A.A scientist. B.A government officer.C.An organization director. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four Must-See Exhibitions in the US in 2025 Farm to Table:Art,Food,and Identity in the Age of Impressionism April 5-September 2 at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville,TN France has long been famous for both its food and its art.This exhibition explores the surprisingly rich relationship between the two.Visit Nashville to see how leading French artists of the Impressionist era-including Claude Monet,Rosa Bonheur,and Camille Pissaro-brought cooking subjects to life. Van Gogh:The Roulin Family Portraits March 30-August 7 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston,MA When Vincent van Gogh arrived in Arles,France,he befriended his neighbor and postman Joseph Roulin,along with his wife and three children.Van Gogh went on to paint several vibrant and expressive portraits of the Roulin family.This exhibition showcases about twenty of them,demonstrating his distinctively forward-thinking approach to portraiture. Myth and Marble:Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection June 15-October 29 The Torlonia Collection is the most extensive private collection of Roman marble sculptures in Italy.This year,the Torlonia marbles are heading to North America for the first time in their long and storied history.Myth and Marble features 58 rarely-seen sculptures from the 5th century BCE to the early 4th century CE.Among them are larger- than-life gods and goddesses,powerful emperors,and grand funeral monuments-each telling an amazing story about life in ancient Rome. Guerrilla Girls:Making Trouble July 12-September 28 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington,DC The Guerrilla Girls,the anonymous (feminist-activist collective known as 高二英语第2页共8页 "the conscience of the art world,"celebrate their fortieth anniversary this year.Today,the Guerrilla Girls still wear their iconic gorilla masks and exhibit bold advertising-style graphics on billboards and in museums.More importantly,much of the inequality their work has fought for the past four decades stubbornly exists. 21.What does the exhibition in Boston focus on? A.Portraits of a postman's family. B.Paintings of French cooking scenes. C.Abstract artworks by some girls. D.Sculptures of ancient Roman emperors. 22. What is true about Myth and Marble:Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection？ A.It explores the relationship between food and art. B.The collection includes sculptures from ancient times. C.Most exhibits are funeral monuments created in America. D.It's the first time the Torlonia marbles have been exhibited in Europe. 23.When can people visit the exhibition about women's rights? A.On June 20. B.On August 7. C.On September 30. D.On October 28. B Sometimes heroes are made by happenstance.That certainly is the case for Mike Barker,a 1998 Granby High School graduate and resident in the Washington,D.C.area who found himself at the right place at the right time late on the morning of September 4. While he stood on the subway platform at the Foggy Bottom Metro Station that day, waiting for his commute(通勤列车)to the store to arrive,Barker heard a sudden crash from another platform across the way. Barker,who while in high school received the Good Citizenship Award from the Granby Lions Club,rushed to the other platform to search for the cause of the sound,and discovered a man lying across the tracks on his back,weakly yelling,"Help me!Help me!" The Granby native and professor at Georgetown University pushed the emergency call button,but nothing happened.He looked at the platform display,which said the next train would arrive in four minutes.He climbed off the platform and onto the tracks. "I thought four minutes would be enough-I could certainly get back in that time," Barker said."It felt sufficient.At the very least,I believed I could get him under the platform,since there's a space beneath the standing area.My goal was to at least pull him off the tracks..” His hunch (was right:four minutes gave Barker the amount of time he needed to save the man,who accidentally drove his mobility scooter off the train platform. "I thought he could step up on the seat of his scooter and get up,but he couldn't really raise his feet up to climb out,"Barker said."Clearly he wasn't going to be able to lift his legs,so I went down and got him in a fireman's carry and then just set him down on the bottom of the platform. 24.Why does the author mention the Good Citizenship Award in paragraph 3? A.To show Barker's character qualities. B.To explain Barker's motivation for helping. C.To emphasize Barker's connection to Granby. D.To highlight Barker's academic achievements. 25.What is Barker according to the text? A.A firefighter. B.A subway worker. C.A university teacher. D.A high school student. 高二英语第3页共8页 26.Which words can best describe Barker? A.Cautious and reserved. B.Innocent and cooperative. C.Ambitious and determined. D.Courageous and resourceful. 27.What is the text mainly about? A.The importance of emergency response training. B.A man's unexpected fall onto the subway tracks. C.An individual's heroic rescue at a subway station. D.The potential dangers of using a mobility scooter. That morning cup of coffee may be linked to a lower risk of dying,researchers from a study published Monday in The Annals of Internal Medicine concluded.Those who drank 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day,even with a teaspoon of sugar,were up to 30 per cent less likely to die during the study period than those who didn't drink coffee.Those who drank unsweetened coffee were 16 to 21 per cent less likely to die during the study period, with those drinking about three cups per day having the lowest risk of death when compared with non-coffee drinkers. Researchers analyzed coffee consumption data collected from the U.K.Biobank,a large medical database with health information from people across Britain.They analyzed demographic,lifestyle and dietary information collected from more than 170,000 people between the ages of 37 and 73 over a median follow-up period of seven years.The risk of dying remained lower for people who drank both decaffeinated(不含咖啡因的)and caffeinated coffee. "It's huge.There are very few things that reduce your risk of dying by 30 per cent, said Dr.Christina Wee,an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. There are,however,major caveats to interpreting this research,she added.This is an observational study,which means the data cannot conclusively prove that coffee itself lowers the risk of dying;there may be other lifestyle factors contributing to that lower risk of dying among people who drink coffee,like a healthy diet or a consistent exercise routine. Despite the encouraging evidence about coffee,there isn't enough data to suggest that people who don't currently drink coffee should add a stop to Starbucks during their morning routines,Dr.Wee said.And even keen coffee drinkers shouldn't use the study to justify endless cups of coffee.The study showed that the benefits of coffee reduced for people who drank more than 4.5 cups of coffee each day.Past studies have shown that consuming "extreme amounts"-over seven cups per day-can lead to adverse effects,she said. 28.Which of the following is a finding of the study? A.Decaffeinated coffee doesn't help reduce death risk B.Having moderate coffee intake may cut the death risk. C.Putting sugar in coffee may take away its good effects. D.People who don't drink coffee have a lower death risk. 29.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A.The health benefits of different coffee types. B.The age groups most suitable for coffee drinking. C.The ideal amount of coffee for maximum benefits. D.The research methods and data sources of the study. 30. What does the underlined word "caveats"in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Limitations. B.Expansions. C.Foundations. D.Applications. 高二英语第4页共8页 31.What is Dr.Wee's attitude towards coffee consumption? A.Critical. B.Negative. C.Cautious. D.Approving. D Electric signals from power lines discourage bees from landing on nearby flowers,and there is growing concern this so-called "electric pollution"could be causing widespread disturbance to insect behaviour. Alongside bumblebees,honeybees have been shown to detect and respond to airborne electric fields-which are often caused by static electricity in the natural world-detected through hairs or antennae ()Honeybees use electroreception as a form of communication,and both honeybees and bumblebees are thought to use it to locate nectar- rich flowers.But to date,little is known about how human-generated electricity impacts this natural behaviour among pollinators(授粉者)， To investigate,Liam O'Reilly at the University of Bristol,UK,and his colleagues first tested how the behaviour of western honeybee (Apis mellifera)changed when the electric field was applied to the air around a plant (Nepeta grandiflora)in an urban field in Bristol. They created an electric field using a weak alternating current (AC),simulating (the environment 60 to 100 metres from a high-voltage mains power line,for 2 hours.This reduced honeybee landings on the affected plant by 71 per cent compared with a nearby control plant. "The first 10 minutes of the AC treatment was a really dramatic difference-there were far fewer landings than the control,"says O'Reilly."Alternating current is completely alien to bees.Landings did increase on the treatment plant as the trial continued,but never reached control levels,notes O'Reilly. The findings have worrying implications,especially given how common electricity infrastructure is in most nations.Estimates suggest that in the UK alone,there are almost 70,000 square kilometres of land on which bee groups live in the range of high-voltage transmission lines. More research is needed to determine how power lines and other electricity infrastructure are changing insect behaviour in real-world settings,says O'Reilly,including whether the behaviour is changed over the long term."In the short term,if you're someone who keeps bees,it would probably be better if you can keep them further from power infrastructure,"says O'Reilly."I think you'd have happier bees." 32.What is the purpose of writing paragraph 2? A.To add backgrounds. B.To make assumptions. C.To provide examples. D.To present arguments. 33.How did the researchers conduct the study? A.By observing bees in natural settings. B.By analyzing urban power line signals. C.By assessing long-term effects on honeybees. D.By testing bee landings under two conditions. 34.What does the author intend to illustrate by using the UK example in paragraph 6? A.Policy changes are needed for power lines. B.Electric pollution affects many bee habitats. C.The UK has weak environmental protections. D.Bees can easily avoid human-made structures. 35.What is O'Reilly's implied concern for the group he advises? A.The safety of power line workers. B.The extinction of some bee species. C.The conflict between bees and humans. D.The potential decline in honey production. 高二英语第5页共8页 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 选项中有两项为多余选项。 What you do during the day-from the moment you wake up-has a profound impact on how well you sleep at night.36 These following daytime habits can help you unlock deeper,more restful sleep. OLet your brain calm down before bedtime 37 While these activities can relieve stress,they may leave your mind too stimulated for sleep.An active brain isn't ready to shut down for bed.Taking intentional moments throughout the day to calm your mind can make a big difference in sleep quality. Choose research-backed routines to help your body and mind relax. OReserve your bedroom for sleep Your brain naturally forms associations between places and behaviors,often without you realizing it.For instance,when you're in the car,your mind shifts into "commute"mode. 38 If you frequently use it for activities like watching TV or working,your brain may struggle to associate your bed with rest.By reserving your bed only for sleep,you strengthen its association with rest,making it easier for your brain to wind down at night. OGet morning light exposure When you wake up,aim to make your environment as bright as possible-even with artificial lighting if needed.39 Morning light cues your body that it's time to be awake,helping to reset your internal clock and cause a healthy increase in cortisol )This process jumpstarts your day and begins building the sleep pressure you'll need for restful sleep later. Keep your wake-up time consistent If you're struggling to sleep at night,it might be time to set a strict morning alarm- even on weekends.Sleeping in later than usual on Saturday can shift your circadian rhythm (昼夜节律)，making it harder to feel tired at your usual bedtime,40 Sticking to the same wake-up time every day helps your body establish a predictable rhythm,making it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally. A.Your sleep is a mirror of your day. B.The same principle applies to your bed. C.When you sleep,your brain restarts and cleans itself. D.This change in behavior is independent of light exposure. E. While this habit can be tough to break,consistency is key. F.For added benefits,step outside to enjoy natural sunlight and fresh air. G.You might turn to a tough workout or a thrilling movie to unwind after a busy day. 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 After a week-long business trip,I returned home to find the house in a mess.Clothes were piled on chairs,toys covered the floor,and dirty 41 filled the sink.As I began 42 order,something caught my eye-a faded photograph coming out from under many magazines.It was me,years younger,standing 43 beside my high school teacher, Ms.Nancy at graduation. Holding that photo,I was suddenly back in her classroom.Back then,I was the quiet girl who could never find the right words when talking.Each 44 moment made me withdraw further into my shell.I started 45 people,afraid of making more mistakes. Ms.Nancy noticed this. I remember how she would stay after school to help me practice speaking."Try again,”she'd46_when I stumbled over my words(说话卡顿).“This time,47_at 高二英语第6页共8页 me when you speak.She taught me simple 48 -how to pause before answering,how to stand with confidence,how to make eye contact.These small lessons made a big 49 With her guidance,I 50 came out of my shell.I started 51 my hand in class. joined the debate club,and even gave a speech at graduation.The girl who used to blush() when 52 became someone who could speak with assurance. Now,years later,I realize how much those after-school sessions 53 my life.The oonfidence Ms.Nancy helped me find stays with me in every meeting.every conversation. I carefully 54 the photo on my nightstand-a 55 that sometimes.the greatest dessons aren't in textbooks,but in the patience and belief of a teacher who cares. 41、A.curtains B.glasses C.dishes D.plants 42.A. festoning B. creating maintaining D.destroying 43.A.curiously B.confidently carelessly D.conf和sedly 4.A precious B. awkward C.special D.violent 45.A.respecting B.approaching C. dismissing D.avoiding 46. A. encourage B.criticize .interrupt D.praise 47.A. wave B.laugh C.look D.point 8.A.jokes B.stories C. facts D. tricks 49. A.difference B.mistake promise D.effort 50.A.randomly B.gradually C. temporarily D. frequently 51. A.shaking B.hiding washing D.raising 52. A.called on B.run after C.passed by D.attended to 53.A. risked B. enriched C.shaped D.took 54.A. released B.placed C burned D.deserted 55.A.complaint B.request C.reminder D warning 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The world's largest online retailer,Amazon,is exploring the use of humanoid robots to automate package deliveries,56 move that could significantly reshape its fulfillment and delivery network. According to reports,the e-commerce giant is in the process of testing these 57 (advance)robots for handling tasks 58 (perform)by human workers. The story,59 appears to have been first reported by the subscription-based tech publication The In formation,has been widely circulated by other news outlets. The reports suggest that Amazon is 60 (active)developing and testing bipedal, human-like robots to determine their feasibility (in a delivery-focused role. While details are still emerging,this initiative appears to be part of Amazon's broader push into robotics and automation to enhance 61 efficient)and speed in its operations. The testing phase is crucial for 62 (understand)how these robots navigate real- world environments and handle the many 63 (complexity)of last-mile delivery. While the prospeet of autonomous,two-legged robots delivering packages 64 (be) a significant leap forward,the technology is still considered to be in its early stages. This development underscores a potential long-term vision at Amazon to further integrate robotics into every step of the customer delivery process,65 the warehouse floor to the front door. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，国际青少年环保联盟(International Youth Environmental Union)正在全球范围 内招募“绿色青年志愿者”。该计划旨在鼓励青少年参与环保行动，推动可持续发展。你对此非常感兴 趣，请你写一封电子邮件申请加入该志思者团队。内容包括： 高二英语第7页共8页 (1)个人优势： (2)表达期待。 注意：(1)词数80左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sir/Madam, I am Li Hua,a high school student from China. Yours, Li Hoa 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。 The rain was pouring heavily as Emma hurried through the forest path,her flashlight growing faint with each step.She had chosen to take the shortcut home after the school camping trip,even though her teacher had warned against it,saying it was easy to get lost,especially in such bad weather.Now,cold and wet,she realized her mistake-the path was disappearing under muddy water,turning the once-clear track into a slippery, indistinguishable mess. Then she heard a sound,faint but clear in the otherwise loud rain.Curiosity and a little pity pulled her forward.Behind a fallen tree,a golden dog was stuck under a broken branch.Its fur was covered in mud.Emma hesitated;helping the dog would slow her down,and the night was long,full of unknown dangers.But she couldn't ignore its sad eyes,begging for help as it looked up at her. She dropped her backpack and tried to lift the heavy branch."It's okay,I'll help you,"she said,her voice shaking not just from the cold but from wondering if she could really do it.With one last push,using all her strength,the branch moved just enough for the dog to get free.It struggled to its feet. Instead of running away,the dog gently pushed Emma's hand with its nose.Then it walked a few steps and looked back at her,waiting."Do you want me to follow you?" Emma asked.The dog barked once,a short sound that seemed to have a message,and led her away from the flooded path. Trusting the dog,Emma followed.It was like the animal knew the forest well, guiding her safely through the trees.Emma's legs ached,but she kept going,encouraged by the dog's steady presence.Just when she felt too tired to go on,her eyes almost closing from exhaustion,she saw a small wooden cabin (with a light in the window,a warm sign in the darkness.The dog ran ahead and scratched (at the door until an old man opened it. 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。 The old man's eyes widened in surprise as he saw Emma,a wet and tired girl,and the dog. After a while,the rain outside started to die down. 高二英语第8页共8页