福建省泉州市科技中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

泉州科技中学2024-2025学年度 第二学期期中考高二年英语试卷 命题教师：高一备课组 审核教师：张婷仪 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. What did Ken probably expect to do? A. Teach others to play the piano. B. Train with a professional pianist. C. Become a pianist in a short time. 2. What is the woman excited about? A. A new movie. B. A new book. C. A new music record. 3. Where did the woman last see her car key? A. By the door. B. On the table. C. In the office. 4. What problem does the man have? A. He has pain in his teeth. B. He missed a dentist appointment. C. He couldn’t find cold water to drink. 5. What’s the man’s opinion about the apartment? A. The rule is unacceptable. B. The rent is unaffordable. C. The location is inconvenient. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In an office. B. At a train station. C. In a restaurant. 7. What will the man probably do next? A. Buy some Italian food B. Go to a sausage shop. C. Book two train tickets. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Facts about mice. B. Facts about rabbits. C. Facts about dogs. 9. What are the speakers doing now? A. Having a biology class. B. Preparing for an exam. C. Making a TV show. 10. How many types of rabbits are there in the world according to the man? A. 13. B. 72. C. 305. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Headmaster and teacher. 12. What does Professor White teach? A. English History. B. English Language. C. English Literature. 13. What does Suzie think of Professor White’s class? A. Challenging. B. Inspiring. C. Popular. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. Where did the man stay during his trip? A. At a friend’s apartment. B. At a relative’s house. C. At a hotel. 15. Which country do the speakers live in now? A. Germany. B. The U. K. C. Australia. 16. What surprised the man about the kangaroos? A. Their food. B. Their number. C. Their size. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What was Alfred Hitchcock’s first job in the film industry? A. A title card designer. B. A director. C. An actor. 18. When did Alfred Hitchcock get married? A. In 1925. B. In 1926. C. In 1929. 19. What was the name of Alfred Hitchcock’s first film that used sound? A. Blackmail. B. The Lodger. C. The Pleasure Garden. 20. What was Alfred Hitchcock well known for? A. His acting style. B. His point of view. C. His camera movements. 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 Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 21. Which walk takes the shortest time? A. The Natural World. B. Introduction to Hillwalking. C. Moonlight Under the Stars. D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 22. What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A. Wear proper clothes. B. Join a walking club. C. Get special permits. D. Bring a survival guide. 23. What do the four walks have in common? A. They involve difficult climbing. B. They are for experienced walkers. C. They share the same start point. D. They are scheduled for the weekend. B This summer, I marked what some call a “milestone birthday”. My approach to birthdays is usually twofold: fear them in advance and bear them in the moment. But this year, I decided to confront my birthday directly instead of tolerating it awkwardly. Rather than wait to receive cards and gifts, why not celebrate my birthday by giving presents to others? Maybe turning tradition upside down would assuage my discomfort. Science was on my side. Studies have found that spending money on others makes us happier than spending money on ourselves. “We observe this all over the world, even in places where people are struggling to meet their own basic needs. Charitable contributions activate the reward centres of our brain that spark for delights such as music and food,” Elizabeth Dunn, a University of British Columbia psychology professor told me. Armed with these studies, I began planning my experiment. The gift had to be small enough to mail in an envelope and meaningful enough to touch hearts. I decided on pencils. I located a vendor (商贩) in Central California who could customize pencils. I ordered them in pink to honour my last name. And I engraved (雕刻) them with three messages about pencils that double as messages about life: Stay sharp. Get to the point. Erasing is creating. With my wife, I turned our kitchen table into a fulfillment centre. We printed labels, slid three pencils into a sleeve and each sleeve into an envelope. Then, in two walks to our neighbourhood post office, we sent 98 gifts out to the world. A few days later, I got texts and emails from the pencil recipients (收件者). I heard from about three-fourths of them that they like the gift. Several people sent photos of their new pink pencils along with thanks or birthday wishes. A few told me how touched they were that I thought of them. One person texted fire and heart emojis. This exercise deepened my sense of gratitude and connection. For a few moments, I forgot I was turning okay, I’ll say the number now, 60. 24．What does the underlined word “assuage” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．Ease. B．Cause. C．Hide. D．Express. 25．What can we learn from Elizabeth Dunn’s words in Paragraph 2? A．People worldwide observe birthdays. B．Giving offers people more pleasure. C．Material wealth generates charity. D．People in need are more likely to donate. 26．Why did the author tailor the pencils pink? A．To entertain children. B．To make them striking. C．To highlight the messages on them. D．To bear a mark of himself. 27．What’s Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．How the pencils were packed and sent. B．How the author’s birthday was celebrated. C．How people responded to the author’s gift. D．How the author reflected on the experience. C Self-confidence is trusting in our abilities or qualities. It’s usually seen as a good thing. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University in Durham, N.C. , has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially when it comes to what people believe to be true, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA believed that the risk of loss for any space flight was roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call “intellectual humility”— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential holes in their understanding. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategics to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood what they read, heard, or did. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, but when asked to explain it on a test, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.” 28. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To show the result of wrong operation. D. To give an example of overconfidence. 29. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research? A. It urged students to gain recognition. B. It encouraged students to take exams. C. It helped students to adjust learning methods. D. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. 30. What do the underlined words “got a subject down pat” mean in paragraph 5? A. Fully mastered a subject. B. Put great effort into a subject C. Really enjoyed a subject. D. Benefited a lot from a subject. 31. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. · D. How to practice intellectual humility. D A biological study from Stanford University finds the diversity of life in the world’s oceans has declined over the past 145 million years during periods of extreme warming. Rising temperatures that make it hard for cold-blooded sea creatures to breathe have likely been among the biggest drivers for changes in ocean biodiversity. “What’s important about our study is not that it shows we are having a loss of diversity when ocean temperatures rise but that pattern is maintained over millions of years,” said Thomas Boag, who co-authored a study. The team found proof for that pattern in rock records for ocean animals going back to the time when the first flowering plants appeared and the Rocky Mountains began to rise. They used earth chemical data as an indicator for past temperatures. They found that in colder periods, diversity reaches its maximum at low latitudes (纬度), but in hotter periods, its maximum is at higher latitudes. This pattern has been kept over millions of years. Armed with this finding, the team developed a digital model of the relationship between ocean temperature and biodiversity of ocean animals. The results suggest ocean biodiversity increases steadily with sea surface temperature up to about 20-25℃. Up beyond that range, biodiversity drops off due to the limits of oxygen content. As temperatures rise, water’s oxygen content falls, while animals’ need for oxygen grows. Imagine a mountain climber who might need extra oxygen to reach the top. Climbers have the option to carry an oxygen tank, but ocean animals, particularly cold-blooded species that rely on the external environment to manage their body temperature, are pushed to move and even likely face extinction. The findings paint an upsetting future for ocean ecosystems at low latitudes and many coastal communities who rely on them for food in the absence of action to dramatically slow global warming. If global warming is left unchecked in the coming centuries, it would kill off many species of ocean animals and move most survivors away from the warm waters. 32. What is the major finding of the study according to Thomas Boag? A. Global temperatures change. B. Ocean biodiversity declines. C. A pattern exists in the ocean ecology. D. A distribution of ocean lives remains. 33. How did the study team learn the global temperatures in history? A. By developing a digital model. B. By consulting earth chemical data. C. By researching ocean rock records. D. By conducting logical assumptions. 34. What is the last paragraph intended to do? A. Present a warning. B. Express a feeling. C. Offer a solution. D. Stress a finding. 35. What can be a suitable title of the text? A Biodiversity and temperature changes B. Lower temperatures, richer ocean lives C. Lower latitudes, worse biodiversity risk D. Global warming and ocean life diversity 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文内容，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。 Establishing healthy boundaries with yourself will help you stay within your range of control and prioritize what matters most. Here are some tips. Be honest with yourself Behind every fancy purchase is a desire for status and recognition. You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse. 36 So before taking action towards any endeavor, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for?” 37 However, if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself. Honor your limits You can't be everything for everyone. Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable. 38 It is important that you are wise with your resources. The importance of honoring your limits is highlighted by the Greek mythological story. The story is a reminder that pushing yourself too hard for too long ultimately comes at a cost. Stop comparing yourself to others People will engage in behaviors that trigger you. It might be tempting to enter an undeclared competition with the Joneses. This approach does not work because there is always someone out there who has more of what you desire. Stop comparing yourself to others. 39 Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals. Be fair to yourself You are likely your worst critic. You secretly say things to yourself that you would never have the heart to tell others. Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself. 40 If the goal is unrealistic, then you have to say no and adjust your expectations. A. You criticize yourself for shortcomings. B. The truth is you have limited energy and time. C. The reality is that you are not being recognized. D. What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you. E. If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it. F. The same can be said about other pursuits such as accumulating wealth and status. G. When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共20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内处的最佳选项。 "New Recruits Wanted."This sign caught my eye and revived (重新唤起) the dream I had since my childhood. But, just as quickly, I 41 myself that I was getting close to sixty. 42 for a while, I finally entered the hall and filled out an application. My dream of becoming a(n) 43 began when I watched the television show Rescue 8, filmed with the cooperation of the Los Angeles Fire Department. 44 , a career in construction and a family to raise got in the way of working for the local fire department. Now, in anticipation of 45 , my wife and I had just relocated to a beautiful village near Seattle. I had time to give. To my 46 , I was accepted for training.Yes, I was the oldest recruit, and it was so tough that I was ready to 47 one day. When I got home from 48 that day, a friend came over. I was about to say I couldn't do it anymore when he passed me a beautifully-illustrated book of firefighters in 49 , with a personalized message of inspiration, 50 me to follow my dream. As I looked through the pages, I felt amazed at the courage and 51 of these brave individuals. It gave me the strength I needed to 52 . Over the next few weeks, the training continued to be 53 but I never lost focus again. I lost twenty pounds, but 54 I was certificated as a firefighter. And now I can drive the big red truck and serve my community. When most of my friends are retiring, I'm starting a new career I love. And I know that you're never too old to take on new 55 ; never too old to follow your dreams. 41.A.comforted B.convinced C.reminded D.warned 42.A.Preparing B.Looking C.Waiting D.Hesitating 43.A.athlete B.soldier C.firefighter D.policeman 44.A.Unfortunately B.Undoubtedly C.Thankfully D.Hopefully 45.A.graduation B.retirement C.promotion D.registration 46.A.disappointment B.relief C.puzzlement D.delight 47.A.hold out B.drop out C.make out D.work out 48.A.trial B.work C.practice D.exercise 49.A.action B.order C.charge D.demand 50.A.allowing B.requiring C.persuading D.encouraging 51.A.ambition B.devotion C.industry D.intelligence 52.A.stand out B.catch up C.carry on D.take off 53.A.intense B.competitive C.complicated D.rewarding 54.A.instantly B.unexpectedly C.eventually D.surprisingly 55.A.ideas B.positions C.tasks D.challenges 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，总分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。 The Huang He Valley, also 56 (refer) to as the Yellow River Valley, was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization, because of 57 it is often called “Mother River”. The valley is at the center of thousands of years of Chinese history. 58 China's second-longest river, the Huang He is over 5,400 kilometers long. It is called the Yellow River because its waters carry sand and mud, 59 (give) the river its yellow-brown color. While the river helps create fertile land that is suited for farming, during certain times of the year, the Huang He 60 (frequent) overflows, which damages housing and crops across the North China Plain, 61 important agricultural region. For thousands of years, the Chinese 62____ (conduct) major public projects to keep control of the water from the Huang He, including hydroelectric dams in modern times. Despite the possibility of flooding, the Huang He Valley basin is home to a huge population, and many of the country's oldest cities are located along the river. Tribes and villages appeared from around 2100 BC to 1600 BC in the Huang He Valley. During that time, tribal leaders came together to solve the problem of the Huang He overflowing and wiping out ___63 (they) villages and crops. With the ability 64 (control) the Huang He better and save the crops from flooding, a number of 65 (dynasty) were then headquartered in the region. The valley became the center of Chinese culture, society and learning. 第4部分 写作（满分40分） 66． 第一节（15分） 你所在的校艺术社团将举办全校“Trash-to-Art”（从垃圾到艺术）艺术品原创大赛。请在校英文报上发布一则活动通知，内容包括： 1. 大赛的目的、时间和地点; 2. 参赛作品要求。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Art Club 67． 第二节（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。续写的词数应为150左右。 Harry Caine retired from a local power company. After his retirement, he just wanted to do something for his community. One day, he spotted many abandoned bikes, which were gathering dust in the neighbouring garages. “Why not fix them up and give them to those needy?” he thought. So he posted to an online group in his Alaska Homer, offering to fix people’s bikes for free. Soon some neighbors began to donate their abandoned bikes after their kids had outgrown them or adults had upgraded to new models. Then, in Harry’s tidy little garage, he set about working. Its inner walls lined with tools, the garage held a workbench and repair stand. Classic rock music often drifted from its open doors, a sign that Harry was working hard. After Harry’s highly skilled repairs, the donated bikes took on new looks and functioned very well. One Saturday, Harry transported the first batch of six repaired bikes to a nearby food bank, a place that gave food to the poor. He camped out with his Free Bikes sign and waited to see whether the bikes were needed. Five minutes later, a little boy wearing worn-out clothes came up to Harry with a doubtful look, his eyes glued to a blue bike, “Is it really free?” the boy asked. “Yes. If you like it, it’s yours.” Harry answered joyfully. The boy beamed a broad smile. He briskly walked towards the blue bicycle. Then he touched its handle, pressed its bell, and explained how he had dreamed of owning one bicycle. Grinning with delight, Harry watched him pedal away and disappear in the distance. The following 30 minutes saw the remaining bikes ridden away, which gave him a sense of satisfaction. As word of Harry’s project spread, neighbors admirably called him Uncle Harry, and they kept him busy with a steady supply of bikes, helmets and even locks. However, with more abandoned bikes flooding in, Harry had his hands full and the repairing work was more than he could deal with. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Knowing Harry’s situation, a group of volunteers came to help him. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To match each bike with its new owner, Harry gathered their specific needs. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$