河南省郸城县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷

郸城一高2024-2025学年下期高二年级期末考试 英语试题 总分：120分 考试时间：100分钟 第一部分听力（略） 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第-节（共15小题：每小题25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 One of the rewarding and relaxing ways to spend summer holiday is to get yourhands on some best-sellers for teenagers.Find your dream ones and enjoy them. Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Her father is a tennis instructor and Carrie Soto quickly climbs the ranks of top players,but a knee injury stops her record-setting career until one of her records is in danger and she launches a comeback. Being with Cows by Dave Mountjoy;Illustrated by Sam Winston Healing and comfort can be found in many surprising and unique ways,and for Dave Mountjoy,comfort while grieving the loss of his brother came in the form of spending time with a herd of cows.In this heart-warming and powerful book.he shares his personal story of finding this unexpected sanetuary within nature. The Secret Lives of Booksellers Librarians by James Patterson Booksellers and librarians play a huge part in our literary journey,and yet their influence often goes unnoticed That is,until now.Author James Patterson opens our eyes to a whole new world of reading by delving into interviews and stories from the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to inspire,educate,and connect us. Beginner's Guide to Cyanotype:Beautiful Projects to Print with Light by Kim Tillyer It's always exciting to try something new,so let's put our creative capabilities to the test this month with cyanotype photography-a camera-less printing technique that involves making beautiful prints with surrounding objects.Expert crafter Kim Tillyer shows us where to start in this inspiring beginner's guide. 21.What sets Being with Cows apart from the other books? A.It's a picture book. B.It's well-organized. C.It promotes uniqueness. D.It describes the beauty of nature. 22.Which is the best choice for semeone interested in creauivity A.Carrie Soto Is Back B.Being with Cows C.The Secret Lives of Booksellers Librarians 英语试题第1页，共8页 D.Beginner Guide to Cvanotype Beautiful Projects to Print with Light 23.What do all the books have in common? A.They're about unsung heroes. B.They're intended for tcenagers. C.They feature personal experiences. D.They emphasize the influence of teamwork B When Christina Zimmerman came back to work after having her baby,she struggled with depression.She almost intended to quit her job.But her school's dayeare,just a few rooms away, made all the difference."I can be a teacher and a mom at the same time,"said Zimmerman,a fourth-grade teacher in Idaho."Teaching is my dream,but I also want to be with my child.I didn't want to choose." In states such as Idaho and Texas,many schools now provide affordable quality child care for teachers.This helps teachers stay in their jobs.especially women who often leave work to care for their children.It also helps schools keep more good teachers and gives young children a safe place to grow. In ldaho,Principal Heather Yarbrough started an on-campus daycare at her school after remembering how hard it was to drop of her three-month-old daughter Grace with a caregiver at a faraway daycare center each day.Yarbrough said the feelings still affect her.even 14 years later.She rocalled that she cried every day for weeks.but couldn't quit her job as a teacher.Today,many teachers at her school use the an-campus daycare.and it helps them stay in their jobs. "This is a great strategy by which you can support both children,families and then the school's workforce,and all the parties concemned welcome the idea,"said Molly Hillier,an instructional coach and mother of a child at the schoot. In Texas,the Richardson school district runs two daycares that care for babies as young as six weeks old.Teachers only pay 350 per month,which is much less than regular daycares. School-based child care not only helps teachers-it helps students,too.Happierteachers stay longer and build better relationships with kids.As one teacher said,"If teachers feel supported,they can give more to their students." 24.Why did Zimmerman want to quit her teaching job? A.She failed to get a pay raise. B.She had to take care of her baby. C.She lived far away from her school. D.She struggled with heavy teaching loads. 25.What did Yarbough think of the experience of leaving behind her daughter? A.It brought peace of mind. B.It saved her career. C.It caused repeated suffering. D.It lessened her burden 26.What did Hillier say ahout to on-campus daycare? A.It is a well-received program. B.It mainly aims to benefit pupils. C.It is expensive for most families. D.It enables her to work from home. 27.What is the text mainly about? A.Teachers'struggles in balancing work and family. B.Daycare centers are facing unexpected hardships. C.Mothers'love and its impact on children's growth. 英语试题第2页，共8页 D.School daycare helps teachers stay in the classroom. In January in Monterrey.Mexico,Ivan Venzor was one of only a few people in the world to sce a Jupiter-sized planet crossing in front of a distant star.It happened too fast to see by eye-just a second-long flicker of light-but Venzor's backyard telescope recorded the data,allowing him to confirm the event with researchers."I'm having dinner with my family,and I'm trying to discover a new kind of planet in the backyard,"said Venzor,who loves watching stars and planets in space.“lt's effortless.” Venzor is part of a growing global group using smart telescopes made by the French company called Unistellar.These small,Wi-Fi-connected telescopes are in over 15,000 locations across six continents.They have helped discover hundreds of space objects,including stars and planets.Bv watching from different places,the global group can help scientists learn an abiect's size.shape, and path."The network is the coolest citizen science project I've ever seen,"said Jon Vandegriff,a space scientist. But the telescopes can cost up to 4,000 each,making them inaccessible to many people.So Unistellar has gifted telescopes to universities and science clubs around the world to expand the network's reach.For those interested in contributing to research.UInistellar also sends out a list of space objects that can be seen in different locations each month.People can select their object of interest,and press a button that directs an app to point the telescope at the target location and record a video of the passing object.They can also use the telescope to take still photos of their favorite stars. Now Unistellar is working on making the system smarter using Al and hopes to add mere telescopes in underrepresented places like Africa and South America.That would be good news for researchers and obbyists alike."On your own,you can do only so much in space exploration."said Frank Marchis,Unistellar's Chief Scientific Officer."By working together,we can do amazing things.” 28.What did Venzor do through the telescope in January? A.He observed a new planet. B.He watched the planet Jupiter. C.He performed an experiment. D.He took a still picture of a stnr. 29.What can we infer about the global group' A.It just explores small-sized stars. B.It is a great helper for scientists. C.It has 15,000 members in France. D.It is a Mexican-based organization. 30.What is a problem about the telescopes produced by Unistellar? A.They are out of date. B.They are subject to an app. C.They are too costly. D.They are difficult to operate. 1.What does the company plan to do noxt? A.Share its findings with scientists in Africa. B.Send its staff to underrepresented places. C.Make efforts to put Al tools under control. D.Get more people involved in the network. 英语试题第3页，共8页 In 2024,the term'brain rot )gained popularity on social media as it reflected concerns about the over-consumption of low-quality online coptent.The widespread use of the term has highlighted the harmful effects of interuet addietion,driving a travel trend known as"digital detox" In fact,digital detox isn't a new concept.Brown University defines it as a set period during which people avoid using electronic devices.Due to growing interest in taking a break from technology while on vacation,tour operators are now offering digital detox trips,where travelers choose an internet-free environment.When such a trip begins,travelers lock their devices in a storage box and only get them back at the end. Travelers who have joined digital detox trips confirm the various benefits of going phone-free. "Without that distraction,the experience feels so much richer because you're just immersed in it," Tara Cappel,founder of travel company FTLO Travel,told Travel+Leisure magazine.However, she acknowledged that tech-free travel hasn't yet become popular,as many people are still concemed about shutting off their devices completely. That concer makes sense.In an age when life and technology are more connected than ever,a full digital detox may not be realistic for most people."Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app.read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,"consuttant Emily Gherkin told the BBC,"While a digital detox is meant to reduce stress,shutting down devices may actually cause more anxiety due to our close relationship with technology..” Rather than avoiding phones altogether,experts suggest more realistic ways to address interet addiction."I make sure my use of technology is purposeful."Sina Joneidy,a senior teacher at Teesside University said when interviewed.For those who can't completely step away from screens, using screen-time tracking apps may help encourage more mindful phone habits."Ultimately,our focus should be on improving our long-term relationship with technology rather than depending on the digital detox industry as a short-term solution,"lifestyle magazine Dazed commented. 32.What can we leam about digital detox trips? A.Most travelers are willing to take one. B.They provide a long-term solution to interet addiction C.Participants lock their devices in a box until the trip ends. D.Travelers can use their devices for emergencies during the trip. 33.What does the underlined word"immersed"in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Trapped. B.Stuck. C.Absorbed. D.Rooted 34.What is Emily Gherkin's attitude toward a digital detox? A.Neutral. B.Skeptical. C.Optimistic D.Indifferent 35.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.Digital Detox:A Cure for All? B.Brain Rot:The New Internet Epidemic C.Screen-Free Vaeations:Helpful or Useless? D.Tech-Free Fravel:An Ideal Cure for"Brain Rot" 英语试题第4项，共8页 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 You are living a 3R life:reduce,reuse and recyole.You take shorter showers and collect rainwater for watering plant.You always bring your own reusable bags and chopsticks when going out.Of course you won't forget to buy local and seasonal fruits and vegetables to reduce carbon footprint caused by transportation.36 How do you get those around you to live more sustainably?"It can be tricky,especially if they're not ready to embrace the concept,but there are some ways,"says Silvia de Denaro Vieira in San Francisco,the co-founder of the home management app Coexist,which helps families join forces at home.3' You can focus on pointing out one habit at a time.Reducing single-use plastics and building up from there is a good beginning. 38 If you family members don't care about living a green life.find out what they do care about.Many eco-friendly choices also save money,cut down on waste or make daily life more efficient.For example,switching to energy-efficient appliances or LED bulbs can lower electricity bills,which might appeal to family members interested in saving money. 39 Keeping reusable bags in the car or setting up a simple waste sorting process in the kitchen can reduce pressure for your family members.They may feel automatic rather than like extra work. "Respect others'boundaries."Silvia asks everyone to take note of this.If your family is resistant to a particular habit,it helps to take a step back and focus on what's troubling them rather than forcing the issue.Only when they achieve energy conservation in a way that matches their comfort and priorities can their behaviors be sustainable. A.Sustainability is a long game. B."Make it easy,"Silvia stresses. C.But it is not the case with your family. D.She suggests doing this job by starting small. B.It is everyone's duty to reduce the burden on the earth. F Around the world,3R life has found their way into our daily life. G Another tip is to base sustainable actions on your family's priorities. 第三部分语言运用（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入空白处的最佳选项。 Last year,on our mom-son trip to Colorado,I came up with a rule:We would say yes to everything.Leopold is a picky eater and can be 41 to try new things. I attempted to find a way to 42 him without tuming to worn-out proverbs like"If you don't try it,you'll never know if you like it."So I 43 the idea of a Yes Day.from the movio of the same name.We agreed we would say yes to everything. Our"yes"joumey began at an airport buffet.For me.that meant I 44 a vegan meatball, and Leopold tried something he said looked"funny".Neither of us went back for seconds,but we 英语试题第5页，共8页 each rated our new foods as"not bad"45.Later that afternoon,despite the 46-10C cold,Leopold insisted on going in the outdoor hot tub.Honoring our agreement,I 47 my fear of wet chill,and we jumped in-trembled upon exit.We were happy as we48 it together. The next day,I took Leopold to meet the snowboarding instructor.Though 49 by the mountain's slopes,I hoped that we would push our50.On the first day of skiing,we played it safe and 51 easy slopes.On the second day,as leaming progressed,Leopold,who had fear of heights,still kept our52.Under the protection of the instructor's safeguard measures, we 53ourselves on a steeper run. We had so much fun saying yes to everything that we decided to get the rest of the family 54.There lies the beauty of saying yes on vacation:Developing a sense of 55 helps us live life to the fullest-even if you sometimes wind up cold and wet. 41.\.curious B.shy C.hesitant D.eager 2 A.force B.encourage C.cheat D.fool 43.A.invented B.abandoned C.borrowed D.dismissed 44.A.rejected B.sampled C.ignored D.served 45.A.respectively B.randomly C.thoroughly D.hurriedly 46.A.cosy B.moderate C.biting D.refreshing 47.A.swallowed B.expressed C.acknowledged D.encountered 48.A.suspended B.abused C.skipped D.braved 49.A.defeated B.discouraged C.inspired D.fascinated 50.A.spirits B.powers C.pains D.limits 51.A.hoped for B.made up C.gave up D.stuck to 52.A.bargain B.route C.schedule D.tradition 53.A.guided B.questioned C.challenged D.threatened 54.A.on duty B.on board C.under pressure D.under control 55.A.responsibility B.security C.achievement D.adventure 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。 The Luban Lock:Ancient Puzzle of Wisdom Originating in ancient China,the Luban Lock is a three-dimensional puzzle 56(make) entirely of wood without nails or glue.Named after the legendary craftsman Lu Ban,this delicate device57(consist)of six special sticks that interlock precisely through mortise-and-tenon (joints.For centuries,it 58(serve)not only as a toy but also as a mental exercise for scholars,requiring 59(space)reasoning to assemble and disassemble. Traditional Luban Locks were often made from rare woods like mahogany or sandalwood, 60surfaces were carved with patterns of clouds or dragons.Craftsmen would spend weeks refining each groove (to ensure precise connection.Modem versions now feature61 STEM education globally,demonstrating principles of geometry62physics. To solve 63 puzzle,one must rotate (the sticks at specific angles,applying 英语试题第6页，共8页 gentle pressure to avoid damaging the delicate structure.Failure to follow the sequence usually leads to frustrating dead 64(end).Ironically.this"unlockable"lock symbolizes harmony -only through patience and logic can its pieces coexist 65(perfect). 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 生活中，许多中学生不能与父母进行有效的沟通而导致其与父母的关系不断恶化，请你 就“父母与子女的良好关系”发表你的看法，内容包括： 1.你对良好关系的看法：2.如何建立这种良好关系。 注意：1.词数80左右：2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。 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。 Eight-year-old Lily was a curious little girl who loved exploring the world around her.One day, Lily's mother asked her to go to the store to buy some groceries.Excited by the thought of being responsible,Lily happily walked along the streets,her small steps filled with purpose and enthusiasm.The sun was shining.and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked bread from the nearby bakery,adding to her excitement. As Lily walked into the store.she noticed a beautiful container of pink candies on the cashier's desk.The candies were wrapped in sparking wrappers,and they seemed to call out to her.She really wanted to buy them.However,there was one problem-she didn't have enough money to pay. Then,Lily came up with an idea.She told herself it was just a little white lie and that no one would ever know.It seemed like a simple solution to her dilemma.She quickly put the candies into her shopping bag and paid for the groceries,hoping that her secret would be safe. That evening.Lily couldn't help but feel regretful in her heart.The excitement of the day had faded,replaced by a heavy feeling of guilt.She knew that what she had done wasn't right.Her conscience (was eating away at her,causing her to lose sleep and feel restless.The candies, once a source of joy.now sat heavily in her stomach,a reminder of her actions. The next moming.Lily's mother noticed her daughter's troubled expression and asked her what was wrong.Lily hesitated for a moment,the weight of her secret almost too much to bear.But then,the truth poured out of her mouth like a waterfall. "Mom.I have something to tell you,"Lily said,tears welling up in her eyes,"I took some candies from the store without paying for them.I'm really sorry."Her voice was small,but the 英语试题第7页，共8页 sincerity in her words was clear. Her mother's face softened,and she pulled Lily into a warm hug."Lily.I am proud of you for telling me the truth,"her mother said gently."But it's important to understand that lying.even about something small,can hurt others and ourselves.Let's go back to the store and make things right." 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请技如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答， Shortly,Lily and her mother were back at the store. From that day on,Lily understood the importance of telling the truth. 英语试题第8页，共8页 郸城一高2024-2025学年下期高二年级期末考试 英语参考答案 阅读， A)ADB B)BCAD C)ABCD D)CCBA 36-40 CDGBA 完型： 41-55 CBCBA CADBD DACBD 语法填空 56.made 57.consists 58.has served 59.spatial 60.whose 61,in 62.and 63.the 64.ends 65.perfectly 写作： 一、 In our daily life,many middle school students can't communicate effectively with their parents, which makes their relationship become worse. Personally,a healthy parent-child relationship should be built on mutual understanding and trust.Firstly,children ought to share their feelings honestly instead of hiding worries.Meanwhile, parents need to listen patiently and respect their kids'opinions.More importantly,both sides should manage emotions calmly during conflicts.For instance,discussing issues over a family dinner creates a relaxed atmosphere.Only through sincere efforts can we bridge the generation gap 二、 Shortly Lily and her mother were back at the storc Lily's heart was pounding,but her mother gave her the courage she needed.They approached the cashier desk,and with a trembling voice, Lily explained what she had done and admitted her mistake.The store owner,surprised by the little girl's honesty,smiled kindly and praised her for her integrity.He even gave her a bag of candies as a reward for her bravery and honesty.Lily's face lit up with relief and gratefulness as she handed over the money.feeling a heavy weight lifted off her shoulders. From that day on.Lily understood the importance of telling the truth.The experience taught her that honesty,even when it's difficult,is always the best policy.She leamed that while mistakes are part of life,it's how we correct them that builds up our character.Lily's mother's support and the store owner's understanding left a lasting impression on her.She promised never to let a "little white lie"cloud her judgment again.The pink candies incident remained a precious memory,a reminder of the power of truth and the warmth of a mother's love in guiding her through life's lessons.