江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年高一下学期第二次阶段性测试英语试卷

江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年度 第二学期高二第二次阶段性测试英语试卷 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 NDS XL Air Fryer Wish you could fit a double air fryer (空气炸锅) in your kitchen, but running low on worktop space? Introducing the NDS (Ninja Double Stack) XL Air Fryer. This double air fryer towers above the rest, with 2 vertical stacked drawers (纵向堆叠抽屉) that do not need as much space on your worktop as traditional side-by-side 2-drawer air fryers. Now you can mix and match 6 cooking functions, cooking times and temperatures across 2 individually-controlled drawers, and have all your food ready at the same time — even in smaller kitchen spaces! Already rated the full five stars by users, the air frying device is 30% slimmer compared to other air fryers. It might look small in size, but it can be really useful when it comes to mealtime. It can cook four layers of food — thanks to the two large drawers. As most of the air fryers, it also has six incredible functions to help cook food exactly as you like it — air fry, crisp, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate (脱水) — making it one of the most diverse appliances (电器) in your kitchen. Rally, one five star rater said, “This is perfect if you’re short of worktop space. It replaces my 9-in-1 air fryer and has the same quality.” Rose described it as the “best in the market”, and added, “Love absolutely everything about this model. I’m pleased I waited for the double stack as it takes up less space. I’d highly recommend it.” 1. Which of the following is the greatest advantage of NDS XL Air Fryer? A. It’s much cheaper. B. It’s more energy-efficient. C It’s more space-saving. D. It’s more convenient to operate. 2 What can the two drawers of NDS XL Air Fryer do? A. Carry out diverse tasks. B. Change the cooking steps. C. Keep up stable temperature. D Replace the 9-in-1 air fryer. 3. Why are Rally and Rose mentioned in the last two paragraphs? A. To attract more consumers. B. To list two examples. C. To provide some suggestions. D. To introduce two characters. B By the time Nalin Kamat was 13, the Toronto teen was well on his way to becoming a working artist. He had already had his first show at a local art center, showcasing his series titled “Dispositions”, which illustrated his own growth during adolescence (青少年). Yet he wanted more — specifically to start showing his work in a juried exhibition, where a group of art experts would evaluate and select pieces in a competitive review process. That’s when he hit an obstacle, discovering in the very last line of a multi- page application that the minimum age for submission was 18. That rejection became a motivation for creation. “I thought it’d be really cool if I could provide the opportunity to more young artists,” says Nalin, now 15. With the support of his parents, in January 2023, Nalin rented a storefront and founded Little EGG Gallery, which is now profitable enough to make ends meet by charging a small hanging fee for any displayed work. In turn, Little EGG helps promote young talent by showcasing their work. Not long after opening, David Griffin, a professor and artist of Ontario College of Art and Design University stepped into the gallery and met Nalin. Griffin regards him as someone special: “a strong young artist with a really excellent idea — creating a space for showing the natural genius of young people. It was a void (空白) in the art world.” There Nalin asked Griffin to help judge an upcoming competition. The first juried show was last spring, and five- year - old Jack Gamble won for his abstract painting titled Pokemon. As Nalin was busy with school, life and his own art, Little EGG is mostly open by appointment only, but he’s still committed to growing it with seasonal and themed shows scheduled a few times a year. 4. What do we know about Nalin Kamat from the first two paragraphs? A. He drew teenagers’ growth in his work. B. He became a working artist when aged 13. C. He was disqualified for a juried exhibition. D. He showed his series at the capital art center. 5. Why did Nalin decide to set up Little EGG Gallery? A. To promote artists by showcasing their work. B. To form the connection between different galleries. C. To expand his own business through themed shows. D To show young artists’ talent by offering them a stage. 6. Which of the following can best describe Nalin’s idea of opening the gallery? A. Pioneering. B. Short-lived. C. Popular. D. Unpromising. 7. What kind of person is Nalin Kamat according to the text? A. Helpful and cautious. B. Devoted and creative. C. Humorous and intelligent. D. Knowledgeable and ambitious. C Research into whether the human voice helps plants isn’t conclusive. Even so, there are convincing reasons that chatting with your houseplants is good for them—and you. In a 2022 survey by trees.com, 50 percent of the 1250 respondents reported talking to their plants. When asked why, 65 percent said they believe it helps them grow. The research, however, isn’t definitive about this point. While studies have found that vibrations (震动) caused by sound do affect plants, the jury is still out on whether the human voice offers any specific benefit. For many plant owners, though, the science is beside the point. Marquis Matson, co-founder of the blog the Indoor Nursery, says she talks to her plants every day because “it feels nice and I think plants get a sense of community from my talking to them and that keeps them going”. On the plant side, a study in a 2003 issue of the journal Ultrasonics investigated the effects of the classical music and the sounds of birds, insects and water on the growth of Chinese cabbage and cucumber. Both forms of sound exposure increased the vegetables’ growth. In a 2015 study, researchers exposed marigold (金盏花) and chickpea (鹰嘴豆) plants to light Indian music as well as to traffic noise. They found that both types of plants grew and developed better after being exposed to the music for four hours per day, but not to the traffic sounds. “Plants definitely respond to vibrations in their environment—which can cause plants to grow differently and become more resistant to falling over,” says Heidi Appel, leader of the study. She points out, “While sound absolutely matters to plants, we don’t know if talking to them makes them grow differently.” Despite the lack of studies and evidence about the benefits of talking to your plants there is at least one theoretical bonus, “If we identify with a living organism that we’re taking care of, we’re going to take better care of it and help them thrive,” Appel says. 8. What do the underlined words “the jury is still out” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. There is uncertainty. B. The jury has decided. C. The jury is playing outside. D. People have different ideas. 9. What do Marquis Matson’s words suggest? A. Vibrations caused by sound affect plants. B. Chatting with the plants benefits both sides. C. Scientific research in this area makes no sense. D. A sense of community is a must for plants’ growth. 10. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A. Traffic sounds probably have a negative influence on plant growth. B. Talking to plants can make them more sensitive to the environment. C. Plants do not fall over because of the vibrations in their environment. D. Classical music is beneficial to plant growth as sounds of nature do. 11. What is Appel’s attitude towards the study? A. Approving. B. Neutral. C. Unfavorable. D. Unclear. D A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light with tight eyes looking at a microscope. Time is short, the pays-off are high, and only this scientist can save everyone. That kind of romanticized picture of science was standard for a long time. But it’s far from the truth. Some scientists search for the causes of some observable effects, such as the link between destroyed forests and Earth’s temperature increase. Others may investigate the “what” rather than the “why” of things. For example, ecologists build models to estimate gray wolf abundance in Montana, US. It’s impractical to spot them all and count them. Abundance models are not 100 percent accurate, but they offer estimates that seem good enough to set harvesting quotas (限额) and maintain the ecosystem. Beyond the “what” and the “why”, scientists may focus on the “how”. For instance, the lives of people living with illnesses can be improved by research on how to relieve symptoms, even if the true causes of their disorders are largely unknown to current medicine. People often think “real science” should provide definite, complete and perfect answers to their questions. However, given various limitations and the world’s complexity, keeping multiple perspectives in play is often the best way for scientists to reach their goals and solve the problems at hand. In the world of science, healthy disagreement is a feature, not a bug. Science is a social process in which the community’s scrutiny (监督) ensures we have the best available knowledge. “Best available” does not mean “definitive”, but the best we have until we find out how to improve it. The long history of atomism (原子论) shows how science is a process rather than a fast delivery of results set in stone. As scientist Jean Baptiste Perrin conducted his 1908 experiments that seemingly settled all discussion regarding atoms, questions about the atom’s properties were about to spark decades of controversy with the birth of quantum (量子) physics. Similar discussions continue to the present day. So, real science is a collective, imperfect and may-sided process in which scientists contribute multiple and often partial solutions to complex and diverse problems. 12. How does the author introduce the topic of the article? A. By describing a scientific research process. B. By telling a scientist’s personal experience. C. By giving an example of scientific failure. D. By presenting a common misconception. 13. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about? A. The challenges faced by scientists. B. The history of scientific research. C. The methods scientists use to share results. D. The various focuses of scientists in their research. 14. What is the author’s view on healthy disagreements in science? A. They are essential for scientific progress. B. They create confusion and delay conclusions. C. They indicate problems in scientific methods. D. They often lead to the rejection of old theories. 15. Why does the author mention Jean Baptiste Perrin’s experiments and the subsequent debate ? A. To show science is a collection of facts. B. To prove scientific knowledge is always absolute. C. To illustrate science is a dynamic and evolving process. D. To show scientific conclusion can be reached after discussion. 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。 The path to healthy weight combines two key elements. Exercise and eating habits form its foundation. Some believe they demand lots of effort or planning. But that’s not true. In fact, the best way to work them into our lives is by making small changes that gradually become part of our routine. ___16___ Regular Exercise Teens should get 60+ minutes of daily physical activity. ___17___ All that matters is that each week you get the right balance of activity, including dancing, brisk walking, or stair-climbing. Breaking workouts into 15-minute “exercise snacks” (e.g., morning yoga, lunchtime walks) throughout the day makes goals more achievable. This strategy avoids burnout while keeping energy steady. Good Eating Habits ___18___ Actually, crash diets cause weight rebounds. A 2022 study found 80% of teens regained weight post-diet. Therefore, teens should eat a variety of foods, and there’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat. A candy bar somehow beats snapping daily. To build lasting habits, reshape your mindset. ___19___ When stressed, try brief walks rather than reaching for snacks. Track weekly progress with a checklist—small achievements boost motivation strongly. In conclusion, creatively design routines blending exercise and nutrition in your own way. ___20___ While others choose gym workouts, you might prefer playing Frisbee with your dog. Knowing what’s right for you will make it a lot easier to do! A. You’re all different after all. B. Independence matters in habit-building. C. View food as fuel, not emotional comfort. D. Low-calorie diets ensure steady weight loss. E. Eating well doesn’t mean dieting over and over. F. It doesn’t mean doing tough exercises or hitting the gym. G. Here’s how to make these other healthy habits just as easy. 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。 At the age of three, after watching the Wonderland Dancing Company’s performance, I said to my mother, “Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” It was the first time that my ___21___ took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was ___22___ to more, my interests in the world of dance ___23___ varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a dancer in the company never left me. In the summer of 2015 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a ___24___: I became a member of the company ___25___ back to 1925. As I look back on that day now, it surely ___26___ any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief until I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually ___27___ to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely ___28___ . I remember shaking with excitement. Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of ___29___. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to ___30___ the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme ___31___ to detail and stress on practice that set us ___32___ . To then follow those high-energy rehearsals with a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new meaning of the words “hard work”. What I thought were my physical ___33___ were pushed much further than I thought ___34___. I learned to make each performance better than the last. Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great honor of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a ___35___ that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow — and inspires people every day to follow their dreams. 21. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word 22. A. connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended 23. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. never 24. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality 25. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking 26. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings 27. A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided 28. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished 29. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures 30. A. put up B. mix up C. build up D. pick up 31. A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation 32. A. aside B. apart C. off D. back 33. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts 34. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible 35. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. surprise 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷), a product of ___36___ (share) creativity, tells a story of how East and West craftsmanship harmonized. In the Yuan Dynasty, Persian merchants brought special pigments (颜料) to Jingdezhen, where porcelain traditions ___37___ (perfect). Local craftsmen mixed these pigments with white clay, creating the iconic blue patterns. By painting traditional Chinese designs using foreign materials, they achieved a perfect ___38___ (combine) of traditions. Over the centuries, this technique steadily advanced. During the Ming Dynasty, porcelain became a major export. European ___39___ (noble) loved its unique charm, calling it “white gold”. To meet their needs, Chinese artists added European elements like rose patterns to traditional landscapes, making the porcelain more appealing ___40___ westerners. Modern artists still use these old techniques in creative ways. At ___41___ London show in 2025, a young maker used 3D printers ___42___ (shape) vases but hand-painted them with dragons and Greek myths side by side. Visitors said it felt like ancient China meeting modern Europe through hybrid art. Today, this global dialogue continues in museums worldwide. A Ming-era dish that once belonged to a French King ___43___ (sit) in the Louvre. Its journey from Jingdezhen to the Palace of Versailles, marked by countless hands across continents, reflects how beauty goes beyond borders. ___44___ Craig Clunas noted, “The blue that fascinates the world is never ____45____ (mere) a color — it is a language.” 第三节（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 46. Thanks to her discovery of qinghaosu, malaria patients all over the world now have had a greatly ______ (increase) chance of survival. (所给词的适当形式填空) 47. Even though large amounts of qinghao extract ____________ (produce), they still faced another problem. (所给词的适当形式填空) 48. With more knowledge ______ (come) a deeper, more wonderful mystery. (所给词的适当形式填空) 49. Another value of science is the intellectual enjoyment it can provide us ________.（用适当的词填空） 50. The Internet has also made our lives ______ (unbelievable) convenient, with all sorts of goods and services provided by electronic commerce. (所给词的适当形式填空) 51. Billions of people in different parts of the world have joined it already and obviously many more ______ (follow). (所给词的适当形式填空) 52. In Thursday’s Science Workshop, students tried different experiments with great interest. The most popular ______ was “planets in a bottle”. (用适当的词填空) 53. I walked down the street, had dinner with friends or lay in bed at night with my eyes ________ (glue) to the little screen. (所给词的适当形式填空) 54. We often connect chicken soup with a happy childhood and its flavour becomes tied up with the feeling of ______ (take) care of. (所给词的适当形式填空) 55. One mouthful of comfort food takes us back to our cultural roots, giving us the “taste of home” that we cry out for and _______ (relieve) feelings of homesickness. (所给词的适当形式填空) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假定你是某国际学校学生会主席李华，你校将组织为期一周的科技节活动，主题为“科学探索”(Exploration of Science)，请你用英语写一篇开幕辞，欢迎全校师生参加活动。内容包括： 1. 表示欢迎； 2. 活动目的； 3. 活动内容。 注意：1. 写作词数为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear teachers and fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 57. 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。 At first, Surrell didn’t see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbors’ home. He and his wife were just having a dinner in their own house in Allentown, Pennsylvania, when they heard someone screaming: “The house is on fire!” He went to investigate. That’s when he saw two women and a girl crazily at a loss on their porch (走廊). It was his neighbour’s house. “The baby’s inside there!” one of the women cried. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, then 64, instinctively (本能地) ran inside. “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, who always called him Uncle Surrell. She was the woman’s granddaughter and a playmate of Surrell’s three youngest kids, 8, 10, and 12. The other two on the porch were Tiara’s aunt and cousin. Entering the burning house was like running into “a bucket of black paint”. The thick smoke caused Surrell to walk blindly around, burned his eyes, and made it impossible for him to breathe. He felt his throat and lungs burned, and every blink stung (蛰) his eyes. The conditions would have been very dangerous for anyone, but for Surrell, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺病) and was in hospital just half a year ago, they were life-risking. After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house searching but in vain, he ran outside to catch his breath. “Where is Tiara?” he asked desperately. “The second floor,” her aunt shouted back. Surrell knew he couldn’t hold his breath for long. So he uttered a little prayer: “Well, God, this is it. You got to help me, because I’m not coming out without that little girl.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年度 第二学期高二第二次阶段性测试英语试卷 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. E 19. C 20. A 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。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. C 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. shared 37. were perfected 38. combination 39. nobles 40. to 41. a 42. to shape 43. sits 44. As 45. merely 第三节（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 【46题答案】 【答案】increasing 【47题答案】 【答案】were produced 【48题答案】 【答案】comes 【49题答案】 【答案】with 【50题答案】 【答案】unbelievably 【51题答案】 【答案】will follow 【52题答案】 【答案】one 【53题答案】 【答案】glued 【54题答案】 【答案】being taken 【55题答案】 【答案】relieving 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【56题答案】 【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students, Good morning! I warmly welcome all of you to the opening ceremony of our school’s Tech Week, themed “Exploration of Science.” Aimed at inspiring a passion for science and fostering a mindset of innovation among us students, a diverse range of enlightening activities are organized on a regular basis within a week. These activities feature interactive workshops, seminars and hands-on projects that cater to various interests. Furthermore, there will be a thrilling science fair, where students can exhibit their innovative inventions. Among them the most anticipated is the brush handwriting with a robotic arm, which perfectly combines traditional culture with modern technology. Thank you for your attendance! Let’s go exploring and have fun! 第二节（满分25分） 【57题答案】 【答案】参考范文 Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. The darkness was overwhelming (adj.势不可挡的，压倒的). He ran blindly in the blackness, and finally made it to the second floor, where he was met by intense (adj.巨大的) heat. He was already out of breath. “Baby girl, where are you?” he cried desperately. All he could hear was the popping of burning wood. Then a soft but distinct (adj.清楚的) moan (n.呻吟) emerged. He quickly crawled (vi.爬) toward the sound. Finally, he touched something. A shoe, then an ankle. He pulled Tiara toward him and hugged her tight and said, “Uncle’s got you.” Soon after, thick fumes choked him. The last thing he could remember was that they were out. Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later. Having suffered severe burns to his windpipe (n.气管) and the upper portion (n.部分) of his lungs, he spent another two weeks in the hospital. Tiara recovered soon and was released from the hospital (出院) after two days. She went to visit Surrell every day, talking with Surrell, though Surrell, who had to take extra medication that helped open his airways, couldn’t speak any word. “Thank you for saving my life, Uncle Surrell.” Tiara smiled. “ It’s a small price to pay,” Surrell thought, “I’d do it again in a heartbeat (without thinking about it瞬间).” 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $