黑龙江省绥化市海伦市第二中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

海伦市第二中学2024-2025学年上学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 命题人：   审阅人：、  分值:150分  时间:120分钟 测试日期：2025年1月17日 第一部分 听力 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Which film does Mary want to see?  A. Ordinary Angels.B. Bob Marley: One Love.C. Kung Fu Panda. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an apartment.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant. 3. Who is the woman probably talking to? A. A hotel receptionist.B. A travel agent.C. Her friend. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy. 5. What happens to Sarah? A. She has a toothache.B. She needs an operation.C. She eats too much 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. What does the woman plan to do next? A. Drive home.B. See her husband.C. Pick Jack up. 7. What is Jack doing? A. Walking with Tim.B. Practicing football.C. Watching TV. 听下面一段较长对话，回答8、9题。 8. Why does Alice want to meet David? A. To seek for advice.B. To borrow some books.C. To invite him to a game. 9. How does Ethan sound in the end? A. Satisfied.B. Proud.C. Humble. 听下面一段较长对话，回答10至13题。 10. What did Helen do recently? A. She went on business trips.B. She learned about gardening.  C. She visited her relatives. 11. Where is Gina now? A. In New York.B. In Chicago.C. In Atlanta. 12. How long has Helen lived in Denver? A. For 4 years.B. For 2 years.C. For 10 years. 13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors.B. A couple.C. Workmates. 听下面一段较长对话，回答14至17题。 14. What do the speakers agree on heroes? A. They achieve great success.B. They can be common people. C. They are like film characters. 15. Why does Hank think of his grandfather as his hero? A. He is committed to his career. B. He motivates Hank to be better. C. He tries his best to help others. 16. How does Anna find storybooks without heroes? A. Uninteresting.B. Acceptable.C. Realistic. 17. What does Hank mean in the end? A. It’s great to read more.B. Great writers do count.    C. He dislikes storybooks. 听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。 18. What did Harry Nuriev do in 2019? A. He displayed a special sofa. B. He designed a sofa using bags. C. He searched a fair for old items. 19. What does Katie Treggiden think furniture companies should do? A. Improve product quality.   B. Lengthen furniture’s life.C. Use sustainable material. 20. What is the main focus of the speaker? A. A designer’s green sofa.       B. The change in the fashion industry. C. Problems in the furniture industry. 第二部分阅读理解 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A Smithsonian Libraries Programs Traveling Trunks Traveling Trunks is a resource-lending program from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. These multimedia library kit s are packed full of resources from across the Smithsonian Institution that deliver immersive experiences. Through touch, technology, sound and sight, Traveling Trunks creates a screen-free, sensorial-rich environment. The program is a free resource for young learners and their educators. Traveling Trunks can be sent to libraries, schools, community centers and other learning sites for a month-long lending period, with the option to renew, anywhere in the United States. From This to That From This to That is a series of digital collections that explore interdisciplinary connections through history. Each one starts with a picture from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives collection and connects it to other surprising artifacts across the Smithsonian to tell a unique story across art, history, science, mathematics and culture. Graduate Internships The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives’ internship program provides graduate students in information science and other disciplines with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work side by side with experts to acquire the latest skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed for today’s marketplace. We are committed to providing paid internships to expand the voice and vision of the community and to provide the unique Smithsonian Libraries experience for those who might otherwise not be able to afford it. Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Education has a variety of programs for learners of all ages in the Washington, D. C. area. To learn more about our programs, contact us at SILeducation@si.edu. 21. What can be learned about Traveling Trunks? A. It is free of charge.B. It offers touch screens. C. It is only available for students.D. It focuses on the theme of history. 22. What does the program Graduate Internships offer? A. Jobs as science teachers.B. Training in artifact appreciation. C. Volunteer work in the community.D. Chances of working with experts. 23. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Science. B. Health. C. Education. D. Entertainment.                        B Diana was out shopping in a busy department store after work one evening. Just five minutes before closing time, she heard a staff member saying, “someone is having a seizure (癫痫)”: Walking quickly towards the staff member, Diana saw a fellow shopper on the ground. She had fallen and was lying on the floor, jerking uncontrollably. A small group of people had gathered to help the woman and a staff member called an ambulance. Diana knew that she could use what she had learned on her first aid course to help as well. Knowing it was important to keep the woman safe, one of the employees brought over a staff jacket and they put it under the woman’s head so she wouldn’t injure herself. “The seizure probably lasted only a few minutes, but it seemed much longer while it was going on,” Diana said. “When the jerking stopped, a man helped turn the woman on to her side. I then tilted her head back to help her keep breathing. After the seizure, the woman seemed not to be able to understand what we were saying and couldn’t speak. Luckily, I had learned that this can happen after a seizure and it may take some time for people to get back to normal.” “It was such a comfort when she very tentatively answered that she was OK. By this time, the ambulance was on its way, the store had closed for the night and the other shoppers who had helped at first had left.” “We all a-greed that the woman was in safe hands with the first aider and a nurse who had also stopped to help, so I started to make my way out of the store.” “As I was leaving, one of the store’s employees said, ‘thank you for your kindness’”. “I was very touched by her words, and I told her that I’d learned first aid in case something like this ever happened, and now it had. Even though the incident left me feeling very shaken, I was glad I knew what to do to help.” 24. What did Diana do to help the woman suffering from a seizure? A. She called an ambulance for her. B. She helped turn the woman to one side. C. She brought over a staff jacket to keep her warm. D. She made sure the woman could breathe easily. 25. How did Diana feel after the incident? A. Grateful.B. Relieved.C. Anxious.D. Regretful. 26. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. Diana stayed to help when the ambulance arrived. B. The woman could not answer their questions because of pain. C. It was essential to learn some knowledge of first aid. D. The employee was too frightened to offer a helping hand. 27. Which proverb can be applied to Diana’s actions in this situation? A. Actions speak louder than words.B. Constant dropping water wears the stone. C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Where there is a will, there is a way. C Human beings’ curiosity about outer space hasn’t declined in the past decade, and with Jeff Bezos’ historic commercial flight to the edge of space this past summer, dreamers are that much closer to experiencing the Galaxy（银河系）for themselves. It’s reported that one company is aiming to make space a reality for people, and is pioneering a new age of space tourism. In 2019, the California-based company Gateway Foundation first explored the idea. Its dream was to make visiting space, in excellent accommodation, a future vacation choice. The project, now called Voyager Station, is run by Orbital Assembly Corporation, a construction company led by head of the Gateway Foundation and former pilot, John Blincow. Space tourism draws closer as Orbital Assembly Corporation has announced plans to build the world’s first to space hotel named “Voyager Station”, which is expected to open in 2027. With a date in close sight, the hotel’s architects and engineers are hard at work, aiming to design an out-of-this-world experience. They plan to decorate the suites with elegant bars and restaurants with a touch of space, as well as Earth-viewing lounges and unique space food treats. The team is also taking advantage of the reduced gravity that will be felt in the station to plan to let their guests weightlessly carry heavy objects, jump higher or run faster in ways people can’t normally do on Earth. Gravity will remain in the rooms and bars though because Voyager Station’s scientific design makes it possible by creating artificial gravity within the hotel. The hotel is designed as a wheel that will steadily move and create simulated（模拟的）gravitational force, much like when a glass of water is spun around, the water doesn’t pour out. The hotel’s guests won’t feel much different than being on a huge ship steadily moving. 28. What do we know about Gateway Foundation? A. It aimed to build a space hotel. B. It made space a reality for people. C. It promoted space tourism greatly. D. It planned a historic commercial flight. 29. What will the Voyager Station team use the reduced gravity to do? A. Provide unique space food.B. Let guests do space sports. C. Offer recreational activities.D. Decorate suites more easily. 30. Why does gravity exist in the rooms and bars? A. To prevent liquid from pouring.B. To make guests feel comfortable. C. To avoid guests’ travel sickness.D. To keep things in normal positions. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Time for Space TravelB. Space Tourism Gaining Popularity C. First-ever Commercial Flight to SpaceD. First Space Hotel Set to Open D The debate about spanking（打屁股）children has been ongoing for many years, but a crucial question often gets overlooked: does it actually work? In the immediate moment, a swift slap on the buttocks or hand can correct misbehavior. However, what about its long-term effects? Could spanking leave invisible, lasting scars on children? At a recent conference, sociologist Murray Straus from the University of New Hampshire presented research suggesting that physical punishment lowers IQ. He has been studying this topic since 1969 and found that children who were physically punished scored up to five points lower on IQ tests compared to those who weren’t. The more they were spanked, the lower their IQ. This effect was observed not only in individual children but across entire countries. Among 32 countries Straus studied, in those where spanking was accepted, the average IQ of the survey population was lower than in nations where spanking was rare, the researcher says. In the United States, Straus and his colleague Mallie Paschall studied 1,510 children and found that three- quarters had experienced some form of physical punishment in the past two weeks. Researchers measured the children’s IQ initially and again four years later. Those who hadn’t been spanked scored significantly better on intelligence and achievement tests. Among the 2-to-4-year-olds, the difference in IQ was five points; among the older kids, there was a 2.8-point gap. This association remained even after considering factors like parental education and occupation. Still, it’s not clear if spanking causes lower cognitive ability or if lower cognitive ability might somehow lead to more spanking. “It could be that lower IQ causes parents to get annoyed and hit more,” Straus says, although he notes that a recent Duke University study of low-income families found that toddlers’ low mental ability did not predict an increase in spanking. The study did find, however, that kids who were spanked at age 1 displayed more aggressive behavior by age 2, and scored lower on cognitive development tests by age 3. “Yes, there’s still something to be done.” says Straus, “The problem is, when the parent does that, it seems to have harmful results to cognitive ability in the long term.” While spanking may seem like the only way to discipline some children in the short term, the long-term cost could be more trouble. The harmful effects of spanking on cognitive ability are concerning. “Yes, there’s still something to be done,” says Straus. “The problem is, when parents do it, it seems to have disastrous effects on cognitive ability over time.” 32. What are the findings of Straus’ study? A. The countries with rare spanking have higher average IQ. B. Children’s IQ is closely related to parental education and occupation. C. Older children have a lot higher scores in intelligence tests. D. The more physical punishment the children get, the higher IQ they have. 33. What can learn from Duke University’s study? A. Cognitive ability has a direct relationship with the times of spanking. B. Spanked kids are likely to be aggressive and have lower cognitive ability. C. Low-income families tend to spank children more frequently. D. Parents like spanking children with lower IQ and cognitive ability. 34. Which of the following can best describe the writer’s attitude to spanking? A. Disapproving.  B. Unclear.  C. Objective  D. Favorable. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. A research on whether spanking has a good effect. B. A debate over spanking’s long-term impact. C. A relationship between children’s IQ and spanking. D. A fact that spanking works in the short run. 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。 七选五 About 90 percent of the world's population doesn't need to think about which hand to use when picking up a pair of scissors.  36 .Let's take a look at some of the myths,mysteries and history of our left-handed friends. 37.The belief that left-handed people were witches was widespread in medieval Europe,and  they  could  even  be  killed.In  fact,the  word“sinister,”meaning  harmful  or  evil, comes from a Latin word for“on the left side.”Even in the  1960s,American  children born  left-handed were forced to switch hands when writing. There are also some interesting mysteries concerning right-or left-handed people.The human brain is“cross-wired”with the left brain controlling the right side of the body and vice versa(反 之亦然).But one University of Oxford study suggests that,in the brains of left-handed people, the two parts are better connected.  38 Unfortunately,there are some mental health issues that can especially affect left-handed people.According to a 2013 Yale University study,lefties seem more likely to suffer from schizophrenia(精神分裂症).   39.But other studies have linked the left-handed brain with decidedly creative thinking.Though uncertain,yet with artists such as Leonardo da Vinci,there might be some connection. One area where lefties may have the upper hand is in sports that require quick reaction times. 40 .Ding Ning,for example,is a left-handed table tennis champion with three Olympic gold medals.But if there is an advantage,it's probably not a result of some special “lefty  magic.”Recent  studies  show  that  there  seems  to  be  no  definite  connection  being left-handed and athletic capability. In any case,lefties,hold your south paw high and show the world what you're made of!, A.Altogether,it's not a shame to be left-handed B.Being left-handed hasn't always been accepted C.This includes sports like baseball and table tennis D.It is this disease that has led to their being left-handed E.But it's not the same story for the 10 percent who are left-handed F.Also,studies say that lefties may have an advantage in language learning This serious disorder can cause people to hear voices or see things that are not real 第三部分语言知识运用 第三部分共两节，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 01 It was 2017 when the accident occurred. That day it started to rain when I 41to stop just inches from the car ahead. Before I sighed with 42 , my car was hit hard from behind.   43 , I was unharmed and stepped out to 44the situation. The girl who had hit me was in tears. She 45  to me and explained that her brakes (刹车) had taken longer to 46 because of the slippery road. Minutes later, a policeman 47 and directly issued the girl a ticket for “failure to control speed”, and several other offenses, which could have led to the 48 of her license. The girl was extremely upset, but she was helpless against the result. I comforted her that it wasn’t her49 and promised to help.  Two weeks later, I received a notice to appear as a witness in the girl’s trial. Although it wasn’t required, I decided to seek 50. Upon seeing me in court, the girl appeared quite 51. I recounted the incident 52 , saying neither of us was speeding and that the road was exceptionally slippery. I also 53 the girl wasn’t to blame.  When I finished speaking, the courtroom erupted into applause, and the judge praised me for 54 my citizen’s duty. After careful consideration, he dismissed the 55 against the girl. I believe whoever encounters such a case would do the same.  41. A. managed B. hesitated C. failed D. refused 42. A. disappointment B. excitement C. regret D. relief 43. A. Hopefully B. Thankfully C. Strangely D. Importantly 44. A. improve B. clarify C. assess D. monitor 45. A. whispered B. mentioned C. apologized D. described 46. A. refresh B. recover C. repair D. respond 47. A. turned up B. sped by C. stepped aside D. showed off 48. A. limitation B. cancellation C. explanation D. collection 49. A. weakness B. effort C. excuse D. fault 50. A. advice B. freedom C. cooperation D. justice 51. A. proud B. grateful C. pitiful D. confused 52. A. confidently B. subjectively C. truthfully D. impatiently 53. A. appreciated B. expected C. stressed D. doubted 54. A. performing B. transforming C. remembering D. accepting 55. A. criticisms B. charges C. procedures D. requirements 02 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。 A father, who started learning alongside his child with the goal of helping him get better scores, was motivated __56__(pursue) his studies. And this summer, the father and the child both received admission letters to universities. Some __57__(netizen) called the story ‘awesome’, while others found it a touching example of the bond __58_ a father and son, a worthy lesson for other families. Liu Aohan, a high school graduate from Qinghai Province, __59__(admit) into Beihang University in Beijing, while his father received an acceptance letter from Guangxi Normal University. Liu Aohan had become __60__ (distract) by games. __61__, his father decided to study with him for the purpose of helping him stay focused, study effectively and overcome difficulties. They took online classes, did schoolwork and discussed problems together, all of __62__ continued until the son graduated from high school. During the journey, Liu felt that supporting his son’s education was his duty as a father, but he also was encouraged to improve himself __63__ (academic). “Accompanying my child in study has provided me with the opportunity to trust __64__(me) to continue on my learning adventure,” Liu said. After receiving his college acceptance letters, Liu wrote a heartfelt letter to his son, __65__(express) his deep pride and best wishes. 第四部分写作 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） 假定你校将举办以“Be sporty, be healthy”为主题的演讲比赛，请你写一份英文演讲稿。内容包括： 1. 现象：大部分学生因学业紧张而疏于运动。 2. 建议：合理安排时间，适当运动。 3. 结果：运动的好处。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Be sporty, be healthy Hello, everyone! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thank you. 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。 Everyone likes the beautiful Cinderella, but I like the ugly stepsister. The sidewalk was filled with shoppers as my mother and I hurried to the department store. I raised my neck for a look at the holiday window display, but at the age of six I was too small to see around the grown-ups with their winter coats and packages. When at last we reached the store, I stood with my eyes widened. “Look, Mother，” I shouted, pressing my hands against the glass, “Cinderella.” Before my eyes was the most beautiful doll I had ever seen! She wore a fairy princess suit made of shining red silk. I knew if I lifted her skirt I would find her crystal (水晶) shoes. The tiny tiara (冠状头饰) fastened to her silky golden hair shone. “If only she were mine，” I dreamed. “We'd have tea parties, share secrets and dance with a handsome prince.” But to my disappointment, my mother guided me away from the window, explaining that she and my father could not afford such an expensive doll. “But there will be a very special gift under the tree for you on Christmas morning, Madge，” she said. “I promise.” Later that week I leaned against Mother's sewing machine, watching the needle flash up and down. “Bet you don't know what this is！” she joked, holding up the cloth for me to see.“My Christmas doll！” I yelled. It was still in the early stages but I could make out the head, neck and body. “So much to my surprise！” Mother laughed as I danced around the room, already pretending Cinderella and I were at the ball. It wouldn't be long now. My excitement grew with each passing day. Mother continued to work on the doll, and whenever I walked into the room she would hide it under a pillow. I could tell by her smile she was pleased with her progress. On Christmas morning I jumped out of bed, ran down the hall and quickly arrived at the living room where the Christmas tree was placed. 读后续写 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式作答。 There, underneath the tree, was a beautifully packed gift box._______________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________ But I could see Mother watching me, waiting for my response.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$