天津市天津中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

天津中学2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级形成性检测（三) 英语试卷 一、 听力（共20分) 第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分） 1.Which suitcase is mid-priced? A.The leather onc. B.The metal one. C.The plastic one. 2.What did the man forget to do? A.Buy some milk. B.Take the keys. C.Collect his mum. 3.Where will the match take place? A.At the leisure center.B.AT the school playground. C.At the children's playing field. 4.Why does the man come here? A.To go Cycling. B.To go diving. C.To go horse-riding. 5.How did the man pay the bill? A.In cash. B.By cheque. C.By credit card. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6.Whom did the man go to Clear Lake with? A.His colleagues. B.His friends. C.His family. 7.What did the man love doing best at Clear Lake? A.Swimming B.Fishing. C.Boating. 8.When did the man get to Clear Lake? A.Last Thursday. B.Last Friday. C.Last Saturday. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9.How does the man usually revise for exams? A.By listening to his records. B.By repeating things in his head. C.By turning things into pictures in mind. 10.What does the woman think of the new technique for memorizing things? A.Effective. B.Difficult. C.Useless. 11.Where does the woman prefer to study? A.At home. B.In the classroom. C.In the library. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题。 12.How did the speaker get to Eastingham? A.By train. B.By car. C.By coach. 13.What do we know about Brant? A.It's an old town.B.It's crowded in surnmer. C.It's good for walking. 14.How long does it take to drive to Faresey from the capital? A.About 30 minutes.B.About 40 minutes. C.About 50 minutes. 第1页共10页 15.Which place is suitable for nll ages? A.Eastingham. B.Brant. C.Faresey. 二、 单项选择（木大趣共5小趣，每小物1分，儿15分） 1.With the popularity of self-driving cars,many a taxi driver will be at risk of losing their jobs in the long run. A.deliberately B.regularly C.potontially D.knowingly 2.Black Myth:Hukong is a successful game.Its detailed of Chincse mythology has not only attracted a global audience but also inspired a wave of cultural tourism plans across the country. A.analysis B.explanation C.expansion D.interpretation 3.It was the first time that he_ with a host family. A.lived B.had lived C.lives D.has lived 4.John has a unique way to his idea with very few words,and it impressed us a lot. A.draw up B.get across C.break through D.turn out 5.-Is there any power left in your cell phone?Mine is dying. -Oh,sorry!There is left in my cell phone,either. A.anything B.no onc C.none D.nothing 6.With the guide the way,we set off on foot into the dark night. A.leading B.led C.leads D.to lead 7.People were sbocked when they knew she got cancer.Friends and family visited her one after another.But I lived my life as normal:writing,teaching,and seeing her A.carefully B.privately C.occasionally D.constantly 8.“I told you:I'm really last.25 th out of25 players.”“ Things will get better." A.Tell me a bit more. B.I'm not sure.C.Look on the bright side!D.That's not true! 9.The farmers brought their to town early each morning. A.product B.produce C.program D.production 10.5G commercial service has opened a new digital age,_ not only technology but also people's work capacity and lifestyle will be upgraded. A.as B.where C.when D.which 11.Helen's smartphone doesn't work.She has to get it A.to be repairing B.repairing C.to repair D.repaired 12. in music,he was lost in a worry-free world. A.Absorbed B.Indicated C.Devoted D.Committed 13.We'd better put off interviewing the athlete,for he is busy preparing for an international contest in Beijing soon. A.held B.to hold C.being held D,to be held 14.The daily routine of morning exercise helps to negative thoughts with positive energy. A.displace B.supply C.replace D.balance 15.Didn't you ever think about_ the English poem was about?Understanding its theme is the most important thing. A.that B.when C.how D.what 第2页共10页 三、完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，#握其大意，从31-50题所给的人、B、(C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Growing up in poverty in rural Kenya,Nelly Cheboi would wake before dawn to watch her single mother set off for work.With a heavy basket of vegetables16on her head,her mother walked five milcs to the local market cach day,17 to earn enough for Chehoi's school fees.The memory of her mother's rough feet and weary smilc made her realise how deeply her family was 18 a cyele of poverty that scemed impossible to escape. Despite the hardships,Cheboi worked hard and her efforts paid off.She attended college 19 a scholarship in the United States,worked odd jobs to support her family,and discovered her20 in a computer scicnce class."When my code finally worked,"she recalled,her eyes 21,"I felt a power I'd never known,as if I could build bridges out of this poverty."She 22 this breakthrough moment with changing her life's path.Working three campus jobs- cleaning lecture halls,23library books,and tutoring math-she saved every spare dollar to buy used laptops to send back to her community. Today,she's giving 4,000 kids the chance for a 24 future through her nonprofit,TechLit Africa.The organization uses recycled computers to create technology labs in schools in rural Kenya. In 2018,Cheboi began accepting donated computers,personally25 the complex logistics (by processing customs paperwork,26import taxes for them from her little savings,and delivering them via borrowed trucks.TechLit Africa now works with shipping companies to27the donated computers so it's more cost 28.The renewed computers,each carefully cleaned and 29 educational software designed for different age groups and learning levels,are30 to partner schools where children aged 4 to 12 now receive31 tech classes twice a week and gain valuable skills from professionals. "My hope is that when the first TechLit kids 32 from high school,they're able to get a job online because they will know how to code,"Cheboi said."By bringing the resources,by bringing these skills,we are 33 the world to them." Cheboi smiled,gently 34 a student's headphones while watching the students working together on coding projects,their faces glowing in the light of the computer screens."We're not just 35tecbnology,"she said,"we're helping write a new future for these communities,one line of code at a time..” 16.A.balanced B.dragged C.wrapped D.suspended 17.A.refusing B.struggling C.objecting D.pretending 18.A.applied to B.prepared for C.stuck in D.prohibited from 19.A.beyond B.for C.against D.on 20.A.inspiration B.attraction C.appreciation D.passion 21.A.lighting up B.taking off C.cheering up D.spreading out 第3页共10页 2.A.admitted B.strengthened C.credited D.praised 23.A.borrowing B.sorting C.reading D.writing 24.A.quicter B.brighter C.safer D.nearer 25.A.dclegating B.ignoring C.advocating D.handling 26.A.charging B.requcsting (paying D.negotiating 27、A.transpo0rt B.update C.store D.transform 28.A.rewarding B.efficient C.accessible D.reliable C9.A.filled with B.associated with C.compared with D.Joaded with 30.A.distributed B.attached C.committed D.contributed 31.A.tough B.strange C.accurate D.regular 32.A.graduate B.withdraw C.protect D.separate 33.A.integrating into B.adapting to C.opening up D.turning on 34.A.beating B.pursuing C.adjusting D.interpreting 35.A.aiding B.teaching C.experiencing D.measuring 四、阅读理解（本大题共25小题，每小题2分，共50分） A Participating in well-known online competitions can be very valuable for high school students. Here are the top 4 free onliue competitions for high school students in 2024: New York Times Student Online Competitions : About:The New York Times runs annual online contests for high school students.These contests include writing editorials,telling stories,and creating educational podcasts. Eligibility:Middle or high school students aged 13-19,from anywhere in the world. Awards:The winners usually get their work published on the New York Times website. Dates:Varies,but the submission period is usually from February to April or March to May. : Congressional Art Competition Description:Sponsored by the U.S.House of Representatives,this contest honors talented students in visual arts.Students can submit any type of 2D artwork,like mixed media,painting,or digital art. Eligibility:High school students living in any U.S.congressional district. Awards:Winning artworks are displayed in the U.S.Capitol for one year. Dates:Held in late April each year. USA Computer Olympiad (USACO) About:The USACO is a top online competition for computer programming.It helps studeuts qualify for the International Olympiad in Informatics.The contest has several levels of iucreasing difficulty. Eligibility:Pre-college students in the U.S. ⊙ 第4页共10页 Awards:Students can carn awards in four levcls:Bronzc,Silver,(iold,and Platinum.Everyone starts at the Bronze level. Dates:The first contest is in D)ecember,the second in lebruary,and the third in March. Doodle for Google -Deseription:Run by Google,this contest lets students design a Google logo based on a theme. Students submit their artwork and a short cssay explaining their design. Eligibility:Students must be at least 13 years old,U.S.citizens,and enrolled in elementary or secondary school in the U.S. Awards:The winner gets a S55,000 scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for their school. Dates:Deadline is in late March each year. 36.Which competition can a 16-year-old high school student in China enter? A.New York Times Student Online Competitions B.Congressional Art Competition C.USA Computer Olympiad(USACO) D.Doodle for Google 37.Which of the following is accepted in the Congressional Art Competition? A.Educational podeasts. B.Digital art. C.Published stories. D.Artistic programming. 38.What is the uniquc feature of the USA Computer Olympiad(USACO)? A.It offers significant awards for winners. B.It combines visual creativity with writing. C.It has stages of increasing difficulty. D.It has a single submission or entry process. 39.Which competition offers financial aid to the winner as an award? A.New York Times Student Online Competitions B.Congressional Art Competition C.USA Computer Olympiad(USACO) D.Doodle for Google 40.What do the four competitions bave in common? A.All competitions are free and offer awards or recognition. B.All competitions are held in person and sponsored by U.S.A. C.All competitions require participants to submit science projects. D.All competitions require participants to travel internationally. B On a sunny Sunday morning,I went to my first ballet class.But I didn't do auy dancing.This was Class on Stage,a rare opportunity to watch dancers warm up during their daily 75-minute class. I went in knowing that I would be impressed by the physicality of it.Top athletes aren't bora;they're made. Forty-five minutes into the class,the dancers didn't even look tired.While watching dancers quietly plie (with complete control was calming,watching the floor exercises that came next was anything but.The sequences were short but became incrensingly complicated,so I stopped 第5页共10页 paying attention to the dircctions I couldn't follow,and simply allowed myself to observe the remarkable results.At the end of the class.I npplnuded and watched the dancers leave the stage. They had already accomplished so much with their day,and I was left in complete awe,not just of my inadequacy,but also of their effort. As 1 headed home,I tried to think of the last time I worked as hard as those dancers at anything in my own life.So much has been mnde easier by technology:I can listen to any song I want, whenever I want.I can have pretty much anything delivered.I can stay in touch with friends without making the time to see them.But instead of taking shortcuts,maybe I should look for challenges. Because once you start doing challenging things,they become easier,and then you know you can do them. With the determination and discipline of ballet dancers still fresh in my mind,I commit to doing some hard things:I get back in the habit of practicing a language I've been trying to learn.I lift heavier weights.I take the stairs.I write the essay. Nothing demands as much of me as what ballet demands of those dancers every day.They inspire me.So,I guess what I'm trying to say is that sometimes a fitness class can change your life, even if you're not the one taking it. 41.Which statement accurately describes the ballet class mentioned in the passage? A.The writer actively took part in dancing. B.The dancers didn't look exhausted despite the physicality. C.The warm-up session lasted only 45 minutes that morning. D.The writer could follow the directions throughout the session. 42.How did the author feel when the ballet class ended? A.She was amazed by how hard the dancers worked. B.She regretted not putting more effort into ballet. C.She believed she could face life's difficulties better. D.She felt embarrassed about her own lack of determination. 43.By mentioning the technology that has made life easier,the writer means that A.Technology allows people to avoid difficult tasks B.Using technology helps improve work efficiency C.A simple life requires rejecting modern tools D.Technology's convenience may reduce motivation to seek challenges 44.What bas the writer learned from her first ballet lesson? A.Fitness classes build both body and mind strength. B.We should push ourselves to seck challenges for self-improvement. C.Difficult things are worth trying as long as you enjoy doing them. D.Watching others practice ballet is a good way to improve ourselves. 第6页共10页 45.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Fitness classes are of no significance. B.Only through taking part in ballet can one truly change. C.Observing others'commifment can inspire personal growth. D.Fitness classes are cssential for everyone's life improvement. C Have you ever dreamed about sending a letter to yourself or your friends in the future?While express mail representing efficiency and speed is prevalent (in China,there is another type of mail appearing as a new business "Futurc Mail"."Future Mail"service can make people slow down and let them understand the mcaning of"time"in another way.And "Future Mail"letters are "reminders of affection,friendship and love". Lin Xiao fan,a senior high school student in Hefei,wrote a letter to her mother in advance to express her love to her mother for next Mother's Day.Feng Xiao,a youth who feels pressure despite of some achievements in her carcer decided to write a letter to herself on her 25th birthday and have it delivered five years later on her 30th birthday through a"Future Mail".She expressed her thoughts about her present life and her expectations for the future to encourage herself to face up to the challenges of her life with courage. While "Future Mail"is gaining popularity,some people are conccrned about what happens if the postal address of the receiver changes or if the company goes broke before letters are delivered. Actually,customers required to complete an acceptance form and make an assessment so they can be compensated if their letters or goods are lost or damaged. Most of the business's customers are college students and young white-collar workers Psychologists said young Chinese might be given a vent (to their negative feelings through the service.Most people put their hopes and wishes in the letters so they can experience the connection between "past"and "present"while they receive the letters.It can help people reunderstand the meaning of“time”. 46.The underlined word in Para.3 probably means A.paid B.changed C.bought D.repaired 47.Which of the following is NOT true A.People can express their thoughts and feelings to themselves or others through a "Future Mail". B.The "Future Mail"business is not perfect. C Only young people accept the new "Future Mail"service. D"Future Mail"service can let people reunderstand the meaning of "timue". 48.You can read this article in newspaper's_part. A.sports B.science C.leisure D.policy 49 Which is NOT the purpose of leng Xino's letter 第7页共10页 A.To cncourage herself to face up to the challenges. B.To express her thoughts about her present life. C.To express her expectations for the future. D.To remind herself of something she must do. 50.The best title of this article should be_ A.The Different Kinds of Letter B."Future Mail"Business Taking off in C:hina C.The Advantage of "Future Mail" D.The Letter in Future D Why do some dreams seem to follow us?Maybe you've dreamed of flying like a bird since childhood,or recently revisited a particular place while asleep.Or perhaps a bad day at work still brings about exam nightmares,even though you're no longer a student. You're not alone.Recurring(近复发生的)dreams are surprisingly common,with research showing that up to 75 percent of adults experience at least one during their lifetime.These dreams may repeat in nearly identical form or feature recurring themes,places,or characters with different backdrops.This makes them distinct from nightmares caused by post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD,创伤后应激障a碍)，which tend to focus on specific memories with little variation..Experts are still unsure why we have recurring dreams,but studies are uncovering patterns in their content and causes. Research suggests that recurring dreams are often negative.A 2022 study by Michael Schredl found that two-thirds of adults described their recurring dreams as "negatively toned,"involving situations like being chased or failing at something.Positive recurring dreams,by contrast,often involve flying or discovering new places.The reason for the frequency of negative dreams isn't fully understood.Schredl believes dreams blow up emotions or situations from our waking life.A small worry can become a larger fear in a dream,though the connection isn't always clear. Psychology offer further insight.People tend to focus more on negative thoughts and emotions. During sleep,parts of the brain associated with logic are less active,while emotional regions become more engaged,which can cloud the distinction between thoughts and feelings. Negative recurring dreams are normal and manageable.Experts suggest techniques like imagery rehearsal therapy,where people rcimagine their nightmares with positive endings,and maintaining healtby sleep habits-like keeping a consistent sleep schedule,limiting screen use,and avoiding caffeine or alcohol before bed-can help reduce their frequency. 51.What is the key difference between recurring dreams and PTSD-related nightmares? A.Recurring dreams follow fixed patterns and identical backgrounds. B Recurring dreams always feature ordinary figures or characters. o 第8页共10页 C.Recurring dreams involve varied situations or backdrops. D.Recurring drenms focus on specific (raumatic memories. 52.According to the 2022 study,Which of the following dreams is likely to happen more frequently? A.Dreams of discovering a new cave. B.Dreams of winning a lottery. C Dreams of reuniting with loved ones. D.Drcams of losing a match. 53.How do emotional brain regions function during slecp? A.They generate new insights and creative ideas. B.They promote logical and rational decision-making. C.They help separate thoughts from cmotions more clearly. D.They become more active and dominate over logical regions. 54.Which strategy is suggested about reducing negative recurring dreams? A.Consuming caffeine before bed to improve sleep quality. B.Staying up playing phone games to avoid dreaming. C.Revising dreams positively and improve sleep habits. D.Avoiding all forms of cmotional expression during the day. 55.What may be the best title of the passage? A.Recurring dreams:causes and managements B.How to deal with recurring dreams successfully C.PTSD-related nightmares:causes and effects D.How to control emotions after negative dreams 第二部分：写作（共两节，满分35分) 第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)。 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 The whole story started with a simple question "Can I paint your portrait?". One day in the summer of 2015,Peterson was relaxing in his living room,reading the book Love Does,about the power of love in action,when his quict was disturbed by a homeless man outside his apartment.Inspired by the book's compassionate message,Peterson made a decision;he was going to go outside and introduce himself. In that first conversation,Peterson learned that the man's name was Matt Faris.He'd moved to Southern California from Kentucky to pursuc a carcer in music,but he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for more than a decade."I saw beauty on the face of a man who hadu't shaved in probably a year,because his story,the life inside of him,inspired me,"Peterson recalled. Therefore,Peterson asked if he could paint Faris'portrait.Faris agreed. Peterson's connection with Faris inspired him to create Faces of Santa Ann,a uouprofit organisation focused on befriending and pninting portraits of members of the community who are 第9页共10页 unhoused.Pcterson sells the paintings for money,splitting the procceds and putting half into a "love account"for his model.He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. Many of Peterson's new friends use the donations to secure immediate necessities-medical care, hotel rooms.food.laris use the funds from his portrait to record an album,making his music dreams come truc.Another subject,Kimberly Sondoval,had never been able to financially support her daughter.She asked,"Can I usc the money to pay my daughter's rent"?When the check was delivered,"They both wept,feeling very grateful."Peterson recalls. Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself.But there's more to the finished products than the money they bring to somcone who's down and out.Ie's discovered that the buyers tend to conneet to the story of the person in the painting,finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked or stereotyped. "People often tell me,I used to avoid homeless people,but now I see them as individuals with stories to tell,'Peterson says.'It's a powerful reminder that compassion can change perspectives." 56.What made Peterson start a conversation?(no more than 6 words) 57.What is Faces of Santa Ana?(no more than 12 words) 58.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?(no more than 5 words) 59.What bappened to the buyers after they bought portraits according to Peterson?(no more than 10 words) 60.What can you learn from the story?Put it in your own words.(no more than 20 words) 第二节作文（共1小题；共25分） 61.假设你是天津中学的高二学生章舒景。你的美国好友Johnson通过微信朋友圈看到你 校上个月举办了“我和母校生态园的四季”主题摄影展，发来邮件表示对该活动很感兴趣。 他曾在邮件中提到自己热爱用镜头记录家乡的季节变化。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1.简要介绍摄影展活动相关信息（活动的时间、目的及参与情况）。 2.介绍一幅你印象最深刻的摄影作品（画面内容及你对此作品的感受）。 3.希望分享照片。 参考词汇：“Seasons with the Ecological Park in My Alma Mater'”“我和母校生态园的四 季” 注意： （1)词数不少于100； (2) 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 第10页共10页