湖北省襄阳市第四中学2025-2026学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

襄阳四中2024级高二年级上学期期中考试

英语试卷

一、听力：本大题共20小题，共30分。

1.听对话，选出最佳选项。What does the woman think of the boots?

A. A bit tight. B. Quite long. C. Too soft.

2.听对话，选出最佳选项。How much is a medium cup of coffee in Green Cafe?

A. $3. B. $2. C. $1.

3.听对话，选出最佳选项。How did the man know the ending of the film?

A. He just guessed it. B. He has watched the film.
C. He read the book in advance. 

4.听对话，选出最佳选项。What are the speakers doing?

A. Cooking. B. Shopping. C. Planting.

5.听对话，选出最佳选项。Where are the two speakers?

A. In a company. B. On a bus. C. In a lift.

听材料，回答问题。

6.What is the possible relationship between the speakers?

A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.

7.What is the man?

A. A trader. B. A student. C. A receptionist.

8.Where is the woman from?

A. Brazil. B. England. C. Australia.

听材料，回答问题。

9.What do we know about the woman?

A. She likes gardening.
B. She will stay in the hotel alone.
C. She will stay in the hotel for five days.

10.What might the man be?

A. A hotel clerk. B. A travel agent. C. A tour guide.

11.What does the man advise the woman to do?

A. Make a visit to museums and art galleries.
B. Visit the National Air and Space Museum.
C. Take photos at the places she will visit.

听材料，回答问题。

12.What place is the man interested in?

A. The hotel. B. The gas station. C. The coffee houses.

13.What is opposite the shopping center?

A. A gas station. B. A school. C. A park.

14.How far away is the hotel?

A. 500 meters. B. 200 meters. C. 100 meters.

听材料，回答问题。

15.When does the conversation take place?

A. At the beginning of a term. B. In the middle of a term.
C. At the end of a term. 

16.Why does the man look worried?

A. He canˈt finish his paper. B. He did badly in chemistry.
C. He failed a physics test. 

17.What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Join a study group. B. Drop out of the physics class.
C. Ask Smith for help after school. 

听材料，回答问题。

18.Who were included in the Wilsonsˈ "extended family"?

A. People from the neighboring town.
B. People in the neighborhood.
C. Their uncles and aunts.

19.How many generations does the Wilsonsˈ party include?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three.

20.What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. A couple who spend Thanksgiving with non-family-members.
B. A couple who travel around to celebrate Thanksgiving.
C. A couple who spend Thanksgiving with their family.

 

二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。

A

SIBF is one of the largest and most anticipated book fairs in the world. It is held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and attracts a wide range of sellers from around the globe, selling books in all languages and kinds.

Time and Location

The Sharjah International Book Fair this year will be held from Wednesday, November 20 to Sunday, December 15, at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

Tips for Visitors

＊Be prepared to bargain with the sellers, especially if you are buying multiple ones.

＊Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks, as food and drinks can be quite expensive at the fair.

＊Make a list of the books you want to buy ahead of time, so you will spend less time on selection.

＊Take advantage of the events and activities offered at reasonable prices, such as author talks, workshops, and cultural performances.

Other Useful Information for Visitors

＊The fair is open to the public and admission is free.

＊There is a childrenˈs play area located on-site.

＊The fair is open from 10am to 10pm daily.

＊The fair is wheel chair accessible.

Transportation

The Expo Centre Sharjah is located on Airport Road, approximately 15 minutes from Sharjah International Airport. There are a number of ways to get to the fairgrounds, including rail, taxi, bus and car, among which rail is the fastest and most popular.

21.What can visitors do at the fair?

A. Taste free snacks. B. Sell their used books.
C. Watch performances. D. Buy discounted books.

22.Which of the following is a characteristic of the fair?

A. It is open 24 hours. B. It provides childcare service.
C. It is disability-friendly. D. It charges very little for entry.

23.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce a city. B. To attract authors.
C. To advertise books. D. To promote a fair.

B

Auntie Ngeam is one of a third generation of indigo craftswoman(靛蓝工匠) in a family from the Phuan, a people known for their handmade textiles(纺织品). A large Phuan community settled in Phrae in northern Thailand in the late 19th century and brought their indigo craftsmanship with them.

Auntie Ngeam took over a small business from her parents more than 30 years ago and has played a key role in updating Thailandˈs indigo clothing over the past decade. "Every shop on the street had plain blue shirts, so I started thinking about how I could stand out," she says. "I tried using indigo to tie-dye(扎染) modern clothes." Now in Thai markets across the country, the indigo tie-dyed clothes have become a phenomenon.

Auntie Ngeam also works together with the local government to promote the local indigo industry via tie-dye workshops among tourists. For the past six years, the town has hosted the Phrae Craft festival, showing small, independent indigo craftsmenˈs work. The festival is run by Nanthanit Boyd, a former student of Auntie Ngeamˈs. Today, Boyd is pushing the boundaries of indigo textile fashion, bringing designs to the world stage.

With the increasing acceptance of indigo craftsmanship among young people, intergenerational indigo businesses have become ubiquitous in Phrae. Banmatjai Indigo Workshop is one of such growing businesses, which was opened by the women of the Suchanok family 10 years ago, when the eldest daughter Chidchanok Suchanok returned home after graduation, "I wondered why my generation wasnˈt appreciating indigo," Chidchanok says. "Itˈs our heritage and a local resource."

Phrae has been reborn as a craft center, bringing more jobs to the locals and attracting both domestic and international travelers. "The creativity is already here; all we need to do is make it shine brighter so people can see it," says Boyd.

24.What can we learn about Auntie Ngeam?

A. She enjoys touring all over the country.
B. She pioneers the indigo tie-dyed clothes.

C. She is the founder of her family business.
D. She is in charge of the Phrae Craft festival.

25.What does the underlined word "ubiquitous" in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Private. B. Widespread. C. Challenging. D. Conventional.

26.What can be inferred about the indigo industry from Boyd?

A. It unites the local communities.
B. It guarantees the locals a richer life.
C. It deserves to be further promoted.
D. It appeals to the younger generation.

27.Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A. Rapid Development of Phraeˈs Tourism
B. Exploration of the History of Indigo Industry
C. Revolutionary Progress: the Tomorrow of Phrae
D. From Tradition to Trend: Phraeˈs Indigo Industry

C

On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast, ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway. Unbroken grasses reach overhead, and thereˈs no building, power line, or cell tower in sight. Itˈs a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat(泥滩), where roughly 300,000 shorebirds, including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel, come to eat, rest, and nest every year.

Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences. But more recently, the University of Georgiaˈs Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism(CARE) certification(认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt, helping improve the information they share with tourists. The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.

While providing knowledge about Georgiaˈs natural resources, the CARE program also discusses how to visit some sensitive areas responsibly. Now, when Heidt gives boating tours, she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water. When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests, she doesnˈt speak louder than whispers. Actually, itˈs a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career. "The program changes the way I give tours. It helps me to be more mindful of a boatˈs influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about," she recalled.

Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidtˈs business. According to Heidt, the program allows her to learn more about this environment. And thatˈs knowledge she passes along to her guests. "Itˈs a fantastic coast," she says. "And itˈs important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting."

28.Why was the CARE program launched?

A. To offer the latest tour news.
B. To share and publicize travel experience.
C. To give aid to local education.
D. To qualify and recognize ecotour guides.

29.What may be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas?

A. Leave as little impact as possible. B. Save as much wildlife as possible.
C. Reasonably arrange travel routes. D. Fully respect local cultural customs.

30.What is Heidtˈs attitude towards the CARE program?

A. Objective. B. Approving. C. Opposed. D. Uninterested.

31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A. Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas
B. Starting a CARE Certification Journey
C. Backing up Ecotourism in Georgia
D. Reaching out to Ecotourism Supporters

D

In these days of electronic everything, youˈd think that most businesses wouldnˈt be using paper cheques(支票) any more. In fact, for most businesses, paper cheques are still a thing. As many as one in three business deals are paid this way and 81% of firms in the US are still using paper cheques to settle some of their bills.

Stop the eye-rolling because yeah, we know electronic payments are quicker to make, authorize and complete, and theyˈre easier to track and report. They save paper and are good for the environment. Theyˈre more secure, efficient and cost less. They can be made and approved from anywhere. A growing number of businesses not only prefer electronic payments, but are requiring customers to do this. Even Microsoft recently announced that it would no longer accept paper cheques from its partners.

But still... Iˈm going to miss the paper cheque. Iˈve always enjoyed the circumstance of the biweekly cheque run and the grandest part is the final approval evidenced by the ultimate proof of authority: the signature. Some of my clients take delight