吉林省长春市朝阳区长春外国语学校2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题（含答案）
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长春外国语学校2024-2025学年上学期期初考试
高二年级 英语
本试卷共16页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 答题时请按要求用笔。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do next
A. Pick up Billy. B. Visit a friend. C. Call Emma.
2. What does the woman concern about the man
A. His work efficiency. B. His health. C. His travel plan.
3. What is the man probably doing
A. Driving a car. B. Riding a bike. C. Entering the school.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a conference. B. At a hospital. C. At an airport.
5. What does the woman suggest about going for dinner
A. To Uncle Johnson. B. Eating with a friend. C. Exploring new options.
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, 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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
7. Why do they mention Barry
A. Because he was just in the photo.
B. Because he owns a superb camera.
C. Because he took the photo they are discussing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man probably doing
A. Teaching class. B. Telling stories. C. Correcting mistakes.
9. Why does Mr. Green consider the Fibonacci series important
A. Because it is a very difficult concept to understand.
B. Because it can be commonly found in our daily life.
C. Because it is composed of a series of lucky numbers.
10. What is man going to do next Wednesday
A. Give further explanation.
B. Lecture students’ behavior.
C. Conduct a survey.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What dose this special art made from
A. Trees. B. Animal skins. C. Rocks.
12. What threat are the tigers facing now
A. Illegally hunting. B. Loss of habitats. C. Spread of diseases.
13. What dose Simon think can help Tigers
A. Control mining activities.
B. Raise the awareness.
C. Issue environmental laws.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does Donald start working at early age
A. To acquire various skills.
B. To help support his family.
C. To be financially independent.
15. Who is Robert
A. Donald’s father. B. Donald’s brother. C. Donald’s son.
16. What does Donald think about children doing housework
A. He believes it’s beneficial for their well-being.
B. He thinks it’s just a waste of time for children.
C. He feels that children should focus on their studies instead.
17. How does Donald view his father
A. As a strict disciplinarian.
B. As someone unimportant.
C. As a role model and hero.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Alice do in France
A. Shooting a film. B. Visiting relatives. C. Learning arts.
19. What is special about the Garcia’s house
A. Its good location.
B. Its long history.
C. Its modernity with glass doors.
20. What is the purpose of the speaker
A. To recommend her accommodation.
B. To introduce two extraordinary artists.
C. To share her unique learning experiences.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four wonderful books you can’t miss
Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden by Reginald Arkell
If you’re yet to read a “novel of the garden”, pick up Old Herbaceous. Perfect for fans of P. G. Wodehouse, this is the story of Bert Pinnegar, an awkward orphan（孤儿）who spends his childhood days picking wildflowers and avoiding farmers, before slowly maturing into the famous head gardener “Old Herbaceous”.
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan
If you dream of quitting the corporate world and starting a farm, The Rural Diaries should be your kind of book. This is actress Hilarie Burton Morgan’s bestselling story of leaving Hollywood for a different life after the birth of her son, buying a working farm in upstate New York to explore a slower way of living.
The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb
If you want to live a life with less consumerism and more low-cost experiences and pleasures, you should absolutely read The Art of Frugal Hedonism. It’s about
letting go of society’s expectations, peer pressure, and the fear of missing out to rediscover the most simple and joyful ways of living.
Recipe for a Kinder Life by Annie Smithers
Part memoir（回忆录）, part recipe book, and part guide to caring for the land, this comforting and wholesome book is full of practical advice and wisdom collected from a life devoted to seasonal food, simplicity, and gentle living.
Who is the main character in Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden
A. P. G. Wodehouse. B. Bert Pinnegar.
C. Hilarie Burton Morgan. D. Annie Smithers.
22. What kind of life does the book written by Burton Morgan describe
A. A simple and slow life. B. A boring and tiring life.
C. A busy and luxurious life. D. A colorful and ambitious life.
23. Which book will offer a guide to spending less while enjoying more
A. Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden. B. The Rural Diaries.
C. The Art of Frugal Hedonism. D. Recipe for a Kinder Life.
B
I’m now at a special university where 46 speech and hearing impaired students graduate each year. Every morning, I made it a practice of setting the intention in my heart of “May I be a tool for them to get what they need right now ”.
Today, one girl came and sat down. I started with how we usually do. She can speak but cannot hear and lip-read. I asked one question, and she went on for 10 minutes straight, and in Tamil (泰米尔语). I understood a couple of words here and there, so I understood that she was not saying anything connected with what I asked. I just kept on listening to her without speaking a word. This went on for an hour and a half! Then, after a long pause, I told her to get back on track with another question. And then she shared for another half an hour straight! The whole time I was just looking in her eyes which would go here and there but come back to me. In the end, I just got up and hugged her and she was smiling wider.
Then I invited her to have juice with me. She said yes. What put me in a state of fear was realizing, just a few minutes later, that treating my new friend to some juice was the first celebration of my very first salary! A month ago, I started my first job, and what a blessing to have this important moment in my life be rooted in generosity.
What was the writer’s intention according to Paragraph 1
A. A doubt. B. A wish.
C. A struggle. D. A guess.
25. When the girl came, the writer .
A. required her to speak in English B. discovered something strange about her
C. asked her questions as usual D. began to teach her to lip-read
26. What did the girl do in the conversation
A. She asked the writer to speak.
B. She listened most of the time herself.
C. She stared at the writer’s eyes all the time.
D. She went on talking for 1.5 hours before a long pause.
How did the writer feel after treating the girl to juice
A. Delighted. B. Regretful.
C. Bitter. D. Amazed.
C
A new analysis of photographs from the International Space Station has identified a shift in the kind of lighting technologies that European countries are using at night to brighten streets and buildings. Researchers have found that the old warm high-pressure street lights are rapidly being replaced by cooler LED lights. The University of Exeter study, published in Science Advances, claimed that “this phenomenon is widely increasing the risk of harmful effects to ecosystems”.
LED lighting was promoted as being intended to reduce emissions, but its usage has raised energy consumption. One explanation of this is that the increase in power
efficiency and the associated decrease in economic cost have driven increased demand for lighting, therefore, any efficiency gains have been counteracted by increased consumption of light.
The study also claimed that previous research into the effects of light pollution have underestimated the impacts of blue light radiation. Chief among the health consequences of blue light is its ability to reduce the production of melatonin(褪黑素)that regulates sleep patterns in humans and other organisms. Scientific studies have warned that increased exposure to artificial blue light can worsen people’s sleeping habits.
The increase in blue light radiation in Europe has also reduced the visibility of stars in the night sky, which may have impacts on people’s sense of nature. Blue light can also alter the behavioral patterns of animals including bats and moths, as it can change their movements towards or away from light sources.
David Smith, of the conservation charity Buglife, said, “Light pollution can dramatically impact animals. We should consider light from a wider biological perspective than that of just humans and focus on better quality lighting that is harmonious with our natural world. Better quality and lower levels of lighting would help save energy, and lower financial costs, while also making our environment safer for living beings. Authorities can dim the lights during night hours, and change the bandwidths(带宽值)of their LED bulbs to produce less harmful blue light.”
What is the phenomenon described in paragraph 1
A. The rising demand for public lighting.
B. The increasing use of LED lights.
C. Old street lights producing lots of emissions.
D. Artificial lights at night wasting much energy.
29. What does the underlined word “counteracted” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Judged. B. Maintained.
C. Balanced. D. Strengthened.
30. In which aspect are people influenced by blue lights
A. Sleep patterns. B. Eyesight.
C. Learning ability. D. Social behaviors.
31. Why does the author mention David Smith
A. To stress the importance of saving energy.
B. To persuade authorities to avoid using LED lights.
C. To show ways of improving the quality of LED bulbs.
D. To provide suggestions on reducing light pollution.
D
Do you have a brain for math New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters (脑神经传递素) — glutamate (谷氨酸) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.
The new study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, recruited 255 subjects extending a range of six-year olds in primary school to university students. The research focused on glutamate and GABA, known to play a role in brain plasticity (可塑性) and learning. Based on prior research, the focus was on two brain regions linked with mathematical abilities — the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS 顶叶内沟) and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG 脑额中回).
The results were interestingly different. In the youngest subjects high GABA levels and low glutamate levels in the left IPS were consistently associated with high math skills. But in the older university group the exact opposite was seen: low GABA and high glutamate were linked with strong mathematical abilities. Levels of both neurotransmitters in the MFG did not associate with math skills.
The group was tested twice over 18 months, allowing the researchers to see if these
neurotransmitter levels could predict mathematical ability into the future. And it worked, with neurotransmitter levels effectively predicting one’s success on math tests completed a year and a half later.
Another recent study from the same research team looked specifically at GABA levels in MFG of 14 to 18 year olds. That research indicated MFG GABA levels could effectively predict whether a student was still studying maths or had ceased that subject years prior.
Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions. Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.
“Not every adolescent enjoys maths so we need to investigate possible alternatives, such as training in logic and reasoning that engage the same brain area as maths,” says Cohen Kadosh.
What is the new study aimed at
A. Exploring mental development of the subjects.
B. Finding the tie between brain chemistry and math.
C. Testing the link between brain regions.
D. Revealing the structure of brain.
33. What can be learned from the findings
A. The levels of GABA decide one’s math skills.
B. Low MFG glutamate means poor math ability.
C. Neurotransmitters in the MFG affect math skills.
D. Math education may help with brain development.
34. What can better math education according to Cohen Kadosh
A. Developing key relevant brain areas.
B. Tracing slow learners’ early learning.
C. Training math learners respectively.
D. Studying more possible options.
35. What can be the best title of the text
A. Factors Affecting Math Skills
B. Ways to Promote Math Education
C. Math Ability Predicted by Neurotransmitters
D. Brain Activities Involved in Math Study
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。
How to Make Wise Decisions
We make decisions every day; everything we say and do is the result of a decision. 36 However, there are some steps you can follow.
List your options. It may appear that there is only one course of action, but that is not necessarily true. No matter how limited your situation seems, try to make a list of options. Brainstorm, and write down every idea that comes to your mind, as crazy as it may seem. You can always cross it off the list later, but crazy ideas can bring creative solutions. Once you have your list, ask others for suggestions. 37
Weigh the possible results. For every option, list every possible result, and label it as positive or negative. 38 You can put a plus sign next to each positive result and a minus sign next to each negative one. Give two pluses or minuses to the best and the worst.
39 This is the hardest step, but there will hopefully be a decision on your list that is supported by both logic and intuition (直觉). If you still can't decide, ask for
advice from people you trust. If need be, let them be the tie-breakers. It's better than flipping (掷) a coin.
Carry it out wholeheartedly once you have made a decision. At this stage, don't let yourself be confused by thinking about all the choices you didn't pick.
In the end, remember to evaluate your decision afterward. 40 By drawing wisdom from every decision you make, you can ensure that every choice has at least one positive result.
A. Make a choice.
B. Think about who is affected.
C. There is a simple way to do this.
D. Sometimes they can offer the most creative ideas.
E. You should hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
F. There are no easy formulas (公式) for making the right decision.
G. If you don’t evaluate your decision afterward, you won’t learn anything from it.
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
In the summer of 2018, I decided to do a solo expedition (独自探险) across Antarctica. To get some 41 , I did a two-week training course. I learned all the 42 : how to camp in the snow, how to pull a sled and what clothing to wear. In October, I flew to Antarctica from Punta Arenas. I’d allowed 70 days, which would make it the longest 43 one-way expedition across Antarctica.
I only took 44 . I didn’t even take a hairbrush. The first few days were 45 . The winds were about 60 mph, and my sled weighed 120 kg. Even if the visibility is good, you can’t 46 much — it’s a white horizon. I was on the move for 13 to 15 hours a day.
Then, I found the conditions to be much worse. There was more sastrugi (雪脊) and it felt colder. The last 40 hours were really hard. I 47 about 14 times every two hours. As a result, I fell behind 48 . In the end, I 49 922 miles and fell more than 100 miles short of my goal. Towards the end of my trip, a helicopter flew to pick me up. The 50 I felt when I saw the dot in the distance was unbelievable.
It took me a while to be 51 of what I’d achieved, because I had failed to reach my 52 goal, but I’ve learned it’s 53 to move the goalposts. I don’t agree with the idea of conquering (征服) somewhere. You treat places with 54 and hope they’ll allow you 55 passage.
41. A. donation B. experience C. attention D. rescue
42. A. basics B. risks C. benefits D. aids
43. A. cooperative B. romantic C. unsupported D. abnormal
44. A. companions B. necessities C. cashes D. credits
45. A. pleasant B. calm C. tough D. lucky
46. A. talk B. hear C. feel D. see
47. A. fell over B. dropped out C. looked away D. put up
48. A. fundraising B. supply C. schedule D. homework
49. A. measured B. designed C. searched D. covered
50. A. burden B. relief C. pain D. anxiety
51. A. proud B. skeptical C. shy D. ashamed
52. A. insignificant B. unbearable C. disturbing D. initial
53. A. regrettable B. unnecessary C. acceptable D. inappropriate
54. A. respect B. courage C. carelessness D. coldness
55. A. narrow B. safe C. limited D. challenging
第二节 语法填空（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。
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem. A new poll by State Farm, 56 insurance company, proves once again that the roads are full of fools. One in five of the 912 drivers 57 (survey) last November admitted accessing the Internet on their smartphones while driving. Over the past several months, the company 58 (conduct) a deeper study. 59 (teenager) and young adults are more addicted to their phones, and they’re also less experienced drivers, a reason for danger on the roads with a likely 60 (high) percentage of smartphone use while driving.
Despite 61 (acknowledge) the dangers, none of the guilty drivers seems to be ashamed of 62 (them). “I’m not saying it’s the smartest thing in the world,” says Sean Black, a 38-year-old Illinois resident, “but I guess I just do it anyway.”Maybe, to a certain degree, this behavior will never change 63 a near-accident or actual crash doesn’t take place. Even then, the change will only happen 64 the basis of each individual case, and it puts the lives and well-being of innocents at the mercy of those 65 are too lazy to change their habits.
第三节 词汇语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或汉语提示填空，每空一词。
As we all know,it is well worth p cultural -relics and historic sites.
I beg you to stay here and keep me c , or I will feel extremely lonely.
His being p to a higher position made him overjoyed.
S by trees and flowers, the cottage are quite beautiful.
70. She herself lived a simple, or rather poor life, but she was so g to the people in need of help.
71. The company abandoned the plan to explore (海外的) markets because of the COVID-2019.
72. Many animals are being (非法地) hunted and their habitats are being destroyed.
73. He was back in the office, (更新) the work schedule on the computer.
74. We decided to hold a party in celebration of his (康复).
75. You can (下载) the file and edit it on your word processor.
第四节 短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
选择合适短语并用其适当形式填空，其中两项为多余选项。
give way to die out belong to try out adapt to go through in addition in shape now that under pressure all over the world have a great influence on
76. Some owners wish they could the car in a race track.
77. Lions and tigers the cat family.
78. He finally his younger brother and let him take over the family business.
79. Farmers here have already variable weather by changing their planting.
80. Parents their children’s development.
81. he has become president, many people once again have hope for genuine changes in the system.
82. Most teenagers a period of rebelling.
83. Many species have due to habitat destruction.
84. The 2024 Paris Olympics is being delayed by satellite to audiences .
85. Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin performed well and won an Olympic gold medal.
第五节 单句语法填空 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86. There comes a time you have to make a choice.
87. Listening carefully in class is you should do.
88.With numerous places of interest，Beijing is a city (leave) a lasting impression on its visitors.
89. He had his leg (break) while restoring the roof，which made everyone
worried about him.
90. (inspire) by my headteacher, I am determined to stick to my dream until I achieve it.
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，得知好友 Eric 回国后在学校成立了中国传统文化和习俗学习小组。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
表示祝贺；2. 询问学习内容；3. 期待他分享学习体会。
注意：
写作词数应为 80 左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
长春外国语学校2024-2025学年上学期期初考试
高二年级 英语
参考答案：
第一部分 听力 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1-5 CBABC 6-10 ACABA 11-15 CBABB 16-20 ACCBC
第二部分
阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21. B 22.A 23.C 24. B 25.C 26. D 27. A 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.D 32. B 33.D 34. A 35.C
七选五 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36. F 37.D 38. C 39.A 40.G
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41- 45. BACBC
46- 50. DACDB
51- 55. ADCAB
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．an 57．surveyed 58．has conducted 59．Teenagers 60．higher
61．acknowledging 62． themselves 63．if 64 ．on 65 ．who
第三节 词汇语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. preserving pany 68.promoted 69.Surrounded 70. generous
71. overseas 72. illegally 73. updating 74. recovery 75. download
短语填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
try out 77. belong to 78. gave way to 79. adapted to
have a great influence to 81. Now that 82. go through
83. died out 84. all over the world 85. under pressure
第五节 单句语法填空 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86.when 87.what 88. leaving 89. broken 90. Inspired
写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国网友 Nick 对你市即将举办的线上“用英语讲中国故事”活动很感兴趣， 请你写封电子邮件进行介绍。（Tell Chinese Stories in English）
内容包括：
活动要求；2. 活动意义；3. 建议参加。
Sample:
Dear Eric,
I’m writing to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the establishment of the traditional Chinese culture and customs study group in your school.
I’m glad that you are so fascinated by our traditional culture and customs and I’d be truly thrilled if you could share some insights into the topics and the activities that your study group will explore. Are you focusing on some specific aspects, such as Chinese calligraphy, festival customs, or ancient literature I’m eager to learn about your reflections and the valuable lessons you’ve gained from studying traditional Chinese culture and customs.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
高二年级 英语
本试卷共16页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 答题时请按要求用笔。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do next
A. Pick up Billy. B. Visit a friend. C. Call Emma.
2. What does the woman concern about the man
A. His work efficiency. B. His health. C. His travel plan.
3. What is the man probably doing
A. Driving a car. B. Riding a bike. C. Entering the school.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a conference. B. At a hospital. C. At an airport.
5. What does the woman suggest about going for dinner
A. To Uncle Johnson. B. Eating with a friend. C. Exploring new options.
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, 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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
7. Why do they mention Barry
A. Because he was just in the photo.
B. Because he owns a superb camera.
C. Because he took the photo they are discussing.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man probably doing
A. Teaching class. B. Telling stories. C. Correcting mistakes.
9. Why does Mr. Green consider the Fibonacci series important
A. Because it is a very difficult concept to understand.
B. Because it can be commonly found in our daily life.
C. Because it is composed of a series of lucky numbers.
10. What is man going to do next Wednesday
A. Give further explanation.
B. Lecture students’ behavior.
C. Conduct a survey.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What dose this special art made from
A. Trees. B. Animal skins. C. Rocks.
12. What threat are the tigers facing now
A. Illegally hunting. B. Loss of habitats. C. Spread of diseases.
13. What dose Simon think can help Tigers
A. Control mining activities.
B. Raise the awareness.
C. Issue environmental laws.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does Donald start working at early age
A. To acquire various skills.
B. To help support his family.
C. To be financially independent.
15. Who is Robert
A. Donald’s father. B. Donald’s brother. C. Donald’s son.
16. What does Donald think about children doing housework
A. He believes it’s beneficial for their well-being.
B. He thinks it’s just a waste of time for children.
C. He feels that children should focus on their studies instead.
17. How does Donald view his father
A. As a strict disciplinarian.
B. As someone unimportant.
C. As a role model and hero.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Alice do in France
A. Shooting a film. B. Visiting relatives. C. Learning arts.
19. What is special about the Garcia’s house
A. Its good location.
B. Its long history.
C. Its modernity with glass doors.
20. What is the purpose of the speaker
A. To recommend her accommodation.
B. To introduce two extraordinary artists.
C. To share her unique learning experiences.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Four wonderful books you can’t miss
Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden by Reginald Arkell
If you’re yet to read a “novel of the garden”, pick up Old Herbaceous. Perfect for fans of P. G. Wodehouse, this is the story of Bert Pinnegar, an awkward orphan（孤儿）who spends his childhood days picking wildflowers and avoiding farmers, before slowly maturing into the famous head gardener “Old Herbaceous”.
The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Morgan
If you dream of quitting the corporate world and starting a farm, The Rural Diaries should be your kind of book. This is actress Hilarie Burton Morgan’s bestselling story of leaving Hollywood for a different life after the birth of her son, buying a working farm in upstate New York to explore a slower way of living.
The Art of Frugal Hedonism by Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb
If you want to live a life with less consumerism and more low-cost experiences and pleasures, you should absolutely read The Art of Frugal Hedonism. It’s about
letting go of society’s expectations, peer pressure, and the fear of missing out to rediscover the most simple and joyful ways of living.
Recipe for a Kinder Life by Annie Smithers
Part memoir（回忆录）, part recipe book, and part guide to caring for the land, this comforting and wholesome book is full of practical advice and wisdom collected from a life devoted to seasonal food, simplicity, and gentle living.
Who is the main character in Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden
A. P. G. Wodehouse. B. Bert Pinnegar.
C. Hilarie Burton Morgan. D. Annie Smithers.
22. What kind of life does the book written by Burton Morgan describe
A. A simple and slow life. B. A boring and tiring life.
C. A busy and luxurious life. D. A colorful and ambitious life.
23. Which book will offer a guide to spending less while enjoying more
A. Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden. B. The Rural Diaries.
C. The Art of Frugal Hedonism. D. Recipe for a Kinder Life.
B
I’m now at a special university where 46 speech and hearing impaired students graduate each year. Every morning, I made it a practice of setting the intention in my heart of “May I be a tool for them to get what they need right now ”.
Today, one girl came and sat down. I started with how we usually do. She can speak but cannot hear and lip-read. I asked one question, and she went on for 10 minutes straight, and in Tamil (泰米尔语). I understood a couple of words here and there, so I understood that she was not saying anything connected with what I asked. I just kept on listening to her without speaking a word. This went on for an hour and a half! Then, after a long pause, I told her to get back on track with another question. And then she shared for another half an hour straight! The whole time I was just looking in her eyes which would go here and there but come back to me. In the end, I just got up and hugged her and she was smiling wider.
Then I invited her to have juice with me. She said yes. What put me in a state of fear was realizing, just a few minutes later, that treating my new friend to some juice was the first celebration of my very first salary! A month ago, I started my first job, and what a blessing to have this important moment in my life be rooted in generosity.
What was the writer’s intention according to Paragraph 1
A. A doubt. B. A wish.
C. A struggle. D. A guess.
25. When the girl came, the writer .
A. required her to speak in English B. discovered something strange about her
C. asked her questions as usual D. began to teach her to lip-read
26. What did the girl do in the conversation
A. She asked the writer to speak.
B. She listened most of the time herself.
C. She stared at the writer’s eyes all the time.
D. She went on talking for 1.5 hours before a long pause.
How did the writer feel after treating the girl to juice
A. Delighted. B. Regretful.
C. Bitter. D. Amazed.
C
A new analysis of photographs from the International Space Station has identified a shift in the kind of lighting technologies that European countries are using at night to brighten streets and buildings. Researchers have found that the old warm high-pressure street lights are rapidly being replaced by cooler LED lights. The University of Exeter study, published in Science Advances, claimed that “this phenomenon is widely increasing the risk of harmful effects to ecosystems”.
LED lighting was promoted as being intended to reduce emissions, but its usage has raised energy consumption. One explanation of this is that the increase in power
efficiency and the associated decrease in economic cost have driven increased demand for lighting, therefore, any efficiency gains have been counteracted by increased consumption of light.
The study also claimed that previous research into the effects of light pollution have underestimated the impacts of blue light radiation. Chief among the health consequences of blue light is its ability to reduce the production of melatonin(褪黑素)that regulates sleep patterns in humans and other organisms. Scientific studies have warned that increased exposure to artificial blue light can worsen people’s sleeping habits.
The increase in blue light radiation in Europe has also reduced the visibility of stars in the night sky, which may have impacts on people’s sense of nature. Blue light can also alter the behavioral patterns of animals including bats and moths, as it can change their movements towards or away from light sources.
David Smith, of the conservation charity Buglife, said, “Light pollution can dramatically impact animals. We should consider light from a wider biological perspective than that of just humans and focus on better quality lighting that is harmonious with our natural world. Better quality and lower levels of lighting would help save energy, and lower financial costs, while also making our environment safer for living beings. Authorities can dim the lights during night hours, and change the bandwidths(带宽值)of their LED bulbs to produce less harmful blue light.”
What is the phenomenon described in paragraph 1
A. The rising demand for public lighting.
B. The increasing use of LED lights.
C. Old street lights producing lots of emissions.
D. Artificial lights at night wasting much energy.
29. What does the underlined word “counteracted” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Judged. B. Maintained.
C. Balanced. D. Strengthened.
30. In which aspect are people influenced by blue lights
A. Sleep patterns. B. Eyesight.
C. Learning ability. D. Social behaviors.
31. Why does the author mention David Smith
A. To stress the importance of saving energy.
B. To persuade authorities to avoid using LED lights.
C. To show ways of improving the quality of LED bulbs.
D. To provide suggestions on reducing light pollution.
D
Do you have a brain for math New research indicates that levels of two key neurotransmitters (脑神经传递素) — glutamate (谷氨酸) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)can predict mathematical abilities, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.
The new study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, recruited 255 subjects extending a range of six-year olds in primary school to university students. The research focused on glutamate and GABA, known to play a role in brain plasticity (可塑性) and learning. Based on prior research, the focus was on two brain regions linked with mathematical abilities — the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS 顶叶内沟) and the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG 脑额中回).
The results were interestingly different. In the youngest subjects high GABA levels and low glutamate levels in the left IPS were consistently associated with high math skills. But in the older university group the exact opposite was seen: low GABA and high glutamate were linked with strong mathematical abilities. Levels of both neurotransmitters in the MFG did not associate with math skills.
The group was tested twice over 18 months, allowing the researchers to see if these
neurotransmitter levels could predict mathematical ability into the future. And it worked, with neurotransmitter levels effectively predicting one’s success on math tests completed a year and a half later.
Another recent study from the same research team looked specifically at GABA levels in MFG of 14 to 18 year olds. That research indicated MFG GABA levels could effectively predict whether a student was still studying maths or had ceased that subject years prior.
Cohen Kadosh, one of the researchers working on the study, says this may indicate math education can help stimulate the development of key brain regions. Further research will work on whether certain learning interventions can help those children less interested in math so these brain regions still get the developmental workout they need.
“Not every adolescent enjoys maths so we need to investigate possible alternatives, such as training in logic and reasoning that engage the same brain area as maths,” says Cohen Kadosh.
What is the new study aimed at
A. Exploring mental development of the subjects.
B. Finding the tie between brain chemistry and math.
C. Testing the link between brain regions.
D. Revealing the structure of brain.
33. What can be learned from the findings
A. The levels of GABA decide one’s math skills.
B. Low MFG glutamate means poor math ability.
C. Neurotransmitters in the MFG affect math skills.
D. Math education may help with brain development.
34. What can better math education according to Cohen Kadosh
A. Developing key relevant brain areas.
B. Tracing slow learners’ early learning.
C. Training math learners respectively.
D. Studying more possible options.
35. What can be the best title of the text
A. Factors Affecting Math Skills
B. Ways to Promote Math Education
C. Math Ability Predicted by Neurotransmitters
D. Brain Activities Involved in Math Study
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。
How to Make Wise Decisions
We make decisions every day; everything we say and do is the result of a decision. 36 However, there are some steps you can follow.
List your options. It may appear that there is only one course of action, but that is not necessarily true. No matter how limited your situation seems, try to make a list of options. Brainstorm, and write down every idea that comes to your mind, as crazy as it may seem. You can always cross it off the list later, but crazy ideas can bring creative solutions. Once you have your list, ask others for suggestions. 37
Weigh the possible results. For every option, list every possible result, and label it as positive or negative. 38 You can put a plus sign next to each positive result and a minus sign next to each negative one. Give two pluses or minuses to the best and the worst.
39 This is the hardest step, but there will hopefully be a decision on your list that is supported by both logic and intuition (直觉). If you still can't decide, ask for
advice from people you trust. If need be, let them be the tie-breakers. It's better than flipping (掷) a coin.
Carry it out wholeheartedly once you have made a decision. At this stage, don't let yourself be confused by thinking about all the choices you didn't pick.
In the end, remember to evaluate your decision afterward. 40 By drawing wisdom from every decision you make, you can ensure that every choice has at least one positive result.
A. Make a choice.
B. Think about who is affected.
C. There is a simple way to do this.
D. Sometimes they can offer the most creative ideas.
E. You should hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
F. There are no easy formulas (公式) for making the right decision.
G. If you don’t evaluate your decision afterward, you won’t learn anything from it.
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
In the summer of 2018, I decided to do a solo expedition (独自探险) across Antarctica. To get some 41 , I did a two-week training course. I learned all the 42 : how to camp in the snow, how to pull a sled and what clothing to wear. In October, I flew to Antarctica from Punta Arenas. I’d allowed 70 days, which would make it the longest 43 one-way expedition across Antarctica.
I only took 44 . I didn’t even take a hairbrush. The first few days were 45 . The winds were about 60 mph, and my sled weighed 120 kg. Even if the visibility is good, you can’t 46 much — it’s a white horizon. I was on the move for 13 to 15 hours a day.
Then, I found the conditions to be much worse. There was more sastrugi (雪脊) and it felt colder. The last 40 hours were really hard. I 47 about 14 times every two hours. As a result, I fell behind 48 . In the end, I 49 922 miles and fell more than 100 miles short of my goal. Towards the end of my trip, a helicopter flew to pick me up. The 50 I felt when I saw the dot in the distance was unbelievable.
It took me a while to be 51 of what I’d achieved, because I had failed to reach my 52 goal, but I’ve learned it’s 53 to move the goalposts. I don’t agree with the idea of conquering (征服) somewhere. You treat places with 54 and hope they’ll allow you 55 passage.
41. A. donation B. experience C. attention D. rescue
42. A. basics B. risks C. benefits D. aids
43. A. cooperative B. romantic C. unsupported D. abnormal
44. A. companions B. necessities C. cashes D. credits
45. A. pleasant B. calm C. tough D. lucky
46. A. talk B. hear C. feel D. see
47. A. fell over B. dropped out C. looked away D. put up
48. A. fundraising B. supply C. schedule D. homework
49. A. measured B. designed C. searched D. covered
50. A. burden B. relief C. pain D. anxiety
51. A. proud B. skeptical C. shy D. ashamed
52. A. insignificant B. unbearable C. disturbing D. initial
53. A. regrettable B. unnecessary C. acceptable D. inappropriate
54. A. respect B. courage C. carelessness D. coldness
55. A. narrow B. safe C. limited D. challenging
第二节 语法填空（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。
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem. A new poll by State Farm, 56 insurance company, proves once again that the roads are full of fools. One in five of the 912 drivers 57 (survey) last November admitted accessing the Internet on their smartphones while driving. Over the past several months, the company 58 (conduct) a deeper study. 59 (teenager) and young adults are more addicted to their phones, and they’re also less experienced drivers, a reason for danger on the roads with a likely 60 (high) percentage of smartphone use while driving.
Despite 61 (acknowledge) the dangers, none of the guilty drivers seems to be ashamed of 62 (them). “I’m not saying it’s the smartest thing in the world,” says Sean Black, a 38-year-old Illinois resident, “but I guess I just do it anyway.”Maybe, to a certain degree, this behavior will never change 63 a near-accident or actual crash doesn’t take place. Even then, the change will only happen 64 the basis of each individual case, and it puts the lives and well-being of innocents at the mercy of those 65 are too lazy to change their habits.
第三节 词汇语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或汉语提示填空，每空一词。
As we all know,it is well worth p cultural -relics and historic sites.
I beg you to stay here and keep me c , or I will feel extremely lonely.
His being p to a higher position made him overjoyed.
S by trees and flowers, the cottage are quite beautiful.
70. She herself lived a simple, or rather poor life, but she was so g to the people in need of help.
71. The company abandoned the plan to explore (海外的) markets because of the COVID-2019.
72. Many animals are being (非法地) hunted and their habitats are being destroyed.
73. He was back in the office, (更新) the work schedule on the computer.
74. We decided to hold a party in celebration of his (康复).
75. You can (下载) the file and edit it on your word processor.
第四节 短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
选择合适短语并用其适当形式填空，其中两项为多余选项。
give way to die out belong to try out adapt to go through in addition in shape now that under pressure all over the world have a great influence on
76. Some owners wish they could the car in a race track.
77. Lions and tigers the cat family.
78. He finally his younger brother and let him take over the family business.
79. Farmers here have already variable weather by changing their planting.
80. Parents their children’s development.
81. he has become president, many people once again have hope for genuine changes in the system.
82. Most teenagers a period of rebelling.
83. Many species have due to habitat destruction.
84. The 2024 Paris Olympics is being delayed by satellite to audiences .
85. Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin performed well and won an Olympic gold medal.
第五节 单句语法填空 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86. There comes a time you have to make a choice.
87. Listening carefully in class is you should do.
88.With numerous places of interest，Beijing is a city (leave) a lasting impression on its visitors.
89. He had his leg (break) while restoring the roof，which made everyone
worried about him.
90. (inspire) by my headteacher, I am determined to stick to my dream until I achieve it.
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，得知好友 Eric 回国后在学校成立了中国传统文化和习俗学习小组。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
表示祝贺；2. 询问学习内容；3. 期待他分享学习体会。
注意：
写作词数应为 80 左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
长春外国语学校2024-2025学年上学期期初考试
高二年级 英语
参考答案：
第一部分 听力 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1-5 CBABC 6-10 ACABA 11-15 CBABB 16-20 ACCBC
第二部分
阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21. B 22.A 23.C 24. B 25.C 26. D 27. A 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.D 32. B 33.D 34. A 35.C
七选五 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36. F 37.D 38. C 39.A 40.G
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41- 45. BACBC
46- 50. DACDB
51- 55. ADCAB
第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．an 57．surveyed 58．has conducted 59．Teenagers 60．higher
61．acknowledging 62． themselves 63．if 64 ．on 65 ．who
第三节 词汇语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. preserving pany 68.promoted 69.Surrounded 70. generous
71. overseas 72. illegally 73. updating 74. recovery 75. download
短语填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
try out 77. belong to 78. gave way to 79. adapted to
have a great influence to 81. Now that 82. go through
83. died out 84. all over the world 85. under pressure
第五节 单句语法填空 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86.when 87.what 88. leaving 89. broken 90. Inspired
写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国网友 Nick 对你市即将举办的线上“用英语讲中国故事”活动很感兴趣， 请你写封电子邮件进行介绍。（Tell Chinese Stories in English）
内容包括：
活动要求；2. 活动意义；3. 建议参加。
Sample:
Dear Eric,
I’m writing to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the establishment of the traditional Chinese culture and customs study group in your school.
I’m glad that you are so fascinated by our traditional culture and customs and I’d be truly thrilled if you could share some insights into the topics and the activities that your study group will explore. Are you focusing on some specific aspects, such as Chinese calligraphy, festival customs, or ancient literature I’m eager to learn about your reflections and the valuable lessons you’ve gained from studying traditional Chinese culture and customs.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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