庄浪一中2024——2025学年第一学期9月考试
高二英语
本套试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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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Ⅰ卷（选择题部分，共 95 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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is probably the man
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A journalist.
2．When will the speakers set out
A．At 3:30 p. m. B．At 4:00 p. m. C．At 4:30 p. m.
3．What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A．Throw a party. B．Buy some cheese. C．Go to Washington.
4．How much was the man’s new bike
A．$ 120. B．$ 170. C．$ 50.
5．Why does Bob refuse the woman’s offer
A．He is poorly paid. B．He is very busy. C．He is not confident.
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．Why does Joshua make the call
A．To ask for advice. B．To check the time. C．To make an apology.
7．Where is Joshua now
A．On Poplar Street. B．On Elmer Road. C．On Cider Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the conversation about
A．Singles’ parties. B．Online shopping. C．A special festival.
9．What is the purpose of Double 11 according to the woman
A．To promote online sales.
B．To help people show love.
C．To help people get together.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．How did the speakers get to the airport
A．By subway. B．By bus. C．By taxi.
11．Who is Jimmy probably
A．The woman’s son. B．The woman’s husband. C．The flight attendant.
12．Which city is the speakers’ destination
A．San Francisco. B．Los Angeles. C．Seattle.
13．What is the man going to do next
A．Book another flight. B．Get all the tickets. C．Run to check in.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What are the speakers talking about
A．The supply distribution. B．The city marathon. C．The changeable weather.
15．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 10:00. B．Around 8:00. C．Around 12:00.
16．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Sunny. C．Cloudy.
17．What will the man probably do next year
A．Work as a volunteer. B．Run a race. C．Join the law office.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18．When is the deadline for entries
A．October 15th. B．August 31st. C．November 1st.
19．What is the topic of this year
A．Cities. B．The Future. C．The World.
20．What is the prize for the school winner
A．Pictures of England. B．Books from a writer. C．Lessons from an artist.
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
The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination.
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
How did it all begin And how did we get here Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read.
Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe
How do helicopters work Or cells Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience.
Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake
What does it feel like to fly into space How do you prepare for it Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.
Deep Time by Riley Black
Want to know the story of our planet Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺).
Which book is organized in the format of question and answer
A. A Short History of Nearly Everything. B. Thing Explainer.
C. Ask an Astronaut. D. Deep Time.
22. What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer
A. It is rather too long. B. It is written in plain language.
C. It lacks technical terms. D. It fails to include clear images.
23. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common
A. They combine science and history.
B. They feature vivid illustrations.
C. They introduce astronauts’ daily life.
D. They entertain readers of all ages.
B
Recently, I accidentally found a set of Hanfu I only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard. I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories (配饰) a friend gave me. It occurred to me that I had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”.
“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it. Weeks ago, I was in the company of friends engaged in shopping. One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her, so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading, and thus love reading, not just reading. I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”. But the friend said with a smile: “Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead ”
For the first time, I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse (逆向). However, this can’t help but remind me of middle school, and I seem to have used the “birdcage effect”. Passing by a bookstore one day, I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine, so I started writing with eager hands, and then I fell in love with writing.
After shopping with my friends that time, I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”. I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk, and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration. When everything was ready, I started writing again.
But how can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things, and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life, but we can distinguish them. If it is not in line with the actual situation, it is a “negative birdcage”, then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation. If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate appropriately, and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals. At this time, you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!
What is paragraph 2 mainly about
The application of the “birdcage effect” in life.
The necessity of using the “birdcage effect” in life.
The turning point of the author’s idea on the “birdcage effect”.
The author’s conflict with her friend over the “birdcage effect”.
25. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience
A. To recall her delightful days at school.
B. To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”.
C. To explain the reason for her love with writing.
D. To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”.
26. How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively
A. By realizing this effect has two sides.
B. By promoting our personal consumption.
C. By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.
D. By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.
What can be a suitable title for the text
Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect Confidently
The Birdcage Effect: How to Use It to Your Advantage
The Birdcage Effect: Influence on Consumer Behavior
Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our Goals
C
In the future, the Internet will be different from what it is now. There will be many more websites. It is predicted that in the year 2100, there will be hundreds of billions of websites. This means that the use of search engines will become much more important. And there will also be many more sites in different languages. This means that on every proper website, there will be links with the language you want.
Another prediction on the Internet is that data transmission (传输) speed will increase globally. According to Akamai Technologies, the average global data transmission speed in late 2019 was 26.7 megabits per pare that to the record for data transmission speed set by Bell Labs: 100 billion megabits per second. At that speed, you could transmit 400 DVDs worth of data every second. That’s an enormous gap between what’s currently possible and what’s commercially available. But as time passes, the costs of producing super-high-speed networks will decrease.
In the future, people will live under the sea and the housing shortage will be solved. There will be lots of glass domes (穹状建筑物)under the sea, which allow people to look all around into the sea. Air will be provided via air pipes which lead to the open air. You can travel from one dome to another via a kind of submarine which will also be made of glass. The domes will be so beautiful and the view under the sea will be so impressive that many people will prefer to live under water, and less people will prefer to live on land. This will have a positive effect on the environment on land.
In the future we won’t use oil or gas as energy any more. We will make use of sunlight, water and wind. Cars will run on water. Just fill your tank with water, and you can drive further than you could drive with the same amount of gasoline. Also, the exhaust won’t be damaging to the environment, because it’ll just be water vapour. So the water cycle won’t change, we’ll keep the same amount of water on the earth, and we won’t run out of water. Also, all energy will be supplied by natural sources: sunlight, wind and water.
28．What can we know about the Internet in the future from the first two paragraphs
A．It will be more important to use search engines.
B．Most of the websites will be designed in English.
C．People not knowing a foreign language will find it hard to surf the Internet.
D．There will be great gaps between developed countries and developing countries in Internet usage.
29．Why are super-high-speed networks not available to the public at present
A．Because the costs are too high. B．Because there are technical difficulties.
C．Because Bell Labs doesn’t want to sell its technique. D．Because governments haven’t recognized their value.
30．The underlined word “exhaust” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to “ .
A．oil product B．waste air C．solar energy D．wind energy
31．What can we infer from the text
A．The Internet is the most advanced invention in history.
B．Water will run out sooner than we have expected.
C．Houses under the sea will be made from metal.
D．Sunlight, wind and water will benefit people more in the future.
D
In order to help discover spoilage and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers, researchers have developed new low-cost, smart phone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.
One in three UK consumers throw away food just because it reaches the use-by date, but 60% of the 12.5 billion-worth of food we throw away each year is safe to eat.
The researchers, whose findings were published in ACS Sensors, say the sensors could also eventually replace the use-by date—a widely used indicator of being fresh and eatable.
The sensors cost two US cents each to make. Known as “paper-based electrical gas sensors (PEGS)”, they detect spoilage gases like ammonia (a poisonous gas with a strong unpleasant smell) in meat and fish products. The information provided by the electronic nose is received by a smart phone, and then you can know whether the food is fresh and safe to eat.
The Imperial College London researchers who developed PEGS made the sensors by printing carbon electrodes onto a special type of paper. The materials are eco-friendly and harmless, so they don’t damage the environment and are safe to use in food packaging. The sensors, combined with a tiny electronic system, then inform nearby mobile devices, which identify and understand the data about spoilage gases.
Lead author Dr Firat Guder of Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, said, “Although they’re designed to keep us safe, use-by dates can lead to eatable food being thrown away. They don’t always reflect its actual freshness. In fact, people often get sick from food-borne diseases due to poor storage, even when an item is within its use-by date.”
“These sensors are cheap enough so we hope to see supermarkets using them within three years. Our goal is to use PEGS in food packaging to reduce unnecessary food waste.”
The authors hope that PEGS could have applications beyond food processing, like sensing chemicals in agriculture, air quality, and detecting disease markers in breath like those involved in kidney disease.
32．What is the function of PEGS according to the text
A．To improve the taste of foods. B．To improve the service of stores.
C．To help supermarkets store foods. D．To help people test food freshness.
33．What role does the smartphone play while PEGS are functioning
A．It acts as an electronic nose. B．It reads the data collected by PEGS.
C．It helps print the gas sensors onto paper. D．It discovers the spoilage gases from foods.
34．What does Dr. Firat Guder say about use-by dates
A．They are not completely reliable. B．They can help reduce food waste.
C．They are based on scientific research. D．They are not accepted by the consumers.
35．What does the author mainly talk about in the text
A．The process of researching spoilage sensors.
B．A new technology in packaging to reduce food waste.
C．The application of spoilage sensors beyond food processing.
D．The influence of use-by dates on supermarkets and consumers.
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。
Is there a right or wrong way on how to view art Whether we admit it or not, we’ve all had that moment of uncertainty while viewing art. However, that you’re not an expert doesn’t mean you can’t understand art. ____36____.
Determine the basics
When you first see an artwork, identify some basic information about it. Try to determine its medium (材料). If it’s a painting, see if you can figure out the type of paint used. ____37____. These observations can build a foundation for better understanding.
____38____
Artists are masters of drawing attention. They usually have a plan for how your vision should move across the artwork. Taking note of what you notice first is a useful way to begin your experience. For example, it is said that Renaissance artists would refer to their paintings as “machines”. Their intention was to allow viewers to move their eyes smoothly through the work of art with clarity (清晰) and balance.
Do some homework
You don’t need a background in art to appreciate it, but having some knowledge doesn’t hurt, either. If a work of art catches your attention, do a little research, read an exhibition’s catalogue (目录) or speak to the art team. ____39____.
Feel the artwork
____40____. Is the artwork artful or dramatic How does it affect your feelings Do you feel sad, happy or angry These questions require immediate reactions. They can be subjective, but they are worth considering, because art is about the artist communicating and expressing ideas.
A. Notice your eye movements
B. Spend some time with artists
C. All these can deepen your appreciation
D. Recognize your feelings as you first view the art
E. You can also identify the artist and when it was created
F. Try these tips next time you’re viewing art and they might help you
G. You’d be surprised by the knowledge you can acquire when interpreting art
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was in middle school, it was decided for students to make a cultural exchange in Munich, Germany. We went to Germany to observe the ____41____ and difference of that culture compared with the Italian culture.
As soon as we ____42____, we were greeted by the boys and girls assigned (分派) to meet us. After we left the airport, we ____43____ a bus and it was there that we faced a(n) ____44____ difference. As everyone says, “Italians are noisy, more open and outgoing”, and this is what differentiates us from the Germans, who are much more reserved and ____45____. On the bus, as we had a long way to go, we decided to listen to some ____46____ and sang out loud, and these kinds of things are often done during school trips by Italian ____47____. When we were glancing at all the German kids, we decided to ____48____ because we realized our behavior led to a(n) ____49____ climate for them.
After we settled down, we decided to have lunch in a restaurant. Shortly before entering that _______50_______, I recognized another difference between the two cultures. A man who greeted us opened the door first for himself and then let us in. The first thing I thought was how _______51_______ he was. I asked if it was a normal thing for them. Then I received an unexpected _______52_______: German males go in first to _______53_______ the place is safe, and then let the woman in.
This exchange made me _______54_______ the differences within cultures and how cultural shock works. ______55_______, I learned what seems normal to me can be something improper in another country, even if that country is just a few miles away.
41. A. source B. similarity C. balance D. development
42. A. flew B. ran C. moved D. landed
43. A. climbed up B. got on C. broke into D. knocked at
44. A. cultural B. habitual C. dietary D. educational
45. A. open-minded B. strict C. closed D. noisy
46. A. stories B. songs C. reports D. speeches
47. A. passengers B. friends C. teachers D. kids
48. A. stop B. continue C. start D. change
49. A. easy B. nervous C. abnormal D. horrific
50. A. restaurant B. school C. station D. hotel
51. A. cool B. rude C. quick D. clever
52. A. requirement B. order C. gift D. explanation
53. A. figure out B. keep in mind C. find out D. make sure
54. A. complain B. remove C. realize D. remember
55. A. Finally B. Especially C. Fortunately D. Absolutely
第II卷（非选择题部分，共55分）
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。
No structure is as symbolically significant or ____56____ (cultural) important to China as the Great Wall. Architectural ____57____ (engineer)are part of a huge project to repair this centuries-old structure.
Jiankou ____58____ (believe) to be one of the most rugged stretches of the relic. Some of the most dangerous work includes laborers hanging from towering heights. With ropes tied around ____59____ (they) waists, repair workers spread cement on the wall’s steep sides, while others hold the ropes for support. ____60____ (survive) a fall from the steep sides would be unlikely. A laborer explains ____61____ he risks his life to make repairs to the ancient structure, saying that it is an honor to be part of such a great cause, and it is very ____62____ (meaning) to do so.
Getting supplies to this part of the wall is also a demanding effort. Because the path is so steep, donkeys and mules must be used to transport bricks, ____63____ can weigh as much as 150 kg each. The repair team goes to great lengths ____64____ (keep) the principle of minimal intervention. “We have to stick _____65_____ the original format, the original material and the original craftsmanship, so that we can better preserve the historical and cultural values, ” said Cheng Yongmao, the engineer leading Jiankou’s restoration work.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，上周末你所在的校羽毛球俱乐部举行了羽毛球比赛。请你写一篇发言稿，并在下周的英语课上与其他同学分享。内容包括：
1. 介绍此次比赛；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello everyone! I am happy to have the opportunity to share with you
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
67. 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。
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. My classmates often laughed at me.
“Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!”
Their words embarrassed me. Moreover, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class liked to have me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
I was utterly dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的). 1500 meters! Running against the best runners from other classes! And in front of students of the entire school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” my classmates all said this to me, including my teacher.
My desk-mate patted me on the shoulder, “Cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class too, I said to myself. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Fortunately, my desk-mate gave me a hand. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. They gave me strengths. While we were running, some others would stand by the tracks cheering for us.
One month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner. But when I was standing behind the start line, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. I saw my classmates standing by the tracks waving at me as if about to run beside me.
The day finally came!
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.
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答案
【答案】1-5．CAABB 6-10.CACAB 11-15.ABCBA 16-20.CABBC
【答案】21-23 CCA
24-27 CBDB 28-31 AABD 32-35 DBAB
【答案】36. F 37. E 38. A 39. C 40. D
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. D 54. C 55. B
【答案】56. culturally
57. engineers
58. is believed
59. their 60. Surviving
61. why 62. meaningful
63. which 64. to keep
65. to
66【答案】
Hello everyone! I am happy to have the opportunity to share with you.
Last weekend, our school badminton club held an exciting and intense badminton competition. A large number of students actively participated in it and showcased their remarkable skills. The competition was filled with fierce battles but also maintained a friendly atmosphere.
I felt incredibly excited throughout the event. Not only did I enjoy the wonderful and thrilling games, but also I was deeply impressed by the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by my fellow students. We all respected each other, cheered for our opponents when they played well, and learned from our losses. It was truly a great and memorable experience that strengthened my passion for badminton and my sense of belonging to the club.
Thank you!
67【答案】
With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard my classmates chanting my name. My desk-mate even ran along the tracks beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month-long training we did together.
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. Immediately, my classmates held my arms and urged me to walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. I felt a kind of warmth I had never felt before. Even though I was almost the last to finish the race, I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. That sports meet was an unforgettable experience. Sports are no longer about winning or losing. They give me a lot of confidence, both confidence in my fellow students and confidence in my own potential. I am no longer lonely, no longer afraid.
