华中师大一附中2024—2025学年度上学期期中检测
高二年级英语试题
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和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. B
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30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，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. C
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。
【答案】36. an 37. Beginning
38. natural
39. was acknowledged
40. taken 41. of
42. to bring
43. which 44. makes
parison
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节书面表达(满分15分)
46.
【答案】Ladies and Gentlemen,
I’m Li Hua from China. I received an invitation named “Science around Us” from the World Science Conference for Middle School Students last week. Its aim is to arouse students’ passion for science and enrich our school life,
At the beginning, a lecture related to the development of science was given, from which I benefited a lot. Besides, we watched videos that introduced common physical phenomena in our lives. Finally, many aspects of the great scientists, their achievements and contributions in particular, were introduced to us.
Through the activity, not only did I master some basic and practical skills, but also my awareness of science was raised.
Thank you for listening.
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
【答案】 Thinking fast, I turned to local media for help. I uploaded an article on social media, describing our experiences. We also included photos of Chickie in the article. The article has sparked great attention on the internet. Many people comfort us and offer us some solutions, but they have no practical effect. Just when I was extremely anxious, a reply caught my attention and suggested that I apply for an emergency passport from the state office. I immediately took action.
The E-mail from the state office said the passport agency does same-day printing for emergencies. Donato and I hugged each other and breathed a sigh of relief that our wedding could proceed as scheduled. The situation went smoothly, and we received our emergency passport the next day. Donato and I appeared at the wedding as scheduled, along with Chickie. After listening to our experience, our family and friends were all amazed by it. This was an unforgettable experience which made me understand that there are always more solutions than difficulties.华中师大一附中2024—2025学年度上学期期中检测
高二年级英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.15. C. ￡9.18.
1. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Tour Boston. B. Visit Caroline. C. Watch the news.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A food shop. B. A terrible picnic. C. Tomorrow’s weather.
3. When is the plane now expected to arrive
A. After 7:00 p.m. B. After 9:00 p.m. C. After 9:30 p.m.
4. Why does the man need a new place to go running
A. Because he just moved to Skyline Boulevard.
B. Because he doesn’t like crowds.
C. Because he wants a flatter area.
5. What does the man care about most
A. The book’s edition. B. The book’s price. C. The book’s content.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man like most
A. The Jungle Flying Train. B. The Air Force Ants. C. The Lost Maya Kingdom.
7. Where are the speakers
A. In a toy shop. B. In a science museum. C. In an amusement park.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman’s job probably
A. A repair woman. B. A bank clerk. C. A computer seller.
9. What will the man probably do
A. Pay by bank transfer. B. Pay by credit card. C. Pay by check.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the matter with the man’s son at school
A. He has issues with tests.
B. He is lonely with few friends.
C. He is easily distracted in class.
11. What does the woman suggest the man’s son do
A. Have more challenging homework.
B. Practice more before tests.
C. Make more new friends.
12. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Teacher and parent. C. Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is in the picture
A. The man’s cat. B. The man’s table. C. The man’s sister.
14. Why does the man paint eyes so well
A. He uses white paint as light.
B. He paints according to photographs.
C. He has had lot of practice on cats’ eyes.
15. What does the man have problems with
A. Painting hands. B. Painting hair. C. Painting cats
16. Where are the speakers
A. In a bookstore. B. At the man’s house. C. In an art gallery.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why will Mr. Jenkins be leaving
A. He is terribly ill.
B. He has found a new job.
C. He will take care of a family member.
18 When will Mr. Jenkins be leaving
A. At the end of the week. B. At the end of the month. C. At the end of the year.
19. What will the school do to appreciate Mr. Jenkins
A. Hold a goodbye celebration.
B. Buy a precious gift for him.
C. Name something after him.
20. Who will take over Mr. Jenkins’ duty
A. A math teacher. B. A professional athlete. C. A basketball coach.
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和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Nobel Prizes for 2024 have honored groundbreaking discoveries and achievements that have significantly benefited humankind in various ways. These winners have made remarkable contributions to their respective fields, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding.
Nobel Prize in Physics
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton. They employed physics tools to develop methods that paved the way for advanced machine learning. Hopfield created a structure capable of storing and reconstructing information, while Hinton invented a method that independently identifies data properties, crucial for modern artificial neural networks.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
In Chemistry, the focus was on proteins, vital for life. David Baker achieved the seemingly impossible by crafting entirely new protein types. Demis Hassabis and John Jumper tackled a 50-year-old challenge with their Al model that predicts complex protein structures, holding immense potential.
Nobel Prize in Literature
Han Kang, a South Korean author, won the Nobel Prize in Literature for her intense poetic prose (散文) addressing historical mental scars and exposing human life’s weakness. Her unique awareness of body-soul connections and her innovative style have made her a contemporary prose pioneer.
Nobel Peace Prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors. This is quite different from other awards given to individuals. It won the prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. The organization was formed by survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima (广岛) and Nagasaki (长崎) in1945.
1. Whose contribution is vital for artificial neural connections
A. Geoffrey Hinton. B. Demis Hassabis.
C. Han Kang. D. John Hopfield.
2. What assisted scientists in solving a half-century-old problem
A. Crafting new protein types. B. Advanced machine learning.
C. AI model. D. Analyzing data properties.
3. Which prize was awarded to a group
A Nobel Prize in Physics. B. Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
C. Nobel Prize in Literature. D. Nobel Peace Prize.
B
The pond is silent — until the first cry: “Found something!” A swimmer ducks into the water. She emerges, fist first, holding a pair of bright blue children’s swimming goggles (护目镜) . These are passed to a kayaker (划艇者), who waves them overhead, like a prize.
Over the next hour, the team of 15 — all over age 65, all women — hunts for trash across Mares Pond, a 28-acre kettle hole on Cape (海角) Cod, at depths of up to 8 feet.
When the team returns to shore, the women are smiling and laughing cracking jokes about the dive and their haul. “We didn’t even know what it was,” one swimmer said with a giggle, referring to the blueberry cheesecake-flavored electronic cigarette they found. “We have to ask a young person.”
These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Part conservation organization, part social club, the group’s existence is owed to a moment of spontaneity (自发性) by Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. She had begun swimming in ponds on the cape as a safer alternative to the ocean. But she found there was much stuff like golf balls and beer cans in the ponds and they were piling up. In 2017, she rounded up several friends and together they cleared a sizable amount of litter from a pond. Soon others joined them. However, the group is merely for ladies over the age of 65.
“Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of gratitude,” She says. “You are so grateful that you can still do this. You’re just grateful anyway, grateful for the trees and grateful for clean water.” She notes that “women over 65 tend to feel the limitation of aging.” They lose power and social standing, she says. Part of the goal of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older women, working as a team, can do a lot more than people might think. “We have just swum farther than we’ve ever swum. We’ve lifted more than we’ve ever lifted. We’ve seen stuff that we’ve never seen. And we’ve done good,” says Baur. “We come back with our hearts beating.”
4. What are the swimmers doing in the pond
A. Finding treasures. B. Swimming in a race.
C. Playing games. D. Cleaning garbage.
5. What does the underlined word “haul” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Diving skills. B. Rescue operation.
C. Items collected during a search. D. Discoveries under the sea.
6. Why did Susan Baur form the group OLAUG
A. To provide help and care for each other.
B. To remove trash and display their capabilities.
C. To promote pond swimming as a safer alternative.
D. To organize swimming events and improve their skills.
7. What is the significance of the “old lady” identity for the group
A. It helps to attract public attention.
B. It highlights their weakness as older women.
C. It distinguishes them from other environmental groups.
D. It emphasizes gratitude and physical ability at older age.
C
As psychologists (心理学家) have long recognised, we humans cope with negative things by employing psychological defences. These often take the form of self-serving biases (偏见) , that is, we tend to owe other people’s successes to good luck, while seeing our own good results as a sign of born talent. Another example is the ‘better-than-average’ effect, in which case we think we’re better than most others at various skills from driving to maths.
Getting defensive when we’re criticised, or when we make a mistake, is yet another of these self-protective mechanisms (机制). As the politicians so often say: “mistakes were made, but not by me”.
So when you give someone negative feedback (反馈) or you criticise them or their beliefs, you are - perhaps unconsciously - threatening their psychological defences. By forcing them to recognise how they’ve mistaken, you’re likely to trigger extremely uncomfortable social emotions, such as a shame, guilt or embarrassment, or scary thoughts of rejection or loss of status. A way for people to avoid these uncomfortable feelings and thoughts is to get defensive, to deny they did anything wrong, or to engage in the mental gymnastics needed to save face.
Support for the social and moral aspects of defensiveness comes from a study by psychologists at Australia’s University of Flinders in 2020. The researchers showed that volunteers’ defensiveness (about past mistakes or possible moral guilt) was strengthened if they’d just had an experience of being socially rejected - thus making them more mentally weak. Contrarily, the volunteers acted less defensively if they’d had an earlier opportunity to demonstrate their moral values, which would have made them feel more secure about their moral standing.
One practical point from all this is that when you’re giving negative feedback, it pays to consider the effect it may have on the other person’s self-confidence. Therefore, focus your criticism on what they did wrong, not on their personality or character. You can also take some of the sting out by concentrating on how their mistake can be fixed or how they can improve next time, that way they’re less likely to take things so personally.
8. Why do people get so defensive when criticised
A. To escape severe punishment.
B. To refuse future improvement.
C. To avoid uncomfortable emotions.
D. To demonstrate their being delicate.
9. What did the study by psychologists at the University of Flinders in 2020 find
A. Social rejection increases defensiveness.
B. Expressing moral values increases defensiveness.
C. Giving advice on fixing one’s mistake hurts his confidence.
D. Focusing criticism on one’s personality decreases his defensiveness.
10. Which of the following is a proper time for giving negative feedback
A. One has just made a blood donation. B. One has just received a job rejection.
C. One has just been beaten in a debate. D. One has just failed in an exam.
11. What is the main idea of the article
A. People should avoid giving negative feedback to others.
B People often use psychological defenses to cope with criticism.
C. The University of Flinders conducted a study on social rejection.
D. The better-than-average’ effect is a common psychological defense.
D
In the past few years, consumers have become more aware of the importance of sustainability in fashion. They want to know how products are made to ensure that their purchases aren’t negatively impacting the environment. This shift in consumer behavior has made traceable (可追踪的) cotton very popular with fashion brands, as it ensures the cotton comes from farms that advocate for sustainable practices — and, in turn, allows the brands to market their products as such. To meet this demand, farmers are increasingly performing sustainable practice — things like promoting biodiversity and minimizing harmful pesticides.
Moving a farm to sustainable agriculture can be challenging, however. “Traceability covers all activities during the growing season through to harvest, which largely relies on date collection,” says Raymond Daniels, manager for BASF’s agricultural solutions. Without using technology, this data process can become troublesome. Farmers are not experts, says Daniels, and often don’t have the time needed to capture everything. To ensure the traceability of their cotton, more farmers are turning to BASF’s e3 cotton program.
Aside from data tracking, farmers have the added benefit. “Once the cotton is harvested, we take the Permanent Bale ID (issued by the USDA) and attach that to the data captured in our platform,” says Daniels. “we can trace everything back to the field in which it was grown with the ID.” When brands know the cotton they are buying is from a sustainable farm, they are often willing to pay more for it.
Mark and Cali Noland have seen the benefits firsthand. The traceability provided by the e3 program has opened up new opportunities for them—including direct partnerships with clothing manufacturers. “In the past, we’ve been totally at the mercy of what the market is doing,” Cali says. Now, by employing technology, they’re able to negotiate a price that reflects the actual value of their sustainably-produced cotton. “With our cotton, we’ve been able to make individual relationships with some fashion brands who want to know what practices you are doing on the farm for the quality of their product,” says Cali.
12. Why do farmers tend to adopt sustainable agriculture
A. Because consumers favor the cotton products.
B. Because sustainable practices guarantee the quality.
C. Because farmers want to satisfy the market requirements.
D. Because the fashion brands grow environment-conscious.
13. What is BASF’s e3 cotton program aimed at
A. Exploring new market for cotton farmers.
B. Sparing farmers the laborious work on land.
C. Adjusting the process of agricultural production.
D. Providing traceable information of signed cotton.
14. What benefits do the farmers gain through e3 program
A. Easy network access. B. Cooperation with manufacturers.
C. Independent pricing. D. Output expansion.
15. What is the suitable title for the text
A. The Rise of Traceable Cotton: Technology Enables Sustainable Farming
B. The Sustainable Agriculture: Unavoidable Changes Are on the Way
C. BAST’s e3 Program: Cooperation Boosts Confidence
D. The Greener Fashion: Quality Always Comes First
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My morning routine has looked very different over the years. As a freelancer (自由职业者), I don’t have a set time I need to wake up. So, it’s easy to sleep in until 10 A.M. then pull my laptop into bed and start work the moment I open my eyes. ____16____
I had yet to find the morning routine that worked for me until I saw The 5 AM Club and decided to see what it was about. ____17____ The core message is his advice to wake up at 5 A.M. following his 20/20/20 rule. That is: spend the first hour of your day doing 20 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes of reflection, and 20 minutes of learning.
____18____ I set my alarm for a painfully early 5 A.M. to see whether it’s worth the reputation.
On my first morning, I got all the wisdom found in Sharma’s book and felt ready to apply it to my own life. 20 minutes of exercise warmed my body up, distracting me away from social media or TV series. After 20 minutes of reflection, I worked out a daily to-do list. ____19____ Getting up at 5 A.M. helped me focus on the things that mattered to me most. One hour a day doesn’t sound like much when you want to improve a skill, especially when you only spend 20 minutes of that hour reading and learning. ____20____ If you aim to improve a skill by just 1% each day, over a year, these days will pile up and you’ll have improved by more than 300%.
Of course, you can customize the routine to suit your life and goals. The point is that you persist in getting up early and spending an hour bettering yourself each day.
A. We all have a limited mental capacity.
B. But Sharma argues that a small amount of daily progress can add up.
C. The book is the bestseller by Robins Sharma, an advisor of Microsoft.
D. The routine is said to transform your productivity, health, and well-being.
E. But I want to be the happiest, healthiest, most productive version of myself.
F. At first, I didn’t have faith in the book for I was used to my old morning routine.
G. We may have the intention to read a chapter of a personal development book each day.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30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，从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。
Maria was alarmed, the moment she knew I was leaving for a trip without her. She was three and I just started my new career as a new travel writer. She didn’t hold back her despair, ____21____ strongly.
Maia was born during our sailing adventure. We planned to sail again when she was seven, at which time she’d be ____22____ enough for us all to enjoy family travel. But ____23____, an opportunity for a parent-child train journey through the Rockies came. When she watched me take notes about the scenery, four-year-old Maria started ____24____ an Australian couple on the train and drawing their answers in crayon (蜡笔) to prove her ____25____ as an assistant.
She was also great during other trips, like in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, ____26____ swimming and snorkelling (潜水) under sea, which many adults dared not challenge. In Fiji (斐济), nine-year old Maria was ____27____ by the women chiefs we met and decided to become a leader. I realized how much travel was ____28____ my once glued-to-my-heel kid.
When she was admitted to a college in Southern Africa, it was my turn to be ____29____. My mother told me I should have expected that a kid raised sailing around the world would develop her own desire for ____30____. But during that first airport ____31____, I wanted nothing more than to stay with her longer.
When she returned, the 21-year-old girl seemed unfamiliar. But our trip to the Big Tree Trail Park helped us ____32____. Looking up at the old trees, Maria ____33____ some of the tales I’d told her about me saving the ancient forests. I could see myself come into focus for her — not just as her mum but as a fellow ____34____. She grabbed my hand and we just walked among the trees, absorbing the moment, making another ____35____.
21. A. revealing B. reacting C. replying D. approving
22. A. qualified B. independent C. efficient D. determined
23. A. unfortunately B. consequently C. unexpectedly D. rarely
24. A. interviewing B. bothering C. accompanying D. entertaining
25. A. observation B. appreciation C. worth D. strength
26. A. fearlessly B. rudely C. accidentally D. carefully
27. A. adored B. fascinated C. distracted D. employed
28. A. engineering B. challenging C. shaping D. perfecting
29. A. concerned about B. left behind C. looked after D. taken with
30. A. knowledge B. friendship C. adventure D. freedom
31. A. reunion B. celebration C. interaction D. separation
32. A. reconnect B. recognize C. perceive D. clarify
33. A. recalled B. created C. imagined D. developed
34. A. instructor B. companion C. consultant D. traveller
35. A. wish B. change C. communication D. memory
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。
Have you ever seen paintings inside of ____36____ 8-centimeter glass ball This is Nei Hua, also known as interior painting. ____37____ (begin) from over a century ago in Shandong province, the art requires artists to paint the inside of a bottle or glass ball featuring themes like flowers, birds and ____38____ (nature) landscapes. Due to the challenge of mastering this skill, interior painting ____39____ (acknowledge) as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014.
Compared with working on paper, interior painting is far more difficult. Before starting, a plan is carefully made with the curvature (曲度) of the inner wall of the bottle ____40____ (take) into consideration. Proper planning ensures that you can paint within the lines and create perfect outlines. Besides, intense practice and persistence are ____41____ vital importance in the painting process.
Exposed to this art since childhood, Li has been improving her skills for about two decades. After mastering the art, she wanted to go further. She has invented a new style ____42____ (bring) her paintings to life, ____43____ is very successful. Drawing the background on the outside of the bottle and characters on the inside ____44____ (make) the painting more three-dimensional.
In _____45_____ (compare) to previous generations of artists focused on historical themes, Li embraces contemporary subjects from everyday life. Her artworks demonstrate modern characters and familiar scenes.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
46. 假设你是学生科学院的李华，最近收到世界中学生科学大会的邀请函，请你在大会上汇报你参加的科普活动。请写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 活动的名称、地点、时间;
2. 目的和内容;
3. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I’m Li Hua from China.
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Thank you for listening.
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Sitting down at a restaurant in New York, my fiancé (未婚夫), Donato and I enjoyed a moment of calm. It had been a crazy long time getting everything ready for our wedding. Donato had Italian family, and our 100 guests would be flying from the US and around the globe to Italy, including London, Melbourne and Tokyo. There would be a huge ceremony in Roma three days away.
Our flights were booked our passports were up to date, and we had filed the paperwork registering our intention to get married.
“We’d better get back to Chickie,” I said after we’d eaten. Chickie was our one-year-old pet dog who we loved like a baby. I liked sharing my daily life with the lovely dog on my social media. My daily posts received many likes, making Chickie a local online influencer.
Arriving home, I got ready for taking a bath while Donato checked on Chickie, Suddenly, I heard screaming coming from the living room.
“Chickie! No!” Donato was repeating.
“What is going on ” I thought, racing from the bathroom.
“She ate my passport!” he cried.
He’d left it on the coffee table after getting all the travel documents together. As I opened the chewed booklet, I saw that his personal information page was shredded (撕成条).
Chickie clearly felt guilty. Her tail was between her legs and she was sending us forlorn glances.
We couldn’t board any plane without the passport. I googled the official website of the local state office, and found out a new passport couldn’t be printed in less than 5 days. “We’ve been planning this wedding for a year and a half,” I said to Donato. “Cancelling is not an option.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Thinking fast, I turned to local media for help.
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The E-mail from the state office said the passport agency does same-day printing for emergencies.
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