2024年 天津市第五十五中高二上期中英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

天津市第五十五中学2024-2025学年度第一学期
高二年级期中学情调研(英语)
第I卷 选择题
第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分 20分)
第一节(共5 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 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，你将有 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. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a dessert shop. C. At a restartant.
2. What does the woman look like
A. She is tall and slim. B. She has green eyes. C. She has curly hair.
3. What does the boy refuse to do
A. Turn off the TV. B. Brush his teeth. C. Listen to the stories.
4. What did the man do just now
A. He collected the movie tickets. B. He bought some food. C. He watched a film.
5. What is the topic of the conversation
A. A kind of wine. B. A type of flower. C. A sort of medicine.
第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15分)
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，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。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至第 8 三个小题。
6. How does the man sound in the beginning
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Sorry.
7. Why does the woman attend night school
A. To pass her spare time. B. To reduce stress at work. C. To follow the trend.
8. Which course did the woman choose
A. Tea Art. B. Drawing. C. Peking Opera.
听下面一段对话，画答第 9 至第 11 三个小题。
9. What did the man do this morning
A. He climbed a mountain. B . He put up some decorations.
C. He gave out pumpkin lanterns.
10. Who is probably in the Harry Potter costume
A. Jason. B. Louis. C. Neil
11. Why doesn't the man believe that the girl dressed up as the cabbage is Tess
A. She said she would dress as a panda.
B. She doesn't like cabbage.
C. She isn't that tall.
听下面一段独白，回答第12 至第15 四个小题。
12. Why were Rita’ s parents unable to pick her up
A. They were busy with their work.
B. They had to attend a wedding. C. They needed to look after her grandmother.
13. When was Peter going to leave for the countryside
A. At about 3:00 p. m. B. At about 3:15 p. m. C. At about 3:30 p. m.
14. How did Rita feel when she saw Kyle
A. Scared. B. Angry. C. Cheerful.
15. What does the speaker mainly want to tell us
A. We should be responsible for our promises.
B. We should put ourselves in someone else's shoes.
C. We should learn to help our parents in proper ways.
第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节: 单项填空(共15 小题; 每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)
从A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16. - - - Shall I order a taxi for Sarah to go to the airport tonight
--- . I’ ll drive her there.
A. Have a try B. Don't mention it C. Don't bother D. Go ahead
17. The poverty of her childhood stands in total to her very life in Hollywood.
A. contact B. contrast C. contract D. connection
18. This issue has become even more , so you have to be more careful to deal with it.
A. abstract B. emotive C. vivid D.complicated
19. I to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage, but I couldn't manage it.
A. had hoped B. am hoping C. have hoped D. would hope
20. The best moment for the football star was he scored the winning goal.
A. how B. when C. what D. why
21.----You' ve locked the keys in the car
--- . I have a spare set here.
A. I'd better not B. That all depends
C. It doesn't matter D. Good for you
22. The number of tourists to the resort by 10% last year because of the economic crisis.
A. declined B. detected C. declared D. delivered
23. a good first impression is essential in a job interview.
A. To leave B. Leaving C. To be left D. Left
24. There is a learning center in our school, kids do independent and self-directed learning activities.
A. whose B. which C. where D. when
25. Two-thirds of the French are limiting foreign imports into Europe.
A. in honor of B. in place of C. in terms of D. in favor of
26. If you working like that, you' ll make yourself ill sooner or later.
A. bring out B. carry on C. set out D. turn on
27. Whatever you do, don't be a bystander. Get .
A. involving B. involved C. to involve D. being involved
28. online shopping is becoming more and more popular, I don't think it will replace the physical stores.
A. Because B. If C. After D. While
29. Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, as“artists” rather than“technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.
A. have been labelling B. I has been labelling
C. have been labelled D. has been labelled
30. We bother with details, for our teammates will do everything in their power to help us.
A. needn't B. mustn't C. can't D. daren't
第二节：完形填空(共20 小题； 每小题 1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50 各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When my dad finally finished triathlon(铁人三项) in Montauk, the crowd cheered. It showed me how his hard work paid off and it excited my 31 . I wondered whether a small boy of my size could 32 something like that. I found myself 33 this out loud and my father overheard me. He 34 me and said I could train with him.
Training with my dad turned out to be very 35 . We would get up very early for a morning jog, or go for a swim in the pool after school. After a few weeks of training,I 36 my first triathlon. Before the competition, I nervously waited for the 37 . When someone fired the gun, I was off, 38 towards the distant buoy(浮标) that marked my turn. I finished the half-mile swim and ran towards my 39 . I was dripping wet, trying to 40 it. Once on the bike, I experienced an excitement specific to 41 . I went through the transition zone and 42 my running shoes. At the start of the run part of the triathlon, my 43 already felt like they were made of cement(水泥).
For me, the real competition began during the run, because now I could see each competitor as a target. No matter my 44 in the field , each racer was either following me 45 being followed. The run part of the race boiled down to 46 tolerance.“Shut up, legs” one of my favorite sayings, kept me from thinking about the 47 feeling. Then I crossed the finish line. I took a breath and then began a(n) 48 with the other finishers. The sense of 49 was there for all of us.
Looking back, I remember the small boy on that day in Montauk who doubted whether he could 50 it, like his dad. Now, that same boy is not only a huge fam,, but also a training partner.
31. A. pride B. congratulations C. curiosity D. concern
32. A. learn B. deserve C. organize D. achieve
33. A. figuring B. saying C. acting D. leaving
34. A. admired B. convinced C. pushed D. encouraged
35. A. challenging B. unbearable C. enjoyable D. exciting
36. A. learnt from B. suffered from C. signed up for D. dropped out of
37. A. permission B. announcement C. result D. signal
38. A. riding B. walking C. swimming D. dashing
39. A. destination B. horse C. bike D. coat
40. A. take off B. get on C. knock out D. put away
41. A. running B. traveling C. cycling D. swimming
42. A. kicked off B. switched to C. prepared for D. wiped out
43. A. arms B. clothes C. shoes D. legs
44. A. size B. position C. age D. careert
45. A. but B. and C. or D. so
46. A. breathlessness B. thirst C. stress D. pain
47. A. winning B. burning C. nervous D. proud
48. A. suggestion B. impression C. celebration D. organization
49. A. accomplishment B. guilt C. sorrow· D. participation
50. A. join B. move C. prove D. make
第三部分: 阅读理解 (共20 小题; 每小题 2.5分, 满分 50 分)
A
Ice Skating Programs in Nashville
At Centennial Sportsplex
222 25th Ave. N., Nashville
615-862-8480
Nashville Skating Academy(NSA)
NSA's Learn-to-Skate program can help you master skating skills in figure skating(花样滑冰) and hockey! Snow Plow Sam 1-3 for kids for aged 3-5; Basic 1-6 for kids aged 6 and over; Adult classes are for skaters aged 16 and over.
The NSA Learn-to-Skate program runs a seven-week series year-round on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p. m. and Saturdays from 9:45-10:45 a. m. The Basic class package(整套计划) is $155 per seven-week series for one class per week; the complete package is $275 per seven-week series for all classes offered in the session.
Skaters must pass Basic 1 and 2 before signing up for the Learn to Skate Hockey class that focuses on skating skills specific to hockey. For skaters in level Basic 5 or above, the next program is Rising Stars Bridge focusing on spins, jumps and moves in the field.
At Ford Ice Center
5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. Antioch
615-742-4399
The Scott Hamilton Skating Academy(SHSA)
The SHSA's Learn-to-Skate program teaches skaters how to skate in figure skating and ice hockey. The Scott's Tots program for ages 3-5 and Basic Skills 1-6 for ages 6-15 teach kids agility(敏捷), coordination(协调), balance and speed. Learn to Skate Hockey is for kids aged 6-15 to learn the fundamentals of ice hockey. Skaters must have completed Basic Skills Level 3. Freeskate 1-6 for all ages is for progressive skating skills like transitions(步法衔接); spins and jumps to guide skaters to recreational and competitive figure skating. Skaters must have completed Basic Skills Level 1-6. Adults( ages 16 and older, beginner to advanced) is for beginning and experienced skaters who want to improve their skills.
A new session begins every seven weeks, year-round. Classes are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Cost is $145 per seven-week session which consists of one class per week for seven weeks;$230 per seven-week session for all classes per week.
For skaters in Basic 4 and up, the SHSA also offers a Theatre on Ice program, which runs for eight weeks and costs $90 for each session.
51. A four-year-old kid can attend .
A. NSA's Basic 1-6 B. the SHSA's Basic Skills 1-6
C. NSA's Snow Plow Sam 1-3 D. the SHSA's Learn to Skate Hockey
52. For three classes per week in a seven-week session, a teenager will be charged .
A.$690 by the SHSA B.$145 by the SHSA
C.$465 by NSA D.$275 by NSA
53. Before advancing to Rising Stars Bridge, you have to .
A. pass Basic 1&2 B. reach level Basic 5
C.complete Basic 1-6 D. finish Learn to Skate Hockey
54. Which can we know about the SHSA's classes
A.. Scott's Tots and Basic Skills 1-6 teach different things.
B. Basic Skills 1-6 teaches transitions, spins and jumps.
C. Freeskate 1-6 focuses on figure skating skills.
D. All adult classes require skating experience.
55. If you' re interested in combining skating skills with theatre, you can .
A. Call 615-862-8480 B. find a program at Ford Ice Center
C. go to 222 25th Ave.. N., Nashville D. sign up for a specialized class with NSA
B
Lisa was running late. Lisa,25, had a lot to do at work, plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the platform, Lisa felt weak and tired---maybe it hadn't been a good idea to give blood the night before, she thought. She rested herself against a post close to the tracks.
Several yards away, Frank, 43, and his girlfriend, Jennifer, found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop. They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.
~ But when he heard the scream, followed by someone yelling, “Oh, my God, she fell in!” Frank didn't hesitate. He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails.“No! Not you!” his girlfriend screamed after him.
She was right to be alarmed. By the time Frank reached Lisa, he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming. The train was about 20 seconds from the station.
It was hard to lift her. She was just out. But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the arms and drag her away from the edge. That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness, felt herself being pulled along the ground, and saw someone else holding her purse.
Lisa thought she’ d been robbed. A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head. And she tried to talk but she couldn't, and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.
Police and fire officials soon arrived, and Frank told the story to an officer. Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40-minute train ride downtown---just as he had been seconds after the rescue, which made her think about her reaction at the time. “I saw the train coming and I was thinking he, was goting to die,” she explained.
56. What was the most probable cause for Lisa's weakness
A. She had run a long way. B. She had donated blood the night before.
C. She felt hot in the subway. D. She had done a lot of work.
57. Why did Jennifer try to stop her boyfriend
A. Because he didn't see the train coming.
B. Because they would miss the train.
C. Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift.
D. Because she was afraid the train would kill him.
58. How did Frank save Lisa
A. By helping her rise to her feet. B. By pulling her along the ground.
C. By dragging her away from the edge. D. By lifting her to the platform.
59. When did Lisa become conscious again
A. When the train was leaving.
B. After she was back on the platform.
C. After the police and fire officials came.
D. When a man was cleaning the blood from her head.
60. The passage is intended to .
A. warn us of the danger in the subway B. show us how to save people in the subway
C. tell us about a subway rescue D. report a traffic accident
C
Hearing aids usually bring to mind images of ugly, ineffective devices mainly worn by the elderly. But this ill repute is quickly changing, as they' ve recently taken a turn thanks to two innovators, Dr. Marco Vietor and Paul Crusius, who now lead the fastest-growinghearingaidcompanyintheworld---.
'syearsofresearchledtothedevelopmentoftwogame-changing hearing aids----the Silk and Styletto. These impressive devices pack cutting-edge technology in designs that are practically invisible. They also use a unique way that has been clinically proven to deliver better-than-normal hearing so you can clearly understand speech in any environment. With additional features like Bluetooth and rechargeability, today’ s hearing aids are attracting even younger customers skilled in technology.
But knows it's not just about technology and design.They' ve put an enormous effort into the entire experience to make hearing care more accessible and more affordable. “Everyone should be able to hear well to live well,” Crusius says.“And it's very individual. Each person's hearing loss is different and requires a personalized approach to find the best solution.”
“We hear with our brains, not our ears. And it takes at least 30 days for our brain to adjust and relearn how to hear again with new hearing aids,” Dr. Victor says. “To guarantee your best outcome with hearing aids, we developed the industry's first 30-day program, Hearing Success Program, so customers have that extra level of care and knowledge to succeed.”
And it's working. has now helped more than 100,000 customers improve their hearing. Their A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star rating on the customer review platform, Trustpilot, speak for themselves.
's “never corporate” and“customer first”approach also helps drive the company's success, encouraging employees to act like owners and put customers first.“We' re investing heavily in shaping our company culture,” Crusius says. “Individual who work at say they are here to do more than a job.They' re helping change lives all round the world.”
61. What does the underlined part“this ill repute” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A. Hearing aids ignoring the needs of the elderly.
B. Hearing aids being too expensive to afford.
C. Hearing aids being poor in design and function.
D. Hearing aids developing at a really slow pace.
62. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The popularity of 's hearing aids.
B. The innovations in 's hearing aids.
C. The benefits brought by 's hearing aids.
D. The effort has made to develop hearing aids.
63. What does Hearing Success Program aim to do
A. Help customers adjust to new hearing aids.
B. Add attractive features to hearing aids.
C. Educate people about the consequences of hearing loss.
D. Find the possible causes of customers' hearing loss..
64.What can we infer about 's employees
A. They cooperate well with review platforms.
B. They reject the company culture.
C. They lack a sense of belonging.
D. They take pride in their work.
65. What does the passage focus on
A. Hearing problems of the elderly.
B. The company culture of .
C. Products and services of a hearing aid company.
D. Younger customers' interest in hearing aids.
D
Kids and teens are often dismissive of praise from their parents. I am sure that parents out there can relate to this, as we all have been told at one time or another by one or several of our kids, “Stop it, Mom.” or even, “You’ re just saying that because you are my parents, and you have to say that.” I can assure you, though, that they are listening. They will probably not thank you for this praise until they are in their twenties, but don't let that stop you from praising them during their childhood and teen years. Just be careful how you praise them. A little praise may go a long way----especially if it is the right kind of praise.
It appears that the way to go is to praise their efforts according to a study by Brummelman of Utrecht University in the Netherlands and his colleagues. These researchers concluded that kids should be praised primarily for their efforts, rather than for their personal characteristics, because if they are praised for their efforts, then a poor performance is more likely to be seen as a glitch (小故障) , rather than a valid reflection of who they are as individuals.
Let's think about this together. If you are a teenager or a child of any age and are constantly told how brilliant you are, then when you do poorly on a test or a few tests, you may feel like you have suddenly lost your status as brilliant and may now feel ashamed that you are merely average or even dumb. If you are a girl who is constantly told how beautiful you are, then on a day when you don't look or feel so good, you may decide that you are unattractive. This is the problem that develops when we are praising our kids for global personality characteristics that they can't always live up to.
66. The intended readers of this passage are .
A. doctors. B. parents. C. teachers. D. children
67. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text
A. All children should be praised.
B. There's no need to praise kids and teens.
C. Teens often pay no attention to their parents’ praise.
D. Praise should be beyond children's expectations.
68. Which of the following is the right kind of praise according to the text
A. You are a great artist.
B. You are very intelligent.
C. You have a special gift fur music.
D. Your painting has indeed improved due to your efforts.
69. The underlined word“dumb” in the last paragraph can be replaced by .
A. honest. B. curious. C. unique. D. stupid
70. What's the text mainly about
A. The reasons for praising kids and teens.
B. The right ways to praise kids and teens.
C. The benefits of praising kids and teens.
D. The importance of praising kids and teens.
第四部分：阅读表达(共5 小题； 每小题 2分，满分 10 分)
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
When Li Toh first came to China to pursue his flute (长笛) dream, the Malaysian man had never expected that his dream could take root in China.
Toh's love for the Chinese bamboo flute began in primary school when his elder brother joined the Chinese orchestra in middle school to learn to play the musical instrument. He said the clear sound of the bamboo flute guided him onto the road of flute learning. As he got older, Toh went to Singapore for further study.
According to Toh, there were few professional Chinese bamboo flute teachers in Malaysia, and the learning environment for bamboo flute players was limited. In 2005, Toh made a bold decision. He applied for retention(保留) of his admission qualifications to the university he had already attended, and set off for Beijing. A new chapter of his life thus began.
After getting his bachelor's degree, Toh started to teach the Chinese bamboo flute in Malaysia and Singapore. His desire to improve his performance skills and his thirst for knowledge drove him back to Beijing to continue his studies.
Toh had planned to return to Malaysia after graduation, but upon graduation, Guangxi Arts University offered him a job. During his stay in China, he has also joined teams and performed in countries such as Vietnam, the Philippines and Cambodia. They tried to combine the Chinese bamboo flute with local musical munication and innovation promoted the development of diverse art culture and enriched the cultural layers of art.
In recent years, Toh would return to Malaysia during holidays to promote the art of the Chinese bamboo flute. Having been in China for more than a decade; Toh's love for the country has long been rooted in his heart, and he is looking forward to the prosperity and development of cultural industries in China.
71. What made Toh start learning the bamboo flute ( No more than 4 words)
72. What does the underlined word“bold” in Paragraph 3 mean in English (1 word)
73. Why did Toh return to Beijing ( No more than 13 words)
74. What did Toh do in China after graduation ( No more than 12 words)
75. What do you think of Toh Please give your reasons. ( No more than 20 words)
第五部分：书面表达 (共1题； 满分 25 分)
76.假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，通过交换生项目在英国某中学就读，校方为加强中英文化交流，将举办“中国工坊”活动。该活动主题涉及中华美食、中国传统手工艺、中国书法和绘画，拟招募学生现场教授相关技能。请按照以下提示，写一封申请信。
(1) 申请参加本次活动；
(2) 阐述你对本次文化交流活动意义的理解；
(3) 结合个人兴趣和特长，说明拟教授何种技能，并阐述原因。
参考词汇：
中国工坊 Chinese Workshop
中华美食 Chinese cuisine
手工艺 handicraft
书法 calligraphy
注意：
(1) 词数不少于100;
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Sincerely yours
参考答案
1-5 CBCAB. 6-10. BACBA. 11-15CBCCA
16-20CBDAB 21-25CABCD. 26-30 BBDDA
31-35CDBDA. 36-40CDCCB.41-45CBDBC. 46-50DBCAD
51-55CDBCB. 56-60BDDBC. 61-65CBADC. 66-70BCDDB
71 Its clear sound.
72. Brave./ Courageous.
73. Because he wanted to improve his performance skills and get more knowledge./ Because of his desire to improve his performance skills and to get knowledge.
74. He taught / worked at Guangxi Arts University and performed in different countries.
75. Open
76.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Knowing that“Chinese Workshop” is going to be held on campus, I'm writing to express my interest in participating in this event.
As an exchange student from China, I believe the workshop can strengthen the communication and deepen the friendship between British and Chinese students.
I'd like to share with my English friends how to make mooncakes, a traditional Chinese food specially for the Mid-Autumn Day. They are in the shape of a full moon and symbolize family reunion. Born in a conventional Chinese family, I often join my parents in making mooncakes. Therefore, I know very well the skills and tricks involved in making them.
I truly hope to have the opportunity to take part in this activity and look forward to your reply.
Sincerely Yours
Li Jin