萱花中学教育集团2024-2025学年度期上半期考试
高2027级英语试题
（英语试题卷共8页；满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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。
1. What will the woman do next
A. Drink some water. B. Call a doctor. C. Go to a drugstore.
2. When will the basketball match be over
A. At 10:00 pm. B. At 10:10 pm. C. At 10:20 pm.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A Moving house. B. Booking flights. C. Preparing for a trip.
4. What might the man be
A. A teacher. B. A waiter. C. A driver.
5 Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. At a cinema C. At a train station.
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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段独白，回答小题。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Waitress and customer. C. Hostess and guest.
7. Why does the man come here
A. To have a drink. B. To prepare for a party. C. To meet a friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is Jennifer probably reading
A. A book. B. Some news. C. A review.
9. How did Mr. Shaw feel after visiting the publishers at first
A. Disappointed. B. Encouraged. C. Excited.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Why does Karen look for volunteer work
A. To help someone in need.
B. To finish school work.
C. To gain some work experience.
11. What can groups do
A. Do some yard work. B. Host a weekday breakfast. C. Prepare a weekend dinner.
12 What kind of volunteer work is Karen interested in
A. Mailings. B. Office work. C. Child care.
13. How many times has the man worked in Bethany House
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Annie doing
A. Asking for advice. B. Making a holiday plan. C. Sharing her travel experience.
15. What attracted Annie most during her trip in Beijing
A. The Great Wall. B. The Forbidden City. C. The modern buildings.
16. Where do many of Annie’s friends want to go
A. Beijing. B. Chongqing. C. Shanghai.
17. How will Timmy get more information
A From the Internet. B. From a travel agency. C. From his friends.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To encourage people to do exercise.
B. To introduce some sports.
C. To advertise a gym.
19. What can we learn by the example of moving to a new city
A. Exercise is sociable.
B. Exercise brings confidence.
C. Exercise keeps people from illness.
20. What are people advised to do to forget the stress of life
A. Reduce the time to r study and work.
B. Go to bed as early as possible.
C. Do weightlifting or running.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，共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
1.Travel
Hi! I’m a medical student and work in London on Sundays. I need a lift. I start work at 7:30 and I mustn’t be late, but I haven’t got transport. I 'm happy to share the cost of petrol. I like rock music and computer games. Text or phone 07777531245 anytime.Elena
2.Contacts
Are you self-confident Do you like meeting new people I want to go to Australia in the summer and work there, then visit some other countries. I like playing basketball and I enjoy dancing. Do you want to come with me Email AdrianAB@.
3.Accommodation
I’m a first-year art student and want to share a flat or house in the city center. I can pay up to $300 a month. I like shopping and going out. I don’t enjoy living in the student hostel. If you share my lifestyle and have some space at your place, phone Carola:07879345621
4.Contacts
Does anyone have friends in Portugal or Brazil I’m a modern languages student and I want to have an e-mail penfriend who speaks Portuguese. I like swimming and pop music. I’m not a serious person.I like to party with my friends.Write to Henry.happyfoot@.
5.Accommodation
I’ve got a small house near the campus and I want to share it with one other person. You must be tidy. I like playing chess and listening to classical music. I’m a final-year physics e and see the room on Saturday morning. Maggie,142 Bennett road(behind the Science Faculty building).
1. Why did Elena post on Students Space
A. To find someone who has the same interests.
B. To share some information about music.
C. To look for a part-time weekend job.
D. To ask someone to give her a lift.
2. What should you do if you want to travel abroad with a new friend
A. Call 07777531245 B. Call 07879345621
C. Email AdrianAB23@ D. EmailHenry.happyfoot@
3. What do Carola and Maggie have in common
A. They are free to meet people on Saturday.
B. They have the same purpose for posting.
C. They share the same hobbies.
D. They are final-year students.
B
One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem — inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.
There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
4. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.
A. help cure him of his reading problem
B. let him spend a meaningful summer
C. encourage him to do more walking
D. make him learn more about weapons
5. The book caught the author’s eye because_____.
A. it contained pretty pictures of animals
B. he found its title easy to understand
C. it reminded him of his own dog
D. he liked children’s stories very much
6. Why could the author manage to read the book through
A. He was forced by his mother to read it.
B. He identified with the story in the book.
C. The book told the story of his pet dog.
D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The author has had happy summers ever since.
B. The author’s mother read the same book.
C. The author’s mother rewarded him with books.
D. The author has become a successful writer.
C
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize winner, is a Pakistani teenage girl. And she is best known for her wonderful work advancing the education and rights of women and girls in Pakistan.
Born in 1997, Mala la grew up in the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan, where the leading party gained control in 2007, and education for girls and cultural activities like playing music and flying kites were banned (禁止).
Despite the dangers, Mala la continued to attend school and became an outspoken speaker for educational rights for girls in Pakistan. In 2012, at the age of 15, she was shot in the head on her way home from school.
Fortunately, Mala la survived the attack and continued her work from abroad, eventually becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, at the age of just 17.
Malala’s story proves the power of cultural diversity and the importance of fighting for equal rights and opportunities for all to the world. Her unshakable devotion to education and helping women and girls for their rights has inspired people around the world and serves as a reminder that even in the face of great adversities, change is possible.
In addition to her work, Mala la has also founded the Malala Fund, which aims to provide education and resources to girls in some of the world’s least developed areas.
Today, Mala la continues to be a leading voice in the fight for equality and justice, and her story also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
8. What does Mala la Yousafzai want most to achieve for girls in Pakistan
A. Their rights for voting. B. Their rights for schooling.
C. Their opportunities for jobs. D. Their chances for key positions.
9. What does the underlined word “adversities” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Times. B. Difficulties. C. Situations. D. Puzzles.
10. Which of the following can best describe Mala la Yousafzai
A. Ambitious and energetic. B. Responsible and thoughtful.
C. Brave and determined D. Pioneering and adventurous.
11. What does the text mainly focus on about Mala la
A. Her surviving the killing.
B. Her winning the Noble Peace Prize.
C. Her seeking for justice for her people.
D. Her fighting for equal rights for females.
D
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remember less If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember the folder location (位置) better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆)”
According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
12. The passage begins with two questions to ________.
A. introduce the main topic B. show the author’s attitude
C. describe how to use the Internet D. explain how to store information
13. What can we learn about the first experiment
A. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.
B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.
C. The first group did not try to remember the formation.
D. The second group did not understand the information.
14. In transactive memory, people ________.
A. keep the information in mind
B. change the quantity of information
C. organize information like a computer
D. remember how to find the information
15. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research
A. We are using memory differently.
B. We are becoming more intelligent.
C. We have poorer memories than before.
D. We need a better way to access information.
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。
How to stop technology addiction
Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary(久坐不动的) time is bad news for our health.___16___
Choose outdoor activities over technology
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. ___17___Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family.
Limit social media use
According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. ___18___Avoid aimless browsing(浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off.___19___
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve discovered an enjoyable pastime.
Create projects for yourself
It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.___20___ Some suggestions are organizing the book shelf and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening.
A. Set aside reading time
B. Choose the suitable reading materials
C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects.
D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction.
E. Whether it’s Wechat or QQ, limit the time online.
F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time.
G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour.
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。
I embarked on an overnight bus journey from Kolhapur to Aurangabad in India. The bus—an ordinary, non-air-conditioned one—was more than ____21____. All 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people _____22_____ in the aisle(过道). The hot day____23____ the discomfort of the 10-hour journey. Because I was travelling on a student bus pass I had no choice but to stand.
After approximately two extended hours, I was wet with _____24_____ in the noise of the bus. I suddenly _____25_____ a hand tapping my hand, asking for _____26_____. Turning around, I found a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his _____27_____ for a little while. I was pleasantly _____28_____ and immediately accepted his offer, my entire body feeling a sense of relief. And the man just stood next to me, looking around. After about 20 minutes, I signaled him to _____29_____ his space. Another man, who was sitting by the window on the other side of the bus, had observed our ______30______.
Just then, something ______31______ happened. Our observer stood up and offered his seat to another standing man. All of a sudden, we had unexpectedly caused a chain reaction: almost all the standees got a(n) ______32______ to be seated. More surprisingly, people even started chatting with each other while exchanging their positions, and soon began sharing jokes. Needless to say, the rest of the journey was quite ______33______.
The bus reached its destination the next morning. I stood in the early morning light, waving goodbye to the groups, who went their separate routines. But this extraordinary experience has stayed with me after all the years. I am always ______34______ of an important life lesson—that we can all ______35______ what we have, including our burdens, and help our co-passengers in the journey of life.
21. A. narrowed B. packed C. advanced D. delayed
22 A. standing B. sitting C. lying D. moving
23. A. applied for B. made up C. added to D. worked out
24. A. rain B. water C. tears D. sweat
25. A. gave B. held C. supplied D. sensed
26. A. company B. help C. contact D. attention
27. A. advice B. seat C. hand D. instruction
28. A. frightened B. surprised C. awkward D. confident
29. A. take back B. set up C. cut in D. give out
30. A. adventure B. conversation C. deal D. exchange
31. A. confusing B. powerful C. magical D. positive
32. A. challenge B. goal C. arrangement D. chance
33. A. enjoyable B. glorious C. shocking D. admirable
34. A. warned B. reminded C. freed D. affected
35. A. throw B. deliver C. share D. track
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A skywell, or “tian jing” (天井) in Mandarin, is a typical feature of a ___36___ (tradition) home in southern and eastern China. Different from a northern Chinese courtyard, generally speaking, a skywell is ___37___ (small) and less exposed to the outdoor environment.
Sky wells are ___38___ (usual) seen in homes dating back to Ming and Qing dynasties, which were built to house ___39___ (generation) of relatives. Sky wells managed ___40___ (cool) buildings in an era before air-conditioning existed. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Since outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind ___41___ (travel) down the walls to the lower stories and creates airflows by ___42___ (replace) warmer indoor air, ___43___ rises and leaves through the opening.
Designed to serve as ___44___ gathering space for families or communities as well, skywell buildings ___45___ (exist) in China for hundreds of years. Although in recent times they have often been forgotten by people preferring modern facilities, due to a revival of our Chinese architecture, skywell buildings have been making a comeback.
第四部分 写作
第一节 单词拼写（共15小题，每小题1分） 根据汉语提示拼写单词，注意单词的形式。
46. We haven’t found the ______ (解决办法) yet, but I’m sure we’re on right way. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. We would like to find a new employee who is smart, hardworking, and most importantly, ________(负责的) for his work. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. Life in senior high school is quite different from that in junior high. For example, choosing a proper optional course is really ________(挑战) for freshmen. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The new research has found that creative children have many qualities in common, including being ________(好奇的) about the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. I’d appreciate it if you could consider my ______ (申请). I’m looking forward to your early reply. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. I will feel ________ (annoy) if someone takes my book without asking me. （所给词的适当形式填空）
52. What’s more, beautiful handwriting makes a good ________(impress) on others. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. As a mother of four children, she has no ________(prefer) for any child. (所给词的适当形式填空)
54. The fierce c _________ (竞争) among the two participants showcased their determination and skill. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
55. The team was d_________(下定决心的) to win the championship and trained tirelessly for months. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第二节 书面表达（25分）
56. 假定你是李华，你的外教Harry想利用周末去探索重庆的山水和风土人情，请给Harry 写邮件推荐景点。邮件内容包括：
1. 景点名称（至少两个）：2. 推荐的理由（每个景点至少两条理由）
注意：1. 词数不少于80词：2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Harry,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua1
萱花中学教育集团2024-2025学年度期上半期考试
高2027级英语试题
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
【答案】1. D2. C3. B
【答案】4. A5. C6. B7. D
【答案】8. B9. B10. C11. D
【答案】12. A13. C14. D15. A
【答案】16. D17. G18. E19. A20. C
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
【答案】21. B22. A23. C24. D25. D26. D27. B28. B29. A30. D31. C32. D33. A34. B35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. traditional
37. smaller
38. usually
39. generations
40. to cool
41. travels
42. replacing
43. which44. a
45. have existed
第四部分写作
第一节单词拼写（共15小题，每小题1分）根据汉语提示拼写单词，注意单词的形式。
46.
【答案】solution
47.
【答案】responsible
48.
【答案】challenging
49.
【答案】curious
50.
【答案】application
51.
【答案】annoyed
52.
【答案】impression
53.
【答案】preference
54.【答案】competition##ompetition
55.【答案】determined##etermined
第二节书面表达（25分）
56.
【答案】Dear Harry,
How are you Knowing you’re interested in exploring Chongqing, I highly recommend Ciqikou and Hongya Cave for your weekend trip.
Ciqikou, known for its rich cultural atmosphere, offers a glimpse into Chongqing’s history with its traditional architecture and vibrant local life. You can also enjoy authentic local snacks there. Hongya Cave, on the other hand, is famous for its picturesque night views and is a perfect spot to experience Chongqing’s modern city life while surrounded by traditional Diaojiao buildings. Both places provide a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern charm.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Have a great trip!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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