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浙江省金兰教育合作组织2024学年第一学期期中考试
高二年级英语学科试题
第二部分阅读(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)
【答案】1. B2. A3. D
【答案】4. B5. C6. C7. A
【答案】8. A9. C10. B11. A
【答案】12. D13. C14. C15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
【答案】16. G17. A18. F19. D20. C
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
【答案】21. A22. C23. B24. D25. A26. D27. C28. B29. A30. C31. C32. A33. B34. D35. B
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共55分)
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】36. global
37. has received
38. an39. is set
40. adaptation
41. centering
42. who43. to develop
44. as45. treasured
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
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【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students,
I am Li Hua from Class 2, Grade 1, and today I’m honored to share with you the scientist I admire most — Yuan Longping.
He dedicated his life to hybrid rice research. And his efforts saved countless lives from hunger. His perseverance and innovation spirit inspired me deeply. In addition, his life teaches us that passion and hard work can lead to great achievements. We should learn from him and strive for the progress of science. I hope we can all be as committed as he was and make our own contributions to the world.
Thank you!
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
47.
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【答案】
My father insisted he accompany me to the place as it was 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. With the box full of warm items in my arms, we drove silently to the riverbank. My heart was pounding with excitement and a little fear, but my father’s presence reassured me. As we approached the “shelter,” I called out gently, “Merry Christmas!” The man, wrapped in his thin tarpaulin, looked up in surprise. I handed him the box and wished him well. Hesitantly, he took it and opened the card, reading my message.
Tears welled up in his eyes and he offered his heartfelt thanks. He expressed disbelief that a stranger would show such kindness. He shared that one kind act could change a bad day into a hopeful one. Watching him, I felt my heart warm with joy. It was as if his gratitude and newfound hope radiated back to me. As we left, my father smiled, saying that we had done something meaningful. That moment taught me the power and warmth of small acts of generosity, a lesson I carry with me to this day.
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第2页浙江省金兰教育合作组织2024学年第一学期期中考试
高二年级英语学科试题
考生须知：
1.本卷共8页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 time is it now
A. 1:50. B. 2:00. C. 2:05.
2. Where does this conversation most probably take place
A. At a train station. B. At an airport. C. In a hotel.
3. What does the man plan to do this evening
A. Do his homework. B. Go to the movies. C. Watch a football match.
4. What happened to the woman
A. The broken thermos cut her feet.
B. She was hurt in the sports meeting.
C. Her foot was burnt by hot water.
5. What does the man mean
A. Harry Potter is not as good as people think.
B. There are many good books for children.
C. The stories in Harry Potter attract people a lot.
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，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 did the man do last week
A. He left home on business.
B. He went to a nursing home.
C. He helped his wife clean the garden.
7. What didn’t the young people do for the old people
A. Do some cleaning. B. Talk with them. C. Give performances.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did the man call
A. To book a room. B. To prepare for a meeting.
C. To change a room.
9. Why can’t the man stay at the hotel this weekend
A. Because the hotel is closed for the season.
B. Because the hotel is fully booked.
C. Because the hotel is holding a meeting.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What happened at the hotel
A. There was a fire.
B. There was no water.
C. There was no air - conditioning.
11. Why didn’t the woman allow the man to open the door
A. Because it was locked.
B. Because maybe it was very cold.
C. Because it might hurt his hand.
12. How did the man and the woman probably get out of their room
A. They escaped through the window.
B. They called the police for help.
C. They covered up in wet sheets and ran away.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What can we learn from the conversation
A. Sally loves arguing with her dad.
B. Teens have their own ideas about how to dress.
C. Sally’s dad doesn’t want her to wear decent dresses.
14. What do we know about Sally’s dad
A. He is open - minded.
B. He is narrow-minded.
C. He is old-fashioned.
15. Which of the following is TRUE according to Sally
A. Most of her schoolmates dress the way she does.
B. Most people in the world wear fashionable dresses.
C. Most of Sally’s dresses are in fashion.
16. Why does Sally say she has no dress to wear
A. Because she thinks she has no fashionable dresses.
B. Because she really has no dresses.
C. Because her dresses are too old.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What activity is there going to be in the month of July
A. A Summer Camp.
B. An English Competition.
C. A Summer Festival.
18. When is the Final of the Inter - school Public Speaking Competition going to be held
A. July 3. B. July 7. C. July 15.
19. Where will the workshop be held
A. At the Exhibition Centre.
B. At City Hall.
C. At a local university.
20. Why is the festival an excellent chance
A. It is beneficial to your study.
B. You can know about the festival.
C. You can attend the festival.
第二部分 阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
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Known for its ancient ruins, whitewashed villages, sunny beaches, tasty cuisine and friendly atmosphere, it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe’s top travel destinations. Here’s a look at some best places to visit in Greece:
Cape Sounion
Situated at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion is best known as the site of the ruins of the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea.
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city. Lively festivals, social events and a buzzing nightlife make this city the cultural capital of prised of a historic city center and commercial district, Thessaloniki offers both old and new attractions.
Crete
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is a spacious land of pleasing contrasts where landscapes range from stunning coastline to rugged mountains and rolling countryside dotted with olive trees. Steeped in history, Crete bears archaeological traces of the many civilizations that inhabited it down through the centuries.
Athens
Inhabited for more than 3,000 years, Athens is widely known as the birthplace of Western civilization. The city presentsa confusing mixture of historical and modern features. Athens is famous not only for its archaeological ruins and monuments such as the famous Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Ancient Agora just to name a few, but also for business, culture and nightlife.
1. Where can the tourists learn most about Greek culture
A. Cape Sounion B. Thessaloniki C. Crete D. Athens
2. What do we know about Athens
A. It is home to Western civilization.
B. It is best known for archaeological ruins.
C. It has a history of 3000 years.
D. It lacks modern attractions.
3. Where can we most probably read this text
A. In a research paper. B. In a geography textbook.
C. In a personal diary. D. In a travel magazine.
B
The first day of school our professor challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned round to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.
She said, “My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug ” I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course!” and she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age ” I asked. She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids...” “No seriously,” I asked, curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. “I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.
Then we became instant friends. We would leave class together and talk nonstop and I was always mesmerized listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon. At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet and I’ll never forget what she taught us.
As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed, she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”
At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
4. Which of the following best describes Rose
A. She was an innocent lady. B. She was outgoing and humorous.
C. She was mighty and friendly. D. She had a couple of children.
5. Why did Rose attend college at the age of 87
A. She wanted to face challenges in college.
B. She was encouraged by her family.
C. She was eager to pursue advanced education.
D. She wanted to make friends with others.
6. How was Rose’s college life
A. It was tough and frustrating.
B. It relieved her aging anxiety.
C. It displayed her personal charm.
D. It enabled her to recall the past.
7. What can we learn from Rose’s presentation
A. Every moment counts and leave no regret mounted.
B. A man without regrets is a man without memories.
C. Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
D. A man is known by the company he keeps.
C
Dozens of rivers and streams in Alaska are turning rust (生锈的) orange, a likely result of thawing permafrost (冻土解冻), a new study finds. The Arctic is the fastest-warming region in the globe, and as the frozen ground below the surface melts, minerals once locked away in that soil are now flowing into waterways.
“It’s an unforeseen impact of climate change.” said Brett Poulin, study author and assistant professor of environmental toxicology at University of California Davis. The permafrost thaw is exposing minerals to oxygen in a process known as weathering, which increases the acidity of the water and dissolves (溶解) metals like zinc, copper and iron — the most apparent metal that gives the rivers a rusty color visible even from satellite images. The study highlights the potential degradation of drinking water and risk to fisheries in the Arctic.
“When mixed with another river, it can actually make the metals even more potent in its impact to aquatic (水生的) health.” Poulin said. The phenomenon was first observed in 2018, when researchers noticed the milky orange appearance of the rivers across northern Alaska’s Brooks Range.
Within the year, a river in Kobuk Valley national park saw the complete loss of two local fish species. “Our data suggests that when the river turned orange, we saw a significant decrease in macroinvertebrates and biofilm on the bottom of the stream, which is essentially the base of the food web,” Poulin said of the rusting phenomenon. “It could be changing where fish are going to be able to live.”
The rusting is a seasonal phenomenon, occurring in the summer typically during July and August, when the soil is thawed the deepest. The researchers at the National Park Service, US Geological Survey and University of California Davis now want to better understand the long-term possible effects of the changing water chemistry in places with continuous permafrost, which includes Arctic regions such as Alaska, Canada, Russia and parts of Scandinavia.
8. Why do some waters in Alaska change color
A. Minerals flow into them.
B. The acidity decreases.
C. Because of waste.
D. Because of unforeseen factors.
9. What negative influence may permafrost thaw cause according to the study
A. It may expose minerals to oxygen.
B. It may contribute to rivers’ color change.
C It may pose a threat to fishing industry.
D. It may result in a complete loss of local fish.
10. What does the underlined word “potent” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Hard. B. Powerful.
C. Visible. D. Smelly.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Institutions will further study the issue.
B. Soil is thawed the deepest in the summer.
C. Ongoing thawing permafrost will do harm to Arctic regions.
D. The impact of rusting shouldn’t be ignored in the long run.
D
Two months ago Daisy Greenwell and Clare Fernyhough set up a WhatsApp group to discuss how to delay their young children’s demands for smartphones. After they posted about their plans on Instagram, other parents wanted in. Now their group, Smartphone - Free Childhood, has more than 60,000 followers debating how to keep their children away from the demon devices — a debate they are naturally conducting on smartphones of their own.
This group, based in Britain, is not the only one worried about children’s screen time. Last month the state of Florida passed a law banning social media for under - 14s. Britain’s government is reportedly considering a ban on mobile - phone sales to under-16s.
The concerns are summed up by a recent book by Jonathan Haidt, “The Anxious Generation”, which argues that smartphones, and especially the social networks accessed through them, are causing a dreadful “rewiring of childhood”.
First, smartphones and social media have become a big part of childhood. By the age of 12 nearly every child has a phone, according to research in Britain. Once they get one, social media is how they spend most of their screen time. American teens spend nearly five hours a day on social apps, according to polls(民意调查) by Gallup. YouTube, TikTok and Instagram are most popular (Facebook, the world’s largest social network, is a distant fourth). Second, most agree that in much of the rich world there has been a decline in mental health among the young. The share of American teenagers reporting at least one “major depressive episode” in the past year has increased by more than 150% since 2010.
Are the phenomena linked The timing is suggestive: mental health began to slide just as smartphones and social apps took off, in the 2010s. Some studies also suggest that children who spend more time on social media have poorer mental health than lighter users. But such correlations do not prove causation: it may be, for instance, that depressed, lonely children choose to spend more time doom-scrolling than happy ones do.
12. Which aspect does the WhatsApp group focus on
A. Debate on smartphones’ function. B. Ways to quit using smartphones.
C. Plans to attract more worried parents. D. Methods to rid kids of smartphones.
13. Why does the author mention Jonathan Haidt’s book in paragraph 3
A. To show Hadit’s concerns for smartphones.
B. To stress the importance of one’s childhood.
C. To indicate the negative impact of smartphones.
D. To support the policies on social media and mobile phones.
14. What can be learned from the passage
A. Britain’s government is considering a ban to limit mobile-phone sales.
B. Social network companies are responsible for teenagers’ mental decline.
C Children’s mental depression may be closely related to smartphones.
D. Children spending more time on social media tend to be unhealthier.
15. What can be a suitable title for this text
A. Concerns over Teenagers’ Use of Smartphones
B. Smartphone Addiction: It Is Killing Our Next Generation
C. The Rise of Smartphone-Free Movement
D Keep Away from Smartphones and Social Media
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据下面短文，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。
Breathe in. Breathe out. Man, you’ve had one tough day, and your mind is racing. If only there was something you could do to relax! Well, have you tried meditation ____16____ The simple act of closing your eyes and focusing on your breath can do wonders for your body, but how do you even get started In this article, we’ll teach you how to meditate step - by - step so you can feel lighter.
____17____ Sit upright on a chair or cushion to aid focus on your breath. Rest your hands comfortably, either in a mudra (with the pointer finger and thumb pressed together) or in your lap. Set a timer for 3-5 minutes to begin, and gradually increase duration as comfort allows.
Focus on your breathing. This is what meditation’s all about. Instead of trying not to think about things, give yourself something positive to focus on: your breath. ____18____ Breathe through your nose, keeping your mouth closed, and avoid clenching your jaw or teeth.
Observe your breath without analyzing it. This is the hard part. The goal is to be present within each breath not to describe or judge it. ____19____ Concentrate on one breath at a time.
Bring your attention back to your breath if it wanders. If your mind starts to wander while you meditate, that’s okay! Rather than focusing on silencing your mind, let the thoughts come and go. ____20____ If you have a hard time refocusing, try counting your breaths.
Meditation is a practice for a reason — it takes time to master! Try not to be too hard on yourself, especially when you’re first starting. You’ll build your meditating muscle with time. After all, being mindful is a lifelong goal.
A. Start your practice.
B. Sit in a comfortable position.
C. Ignore outside world distractions, and return your focus to your breath.
D. Instead of worrying about what you’re feeling, focus on the present moment.
E. Perhaps you hope meditating will help you manage your anxiety and relax more.
F. Concentrate on your inhales (吸气) and exhales, and let the worries of the outside world float away.
G. Meditation is a proven way to reduce stress, lessen anxiety, and enhance your concentration.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jessica Cox was the world’s first armless pilot. Born in 1983, Cox never let her disability become her ____21____.
At first she was ____22____ because she did not have arms. In eighth grade, after ____23____ prosthetic(假体) arms for eleven years, she decided to be “the real Jessica” and ____24____ her arms. At school, she loved going out to swing and ____25____ herself flying over everything.
Cox’s pilot journey began with Wright Flight. she was given the ____26____ to experience flying during a trip to Mexico. ____27____ her fear, she felt the freedom of control in the air. On that day, she made a ____28____ to becoming a pilot.
Cox’s pursuit of the dream was not without ____29____, though. Facing challenges in finding an _____30_____ willing to teach her, she didn’t give up and _____31_____ found one. Cox’s dream became a _____32_____ in 2008 when she took her first solo flight.
Cox is not only a pilot but also a motivational speaker. She has traveled across the world to _____33_____ others. She also _____34_____ for people with disabilities, helping them gain equal _____35_____ to education, healthcare and the same advantages she had while growing up.
21. A. disadvantage B. objective C. opportunity D. dilemma
22. A. embarrassed B. bored C. discouraged D. delighted
23. A. creating B. wearing C. developing D. approving
24. A. kept in touch with B. lived off C. made use of D. got rid of
25. A. imagining B. detecting C. evaluating D. appreciating
26. A. passion B. activity C. need D. opportunity
27. A. Suffering B. Encountering C. Overcoming D. Feeling
28. A. difference B. commitment C. purpose D. contribution
29. A. barriers B. differences C. impacts D. warnings
30. A. scientist B. volunteer C. instructor D. engineer
31. A. likely B. simply C. eventually D. actually
32. A. reality B. truth C. action D. need
33. A. represent B. inspire C. describe D. predict
34. A. accepts B. evaluates C. recommends D. advocates
35. A. start B. access C. use D. benefit
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 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。
“Black Myth: Wukong” is the first AAA video game developed by Chinese company Game Science. Since its ____36____ (globe) launch on August 20, 2024, it ____37____ (receive) a high level of attention from netizens around the world.
“Black Myth: Wukong” is ____38____ action role-playing game which ____39____ (set) against the backdrop of Chinese mythology. Its core content integrates elements from both Journey to the West, one of China’s most beloved classical works and 1986 TV ____40____ (adapt). The novel follows the adventures of a monk and his three disciples, ____41____ (center) on Sun Wukong, or the Monkey King, ____42____ is known for his excellent abilities and naughty nature.
Feng Ji, founder of Game Science and the game’s producer, revealed that he established the company with his core team in Shenzhen in 2014. In 2018, they set their sights on China’s single-player game market and quickly form a project team ____43____ (develop) “Black Myth: Wukong.”
“Black Myth: Wukong” not only represents a significant achievement in game development, but also acts ____44____ a bridge in cultural storytelling, introducing elements of a _____45_____ (treasure) Chinese tale to people all over the world.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校最近开展英语周活动，要举办以“我最崇拜的科学家”为主题的英文演讲比赛，请根据以下要点提示，写一篇演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 谁是你最崇拜的科学家;
2. 你崇拜的理由;
3. 你的感想和希望。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
It was bitterly cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a “shelter” on the river bank. His “shelter” was a tarpaulin (防水油布) tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away. He had been living there for over a month in weather that often dipped below freezing. Whenever I passed his “house”, I never saw him with warm clothing or food. I knew what I wanted to do.
I was young, living at home, and when I told my parents what I wanted to do, they were alarmed. They said I could be putting myself at risk, taking a box to a homeless person in the night time! But I knew, in my deep heart, that I would be safe.
I went to the grocery store and got a box with a solid top and bottom. My parents watched as I bought and added warm gloves, a heavy blanket, a pillow and pillowcase, a comb, a new toothbrush with toothpaste, a new wash cloth and towel, a popular book for men, ten oranges from our trees in the backyard... to the box until it was really full! Then, I put a Christmas card on top which I had bought specifically for him. It said, “Even though we hardly know each other, you matter and I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!” Inside the card I wrote him a note explaining how I had seen him every day when I passed by that street and how I wanted to give him this box so he would have a Christmas present to open. I put ten one-dollar bills and two coupons for McDonald’s inside the envelope as well.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
My father insisted he accompany me to the place as it was 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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Paragraph 2:
Tears welled up in his eyes and he offered his heartfelt thanks.
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