2024～2025学年第一学期期中调研考试
高二英语试卷
注意事项：
1．考试时间120分钟，试卷满分150分。
2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号写在答题卡上。
3．请用2B铅笔和0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上指定区域作答。
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。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．Where are the speakers
A．In a library. B．In a bookstore. C．In a classroom.
2．What will the man do in the afternoon
A．Visit a customer. B．Go to the airport. C．Eat in a restaurant.
3．Why does the man make the phone call
A．To apply for a new job. B．To make an apology. C．To make an appointment.
4．What does the man mean
A．He cannot help. B．He has lost his way. C．He is not interested.
5．What is Jane going to do this evening
A．Work in the office. B．Fly to New York. C．Have dinner with Kevin.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Strangers. B．Roommates. C．Neighbors.
7．What will the woman probably do next
A．Find a street map. B．Run to catch a bus. C．Walk to the market.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8．What did David do last night
A．He played volleyball. B．He watched television. C．He read the newspaper.
9．When will the match on Saturday afternoon start
A．At 2:30. B．At 3:00. C．At 3:30.
10．What will Lisa do first
A．Talk with her mom. B．Give David a call. C．Take a piano lesson.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11．When does the conversation probably take place
A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening.
12．Which bus are the speakers going to take
A．No.3. B．No.11. C．No.17.
13．How will the woman go to work tomorrow
A．By underground. B．On foot. C．By bus.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。
14．What is the woman doing
A．Serving a customer. B．Giving an interview. C．Asking for directions.
15．What does Bill Harrington do
A．He’s a bus driver. B．He’s a student. C．He’s a photographer.
16．What are the speakers going to do
A．Visit a local park. B．Buy a dishwasher. C．Look at some flats.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17．How much does it cost a grown-up to visit the Sea Life Centre
A． 2. B． 4. C． 10.
18．When do the hourly feeding times for the fish begin
A．At 8:30 am. B．At 9:30 am. C．At 10:30 am
19．What can children do in the Sea Life Theatre
A．Perform in a play. B．Talk with an actor. C．Watch a short film.
20．What is the latest attraction at the Sea Life Theatre
A．An underwater glass passage.
B．An open-air swimming pool.
C．An outside children’s play area.
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选项。
A
The HSK is a globally-run standardized test of Chinese language ability for non-native speakers. Whether you seek to ensure qualifications for scholarships or gain an advantage in the job market or a related academic field, an HSK pass will serve you well. But, of course, many learners also find an exam to be an excellent source of motivation!
Working with the Chinese Testing Centre, we are delighted to announce that our Institute will continue to offer opportunities for interested candidates to sit 2024 HSK Exams which will be in-person exams only. The next offline exam will take place on Sunday, 19 May.
Please visit HSK Exams Official Page to register. A recent passport photo is required when completing the registration form. A standard 2-inch identification photo no larger than 100kb must be sent to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk after you register the exam online.
Your admission ticket can be printed in the exam registration system after the registration closes. On the exam date, you MUST bring your admission ticket and the identification document, or you will not be able to sit the exam on the day.
Examination Fees:
HSK offline HSK1 HSK2 HSK3 HSK4 HSK5 HSK6
Standard 10.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00
Please note that if you want to book more than one exam level, you need to go through the booking process for each item you wish to book and pay correspondingly. For postage and packing, extra 3.00 is required for each level.
1. What benefit will an HSK pass bring
A. Qualifying for scholarships. B. Getting a dream job.
C. Having academic exchange. D. Improving examination skills.
2 What is a necessity when you register for the HSK
A. A recent passport photo. B. A standard 2-inch ID photo.
C. A printed admission ticket. D. An identification document.
3. How much do you pay if you want to book HSK3 and HSK4 with postage and packing
A. 33.00. B. 43.00. C. 70.00. D. 76.00.
B
My passion for the field of dietetics (营养学) started at a very young age. Ever since I can remember, I have been dreaming of becoming a pastry chef.
I grew up being part of various sports teams. As I grew older, I noticed how food influenced my performance as an athlete. I started reading more about nutrition and signed up for an introductory nutrition course during my first year of college.
However, I noticed when I entered my dietetics classes, that I looked quite different from most students. I was the only ethnically diverse student in my classes.
My mom was born in Austria and my father in Iran. They met in Austria and moved to the U. S. before my brother and I were born. They exposed us to their own traditional cultural foods, and I grew up eating a combination of Iranian and Austrian dishes.
I remember never having a taste for school cafeteria food, so I always requested my mom pack me lunch. She would pack me leftovers from dinner, such as a kuku sabzi, a Persian egg and herb frittata, or schnitzel with dartoffelsalat, a typical Austrian dish of fried breaded chicken. At times, I felt embarrassed about my meals, and would hide these from my peers to avoid the horrible question of, “Ew, what is that ” However, over time, and once I became a qualified RD (注册营养师), I realized my unique background allowed me to connect more deeply with others from different cultures.
I encouraged my clients to share what they grew up eating and what foods were customary to their unique upbringing. I developed nutrition recommendations for my clients that included traditional food from their heritage culture. These experiences and my dual heritage background empowered me to encourage my clients and other RDs to proudly share their unique cultural foods, to stop feeling embarrassed, but instead embrace our differences and increase cultural awareness in the field of dietetics.
4. What made the author take the nutrition course in college
A. His dream of being a pastry chef as a child.
B. His thirst for dietetics knowledge all his life.
C. His awareness of the effect of food on his sports.
D. His lack of essential nutrition for physical health.
5. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The author’s favorite dishes.
B. The author’s mixed identities.
C. The author’s culture tendency.
D. The author’s childhood memory.
6. Why did the author dislike being asked about his meals
A. They looked very odd.
B. They were not authentic.
C. They had a terrible taste.
D. They involve cultural secret.
7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To criticize people’s cultural prejudice.
B. To share his unique growth experiences.
C. To advertise food from his hometown.
D. To encourage accepting cultural diversity.
C
As cities balloon with growth, access to nature for people living in urban areas is becoming harder to find. If you’re lucky, there might be a pocket park near where you live, but it’s unusual to find places in a city that are relatively wild.
Past research has found health and wellness benefits of nature for humans, but a new study shows that wildness in urban areas is extremely important for human well-being.
The research team focused on a large urban park. They surveyed several hundred park-goers, asking them to submit a written summary online of a meaningful interaction they had with nature in the park. The researchers then examined these submissions, coding (编码) experiences into different categories. For example, one participant’s experience of “We sat and listened to the waves at the beach for a while” was assigned the categories “sitting at beach” and “listening to waves.”
Across the 320 submissions, a pattern of categories the researchers call a “nature language” began to emerge. After the coding of all submissions, half a dozen categories were noted most often as important to visitors. These include encountering wildlife, walking along the edge of water, and following an established trail.
Naming each nature experience creates a usable language, which helps people recognize and take part in the activities that are most satisfying and meaningful to them. For example, the experience of walking along the edge of water might be satisfying for a young professional on a weekend hike in the park. Back downtown during a workday, they can enjoy a more domestic form of this interaction by walking along a fountain on their lunch break.
“We’re trying to generate a language that helps bring the human-nature interactions back into our daily lives. And for that to happen, we also need to protect nature so that we can interact with it,” said Peter Kahn, a senior author of the study.
8. What phenomenon does the author describe at the beginning of the text
A. Pocket parks are now popular. B. Wild nature is hard to find in cities.
C. Many cities are overpopulated. D. People enjoy living close to nature.
9. Why did the researchers code participant submissions into categories
A. To compare different types of park-goers. B. To explain why the park attracts tourists.
C. To analyze the main features of the park. D. To find patterns in the visitors’ summaries.
10. What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 5
A. Walking is the best way to gain access to nature.
B. Young people are too busy to interact with nature.
C. The same nature experience takes different forms.
D. The nature language enhances work performance.
11. What should be done before we can interact with nature according to Kahn
A. Language study. B. Environmental conservation.
C Public education. D. Intercultural communication.
D
Roughly 42% of Americans are nearsighted today, compared to 25% in 1971. The WHO predicts that about half of the world’s population will have myopia, or nearsightedness, by 2050. It’s clear that our vision is becoming increasingly blurry.
On seeing this, while our first reaction is to blame the increased use of screens, experts believe the real reason is not that, exactly, but it’s related: namely less time spent outdoors. Exposure to natural light stimulates dopamine (多巴胺), helping regulate normal growth and development of the eyeball. Indoor lighting doesn’t do the trick. Ideally, kids should get at least two hours of natural light a day.
Still, our increased use of screens is a problem. Most screens are high contrast — like black text on a white page, or light text on a dark background. It’s still a theory, but some scientists think that the contrast of reading a book or looking at a bright screen in a dark room might be overstimulating our retinas (视网膜), causing more eye growth problems in children. A 2018 study in Scientific Records analyzed the retinal pathways when looking at black text on white backgrounds compared to natural environments, and concluded the contrast could stimulate myopia. Close work, like reading and looking closely at screens, has also been shown to cause myopia.
Researchers are working on ways to slow down rising myopia rates. A recent clinical trial found eye-drops with a low dose of atropine can slow myopia in kids. There’s also some early evidence that peripheral defocus lenses (周边离焦透镜) might help stop nearsightedness from worsening.
It’s strongly recommended that regular eye examinations should be a must, for people with myopia are at a higher risk of developing eye issues as they age, such as glaucoma, early cataracts and macular degeneration. You can also reduce eye pressure by making a few simple lifestyle changes, such as ensuring that you are reading or working in good light, and taking frequent breaks, etc.
12. What does the underlined word “blurry” in paragraph1 mean
A. Unclear B. Normal C. Bright D. Important
13. What’s the real reason why so many people are nearsighted
A. Dramatically increased use of screens. B. Looking at screens at a short distance.
C. Not enough exposure to natural light. D. Not having enough breaks when working.
14. Why does the author mention the 2018 study in Scientific Records
A. To call on readers to remove their incorrect eye habits.
B. To prove to readers the seriousness of nearsightedness.
C. To support the link between high contrast and myopia.
D. To show he is well-informed of the advances in this field.
15. What’s the main structure of this passage
A. Questions— answers. B. Problem— reasons— solutions.
C. Problem— changes— effects. D. Viewpoint— arguments— conclusion.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
With one and half years of senior school to go, you’re probably experiencing a mix of emotions: excitement about what the future holds, and maybe anxiety about how to handle the coming exams. Don’t worry! Here are a few things that will help you get through the rest of your senior school.
____16____ This means setting up a system that works for you to keep track of important dates, assignments, and deadlines. This can be as simple as using a planner. In this way, you can stay on top of your work and avoid any last- minute hurry.
Manage your time wisely. Learn to balance your academic tasks with extracurricular and social activities. ____17____ For example, you might dedicate Mondays to Thursdays to homework, Fridays to extracurricular activities, and Saturdays to sports and hanging out with friends. Whatever system you choose, just ensure it works for you and helps you stay on track.
Keep your grades up. Letting your grades slip during the senior year can be easy. To avoid this, create a study schedule that allows you to focus on one subject at a time. Meanwhile, do ask for help from your teachers and parents if you’re struggling with a particular concept. ____18____
Set goals, not time limits. Most people set time limits on their goals, such as “I’ll finish reviewing this book by Friday!” or something like that. ____19____ So just focus on the goal, not the timeframe. For example, rather than saying you’ll finish reviewing one book by Friday, focus on what you need to do to make that happen.
Embrace your passions and start exploring potential careers. Think about what subjects you enjoy most and what courses you’re passionate about. From there, research potential careers that are in line with your interests. ____20____ The more you know about a particular career, the better equipped you’ll be to decide your future.
A. Give back.
B. Get organized.
C. Step outside your comfort zone and try new things.
D. They are there to support you and want you to succeed.
E. It’s a good idea to set specific days or hours for each task.
F. And reach out to people in those fields for advice and guidance.
G. Putting pressure on yourself to meet these deadlines can be stressful.
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。
As a first-generation Asian immigrant (移民) who had grown up in poverty I knew I was beyond ____21____ to be admitted into Harvard. I loved books, but it never crossed my mind to become a(n)____22____ of any sort. I didn’t ____23____ to have unrealistic dreams.
Still, something ____24____ me. My deskmate had ____25____ our friendship recently. There wasn’t a dramatic fight or disagreement. He had ____26____ moved on to new friends. I felt an ache in my chest that ____27____ night. I started doodling (涂鸦) on my notepad and then, suddenly, my hand started writing words. I’d written a poem about him. There on the page was the truth about how much it hurt to ____28____ him.
That tiny poem was a ____29____that rooted in my heart. I realized I could possibly become a writer and from that moment on, it was all I _____30_____to do. So I changed my field of study to English. I _____31_____ my first short stories while I was still a student. I went on to write my first novel, Girl in Translation, which became an international _____32_____ and is taught in schools around the world.
That night, I learned that art isn’t a _____33_____ . It’s at the core of what makes us human. Although I’d believed that immigrants couldn’t afford to be _____34_____, I understood then that we had always been the ultimate artists,_____35_____ourselves again and again as we try to adapt to a new landscape.
21. A. innocent B. fortunate C. dependent D. voluntary
22. A. surgeon B. lawyer C. artist D. engineer
23 A. expect B. regret C. agree D. refuse
24. A. bothered B. inspired C. interested D. satisfied
25. A. adapted to B. shown off C. broken off D. referred to
26. A. unwillingly B. cautiously C. helplessly D. simply
27. A. fancy B. peaceful C. happy D. lonely
28. A. marry B. upset C. lose D. desert
29. A. romance B. seed C. secret D. shadow
30. A. hesitated B. resolved C. declined D. pretended
31. A. bought B. borrowed C. priced D. published
32. A. gap B. effort C. challenge D. bestseller
33. A. necessity B. luxury C. game D. reality
34. A. practical B. reliable C. energetic D. creative
35. A. rescuing B. recreating C. recovering D. relaxing
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。
Acupuncture, an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, ____36____(date) back thousands of years. It involves ____37____(insert) thin needles into specific points of the body to treat various diseases and promote health.
The practice of acupuncture is based on the belief____38____ energy, called qi, flows through channels in the body. When this energy flow is blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to illness.
Acupuncture is not only used for physical problems, but also for mental and emotional conditions. It is considered a safe and effective treatment when____39____(perform) by trained practitioners. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve sleep quality. ____40____, its mechanisms of action are still not fully understood.
In many countries around the world, acupuncture has gained ____41____(popular) as an alternative therapy. People are____42____(increase) turning to this ancient practice for better health. The needles used in acupuncture are very thin and usually cause only minor discomfort. After the treatment, patients often report feeling____43____(relax) and refreshed.
____44____some skepticism (怀疑), acupuncture continues to play an important role in healthcare, especially in combination with modern medicine. It is believed that with further research, the benefits of acupuncture will be _____45_____(clearly) defined and accepted by more people.
第四部分 写作 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周日你校举办了一场以“强体魄，健身心”（Fostering Physical and Mental Well-being）为主题的体育文化节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道。
内容包括：1．活动主题；
2．活动内容；
3．活动反响。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
School Sports and Culture Festival Draws Excitement
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第二节（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。
Joel stared at the ground. Rather, he stared at what was lying on the ground:a robotic glove. It was made of metal, with black and yellow paint. Joel looked around his backyard. How did a robotic glove end up next to his dad’s vegetable garden
In any case Joel had found it. And no one else was around.
That meant only one thing: finders keepers. Wasn’t that how finders keepers worked If you found something and couldn’t find the owner, it was yours.
The robotic glove was now Joel’s. Picking up the glove. Joel realized it wasn’t as heavy as he expected it would be. Even though it was much bigger than his own hand, he decided to try it on.
He slipped his hand inside and felt the machine come to life. It beeped（发哔哔声）three times. Joel moved his fingers, and the robot fingers moved too. Joel walked over to a large tree branch that had fallen in his yard and wrapped the robotic fingers around it. He lifted the branch. It should have been heavy, but with the glove it was no heavier than a small branch.
He couldn’t believe it. Maybe it was a kind of antigravity machine reported in the newspaper.
Now, what was he going to do with it
Joel’s mom was inside rearranging the furniture. He could walk in and say “Do you need a hand with that ” before easily picking up the couch and setting it somewhere else.
At the library, he could say “Let me help” and carry in a tall stack of boxes filled with books. At the park, he could say “How about we eat lunch over there ” and carry the picnic table to a shady spot.
Everything would feel as light as a pencil. He’d feel like a superhero.
But first, he wanted to show his dad what he’d found. He started running toward the front yard. That’s when he heard someone call, “Has anyone seen my robotic glove ” Joel stopped short.
Near the garage, his dad was talking to their new next-door neighbor, Mr. Shore.
“I haven’t seen a robotic glove,” Joel’s dad said.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Joel’s eyes widened when he realized the glove belonged to Mr. Shore.
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Just then, Joel's mom called out, “Help me move the couch!”
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2024～2025学年第一学期期中调研考试
高二英语试卷
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. A2. A3. D
【答案】4. C5. B6. A7. D
【答案】8. B9. D10. C11. B
【答案】12. A13. C14. C15. B
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
【答案】16. B17. E18. D19. G20. F
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）
【答案】21. B22. C23. A24. A25. C26. D27. D28. C29. B30. B31. D32. D33. B34. D35. B
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15 分）
【答案】36. dates
37. inserting
38. that39. performed
40. However
41. popularity
42. increasingly
43. relaxed
44. Despite
45. more clearly。
第四部分写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节应用文写作（满分15分）
46.
【答案】 School Sports and Culture Festival Draws Excitement
Last Sunday witnessed a burst of excitement as the annual school sports and culture festival with the theme of “Fostering Physical and Mental Well-being” took center stage.
Students engaged in friendly yet competitive matches in basketball, soccer, and track events. Additionally, cultural presentations including dance, theater, and art exhibitions highlighted students’ creativity.
The festival was met with cheers and applause from enthusiastic supporters, bringing students together in a display of school spirit. This event not only promoted fitness and the arts but also created a joyful atmosphere that resonated with everyone involved.
第二节（满分25分）
47.
【答案】Joel’s eyes widened when he realized the glove belonged to Mr. Shore. Staring at it, he felt caught in a dilemma, though he knew finders keepers didn’t work if you found the owner. However, seeing the disappointment on Mr. Shore’s face, he took a deep breath and called out, “I found it!” Mr. Shore’s face lit up with relief. Joel ran over, took off the glove, and gave it to his neighbor. “I found it in the backyard,” Joel said. “I tried it on and I could lift a huge branch. It’s amazing.” (81 words)
Just then, Joel’s mom called out, “Help me move the couch!” He hesitated because without the glove, his dreams of being a superhero faded away. He felt so upset. Everyone looked at each other—and then everyone looked at the glove. Mr. Shore held it out to Joel with a giant smile. “Would you like to use it ” “Yes, please.” Joel’s smile was as big as Mr. Shore’s. He slipped on the glove and the couch was as light as a pencil. Joel felt like a superhero again! (77 words)
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