环际大联考
“逐梦计划”2024～2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试题
（试卷总分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 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）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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。
1. What seems to be the woman’s problem
A. She failed to contact the bank manager.
B. She got her bank card stuck in the ATM.
C. She can’t operate the machine.
2. When will the play show
A. On the 15th. B. On the 16th. C. On the 17th.
3. What will the woman do next
A. Park her car. B. Look at the stars. C. Fetch the telescope.
4. Why is the boy unhappy
A. He feels lonely. B. He missed his flight. C. He’s worried about his parents.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their favorite scientists. B. The old math books. C. The new science books.
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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers.
7. What does the woman offer to do
A. Give the man two tickets.
B. Book tickets for the man.
C. Watch a movie with the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a park.
9. How was the weather on the man’s way home from work
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where will the event be held
A. At a café. B. At a school. C. At a gallery.
11. What is the woman
A. A student. B. An artist. C. A teacher.
12. What does the man plan to do on July 21
A. Learn papercut. B. Play football. C. Watch a game.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman want to sell the stuff
A. To spare room for furniture.
B. To turn them into cash.
C. To clean up the house.
14. What does the woman say about Bob
A He has a problem with the ad.
B. He can make a quick sale.
C. He is kind and helpful.
15. What is the man’s opinion about Newsday’s service
A. Excellent. B. Unfriendly. C. Expensive.
16. What are the speakers going to do next
A. Write an ad. B. Make a call. C. Go to a market.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who can attend the comedy clubs
A. A child aged 3. B. A teenager aged 16. C. An adult aged 30.
18. What does the speaker think of John Winterson’s act
A. It was strange. B. It was successful. C. It was unpopular.
19. What do the classes teach young people to do
A. Tell jokes on stage. B. Organize parties. C. Perform magic.
20. Why does the speaker give the speech
A. To encourage the comedians.
B. To advertise a comedy company.
C To inform people of seeing performances.
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
Are you a high school student Then consider spending your summer at Harvard, where you can explore many different college-level courses, and live and learn with students from different countries.
TWO CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM:
Pre-College Program
A two-week residential (住宿的) experience featuring noncredit courses SESSION (期) Ⅰ: June 24—July 6 SESSION Ⅱ: July 8—20 SESSION Ⅲ: July 22—August 3
The program features: ●A choice of over 100 noncredit courses designed for precollege students. ●On-campus housing with fellow pre-college students and residential staff. ●Structured days with weekday class meetings and pre-college activities.
The fee for the Harvard Pre-College Program session is $4,500. The Pre-College Program cost includes: ●Courses
●Housing and all meals ●Off-campus activities—transportation and most entrance fees
Secondary School Program
College courses for credits in a seven-week session, June 23—August 11
The program features: ●College courses (over 200 to choose from), which you attend with college students, other high school students, and professionals from around the world. ●Credits you can transfer to a college in the future. ●The choice to live on campus, commute (走读), or study online. ●The freedom to schedule your days.
For students living on campus, the average cost of attending the program is $11,900, which includes fees for two 4-credit courses ($3,050 for each course) or one 8-credit course ($6,100), room and meal fees, and a health insurance fee. For those attending as a commuting or online student, the cost ranges from $3,050 to $6,100 depending on the number of courses taken.
1. What do we know about the Harvard Pre-College Program
A. You don’t need to gain credits. B. You are free to arrange your day.
C. You can live with the local family. D. You have over 200 courses to choose from.
2 What should you pay for besides the Pre-College Program cost
A. Courses. B. All meals. C. Off-campus activities. D. The transportation to Harvard.
3. How much should you pay to take one 4-credit course online
A. $3,050. B. $4,500. C. $6,100. D. $11,900.
B
My husband and I used to live in the city, but we often faced a lot of problems there. There was a lot of late-night noise. It was difficult to find parking. And the rent of the apartment was high.
Finally, my husband and I decided to move to the suburbs (郊区) outside Boston. We started looking for our new home. It turned out that many other people were also moving to the suburbs and it wasn’t easy to find a nice house there. Finally, we went to see a small and dark house. It needed a lot of work. But it was well built and it was on a street where we could walk to Starbucks, restaurants and bus stops. Well, before I knew it, we had made an offer and the house became ours.
On our first night in the house I cried for five hours. I thought we had made the wrong choice and I wanted to go back to the city. The house was smelly and old. And many families and old people lived around it. But after thinking of the problems we had when we were living in the city, I calmed down. Besides, our new home wasn’t that bad, after all. I had a driveway of my own. There were three big bedrooms and a backyard for my dog. Oh, how lovely the sound of nothing was. I changed the house inch by inch and it became a very comfortable home.
We have been in our house for over two years until now and it’s the best move we have ever made. While I’m glad I can drive into the city in 15 minutes and enjoy all it has offered, I’m always happy to return home.
4. The writer and her husband moved to the suburbs because they ________.
A. no longer liked living in the city B. couldn’t afford the rent in the city
C. wanted to buy a small house D. found work there
5. On the first night in the house, the writer ________.
A. was too excited B. felt scared living there
C. regretted moving there at first D. was moved to tears by its quietness
6. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 show about the house
A. It was lovely. B. It was really quiet.
C. It had nothing in it. D. It had beautiful sound.
7. We can learn from the passage that the writer ________.
A. hates driving to the city B. is afraid of returning home
C. loves living in the suburbs now D. cannot wait to go back to the city
C
Children spend more time messaging each other on phones and websites than talking in Person, a survey has revealed. Text messages and social networking sites have become the common mode of youngsters aged 8 to 14.
A survey of modern childhood found that many youngsters are conscious that they are spending too much time on their computers and enjoy themselves the most when playing outside. But the lure of electronic products proves too strong for a quarter, while a fifth say their parents don’t like them playing outside because they are worried about strangers and injuries.
The “iGeneration report” suggested that youngsters are increasingly health-conscious and skeptical (特怀疑态度的) of commercialization, including gender-based labelling on toys and pop videos released by singers. More than half of those questioned care about eating healthily and one in 10 lectures their own parents about the food they are eating or buying, 42 percent of those questioned own a smart phone, with 36 percent admitting spending more time communicating with friends via instant messaging, such as texts or networking websites, than talking in person. Only one child in 100 said that being happy, having a loving family and being clever were taken as the most crucial (决定性的) elements in their lives.
Cary Cooper, the professor of organizational psychology and health at Lancaster University, said social media were contributing to youngsters becoming more independent. They had a sense of individuality due to exposure to a range of media.
The survey follows major state backed research which found that youngsters are turning their back on drink, drugs and smoking. It found a dramatic drop in the number of secondary school students trying and regularly using drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Some analysts said that thanks to the rise of social media, millions of teenagers are spending their time at home in their rooms rather than out on the streets.
8. Why can’t 25 percent of the children get away from electronic products
A. They are not allowed to hang out long.
B. They are protected from strangers and injuries.
C. They enjoy themselves most when playing outside.
D. They can’t resist the temptation of the products.
9. The survey of modern childhood found that many youngsters.
A. are fans of the pop videos released by singers
B. message each other more rather than chat in person
C. are doubtful about possessing the latest smart phones
D. pay no attention to their lifestyle nowadays
10. The attitude of Cary Cooper towards social media is.
A. objective B. negative
C. supportive D. unclear
11. The last paragraph is written to show.
A. the benefits of social media
B. the drop of taking drugs in youngsters
C. the exposure to a range of media
D. youngsters are becoming more conscious
D
About 15 years ago, when my children were still in elementary school, I was very active in the Parent Teacher Association. At one of the monthly meetings the topic of discussion was the new curriculum (课程) that the state of Michigan was presenting. Many concerns were voiced at that meeting, and one of them was my own. My concern was that the children were being taught things that were once taught at a much later age.
Let’s face it: children today have to learn and adapt to a more technological society, one where if you’re not a peak performer you’re just not well received. Some say that the children of today have it so much easier than 10—20 years ago. They’re given so much more, not having to work for their toys and little extras. They sit all day long in front of a computer playing games… How hard can that be
I, for one, think that today’s child is missing out on so many wonderful experiences because of technology. What type of people skills are they learning They can thumb type faster than any other generation before them, but they can’t pick up the phone and have a really deep conversation.
There is an elementary school not far behind my home and I used to see children on the playground every day. Weekdays and weekends, there would be children playing, shouting with joy. But now I don’t see many children there after school, nor on the weekend. Has the playground gone from our children’s life
I know many teachers, some of whom are my friends, may throw a shoe at me when I say play doesn’t always need to have a purpose. And it doesn’t always have to have a teaching module included. To compete in today’s world, the children have to be experts at multitasking, and on top of their game at all times. I, for one, think this is a shame.
12. Why was the author concerned
A. The children didn’t learn much at school.
B. The parents’ opinions were not valued by schools.
C. The new curriculum was too advanced for the children.
D. The children were not interested in the new curriculum.
13. What should children learn according to the author
A. How to adapt to a technological society. B. How to communicate with others.
C. How to work for toys and extras. D. How to make a telephone call.
14. Which of the following would the author agree with
A. Children’s play should be well designed.
B. Play and learning should go hand in hand.
C. The multitasking ability is more important than play.
D. Children should be allowed to play purposelessly.
15. What does the underlined part “throw a shoe at” mean in the last paragraph
A. Disagree with. B. Laugh at. C. Accept. D. Hit.
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。
When it comes to the benefit of volunteering, a lot of people think it’s all about the warm feeling after helping someone. As is known, charity work requires a wide variety of people to do a wide variety of things. ____16____ It means that there are some surprising benefits for volunteers. For example, volunteering:
◆Teaches you new skills
From helping making websites to teaching immigrant kids your native language, or to arranging events for charity, volunteering can really be almost anything. It means that when you get involved in charity work, a lot of the time you will face challenges. ____17____
◆Can teach you what truly matters
It’s a great way to find new perspectives (角度) on life. When you’ve been at it for a while, you just might find yourself reevaluating your advantages. ____18____ One of my friends went from wanting to be a lawyer to discovering a true passion for teaching.
◆____19____
Maybe it’s not so surprising, but what might surprise you is how genuine these friends are. Some of my long term friends are people I’ve met through volunteering. I’m not the kind of guy that makes friends purely for connections, but sometimes it’s very convenient to have a broad network.
Summed up in one line: volunteering helps you grow. ____20____ You meet a very wide variety of people you don’t have a lot in common with. You learn to get along with people involved in many different walks of life. You learn to know what you are to do. So if you’ve ever considered volunteering, what are you waiting for
A Helps you make new friends.
B. Can help improve social skills.
C. You might even decide on a completely new path to take in life.
D. As it turns out, that’s far from the only benefit.
E. Volunteering helps you look outside yourself and your problems.
F. Through overcoming the challenges, you learn completely new skills.
G. Not only as a person, but it helps you develop your skill set as well.
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。
Reading is a part of a person’s life. When I was 4, reading was ____21____ to me as I thought it was boring. However, later when I was 6, I read Toy Story, which ____22____ my attention, and I didn’t feel bored at all. As I grew older, I had an increasing liking for reading. Whenever I picked up a book, I felt like I was being ____23____ teleported (传送) to the place where the story was ____24____ and watching the plot unfold before my eyes. I became so immersed (沉浸的) in the book that I would lose track of the ____25____ and forget to eat. Luckily, when I was 9, Mom got me a library membership card, which opened a new world for me to ____26____ words that I didn’t know existed.
Reading has been a(n)____27____ experience for me. It has greatly ____28____ my English and my vocabulary while developing my ____29____. As I immerse myself in stories, interesting ideas come to my mind, which has significantly increased my _____30_____ in writing.
Reading is very personal because everyone has their own _____31_____. For example, some people like sci-fi, mysteries, etc. Therefore, popular books may not be _____32_____ for you. Reading should not be _____33_____ because any book can expand our knowledge and teach us the meaning of things. Next time you feel like reading but _____34_____ to choose a book, don’t give up so quickly. Take time to meet the book that _____35_____ you most.
21. A. close B. strange C. dear D. hateful
22. A. required B. directed C. attracted D. received
23. A. obviously B. hopefully C. suddenly D. magically
24. A. breaking down B. going round C. taking place D. carrying on
25. A. time B. work C. goal D. source
26. A. use B. translate C. make D. learn
27. A. invaluable B. inaccurate C. natural D. familiar
28. A. improved B. covered C. practiced D. challenged
29. A. confidence B. energy C. mood D. imagination
30. A. motivation B. creativity C. knowledge D. difficulty
31. A. trade B. taste C. memory D. treasure
32. A. necessary B. available C. suitable D. convenient
33. A. ignored B. limited C. pressured D. wasted
34. A. fail B. scare C. happen D. accept
35. A. surprises B. interests C. guides D. benefits
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。
Helen Keller was ____36____ very special girl ____37____ needed a superb teacher. She was stubborn because she couldn’t speak, read or write when she ____38____ (be) seven years old. Anne Sullivan was recommended ____39____ (help) Helen. Anne eyesight problems early in life as well so she could relate to Helen’s difficulties. Anne’s technique was ____40____ (simply) and straightforward. One day Anne put one of Helen’s ____41____ (hand) under the water. As the water flowed over the hand, Anne spelt out “W-A-T-E-R” into Helen’s other hand. Suddenly, Helen realised that the movement of the fingers meant the cool liquid ____42____ (flow) over her hand. This precious knowledge gave ____43____ (she) hope and joy. ____44____ (final), the world of words was opening up to her. Gradually, Helen understood the meaning of “love” and “think” _____45_____ the help of Miss Sullivan.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（15分）
46. 你校英文报“Sports Stories”栏目征文。请你以“Great Moments in the Sports Meet”为题，写一篇短文，记录上周你校举行的运动会，内容包括：
1.运动会概况；
2.难忘的瞬间；
3.你的感想。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.文中不能出现真实姓名与学校。
Great Moments in the Sports Meet
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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。
In a house far from the city lived John and his mother. John’s only hobby was wandering in the nearby picturesque forest. In its center was a shiny clear lake with schools of fish dancing in it. Lovely animals such as deer or rabbits were playing around and cute birds were singing in trees. Fascinated by the beauty and liveliness of nature, he desired to become a great artist and present all the breath-taking scenes to the world.
John studied in the local primary school. Life was not easy for John and his mom after his father died. Knowing what hard work his mother did to make ends meet, John really didn’t want his mother to worry. His mother knew the significance of education in life but she was against his dream of becoming an artist. “The profession of artist can’t aid a person in meeting his daily expenses,” she would say. But as each day passed, John’s dream became more passionate.
Due to the living circumstances, even buying some new colors would be a luxury. John only used the worn drawing file and limited colors for his daily practice. Though lacking fine painting materials, he never gave up drawing. He spent a significant amount of time staying in the forest, secretly perfecting his craft. With continuous hard work and a distinct gift for art, he drew beautifully.
One day John read about a competition being held in the town, whose deadline was only two days away. He got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire but he was in a dilemma (两难境地) as for the competition he needed special paints and some brushes. He didn’t have the courage to ask his mother for money as he knew her prejudice against art.
That evening his mom returned from work and handed him a few paper notes, saying, “This is for your lunch at school next month.” The money was enough for his desired materials! John’s face lit up.
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。
Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money.
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A week later, a phone call came to John’s home.
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环际大联考
“逐梦计划”2024～2025学年度第一学期期中考试
高二英语试题
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. A2. D3. A
【答案】4. A5. C6. B7. C
【答案】8. D9. B10. C11. A
【答案】12. C13. B14. D15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
【答案】16. D17. F18. C19. A20. G
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. D22. C23. D24. C25. A26. D27. A28. A29. D30. B31. B32. C33. B34. A35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】36. a37. who##that
38. was39. to help
40. simple41. hands
42. flowing
43. her44. Finally
45. with
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节应用文写作（15分）
46.
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【答案】范文
Great Moments in the Sports Meet
Last Friday and Saturday, our school held its annual sports meet on the playground. It was a huge success, with students participating in various sports, including running, high jump, and long jump.
One unforgettable moment was the 4×100m relay race when our class broke the school record. The cheers from the crowd were overwhelming. Despite losing last year, the team’s hard work and dedication this year paid off, demonstrating the true spirit of teamwork.
Overall, the sports meet was a reminder that sports are not just about winning or losing, but about teamwork, perseverance, and respect. It was inspiring to see everyone come together and celebrate the joy of sports.
第二节读后续写（满分25分）
47.
【答案】 Early the next morning, John secretly left home with the money. Hastily, he bought paper and pens for painting, and then dashed to the completion. After signing up for it, he was given the task. It was his time. He was deeply absorbed in his work, forgetting everything around him. After finishing his task, he went home, with birds singing for him. Every day, he looked forward to the result happily and anxiously, though he felt hungry. It seemed that the time stopped.
A week later, a phone call came to John’s home. Hearing what the man said, his mother felt puzzled, not knowing how his son had done it, because she knew it needed money. As soon as John arrived home, his mother told him the news, and waited for his explanation. Knowing the truth, her eyes welled up with tears. Hugging her son tightly, she apologized to him. But he was happy, not only because he had got the perfect opportunity to fulfill his desire, but also he was awarded a lot of money because of his work.
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