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2024—2025学年上学期高二年级期中考试
英语
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. C3. B
【答案】4. A5. D6. D7. C
【答案】8. A9. D10. A11. C
【答案】12. B13. A14. D15. A
【答案】16. E17. D18. 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. B22. C23. B24. A25. D26. C27. B28. C29. A30. D31. A32. A33. D34. B35. C
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
【答案】36. is37. and
38. a39. which
40. To achieve
41. included
42. Currently
43. application
44. on45. businesses
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46.
【答案】Dear Chris,
Learning that you have passed the HSK-Test, I’m writing to express my congratulations to you.
I know you were not good at Chinese at first. However, you practiced listening, speaking, reading and writing Chinese every day and succeeded in passing the test eventually, which is very difficult for foreign students in my mind. Therefore, I’m more than glad because your hard work pay off ultimately. I think if you go on studying Chinese harder, you will have the opportunity to further study in China. Then we can communicate with each other face to face.
Looking forward to meeting you in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47.
【答案】 The next day we worked out a study schedule for the exam. We divided our time wisely among different subjects. We also decided to meet in the library every evening to review together, helping each other with difficult questions and sharing our understanding of the topics. This way, we could clarify our doubts and reinforce our learning. With our combined efforts, we felt more confident and prepared for the exam. The days passed quickly, and soon it was the eve of the exam. We went to bed early, ensuring we were well-rested for the big day ahead.
On the morning of the exam, we gathered one last time. We exchanged words of encouragement and hugs. Entering the examination hall, we felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. We focused on each question, recalling the knowledge we had reviewed together. When the exam ended, we walked out with smiles, relieved and proud of our efforts. Later, we were delighted to learn that all of us had done exceptionally well. That evening, we celebrated our success, grateful for the friendships and memories we had created during our school days.
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第2页2024—2025学年上学期高二年级期中考试
英语
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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2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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why did the man’s mother call
A. To inform him of a change.
B. To ask him for some help.
C. To learn about his brother.
2. What does the man think of the math teacher
A. Serious. B. Humorous. C. Patient.
3. What aspect does the woman like about the Fortune magazine
A. Its cover. B. Its pictures. C. Its language.
4 Where is little Bob right now probably
A. In the school. B. In the hospital. C. In the restaurant.
5. What does Julia Roberts do
A. An actress. B. An engineer. C. An acting teacher.
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。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’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Shopkeeper and customer. C. Boss and secretary.
7. What does the man get in the end
A. An item of a different style.
B A sweater in a larger size.
C. All his money.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Take a picture for her.
B. Enjoy the waterfall with her.
C. Teach her how to use a camera.
9. What’s wrong with the camera
A. There’s something wrong with its button.
B. The screen is broken.
C. It is out of power.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the weather like now
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Rainy.
11. How will the man go home
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By subway.
12. What are the speakers doing in the coffee shop
A. Enjoying coffee. B. Studying for exams. C. Doing a part-time job.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did the woman argue with Frank
A He refused to pay her money back.
B. He didn’t want to lend her money.
C. He thought she was unfriendly.
14. What did the woman plan to spend the money on
A. A textbook. B. A birthday gift. C. A big cake.
15. What does the man speaker think of the argument
A. Meaningless. B. Unacceptable. C. Common.
16. What does the man speaker advise the woman to do
A. Send an apology to Frank.
B. Make a phone call to Frank.
C. Have a talk with Frank in person.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 题。
17. What does the speaker say about competitions in the past
A. They lacked fun. B. They achieved success. C. They were poorly prepared.
18. What competition was held last year
A. A singing competition. B. A dancing competition. C. A reading competition.
19. What is the purpose of the Pet’s Competition
A. To help students select pets.
B. To inspire students to love animals.
C. To give students chances to show their pets.
20. What does the speaker suggest the students do
A. Keep a record of the competition.
B. Learn more about raising animals.
C. Collect information about dogs’ ability.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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RMLD invites local high school students from Reading North Reading, Wilmington, and areas of Lynnfield served by RMLD to participate in its 6th Annual Art Contest (比赛).
Contest Timeline:
Contest kickoff March 1, 2025
April 10, 2025 All artwork is due by 11:59 pm
April 22, 2025 Winners will be announced no later than April 22
April 26, 2025 A ceremony will be held to award the winners
Awards:
·Each participant who submits (提交) artwork by the final date will receive a certificate for ten hours of community service.
·Up to five winners will be selected based on the number of submissions received and the content of the artwork. Each winner will receive a gift card of up to $100 for school or art supplies.
Official Contest Rules:
·Participants must live in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, or areas of Lynnfield served by RMLD.
·Participants must be high school students — in grade nine through twelve — for the 2024-2025 school year.
·One entry per person.
Submission Requirements:
·The artwork must be original to the student submitting the entry; artwork containing copyright images is not permitted.
·The artwork must clearly include the theme of the contest.
·The artwork must contain at least three colors.
·The artwork must be submitted in digital form.
·The artwork may be any medium that meets the above requirements. Acceptable art includes but is not limited to: drawings, paintings, sketches, photography, and graphic art.
1. When is the final date for the submission of the contest
A. March 1, 2025. B. April 10, 2025. C. April 22, 2025. D. April 26, 2025.
2. Who can participate in the contest
A. Art lovers in Lynnfield. B. Professional artists from Reading.
C. High schoolers in RMLD-served areas. D. Eighth graders for the 2024-2025 school year.
3. Which of the following may lead a submission to be refused
A. It is submitted in digital form. B. It is a copy of a famous painting.
C. It bears a clear theme of the contest. D. It uses more colors than black and white.
B
In 1925, a deadly epidemic (流行病) struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. The total population of the town was only around 1,400 — seven of whom were dead and 19 of whom were sick. To make matters worse, the nearest source of a cure was hundreds of miles away, across the dangerous Alaskan wilderness.
Then, a Siberian husky (a kind of dog) named Balto saved the day. Balto was just one of 150 sled (雪橇) dogs used to deliver medicine to the town through whiteout snow and dangerous ice. And although Balto had never stood out from the rest of the pack (狗群) before, he proved to be surprisingly skillful and tough in the last leg of the journey.
Now known as the Nome Serum (血清) Run of 1925, the race began on January 27, 1925, when 300,000 doses of antitoxin (抗毒素) arrived in Nenana by train from Anchorage. The medicine was placed inside a metallic container, and then taken out into the Alaskan wilds by the first sled driver, “Wild Bill” Shannon, who arrived at the first handoff site with injuries caused by the extreme coldness and two of his dogs lost. Eventually, the medicine made its way to Leonhard Seppala, who set out confidently with his 12-year-old sled dog, Togo, leading the pack.
Togo led Seppala’ s pack until they reached the next sled driver, Charlie Olson, who then passed it down to Gunnar Kaasen. But Togo no longer led the pack. Instead, Kaasen completed the last leg of the journey with Balto as his frontrunner. Although Kaasen couldn’t even see in the whiteout conditions, and temperatures dropped to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, Balto pressed on, successfully leading the pack to Nome, with the serum, on February 2.
Finally able to rest for the first time since the journey began , Kaasen looked to Balto and said, “What a fine dog!” And with that, Balto became a national hero who remains beloved nearly a century later.
4. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To provide background information. B. To inspire the readers’ imagination.
C. To introduce a terrible disease. D. To support an argument.
5. What can be learned about the Nome Serum Run of 1925
A. Its exact starting point was in Nome. B. It suffered the loss of a sled driver.
C. Its aim was to save the 19 sick people. D. It was completed through teamwork.
6. What did Togo do during the journey
A. He saved the serum from being broken. B. He protected other dogs on the way.
C. He served as the guide of Kaasen. D. He led the group for some time.
7. What may be a suitable title for the text
A. The Qualities of a Great Sled Dog
B. The Origins of the Alaskan Husky
C. Balto — The Hero of the Nome Serum Run
D. Nome — The Town That Survived an Epidemic
C
For more than 15 years, I’ve traveled to different parts of the world, where I take out rotten meat and wait for flies to appear. My research is related to understanding how an environment influences a fly’s ability to search for and find its food source, its single purpose of living. For example, flies rely on wind to carry scents across varying environments.
Warmer temperatures promote fly activity because they’re poikilothermic — meaning cold-blooded — and need heat to warm up their muscles for flight. Flies use visual cues (视觉信号) to fly through the air and to avoid barriers, so they’re more active during the daytime.
Blow flies can travel up to 28 miles for food. Most of the time when I set a piece of bad-smelling rotten meat, a large group of flies will come right away. But other times I’m surprised when no flies come to enjoy the big meal I’ve prepared.
When a female fly smells something that might be a good food source for her babies, she lands on it and assesses whether there’s enough to support her 400 or so eggs, which means life and death for her babies. A mom fly’s ability to smell out a good “home” for her babies is the key to the survival of the species and ultimately why this sense is so strong.
Male flies are less interested in these smells as a sign of food. But since they can signal where to find female flies for mating, males will still respond to the scent of a steaming trash can.
Flies have evolved (进化) to be superior trash-smellers because this superpower helps them survive. The reason why they manage to find trash cans wherever they exist is the same reason why they’ll show up to your picnic to check what’s on the menu — they’re looking for food that will help them create the next generation of flies.
8. What may be the reason why no flies come to the author’s “big meal”
A. There’s no wind blowing. B. The flies are not hungry.
C. The “big meal” is not smelly enough. D. The distance is out of the flies’ reach.
9. When do flies tend to be most active
A. On warm nights. B. In the daytime of cold days.
C. On rainy nights. D. In the daytime of warm days.
10. What is the decisive factor for the female flies to choose the egg-laying site
A. The amount of food. B. The availability of shelter and protection.
C. The temperature of the environment. D. The presence of other female flies around.
11. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Male flies hardly respond to the trash can.
B. Picnic attracts female flies more than male ones.
C. Both male and female flies are sensitive to food smells.
D. Female flies are usually the first to show up at a picnic site.
D
Drone (无人机) light shows are becoming especially popular in the West. By now, if you live on the U. S. East or West Coasts, you’ve probably been troubled by wildfire smoke. The fires are increasing in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens. And fireworks, as you can guess from their name, cause fires — more than you might think.
That’s what caused a handful of California towns to quit fireworks and turn to drones last year. Sydney, Australia, known for its massive fireworks display, is considering doing the same due to the risk of wildfires. And fire danger is now top of mind for many U. S. cities as the Independence Day, or the American national day, nears.
In addition to reducing the risk of fires, drone light shows present a safer alternative for the folks behind the curtain. Fireworks injured more than 10,000 people last year because they can accidentally erupt while on the ground. Drones won’t. And since light shows are required to keep the ground below the show clear, there’s no risk of a drone falling from the sky into the crowd.
Drones are also less disturbing, creating only a light buzzing noise. Fireworks, on the other hand, can burst your eardrum if you’re standing close enough. That’s a nuisance for some families with animals, small children, or other people who are sensitive to noise.
But perhaps the biggest reason for the switch to drones is that they’re thought to be greener. Besides starting fires, firework smoke leaves behind a trail of harmful chemicals and is considered a pollutant. Drones are also a reusable option, capable of flying potentially hundreds of shows before they even require maintenance. That’s a huge benefit to the environment — and to the companies paying to put on these performances.
At the end of the day, though, some cities are likely switching to drones simply because they’re cooler. That’s not to say that fireworks aren’t cool. But drones allow for more creativity, with the ability to synchronize (同步) lights to music and recreate complex images in the sky.
Nevertheless, it’s still too early to rush to the conclusion that drones will completely take the place of fireworks in the near future.
12. Why are fireworks given up in some towns
A. They are too expensive. B. They bring along fire risks.
C. They speed up climate change. D. They are not cool any more.
13. How does the author develop paragraph 3
A. By making a comparison. B. By analyzing causes and effects.
C. By giving a definition. D. By referring to data from previous studies.
14. What does the underlined word “nuisance” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A Reward. B. Attraction. C. Instance. D. Annoyance.
15. What will the author probably continue to talk about
A. The potential challenges drones will face.
B. The similarities shared by drones and fireworks.
C. The importance of drones in promoting economy.
D. The strong competition from companies in different industries.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What is the origin of Family History Month
Every human has a history of some sort or another. Usually, that history goes far back beyond ourselves. Every ancestor we have has left his mark on us. ___16___. Many people find that there is a certain comfort in knowing where they came from, and that’s why Family History Month was started.
How to celebrate Family History Month
Celebrating the history of the family is obviously something that should happen all year round! Try out some of these ideas to get started:
* Compile (编纂) a family history
It all starts with collecting what people know about their families and compiling it together. ___17___. They include documents and records, old photographs, and verbal stories from the still- living members of the family.
Those people who are particularly lucky will have had a family member who has started the basics for them. ___18___. Today it’s a little easier than it used to be. Websites and organizations are easily found that can help people trace (追溯) their family lines.
* ___19___
Don’t let another day go by without hearing the stories that living family members have to tell about their childhoods and the family history. Whether you visit them in person or arrange for a phone call or video conversation, older family members can be vitally important to keep the family history alive. Ask them to share some stories. It will not only give information but will be good for the relationship and help them to feel needed and loved. Remember to take very good notes or record what they have to say for later generations.
* Engage with a genealogy (家谱) website
Let someone else do the hard work of finding out all of that family history and background! ___20___. Try out the genealogy websites and services, such as FamilySearch, Ancestry and MyHeritage for ideas of where to get started.
A. Connect with an older family member
B. Focus more on the telling of the elderly
C. If not, it’s probably time to take action
D. This can be done through the use of many materials
E. That has been the formation of tradition and culture within our lives
F. It carried the honors and dishonors of everyone who came before them
G. Getting connected to the past is much more practical with the help of professionals
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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had a job I loved as a case manager for medically weak and low-income elderly adults. Yet, it was ___21___ , just like most social-service jobs. Although I was able to ___22___ the basics for my daughters and me, sometimes, unexpected ___23___ kept me awake at night. So, if something was out of order in our home, it was probably going to stay ___24___.
Then there were all the things I wished I could do for my children. I thought I was doing a good job keeping my ___25___ from my children, but I wasn’t. Children can ___26___ their parents’ moods (情绪) easily, and they are often listening when we’re not ___27___.
Once, a neighbor ___28___ me to share the cost of a new fence. I ___29___ my sister and discussed the matter, wondering how I could ___30___ make enough money to pay for it. After I put down the phone, my six-year-old daughter ___31___ me, saying, “Mom, please don’t worry. We may not ___32___ everything we want, but we have all we need.”
That ___33___, made by just a child, forever changed my attitude. She was smart enough to tell me that we often ___34___ “wants” with “needs”. We have food, clothing, and love for one another. ___35___, we have everything we need!
21. A. hard-earned B. low-paid C. demanding D. rewarding
22. A. discover B. share C. cover D. recycle
23. A. guests B. spending C. encounters D. failure
24. A. broken B. hidden C. banned D. trapped
25. A. adventures B. achievements C. decisions D. worries
26. A. conquer B. record C. perceive D. reveal
27. A. committed B. aware C. present D. confident
28. A. promised B. taught C. pressured D. allowed
29. A. called B. reminded C. visited D. comforted
30. A. secretly B. naturally C. frequently D. quickly
31. A. approached B. evaluated C. bothered D. appreciated
32. A. own B. desire C. value D. use
33. A. requirement B. proposal C. assumption D. statement
34. A. combine B. confuse C. match D. compare
35. A. By accident B. In return C. Without doubt D. As usual
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program ___36___ (be) an ecological (生态的) project involving the northwest, north, and northeast regions of China. It begins in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in the west ___37___ ends in Heilongjiang Province in the east.
According to the plan, the program covers ___38___ total area of 4.07 million square kilometers. Over 60 percent of the work is within Inner Mongolia, ___39___ means the region bears the lion’s share of responsibilities and tasks.
___40___ (achieve) the project’s goals, Inner Mongolia has completed a “Sixth Phase Plan for the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program (2021-30)”. These goals were created to ensure all five control areas and 11 major projects in Inner Mongolia are integrated into the national plan, with all banners and counties ___41___ (include) in the implementation scope (实施范围).
___42___ (current), Inner Mongolia is seeking national project funding support. Over 70 projects in the region have made an ___43___ (apply) for economic support of over 40 billion yuan, aiming to complete sand and desert control tasks on over 15 million mu of land.
In 2024, Inner Mongolia plans to complete the comprehensive management of 2.3 million mu of desertified land and add 13.2 million kilowatts of new energy installations. Local governments place great stress ___44___ the need to establish and improve a stable and sustainable diversified investment mechanism, inspiring more ____45____ (business) and individuals to participate in sand and desert control work.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris发邮件分享了他通过汉语水平四级考试（HSK-4 Test）的好消息。请给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 向他表示祝贺；
2. 肯定他的付出并祝愿。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
School is one of the most memorable experiences of our life. It’s a moment when we meet new families called “classmates”. At first, they are strangers, then classmates, then friends, then best friends, and so on.
I study at Ovom Girls High School in Aba City. My years in Ovom Girls are priceless because it’s the place where I grew up and where my youthful life began. I found the Beautiful With Brain — my group of friends, and that’s the name we are known for. In this group, we experience a lot of things together; we study together and sit together. We have good connections with each other, even with our occasional lapses (失误).
The most memorable moment in school was in my last year, when an examination was to be conducted for all graduating students. This exam was not just another test; it was a chance to be recognized (认可) among the best, with the top three performers from each class earning special awards. Our class teacher then announced that only those who had performed well in previous exams would have the opportunity to participate.
As the days passed, anticipation (期待) built. When the list of examinees was finally announced, I, together with my group of friends, was extremely excited to find all our names on the list. To celebrate it, we decided to have a small gathering right after school. We rushed to the school cafeteria, bought our favorite snacks and drinks, found a corner and sat together, chatting about the upcoming examination. We shared our hopes and fears, and my friends offered me words of encouragement and support. They reminded me of all the times when we had studied together and how much I had improved over the years. We laughed and joked, trying to ease (缓解) the tension that was building up.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next day, we worked out a study schedule for the exam.
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On the morning of the exam, we gathered one last time.
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