山东省日照市五莲县2024-2025学年高二上学期期末模拟预测英语试题(无答案)

2023级高二上学期期末模拟考试
英语
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 did the woman do yesterday evening
A. She watched TV. B. She went shopping. C. She attended a show.
2. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Taking a rest. B. Going for a coffee. C. Having a snack.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A weekend plan. B. A wedding invitation. C. A business deal.
4. Where is Barbara going tonight
A. To a gym. B. To her grandma’s. C. To the doctor’s.
5. What is Alex doing
A. He’s having breakfast. B. He’s feeding a cat. C. He’s reading a book.
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a fitness center. B. In a sports shop. C. In a clinic.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Buy high-quality sportswear.
B. Keep working out regularly.
C. Avoid over-exercising.
【听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。】
8. Why does the man make the call
A. To reserve a table. B. To ask about a party. C. To postpone a meeting.
9. What time should the man arrive on Friday evening
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:30, C. At 8:00.
10. What is the man’s name
A. Brown. B. Anderson. C. Howard.
【听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。】
11. Why does Sarah come to talk to Jacob
A. To make an appointment. B. To seek his advice. C. To explain a decision.
12. How many people are there in Sarah’s group
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers. C. Teacher and student.
【听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。】
14. How often does the band come to perform in the park
A. Three times a year. B. Once a year. C. Every other year.
15. What kind of music will be played this evening
A. Country music. B. Jazz. C. Rock and roll.
16. What will Jannie do next
A. Catch a bus. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Go to the library.
【听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。】
17. Why did the speaker go to the hotel
A. To deliver a speech.
B. To arrange a conference.
C. To interview Mr. Rochester.
18. What did Mr. Rochester do soon after he bought the hotel
A. He talked with the staff members.
B. He had the old carpets replaced.
C. He ran a six-month training project.
19. What did Susan do when she met Mr.
Rochester the second time
A. She was a cleaner. B. She was a secretary. C. She was a receptionist.
20. What does the speaker think is key to Mr.
Rochester’s success
A. Managing time efficiently.
B. Valuing human relationships.
C. Possessing a good memory.
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
Visit America’s National Parks for Free on These Six Days in 2024
It’s time to plan a visit to your dream national park destination. For a few days each year every national park in America is free to visit —including hundreds of national monuments, seashores, historic sites and more.
Less than a quarter of them have entry fees, but those that do charge up to $20 per person or up to $35 per vehicle. Revenue（收入）from these fees stays in the National Park Service to cover visitor services, including improving accessibility, restoring wildlife habitat and more.
“National parks are places that awaken senses, inspire curiosity, encourage reflection, and promote joy,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said in a statement. “The entrance fee-free days expand opportunities for people to visit their national parks and experience the beauty and history of our country.”
There’s a new addition to the entrance fee-free days in 2024: Juneteenth, which became recognized as a national holiday on June 17, 2021.
National park free entry days for 2024:
●Jan.15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
●April 20 — First day of National Park Week
●June 19— Juneteenth
●Aug.4 — Great American Outdoors Day
●Sept 28 — National Public Lands Day
●Nov.11 — Veterans Day
Fees for certain activities like camping and fishing will still be in place. Additionally, parks operated in partnership with outside parties may charge other types of fees. For instance, Waco Mammoth charges an access fee for its dig shelter. That park is run by the Park Service, together with the City of Waco, Texas, and Baylor University. Visitors can find site-specific details on park websites.
21. What are some national parks’ entrance fees mainly used for
A. Popularizing the country’s history. B. Paying for visitor services.
C. Financing visitors during their stay. D. Boosting local economies.
22. When is the national park free entry day for the new addition in 2024
A. April 20. B. June 17. C. June 19. D. Sept.28.
23. What can be learned about Waco Mammoth
A. It is cooperatively managed. B. It hosts some outdoor parties.
C. It features camping and fishing. D. It is free of charge all year round.
B
In a breathtaking incident in Berlin, a young man narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation where he became trapped beneath a bus.
The 16-year-old found himself unable to move beneath a tyre（轮胎）of the bus when he fell down during an attempt to catch the departing vehicle at a local stop on a Monday afternoon. The quick response of the bus driver, who immediately stopped the vehicle, coupled with the assistance of roughly 40 people, including both passengers and bystanders, led to a remarkable achievement. Together, they managed to lift the right side of the bus sufficiently to free the young man.
Frank Kurze, one of the courageous volunteers who participated in the rescue, recalled the messy scene, stating, “I saw the men trying to lift the bus, and it was clear to me that I also had to help lift the bus and try to pull the young man from underneath.”
Nearby medical professionals from a healthcare center in the Spandau neighborhood of Berlin instantly arrived at the scene to provide vital first aid. Michelle Rueckborn, one of the nurses on duty, shared their response, saying, “We were at work when we heard screams, andour coworker looked out of the window and saw what had happened, and said ‘Grab the doctor’s kit and run.’”
Sandra Grunwald, another nurse present at the scene, added, “He was responsive but understandably confused, unsure of what was unfolding around him.” Despite the frightening circumstances, the young man unbelievably survived with only minor injuries, thanks to the collective effort of around 40 individuals who came together to perform a heroic rescue.
The Berlin police department praised the collective efforts of those involved in the rescue as “heroes” and expressed their gratitude on social media, stating, “Thank you, Spandau. Thank you, Berlin.”
24. What was the accident at the bus stop
A. A teenager got caught under a bus. B. The tyre of a bus suddenly blew out.
C. A young passenger fell from his seat. D. The driver found the bus uncontrollable.
25. What did Frank Kurze do at the rescue scene
A. He recorded the whole event. B. He stepped forward bravely.
C. He turned to medical staff. D. He called more volunteers in.
26. Which of the following best describes the medical professionals
A. Tolerant. B. Creative. C. Patient. D. Decisive.
27. What message does the text try to convey
A. One good turn deserves another. B. Kindness brings mental rewards.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Opportunity is for the prepared.
C
I came across the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less from a library app and I can say that after reading, it did not disappoint.
The book fits into the personal development category. It talks about how important it is to focus on absolutely important things and remove the unnecessary distractions. The common problem, Greg McKeown says, is spotting the important things. Essentialism means continuously defining where we can create the most value, then finding ways to execute these tasks most effortlessly.
In Essentialism, McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the pursuit of less. More importantly, by applying a more selective standard for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter.
McKeown further explorers the difference between an essentialist and a non-essentialist. He gives fantastic and relatable examples from his life as well as from others to illustrate how functioning as a non-essentialist is harmful for both you and those around you. He says the primary difference in both of them is the one who says yes to everything and the other（the essentialist）says yes only to the things that matter.
He also tells that a non-essentialist will commit to everything and put his personal priorities（优先事项）on the side while that is opposite in case of the essentialist. Whether it is in work-life or personal life, a non-essentialist will try to do more by quick-fix solutions but an essentialist will focus on removing barriers and nothing else. He also gives us examples of famous people like Mahatma Gandhi who followed essentialism.
Finally, the book tells us how to set out the important things in our life — like a routine of 8 hours of sleep, daily journal or playing or relaxing every day to let our minds rest. In today’s fast-paced life, McKeown says, restfulness is a precious escape from the noisy world.
28. What does the underlined word “execute” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Carry out. B. Switch between. C. Watch out for. D. Get away from.
29. What is mainly stressed in paragraph 3
A. The significance of essentialism. B. The inspiration for the book.
C. Achievements of essentialists. D. Strategies for pursuing less.
30. Which of the following is a feature of essentialists
A. Commitment to daily work. B. High efficiency in work.
C. Positive influence by celebrities. D. Concentration on priorities.
31. What does McKeown suggest people do
A. Avoid tiring work if possible. B. Find meaning in everyday life.
C. Take a break when necessary. D. Remain restless and unmotivated.
D
For years, those looking to generate electricity without using fossil fuels have dreamed of exploring the virtually unlimited heat source that lies 8 kilometres or more beneath Earth’s surface. Previous efforts have been blocked because getting to that heat requires drilling into rock that is too hard for conventional techniques.
Now, one possibility involves repurposing an existing technology to dig this source and produce electricity at a lower cost than any existing form of power generation. This isn’t, however, simply a matter of economics. Even if all nations were to meet the commitments that were made under the Paris Agreement on climate change, temperatures are expected to rise by roughly 3℃ by 2100. Digging deep geothermal （地热）energy has the promise of replacing fossil fuel-powered plants to prevent this disaster.
The technology that might enable this, which makes use of millimetre waves, was improved for academic research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and could provide access to the 400℃ to 500℃ heat that lies several kilometres below Earth’s surface. Obtained through a hole, this heat could produce steam for electricity generation as a zero-carbon alternative for fossil fuels.
Millimetre waves are similar to, but vastly more powerful than, the waves used in a microwave oven. Created by a device called a gyrotron, these waves have now been proven to vaporise （汽化）rock according to Carlos Araque, CEO of start-up Quaise Energy, which has a licence to commercialise the technology for deep bined with conventional drilling, it might be possible to open a hole reaching large amounts of deep heat.
The genius of this technology is that it matches existing facilities and expertise, while the biggest difficulty will be delivering and focusing the millimetre waves so deep underground.
This challenge can and must be met. Quaise Energy plans to complete a shallow pilot project next year and construct two deep drill holes later. If its approach proves attainable, deep geothermal energy could be employed extremely rapidly. The speed with which a covid-19 vaccine（疫苗）was produced showed what the world can do when faced with an emergency. Deep geothermal energy promises to be the equivalent of a vaccine for the climate emergency.
32. Why does the author mention the Paris Agreement in paragraph 2
A. To explain the complexity of climate change.
B. To show the urgency for sustainable resources.
C. To display the climate crisis caused by humans.
D. To prove the accuracy of prediction on temperature.
33. What can millimetre waves be used to do
A. Generate enough powerful steam. B. Transform rock into heat energy.
C. Detect the location of deep heat. D. Create holes through hard rock.
34. What can be inferred about Quaise Energy’s plan
A. It’s a hurried decision. B. It’s sort of unrealistic.
C. It’s highly anticipated. D. It’s inspired by vaccines.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Exploring the Earth B. Drilling Deep
C. HOT! Wave Energy D. Heat for Heart!
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。
Whether you’re exploring retirement communities for a family member, friend or yourself, it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain. Misunderstandings of retirement living can make the decision-making process challenging. 36
Here are four uplifting ways retirement communities can actually improve your overall well-being.
Supplying wellness programs
At home, finding proper exercise and wellness opportunities can be a challenge. Retirement communities attach importance to the well-being of their residents by offering specially designed wellness programs. From yoga to dance classes, these programs are designed to serve older adults, promoting both mental and physical health. 37
Maintaining social connections
38 To handle it, retirement communities are actively creating as many socializing opportunities as possible. Encouraging residents to engage in activities outside their living spaces improves strong mental health and reduces the risk of depression, contributing to overall well-being.
39
Living alone can present safety challenges, such as the risk of falls or exposure to bad weather. Retirement communities offer a safe and protected environment, minimizing the likelihood of accidents. This is especially advantageous for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring both peace of mind and a sense of security.
Offering nutritious meals
Nutrition plays a crucial role in our lives, particularly as we age. Retirement communities understand the unique dietary needs of older individuals and provide health-focused meal plans. 40 Their dietary requirements are also met without effort.
Put more simply, retirement communities offer residents a diversity of wellness and educational programs, which are designed to uplift spirits and present a retirement living experience that combines joy and health-focused well-being.
A. Providing worry-free service
B. Ensuring a secure environment
C. Having a good state of mind is also of benefit to our health.
D. Residents can save the trouble of grocery shopping or cooking.
E. Regular participation can help residents stay healthier for longer.
F. Loneliness can become a concern, especially for those living alone.
G. However, retirement community living can greatly contribute to your health.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
One day, we got an early-morning call telling us to leave immediately. The wildfire which tore through our city was 41 our way. We 42 in our car with a few belongings. For days, we had to stay in a hotel, 43 for news. What finally came wasn’t good: our house was in the fire’s path.
Later, we were 44 to return. With tools gathered, we 45 slowly through our neighborhood where the ground was covered with a heavy layer of ash. Our house was 46 . Mementos（纪念品）, photos, family treasures, my precious collection of books — all gone. As we dug through the ash, we 47 a tree made of iron as well as a decorative dish, a gift from my son. I couldn’t help but wonder 48 , “How will we go on ”
In late afternoon, John 49 what we’d found in the car and we were about to leave when I noticed something 50 to my boot, a small piece of paper. Its 51 were burned, yet the words were surprisingly clear: “If life seems difficult, I pause and 52 the blessing sometimes hidden in every circumstance. With renewed faith and 53 I begin again.”
These words must have come from one of my 54 books, saying everything I needed to hear then. And now it sits in our new home as a 55 that we can begin again.
41. A. giving B. heading C. arriving D. leaving
42. A. jumped B. walked C. stepped D. climbed
43. A. grateful B. eager C. excited D. curious
44. A. invited B. defeated C. permitted D. opposed
45. A. drove B. marched C. wandered D. jogged
46. A. in place B. in danger C. in use D. in ruins
47. A. buried B. exposed C. uncovered D. decorated
48. A. sadly B. hopefully C. delightedly D. angrily
49. A. stored B. delivered C. labeled D. loaded
50. A. adjusted B. related C. stuck D. given
51. A. boundaries B. contents C. lines D. edges
52. A. depend on B. reflect on C. carry on D. center on
53. A. honesty B. ambition C. courage D. kindness
54. A. confusing B. inspiring C. boring D. amusing
55. A. souvenir B. sign C. note D. reminder
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。
Paris 2024 will be remembered as much for athletes’ medal-winning performances as for Chinese technology companies’ contributions. Chinese firms applied cloud computing and artificial intelligence in fields ranging from 56________（immerse）live broadcast experiences to athletes’ training. Experts say the participation of Chinese companies in the sporting events 57________（demonstrate）their independent innovation capabilities. This will help improve their internationally 58________（recognize）influence while boosting their global competitiveness.
During the Paris Games, more than two-thirds of live broadcast signals were transmitted by Alibaba Cloud, 59________ worldwide partner of the Paris Olympics. A record-breaking 11,000 hours of Olympics scenes 60________（distribute）to more than 200 countries and regions so far with the help of Alibaba Cloud’s global cloud infrastructure. Meanwhile, Paris 2024 was the first Summer Olympics 61________（see）the extensive use of Al technology.
Thomas Bach, the IOC president, highlighted the key areas 62________AI has been applied at this year’s Olympics. These include safeguarding against cyber abuse, creating video highlights in multiple formats and languages, 63________implementing a data capture system.
It was Baidu Inc, a Chinese tech giant, that prepared 64________ is called Al-powered auxiliary training system for China’s national diving team, helping them achieve good results. “The AI system allows timely playback and scoring,” said
Quan Hongchan, champion of the women’s 10-meter platform diving event, 65________（add）the system can be used to refine a diver’s movements during daily training, providing her with additional coaching support.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你所在的国际学校拟在教室门口安装一款多功能智慧屏，现向学生征集建议。假定你是李华，请你给负责人Mr. Hall写一封英文邮件，内容包括：
1. 建议开发的功能；
2. 说明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 提示：安装installation 多功能智慧屏multifunctional smart screen
Dear Mr. Hall,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完成的短文。
Mya finished playing a Christmas carol（颂歌）and looked up at her piano teacher. “You played that very well,” Ms. Jackson said. “How would you like to join some of the other students and play carols at the shopping center this Saturday afternoon ”
“I can’t,” Mya said quickly.
“Lots of kids are shy,” Ms. Jackson said, “but the best way to overcome your fear of playing in public is by actually doing what scares you. Remember, our art festival is going to be right after Christmas. You’ll have to play in front of an audience then. Playing at the shopping center this weekend would be great practice.”
“I’m sorry. I can’t be there,” Mya went on. “My great-grandmother invited my family to the Christmas party at her retirement community that afternoon.”
Mya didn’t add that she was relieved to have an excuse not to have to play at the shopping center. The thought of playing piano with so many people around made her stomach clench into a knot.
On Saturday morning, as Mya helped Mom and Dad wrap presents for Great-Grandma, she thought about her friends playing the piano at the shopping center. She pictured hundreds of shoppers hanging around and listening while going from store to store. Some of them would take breaks from shopping to sit on benches and watch the piano players. “I’m so glad I won’t be there,” she thought to herself.
When Mya and her parents arrived at the retirement community, they greeted Great-Grandma with hugs and wishes for a merry Christmas. Mrs. Carmen, the party activities director, showed a short holiday movie first. Then they played games, and the residents opened their gifts.
“We usually end by singing Christmas carols,”Mrs. Carmen said. “But our pianoplayer wasn’t able to make it today.” “Mya plays the piano,” Great-Grandma announced, smiling proudly.
“Wonderful,” Mrs. Carmen said. She smiled at Mya. “Mya, would you like to play while we sing It would be such a help.”
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。
Mya was about to say she couldn’t do it. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
She sat down on the bench and played “Silent Night”. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________