广东省阳江市高新区2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案）

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2024-2025学年度第一学期高二期末测试
英语试题
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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
Famous Rocks From Around the World
Humans are crazy about impressive landscapes. Here are 4 famous rocks/stones across the world.
Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone is a block of limestone (石灰岩) stuck in the walls of Blarney Castle, near Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone lends the gift of great speech, a reward taken to heart by millions of tourists who have traveled to the castle to perform the act. In earlier days, accomplishing this was a real test of courage, requiring kissers to drop headfirst over the gap.
Stonehenge
It is a prehistoric monument constructed of large stones in Wiltshire, England. The structure has been the subject of archaeological study for centuries, but generally speaking, questions about who built it, as well as how and why it was built, still remain. Researchers hope that continued work in the area will unlock more of the mysteries surrounding this ancient monument.
Haystack Rock
At 235 feet tall, Haystack Rock is a large rock formation near Cannon Beach along the Oregon coast, formed by lava (岩浆) and shaped over many centuries by wind and wave erosion (侵蚀). During low tide, visitors can explore its tide pools, which are home to many sea creatures. Climbing the rock and collecting shells are both prohibited.
Great Arch of Getu
At 230 feet across, the arch in south-central China is one of the largest natural arches worldwide. It was carved millions of years ago by an ancient river that flowed through the soft, porous (多孔的) limestone. Visitors can reach the arch by climbing up a steep pathway through another cave lower in the mountain that connects to the arch. The area is part of the Getu River National Park and is frequented by rock climbers.
21．Why do tourists kiss the Blarney Stone
A．They want to be blessed. B．They hope to be loved.
C．They prefer to explore more. D．They love to take a chance.
22．Which of the following best describes Stonehenge
A．Ever-lasting. B．Unknowable. C．Well-understood. D．Insignificant.
23．What do Haystack Rock and Great Arch of Getu have in common
A．The act of climbing is not allowed. B．They are in the form of limestone.
C．They reflect the wisdom of people. D．They are shaped by natural forces.
B
In an outsider’s eyes, China always enjoys a fame for enormous creative inventions. Accordingly, I found myself in Mangling township in Luoyang, Henan Province. I was to film a video about the three-wheeled vehicle industry. After multiple visits to factories with impressive output, my director suggested we make a random visit to a rural area to interview the farmers who ride the vehicles, which are called sanbengzi in Chinese. Her last-second idea brought me closer to a farm than I had been since childhood.
I remember when the road to my home was paved for the first time and when the community debated whether or not we should fix our first stoplight. The magic of the new replaced the dignity of the old, as it did all corners of the United States. It was an easy change; the nation’s roots are shallow. My hometown has a history of farming. We raised chickens and horses. Family dogs barked at each other from across fenced yards, as the distance between homes was a walk.
I felt homesick in Mangling, surrounded by nutrient-dense earth. My coworker went to talk with a farming couple in a field. Our interviewee let me ride in the bed of her sanbengzi as I asked how people found it. She just told me that everyone in town owned one. Some families even owned two. Her job was to drive farmers up and down rows of crops to shorten their travel time. Others rode around collecting the harvest to transport it to storage, saving the farmers’ aching backs.
Along the road, I tried to listen to the wind and feel the soft soil beneath my shoes. I thought about the food growing all around me and the strong hands collecting it. They are the same hands that fed empires, the hands with which history was written. Now, they feed minds that innovate. Educated engineers devise electric sanbengzi. They create an enclosed version with air conditioning and touch screens for comfortable travel. Surely enough, China’s future will shine on what it stands now.
24．For what purpose did the author come to Luoyang
A．To practise film-making. B．To explore China’s creativity.
C．To enjoy the rural life. D．To interview vehicle makers.
25．What can we learn from the author’s mentioning of his family
A．One’s hometown is the best of all. B．Country life is always memorable.
C．Modernity found its way into daily life. D．New technology benefited the community.
26．What is the author’s purpose of writing the third paragraph
A．To show what sanbengzi means to the locals. B．To display how people deal with sanbengzi.
C．To introduce why the locals like sanbengzi. D．To illustrate the purpose of transportation.
27．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．Only local farmers have stronger hands. B．Electric vehicles play a key role in history.
C．Innovation surely makes a comfortable trip. D．China’s future feeds the past with the present.
C
Some moments in life bring full attention to what’s important — a birth, an anniversary, a joyful surprise, the formation or breakup of a relationship, or the passing of a loved one. They remind us that all worldly happenings are impermanent and that the only time we have is the present moment. One such event was the recent passing of our dog, Tucker.
Tucker was an extraordinary family member who frequently showed more human than dog characteristics. For example, he showed affection toward children and animals, he had a fantastic memory, and he took particular delight in doing favors like fetching shoes, tidying up toys and so on.
Most mornings, we take our dogs for a walk along country roads. Tucker had a habit of walking along for a while then coming to a complete, I-couldn’t-move-him-if-I-tried full stop. At first, I felt annoyed. “What are you doing ” I’d ask him. “Come on! Let’s move!”
In my mind, I had places to go, things to do, and more than a few tasks to complete. I couldn’t just stand there because Tucker wanted to take a few seconds… five minutes… ten minutes … to simply pause and take in his surroundings.
Until one day, I wondered: “Why not ” For many of us who grew up before the technology-filled age of constant busyness, free time included a lot of “doing nothing”. Kids could just go out and play, make up adventures, explore, look through comic books or magazines, and sometimes, just sit and think. There was space and freedom that provided an opportunity to become comfortable with just being by ourselves. We may not have been able to put it into words, but we could appreciate being in the moment for its own benefit. We found bliss in play and the idea that “We have nothing to do and nowhere to go!”
I was lucky to have Tucker as my teacher through his life and by his passing.
28．What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph
A．To show the temporariness of worldly happenings.
B．To introduce the importance of present moments.
C．To express sadness over the passing of Tucker.
D．To describe various life events.
29．Why did Tucker use to stop during walks
A．He was waiting for other dogs. B．He was tired and needed to rest.
C．He wanted to take in his surroundings. D．He was unwilling to go for a walk again.
30．What does the underlined word “bliss” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Disappointment. B．Happiness. C．Confusion. D．Anxiety.
31．What can we conclude from the text
A．The author regrets not spending more time with Tucker.
B．Tucker was a naughty dog who often annoyed the author.
C．Modern technology has made people busier and less happy.
D．The author learned to appreciate the present moment from Tucker.
D
Can large language models solve logic puzzles There’s one way to find out, which is to ask.
The puzzle in question is commonly known as the “Cheryl’s birthday puzzle”. Cheryl challenges her friends Albert and Bernard to guess her birthday, and for puzzle-reasons they know it’s one of 10 dates: May 15, 16 or 19; June 17 or 18; July 14 or 16; or August 14, 15 or 17. To speed up the guessing, Cheryl tells Albert her birth month, and tells Bernard the day of the month, but not the month itself.
Albert and Bernard think for a while. Then Albert announces, “I don’t know your birthday, and I know that Bernard doesn’t either.” Bernard replies, “In that case, I now know your birthday.” Albert responds, “Now I know your birthday too.” What is Cheryl’s birthday More to the point, what do we learn by asking GPT-4
The puzzle is a challenging one. Solving it requires excluding possibilities step by step while reflecting on questions such as “what is it that Albert must know, given what he knows that Bernard does not know ” It is, therefore, hugely impressive that when we repeatedly asked GPT-4 to solve the puzzle, the large language model got the answer right every time, fluently stating varied and accurate explanations of the logic of the problem.
Yet this great performance of logical mastery was nothing more than a clever illusion (错觉). The illusion fell apart when we asked the computer a slightly modified (修改的) version of the puzzle, changing the names of the characters and of the months.
GPT-4 continued to produce fluent, reasonable explanations of the logic, so fluent, in fact, it takes real concentration to spot the moments when those explanations turn into nonsense. Both the original problem and its answer are available online, so probably the computer had learned to rephrase this text in a complicated way, giving the appearance of a brilliant logician.
32．What do we know about the “Cheryl’s birthday puzzle”
A．Cheryl wants Albert and Bernard to guess easily.
B．Albert and Bernard know the birthday at first.
C．There are too many dates to choose from.
D．Solving the puzzle needs some thought.
33．What does the author think of GPT 4’s explanations of the logic
A．They are kind of brilliant. B．They are thought as nonsense.
C．They are sometimes reasonable. D．They are too complicated to understand.
34．Why did GPT-4’s performance turn out to be an illusion
A．GPT-4’s explanations were not fluent.
B．GPT-4 just rewrote available online text.
C．GPT-4 didn’t understand the original puzzle.
D．GPT-4 couldn’t solve the modified version of the puzzle.
35．What does the text mainly talk about
A．The limitations of large language models. B．The challenge of Cheryl’s birthday puzzle.
C．The magic of GPT-4 in solving puzzles. D．The secret of solving logic puzzles.
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。
We all know strength training is a path that promises not only enhanced physical strength but also improved overall well-being, but many don’t know how to begin the journey. 36 From setting goals to mastering fundamental techniques, each step is designed to empower you on your path to becoming stronger, springier and ultimately, the best version of yourself.
37 Before you set out on your strength training journey, take a moment to define your destinations. Clarity of your objectives will guide your training plan and create a road map that not only motivates you but also helps measure your progress along the way.
Familiarise yourself with basic strength training knowledge. 38 Resources, both online and offline, can provide valuable insights into the science behind strength training and the mechanics of various exercises, helping make your journey secure and smooth.
You can start with bodyweight exercises. For beginners, bodyweight exercises serve as the cornerstone of strength training. Mastering movements like squats (蹲) and push-ups not only builds a foundation of strength but also helps develop proper form and technique. And focus on mastering the right form. 39
As your strength and confidence grow, it’s time to introduce external weights into your routine. Start with resistance bands to gradually challenge your muscles. 40 Choose weights that allow you to complete your desired number of repetitions with proper form. As you become more comfortable, you can gradually increase the resistance to keep pushing your body’s limits.
A．You may need to share your knowledge.
B．Setting clear and attainable goals is essential.
C．It greatly helps you progress to external weights.
D．Progressive overload is key to continued strength gains.
E．Safe and effective strength training relies heavily on this.
F．The journey of strength training is more than lifting weights.
G．Thus, I write this guide to walk you through strength training.
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。
In the 1990s, I was helping my brother move from his teaching job in the middle of nowhere in Michigan. My brother 41 his pickup truck, while I followed in my old Ford 42 with his belongings.
It was a Sunday. My car suddenly 43 on a rural highway. After about 20 minutes, my brother realized I wasn’t behind him and turned back. As we both knew little about 44 , a man from a nearby house helped check the engine and found it was a timing belt problem.
Realizing the repair would be 45 and that no store was open on Sunday, the man offered to help. He suggested pushing the car to his driveway, as his next-door neighbor was a 46 . The neighbor then called his friend at a garage (汽修厂), who brought the necessary 47 30 miles out to the house.
While waiting for the repair, we spent two hours with the man’s bored kid, 48 helping him build his tree-house. When we returned to the driveway, the car was 49 . But to our surprise, the man 50 when we tried to pay with the only $60 on us, saying he 51 us keeping his son occupied. Instead, he asked us to repay the 52 by helping someone in need when we had the means.
The encounter with this 53 stranger taught me a valuable life lesson about helping others. His 54 during a time of need left a lasting impact on me. I try to 55 his request to pay it forward whenever I can.
41．A．crashed B．parked C．traded D．drove
42．A．loaded B．covered C．equipped D．combined
43．A．took off B．pulled over C．sped up D．broke down
44．A．cars B．villages C．stores D．roads
45．A．boring B．risky C．expensive D．tiring
46．A．pilot B．mechanic C．painter D．fireman
47．A．maps B．wires C．fuels D．parts
48．A．patiently B．casually C．anxiously D．curiously
49．A．decorated B．fixed C．serviced D．washed
50．A．bargained B．refused C．froze D．hesitated
51．A．admitted B．imagined C．appreciated D．suggested
52．A．investment B．trust C．loan D．favour
53．A．generous B．careful C．average D．sensible
54．A．courage B．character C．kindness D．wisdom
55．A．depend on B．live by C．judge from D．look into
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。
On a typical Saturday morning, a diverse group of Ethiopian-Chinese language enthusiasts from varied 56 (walk) of life are eagerly absorbed in practicing Chinese dialogues inside one of the small yet lively classrooms that are colorfully decorated with Chinese characters and cultural elements in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This unique institution, called Ni Hao Habesha Language Training School, 57 (be) the first of its kind in Ethiopia, 58 (establish) with the overall goal of spearheading Sino-Ethiopian cultural and language exchanges.
At the heart of this fast-growing ambition is Kaleab Zelalem, a 27-year-old Ethiopian with an “intense passion and admiration” for the Chinese culture and language. It all started when Zelalem traveled to China in 2017 59 he studied international law for four years in the city of Huangshi, Central China’s Hubei Province. 60 (follow) his return to Ethiopia, Zelalem noticed the ever-growing demand among fellow Ethiopians to learn Chinese. Aware 61 the gap in addressing this demand and fueled by his new-found admiration for the Chinese culture and language, the young man founded 62 language training school in 2022, becoming the first private language teaching institution in the East African country, 63 (simple) specialized in teaching the Chinese language.
Zelalem’s vision was simple—“not only to teach the language but also 64 (introduce) and impart the unique perspectives and customs that shape the Chinese worldview”. He said, “The unique thing about this school is that we not only teach the language, we teach the culture, norms 65 the way Chinese people treat the world, which is unique.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是李华。某英语学习杂志面向全国中学生征求意见，请你给该杂志编辑部写一封邮件，内容如下：
1.你对该杂志的看法；
2.提出你的建议。
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 Editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．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。
Andy rode slowly on his way to school, daydreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.
He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.
With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously, but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping crazily, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings. The last sting had landed him in hospital and that was only one bee sting (蜇,叮)! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him, “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”
On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” However, the bees were ceaseless, and Andy knew he wouldn’t make it to the house in time. The swarm was gaining on him, and he could feel their presence growing closer with every passing second. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon, and he had to think of something fast. His mind raced as fast as his legs, searching for a solution, a way to outsmart the bees and save himself from another trip to the hospital.
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。
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small pool used to irrigate his vegetable garden.
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2024-2025学年度第一学期高二期末测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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。
21．A 22．B 23．D
24．B 25．C 26．A 27．D
28．B 29．C 30．B 31．D
32．D 33．C 34．D 35．A
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。
36．G 37．B 38．E 39．C 40．D
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。
41．D 42．A 43．D 44．A 45．C 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．B 50．B 51．C 52．D 53．A 54．C 55．B
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。
56．walks 57．is 58．established 59．where 60．Following 61．of 62．the 63．simply 64．to introduce/introduce 65．and
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Editor,
I’m Li Hua, your regular reader. Your magazine is truly wonderful, as it provides various valuable learning materials and interesting articles, and helps me a lot with my English study. For some further improvement, I’d like to share the following suggestions.
Personally, it would get better to cover some extended readings related to our textbooks, which will surely assist us to be better equipped for our English studies. What is equally necessary is to set up a column sharing study experience from top students and add an interactive section to help us communicate more efficiently.
I do hope my suggestions will be adopted and your magazine will become even more popular.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67． Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small pool used to irrigate his vegetable garden. He was puffing and panting, trying to speed up but his strength had run out. He couldn’t think straight! Quickly, he jumped off his bike and dived into the cool water, disappearing below the surface and away from the aggressive insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, he came up for fresh air and searched the sky. No sign of bees. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up and made it to the Nelson’s house. Seeing Andy wet through from head to toe, Mrs. Nelson jumped a mile and her mouth was wide open in amazement. After learning the whole story, she called Andy’s mother.
His mother laughed with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic! You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover.” Feeling a ton lighter, Andy burst out laughing, “You never know that my legs are still shaky from the narrow escape. The bees had me cornered and I had to figure a way out using my intelligence. My father may take pride in me too!” After hanging up the phone, he was the energetic Andy again and it seemed that all his fear and panic had been carried away by the wind! He can’t help thinking about his fishing trip with his father the next day!