四川省眉山第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）

1
2023级高二上半期期末考试
英语试题
本试卷共6页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
◇◇◇祝同学们取得好成绩
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 does the man want to do
A. Eat out. B. Go shopping. C. Meet his roommate.
2. How many students are there in the man’s class
A.12. B.18. C.30.
3. Why did the woman give up buying a car
A. Because of the car price.
B. Because of the parking place.
C. Because of the customer service.
4. Why does the man make the call
A. To book a flight.
B. To make an appointment.
C. To confirm information.
5. What is Mary probably doing according to the woman
A. Attending a meeting.
B. Doing some training.
C. Going on holiday
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，从每题所给的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6、7题。
6. When will the film start
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 7:30 pm. C. At 8:00 pm.
7. Who is the man probably
A. A ticket seller. B. A shop assistant. C. An actor.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To ask for advice.
B. To give an explanation.
C. To send an invitation.
9. How does the woman feel about taking exercise classes
A. Interested. B. Disappointed. C. Embarrassed.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. School friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When does the woman often have painting classes
A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays. C. On Thursdays.
12. What is the course on Wednesday about
A. Cooking. B. Music. C. Films.
13. What does the man probably major in
A. Computer Science. B. Business. C. Aerospace Engineering.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A course. B. An experiment. C. A school test.
15. What is the man’s main reason for choosing the topic
A. It is related to his dream job.
B. It can help him get high grades.
C. It will be useful for a future course.
16. What does the man suggest doing first
A. Growing some plants.
B. Contacting the tutor.
C. Finding some equipment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker do right after graduation
A. He became a lawyer.
B. He opened a chocolate shop.
C. He traveled to South America.
18. What was the hardest for the speaker when making chocolate
A. Cooling it. B. Heating it. C. Storing it.
19. What was the key to the speaker’s success
A. His habit of keeping a journal.
B. His courage to test recipes out.
C. His determination to make top chocolate.
20. What will the speaker probably do first
A. Play a video. B. Hand out chocolate. C. Visit the factory.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Online Volunteering service of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is offering a platform to contribute your skills and expertise virtually towards achieving sustainable human development. Through it, you can connect with UN agencies, governments, public institutions and civil society organizations — from any device, anywhere in the world. While extending your network, you can also get first- hand practical experience.
Requirements:
●To sign up on the Unified Volunteering Platform and apply for Online Volunteer assignments, you must be at least 18 years of age.
●Each assignment will have specific requirements. You can choose one according to your own preference and your capability.
As an Online Volunteer, you can only support organizations remotely in assignments up to20 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks for each assignment.
Criteria and service rules:
●Online Volunteers are not under contract with the UNV program or the engaging organization.
Online Volunteers do not receive any kind of financial benefits.
For each Online Volunteering assignment, a maximum of 25 Online Volunteers can be engaged.
Procedures:
Volunteers find assignments of their interest and apply.
Organizations select the volunteers they want to engage.
Volunteers and organizations work together online.
Volunteers and organizations provide feedback on their cooperation.
●Organizations issue an electronic certificate of appreciation to their volunteers.
If you are looking for more information, please click here.
1. What can a volunteer get through the UNV program
A. Improved network skills. B. First- hand practical experience.
C. Financial benefits. D. A handwritten certificate
2. Which is a requirement for the applicants
A. Being no less than 18 years old.
B. Working more than 20 hours a week.
C. Finishing at least 25 online assignments.
D. Having some previous experience.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A volunteer brochure. B. A website.
C. A culture magazine. D. An encyclopedia.
B
Many people are fond of volcanoes, but few are willing to be faced with extremely high temperatures by themselves. However, Katia and Maurice, a French couple, are the exception. Over the last couple of decades, they have followed eruptions and approached dangerous lava (岩浆) and poisonous gases, documenting their discoveries with amazing photography and mind-blowing imagery.
The couple met by chance on a bench at the university of Strasbourg in 1960s, and soon they formed a bond
through the shared fascination for volcanoes. On graduating, they devoted themselves to various pursuits of volcanic observation without any financial support. They hit the road with limited budget and pure love for fire.
The journey has been full of danger and excitement. In order to get the precious first-hand information, they risked their lives to brave the heat and falling rocks, getting closer to the danger than anyone else. Consequently, they have photographed the eruption of many volcanoes up-close and personal, such as the At Umari Volcano and the Cape Columbia Volcano. These incredible set of photographs attracted public officials'. attention, which later helped the couple to acquire government funds to visit hundreds, if not thousands, of volcanoes all over the globe.
In June 1991, along with 40 other people, the couple set out to film the eruption at Mount Unzen in Japan. Unfortunately, Katia and Maurice lost their lives as they were researching potential volcanic events to warn people in the area to evacuate (撤离). Later investigation revealed that Katia's and Maurice's bodies were closest to the volcano crater.
In 2022, their story was adapted into a documentary called Fire of Love by Sara Dosa, an award-winning director. And one of the audience commented, “I was fascinated by the achievement of the couple. This was all done before the arrival of drones (无人机) and remote sensors which are used today to study volcanoes.”
4. What distinguishes the French couple from other volcano lovers
A. They were well-educated volcano experts.
B. They were willing to put themselves at risk.
C. They were skillful at taking pictures of volcanoes.
D. They successfully avoided being hurt by lava and gases.
5. What did the couple do along their volcano journey
A. They attempted to save lives from future volcanic events.
B. They required the financial support from the government.
C. They were closer to At Umari Volcano than anybody else.
D. They recorded the whole journey to make it into a documentary.
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The audience was motivated to study volcanoes.
B. The couple invented drones and remote sensors for research.
C. The couple lived in an era that lacked advanced tech-products.
D. The couple were more capable than drones and remote sensors.
7. Which of the following words can best describe Katia and Maurice
A. Dedicated and cautious. B. Risk-taking and mysterious.
C. Passionate and adventurous. D. Considerate and peace-loving.
C
Last week, the Los Angeles Unified School District became the largest in US to approve (批准) a districtwide cellphone ban. For teachers, this is great news. For many kids, it’s less welcome. Parents, meanwhile, are conflicted, caught between wanting their children to learn without distraction(分心)and worried about the loss of the constant and easy communication to which they’ve grown used.
Smartphones undoubtedly hold back students’ attention to solving for x or close reading a Shakespearean poem. A 2023 study by Common Sense Media revealed that teens check their phones more than 100 times a day on average. On top of the hundreds of notifications lighting up screens and interrupting class lectures, teens now spend 4.8 hours on social media each day. The relationship between screen exposure(使用屏幕)and mental well-being remains unclear, but some studies suggest there is cause for concern.
Yet many parents remain careful of banning phones during the school day. They are afraid that doing so would cut communication between them and their children —not only when they want to organize pickups or drop-offs but also in the event of an emergency.
Schools have managed to function without smartphones for centuries. For concerned parents, equipping their children with traditional cellphones, these days dubbed “dumbphones,” might be the best option; schools might consider whether selective (选择性的) phone bans that permit such devices could work. Or parents could get even more old-fashioned and simply call their school’s office when necessary.
The next question for schools is how to ban cellphones. A popular option is requiring the use of magnetic (有磁性的) bags that lock in the morning and unlock when the final bell rings, or in the event of an emergency.
When smartphone bans are done right, they can make a big difference. At Bethlehem Central High School near Albany, N.Y., for example, academic progress has improved since applying a ban last fall. Students are less distracted and more tuned into learning. Parents have even said they’re surprised at the success of the newly phone-free school.
8. What does the underlined word “conflicted” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Not knowing what to do. B. Very happy with sth.
C. Not good at some things. D. Worried about sth.
9. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. How to learn Shakespeare’s plays and poems in school.
B. Screen exposure does make people mentally unhealthy.
C. Heavy usage of smartphones seriously affect students.
D. Students in USA love phones more than ones in China.
10. What schools can do for concerned parents
A. Ban the parents’ own smartphones.
B. Selectively ban some students’ phones.
C. Allow students carry dumbphones.
D Encourage them to shout outside window.
11. Why is Bethlehem Central High School mentioned in the last paragraph
A. Students there are allowed to use smartphones.
B. To show smartphone bans are beneficial.
C. Parents there are less distracted and surprised.
D. Just to praise the school’s achievements.
D
Businesses are finding more uses for virtual reality (VR) as the technology develops.
VR is no longer only for gaming or enjoyment. An American company called Blue Goji is using VR to improve one’s health by making exercise more fun.
Blue Goji has offices in Austin, the capital of Texas. The company showed its workout machine called the Infinity treadmill (跑步机) at the South by Southwest festival. A person using the treadmill wears a virtual reality headset when exercising. Before starting, the user is connected to a belt to prevent falls. Then, the user plays a VR game while running on the machine. The game can transport the user into the virtual world, where he or she can be
racing against virtual people.
The cost of the hardware and the computer software program is $12,000. That is a lot of money for most people. But Kyra Constam of Blue Goji says the virtual reality treadmill is ideal for 2 places where people go to exercise, like high-end gyms or recreation centers.
Recently, Leonardo Mattiazzi tested the Infinity treadmill. Mattiazzi said he had a strong feeling to actually get running and do something that pushed his limits. He said the experience was more interesting than running inside the gym without actually going anywhere.
Constam noted that a lot of VR experiences cause motion sickness (晕动病) because people are in motion during the game, but not moving in real life. But when the user is moving on the treadmill and in the game, the chances of motion sickness are reduced. She said there is generally a learning curve for VR. The first time users feel lost, but the more you do it, the more you get used to it.
After carefully studying the users’ experiences, Blue Goji plans to begin selling the Infinity treadmill to the public.
12. What are users most likely to do after running on the Infinity treadmill
A. Make more new friends. B. Gain more useful skills.
C. Be fonder of exercising. D. Prefer playing computer games.
13. What do we know about the Infinity treadmill
A. Users can not run on it. B. It is too expensive for most people.
C. Users can race against anyone. D. It can be bought in high-end gyms.
14. How did Leonardo Mattiazzi feel about the Infinity treadmill
A. Content. B. Disappointed. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
15. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To promote a new company.
B. To call on people to take more exercise.
C. To introduce a new application of virtual reality.
D. To discuss the relationship between life and modern technology.
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。
The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines. ___16___Forming a new good habit can be a struggle, but it is well worth the effort. Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits.
Set your goal.
Before you can begin to work on your new habit, it is worthwhile to consider your goal.___17___Make sure that your goal is specific, measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success.
___18___
Having good habits that are in line with the goals can improve your chances of achieving your goals. After you have set your goal and worked out all of the specifics (细节) of achieving that goal, find a habit that is part of achieving that goal. Consider what good habit would help you achieve that goal.
Consider your motivation.
Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to achieve this goal, take some time to consider your motivation.____19____Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit. So take your time to consider your motivation.
Give yourself time.
Forming a new habit can take a long time. Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks, while other people will take several months. As you work to form your new habit, just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true. ___20___
A. Identify ways to achieve goals.
B. Find the habit you want to form.
C. Good habits are sure to make you a success.
D. These habits help contribute to their success.
E. Figure out exactly what you hope to achieve.
F. Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habit.
G. Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。
Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he _____21_____ in Shanghai dialect, on video-sharing and lifestyle ____22____ Douyin and Xiaohongshu, winning thousands of followers and millions of _____23_____.
In the videos, he speaks _____24_____ Shanghai dialect, which many non-locals believe is as difficult to learn and _____25_____ as a foreign language. He talks about walking on the city’s streets, enjoying the food and music, and _____26_____ his daily life in the city. Tobias started shooting and _____27_____ these short videos for his own practice purposes. He didn’t expect so many people would be watching them, following him and sending him _____28_____ and encouragement.
Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or _____29_____ intensive (密集的, 强化的) study to learn Shanghainese. He said his learning _______30_______ involved getting immersed (沉浸) in a language environment, having a positive attitude, and speaking _______31_______ “without being afraid to make mistakes”. He was not thinking too much when he started learning the Shanghai dialect—it was just for _______32_______.
Tobias said he did not expect he would _______33_______ the promotion of the Shanghai dialect, but it would be an _______34_______ and pleasure if his posts encouraged his followers to learn and pass on the dialect. “I believe a dialect is the heart of a local _______35_______ ” said the musician.
21. A. acts B. competes C. presents D. votes
22. A. approaches B. habits C. communities D. platforms (平台)
23. A. dollars B. likes C. medals D. chances
24. A. fluent B. sweet C. modern D. ancient
25. A. write B. understand C. create D. practice
26. A. advancing B. searching C. observing D. recording
27. A. posting B. reviewing C. selling D. testing
28. A. notes B. reports C. comments D. replies
29. A. fill out B. put out C. dig out. D. carry out
30. A. materials B. objectives C. methods D. resources
31. A. bravely B. slowly C. happily D. secretly
32. A. work B. fun C. fame D. show
33. A. stick to B. focus on C. contribute to D. rely on
34. A. advantage B. opportunity C. option D. honor
35. A. culture B. history C. custom D. authority
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。
____36____ (lie) in the northwest of Hunan Province, about 300 kilometers away from Changsha, capital of Hunan, Zhangjiajie, ____37____ covers a total area of 9,563 square kilometers, is a tourist city for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. Zhangjiajie ____38____ (award) the title of “World Geological Park” in 2004. ____39____ (actual), Zhangjiajie, honored as “the most fantastic mountain under heaven” and “a walking Chinese landscape painting”, is also widely praised as “____40____ enlarged potted landscaping” “a mini fairyland” and “a maze (迷宫) of nature”, attracting a growing number of tourists ____41____ home and abroad.
Since it was discovered in the 1980s, tourism industry ____42____ (become) the leading industry in
Zhangjiajie, which has stimulated the development of other industries ____43____ (relate) to tourism. At the same time, ecotourism has been developed rapidly in Zhangjiajie. When you come to Zhangjiajie, you can fully appreciate ____44____ (it) magnificent natural scenery and experience appealing folk custom as well as other thrilling tourist _____45_____ (activity), and you will be deeply impressed by what is performed by the minorities there.
It must be an exciting, joyful and unforgettable tour to Zhangjiajie.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 全球变暖是目前人类面临的一个严重的环境问题。假定你是李华，请你根据以下要点给某英语报编辑写一封信，为应对全球变暖献计献策。
1. 全球变暖的危害；
2. 你的具体建议；
3. 你的期望。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 参考词汇：全球变暖global warming 二氧化碳carbon dioxide
Dear editor
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
I was really nervous on the first day of school. Even my parents seemed a bit nervous, but they were excited for me. They took pictures of me and my sister Via before we left the house, because it was her first day of school too.
We weren’t sure if I would be able to go to school because of my disability, but a few days ago, I had a tour of the school. After the tour, my mom and dad had different opinions about whether I should go or not. My mom thought I shouldn’t go, but my dad thought I could handle it. He believed I was becoming a strong person. He even told my mom that I could manage it. My mom seemed unsure, but she felt relieved when my dad said that he and Via wanted to walk me to school since it was on their way to the subway station. I was also glad that we would all be going together.
I know everyone in our neighborhood, and they know me too. I know every part of our block, from the bricks to the tree trunks and to the cracks in the sidewalk. I’m familiar with Mrs. Grimaldi, who always sits by her window, and the old man who walks up and down the street whistling (吹哨) like a bird. I know the shop where my mom buys our cookies, and the friendly waitresses at the coffee shop who call me “honey” and give me sugars. But now, everything felt strange to me.
Via whispered in my ear, saying that everyone was just as nervous as I was. She reminded me that it was everyone’s first day of school. I nodded, trying to calm down, but I still felt anxious.
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。
As soon as we turned the corner, I saw all the kids in front of the school.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The teachers were greeting new students and their parents in front of the school gate.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023级高二上半期期末考试
英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解 (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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. C
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. B 19. G 20. F
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
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。
【答案】36. Lying
37. which 38. was awarded
39. Actually
40. an 41. at##from
42. has become
43. related
44. its 45. activities
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46.
【答案】One possible version:
Dear editor,
Nowadays, global warming is becoming serious. I am writing to put forward my suggestions on fighting global warming.
Global warming has many harmful effects, such as the rise of sea levels, many natural disasters and so on. Therefore, it’s time to take measures to make a difference. First of all, we should save energy. Secondly, we should plant more trees to absorb carbon dioxide. Finally and most importantly, we should raise people’s awareness of the importance of protecting the environment.
I hope that through our joint efforts, we can deal with global warming effectively.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47.
【答案】As soon as we turned the corner, I saw all the kids in front of the school. Some of them were already in their uniforms, while others were still in their street clothes. My heart was pounding, but I tried to look confident as I walked towards the group. Via had already changed into her uniform and looked very cute. She gave me a big smile and walked over to join me.
The teachers were greeting new students and their parents in front of the school gate. They were welcoming everyone with smiles and kind words. I could see that my dad was feeling proud as he spoke to one of the teachers. My mom was chatting with another teacher and they both looked very happy. I realized that this was a new beginning for me, a chance to make new friends and learn new things. I also understood that my dad was right - I was becoming a strong person. I was ready for this new adventure.
PAGE
第1页