泸州市泸州高级中学2024-2025学年上期高二期末测试题
英 语
注意事项:
1.答卷前，考生务必把自己的姓名、 准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.考生作答时，选择题用2B铅笔将答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑，其余各题用0.5毫米黑色墨迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上,在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
3.全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷（选择题 95分）
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。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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A panda. B．A female. C．A blogger.
2．Which movie does the man prefer
A．Lost in the Stars. B．Never Say Never. C．Chang’an.
3．Where is Mr. Williams now probably
A．In his office. B．In the boss’s office. C．In the meeting room.
4．When will the speakers give Eric a party
A．This Thursday. B．Next Friday. C．This Friday.
5．Why does the woman call the man
A．To put off an appointment. B．To make an apology. C．To cancel a flight.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who is ill in the hospital
A．Jack’s mother. B．Jack’s father. C．Jack’s wife.
7．When will Jack probably go to the hospital
A．In the evening. B．Right now. C．Tomorrow.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How long is the movie
A．Two hours. B．Three hours. C．Four hours.
9．What is the man going to do today
A．Go for a cycle ride. B．Work on his school paper. C．Finish watching the movie.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What has been built on the beach
A．A modern factory. B．A new theatre. C．A huge tower.
11．What happened to the theater
A．It was rebuilt. B．It was torn down. C．It was changed into a park.
12．How does the man feel at last
A．Pleased. B．Bored. C．Disappointed.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．How did Blayne first learn to skateboard
A．He had a few lessons. B．He practiced by videos. C．He learned from his cousin.
14．Where does Blayne like to skateboard most right now
A．The path by the beach. B．The school playground. C．The basketball court.
15．How does Blayne keep fit
A．By joining a health club. B．By working out in a home gym.
C．By lengthening skateboarding time.
16．What advice does Blayne give to the young taking up skateboarding
A．Spending time practicing. B．Learning it at an early age.
C．Beginning with a cheap board.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Why did the man come to Ghaliya’s house
A．To use the Internet. B．To pick up his children.
C．To ask for an old mobile phone.
18．What does Ghaliya do
A．A garbage collector. B．A teacher. C．A journalist.
19．How did the journalists announce their activity
A．Through social media. B．Through the newspaper.
C．Through the school website.
20．How many mobile phones have been given to the students
A．About 200. B．About 300. C．About 350.
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
The small screen is already bringing some big laughs in 2024. From animated (动画的) comedies to workplace satire. Check out some of the funniest shows you can’t miss out on.Night Court
Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette and their Night Court co-stars are making a comeback to the screen. Fans got a taste of what’s to come in a special holiday episode, which aired days before the season 2 premiere (首映) on Feb.7.
The festive episode saw Rauch’s Judge Abby Stone and Larroquette’s Dan Fielding — whom he also played in the original series — dressing up as Santa Claus and an elf to avoid spoiling one little girl’s Christmas.Not Dead Yet
Gina Rodriguez is continuing her role as obituary writer Nell (讣告) Serrano, who discovers she can see the newly dead people about whom she’s assigned to write. In its second season, which premieres on Jan.2, Not Dead Yet is sure to come back with more hauntingly funny performances from the main cast and guest ghosts.Grimsburg
Fox’s new animated series, Grimsburg, was already renewed for a second season more than a year before its season 1 premiere on Jan. 7. Jon Hamm voices the sitcom’s central character Marvin Flute, who is the leading detective in the fictional town of Grimsburg.
Hamm talked about his new role on The Tonight Show, explaining that while Marvin Flute isn’t necessarily “living his best life”, he is “very good at solving crimes”.Young Sheldon
The Big Bang Theory’s hit prequel (前传) is back for the last season, which is set to premiere on Feb. 15. CBS revealed that Young Sheldon will end with an hour-long final episode airing on May 16. Though this season’s arrival is bittersweet, the cast has spoken out about their excitement about the episodes to come.
21．Which of the four comedies is released first this year
A．Night Court. B．Not Dead Yet. C．Grimsburg. D．Young Sheldon.
22．What is special about Grimsburg
A．It has more than one season. B．It is an animated comedy.
C．It features funny performances. D．It is starred by famous actors.
23．In which section of a website may this text appear
A．Fashion. B．Opinion. C．Leisure. D．Literature.
B
Back in my childhood days, I lived in a small town that had a Carnegie library. Every week, without fail, I would make a visit to this library to borrow three books.
One of the most defining aspects of my life has been the challenge of living with a stammer(口吃). It’s a condition that can be incredibly burdensome and distressing, particularly if you happen to be a teenager. However, it turned out to be beneficial in shaping me into a female writer in my later life.
Because of my stammer, the library became my favorite place. To me, it was more than just a building; it was a shelter where I could escape into the pages of countless stories and communicate with the world without the fear of being judged. Without distraction from the outside world, I eagerly absorbed knowledge about various subjects, from science fiction to history, from biographies to poetry. Each book was a stepping stone, leading me further into the vast ocean of knowledge and imagination.
As I grew older, my love for reading evolved into a passion for writing. I began to pen my own stories. My stammer, which had once been a source of frustration, became a catalyst (催化剂) for creativity. It forced me to choose my words carefully, to think before I spoke, and to write with intention.
The library, with its endless rows of books and the quiet hum of other readers, was my classroom. It taught me that stories have the power to change lives, to transport us to different worlds, and to help us understand ourselves and others. It was there, in that small town library, that I discovered the writer within me. And it was that discovery that shaped my future, leading me to a career where I could share my own stories and, hopefully, inspire others as I had been inspired.
24．How did stammer influence the author
A．It stopped her from making friends. B．It contributed to her writing career.
C．It brought her joy of talking to writers. D．It had a bad effect on her school performance.
25．What can we know about the author from Paragraph 3
A．She read a wide range of books. B．She put up a shelter in the library.
C．She feared to communicate with people. D．She once worked as a part-time librarian.
26．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．The benefits of sharing stories. B．The procedure for becoming a writer.
C．The reasons why the author loves books. D．The significance of the library to the author.
27．Which of the following words best describe the author
A．Curious and outgoing. B．Humorous and positive.
C．Hardworking and persistent. D．Talented and warmhearted.
C
For Wang Pengfei and Tian Xiaowei, Central Academy of Drama graduates, William Shakespeare’s works were a must-read during their college days. After graduation, they have been working together on Chinese plays with Wang as a producer and Tian as a director.
In 2020, after the coronavirus pandemic(疫情) hit, Tian considered creating a play. Since most of his works were based on classic works, Tian decided to write an original play. This turned out to be a three-hour-long play, titled Will, exploring the life story of Shakespeare.
“When we researched Shakespeare’s own life story, we found that we shared lots of experiences and emotions with him.” says Wang when asked about the inspiration. Tian agrees: “We share the passion for theater. We face problems after we left school, such as looking for job opportunities to make ends meet, and struggling between reality and dreams. We see ourselves through this play, Will.”
With four actors and actresses playing more than 30 roles, the play follows the man, Will, who, at the age of 5, entered the theater of Stratford City Hall by accident and became attached to it. Before adulthood, he went to London to seek his theater dream and launched his career, which brought him fortune and fame(名声). Then in his later years, he returned to Stratford, his hometown and stayed there until his death.
Premiered(首映) on July 22, the play was staged in Beijing and Shenzhen and was warmly received by both audiences and critics. In 2022, it will start a new round of shows in Beijing in April and July and is expected to be watched by about 13,000.
When asked about the feeling, Wang says, “Both Tian and I felt like returning to our school days when we fully devoted into creating plays and were not distracted. It felt great.”
28．What do we know about Tian
A．He knew little about Shakespeare. B．He adapted a play from classics.
C．He has teamed up with Wang. D．He has served as a producer.
29．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A．What made them create Will. B．How they drafted Will.
C．The necessity of watching Will. D．The introduction to Will.
30．How does the author develop the play
A．By making a comparison. B．By following the time order.
C．By giving various examples. D．By analyzing cause and effect.
31．What’s the best title for the text
A．Bringing Shakespeare to life B．Shakespeare’s influence on China
C．The popularity of Shakespeare D．Saying hello to Shakespeare
D
For years, scientists have debated whether humans or the climate have caused the population of large mammals to decline dramatically over the past several thousand years. A new study from Aarhus University confirms that climate cannot be the explanation.
About 100,000 years ago, the first modern humans migrated out of Africa in large numbers. They were very good at adapting to new habitats, and they settled in almost every kind of landscape — from deserts to jungles to the icy taiga in the far north.
Part of the success was human’s ability to hunt large animals. With clever hunting techniques and specially built weapons, they perfected the art of killing even the most dangerous mammals.
But unfortunately, the great success of our ancestors came at the expense of the other large mammals.
It is well-known that numerous large species went extinct during the time of worldwide colonization by modern humans. Now, new research from Aarhus University reveals that those large mammals that survived also experienced a dramatic decline.
By studying the DNA of 139 living species of large mammals, scientists have been able to show that the abundances of almost all species fell dramatically about 50,000 years ago. This is according to Jens-Christian Svenning, a professor and head of the Danish National Research Foundation’s Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) at Aarhus University and the initiator of the study.
“We’ve studied the evolution of large mammalian populations over the past 750,000 years. For the first 700,000 years, the populations were fairly stable. But 50,000 years ago, the populations fell dramatically and never recovered,” he says, and continues: “For the past 800,000 years, the globe has fluctuated (波动) between ice ages and interglacial periods about every 100,000 years. If the climate was the cause, we should see greater fluctuations when the climate changed 50,000 years earlier.But we don’t. Humans are, therefore, the most likely explanation.”
32．What do the underlined words “the success” mean in Paragraph 3
A．The evolution of large mammals. B．The prosperity of various habitats.
C．The achievement of human migration. D．The progress in hunting techniques.
33．According to Svenning, what happened 50,000 years ago
A．Populations of large mammals significantly dropped.
B．Living conditions of large mammals remained stable.
C．Global climate dramatically changed.
D．A large number of glaciers suddenly melt.
34．What’s used as a clue of the research according to the last two paragraphs
A．Species. B．Place. C．Time. D．Climate.
35．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Climate Impact on Animals B．Changes of Prehistoric Environment
C．Evolution of Large Mammal Populations D．Human Influence on Giant Mammals
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
As technology becomes an inseparable part of our daily lives, it is crucial for educators to teach children safe tech habits from a young age. 36 .
Teach the importance of privacy
One fundamental tech habit that every child should learn is the importance of privacy. Educators should teach children to never share personal information, such as their full name, address, or phone number, online or with strangers. 37
Set time limits on screen time
38 , children are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. Educators should encourage parents to set time limits on screen time to ensure children are not spending excessive hours online. Balancing screen time with outdoor activities and face-to-face interactions is essential for a child’s overall well-being.
Monitor online activities
Educators should work closely with parents to monitor children’s online activities and set parental controls on devices and apps. 39 , educators can identify any red flags or warning signs of unsafe behavior. Monitoring online activities is crucial in ensuring children’s safety in the digital world.
40
Cvberbllying has become a prevalent issue in toddy’s digital age, with children being targeted online through social media platforms and messaging apps. Educators should educate children about the harmful effects of cyberbullying and encourage them to speak up if they witness or experience any form of online harassment.
A．With the popularity of digital devices.
B．Educate children about cyberbullying
C．By keeping children away from digital devices
D．Don’t be afraid when faced with cyberbullying
E．By keeping a close eye on what children are doing online
F．Here are tips for educators to help children develop safe tech habits
G．This will help protect children from potential identity theft or online predators
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。
How Coronavirus Is Changing the Dating Game for the Better
If you are single and dating, you are no doubt facing special challenges during this pandemic. But as a biological anthropologist (人类学家) who has spent some 40 years studying romantic love around the world and the brain activity of this ancient and universal human passion, I have come to recognize that in some ways, coronavirus has given you a 41 .
Foremost, coronavirus has 42 things down. This pandemic has forced singles to return to a more traditional 43 : getting to know someone before falling in love. I am hopeful that the 44 mode of dating will give singles additional time to select a truly appropriate mate as well as enable romance to develop slowly — even flourish long term.
Let’s look at some of the ways in which coronavirus has changed the dating game, and how those changes might provide some lasting benefits.
Video Chats Are In
During the second weekend of April, dating site asked members several questions about how they have changed their courtship habits since the world shut down. An astonishing 6,004 men and women 45 . And they are doing something new: video chatting. Before COVID-19, only six percent of these singles were using video chatting to court. Now, 69 percent are 46 to video chatting with a potential partner.
And there are some real advantages to seeing these potential partners on FaceTime, Zoom, or some other internet 47 . We are walking billboards of who we are. Your haircut (or lack of haircut during these pandemic times), your preppy shirt, your revealing blouse ... All these and many more visible traits (特质) signal your 48 , education, and interests. 49 , specific brain regions respond almost 50 to assess two things about a likely mate: their personality and their physical appeal. We do this within seconds of seeing him or her.
Time to Talk
During the coronavirus lockdowns, many of you now have more time. You are not 51 in the morning, commuting to work, or meeting pals after office hours. Many of you have more time to talk. 52 , you have something important to talk about. During this pandemic, singles are likely to share far more 53 thoughts of fear and hope - and get to know vital things about a potential partner fast. Psychologists report that this 54 — the process of disclosing one’s innermost feelings, attitudes and experiences - promotes closeness, love and 55 . These are the foundation stones of a strong partnership.
41．A．concern B．gift C．theory D．promise
42．A．tied B．torn C．worn D．slowed
43．A．circle B．ceremony C．pattern D．method
44．A．rediscovered B．efficient C．creative D．unwanted
45．A．agreed B．declined C．replied D．engaged
46．A．linked B．open C．limited D．reduced
47．A．platform B．website C．connection D．access
48．A．experience B．taste C．partner D．background
49．A．Indeed B．Therefore C．Also D．However
50．A．completely B．instantly C．positively D．appropriately
51．A．dressing B．studying C．oversleeping D．video-chatting
52．A．Instead B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Moreover
53．A．meaningful B．comforting C．disturbing D．immediate
54．A．self-improvement B．self-reflection C．self-consciousness D．self-revelation
55．A．commitment B．favor C．partnership D．confidence
第II卷（非选择题55分）
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。
When it comes to addictive foods and foods which are more than worthy of being spread all over social media, Chinese sugar painting deserves some time in the spotlight. Sugar painting is 56 conventional Chinese form of folk art. Hot liquid sugar is used 57 (create) two dimensional figures like small animals. Sugar art is pretty popular 58 children, but it’s beautiful enough to attract just about anyone.
Hot sugar is poured slowly in a thin line from a small spoon onto a flat surface(usually made of metal) and the outline of the figure 59 (draw) with a relatively thick stream of sugar. After the main outline is done, thinner 60 (support) strings of sugar are placed to support the outline and fill in the figure of the body in a 61 (combine) of swirls, zig-zags or other patterns. The whole design is held by a wooden stick.
Customers 62 (traditional) spin(旋转) an arrow on a wheel, which lands on a certain figure 63 (inspire) by nature or wildlife in forms like a dragon, fish, monkey, dog, bird or flower basket. This ancient Sichuan art form might not be as common as it once was, 64 it still has the power to interest tourists 65 come across talented street artists making these amazing creations.
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，最近参加了校英语文学俱乐部组织的经典文学赏析活动，收获颇丰，因此你想加入该俱乐部。请给俱乐部负责人Chis写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.申请原因；
2.希望获准。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Ahmad sat at a table in the school cafeteria. The election for fifth-grade class president was only about two weeks away, and Ahmad knew it was time to begin seriously campaigning.
“I think you need a catchy slogan, ” said his friend，twirling(旋转)a pencil as he thought. “How about Authentic and Approachable: Always Ahmad ”Ahmad beamed. “It’s got a nice ring to it.”
“You need something that people will remember. They won’t forget that Olivia was the fourth-grade president last year and they’ll like the fact that she has experience, “his friend added. Ahmad nodded, grinning. “I know, but I think I can bring some fresh ideas. Do you know Olivia’s plans for the campaign ”
Olivia, meanwhile, sat at her kitchen table with her twin sister. They were eating cupcakes while discussing what to put on the signs they planned to make. At the center of the table were posterboard in bright colors, markers, pens, colored pencils, and crayons.
“Where should we start ” asked her sister ,brushing the cream from her hands. “What do you want people to know about you ” Olivia raised her head and thought for a moment. “I want them to know I’m a hard worker,“ she said, eyes bright and alert. “I have experience as class president. I also have a lot of ideas of making this a great school year.” “Experience is truly important,” commented her sister. “Dad once told me he would vote for someone who had proven to be the kind of leader he was looking for in his company.”
An enormous grin spread across Olivia’s face. “What about Olivia for President-All Original, All Experience,” suggested her sister. “Oh, or Olivia for President, Opportunity for All “ “I like both of those, ”exclaimed Olivia.“ The first one reminds the voters of my experience. The second one lets them know I will listen to their ideas and work for and with them. ”Her words fell as she took out a fat red marker and began the first poster.
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。
Paragraph 1:Two weeks later on the election, Ms. Pond announced, “Now, we have two candidates with same votes.”
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Paragraph 2:Ahmad went to the front of the room to begin his speech after Olivia.
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参考答案：
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C B C A B A B B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B C B A B A C C A B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B C B A D C C A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A C A C D F G A E B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B D C A C B A D A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D A D A
56．a 57．to create 58．with 59．is drawn 60．supporting 61．combination 62．traditionally 63．inspired 64．but 65．who/that
66．Dear Chris,
I am writing to express my strong desire to join the English Literature Club, following my recent participation in the appreciation event organized by the club. The event has left a deep impression on me and I have gained a lot from it. Joining the club will provide me with a wonderful opportunity to enhance my knowledge about English literature and explore the world of literature together with like-minded individuals.
I kindly request your approval to become a member of the club. I am eager to contribute to the club’s activities and participate actively in its events.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
67．
Two weeks later on the election, Ms. Pond announced, “Now, we have two candidates with same votes.”Now that the two candidates are tied on the ballot, let’s have a further campaign. Olivia went on stage first to give a speech, but surprisingly he was in a wheelchair. “Because of my injury, I have decided to withdraw from the campaign,” he said. “Why is this happening ” Ms. Pond asked. The classmate who pushed the wheelchair beside him said, “He is trying to save a classmate, so he can’t walk because of his foot injury. He needs to rest for a period of time to recover.” All the people present applauded for the former helpful fourth-grade president, including Ahmed.
Ahmad went to the front of the room to begin his speech after Olivia.“Olivia is a great class president ,” Ahmed said tearfully. “His behavior deeply touched our hearts. Each of us should learn from his noble spirit of sacrificing oneself to save others.” I want to learn from the best. I suggest that Olivia stay on as fifth-grade president when she gets well again. I’d be happy to be his assistant, if he doesn’t mind. It was a thunderous ovation, and both men deserved it. The two men embraced and smiled in a warm round of applause.
