浙江省宁波市奉化区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题（无答案）

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2024学年第一学期奉化区高二英语学科试题
选择题部分
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. Why are the oranges cheap
A. They taste bad. B. There are few customers. C. They’re not fresh.
2. What does the man want in his coffee
A. Cream. B. Milk. C. Sugar.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Senior care. B. A new medicine. C. Happy memories.
4. Which road does the man usually take to get to work
A. Field Street. B. Bell Lane. C. High Street.
5. What will the woman do next probably
A. Clean the floor. B. Wash the plates. C. Have a rest.
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. What kind of books is the man interested in
A. History. B. Culture. C. Nature.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Librarian and borrower.
B. Writer and reader.
C. Bookstore owner and employee.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 、9 题。
8. How does the woman feel
A. Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
9. When did the woman’s problem start
A. Yesterday. B. A week ago. C. Months ago.
听第 8 段材料，回答第10 至 12 题。
10. When will the woman be able to leave
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 12:00 p.m.
11. What’s the woman’s destination
A. France. B. Britain. C. Spain.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In an airport. B. In a shop. C. In a parking lot.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Where did the speakers meet first
A. In university. B. In middle school. C. In primary school.
14. What kind of job is the woman seeking
A. Cooking. B. Computer science. C. Sales.
15. What does the man plan to do
A. Get a job. B. Travel around the world. C. Stay at university.
16. Who has lost contact with the speakers
A. Gary. B. Stewart. C. Lucy.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What problem does John have
A. He can’t read. B. He can’t speak. C. He can’t hear.
18. How did John deal with his problem when he was at school
A. He ignored it. B. He asked for help. C. He kept it a secret.
19. What happened to John when he was 25 years old
A. He got married. B. He won a prize. C. He became a shop owner.
20. Which newspaper can John read
A. Daily Mirror. B. China Daily. C. The Times.
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。
Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers
The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks.
Walk 1-The Natural World
With environmentalist anna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs.
Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09: 00
Start Point: Scratoes Bridge
Walk Duration: 6 hours
Walk 2-Introduction to Hillwalking
Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips.
Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09: 00
Start Point: Deerpark Car Park
Walk Duration: 5 hours
Walk 3-Moonlight Under the Stars
Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch(手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate.
Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18: 30
Start Point: The Town Hall
Walk Duration: 3 hours
Walk 4-Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest
This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path.
Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11: 45
Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area
Walk Duration: 1.5 hours
21. Which walk takes the shortest time
A. The Natural World. B. Introduction to Hillwalking.
C. Moonlight Under the Stars. D. Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest.
22. What are participants in Walk 3 required to do
A. Join a walking club. B. Bring a survival guide.
C. Wear proper clothes. D. Get special permits.
23. What do the four walks have in common
A. They are for experienced walkers.
B. They are scheduled for the weekend.
C. They share the same start point.
D. They involve difficult climbing.
B
Most of us take the task of buying a cup of coffee for granted, as it seems simple enough. However, we have no idea just how stressful tasks like this can be for people who suffer from disabilities. That’s why it’s so heart-warming to see a story like this in which a barista(咖啡师) does something small to make life a little easier for someone who is deaf.
Ibby Piracha lost his hearing when he was only two years old, and he now goes to his local cafe in Leesburg, Virginia to order a cup of coffee at least three times a week. Though all the baristas who work there have his order memorized, Ibby always writes his order on his phone and shows it to the barista.
One day, however, one of the baristas did something that changed everything! After Ibby ordered his coffee, he was amazed when barista Krystal Payne handed him a note in response. “I’ve been learning sign language just so you can have the same experience as everyone else,” the note read. Krystal then asked Ibby in sign language what he would like to order.
Ibby was touched that she would learn sign language just to help him feel welcome. “I was just so moved that she actually wanted to learn sign language. It is really a totally different language and it was something that she wanted to do because of me Because I was a deaf customer I was very, very impressed,” Ibby said.
Krystal had spent hours watching teaching videos so that she could learn enough sign language to give Ibby the best customer service that she could! “My job is to make sure people have the experience they expect and that’s what I gave him,” Krystal says.
Ibby posted a photo of Krystal’s note online, and it quickly went viral, getting hundreds of likes and comments that praised Krystal for her kind action.
24. What can we learn about Ibby Piracha from Paragraph 2
A. He was born deaf. B. He lives a challenging life.
C. He loves to purchase take-out food. D. He was a regular consumer of the cafe.
25. Why did Krystal learn sign language
A. To make herself more popular. B. To appeal to more customers.
C. To give Ibby a big surprise. D. To serve Ibby better.
26. Which of the following can best describe Krystal
A. Honest and responsible. B. Kind and considerate.
C. Sociable and warm-hearted. D. Ambitious and sensitive.
27. What does the author want to convey in the text
A. A small act makes a difference. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. One good turn deserves another. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
Laughter comes in many forms, from a polite chuckle(轻笑) to an infectious howl of amusement. Scientists are now developing an AI system that can copy various forms of laughter accurately(精准地). The team behind the laughing robot, Erica, say that the system could improve natural conversations between people and AI systems.
Dr. Koji Inoue, lead author of the research from Kyoto University, highlights empathy(共情) as an important aspect of conversational AI, suggesting laughter sharing as a means for robots to connect with users. To achieve this, Inoue and his team collected data from over 80 speed-dating dialogues between male students and Erica, initially operated by amateur(业余的) actors.
Dialogue data labeled for individual, social, and joyful laughter was used to train an AI system to identify and produce fitting laughter responses. Based on the audio files, the algorithm(算法) learned their subtle(细微的) differences, aiming to imitate(模仿) social laughs subtly and hearty laughs empathetically.
“Our biggest challenge in this work was identifying the actual cases of shared laughter,” explained Inoue, emphasizing the need for careful categorization. Erica’s “sense of humor” was tested with four dialogues, integrating the new shared-laughter algorithm. These were compared to cases where Erica didn’t laugh or emitted(发出) social laughs upon detecting laughter.
The clips were played to 130 volunteers who rated the shared-laughter algorithm highly for empathy and naturalness. The team believed laughter could imbue robots with unique character traits(特征), including conversational behaviors like laughter, eye gaze, gestures, and speaking style. However, Inoue acknowledged it could take over 20 years to have a “casual chat with a robot like we would with a friend.”
Professor Sandra Wachter, of the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, said, “One of the things I’d keep in mind is that a robot or algorithm will never be able to understand you. It doesn’t understand the meaning of laughter. They fail to feel, but they might get very good at making you believe they understand what’s going on.”
28. Why do scientists develop the AI system that can copy various forms of laughter
A. To make robots sound more human-like.
B. To help robots understand human emotions better.
C. To enable robots to have a sense of humor like humans.
D. To enhance the emotional interaction between people and AI systems.
29. What was the challenge Inoue faced while working on this project
A. Recognizing different types of laughter accurately.
B. Creating an algorithm that can genuinely feel amusement.
C. Identifying the situations where laughter is truly understood.
D. Collecting adequate data for training the machine learning system.
30. What does the underlined word “imbue” mean in Paragraph 5
A. Inspire. B. Equip. C. Influence. D. Engage.
31. What is Professor Sandra Wachter’s view on laughing robots
A. They can imitate laughter but lack thorough understanding.
B. They are not able to detect human laughter.
C. It is possible for them to play tricks on humans occasionally.
D. It will take long before humans have comfortable conversations with them.
D
Studies have shown the mere exposure effect, also referred to as the familiarity principle, inspires our decisions. It is a helpful psychological mechanism(机制) that helps us maintain our energy and focus our attention on other things. Getting used to new things takes effort and it can be tiring. So unless we have a terrible experience, we are likely to buy from companies we’ve got used to. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising and marketing and why insurance companies openly charge existing customers more than new ones.
It's not the case that we only desire things we already know. Some studies suggest when invited to share our preferences, we sometimes see less familiar choices as more desirable. But when acting on that preference, we fall back to what we know. This might explain why sometimes the things we want and the things we do don't quite match up. We might even return to companies that treated us poorly in the past or stay in bad relationships.
It's easy to paint the familiarity principle as an enemy or something to battle as if it is something that holds us back from living our dreams. But this attitude might be overwhelming because it tends to encourage us toward big-picture thinking. Where we imagine that change requires a substantial dramatic(巨大而突然的) swing that we don’t feel ready for. Some articles suggest the solution to familiarity frustration is complete exposure to novelty(新奇的事物). While this can appear effective in the short run, we may only end up replacing one problem with another. It also risks overwhelm and burnout.
So what if we can work with the familiarity principle instead Familiarity is something we can learn to play with and enjoy. It is a setting for creativity and a pathway to expansion. We can broaden the zone of familiarity bit by bit. If we think of familiarity as something that can expand, we can consider changing the conditions in and around our lies to make more space for our preferences to take root and grow gently. From here, we will start to make decisions, drawing from an ever-deepening pool of valuable alternatives.
32. What allows insurance companies to charge old customers more
A. The familiarity principle. B. The advertising cost.
C. The improved service. D. The law of the market.
33. What can be learned from paragraph 2
A. Our preferences affect our decisions.
B. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions.
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword.
D. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect.
34. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Objective. B. Favorable. C. Disapproving. D. Tolerant.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Gently Expand Your Familiarity Zone B. Step Out Of Your Familiarity Zone
C. Spare A Thought For Your Preference D. Give Priority To The Mere Exposure Effect
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。
Living with other people can be tough, especially when each person comes from a different background and has their own ideas about how they want to live. Though having a roommate can be challenging at times, it can also be enjoyable and fun. 36
You can discuss your expectations ahead of time. Get together before or on the first day you move in together and talk about what each of you needs and wants from the other. 37 This applies to finances, food, clothes, possessions, use of common areas and so on.
You should agree to respect each other’s privacy. This is especially significant. 38 For instance, you may not mind if your roommate comes into your room unannounced, but they might find you to be very rude for doing so. You should talk about these kinds of things so that you know what to expect from each other.
39 Say hello and goodbye, ask them how their day was, and show interest in their life. Getting to know the person you live with helps you understand their perspective, and allows them to understand yours. It also makes it easier to deal with problems that you have with that person if you’ve already developed a harmonious relationship with them.
You can also be considerate of your roommate in your life. Understand what’s going on in your roommate’s life. You should aim to be flexible and accommodating. Your roommate may have a big test coming up. 40 If your roommate is busy and stressed with their job, give them some time and space to relax and unwind.
A. You can spend time with your roommate.
B. You can discuss each of your preferences for privacy.
C. This is your best chance to set boundaries with your roommate.
D. Make sure that everyone is clear on the rules and responsibilities.
E. This is what you should know to respect your roommate’s privacy.
F. Then in this case you should probably be quiet and let them study.
G. The following steps will help you live in harmony with your roommate.
语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
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。
My cat Boom was getting more fleas(跳蚤). On closer 41 , his skin was red and swollen(肿胀的). So, I called the vet’s office and made a(n) 42 to get Boom some help.
That morning, I started to get him into his carrier to take him to the vet. As with most cats, this task usually took a lot of time and effort to 43 . To my surprise, Boom didn’t 44 much resistance(抵抗). Initially, I linked this 45 directly to the severity of the flea-caused suffering. Looking back, I’d like to believe it all part of a bigger 46 .
Upon arrival at the vet, the vet immediately examined him and 47 that he was allergic(过敏的) to the saliva（唾液）of flea bites. I was given some medicine and all seemed right.
Suddenly, my phone 48 urgently(急切地) with an incoming call, and to my shock, it was the police on the line, 49 me of a fire at my house. I hurried home only to see some furniture 50 across the room by the force of an explosion(爆炸). A firefighter explained what he believed had happened, including the 51 of the event. It turned out the fire started in old wires. He was convinced that if I had been at home, I’d have had little chance of 52 .
His words 53 a surge of feelings within me. According to the timeline the firefighter told me, the fire started 54 after Boom and I went to the vet together. Had it not been for his rare cooperation, I’d have been trapped. And if he hadn’t had an allergy to flea bites, we wouldn’t have gone to the vet. So, I 55 my life to those tiny, unwanted fleas.
A. attention B. observation C. appreciation D. consideration
A. appointment B. schedule C. decision D. difference
A. evaluate B. design C. accompany D. achieve
A. take up B. put up C. take on D. put on
A. cooperation B. fight C. struggle D. harmony
A. victory B. ambition C. plan D. trap
A. included B. accepted C. complained D. concluded
A. vibrated B. burst C. reported D. unlocked
A. accusing B. reminding C. informing D. warning
A. knocked B. lifted C. accelerated D. blown
A. intensity B. timeline C. consequence D. impact
A. promotion B. success C. survival D. death
A. sparked B. reduced C. contained D. weakened
A. constantly B. accordingly C. long D. shortly
A. devoted B. sacrificed C. owed D. enhanced
非选择题部分
语法填空（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Body language is important in our interactions with other people. It gives us information about their feelings.
Just like spoken language, body language 56 (vary) from culture to culture. It is crucial that we use body language in a way 57 is appropriate to the culture we are in. For example, making eye contact is a way to display interest in some countries. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved 58 .
The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different countries. In Japan, someone who witnesses another person 59 (employ) the gesture might think it means money. In France, the same gesture means zero. Even the gesture 60 (use) for “yes” and “no” by us differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By 61 (compare), in Bulgaria and 62 (south) Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning.
Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. 63 good way of saying “I’m full” is moving your hand in 64 (circle) around your stomach after a meal. Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the 65 (good) example is smiling, which can help us greatly in many ways.
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jim所在的学校正在征集“智慧校园（Smart School）”方案。他打算参与这项活动，来信询问你对该方案的建议。请你给Jim回信，内容包括：
你的建议；2. 说明理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to receive your letter and eager to share with you my ideas for a smart school plan. __________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
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。
The Power of Truth
In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas ” she said.
I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people’s attention.”
After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot(吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students.
Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot.
“He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfield Stole Perry”. “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently.
After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 p.m., but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 p. m. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused(指控) someone.
I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. “He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,” he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry.
注意：
续写词数应为150左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Para 1: To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Steals Perry” story. ____
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Para 2: On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-bye, Perry” on the front page. __________________________________________________________________________
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