河南省信阳市固始县一高二高联考2024-2025学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）
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固始县2024-2025学年一高二高联考上期期末考试
高二英语试题卷
注意事项:
本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man mainly do in his spare time
A．He does some sports. B．He plays the piano. C．He learns a language.
2．How many people on the bus escaped unhurt in the accident
A．6. B．5. C．4.
3．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Talk to Mr. Brown. B．Repair the computer. C．Help her write a paper.
4．What is the man doing
A．Shopping. B．Ordering. C．Cooking.
5．How will the woman help the man
A．By turning on the music.
B．By reducing his workload.
C．By getting him something to drink.
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、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，回答第6、7题。
6．What day is it today
A．September 9th. B．September 12th. C．September 13th.
7．Why is the woman charged an extra 20 dollars
A．The price has gone up. B．The man makes a mistake. C．She has to pay for room service.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Who probably is the man
A．The house owner. B．The woman’s father. C．The woman’s husband.
9．What is wrong with the air conditioner
A．It is old. B．It makes noise. C．It doesn’t work.
10．Which of the following was fixed last year
A．The air conditioner. B．The refrigerator. C．The washing machine.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．How did the man notice the problem first
A．His bank called him. B．His bill showed him. C．His credit card was stolen.
12．What did the bank do to fix the problem
A．They gave the man his money back at once.
B．They decided to talk to the bank’s owner.
C．They asked the man to provide the evidence.
13．What might have caused the problem according to the man
A．Online shopping. B．Overdue debt. C．Unskilled operation.
14．What do the two speakers mainly talk about
A．Shopping habits. B．Information safety. C．Money management.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why does the man come to the restaurant
A．It serves tasty meat.
B．He heard the food was healthy.
C．His friend recommended it.
16．What change will the restaurant make next month
A．It will use more natural food.
B．It will provide more snacks.
C．It will move closer to the farm.
17．What will the man probably do next
A．Pay the bill. B．Order his meal. C．Praise the menu.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Which city is the woman’s destination
A．Detroit. B．Toronto. C．Shanghai.
19．What will the woman do on Tuesday
A．Fetch her luggage. B．Attend a meeting. C．Catch a flight.
20．How does the woman sound in the end
A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Encouraged.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Top Four Mountain hike in the World
John Muir Trail, California, USA
Running from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the USA, the John Muir Trail owns some of the most breathtaking landscape's in North America. It is by far the longest trail in this list. On top of that, perfect weather is almost guaranteed in summer.
● Distance: 211 miles
● Duration: 20-25 days
● Best time: summer(July – September)
● Highlights: Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, wildlife
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Africa's highest mountain towers over the Serengeti Plains, home to many of the continent's most iconic animals. Climbing Kilimanjaro is possible along a variety of climbing route, which most people do on a guided tour.
● Distance: 35-46 miles depending on the route
● Duration: 6–9 days
●Best time: dry season(July-September)
● Highlights: Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, iconic wildlife, from savannah to snow
Inca Trail, peru
One of the most famous and best multi-day bikes in the world, the Inca Trail climbs to one of the planet's greatest sights. You'll walk through jungle scenery and past centuries-old ruins. Your efforts are rewarded with a sunrise over Machu Picchu, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
● Distance: 26 miles
● Duration: 4 days
●Bet time: summer(May-September)
●Highlights; sunrise, Andes mountain scenery, ancient Inca paths
Everest Base Camp tree, Nepal
While chances are slim that you'll ever stand on the top of Mount Everest, you can still get the Himalaya hiking experience by hiking to Everest Base Camp. This is a hike that anyone who bikes regularly can do. This is one of the world's greatest long-distance hikes that last less than one month.
● Distance: 38 miles
● Duration; 14 days
● Best time: March – May or September – November
● Highlights; local Sherpa culture, views of Mount Everest
21．Which mountain hike covers the longest distance
A．Everest Base Camp tree, Nepal. B．Inca Trail, pers.
C．Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. D．John Muir Trail, California, USA．
22．Where can a hiker enjoy both a sunrise and ancient Inca paths
A．In the USA． B．In Tanzania.
C．In Peru D．In Nepal.
23．What do the four mountain bikes have in common
A．September is the best time to try any of them.
B．defect weather is surely guaranteed in summer.
C．Visitors are likely to enjoy wildlife and snow.
D．Tourists can experience rich local culture life.
B
Katie always wanted to be a performer．She, the youngest of the three kids from Cleveland, was crazy about musicals and Disney movies from an early age and would often watch them singing with her mom, Karen．However, Katie's happy childhood took a-turn when her mother was diagnosed(诊断)with cancer．When the doctor informed the family that Karen's disease was terminal, they decided to make a trip to Disney World．
The family spared no expense for their once-in-a-lifetime vacation and stayed at Disney's hotel for eight nights．They spent their days in the parks, seeing the sights, greeting characters, all the while pushing Karen in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joy．They all shared in the merriment of experiencing the parks for the first time with Karen．The trip to Disney World at the height of Karen's battle with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughter．This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney．
Sadly, Karen lost the battle and died later, but the whole family remembered her every day and often thought of that Disney vacation．Katie went on to go after her dream．After she received her degree in musical theater, she struggled for years, working as a waitress and trying to be a performer．Her hard work finally paid off when she was hired to work for Disney．
As a Disney performer, Katie is aware that many other families visit the parks and have similar stories to her own．She encourages everyone, especially children, who may be experiencing a hard time．“Every moment is meant for you, even the painful ones．” she says．“It's just like in your favorite Disney movie: There is always some kind of conflict or hardship or pressure．Remember to celebrate those moments, too, because they are taking you to whatever your version of a happy ending is．”
24．Why did Katie's family decide to go to Disney World
A．Katie always loved Disney movies． B．Katie had a happy childhood．
C．Katie's mother got seriously ill． D．Katie dreamed of being a performer．
25．What made Katie decide to work for Disney
A．The dream that she wanted to live a life full of magic．
B．The memory that she watched Disney movies as a kid．
C．The great joy the Disney vacation brought to her family．
D．The great courage her mother showed in fighting cancer．
26．Which of the following words best describe Katie
A．Kind and curious． B．Patient and helpful．
C．Strict and independent． D．Tough and determined．
27．What message does Katie convey in the last paragraph
A．Sweet is pleasure after pain． B．Experience must be bought．
C．Many drops make a shower． D．Good medicine tastes bitter．
C
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic（怀旧的）skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful—both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks—both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. "Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas." Berninger said.
"In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks," she said. "But until a child has a functional spelling, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer."
28．What makes writing by hand a thing of the past
A．The absence of blackboard in classrooms.
B．The use of new technologies in teaching.
C．The lack of practice in handwriting.
D．The popular use of smartphones.
29．Berninger's study published in 2009 ________.
A．focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.
B．indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.
C．found that good essays are made up of long sentences.
D．discussed the importance of writing speed.
30．Which of the following best shows the role of spelling
A．Spelling is unrelated to writing skills.
B．Spelling plays a vital part in writing.
C．Spelling has negative effect on writing.
D．Spelling slows down us to express ideas.
31．What conclusion could be drawn from the passage
A．Computers can take place of handwriting.
B．Handwriting functions only in the past.
C．Basic handwriting skills are still needed.
D．Handwriting is useless nowadays.
D
The southwestern United States has experienced drought for more than 20 years. Arizona has increasingly pumped (抽吸) water from underground, but that meets less than half of what the state needs. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of new residents arrive every year, and more communities are built. One report shows that a large area near Phoenix doesn’t have enough groundwater for all the homes that developers want to build there. That means 800,000 people.
Some experts say the solution is to import water from outside the state. One idea is to build a $5.5 billion desalination (脱盐) plant on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The plant would remove salt from the water and pump that water to Arizona through a 200-mile pipeline. Supporters say this could provide a water supply for decades.
Environmentalists see a different future. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process uses lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases, the very gases that are causing the conditions that have led to Arizona’s water problems.
Margaret Wilder is a professor at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. She warns that big projects like this one could be used to show much more unsustainable development in the desert in the future. Moreover, desalinating water would likely be a massive expenditure for Arizonans. Cities pay about $50 to $150 for 326,000 gallons. That’s enough for a family of three in Phoenix for a year. Desalinated water could charge 20 times as much.
Environmentalists say the government should focus on cutting the demand for water rather than increasing the supply. That would mean taking water-saving measures and limiting how many homes are built. Thousands of households in Tucson, Arizona, are collecting rainwater and using it for cooking, drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use.
32．What is the problem faced by the southwestern United States
A．A population increase. B．A serious heatwave.
C．A waste of resources. D．A water shortage.
33．What do environmentalists probably think of the desalination project
A．It provides a long-term solution to drought.
B．It would harm the planet from various aspects.
C．It fails to take people’s basic needs into account.
D．It draws people’s attention to environmental destruction.
34．What does the underlined part “a massive expenditure” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Affordable. B．Costly. C．Unsafe. D．Beneficial.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．People are unsatisfied with the government’s water measures.
B．Collecting rainwater is the key to meeting water demands.
C．People are exploring water resources with official support.
D．Public concern about water safety has increased.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is no specific advice on how to use your body language. What you do might be interpreted in several ways, depending on the setting and who you are talking to. You'll probably want to use your body language differently when talking to your boss compared to when you talk to a girl/guy you're interested in. 36 .
First, to change your body language you must be aware of your body language. Notice how you sit, how you stand, how you use your hands and legs, what you do while talking to someone.
37 Yeah, it might seem silly but no one is watching you. This will give you good feedback on how you look to other people and give you an opportunity to practice a bit before going out into the world.
Another tip is to close your eyes and visualize how you would stand and sit to feel confident, open and relaxed or whatever you want to communicate. 38 Then try it out.
You might also want observe friends, role models, movie stars or other people you think has good body language. Observe what they do and you don't. 39 Then try using what you can learn from them.
In addition, do remember to have eye contact, but don't stare. If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might make people frightened. 40 If you are not used to keeping eye-contact, it might feel a little hard or scary in the beginning but keep working on it and you'll get used to it.
A．You might want to practice in front of a mirror.
B．See yourself move like that version of yourself.
C．Take bits and pieces you like from different people.
D．Learning from others sometimes is of great help.
E．Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure.
F．You might feel shy to admire yourself in front of a minor.
G．These are some common interpretations of body language and often more effective ways to communicate with your body.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A house with family love and memories could be called a home. Sitting on the porch(门廊) of a(n) 41 home, you can see shadows of trees 42 on the lawn. A leaf floats to the ground, suggesting the coming of fall. This wide porch was built as the main part of the home. The rest of the house 43 around it on both sides, like huge arms 44 a hug.
Countless stories have been shared on this porch by every member of the family for over 30 years. The family that grew here enjoyed daily 45 - singing in the car, laughter at mealtime and football games on Sundays. When the father hit 55, his wife 46 he quit playing Sunday afternoon football with the kids. The mother never played, as she was stricken with a terrible illness after the birth of their second child. Never able to walk again, sometimes, she even had to 47 by dragging herself across the floor. She never complained about the challenges of her 48 , nor did her husband complain about the 49 care he had to give his wife after she became ill.
There’s something 50 upon entering the house. It’s the smell of the piles of old books and magazines, the sheet music on the piano. Pictures of the family are still all hung in every room.
The homeowners are no longer there - they both recently 51 away. And yet, they both still 52 throughout the house. Their lives are still evident, 53 into the laughter and hearts of family and friends. They weren’t celebrities and won’t be remembered in history books. Yet they 54 of their own, by creating simple beauty in everyday life and by 55 challenges without complaining. That is truly the best remembrance(回忆) of all.
41．A．expanding B．aging C．collapsing D．disappearing
42．A．lengthening B．sweeping C．sharpening D．widening
43．A．holds B．reaches C．wraps D．orbits
44．A．gathering B．refusing C．closing D．extending
45．A．pleasures B．routines C．incidents D．ongoings
46．A．argued B．commanded C．lectured D．insisted
47．A．learn B．struggle C．manage D．respond
48．A．illness B．kids C．housework D．duties
49．A．professional B．extra C．medical D．limited
50．A．odd B．missing C．familiar D．external
51．A．died B．passed C．faded D．slid
52．A．remain B．maintain C．monitor D．flee
53．A．cast B．launched C．blown D．woven
54．A．sought a fortune B．made a history C．look a position D．rose to a fame
55．A．running out of B．carrying on C．taking out D．living through
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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Usually, when we talk about reading, we think of using our eyes 56 (see) letters written in ink on paper. 57 , this is not always true. For example, blind people cannot see, but they can still read books.
The man 58 (introduce) blind people to reading was Louis Braille. Braille lost his eyesight at the age of three as a result of 59 injury. When he was ten, he went to a school for the blind in Paris.
In 1821, a soldier visited the school and showed the students a system for passing 60 (message) at night during times of battle. His system used paper with small, raised dots 61 could be felt with the fingers. Each letter of the alphabet was represented by a different pattern which 62 (make) up of twelve dots. While the students found the soldier’s idea interesting, the system was too difficult to be 63 practical use. But young Louis Braille took the idea and worked on it. At the age of fifteen, he created a system --“Braille.”
The blind can 64 (easy) recognize Braille with the fingers. Today, 65 is the most common system for them to read and write.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66．假设你是李华，你所在的科技社团开展了一次以“科技与生活”为主题的社区服务活动。社团成员Tom因故未参加本次活动，发邮件询问你该活动的相关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；2.活动的内容；3.活动的意义。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
It was just another busy day until I met the boy on the bus. He was not a passenger like me. He was, what we call a street child, an 8-10-year-old kid with a worn T-shirt. These poorly dressed kids were seen almost everywhere in Dhaka city. But what was special about that boy was his face. There was “something” in him that caught my attention. That was an angelic(天使般的)baby face with little care.
He got straight into the bus as it stopped at a traffic light. The bus helper shouted at him in the first place. But instead of talking back, the boy kept silent and started handing out a piece of paper to all the passengers. What was written in the paper was, in short, that his father died a couple of years ago. His mother worked at houses. He badly needed money to help his family, so he wished someone warm-hearted to buy chocolates from him.
This was nothing new to people who took a bus every day and I was no different. I had my earphones on, listening to some relaxing music to kill time. When he came to me to get the paper back, I casually gave him some money. Thankfully it brought some smiles on his face. He was about to give me ten chocolates in return for the money I gave to him when I stopped him.
“I don’t like chocolates, brother. So there is no need of chocolates. You can have the money,” I said.
All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared.
“I’m not a beggar. Please take the chocolate, or take your money back.”
His straight answer greatly surprised me. I even felt he was slightly angry. I had given money to many kids before, without taking their chocolates. But this time something seemed different. I realized his angelic baby face was not the only thing special about him.
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。
The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him.
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固始县2024-2025学年一高二高联考上期期末考试
高二英语试题参考答案
1．C
2．A
3．B
4．B
5．C
6．C 7．C
8．A 9．B 10．C
11．B 12．C 13．A 14．B
15．C 16．A 17．B
18．C 19．B 20．A
21．D 22．C 23．A
24．C 25．C 26．D 27．A
28．B 29．A 30．B 31．C
32．D 33．B 34．B 35．C
36．G 37．A 38．B 39．C 40．E
41．B 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．C 48．A 49．B 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．D
56．to see 57．However/Yet / Nevertheless 58．introducing 59．an 60．messages 61．which/ that 62．was made 63．of 64．easily 65．it
66．Dear Tom, I am very glad to receive your letter. In your letter, you asked about a community service activity with the theme of “Science and Technology and Life” conducted by my science and technology association. I am writing to tell you something about this activity. The event was held last Saturday in Guangming Community. In this activity, the members of our association showed the operation methods of household vacuum cleaning robot to the community residents. Through this activity, the community residents feel the convenience brought by technology to our lives. The members of our science and technology community are also determined to study hard, acquire more scientific knowledge, and contribute to improving the quality of people’s lives in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
67． The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus. Seeing his small figure disappear in the busy street, I felt at a loss. “I know the boy.” A voice flew through the frozen air and drew me back to life. Then a man told all of us that the boy was a top student in a primary school nearby, whose mother fell ill due to the heavy work. In order to raise some money for his mother, the boy had been selling chocolates for several weeks.
Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him. I got off the bus at the next stop and took a taxi to his school. Upon arrival, I managed to find the headmaster and handed him $1000, asking him to secretly give the money to the boy who I met selling chocolates on the bus. The headmaster promised to make everything perfect and thanked me on behalf of the boy and his mother. Now, I knew I could go home without shame and regret.
高二英语试题卷
注意事项:
本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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 does the man mainly do in his spare time
A．He does some sports. B．He plays the piano. C．He learns a language.
2．How many people on the bus escaped unhurt in the accident
A．6. B．5. C．4.
3．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Talk to Mr. Brown. B．Repair the computer. C．Help her write a paper.
4．What is the man doing
A．Shopping. B．Ordering. C．Cooking.
5．How will the woman help the man
A．By turning on the music.
B．By reducing his workload.
C．By getting him something to drink.
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、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，回答第6、7题。
6．What day is it today
A．September 9th. B．September 12th. C．September 13th.
7．Why is the woman charged an extra 20 dollars
A．The price has gone up. B．The man makes a mistake. C．She has to pay for room service.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Who probably is the man
A．The house owner. B．The woman’s father. C．The woman’s husband.
9．What is wrong with the air conditioner
A．It is old. B．It makes noise. C．It doesn’t work.
10．Which of the following was fixed last year
A．The air conditioner. B．The refrigerator. C．The washing machine.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．How did the man notice the problem first
A．His bank called him. B．His bill showed him. C．His credit card was stolen.
12．What did the bank do to fix the problem
A．They gave the man his money back at once.
B．They decided to talk to the bank’s owner.
C．They asked the man to provide the evidence.
13．What might have caused the problem according to the man
A．Online shopping. B．Overdue debt. C．Unskilled operation.
14．What do the two speakers mainly talk about
A．Shopping habits. B．Information safety. C．Money management.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．Why does the man come to the restaurant
A．It serves tasty meat.
B．He heard the food was healthy.
C．His friend recommended it.
16．What change will the restaurant make next month
A．It will use more natural food.
B．It will provide more snacks.
C．It will move closer to the farm.
17．What will the man probably do next
A．Pay the bill. B．Order his meal. C．Praise the menu.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Which city is the woman’s destination
A．Detroit. B．Toronto. C．Shanghai.
19．What will the woman do on Tuesday
A．Fetch her luggage. B．Attend a meeting. C．Catch a flight.
20．How does the woman sound in the end
A．Grateful. B．Worried. C．Encouraged.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Top Four Mountain hike in the World
John Muir Trail, California, USA
Running from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the USA, the John Muir Trail owns some of the most breathtaking landscape's in North America. It is by far the longest trail in this list. On top of that, perfect weather is almost guaranteed in summer.
● Distance: 211 miles
● Duration: 20-25 days
● Best time: summer(July – September)
● Highlights: Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks, wildlife
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Africa's highest mountain towers over the Serengeti Plains, home to many of the continent's most iconic animals. Climbing Kilimanjaro is possible along a variety of climbing route, which most people do on a guided tour.
● Distance: 35-46 miles depending on the route
● Duration: 6–9 days
●Best time: dry season(July-September)
● Highlights: Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, iconic wildlife, from savannah to snow
Inca Trail, peru
One of the most famous and best multi-day bikes in the world, the Inca Trail climbs to one of the planet's greatest sights. You'll walk through jungle scenery and past centuries-old ruins. Your efforts are rewarded with a sunrise over Machu Picchu, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
● Distance: 26 miles
● Duration: 4 days
●Bet time: summer(May-September)
●Highlights; sunrise, Andes mountain scenery, ancient Inca paths
Everest Base Camp tree, Nepal
While chances are slim that you'll ever stand on the top of Mount Everest, you can still get the Himalaya hiking experience by hiking to Everest Base Camp. This is a hike that anyone who bikes regularly can do. This is one of the world's greatest long-distance hikes that last less than one month.
● Distance: 38 miles
● Duration; 14 days
● Best time: March – May or September – November
● Highlights; local Sherpa culture, views of Mount Everest
21．Which mountain hike covers the longest distance
A．Everest Base Camp tree, Nepal. B．Inca Trail, pers.
C．Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. D．John Muir Trail, California, USA．
22．Where can a hiker enjoy both a sunrise and ancient Inca paths
A．In the USA． B．In Tanzania.
C．In Peru D．In Nepal.
23．What do the four mountain bikes have in common
A．September is the best time to try any of them.
B．defect weather is surely guaranteed in summer.
C．Visitors are likely to enjoy wildlife and snow.
D．Tourists can experience rich local culture life.
B
Katie always wanted to be a performer．She, the youngest of the three kids from Cleveland, was crazy about musicals and Disney movies from an early age and would often watch them singing with her mom, Karen．However, Katie's happy childhood took a-turn when her mother was diagnosed(诊断)with cancer．When the doctor informed the family that Karen's disease was terminal, they decided to make a trip to Disney World．
The family spared no expense for their once-in-a-lifetime vacation and stayed at Disney's hotel for eight nights．They spent their days in the parks, seeing the sights, greeting characters, all the while pushing Karen in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joy．They all shared in the merriment of experiencing the parks for the first time with Karen．The trip to Disney World at the height of Karen's battle with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughter．This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney．
Sadly, Karen lost the battle and died later, but the whole family remembered her every day and often thought of that Disney vacation．Katie went on to go after her dream．After she received her degree in musical theater, she struggled for years, working as a waitress and trying to be a performer．Her hard work finally paid off when she was hired to work for Disney．
As a Disney performer, Katie is aware that many other families visit the parks and have similar stories to her own．She encourages everyone, especially children, who may be experiencing a hard time．“Every moment is meant for you, even the painful ones．” she says．“It's just like in your favorite Disney movie: There is always some kind of conflict or hardship or pressure．Remember to celebrate those moments, too, because they are taking you to whatever your version of a happy ending is．”
24．Why did Katie's family decide to go to Disney World
A．Katie always loved Disney movies． B．Katie had a happy childhood．
C．Katie's mother got seriously ill． D．Katie dreamed of being a performer．
25．What made Katie decide to work for Disney
A．The dream that she wanted to live a life full of magic．
B．The memory that she watched Disney movies as a kid．
C．The great joy the Disney vacation brought to her family．
D．The great courage her mother showed in fighting cancer．
26．Which of the following words best describe Katie
A．Kind and curious． B．Patient and helpful．
C．Strict and independent． D．Tough and determined．
27．What message does Katie convey in the last paragraph
A．Sweet is pleasure after pain． B．Experience must be bought．
C．Many drops make a shower． D．Good medicine tastes bitter．
C
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic（怀旧的）skill. However, while today's educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful—both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it's important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks—both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student's writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. "Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas." Berninger said.
"In our computer age, some people believe that we don't have to teach spelling because we have spell checks," she said. "But until a child has a functional spelling, they won't have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer."
28．What makes writing by hand a thing of the past
A．The absence of blackboard in classrooms.
B．The use of new technologies in teaching.
C．The lack of practice in handwriting.
D．The popular use of smartphones.
29．Berninger's study published in 2009 ________.
A．focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.
B．indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.
C．found that good essays are made up of long sentences.
D．discussed the importance of writing speed.
30．Which of the following best shows the role of spelling
A．Spelling is unrelated to writing skills.
B．Spelling plays a vital part in writing.
C．Spelling has negative effect on writing.
D．Spelling slows down us to express ideas.
31．What conclusion could be drawn from the passage
A．Computers can take place of handwriting.
B．Handwriting functions only in the past.
C．Basic handwriting skills are still needed.
D．Handwriting is useless nowadays.
D
The southwestern United States has experienced drought for more than 20 years. Arizona has increasingly pumped (抽吸) water from underground, but that meets less than half of what the state needs. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of new residents arrive every year, and more communities are built. One report shows that a large area near Phoenix doesn’t have enough groundwater for all the homes that developers want to build there. That means 800,000 people.
Some experts say the solution is to import water from outside the state. One idea is to build a $5.5 billion desalination (脱盐) plant on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The plant would remove salt from the water and pump that water to Arizona through a 200-mile pipeline. Supporters say this could provide a water supply for decades.
Environmentalists see a different future. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process uses lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases, the very gases that are causing the conditions that have led to Arizona’s water problems.
Margaret Wilder is a professor at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. She warns that big projects like this one could be used to show much more unsustainable development in the desert in the future. Moreover, desalinating water would likely be a massive expenditure for Arizonans. Cities pay about $50 to $150 for 326,000 gallons. That’s enough for a family of three in Phoenix for a year. Desalinated water could charge 20 times as much.
Environmentalists say the government should focus on cutting the demand for water rather than increasing the supply. That would mean taking water-saving measures and limiting how many homes are built. Thousands of households in Tucson, Arizona, are collecting rainwater and using it for cooking, drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use.
32．What is the problem faced by the southwestern United States
A．A population increase. B．A serious heatwave.
C．A waste of resources. D．A water shortage.
33．What do environmentalists probably think of the desalination project
A．It provides a long-term solution to drought.
B．It would harm the planet from various aspects.
C．It fails to take people’s basic needs into account.
D．It draws people’s attention to environmental destruction.
34．What does the underlined part “a massive expenditure” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Affordable. B．Costly. C．Unsafe. D．Beneficial.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．People are unsatisfied with the government’s water measures.
B．Collecting rainwater is the key to meeting water demands.
C．People are exploring water resources with official support.
D．Public concern about water safety has increased.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is no specific advice on how to use your body language. What you do might be interpreted in several ways, depending on the setting and who you are talking to. You'll probably want to use your body language differently when talking to your boss compared to when you talk to a girl/guy you're interested in. 36 .
First, to change your body language you must be aware of your body language. Notice how you sit, how you stand, how you use your hands and legs, what you do while talking to someone.
37 Yeah, it might seem silly but no one is watching you. This will give you good feedback on how you look to other people and give you an opportunity to practice a bit before going out into the world.
Another tip is to close your eyes and visualize how you would stand and sit to feel confident, open and relaxed or whatever you want to communicate. 38 Then try it out.
You might also want observe friends, role models, movie stars or other people you think has good body language. Observe what they do and you don't. 39 Then try using what you can learn from them.
In addition, do remember to have eye contact, but don't stare. If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might make people frightened. 40 If you are not used to keeping eye-contact, it might feel a little hard or scary in the beginning but keep working on it and you'll get used to it.
A．You might want to practice in front of a mirror.
B．See yourself move like that version of yourself.
C．Take bits and pieces you like from different people.
D．Learning from others sometimes is of great help.
E．Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure.
F．You might feel shy to admire yourself in front of a minor.
G．These are some common interpretations of body language and often more effective ways to communicate with your body.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A house with family love and memories could be called a home. Sitting on the porch(门廊) of a(n) 41 home, you can see shadows of trees 42 on the lawn. A leaf floats to the ground, suggesting the coming of fall. This wide porch was built as the main part of the home. The rest of the house 43 around it on both sides, like huge arms 44 a hug.
Countless stories have been shared on this porch by every member of the family for over 30 years. The family that grew here enjoyed daily 45 - singing in the car, laughter at mealtime and football games on Sundays. When the father hit 55, his wife 46 he quit playing Sunday afternoon football with the kids. The mother never played, as she was stricken with a terrible illness after the birth of their second child. Never able to walk again, sometimes, she even had to 47 by dragging herself across the floor. She never complained about the challenges of her 48 , nor did her husband complain about the 49 care he had to give his wife after she became ill.
There’s something 50 upon entering the house. It’s the smell of the piles of old books and magazines, the sheet music on the piano. Pictures of the family are still all hung in every room.
The homeowners are no longer there - they both recently 51 away. And yet, they both still 52 throughout the house. Their lives are still evident, 53 into the laughter and hearts of family and friends. They weren’t celebrities and won’t be remembered in history books. Yet they 54 of their own, by creating simple beauty in everyday life and by 55 challenges without complaining. That is truly the best remembrance(回忆) of all.
41．A．expanding B．aging C．collapsing D．disappearing
42．A．lengthening B．sweeping C．sharpening D．widening
43．A．holds B．reaches C．wraps D．orbits
44．A．gathering B．refusing C．closing D．extending
45．A．pleasures B．routines C．incidents D．ongoings
46．A．argued B．commanded C．lectured D．insisted
47．A．learn B．struggle C．manage D．respond
48．A．illness B．kids C．housework D．duties
49．A．professional B．extra C．medical D．limited
50．A．odd B．missing C．familiar D．external
51．A．died B．passed C．faded D．slid
52．A．remain B．maintain C．monitor D．flee
53．A．cast B．launched C．blown D．woven
54．A．sought a fortune B．made a history C．look a position D．rose to a fame
55．A．running out of B．carrying on C．taking out D．living through
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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Usually, when we talk about reading, we think of using our eyes 56 (see) letters written in ink on paper. 57 , this is not always true. For example, blind people cannot see, but they can still read books.
The man 58 (introduce) blind people to reading was Louis Braille. Braille lost his eyesight at the age of three as a result of 59 injury. When he was ten, he went to a school for the blind in Paris.
In 1821, a soldier visited the school and showed the students a system for passing 60 (message) at night during times of battle. His system used paper with small, raised dots 61 could be felt with the fingers. Each letter of the alphabet was represented by a different pattern which 62 (make) up of twelve dots. While the students found the soldier’s idea interesting, the system was too difficult to be 63 practical use. But young Louis Braille took the idea and worked on it. At the age of fifteen, he created a system --“Braille.”
The blind can 64 (easy) recognize Braille with the fingers. Today, 65 is the most common system for them to read and write.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66．假设你是李华，你所在的科技社团开展了一次以“科技与生活”为主题的社区服务活动。社团成员Tom因故未参加本次活动，发邮件询问你该活动的相关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.活动时间和地点；2.活动的内容；3.活动的意义。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Tom,
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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。
It was just another busy day until I met the boy on the bus. He was not a passenger like me. He was, what we call a street child, an 8-10-year-old kid with a worn T-shirt. These poorly dressed kids were seen almost everywhere in Dhaka city. But what was special about that boy was his face. There was “something” in him that caught my attention. That was an angelic(天使般的)baby face with little care.
He got straight into the bus as it stopped at a traffic light. The bus helper shouted at him in the first place. But instead of talking back, the boy kept silent and started handing out a piece of paper to all the passengers. What was written in the paper was, in short, that his father died a couple of years ago. His mother worked at houses. He badly needed money to help his family, so he wished someone warm-hearted to buy chocolates from him.
This was nothing new to people who took a bus every day and I was no different. I had my earphones on, listening to some relaxing music to kill time. When he came to me to get the paper back, I casually gave him some money. Thankfully it brought some smiles on his face. He was about to give me ten chocolates in return for the money I gave to him when I stopped him.
“I don’t like chocolates, brother. So there is no need of chocolates. You can have the money,” I said.
All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared.
“I’m not a beggar. Please take the chocolate, or take your money back.”
His straight answer greatly surprised me. I even felt he was slightly angry. I had given money to many kids before, without taking their chocolates. But this time something seemed different. I realized his angelic baby face was not the only thing special about him.
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。
The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus.
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Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him.
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固始县2024-2025学年一高二高联考上期期末考试
高二英语试题参考答案
1．C
2．A
3．B
4．B
5．C
6．C 7．C
8．A 9．B 10．C
11．B 12．C 13．A 14．B
15．C 16．A 17．B
18．C 19．B 20．A
21．D 22．C 23．A
24．C 25．C 26．D 27．A
28．B 29．A 30．B 31．C
32．D 33．B 34．B 35．C
36．G 37．A 38．B 39．C 40．E
41．B 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．C 48．A 49．B 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．D 54．B 55．D
56．to see 57．However/Yet / Nevertheless 58．introducing 59．an 60．messages 61．which/ that 62．was made 63．of 64．easily 65．it
66．Dear Tom, I am very glad to receive your letter. In your letter, you asked about a community service activity with the theme of “Science and Technology and Life” conducted by my science and technology association. I am writing to tell you something about this activity. The event was held last Saturday in Guangming Community. In this activity, the members of our association showed the operation methods of household vacuum cleaning robot to the community residents. Through this activity, the community residents feel the convenience brought by technology to our lives. The members of our science and technology community are also determined to study hard, acquire more scientific knowledge, and contribute to improving the quality of people’s lives in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
67． The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus. Seeing his small figure disappear in the busy street, I felt at a loss. “I know the boy.” A voice flew through the frozen air and drew me back to life. Then a man told all of us that the boy was a top student in a primary school nearby, whose mother fell ill due to the heavy work. In order to raise some money for his mother, the boy had been selling chocolates for several weeks.
Having got the boy’s name, I decided to help him. I got off the bus at the next stop and took a taxi to his school. Upon arrival, I managed to find the headmaster and handed him $1000, asking him to secretly give the money to the boy who I met selling chocolates on the bus. The headmaster promised to make everything perfect and thanked me on behalf of the boy and his mother. Now, I knew I could go home without shame and regret.