内蒙古鄂尔多斯市西四旗2024-2025学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题（含答案）

鄂尔多斯市西四旗2024~2025学年第一学期期末联考试卷
高二英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版必修第三册~选择性必修第一册Unit3。
第一部分 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
Four Theme Parks in Florida
Here are four of the best theme parks in Florida so you can start planning your next trip.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Home to over 50 attractions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an animal-focused theme park with an emphasis on keeping rare animals. Here, you’ll find the tallest and fastest roller coaster (过山车) in the world, Montu, as well as the area’s largest zoo, with over 200 animal species. One of its newest coasters is the heart-stopping Iron Gwazi which ascends (上升) 206 feet in the air and reaches speeds of up to 76 miles per hour.
Magic Kingdom Park
This park set the standard for the Florida theme park industry we know today when it opened in 1971. Today, Magic Kingdom Park bridges the old with the new, inviting guests to relive the tales of childhood and enjoy beloved attractions, like Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s also the home of Disney World’s newest ride, TRON Lightcycle/ Run, an exciting roller coaster.
Legoland Florida
Themed with the brightly coloured bricks, Legoland Florida is the place for the next generation of excitement seekers, home to entry-level roller coasters and kid-friendly attractions. The park’s newest attractions include Pirate River Quest, a scenic boat ride through the former Cypress Garden. While the attractions may focus on younger guests, this is really a park for everyone.
Universal Studios Florida
Inspired by the greatest moments from entertainment history, Universal Studios Florida is a movie and television-themed park that began as an actual working studio. Several lands pay homage (致敬) to iconic sets, including San Francisco and New York. This is also where kids can find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Diagon Alley, one of the most impressive theme parks ever built.
1. What can you find in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
A. A variety of animals. B. More than 200 attractions.
C. Shows at 206 feet high. D. The oldest roller coaster in the world.
2. What is known about Magic Kingdom Park
A. It is for children only. B. It is the first theme park in the USA.
C. It combines classic attractions with new offerings. D. It serves as a working studio.
3. Which theme park attracts those fond of Harry Potter
A. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. B. Magic Kingdom Park.
C. Universal Studios Florida. D. Legoland Florida.
B
When you think about who’s responsible for a city’s safety, what people come to mind Police officers, firefighters or emergency response teams Would you put your local meteorologist (气象预报员) in this group That’s the career Ashley Ruiz chose, and she’s now the first female chief meteorologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ruiz predicts the weather for her community.
In 2020, a tornado hit Ruiz’s hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee — and, even closer to home, her house. So she said she knew what a lifesaving job this could be.
However, her job isn’t without difficulties. “Hearing people have been injured, like in a big hurricane, is really hard,” she said. “We try our best to predict the weather as best as we can, and we are getting better. But it can always change.”
Ruiz talked about the new and changing weather patterns. She said, “We are absolutely seeing changes in weather, with more intense and more frequent storms, which relate to climate change.” Weather is changing everywhere, as the planet warms. There are more frequent droughts, stronger storms, and increasing temperature changes. This makes predicting the weather difficult.
Ruiz always knew she was interested in weather and how it affected the world. But her path to a career in meteorology wasn’t easy. She said, “I struggled so hard with math and wanted to give up. But I kept pushing and working hard, and now I’m the first woman chief meteorologist in the Baton Rouge TV market. I’m proud of that.” She wants kids to know they should never give up on their education or their dreams.
4. Why was the disaster in Ruiz’s hometown mentioned in the text
A. To call on people to prepare for disasters.
B. To introduce Ruiz’s unusual childhood experience.
C. To offer a successful example of weather forecast.
D. To show Ruiz’s understanding of the work of a meteorologist.
5. What is a challenge of predicting the weather according to the text
A. Climate change. B. People’s injury.
C. Poor technology. D. Lack of experience.
6. Which word can best describe Ruiz according to the last paragraph
A Creative. B. Clever. C. Hard-working. D. World-famous.
7. In which section of a newspaper may the text appear
A. Sports. B. People. C. Education. D. Health.
C
People who have trouble walking often have a hard time enjoying the beach. But hundreds of beaches in Greece now offer a new way for people in wheelchairs to get into the water by themselves. It’s called Seatrac.
Seatrac is basically a chair on a moving ramp (轻便梯) that can smoothly carry a disabled person into the sea. Once in the sea, the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water or go for a swim. The Seatrac system can also help anyone else who has a hard time walking, including older people and pregnant women.
Seatrac was invented and developed in Greece. The idea for it came when one of the inventors, Ignatios Fotiou, was talking with a friend who used a wheelchair. The friend said he enjoyed the sea, but didn’t like having to be carried into the ocean as if he were a sack (袋) of potatoes.
Mr. Fotiou realized that there must be a way to make it easier for wheelchair users to get into the water. Mr. Fotiou worked with his partner and a professor at a Greek university to design the system. In time, they formed a company called TOBEA to build and sell it.
The company worked hard to make the system simple to put in place and easy to run. A wooden walkway allows wheelchair users to reach the Seatrac. The system is solar-powered. It doesn’t require outside power and can continue to run even if the electricity goes out. The Seatrac system can easily be packed up and stored when the swimming season ends.
This summer, the Seatrac system is being used at over 220 beaches in Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Latvia. TOBEA hopes to offer Seatrac in other countries soon.
The Seatrac service in Greece is being offered for free. The Greek government has helped pay for it, with local cities buying and managing the equipment. Greece’s government hopes that Seatrac will help attract more tourists to the country.
8. Who is Seatrac designed for
A. Older people who move freely.
B. Youths who like to swim in the sea.
C. Women who enjoy beach baths with their children.
D. People who have trouble moving around on the beach.
9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. The system. B. Potato. C. Ramp. D. Normal wheelchair.
10. What can we learn about the Seatrac system
A. It’s not easy to operate.
B. Users don’t have to worry about charging it.
C. People need to have a big cost to use it in Greece.
D. It has been available at more than one thousand beaches.
11. Why does the Greek government help pay for the Seatrac service
A. To improve the government’s image.
B. To promote the development of tourism.
C. To set up an organization for the disabled.
D. To support small and medium-sized local companies.
D
Ever since I can remember, I have always enjoyed making myself and others laugh. Humor has always played an important role in my life as it was key in helping me develop my personality and outlook on life through childhood.
What I did not realize, however, was why or how it made me feel better about myself. I wanted to find out just exactly how humor affects us in our lives, and whether or not it played a key role in having a longer and more enjoyable life.
From my research, I found many different ways that humor can influence our emotions and physical health. These benefits are split into two different sections: short-term and long-term.
One example of the short-term benefits of humor would be that laughter induces relaxation. It gets many muscles moving in your body. One reason why muscles get tense is lack of oxygen flow. Once you laugh as a response to humor, it increases the flow of oxygen to the muscles, resulting in a more relaxed and more energy-filled body. Another short-term benefit is that laughter causes pain relief. This is achieved by intense stimulation of organs in the body, which leads to increased circulation and blood flow.
As for the long-term effects they can be just as rewarding. For example, one thing laughter can do in the long run is improve the overall health of the heart. This happens because, like stated earlier, laughter increases blood flow. Since the heart is the organ that regulates all blood flow in the body, naturally the heart becomes strengthened. One last long-term benefit from humor is that it can reduce stress levels and boost the immune system.
12. What benefit of humor does the author mention in the first paragraph
A. It lets the author make more friends.
B. It keeps the author physically healthy.
C. It helps to shape the author’s character.
D It frees the author from any stress.
13. What does the underlined word “induces” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Skips. B. Decreases. C. Needs. D. Causes.
14 How does the author show the long-term benefits of humor
A By telling stories. B. By giving examples.
C. By listing numbers. D. By making comparisons.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Health Benefits of Humor
B. Stories About Laughter
C. Success Brought by Humor
D. Humor in Daily Life
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。
It’s easy to let things slide in midlife. But our 40s to 60s is actually the best time to increase activity levels. Indeed, a study found that people aged 40 — 61, who increased their fitness routine with activities such as walking and cycling, to a few hours a week, were 16. To 43 per cent less likely to die from cancer and heart disease. Therefore, exercise is necessary for this group of people. ____16____.
·Walk faster
The best way to get fit is also the easiest: head out for a quick walk. ____17____. “You’ll have more energy and be much less likely to need the doctor,” says Professor Tom Yates.
·Play racquet (球拍) sports
____18____. People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause. ____19____, including swimming, cycling and walking. The researchers say this is because racquets sports work all your body’s muscles at once and require good hand-eye coordination (协调) while running around the court strengthens your heart and lungs.
·____20____
We tend to forget about our balance until we lose it but research shows that practising balance skills improves our fitness, strengthens brain health and leads to a longer life. In a 12-year study of 1,702 people, the ability to stand for 10 seconds was associated with longevity and health. Or simply practise standing on one leg. If you can manage 10 seconds, your balance is good.
A. Balance on one leg
B. Keep a balanced diet
C. Here are the tips for midlife fitness
D. We ought to move more and sit less
E. Tennis or badminton offers more health benefits than other sports
F. Fast-paced walkers live longer and are less likely to get heart disease
G. If you want to stay sharp and lively into old age, take up tennis or badminton
第二部分 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。
My family spend our Sunday evenings writing postcards to put smiles on the faces of people living with cancer. We began doing it through a ____21____ that helps patients. It started as a way for my daughter Ella to volunteer for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award. When Ella started writing, my husband said, “Why don’t we all get active ” We were at first surprised by the idea, but then we started to get excited about it. ____22____ , it developed into a (n) ____23____ for the whole family.
Now every Sunday evening, I say “postcards, people” and we all ____24____ around the kitchen table and write together. We think it is a ____25____ way to put a smile on someone’s face.
We have ____26____ some friends and family because of cancer, which played a key role in us wanting to take part in the ____27____ . Sometimes we may ____28____ about something that we have attended. Sometimes it’s more about the gardening and the weather and we may comment on the art or people on the ____29____ we are writing on. The postcards are given to the charity From Me to You as part of its “donate a letter” program, which sees them ____30____ by the charity, filtered (过滤), repackaged and delivered to hospitals, cancer centres or ____31____ at home.
I hope to ____32____ others to take part. It’s so ____33____ , but can have such an impact and I just think we need to reignite (重燃) the ____34____ of a letter. Something handwritten is so lovely and ____35____ and cannot be copied in an email or text.
21. A. situation B. church C. charity D. country
22. A. Usually B. Hopefully C. Absolutely D. Eventually
23. A. activity B. institution C. conclusion D. theory
24. A. walk up B. sit down C. get out D. come off
25. A. strange B. comic C. fortunate D. nice
26. A. lost B. sent C. missed D. made
27. A. game B. incident C. project D. design
28. A. talk B. write C. learn D. hear
29. A. postcard B. handbook C. brochure D. newspaper
30. A. drawn B. typed C. read D. printed
31. A. masters B. volunteers C. organizers D. individuals
32. A. inspire B. require C. leave D. command
33. A. popular B. simple C. boring D. obvious
34. A. faith B. study C. love D. sale
35. A. normal B. academic C. natural D. personal
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。
Penjing is an ancient Chinese art form of ____36____ (create) landscape scenes on a miniature scale (微型比例). This art form is also known by the name penzai. The scenes feature living plants ____37____ artists and care-takers attentively shape and tend to express emotion.
Dating all the way back ____38____ the 1st Century AD and perhaps even earlier, practitioners of Daoist mysticism have tried to create landscape scenes in miniature. People see it as ____39____ way to focus on and increase the properties we might experience at full-size sights.
In Chinese, “pen” means pot, and “jing” is translated as landscape or scenery. When ____40____ (do) well, these artworks are living odes (颂歌) to nature, conveying a respect and appreciation for the natural world ____41____ (deep) rooted in traditional Chinese culture.
Penjing is an artistic style that creates a wild, natural aesthetic (美感). Plantlife is on display in a controlled landscape form. Miniature landscapes are a ____42____ (popularity) art form around the world today, attracting children, botanists ____43____ art collectors alike. China is big. With that scale comes regional personality and ____44____ (different). The art of Penjing ____45____ (reflect) these distinctions, with particular styles of Penjing different between geographical and cultural locations. This includes Lingnan style, Taiwan style, Shanghai style and Yangzhou style.
第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，是新华中学课程实验部的一名学生。实验部负责人George正在面向全体学生征集课间活动方案。请你给他写一封邮件，谈谈你的看法。内容包括：
1. 你的方案；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear George,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid, my parents and I lived near the forest. They often told me that our family was a team that needed to work together for the household to function smoothly. There was always an abundance of work to do — cooking, cleaning, and walking dogs. I volunteered to walk our dog, Max, who had been adopted one month before. I never dared let this giant dog off the lead (牵狗绳), just in case he took off.
One morning, we were walking along in the forest when Max started pulling on the lead. At first, I was able to hold on despite the wet ground from a recent shower. But the more I tried to stop him pulling, the more it turned into a tug of war. And thanks to the slippery ground, I lost.
Pulling his lead, Max shot off like a bullet, leaving me screaming behind. I chased him but lost my footing and fell face-first into some mud. I stumbled (踉跄) to my feet, but looking ahead, I found him running back towards me. I thought he was going to stop and give me his “Sorry” look. But instead, the dog shot past me and returned after a while.
As soon as we got home, my mother immediately attended to Max with a warm towel and a doggy treat. I thought seeing me stumbling and covered in mud, I would also get a warm cup of tea and a motherly kiss. Instead, I got a very loud lecture about letting the dog loose in the forest.
I felt frustrated. It wasn’t fair that she didn’t understand how difficult it was to control Max. I fought back, “Stop lecturing me! Why is everything my fault ” With these words, I stormed into my bedroom and slammed the door shut.
In the evening, I heard my mother call Max and take him out. It wasn’t long before I heard my mother screaming and the door opening again.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I walked out of my room.
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Dad stepped in, suggesting that we work together to train Max.
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鄂尔多斯市西四旗2024~2025学年第一学期期末联考试卷
高二英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：外研版必修第三册~选择性必修第一册Unit3。
第一部分 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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. A
第二部分 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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. creative
37. that##which
38. to 39. a
40. done 41. deeply
42. popular
43. and 44. difference
45. reflects
第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Dear George,
I hope this email finds you well. Here I would like to propose the introduction of “Fun Sports Challenges” during breaks. It aims to provide a healthy outlet for stress relief and enhance peer interaction.
Such activities not only help uplift students’ moods but also foster a sense of teamwork among us. By participating in small group challenges, we can improve both our physical fitness and interpersonal relationships. I believe this proposal would be a positive addition to our current extracurricular activities.
I hope my proposal can be of use to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】范文
I walked out of my room. Not surprisingly, they were both covered in mud. It was evident that Max had led my mother on another wild chase through the forest. My frustration melted away as I saw my mother’s apologetic expression. “Sweetheart,” my mom said softly, “I’m sorry for scolding you earlier.” After a quick shower, she then shared her own adventure with Max and how he also managed to escape from her grasp, when I served her a warm cup of tea. It seemed we were both at our wits’ end with this dog. (89 words)
Dad stepped in, suggesting that we work together to train Max. We spent the next few days teaching Max basic commands like “sit”, “stay”, and “come back”. It wasn’t easy, but gradually, Max started responding better to us. The instant we tried to stop him pulling, he sat down with eyes looking intently at us. In the process, not only did Max become more obedient, but our family also grew closer. We realized that every member of our team played an important role, and we needed to support each other to ensure everything ran smoothly. (84 words)