广东省阳江市高新区2024-2025学年高二下学期2月月考英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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
Here are a group of everyday people who saw problems, and now their solutions are making the world a better place.Ron Davis Alvarez
Ron Davis Alvarez, a product of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a program offering free classical music training to disadvantaged children, founded the Dream Orchestra in Sweden. This orchestra brings together over 400 people from more than 25 nationalities, ranging from 3 to 56 years old, including immigrants, refugees, second-generation immigrants, and native Swedes. Alvarez’s initiative uses music as a tool for integration, friendship, self-expression, and rebuilding self-esteem among refugees.Payton McGriff
Payton McGriff, during her senior year at the University of Idaho, founded Style Her Empowered (SHE) after realizing the scoring cost of school uniforms for many girls in Togo. SHE began by hiring local seamstresses to make uniforms for 65 girls and evolved to create a “growing” uniform that adjusts to fit a girl for up to three years. Today, SHE supports 1,500 girls annually with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and more, while also providing employment and education opportunities for the women involved.Rachel Rutter
Immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter recognized the multifaceted needs of unaccompanied migrant children, beyond legal status, including stable housing, meals, and mental health support. In response, she established Project Libertad, which offers free legal representation, essential services, and newcomer support programs to immigrant youth.Yamilée Toussaint
Yamilée Toussaint combined her love for math and dance to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) From Dance, a nonprofit that integrates dance with STEM education to engage girls of color. Recognizing the underrepresentation of black women in her engineering field, Toussaint aimed to inspire girls of color in STEM. The program operates in nine US cities, offering free school and summer programs that blend dance routines with STEM elements, benefiting over 2,000 girls to date.
21．Who may benefit most from Dream Orchestra
A．Famous musicians.
B．Immigrants to Sweden.
C．Disadvantaged children.
D．Classical music composers.
22．What did SHE initially do in Togo
A．It offered uniforms for girls.
B．It funded uniforms and fees.
C．It designed teaching methods.
D．It provided housing and meals.
23．Who combines academic learning with the arts
A．Ron Davis Alvarez.
B．Payton McGriff.
C．Rachel Rutter.
D．Yamilée Toussaint.
B
When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.
Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had.
The challenge before me was to revive the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and sheltering soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work.
I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I made a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities.
In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white fungal mycelium (真菌菌丝).
Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard - it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die.
24．What was the soil problem in the author’s garden
A．Wet and salty. B．Poor and stony.
C．Dry and sandy. D．Acidic and weedy.
25．What was the focus of the author’s gardening methods
A．Limiting plant variety. B．Adopting a high-tech approach.
C．Giving more intervention. D．Creating a sustainable environment.
26．Why does the author mention the replanting in May
A．To introduce different species. B．To prove the garden shelters insects.
C．To show the soil has come to life. D．To explain the transplanting process.
27．What is conveyed in the last paragraph
A．Soil has a soul. B．Life is well defined.
C．Life has complexity. D．Soil is the source of life.
C
In early August, the sandy hills along the coast of La Libertad, in northern Peru, are alive with bluish-purple fruit. The region, thought unsuitable for blueberries just over a decade ago, is now placing Peru at the forefront of the global blueberry market.
Alvaro Espinoza, an agricultural engineer, was among the first to experiment with blueberries in Peru 15 years ago, when the fruit was unknown in the country. “People called me crazy,” he recalls. Since then, Peru’s blueberry industry has been growing rapidly, from planting only a few hundred acres of blueberries in 2012 to the world’s top exporter of fresh blueberries for the last five years.
Inspired by the success of their Chilean neighbors, Peruvian entrepreneurs began exploring a local blueberry market in the early 2000s. However, conventional wisdom held that blueberries needed temperatures below 45℉ to thrive, which the Peruvian coast lacks.
Peruvian entrepreneur Carlos Gereda, a pioneer in the industry, began traveling to Chile in 2006 to learn about blueberries. On one of his trips, he brought back 14 varieties to test in Peru’s desert. It took him two years to find the right one, named Biloxi. With this variety identified, he invested $300 to start a company that became a Peruvian blueberry leader, helping Peru’s blueberry industry expand to over 49,000acres. Today, Peru exports over twice as many blueberries as its nearest competitors, with over half heading to the US, where the country supplies 40% of fresh imports.
But last year, this boom faced its first setback. A major heat wave driven by an El Nino event hit northern Peru, severely damaging blueberry crops and causing a 25% drop in production. This experience has accelerated efforts to develop new, genetically improved blueberry varieties that can thrive in even hotter climates. To create these robust varieties, scientists develop new seeds and evaluate them over years to select the best individuals. They aim to create beat-tolerant plants and produce “jumbo” berries-one inch or larger-to meet global demand.
28．Why did people initially think blueberries couldn’t row in Peru
A．The soil was too salty for blueberries.
B．The climate was thought to be unsuitable.
C．Peru lacked the right equipment for farming.
D．Blueberries were unknown to people in the country.
29．How did Carlos Gerda contribute to Peru’s blueberry industry
A．He promoted Pera’s blueberries in global markets.
B．He found a suitable blueberry variety for Peruvian climate.
C．He carried out researches into blueberry farming in the US.
D．He created heat-tolerant plants and produced “jumbo” berries.
30．What major challenge did Peru’s blueberry industry face last year
A．A shortage of new blueberry varieties.
B．A new competitor entering the market.
C．Unusually hot temperature reducing the blueberry output.
D．A significant decrease in global demand for fresh blueberries.
31．What does the undealined word “robust” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Fast-growing B．Good-quality.
C．High in demand. D．Strong and adaptable.
D
According to new research, babies recognize pretence and around half of children can pretend by themselves by 12 months. The study, led by the University of Bristol, shows for the first time how children’s awareness and grasp of pretence in its various forms develops from birth to three years old.
The lead author said, “Our findings highlight how pretending is a complex, evolving (进化的) process which begins very early on in life, helping their cognitive (认知的) and social skills to advance. Pretence is a key part of children’s learning, creativity, making friends, and understanding of other people. This study maps its many different stages and types.”
The findings are based on results from a survey of 900 parents of children aged from birth up to three years old from the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada. The earliest reported age when children understand pretence was four months and by the age of 13 months, around half were reported to discern pretence by others. Around half of 12-month-olds were reported to be pretending regularly themselves.
Researchers identified 18 different types of pretence which emerge and progress in the early years. One-year-olds’ pretence was shown to initially involve their bodies, for example, pretending to sleep. They may also gesture objects and actions, such as brushing their teeth with a finger or pretending with objects for their intended purpose like drinking out of an empty cup.
The researchers hope their research will help parents and preschool teachers understand and identify which types of pretence are appropriate to try with children at certain ages, supporting their learning, creativity, and friendships.
The lead author said, “With further research, the findings have the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool for developmental differences in early years. This could ultimately help parents, preschool educators, and medical professionals better understand how to play with children at different stages of development.”
32．How can pretence impact babies
A．By enhancing their physical strength.
B．By boosting their cognitive development.
C．By making them more resistant to illness.
D．By teaching them to read and write earlier.
33．What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Recognize. B．Force. C．Interrupt. D．Criticise.
34．What might the findings bring
A．New learning skills in science.
B．Changes in secondary education.
C．Better play methods for primary students.
D．Ways to assess developmental differences.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．How Babies Learn to Pretend
B．The Process of Pretence in Children
C．New Insights into Early Childhood Pretence
D．The Role of Pretence in Human Development
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。
Music is a huge part of our lives. 36 But do we realize just how much of an influence it really has on us
● 37
There’s nothing quite like a song to capture what was going on culturally at that time. The slang and language usage are so indicative of the times, and you can probably recall when a song was made based on what is mentioned.
● It teaches us about language.
Most parents sing to their child from an early age, as singing is such an important part of learning a language. If you take another language, chances are you learn key words and phrases through songs. 38 For example, if you were asked to memorize sentences in Spanish you’d probably have a hard time, but you can sing out a few lines of the Macarena.
●It’s how we celebrate.
Pretty much every moment we celebrate in our lives is tied to music—blowing out our birthday candles, scoring a goal, etc. 39 Holidays around the world have distinct music that accompanies them. A party without music just isn’t a party at all.
● It’s part of our routine.
Music just becomes so intertwined with our lives. While we’re cooking, cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. It’s what we do when we’re happy or sad, and it’s become our self-care. 40
Music has become our favourite pastime, distraction, hobby and art form. It’s SO necessary for shaping us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
A．It is like a time capsule.
B．Music helps us find our identity.
C．Without it we’d probably be lost.
D．It provides an form of repetition contributing to memory.
E．It is a unique and beautiful experience that only music can provide.
F．We even get down to music in our heads when we do a happy dance.
G．It’s our time to be alone and drown out the stress and the world around us.
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。
Mom gave me an abundance of love. Her first love language was 41 . Smells of soups often filled the house. The cookie jar was always 42 freshly-made cookies!
But a few times a year, like my birthday or the Spring Festival, we’d have a 43 treat - homemade fudge (乳汁软糖). Mom would go to the store to 44 all the ingredients (原料). And then she shut herself in the kitchen and I, in my room, waited 45 . Finally, I’d hear her 46 , “Diana, it’s time!”
I’d fly out to 47 . She’d mix everything together and hand me the wooden spoon to stir. That was my 48 . I was the professional stirrer. It was tiring but somebody had to do it.
This was not the 49 soft fudge. It was not creamy soft. It was hard. Soft enough to bite into but hard enough that it 50 anyone who tried it for the first time. “This is fudge ” they would ask.
My mom 51 right before my thirty-first birthday. I cried my eyes out. That first Spring Festival, my aunt 52 , “Will you make me some fudge for the new year ” My throat tightened with tears but I managed a (n) 53 “yes”.
When I hung up that day, I decided, months after my mom left us, to 54 the family tradition of making fudge. It’s not just about fudge. It’s about a mother’s love and 55 .
41．A．gifts B．food C．company D．support
42．A．packed with B．designed for C．empty of D．free from
43．A．special B．luxurious C．costly D．refreshing
44．A．enquire B．list C．purchase D．prepare
45．A．gratefully B．nervously C．politely D．eagerly
46．A．answer B．comment C．shout D．whisper
47．A．help B．chat C．learn D．reply
48．A．plan B．ambition C．choice D．job
49．A．well-prepared B．average C．unique D．good-looking
50．A．convinced B．confused C．interested D．pleased
51．A．set off B．settled down C．passed away D．stepped back
52．A．called B．shouted C．texted D．added
53．A．unwilling B．hesitant C．surprised D．choked
54．A．continue B．simplify C．improve D．quit
55．A．forgiveness B．sympathy C．tolerance D．connection
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。
A museum collecting and exhibiting ancient objects 56 ( represent ) one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) discoveries over the past decades in China opened in the Shanxi county of Xiangfen.
The Taosi Site Museum was built near the Taosi relics (遗迹) site, which was included 57 the national research project on tracking down the origins of Chinese civilization in 2002. Judging from the relics 58 (discover), researchers believe the site was most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao, an emperor 59 one of the founding fathers of the Chinese nation.
Over the past decades, more than 5,500 pieces or sets of relics 60 (find) at the Taosi site, giving researchers adequate material evidence to understand how the earliest Chinese society and nation were formed. Among the 61 ( culture) relics including pots, stones and metals, 62 total of 230 pieces showing the culture and life of ancient people are on display at the museum.
Construction of the museum, covering about 50,000 square meters of land and 10,000 square meters of floor space, started in 2021 and 63 ( complete) in 2023. It is part of the Taosi Archaeological Site Park, 64 includes an exhibition hall for ancient astronomy and a facility for the 65 (preserve) of the precious relics.
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，你校计划举办一次中国非遗（intangible）传统文化展。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件，邀请她参加，并介绍展览的相关信息。内容包括：
1. 展览的时间和地点；
2. 展览的内容及意义。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you. well.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
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。
In the beautiful town Riverview surrounded by rolling hills, lived two brothers, Jack and Tom.
They were as different as night and day-Jack, the older by two years, was a keen reader with a preference for quiet moments spent in academic books, his nose often buried in the pages of historical texts or scientific pared with him, Tom was totally different, full of energy and enthusiasm, always longing for the outdoors. He found joy that came from playing soccer and basketball. The differences between them often led to arguments, creating a gap that seemed impossible to bridge.
One summer, their parents, hoping to mend the growing divide between them, decided to send them on a camping trip in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. They thought that the fresh mountain air, coupled with outdoor activities, would bring them closer.
Unwillingly, the two brothers packed their bags, each secretly hoping that the other would give up at the last minute. But neither did, and soon enough, they found themselves setting up camp under a canopy(顶篷)of twinkling stars, the cool night breeze whispering through the trees.
The first few days were tense. They quarreled over insignificant matters-who should carry the water bottle, who got to choose the music during meals, and whose turn it was to gather firewood. Their unpleasant quarrel echoed through the quiet forest, breaking the peace that enveloped them. Each disagreement seemed to widen the crack between them until one evening when things took a dramatic turn.
A sudden storm rolled in. The wind howled through the trees, and rain began to pour. In the disorder of securing the tent and gathering supplies to prevent them from getting wet, Tom slipped on a muddy path and hurt his ankle badly. Struggling with extreme pain, he knew that he had to turn to Campsite medical tent.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately.
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As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip.
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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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。
21．B 22．A 23．D
24．B 25．D 26．C 27．A
28．B 29．B 30．C 31．D
32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C
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。
36．C 37．A 38．D 39．F 40．G
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。
41．B 42．A 43．A 44．C 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．B 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．D 54．A 55．D
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。
56．representing 57．in 58．discovered 59．and 60．have been found 61．cultural 62．a 63．was completed 64．which 65．preservation
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground.
It will showcase traditional crafts, folk music and dance performances, as well as interactive workshops on paper-cutting and calligraphy. This event is a chance for students and teachers alike to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and appreciate the artistry and history behind it. It would be wonderful if you could join us and experience the richness of Chinese culture.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．示例：
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately. Forgetting their previous disputes, he rushed to Tom’s side, carefully lifting him up and supporting him as they made their way to the medical tent. Inside, Jack gently laid Tom down and helped him apply an ice pack to his injured ankle. Jack’s actions spoke louder than words, showing Tom that despite their differences, he cared deeply for his brother’s well-being. For the first time in a long while, Tom felt a warmth that transcended their disagreements.
As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip. They shared responsibilities more evenly, finding joy in tasks they once viewed as burdensome. Jack took charge of navigating through the forest trails while Tom, despite his injury, offered encouragement and moral support. As the days went by, their bond grew stronger, and they realized that despite their contrasting interests, they could still find common ground. By the end of the trip, the gap that once seemed impossible to bridge had narrowed significantly, replaced by a deeper understanding and appreciation for each other.
2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题
本试卷共8页。考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项: 1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂; 非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写, 字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出, 确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁, 不要折叠, 不要弄破、弄皱, 不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
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
Here are a group of everyday people who saw problems, and now their solutions are making the world a better place.Ron Davis Alvarez
Ron Davis Alvarez, a product of Venezuela’s El Sistema, a program offering free classical music training to disadvantaged children, founded the Dream Orchestra in Sweden. This orchestra brings together over 400 people from more than 25 nationalities, ranging from 3 to 56 years old, including immigrants, refugees, second-generation immigrants, and native Swedes. Alvarez’s initiative uses music as a tool for integration, friendship, self-expression, and rebuilding self-esteem among refugees.Payton McGriff
Payton McGriff, during her senior year at the University of Idaho, founded Style Her Empowered (SHE) after realizing the scoring cost of school uniforms for many girls in Togo. SHE began by hiring local seamstresses to make uniforms for 65 girls and evolved to create a “growing” uniform that adjusts to fit a girl for up to three years. Today, SHE supports 1,500 girls annually with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and more, while also providing employment and education opportunities for the women involved.Rachel Rutter
Immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter recognized the multifaceted needs of unaccompanied migrant children, beyond legal status, including stable housing, meals, and mental health support. In response, she established Project Libertad, which offers free legal representation, essential services, and newcomer support programs to immigrant youth.Yamilée Toussaint
Yamilée Toussaint combined her love for math and dance to create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) From Dance, a nonprofit that integrates dance with STEM education to engage girls of color. Recognizing the underrepresentation of black women in her engineering field, Toussaint aimed to inspire girls of color in STEM. The program operates in nine US cities, offering free school and summer programs that blend dance routines with STEM elements, benefiting over 2,000 girls to date.
21．Who may benefit most from Dream Orchestra
A．Famous musicians.
B．Immigrants to Sweden.
C．Disadvantaged children.
D．Classical music composers.
22．What did SHE initially do in Togo
A．It offered uniforms for girls.
B．It funded uniforms and fees.
C．It designed teaching methods.
D．It provided housing and meals.
23．Who combines academic learning with the arts
A．Ron Davis Alvarez.
B．Payton McGriff.
C．Rachel Rutter.
D．Yamilée Toussaint.
B
When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery.
Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (补救) what I already had.
The challenge before me was to revive the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns; prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers; integrating crops, trees and livestock; and sheltering soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work.
I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I made a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities.
In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white fungal mycelium (真菌菌丝).
Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard - it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (个体) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die.
24．What was the soil problem in the author’s garden
A．Wet and salty. B．Poor and stony.
C．Dry and sandy. D．Acidic and weedy.
25．What was the focus of the author’s gardening methods
A．Limiting plant variety. B．Adopting a high-tech approach.
C．Giving more intervention. D．Creating a sustainable environment.
26．Why does the author mention the replanting in May
A．To introduce different species. B．To prove the garden shelters insects.
C．To show the soil has come to life. D．To explain the transplanting process.
27．What is conveyed in the last paragraph
A．Soil has a soul. B．Life is well defined.
C．Life has complexity. D．Soil is the source of life.
C
In early August, the sandy hills along the coast of La Libertad, in northern Peru, are alive with bluish-purple fruit. The region, thought unsuitable for blueberries just over a decade ago, is now placing Peru at the forefront of the global blueberry market.
Alvaro Espinoza, an agricultural engineer, was among the first to experiment with blueberries in Peru 15 years ago, when the fruit was unknown in the country. “People called me crazy,” he recalls. Since then, Peru’s blueberry industry has been growing rapidly, from planting only a few hundred acres of blueberries in 2012 to the world’s top exporter of fresh blueberries for the last five years.
Inspired by the success of their Chilean neighbors, Peruvian entrepreneurs began exploring a local blueberry market in the early 2000s. However, conventional wisdom held that blueberries needed temperatures below 45℉ to thrive, which the Peruvian coast lacks.
Peruvian entrepreneur Carlos Gereda, a pioneer in the industry, began traveling to Chile in 2006 to learn about blueberries. On one of his trips, he brought back 14 varieties to test in Peru’s desert. It took him two years to find the right one, named Biloxi. With this variety identified, he invested $300 to start a company that became a Peruvian blueberry leader, helping Peru’s blueberry industry expand to over 49,000acres. Today, Peru exports over twice as many blueberries as its nearest competitors, with over half heading to the US, where the country supplies 40% of fresh imports.
But last year, this boom faced its first setback. A major heat wave driven by an El Nino event hit northern Peru, severely damaging blueberry crops and causing a 25% drop in production. This experience has accelerated efforts to develop new, genetically improved blueberry varieties that can thrive in even hotter climates. To create these robust varieties, scientists develop new seeds and evaluate them over years to select the best individuals. They aim to create beat-tolerant plants and produce “jumbo” berries-one inch or larger-to meet global demand.
28．Why did people initially think blueberries couldn’t row in Peru
A．The soil was too salty for blueberries.
B．The climate was thought to be unsuitable.
C．Peru lacked the right equipment for farming.
D．Blueberries were unknown to people in the country.
29．How did Carlos Gerda contribute to Peru’s blueberry industry
A．He promoted Pera’s blueberries in global markets.
B．He found a suitable blueberry variety for Peruvian climate.
C．He carried out researches into blueberry farming in the US.
D．He created heat-tolerant plants and produced “jumbo” berries.
30．What major challenge did Peru’s blueberry industry face last year
A．A shortage of new blueberry varieties.
B．A new competitor entering the market.
C．Unusually hot temperature reducing the blueberry output.
D．A significant decrease in global demand for fresh blueberries.
31．What does the undealined word “robust” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Fast-growing B．Good-quality.
C．High in demand. D．Strong and adaptable.
D
According to new research, babies recognize pretence and around half of children can pretend by themselves by 12 months. The study, led by the University of Bristol, shows for the first time how children’s awareness and grasp of pretence in its various forms develops from birth to three years old.
The lead author said, “Our findings highlight how pretending is a complex, evolving (进化的) process which begins very early on in life, helping their cognitive (认知的) and social skills to advance. Pretence is a key part of children’s learning, creativity, making friends, and understanding of other people. This study maps its many different stages and types.”
The findings are based on results from a survey of 900 parents of children aged from birth up to three years old from the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada. The earliest reported age when children understand pretence was four months and by the age of 13 months, around half were reported to discern pretence by others. Around half of 12-month-olds were reported to be pretending regularly themselves.
Researchers identified 18 different types of pretence which emerge and progress in the early years. One-year-olds’ pretence was shown to initially involve their bodies, for example, pretending to sleep. They may also gesture objects and actions, such as brushing their teeth with a finger or pretending with objects for their intended purpose like drinking out of an empty cup.
The researchers hope their research will help parents and preschool teachers understand and identify which types of pretence are appropriate to try with children at certain ages, supporting their learning, creativity, and friendships.
The lead author said, “With further research, the findings have the potential to be used as a diagnostic tool for developmental differences in early years. This could ultimately help parents, preschool educators, and medical professionals better understand how to play with children at different stages of development.”
32．How can pretence impact babies
A．By enhancing their physical strength.
B．By boosting their cognitive development.
C．By making them more resistant to illness.
D．By teaching them to read and write earlier.
33．What does the underlined word “discern” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Recognize. B．Force. C．Interrupt. D．Criticise.
34．What might the findings bring
A．New learning skills in science.
B．Changes in secondary education.
C．Better play methods for primary students.
D．Ways to assess developmental differences.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．How Babies Learn to Pretend
B．The Process of Pretence in Children
C．New Insights into Early Childhood Pretence
D．The Role of Pretence in Human Development
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。
Music is a huge part of our lives. 36 But do we realize just how much of an influence it really has on us
● 37
There’s nothing quite like a song to capture what was going on culturally at that time. The slang and language usage are so indicative of the times, and you can probably recall when a song was made based on what is mentioned.
● It teaches us about language.
Most parents sing to their child from an early age, as singing is such an important part of learning a language. If you take another language, chances are you learn key words and phrases through songs. 38 For example, if you were asked to memorize sentences in Spanish you’d probably have a hard time, but you can sing out a few lines of the Macarena.
●It’s how we celebrate.
Pretty much every moment we celebrate in our lives is tied to music—blowing out our birthday candles, scoring a goal, etc. 39 Holidays around the world have distinct music that accompanies them. A party without music just isn’t a party at all.
● It’s part of our routine.
Music just becomes so intertwined with our lives. While we’re cooking, cleaning, or just walking around the grocery store, it’s always there. It’s what we do when we’re happy or sad, and it’s become our self-care. 40
Music has become our favourite pastime, distraction, hobby and art form. It’s SO necessary for shaping us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
A．It is like a time capsule.
B．Music helps us find our identity.
C．Without it we’d probably be lost.
D．It provides an form of repetition contributing to memory.
E．It is a unique and beautiful experience that only music can provide.
F．We even get down to music in our heads when we do a happy dance.
G．It’s our time to be alone and drown out the stress and the world around us.
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。
Mom gave me an abundance of love. Her first love language was 41 . Smells of soups often filled the house. The cookie jar was always 42 freshly-made cookies!
But a few times a year, like my birthday or the Spring Festival, we’d have a 43 treat - homemade fudge (乳汁软糖). Mom would go to the store to 44 all the ingredients (原料). And then she shut herself in the kitchen and I, in my room, waited 45 . Finally, I’d hear her 46 , “Diana, it’s time!”
I’d fly out to 47 . She’d mix everything together and hand me the wooden spoon to stir. That was my 48 . I was the professional stirrer. It was tiring but somebody had to do it.
This was not the 49 soft fudge. It was not creamy soft. It was hard. Soft enough to bite into but hard enough that it 50 anyone who tried it for the first time. “This is fudge ” they would ask.
My mom 51 right before my thirty-first birthday. I cried my eyes out. That first Spring Festival, my aunt 52 , “Will you make me some fudge for the new year ” My throat tightened with tears but I managed a (n) 53 “yes”.
When I hung up that day, I decided, months after my mom left us, to 54 the family tradition of making fudge. It’s not just about fudge. It’s about a mother’s love and 55 .
41．A．gifts B．food C．company D．support
42．A．packed with B．designed for C．empty of D．free from
43．A．special B．luxurious C．costly D．refreshing
44．A．enquire B．list C．purchase D．prepare
45．A．gratefully B．nervously C．politely D．eagerly
46．A．answer B．comment C．shout D．whisper
47．A．help B．chat C．learn D．reply
48．A．plan B．ambition C．choice D．job
49．A．well-prepared B．average C．unique D．good-looking
50．A．convinced B．confused C．interested D．pleased
51．A．set off B．settled down C．passed away D．stepped back
52．A．called B．shouted C．texted D．added
53．A．unwilling B．hesitant C．surprised D．choked
54．A．continue B．simplify C．improve D．quit
55．A．forgiveness B．sympathy C．tolerance D．connection
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。
A museum collecting and exhibiting ancient objects 56 ( represent ) one of the greatest archaeological (考古的) discoveries over the past decades in China opened in the Shanxi county of Xiangfen.
The Taosi Site Museum was built near the Taosi relics (遗迹) site, which was included 57 the national research project on tracking down the origins of Chinese civilization in 2002. Judging from the relics 58 (discover), researchers believe the site was most likely the ruins of the capital city during the period of Yao, an emperor 59 one of the founding fathers of the Chinese nation.
Over the past decades, more than 5,500 pieces or sets of relics 60 (find) at the Taosi site, giving researchers adequate material evidence to understand how the earliest Chinese society and nation were formed. Among the 61 ( culture) relics including pots, stones and metals, 62 total of 230 pieces showing the culture and life of ancient people are on display at the museum.
Construction of the museum, covering about 50,000 square meters of land and 10,000 square meters of floor space, started in 2021 and 63 ( complete) in 2023. It is part of the Taosi Archaeological Site Park, 64 includes an exhibition hall for ancient astronomy and a facility for the 65 (preserve) of the precious relics.
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，你校计划举办一次中国非遗（intangible）传统文化展。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件，邀请她参加，并介绍展览的相关信息。内容包括：
1. 展览的时间和地点；
2. 展览的内容及意义。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you. well.
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Best regards,
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。
In the beautiful town Riverview surrounded by rolling hills, lived two brothers, Jack and Tom.
They were as different as night and day-Jack, the older by two years, was a keen reader with a preference for quiet moments spent in academic books, his nose often buried in the pages of historical texts or scientific pared with him, Tom was totally different, full of energy and enthusiasm, always longing for the outdoors. He found joy that came from playing soccer and basketball. The differences between them often led to arguments, creating a gap that seemed impossible to bridge.
One summer, their parents, hoping to mend the growing divide between them, decided to send them on a camping trip in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. They thought that the fresh mountain air, coupled with outdoor activities, would bring them closer.
Unwillingly, the two brothers packed their bags, each secretly hoping that the other would give up at the last minute. But neither did, and soon enough, they found themselves setting up camp under a canopy(顶篷)of twinkling stars, the cool night breeze whispering through the trees.
The first few days were tense. They quarreled over insignificant matters-who should carry the water bottle, who got to choose the music during meals, and whose turn it was to gather firewood. Their unpleasant quarrel echoed through the quiet forest, breaking the peace that enveloped them. Each disagreement seemed to widen the crack between them until one evening when things took a dramatic turn.
A sudden storm rolled in. The wind howled through the trees, and rain began to pour. In the disorder of securing the tent and gathering supplies to prevent them from getting wet, Tom slipped on a muddy path and hurt his ankle badly. Struggling with extreme pain, he knew that he had to turn to Campsite medical tent.
注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上相应位置作答。
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately.
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As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip.
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2024-2025学年度第二学期高二2月测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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。
21．B 22．A 23．D
24．B 25．D 26．C 27．A
28．B 29．B 30．C 31．D
32．B 33．A 34．D 35．C
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。
36．C 37．A 38．D 39．F 40．G
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。
41．B 42．A 43．A 44．C 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．D 49．B 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．D 54．A 55．D
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。
56．representing 57．in 58．discovered 59．and 60．have been found 61．cultural 62．a 63．was completed 64．which 65．preservation
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Emma,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m thrilled to inform you that our school is going to host an exhibition on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage next Friday afternoon on the playground.
It will showcase traditional crafts, folk music and dance performances, as well as interactive workshops on paper-cutting and calligraphy. This event is a chance for students and teachers alike to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and appreciate the artistry and history behind it. It would be wonderful if you could join us and experience the richness of Chinese culture.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67．示例：
Noticing his brother in such a situation, Jack’s heart softened immediately. Forgetting their previous disputes, he rushed to Tom’s side, carefully lifting him up and supporting him as they made their way to the medical tent. Inside, Jack gently laid Tom down and helped him apply an ice pack to his injured ankle. Jack’s actions spoke louder than words, showing Tom that despite their differences, he cared deeply for his brother’s well-being. For the first time in a long while, Tom felt a warmth that transcended their disagreements.
As Tom healed, the brothers worked together to complete the camping trip. They shared responsibilities more evenly, finding joy in tasks they once viewed as burdensome. Jack took charge of navigating through the forest trails while Tom, despite his injury, offered encouragement and moral support. As the days went by, their bond grew stronger, and they realized that despite their contrasting interests, they could still find common ground. By the end of the trip, the gap that once seemed impossible to bridge had narrowed significantly, replaced by a deeper understanding and appreciation for each other.
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