海南省定安县定安中学2024-2025学年高二下学期开学英语试题（无答案）

定安中学 2024-2025 学年第二学期高二英语学科作业检测
时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选
项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和
阅读下一小题每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman advise doing
A. Talking to the neighbor. B. Going to a farm. C. Adopting a dog.
2. What is probably Chris
A. A doctor. B. A tour guide. C. A travel writer.
3. How does the woman feel about the establishment of the factory
A. Worried. B. Unconcerned. C. Excited.
4. What will the weather probably be like today according to the woman
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A live video. B. An astronaut. C. A physics lesson.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、
B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小
题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白
读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What do we know about the man’s camping trip
A. He forgot to bring a tent.
B. He caught a cold during the trip.
C. His car broke down halfway.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At a repair shop. C. In the office.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Who built Le Palais Ideal
A. A postman. B. An artist. C. A king.
9. What was Ferdinand Cheval doing before getting the idea for Le Palais Ideal
A. Looking for a rock. B. Doing his job. C. Visiting a building.
10. When will the woman probably contact the man
A. At 6:50. B. At 7:20. C. At 7:40.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 14 题。
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11. What is the man doing at the beginning of the conversation
A. Working on his project.
B. Explaining a phrase.
C. Looking for a container.
12. Where will the man’s current interests and lifestyle be reflected
A. In some photos. B. In a message. C. In a video.
13. What will the man’s digital time capsule include exactly
A. A digital drawing made by himself.
B. A prediction for the future.
C. A list of his favorite songs.
14. When does the man need to hand in his digital time capsule
A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。
15. Why did the woman decide to bike to work
A. To stay fit. B. To protect the environment. C. To avoid traffic jams.
16. What will the woman probably try to do
A. Grow her own vegetables.
B. Eat more meat-based meals.
C. Use energy-saving lights.
17. What does the man suggest doing in the end
A. Using less tissue paper.
B. Stopping using plastic bags.
C. Recommending green living to others.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
18. What modules will Miss Holiday teach
A. Rivers and Climate.
B. Climate and Population.
C. Rivers and Population.
19. Which of the following has a great impact on the final grade
A. Projects. B. Presentations. C. Exercises.
20. What does the speaker expect the listeners to do in the end
A. Go on more field trips.
B. Read several textbooks.
C. Make a reading list.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 （共 11 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 27.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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A
Have you heard of the following people Maybe yes, maybe no, But they may be
an inspiration for you.
The Tree Lady
Kate Sessions was an American botanist and landscape architect closely
associated with San Diego, California. After becoming the first woman to graduate
from the University of California, Berkeley, she took a job as a teacher far south in
the dry desert town of San Diego. Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more
than anything else. Therefore, this young woman single-handedly started a movement
transforming the town into the leafy, garden-filled place as it is today.
The Snowflake(雪花)Man
Wilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes. His
enthusiasm for taking photos began from his boyhood and was often misunderstood in
his time, but his determination revealed two important truths: 'no two snowflakes are
alike; and each is surprisingly beautiful. In 1931,he worked with William
J.Humphreys of the US Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals , a book containing
2,500 photographs.
The Father of His Country
By the late 1760s,George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of
rising taxes imposed (征收)on American colonists by the British, and came to believe
that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England.
During the American War of Independence, he led the colonial forces to victory. In
1787, he was elected president of the Convention that wrote the US Constitution. Two
years later, Washington became America's first president. His retirement from office
after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940,when Franklin Delano
Roosevelt won a third term. The 22nd Amendment (1951) now limits the president to
two elected terms.
21. Who made a great contribution to beautifying an area
A. George Washington. B. Wilson Bentley.
C. Kate Sessions. D. William J.Humphreys.
22. What is Wilson Bentley famous for
A. His creative ideas to publish books.
B. His persistence in photographing snowflakes.
C. His courage to fight against prejudice.
D. His devotion to teaching kids scientific truths.
23. What does the author say about George Washington
A. He was a national hero.
B. He was born into a poor family.
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C. He became America's president in 1787.
D. He served three terms as the President of America.
B
Modern research on body language often called nonverbal behaviour began in
the 1960s and 1970s with studies that aimed to demonstrate the universality(普遍性)
of facial expressions of emotion. That work was inspired in part by Charles Darwin's
study “The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals(1872)”. But it had
received little attention for around a century, according to nonverbal communication
expert David Matsumoto.
Then modern researchers examined how the brain reacts to facial expressions
and how babies copy facial and hand gestures. And scientists have also realised the
complexity(复杂性)of body language.
Much research has suggested that body language is often hard to interpret or
understand. But for years some advisers and experts have been1 using their
knowledge in many practical areas.
“I help people influence and persuade others around, how trustworthy and
credible their message is by helping them with their specific nonverbal
communication," said Mark Bowden. He is the author of“Winning Body Language”, a
guide for readers including business people and famous people. He focuses on where
a person faces their body and how much space they take up, as well as those gestures.
Some experts also say they can use those signals to interpret hidden emotions.
Joe Navarro is the author of What Every Body Is Saying. It is a book about reading a
person's mind from their nonverbal behaviour. “It's easy to spot a speaker's lip
movements when he faces a question he doesn't like," Joe said.
While the work of these experts attracts large audiences many scientists are
unsure whether their methods are reliable.“Our facial expressions show certain types
of emotional states," David Matsumoto said. So do some body movements. “But
people do all kinds of things with their bodies," he said. Your raised eyebrow (眉毛)
could express doubt-but it might also signal discomfort or surprise. “The same hand
gesture could mean different things in different cultures," he said.
24. What role did Charles Darwin's study play according to Paragraph 1
A. It unlocked the secret of the human mind.
B. It promoted the development of human language.
C. It helped start modern research on body language.
D. It encouraged people to care more about animals.
25. What can we infer about Mark Bowden
A. He gives advice on business language.
B. He focuses mainly on facial expressions.
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C. He pays more attention to spoken language.
D. He teaches people about body language.
26. What did David Matsumoto think of Joe Navarro's methods
A. They were instructional. B. They were doubtful.
C. They were experimental. D. They were necessary.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Can Body Language Tell Important Truths
B. Is Nonverbal Behaviour That Complex
C. Should You Know More about Body Language
D. Do Experts Know How to Interpret Emotions
C
When I was in second grade, I discovered my parents’ 600 Film Polaroid
camera. Somehow, there was still film inside of the camera and the camera worked! I
spent that night taking pictures of my family and our pet dog. The next day, I
convinced my parents to let me take it to class and took pictures of my friends. I
instantly fell in love with capturing memories.
From then on, I would always ask my parents if I could borrow their digital
camera during family vacations. I loved taking pictures of everything in sight. When I
saw the pictures, I was filled with happiness from the moments I was able to record.
At high school, I took some photography courses furthering my curiosity for this
art form. I learned about editing and the wonders of Photoshop. I learned what a great
tool it is and I tried my best to practice as often as I could. When I was looking at
universities, I was extremely interested in art schools because of photography. I knew
deep in my heart that I wanted to do something more with photography. However, I
also had a dream and passion to study business. I eventually decided to attend a
university where I had the opportunity to study both fields.
During my first year of college, I decided to pursue a photography minor. My
love for Business and Marketing helped me to turn my passion into a business. I
created Angelica Carrete Photography in 2016 as a way to do more with my hobby. I
challenged myself to grow as a creative every day and tried my best to stay motivated
through the struggles that come with being a college student. I created this blog as a
way to express my thoughts on the many different aspects of photography and to
further challenge my creativity. I am so excited about this journey!
28．What does the underlined word “capturing” mean in paragraph 1
A．Recalling. B．Shooting. C．Losing. D．Spreading.
29．What happened in the author’s high school days
A．He learned some photo-editing skills.
B．He was given an offer by an art school.
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C．He was given a digital camera by his parents.
D．He used a camera as a tool to explore the world.
30．What can be inferred about the author
A．He took photography as his major at university.
B．He got creative thoughts through reading a blog.
C．He considered marketing as the biggest challenge.
D．He enjoyed the process of turning passion into a business.
31．The author stayed positive, even though ________.
A．his college days are difficult
B．his parents are not supportive
C．he could only use an old camera
D．he failed to be admitted to an art school
D
Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of
life. You don't need statistics to understand the Danes’ happy lot. Walk around any
Danish town n and you'll experience some of the most harmonious civic(城市的)
spaces anywhere. Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine with
the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye, and
the locals' manners and sense of humour are refreshing.
Denmark's capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved
medieval streets, renowned art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants and a healthy
business centre. Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails, just
admiring the streets with a hot dog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.
Beyond the capital and the bigger cities, Denmark offers a mix of lively towns
such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside, medieval churches, Renaissance
castles and tidy 18th-century villages.
The coastline of Denmark with its sand dunes(沙丘)and greenery is a sight that
always attracts visitors. So, no matter what time of year you're in Denmark, you
shouldn't miss out on a trip to the nearest beach.
It's hard, in short, to find fault with the place. The visitors' most heartfelt
complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark. True, it is not a cheap destination,
but no more so than the UK, and which nation's public transport system would you
rather use
Cheer yourself up by thinking of the country's remarkable organization and
clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by
your hosts. When viewed in this way, this first-rate destination seems like good value,
and you get the fairy tales thrown in for free: the Danish royal family is genuinely
loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens, not least handsome Prince
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Frederik, his beautiful Australian- born princess bride, Mary, and their young family.
32. Which of the following words can best describe Danes
A. Polite and humorous. B. Happy and romantic.
C. Kind and friendly. D. Outgoing and humorous.
33. What does the writer imply in the last two paragraphs
A. Visiting the UK will cost less than travelling in Denmark.
B. The transport system in the UK can't equal that in Denmark.
C. People in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitors.
D. The Danish royal family plays an important role in politics.
34. How does the passage mainly develop
A. By providing examples. B. By making comparisons.
C. By giving descriptions. D. By following time order.
35. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage
A. To introduce Danish culture.
B. To show the attractions of Denmark.
C. To share experiences of travelling in Denmark.
D. To describe the happy life people live in Denmark.
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。
On average 5 to 20 percent of the population in the US get the flu each year. The
best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu is by getting a seasonal flu
vaccination (接种季节性流感疫苗)each year.______36_____，unless you are allergic
to eggs or any ingredient in the vaccine. So if you're considering a trip to your doctor
for a flu shot, here are four things to know:
______37_______.
A flu vaccine is not 100percent safe and effective, but it's close to it. The flu
vaccines are among the safest medical products in use, and the risk of a flu shot doing
you any harm is extremely small. Most people have no problem with it. A normal
reaction may include soreness(疼痛)，redness or swelling at the injection site. You
may have a small fever, Like any medicine, there may be a risk of allergic reaction.
The nasal spray(鼻用喷剂) isn't available.
With apologies to those afraid of needles, the nasal spray version of the flu
vaccine is not recommended. The nasal spray option from previous years won't be an
option for this year's flu seasons, _____38______.
A good mood may make the shot more effective.
A new study found that having a positive mood may increase the effectiveness of
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the flu vaccine more so than diet, sleep and exercise._____39______. Participants
who reported being in a pleasant mood had higher levels of antibodies after getting
the shot.
There are humane reasons to get the flu shot.
Protecting oneself is an altruistic(利他的) act._____40____ So, is it in your best
interest to get the flu vaccine, regardless of whether a superbug is headed our way
A. The risks are minimal
B. as it has proven to be less effective
C. Flu-related illnesses cost the US $ 90 billion a year
D. It is recommended that everyone-6 months and older get a flu shot
E. we have a cheap and effective way of protecting ourselves with the flu vaccine
F. Researchers measured the amount of flu antibodies they produced after the shot
G. By getting vaccinated, you not only protect yourself, but protect those around you
as well
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。
In one of my classes today we discussed the question of how our lives would be
without a mobile phone. I actually felt quite sad to hear how some kids cannot
___41__ without their phones these days.___42__,I think nowadays we are controlled
and forced by our technology to keep up. So let's see some of the points that__43__in
the debate and see if our generation really is addicted(上 瘾 的 )to electronic
connections ___44__true communication.
It is true that everything __45___at a fast pace these days. For example, you can
contact someone who lives on the other side of the world within __46___. This is
great if you think about how connected we can stay to the __47___ no who are far
away from us. However, on the contrary, can we be too connected to the people who
are close to us An argument arose about the __48___ that it is easier to message
someone from your sofa than to meet them in person and talk. Social skills are
__49__to have and if you are not going to put effort into real-life communication,
then you are not going to __50___in this ability.
Another point was that phones are very handy for __51___ something that you
are wondering about. For example, if you don't know a word in another language, you
can ___52__ and simply use an online translator to help you out. This can be very
__53___ in many situations, but it can also make a person dependent on the Internet.
All in all, this question is very interesting to ___54__as we become day by day more
dependent on technology. We should realise how much we really need to be
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connected with our phones while considering the __55___ and damage it can cause
us.
41. A. affect B. survive C. succeed D. perform
42. A. Personally B. Specially C. Entirely D. Gradually
43. A. came up B. came across C. came down D. came to
44. A. more than B. less than C. other than D. rather than
45. A. appears B. falls C. works D. grows
46. A. seconds B. hours C. days D. months
47. A. customers B. teachers C. students D. people
48. A. distance B. wish C. fact D. suggestion
49. A. extreme B. active C. fair D. important
50. A. progress B. compete C. arise D. settle
51. A. looking after B. looking back C. looking up D. looking out
52. A. selflessly B. quickly C. hardly D. slowly
53. A. grateful B. peaceful C. painful D. helpful
54. A. forecast B. consider C. judge D. select
55. A. benefits B. skills C. doubts D. evidence
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。
Chinese writer Hai Ya’s The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award (雨果奖)
for Best Novelette at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention, 56 (hold)in
the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. He became 57 third Chinese
writer to win a Hugo Award after Liu Cixin in 2015 and Hao Jingfang in 2016.
“The Space-Time Painter” 58 (publish)in 2022. It was inspired by the
life experience of the 59 (talent)Chinese painter Wang Ximeng during the
Northern Song period(960-1127), 60 created the12-meter-long landscape
painting “One Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains.”
It tells a story about the political power struggle of the time combined 61
diverse elements such as Chinese traditional culture, history and science fiction. “Our
culture and traditions are 62 (close) connected with our lives” said Hai,
noting that Chinese sci-fi writers are becoming more confident in showcasing native
culture and narratives. “I’m very happy that this work has received 63
(recognize), and as for my personally most satisfying work, it will always be the next
one,” said the award winner.
64 (comment)on the Chinese winners of the Hugo Awards, sci-fi
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writer Han Song wrote on Sina Weibo that it shows that a new force of Chinese sci-fi
65 (rise), and sci-fi has become a name card and a language for China to
communicate with the world.
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66. 假定你是李华，你的好友 Jim 在暑假期间痴迷于微信朋友圈，经常发照片分
享生活中的所有细节，请根据以下要点提示，给 Jim 写一封信：
(1)对分享行为表示理解；
(2)阐述过度分享的危害；
(3)提出建议。
注意：1. 词数 100 词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：微信朋友圈 WeChat circle；过度分享 oversharing Dear Jim, _____________________________________________________________________
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Best wishes!
Yours truly,
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。
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Jack who harbored a deep
passion for playing the piano, a passion that lit his soul and filled his days with
melodies. His dream was to become a famous pianist, hoping to charm audiences with
his enchanting tunes. Every night, as he lay in bed, he imagined himself standing on
grand stages. receiving thunderous applause and the admiration of countless music
lovers.
However, life had other plans for him. When Jack was interviewed for a
well-known music school, his heart sank as he received a rejection letter, stating that
his skills were not up to the school’s high standards, a cruel blow that left him feeling
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uncertain about his future.
Disappointed but not discouraged, Jack decided to turn his setback into a
stepping stone. Every day after school, he would rush to a small, dimly lit room in his
basement, where an old piano stood as a silent witness to his unwavering
determination. The room was humble, with barely enough space for him and the
piano, but it was there that he poured his heart and soul into his craft. Hours turned
into days, and days into months, with Jack’s fingers bleeding from the constant
practice. Despite the pain and exhaustion, he continued to press on, driven by his
dream and the belief that one day he would prove them all wrong.
Seeking guidance, Jack turned to a retired pianist in the neighborhood who had
once been a renowned performer. The retired pianist, impressed by Jack’s dedication
and passion, took him under his wing and provided him with invaluable insights and
comments. He taught Jack to refine his skills and technique, helping him to
understand the art of performing.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
His friends often teased him, calling his efforts useless and reminding him of the
school’s rejection.
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