江苏省盐城市东台市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）
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2024-2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平考试
高二英语
注意事项：
1．本试卷考试时间为120分钟，试卷满分为150分，考试形式为闭卷。
2．本试卷中所有试题必须作答在答题卡上指定的位置，在其他位置作答一律无效。
3．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What are the speakers going to watch this evening
A. A concert. B. A movie. C. A football match.
2. What food should the woman avoid eating
A. Beans. B. Cheese. C. Potatoes.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Shop assistant and customer.
4. When will Mark go swimming
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At an office. C. At a cinema.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
7. Why was the woman annoyed with the man
A. He made her late for an event.
B. He forgot about her birthday.
C. He didn’t call her.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How is the woman related to the man
A. His family member. B. His coach. C. His doctor.
9. How is the man feeling
A. Relieved. B. Tired. C. Anxious.
10. What caused the injury to the man’s shoulder
A. Pouring too many cups of tea.
B. Playing tennis.
C. Being a golfer.
听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。
11. How did the man know the woman stayed up late last night
A. He was playing games for hours with her.
B. He received a friend request from her.
C. He saw the light in her room was on.
12. When will the woman and Penny meet
A. In a few weeks. B. In one week. C. In five days.
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a garden. B. In a classroom. C. In a bedroom.
听第9段材料，回答第14 至 16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
15. How soon will the breakfast stop being served
A. In 11 minutes. B. In 15 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. What will the man eat
A. Bacon. B. Beans. C. Mushrooms.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Guides. B. Artists. C. Students.
18. What does the speaker suggest doing before the tour
A. Eating something. B. Preparing a map. C. Buying some gifts.
19. What is inside the brochures
A. A map of London. B. A short history of art. C. The location of the exhibits.
20. What do we know about the Langston Gallery
A. It was completed by Sir Charles Langston.
B. It was finished in the 19th century.
C. It is on the second floor.
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
L.A. Science Weekend: Natural History and Space
Join in The New York Times Journeys for three days of scientific learning in Los Angeles. This program includes visits to the city’s most fascinating sites for natural history, zoology and space with experts helping you gain relevant knowledge.
Your New York Times experts:
Kenneth Chang is a science reporter for The New York Times. With a background in physics, he specializes in writing about the physical sciences. His articles have included the mysteries of neutrinos(中微子), and the discovery of a planet around a distant star.
Cornelia Dean is a lecturer at Brown University, a science writer and a former science editor of The New York Times. When she worked in the paper’s science department, members of its staff won every major journalism prize as well as the Lasker Award for public service. She is at work on her fourth book about how to make the best of the land in coastal areas.
John Schwartz is a reporter at The New York Times who writes about climate change. In his career at The New York Times, he has also covered the space program, which took him to half a dozen shuttle launches, two zero-gravity flights, and Space City in Russia, where astronauts train together to fly to the International Space Station.
Anahad O’Connor, who joined The New York Times in 2003, covers consumer health, medicine, science and other topics. As a graduate of Yale University with a degree in psychology and a focus on child studies, he is the author of four books, including the best-selling Never Shower in a Thunderstorm. His work has been featured in The Best American Science Writing, a collection of articles selected by Atul Gawande. Anahad is a frequent guest on national media programs, including PBS Newshour, Good Morning America, and NPR’s All Things Considered.
21. What do we know about Cornelia Dean
A. She concentrates on the study of coastal land use.
B. She remains an editor of The New York Times.
C. She got a personal award as a volunteer.
D. She used to be a science reporter.
22. Which of the following topics is covered by more than one expert
A. Climate. B. Space. C. Psychology. D. Health.
23. Who should you seek advice from if you are interested in medicine
A. Kenneth Chang. B. Cornelia Dean. C. John Schwartz. D. Anahad O’Connor.
B
Imagine this: You’re walking in the beautiful city of Melbourne when you spot a man carrying a giant carrot. As odd as it sounds, this is a common occurrence for Australian locals. In fact, folks have come to know and love this delightful man so much that on the most popular photo app, there’s a whole page devoted to keeping up with where he’s been seen last.
Although just about everyone he comes across is elated to see the carrot man, naturally, they all have to wonder… why does he do it The answer is simple: To make people smile. Still, how did he even come up with the idea
Luckily, the carrot man, as he’s lovingly called, is happy to share all of the details. First of all, his real name is Nathan. And he’s been carrying around his unusual companion for over a decade.
While shopping one day, he bought a giant carrot. In doing so, he noticed it made a number of people smile. Curious of the effects the carrot had on folks, he tried carrying a giant octopus (章鱼) and a squid (鱿鱼) as well. Then, his beloved carrot came into his life.
“After that, I made the giant carrot and carried it around town and I noticed a big difference,” Nathan shares. “The diversity of people smiling and the number of people smiling was much greater. So I just kept carrying the carrot around because it was the most successful thing that brings laughter to people.”
Nathan tries to make an appearance with his carrot as much as he can, sometimes spending over an hour walking in order to fill someone’s day with a little more sunshine. Based on all of the positive feedback he gets both in person and online, it’s safe to say he’s succeeding.
24. What does the underlined word “elated” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Excited. B. Embarrassed. C. Moved. D. Satisfied.
25. Why did Nathan try carrying a giant octopus and a squid
A. To select proper seafood. B. To check the effect of carrot.
C. To improve body strength. D. To play tricks on customers.
26. How did Nathan make people smile
A. By donating carrots to those in need. B. By sharing different carrots on media.
C. By often going out with a giant carrot. D. By dressing up as a carrot deliveryman.
27. Which word can best describe the carrot man
A. Knowledgeable. B. Adventurous. C. Trustworthy. D. Heartwarming.
C
Solar cells play an important role in the shift towards a greener future, with an increasing number of buildings and rooftops worldwide being fitted with solar panels. However, their large size can be a limitation. A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a technique to produce incredibly lightweight solar cells that can be placed on a variety of surfaces.
These solar cells are made from nanomaterials (纳米材料) using a kind of electronic ink. Their thinness allows them to be applied to many different surfaces, such as being placed on the wings of drones (无人机) to prolong their battery life. These cells are thinner than human hair, yet they are capable of producing approximately 18 times more power per kilogram compared to traditional solar panels.
A problem that researchers are addressing before these solar cells can be mass-produced is how to protect the solar cells from oxygen and moisture (湿气). While traditional solar cells are protected by glass, adding such a layer would remove the major advantage of the new ultra-thin solar cells. Scientists are currently exploring alternative protective measures.
Australia is also witnessing big progress in this field. During the “Charge Around Australia” project, scientists drove around the country in a Tesla that was powered only by solar panels on a three-month journey. These solar panels were stored in the vehicle’s trunk and provided power if necessary.
28. What is the main advantage of the new solar cells developed by MIT scientists
A. They are diverse in form. B. They are more affordable to produce.
C. They are protected by a layer of glass. D. They are flexible and produce more power.
29. What challenge do scientists face before these solar cells can be mass-produced
A. To extend the battery life.
B. To make them absorb more energy.
C. To guard them against oxygen and moisture.
D. To get rid of size and geographical limitation.
30. What most probably makes glass improper as a protective layer
A. Its cost. B. Its weight. C. Its structure. D. Its breakability.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Australia relied on a network of charging stations in the project.
B. Solar panels have been widely used in vehicles around the world.
C. Significant innovation was made in solar technology in Australia.
D. The Tesla was charged using traditional power outlets in the project.
D
For many years, the Caribbean Island of Redonda was a bare rock with very little wildlife on it. Thanks to local environmental groups, it has now been restored to its former state and was recently named a protected area by the government of Antigua and Barbuda.
Redonda was once a good place for wildlife. In the 17th century, people set foot on the island for the first time and found that guano (waste produced by seabirds) was useful for making fertilizer (肥料) to help farm crops grow. Humans began to mine (开采) the guano, and with the people came goats and black rats— invasive(侵略性的) species that did not originally live there.
Although humans eventually stopped collecting guano and left the island, the goats and rats stayed behind. They ate many of the island’s plants and hunted on other species, eventually leaving Redonda a plantless landscape. Without plants, birds stopped nesting there and some of the soil began falling into the sea.
In 2016, conservationists started a project to help the island and its wildlife recover. They began by removing the species that weren’t supposed to be living there. Within months, the island’s plants began to grow back on their own. As the environment gradually became healthier, species that were native to the island began to grow stronger and stronger. Researchers say the population of the Redonda ground dragon has grown 13 times larger since 2017, for example. Other lizard species are also on the rise, and 15 species of birds have returned to the island.
The new protected area, the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, includes the island itself plus the sea around it as well as seagrass fields and a coral reef. Conservation groups will ensure that the island is protected from other invasive species, and strict rules about fishing in the area will be put in place. Coordinator Johnella Bradshaw said, “Redonda shows that rewilding works when Mother Nature is left to do what she does best.”
32. For what reason was Redonda left plantless
A. Birds stopping nesting. B. Soil being washed into the sea.
C. Goats and rats eating and hunting. D. Humans continuing collecting guano.
33. Why are the numbers“13” and“15” mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To list the kinds of new species of lizard.
B. To compare with the growing-back plants.
C. To show the disappointing situation of Redonda.
D. To prove the improvement of wildlife protection.
34. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A nature website. B. A zoo guidebook.
C. A farming instruction. D. An agriculture magazine.
35. Which of the following is probably the best title
A. Benefits of Guano Mine B. Restoration on Redonda
C. Impact of Species Invasion D. Attractions on Caribbean Island
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。
Culture shock is the feeling of losing direction experienced by someone suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture and way of life. 36 This guide will inform you of the different stages of culture shock, helping you be better mentally prepared.
1. The Honeymoon Stage
The first stage of culture shock is often overwhelmingly (压倒性的) positive during which travelers become interested in the language, people and food in their new surroundings. 37 On short trips, the honeymoon stage may take over the entire experience as the later effects of culture shock don’t have time to set in.
2. The Frustration (挫败) Stage
Frustration may be the most difficult stage of culture shock and is probably familiar to anyone who has lived abroad or who travels frequently. At this stage, the stress of not understanding gestures, signs and the language sets in and miscommunications may be happening frequently. Small things — losing keys, missing the bus or not being able to order food easily in a restaurant—may cause frustration. 38 These are common phenomenon that people tend to see as natural reactions.
3. The Adjustment Stage
39 Navigation (导航) becomes easier, friends and communities of support are established and details of local languages may become more recognizable during the adjustment stage. People are comfortable with the cultures, people, food and languages of new environments.
4. The Acceptance Stage
Generally — though sometimes weeks, months or years after trying to deal with the emotional stages outlined above — the final stage of culture shock is acceptance. Acceptance doesn’t mean that new cultures or languages are fully grasped. 40 During the acceptance stage, travelers have the familiarity and are able to draw together the resources they need to feel at ease.
A. It will fade out eventually as a result.
B. It can be a difficult and overwhelming time.
C. Travelers interpret culture shocks in unexpected ways.
D. Then, depression and homesickness are bound to follow.
E. People realize a complete understanding isn’t necessary.
F. The experience seems like the greatest decision ever made.
G. Frustration often eases off as travelers begin feeling familiar.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more aware of the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “ 41 a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members like me, chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs (耳塞) or blindfolds (眼罩).
Just sitting in the wheelchair was a 42 experience. I had never considered before how 43 it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my 44 made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not 45 . Then I wondered where to put my 46 . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 47 . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of 48 for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a short-term experiment.
I tried to find a 49 position and thought it might be restful, even kind of nice to be 50 around for a while. Looking around, I 51 I would have to deal with the thing myself! My hands started to ache as I 52 the heavy metal wheels. I came to know that controlling the 53 of the wheelchair was not going to be an easy task.
My wheelchair experiment was soon 54 . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the 55 , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.
41. A. cure B. adopt C. prevent D. analyze
42. A. learning B. working C. satisfying D. relaxing
43. A. convenient B. awkward C. boring D. exciting
44. A. height B. force C. skill D. weight
45. A. locked B. repaired C. powered D. grasped
46. A. hands B. feet C. keys D. clothes
47. A. place B. action C. play D. effect
48. A. operation B. communication C. transportation D. production
49. A. high B. safe C. starting D. comfortable
50. A. shown B. pushed C. driven D. guided
51. A. realized B. suggested C. agreed D. admitted
52. A. lifted B. turned C. pressed D. seized
53.A. path B. position C. direction D. way
54.A. forgotten B. repeated C. conducted D. finished
55. A. weaknesses B. anxieties C. challenges D. illnesses
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。
Tang suits(Tangzhuang) refer to a type of Chinese jackets. The word of Tang suit 56 (create) by the overseas Chinese people decades ago.
57 the most prosperous (繁荣的) and powerful dynasty in the history of China, the Tang Empire (618-907)was so famous in the world that foreigners call the overseas Chinese people“the Tang people”, the places 58 they live “Chinatowns (literally meaning Tang People Streets)”and the clothes they wear “Tang suits”.
A Tang suit has two 59 (vary) in Chinese culture, which are different from each other in style. The one that is familiar to us refers to the real Tang-era clothes 60(develop)from Hanfu, which leaves an impression of comfort and elegance. A typical design of a Tang suit employs the Chinese 61 (character), such as fu (happiness) and shou (long life) to express good fortune and best wishes, which is very popular among the Chinese people owing to its 62 (culture) significance.
As 63 unique part of traditional Chinese culture, Tang suits are worn by overseas Chinese people during the Spring Festival each year, 64 (attract) many foreigners to try them out of curiosity. More and more young Chinese people are willing to wear Tang suits instead of Western-style ones on their memorable occasions. The Chinese TV presenters also prefer wearing Tang suits during TV shows, 65 (especial) at Spring Festival Galas.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
本学期以来，你校开展了课间“激情跑操、即兴演讲”活动。请你给校园广播站的英语栏目写一篇广播稿，报道这一活动，内容包括：
（1）活动内容；
（2）效果和感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech
答案写在答题纸上
第二节（满分25分）
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 called my dad in Florida, he sounded a bit upset on the phone. He told me an ad had said a ping-pong table was on sale, with free delivery, but at the store they said he was a day late and the sale price no longer applied. He didn’t want to pay more so he went back home empty-handed.
As he related his tale, he sounded a little disappointed. I wondered where this idea had come from. Dad was eighty-three years old! My parents’ younger friend, Bev, plays ping-pong at the senior center, so I figured maybe they got the idea from her. But my parents don’t get out as much, so at the respective ages of eighty-three and eighty-one, they decided they needed their own ping-pong table at home. This seemed strange to me, considering Mom’s current state of health.
Mom had fallen and hit her head the year before and had lost much of her short-term memory. She was mostly cheerful but had lost interest in many of the things she used to do.
But when my parents went to Florida for the winter from their summer home in Wisconsin, they got this crazy idea to play ping-pong. Dad had planned to put the table out on their lanai （阳台），where they could play in the fresh air under the cover of a roof. After he came home empty-handed, I told him maybe they just needed a net, a ball, and some bats, and they could play on their dining-room table.
To be honest, every time I thought of my parents playing ping-pong, I felt a little burst of joy. So I checked online and found a “pop-up”（弹开）ping-pong table that fit into its own box. Weighing only fifty pounds, it came with a net, a ball, and bats. It was available at less than one-third the price of the 300-pound tournament table. The website claimed that the pop-up table could also be set up in less than five minutes with no tools!
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 ordered the pop-up table online.
答案写在答题纸上
The next day, an e-mail receipt showed my order had arrived so I called my parents but no one answered me.
答案写在答题纸上
江苏省盐城市东台市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题答案
第一部分：听力
1.A
2.B
3.B
4.B
5.A
6.A
7.A
8.A
9.B
10.B
11.C
12.A
13.B
14.C
15.A
16.C
17.C
18.A
19.C
20.B
第二部分：阅读
21.A
22.B
23.D
24.A
25.B
26.C
27.D
28.D
29.C
30.B
31.C
32.C
33.D
34.A
35.B
36.B
37.F
38.D
39.G
40.E
第三部分：语言运用
41.B
42.A
43.B
44.D
45.A
46.B
47.A
48.C
49.D
50.B
51.A
52.B
53.C
54.D
55.C
56.was created
57.As
58.where
59.varieties
60.developed
61.characters
62.cultural
63.a
64.attracting
65.especially
第四部分：写作
第一节 参考范文
Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech
Dear schoolmates,
This term, our school has carried out an activity of “Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech” during the break. Every day, we first do energetic running, which makes us full of vitality. After that, some students give impromptu speeches on various topics.
This activity has achieved great results. Running has built up our bodies, and the speeches have improved our speaking skills and confidence. We all enjoy this activity a lot as it enriches our school life.
That’s all for today’s broadcast. Thank you!
第二节 参考范文
I ordered the pop-up table online. I was excited to think about the joy it would bring to my parents. A few days later, it was delivered. I couldn't wait to tell my parents the good news. I imagined their surprise and happiness when they saw the ping - pong table.
The next day, an e-mail receipt showed my order had arrived so I called my parents but no one answered me. I was a bit worried. Later in the afternoon, my dad called me back, his voice full of excitement. He said when they got home, they found the box. They set up the table in no time and had already played several rounds. Mom was laughing like a kid. It was the best thing they had received in a long time. Hearing this, I felt really glad that I could bring them such joy.
高二英语
注意事项：
1．本试卷考试时间为120分钟，试卷满分为150分，考试形式为闭卷。
2．本试卷中所有试题必须作答在答题卡上指定的位置，在其他位置作答一律无效。
3．答卷前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What are the speakers going to watch this evening
A. A concert. B. A movie. C. A football match.
2. What food should the woman avoid eating
A. Beans. B. Cheese. C. Potatoes.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Shop assistant and customer.
4. When will Mark go swimming
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At an office. C. At a cinema.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
7. Why was the woman annoyed with the man
A. He made her late for an event.
B. He forgot about her birthday.
C. He didn’t call her.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How is the woman related to the man
A. His family member. B. His coach. C. His doctor.
9. How is the man feeling
A. Relieved. B. Tired. C. Anxious.
10. What caused the injury to the man’s shoulder
A. Pouring too many cups of tea.
B. Playing tennis.
C. Being a golfer.
听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。
11. How did the man know the woman stayed up late last night
A. He was playing games for hours with her.
B. He received a friend request from her.
C. He saw the light in her room was on.
12. When will the woman and Penny meet
A. In a few weeks. B. In one week. C. In five days.
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a garden. B. In a classroom. C. In a bedroom.
听第9段材料，回答第14 至 16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
15. How soon will the breakfast stop being served
A. In 11 minutes. B. In 15 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. What will the man eat
A. Bacon. B. Beans. C. Mushrooms.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至 20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Guides. B. Artists. C. Students.
18. What does the speaker suggest doing before the tour
A. Eating something. B. Preparing a map. C. Buying some gifts.
19. What is inside the brochures
A. A map of London. B. A short history of art. C. The location of the exhibits.
20. What do we know about the Langston Gallery
A. It was completed by Sir Charles Langston.
B. It was finished in the 19th century.
C. It is on the second floor.
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
L.A. Science Weekend: Natural History and Space
Join in The New York Times Journeys for three days of scientific learning in Los Angeles. This program includes visits to the city’s most fascinating sites for natural history, zoology and space with experts helping you gain relevant knowledge.
Your New York Times experts:
Kenneth Chang is a science reporter for The New York Times. With a background in physics, he specializes in writing about the physical sciences. His articles have included the mysteries of neutrinos(中微子), and the discovery of a planet around a distant star.
Cornelia Dean is a lecturer at Brown University, a science writer and a former science editor of The New York Times. When she worked in the paper’s science department, members of its staff won every major journalism prize as well as the Lasker Award for public service. She is at work on her fourth book about how to make the best of the land in coastal areas.
John Schwartz is a reporter at The New York Times who writes about climate change. In his career at The New York Times, he has also covered the space program, which took him to half a dozen shuttle launches, two zero-gravity flights, and Space City in Russia, where astronauts train together to fly to the International Space Station.
Anahad O’Connor, who joined The New York Times in 2003, covers consumer health, medicine, science and other topics. As a graduate of Yale University with a degree in psychology and a focus on child studies, he is the author of four books, including the best-selling Never Shower in a Thunderstorm. His work has been featured in The Best American Science Writing, a collection of articles selected by Atul Gawande. Anahad is a frequent guest on national media programs, including PBS Newshour, Good Morning America, and NPR’s All Things Considered.
21. What do we know about Cornelia Dean
A. She concentrates on the study of coastal land use.
B. She remains an editor of The New York Times.
C. She got a personal award as a volunteer.
D. She used to be a science reporter.
22. Which of the following topics is covered by more than one expert
A. Climate. B. Space. C. Psychology. D. Health.
23. Who should you seek advice from if you are interested in medicine
A. Kenneth Chang. B. Cornelia Dean. C. John Schwartz. D. Anahad O’Connor.
B
Imagine this: You’re walking in the beautiful city of Melbourne when you spot a man carrying a giant carrot. As odd as it sounds, this is a common occurrence for Australian locals. In fact, folks have come to know and love this delightful man so much that on the most popular photo app, there’s a whole page devoted to keeping up with where he’s been seen last.
Although just about everyone he comes across is elated to see the carrot man, naturally, they all have to wonder… why does he do it The answer is simple: To make people smile. Still, how did he even come up with the idea
Luckily, the carrot man, as he’s lovingly called, is happy to share all of the details. First of all, his real name is Nathan. And he’s been carrying around his unusual companion for over a decade.
While shopping one day, he bought a giant carrot. In doing so, he noticed it made a number of people smile. Curious of the effects the carrot had on folks, he tried carrying a giant octopus (章鱼) and a squid (鱿鱼) as well. Then, his beloved carrot came into his life.
“After that, I made the giant carrot and carried it around town and I noticed a big difference,” Nathan shares. “The diversity of people smiling and the number of people smiling was much greater. So I just kept carrying the carrot around because it was the most successful thing that brings laughter to people.”
Nathan tries to make an appearance with his carrot as much as he can, sometimes spending over an hour walking in order to fill someone’s day with a little more sunshine. Based on all of the positive feedback he gets both in person and online, it’s safe to say he’s succeeding.
24. What does the underlined word “elated” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Excited. B. Embarrassed. C. Moved. D. Satisfied.
25. Why did Nathan try carrying a giant octopus and a squid
A. To select proper seafood. B. To check the effect of carrot.
C. To improve body strength. D. To play tricks on customers.
26. How did Nathan make people smile
A. By donating carrots to those in need. B. By sharing different carrots on media.
C. By often going out with a giant carrot. D. By dressing up as a carrot deliveryman.
27. Which word can best describe the carrot man
A. Knowledgeable. B. Adventurous. C. Trustworthy. D. Heartwarming.
C
Solar cells play an important role in the shift towards a greener future, with an increasing number of buildings and rooftops worldwide being fitted with solar panels. However, their large size can be a limitation. A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a technique to produce incredibly lightweight solar cells that can be placed on a variety of surfaces.
These solar cells are made from nanomaterials (纳米材料) using a kind of electronic ink. Their thinness allows them to be applied to many different surfaces, such as being placed on the wings of drones (无人机) to prolong their battery life. These cells are thinner than human hair, yet they are capable of producing approximately 18 times more power per kilogram compared to traditional solar panels.
A problem that researchers are addressing before these solar cells can be mass-produced is how to protect the solar cells from oxygen and moisture (湿气). While traditional solar cells are protected by glass, adding such a layer would remove the major advantage of the new ultra-thin solar cells. Scientists are currently exploring alternative protective measures.
Australia is also witnessing big progress in this field. During the “Charge Around Australia” project, scientists drove around the country in a Tesla that was powered only by solar panels on a three-month journey. These solar panels were stored in the vehicle’s trunk and provided power if necessary.
28. What is the main advantage of the new solar cells developed by MIT scientists
A. They are diverse in form. B. They are more affordable to produce.
C. They are protected by a layer of glass. D. They are flexible and produce more power.
29. What challenge do scientists face before these solar cells can be mass-produced
A. To extend the battery life.
B. To make them absorb more energy.
C. To guard them against oxygen and moisture.
D. To get rid of size and geographical limitation.
30. What most probably makes glass improper as a protective layer
A. Its cost. B. Its weight. C. Its structure. D. Its breakability.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Australia relied on a network of charging stations in the project.
B. Solar panels have been widely used in vehicles around the world.
C. Significant innovation was made in solar technology in Australia.
D. The Tesla was charged using traditional power outlets in the project.
D
For many years, the Caribbean Island of Redonda was a bare rock with very little wildlife on it. Thanks to local environmental groups, it has now been restored to its former state and was recently named a protected area by the government of Antigua and Barbuda.
Redonda was once a good place for wildlife. In the 17th century, people set foot on the island for the first time and found that guano (waste produced by seabirds) was useful for making fertilizer (肥料) to help farm crops grow. Humans began to mine (开采) the guano, and with the people came goats and black rats— invasive(侵略性的) species that did not originally live there.
Although humans eventually stopped collecting guano and left the island, the goats and rats stayed behind. They ate many of the island’s plants and hunted on other species, eventually leaving Redonda a plantless landscape. Without plants, birds stopped nesting there and some of the soil began falling into the sea.
In 2016, conservationists started a project to help the island and its wildlife recover. They began by removing the species that weren’t supposed to be living there. Within months, the island’s plants began to grow back on their own. As the environment gradually became healthier, species that were native to the island began to grow stronger and stronger. Researchers say the population of the Redonda ground dragon has grown 13 times larger since 2017, for example. Other lizard species are also on the rise, and 15 species of birds have returned to the island.
The new protected area, the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, includes the island itself plus the sea around it as well as seagrass fields and a coral reef. Conservation groups will ensure that the island is protected from other invasive species, and strict rules about fishing in the area will be put in place. Coordinator Johnella Bradshaw said, “Redonda shows that rewilding works when Mother Nature is left to do what she does best.”
32. For what reason was Redonda left plantless
A. Birds stopping nesting. B. Soil being washed into the sea.
C. Goats and rats eating and hunting. D. Humans continuing collecting guano.
33. Why are the numbers“13” and“15” mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To list the kinds of new species of lizard.
B. To compare with the growing-back plants.
C. To show the disappointing situation of Redonda.
D. To prove the improvement of wildlife protection.
34. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A nature website. B. A zoo guidebook.
C. A farming instruction. D. An agriculture magazine.
35. Which of the following is probably the best title
A. Benefits of Guano Mine B. Restoration on Redonda
C. Impact of Species Invasion D. Attractions on Caribbean Island
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。
Culture shock is the feeling of losing direction experienced by someone suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture and way of life. 36 This guide will inform you of the different stages of culture shock, helping you be better mentally prepared.
1. The Honeymoon Stage
The first stage of culture shock is often overwhelmingly (压倒性的) positive during which travelers become interested in the language, people and food in their new surroundings. 37 On short trips, the honeymoon stage may take over the entire experience as the later effects of culture shock don’t have time to set in.
2. The Frustration (挫败) Stage
Frustration may be the most difficult stage of culture shock and is probably familiar to anyone who has lived abroad or who travels frequently. At this stage, the stress of not understanding gestures, signs and the language sets in and miscommunications may be happening frequently. Small things — losing keys, missing the bus or not being able to order food easily in a restaurant—may cause frustration. 38 These are common phenomenon that people tend to see as natural reactions.
3. The Adjustment Stage
39 Navigation (导航) becomes easier, friends and communities of support are established and details of local languages may become more recognizable during the adjustment stage. People are comfortable with the cultures, people, food and languages of new environments.
4. The Acceptance Stage
Generally — though sometimes weeks, months or years after trying to deal with the emotional stages outlined above — the final stage of culture shock is acceptance. Acceptance doesn’t mean that new cultures or languages are fully grasped. 40 During the acceptance stage, travelers have the familiarity and are able to draw together the resources they need to feel at ease.
A. It will fade out eventually as a result.
B. It can be a difficult and overwhelming time.
C. Travelers interpret culture shocks in unexpected ways.
D. Then, depression and homesickness are bound to follow.
E. People realize a complete understanding isn’t necessary.
F. The experience seems like the greatest decision ever made.
G. Frustration often eases off as travelers begin feeling familiar.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more aware of the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to “ 41 a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members like me, chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs (耳塞) or blindfolds (眼罩).
Just sitting in the wheelchair was a 42 experience. I had never considered before how 43 it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my 44 made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not 45 . Then I wondered where to put my 46 . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 47 . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of 48 for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a short-term experiment.
I tried to find a 49 position and thought it might be restful, even kind of nice to be 50 around for a while. Looking around, I 51 I would have to deal with the thing myself! My hands started to ache as I 52 the heavy metal wheels. I came to know that controlling the 53 of the wheelchair was not going to be an easy task.
My wheelchair experiment was soon 54 . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the 55 , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.
41. A. cure B. adopt C. prevent D. analyze
42. A. learning B. working C. satisfying D. relaxing
43. A. convenient B. awkward C. boring D. exciting
44. A. height B. force C. skill D. weight
45. A. locked B. repaired C. powered D. grasped
46. A. hands B. feet C. keys D. clothes
47. A. place B. action C. play D. effect
48. A. operation B. communication C. transportation D. production
49. A. high B. safe C. starting D. comfortable
50. A. shown B. pushed C. driven D. guided
51. A. realized B. suggested C. agreed D. admitted
52. A. lifted B. turned C. pressed D. seized
53.A. path B. position C. direction D. way
54.A. forgotten B. repeated C. conducted D. finished
55. A. weaknesses B. anxieties C. challenges D. illnesses
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。
Tang suits(Tangzhuang) refer to a type of Chinese jackets. The word of Tang suit 56 (create) by the overseas Chinese people decades ago.
57 the most prosperous (繁荣的) and powerful dynasty in the history of China, the Tang Empire (618-907)was so famous in the world that foreigners call the overseas Chinese people“the Tang people”, the places 58 they live “Chinatowns (literally meaning Tang People Streets)”and the clothes they wear “Tang suits”.
A Tang suit has two 59 (vary) in Chinese culture, which are different from each other in style. The one that is familiar to us refers to the real Tang-era clothes 60(develop)from Hanfu, which leaves an impression of comfort and elegance. A typical design of a Tang suit employs the Chinese 61 (character), such as fu (happiness) and shou (long life) to express good fortune and best wishes, which is very popular among the Chinese people owing to its 62 (culture) significance.
As 63 unique part of traditional Chinese culture, Tang suits are worn by overseas Chinese people during the Spring Festival each year, 64 (attract) many foreigners to try them out of curiosity. More and more young Chinese people are willing to wear Tang suits instead of Western-style ones on their memorable occasions. The Chinese TV presenters also prefer wearing Tang suits during TV shows, 65 (especial) at Spring Festival Galas.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
本学期以来，你校开展了课间“激情跑操、即兴演讲”活动。请你给校园广播站的英语栏目写一篇广播稿，报道这一活动，内容包括：
（1）活动内容；
（2）效果和感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech
答案写在答题纸上
第二节（满分25分）
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 called my dad in Florida, he sounded a bit upset on the phone. He told me an ad had said a ping-pong table was on sale, with free delivery, but at the store they said he was a day late and the sale price no longer applied. He didn’t want to pay more so he went back home empty-handed.
As he related his tale, he sounded a little disappointed. I wondered where this idea had come from. Dad was eighty-three years old! My parents’ younger friend, Bev, plays ping-pong at the senior center, so I figured maybe they got the idea from her. But my parents don’t get out as much, so at the respective ages of eighty-three and eighty-one, they decided they needed their own ping-pong table at home. This seemed strange to me, considering Mom’s current state of health.
Mom had fallen and hit her head the year before and had lost much of her short-term memory. She was mostly cheerful but had lost interest in many of the things she used to do.
But when my parents went to Florida for the winter from their summer home in Wisconsin, they got this crazy idea to play ping-pong. Dad had planned to put the table out on their lanai （阳台），where they could play in the fresh air under the cover of a roof. After he came home empty-handed, I told him maybe they just needed a net, a ball, and some bats, and they could play on their dining-room table.
To be honest, every time I thought of my parents playing ping-pong, I felt a little burst of joy. So I checked online and found a “pop-up”（弹开）ping-pong table that fit into its own box. Weighing only fifty pounds, it came with a net, a ball, and bats. It was available at less than one-third the price of the 300-pound tournament table. The website claimed that the pop-up table could also be set up in less than five minutes with no tools!
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 ordered the pop-up table online.
答案写在答题纸上
The next day, an e-mail receipt showed my order had arrived so I called my parents but no one answered me.
答案写在答题纸上
江苏省盐城市东台市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题答案
第一部分：听力
1.A
2.B
3.B
4.B
5.A
6.A
7.A
8.A
9.B
10.B
11.C
12.A
13.B
14.C
15.A
16.C
17.C
18.A
19.C
20.B
第二部分：阅读
21.A
22.B
23.D
24.A
25.B
26.C
27.D
28.D
29.C
30.B
31.C
32.C
33.D
34.A
35.B
36.B
37.F
38.D
39.G
40.E
第三部分：语言运用
41.B
42.A
43.B
44.D
45.A
46.B
47.A
48.C
49.D
50.B
51.A
52.B
53.C
54.D
55.C
56.was created
57.As
58.where
59.varieties
60.developed
61.characters
62.cultural
63.a
64.attracting
65.especially
第四部分：写作
第一节 参考范文
Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech
Dear schoolmates,
This term, our school has carried out an activity of “Passionate Running, Impromptu Speech” during the break. Every day, we first do energetic running, which makes us full of vitality. After that, some students give impromptu speeches on various topics.
This activity has achieved great results. Running has built up our bodies, and the speeches have improved our speaking skills and confidence. We all enjoy this activity a lot as it enriches our school life.
That’s all for today’s broadcast. Thank you!
第二节 参考范文
I ordered the pop-up table online. I was excited to think about the joy it would bring to my parents. A few days later, it was delivered. I couldn't wait to tell my parents the good news. I imagined their surprise and happiness when they saw the ping - pong table.
The next day, an e-mail receipt showed my order had arrived so I called my parents but no one answered me. I was a bit worried. Later in the afternoon, my dad called me back, his voice full of excitement. He said when they got home, they found the box. They set up the table in no time and had already played several rounds. Mom was laughing like a kid. It was the best thing they had received in a long time. Hearing this, I felt really glad that I could bring them such joy.