浙江省金砖高中联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中联考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

浙江省金砖联盟 2024学年第二学期期中
高二年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后， 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a theater. B. In a hospital. C. In a classroom.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Setting a budget. B. Buying a product. C. Creating a website.
3. How much is the total rent for an electric car daily
A.$55. B.$60. C.$65.
4. Why does the man speak to the woman
A. To get information. B. To ask for leave. C. To offer an invitation.
5. What is the man doing
A. Giving a lecture. B. Doing some research. C. Introducing a speaker.
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 a requirement for the business program
A. A GPA of at least 3.2.
B. The latest MBA scores.
C. Three recommendation letters.
7. How does the man suggest the woman find out about the scholarships
A. Through her teacher.
B. Through the website.
C. Through the financial aid office. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Family members. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does the man want to do
A. Adopt an animal. B. Rent an apartment. C. Start a part-time job.
10. What does the man say he' ll do about his studies
A. Try mind mapping. B. Find a new partner. C. Manage his time wisely.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. When did the man begin to buy clothes for his collection
A. At around age 13. B. At around age 17. C. At around age 21.
12. What did the man think of visiting his storeroom last time
A. It was boring. B. It was moving. C. It was inspiring. 13 . What does the man focus on in his clothing designs now
A. Popularity. B. Practicality. C. Uniqueness.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14 . How did the woman feel about structuring the business
A. Stressed. B. Confident. C. Regretful.
15. Why was the staff day held
A. To give the staff a rest.
B. To show respect for the staff. C. To build team spirit.
16. What does the woman advise doing to develop organization skills
A. Taking online courses.
B. Learning from co-workers.
C. Finding resources in libraries.
17. What did the primary school students do
A. They painted the wall.
B. They cleaned the office.
C. They welcomed the guests.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. College students. B. Local residents. C. Travel agents.
19. What do the listeners need to do to get registered
A. Prepare enough cash.
B. Go to the police station. C. Make an advance reservation.
20. What do we know about the Park Hotel
A. It's on Sheep Street. B. It has two branches. C. It serves English tea.
第二部分 阅读(共两节， 满分 50 分)
第一节 阅读理解(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
A Director of Education Is Wanted!
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Lead the operations of all educational programs at the Zoo and with surrounding community partners to further the Zoo's mission and vision.
Prepare annual budgets for the education and volunteer departments.
Provide administrative oversight of the Volunteer Department, including but not limited to performance evaluations, policy development, and overall department organization.
Serve as a spokesperson for the Department, including making personal appearances and presentations.
Assist in the preparation and operation of special events after normal Zoo hours as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (学士学位) in education, biology, environmental / natural science discipline, or related discipline. ·
Five years of experience with educational program development in a zoo, museum, or similar informal learning environ-ment.
Three years of experience in a management or leadership position.
Experience working with children, youth and families of diverse backgrounds and income levels.
Proficiency (熟练) in spoken and written communication to effectively share information from multiple disciplines with diverse audiences with varied backgrounds.
Competency with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, and data analytics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee may sometimes lift or move up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds, stand for extended periods, and drive Zoo vehicles.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A large percentage of the job functions are performed in an office atmosphere, but exposure to Florida weather environments should be considered.
21. What is one responsibility of the director
A. Preparing the annual budget for the Zoo. B. Evaluating the performance of Zoo staff. C. Looking for volunteers for special events. D. Managing various educational programs.
22. What is a must for this position A. A master's degree in biology. B. A certificate in computer.
C. Experience in related fields.
D. Proficiency in diverse languages. 23. What can we learn about the job
A. It is quite inclusive.
B. It requires frequent travel.
C. It is physically undemanding.
D. It involves much outdoor effort.
B
For several Januarys, I dutifully entered my New Year's resolutions in a notebook, assuming that placing my pledges(誓言) for self-improvement on paper would keep me on track. Most years, though, my little
declarations of resolve quickly disappeared beneath daily urgencies as I closed out the holiday season and returned to my regular life.
Last January, I adopted a different strategy to boost my chances of success. Instead of entering my
resolutions in a notebook, I printed them in large type on a sheet of paper, and then nailed it above my office desk.I figured the big letters would keep my attention throughout the year. I made 10 resolutions in all —
among them were pledges to volunteer more, renew old friendships, and improve my personal health.
Surprisingly, my experiment brought some memorable victories. One afternoon, I was halfway through writing an email to decline a spot on a civic(公民的) committee when I adjusted my position in the chair to
gather a thought. That's when Resolution 4, “Do more volunteer work,” caught my eye. Chastened, I decided to serve on that civic committee,a role that connected me with neighbors and made my year a much brighter one.
After a coffee break one morning, I spotted Resolution 8, “Renew and deepen my friendships,” as I
returned to my workstation. Inspired, I texted three old college friends and scheduled a long-overdue lunch date.
Reaching for my briefcase before I ended my shift on a summer evening, I noticed Resolution 7, “Work on my personal health.” It greeted me like a caring workmate, just the encouragement I needed to pick up my daily walks.
Of the 10 resolutions I made last January, I ended up making decent progress on nine. And I learned something valuable.
24. What was the author's problem at first
A. He found it hard to make a resolve.
B. He used to fail to keep his resolutions.
C. He had no idea how to improve himself.
D. He struggled during each holiday season.
25. What was the author like according to paragraph 2
A. He was reflective and creative.
B. He was humorous and ambitious.
C. He hated making pledges at the office.
D. He disliked to keep himself occupied.
26. What did the author probably learn in the end
A. Friendship was forever in the heart.
B. Personal health should always come first.
C. Success was guaranteed by writing resolutions down.
D. A vision of our best self was often within reach.
27. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The author's traditional way of making New-Year's resolutions.
B. The author's failure to keep New - Year's resolutions in the past.
C. The author's new strategy for making New-Year's resolutions and its positive results.
D. The author's opinion on the importance of making New - Year's resolutions.
C
Ocean alkalinity (碱度) enhancement is a proposed method of removing extra CO from the atmosphere. It involves adding alkaline substances, such as basalt or calcium oxide, to ocean water to increase its pH. This helps to change dissolved(溶解的) CO in seawater into carbon compounds, unlocking the capacity for the
oceans to draw down further CO from the atmosphere.
In theory, ocean alkalinization could remove many billions of tons more CO from the atmosphere,
helping to limit the impacts of climate change. But is releasing vast quantities of alkaline substances into the ocean harmless
Chris Reinhard at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and his team investigated how the
release of alkaline minerals would affect the cycling of carbon in the ocean. Using computer models, they assessed the impact of alkaline mineral release on“marine (海洋的) snow”, the tiny pieces of organic matter
that sink from upper layers to the deep ocean and are central to the ecological and biological function of the ocean. They also modelled how effective alkaline minerals would be at bolstering carbon absorption in the oceans.
The research produced some worrying findings: Naturally occurring alkaline minerals such as basalt were found to be ineffective at increasing ocean carbon absorption, because they don't dissolve well in ocean water. They may also seriously affect the composition of marine snow, reducing the availability of organic matter that small sea creatures and other animals rely on for sustenance. This could have serious consequences across
the food web in the ocean, even affecting the number of fish, warns Reinhard.
Christopher Pearce at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK, says the study raises
some interesting questions, but more research is needed to see if the findings apply to real-world tests.
Shallow coastal waters may respond differently to alkalinization compared with the open-ocean settings the study modelled.
28. What is the main purpose of ocean alkalinization
A. To reduce atmospheric CO .
B. To create more marine snow.
C. To improve marine biodiversity.
D. To remove carbon from the ocean.
29. What does the underlined word“bolstering” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Breaking. B. Balancing. C. Blocking. D. Boosting.
30. How does alkalinization affect marine ecosystems
A. It pollutes marine snow.
B. It damages the food chain.
C. It prevents fish from breathing.
D. It stops organic matter from dissolving.
31. What does Christopher Pearce suggest about the findings
A. They need further confirmation.
B. They conflict with real-world tests. C. They apply only to shallow waters. D. They are irrelevant to open oceans.
D
New applications of artificial intelligence (AI) repeatedly challenge what was once thought impossible. This technology is having a powerful impact on nearly every industry worldwide. Healthcare is no exception.
It's forecast that by 2030, the healthcare field will face a critical shortage of nearly 10 million physicians and nurses globally, while also dealing with the increased needs of an aging population. AI offers practical
solutions that can help organizations across the globe overcome these problems and improve outcomes.
By integrating AI as part of diagnostic (诊断的) services, healthcare organizations are facilitating faster
diagnoses and treatment decisions that improve patient outcomes. For example, AI provides support to
radiologists (放射科医生), who read hundreds of medical images a day, helping them analyze images such
asX-rays and MRIs more quickly and accurately. This allows care teams to prioritize complex and urgent cases.
Necessary but time-consuming administrative tasks contribute to employee burnout and take clinicians away from the bedside. New AI tools can help reduce burnout and allow staff to focus on patients by
automating manual and repetitive tasks such as entering data for electronic health records.
In addition to supporting employees in their day-to-day work, AI is helping address staffing needs.
Historically, nurse staffing has been a highly manual process relying on phone calls and text messages. Today, we are increasingly using AI analytics to streamline this process, including seeking to pair team members who have previously worked together because research demonstrates that it positively impacts productivity.
While AI presents a golden opportunity for change, it requires an ongoing commitment to identifying and addressing the potential concerns that emerge with any new technology.
For the benefits of AI to be realized globally, we must be mindful of potential problems and establish
safeguards related to data privacy, ethical(伦理的) considerations, cultural sensitivity and its accessibility to diverse populations. The World Health Organization (WHO) published ethical AI guidance in 2021, pointing
Out that while AI holds great promise for improving the delivery of healthcare worldwide, this can happen “only if human rights are put at the heart of its design and use.”
32. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The reasons why healthcare industry faces challenges. B. The promising future of the healthcare industry with AI. C. Solutions to the healthcare worker shortage in detail.
D. The impact of AI on healthcare industry facing challenges. 33. What does the example of radiologists show
A. Their heavy reliance on AI.
B. AI's assistance in diagnoses.
C. Radiologists’ importance in urgent cases.
D. AI's role in creating medical images.
34. How will AI benefit healthcare employees
A. It' ll improve communication and cooperation. B. It' ll reduce workload and increase efficiency. C. It' ll help with complex administrative tasks.
D. It' ll pair clinicians and patients automatically.
35. What should be the principle of using AI in healthcare according to the WHO
A. Respect patient privacy. B. Ensure data accessibility. C. Put people's needs first. D. Promote medical ethics.
第二节 七选五(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。
Patience Is a Virtue
In the Paris Olympic Games, Dutch runner Sifan Hassan realized one of the most outstanding
achievements in running history. On the biggest stage in sports, Hassan competed in three events ——
running two rounds of the5,000-meter run, the 10,000-meter run, and the marathon—— over nine days. 36
Early in each race, viewers may have counted Hassan out. While some runners took off quickly to claim front-running positions early, Hassan held back and conserved her energy. She waited to release her final
charge right when she needed to —— at the end of each race, timing things perfectly to secure a medal. Well, what led to her success 37
As a matter of fact, patience is also a feature of a good life beyond sports. Here are some reminders about this often-underappreciated virtue.
I used to run by a field in the winter months that had a sign that read, “38” I laughed at that sign,
positioned on a barren(荒芜的) field. But as spring approached, the day arrived when I would run past the field, and,suddenly, it was no longer barren. It was full of wildflowers of various colors and shapes. The flowers had been there all along, in various stages, from seed to blossom(开花), making progress beneath the dirt. Patience is a lot like a wildflower field. 39 But waiting well often involves a lot of determination and unseen work.
.40 Philosopher Matthew Pianalto calls patience a foundational virtue. He cites a well-known saying that patience is the root and guardian of all the virtues. Stated differently, it is difficult to be loving, courageous,
or wise without patience.
A. Wildflowers are in progress.
B. Ultimately, she secured three medals.
C. To outsiders, it can look like inaction.
D. Sometimes, patience requires preparation.
E. Patience supports many other virtues as well.
F. Patience was, of course, one of the major factors.
G. Patience is rarely celebrated in a culture that prizes speed.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节， 满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
I was 60 when I started learning to play the concertina(六角手风琴). All my life I had enjoyed listening to music, but I thought: I'm not a(n) 41 .
Just over six years ago, I got a(n) 42 disease. I was a baker with my own business. I had to 43 quickly and have surgery and chemotherapy (化疗), then 44 a month in hospital, which gave me time to think
about what I was going to do with my 45. It was time, I felt, to dream some dreams and 46 some castles in the air.
I had always rather liked the folk tunes of concertinas so I thought I'd give it a 47. One day,I came
across a shop, where I 48 one. I wanted to go 49 into the folk tunes I enjoyed. I struggled to find a
concertina teacher in my hometown of Cambridge, but failed. However, I didn't let that 50 me. I bought a book and started 51 to people playing the tunes I wanted to learn on YouTube.
Now, thanks to the Internet, I can 52 folk tunes from 200 years ago and bring them to 53. After
playing the concertina for half an hour a day, every day, for six years, I'm now at the point where I can put my own 54 on some of these tunes. Playing the concertina gives me a sense of 55 and I'm sure it's doing me good.
41. A. singer B. teacher C. player D. actor
42. A. stress-related B. life-threatening C. time-consuming D. health-conscious
43. A. sell up B. run away C. set off D. break in
44. A. wasted B. mentioned C. served D. spent
45. A. graduation B. marriage C. retirement D. education
46. A. witness B. build C. ignore D. preserve
47. A. test B. name C. go D. second
48. A. purchased B. recognized C. submitted D. recommended
49. A. longer B. faster C. lower D. deeper
50. A. save B. stop C. sustain D. stimulate
51. A. referring B. applying C. appealing D. listening
52. A. create B. appreciate C. criticize D.compose
53. A. life B. market C. safety D. mind
54. A. guarantee B. requirement C. interpretation D. limitation
55. A. achievement B. direction C. urgency D. responsibility
第二节 语法填空(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。
Under the motto (口号)“Dream of Winter, Love among Asia”, the 56. (nine) Asian WinterGames opened in Harbin, China. This continental multi-sport event, 57. (hold) every four years, brings together athletes from across Asia. It highlights the region's growing 58. (enthusiastic) for snow sports and
continues to grow in popularity.
China aims to encourage 300 million citizens 59. (take) part in winter sports. Some analysts view Asia 60. the next major growth market for global snow sports, since the European and NorthAmerican markets may have reached saturation(饱和状态).
With a record participation of over 1270 athletes, 61. 2025 Asian Winter Games mark a new
milestone. The competition 62. (feature) various disciplines, including speed skating, short track speed skating, curling, skiing, 63. snowboarding. Notably, Saudi Arabia and Cambodia are participating in
the event for the first time.
China has made a strong start, with its snowboarders 64. (dominate) the Big Air event. Yang Wenlong and Xiong Shirui secured gold in the men's and women's categories, respectively.
The ice events were held in Harbin, while skiing and snowboarding competitions took place in Yabuli,
about 200 km southeast of the city. Various events are being held in different places around the world, 65. inspires greater participation and interest globally.
第四部分 写作(共两节， 满分 40 分)
第一节 应用文(满分 15 分)
春节申遗成功后，为了让更多人重视并传承春节文化，你校英文报将举办以“传承春节文化”为主 题的英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.春节的重要性；
2.传承春节文化的具体活动。 注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Passing Down the Culture of the Spring Festival
第二节 续写 (满分 2 5 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。
Mr Lim had been in a bad mood ever since he lost his job three months ago. His efforts to find another
job had been fruitless as well. To make ends meet, his wife, Mrs Lim, had to take on an overseas job offer. This meant that Mr Lim was left to tend to his two children, Luke and Lisa, all by himself. Seeing their father being so unhappy every day, Luke and Lisa wanted badly to cheer him up. On the day of Mr Lim's birthday, the
children decided to turn their intention into action.
“Hurry, Luke! Dad will be home anytime now! Let's hide to surprise him!” Lisa said. After placing the birthday cake they had bought on the table, something that Luke and Lisa were sure Mr Lim would not have expected, they hid under it. It had taken the children many weeks to save enough money to buy their father's favourite cake.
They smiled at each other when the smell of fresh paint reached their nose. Luke and Lisa had painted on their dining area's wall, intending that to be decoration for Mr Lim's surprise birthday party. Moments later, the main door creaked(嘎吱作响) open. Suddenly, a loud shout filled the air!
“Who messed up the wall on purpose ” Mr Lim shouted angrily. On hearing those words, Luke and
Lisa stared at each other in shock. As the elder brother, Luke knew he had to protect Lisa. Taking a deep breath,
Luke slowly moved out from under the table. Before he could say a word, Mr Lim gave him an earful(长时 间的斥责).Hoping to clear up the misunderstanding, Luke said, “Dad, you' re wrong. We just wanted to ...”
“Don't you dare give me excuses!” Mr Lim raised his voice. Then, with great force, he threw the
newspaper he had been holding at the dining table. It hit the birthday cake, ruining it! Seeing that, Luke's heart broke. He cried.
“Dad ... we ... we' re sorry! We wanted to give ... give you a birthday sur ... surprise,” Lisa explained in
between cries, after moving out from her hiding spot.
注意：1.续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Hearing that, Mr Lim fell silent for a moment before approaching Luke.
After the tension eased, Luke and Lisa sang a birthday song for Mr Lim.
浙江省金砖联盟 2024 学年第二学期期中
高二年级英语参考答案 第一部分:听力(1-20 每题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)
1-5 BBCAC 6-10ACBAC 11-15CABAB 20CAABC
第二部分：阅读理解及七选五(21-40 每题 2.5 分，满分 50 分)
21-23DCA 24-27 BADC 28-31 ADBA 32-35 DBBC 36-40 BFACE
第三部分：语言运用(满分 30 分)
第一节：完形填空(36-55 每题 1 分，满分 15 分)
41-45 CBADC46-50 BCADB 51-55 DBACA
第二节：语法填空(每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
56. ninth 57. held 58. enthusiasm 59. to take 60. as
61. the 62. features 63. and 64. dominating 65. which
第四部分：写作(满分 40 分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分 15 分) One possible version:
Passing Down the Culture of the Spring Festival
The Spring Festival, a cornerstone of Chinese culture, symbolizes family, reunion, and hope
for a new year. It holds deep historical and cultural significance, with its rich customs like preparing reunion dinners, giving red envelopes, and setting off firecrackers.
To ensure the Spring Festival can be passed down to future generations, we can actively
participate in traditional activities, such as making dumplings and watching the Spring FestivalGala.
Besides, we can teach the younger generation about the meaning and history of the festival. Let us work together to keep this precious cultural festival alive!
第二节:续写(满分 15 分) One possible version: One possible version:
Hearing that, Mr Lim fell silent for a moment before approaching Luke. Sensing a presence
nearing, Luke tensed up. He did not want the worst to happen. Instead of giving a physical
punishment, Mr Lim wiped away the boy's tears. Gently, Mr Lim whispered, “I'm so sorry, Son. Ihad a really rough day trying to find a job, but I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you guys.”Then, Mr Lim held his children in a warm embrace.
After the tension eased, Luke and Lisa sang a birthday song for Mr Lim. Even though the birthday cake had been ruined, Mr Lim still thanked his children for the surprise and planted
a kiss on each of their cheeks. He added that the painting on the wall was beautiful and it should
be left there indefinitely. With radiant smiles, Luke and Lisa glanced at each other. That night, as they ate the ruined cake together, the Lim family felt closer than they had in months. The
colourful,messy wall, once a source of anger, now stood as a reminder of their love and forgiveness, a symbol of a caring family.