广东实验中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（PDF版，无答案）

广东实验中学 2024-2025 学年高二（下）期中考试
英语
命题与审定：高二英语备课组
试卷共 12 页，满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。
2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡
皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。
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位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按
以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卷收回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 10 分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分。）
听下面 2 段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，
并标在试卷的相应位罝。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第 1 段材料，回答第 1 至 2 题。
1. Which does the man normally dislike
A. Seeing advertisements in the exhibition.
B. Being surrounded by crowds.
C. Taking late subways.
2. Which is Marie’s home city
A. Paris. B. Shanghai. C. London.
听第 2 段材料，回答第 3 至 5 题。
3. How does the first Herbert discover his “look-alike”
A. Through a baseball game.
B. Through a family member.
C. Through a phone call.
4. What do we learn about the two Herberts’ appearance
A. They both wear glasses.
B. They both have blue eyes.
C. They both have brown hair.
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5. What is the truth behind the two Herberts’ situation
A. They are twins.
B. It just happened by chance.
C. They dress up like each other on purpose.
第二节 听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分。）
听下面一段独白，根据所听内容完成表格，每空填写不超过三个词。独白读两遍。
Background As a popular element of global efforts to meet 6. ____________ , “Reforestation”
takes time, money and a lot of hard work.
“Erodium Copy” is a tiny device that 7.____________ and helps grow trees in a
simple and eco-friendly way.
New technology It’s inspired by the fruit of a plant, whose 8.____________ helps it plant deep in the
earth.
This device has three “tails”, enabling it to dig into a wider variety of 9.___________.
This new planting method better helps plants survive, achieving a 90%
10.__________.
第二部分 单项选择（共 8 题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 12 分）
11. Lily doesn't know ______ she and her friends can do to help the little boy ______ parents
have left their hometown for making money.
A. that; whose B. how; who C. what; who D. what; whose
12. I was driving down to London ______ I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.
A. while B. as C. when D. until
13. In the lecture, the professor referred to many cases ______ parents knew their kids'
problems but couldn't settle them in a correct way.
A. why B. how C. when D. where
14. Just remember it is completely normal to fight with the stress ______ parent-child
tensions create, and ______ you and your parents can work together to improve your
relationship.
A. that; that B. which; where C. what; that D. what; where
15. Tom asked Mary, “Where did you go last night ” （变为间接引语）
Tom asked Mary where ______ the night before.
A. she went B. did she go C. she had gone D. had she gone
16. For the past decade, researchers at the lab ______ on developing sustainable materials,
their findings ______ global attention to eco-friendly innovations.
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A. have worked; draw B. have been working; drawing
C. had worked; drawn D. had been working; to draw
17. Was it the reason ______ he gave at the meeting ______ made everyone present
dissatisfied
A. that; what B. which; as
C. why; that D. that; that
18. The teacher designed special exercises ______ students’ weak points, which are the areas
______ most students need improvement.
A. to deal with; that B. to deal with; where
C. dealing with; what D. dealing with; when
第二部分 阅读理解(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和 D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
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Ah, spring break. The flowers are in bloom, the temperature is rising, and some children
are going to enjoy a break from homework and tests. But for parents, spring break can be a
struggle. What do you do with your children when you’re preoccupied with work
One option: Enrolling them in spring break camp. These day-or week-long programs are
aimed to keep children active and enrich their bodies and minds. Here are some of our
favorite spring break camp ideas for 2025.
Museum Spring Break Camps
From children’s centers and zoos to art galleries, museums offer countless camp options.
For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the South State Museum and the Children’s
Museum all offer camps for school-aged kids. The Central Park Zoo even boasts its own
spring break camp. For more information about dates, rates, and availability, visit the website
of your local museum, zoo, or learning center.
Tech-Focused Spring Break Camps
Whether you’ve got a Minecraft fan or a coding enthusiast, you can likely find tech
spring break camps in your region. For example, iCAMP offers school holiday camps, both
in-person and online, focused on teaching STEAM topics like robotics, graphic art, science,
3D printing, and more. Check your local center for more information.
ActivityHero Spring Break Camps
No matter what they’re interested in, ActivityHero has something for ages 8 — 10 with a
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friendly price tag (标签). From guitar and musical theater to chess and game design, you’ll
also find online spring break camps for March to mid-April with ActivityHero. Camp lengths
vary.
Spring Break Sports Camps
If your kid is eager to get active after months of classroom lessons, consider the
cost-efficient SportsCamp for kids aged 7 and under. Whether they prefer soccer, baseball
swimming, or gymnastics, you might find a program specializing in training during spring
break. Contact your local sporting club for more information.
19. What is a shared feature of ActivityHero and Sports Camp
A. Target age group. B. Budget friendliness.
C. Flexible time length. D. Customized service.
20. How does the author introduce spring break camps in paragraph 2
A. By contrasting parental and children’s needs.
B. By highlighting the financial burden of childcare.
C. By presenting camps as a solution to a common problem.
D. By comparing different camp types’ popularity.
21. What do the camps mentioned have in common
A. They all require online registration.
B. They are all designed for school holidays.
C. They all offer flexible daily schedules.
D. They all provide hands-on learning experiences.
B
In 2016, I lost my long-term job. The company simply went through serious changes,
and my position was no longer needed. They were great to me when I worked there, and they
gave me a small severance package（辞退补偿.） I was 55 at the time. I was more than a bit
anxiety-ridden, as I wasn t in a position to retire, and I was concerned about the prospects of
being rehired at this age. The good news is that I was a saver, had no debt and always lived
simply. My husband s job carried the benefits.
I woke up every morning at 4 a.m. to consider how best to use my resources, and ended
up starting a small business. Once I started, I made mistakes and messed things up, but kept
educating myself more and more. There were tough times that were not easy to get through,
but I managed to keep going.
After about 18 months, it was working! Everything fell into place, and the train finally
started going down the track! Now, I wake up each day and think, “I own a small business!”
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My husband even took early retirement to partner with me.
While we are not making $1 million we have crossed over into six digits（数位）over the
past few years. We run our business out of a home office. And I offer a service based on my
knowledge from my previous job that I lost.
Now several times a month, friends and former workmates reach out to us to ask how
they can also get started like what we do. Though we re busy, we take the time to talk with
them sometimes. I know they really need help.
Nowadays it s easy to lose our jobs. Luckily, we ve gained work experience, which can
be really helpful if we want to start our own business. So don t be too frustrated if you lose
your job. It might be a new opportunity for you.
22. How did the author feel immediately after losing her job
A. Relieved but uncertain about the future.
B. Frustrated and unwilling to work again.
C. Anxious but financially prepared.
D. Confident in starting her own business.
23. What can we say about the author s small business
A. It was full of ups and downs.
B. It used up the author s resources.
C. It lasted for one and a half years.
D. It forced her husband to retire earlier.
24. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Brave and innovative. B. Creative and honest.
C. Independent and strict. D. Determined and considerate.
25. What message does the author want to give us
A. We should keep educating ourselves.
B. When one door closes, another opens.
C. People should start their own business.
D. When a friend asks, there is no tomorrow.
C
In 2002, poet Michael Palma published a translation of Inferno by Dante(但丁), the first
part of The Divine Comedy. This December, he released a translation of the full poem, even
making adjustments to his original Inferno. “The rhythm or pattern of the poem seemed
looser,” Palma said, so he revised it.
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For this new translation, Palma aimed to stick to Dante’s terza rima rhyme pattern. In the
original, the first and third lines rhyme, and the second line sets up the rhyme for the next
group. Here’s how Palma’s version of Canto 1 of Purgatorio starts: “Right now, my small
boat of wisdom raises its sails, ready to sail through the dangerous waters and leave this rough
sea behind.”
Approaching the translation this way is challenging as one can’t focus on just three lines
at a time. Many English translations use free poetry or a looser rhyme, which Palma admits
can be good. But he believes not reproducing the rhymes means losing much of the poem’s
sound and music. He also thinks it fails to show readers what Dante did.
Palma isn’t the first to attempt this. So, what’s the value in another translation of The
Divine Comedy Joseph Luzzi, a literature professor, said translation is a form of
autobiography, which has no fixed rules.
Luzzi recently published his translation of Dante’s Vita Nuova, a less-known work. It
portrays a young Dante’s experience. In these works, themes like love, the exploration of
human nature, and the pursuit of self-improvement are noticeable. Translating his work keeps
it alive, and its relevance is clear.
We can learn from these translations and discussions that literature has the power to
connect different times and cultures. It encourages us to think deeply, explore different ways
of expression, and continuously improve our understanding and appreciation of the world.
26. Which of the following words best describes Palma’s translation of Dante’s Inferno
A. Imaginative. B. Faithful. C.Innovative . D. Complex.
27. What was the main difficulty Palma faced in his new translation
A.It was pattern-challenging. B. It was culture-bound.
C. It was time-consuming. D. It was word-limited.
28. Which of the following statements is Luzzi most likely to agree with
A.Translation is not applicable to less-known works.
B. Translation demands strict pattern.
C. Translation changes outdated themes.
D. Translation is a self-reflective act.
29. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To compare different translation methods of Dante’s works.
B. To analyze the challenges of preserving poetic rhythm in translation.
C. To highlight the cultural and timeless value of translating literature.
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D. To introduce two scholars’ contributions to Dantean studies.
D
Every time AI drafts an e-mail or an image, the planet pays for it. Making two images
can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone. By 2027, the global AI industry could
annually consume as much electricity as the Netherlands. And a new study identifies another
concern: generative AI applications alone could add 1.2 million to five million tons of harmful
trash to the planet by 2030.
Such a contribution would add to the tens of millions of tons of electronic products the
globe abandons annually. Cell phones, computers and other digital products often contain
mercury (汞), lead or other poisons. When improperly disposed of, they can pollute air, water
and soil. In 2022, about 78% of the world’s e-waste end up in landfills or at unofficial
recycling sites, where laborers risk their health to clean up rare metals.
The AI boom rapidly consumes data storage devices and high-performance components,
which are usually replaced when new versions are available. To calculate the e-waste
contribution, researchers examined hardware use, lifespan, and the industry’s growth rate.
Their prediction is an estimate that could change based on various factors.
This study’s biggest value comes from its attention to AI’s broad environmental impacts,
says Shaolei Ren, a researcher at the University of California, Riverside. “We might want AI
companies to slow down a bit,” he says.
Few countries mandate (强制) the proper disposal of e-waste, and those that do often fail
to carry out their existing laws on it. Twenty-five U. S. states have e-waste management
policies, but there is no federal law that requires electronics recycling.
Thankfully, some companies claim to be taking independent action. Microsoft and
Google have committed to reaching net zero waste and net zero emissions respectively by
2030. They have many options to limit e-waste. It’s possible to squeeze more life out of
servers, for instance, through regular maintenance and updates or by shifting worn-out
devices to less-intensive applications. These strategies are vital to reduce e-waste and benefit
society, the study authors estimate.
30. What can be inferred from Paragraph 1
A. The Netherlands consumes too much electricity.
B. The disadvantages of AI outweigh the advantages.
C. AI’s energy-related issues largely result from image-making.
D. The environmental footprint of AI is alarmingly extensive.
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31. What is Shaolei Ren’s attitude toward the growth of AI companies
A. Indifferent. B. Cautious. C.Positive . D. Ambiguous.
32. What is the key to reducing e-waste
A. Adjusting AI application frequency.
B. Prioritizing smartphone recycling.
C. Banning the overuse of AI completely.
D. Adopting device-lifespan-extending measures.
33. What is the best title for the text
A. AI May Worsen the E-waste Crisis
B. E-waste Calls for Proper Use of AI
C. E-waste Problems Mostly Blame on AI
D. AI and E-waste Always Go Hand in Hand
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。
We’ve all experienced the frustration of forgetting what we studied yesterday. But
memory isn’t just about natural talent. It’s a skill we can improve with smart strategies.
Our brains naturally screen information. We forget 70% of new knowledge within 24
hours if we don’t review it. Your brain serves as a library. Whenever you revisit information,
you’re placing it on a more accessible shelf. A student who reviews math formulas (公式 )
right after class, then before bed, and once more after three days will find them easier to recall
during exams. ____34____
____35____ When reciting words like “photosynthesis”, simply repeating the spelling
often fails quickly. Instead, picture sunlight hitting green leaves while reading a biology
textbook. This combines text, imagery, and real-world meaning, activating multiple brain
areas at once. Similarly, linking “pineapple” to “pine tree with apples” creates a funny mental
image hard to forget for long.
Sleep and calm minds are secret weapons for memory. During deep sleep, the brain
reorganizes daytime learning like a librarian sorting books. Research shows students with 7-8
hours of sleep remember 40% more history facts than those who stay up late. ____36____ At
this moment, taking slow breaths can protect your mental “library”.
Active practice beats passive reading. Instead of mechanically rereading notes, transform
headings into self-test questions: “____37____” This forces your brain to search information,
strengthening memory pathways. Explaining concepts to friends, like teaching a classmate
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how to solve equations, uses speech and logic to deepen understanding.
____38____ By spacing out reviews, creating vivid mental connections, and caring for
your brain’s needs, you can turn temporary knowledge into lifelong wisdom—one small,
steady step at a time.
A. Forgetting is a common human condition without exception.
B. Context turns weak and uncertain memories into permanent ones.
C. This “spaced repetition” makes memories stick.
D. Feeling stressed, however, floods the brain with chemicals that damage memory.
E. Memory mastery is not about studying longer but studying smarter.
F. Improving memory is more focused on holding on to what really counts.
G. How do I use this grammar rule in writing
第四部分 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。
Geoff Holt was born to sail. By 18, he had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean three times
and ____39____ several solo voyages. A life-changing ____40____ in 1984 threatened to end
his life on the ocean waves, leaving the ____41____ sailor disabled. Despite the setback, his
passion for sailing was ____42____ when he sailed all by himself a specially adapted boat for
the disabled. This experience made him the first disabled person to cross the Atlantic
____43____.
Committed to offering others with disabilities the ____44____ of sailing, Holt
established the Wetwheels Foundation in 2011, ____45____ by his personal achievements. It
provides ____46____ boats for wheelchair access, securing a delightful sailing. With support,
the first boat, Wetwheels Solent, was ____47____ in Portsmouth, and subsequently, boats in
other locations set sail as well.
Building on this, Holt _____48_____ “blue health”, a concept that links the-sea and
overall health. Thus, the Wetwheels trips offer a sensory-rich sailing experience for the
disabled, _____49_____ them into fighters in life. Rather than simply passengers, they are
active _____50_____. With a goal to _____51_____ 12,000 people annually by 2027, Holt
took up the challenge to raise more funds.
Holt’s story shows the power of _____52_____ and the belief that disability isn’t blocks
to dreams. Holt will continue to _____53_____ barriers, one wave at a time.
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39. A. organized B. completed C. designed D. viewed
40. A. accident B.decision C. choice D. discovery
41. A. cheerful B. seasoned C. innocent D. modest
42. A. praised B. replaced C. shared D. reawakened
43. A. unharmed B. undisturbed C. unassisted D. unchallenged
44. A. truth B. method C. space D. joy
45. A. promised B. controlled C. fueled D. indicated
46. A. well-decorated B. custom-made C. high-quality D. mind-blowing
47. A. launched B. constructed C. tested D. bought
48. A. doubts B. advocates C. mentions D. explains
49. A. forcing B. begging C. persuading D. transforming
50. A. observers B. volunteers C. participants D. guides
51. A. support B. respect C. meet D. impress
52. A. patience B. calmness C. determination D. generosity
53. A. put aside B. pick up C. keep off D. break down
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 painting, standing as one of the world’s oldest and most enduring
_____54_____ (art) legacies, has a rich and complex story _____55_____ (tell). The journey
begins with ink, a fundamental material that is rubbed to the desired consistency on an
inkstone with a little water. Then the painter uses a pointed-tipped brush _____56_____
(make) of the hair of goats, deer, or wolves set in a shaft of bamboo. Typically, traditional
Chinese paintings are brought to life on a length of silk or a sheet of paper, _____57_____
surface is absorbent, allowing no room for correction. One must, _____58_____ , know
beforehand what he intends to do. To achieve a successful _____59_____ (create), each stroke
demands unwavering confidence, swift execution and a profound mastery of technique trained
through years of practice.
Chinese painting consists of three main subjects: human figures, landscapes, and birds
and flowers. The Tang Dynasty _____60_____ (witness) figure painting reach its
unprecedented height, while the Song Dynasty saw the flourishing of landscape painting and
bird-and-flower painting. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, having been exposed
to Western art, Chinese painters started to evolve new styles combining traditional
_____61_____(technique) with Western impressionism and perspective.
_____62_____ the perfect integration of ancient and modern, Chinese painting is bound to
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shine with an even more glorious and distinctive charm, _____63_____ (attract) art lovers
around the world.
第五部分 模块基础知识（共两节，满分 43 分）
第一节 词汇拼写 （共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
请根据首字母和相关提示, 使用选择性必修三，选择性必修四 Unit 1词汇表中的词
汇的恰当形式填空。
64. She is a leader of the highest i___________, always keeping her promises and
standing by her principles. (the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles )
65. In the group discussion, his opinion was met with ___________ (criticize) from
teammates, but he still explained patiently.
66. Some people are p___________ about the impact of AI on future employment. （being
not positive）
67. The company announced the r___________of its latest smartphone model yesterday. (发
行、发布)
68. Scientists are conducting a c____________research on the effects of climate change on
marine life. （全面的、综合的）
69. The company’s r___________to reduce carbon emissions impressed environmental
organizations. （the determination to do sth）
70. It’s important to avoid p___________ against people from different cultural backgrounds.
(an unreasonable dislike of or preference for sth)
71. In the tea ceremony, the master uses d___________porcelain teacups to serve oolong tea,
emphasizing the ritual’s elegance and mindfulness. (made with fine details)
72. With great p___________, she managed to improve her math scores from failing to above
average in just three months. (the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim
despite difficulties)
73. It is d___________ by the World Health Organization that regular exercise reduces the
risk of heart disease. (to say sth officially or publicly)
第二节 请用选择性必修三词汇表中的词组完成句子，请注意严格按照题号填写在答题
卡，一个单词一个空。（每空 1分，共 8分）
她拒绝了这份高薪工作，并解释说，她对艺术的热情使她与那些优先考虑金钱的人不同，
尽管这个决定让她暂时感到压力很大。
She ____74____ ____75____ the high-paying job offer, explaining that her passion for art
___76_____ ____77____ ____78_____ ____79_____ those who prioritize money, even
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though the decision made her ___80_____ ___81_____ temporarily .
第六部分 书面表达：读后续写（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。续
写的词数应为 150 左右。
That afternoon, Anay was very happy as he was going to his hometown after being away
for about a year. He had to board the train scheduled to leave at 7 pm, so he planned to leave
his office at 5 pm. However, he, being on a long leave, had to complete a lot of pending (待定
的 ) tasks in the office, which went well beyond 5 pm. By the time he left for the railway
station, it was already 6 pm. In case of missing the train, Anay immediately boarded a
rickshaw (人力三轮车). That was when he encountered Jimmy.
“Will you please drive as fast as you can to the railway station I have to catch the train
that leaves in an hour,” Anay asked. “Don’t worry, sir. We’ll be there on time.” Jimmy’s words
calmed him. After that, they talked. “... Do you know sir, according to the law, Rs.10（10卢比）
should be charged for every piece of luggage going over the size of 60cm x 40cm or 14kg ”
Anay looked at his luggage — two big bags and a small computer bag, with his computer in it.
That meant he would have to pay Rs.20 extra.
Jimmy continued, “But sir, I’ll never charge for luggage. In this way, people will
remember me and contact me when they need a rickshaw.” Anay now realized that this young
man was not a regular rickshaw driver. Out of curiosity, he asked, “What’s your educational
background ” “A Bachelor’s degree in commerce (商务学士学位 ),” Jimmy replied. Anay
was visibly shocked. Jimmy added, “Sir, I don’t feel ashamed of my job. I think it’s better that
I’ve learned a great deal than none at all. After graduation, I haven’t found a suitable job. To
feed myself, I landed this job, but after work, I take an evening course to improve knowledge
of my major in case there’s any opportunity.” Anay related to Jimmy and couldn’t help
thinking about his early job - seeking experiences.
Soon, they reached the destination. Anay took out a 100-rupee note from his wallet,
handed it to Jimmy and walked away hurriedly, carrying his two big bags.
Paragraph 1:
However, as Anay was entering the station, he found Jimmy running towards him with a
small bag.
Paragraph 2:
Amonth later, Anay sent a message to Jimmy, asking him to take an interview.
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