广东省湛江市第二十一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案）

2024-2025学年第二学期期中考·高二
英语
考试时间：120分钟，满分：120分
第一部分 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
Xi’an enjoys a reputations as a “Living History Museum” due to its rich, diverse collection of historical and cultural treasures. Apart from the Terracotta Warriors, there are also some other attractions in the city. Here are some of them.
Ancient City Wall
Xi’an City Wall was built in the 14th century in the Ming Dynasty as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (塔)
Situated in an ancient temple, the pagoda built with layers of bricks was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is traditional Chinese architecture. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store Buddhist scriptures (经文) and figurines brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang, who stayed here for 19 years translating Buddhist scriptures.
Shaanxi History Museum
The Shaanxi History Museum, built in 1991，is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years, The museum consists of three main sections. Its collections range from bronze ware (器血) to pottery ware, gold and silver ware and mural paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs.
The Muslim Quarter
One of the highlights is its local snacks when you tour Xian. The best food destination is the Muslim Quarter，which has a history of several hundred years. Consisting of a number of food streets, the area has become a famous attraction in the city for its rich and authentic Muslim cultural atmosphere.
1.In which place can you know more about Buddhism
A. Ancient City Wall. B. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
C. Shaanxi History Museum. D. The Muslim Quarter.
2.What can you do when you visit the Muslim Quarter
A. Create some bronze wares. B. Eat diverse delicious snacks.
C. Visit some watchtowers. D. Translate Buddhist scriptures.
3.What do you know from the text
A. The Shaanxi History Museum has exhibits made of gold.
B. Xuan Zang died in the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
C. The Xi’an City Wall is the oldest Chinese city wall.
D. The Muslim Quarter has a history of 100 years.
B
Lakshmi grew up in India in the first half of the twentieth century, seeing many people around her who did not get enough food, were often sick and died young.
In the 1960s, she was asked to help manage a program to improve nutrition in her country. At that time, most advice on nutrition came from North American and European countries. Nutritionists suggested foods that were common and worked well for people who lived in these nations.
For example, they told poor Indian women to eat more meat and eggs and drink more orange juice. But Lakshmi knew this advice was useless in a country such as India. People there didn't eat such foods. They weren’t easy to find. And for the poor, such foods were too expensive.Lakshmi knew that for the program to work, it had to fit Indian culture. So she decided to adjust the nutrition program. She first found out what healthy middle class people in India ate and then took note of the nutrients (营养物) available in those foods to look for cheap, easy-to-find foods that would provide the same nutrients.
She created a balanced diet of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and grains. These foods were cheap and could be cooked with simple equipment. Her ideas were thought unusual in the 1960s. For example, she insisted that a diet without meat could provide all major nutrients. Now we know she was right. But it took her continuous efforts to get others to finally accept her diet about 50 years ago. Because of Lakshmi's program, Indian children almost doubled their food intake. And many children who would have been hungry and ill grew healthy and strong.
4. Why did Lakshmi think European nutritionists’ advice was useless
A. It worked well for European people.
B. It suggested too many foods for Indians.
C. It was not practical in India that time.
D. It included foods that didn’t exist in India.
5. Lakshmi studied healthy middle class people’s diet in order to .
A. find out nutrients in their food
B. learn about Indian culture
C. know about their eating habits
D. write a report on food nutrients
6. Lakshmi’s balanced diet was considered unusual because people thought _________.
A. Those foods were too cheap
B. it should include some meat
C. it provided all major nutrients
D. it enabled kids to grow healthy
7. What can we infer about Lakshmi
A. She came from a rich family.
B. She disliked middle class people.
C. She worked with European nutritionists.
D. She was a determined scientist.
C
The first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about. To do that，you don’t have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the topic for a poem. Great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach.
It’s easiest to write a good poem about something you know well，that you have experienced first-hand，or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. This is because what makes the poem deep and interesting will be the hidden details or qualities you discover or the things that remind you of the unique view.
　In his book Poetry in the Making，the poet Ted Hughes talks about how to write a poem about an animal.“The key，”he says，“is to concentrate hard enough on the animal，to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind.”You can use this approach with any poems.
　In the beginning，you don’t have to worry about the“style”or writing in a“poetic”way that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact，if you start to think about being poetic，it can puzzle you from what you’re actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was trying to impress you Then you know how boring this can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself，not about the conversation. Similarly，if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make， then that takes your attention away from the topic of your poem.
　In a word，if the poem is about you or your life，try to take the angle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it.
8. What will be an easy topic for writing a good poem
A. Something beautiful.
B. Something interesting.
C. Something you know well.
D. Something others have experienced before.
9. What can we infer about Ted Hughes’ opinion on writing a poem
A. It is necessary to select the words.
B. It is important to choose a good topic.
C. It is necessary to focus on the style of the poem.
D. It is difficult to write a poem about animals.
10. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The impression of a good poem.
B. The influence on creating a poem.
C. The importance of selecting material.
D. The conclusion on methods of writing poems.
11. What’s the best title for the text
A. A poem is about one’s experience
B. How to record your life by poems
C. How to write a poem
D. A poem is about life
D
Scientists have long known that plastics are damaging the oceans. However, they were not sure where all the plastic waste came from. A new study shows that much of it is floating in the air.
A team of scientists from the United States and Denmark recently published their findings. They discovered that small pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are floating in the air all over the world. These tiny plastic particles (颗粒) are so small that they can be breathed in by humans.
The researchers collected air samples from 11 locations around the world. They used special equipment to filter (过滤) the air and collect the microplastics. They found an average of 1,000 pieces of microplastics per cubic meter of air. In some places, the number was even higher.
The sources of these microplastics are not completely clear. But the researchers believe that they come from a variety of sources, including plastic bags, bottles, and synthetic (合成的) clothing. When these plastics break down, they release small particles into the air.
The presence of microplastics in the air is a concern because they can be harmful to human health. When people breathe in these particles, they can cause problems in the lungs and other organs. The researchers also said that microplastics in the air can be carried long distances by the wind. This means that they can spread to areas where there is little or no plastic production.
12. What did the new study find
A. There is more plastic waste in the air than in the ocean.
B. Microplastics are floating in the air all over the world.
C. The sources of plastic waste are clear.
D. Microplastics are too big to be breathed in by humans.
13. How did the researchers collect air samples
A. By using special equipment.
B. By using plastic bags.
C. By using bottles.
D. By using synthetic clothing.
14. What is the main concern about microplastics in the air
A. They can cause air pollution.
B. They can be carried long distances by the wind.
C. They can be harmful to human health.
D. They can spread to areas with no plastic production.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The Damage of Plastics to the Oceans
B. The Sources of Plastic Waste
C. Microplastics in the Air
D. The Effects of Microplastics on Human Health
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。
Doing something challenging takes courage, commitment and willpower. 16 ! Whether it’s finding your dream job, learning a new skill or starting a new wellness routine, you’ll grow and learn along the way. So, step outside of your comfort zone and face the challenge. You’ll learn lessons that can transform your life.
It builds your resilience (适应力).
When you face something difficult, you can build your resilience. Resilience isn’t just a fixed quality that you’re born with. 17 . The key: set small, attainable goals that push you a little outside of your comfort zone but still within reach. You’ll gradually see progress and maintain motivation as you work toward self-improvement.
18 .
You may not realize how incredible you are until you overcome something difficult. Dealing with a challenge shows your strengths, maybe some you didn’t even know that you had! This self-awareness helps develop a sense of purpose. It also helps improve performance and leads to better decision-making.
It teaches you self-confidence.
Completing a challenge shows you do have the capability to succeed. In other words, when things get difficult, you have the strength to continue forward, giving you a newfound sense of self-worth. 19 .
It helps you learn new skills.
If you want to improve your fitness, you challenge your body to become stronger, right 20 ! Challenging yourself helps you learn new skills that you improve over time with commitment and practice. So find a goal that you feel crazy about. You’ll expand your mind as you learn new information and experience new situations.
A．But it’s well worth it
B．It develops self-awareness
C．It helps you manage stress
D．You can also train yourself to become resilient
E．That same approach applies to just about anything
F．You’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place
G．You’ll carry that confidence as you face future challenges
第二部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Since I am a high school student,I already have a personal breath-taking experience—my first 　21　 to the mountains.Before my trip,I used to be a homebody.I felt completely 　22　 about spending time in my home town without going anywhere.
One day,David,my best friend 　23　 to persuade me to join him in his journey to the Rocky Mountains.This was my first time in the mountains,so I was turning my head in all directions.　24　,the weather was foggy all the time,and the 　25　 we climbed onto the mountains,the worse the 　26　 was.On the first day we were making our way along the foothills;however,the next day we started to climb on one of the 　27　.
When we finally got to the top,nothing had really　28　.The same fog was 　29　 everything around us,which made me 　30　 because I counted on seeing the view from above and perhaps being able to take some 　31　.But just when we decided to turn back,the sun suddenly 　32　 the clouds and the peaks became 　33　 instantly.
With all those mountain ridges,cliffs,and edges beneath me,I couldn’t believe my　34　.At that moment I realized that I won’t be able to live a life without visiting the mountains at least twice a year.I would always 　35　 the feeling of being high above,with my head touching the skies and the clouds swimming below.
21.A.flight B.study C.opinion D.hike
22.A.sad B.comfortable C.tired D.curious
23.A.managed B.decided C.refused D.forgot
24.A.Gradually B.Definitely C.Unfortunately D.Absolutely
25.A.deeper B.closer C.better D.higher
26.A.scenery B.visibility C.sky D.air
27.A.steps B.peaks C.trees D.temples
28.A.changed B.disappeared C.narrowed D.reserved
29.A.decorating B.sweeping C.covering D.involving
30.A.excited B.worried C.frightened D.disappointed
31.A.rocks B.photos C.food D.time
32.A.fell on B.strengthened C.broke through D.cleared
33.A.bright B.grey C.farther D.misty
34.A.imagination B.eyes C.friend D.experience
35.A.share B.interpret C.mix D.remember
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。
Temperatures around the world are rising. Many places 36.______(experience) extreme weather events such as extreme heat since the start of the new century.
Scientists have shown all that is going to get even 37. ______ (bad). They looked at cities in the north half of the planet. They 38.______ (especial) paid attention to those in the US.
According 39. ______ simple geography, the cities near Canada have cool to mild weather. Those near Mexico 40. ______ (be) hotter and more humid(潮湿的). However, things are going to look and feel a lot different in 2080.
The scientists created a weather model 41. ______ (study) the weather changes in 2080. They considered two important points. One was the warming of the planet by 1.5℃ to 3℃ and 42.______ other was the increasing greenhouse gas levels. Unluckily, what the scientists found was 43. ______ (surprise)! The cities in the north turned into ones in the south— about 500 44.______(mile) south. For example, Washington, DC felt like Greenwood, Mississippi，and Mississippi felt like Mexico.
That’s bad news for people in the US, 45.______ it’s also bad for people everywhere because we’re all in the same boat.
第三部分 写作(满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校学生会国际部将在下周二下午开展关于如何保护眼睛的讲座，请你写一则通知，内容包括：
1.讲座目的；
2.讲座内容；
3.参会须知。
注意：
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。
Notice
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The Students’ Union
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 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。
Maya and her older brother Marcus lived with their grandma. Their parents, busy with work in another city, could only return home during the winter holiday. Grandma was good at paper-cutting, and she decorated the whole room with pretty shapes of animals and flowers, devoting herself to keeping Maya and Marcus happy. However, despite her grandmother’s love, Maya often felt deep frustration, complaining why she couldn’t stay with her parents.
As the days grew shorter and colder, Maya’s excitement came back. She knew that with the arrival of snow, the winter holiday would come, as well as the return of her parents. One day, the weather forecast predicted snow during daytime, so Maya eagerly rose from bed, pressing her nose against the window, and waiting for the first pretty snowflake to drop from the sky.
However, as it was getting late, Maya’s excitement turned into disappointment. Sensing her sadness, grandma comforted her, “Be patient, dear. The snow will come soon.” Marcus, too, tried to be an older brother, reminding Maya that the snow could fall at night. Yet, despite their efforts, Maya remained upset. Night fell and not a single snowflake was in sight. Sadly, Maya went to bed without eating anything, going to her dreams with tears in her eyes.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided to make snowflakes themselves.___________
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Maya rushed to the windows, and found snowflakes of all shapes and sizes on the glass._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024-2025学年第二学期期中考·高二
英语答案
1-3 BBA 4-7 CABD 8-11 CADC 12-15 BACC
16-20 ADBGE
21-25 DBACD 26-30 BBACD 31-35 BCABD
36. have experienced 37. worse 38. especially 39. to 40. are
41. to study 42. the 43. surprising 44. miles 45. and
46.
Notice
Our Student Union International Department will hold a lecture on how to protect our eyes next Tuesday afternoon. The purpose of the lecture is to raise awareness about the importance of eye care and to provide practical tips for maintaining good eye health. The lecture will cover various topics which include the causes of eye problems, and the correct way to use electronic devices and so on. Please note the following for the event:
The lecture will start at 3:00 PM and last for approximately 1 hour. Seating is limited, so please arrive early to secure a spot.
We hope to see you there and learn together how to protect our precious eyesight.
Students Union
47.
To cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided to make snowflakes themselves. Grandma immediately devoted herself to paper-cutting, making each paper in her hands then become elegant and delicate snowflakes. At the same time, Marcus went to great length to learn how to make snowflake by following grandma’s technique. One hour later, all kinds of snowflakes piled up like a hill on the table. Then Marcus stuck them on the windows and pictured how excited Maya would be at the sight of them. The next day, Maya woke up alone, spotting something unusual on the glass.
Maya rushed to the windows, and found snowflakes of all shapes and sizes on the glass. At that moment, Maya understood what had happened last night. Despite the fact that outside fell no snow still, these artificial snowflakes proved to be the best snow in the winter. In the daylight, they seemed as if they had truly dropped from the sky, which made Maya reconsider her negative emotions she had expressed. Turning back, she rested her eyes on Marcus and grandma who were still asleep. At once she acknowledged that it was them who always accompanied her during her parents’ absence.