卓越联盟2024-2025学年高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What can the woman find in the store
A.Cars. B.Motorbikes. C.Bikes.
2.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Husband and wife. B.Doctor and patient. C.Boss and employee.
3.How did Paul try to contact David
A.By phoning him. B.By visiting his place. C.By messaging him.
4.When did the woman visit the shop
A.On May 21. B.On May 22. C.On May 23.
5.What is the topic of the conversation
A.The role of educational background.
B.The knowledge of computer science.
C. The experience in applying to a university.
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.How does the woman feel at first
A.Sympathetic. B.Surprised. C.Patient.
7.Where are the speakers
A. At a train station. B.At school. C. At the man's shop.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Where is David calling from
A.Somewhere high up.
B.Somewhere remote.
C. Somewhere in space.
9.What did David think of his plane journey
A.It was scary. B.It was exciting. C.It was ordinary.
10.What happened to David after his plane landed
A.He was robbed by some locals.
B. His luggage was broken into different pieces.
C.He continued his journey on public transport.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.How did the woman hand in her homework at high school
A.By app. B.In person. C.Through email.
12.Where did the woman meet her husband
A.At work. B.At university. C.At high school.
13.What event will the woman attend in Edinburgh
A.A family birthday.
B.A friendly gathering.
C.A social media ceremony.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14.When did the woman start her video channel
A.Ten years ago. B.Five years ago. C.A year ago.
15.What has the womanloved most this year
A.Meeting a researcher.
B.Meeting a famous actor.
C.Meeting a member of the royal family.
16.Who is the woman likely to thank most
A.Elderly citizens. B. Her viewers. C.Her parents.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What does Petra's product do
A. It translates any language.
B.It warns about carthquakes.
C. It reads the quality of the air.
18.What does the man praise Petra for
A. Coming top of all of her classes.
B. Approaching a problem from a different angle.
C.Creating something that will make a lot of money.
19. What do welearn about Petra
A.She lives in a Welsh town.
B.She is hoping to move to England.
C.She is currently at Oxford University.
20. What type of event is the man speaking at
A.A graduation ceremony.
B.A film awards ceremony.
C.A science award ceremony.
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
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) was born in the spirit of innovation at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle， and its goal is to ignite（点燃）every child＇s curiosity in science and fuel a passion for scientific discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking. It's a perfect opportunity to meet new people and experience the charm of science.
Sound Lab
PacSci is excited to introduce Sound Lab, wherescience meets the underground music scene! We transform the lower levels of our Tinker Tank lab into an electrifying dance floor.Lights off, music on-this is your night to relax and connect!
Homeschool Days
Once a month,homeschool families are invited to enjoy a day of discovery at PacSci with special discounted pricing. Experience hands-on learning, explore fascinating exhibits and enjoy laser（激光）shows.
60 Minutes in Space
Join PacSci for a virtual journey to Venus! Discover how early observations of the brightest planet in the night sky sparked groundbreaking insights into our solar system. Dive into the history of early missions that paved the way for our modern understanding of the planet and learn about upcoming innovative missions that will continue to uncover its mysteries.
Polar Science Day
Join PacSci to explore the exciting world of polar science. In partnership with the University of Washington's Polar Science Center and Applied Physics Laboratory,Polar Science Day features hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations that highlight the work of scientists investigating some of the most remote environments on the Earth. You'll have the opportunity to communicate with community scientists and learn how they gather information to answer questions about the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
21.What is the aim of PacSci
A.To motivate participants' interest in science.
B.To prove the importance of science.
C. To improve participants' hands-on ability.
D.To help participants make friends with like-minded people.
22.Which event best suits people who want to explore the brightest planet in the night sky
A.Sound Lab. B.Homeschool Days.
C.60 Minutes in Space. D.Polar Science Day.
23.What can you do at Polar Science Day
A.Watch a laser show.
B.Perform electronic music.
C. Talk to community scientists.
D.Attend a science lectureat the University of Washington.
B
I believe that if you're the person in your family who held the celebration this past holiday season, you're probably still tired. You may be wondering why you spent so much on presents and why you had to make your house just attractive. Ifyou know what I'm talking about， you＇re probably your family＇s designated（指定的）celebrator.
Actually, I'm my family's designated celebrator who sees to it that a holiday really happens in the lives of my loved ones. After this New Year's Day, I was sitting at the breakfast table, tired. My husband looked puzzled and asked, "Why do you do this to yourself every year " I have to admit that part of what I do around the winter holidays seems almost instinctive. It's as if I'm driven by the ancient need to mark the darkness of winter with my little bit of light.
My answer to my husband's question is that I believe one of the most important things I can do while I'm on this planet is to show great respect for those I love through celebrations.The older I get, the more I believe it.
When my children were young, my husband lost his job. It took a decade to recover emotionally and financially. Hot water and electricity were luxuries that weren't always available, and meals were a challenge. I tried to hide it from them, but I was constantly afraid of losing our home. Those celebrations were so scarce and the future was so uncertain.
So now, celebrations mean that much more to me. This year, I polished the silverware and lit the candles. I bought a bottle of wine and some lamb chops just to celebrate this day.
I believe in the importance of celebrations. As my family's designated celebrator, I may not have done all that I set out to do, but I believe that this year,I celebrated with those I love, and I sincerely hope that I celebrated well.
24. What does the underlined word "instinctive" in paragraph 2 mean
A.New. B.Tough. C.Natural. D.Different.
25.What does the author regard as one of the most important things in life
A.Celebrating the beauty of winter.
B.Honoring loved ones through celebrations.
C.Providing more luxuries than hot water and electricity.
D.Recovering emotionally and financially after a loss.
26.Why does the author treasure celebrations more now
A.She enjoys buying expensive gifts.
B. Her husband insists on formal events.
C.Her children demand frequent parties.
D.Past hardships deepen their meaning.
27.What do the author's actions during celebrations reveal about her
A.She dislikes housework. B.She seeks social approval.
C.She values family connections. D.She prefers material wealth.
C
With Earth Day coming up, a new book Birding to Change the World offers reflections on the ways watching birds can renew our joy in nature and even transform our lives. In the book, environmental justice educator Trish O'Kane describes the lessons from birds that have advanced her teaching in Wisconsin.
Author Trish O’Kane is fascinated by American woodcocks（丘鹬），which resemble“a football with wings＂ and walk awkwardly on land， relying heavily on earthworms（蚯蚓）for food. Their main call is a strange buzzing. Woodcocks are among the 134 bird species inhabiting Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin. However, every year since the 1990s, on 4 July, the park has hosted a fireworks display called Rhythm and Booms.
At this event， attended by 100,000 people， cannons（大炮）were fired and five tons of 答fireworks exploded. Birds are known to feel panic and even pain from such loud noise; some abandon nests or even die of fright. The park was covered in metal left over from the fireworks.
O’Kane was angry when she heard about the plans to further develop the park beyond its existing sports fields. O'Kane carried out research, cooperated with local nature lovers to form an activist group called Wild Warner, and educated middle school and college students about the park. Tirelessly working together, a team of park lovers brought evidence forward to local authorities about the ongoing harms to the park, highlighting the delightful woodcocks eating the park's earthworms that had poison in them. The authorities listened.Rhythm and Booms was moved out of the park and the damaged areas of the park were restored to their original state.
O'Kane's story is richer than what can be expressed in the words here. It begins in New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina and ends in Vermont, where she teaches today.O'Kane invites us to see the beauty of birds in our world and act for their well-being. We need their voices in this spring's chorus.
28.What can we know about the book Birding to Change the World
A.It changed people's life.
B.It involves the insights into birds.
C. It describes the beauty of fireworks.
D. It made O'Kane become an educator.
29.What impact did the fireworks display have on the birds
A.Severe. B.Positive. C.Global. D.Short-term.
30.Why did O'Kane oppose the park's further development
A.It transformed nature lovers. B.It threatened bird habitats.
C.It increased fireworks costs. D.It destroyed sports facilities.
31.What does O'Kane aim to achieve through her book
A.Inspiring nature conservation. B.Expanding park sports fields.
C.Promoting fireworks festivals. D.Documenting hurricane history.
D
Creative people are more likely to make the most of their spare time during a typical day by exploring their mind, a new study conducted by University of Arizona researchers suggests. The study, published in the Creativity Research Journal, finds that creative people are more likely to fruitfully use spare time by letting one idea lead to another. Study participants who were more creative felt less bored when they sat alone in a room,researchers found.The researchers divided the study into two parts. For the first experiment, the researchers asked each participant to sit alone in a room for 10 minutes without any access to digital devices. In the absence of any particular prompt（提示），the participants were asked to voice their thoughts aloud in real time. The recorded files from 81 participants were then analyzed.
The researchers assessed the participants＇ creativity through a divergent（发散的）thinking test, a lab-based verbal test that measures a person's ability to think outside of the box. Participants who performed well in the divergent thinking test had thoughts that flowed freely and were associated with one another, often indicated by phrases such as "this reminds me of" or "speaking of which".The first experiment also found that creative people were more engaged in their thoughts when they were left alone without distractions, such as cell phones or the Internet.
For the second experiment, over 2,600 adults answered questions through a smartphone app developed by Jessica Andrews-Hanna and her graduate student Eric Andrews.Participants who described themselves as creative reported less boredom when they were alone.
"As we become more overworked, overscheduled and addicted to our digital devices,I think we need to do a better job in our homes, our workplaces, and our schools to cultivate （培养）time to simply relax with our thoughts，＂ Jessica said. ＂Understanding why different people think the way they do may lead to promising interventions to improve health,"she added.
32.What do creative people tend to do in their spare time according to the text
A.Chat with others. B. Take thinking tests.
C.Use digital devices. D.Engage in thinking.
33.How did the researchers assess the participants' creativity in the first experiment
A.By analyzing their recorded thoughts. B.By measuring their boredom level.
C. By testing their verbal skills. D.By observing their behavior carefully.
34.What might Jessica agree with
A.Scheduled work is harmful. B.Overwork promotes creativity.
C.Digital devices boost relaxation. D.Relaxing with thoughts is helpful.
35.Which of the following may be the best title for the text (
番号
)
A.Boredom Is Linked to Lack of Creativity
B.Digital Devices Reduce Creativity in Free Time
C. Thinking Outside the Box Is Key to Happiness
D.Creative People Enjoy Spare Time More than Others
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。
Dr Albers tells us how to work through anxious thoughts and find peace.
Take a deep breath
36 ． You can put out the flames（火焰）of anxiety with some deep breaths． Breathe in and out, deeply and slowly. You can practice breathing whenever anxiety hits-at work, on your daily commute or even before bed. "As you move through your day, pay attention to your breathing,"Dr Albers advises.
37
Even when difficult things happen, there are usualy some good things to notice. And the more attention you give to those good things, the easier it will be for your brain to notice the good instead of the bad. 38 . "Focusing on the things you're grateful for is a great way to pull yourself out of anxiety," Dr Albers emphasizes.
Connect with things that give you strength
Anxious thoughts can make you feel alone and, in many ways, powerless. When you're in this state, it's a good time to pull strength from the things that inspire you. 39 Maybe it's a role model who you admire and look up to. Or it could be an accomplishment from your past that you're proud of.
Soothe（缓和）your body
A racing brain is a hallmark（特征）of anxiety. Yet the feeling isn＇t just in your head.Anxiety affects your whole body, including your heart rate and breathing patterns. To reduce the anxiety, Dr Albers says you can use tools to address both body and mind. For example,try some yoga stretches. 40 .
A.Focus on your senses
B.Your perspective is powerful
C. Try to adopt a positive attitude
D. You'd better find gentle ways to calm your body
E.How can you relieve your anxiety in a short while
F.Think of yourself as a firefighter and your anxiety as a fire
G.How can your mind serve you something inspiring instead of negative
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was once again the annual Christmas shipping time. Each year, I 41 myself on baking the delicious cookies, which always receive enthusiastic reviews from friends and family, making all the effort 42 . People are still 43 about them despite the absence of nuts in the cookies.
This year, when I had 44 all the preparation,I found myself with over two dozen small boxes ready for 45 . In addition, there was one large box for my daughter because she 46 more cookies for herself and her friends.
At the local post office,I 47 small boxes in reusable bags, but the large box for my daughter presented a challenge to me. 48,a kind stranger carried it up into the post office. I was eager to 49 him, but he left. I handed in the small boxes with pre-printed postage. The postal worker 50 the large box due to size after measuring and weighing it.
So I had to go to the local courier（专递公司）.The box was awkward but not heavy.After 51 small parcels（包裹），I placed the large one on the counter． Though the shipping cost was higher than 52, I agreed. Then, the employee 53 me by using a coupon for a 25% discount.
This experience truly taught me a valuable lesson. Small acts of kindness can turn a tough task into an unforgettable 54 . I hope people feel the true Christmas spirit of kindness and belief in human goodness when I 55 these cookies to them.
41.A.enjoy B.blame C.pride D.assess
42.A.temporary B.fruitful C.challenging D.effortless
43.A.crazy B.worried C.curious D.angry
44.A.picked up B.taken up C.given up D.wrapped up
45.A.delivery B.decoration C.examination D.exchange
46.A.designed B.requested C.sold D.hid
47.A.painted B.polished C.managed D.unlocked
48.A.Apparently B.Accidentally C.Secretly D.Thankfully
49.A.repay B.encourage C.entertain D.please
50.A.checked B.refused C.confirmed D.acknowledged
51.A.abandoning B.ordering C.shipping D.shaping
52.A.anticipated B.promised C.decided D.suggested
53.A.surprised B.embarrassed C.lectured D.greeted
54.A.symbol B.duty C.memory D.target
55.A.recommend B.assign C.introduce D.send
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） (
必
)
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。
There are various reasons why people compose poetry. Some poems tell a story or describe a certain image in the reader's mind. Others try to convey certain feelings such as 56 (joyful) and sorrow. Poets use many different forms of poetry 57 (express)themselves. Now we will look at a few of the simpler forms.
Some of the first poems a young child learns in English are nursery rhymes. They are usually the traditional poems or folk songs. The "list poem", one of the 58 (simple)kinds of poem, contains a list of things, people, ideas or descriptions 59 develop a particular theme. List poemns have a flexible line length and repeated 60 (phrase) which give both a pattern and a rhythm to the poem. Another simple form of poem is the cinquain 61 (make) up of five lines. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry consisting of seventeen syllables. It is not 62 traditional form of English poetry, but is very popular with English writers. English speakers also enjoy poems from China, those from the Tang Dynasty 63 particular. So far, a lot of Tang poems 64 (translate) into English. With so many different forms of poetry to choose from, you may 65 (eventual) wwant to write poems of your own. Give it a try!
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校科技社团正在招募新成员。请给你校交换生Tom写封邮件，邀请他加入科技社团，内容包括：
1．介绍社团活动；
2．加入该社团的好处。
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。
Dear Tom, Yours, Li Hua
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。
Known for his diligence（勤奋）and pursuit of perfection， Leo had earned a reputation as one of the most reliable students in high school. It wasn't just achievement he chased-it was perfection, as though a small mistake might ruin the value of everything clse.
When the school launched its annual Green Week, a poster contest was announced to raise awareness of environmental issues. Many students saw it as a chance for fun. For Leo,however, it felt like a test he had to pass. Having followed news about climate change and taken part in online campaigns, he cared deeply about the Earth. But caring wasn't enough-for him, the poster had to be unique, powerful, and perfect.
That very desire became the biggest challenge. As the deadline approached, dozens of drafts piled up on his bedroom floor， which were discarded（被丢弃的），rejected，and unfinished. Each attempt seemed not ＂good enough＂. Whether it was a slogan（口号）that felt too common or a drawing that didn't match his vision, Leo erased, restarted, and abandoned every effort. It was not that he lacked ideas. What he lacked was the freedom to let them breathe. Meanwhile, his classmates' posters were going up in the hallway-some neatly colored; others experimental. Creative as they were, Leo could only focus on how much better his work had to be.
The next day was the competition day, but Leo was clueless. So upset was he that he decided to take a walk. As the wind shook the trees and dry leaves danced across the sidewalk,Leo reached the neighborhood park. What met his eyes was not nature's beauty but its mess. Piles of trash lay under a bench: candy wrappers, plastic bottles, and torn paper.Without thinking, Leo bent down and began picking up what he could. It was at that moment, observed by a little girl playing nearby, that something changed."You're helping the Earth,"she said quietly. "If it could talk, it would probably thank you,"she added. It was that one sentence, simple though it was, that stayed with Leo. If the Earth could speak,what would it say
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。
With that thought,Leo hurried home and picked up his pencil. On the day of the competition, Leo submitted his poster with repeated revisions.卓越联盟2024一2025学年高二第二学期期中考试
英语试卷参考答案
听力部分录音材料
Text 1
W:Do you know how to drive a motorbike That is all they have in the store.
M:I'm afraid not,Kelly.I think it would be safer to get a car.
Text 2
W:Are you OK,Jim You don't look well.
M:Oh,hi Carol.I am OK.I just have a slight fever.
W:Jim,I told you yesterday not to come in today.You can work from home.
Text 3
M:Hey Sharon,have you heard from David today We were meant to meet today,but he's
an hour late and not responding to my texts.
W:I'm afraid he's been in a car accident,Paul.His sister just called me.I'm on my way to the
hospital right now.
Text 4
M:Hello,Office Shop.How can I help
W:I was in your shop yesterday and I bought a new chair to be delivered this morning,but
it's not arrived yet.
M:Let me check.I have the date of delivery as the 23rd May,which is tomorrow.
Text 5
W:So,you graduated from the University of Cambridge with a major in Computer Science.
How does your educational background help you
M:It has provided valuable skills.If you hire me for this job,this experience could greatly
benefit your team.
Text 6
M:Ticket please.
W:Oh,sorry.It's in my bag.Just a minute.
M:No problem.
W:Wait a second...Are you Robert
M:It is indeed.Hi there,Kate!
W:I didn't know you worked on the railways.
M:Yes.,I've been doing this for about five years now.
W:Weren't you a teacher before
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