六安二中河西校区 2025 年春学期高二年级期中考试
英语试卷
时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分
注意事项：
1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
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。
1. Where will the woman probably go after class
A. To the post office. B. To the supermarket. C. To the library.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A health club. B. A fitness instructor. C. A running machine.
3. When might the man’s train arrive
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 9:00 p.m.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To buy a ticket. B. To sign up for a course. C. To learn more about a lecture.
5. How does the man probably feel now
A. Upset. B. Relaxed. C. Confident.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What season is it most likely now
A. Winter. B. Summer. C. Spring.
7. Where does the woman work now
A. In Bank of America. B. In a wedding company. C. At a radio station.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the woman think of her life in Britain
A. Busy. B. Tiring. C. Exciting.
9. What does the woman usually do in the afternoon
A. Attend her lessons. B. Work part-time. C. Do experiments.
10. How long does the woman work in the restaurant every day
A. Three hours. B. Three hours and a half. C. Five hours.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman probably
A. A shop owner. B. A teaching assistant. C. A college student.
12. How will the woman deal with her furniture
A. Shall sell it. B. Shall donate it. C. Shall give it to friends.
13. What will the man buy from the woman
A. The books. B. The fridge. C. The microwave.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14 Which position is available now
A. A kitchen hand. B. An assistant cook. C. A cleaner.
15. How often should the man work for the job
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
16. How much will the man get for the job
A. $15 per hour. B. $18 per hour. C. $20 per hour.
17. What does the woman remind the man to do at last
A. Offer a reference. B. Bring his passport. C. Fill in an application form.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What will the students do next Monday afternoon
A. Pay a visit to the library. B. Go to the computer centre. C. Apply for the Student Card.
19. When can the students know the course requirements
A. Next Tuesday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Thursday.
20. Where will the welcome party be held
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A. At the sports centre. B. On the playground. C. At the school hall.
第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，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，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该
项涂黑。
A
Traveling on foot in Thailand is an amazing experience. While you get ready for a thrilling experience of a
lifetime, take a look at some of the best places for your adventure.
Chiang Mai
The trails in Chiang Mai are perfect for amateur hikers. Hiking here is a superb choice as there are beautiful
forests, valleys and rivers as well as various tribal (部落的) villages with ethnic minorities that you can explore.
Tips: Pick up a hiking option from an experienced operator that has in-depth knowledge of the area because it
is a fairly large one.
Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is also one of the most beautiful places with three
impressive waterfalls that flow down quickly. As you travel along the 47-kilometre road to the top, you will pass a
few small villages of the Karen Hill Tribes and rice fields.
Tips: Make sure to have an experienced guide.
Hua Hin
One of the most incredible things to do is hiking in Hua Hin. The area features its elephant camps. You can
care for the elephants, like feeding and bathing them. It must be a special experience to ride on the back of a tall
elephant while exploring this beautiful region.
Tips: Make sure to pack extra clothes if you plan to bathe the elephants.
Kamphaeng Phet
As a historically significant part of Thailand, Kamphaeng Phet is a quiet and charming province with many
cultural and natural attractions. You can explore the ancient ruins that are scattered throughout the province.
Tips: Be respectful of the statues and other religious monuments.
1. What do Chiang Mai and Doi Inthanon have in common
A. They are suitable for professional hikers.
B. They have 3, 000-meter waterfalls.
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C. They are located in the urban areas.
D. They have some tribal villages.
2. What can travelers do in Hua Hin
A. Look after the elephants. B. Set up the animal camps.
C. Design minority clothing. D. Visit religious monuments.
3. Which place should you go to if you are interested in historic culture
A. Chiang Mai. B. Doi Inthanon.
C. Hua Hin. D. Kamphaeng Phet.
B
One of my earliest memories is of my father sitting me down at our kitchen table with canvases, paints, and
brushes. He taught me how to blend colors and use different materials. Whenever we felt inspired, we set out all
our materials and painted what our hearts desired.
My father grew up in a small village in the Dominican Republic. Despite not having many materials available,
he created art with whatever he had. My father saved his money to buy paints and colored pencils to draw on the
walls around his home. When he was 15, he arrived in America alone and stayed with his aunt in Florida for a
while before finishing high school in New York with another aunt. He studied very hard. Eventually, my father was
able to obtain his citizenship.
As I got older he continued to give me lessons, teaching me different brush strokes and how to take care of
my art supplies. He taught me to find beauty in everything and everyone around me. I grew to love drawing people,
as I could highlight the physical features that make everyone unique and beautiful.
It wasn’t until I began looking carefully into my father’s paintings and the work of popular artists on
Instagram that I started to be more critical of my work. I started to worry that I could never live up to my father’s
talent. My simple, two-dimensional (2D) drawings fell flat compared to his realistic landscapes. Going through my
sketchbooks and portfolios, I found fault in all my drawings. Art was my favorite thing in the world but I started to
believe I wasn’t good at it. Instead of working toward improving, I decided to give up drawing.
My father noticed that I had been drawing and painting less and told me, “Mia, you should audition for the
school. I wish I’d had an opportunity to study art like this when I was a kid.” My father’s bravery and strength are
things that I desire to have. So over the next few months, I worked on my portfolio. Looking back at my pictures, I
can see how much I have improved since then. The school must have seen potential in my drawings because I got
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in! It was eye-opening to attend a college that specializes in the arts. I learned to embrace my individuality and my
talent. I have become more open about sharing my artworks and receiving constructive criticism, which raises my
self-belief in my art.
4. Why does the author introduce her father’s experience in paragraph 2
A. To prove that art is a way to fight poverty.
B. To contrast her life with the difficulties her father experienced.
C. To criticize the lack of educational chances in rural areas.
D. To illustrate the roots of her father’s influence on her.
5. What do the underlined words “fell flat” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Outperformed other works. B. Lacked visual appeal.
C. Had complex structures. D. Looked extremely realistic.
6. What kind of person is the author’s father
A. Brave and carefree. B. Ambitious but dependent.
C. Hardworking and supportive. D. Creative but stubborn.
7. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Talent guarantees admission to art programs.
B. Progress can be achieved through trial and error.
C. Art is about following established rules.
D. Confidence comes from accepting imperfection.
C
When you think of 3D printing, you may think of small objects. But three companies are working together to
print something much bigger. They’re using a giant 3D printer to create what they say is the first two-storey
3D-printed house in the US.
Usually, 3D printing involves a machine building something by putting down many layers of a material —
often hot plastic. When the material hardens, the layers stick together to create a finished object. The method here
is similar, but uses concrete.
Leslie Lok, who designed the house, says there are special challenges involved in printing a two-storey house.
One of the biggest is the size of the machine needed for the building. The 3D printer in Houston is massive. It
weighs over 12 tons.
Ms Lok says printing the house will take the massive machine about 330 hours. That’s about eight normal
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work weeks. Though it’s a two-year project, the team isn’t in a rush. “We are not trying to beat the clock,” says
Hikmat Zerbe, who works for a construction company called CIVE. Instead, they’re using the house as a “big
laboratory” to learn more about 3D printing houses. They want to see how the concrete reacts “under different
weather conditions”. They also want to figure out how to make 3D printing faster and cheaper. Mr Zerbe says that
currently, 3D printing a house with concrete costs more than building a house with wood.
With time, Mr Zerbe expects the costs of 3D printing houses to go down. He thinks printers will improve and
make it easier to create more houses quickly. The 3D-printed concrete houses are stronger and hold up better in
serious storms than houses built with wood. This can save money in the long run. Since the machine is doing the
building, fewer workers are needed, which also saves money.
8. What do we know about the first 3D-printed house
A. It’s newly-designed by Mr Zerbe. B. It is created by a huge machine.
C. It is built with hot plastic. D. It is a building with three floors.
9. What do the underlined words “beat the clock” in the fourth paragraph probably mean
A. Accomplish something quickly. B. Hit something suddenly.
C. Concentrate on the task. D. Invent something special.
10. Why will the first 3D-printed house be completed in a long time
A. To better learn the new technology. B. To save the cost of building.
C. To free labour completely. D. To make the machine have breaks.
11. What does Mr Zerbe think of 3D printing in houses
A. Risky. B. Harmful. C. Promising. D. Changeable.
D
According to a study published this week, habitual napping (打盹) appears to be associated with a large brain
volume (体积) in adults although experts stressed that further research was needed. It reduces the cost caused from
the lost time and the fatigue-related errors. The work followed previous studies that suggested a brief nap could
improve people’s ability to learn.
Arianna Huffington, a co-founder of Huff Post and the founder and chief executive of Thrive Global, said,
“Given the latest science on the effectiveness of napping and the clear link between employees feeling well rested
and their productivity, it’s long past time that businesses embrace short naps at work.”
Some businesses, including Thrive Global, have already introduced facilities for employees to take naps.
Google introduced sleep pods as far back as 2014 and companies like Nike and Ben & Jerry’s introduced nap
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rooms. The practice has even been adopted by the NHS, with a growing number of hospitals introducing sleep pods
for staff in an effort to help them get more rest. Employees, it seems, are enthusiastic. Sean Greenwood, of Ben &
Jerry’s, said, “If a quick nap gets employees more involved and creative, we’re happy to provide that for our team
members.”
Unfortunately, the practice of napping still suffers from our collective concept that sleep equals weakness and
laziness. However, the performance-enhancing benefits of naps have been no secret to many leaders throughout
history. It also gives the higher-ups the chance to acknowledge the 24/7 culture and come up with top-down
solutions that encourage workers to take care of themselves in and out of work.
While sleep experts stressed that a daytime nap could be beneficial, they said it was crucial to get enough
shut-eye (睡眠) at the end of a day. It is the late stage of sleep, sometimes missed by early risers, that strengthens
the nerve circuits that make for learning and memory, allowing the brain to make and consolidate new neutral
connections. Additionally, prioritizing sufficient sleep during the regular nightly sleep period is essential for overall
well-being.
12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. Work stress. B. A research finding. C. Learning abilities. D. The brain volume.
13. What is Arianna Huffington’s attitude toward napping
A. Indifferent. B. Unclear. C. Approving. D. Critical.
14. Why are so many companies mentioned in the passage
A. To present the current situation. B. To praise creative employees.
C. To compare the differences. D. To advocate enough rest.
15. What will possibly be discussed in the paragraph that follows
A. The benefits of memory. B. The importance of napping.
C. The secrets to well-being. D. The approaches to shut-eye.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下列短文，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。
Ways to Overcome the Future Shock
Future shock is a term that is used to describe a psychological phenomenon in which people are negatively
affected by the rapid rate at which the world is changing. ____16____ and with new sciences and research
appearing all the time, it’s easy to feel lost among the progress and even to be a little frightened. So what do you do
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if you feel you’re suffering from future shock
____17____ . So whether you just want to improve your word processing, or you need to completely learn
everything from the beginning, you should be able to find a class with helpful teachers.
Reading is also one way to learn the basics of new inventions and technologies. Read up on your chosen
subject and you’ll find there’s a lot of information there. Similarly if you’re worried about some technology,
reading more about it is a great way to overcome future shock. ____18____ —so once you understand the science,
it can be a lot less frightening.
Another useful thing to do is to try asking a friend working in related areas to show you how to get on with
new technologies. ____19____, because the person instructing you will have a better idea of the way your mind
works and how to communicate with you.
In the end, the future really isn’t anything to be afraid of. What we should always keep in mind is that the
future belongs to those who hold their own destiny. ____20____ , we can make the world develop in a brighter
direction within our own abilities, so cherish our great time today and everything we have.
A. Although the future is predictable
B. This is easier than going to a class
C. Often future shock is about fear of the unknown
D. With technology developing at an increasing speed
E. Although there are many things that we cannot control
F. We need to firstly change our mindset and concept of the future as soon as possible
G. One thing that can help is to attend classes aimed at explaining various types of gadget
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。
Reeves is a 7th grader in Michigan. He was honoured as a hero for preventing his school bus from ___21___
after the bus driver lost consciousness (知觉).
On April 26, the bus driver was taking students home from Carter Middle School when she ___22___ to
experience “some faint (昏厥)”. She tried to pull over but didn’t make it to where she planned to park and
eventually ___23___.
The bus began to turn to oncoming traffic. That’s when Dillon Reeves ___24___ into action. Reeves, who was
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___25___ about five rows back, “got up from his seat, threw his backpack down, ran to the front of the bus,
___26___ the steering wheel (方向盘) and brought the bus to a stop in the middle of the road...despite the
reasonable ___27___, ” Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert D. Livernois said.
In a video released by the city government at the news meeting, Reeves is seen taking ___28___ of the
steering wheel and then shouting to the other passengers, “Someone call 911. Now! ”
The Warren Police and Fire Departments responded (回应) quickly to the scene to ___29___ to the driver and
the students were loaded onto another bus to be ____30____ taken home. No injuries to the children on the bus
were reported.
Warren City Councilman Jonathan Lafferty is calling Reeves a hero. “The City of Warren is very ____31____
of our 7th Grade Hero Dillon Reeves! This young man reacted quickly when his school bus driver experienced a
____32____ emergency, bringing the bus to a stop and ____33____ what could have been a very severe accident.
We all admire you for your heroic actions! ” he said.
“Dillon, he’s really been a(n) ____34____ guy this year, ” his mother Ireta said. “To do something like this
just ____35____ my heart and touches me. ”
21. A. crashing B. stopping C. slowing D. speeding
22. A. requested B. began C. struggled D. volunteered
23. A. fell apart B. gave up C. passed out D. came along
24. A. broke B. changed C. competed D. jumped
25. A. faced B. fixed C. tracked D. seated
26. A. set B. stole C. caught D. threw
27. A. curiosity B. fear C. strategy D. impression
28. A. control B. care C. advantage D. place
29. A. prefer B. attract C. attend D. addict
30. A. obviously B. safely C. calmly D. anxiously
31. A. sure B. tired C. proud D. nervous
32. A. awkward B. formal C. natural D. medical
33. A. applying B. recognizing C. avoiding D. challenging
34. A. great B. advanced C. adventurous D. suitable
35. A. frightens B. fills C. annoys D. injures
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The lion dance is one of the most famous Chinese cultural____36____(tradition). While it is held during
festivals, you can also see a lion dance when a new company is opened or an activity____37____(organize). The
dance is believed ____38____(bring) good luck and wealth and drive away bad fortune.
The dance begins with the lion walking style, where the eyes of the lion are opened. Lettuce (生菜) and celery
(芹 菜 ) are hung up on the doorway of the new company. The Chinese pronunciations for these words are
similar____39____ those for making money and working hard. Lucky money is tied to the lettuce as part of the pay
for the lion dance performers.____40____ (profession) lion dance companies offer this service and there are
different prices for different levels. Most dances include at least two lions and ____41____ drummer. Each lion is
performed by two people,____42____use their feet to copy the lion feet’s movements. Famous Chinese lion
dancing bands truly own wonderful ____43____(flexible) and skill, which take years of practice to improve.
While____44____(stay) in China, keep your ears open for drums so that you can head over to the show for
____45____(you).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假设你是李华，你所在的城市将举办国际马拉松赛，届时很多中外选手参加比赛，现招募有英文优势及
熟悉本地的志愿者为比赛提供服务，你有意参与。请你用英语给组委会写一封申请信。内容包括：
1.表示感兴趣；2.个人情况及优势；3.希望得到回复。
注意：1.词数 100 左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3 马拉松 Marathon
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（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一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My dad got a new job. We had to pack up and move away from everything we were familiar with. There were
so many changes. We came from the north, and now we were almost as far south as possible. We landed in South
Florida, and we were total strangers. We moved over during the summer vacation, so I didn’t have to deal with
school right away. Summer passed by while we unpacked, arranged furniture, found stores we liked, and adapted to
the Sunshine State.
School was coming, and I was afraid of it. I was not an adventurous person. Being shy and quiet, I read a lot
and did not make friends easily. My head was filled with fears and worries. Would I make friends Would If it in
Would I survive in this strange new world Anyway, there I was, attending a new school full of people I didn’t
know.
I had a difficult time adapting to the new school. However, I still loved learning and reading. I even loved
homework, and I was good at doing my homework. Loving books and reading helped me to get good grades.
Teachers loved that about me. Other kids, though, did not. Although I always answered questions in class, I seldom
talked with my classmates. I was unpopular. I felt like a total failure and nobody would like me.
The none day, at all boy walked over to me after an English class. He introduced himself and told me he was
in the school basketball team. I knew him—he was the star player! “Hey,” he said. “You do really well in English
class. And you know, my teammates and I spend much time competing and practicing. The subjects, especially
English, really bother us. Do you think you could help us ” “Yes. Oh, definitely yes. I could, and I would,” I
replied with surprise. We made the deal with an exchange of smiles.
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。
Something gradually changed after that.
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Meanwhile, the basketball players taught me how to play basketball.
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英语试卷
第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）
【答案】1. D2. A3. D
【答案】4. D5. B6. C7. D
【答案】8. B9. A10. A11.C
【答案】12. B13. C14. A15. D
【答案】16. D17. G18. C19. B20. E
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）
【答案】21.A22.B23.C24.D25.D26.C27.B28.A29.C30.B
31. C32. D33. C34. A35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
【答案】36. traditions
37. is organized
38. to bring
39. to40. Professional
41. a42. who
43. flexibility
44. staying
45. yourself##yourselves
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46.
【答案】Dear Sir Madam,
I’m glad to learn that you need some volunteers for the International Marathon. I’m quite interested in it.
I am a girl of 18. As a high school student, I have a deep interest in running and I have always been looking
forward to the race to be held here. Besides, I have a good command of English and I am considered to be outgoing,
reliable and helpful by my friends. What's more, I am familiar with the local conditions. I promise I will offerthe
best service to whoever takes part in the race.
Thanks for considering my application. I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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【答案】One possible version:
Somethinggraduallychangedafterthat.Wegotalongquitewell.Wewereoftenseenstudyinthelibraryasa
grouporwalktoclassestogether.Itriedtohelpwheneverpossibleandsharedmylearningexperiencewiththem.I
wasreallyexcitedwhenIfoundlearningmethodswhichweresuitableforthem.Withourjointefforts,their
Englishperformanceimprovedsignificantly.Thebasketballplayersexpressedtheirheartfeltgratitudetomeafter
seeing their grades.
Meanwhile,thebasketballplayerstaughtmehowtoplaybasketball.Ilearnedalotofbasketballskillsfrom
them and became better and better at the sport, which made me have the confidence to take part in basketball games
withthemsometimes.Throughbasketball,Imademorefriends.Gradually,Ibecamemoreoutgoingandhadthe
couragetocommunicatewithothersonmyowninitiative.NotonlydidIhelpthebasketballplayers,butthey
changed me.
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