广东省清远市第三中学教育集团2024-2025学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题（含答案）

2024～2025 学年清远市三中教育集团高二下学期期中考试
英语
满分 120 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分 听力【听说考试代替，满分 30 分】
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
Can energy drinks really make you energetic A survey, by Cancer Council Australia
among more than 9000 students across the country, found teenagers who were bitten by the energy
drinks bug and drank energy drinks at least once a day were twice as likely to get less than eight
hours’ sleep on school night than those who didn’t.
The same survey found one in six teenagers take in at least 5.2kg of sugar each year from
sugary drinks alone. “This can lead to weight gain and obesity, increasing the risk of heart and
kidney disease, type2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers,” Mr Sinclair said, who led the survey.
Craig Sinclair, head of Rethink Sugary Drink, said the levels of sugar in energy drinks are very
high, causing teenagers to put on weight.
The survey also found the caffeine (咖啡因) levels of the drinks is also high and this could
explain the survey results on their effect on teenage sleep. Energy drinks contain 160mg of
caffeine, more than twice as much as a cup of coffee or a 500ml bottle of cola, Mr Sinclair said.
The Sleep Health Foundation says teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep, more than an adult, because
their bodies and cognition are growing rapidly. Sleep is important for teen mental health and the
US Sleep Foundation says shortage of sleep can contribute to acne, bad behaviour and unhealthy
eating habits. Associate Professor Matthew Hopcraft from the Australian Dental Association
Victoria said energy drinks are also a major contributing factor to tooth decay and tooth erosion.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital heart doctor Professor Chris Semsarian has tested the effects
of energy drinks on the heart and said they can lead to an increased heart rate and irregular heart
beat. “Caffeine is not the only stimulant (兴奋剂) part of these drinks, most also have guarana
which is also a stimulant,” he said. Energy drinks have been related to scores of deaths around the
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world because of their high caffeine content.
21．What does the underlined phrase “bitten by the energy drink bug”
A．Tired of energy drinks. B．Equipped with energy drinks.
C．Fascinated by energy drinks. D．Attacked by an insect in energy drinks.
22．According to the survey, what caused teenagers fond of drinking energy drinks not to sleep
enough
A．The high levels of caffeine. B．The high levels of sugar.
C．The high levels of alcohol. D．The shortage of exercise.
23．What effects do energy drinks have on the heart, according to Professor Chris Semsarian
A．They can bring about decreased heart rate.
B．They can result in blood pressure rising.
C．They can lead to heart stopping working.
D．They can contribute to heart beating irregularly.
24．What would be the best title for the text
A．Energy Drinks’ Functions B．Energy Drinks’ Harmful Effects
C．Energy Drinks’ Effect on Sleep D．Different Opinions of Energy Drinks
B
In a lot of other states in America, warm sunny days mean lazy afternoons are spent on the
beach. In Oregon, people pack hiking shoes with their bathing suits. Here are 3 incredible hikes
for you.
Cascade Head Preserve
Distance: 6.8 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Nearest Town: Lincoln City
Managed by the international nonprofit The Nature Conservancy, the Cascade Head Preserve
is an excellent hike that typically marks the division between the north and central Oregon coast.
There are upper and lower trailheads (小道的起点), with about 3.4 miles of trails between the two.
Cape Lookout
Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
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Nearest Town: Tillamook
Of all the capes on the Oregon coast, Cape Lookout might be the most famous, projecting 1.5
miles into the ocean. Visitors can tackle the five-mile, round-trip hike to the tip of the cape where
they can enjoy several incredible views over the Pacific Ocean. Separate trails lead down to South
Beach and the Campground.
Clatsop Loop Hike
Distance: 3 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Nearest Town: Cannon Beach
There are several trails that traverse (横 越 ) Tillamook Head at Ecola State Park, but the
Clatsop Loop Hike is known for its breathtaking Cliffside views and quiet forested paths. Take the
seaside trail from Indian Beach to the Hikers Camp, then take the forested path back.
25．Which is the dividing line between the north and central Oregon coast
A．Tillamook. B．Cascade Head Preserve.
C．Cape Lookout. D．Cannon Beach.
26．What can you do while standing on the tip of the cape
A．Go camping in the wild. B．Go hiking through the forests.
C．Kill time on the beach. D．Enjoy views over the ocean.
27．What is the Clatsop Loop Hike famous for
A．The vast forest. B．The easy hikes.
C．The amazing views. D．The quiet seaside.
C
We have long imagined a world where we interact with computers and robots as if they were
normal human beings. Science movies show computers and robots that think and feel just like
humans. While these scenes exist only in the movies for now, we may be getting close to making
technology emotionally intelligent.
The first step toward this is understanding what emotions are, Scientists are often unable to
describe emotions in exact terms, even though we generally understand what people mean when
they say they’re sad or happy.
Back in the 1950s, few scientists studied emotion. But American scientist Paul Ekman saw a
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lot of potential in this field. He began analyzing facial expressions, and gathered a list of over
5,000 muscle movements. These muscle movements combine to form our different expressions.
His discovery of micro-expression—facial expressions that last only less than a second—allows us
to read the emotions that people try to hide.
There are many possible uses of emotion-sensing technology. Dr. Chieko Asakawa, a
researcher at IBM, has been blind since the age of 14. She has been developing a smartphone app
that might be able to help people with disabilities. It recognizes people’s faces and facial
expressions as they approach.
Another use of emotion-sensing technology can be shown through human-shaped robots like
Pepper. It can comfort someone when it senses the person is sad, or tell a joke when the person is
feeling playful. In Japan, Pepper is already serving customers in stores.
But as we walk on the streets, intelligent devices(设备)could record our facial expressions
without our knowledge. This could allow many people to monitor(监 视 )or view our feelings
without our permission. It may leave us with no control over who we share our feelings with.
However, if we can deal with these challenges successfully, there could be many benefits for all of
us if our devices become a little more human.
28．How did Ekman carry out the study
A．By doing medical examinations. B．By analyzing various robots.
C．By building new software. D．By studying facial muscles.
29．Why does the author mention Dr. Asakawa’s app
A．To present how IBM benefits from technology. B．To describe the limitation of a new
technology.
C．To show the value of Ekman’s work. D．To praise what she has done.
30．What can we infer from the last paragraph about intelligent devices
A．They may create some problems. B．They can take the place of humans.
C．They are of great benefit to humans. D．They are useless in solving real problems.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．Understanding other people’s emotions B．New devices for the disabled
C．Robots that think like humans D．Emotions in technology
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D
To complete a study, a team of scientists left Boston and went to the middle of Kenya. They
wanted to find out more about barefoot running.
Sure, people can run barefoot anywhere. But the Rift Valley Province in Kenya has produced
some of the most famous long-distance runners in history, and many of these athletes grew up not
wearing shoes. With a video camera in hand, scientist Daniel Lieberman and his colleagues visited
some of these runners to figure out what a difference shoes make.
It was a big difference, and not necessarily for the better. In particular, when a bare foot hits
the ground, the blow is softer and the running motion is smoother. This research suggests that
running barefoot may have advantages over running with shoes on, though more studies are
needed to determine whether or not barefoot running reduces the chances of injuries.
Previous studies have shown that when a person runs barefoot, he lands on the front or
middle of the foot. Then the heel goes down. During this process, the weight of the body is at first
on the front of the foot, then moves to the heel. When a person wears shoes, however, he tends to
run so that his heel hits the ground first. The impact of the heel hitting the ground may be much
more forceful than the impact of the front of the foot hitting the ground.
In the 1970s, shoe companies began selling running shoes that had cushioned soles (加垫子
的鞋底). Those soles spread the body weight through the foot and may have influenced the way
people ran. Once runners started wearing these shoes, they could land on their heels and still be
comfortable.
The researchers also studied barefoot runners in their lab in Boston. The goal was to measure
the force with which a runner’s foot hits the ground. By studying this force, the scientists could
compare the impact of different running styles.
“A rear-foot strike is like someone hitting you on the foot with a hammer, with about one and
a half to three times your body weight. It would hurt without a shoe,” Lieberman said. “A
fore-foot strike is like having no one hit you at all.”
Lieberman’s study explores the physics of running, which is a complex topic. Reed Ferber is
a biochemist at the University of Calgary, Canada. The idea that barefoot running is better is a big
assumption. He said, “Basically, there are no studies out there that show barefoot running is less
injurious.” In other words, don’t throw out those fancy running shoes just yet.”
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32．The best title for the passage might be “________”.
A．The Study of Running Barefoot B．The Function of Shoes in Running
C．Race and Long-Distance Runners D．Mystery of Increasing Running Speed
33．The difference between running barefoot and running with shoes on lies in ________.
A．the feeling of feet when they touch the ground
B．the force with which a runner’s foot hits the ground
C．the way of spreading the body weight through the foot
D．the degree of comfort one enjoys in running
34．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A．Shoes with cushioned soles can greatly increase one’s running speed.
B．The lighter a runner’s body weight is, the faster he can run.
C．One of the advantages of barefoot running is less chance of injury.
D．A fore-foot strike has great advantages over a rear-foot strike.
35．What conclusion can we draw from the passage
A．Future runners will be trained in a barefoot way.
B．People prefer running with shoes on to running barefoot.
C．There is still no clear evidence that running barefoot is superior to running with shoes on.
D．Some running shoes may bring about amazing results to the people who wear them.
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。
In every culture throughout time, the kitchen has had a powerful influence. The simple
practice of sitting down together at the table gives us the chance to connect and communicate.
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It depends on where you live, your age, and other factors, but the answer is, yes. Our
intentions for “home” are evolving.
37 Fast-paced lifestyles and work schedules make it hard to find time to shop for
groceries and prepare meals. Online food delivery services have taken off, too. In 2016, one in 10
Chinese were ordering food online. Throughout Europe, online ordering is capturing 56 percent of
the market in Sweden and 43 percent in Austria. In India, online food ordering is expected to
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reach close to $12m(US)by 2023.
While there is a trend towards bring-in and order-in food, as well as dining out, the kitchen
is still a core in home life. Food & Wine cited a survey in 22 countries asking about cooking
habits. 38 At the lower end were South Koreans, who spent just 3.7 hours per week
cooking. People in India were at the top with 13.2 hours per week spent in the kitchen.
Simply being in the kitchen, cooking and eating with other people, can have healthy
benefits. Regardless of its size, the kitchen is a warm and inviting place. 39 The
difference is, now you can follow a recipe on your iPad while cooking.
It’s true that impersonal appliances are connecting to each other and to us. Refrigerators
order vegetables. Cooktop hoods with sensors turn on by themselves. While technology and our
expectations for the kitchen are shape-shifting in real time, the fundamentals remain the same.
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A．So is cooking a way to express yourself
B．The global average was almost 6.5 hours.
C．But is our relationship to the kitchen changing
D．It’s like gathering around a campfire in the past.
E．People seem to be spending less time cooking worldwide.
F．Now more of them are eating outside the home more frequently.
G．The kitchen is where we connect with food and company in the soul of the home.
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。
“New Recruits Wanted!” The sign caught my eye. It revived my 41 of becoming a
firefighter. I just retired and was getting sixty already. But years spent as a First Aid Attendant had
built a certain “rescue 42 ”in me that gave me the confidence to fill out an application.
To my delight, I was 43 for training, as the oldest recruit, though. It was 44 . We
were required to crawl around with extremely heavy devices on our backs, searching for victims in
the dark. Afterwards, my poor old knees screamed, my back ached, and I thought about 45 .
One day, my friend paid a visit and 46 a book to me as a present, which was illustrated with
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firefighters in action. And it was signed with a personalized message of 47 , encouraging me
to follow my dream. As I 48 through the pages, I marvelled (使……惊叹) at the courage
and dedication of these 49 individuals. It gave me strength to 50 . I knew then what
mattered were my attitude and perseverance, not my age.
Over the next few weeks, the training continued to be 51 , but I never lost focus again.
52 , I was certified as a firefighter. I found a place where I fit in. Then came my 53
moment in 2014, when my peers voted me Firefighter of the Year.
Now, It’s been almost ten years since I walked into the fire hall, wondering if I was being
54 . Here I am, rapidly approaching seventy. I know that you are never too old to 55
your life; never too old to take on a new challenge; never too old to follow your dream.
41．A．task B．dream C．moment D．habit
42．A．mentality B．purpose C．pattern D．style
43．A．delayed B．needed C．accepted D．respected
44．A．simple B．interesting C．tough D．exciting
45．A．disappearing B．complaining C．quitting D．changing
46．A．passed B．lent C．showed D．gifted
47．A．help B．love C．inspiration D．warning
48．A．counted B．came C．got D．leafed
49．A．brave B．energetic C．confident D．committed
50．A．try out B．carry on C．cheer up D．back off
51．A．irregular B．professional C．unexpected D．intense
52．A．Accidentally B．Undoubtedly C．Normally D．Eventually
53．A．proudest B．luckiest C．purest D．maddest
54．A．foolish B．fragile C．kind D．patient
55．A．observe B．redefine C．rewrite D．appreciate
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。
A picture of 17-year-old Zhang Guimei has got popular on China’s social media. The
young girl with black-rimmed glasses and two short braids (辫子), who is now the much respected
56 (found) and president of the Huaping High School for Girls in Lijiang, Southwest China’s
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Yunnan Province, was smiling brightly into the camera.
Born in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province in 1957, Zhang 57 (come) to
Yunnan at the age of 17. 58 many girls from poor areas had little chance of getting
education worried her. So she has been 59 (frequent) helping these girls pursue education
for over 40 years. Zhang helped establish the country’s first senior high school to offer free
education to girls from poor 60 (family). Since its opening in 2008, it 61 (see)
more than 1,800 students progress to universities and colleges. Zhang is worthy 62 praise.
Net users are deeply touched by the fresh-looking young face in the picture, which is entirely
different from Zhang’s currently 63 (age) and lined face, as it tells a story of a woman
devoted to promoting education and 64 (fight) poverty in rural areas.
In July 2020, the All-China Women’s Federation awarded Zhang a top honor for being
65 outstanding female role model in China. In 2021, Zhang was recognized as one of the
role models and received a national honorary title from President Xi for what she has done for the
country girls.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
66．假定你是晨光中学的李津。你在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”在招募志愿者，
为“Talent Show, Speech Contest”和“English Debate”等活动提供志愿服务，请根据写作要点写
一封应征邮件。
写作要点：
(1)表明写信意图；
(2)陈述应征目的；
(3)说明应征条件(性格、能力等)。
注意：
(1)词数：100 词左右；
(2)可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)请勿提及与考生身份相关的信息。
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第二节 （满分 25 分）
67．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。
As the rising sun spread warm light over the thick woods, Alex and his loyal dog Max
started their much-anticipated hiking trip. Their destination was a forest on the mountain, which
was famous for its fascinating scenery and diverse wild animals. Alex, an enthusiastic nature lover
and photographer, had carefully planned this trip, packing his camera with high hopes of taking
some truly amazing photos of the landscape and some shy creatures that inhabited this area.
The path was peaceful, filled with sunlight shining through the thick trees above. The only
sounds that they heard were birds singing and leaves moving softly as they whispered secrets in
the breeze. Max, full of energy, bounded ahead, his tail swinging wildly as he excitedly explored
the new surroundings.
When they went around a bend, Alex’s sharp eyes caught a strange flash in the distance.
His curiosity got the better of him, and he quickened his pace with Max. As he approached it, he
found a large, metal object half-buried in the mud. Its worn metal parts were open wide, with
sharp sawteeth (锯齿) on it. The ground around it was disturbed, with broken branches and faint
boot prints — signs that someone had been here recently. The sight made Alex feel scared — a
warning that even though the forest seemed calm, dangerous things might be hiding nearby.
Alex continued walking forward when suddenly he heard a scream coming from behind
him. He turned around and saw a little deer lying on the metal object he had just found. Observing
carefully, Alex noticed that its back leg was stuck in the metal object. The deer’s eyes were wide
with fear and pain, and every time it tried to get free, the sawteeth around its leg seemed to press
even tighter. Alex realized that this metal object was most likely a trap left behind illegal poaching
(偷猎) activities.
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。
Alex’s heart sank at the sight.
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He picked up his camera and took a photo of the deer as it bounded away.
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《高二期中英语》参考答案
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A D B B D C D D A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A B D C C E B D G
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B A C C C A C D A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D D A A B
56．founder 57．came 58．That 59．frequently 60．families 61．has seen
62．of 63．aged 64．fighting 65．an
66．Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Jin from Chenguang Middle School. I’m writing to apply for the volunteer position
in the upcoming English Culture Festival.
I’m eager to participate as I believe it’s a great chance to promote English learning and
cultural exchange. Also, I hope to improve my own English and communication skills.
As for my qualifications, I’m an outgoing and energetic person. I’m proficient in English
and have experience in organizing similar events. I’m confident I can handle various tasks during
the festival well.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Jin
67．
Alex’s heart sank at the sight. He knew he had to act quickly. Kneeling down gently, he tried
to calm the terrified deer with soft words. “It’s okay, little one. I’m here to help.” Then, with great
care, he started examining the trap, trying to figure out how to free the deer’s leg without causing
more harm. Max stood nearby, looking worried. As Alex worked, he thought about the cruelty of
poaching. How could people set such traps and cause so much suffering to these innocent animals
Finally, after what seemed like ages, he managed to loosen the trap, and the deer’s leg was free.
He picked up his camera and took a photo of the deer as it bounded away. The deer’s graceful
figure disappearing into the forest made Alex feel a sense of relief. This experience made him
more determined to do something against poaching. He decided to report this to the local forest
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rangers, providing them with the exact location of the trap and the details he had observed. He
hoped that his actions could help protect the precious wildlife in this forest. As he and Max
continued their hike, he knew that this day would be one he would never forget, and he was ready
to take on more challenges to safeguard nature.
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