绝密★启用前 试卷类型：A
2024～2025学年度第二学期期中检测
高二英语（人教版）
注意事项：
1．本试卷共8页，全卷满分150分，答题时间120分钟；
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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.Who wrote this poem
A.Li Bai. B.Du Fu. C.Wang Wei.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A.A photo. B.A drawing. C.An artist.
3.How does the man lose weight
A.By having a crazy diet. B.By eating less. C.By having a balanced diet.
4.What will the woman do
A.Clean up litter. B.Escape noisy crowds. C.Start a club.
5.Why is Jack mentioned in the conversation
A.He may have a good idea.
B.He can help the man with his work.
C.He might want to go to the Antarctic.
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. When did Jim travel to Paris
A.Last month. B.Last year. C.Last week.
7.What might be the first headache in Paris according to Jim
A.Language. B.Weather. C.Traffic.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What kind of pictures does the man mention
A.Pictures of human faces. B.Pictures of plants. C.Pictures of animals.
9.How many cameras does the maniregularly use
A.One. B.Two. C.A dozen..
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10.How does John feel about Amy's poetry
A. It is very ordinary. B. It is very difficult. C.It is very unique.
11.When is the conversation probably taking place
A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday. C.On Thursday.
12.What topic of poetry will the speakers read about this Thursday
A.Love. B.Nature. C.Friendship.
13. Whose works will the speakers read this week
A.John Keats'. B. William Wordsworth's. C.Emily Dickinson's.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.How did the man feel after watching the movie
A.Confident. B.Sad. C.Angry.
15.What did the woman realize
A.The world was helpless. B.She should improve her life. C.It was necessary to act quickly.
16. What is the man starting to do
A.To change daily habits. B.To watch more films. C. To help the bears.
17.What is very important according to the flm
A.Small actions. B.People's awareness. C.Results of the protection.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do
A.A fitness instructor. B.A medical doctor. C.A swimming coach.
19.What is one common mistake people make in workouts
A.Focusing on only muscle training.
B.Doing too many types of workouts.
C.Keeping the same routine all the time.
20.How often does the speaker suggest people do hard workouts
A. Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Three times a week.
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
After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art
25 March-13 August 2025
Rooms 1 to 8
Explore a period of great change when artists broke with established tradition and laid the foundations for the art of the 20th and the 21st centuries.
The decades between 1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 were a complex, energetic period of artistic questioning, searching, risk-taking and innovation.
The exhibition celebrates the achievements of three giants of the period: Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and follows the influences they had on younger generations of French artists and on wider circles of artists across Europe.
With over a hundred works by artists ranging from Picasso to Mondrian and a selection of sculptures by artists
including Rodin and Camille Claudel, the exhibition follows the creation of a new, modern art, free of convention （传统），taking in Expressionism and Abstraction. The exhibition includes some of the most famous works of art created during these decades. Important loans（展品）come to the exhibition from institutions and private collections worldwide.
Ticket prices
Free for Members
Priority booking open for Members.
Standard admission
On sale from 15 February
From &24 Monday-Friday
From & 26 Saturday and Sunday
A maximum of six tickets can be booked in the same deal. For larger group bookings please email.
We recommend allowing 50-60 minutes for your visit to the exhibition.
21.What is the probable theme of the exhibition
A.Chinese Art. B.Modern Art. C.Western Art. D.Impressionism.
22.How much should a couple pay if they visit the exhibition on weekends without membership
A. 24. B. 48. C. 52. D. 26.
23.Where is this text probably taken from
.A.A textbook. B.A research report. C.A book review. D.A guidebook.
B
When she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb. She had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours. Already she was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. Now, her goal was to become the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast.
On that fourth of July morning in 1952, the sea was like an ice bath and the fog was so dense that she could hardly see her support boals. Against the freezing cold water, she struggled on-hour after hour-while millions watched on national television.
In one of the boats alongside Florence, her mother and her trainer offered encouragement. They told her it wasn't much farther. But all she could see was fog. They urged her not to quit. However, with only a half mile to go, she asked to be pulled out.
Still warming her chilled body several hours later, she told a reporter, “Look, I'm not excusing myself, but if I had seen land, I might have made it." It was not tiredness or even the cold water that defeated her. It was the fog. She was unable to see her goal.
Two months later, she tried again. This time, despite the same dense fog, she swam with her faith intact and her goal clearly pictured in her mind. She knew that somewhere behind that fog was land and this time she made it! Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel, overshadowing the men's record by two hours!
24.What can we learn about that fourth of July morning in 1952
A.The thick fog cleared by mid-morning.
B:Chadwick managed to swim the Catalina Channel.
C.The support boats accompanied Chadwick all the way.
D.A live broadcast ofChadwick's swim was watched on TV.
25.What did Florence Chadwick think was the reason for her failure
A.Sharks threatened her life. B.She was completely worn out.
C.The destination was out of sight due to the fog. D.The chilly water made her body numb.
26. What does the underlined word "intact" mean in the last paragraph
A.Undamaged. B.Changed. C.Weakened. D.Unexplored.
27.What is the main purpose of the passage
A.To explain why Chadwick failed in the first allempt.
B. To stress the importance of picturing a clear goal in the mind.
C. To introduce the process of Chadwick's swimming the English Channel.
D.To report Chadwick was the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel.
C
Teaching kids to care for the environment is no easy task. However, Eco-Warriors, a recycling program at three urban schools， is making strides（进展）. Led by environmental educator Mark Thompson， the program aims to instill a sense of environmental responsibility in students from a young age.
Thompson's students come from areas where trash litters thestreets, and recycling bins are rare. "Many of these kids have never been taught the importance of recycling," Thompson says. "When we started, they thought recycling was just an extra chore, and they didn't see the point." But with patience and creativity, Thompson has managed to change their perspectives.
The Eco-Warriors program inyolves hands-on activities such as sorting recyclable materials,creating art from recycled items, and visiting local recycling plants. In addition to these activities, students are encouraged to start recycling initiatives（倡议）at home. As part of their course， they learn about the environmental impactof waste and the benefits of recycling.
Surveys conducted at the end of each school year reveal that students' attitudes toward recycling have significantly improved. "We have students who have convinced their families to start recycling at home,"Thompson reports. "It's amazing to see how passionate they've become."
Moreover, the program has positively influenced students' behavior beyond recycling. Teachers have noticed a decline in littering around the school and an increase in environmental club memberships. “It's not just about recycling anymore," Thompson says. "The kids are learning to take care of their community and the planet."
The success of Eco-Warriors proves that with the right guidance and activities, students can develop a lasting commitment to environmental stewardship（管理）.
28.What can we learn about Mark Thompson
A.He is a local artist. B.He started the Eco-Warriors program.
C.He runs a recycling plant. D.He is a special education teacher.
29. What challenge did Thompson face initially
A.Lack of support from school authorities. B. Parents' opposition to the program.
C. The program is short of funds. D.Students' lack of interest in recycling.
30.How has the program impacted students' behavior
A.They have reduced their use of plastic bottles.
B.They have started their own recycling plants.
C.They have become more involved in environmental activities.
D.They have written essays on environmental protection.
31.What is a suitable title for the text
A.Teaching Kids to Recycle B.The Challenges of Urban Schools
C.Turning Trash into Treasure D.The Future of Environmental Education
D
Did you know that even if you exercise regularly, you might still be what researchers call an “active couch potato" Think about this: If you exercise once a day for 30 to 45 minutes, you could still spend 80% to 90% of your waking hours sitting. A study in England showed that while over 55% of adults met the recommended physical activity guidelines, they still sat for abouat 10 hours a day.
Spending too many hours inactive each day, indluding watching TV (a classic couch potato activity),can increase the risk of fithess and more tlian 30 other dhronic（慢性的） illnesses． Inactivity has also been found to raise chances of lieart disease. This imbalance can caticel oul many of the positive effects of exercising,such as controlling blood sugar and improving blood flow to the legs and brain. Just four to six houts of inactivity can cause a drop in an enzyme（酶）that helps the body use fat for energy.
Researchers from New Zealand compared people who sat for 18 hours without exercising with "active couch potatoes" who exercised for 30 iinutes between two nine-hour periods of inactivity. They also compared these groups with a third group who did light exercise for just two minutes every half an hour. The sedentary（久坐不动的）：and ＂active couch potato＂ groups had higher blood sugar levels， while the light exereise group had better blood sugar control.
The restlts of these studies point to the same conclusion: No matter how active you are, it's important to be less of a couch potato-or a more active one. So, if your New Year's resolútion is to start a new exercise plan,remember to take breaks to avoid sitting too long by walking for a few minutes throughout the day too.
32. What is an “active couch potato" according to the text
A.Someone who seldom exercises. B.Someone who focuses on light exercise.
C.Someone who exercises hard but is sick. D.Someone who exercises daily but sits a lot.
33. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A.The benefits of regular exercise: B.The harm of long-term inactivity.
C.The link between enzyme and fithess. D.The importance of blood sugar control.
34.How did the researchers conduct the study
A.By making comparisons. B.By analyzing previous data.
C.By interviewingparticipants. D.By measuring physical responses.
35. What does the author suggest for those with a new exercise plan
A.Watching less TV. B.Trying different exercises.
C.Taking walking breaks. D.Doing more hard work.
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 use plastics to make many things, from medical equipment to TVs to food packaging. At the end of their useful life, most plastic products are thrown away. These plastics then break down into smaller pieces that can last for centuries. This causes problems, especially for the world's oceans. Scientists are working to solve the problems. 36
Quit using plastic bags. 37 People use a trillion (1,000 billion) plastic bags worldwide every year. About 10 percent are used in the United States alone. That's almost one bag per American per day.Meanwhile, a Dane uses four single-use bags per year on average. In 1993, Denmark was the first country to place a tax on plastic bags. Today, other countries either make customers pay for plastic bags, or have banned them completely.
Skipthe straw（吸管）． Today， around 8.3 billion plastic straws pollute the worId＇s beaches． We should do something to turn over the situation. 38 You can also bring your own reusable one. In 2018,Seattle became the first major US cily to stop using plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.
39 Buy bar soap inslead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Don't buy fruit or vegetables on plastic packaging. In thie United Kingdom, leaders are calling for supermarkets to have plastic-free areas. They also wanf to tax plastic take-out conlainers.
Recycle. 40 But it is possible to recycle most plastic bottles and milk or juice boxes. Today,Norway recycles 97 percent of its plastic bottles. How Machines at most supermarkets take the bottles and give a refund of up to 32 cents per bottle.
A.Avoid plastic packaging.
B.Set up plastic-free areas.
C.We can't recycle all plastic products.
D.We can't stop recycling plastic bottles.
E.So when you order a drink, you can say no to the straw.
F. Instead, take your own reusable shopping bags to the store.
G.But in the meantime,here are four things you can do to reduce plastic waste now.
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。
I used to be a shy and quiet person. Whenever I had to do public speaking, I would get 41 and tremble（颤抖），with my face turning red. I spent so much time fearing the judgement of others that I missed out on 42 like school plays and performances. Then I 43 a competition called Poetry Out Loud,which was a national high school level competition where stdents competed by 44 "poetry out loud". I had terrible stage 45 ,but I figured it was time to face my fears.
Little did I know I＇d actually been given a mentor（导师） to heIp me prepare for the 46 .Honestly,without him I wouldn't be the person I'm today. I remember meeting him for the first time and being so 47 that when I had to practice reciting one of the poems. I was as quiet as a mouse, and my eyes 48 to the floor. My mnentor softly 49 me to be a little louder and look a little higher. Slowly but 50 ,I got better at making eye contact and raising my voice.
On the big day, when it was my turn, I took a deep breath and began to recite. With each word, I grew more and more 51 . It was such a(n) 52 feeling. It felt like I was freeing myself from the chains of 53 and self-doubt. Since then, I've also written tons of poetry, and some pieces have been 54 already! Being involved in poetry has been a(n) 55 journey that has helped me grow as both a poet and a person.
41.A.shocked B.anxious C.excited D.ashamed
42.A.trouble B.conclusions C.resolutions D.opportunities
43.A.escaped from B.responded to C.heard about D.prepared for
44.A.writing B.reciting C.calling D.shouting
45.A.fright B.management C.direction D.appearance
46.A.judgement B.journey C.competition D.practice
47.A.nervous B.serious C.curious D.proud
48.A.forced B.adjusled C.drawn D.glued
49.A.promised B.encouraged C.ordered D.chose
50.A.surely B.immediately C.suddenly D.especially
51.A.independent B.disappoinled C.inlelligenl D.confidenl
52.A.indescribable B.terrible C.uncomfortable D.familiar
53.A.sadness B.happiness C.fear D.anger
54.A.sold B.published C.stolen D.lost
55.A.difficult B.annoying C.strange D.amazing
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。
If you enter the clinic of Dr. William Forbes for the first time, you may feel amazed by how he treats his patients-by performing acupuncture（针灸）！
Dr.William started out as a conventional doctor after his 56.(graduate) from medical school. However, he became interested in acupuncture, 57.ancient Chinese practice in 2002,58.he suffered from terrible pain in his back. When he found little relief by trying muscle-relaxing, he took his friend's advice and 59.(receive) three treatments of acupuncture.“I was deeply 60.(impress) by how it worked on me and decided to learn it," said Dr. William,wearing a big smile on his face.
Surely 61.was not easy to master the skills. But Dr. William kept at-it 62.(tireless). It was only after studying the techniques for a couple of years that he began offering them 63.his patients. So far the techniques 64.(work) very effectively on his patients and Dr. William has become widely known as “Dr. Acupuncture”.
This is not where Dr. William stops, though. He is looking forward to 65.(explore)Chinese herbal medicine and wishes to combine it with the present treatments to benefit more people.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你是李华，是学校英语报的记者。你们学校上周举办了阳光艺术节，请你就此次活动写一篇英文报道。
主要内容：1．活动目的和过程；
2．活动的影响；
3．希望学校每年都能举办这项活动。
注意：1．词数80左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
School's Sunshine Art Festival
Last week I witnessed an important event-our school's Sunshine Art Festival.
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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。
The summer break had started. Bill, a teenager, was excited to finally have the free time to play video games on his PlayStation and endlessly surf the Internet on his phone. The digital world was his playground, a place where he could escape into adventures and challenges thal kept him enterlained,for hours on end.
His parents were tired of always trying to stop him, constantly telling him that spending so much time online and on social media wasn't good for his-physical health. They worried about,his eyesight and the lack of physical activity. But Bill never,listened. He was very addicted to the e-world. The appeal of virtual achievements and social interactions wastoo strong for him to resist.
One day, after getting fed up, his mother discussed Bill with his grandparents. "Is there any way we can get him away from this Internet world " she asked, her voice filled with desperation.
His grandfather replied, “Yes, there is a way.. I am :planning to visit our village for a.week. I:am thinking of taking Bill along. It will be a.new experience for him to.seea simple lifestyle. Besides, the Internet signals are very bad there, so he won't be able to stay online very often."
His mother was happy to hear this. "That's a very good idea," she replied, hopeful.that this could be the turning point-for Bill.
She excitedly went and shared it with Bill, hoping he would be happy about going with his grandparents, but he refused, saying the trip would be boring without the Internet."How would I spend my days " he complained.
Just then his grandmother entered the room and explained calmly to him that it would be an exciting trip. She spoke of the beauty of nature, the joy of community, and the simple pleasures of life away from screens. She told him stories of the village, of the stars al night and the fresh air that filled the lungs with life.
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。
Paragraph 1:
Two days later, Bill's grandparents started their journey.
Paragraph 2:
A week passed quicklyand it was time for Bill to return.
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陕西省西安市2024-2025学年高二下学期期中检测英语试卷答案
1.A
2.B
3.C
4.A
5.A
6.B
7.C
8.C
9.B
10.C
11.A
12.B
13.C
14.B
15.C
16.A
17.A
18.A
19.C
20.B
21.B
22.C
23.D
24.D
25.C
26.A
27.B
28.B
29.D
30.C
31.A
32.D
33.B
34.A
35.C
36.G
37.F
38.E
39.A
40.C
41.B
42.D
43.C
44.B
45.A
46.C
47.A
48.D
49.B
50.A
51.D
52.A
53.C
54.B
55.D
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57.an
58.when
59.received
60.impressed
61.it
62.tirelessly
63.to
64.have worked
65.exploring
