2024—2025学年度第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试题
总分：150分 时间：120分钟 命题：
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 回答非选择题时，请用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡指定区域作答，写在本试卷上无效。
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 did the man do last night
A. He saw a movie. B. He went to the park. C. He booked some tickets.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Collect a customer. B. Drive her to the airport. C. Look for Greg.
3. What relation is Tim to Jenny
A. Her head teacher. B. Her future husband. C. Her elder brother.
4. When will the first performance end
A. At 7:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:10.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A city. B. A book. C. A park.
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. Where is the man going
A. To a library. B. To his home. C. To a cafe.
7. What does the man think of his part-time job
A. It’s badly-paid. B. It’s boring. C. It’s satisfactory.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Who is answering the phone
A. Sam. B. Ben. C. Michelle.
9. What does the man want to do
A. Visit Ben tomorrow. B. Change the meeting time. C. Invite Michelle for lunch.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What do we know about Kemp Town Beach
A. It is known for its coastal walks.
B. It is near the man’s home.
C. The water there is clean.
11. Which beach will the speakers go to
A. Canvey Island Beach. B. Kemp Town Beach. C. Birling Gap Beach.
12. How will the speakers go to the beach
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By train.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Who encouraged the man to learn cooking
A. His grandmother. B. His mother. C. His teacher.
14. How long did the class last
A. 6 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 10 hours.
15. What did the man do after the first half hour
A. He made a meal. B. He tasted some dishes. C. He bought some foods.
16. How did the man feel at the end of the day
A. Tired. B. Dissatisfied. C. Happy.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do
A. Buy some photos first. B. Avoid taking pictures. C. Follow him into the gate.
18. Where is Marilyn Monroe’s house
A. On the left. B. On the right. C. Around the corner.
19. What is Joe Di Maggio
A. An actor. B. A basketball player. C. A baseball player.
20. Whose house is yellow
A. James Dean’s. B. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s. C. Joe Di Maggio’s.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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
Friendship isn’t always easy—but it is always important. These children’s books about
friendship focus on the strength we get from our friends, the laughs we share along the way, and the
importance of building lifelong bonds.
Owen and Mzee: An inspiring true story about a hippo named Owen, and his best friend—a
tortoise named Mzee. They met after a terrible flood, in which Owen became trapped. An entire
Kenyan village worked to rescue him, and when he was finally freed, they were impressed by the
friendship that grew between Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise.
How to Be a Friend: For some, friendship comes naturally, while others need some guidance to learn the best ways to find friends and keep them. This picture book provides practical advice on
determining who can be a friend, and how to show someone that you’d like to be friends with them.
The colorful, cartoon-style drawings humorously deal with these difficult situations.
The Lion and the Little Red Bird: The book centers on a language barrier between a lion and his would-be friend the bird. Because they are unable to communicate, the bird becomes frustrated as it tries to figure out why the lion’s tail is a different color every day. Eventually the bird discovers the secret—the lion uses his luxurious tail as a brush to paint in his cave.
Friends: Percy the Pig, Johnny Mouse and Charlie Rooster are the main characters in this tale
about friendship. The three inseparable friends enjoy a fun-filled day together, and when night falls,
they learn an important lesson about the necessity for friends to be apart at times. This tale is simply
charming, and includes many hidden lessons on teamwork, being thoughtful, and accepting that other people are different from us.
21. Why is Owen and Mzee so inspiring
A. It contains many actual photos.
B. Many animals survived the flood.
C. It gives us valuable lessons on friendship.
D. Two animals of different species formed friendship.
22. What’s special about How to Be a Friend
A. It’s based on a true story. B. It provides guidance on making friends.
C. It talks about friendships. D. It includes hidden lessons.
23. Which book can teach children about teamwork
A. Owen and Mzee. B. How to Be a Friend.
C. The Lion and the Little Red Bird. D. Friends.
B
Nature is more than beautiful for one to look at.
For Indonesian nature conservationist (环保主义者) Farwiza Farhan, nature is a silent friend. As a child, Farhan often climbed trees whenever she had problems, staying there until she calmed down. Nature has always been there for her. This is why she has been trying to be there for nature when it needs her help.
Farhan brought her love for nature to her college years. She took a master’s degree in environmental management at the University of Queensland in Australia. In 2009, while studying at the university, she had an opportunity to work with Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, an international think tank that focused on carbon capture and storage to cut down emissions (排放), and earned some money. In 2012, along with several of her coworkers, she formed the Forest, Nature, and Environment of Aceh Foundation (HAkA).
In 2014, HAkA achieved one huge victory, making an oil company pay $30 million for the damage it caused to the ecosystem. Farhan said this landmark victory was historic because it was the first time that Indonesia had fined a company for burning forests. Besides, HAkA also stopped the construction of a dam that put an elephant habitat in Indonesia at risk. HAkA, now a 12-year-old institution, also has programs for women such as assistant lawyer and citizen journalism training and forest guard groups.
Farhan said they saw a need to empower women as protectors of the environment because women are much more affected by the effects of environmental destruction and climate change. The conservationist said disasters such as crop failures could affect the financial status (财政状况) of families, making it more likely for them to force women to be in arranged marriages to get out of poverty or relocate to areas full of violence.
Farhan has won several awards and she commented, “The work should include everyone from all walks of life. The recognition belongs to all fighting on the ground.”
24. What did nature mean to young Farhan
A. A mother of all things. B. A shelter for wildlife.
C. A magical theme park. D. A comforting partner.
25. What drove Farhan to start HAkA
A. Her working pressure. B. Her economic condition.
C. Her program in university. D. Her passion from childhood.
26. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about concerning HAkA
A. Its strict standards. B. Its business model.
C. Its major successes. D. Its running system.
27. Why did Farhan call on women to be environmental fighters
A. They suffer more from eco-crisis.
B. Their hope for better jobs disappears.
C. They are loaded with family duties.
D. Their life is threatened by violence.
C
The first time I heard about my classmates involved in social media was in the fourth grade. A few of my friends and some of my classmates had excitedly jump onto platforms like Instagram at such a young age. On the other hand, I hesitated. I only knew the basics, but was foreign to some words on social media.
All throughout middle school, I stuck with the same thinking. And now as a freshman in college, I am looking back and wondering why I have never been naturally interested in social media.
Scanning Instagram, you ought to find dozens of pictures of people in beautiful countries, taking part in exciting activities, and spending time with friends and family, among many other things. The thought of doing this never resonated with me. I respect and understand those who believe using social media allows them to express themselves and share aspects of their lives with others. However, I have never had any interest in doing the same. In my eyes, family gatherings and friend get-togethers are just as, if not more meaningful when not shared with others.
Most people have experienced feeling insecure and unconfident on social media. Images that are changed represent unrealistic beauty standards that can only be obtained through dangerous ways. Even without using social media, I knew that using apps like Instagram and Facebook would make me embarrassed of all the aspects that make me a unique individual. I never wanted to look at a post on social media and immediately compare myself and my life.
I constantly observe my classmates getting easily distracted (使分心) by social media. While trying to complete their homework, they have a powerful urge to open up Instagram or Facebook to see if there are any new messages. With homework and after-class activities consuming the majority of my day, I cannot wait to finish every task on my to-do list, so I can finally spend time with my family or have some time for myself to relax from my busy day.
28. What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A. Social media are popular with students.
B. Young pupils benefit a lot from social media.
C. The author has no access to social media.
D. Social media contribute to students’ study.
29. The underlined part in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. drew on B. let down C. hid from D. appealed to
30. Why do people using social media might feel insecure
A. They follow other people’s beauty standards totally.
B. Social media change the way they look at themselves.
C. Social media encourage them to be a unique individual.
D. They spend more time posting their images on social media.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A to-do list can stop people using social media.
B. Social media can waste pepole’s valuable time.
C. Spending time with family always ranks first.
D. Students pay more attention to social media than to study.
D
Every time AI creates an e-mail or an image, the planet pays for it. Making two images can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone. By 2027, the global AI industry could annually consume as much electricity as the Netherlands. And a new study identifies another concern: generative AI applications alone could add 1.2 million to five million tons of this harmful trash to the planet by 2030.
Such a contribution would add to the tens of millions of tons of electronic products the globe abandons annually. Cell phones, computers and other digital products often contain mercury (汞), lead or other poisons. When improperly disposed of (处理), they can pollute air, water and soil. In 2022, about 78% of the world’s e-waste end up in landfills or at unofficial recycling sites, where laborers risk their health to clean up rare metals.
The AI boom (热潮) rapidly consumes data storage devices and high-performance components, which are usually replaced when new versions (版本) are available. To calculate the e-waste contribution, researchers examined hardware use, lifespan, and the industry’s growth rate. Their prediction could change based on various factors.
This study’s biggest value comes from its attention to AI’s broad environmental impacts, says Shaolei Ren, a researcher at the University of California, Riverside. “We might want AI companies to slow down a bit,” he says.
Few countries mandate (强制) the proper disposal of e-waste, and those that do often fail to carry out their existing laws on it. Twenty-five U. S. states have e-waste management policies, but there is no federal law that requires electronics recycling.
Thankfully, some companies declare to be taking independent action. Microsoft and Google have promised to reach net zero waste and net zero emissions respectively by 2030. They have many options to limit e-waste. It’s possible to extract more life out of servers, for instance, through regular maintenance and updates or by putting worn-out devices into less-demanding applications. These strategies are vital to reduce e-waste and benefit society, the study authors say.
32.WhatcanbeinferredfromParagraph1
A.TheNetherlandsconsumes toomuchelectricity.
B.ThedisadvantagesofAIoutweightheadvantages.
C.TheenvironmentalimpactofAIisextremely large and worrying.
D.AI’senergy-relatedissueslargelyresult from image-making.
33.What is ShaoleiRen’sattitudetowardthegrowth ofAI companies
A.Critical. B.Positive. C.Cautious. D.Distant.
34.What isthekeytoreducinge-waste
A.AdjustingAIapplicationfrequency. B.Stressingsmartphonerecycling.
C.Banning theoveruseofAIcompletely. D.Lengthening the lifespan of devices.
35.What isthebest titleforthetext
A.AIMay WorsentheE-wasteCrisis B.E-wasteCallsfor ProperUseofAI
C.E-wasteProblemsMostlyBlameonAI D.AIandE-wasteAlways GoHandinHand
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填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you’re a regular user of social media apps—Face-book, Instagram or Threads—that means
you’ll no longer see warnings on posts marked as untrue. If you’re worried about accidentally being cheated by posts that aren’t true, make sure to consume information wisely. 36
Listen to your gut(直觉), then do the opposite.
The number one way to avoid being cheated by posts on social media is to consider how it makes you feel. If it brings about a strong emotional reaction, like anger, anxiety, fear or even joy, that’s a sign it may be untrue. 37 When you meet misinformation, the biggest factor in whether you are cheated is when you want it to be true.
Don’t use Al when looking for the truth.
If you want to see if a post is true, do not ask Meta’s built-in Al bot or other Al options. If you’re doing a quick Google search, skip its Al Overview section on top and instead seek out known, trustworthy sources. Al tools can make things up and frequently don’t source where information comes from. 38
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Don’t let a Facebook group be your go-to source for the day’s news, unless you know. Use tools that are designed for getting real news from their original sources. 40 If it’s a post by someone you know, don’t be afraid to ask them where they got their information.
A. Look elsewhere for the truth.
B. Don’t assume things were factual before.
C. Here’s how to find the truth on social media.
D. Another sign is that you want to believe it.
E. There were also limitations on what could even be checked.
F. This makes it impossible to trace claims back to their origins.
G. Try to trace anything you’re not sure about to its original source.
第三部 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，从题中所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Thegroundtrembled(颤动)violently,and screamsfilledtheair.Asajournalist,Irushedtotheearthquake-hit area,myheartpoundingwithamix offear andasenseof 41 .
When I arrived, the scene was one of completely chaos. Buildings lay in ruins, and people were 42 searching for their loved ones. I saw a man crazily 43 with his bare hands, his face covered with dirt and tears. I 44 him and asked, “Can I help Do you know if anyone is still 45 ” He looked up at me, his eyes filled with despair, and said, “My wife and kids are in there.” Without 46 , I joined him, and together we removed the heavy debris (瓦砾).
Hours passed, and our 47 didn’t pay off. But just when we were about to give up hope, we heard a weak 48 . “Listen!” I shouted. “There’s someone alive!” We 49 ourefforts,andfinally,wefounda little girl,leftinacorner, 50 butalive.Themanliftedherupinhisarmsand 51 withjoy.“Thankyou,”he said tome. “Yougavemebackmydaughter.”
AsI continuedtoreporton thedisaster, I witnessed 52 acts ofkindness.I alsofoundaray of 53 .In asmallshelter,Imetanelderlywomanwhowasknitting(编织)scarvesforthe 54 .WhenIaskedherwhy, shesmiledand said,“Inthedarkest oftimes,alittle 55 cangoalongway.”
41. A.entertainment B.duty C.safety D.belonging
42. A.sufficiently B.impatiently C.hopelessly D.carelessly
43. A.conducting B.clapping C.digging D.waving
44. A.approached B.found C.comforted D.awakened
45. A.surrounded B.ignored C.crashed D.trapped
46. A.hesitation B.confirmation C.warning D.regret
47. A.effort B.attention C.contribution D.adventure
48. A.voice B.noise C.silence D.footstep
49. A.reconsidered B.redoubled C.rearranged D.replaced
50. A.injured B.absorbed C.lost D.deadly
51. A.jumped B.cried C.laughed D.shocked
52. A.thoughtless B.harmless C.fruitless D.countless
53. A.hope B.joy C.cheer D.comfort
54. A.soldiers B.volunteers C.survivors D.journalists
55. A.connection B.warmth C.reunion D.relief
第二节 (共10个小题；每小题1.5分，共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。
The “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional NewYear” was added to the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH, 非遗) on December 4, 2024. This means the world recognises China’s efforts 56 (protect) its important traditional treasures.
China now has about 870,000 pieces of ICH, 44 of 57 are listed by UNESCO, more than any other country. Some examples include the 24 Solar Terms, Peking Opera, and the Mazu belief. The news is 58 universally acknowledged proof of China’s rich cultural diversity, which shows that China focuses on protecting and promoting (推广) its many different cultural practices. The Spring Festival is not just one tradition, 59 a cultural event that includes many different 60 (region) customs and celebrations.
“The Spring Festival is rich in content and includes 61 (various) of intangible cultural heritage forms,” said Zheng Changling, a researcher at the Chinese National Academy of Arts. During the festival, people celebrate by doing things 62 putting up New Year paintings, making paper-cuts, performing dragon and lion dances, and enjoying opera performances. All of these traditions 63 (entire) make up the cultural richness of the Spring Festival. As the Spring Festival 64 (celebrate) internationally, these related ICH forms will also reach other parts of the world. Besides the heritage practices themselves, 65 will also become known to people all over the world is the deeper cultural values and meanings behind them.
第四部分 书面表达 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你和同学们计划本周六下午在人民广场举办慈善义卖活动来帮助动物救助站。请你给留学生朋友Ben写一封邮件，邀请他来参加，内容包括：
1. 写邮件的目的；2. 活动内容简介；3. 希望得到回复。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Ben,
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Yours,
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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的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ethan, a young boy living in a quiet town, was fascinated by the online world. As a student living away from home at his local high school, he was out of sight of his parents. Even so, the appeal of the Internet was too strong for him to resist. During the day, he was often distracted and uninterested in his studies, instead, he just spent his time on his phone, surfing the Internet and playing games. At night, Ethan’s addiction to the Internet led him to take more extreme measures. He sometimes would quietly sneak out of his dormitory and climb over the wall that surrounded the campus. His destination was the local Internet Café, where he would get lost in the digital world for hours. His teachers, worried about his actions, had informed his parents about his Internet addiction. He pretended to accept the advice of his teachers and parents, but secretly, he kept doing what he wanted.
On that fateful night, as the town slept beneath a starry blanket, Ethan approached the wall again. He held his breath as he looked over the edge, ready to climb up as he had done many times before. There, lying against the wall, was a person in the dark. As the person looked up, in the dim (昏暗的，暗淡的) light, Ethan recognized the weary eyes and the weathered face of his father.
His father, a man of few words, had come to see him during the day yesterday, bringing him home-cooked meals, and a warm sweater with mother’s love. He brought everything his son needed, yet he didn’t inform him of the severe financial struggles at home and his mother’s illness; he kept all the negative news from his son. Now, the father chose to lean against the wall to save money on accommodation (膳宿). He preferred to put up with the cold and discomfort of the night rather than let his son know about his sacrifices. His son’s face obviously turned red with a mix of embarrassment and shock, and he muttered (轻声低语) “Why you are here, father ”
注意：
1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The man instantly understood everything and confirmed it was time to tell his son something.
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江苏省盐城市五校2024-2025学年高一下学期5月期中英语试卷答案
1.A
2.B
3.C
4.B
5.A
6.C
7.C
8.B
9.B
10.A
11.C
12.A
13.A
14.B
15.A
16.C
17.B
18.A
19.C
20.B
21.D
22.B
23.D
24.D
25.D
26.C
27.A
28.A
29.D
30.B
31.B
32.C
33.C
34.D
35.A
36.C
37.D
38.F
39.A
40.G
41.B
42.C
43.C
44.A
45.D
46.A
47.A
48.A
49.B
50.A
51.B
52.D
53.A
54.C
55.B
56.to protect
57.which
58.a
59.but
60.regional
61.varieties
62.like
63.entirely
64.is celebrated
65.what
