四川省绵阳市涪城区绵阳南山中学实验学校2024-2025学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、听力选择题
1．How long will the opening ceremony of the festival last
A．For 3 hours. B．For 5 hours. C．For 6 hours.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Vacation travel. B．Holiday homework. C．A park.
3．What is the woman probably
A．A doctor. B．A patient. C．A salesgirl.
4．What will Mary do this afternoon
A．Go fishing. B．Go shopping. C．Go swimming.
5．What is the man doing
A．Purchasing a camera.
B．Repairing cameras at a store.
C．Consulting camera after-sales service.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who inspired Jenny to start her garden
A．Her father. B．Her mother. C．Her cousin.
7．Where is Jenny’s garden
A．In front of her house. B．Behind the river. C．On the roof of her house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．When will Jack return
A．On Thursday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
9．Why does Mike make the phone call
A．To ask Jack to go to London.
B．To ask Jack to have a meeting.
C．To ask the woman to come back.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．How did the man feel about climbing Mount Tai
A．Tired but excited. B．Scared and annoyed. C．Relaxed and pleased.
11．What does the man think of the culture on Mount Tai
A．Breathtaking. B．Exciting. C．Well-preserved.
12．What do we know about the woman
A．She has been to Mount Tai.
B．She wants to travel to Mount Tai.
C．She likes to exchange with celebrities.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the woman doing
A．Having a class. B．Asking the way. C．Doing an interview.
14．How often does the man travel by bus
A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Twice a day.
15．What does the man think of the bus service
A．It’s poor. B．It’s not bad. C．It’s very good.
16．Which of the following is the man’s opinion on the bus company
A．Drivers should be more polite.
B．Buses should be more punctual.
C．Seats should be more comfortable.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where will the activity be held
A．In a park. B．In a school. C．In a lab.
18．What role will the students play in the activity
A．Organizers. B．Instructors. C．Volunteers.
19．Which of the following is advised to be brought to the activity
A．Some trees. B．Some raincoats. C．Some tools.
20．Who are allowed to join in the activity together with the students
A．Their parents. B．Their friends. C．Their teachers.
二、阅读理解
Four Science Research Competitions for High Schoolers
Participating in a science research competition as a high schooler can allow you to explore one of your passions, making you a more competitive candidate during the college admissions process. Here are four science research competitions designed for high schoolers. Breakthrough Junior Challenge
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge tasks students with creating a short two-minute video in which they explain a complex scientific concept and demonstrate how it works in practice.
Awards include a $250, 000 college scholarship, and a $50, 000 award to a teacher of the winner’s choosing. Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest
Participants are tasked with creating a video between 30 seconds and three minutes long, either on their own or in teams of up to three members.
Winners receive a paid trip to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
This competition is the world’s largest international pre-college STEM competition. Students showcase independent research and compete across 22 categories for awards ranging from $500 to $75, 000.
This is not a group-based competition — individual students sigh up for local school science fairs before advancing to upper-level competitions. American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize
This competition challenges students to investigate problems regarding the brain or nervous system. It is only open to individual students — group projects are excluded.
Winners receive a monetary prize and the chance to present their projects at the AAN Annual Meeting.
21．What is the aim of the competitions
A．To fuel the passion for scientific research. B．To ensure admission to the dream college.
C．To train to be a candidate for ideal colleges. D．To select outstanding talents from high school.
22．What do the first two competitions have in common
A．Winners will receive a paid trip. B．Creation of a video is a must.
C．The participants need to pull together. D．The winner’s teacher is also presented an award.
23．Which competition might enable participants to become a doctor
A．Breakthrough Junior Challenge
B．Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest
C．Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
D．American Academy of Neurology Neuroscience Research Prize
Very few of us become fluent in another language by studying it in high school. I went to university and then moved across the country, pursued a demanding career, married and raised children. I made an effort to maintain the little bit of French that I learned in school, but eventually realized that this was pointless. I was well aware that new languages were best learned at a young age, and that our abilities in that regard declined with age.
However, just before my 50th birthday, I signed up for French classes. After I was tested to see which group I belonged to, I was placed at almost the introductory level. When I looked around at my first Saturday morning class, I was struck by how many of the students were learning French as a third, fourth, or even fifth language. Contrary to my assumption that learning a new language was extremely difficult, there were people who learned new languages as a matter of course. I found that it was really true that certain linguistic abilities faded with age. While I’d always thought of myself as a quick learner, that was no longer the case. I absorbed new vocabulary very slowly. What I learned one week seemed to slip away as soon as I learned the next skill. I looked up the same words and language structures over and over again.
Now, after a couple of years, I can listen to the news in French and catch 90 percent of it on the first try, read a novel if the language is not too difficult, and hold up my end of a conversation if it doesn’t go too fast.
Who knows what I might still accomplish I’ve learned so much beyond grammar and vocabulary. I’ve met people from around the world and all walks of life who have the courage to make fools of themselves in order to learn something new. Listening to the news as it is presented to the people of France, I have a renewed understanding of how something can look completely different from another perspective. I’ve learned that a language is not just a set of words, but a way of thinking. But most of all, I’ve learned that it is really never too late to learn something new.
24．What did the author notice about her classmates in the first French class
A．Most of them were young language learners.
B．They came from diverse cultural backgrounds.
C．They were learning French as an additional language.
D．They had already well mastered multiple languages.
25．What was the biggest challenge for the author when learning French
A．She often confused French with English.
B．Her slower learning ability than before.
C．She found the language structures puzzling.
D．She couldn’t have conversations in French.
26．What can we know about the author after her studying French for a few years
A．She became a fluent French speaker.
B．She could teach others French vocabulary.
C．She became aware of a different cultural perspective.
D．She considered listening to news effective for learning.
27．What’s the main idea of the article
A．Age isn’t a barrier to learning.
B．Language skills decline with age.
C．Consistent practice leads to success.
D．Connecting with diverse people matters.
While some critics claim that history curricula (课程) teach unnecessary content, others argue that these curricula need to be more comprehensive. Despite ongoing debates about content, one universal truth remains: strong history curricula are necessary for developing the productive citizens of tomorrow.
The greatest academic value that history curricula provide is not the recall of important dates and names. However, understanding the historical inquiry (历史探索) process is the most important component. This process teaches students how to become critical thinkers and understand the dynamic nature of the telling of history.
Through strong history curricula, students are shown both a variety of primary and secondary sources and are taught to critique them. This is where the historical inquiry process begins. Students not only begin to analyze and ask questions about the content, but they also learn about the author’s credibility and potential bias (偏见). Students are then able to place the information they learn within its broader context and can think more critically about historical context and those who tell it.
With this framework, students can then understand the causal relationship between human nature, values, philosophy, actions, and their consequences. It teaches students to recognize common themes and lessons that are necessary to understand modern society. Most importantly, it teaches students to develop a healthy skepticism (怀疑态度) when presented with information today because our actions are history in the making.
Forty years ago, renowned scholar James Fitzgerald argued that no education is complete without the teaching of historical inquiry. He believed that the only way to move forward in life is to understand what’s behind us.
Today, this principle still holds true. Students take both the factual knowledge and the historical inquiry skills they learn in the classroom and apply them to real world circumstances. Throughout their lives, students who are taught with strong history curricula will take the lessons they learn from our ancestors and become involved, active, productive citizens who want to create a history that tomorrow’s students will be proud to learn about.
28．What is the biggest academic significance of history learning
A．Recalling important dates and names.
B．Enriching people’s everyday life.
C．Grasping historical inquiry skills.
D．Making people more knowledgeable.
29．What does the underlined word “critique” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Protect. B．Comment. C．Combine. D．Remember.
30．What is the purpose of citing James Fitzgerald’s statement
A．To stress the importance of history.
B．To point out the essence of education.
C．To indicate famous people learn from history.
D．To show history contributes to people’s achievements.
31．What can be the best title for the passage
A．History Pushes the Wheel of the Times
B．History is created by productive citizens
C．History Curricula Are Gaining More Attention
D．History Curricula Shape Tomorrow’s Decision Makers
The intelligence of crows (乌鸦) continues to surprise scientists. According to a research published this week in Science, crows can indeed count.
The results show that crows have counting capacities near those of human babies, says lead study author Diana Liao, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany. “We think this is the first time this has been shown for any animal species,” she adds.
Crows do not appear to be capable of symbolic counting, where numbers serve as an exact representation. Instead, the birds count by controlling the number of vocalizations (发出的声音) they produce to correspond to associated hints. This is similar to how young children count before learning symbolic numbers, Liao says. For example, a baby who is asked how many apples are on a tree may answer, “One, one, one”. The baby produces the number of speech sounds which agree with that of the apples, rather than just saying, “Three.”
In the study, Liao and her colleagues presented the crows with randomly ordered hints, four of which were visual-colored numbers that appeared on a touch screen. And four of them were auditory (听觉的), including sounds made by guitars and drums. Through trial and error, the birds had to figure out the correct number of calls to pair with each hint. If they got it right, they received a worm reward.
After receiving about 180 training sessions, all of the crows were able to produce the correct number of vocalizations associated with the hints at a level higher than chance — a “pretty cool” finding, Liao says. She suspects, too, that the crows could have mastered numbers higher than four if they were given the opportunity.
Onur Güntürkün, a biopsychologist at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, who was not involved in the research, says the new paper is “excellent” even if the findings are “not unexpected” given all that scientists already know about crows’ intelligence.
32．What is the new research about
A．Crows’ ability to count.
B．Crows’ skill of solving problems.
C．A comparison between crows and babies.
D．An investigation into auditory ability.
33．Why does the author mention a baby counting apples in paragraph 3
A．To explain how babies think. B．To clarify how crows count.
C．To illustrate the wisdom of crows. D．To display baby learning progress.
34．How did the crows get the worm rewards
A．By counting objects on the screen.
B．By picking colors from the touch screen.
C．By choosing between sounds and images.
D．By matching sounds to visual and audio hints.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．The results fit with previous findings.
B．The study needs further confirmation.
C．The biopsychologist is critical of the study.
D．The results are beyond scientists’ expectations.
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Some prefer running right away in the morning, while others enjoy a late afternoon workout. 36 While there’s evidence that late afternoon is the optimum (最佳的) time for a workout, other times also bring benefits. No matter what, the best time to exercise is the time that works best for you.
According to research, you’ll get optimum results when your body temperature is at its highest. For most people, that’s between 4 p. m. and 5 p. m., though some studies extend this time to 7 p. m. 37 Exercisers tend to perform better on physical performance tests measuring aerobic capacity and reaction time.
In the morning, your body temperature is at the lowest point of the day. This indicates the morning isn’t the best time to exercise. However, running in the morning may help keep you motivated. Additionally, early morning is the coolest part of the day during warmer months. 38
When it comes to choosing the right time for workouts, adapt your routine to fit your lifestyle. Letting your exercise routine naturally fit into your schedule can relieve the stress of finding time to work out. 39 While you may not feel normally like working out during the time when you are available, it’s possible to adjust your biological clock to your schedule.
40 For instance, if you are training for a marathon, running in the morning can prepare you for the event because most marathons begin in the morning. Whatever sport you participate in, training during those times will help your body perform better on the game day.
A．This will help you stick to it.
B．You need to get an adequate amount of sleep.
C．It is within these few hours that strength and endurance peak.
D．Is there any advantage of exercising at any specific time of day
E．You’ll be safer and more comfortable if you run when it’s not hot.
F．Your exercise time should agree with the sport you’re training for.
G．This is a topic of much debate among athletes and exercise experts.
三、完形填空
At James Madison High School in Virginia, a group of freshman students gave their beloved custodian (管理员), Francis Apraku, a birthday surprise. It was a present that he would never 41 . Francis, originally from Ghana, moved to the US ten years ago and has become a (n) 42 of the school community. His 43 kindness and friendliness have left a lasting 44 on the students. “Ever since we met Francis, he has been super kind and 45 ,” one student shared. When asked about his birthday 46 , Francis mentioned his lifelong dream of owning a new car, though he thought it was far beyond his 47 .
48 to make his dream come true, a group of students started a GoFundMe 49 to raise the funds. In just a short amount of time, they 50 over $20,000. On Monday, they 51 Francis with a brand-new car. Tears of joy 52 Francis’ face as he saw the 53 . Falling to the ground in 54 , he added, “I don’t believe this is happening in my life.” The students were excited to give back to someone who had shown them so much kindness. “ 55 , he’s more than a custodian, he’s a friend to us. His kindness is contagious (有感染力的), and we just said, ‘Let’s get him a new car’,” explained freshman Bennett Hibshman.
41．A．display B．return C．forget D．admit
42．A．leader B．hero C．example D．part
43．A．infectious B．astonishing C．temporary D．deadly
44．A．peace B．impact C．decision D．burden
45．A．ambitious B．intelligent C．sympathetic D．friendly
46．A．party B．wish C．card D．trip
47．A．ability B．expectation C．knowledge D．control
48．A．Confident B．Curious C．Determined D．Inspired
49．A．campaign B．adventure C．procedure D．trial
50．A．wasted B．gathered C．saved D．earned
51．A．confused B．fascinated C．embarrassed D．surprised
52．A．pulled up B．rushed off C．streamed down D．broke out
53．A．gift B．answer C．grade D．pay
54．A．doubt B．disbelief C．advance D．panic
55．A．Importantly B．Gradually C．Obviously D．Fortunately
四、语法填空
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 Chinese photographer Xie Jianguo has committed himself to documenting China’s rare and endangered animals, 56 (range) from the adorable pandas in Sichuan to the playful Pallas’s cats in Inner Mongolia, which highlights the country’s unique natural wonders.
Xie has shown a great passion for photographing wild animals. The fact that he has visited many faraway destinations such as the Arctic and the Sahara 57 (serve) as the best evidence of his enthusiasm. However, since 2012, Xie Jianguo has redirected his lens toward his homeland, focusing 58 wildlife in China. With nearly all the provinces and regions 59 (cover) by his footprints, he has been able to capture the diverse wildlife in their natural habitats.
During his shooting process, Xie finds 60 important to build a harmonious relationship with the animals he encounters, ensuring that they are undisturbed and represented in their natural state. Xie said, “ 61 motivates me most is the opportunity to record the beautiful moments of wildlife, to not only represent their living conditions but also raise people’s 62 (aware) of protecting wild animals and their habitats. 63 (hopeful), my images can show the biodiversity and the achievements of wildlife protection in China.”
With the aim of preserving the natural beauty of China 64 promoting its rich natural and animal resources to the world, Xie launched a project called “Nature Image China” in 2016. So far, over 10 photo exhibitions 65 (organize) at home and abroad.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，4月23日是“世界读书日”，你学校的英文社团正在举办“我最喜欢的文学作品”推荐活动。请你用英文写一篇推荐信，内容包括：
1. 你最喜欢的一部作品；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：
写作词数应为80词左右。
Dear editor,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数为150词左右。
It was just before 8 am, November 17. Pam Bales, an experienced hiker, left the pavement of Base Road and stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. She planned a six-hour hike through New Hampshire’s Mount Washington State Park. She had packed for almost every emergency and intended to walk alone.
She’d checked the weather forecast posted by the Mount Washington Observatory before she left. Based on her experience, Bales knew that her hike was realistic. Besides, she had two emergency plans and extra layers of clothing to better adjust her body temperature as conditions changed.
The hike up the lower part of Jewell Trail was pleasant. Bales felt excited as she walked up into snowy paths. The sun shone through the trees and cast a shadow over her smiling face. Less than an hour later, loads of dark clouds had replaced the sunshine, and snow covered the surrounding trees.
She still smiled. However, the weather was showing its teeth. Bales added even more layers to shelter herself from the cold winds and thick fog. She made her way across the snow-covered ridge (山脊) toward Mount Washington and began to think about turning back. Suddenly, she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her, which were fresh tracks made by someone not long ago. She’d been following faint tracks all day and hadn’t given them much thought, because so many people climb Jewell Trail. But these, she realized, had been made by a pair of trainers, not suitable for hiking on snow. She had a feeling that whoever left those tracks might be in danger—the messy steps suggested these were probably from amateur hikers that had been ill-prepared for the wilderness.
Meanwhile, Bales was getting colder, even though she was moving fast and generating some body heat. With strong wind screaming and attacking her back and left side, she decided to abandon her plan. The only thing, however, kept her on the trail was the footprints in the snow.
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:
Bales faced a dilemma about whether to follow the tracks or not.
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Paragraph 2:
She approached the injured man instantly.
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四川省绵阳市涪城区绵阳南山中学实验学校2024-2025学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题参考答案
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答案 A B A A C C A A B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C B C C B B A C C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B D C B C A C B A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A B D A D C E A F
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答案 C D A B D B A C A B
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答案 D C A B C
1．A
【原文】W: Do you know anything about the arts festival in our city
M: Yes, the opening ceremony will be on May 5th. And it will start at 3 o’clock and finish at 6 o’clock.
2．B
【原文】W: How do we spend our holiday I don’t want to stay at home. Shall we go backpacking in a park
M: I’m too old to do that. Let’s take a guided tour.
W: It depends on you.
3．A
【原文】M: Can you tell me when my daughter can leave hospital
W: Certainly. Just in two days. She is recovering very well. You can come and take her home in the afternoon the day after tomorrow.
4．A
【原文】W: Bob, would you like to go to the beach this afternoon My uncle bought a boat.
M: Mary, will you swim or fish
W: It’s too young for me to swim in the river, so I think fishing is better.
5．C
【原文】W: Hello, Customer Service Department. How can I help you
M: Hi, I’m calling about a camera bought from your store. For some reason, it doesn’t work properly. Can I replace or repair it
W: Let me have a look.
6．C 7．A
【原文】M: Jenny, do you have a garden
W: Yes, a small one. My father and my mother are helping me make it larger.
M: How did you get the idea to start a garden
W: I was visiting my cousin in Delhi, and I saw an amazing garden on his roof. We happen to have enough place in front of our house, and a river is behind the house.
M: Cool!
8．A 9．B
【原文】M: Hello, this is Mike speaking. Is Jack there
W: I’m afraid not. He left for London for an important meeting yesterday. He won’t be back until Thursday morning.
M: Oh, well, perhaps I can leave a message like this: Could you come to another meeting on Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm You’ll discuss the new company in Los Angeles.
W: Fine. I’ve got that. I ensure that he gets it as soon as he comes back.
M: Good, thank you. Goodbye.
W: Bye.
10．A 11．C 12．B
【原文】W: How did you spend your holiday
M: I went to climb Mount Tai.
W: Oh, really It must have been exciting.
M: It really was. Mount Tai is indeed a natural monument.
W: How did you reach the top of it
M: Step by step. I was totally tired before I even got halfway to the top. Those are the steepest and scariest steps I’ve ever seen. But the natural landscapes are breathtaking.
W: Fantastic! Are there any cultural relics
M: Of course, and most of the unearthed relics remain perfect. Some ancient Chinese buildings have been preserved to this day, which are of high artistic value. Tourists from all over the world go there and exchange cultural experiences. Confucius and many famous people have been there. All in all, it’s really worth a visit.
W: OK. I’ll go there if I get a chance.
13．C 14．C 15．B 16．B
【原文】W: Excuse me, young man. I’m doing research on the bus service. Could I ask you a few questions It won’t take long.
M: OK. I’d like to help you. Go ahead, please.
W: Thanks. How often do you take a bus, every day, once a week, twice a week, or something else
M: I go to school by bus. So it’s usually twice daily.
W: I see. Could you rate its service If 1 is poor, 2 is not bad, and 3 is very good, which number would you choose
M: I would say 2. The drivers are nice. The buses are clean and the seats are comfortable, but it’s sometimes unreliable. There should be a bus every ten minutes. But yesterday morning, I waited almost twenty minutes before the bus came, and I was almost late for school.
W: Oh, that’s too bad. Do you have suggestions for the bus company
M: Try to have the buses arrive on time, of course, and um, there can be a map on the bus. As you know, it can help some passengers find their own stops accurately to get off.
W: Thank you very much for your help.
M: You are welcome.
17．A 18．C 19．C 20．A
【原文】
M: Hello, everyone. My name is Andrew Johnson, and I work at the Florida Park Service. If you don’t have a plan for the weekend, why not do something meaningful in Everglades National Park Our city is organizing a tree planting activity here. In order to improve the environment of our city, we are planning to plant a total of 20,000 trees paid by the government. Since so many trees will be planted, lots of students are needed to work here. All students at high school will be encouraged to volunteer this weekend. You’ll not only help the environment, but also learn how to plant trees as experts will be present to teach tree planting skills. Most equipment will be provided. But you are encouraged to bring tree planting tools so that you don’t have to wait when others are using the tools. If you are interested, please get to the east gate of Everglades National Park by 10:00 am. You don’t need to bring food with you because we’ll treat you to lunch. Only your parents are allowed to join together. It’ll be a nice day for all families. Enjoy your day.
56．ranging 57．serves 58．on 59．covered 60．it 61．What 62．awareness 63．Hopefully 64．and 65．have been organized
66．Dear editor,
I am Li Hua, and I’d like to recommend The Little Prince as my favorite literary work. This timeless story explores themes like friendship, love, and the essence of life through simple yet profound language.
The Little Prince’s journey across planets teaches readers to cherish innocence and see the world with their hearts. What makes it special is its universal appeal—it speaks to both children and adults. Whenever I feel lost, this book reminds me that “what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
I believe everyone can find wisdom and warmth in its pages. Let’s explore its magic together!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67．Paragraph 1:
Bales faced a dilemma about whether to follow the tracks or not. If she chose to follow the tracks, she’d add time and risk to her hiking. But the tracks ahead suggested someone might be in danger. She couldn’t let this go. She called out into the frozen fog, “Is anybody out there Do you need help ” Then she walked cautiously in the direction of the tracks. Minutes later, she spotted a figure sitting on a rock, trembling in the wind. His face was in pain as he said, “My ankle... I think it’s broken.”
Paragraph 2:
She approached the injured man instantly. Without any hesitation, she covered his body with warm clothes, and then she swiftly wrapped his leg with a bandage from her bag. “We need to get out here as soon as possible,” said Bales. She supported the man and walked slowly along the trail. With great efforts, they managed to get out of the mountain.The man, tears in eyes, whispered, “You saved my life.” Bales simply nodded, knowing no mountain could outweigh a single human heartbeat.
