武强中学 2024--2025 学年度下学期期末考试
高二英语试题
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．What will Karen do tonight
A．Go swimming. B．Visit Michelle. C．Prepare for a performance.
2．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a restaurant. B．At a supermarket. C．At home.
3．When was the party previously scheduled to start
A．At 6:00 pm. B．At 6:30 pm. C．At 7:00 pm.
4．What should Mike do according to the man
A．Change learning habits. B．Work much harder. C．See a doctor.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A travel experience. B．A history lesson. C．A tourist attraction.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 段对话，回答 6、7 题
6．What is the probable relationship between Lily and John
A．Brother and sister. B．Classmates. C．Teacher and student.
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7．Why does the man want to join in the woman’s activity
A．To help with a good cause.
B．To have fun on the beach.
C．To have a special camping.
听第 7 段对话, 回答第 8、9 题。
8．How did Anna feel before coming to the classroom
A．Worried. B．Embarrassed. C．Delighted.
9．What bothers Anna now
A．Feeling a bit homesick.
B．Having trouble getting around.
C．Being weak in speaking Chinese.
听第 8 段对话, 回答第 10 至 12 题。
10．Why does Jason have no time to relax on the weekend
A．He needs to write a book.
B．He must take music courses.
C．He has to do his schoolwork.
11．What is Jenny’s opinion on mental health days off from school
A．It may make things worse.
B．It can solve mental problems well.
C．It can boost parent-child relationship.
12．What does Jenny think is important in students’ mental health
A．Students’ self-control.
B．A mental health lecture.
C．Doctors’ suggestions.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。
13．Where did the man read the story about a flight
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A．In a newspaper. B．In a magazine. C．On a website.
14．Who called the air traffic controller for help
A．A pilot. B．An air hostess. C．A passenger.
15．What did the air traffic controller decide to do
A．Teach how to operate a plane.
B．Ask his coworkers for help.
C．Make a video of flying.
16．What happened to the plane in the end
A．It crashed. B．It landed safely. C．It caused several deaths.
听第 10 段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17．When did Aelita Andre begin to learn painting
A．At 10 years old. B．At 12 months. C．At 9 months.
18．What was the highest price of Aelita Andre’s work
A．$4,000. B．$10,000. C．$14,000.
19．What was Aelita Andre’s achievement in 2020
A．She drew a painting of Jackson Pollock.
B．She won Global Child Prodigy Awards.
C．She had her own exhibition in Manhattan.
20．Why does the speaker give the talk
A．To introduce a truly talented artist.
B．To show her concerns about Aelita Andre.
C．To illustrate the value of abstract paintings.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B, C 和 D）中，选出最佳答案。
A
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Broken Hill was recently awarded one of Australia’s rare National Heritage (遗产) listings,
but is that reason enough to make the journey
Broken Hill, in Western New South Wales, is hardly up there as a tourist attraction of
international reputation (名 声 ). It’s miles from anywhere, boiling hot and lacks the more
attractive elements that often make a place popular — for example, high-end restaurants,
beautiful beaches, great accommodation (膳宿). But Broken Hill’s reputation is growing with
its recent National Heritage Listing Award.
We asked Broken Hill mayor to tell us what makes Broken Hill so great. These are some
reasons he gave us to visit.
Perfect light
Broken Hill offers breathtaking scenery to discover and explore. The lively colours and
perfect light have attracted film-makers and artists here for decades. From the wonders of the
day, comes an amazing light show at night.
The locals
We are always happy to greet people from “away”. In fact, we love it when people come
to town to visit. We are friendly people who make you feel welcome. And we are proud of our
city.
The Palace Hotel
The home of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and just a great Broken Hill iconic pub. You
can star in your own movie in the centre of town. It is a world-famous landmark and a good
water hole for those nice warm days.
The living desert and sculptures
Located 9 km from the city, Broken Hill features 12 sandstone sculptures by artists from
around the world as well as local artist Badger Bates. It displays the breathtaking beauty of the
real outback (内地).
21. Which of the following factor is making Broken Hill better known to the world
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A. Its friendly local people. B. Its Palace Hotel.
C. Its National Heritage Listing Award. D. Its sandstone sculptures.
22. Which of the following topics of Broken Hill are mentioned in the passage
A. Traditional food and friendly locals.
B. Pleasant climate and perfect light.
C. Beautiful beaches and lively sculptures.
D. Splendid Hotel and friendly locals.
23. What is the real purpose of writing this passage
A. To encourage readers to pay a visit to Broken Hill.
B. To explain the causes of awarding Broken Hill.
C. To list the reasons for Broken Hill’s greatness.
D. To express the writer’s pride for Broken Hill’s award.
B
Mom died just before the Christmas season the year before, after a short battle with cancer.
At the age of seventy-two, she had been well prepared for her death, but I was not.
Of both French and Indian background, she had a gentle, soft touch. All her life, Mom was
there for me; although now a grown woman, I still needed my senior parent for advice and
comfort. We were the best of friends, and over the years, we shared, laughed and cried together.
I often found myself wearing her red sweater, which had been Mom’s favourite, and it
was faded and worn from years of use. To cope with my grief, I would imagine my mom
wearing the red sweater and reaching out to comfort me. Her warm hands, worn and shrivelled
(干枯) from age and work, had cared for a large family, and brought life to plants and flowers.
Mom lost both her cultures when she married my father, a white man, and moved from her
island to live on his. When she arrived in isolated and rural Cardigan at the age of eighteen, she
began to learn English. Sadly, her knowledge of both French and her native Chinook began to
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fade away.
One of my favourite memories are the native powwws (帕瓦仪式) we attended on
Panmure Island. First Nations people from all over North America travelled there to participate
in the powwows. It was an opportunity for Mom to mix with the First Nations people, wear her
native shirt, dance in the sacred circle and socialize. She loved going to those powwows and I
remember her proudly telling an elder once, “I’m Indian, too.” Although she had moved into
the white man’s world when she married, she never lost her Chinook heritage of strong native
spirituality, deep respect for the land, and love for the outdoors— all of which she passed on to
me and my eight brothers and sisters.
Now, her image travels with me when I feel grief and pain. She always wears the red
sweater and for an instant, our hands join. Death has not separated us.
24. Why did I keep Mom’s red sweater
A. It was a gift from my mom as my best friend.
B. It was Mom’s favourite despite its overuse.
C. It witnessed my growth from a girl to a woman.
D. It held many memories and offered me comfort.
25. Which of the following best describes Mom
A. Quiet and considerate. B. Strict and determined.
C. Talkative and humorous. D. Hardworking and caring.
26. Why did Mom love to attend the native powwow
A. She lost her culture after she married my father.
B. She was eager to be identified with her ancient roots.
C. She felt isolated and wanted to make friends there.
D. She was passionate about outdoor activities.
27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Valuable Heritage B. Silenced Cultural Identity
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C. The Red Sweater D. Journey to the Roots
C
We live in a world of plastic.Shopping bags, drink bottles, your toothbrush and even your
clothes are among the everyday items made from plastic.But plastic isn’t fantastic, and neither
is the current state of our environment.
Humans have been producing plastic on a large scale since 1950.We produce hundreds of
millions of tonnes of plastic every year and production is only increasing.Unfortunately, most
of it is used only once and then thrown away.Only a small part of plastic is recycled.The
majority ends up in our oceans.
A Plastic Ocean is a documentary film directed by the Australian journalist Craig
Leeson.It dives into and investigates the terrible influence that plastic has caused to our
environment, especially our ocean life.What starts off as an adventure to film the blue whale,
the largest animal on the planet, leads to the shocking discovery of a thick layer of plastic
floating in the middle of the Indian Ocean.The film sends the message that our actions and
choices can severely impact the planet.
Plastic is so widely used because it is durable and cheap.Unfortunately, this durability is
the same quality that makes it so detrimental to the environment.Most plastics do not break
down chemically.Instead, they break into smaller and smaller pieces that can persist in the
environment for an extensive period of time.
Because it is so affordable, developing countries use plastics extensively and much of the
rubbish is washed into the ocean when it rains.
When smaller pieces of plastic are eaten by animals in the sea, toxins （毒素） are
released and become stored in their tissue.These toxins accumulate up the food chain and can
eventually end up on our dinner tables.The consumption of the polluted seafood can cause
many health problems including cancer, immune system problems, and even childhood
developmental issues.Society’s huge appetite for plastic is literally poisoning us.
28. How long have we used plastic extensively
A.More than 40 years. B.More than 50 years.
C.More than 60 years. D.More than 70 years.
29. Why did Craig Leeson direct A Plastic Ocean
A.To introduce the ocean life. B.To show the harm of plastic.
C.To describe the beauty of the ocean. D.To indicate the common use of plastic.
30. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
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A.Similar. B.Difficult.
C.Harmful. D.Important.
31. Which proverb can best express the main idea of the last paragraph
A.You get what you pay for. B.There is no smoke without fire.
C.Everything happens for a reason. D.What goes around comes around.
D
When it comes to reading, people have different preferences. Some people will choose
paper books because they’re easy to borrow and share. Others will go for e-readers, perhaps on
a phone, because they’re convenient. But which is the more environment-friendly choice
Digital reading(数字阅读)is on the rise, now making up about 15% of the total US book
market. However, traditional print publishing is still by far the most popular type — and it
comes with a high carbon footprint(碳足迹). According to a 2023 report from Words Rated,
print book publishing is the third biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and 32 million
trees are cut down each year in the US to make paper for books. Then there’s the problem of
printing and transport, not to mention the many unsold books that are destroyed.
Digital reading seems to have a great advantage over print because it is paperless, so it
saves trees and transport. Moreover, technology companies that make e-readers, such as
Amazon, offer recycling programs for old devices(设备). But digital devices also come with a
large carbon footprint, mainly at the production stage. Their cases are made from plastic that
comes from fossil fuels, and the minerals in their batteries require a lot of resources to be
mined.
So back to the earlier question: which way of reading is more environmentally friendly
“It’s not cut and dried,” said Mike Berners-Lee, a professor at Lancaster Environment Centre in
the United Kingdom. “If you buy an e-reader and you read lots of books on it, then it’s the
lowest carbon thing to do. But if you buy it, read a couple of books, and find that you prefer
paper books, then it’s the worst of all worlds.” Yet, Berners-Lee said that reading is still,
relatively speaking, an environmental-friendly activity.
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32. What does the report show
A. Printed books have a poor sales record in the US.
B. Print publishing is not friendly to the environment.
C. Digital reading is more popular than paper reading.
D. Printing books costs more than producing e-readers.
33. Which aspect of digital devices has the largest impact on the environment
A. Its transportation B. Its waste management.
C. Its production process. D. Its recycling programs.
34. What is better to choose digital reading according to the text
A. If you read a lot B. If you hardly take notes
C. If you enjoy reading at night D. If you only read books out of need
35. What is the most suitable title for the text
A. Why Should We Choose Digital Reading
B. How Does Print Publishing Affect the Environment
C. Will Traditional Print Reading Disappear in the Future
D. Which is Better for the Environment, Paper Books or E-readers
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
Whether you volunteer at an animal shelter or in a hospital, volunteering is a wonderful
opportunity to bring good into the world and support your community. There are a lot of
different volunteering opportunities.Therefore, everyone can find a volunteering opportunity
that suits their skills and interests. ____36____
Volunteer for something you love. ____37____ If your passion is helping those with
cancer, volunteer to raise money for research. If you're passionate about improving the
environment, volunteer to pick up trash in public places. Your passion will keep you motivated,
so put your effort into something you treasure.
____ 38____ You are probably not best suited for directing traffic if you are shy. Be
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respectful to those organizers, but let them know your strengths and show them how your
strengths can be beneficial to your volunteer work. Find the balance that brings your talents to
the table and really helps the organization.
Be on time. This is a simple but important idea. Think about being late for your work:your
boss, coworkers and customers would be upset. The same applies to volunteering. ____ 39____
Mix your volunteer jobs. If you become bored, it may be time for a schedule change in your
life.____ 40____ It is volunteering, so you aren't stuck in one place.
A. Offer what you can do best.
B. Ask what's expected of volunteers.
C. So if such a thing does happen, just call and let them know.
D. It doesn't matter what it is, but it does matter what you like.
E. Here are some tips on how to be an even better volunteer.
F. However, you will volunteer longer in an organization that supports a cause you care about.
G. Volunteer on different days or ask for different tasks to see what other opportunities are out
there.
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。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was
born, friends and family 41 him with gifts, flooding our once spacious rooms with
many colorful playthings.
42 my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy
life. My spare time melting away, my 43 began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I 44 ! It was time
to make a 45 . I grabbed trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, 46 the
scattered (散落的) toys on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the
47 . Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed
to 48 it.
Days went by. Then weeks. 49 , the absence of disorder seemed to promote a
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deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that 50 . With fewer toys, my son had to rely
on his imagination, like 51 a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy
adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the 52 of our minimalist lifestyle became more
apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we 53 a world where less
really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more 54 in life, and my boy is
becoming more 55 when playing with a reduced number of toys.
41．A．helped B．filled C．showered D．equipped
42．A．Selling B．Sorting C．Counting D．Delivering
43．A．laziness B．anxiety C．regret D．guilt
44．A．retired B．escaped C．cheered D．exploded
45．A．donation B．record C．promise D．change
46．A．playing with B．putting aside C．picking up D．throwing away
47．A．basement B．balcony C．living room D．garage
48．A．accept B．believe C．share D．remember
49．A．Originally B．Hopefully C．Unexpectedly D．Unfortunately
50．A．waited B．remained C．increased D．appeared
51．A．placing B．turning. C．dividing D．mixing
52．A．benefits B．symbols C．impressions D．patterns
53．A．missed B．disconnected C．imagined D．unlocked
54．A．problems B．predictions C．preparations D．possibilities
55．A．generous B．courageous C．creative D．supportive
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。
The 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition for Fijian college students concluded in the capital
city of Suva on Tuesday. A total of 13 students participated in the event, ____51____ was held
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by the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific, and co-organized by the
Chinese Embassy in Fiji. The competition ____52____ (divide) into two parts, including a
themed speech and a talent show. Lily Teunroko from the University of the South Pacific in
Suva won in ____53____ final round and will represent Fiji at the global finals in China.
Zhou Jian, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, said China attaches great importance ____54____
developing relations with Pacific island countries, and regards China-Fiji and China-Pacific
island countries ____55____ (cooperate) as an important part of South-South cooperation. “We
always adhere to (遵 循 ) the principles of mutual respect, equal treatment, and common
development, and ____56____ (sincere) help the people of Fiji and Pacific island countries to
achieve development and revitalization (复苏),” he said.
The ambassador said the continuous deepening of practical cooperation between China
and Fiji in various ____57____(field) will create more opportunities for Fijian students to learn
Chinese, make exchange visits, and become successful. And the Confucius Institute at the
University of the South Pacific provides an opportunity for people in Fiji and South Pacific
island nations ____58____ (learn) Chinese and acts as a platform for educational and ____59
___ (culture) exchanges between the two countries.
According to Li Yini, the Chinese director of the institute, their Chinese language courses
_____60_____ (cover) 12 countries and regions in the South Pacific since it was founded.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假设你是高三学生李华。你看到校刊(Further)刊登的记者招聘启事。请你给主编写
一封申请信,并附上简历。信的内容包括:
(1)介绍你的相关信息和对该职位的兴趣;
(2)说明你适合该职位的原因;
(3)表达希望被录用。
Dear Editor,
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I am writing to apply to be a reporter for our school newspaper Further.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Sandy and Jane came to see the jobo tree on the hilltop again. Jobos were their favorite
fruit, but the tree belonged to a lady who lived in the house by the hill. They heard she was
difficult, but that sometimes she would give fruit in return for an errand(差使)
The girls finally gathered their courage to knock on her door. An elderly woman with a
fierce look answered, staring down at the girls. “We heard …”said Sandy, her voice shaky,
“that you give jobos in payment for running an errand. ”
The lady raised one eyebrow, then went into the kitchen and took two baskets. She
pushed them into the girls’ hands. “Go fill these with jobos, and come right back. ”
The girls raced up the hill to the tree and filled the baskets with the ripest jobos. Back at
the house, the lady filled a bag with rice and handed it to Sandy. “Take this bag and one basket
of jobos to the Brown family. And ask them for the payment, ” the lady added with a tight
smile. “If you return without the payment, you won’t get the fruit. ”
The girls struggled all the way with the bag and the basket. When they were there, Mrs.
Brown answered the door. Inside on the floor were three little children, each painting
something on papers.
Mr. Brown was lying sick in bed. Times were hard.
The girls handed her the food. “This is from the lady with the jobo tree, ” said Sandy.
“She asked for the payment, too. ”Jane said awkwardly.
“The payment! The payment!” The children repeated, waving the paper in their hands
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happily.
Sandy and Jane looked at each other strangely. With a smile, Mrs. Brown handed Sandy
a large sealed(密封的)envelope so full that it was almost starting to break open. The girls said
goodbye and left quickly. “I wonder, ” Sandy murmured, “whether Mrs. Brown can afford to
pay for that food. ”
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。
Worried, the two girls discussed what was in the envelope as they walked back.
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The lady opened the envelope, took out a pile of papers, and smiled.
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高二英语期末答案
听力
1-5 CABAC 6-10 BAACC 11-15 ABCCA 16-20 BCBBA
阅读
21-25 CDADD 26-30 BCDBC 31-35 DBCAD
36-40 EDACG
完形
41-45 C BBDD 46-50 CAACB 51-55 BADDC
语填
56. which 57. was divided 58. the 59. to 60. cooperation 61. sincerely 62. fields
63. to learn 64. cultural 65. have covered
作文
Dear Editor,
I am writing to apply to be a reporter for our school newspaper Further.
First, I am passionate about literature and have a head start over other participants. Since I
became a student, I have kept a habit of writing diaries and reading newspapers. Besides, I have
read many classic literary works, which broaden my horizons and improve my writing skills.
Although being a reporter is a hard job which needs patience and labor, I am prepared to take it.
To give you a deeper understanding of me, I have attached my résumé.
Should my application meet with your approval, I would try my best to do the job.
Yours sincerely，Li Hua
One possible version:
Worried, the two girls discussed what was in the envelope as they walked back. Tapping her
chin, Sandy murmured, “If it’s money, that’s a great deal! If it’s not, what could it be ” Jane, lost
in thought, didn’t reply at once. She placed her palms on envelope, reflected on the family and
suddenly she claimed, “Paintings! It must be the girls’ paintings! After she explained to Sandy,
they arrived at the old lady’s. Awkwardly, Jane handed the lady the envelope with trembling hands.
The lady opened the envelope, took out a pile of papers and smiled. On the papers were
colorful drawings from the children. At this scene, Sandy and Jane looked at each other and
smiled. Then, the girls gained their payment- a full basket of ripe jobos. For them, it turned out
that their errand not only gained them their favorite fruit, but also a sweet taste of getting payment
by their hard work. When they took a bite, the juice was as sweet as the feeling inside their heart.
