北京市延庆区2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（PDF版含答案）

延庆区 2024—2025 学年第一学期期中试卷
高二英语 2024.11
考 1．考生要认真填写个人信息。
2．本试卷共 11页，三大部分（共 100分），考试时间 90分钟。
生
3．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。选择题必须
须 用 2B铅笔作答；非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。
知 4．考试结束后，考生应将答题卡按要求放在桌面上，待监考员收回。
第一部分： 知识运用（共两节，30 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题：每小题 1分，共 15 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选
项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
I argued with my sixteen-year-old son Anthony again. I rushed out of the house
with 1 . Shaking my head in disappointment and seeking 2 , I walked toward Clara, my
elderly neighbor. I told her it was for his 3 this time. We were always 4 about his
clothes, his messy room, or his loud music.
Clara 5 and said, "It's only a small thing." Then the smile disappeared from her face,
and she became 6 . During her hard life, she had 7 to say, "But it's only…" "It's only
something, and tomorrow will be 8 . Everybody has enough heartaches and 9 in their
lives, so we shouldn't waste time and energy on the "it's only things that come their way,"
she continued.
I walked back with Clara's words circling around in my head and 10 in my heart. I
prepared a piece of cake, Anthony's favorite 11 . He stared at the plate eagerly, but there
was still a bit of 12 in his eyes. He looked at me and 13 asked why I had no one word
about his hair.
I said it was only hair. He 14 a smile as he took the cake and said that was what he
had been trying to tell me. Now I realize that he actually didn't want to fight with me but
just wanted me to hear the 15 he was making.
1. A. fear B. anger C. joy D. satisfaction
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2. A. respect B. comfort C. courage D. trust
3. A. haircut B. clothes C. room D. study
4. A. complaining B. arguing C. thinking D. joking
5. A. smiled B. hesitated C. agreed D. approached
6. A. nervous B. patient C. proud D. serious
7. A. regretted B. planned C. learned D. refused
8. A. harder B. familiar C. better D. similar
9. A. power B. danger C. peace D. trouble
10. A. taking root B. breaking up C. giving away D. clearing away
11. A. memory B. collection C. decoration D. treat
12. A. relief B. doubt C. interest D. excitement
13. A. confidently B. officially C. curiously D. wisely
14. A. hid B. exchanged C. managed D. won
15. A. wish B. point C. deal D. promise
第二节 语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1. 5分，共 15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，
在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
Graham Lawrence is a science writer. He wasn't very good at most school
subjects before he met Mr Jenkins, who 16 （hear) stories about his bad behavior.
When he was 15 and went into Mr Jenkins' class, he really became interested 17
science. Mr Jenkins made everything interesting, as he used to explain things which seemed
difficult with lots of practical 18 (example) and in simple language. Besides, Mr
Jenkins encouraged Lawrence to give a presentation on the stars and planets to the class. And
now, 19 (explain) science to the audience is Lawrence's job.
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B
Does having a lot of money mean being successful I think Jason Harley, a professor and
an ex-millionaire, can be called a 20 (success) person. Many people think he must be
mad by giving away money to homeless people and living in a small dorm with second-hand
furniture. 21 to him, no one has lived a better life than he has after he decided to turn
his back on his fortune. He said that with all his fortune, he felt guilty when he saw there were
people who earned so little and could barely support themselves. In my mind, he's one of the
few people who really understand 22 real success is in life.
C
Sugar’s change made me think about balancing personal goals with kindness towards
others. In Hong Kong, 23 I live, there are many people who try to succeed without
taking those who are less fortunate into consideration. Sugar's choice 24 (use) his
skills to help others rather than just for himself, reminds me that success 25 (measure)
by not only what we achieve, but also how we help society.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38 分）
第一节（共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28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，并在答题
纸上将该项涂黑。
A
Milton Community Center
Milton Community Center provides a variety of programs and activities to improve the
quality of life for young adults of different ages.
Date:March 17h—May 2nd Ages: 12—14
First and Goal Club is a youth development program where students
First and Goal will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and grow as young
Club adults. Here they will develop good healthy behaviors and improve
working cooperation.
Date: January 26—January 29th Ages: 13—15
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Students will enjoy a fun and positive environment at Mid-winter
Mid-winter Break Camp. They will go on educational and exciting trips, as well as
Break joining in fun activities here at the Center. Students must bring lunch with
Camp them every day.
Date: April24th—May 14th Ages: 14—18
iMatter is designed to prepare the youth for their future life. This
program will cover personal and professional improvement to get our
young people ready for future jobs.Speakers from different work fields
iMatter will come and speak about their walk of life.
Date:March 8th—June 4th Ages: 16—18
Young adults will have opportunities to explore several colleges.
Transportation will be provided from the Milton Community Center.
College Tour Drinking water will be offered, but no lunch.
For more information, please click here or visit http://miltoncommunity.com
26. First and Goal Club is designed for the age group of __________.
A. 14—18 B. 13—15
C. 12—14 D. 16—18
27. If you are free in January, you can apply for __________.
A. First and Goal Club B. Mid-winter Break Camp
C. iMatter D. College Tour
28. What can you do in iMatter
A. Go on educational trips. B. Learn speaking skills.
C. Get professional improvement. D. Explore several colleges.
29. Where are you likely to find this passage
A. In a brochure. B. In a magazine.
C. On a website. D. On a noticeboard.
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B
Jim Thorpe is one of the successful athletes of all time. He had amazing athletic abilities
and was well-known during his lifetime, yet that did not make Thorpe a stranger to
adversity(逆境).
Thorpe was an American Indian from Oklahoma who developed his extraordinary skills
in his youth through hard labor. It was also in his youth that he learned to endure hardship
brought upon by racial prejudice (偏见). Many would say his childhood was not easy. He grew
up poor and at age 9 his twin brother passed away and a few years later he lost both of his
parents.
But that did not stop him from doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams. Nothing
seemed to stop him, not even stolen shoes. Just hours before Thorpe was going to compete in
the Olympics, somebody stole his shoes. Thorpe improvised (临时拼凑) by getting shoes out
of garbage. The shoes were two different sizes. He wore an extra pair of socks on one foot to
even them out.
He still went on to win two gold medals - winning each event he competed in except for
one, the javelin (标枪). The javelin was the only event he didn't win, probably because he had
never competed in that event before. It is interesting to note that Thorpe had tried to throw the
javelin once before in the Olympic trials. At the time, he didn't know that he could throw it
with a running start. He threw it standing still and was placed second.
I think Paul Dughi said it best, "It's hard to imagine that now professional athletes get
paid millions of dollars just to wear a particular brand of shoes. For Jim Thorpe, it didn't
matter what kind he wore."
30. What do we know about Thorpe
A. He gained athletic skills through hard training.
B. His success was no guarantee of a better life.
C. His career brought him both gains and losses.
D. He suffered many hardships throughout his life.
31. What most likely led to Thorpe's failure to win the javelin
A. Loss of his own sports shoes. B. A carefree attitude toward the event
C. Lack of experience in the event. D. A shortage of talent for the sport
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32. Which of the following words can best describe Jim Thorpe
A. Loyal and enthusiastic B. Tough and determined
C. Disciplined and ambitious D. Confident and committed
C
Social media is one of the fastest-growing industries in today's world. A study conducted
by the US think tank (智囊团) Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go
online daily. The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers' lives.
Changing relationships
High school student Elly Cooper from Illinois said social media often reduces
face-to-face communication. "It makes in-person relationships harder because people give
attention to their phones instead of their boyfriends or girlfriends," Cooper said.
There's also a greater possibility of things getting lost in translation over social media. "If
half of your relationship is over social media, you don't really know how the other person is
reacting," Sienna Schulte, a junior student from Illinois, said.
Yet, some people believe social media has made it easier to start relationships with
anyone from anywhere. Beth Kaplan from Illinois met her long-distance friend through social
media. He currently lives in Scotland, but they're still able to frequently communicate with
one another. "I can feel close to someone that I'm talking to via (通过) FaceTime," Kaplan said.
Wanting to be "liked"
The rise of social media has changed the way teenagers see themselves. The 19-year-old
Essena O'Neill announced on the social networking service Instagram that she was quitting
social media because it made her obsessed with appearing perfect online.
Negative comments also can do great damage to a teenager's self-esteem (自尊 ). In
particular, anonymous (匿名的) social media apps such as Yik Yak may provide opportunities
for cyber bullying.The app allows users within 5 miles (8km) to create and add comments to
everything. Teenagers who get negative comments on these sites can't help but feel hurt.
Opening new doors
However, Armin Korsos, a student from Illinois, takes advantage of the comments he
receives over social media to improve his videos on the social networking site Youtube.
"Social media can help people show themselves and their talents to the world in a way that
was never possible before," Korsos said.
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But Korsos recognizes that social media has become a distraction. "Social media, though
it helps people connect with their friends and stay updated, is not all necessary."
33. What is the article mainly about
A. The major problems with social media.
B. The effects of social media on teenagers.
C. How teenagers benefit from social media.
D. Why social media attracts teenagers so much.
34. How does social media change relationships, according to the article
A. It pushes people to meet their friends more often offline.
B. It encourages people to pay more attention to those around them.
C. It enables users to understand accurately what others are talking about online.
D. It allows people to keep in touch with their friends who live far away more easily.
35. Which statement about the use of social media would Armin Korsos probably agree with
A. Social media can easily become an addiction, despite its benefits.
B. The use of social media taught him to turn negative comments into motivations.
C. Social media is mostly a distraction to teenagers, so it is unnecessary for it to exist.
D. If used well, social media can create opportunities for teenagers to develop themselves.
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the
difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance: curiosity and
discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never
known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more than ambition. Galileo
was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning
Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history
were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”
Fortunately curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and
need only retake them. “The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his
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child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging
custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to
occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and
liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, if we had missed the chance. We will
probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend
who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it.
Now she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability Most
people don’t. There are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time That’s good, because it’s
always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts
of Uncle Tom’s Cabin while cooking. You’re too old Remember that Thomas Costain was 57
when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when
she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you’ll
never be more alive than you are at this moment.
36．In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A．present an argument B．make a comparison
C．raise a question D．propose a definition
37．According to the author, a person with “his child’s heart” tends to ________.
A．try to avoid making mistakes B．be curious about the unknown
C．follow the custom all the time D．lead a simple and satisfying life
38．What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7
A．Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
B．Experience and special abilities are the keys to success.
C．The genius can get things done easily and creatively.
D．Satisfying yourself can help you become an expert.
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39．What could be the best title of the passage
A．Well Begun Is Half Done
B．Don’t lose your child’s heart
C．Trial and Error Leads to Success
D．Young Minds Never Feel Contented
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you are a motivated person, it is easy to put your personal goals ahead of those of the
people around you. It is natural and not necessarily a bad thing. However, it is crucial to learn
to be a team player. Acting as a part of a team builds character, teaches empathy(共鸣), and
eventually achieves goals. 40 Here's why:
Group Effort Is More Effective than Individual Effort. You can run a small business
pretty independently, but if you ever plan on being employed or running a business that
employs others, you'll have to learn how to work with other people. 41
Improving Others Equals Improving Yourself. If you're on a team, your personal success
helps make you a good team player. This is because most people are at least a little bit
competitive, whether they admit it or not. When you do well, you set a standard that others
will want to meet. By pushing yourself, you help push the people on your team. 42 When
you see someone you're working with do something better than you, more often than not,
you'll push yourself to meet that standard.
Your Attitude Matters. You should be the kind of person who wants to be a team player.
People respect the ability to work well with others more than anything. Your individual
actions have an impact, but if you're reluctant to do something to help your team, it'll be
evident and your contribution will be less appreciated. 43
44 As much as your work is important and necessary to the success of your team, the
success of your team is important and necessary to your success.
A. Of course, this works both ways.
B. There is a mutual (相互的) effect between personal success and team achievement.
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C. People with team spirit try hard to make their team the best of all.
D. Having a genuine interest in your team helps you as well as those you're working with.
E. Those who show respect for others will be respected in turn.
F. All of these things, in turn, contribute to your personal success.
G. The most impressive achievements are accomplished by groups of people, not individuals.
第三部分：书面表达（共三节，32 分）
第一节 阅读表达（共 4小题；每小题 2分，共 8 分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
When Jan and Brian Dutcher moved to San Diego for Brian’s new job at San Diego State
University, the neighbours smiled and introduced themselves. But there were no “bring a plate”
invitations, no car pooling (拼车) for her daughters Liza, 12 and Erin, 15.
“The families really didn’t know each other,” says Jan. “We are far from relatives.
Neighbours are our family.”
So Jan, an artist, decided to repeat a project she had done for Liza’s fifth-grade class.
They invited each neighbour to paint his or her face on a big canvas (帆布画布). The finished
piece would become the new family photo.
First, Jan painted a grid (网格) on the canvas and put it up in the garage with a table of
paints nearby. Then whenever she was home, the “art room” door was up, with an open
invitation for neighbours to paint. The first to stop in were kids riding by. “They thought it
was cool,” says Jan, but the adults weren’t so keen. “They were afraid they would mess it up.”
But as words slowly spread, they came, some using their driver’s license photos as models.
Then something started to happen. They returned to see who had painted, or if they could
recognize who was who. In Jan’s garage, they began to chat about schools, jobs and families,
almost daily. Wendy, who lived across the street and was seriously ill, came in her wheelchair
to watch the fun. Neighbours began to offer their support.
This year has been different in the neighbourhood. Neighbours watch over each other’s
property when they are not around. Families take turns hosting happy hours.“We’re watching
over each other now just like in the painting,”says Jan.
45. Why did the Dutchers move to San Diego （不多于五个单词）
____________________________________________
46. Who joined in the project first after a grid was done （不多于三个单词）
____________________________________________
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47. Why weren’t the adults so keen at first （不多于八个单词）
____________________________________________
48. What do you think of Jan （仅用一个单词）
_____________________________________________
第二节 选词填空：（共 4小题；每小题 1分，共 4分）
用所给词组的正确形式完成下列句子。
on behalf of; have access to; make the choice to; be grateful to;
49. The thing about being a teacher is that you ____________________ children’s minds
when they are open and eager to learn.
50. Henry said he ____________________ his childhood friend Michael for helping him
with his studies when he was ill.
51. Jason Harley ____________________ give all his money away.
52. I’m writing ____________________ the School’s Student Union.
第三节 写作（20 分）
53. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。在最近的一次英语课上，你们学习了关于成功的
五个秘诀。这让你想起了你心中的那位成功人士。请你给笔友 Jim 写一封信，分享你从
这位成功人士身上学到的成功秘诀。内容包括：
1. 介绍你心目中的成功人士，并简述其经历。
2. 阐述你从他/她身上学到的成功秘诀，并说明理由。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右。2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
（请务必将作文写在答题纸指定区域内）
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延庆区 2024～2025 学年第一学期期中测试卷
高二英语参考答案 2024.11
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，共 15 分）
1．B 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A
6．D 7．C 8．C 9．D 10．A
11．D 12．B 13．C 14．C 15．B
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
16. had heard 17. in 18. examples 19. explaining 20. successful
21. But 22. what 23. where 24. to use 25. is measured
第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，38分）
第一节（共 14 小题；每小题 2 分，共 28 分）
26．C 27．B 28．C 29．C 30．D
31．C 32．B 33．B 34．D 35．D
36．A 37．B 38．A 39．B
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
40．F 41．G 42．A 43．D 44．B
第三部分：书面表达（共三节，32分）
第一节（共 4小题；每小题两分，共 8分）
45. For Brian’s new job.
46. Kids riding by. / Kids.
47. They thought it a bit hard for them. / They thought they may mess it up.
48. Creative. / Warmhearted. /Smart.（答案不唯一）
第二节 选词填空：（共 4 小题；每小题 1 分，共 4 分）
49. have access to
50. was grateful to
51. made the choice to
52. on behalf of
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第三节 写作（共 20 分）
53. Possible version 1
Dear Jim,
I am writing to share with you a remarkable person I admire deeply—Yuan Longping. He is
a renowned agricultural scientist. Yuan dedicated his life to developing high-yield hybrid rice,
helping to feed countless people around the world.
From him, I’ve learned two crucial secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. Despite
numerous difficulties and failures, he never gave up on his research. Secondly, a sense of
responsibility. He was committed to ensuring food security for all, showing great concern for
humanity.These qualities inspire me to pursue my dreams with determination and contribute to
society.
What do you think of him I am looking forward to your opinion on the secret of success.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 2
Dear Jim,
I want to tell you about a successful person I admire—J.K. Rowling. She is the author of the
Harry Potter series. Rowling faced many hardships, being a single mother and living on welfare.
But she never gave up on her dream of writing.
From her, I’ve learned two important secrets to success. Firstly, perseverance. She kept
writing even in the face of rejection. Secondly, imagination. Her vivid imagination created a
magical world that has captured the hearts of millions.These qualities inspire me to pursue my
own dreams and believe in myself.
Isn’t she inspiring Who is the successful person in your mind Can’t wait to hear your
thoughts.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 3
Dear Jim,
How is everything going Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to
success, which reminded me of a successful person in my heart——Sun Yingsha.
Sun Yingsha is a remarkable table tennis player. She started playing table tennis at a young
age. Through years of hard training and countless competitions, she has won many
championships and brought honor to the country.
From her, I have learned the secret of perseverance. She never gives up in the face of
difficulties and setbacks whether it's a tough match or intense training. We should also stick to
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our goals. Only by continuously persevering can we overcome various difficulties and reach the
peak of success.
I am really curious about the successful person in your heart and the secrets to their success.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 4:
Dear Jim,
I hope this letter finds you well. I want to tell you about a truly successful person in my eyes,
Zhang Guimei.
Zhang Guimei is a dedicated educator. She has spent decades devoting herself to educating
girls in poor mountainous areas, enabling many girls to change their destinies through education.
From her, I have learned the secret of dedication. Her work always comes first. This is
because she knows that only with dedication can we achieve great things. When we are fully
dedicated to a goal, we will spare no effort to pursue it and eventually achieve success.
I'm eager to know who the successful person in your heart is and what secrets to success you
have learned from them. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 5:
Dear Jim,
Greetings! Recently, in our English class, we learned about five secrets to success. I’m
writing to share J.K. Rowing’s experience and secret of success with you.
Rowling’s first novel was rejected by 12 publishers before it was finally published. But she
didn't listen to the negative comments and never gave up her dream of writing. Her hard work
paid off and she is now the author of one of the most famous children’s books in the world.
I have learned the secret of keeping trying from her. Whatever difficulties we meet, we
should never give up easily. There is no shortcut to success. Only by trial and error can we make
progress and reach the peak of success.
Do you share my view Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Yours,
Li Hua
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