平罗中学2024—2025学年度第二学期期中考试试卷高二英语
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the woman do this morning
A. Play tennis. B. Go shopping. C. Watch movies.
2. Where will the man go next
A. The police station. B. The hospital. C. The theater.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife.
4. Why is the woman upset
A. She didn’t finish the forms on time.
B. She failed to sort the forms out.
C. She has lost her forms.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An island. B. A holiday. C. An explorer.
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. Why is there much water in the kitchen
A. A water pipe burst. B. Someone left the water on. C. There is a hole on the roof.
7. What will the speakers do about the situation
A. Call someone right now. B. Deal with it immediately. C. Leave it until the morning.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When did the man get his last CD
A. About a year ago. B. About 5 years ago. C. About 10 years ago.
9. What does the man say about CDs
A. They are out-dated. B. They are replaceable. C. They are memorable.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man think of his job
A. Boring. B. Relaxing. C. Interesting.
11. What will the man do when he receives a tip
A. He'll tell his workmates at once.
B. He'll rush to report the news.
C. He'll hurry to his office.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Take a break. B. Watch the news. C. Go with the man.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What destroyed the tree
A. A strong wind. B. A fire. C. The lightning.
14. What was hit by the fallen tree
A. The woman's kitchen. B. The power line. C. The woman's garage.
15. What did the man do
A. He had a business trip. B. He held a party. C. He sold a car.
16. What will the man do after work today
A. Hang out with his parents. B. Have his car repaired. C. Help prepare for a party.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long does a star-watching session last
A. Four hours. B. Six hours. C. Ten hours.
18. How does the center manage to run
A. By selling tickets.
B. By charging membership fees.
C. By accepting donations from the public.
19. What do visitors do first during the evening programs
A. Listen to lectures from the experts.
B. Learn about the center and its programs.
C. Watch the sky outside with telescopes.
20. What do we know about the center
A. Its store provides items for warmth.
B. It provides warm clothes at night for free.
C. It is at the foot of Mintal Mountain.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。
A
People are always full of imagination about the deep and mysterious sea, however, the waters known as the sea are not all the endless seas as we think, or may be beautiful or magnificent lakes.
Aral Sea
The Aral Sea is an inland lake that lies to the north of Uzbekistan and to the south of Kazkhstan. Its name literally（按字面）means “the sea of island” in the Turkic language.
Thus, its name refers to the many islands that dotted it in the past. Although the Aral Sea occupied a vast area of about 68,000 square km for a long period of time, it’s believed to be less than 10% of its original site.
Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is also an inland lake. Often regarded as the largest lake in the world, the Caspian Sea is located between the continents of Asia and Europe. The Caspian Sea is an enclosed water body. It is called “sea” probably because of its massive size of 371, 000 square km and its saltiness.
Salton Sea
Located in California, US, the Salton Sea is a rift lake that is saline (咸的) in nature.
Several rivers, creeks, agricultural runoffs，and drainage systems feed this lake. The Salton Sea encompasses (包括) an area of 890 square km, making it the largest lake in California.
Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake with “sea” in its name. It occupies an area of 166.7 square km in Israel. It is the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea with the surface elevation (海拔) ranging from 705ft to 686ft below sea level. The Jordan River is the primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee. Underground springs also feed water to the lake.
1. Which is the second biggest of the four lakes
A. Aral Sea. B. Caspian Sea.
C. Salton Sea. D. Sea of Galilee.
2. Which of the following a TRUE according to the text
A. The Aral Sea belongs to Turkey.
B. The location of the Salton Sea is California, US.
C. The Caspian Sea is a freshwater lake between Asia and Europe.
D. The primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee is underground springs.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a novel.
C. In a geography magazine. D. In a biography.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
On a Thursday afternoon in March, a Baltimore restaurant received an email request: fried broccoli(西兰花) topped with fresh herbs and onion. The woman who sent the email was actually writing in place of her mother, Jane, who enjoyed the dish, but was now in the final stages of lung cancer.
Steve Chu, owner of the restaurant, read the email and quickly replied, “Thanks for reaching out,” he wrote. “We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you. You tell us the date and location and we’ll be there.”
For the past 10 years, every time Jane visited Baltimore, she would go to the restaurant to order her favourite dish.
That Friday after work, a day after receiving Rina’s email, Steve loaded his truck with cooking equipment and ingredients needed and then headed for Vermont with two employees. They stayed overnight in a motel(汽车旅馆) and drove the next day to the flat where Rina’s mother lived.
As soon as Steve and his team pulled into the parking lot, they got down to work. In addition to broccoli, they made tofu with peanut sauce and some steamed rice. After neatly boxing(装箱) everything up, they knocked on their customer’s door.
Immediately Jane opened the door, she was greeted by the familiar smell. The mother also recognized Steve. “I don’t understand. You drove all the way up here to cook for me ” Jane screamed(尖叫).
As for Steve, he couldn’t help remembering his regular customer. “She loves the food and frequents our restaurant,” he said.
Steve and his team declined the invitation to join the family for dinner, for they needed to get back to Baltimore. Steve also wouldn’t accept any money from the family.
Rina was happy that her mother was able to enjoy her beloved broccoli at home.
4. Which of the following is true about Jane
A. She suffered from a curable disease.
B. She was particular about what she ate.
C. She was a regular customer of the restaurant.
D. She wrote the email to the restaurant in person.
5. What did Steve’s team do to make Jane’s day
A He treated her to a big dinner in Vermont.
B. They drove to Vermont and made the dish there.
C. He shared the recipe of the dish with her.
D. He delivered the dish to Jane’s home by air.
6. Which of the following best describes Steve Chu
A. Caring and calm. B. Friendly and outgoing.
C. Warm-hearted and generous. D. Kind and determined.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A restaurant going beyond its duties
B. A cancer sufferer’s road to recovery
C. Fried broccoli: a popular dish in the US
D. Nice surprises are essential for life
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A
C
Earthquakes are among the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on our planet. They result from plate movements, where the Earth’s crustal plates grind against each other, causing stress to build up over time. When this stress exceeds the strength of the rock, it ruptures (断裂), releasing energy in the form of seismic waves (地震波) that travel through the Earth’s interior and shake the surface. The force of an earthquake depends on the extent of rock movement, and powerful events can shake firm ground violently for great distances.
Earthquakes can have catastrophic consequences, though they rarely kill people directly. Instead, deaths and injuries are often caused by falling objects, building collapses, and subsequent fires or hazardous chemical spills. So no matter where we are, knowing how to protect ourselves and our family during an earthquake is necessary. For example, when we feel the ground is shaking, find a nice piece of furniture, a chair, a sofa, or a closet, and lie down, or curl up next to it. A falling roof may compact (压实) the furniture, but will still leave a space for us to survive next to it.
After earthquakes, immediate response is crucial to save lives and minimize damage. Governments, international organizations, and local communities should work together to provide emergency relief, including medical aid, food, water, shelter, and search and rescue operations.
Earthquakes are unpredictable and devastating natural disasters that can have profound impacts on communities worldwide. While we cannot prevent earthquakes from happening, we can take steps to mitigate their effects through better building codes, early warning systems, and effective response and recovery efforts. By working together, we can reduce the human toll (伤亡人数) of these powerful events and build more resilient communities.
8. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. What earthquakes are. B. What earthquakes cause.
C. Where earthquakes occur. D. How earthquakes happen.
9 What should we do during an earthquake according to the text
A. Stay in the bedroom. B. Hide in a closet. C. Lie down next to a sofa. D. Curl up under a chair.
10. What is the key to reducing death and damage after an earthquake
A. Immediate response to others’ help.
B. Quick action and cooperation at home and abroad.
C. Getting connected with family and friends immediately.
D. Waiting for aid from governments, communities and international organizations.
11. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Reduce. B. Prevent. C. Research. D. Promote.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
D
The world is on a fast track toward an autonomous future. From off-road tractors and rural transit systems to air vehicles and space exploration, automation will enhance safety, increase efficiency and improve people’s lives. The more we can automate, the more we can protect people’s life and happiness.
To make the autonomous future safe and secure, manufacturers and operators will need reliable, assured positioning, said Michael Ritter, president of Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division. At the HxGN LIVE Global 2022 event, he gave an overview of assured positioning and demonstrated how it provides the foundation for safe autonomy.
Ritter explained how positioning technologies can enable the future of autonomy for good publicity across industries including agriculture, mining and automotive. “We’ve all heard about autonomy,” he said. “What’s one of the big problems there It doesn’t always work as advertised.” He mentioned Tesla’s AutoPilot as an example. “In our industry, we need to have autonomy solutions that we can trust.” “If that is not a hundred percent waterproof, crystal clear, and protected from outside interference (干扰) and cybersecurity threats, you can’t trust that positioning,” he said. “We have to know where we are at all times, and we cannot have that signal falsified (歪曲).”
While Ritter doesn’t think he’ll see the universal use of autonomous vehicles in passenger traffic during his lifetime “because laws will be in the way.” he said. “Applications in off-road autonomy — construction, mining and agriculture — are here today, which all take place in controllable spaces; laws are not such a big problem.” he said. “This is happening right now. We don’t have to wait 10 to 20 years for that.”
However, a big safety challenge in expanding autonomy is anticipating “all the stuff that could happen once in a lifetime,” Ritter said. Those can be overcome by real-life testing, multiplying that with simulation (模拟) “a hundred million times over,” and then going “back into real life” and performing “real, extreme testing.”
12. What’s Ritter’s purpose of mentioning Tesla’s AutoPilot
A. To show its good publicity.
B. To support its assured positioning.
C. To put forward reliable autonomy solutions.
D. To serve as a reminder for the autonomy-related industries.
13. What is Ritter’s attitude towards the development of autonomy according to paragraph 4
A. Cautious. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
14. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to
A. Real and extreme testing. B. Real-life testing.
C. A big safe challenge. D. Expanding autonomy.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Big challenges for future automation. B. The impact of automation on daily life.
C. Necessary regulations for safe automation. D. Different fields of automation development.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Make a Difference to the World
Many people believe that they don’t have what it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.___16___The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.
It need not be an enormous task.
___17___ In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place. Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to do it.
Start now.
There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You don’t need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don’t have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread. Little efforts count.___18___
___19___
As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long lasting effect rather than a temporary effect.___20___ And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.
A. Seek to make a long lasting effect.
B. Stop complaining and do something.
C. You can start making small contributions today.
D. If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
E. Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.
F. The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.
G. For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. G
第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A,B,C和D )中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___.
We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt.
The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away.
I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____.
That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____.
21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race
22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future
23. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing
24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed
25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire
26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way
27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up
28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully
29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded
30 A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made
31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted
32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided
33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel
34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement
35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Study aid apps ____36____ (use) widely by students so far. Most of these apps allow users ____37____ (take) a photo of their schoolwork and the correct answers will just appear on the smartphone. Though they are ____38____ (convenience), these apps bring problems to both parents and teachers.
“Most of them just copy the answers from the apps, while only a few use the apps to study,” Wu Xiaoyu, ____39____English teacher, said, “If students blindly rely on the study aid apps, ____40____ provide correct answers, they will become lazy and lose the ability to think independently”. Worse still, some students even use the study aid apps as social ____41____ (network). The teenagers are easily distracted (分心) while using these apps and they are not aiding study, ____42____ damaging it.
However, this isn’t to say that study aid apps are ____43____ (complete) useless—they could help students solve the ____44____ (puzzle) questions if the apps are used properly. Parents and teachers should give necessary guidance to help students make full use ____45____ the study aid apps and try to avoid their weaknesses.
【答案】36. have been used
37. to take
38. convenient
39. an 40. which
41. networks
42. but pletely
44. puzzling
45. of
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
46. 假设你李华,你校将举办“世界读书日”主题英语演讲比赛，请你以“Reading Shapes Our Future”为题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 阅读对青少年成长的重要性；
2. 推荐一本你读过的好书并说明理由；
3. 呼吁同学们养成阅读习惯。
注意：1.词数80词左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you!
【答案】Good morning, everyone!
I am honored to be here to share my thoughts on the theme “Reading Shapes Our Future”.
Reading is of importance to our teenagers. It not only broadens our horizons, sharpens our minds but also strengthens our critical thinking and creativity, skills essential for navigating life’s challenges. One book that left a deep impression on me is The Little Prince, a simple tale about a prince who visits the Earth, which reminds us to stay curious, kind, and mindful of the world around us.
Let’s turn pages, expand our minds, and step confidently toward the future.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a typical Monday morning for Jenny, a diligent high school senior. The sound of her alarm clock woke her up, a rude awakening from her sweet dreams. She unwillingly opened her eyes, knowing what waited for her-another 5 long days at school.
Dragging herself out of bed, Jenny went through her usual morning routine. She hurriedly got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and rushed to the kitchen for breakfast. Her mother had prepared a nutritious meal, but Jenny had no appetite. She was too occupied with thoughts of an upcoming exam in her most challenging subject, mathematics.
As Jenny walked to school, her mind wandered back to the countless hours she had spent studying and practicing equations (方程式). She had put in lots of effort, hoping to improve her grades. However, despite her dedication (努力), she was struggling to achieve the desired results. Doubts started crawling in, and anxiety stayed in her mind like dark clouds.
As students settled into their seats, Mr. Johnson, their math teacher, announced that the exam would take place that afternoon. Jenny started to feel afraid. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her calculator (计算器) at home, an essential tool for the exam. Panic turned into hopelessness, as she knew that borrowing one during the test would be strictly prohibited (禁止).
Jenny’s friends, Emma and David, noticed her worry and approached her after class. They offered their help. Emma suggested that Jenny be honest to Mr. Johnson and explain her situation. David, however, had a different plan. He proposed sneaking (偷偷给) his calculator to her during the exam, risking punishment for cheating.
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。
Jenny’s heart sank.
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With the borrowed calculator in hand, Jenny felt more confident than she had been in a long time.
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【答案】Jenny’s heart sank. She was torn between honesty and temptation of an easy solution. Sticking to her principles, she decided to follow Emma’s advice. She built up the courage and approached Mr. Johnson. Jenny explained her forgetfulness. Surprisingly, Mr. Johnson understood Jenny’s situation. He even offered to lend her a calculator for the exam.
With the borrowed calculator in hand, Jenny felt more confident than she had been in a long time. She dealt with each problem with determination and focus. An hour passed, and the atmosphere in the exam room grew tense. Finally, the bell rang, signaling the end of the exam. Jenny handed her test paper to Mr. Johnson, hopeful yet unsure of her performance. Days of anxious waiting followed, but in the end Jenny received an unexpected grade--an A. Jenny learned a valuable lesson that success shouldn’t come at the cost of one’s principles. With renewed faith in her abilities, Jenny started her journey towards achieving the goals, knowing that hard work would lead her towards success.平罗中学2024—2025学年度第二学期期中考试试卷高二英语
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 the woman do this morning
A. Play tennis. B. Go shopping. C. Watch movies.
2. Where will the man go next
A. The police station. B. The hospital. C. The theater.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife.
4. Why is the woman upset
A. She didn’t finish the forms on time.
B. She failed to sort the forms out.
C. She has lost her forms.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An island. B. A holiday. C. An explorer.
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. Why is there much water in the kitchen
A. A water pipe burst. B. Someone left the water on. C. There is a hole on the roof.
7. What will the speakers do about the situation
A. Call someone right now. B. Deal with it immediately. C. Leave it until the morning.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When did the man get his last CD
A. About a year ago. B. About 5 years ago. C. About 10 years ago.
9. What does the man say about CDs
A. They are out-dated. B. They are replaceable. C. They are memorable.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man think of his job
A. Boring. B. Relaxing. C. Interesting.
11. What will the man do when he receives a tip
A. He'll tell his workmates at once.
B. He'll rush to report the news.
C. He'll hurry to his office.
12. What will the woman do next
A. Take a break. B. Watch the news. C. Go with the man.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What destroyed the tree
A. A strong wind. B. A fire. C. The lightning.
14. What was hit by the fallen tree
A. The woman's kitchen. B. The power line. C. The woman's garage.
15. What did the man do
A. He had a business trip. B. He held a party. C. He sold a car.
16. What will the man do after work today
A. Hang out with his parents. B. Have his car repaired. C. Help prepare for a party.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long does a star-watching session last
A. Four hours. B. Six hours. C. Ten hours.
18. How does the center manage to run
A. By selling tickets.
B. By charging membership fees.
C. By accepting donations from the public.
19. What do visitors do first during the evening programs
A. Listen to lectures from the experts.
B. Learn about the center and its programs.
C. Watch the sky outside with telescopes.
20. What do we know about the center
A. Its store provides items for warmth.
B. It provides warm clothes at night for free.
C. It is at the foot of Mintal Mountain.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答案卷上将该项涂黑。
A
People are always full of imagination about the deep and mysterious sea, however, the waters known as the sea are not all the endless seas as we think, or may be beautiful or magnificent lakes.
Aral Sea
The Aral Sea is an inland lake that lies to the north of Uzbekistan and to the south of Kazkhstan. Its name literally（按字面）means “the sea of island” in the Turkic language.
Thus, its name refers to the many islands that dotted it in the past. Although the Aral Sea occupied a vast area of about 68,000 square km for a long period of time, it’s believed to be less than 10% of its original site.
Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is also an inland lake. Often regarded as the largest lake in the world, the Caspian Sea is located between the continents of Asia and Europe. The Caspian Sea is an enclosed water body. It is called “sea” probably because of its massive size of 371, 000 square km and its saltiness.
Salton Sea
Located in California, US, the Salton Sea is a rift lake that is saline (咸的) in nature.
Several rivers, creeks, agricultural runoffs，and drainage systems feed this lake. The Salton Sea encompasses (包括) an area of 890 square km, making it the largest lake in California.
Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake with “sea” in its name. It occupies an area of 166.7 square km in Israel. It is the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea with the surface elevation (海拔) ranging from 705ft to 686ft below sea level. The Jordan River is the primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee. Underground springs also feed water to the lake.
1. Which is the second biggest of the four lakes
A. Aral Sea. B. Caspian Sea.
C. Salton Sea. D. Sea of Galilee.
2. Which of the following a TRUE according to the text
A. The Aral Sea belongs to Turkey.
B. The location of the Salton Sea is California, US.
C. The Caspian Sea is a freshwater lake between Asia and Europe.
D. The primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee is underground springs.
3. Where can the text be found
A. In a history book. B. In a novel.
C. In a geography magazine. D. In a biography.
B
On a Thursday afternoon in March, a Baltimore restaurant received an email request: fried broccoli(西兰花) topped with fresh herbs and onion. The woman who sent the email was actually writing in place of her mother, Jane, who enjoyed the dish, but was now in the final stages of lung cancer.
Steve Chu, owner of the restaurant, read the email and quickly replied, “Thanks for reaching out,” he wrote. “We’d like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you. You tell us the date and location and we’ll be there.”
For the past 10 years, every time Jane visited Baltimore, she would go to the restaurant to order her favourite dish.
That Friday after work, a day after receiving Rina’s email, Steve loaded his truck with cooking equipment and ingredients needed and then headed for Vermont with two employees. They stayed overnight in a motel(汽车旅馆) and drove the next day to the flat where Rina’s mother lived.
As soon as Steve and his team pulled into the parking lot, they got down to work. In addition to broccoli, they made tofu with peanut sauce and some steamed rice. After neatly boxing(装箱) everything up, they knocked on their customer’s door.
Immediately Jane opened the door, she was greeted by the familiar smell. The mother also recognized Steve. “I don’t understand. You drove all the way up here to cook for me ” Jane screamed(尖叫).
As for Steve, he couldn’t help remembering his regular customer. “She loves the food and frequents our restaurant,” he said.
Steve and his team declined the invitation to join the family for dinner, for they needed to get back to Baltimore. Steve also wouldn’t accept any money from the family.
Rina was happy that her mother was able to enjoy her beloved broccoli at home.
4. Which of the following is true about Jane
A. She suffered from a curable disease.
B. She was particular about what she ate.
C. She was a regular customer of the restaurant.
D. She wrote the email to the restaurant in person.
5. What did Steve’s team do to make Jane’s day
A He treated her to a big dinner in Vermont.
B. They drove to Vermont and made the dish there.
C. He shared the recipe of the dish with her.
D. He delivered the dish to Jane’s home by air.
6. Which of the following best describes Steve Chu
A. Caring and calm. B. Friendly and outgoing.
C. Warm-hearted and generous. D. Kind and determined.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A restaurant going beyond its duties
B. A cancer sufferer’s road to recovery
C. Fried broccoli: a popular dish in the US
D. Nice surprises are essential for life
C
Earthquakes are among the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on our planet. They result from plate movements, where the Earth’s crustal plates grind against each other, causing stress to build up over time. When this stress exceeds the strength of the rock, it ruptures (断裂), releasing energy in the form of seismic waves (地震波) that travel through the Earth’s interior and shake the surface. The force of an earthquake depends on the extent of rock movement, and powerful events can shake firm ground violently for great distances.
Earthquakes can have catastrophic consequences, though they rarely kill people directly. Instead, deaths and injuries are often caused by falling objects, building collapses, and subsequent fires or hazardous chemical spills. So no matter where we are, knowing how to protect ourselves and our family during an earthquake is necessary. For example, when we feel the ground is shaking, find a nice piece of furniture, a chair, a sofa, or a closet, and lie down, or curl up next to it. A falling roof may compact (压实) the furniture, but will still leave a space for us to survive next to it.
After earthquakes, immediate response is crucial to save lives and minimize damage. Governments, international organizations, and local communities should work together to provide emergency relief, including medical aid, food, water, shelter, and search and rescue operations.
Earthquakes are unpredictable and devastating natural disasters that can have profound impacts on communities worldwide. While we cannot prevent earthquakes from happening, we can take steps to mitigate their effects through better building codes, early warning systems, and effective response and recovery efforts. By working together, we can reduce the human toll (伤亡人数) of these powerful events and build more resilient communities.
8. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about
A. What earthquakes are. B. What earthquakes cause.
C. Where earthquakes occur. D. How earthquakes happen.
9 What should we do during an earthquake according to the text
A. Stay in the bedroom. B. Hide in a closet. C. Lie down next to a sofa. D. Curl up under a chair.
10. What is the key to reducing death and damage after an earthquake
A. Immediate response to others’ help.
B. Quick action and cooperation at home and abroad.
C. Getting connected with family and friends immediately.
D. Waiting for aid from governments, communities and international organizations.
11. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Reduce. B. Prevent. C. Research. D. Promote.
D
The world is on a fast track toward an autonomous future. From off-road tractors and rural transit systems to air vehicles and space exploration, automation will enhance safety, increase efficiency and improve people’s lives. The more we can automate, the more we can protect people’s life and happiness.
To make the autonomous future safe and secure, manufacturers and operators will need reliable, assured positioning, said Michael Ritter, president of Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division. At the HxGN LIVE Global 2022 event, he gave an overview of assured positioning and demonstrated how it provides the foundation for safe autonomy.
Ritter explained how positioning technologies can enable the future of autonomy for good publicity across industries including agriculture, mining and automotive. “We’ve all heard about autonomy,” he said. “What’s one of the big problems there It doesn’t always work as advertised.” He mentioned Tesla’s AutoPilot as an example. “In our industry, we need to have autonomy solutions that we can trust.” “If that is not a hundred percent waterproof, crystal clear, and protected from outside interference (干扰) and cybersecurity threats, you can’t trust that positioning,” he said. “We have to know where we are at all times, and we cannot have that signal falsified (歪曲).”
While Ritter doesn’t think he’ll see the universal use of autonomous vehicles in passenger traffic during his lifetime “because laws will be in the way.” he said. “Applications in off-road autonomy — construction, mining and agriculture — are here today, which all take place in controllable spaces; laws are not such a big problem.” he said. “This is happening right now. We don’t have to wait 10 to 20 years for that.”
However, a big safety challenge in expanding autonomy is anticipating “all the stuff that could happen once in a lifetime,” Ritter said. Those can be overcome by real-life testing, multiplying that with simulation (模拟) “a hundred million times over,” and then going “back into real life” and performing “real, extreme testing.”
12. What’s Ritter’s purpose of mentioning Tesla’s AutoPilot
A. To show its good publicity.
B. To support its assured positioning.
C. To put forward reliable autonomy solutions.
D. To serve as a reminder for the autonomy-related industries.
13. What is Ritter’s attitude towards the development of autonomy according to paragraph 4
A. Cautious. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.
14. What does the underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refer to
A. Real and extreme testing. B. Real-life testing.
C. A big safe challenge. D. Expanding autonomy.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Big challenges for future automation. B. The impact of automation on daily life.
C. Necessary regulations for safe automation. D. Different fields of automation development.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Make a Difference to the World
Many people believe that they don’t have what it takes to make a difference to the world.They believe only people like Mother Teresa, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates are able to do so.___16___The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.
It need not be an enormous task.
___17___ In this case, you already have what it takes to make the world a better place. Making a difference to the world may seem like an enormous task, but it is in fact the collective effort of everyone to make small contributions.The size of the contribution is not what matters most.The key here is to have the heart to do it.
Start now.
There is no one best time to start to make a difference to the world.You don’t need to wait till you have the time to share some love; you don’t have to wait till you earn more money to share a piece of bread. Little efforts count.___18___
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As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish; you feed him for a day.Teach him how to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” The good that we seek to do will make more of a difference when there is a long lasting effect rather than a temporary effect.___20___ And when more people receive education, they will in turn provide more value to the world.
A. Seek to make a long lasting effect.
B. Stop complaining and do something.
C. You can start making small contributions today.
D. If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.
E. Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.
F. The truth is, every one of us can make it in our own unique way.
G. For example, building a school will benefit many people for years to come.
第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (A,B,C和D )中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I’ve always been terrified of heights. The thought of being up high made my heart ___21___ and my hands sweat. But one summer, my friends and I decided to try rock climbing, and I chose to face my ___22___.
We arrived at the climbing gym, and the ___23___ walls above us seemed like a huge challenge. When my friends eagerly put on their climbing belts and started practicing on the lower routes, I ___24___. I watched them with a mix of admiration and ___25___. I could feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. When it was my ___26___, I finally took a deep breath and tied my belt.
The first few feet were manageable, but as I climbed higher, my fear ___27___. My hands shook, and I grasped the holds ___28___. “You’re doing great!” my friends ___29___ from below, but I could barely hear them for the thundering of my own heart. I looked down and immediately _____30_____ it, as the ground seemed so far away.
I _____31_____, trying to steady my breathing. I knew I had two choices: give up or keep going. I chose the latter. Slowly, I _____32_____ upward. The higher I climbed, the more my confidence grew. When I finally reached the top, I couldn’t _____33_____ the smile on my face and felt a sense of _____34_____.
That day, I learned that sometimes, the hardest part of overcoming a fear is taking the first _____35_____.
21. A. break B. fly C. sing D. race
22. A. danger B. fear C. duty D. future
23. A. dividing B. bearing C. towering D. enclosing
24. A. complained B. hesitated C. agreed D. failed
25. A. anxiety B. sympathy C. gratitude D. desire
26. A. choice B. favorite C. turn D. way
27. A. faded away B. moved on C. held back D. built up
28. A. tightly B. lightly C. calmly D. skillfully
29. A. stressed B. cheered C. joked D. responded
30 A. regretted B. discovered C. enjoyed D. made
31. A. cried B. waved C. froze D. accepted
32. A. edged B. jumped C. landed D. guided
33. A. put B. contain C. force D. feel
34. A. responsibility B. direction C. balance D. achievement
35. A. sight B. impression C. step D. chance
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Study aid apps ____36____ (use) widely by students so far. Most of these apps allow users ____37____ (take) a photo of their schoolwork and the correct answers will just appear on the smartphone. Though they are ____38____ (convenience), these apps bring problems to both parents and teachers.
“Most of them just copy the answers from the apps, while only a few use the apps to study,” Wu Xiaoyu, ____39____English teacher, said, “If students blindly rely on the study aid apps, ____40____ provide correct answers, they will become lazy and lose the ability to think independently”. Worse still, some students even use the study aid apps as social ____41____ (network). The teenagers are easily distracted (分心) while using these apps and they are not aiding study, ____42____ damaging it.
However, this isn’t to say that study aid apps are ____43____ (complete) useless—they could help students solve the ____44____ (puzzle) questions if the apps are used properly. Parents and teachers should give necessary guidance to help students make full use ____45____ the study aid apps and try to avoid their weaknesses.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达（满分15分）
46. 假设你李华,你校将举办“世界读书日”主题英语演讲比赛，请你以“Reading Shapes Our Future”为题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 阅读对青少年成长的重要性；
2. 推荐一本你读过的好书并说明理由；
3. 呼吁同学们养成阅读习惯。
注意：1.词数80词左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
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Thank you!
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a typical Monday morning for Jenny, a diligent high school senior. The sound of her alarm clock woke her up, a rude awakening from her sweet dreams. She unwillingly opened her eyes, knowing what waited for her-another 5 long days at school.
Dragging herself out of bed, Jenny went through her usual morning routine. She hurriedly got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and rushed to the kitchen for breakfast. Her mother had prepared a nutritious meal, but Jenny had no appetite. She was too occupied with thoughts of an upcoming exam in her most challenging subject, mathematics.
As Jenny walked to school, her mind wandered back to the countless hours she had spent studying and practicing equations (方程式). She had put in lots of effort, hoping to improve her grades. However, despite her dedication (努力), she was struggling to achieve the desired results. Doubts started crawling in, and anxiety stayed in her mind like dark clouds.
As students settled into their seats, Mr. Johnson, their math teacher, announced that the exam would take place that afternoon. Jenny started to feel afraid. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her calculator (计算器) at home, an essential tool for the exam. Panic turned into hopelessness, as she knew that borrowing one during the test would be strictly prohibited (禁止).
Jenny’s friends, Emma and David, noticed her worry and approached her after class. They offered their help. Emma suggested that Jenny be honest to Mr. Johnson and explain her situation. David, however, had a different plan. He proposed sneaking (偷偷给) his calculator to her during the exam, risking punishment for cheating.
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。
Jenny’s heart sank.
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With the borrowed calculator in hand, Jenny felt more confident than she had been in a long time.
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