2024-2025学年平凉市华亭一中高二期中考试英语试题
时间：100分钟 分值：120分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 7. 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是 C。
1. What is the man doing now
A. Writing an analysis. B. Reading a review. C. Watching a movie.
2. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A shop assistant. B. His wife. C. His co-worker.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Where to eat dinner. B. What to eat for dinner. C. How to get to a restaurant.
4. Where does the man want to go first
A. A supermarket. B. A petrol station. C. A hairdresser’s.
5. What is the theme of the woman’s painting
A. Historical figures. B. City landscapes. C. Natural scenery.
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 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What’s the notice about
A. A flexible leave policy. B. Using vacation time. C. Leave application process.
7. What will Ted do first
A. Complete a project. B. Take a vacation. C. Have his teeth checked.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a check-in counter. B. At the luggage claim area. C. On a plane.
9. What does the man think of the extra charge
A. Reasonable. B. Expensive. C. Cheap.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about the speakers
A. They are close friends. B. They are schoolmates. C. They’ve never met before.
11. What are the girl’s parents going to do
A. Drive to the university with her. B. Take the same train as her. C. Take her luggage to school.
12. When will the speakers arrive at the train station
A. At 10: 30. B. At 10: 45. C. At 11: 00.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How long has Andrea been playing ice hockey
A. Three years. B. Five years. C. Six years.
14. What sport did Andrea play right before starting ice hockey
A. Basketball. B. Football. C. Baseball.
15. What made Andrea take interest in ice hockey
A. Her brother’s games. B. A sports match on TV. C. Her friend’s words.
16. What is Andrea’s advice to beginners of playing ice hockey d
A. Take much practice. B. Use latest equipment. C. Train with friends.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker go to Ecolodge
A. To enjoy her award. B. To join in a competition. C. To write an essay.
18. What made the speaker confused
A. The lack of air conditioning. B. The control of automatic lights. C. The way of supplying hot water.
19. What is the main purpose of the conservation center
A. To provide organic food for Ecolodge.
B. To explore green building methods.
C. To support local communities.
20. Which word can best describe Ecolodge
A. Modern. B. Eco-friendly. C. Luxurious.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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4 Global Art Fairs to See in 2025
The art market rises and falls, but art fairs are forever. Here are some fairs coming up in 2025.
Art Dubai: Dubai, Jun. 18-20
Founded in 2007, Art Dubai usually features around 120 galleries, some 65 percent of which are from the Global South. The fair has a section for digital works not typical at other fairs. The solo project section, Bawwaba, is worth seeing.
Expo Chicago: Chicago, Aug. 25-27
Expo Chicago was established in 2012. The 2024 edition had 170 galleries from 29 countries exhibiting their artworks. One of those was Claire Oliver Gallery of New York, which has participated in every edition so far. “We love this fair,” Claire Oliver said. “The visitors are engaged, ask great questions and are truly curious.”
Tokyo Gendai: Yokohama, Sept. 12-14
Asian art fairs have been growing rapidly. The biggest regional player, Art Basel Hong Kong, was joined by Singapore’s Art SG in 2023, the same year as the first edition of Tokyo Gendai. The fair had 69 galleries showing contemporary art in July 2024 for its second edition. “The focus is on cutting-edge and contemporary work,” said Tim Blum, who runs the gallery Blum.
Paris Photo: Paris, Nov. 13-16
Held annually, Paris Photo will have its 28th edition in 2025. Despite the photography focus, organizers say the fair has crossover appeal. “We’ve expanded the range of collectors—we get not only photography people, but contemporary art collectors,” said the fair’s artistic director, Anna Planas.
21. What is special about Art Dubai
A. Its active interaction. B. Its electronic artworks.
C. Its cutting-edge collections. D. Its theme on photography.
22. Which fair has the longest history
A. Art Dubai. B. Expo Chicago. C. Tokyo Gendai. D. Paris Photo.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To explain the work of artists. B. To make assessments on art market.
C. To recommend upcoming art fairs. D. To predict future development of art.
B
Alex is my regular hiking, ice-climbing, and mountain-biking partner. We were on a one-night trip, and what he brought for dinner was just rice. Literally nothing else.
This was not because he was trying to pack as light as possible, nor was it because he was broke. I tried to convince him to at least add some soy sauce (酱油) to it. But no, Alex wasn’t having any of it. “I don’t need it,” he said simply.
Now, if he was talking only about outdoors’ meals, I almost understood the reason. When you’re ravenous after a day of burning off calories walking or climbing or skiing in the mountains, how awesome do things taste! Just as the saying goes, hunger is the best sauce. And I agree. Absolutely.
But there’s more to it than that. Last month, I went down the coast car camping with my family. One morning, my wife made a statement. “I don’t see the point,” she said. “It’s so much work, camping. But the views at home are better. The beds are more comfortable. It’s more peaceful. And at home, the food is better.” I’ll admit she’s right about the first three. But the food We had a simple pasta one night, snags another, chicken curry the third, but they all tasted good. Better than at home. And it wasn’t simply that we were hungry; it was because we were camping.
The real point I want to convey is that meals taste particularly good when I’m camping because it reminds me of things that are easily overlooked at home, where I can just go to the cupboard or the supermarket and grab whatever I feel like. When you’re camping, life is reduced to its essentials, and I’m reminded of how privileged most of us are to be dry, warm and fed. More importantly, I’m reminded that, sadly, not everyone is as fortunate as we are. And I’m reminded that, as a society, we should do better for them.
24. Why did Alex bring only rice for dinner on the trip
A. He didn’t like soy sauce. B. He preferred to travel light.
C. He couldn’t afford a better meal. D. He thought simple food enough outdoors.
25. What does the underlined word “ravenous” in the third paragraph mean
A. Exhausted. B. Starving. C. Charming. D. Refreshed.
26. What makes the author sad in the last paragraph
A. Some people lack the basic necessities of life.
B. Some people fail to appreciate what they have.
C. People easily forget the beauty of simple things.
D. People easily quit camping due to its discomfort.
27. What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A. Camping is a test of adaptability to challenges. B. Camping is a bonding experience for family.
C. Camping is a reminder of our good life. D. Camping is a chance to enjoy a feast.
C
A few years ago, you went on a vacation with friends, creating lasting memories-walking along the beach, swimming in the sea, and enjoying breathtaking sunsets. However, the trip wasn’t all smooth sailing: long drives, food issues, and unpredictable weather. Yet, over time, you tend to remember the beautiful moments while the inconveniences fade. This is s known as rosy retrospection, a cognitive bias(认知偏见) where people recall past experiences more positively than they felt during the actual event.
The phenomenon can be understood as the complex interaction of cognitive mechanisms that shape our memory processes. When recalling memories, our brains tend to focus on positive details and downplay negative aspects, which helps maintain emotional well-being. Nostalgia(怀旧) also plays a significant role, as it arouses feelings of warmth and belonging, leading us to view the past more positively. Additionally, our current emotional state and self-enhancement bias can influence how we remember past events, making them seem more favorable.
While some individuals who focus more on negative experiences may be at a higher risk of mood disorders such as depression, rosy retrospection can boost our moods, increase life satisfaction, and even help us cope with difficult present circumstances by providing a sense of continuity and positive self-identity.
However, rosy retrospection occasionally creates an unrealistic view of the past, which can lead people to make decisions that are not based on reality but rather on their idealized memories. It’s one of the reasons why we might repeatedly return to unhealthy relationships.
The longer the time that has passed since the event, the more likely we are to let the good memories outweigh the bad memories and perhaps even forgive unforgivable behavior. Understanding and acknowledging this cognitive bias can be crucial for making accurate and beneficial decisions.
28. Which is a typical feature of rosy retrospection
A. Forgetting negative moments intentionally. B. Recalling past experiences repeatedly.
C. Remembering adventurous trips more clearly. D. Viewing past events more positively.
29. What is the main idea of paragraph 2
A. Factors shaping memory positivity. B. Nostalgia’s emotional benefits.
C. Negative experiences and mental health. D. Current emotions twisting memories.
30. What is a possible consequence of rosy retrospection
A. Weakened self-identity. B. Overfocus on current issues.
C. Improved decision accuracy. D. Unrealistic views of past relationships.
31. What does the article suggest to reduce rosy retrospection’s risks
A. Prioritize future planning over memories.
B. Recognize the cognitive bias consciously.
C. Focus more on negative experiences.
D. Confirm memories before making decisions.
D
Scientists have uncovered communities of animals living in volcanic caves beneath the seafloor, revealing a previously unknown but thriving ecosystem. Previous research had found microbes(微生物) living underground near hydrothermal vents(热液喷口), but this is the first reported discovery of larger animals such as S tubeworms and snails in the underground habitat.
Hydrothermal vents are cracks in the seafloor where hot water from the Earth’s core mixes with seawater. Much of the ocean floor is considered nearly uninhabitable, but around hydrothermal vents there’s an explosion of munities of shrimp, crabs, tubeworms, and hundreds of unique animal: species have been previously found around, but not underneath, these vents. They’re known as “extremophiles”, or life that can survive under extremely high temperatures and pressure. These species survive not on the sun’s energy, which fuels the food web elsewhere on Earth, but on nutrients produced when seawater mixes with magma(岩浆).
Recent scientific research has revealed that tubeworms and sea snails can be found not only on top of the seafloor but also underneath rocky sections. This discovery has the potential to significantly advance our understanding of these species’ life cycle and behavior. The researchers think tubeworms might disperse throughout the caves, with some settling and growing in cracks on the seafloor and others staying in the caves and growing to adulthood there—which would mean the seafloor and small caves underneath are an interconnected ecosystem, where cold and warm water flows mix and promote tubeworm growth.
The hydrothermal vent ecosystem in this area is not restricted to what we see above but includes life in the subsurface. Deep-sea mining, which involves extracting(获取) minerals from the deep seabed, is a major threat to deep-sea ecosystems and is opposed by scientists a on organizations. “We don’t know how extensive those connected lit S are, and we’re unable to assess the biodiversity within the subsurface. Since seafloor ecosystems are likely interconnected. Large stretches of the seafloor need to be protected,” says Rachel Lauer, a geologist at the University of Calgary.
32. What do we know about “extremophiles”
A. They have a simple life cycle.
B. They survive on nutrients from seawater-magma mixtures.
C. They live only on top of the seafloor.
D. They are newly found around hydrothermal vents.
33. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “disperse” in paragraph 3
A. distribute B. adapt. C. hide D. reproduce
34. What does the discovery imply for conservation
A. Isolated ecosystems need individual protection.
B. Mining is the only threat to deep-sea life.
C. Broad seafloor protection is essential.
D. Subsurface biodiversity is fully mapped.
35. Which title best summarizes the text
A. Tubeworms’ Life Cycle Revealed
B. Hidden Subsurface Ecosystem Discovered
C. Threats to Deep-Sea Biodiversity
D. Hydrothermal Vents and Extremophiles
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项。
How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even endanger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. ____36___
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. ____37___ Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. ____38___ Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
____39__
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
____40_ It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A. Prioritize privacy
B. Be mindful of free ones
C. It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D. In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E. Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F. They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G. Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共四节，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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every generation has their own way of life. In my grandparents’ era, the question of whether to repair or replace an item simply didn’t ____41___. Repair was usually the only option. So, when faced with a(n)____42_ hoe (锄头), I decided to fix it, just like Grandpa would have done.
I dug through my beat-up toolbox, ____43__ just the right tools in my odd collection. I ____44__ the ancestral objects, which serve as a bond between the present and past generations. Working with objects that have a history is ____45__, and I love thinking about the hands that used them to keep homes, farms, or cars running ____46__.
____47_, I chose my favorite hammer (锤子), passed down from my dad, who received it from his dad. Grandpa’s hammer has a smooth, wooden handle, ____48_ by 70 years of use and spotted with colorful paint and marks from a lifetime of projects. I remember clearly he ____49_ the head to the handle with a bent horseshoe nail, which filled my young heart with ____50__.
When I was repairing the hoe, I deeply felt the ____51__ of my grandparents’ generation for tools and their perseverance in work. They have not only left us the tools but also spread to us a respect for work and a love for life. ____52__, these tools are not merely cold metal and wood; they ____53_ the memories and traditions of our family. For me, it’s ____54__ to cherish these tools, preserving and transmitting this love and respect, so that this ____55__ is carried forward through generations in our family.
41. end B. change C. return D. exist
42.. broken B. small C. abandoned D. meaningful
43. depending on B. making up C. searching for D. passing down
44. restore B. value C. display D. donate
45.. satisfying B. challenging C. confusing D. annoying
46.. temporarily B. smoothly C. equally D. flexibly47
47. After all B. On purpose C. In time D. At last
48.. spared B. highlighted C. polished D. damaged
pared B. covered C. mixed D. connected
50. admiration B. warmth C. relief D. contentment
51. regret B. desire C. passion D. demand
52.. Nevertheless B. Indeed C. Immediately D. Similarly
53. distinguish B. reshape C. replace D. bear
54. easy B. important C. possible D. common
55 . spirit B. skill C. secret D. principle
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Longmen Grottoes
Set on the banks of the Yi River, 12km south of the current Luoyang City, the Longmen Grottoes are ranked first of the Four Great Grotioes in China, together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Yungang Grottoes in Datong and Mount Maiji Grottoes in Tianshui. They were also listed in the World Cultural Heritages and Relics by UNESCO in 2000.
____56____ (Locate) between the Xiangshan Mountain and the Longmen Mountain, with the YiRiver flowing below, the Longmen Grottoes are ____57____ (harmony) with mountains, forests and rivers displaying a peaceful atmosphere. Viewing it at a distance, it looks like ____58____ natural gate, which gave it the name “Yi Que (the gate of the Yi River)”. According to legend, ____59____ Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty climbed on Mount Mang north of Luoyang, he was very pleased and ordered the eastern capital ____60____ (build) here with its palace gate opposite the Yique. Thus, it came to be named, Longmen Gate.
Longmen Gate also houses ____61____ (rough) 2860 stele inscriptions (碑刻), making ____62____ a treasure for ancient calligraphy study. In total, more than 100,000 Buddhist statues ____63____ (carve) into the cliffs by ancient Chinese people ranging from the largest one, the Vairocana Buddha with a ____64____ (high) of 17.14 meters, ____65____ the smallest one of 2 centimeters.
Wandering in the Longmen Grottoes, one is amazed by the delicate carving skills, deep Buddhist culture and great art achievements of Chinese people.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
2023年4月22日是第54个世界地球日(The World Earth Day), 旨在呼吁民众重视环境保护。为此, 你校正开展“节约能源从我做起”活动。请你以学生身份写一份家庭生活中节约能源的倡议书。内容包括:
1. 家庭浪费现象; 2. 采取的措施; 3. 表达期望。
注意: 1. 词数80左右。2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students.
Energy waste is a big issue in our life.
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。
Living in the shadow of my two elder sisters at college who already had their lives planned out since they were little, I was always undecided about everything. As a teenager, I was fickle (反复无常的). I would like one thing for a week and then hate it the next. But I was constantly searching for the beginning of the rainbow. Changing my dream from a vet to an astronaut, I thought there were various options available to me. However, my parents would shake their heads and repeatedly asked me such questions as, “Why can’t you be more like your sisters What are you going to do with your life Aren’t you interested in anything at all ” After a couple of shrugs (耸肩), my parents usually stopped talking. I was not sure if they gave up or anticipated my dull reactions. I often responded, “I couldn’t answer all of your questions now.”
Actually, my parents just had high expectations that never seemed to be fulfilled. Plus, like other parents, they just wanted to give the best to me and expected me to achieve success. The arguments with my parents seemed childish. One day, my mother made her thoughts clear, “Your grades aren’t high enough. No schools are going to want you, dear. We didn’t pay so much money for nothing.” Hesitating for a while, I said, “No matter what you say, I believe I will enter a good college.” Still, I let my emotions control myself.
Certainly, I had never planned not to go to college. After another debate with my mom, I decided to make a change. No longer would I sit back and let my parents mistake me for a bad boy. It was time to take action.
I knew it was a crucial year at high school. Releasing my feelings, I began to collect all the knowledge I had learned and review it with all my heart. I didn’t argue with my parents any more, but instead turned to my sisters for help and tried my best to study. Finally, I took the national college entrance examination with ease and confidence.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few days later, I received a call from my school, saying my college acceptance letter had arrived.
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My parents excitedly said behind me, “Well, open the envelope!” _______________________________
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答案
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28-31 DADB 32-35 BACB
36-40 GDFAE
41-45 DACBA 46-50 BDCDA 51-55 CBDBA
56. Located 57. harmonious 58. a 59. when 60. to be built
61. roughly 62. it 63. were carved 64. height 65. to
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Dear fellow students,
Energy waste is a big issue in our life. Wasting electricity at home is something many of us do without realizing it, such as leaving your electronics and appliances plugged in. Besides, do you always take long showers, wash dishes or brush your teeth with water running Most of us take it for granted that we have plenty of fresh and drinkable water. These are harmful to our environment.
So, let’s start saving energy today. We can improve the reuse rate of household water. Install a low flow shower head and avoid having to use a heater in our home. Instead, we could use solar water heaters. This will definitely help us reduce energy waste and save our money.
Every effort matters. Please take action now.
67.
A few days later, I received a call from my school, saying my college acceptance letter had arrived. Then I hurried to school with my parents. It was beyond my wildest dream till that moment. As a matter of fact, I doubted then whether I was in the dream. I normally dreaded the long walk to school. But that day was different. There seemed to be something in the air, an electric current, connecting my body to the letter. When I got it, I was really afraid that the envelope was empty. But there was a white package inside. With my heart beating faster, I wondered whether it could really be what was expected.
My parents excitedly said behind me, “Well, open the envelope!” What I grabbed in my hands contained everything I had been waiting for. Slowly, I opened it and a flash of CONGRATULATIONS in bold bright letters caught my eyes. A feeling of happiness and relief rushed through my body. I was holding my first offer from a good college. Needless to say, it wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for the countless hours of studying and writing, but most importantly, my parents’ constant reminders, in fact, were the best form of education for me. “Thank you, Mom and Dad!” I said gratefully.
