2024～2025学年度第二学期期中考试
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. How much does one jacket cost today
A. 20 dollars. B. 25 dollars. C. 40 dollars.
2.What will the speakers have for dinner
A. Soup. B. Salad. C. Pizza.
3. Thai caused the man to feel tired
A. Falling sick.
B. Losing his pet
C. Poor sleep due to the neighbor's dog.
4. What does the man do
A. He is a teacher. B. He is a scientist. C. He is a businessman.
5. What are the speakers doing
A. Filming a special movie.
B. Watching a midnight movie.
C. Discussing movie genres.
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. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a laundry shop. C. In a department store
7. What does the man think of the white towel
A. It gets dirty easily. B. It isn't cheap at all. C. It has an ugly pattern.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What time is the woman's flight
A. 6:30 A.m. B.7:30 A.m. C. 10:10 A.m.
9. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Colleagues. C. Business partners.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What color does Jane paint the sky
A. Blue. B. Red. C. Purple.
12. Where does Mark learn painting
A. From his father.
B. Through online courses.
C. From a professional artist he worked with.
13. What does Mark invite Jane to do in the end
A. Meet his family. B. Have coffee. C. Visit an exhibition.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Philip's availability for work
A. Every weekend. B. Days are possible. C. Up to three evenings a week.
15. Why does Philip apply for the job
A. To prepare for his major.
B. To earn money for school.
C. To gain experience in social work.
16. What is the Philip's strongest area
A. Listening. B. Communication. C. Time management.
17. Why did Philip refuse the 2:30 p.m. meeting
A. He had a class.
B. He needed time to prepare.
C. He preferred an earlier time.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What's the main topic of the talk
A. Space travel. B. Famous inventors. C. Great inventions in history.
19. Which is a 19th century invention
A. The radio. B. The helicopter. C. The movies with sound.
20. When was nylon first made
A. In 1927. B. In 1930. C. In 1935.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures showing the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BC with the purpose of protecting him in his afterlife. The Terracotta Army was discovered in Lintong County, Shaanxi, on 29 March 1974.
History
The construction of the tomb began in 246 BC, soon after Ying Zheng (then aged 13) succeeded his father as King of Qin, and the project eventually involved 700,000 workers. Sima Qian wrote that Qin Shi Huang was buried with palaces, towers, valuable artifacts and wondrous objects.
Terracotta figures
The terracotta figures are life-sized, typically ranging from 175 cm to about 200 cm (the officers are typically taller). They vary in height, uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank. The figures are of these general types:
The quantity of infantry warriors (步兵俑) is the most in the three pits of Terracotta Army, around 7,000 pieces unearthed. According to their diverse headwear, dressing styles and shoes, people can recognize their status easily.
Each cavalry warrior (骑兵俑) stands in front of its horse Both of the warriors and horses are life-sized. These vivid cavalry figures and horses are the real reflection of the cavalry image of the Qin Dynasty.
The kneeling archers wear long robes covered with armor and squared shoes. Several kneeling archers found in pit 2 are the best-preserved and attract lots of tourists for their incredible colorful appearance with black hair, pink faces, vermilion headbands, powdery green coat armors, sky-blue and pink leg guards.
1. What is specially mentioned about the kneeling archers
A. The colour. B. The number. C. The size. D. The vividness.
2. What can we learn from the passage
A. The Terracotta soldiers were buried with Qin Shi Huang.
B. The Terracotta Army simply consists of all kinds of warriors.
C. The terracotta figures were presented variously in line with rank.
D. The Terracotta Army was constructed to honor the first emperor of China.
3. Where might this text be taken from
A. A tourist brochure. B. A news report.
C. A magazine article. D. An advertisement.
B
Eppie’s cheeks were flushed with distress. “Thank you, sir and madam. But I can’t leave my father.” Eppie went back to Silas’s chair, and put an arm round his neck, brushing the tears from her eyes.
Godfrey was extremely annoyed. He wanted to do what he thought was his duty. And adopting Eppie would make him feel much less guilty about his past. “But, Eppie, you must agree,” he cried. “You are my daughter! Silas Marner, you know, Eppie’s mother was my wife and she is my own child.”
Eppie’s face went white. Silas, who had been relieved by hearing Eppie’s answer to Godfrey, now answered bitterly, “Then, sir, why didn’t you confess this sixteen years ago, before I began to love her Why do you come to take her away now, when it’s like taking the heart out of my body God gave her to me because you abandoned her! And He considers her mine!”
“I think, Marner,” he said firmly, “that you should consider what’s best for Eppie. You shouldn’t stand in her way when she could have a better life.”
Silas was silent for a moment. He was worried that perhaps Godfrey was right, and that it was selfish of him to keep Eppie. At last he brought out the difficult words. “All right. Speak to the child. I won't prevent her from going.”
Godfrey and his wife were relieved to hear this, and thought Eppie would now agree. “Eppie, my dear,” said Godfrey, “although I haven’t been a good father to you so far, I want to do my best for you now.”
But Eppie did not come forward this time. She stood by Silas’s side, holding his hand in hers, and spoke almost coldly. “Thank you for your kind offer. But I wouldn’t be happy if I left father. He’d have nobody if I weren’t here. Nobody shall ever come between him and me!”
“But you must make sure, Eppie,” said Silas worriedly, “that you won't be sorry, if you decide to stay with poor people. You could have a much better life.”
“I’ll never be sorry,” said Eppie firmly. “I don’t want to be rich, if I can’t live with the people I know and love.”
4. Why did Godfrey want to claim Eppie back
A. To please his present wife. B. To repair his public reputation.
C. To ease his sense of guilt. D. To make things easier for Silas.
5. How did Silas feel according to paragraph 3
A. Annoyed. B. Relieved. C. Surprised. D. Confused.
6. What made Silas finally let Eppie make her own decision
A. Pressure from Godfrey. B. His deep love for her.
C. Fear of legal consequences. D. His desire for moral superiority.
7. What values does Eppie’s decision mirror
A. Putting personal freedom first. B. Living up to family expectations.
C. Focusing on material comforts. D. Valuing emotional bonds over wealth.
C
Lots of factors contribute to how healthy a person is. Some of these are obvious, like the medical care they receive. But some less obvious factors can be even more important! Some examples include access to food, housing, healthcare, social support and education.
What good does education do to you Research shows that education can lengthen your life expectancy! Getting more education leads to better employment, higher income, and access to healthcare. And all of these improve overall health. So, people with more education tend to have higher life expectancies than people with less education.
Many studies show more education is associated with longer lives. But no one has calculated exactly how much longer or how much mortality risk goes down with each year of schooling. In other words, how does education lower a person’s risk of death Of course, everyone still dies, but a lower mortality risk means a higher chance of a long life.
We reviewed previous studies that looked at education and mortality, searching seven databases of scientific studies from around the world. We gathered all the studies on this topic published between 1980 and 2023. In total, we identified 603 studies from 59 countries. We analyzed the results from all these studies to measure how education affected mortality risk. Besides, we also looked at differences in the effect of education at different ages. Finally, we checked the effect of education across Socio-Demographic Index levels.
We found that getting more education lowers mortality risk. With each year of education, an adult’s risk of death goes down by about 2%. This effect is greater in younger adults than in older ones. But even people over 70 years old benefit from the positive effects of education! When we looked at countries at different stages of social and economic development, we didn’t find different results. This suggests that more years of schooling leads to longer lives in both rich and poor countries.
8. According to the author, education can be .
A. a pathway to health B. a measure of success
C. a source of stress D. a chance for the rich
9. What does the underlined word “mortality” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Health. B. Death. C. Virtue. D. Survival.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The methods. B. The arguments. C. The findings. D. The suggestions.
11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. People in poor countries benefit more from education.
B. The impact of education on young people is relatively greater.
C. Education does affect how long people live in different countries.
D. People in rich countries have chances to gain further education easily.
D
Lots of people are concerned about the ability that artificial intelligence (AI) has to copy their voices. When AI is used to make false recordings of things that a person never said, it is called a “deepfake.”
However, more and more stories are coming out about how AI is helping people who can no longer speak, regain a version of their voice. For example, country music singer Randy Travis recently released his first new song in over 10 years with the help of Al technology. Travis suffered a stroke and can no longer sing.
The technology is also able to help people like 21-year-old Alexis Bogan from the eastern state of Rhode Island. Bogan used to love singing along with songs by her favorite musicians like Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan. She was a popular singer in her school music group as a teenager.
But a surprise diagnosis changed all that. Last August, doctors removed a tumor from the back of her brain. The surgery was a success. But after doctors removed a tube used to help her breathe during the operation, Bogan had trouble speaking.
Last month, Bogan got her voice back in a way. Experts created a tool for her using AI. She uses a text-to-voice app to order her favorite coffee at Starbucks. She uses it by writing words in her phone and holding it up at the coffee shop so servers can hear her. The app uses OpenAI’s voice tool.
Bogan’s doctors say her case shows why AI can be helpful. Dr. Rohaid Ali is training in neuroscience at Brown University’s medical school. He called Bogan “a trailblazer” He said the technology can help millions of people with brain injuries, throat cancer or other diseases that prevent a person from speaking.
Fatima Mirza is another doctor working on the project. She said there is a risk that AI technology can be used by bad people, “but we can’t forget about the patient and the social good.” She said the technology permits Bogan to have something close to her true voice.
12. Why is the story of Alexis Bogan mentioned
A. To show her positive personality.
B. To suggest her interest in politics.
C. To advertise the function of AI technology.
D. To prove the necessity and importance of AI.
13. How is the passage mainly developed
A. By offering data. B. By listing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By giving explanations.
14. What is Fatima Mirza’s attitude towards AI technology
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Bogan: A successful example of using AI.
B. Bogan: A lucky girl with an amazing experience.
C. AI: A tool capable of helping people to “speak”.
D. AI: A tool with advantages outweighing disadvantages.
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。
If you find it hard to say no or struggle to voice your own needs, you might be a people pleaser. ___16___ But therapists warn that people pleasers could be harming their emotional and mental health and it could be so unconscious and automatic, you might not even realise you’re one of them.
___17___
Aside from the common sign of constantly saying yes to other people’s ideas, plans and wishes, many people pleasers will never really vocalise their own needs or ideas whether that’s at work, at home, with friends or in relationships.
Watch out for whether you say “sorry” more than “no” too. ___18___ They may even excuse other people’s behaviour when there’s no need.
What’s the long-term damage
Pleasing others before yourself will continue to embed (嵌入) the internal belief that you’re not worthy or lovable. Meanwhile you are giving people permission to tread on (凌驾) you, but inside you are hurt and feel rejected, resentful and unheard.
How to stop people pleasing
Remember that it is not your fault. If your people pleasing behaviour came from a painful place, be proud and grateful to yourself that you found a way to survive and give yourself permission to let that go.
Stop asking permission for things you do not have to ask permission for. ___19___ At the same time, if you do need help, ask for it.
Put in boundaries. Start to say no to things that feel uncomfortable, or cause you stress or inconvenience. ___20___
Practise being more decisive. It can feel scary at first. This doesn’t mean being aggressive and forceful.
A. How many types of people pleasers are there
B. What are the signs that you’re a people pleaser
C. Don’t give in just because other people didn’t like it.
D. On the face of it, people pleasing might not sound like a negative trait.
E Realise you do not need other people’s opinion or approval all the time.
F. It might be time to put yourself first instead of always prioritizing everyone else.
G. “Sorry” is an easy word for people to use while “no” is rarely used in their vocabulary.
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。
I’m a 66-year-old harp (竖琴) student. Others in my class are five, seven, ten, fourteen…The____21____oldest is 30 at the most. I fancy myself the wise elder, hoping that they see me as a source of____22____, for example, “If she can do it, I can, too!” or “You’re never too old…”
Being the eldest often makes people____23____you’re the best or wisest. However, the truth, at some occasions, is far different. Making music just knows no age. After four years of learning to____24____, most of which were online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was time for our first in-person harp solo show! One by one, my fellow students went well, each playing so superbly. I was also___25___of them like a straight-A student’s parent in parents’ meeting. Then, it was my turn. I was still ____26____. Confident. Assured.
But I ____27____from the start. I kept my fingers moving on the strings, but the melody was all wrong. Luckily, the harp is a____28____instrument. Even wrong notes can sound melodic.____29____, glorious sunlight beamed through the concert hall’s windows. Now I couldn’t ____30____! But I can’t pause, right When my mind went ____31____in the middle of both of my pieces, I thought, “I don’t know what this is anymore, but it sounds kind of nice!”____32____, wonderful creations can be born out of panicked improvisations(即兴创作). I kept thinking, “Make a joyful noise, regardless!”
Thinking back on my first show, I realized that my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must____33____, no matter what worrisome world politics, uncertain economic times, or difficult personal relationships are____34____.
Life’s music is playing! It’s my____35____to show up and keep trying, creating beautiful melodies.
21. A. first B. next C. last D. least
22. A. inspiration B. intervention C. qualification D. composition
23. A. bless B. oppose C. assume D. pretend
24. A. act B. sing C. dance D. play
25. A. fond B. proud C. guilty D. equal
26 A. relaxed B. surprised C. refreshed D. ashamed
27. A. behaved B. drilled C. polished D. struggled
28. A. boring B. discouraging C. puzzling D. forgiving
29. A. Exactly B. Suddenly C. Fortunately D. Obviously
30 A. hear B. see C. smell D. speak
31. A. well B. bad C. blank D. full
32. A. Sometimes B. Often C. Always D. Never
33. A. go on B. take off C. slow down D. break in
34. A. ceasing B. disappearing C. improving D. occurring
35 A. virtue B. fault C. job D. future
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 latest adaptation, Ne Zha 2, directed by Yang and a box-office bomb,___36___ (include) his understanding of the relationship between personal growth and the external world and the dream to fight ___37___ fairness in a bigger context.
In Yang’s version, Ne Zha is reimagined as the story of a boy with dark circles around his eyes,___38___ image breaks stereotypes (刻板印象), and the Dragon Prince Ao Bing as a kindhearted youngster. The Dragon Kings and Shen Gongbao each have their own struggles. Fresh plot twists, thought-provoking dialogues, and inspiring moments make it both ___39___ (touch) and uplifting. The act of showing family relationships is strengthened, with ___40___ (improve) parental personalities: The father is gentle, implicit and introverted and the mother is a brave military officer.
It also reflects the director’s personal emotional projection. From a ___41___ (medicine) background, he switched to animation midway through his studies, although it ___42___ (anticipate) that he couldn’t succeed. “Without the support of my parents, I wouldn’t have come this far or persevered for so long in animation,” Yang said in an interview with The Beijing News. “Ne Zha was also able to change his fate because of his parents’ ___43___ (accept), support and love.”
Compared with the typical old image, this latest Ne Zha resembles ___44___ real human child. Beyond the story, the director hopes ___45___ (offer) more encouragement, warmth and strength to those pursuing their dreams, he said in an interview with Southern Weekend.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，上周五你们班在公园举行了一次“Plogging（跑步捡垃圾）”活动。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．活动过程；
3．你的感想。
注意： 1.80词左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总数。
Dear Chris,
I hope the email finds you well.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
When Mary entered the south pole penguin (企鹅) Research Lab，she saw her twin brother Tom gently petting a penguin in his arms. As kids of the lab scientists, Mary and Tom often observed the emperor penguins that were studied to understand how they adapted to extreme temperatures, which might aid human survival.
“We’re thirteen years old, Tom. It’s time to grow up and stop playing with the lab penguins, ”said Mary as she started cleaning. “They’re research animals, not pets.” “But the birds listen to me!” insisted Tom, his breath forming a cloud in the freezing air.
Suddenly, an alarm rang out and red lights flashed, signaling a problem. The kids rushed over to look into it. She checked the habitat monitor and found that the temperature had gone down a lot. “The heater must be broken!”
Mary quickly sent a message to their parents’ research team, who were all conducting outdoor studies. “It’s freezing and let’s get out of here!” Mary warned. They ran to the lab’s heavy metal door, only to find the door sealed shut by thick ice. With the adults away and no way to escape, the kids would have to deal with the freezing conditions until help arrived.
Time dragged as Mary and Tom anxiously waited. The increasing cold caused them to shake. “I wonder what emperor penguins do in extreme cold, since they stay in the pole all winter instead of going somewhere warmer,” asked Mary. “They huddle (挤作一团),” Tom answered. “They huddle together tightly so that the birds in the middle will be warm enough.” “What about the ones on the edge ” Mary asked. “They push their way towards the center, and then move back out to the edge, and struggle back again. Scientists in the early 21st century recorded it.” He replied as he stared at the large crowd of the penguins in the lab.
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2．续写部分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
In a flash, Tom had an idea to keep warm.
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About two hours later, their parents rushed into the lab, screaming out the kids’ names.
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英语答案
听力
1-5 BBCAB 6-10CACBA 11-15AABCC 16-20ABCAC
阅读
1. A 2. C 3. C
4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C
12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. D 17. B 18. G 19. E 20. C
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. C
36. includes
37. for 38. whose
39. touching
40. improved
41. medical
42. was anticipated
43. acceptance
44. a 45. to offer
46. Dear Chris,
I hope the email finds you well. I’m writing to share an exciting activity our class held last Friday — Plogging!
We gathered at the entrance to the park at 8:00 in the morning, equipped with gloves and trash bags. Organized by our teachers, we were divided into groups to compete to collect as much waste as possible. While jogging, we picked up litter along the paths. By the end, we’d filled multiple bags and left the park sparkling clean.
It was really a “clean” exercise and incredibly rewarding! Not only did we exercise, but we also contributed to the environment. I’ve realized how small efforts can make a big difference. Have you tried anything similar Looking forward to hearing from you!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47. Possible version :
In a flash, Tom had an idea to keep warm. He shouted with joy, “Let’s copy the penguins and join them!” Mary hesitated with concern that the birds wouldn’t accept them. Tom smiled with confidence while approaching the birds which had already crowded together due to the temperature. Slowly and gently, he reached out his hands and stroke them with great affection. Though alarmed at first, the penguins recognized him and allowed him into their huddle. Mary quickly followed his lead. The two kids squeezed their way from the edge of the crowd to the center and returned to the edge with the flow just as the birds did. As warmth spread through their bodies, they grew confident they could survive until rescue came.
About two hours later, their parents rushed into the lab, screaming out the kids’ names. Before Tom and Mary could make any response, their parents were amazed to find the kids tightly surrounded by a huge group of penguins, safe and sound. Their mother check for any signs of frostbite or injury and their father asked in surprise, “You were using the penguins’ way to keep warm ” The two kids exchanged a glance and Tom proudly told their parents that they learned from the penguins. As the room warmed up, the penguins slowly walked away. The parents looked at each other proudly — their children didn’t just wait for help, but found a smart way to survive by working with nature.
