安徽省蚌埠市A层高中2024-2025学年高二下学期第六次联考（5月期中）英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024-2025学年第二学期蚌埠市 A 层高中第六次联考
高二英语试卷
试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
命题学校：固镇一中 审题学校：怀远一中
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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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。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 does the woman want to do tomorrow
A. Go shopping. B. Visit her aunt. C. Attend a birthday party.
2. What did the woman do this morning
A. She went on a trip. B. She did the packing. C. She checked the windows.
3. What is mentioned in the email about the fitness center
A. It will be in use next month.
B. It will lengthen business hours.
C. It will be open to the employees.
4. How does the man feel about the news
A. Happy. B. Confused. C. Surprised.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Delivery man and customer.
B. Baker and customer.
C. Co-workers.
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 does the man like doing in the park
A. Hiking. B. Bird-watching. C. Picnicking.
7. What does the man ask the woman to do in the end
A. Book a tour guide. B. Show him around. C. Have something to eat together.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What sport does the man learn to do
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Basketball.
9. What did the man do first in the lesson
A. He played a game. B. He jumped. C. He ran.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How many parts are there in the smartwatch
A. Five. B. Six. C. Eleven.
11. Where is the Home Button of the smartwatch
A. At the back. B. On the right side. C. At the bottom left.
12. Which function does the man care about most
A. The microphone. B. Heart rate monitor. C. The touch screen.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How Martina chose her course.
B. What Martina’s teacher looks like.
C. Whether Martina enjoys her campus life.
14. What do we know about the art teacher
A. He is from France.
B. He has a bad accent.
C. He advises Martina on choices.
15. What subject does Martina like best
A. Art. B. Science. C. History.
16. Why did Martina decide to major in English
A. It was more practical for her future.
B. It is easier to learn than other subjects.
C. She liked the English teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Which building has a gym
A. Blake Residence. B. Brown Hall. C. Queen’s Building.
18. Why is Blake Residence peaceful
A. Only girls live there.
B. No visitors can come in.
C. Everyone has a private room.
19. What is the advantage of Queen’s Building
A It has shower rooms.
B. It has a computer room.
C. It has its own private garden.
20. Why is the Parkway Flats expensive
A. Parking there is charged.
B. There are the largest rooms.
C. The fees include the cost of meals.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Astronomy Books for Beginners
The End of Everything
By Katie Mack
Price: $15
How will it all end It’s a question that has interested theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack greatly. Will it be the Big Crunch, where the universe collapses in on itself, or the Big Freeze, where the universe continues to expand until it becomes too cold to sustain life In her New York Times Notable Book of 2020, Mack explores five ways the universe could die.
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy
By Moiya McTier
Price: $25
“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night,” opens McTier’s “autobiography” of the galaxy (星系), quoting 19th-century poet Sarah Williams. As a folklorist and astrophysicist, McTier shares the story of our Milky Way’s complex astronomy with precise scientific analysis, and its mythology (神话) with a poetic touch.
Five Billion Years of Solitude: The Search for Life Among the Stars
By Lee Billings
Price: $28
Earth is the only planet scientists know of that supports life — but that may not be the case forever. In Five Billion Years of Solitude science journalist Lee Billings spends time with some of astronomy’s greats, such as Frank Drake, who used a massive radio telescope to send a signal to life deep in the universe, and Sara Seager, who studies neighboring stars in search of life-bearing planets.
Infinite Wonder: An Astronaut’s Photographs from a Year in Space
By Scott Kelly
Price: $20
Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a year in space Thanks to astronaut Scott Kelly’s collection of photographs, you can get a closer look. During his yearlong mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Kelly took a large number of photos, which help reveal what life aboard the ISS is like.
Notice: Members of the Book Huddle Club receive a 10% discount on the above books.
1. What is a key feature of The Milky Way
A. It has quotes from famous scientists.
B. It combines science and literature.
C. It is filled with amazing photographs.
D. It presents the history of space exploration.
2. Whose book deals with the civilizations of outer space
A. Lee Billings’s. B. Scott Kelly’s. C. Katie Mack’s. D. Moiya McTier’s.
3. How much should you pay for all four books if you’re a member of the club
A. $61.2. B. $68. C. $79.2. D. $88.
B
Neil Shuttleworth, an 82-year-old English man, was hardly able to walk because of osteoarthritis in his right ankle. Problems began after he accidentally stepped into an unseen hole in a road surface while on holiday in Cyprus several years ago. Thankfully, he received an artificial ankle made from the materials of bulletproof (防弹的) vests.
Neil, a retired printing specialist from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, paid for the operation himself since it is not currently available on the National Health Service (NHS). When he finally chose to have the operation, he said it was because he had just one ambition: to walk hand-in-hand with Christine, his wife of 34 years. “Actually, I wasn’t expecting to run a marathon. I would like to walk down the Promenade de la Croisette in Cannes with my wife, but without the pain I had lived with for far too long.” Neil said.
The operation uses polyethylene (聚乙烯) materials that are used to make bulletproof vests, but with extra added vitamin E. Since the E-poly is made from strong plastic fibers, it is expected to last much longer than current replacement.
Before he was injured, Neil had an active lifestyle which involved running and cycling across the UK and Europe. After he stepped into the hole, which was several inches deep, he said he could not walk more than a few hundred yards as the pain in his ankle was so severe. Neil is now one of the first patients in the UK to have such an ankle replacement operation.
After wearing a special walker boot for six weeks following his operation, Neil received a strict six-week treatment that adopts special exercises. He is now able to walk a couple of miles, and he uses a running machine in order to build his fitness levels even further. “The results of Neil’s operation are impressive and there is at least an 80 to 90% chance the ankle replacement will survive for 10 to 15 years.” said Professor Nick Harris, who performed the operation.
4. What caused Neil Shuttleworth’s injury in his ankle
A. A car accident. B. A fight with someone.
C. An accidental step into an unseen hole. D. An unsuccessful operation
5. What kind of life did Neil live before he was injured
A. Passive. B. Active. C. Pitiful. D. Tiresome.
6. Which of the following statement is true
A. Neil’s operation was very common in the UK.
B. Neil’s ambition for the operation is to run a marathon.
C. After the operation Neil could walk as well as before.
D. The operation benefits from the E-poly.
7. What is the doctor’s opinion about the operation
A. Regretful. B. Puzzled. C. Satisfied. D. Disappointed
C
Mosquito repellents (驱蚊剂) have come a long way. For decades the market leader was DEET, which fights the insects off successfully, but only for an hour or two. Recently, Icaridin has become available. This lasts up to eight hours and is just as effective. Yet both are mildly poisonous to cells grown in culture (培养物). The search is thus on for something that is unquestionably not poisonous at all.
Francesca Dani of the University of Florence, in Italy, thinks she might have the answer. As she and her workmates describe in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, they looked at a range of chemicals called aldehydes and ketones, and produced something that seems a good, long-lasting, safe mosquito repellent.
Dr Dani knew from the scientific literature that some aldehydes and ketones have insect-repelling properties. Such chemicals, however, evaporate (蒸发) faster than DEET. But she also knew from her own work that hydroxylated cyclic acetals, which form from certain aldehydes and ketones when exposed to alcohol, evaporate much less rapidly. That, she thought, might be the key to the puzzle.
She and her workmates therefore made a score of hydroxylated cyclic acetals and tested their mosquito-repelling qualities against those of DEET and Icaridin. The standard way to do this is to spray (喷) some onto the back of a volunteer’s hand and have him or her then put both hands into a mosquito cage. The unsprayed hand acts as a control, and it is thereby possible to decide, by comparing the number of insects landing on each, how effective such a repellent is.
As expected, DEET scored 95% protection efficiency. Such protection was provided by 8.3 micrograms of the stuff being applied per square centimetre of skin, and lasted two hours. For Icaridin, a fifth of that amount produces an equal repelling effect for eight hours. To the researchers’ satisfaction, two of their hydroxylated cyclic acetals performed as well as Icaridin. And when they tested them on cell cultures, they found that one, called 12a in the paper, killed none of the cells exposed to it.
8. What is the problem with DEET
A. It can be harmful. B. It is not effective.
C. It is eco-friendly. D. It lasts less than an hour.
9. Which of the following may play a key role in preventing evaporation
A. Aldehydes. B. Ketones. C. Icaridin. D. Alcohol.
10 How was the test performed
A. By comparing different repellents. B. By putting a volunteer into a cage.
C. By counting the number of dead insects. D. By spraying some repellents onto mosquitoes.
11. What conclusion can be drawn about 12a
A. It works well even after 12 hours. B. It is a cheap alternative to Icaridin.
C. It is a promising mosquito repellent. D. It will soon be available on the market.
D
Discovering any collection of Paleolithic (旧石器时代的) art is rare, according to Aitor Ruiz-Redondo, an archaeologist at the University of Zaragoza in Spain. Only about 400 such sites have been found worldwide, and archaeologists all hope to know more about the art. Therefore, the discovery of more than 100 prehistoric designs, which were created over 24,000 years ago with unique techniques and preserved in a cave due to a lucky chemical occurrence, is simply extraordinary.
Cova Dones, the cave in question, lies close to Spain's eastern coast in Valencia, while most of the country’s ancient art, including the famous prehistoric cave paintings of Altamira, is in northern Spain. First explored by Ruiz-Redondo and his team in 2021, Cova Dones is home to at least 110 paintings, drawings and carvings. Many of the designs feature animals, like female red deer, wild horses and now-extinct oxen. Besides, most of Cova Dones’ paintings were done in clay and conserved.
The walls and standing water of Cova Dones are rich in calcium carbonate (碳酸钙), a natural paints preservative. Early humans likely dug red clay from the cave’s floor and walls and mixed it with water at their feet. Whether intentionally or not, they created paints that were strengthened. Over time, water falling into the cave coated their artwork with a layer of calcium carbonate, sticking it to the wall for Ruiz-Redondo to find so many centuries later.
Determining the age of cave art is tough work. Ruiz-Redondo’s team are awaiting a full laboratory analysis of Cova Dones’ designs, including radiometric age measurement of their mineral coverings, but until then, a couple of logical approaches have provided some clarity. First, some of the designs are drawn in a style that’s typical of a period about 21,000 to 40,000 years ago, as evidenced by findings at other Paleolithic sites. Second, a drawing was marked by a cave bear, which went extinct 24,000 years ago, indicating the art is older.
Ruiz-Redondo states that archaeology has always had a romantic part — a sense of discovery. He adds, “Especially with the paintings, nobody has seen this horse in thousands and thousands and thousands of years, until now.”
12. What does the underlined word “preservative” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The stable temperature. B. A fading-resistant technique.
C. The undisturbed environment. D. A protective substance.
13. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The process of creating the paintings. B. The challenges of exploring cave art.
C. The methods of dating cave artworks. D. The meaning of conserving the works.
14. What does the horse painting in Cova Dones mean to Ruiz-Redondo
A. A connection to the past. B. A motivation for art research.
C. A symbol of a regional culture. D. A representation of romantic art.
15. Which is the best title for the passage
A. An Effective Method of Preserving Prehistoric Art
B. The Ways to Discover Prehistoric Art
C. The Effort in Determining the Age of Prehistoric Art
D. An Extraordinary Archaeological Discovery of Prehistoric Art
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，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。
4 Ways to Handle Emotional Immaturity (不成熟) in a Relationship
Emotional maturity is important at all levels of relationship. ____16____ Below are some ways to become emotionally mature especially with your partner:
Be assertive (坚定自信的)
Always choose assertive communication. Anytime you feel upset or disappointed about something, learn to express your ideas in an honest, direct, and respectful way. ____17____ Subsequently, they’ll adjust and improve.
Encourage apologizing
Anytime your partner calls you out on something you did or whenever conflict arises, ask yourself these questions: “What could I have done better here ” “Would the best version of myself have behaved like this ” Mature and confident partners are the ones who have the courage to question themselves, recognize their mistakes, and apologize. Note that apologizing for mistakes will not make your ego lesser, rather,____18____
____19____
Anytime you are about to say something you could regret think about how it could damage the relationship in the long term. If you still feel upset, create some space from your partner, write down how you feel, and then allow yourself some time to cool off. You can even write down these words, write all you feel and delete them later. When you’re calm, you can discuss with your partner in a manner they’ll also appreciate.
Avoid excess (过度) jealousy
____20____ However, it becomes toxic (有毒的) when it is in excess. To avoid excess jealousy, work on your self-confidence. Always remember that if your partner is with you, there is a reason. However, if your partner gives you clear reasons to be jealous, like lying and blatantly flirting with other people or cheating on you, respect yourself and walk away.
A. Mind your words
B. Learn to keep calm
C. In a relationship, it’s okay to be jealous.
D. It becomes a burden when you or your partner lacks emotional maturity.
E. it shows you’re someone who can take responsibility for your actions.
F. emotional maturity means knowing that another person cannot fill up the hole in your heart.
G. As a partner, encourage them to express their feelings without being rude, forceful or demeaning(降低身份).
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。
After being homeschooled and starting college at 11 years old, Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is still miles ____21____ her peers academically. At just 17 years old, she is now studying for her ____22____.
In the fall of 2016, Arzu-Embry started a Ph.D. program in aviation psychology (航空心理学). Her ___23___ in aviation was excited by her father, a private ____24____, who now works at O’Hare International Airport.
“When I began to think about a profession, I chose one where I could make an ____25____,” Black Doctor reports her saying. “I feel____26____for the opportunity to help others at an early age.”
She ___27___ that her aviation psychology degree will give her the knowledge needed to prevent “human factor errors” that can ____28____ plane crashes. She says the psychology aspect will help her to understand if a pilot is ____29____, stressed out or dealing with other issues that can ____30____ impact their performance on the job.
____31____ being on the fast track to earning her doctorate, Azru-Embry is also pursuing various business projects. Besides developing apps for Google and Apple systems, she is pushing the five ____32____ she’s written and attending speaking engagements to ____33____ other people to do what she’s doing. So far, she has published books, including “Settled: Justice for All”, “In the Future”, “Then Genius Race”, “Jump the Education Barrier” and “Perspicacious Investing”.
____34____ you can see, Thessalonika has already ____35____ a lot, and she’s just getting started.
21. A. next to B. ahead of C. behind D. beside
22. A. master’s B. bachelor’s C. doctorate D. scholarship
23. A. success B. failure C. talent D. interest
24. A. astronaut B. businessman C. novelist D. pilot
25. A. import B. impact C. aspect D. inspect
26. A. puzzled B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. honored
27. A. hopes B. wonders C. suggests D. conclude
28. A. cause B. analyze C. acknowledge D. obtain
29. A. relaxed B. pleased C. anxious D. calm
30. A. positively B. neutrally C. distinctly D. negatively
31. A. In addition to B. Rather than C. As a consequence of D. Instead of
32. A. letters B. books C. novels D. poems
33. A. inspire B. insist C. demand D. order
34. A. Since B. As C. For D. If
35. A. founded B. evaluated C. achieved D. defeated
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。
The abacus, or suanpan, is a unique counting tool invented by ancient Chinese people. In the long history, the abacus has long been ____36____ important calculation tool for every household, not to mention accountants and dealers.
When was the abacus invented ____37____ (scholar) of China have been working at this question ever since Qing Dynasty, ____38____ still there is no set answer. The earliest known written documentation of the bead (珠子) computation dates to the 2nd century (East Han dynasty).
The abacus is a rectangular wooden frame. Inside the frame, there ____39____ (be) usually nine to fifteen vertical rods, called dang, and a horizontal beam, called liang. On each rod there are two rounded beads in the upper deck (each represents five) and five beads at the ____40____ (low) deck (each represents one). Each rod represents a different numerical digit (数位). After ____41____ (set) the digit, an operator moves the beads towards the beam ____42____ (do) the calculating. Because of this, abacus computations are also called bead computations. To use the abacus well, one must recite a concise formula by ____43____ the calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can all ____44____ (simplify) into the acts of moving the beads.
It is a joy to watch a skilled hand use an abacus-Fingers flutter (拨动), beads knock, and after a few seconds, the result comes out. In the past, in addition to the ability to write ____45____ (elegance) brush pen characters, another required skill for businessmen was to use an abacus skillfully. Whenever there was a calculation, there was an abacus.
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，你的英国朋友 Shandy 得知中国优化了对部分国家的免签政策，计划来中国旅游，请你给她写一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1.推荐旅游城市；
2.推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
3. 参考词汇：visa-free policy(免签政策)
Dear Shandy,
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Yours,
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。
Jocelyn and Eileen lived only a block apart, and their lives seemed to move perfectly together. Where Jocelyn went, Eileen followed, and where Eileen dreamed, Jocelyn built. But as the years passed, the closeness began to change. It started slowly: Jocelyn chose a college in a distant city, while Eileen stayed close to home. Phone calls and text messages became the way they communicated with each other. At first, they made it work. But soon, the calls grew shorter, and the messages came with increasing delays.
A year turned into two. Jocelyn came home for Christmas during her second winter break. They planned to meet at their favorite café. But when Eileen arrived, the warmth she expected wasn’t there. Jocelyn looked different, as if the city had reshaped her. Her words were rushed, her laughter slightly guarded.
They talked, but it wasn’t like before. Jocelyn’s stories of her fast- paced life in the city felt foreign to Eileen. Eileen spoke about her job at the local bookstore and her recent painting classes, but Jocelyn’s absent-minded nods hurt. There was a gap between them now, wide and growing.
A week later, during a rare evening walk together, the tension finally surfaced.
“You never ask about me anymore,” Eileen said, her voice trembling (颤抖). “It’s like you’re here, but you’re not really here.”
Jocelyn stopped, surprised. “That’s not fair. I’m trying, Eileen. But everything’s different now. Life is different.”
“You’re different,” Eileen shot back. “We used to share everything. Now I feel like I’m just some small piece of your past.”
Jocelyn hesitated, searching for words. “I didn’t mean for this to happen,” she said quietly. “But maybe we’re just growing in different directions.”
The silence between them was heavier than the winter air. They both knew the truth in Jocelyn’s words, but neither wanted to admit how much it hurt.
Later their meetings grew less frequent. Their conversations became just the occasional holiday greeting.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
One spring morning, Eileen received a large express package from Jocelyn.
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Eileen felt a rush of emotions as she read Jocelyn’s heartfelt words.
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英语答案
听力
阅读
1. B 2. A 3. C
4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C
8. A 9. D 10. A 11. C
12. D 13. C 14. A 15. D
16. D 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. C
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. C
36. an 37. Scholars
38. but##yet
39. are 40. lower
41. setting
42. to do 43. which
44. be simplified
45. elegant
46. Dear Shandy,
I’m delighted to hear about your upcoming trip to China thanks to the improved visa-free policy! If you’re seeking a city to experience Chinese culture, Xi’an is a must-visit!
This ancient city is a treasure of history. The Terracotta Army, a world-famous wonder, will transport you back to the Qin Dynasty. The City Wall, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls, allows you to cycle around and get lost in the historical atmosphere.
Serving as a window into China’s splendid civilization, Xi’an is abundant in quantities of culture relics, blending millennia-old heritage with modern energy, and offering cultural depth and unforgettable experiences.
Looking forward to your adventure here!
Yours,
Li Hua
47.
One spring morning, Eileen received a large express package from Jocelyn. Surprised, she opened it to find a box filled with carefully chosen items: a photo album of their childhood adventures, a necklace she had once admired in a shop but never bought, and a handwritten letter. In the letter, Jocelyn apologized for the distance that had grown between them. She admitted she had been swept up in her new life, but wanted Eileen to know she still cherished their friendship deeply. The letter ended with a promise to reconnect and honor the bond that had shaped them both.
Eileen felt a rush of emotions as she read Jocelyn’s heartfelt words. Tears filled her eyes. She realized that while their lives had taken different paths, the foundation of their friendship remained strong. That evening, she called Jocelyn, and they talked like they hadn’t in years — openly, with honesty and without judgment. They laughed, shared updates, and reflected on how far they had come. Though their lives had changed, they realized their bond didn’t have to disappear. It could evolve, growing with them, into something new but equally meaningful and lasting.