广东省东莞市2024-2025学年高二下学期期末质量检查英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024—2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检查
高二英语
（本试卷共四大题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 听力理解（两段共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
共两小段，每段播放两遍。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第1段对话，回答第1~2题。
1. Where is the exhibition held
A. City Museum. B. Modern Art Gallery. C. Science Center.
2. When do they finally decide to go to the exhibition
A. Next Monday. B. Next Wednesday. C. Next Friday.
听第2段对话，回答第3~5题。
3. How often does Jo train for marathon
A. Three times a week. B. Four times a week. C. Five times a week.
4. What is the world record for the marathon
A. About 2 hours. B. About 3 hours. C. About 4 hours.
5. Why does Jo run in marathons
A. Run to win. B. Run for fun. C. Run for health.
第二节 听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
听下面一段独白。请从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为6~10的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。
Earth Day 2025
Time ● Started in 6 . ● Every year on April 22 .
Theme ● Our 7 , Our Planet.
Focus ● Using 8 like sun and wind. ● Protecting animals and their 9 .
Ways to help ● Switch off lights and electronics when not using them. ● Join local park or 10 clean-up events.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Claude Monet was a co-founder and the most celebrated artist of the French Impressionist movement. At a young age, he showed a great talent for drawing. Influenced by Eugène Boudin, he fell in love with “plein-air” painting, an activity he grew to love and pursued throughout his career, working outside in all weathers to capture the changing moods of the landscape.
In 1859, Monet left for Paris to study art. His father wanted him to attend the highly-respected Ecole des Beaux-Arts. However, Monet preferred the Académie Suisse, a modern independent art school that was popular with contemporary artists such as Camille Pissarro. His father viewed this choice as an act of disobedience（违抗）and cut him off from any financial support.
Monet endured many years of poverty before his paintings began to sell. However, like most good artists, the pursuit of wealth was always secondary to his artistic ambition. He worked tirelessly, unwilling to give in to the reality. His early works showed signs of Impressionist features. Fascinated by the effects of light and color, Monet explored how light and color changed over time, which made his series of paintings unique. By the end of his life, he had finally achieved both fame and fortune as the leading painter of the French Impressionists.
Monet died at the age of 86 in 1926. He is more than an Impressionist painter. We tend to think of him a 19th century artist but his late Water Lily paintings were the influential forerunners of Abstract Expressionism which emerged 20 years after his death. All things considered, Monet is an artistic giant who stands with one foot at the beginning of modern art and the other at its end.
11. What made Monet develop a love for “plein-air” painting
A. His passion for drawing. B. Painting outside in all weathers.
C. Financial support from his father. D. The inspiration from Eugène Boudin.
12. What mattered most to Monet
A. Fame and fortune. B. Artistic ambition.
C. Light and color. D. Impressionist features.
13. What is the passage mainly about
A. The financial struggles of a famous artist.
B. Monet’s artistic journey and his deep influence.
C. Monet’s lifelong devotion to “plein-air” painting.
D. The origin of the French Impressionist movement.
B
Have you ever thought about going on holiday and helping the planet at the same time If so, Eco-tourism might be just what you’ re looking for. Eco-tourism, also known as ecological tourism, is a way to travel that tries to keep the environment safe and support efforts to look after nature. It’s like an adventure where you help protect the Earth.
Eco-tourism is all about travelling responsibly. This means caring for the environment and helping local people in the places you visit.
A real-life example of an Eco-holiday is the Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica. This holiday offers a unique learning experience for those who love nature. When tourists arrive, guides introduce them to the amazing world of sea turtles. They learn about different turtle species, their life cycles, and the challenges they face in the wild. The guides teach why conservation matters and how tourists can help.
Tourists can join local researchers on night patrols along the shore, looking for nesting turtles. They learn to spot turtle tracks and nests, and if they’ re lucky, they might see a turtle laying eggs. They help protect these nests by moving eggs to safe places. When the eggs hatch, tourists have the joy of releasing baby turtles into the ocean. Besides conservation work, tourists can enjoy Costa Rica’s beautiful nature—they can explore rainforest, see other wildlife, and relax on lovely sands.
By going on an Eco-holiday like this, tourists have an unforgettable adventure and help protect sea turtles. They return home with special memories, new knowledge, and a bigger love for the natural world.
Of course, we all love to go on holiday, but we must recognize that traditional tourism is becoming less sustainable due to the harm it causes to the environment. Eco-tourism offers a smarter way to explore the world—one that helps nature thrive and ensures future generations can enjoy its beauty too.
14. What is the main goal of Eco-tourism
A. To replace traditional tourism. B. To focus on adventure activities.
C. To provide luxury accommodations. D. To protect the nature and support locals.
15. What can be inferred about the Sea Turtle Conservation Project
A. It enables tourists to explore underwater.
B. It is intended for professional researchers.
C. It combines education with protection work.
D. It highlights entertainment over conservation.
16. How does the author develop the passage
A. By illustrating with a specific example.
B. By comparing different types of tourism.
C. By listing statistics about tourist numbers.
D. By introducing traditional tourism practices.
C
In Burnham-on-Sea, a bright yellow sign marks “The ‘Happy to Chat’ bench: sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.” This bench was designed to deal with loneliness among the elderly in the seaside town. The bench has become a place where people like Ann, who has lived alone since her divorce 13 years ago, can strike up conversations with strangers. Ann explains that even just seeing the bench can spark a conversation, leading to natural interactions about holidays, local life, and personal stories.
Another example of engineering opportunities for real human interaction is the “Chatty Café Plan”. Started in 2017 by Alexandra Hoskyn in the UK, the initiative encourages cafés to designate a “Chatter & Natter” table where customers can sit if they are open to chatting with others. The plan has expanded to other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, aiming to reduce loneliness by creating a welcoming space for conversation.
Real human connection is significant for our physical and mental well-being. Social interactions can reduce stress, lower the risk of depression, and improve the overall mental health. Physically, engaging with other people is capable of boosting our immune system, and even increasing longevity（寿命）。
In a world that seems so connected through the Internet, phones, and social media, why are we having to engineer human interaction Despite the rise in social media, many people still feel disconnected. Social platforms often provide superficial（肤浅的）connections rather than meaningful interactions, leading to a dilemma where we are more connected digitally but feel lonelier in real life.
Perhaps it is time to get off the Internet, put down our phones, and remember that we are social beings. Start by talking to your neighbors, chatting with the person in the queue, and engaging with your colleagues. Attend local community events, join clubs or groups that interest you, and try to reconnect with friends and family.
17. Why was the “Happy to Chat” bench introduced in Burnham-on-Sea
A. To promote local businesses.
B. To attract tourists to the seaside town.
C. To honor the happy moments with family.
D. To handle loneliness among elderly residents.
18. What does the underlined word “designate” mean in Paragraph 2
A. Buy. B. Assign. C. Remove. D. Deliver.
19. Which of the following is a benefit of human connection
A. Creating more online friendships. B. Increasing social media followers.
C. Strengthening the immune system. D. Improving digital communication skills.
20. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction
B. The History of Digital Communication
C. The Solution to Loneliness of the Elders
D. The Popularity of Chat Benches and Cafés
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ever feel like you’ re stuck in a routine, wanting to level up your life but not sure where to start Don’t worry, you’ re not alone. Self-improvement doesn’t have to mean changing your habits overnight. The most effective changes often come from small, consistent adjustments to your daily routine. 21 Let’s div e into the following easy ways to start your personal growth journey.
Getting your body moving is crucial for physical self-improvement. You don’t need to become an expert overnight. 22 Combining regular exercise with your routine can work wonders gradually. Remember, the goal is progress, not perfection.
23 Whether it’s picking up a new language or mastering a musical instrument, the process of acquiring new knowledge stimulates your brain and boosts cognitive function. Set aside time each week to pursue a new hobby or skill, and you’ll feel more confident in yourself.
Integrating gratitude into your daily life can significantly enhance your mental well-being. Take a few moments each day to reflect on three things you’ re grateful for. This simple practice can refresh your brain. 24
Small actions today can create big results tomorrow. 25 Embrace them and watch yourself grow! Believe that every small effort you make today is planting a seed for a brighter tomorrow—keep going, and let your growth surprise you!
A. So, ready to become the best version of yourself
B. It helps reduce anxiety and increase overall happiness.
C. Instead, you can start small by a 15-minute walk after work.
D. But you should know that keeping curiosity is of great benefit.
E. Learning new skills is an excellent way to keep your mind sharp.
F. Forming a bedtime reading habit promotes a parent-child relation.
G. These small steps can lead to significant improvements in your life.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。
Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, when a large pickup truck hit her car. While her car was completely damaged, she wasn’t 26 . However, the truck driver was mad, 27 that the accident was Garber’s fault.
And as she stood on the sidewalk waiting anxiously for help to arrive, watching her car 28 traffic in the middle of morning rush hour, Garber began to cry. “At that moment I felt 29 about keeping the traffic stopped,” Garber said.
All of a sudden, a professionally dressed woman 30 her, holding a small cup of hot 31 from the nearby shop.
“She handed it to me and said, ‘Maybe this will 32 ,’” Garber recalled. “When I looked at her, I just felt such 33 coming my way when I needed it.” “ 34 , I’ve never liked tea at all,” she said. “But I drank every 35 and I felt her sympathy coming through with each swallow.”
The next morning, Garber drove a rental car back to the same 36 downtown during rush hour, hoping to 37 the woman and thank her again. But the woman wasn’t there.
Garber 38 the small tag（标签）from the tea bag for about 15 years as a way to remember the woman’s act of 39 . And she decided to 40 the kindness she received by being kind to others.
She still remembered it. She told all her friends, “I never forget a kindness,” Garber said. “This might have seemed like a very small kindness, but it meant a lot.”
26. A. confused B. injured C. disabled D. abandoned
27. A. blaming B. reminding C. demanding D. admitting
28. A. direct B. dominate C. reduce D. block
29. A. rude B. cautious C. guilty D. annoyed
30. A. approached B. guaranteed C. seized D. warned
31. A. water B. coffee C. tea D. milk
32. A. last B. melt C. escape D. help
33. A. curiosity B. kindness C. passion D. shame
34. A. Fortunately B. Frequently C. Repeatedly D. Actually
35. A. piece B. drop C. bottle D. bag
36. A. stage B. square C. garden D. spot
37. A. cheer up B. attend to C. run into D. call up
38. A. kept B. threw C. restored D. donated
39. A. pride B. dignity C. generosity D. courage
40. A. test out B. pay back C. turn over D. hand out
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中所给词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为41~50的相应位置。
41. In response ______ the call for energy conservation, many households have started to use energy-saving appliances.
42. All ______(participant) in the scientific research project are working hard to achieve breakthrough results.
43. Volunteering is often quite challenging, but it’s ______ extremely rewarding experience.
44. The design of the building is unique, ______ aims to create a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements.
45. Scientists are trying to ______(precise) measure the impact of climate change on the polar ice caps.
46. She found ______ difficult to speak in front of a large audience.
47. It is essential for young people ______(acquire) new skills such as artificial intelligence programming to keep up with the digital age.
48. All the research papers should ______(submit) before the deadline.
49. The improvement of ecological construction in China has enabled larger amounts of birds to fly into cities, ______(become) frequent “neighbors” of human beings.
50. ______(compare) to traditional education models, online education provides more flexible learning time and a wider range of courses.
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 句子考查（第51~54小题每空0.5分，第55~57小题每题3分，满分15分）根据下面各个句子的要求，完成、改写或翻译句子。
51. ______ ______ ______（代表）all the volunteers, I’d like to invite you to participate in our charity event.
52. The new team ______ ______（接管）the project and completed it successfully.
53. Our basketball team is made up of students from different grades.（同义句改写）
Our basketball team ______ ______ ______ students from different grades.
54. The girl was frightened by the noise at night. She didn’t dare to sleep in her room.
（用过去分词作状语改写）
______ ______ ______ ______at night, the girl didn’t dare to sleep in her room.
55. The government has taken effective measures to protect the endangered animals.
（用被动语态改写）
__________________________________________________________________________________________
56. The ancient town has a unique atmosphere. In the atmosphere, people can experience the traditional culture deeply.（用定语从句合并句子）
__________________________________________________________________________________________
57.随着5G技术的广泛运用，我们的生活已经变得越来越便利。（用with复合结构翻译句子）
__________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是校英文报记者李华，请以“Weight Management Campaign”为题，就学校近期开展的体重管理主题活动写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容和意义。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Weight Management Campaign
第三节 读后续写（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。
Life is full of tiny mysteries waiting to be discovered—especially if you’ re someone like me, always curious about what is hidden in the everyday. Ever since I was little, I’ve believed that even the simplest moment holds surprises.
I’ve been finding things since I was a baby. Mum would come home and drop her bag by the door. I’d crawl over, eager to explore its contents—keys, a wallet, or maybe a candy wrapper. Mum would lift me up, smiling, “What are you searching for, Frankie ” That’s how I got my nickname “little detective” and my love for solving “mysteries”. Mac, my furry dog, always joined in, its nose sniffing for clues. Yet, our cat, Snowball, usually slept nearby, ignoring our adventures.
Mac and I loved to find things together. One Thursday, our skills were tested. Mac and I were playing in the yard while Snowball was sleeping on the grass. Suddenly, Mum approached us, with the case in question. Her diamond ring was missing, and she wanted us to find it. If I had known how tricky the case would be, I might have hesitated. But I said then as I’d say today, “There is nothing we can’t find, guaranteed!”
I asked Mum the first question I always asked when something went missing, “Where do you last remember seeing it ”
“I was in the kitchen baking cookies,” Mum answered. “I took off my ring and placed it on the small shelf above the counter. But then your aunt called, and when I came back from talking to her, the ring was gone!”
“Well, it couldn’t have disappeared all by itself,” I said, eyeing the floor. “Mac, let’s go take a closer look.” Mac led the way to the kitchen, its tail wagging sharply. Suddenly I found there were tiny cat’s pa w prints in the spilled flour（面粉）。
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。
“That must be the cat,” I said proudly. Feeling upset, I took a small bite of my cookie but stopped when I felt something hard.
2024—2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检查
高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节 听力理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
1-5: BCBAC
第二节 听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
6.1970 7. Power 8. clean energy 9. homes 10. beach
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
11-13: DBB 14-16: DCA 17-20: DBCA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
21-25: ACEBG
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
26-30: BADCA 31-35: CDBDB 36-40: DCACB
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
41. to 42. participants 43. an 44. which 45. precisely
46. it 47. to acquire 48. be submitted 49. becoming pared
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 句子考查（第51~54小题每空0.5分，第55~57小题每题3分，满分15分）
51. On behalf of
52. took over
53. is composed of
54. Frightened by the noise
55. Effective measures have been taken to protect the endangered animals by the government.
56. The ancient town has a unique atmosphere in which/ where people can experience the traditional culture deeply.
57. With 5G technology widely applied/ used, our life has become more and more convenient.
第二节 应用文写作（满分15分）
Weight Management Campaign
Recently, our school launched a “Weight Management Campaign” to promote students’ physical health and raise awareness about healthy living.
Aiming to address growing concerns over unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits among teens, the campaign guided students to adopt scientific weight management methods for long-term well-being. The week-long event featured diverse activities, ranging from a speech delivered by nutritionists on balanced diets to a “Healthy Lifestyle Sharing Fair” designed to allow students to exchange tips. Moreover, a step-counting challenge, joined by over 800 students, encouraged daily physical activity.
The campaign not only highlighted the importance of a healthy weight but also strengthened the school’s commitment to our overall development.
第三节 读后续写（满分25分）
“That must be the cat,” I said proudly. Without thinking twice, I started following the paw prints with Mac by my side. The pa w prints led us out of the kitchen and into the living room. Then, we rushed outside, scanning every corner of the yard. After a thorough search, we finally spotted Snowball hiding at the corner of the closet. However, we failed to spot the ring. With a sinking heart, I went back to the kitchen with Mac. Just then, Mum held a plate of freshly-baked cookies. “Here, have some,” she said, trying to cheer us up.
Feeling upset, I took a small bit of cookie but stopped when I felt something hard. Spitting it out immediately, I saw Mum’s diamond ring covered in bits of cookies. My eyes widened in surprise. “Mum! I found it!” I shouted excitedly, jumping up and down. Mum grabbed my hand, her eyes fixed on the ring. “You found it!” she exclaimed. It turned out the cat had knocked the ring into the flour while prowling around the kitchen counter. Mac barked happily. We all burst out laughing at the unexpected discovery. Life’s surprises, whether in a cookie or a cat’s playful steps, remind us to keep searching with an open heart.