广东省清远市2024-2025学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试卷（含答案）

广东省清远市2024-2025学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
Sci|Art Lab+Studio Summer Institute Program
In the highly competitive Sci Art Lab+Studio, students engage deeply in science and art practices to develop both analytical and creative skills. This two-week program prepares students for interdisciplinary thinking before they begin their undergraduate education, through historical retrospectives (回顾展), surveys of current art-science cooperations, and science fiction movie screenings.
Application requirements
Applicants must provide the following for online registration:
·An unofficial transcript (成绩单) from grade 9 to present.
·A 500-word essay explaining their interest in a UCLA Precollege Summer Institute, responding to one of the following topics:
◆Choose a favorite sci-fi movie or book and discuss exciting ideas within it.
◆If you plan to pursue science in college, share your art or music interests.
◆If you plan to pursue art in college, share your interest in science and technology.
·Optional letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Residential/commuter(走读)
Both residential and commuter tracks are available. The residential track is ONLY available to students aged 17 or older.
Fees vary by student type
High school student Incoming UCLA student Incoming UC student
Program Fee: $2,250 Registration Fee: $350 IEI Fee: $61 Document Fee:$50 Program Fee:$1,826 IEI Fee: $61 Document Fee: $50 Others: $166 Program Fee: $1,826 Registration Fee: $175 IEI Fee: $61
Total: $2,711 Total: $2,103 Total: $2,062
Residential program fees
The program fees listed above are for the Commuter version only. For the Residential version, the program fees are as follows, with all other fees remaining the same.
·High School Student: $3,793
·Incoming UCLA Student: $ 3,369
·Incoming UC Student: $3,369
1．What is the primary goal of the program
A．To develop leadership skills.
B．To teach science fiction writing.
C．To encourage cross-disciplinary thinking.
D．To explore historical art-science cooperation.
2．What is a must for applying to the program
A．A teacher's recommendation letter.
B．An official transcript from grade 9.
C．A certification of English proficiency.
D．An essay expressing enthusiasm for joining.
3．What is the total cost for an incoming UC student in the residential program
A．$2,062. B．$3,605. C．$3,646. D．$5,431.
I discovered beauty content on YouTube in 2014, and shopping quickly became my hobby. I went from owning a single makeup bag to more than 200 lipsticks(口红) within a year. In November 2019, I hit rock bottom after spending $3,000 over Black Friday, feeling ashamed of myself. I knew I had a problem.
That December, I clicked on a no-buy video on YouTube, where creators shared their experiences and tips. A year without shopping felt impossible-but the more I watched, the more I wondered: if I didn’t want to stop, was that a sign I should
On January 1, 2020, I started a year-long no-buy challenge with three rules: spend only on essentials like food and bills; replace beauty or fashion items only when they run out; and wait five days before buying any replacement.
The first few weeks felt manageable-I was motivated to change. But soon my wants and needs blurred (变得模糊不清). For example, I would run out of a skincare item and convince myself I needed a new one, despite having plenty of others. For the rest of the year, I tried to justify purchases that fit in the grey area between my wants and my needs.
My work wasn’t over when my no-buy year ended. I set a goal to develop a healthy relationship with money when I finally realized that I shopped to deal with stress. I started to explore healthier strategies like journaling, walking, and reading to manage tough emotions. I simplified my skincare routine, focused on essential products, and shifted from collecting to using. In 2023, I spent only $200 on makeup, which was a major improvement compared to my previous $1,000 annual spending.
No-buy challenges are now a regular part of my life. Today, I’ve built savings and set financial goals. I still like shopping, but I do it more responsibly.
4．Why did the author begin a no-buy challenge in 2020
A．To follow a trend online. B．To test a new budgeting app.
C．To save money for a big purchase. D．To break an unhealthy shopping habit.
5．What was one of the author’s rules for her no-buy journey
A．Replace items before they run out.
B．Find products in secondhand stores.
C．Delay replacement purchases by five days.
D．Keep monthly expenses within a set budget.
6．Which best describes the author’s first-year no-buy experience
A．Overly restrictive. B．Partially effective.
C．Fully transformative. D．Completely unsuccessful.
7．What is the best title for the text
A．Shopping Less, Living More. B．Learning More, Stressing Less.
C．Exploring Nature, Finding Peace. D．Practicing Kindness, Spreading Joy.
This year, we set out to revisit the connection with poetry in all its forms to explore the important role poetry can play in the lives of children and young people.
A total of 4,372 students aged from 8 to 16 in England participated in our online survey in 2024. The main focuses were emotional and behavioural aspects of reading, watching, listening to, writing, and performing poetry-including through print, performance, and social media. The survey also explored how poetry might support mental well-being or help express concerns about social issues.
Almost half the students (48.8%) said they engaged with poetry during their free time — a slight increase from 46.1% in 2018. Students participated in poetry in various ways: about a quarter (24.1%) read, listened to, or watched it; 13.0% wrote or performed poetry; and 11.7% both experienced and created poetry. Among students who experienced poetry through media, reading was the most popular activity, with 71.3% choosing to read poems. In comparison, 37.3% listened to poetry, and 22.1% watched performances. Many students said they turned to poetry for self-improvement, introspection (内省) and social issue exploration. Among students who created poetry, writing was more common than performing. About 74.2% wrote poetry, while 41.9% performed it. Their motivations included a desire to feel creative (54.6%), express ideas (49.6%), share thoughts and feelings (49.2%), and improve their mood (47.3%).
Despite these positive experiences, 51.2% of students reported not engaging with poetry at all. When asked why, the most common answers were that poetry felt boring or not relevant to their interests.
This report highlights poetry’s value in encouraging creativity, supporting mental well-being, and promoting self-expression. It can play a vital role in literacy (读写能力) education, especially for disadvantaged students, by offering them a voice and a chance to connect with language in a personal way. Greater investment in poetry-based teaching could harness its power in a rapidly changing world.
8．What was the focus of the 2024 poetry survey
A．The role of poetry in academic success.
B．The popularity of poetry on social media.
C．Students’ feelings and responses to poetry.
D．Students’ preferences for different literary forms.
9．What can be inferred about students who experienced poetry through media
A．They preferred visual content over text.
B．They engaged in it for school assignments.
C．They lacked the skills to write or perform poetry.
D．They valued poetry for growth and social insight.
10．What was the biggest reason students chose to create poetry
A．To feel happier. B．To express ideas.
C．To fuel creativity. D．To share emotions.
11．Which can replace the underlined words “harness its power” in the last paragraph
A．Boost its popularity. B．Unlock its potential.
C．Control its influence. D．Ignore its limitations.
A report from the UN reveals that drylands, including vast areas of desert, cover 41.3% of Earth’s total land area. What if large amounts of this land could be transformed into fertile (肥沃的) ground capable of producing crops
In 2016, researchers from China’s Chongqing Jiaotong University developed a novel technology that can greatly improve the ability of desert sands to hold water, air and minerals essential for plant growth. It was applied to a sandy 1.6-hectare (公顷) plot in the Ulan Buh Desert, in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. Over time, the plot was transformed into cropland capable of producing tomatoes, rice, watermelon, sunflowers, and corn.
Professor Yang Qingguo of Chongqing Jiaotong University explained that “The costs of artificial materials and machines for transforming sand into the soil is lower compared with controlled environmental agriculture and reclamation (开垦).”
The research work at Chongqing Jiaotong University is not the first Chinese attempt to turn deserts into fertile land. As early as 1978, China launched the Three-North Shelter Forest Program, also known as the Great Green Wall. The goal of this program is to stop the expansion of the vast Gobi Desert and launch reforestation (植树造林) projects in the northeast, north, and northwest regions. It is a long-term initiative, scheduled for completion in 2050.
In the past several decades, more than 7.88 million hectares of windbreak trees have been planted, 336,200 square kilometers of desert land have been reclaimed, and more than 10million hectares of grasslands have been protected or restored. At the same time, in the Loess Gateau, grass and forest coverage has been increased by around 60%, and the silt (淤泥) build-up in the Yellow River has been reduced significantly.
Beyond the Great Green Wall, China has taken other measures to stop the spread of deserts. Desert greening is a challenging task, but the experiments conducted in China and other parts of the world to implement desert reforestation have raised hopes for a healthy and resourceful future ahead.
12．What do we know about the application of the new technology in the Ulan Buh Desert
A．It produced as much as fertile soils did.
B．It showed the benefits of organic fertilizers.
C．It proved sandy land could support diverse crops.
D．It resulted in the plot becoming a tourist attraction.
13．What is the advantage of creating soil from sand according to Professor Yang
A．It is lower in cost.
B．It is more eco-friendly.
C．It produces fast-growing crops.
D．It simplifies the farming process.
14．What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A．The outcome of the Great Green Wall.
B．The importance of grassland protection.
C．The plan for reforestation projects in China.
D．The reforestation efforts along the Yellow River.
15．What is the author’s tone in the text
A．Anxious. B．Hopeful. C．Humorous. D．Emotional.
Research shows that past adversity can help you persevere in the face of current stress. Those who experienced a moderate level of adversity reported better mental health and well-being compared to those with either severe adversity or none at all. 16
They increase empathy(共情).
17 Difficult experiences can help you better identify with others’ challenges and see things from their perspective. Having struggled yourself, you’re more likely to respond with understanding rather than judgment.
They can lead to post-traumatic growth (创伤后成长) (PTG).
Many may know about post-traumatic stress disorder, but how many have heard of PTG 18 PTG often includes renewed appreciation for life, enhanced personal strength, and stronger relationships.
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Finding the positive side in difficult times can be challenging, especially when things feel out of control. Yet finding the upside to adversity changes the way people deal with difficult situations. It encourages people to seek support, increases hope and promotes healthier responses to stress.
They help you reinterpret stress as a challenge.
Past struggles remind you of your ability to overcome difficulties. 20 This shift leads to enhanced concentration, improved performance, and greater confidence. People with a challenge-focused outlook report lower levels of depression and anxiety, along with higher levels of energy, work performance and life satisfaction.
If you’re experiencing a tough time right now, remember that past struggles, even small ones, have given you some ability to manage this moment.
A．They help you find the good.
B．They decrease your stress levels dramatically.
C．Past struggles can help you become stronger in multiple ways.
D．They build your confidence to view stress as a challenge, not a threat.
E．PTG doesn’t imply people are unaffected by what they’ve been through.
F．In today’s world, leading and living with empathy is more important than ever.
G．The term describes the positive change after going through a significantly stressful event.
二、完形填空
I left school at 16 with barely any qualifications. Most work I could find 21 very little. To make ends meet, I changed jobs a lot. Then I found a job as a porter in a hospital. With little thought, I picked up a 22 , hoping it might add something worthwhile to my free time. It was on a whim (一时兴起), 23 , that I decided to try and learn more about photography.
That’s how I 24 a local college course. I went to classes one evening a week, 25 a different skill each time. When I’d completed all the evening options 26 , I enrolled on a daytime course in another part of town, 27 .
I was still working in the hospital through this time. Management 28 me to take pictures in its buildings. In my spare time I was 29 all about documentary (纪录片) photography and at the hospital I put it into 30 . Two years later I set up shop as a(n) 31 photographer.
Ten years after I first attended night school, I had a 32 with my old tutor. He was planning to leave and said I might be a good 33 to take over. A decade after I’d first 34 college, I found myself standing at the front of the classroom. I’ve continued to 35 ever since, studying for my own Master of Arts along the way.
21．A．changed B．required C．meant D．paid
22．A．job B．camera C．course D．qualification
23．A．finally B．barely C．really D．nearly
24．A．put aside B．went over C．came across D．got through
25．A．preparing for B．focusing on C．reflecting on D．cheering for
26．A．available B．admirable C．predictable D．noticeable
27．A．part-time B．full-time C．online D．outdoors
28．A．forced B．expected C．reminded D．allowed
29．A．talking B．thinking C．learning D．worrying
30．A．effect B．practice C．context D．production
31．A．professional B．official C．well-known D．self-educated
32．A．connection B．consultation C．conversation D．competition
33．A．fit B．source C．excuse D．result
34．A．quit B．called C．chose D．entered
35．A．shoot B．teach C．explore D．train
三、语法填空
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。
Yan Junhai, a talented artist from Handan, has been getting a lot of attention online thanks to his ability 36 (create) detailed busts (半身像) of passers-by in 37 matter of minutes.
Junhai rose to internet fame after a video of him 38 (work) his magic on the streets of Changsha 39 (post) on social media in 2018. The short video shows him crafting pieces of clay into 40 (incredible) detailed busts of random people on the street. Yan Junhai only uses his bare hands and a fine clay sculpting knife, in what seems like faint light, but the results of his work 41 (be) nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Today, Yan Junhai has provided more than a hundred students 42 professional training. For him, clay sculpture is not just about passing on a skill-it is about continuing a cultural legacy (遗产). Each student, 43 (view) as a seed full of hope, is ready to explore new artistic possibilities.
Yan Junhai’s story is not just the journey of a craftsman’s hard work, but also a 44 (power) interpretation of the inheritance (继承) of traditional culture. If you’re now in Handan and want a unique souvenir, look for a street artist 45 is carving clay busts. You won’t regret it.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，某国际学校的学生，为了推动“体重管理年”活动的深入开展，你班将举办主题班会。请你准备一篇英文发言稿，内容包括：
1.体重管理的重要性；
2.你对体重管理的建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students, today I’d like to talk about weight management.
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五、书面表达
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。
Joe lived in a tiny cabin (小屋) — barely bigger than a child’s playhouse. Most of the neighborhood children were afraid of him. Whenever he stepped out of his cabin, we automatically kept our distance. Joe’s car, which he parked just beyond the fence, stood out in our small, unremarkable town. It shone with care and attention, and he treated it with almost ceremonial respect — wiping the door handle with a handkerchief each time he locked it. Though I often played in the nearby field, I always made an effort to stay away from the car.
One afternoon, while riding my bicycle, I hit a mud puddle (水坑) near Joe’s car. In my attempt to avoid splattering (溅) mud onto his car, I lost control and crashed. My bike’s handlebars slid down the side of the vehicle. I froze in panic, staring at the damage, heart pounding.
Joe appeared almost instantly; his expression unreadable. He examined the long scratch (划痕) on the car’s surface, then turned to me and asked, “Are you hurt ” I was hurt — a deep scratch ran down my leg from the rusty (生锈的) pedal. But I said, “I’m okay. I’m really sorry. I tried not to hit your car. I really did. “
“First things first, little girl,” Joe said firmly. He took hold of the back of my T-shirt and guided me into his cabin. My heart raced so fast that I paid no attention to my pain. “Sit here,” Joe said. Then he went into another room.
Moments later, Joe returned with a dishpan of warm water, a towel, antiseptic, and bandages. He silently and carefully cleaned and dressed my wounds. Then he looked me in the eye-not with anger, but with quiet concern — and spoke. “You need to be more careful. Take care of your body. Be more aware of your surroundings.”
Ashamed and close to tears, I offered to work to repay him for the damage. Joe shook his head. “Accidents happen,” he said. “Maybe tomorrow I’ll think of something you can do.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The next morning, determined to make up for the damage, I went back to Joe’s cabin.
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Over that month, an unexpected friendship began to grow between Joe and me.
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参考答案
1．C 2．D 3．B
4．D 5．C 6．B 7．A
8．C 9．D 10．C 11．B
12．C 13．A 14．A 15．B
16．C 17．F 18．G 19．A 20．D
21．D 22．B 23．C 24．C 25．B 26．A 27．A 28．D 29．C 30．B 31．A 32．C 33．A 34．D 35．B
36．to create 37．a 38．working 39．was posted 40．incredibly 41．are 42．with 43．viewed 44．powerful 45．who/that
46．Dear fellow students, today I’d like to talk about weight management.
Weight management matters as it directly affects our physical health and confidence. An optimal weight reduces the risk of diseases like diabetes and boosts energy for daily activities. Moreover, it helps us stay mentally positive about our body image.
Here are my suggestions. First, maintain a balanced diet with more veggies and whole grains, avoiding high - sugar snacks. Second, exercise regularly—30 - minute workouts like jogging or swimming three times a week work well. Lastly, stay consistent: small, sustainable habits over time are more effective than quick fixes. Let’s prioritize our health together!
47．One possible version:
The next morning, determined to make up for the damage, I went back to Joe’s cabin. Joe examined my bike to ensure it hadn’t been damaged. Then, from the trunk of his shiny car, he pulled out a brand-new basket and attached it to the handle bars. “You’ll be doing my grocery runs for the next month,” he said simply. I agreed immediately, eager to prove I was trustworthy. From then on, I became his regular helper. I ran errands, swept his yard, and watered the plants in his yard.
Over that month, an unexpected friendship began to grow between Joe and me. He shared stories about his youth — how he used to drive cross-country, and why keeping his car spotless mattered to him, Slowly, I came to see that Joe wasn’t frightening at all. He was simply quiet, and perhaps lonely. While the other kids continued to whisper about “the strange old man”, I saw something entirely different. His cabin, once a place I avoided, became a quiet world filled with warmth, trust, and a friendship that changed the way I saw others and myself.