湖南师大附中2024—2025学年度高二第二学期期末考试
英语
时量:120分钟 满分:150分
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.
答案是答案C。
1. Why can't Sam join the cleanup earlier
A. He dislikes beaches. B. He needs to study. C. He has a test.
2. What time is it now
A. 4:40 p. m. B 4:45p. m. C. 4:50p. m.
3. How will the man submit his essay
A. He will hand it in via email.
B. He will present a printed version.
C. He will upload it to an online platform
4. How does Lucy probably feel about the book
A. It's complicated. B. It's worth reading. C. It's just so-so.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Taking notes.
B. Assisting a classmate in need.
C. Visiting a sick friend.
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。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 made the man's work more difficult
A. Poor transportation. B. Closed roads. C. Unfavorable weather.
7. What is the man's job
A fire fighter. B. A news reporter. C. A drone operator.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8 How long has Vienna held the title of the world's most livable city
A. Two years in a row. B. Three years in a row. C Four years in a row.
9. In which aspect did Vienna-fail to get a perfect score
A. Culture. B. Education. C. Healthcare.
10. What might attract the man about Vienna
A. Sporting events. B. Mild weather. C. Sweet music.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What has the man peen busy with lately
A. His classes. B. His family. C. His work.
12. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Order food using Chinese.
B. Make dishes with staff.
C. Teach her about a Chinese dish.
13 Where are the speakers probably
A . In an office. B. in a classic novel. C. In a restaurant.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14 Why did the man visit the library
A. To return a book.
B. To start a volunteer job.
C. To join a reading program.
15. Which daily task does the woman like to do the most
A. Organizing books. B Reading to children. C Sorting out applications.
16. What type of book did the woman probably prefer
A. Classic novels. B. Science fiction. C. Historical fiction.
17. What can be known about the two speakers
A. They both shifted from TV to books.
B. They both applied for a job in the library
C. They both suffered addiction to TV shows.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. How many parcels are expected to be delivered this year
A. 30. 8 billion. B. 83 billion. C. 95. 5 billion.
19. What will be done to encourage greener packaging
A. All packages will be wrapped only once.
B. 2,000 recycling stations will be built.
C. New energy vehicles will be used to deliver packages.
20. What is on that list
A. The wrapping products.
B. The locations of recycle stations.
C. The types of new energy vehicles.
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。
A
In order to help international students improve Chinese proficiency(水平) and better understand Chinese culture, our college is launching the 2025 — 2026 non-degree Chinese course program.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Target group: non-Chinese citizens with up-to-date ordinary passports, having studied the language in China for up to 2 years
Age:18-55
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Highest education qualification, original or certified, in Chinese or English
A profile(personal information, educational experiences, etc. ) in Chinese
Passport copy(valid for more than 6 months)
All visa copy
Colour photo without a hat, same size as the one on the passport
Official Chinese Proficiency Test(HSK) Report if available
OFFLINE CURRICULUM
Program duration
· Long term: one semester(学期) or one academic year(two semesters)
Short term:3 months
Course type
· General courses include different language levels, from elementary to advanced.
· Characteristic courses are categorized into intensive Chinese and business Chinese.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Fall semester:August15th, 2025
Spring semester:January15th, 2026
FEES
Applicants are required to pay:
Registration:420 yuan
Insurance:400 yuan/ semester
Tuition:
Course Type Duration Fee(RMB)
General courses Three months 7500
One semester 8,900
Characteristic courses Three months 13,800
One semester 16,500
1. What is the purpose of the program
A. To provide HSK training. B. To support pre-college studies.
C. To offer Chinese degree courses. D. To sharpen Chinese language skills.
2. What must an applicant submit
A. College education qualifications. B. A self-introduction in Chinese.
C. An original passport. D. A copy of HSK Report.
3. What is the total cost of a one-semester general course
A. RMB8,900. B. RMB9,720.
C. RMB 14,620. D. RMB 17,320.
B
In a world where career paths are often linear, Morten Holm, a 56-year-old Danish architect, shows the dynamic lifestyle, transitioning from architect to urban designer, and now operator of a nature school on a suburban farm. Yet, beneath these varied titles lies a singular goal: to create urban oases (绿洲) that harmonize city life with nature.
His first visit to China was a 2001 business trip, sparking lasting curiosity. Ten years later, Holm moved to China to set up a new partnership, aiming to understand and learn from or even be part of the country’s rapid development.
Among his projects, Beijing’s Liangma River renovation (恢复) stands out. Inspired by Copenhagen’s urban renovation, Beijing’s Chaoyang district held a competition for the project. Before renovation, the river was neglected and ecologically degraded. Holm armed to create a “soft living space” to boost local businesses and enhance residents’ quality of life. “When urbanization reaches a certain level, it’s not just about quantity, but about making life more livable, increasing the quality of life, and making people happier,” he said. Today, the river is a beloved urban resting place.
But Holm’s vision extends beyond urban projects. In 2020, he and his wife transformed his in-laws’ orchard (果园) into an organic farm and green school called Fenfuram, inspired by Denmark’s green education models. “We offer courses for both schools and families in animal and food literacy and sustainable development goals,” Holm said. “These courses allow children to connect with nature. Our curriculum goes beyond the classroom, creaming a kind of school extension and serving as an urban oasis.”
4. What is Morten Holm’s core goal
A. To become a successful architect.
B. To build nature-city blended areas.
C. To transform cities into rural areas.
D. To promote suburban farming.
5. Why did Holm decide to move to China in 2011
A. To participate in an architecture competition.
B. To escape linear career paths in Denmark.
C. To engage with China’s rapid development.
D. To undertake urban renovation projects.
6. What was Liangma River Project aimed at according to Holm
A. Drawing citizens’ attention to the river.
B. Copying Copenhagen’s renovation model.
C. Rebuilding eco-friendly urban spaces.
D. Reducing housing in Chaoyang district
7. How does Fenfuram help fulfill Holm’s ambition
A. It helps improve children’s academic performance.
B. It promotes Danish agricultural techniques in China.
C. It extends his concept through the nature education.
D. It replaces traditional classroom learning entirely.
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 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 elevate 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 head 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.
8 How do people with rosy retrospection generally recall past experiences
A. They forget negative moments easily.
B. They recall breathtaking details repeatedly.
C. They remember adventurous trips more clearly.
D. They view former experiences more positively.
9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The meaning of rosy retrospection.
B. The reasons for rosy retrospection.
C. The role of nostalgia in shaping memories.
D. The ways of keeping emotional well-being.
10. What does the underlined word “evaluate” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Boost. B. Expose. C. Assess. D. Ignore.
11. What negative consequence may rosy retrospection cause
A. It may give rise to incorrect judgments.
B. It may lead to a constant state of depression.
C. It may make people miss out on opportunities.
D. It may raise people's unwillingness to face reality.
D
Neurons (神经元) have historically been the cell most associated with memory. But far outside the brain, kidney (肾) cells can also store information and recognize patterns in a similar way to neurons, researchers report November 7 in Nature Communications.
In experiments, the kidney cells showed signs of a “massed-space effect”. This well-known feature of how memory works in the brain facilitates storing information in small groups over time, rather than a big group at once.
In neurons, when a chemical signal passes through, the cell starts producing CREB, a protein central to memory processing. The protein then turns on more genes that further change the cell, kick-starting the molecular (分子的) memory machine. Kukushkin and colleagues set out to determine whether CREB in non-neuronal cells responds to incoming signals the same way.
The researchers implanted an artificial gene into human kidney cells, which included instructions for producing a glowing protein found in fireflies (萤火虫). The team then watched the cells respond to artificial chemical pulses that copy the signals that activate the memory activation pathways in neurons. “Depending on how much light the glowing protein produces, we know how strongly that memory gene was turned on,” Kukushkin says.
“This massed-space effect has never been seen outside a brain,” Kukushkin says. “But we propose that if you give non-brain cells complicated enough tasks, they may also be able to form a memory.”
Neuroscientist Ashok Hegde finds the study interesting as it applies a. neuroscience principle broadly to understand gene expression in non-neuronal cells. But it’s unclear how applicable the findings are to other kinds of cells, says Hegde. Still, he says this research may someday help with the search for potential drugs to treat human disease, especially those where memory loss occurs.
“Maybe we can think of cancer cells as having memories, and think about what they can learn from the pattern of treatment,” Kukushkin says. “Maybe we need to consider not just how much drug we are giving a person, but what is the time pattern of that drug, just as we think about how to learn more efficiently.”
12. What can we learn about the “massed-space effect”
A. It helps form long-term memory in brain cells.
B It enhances memory processing in kidney cells.
C. It contributes to storing information in large units.
D. It demonstrates how memory functions in the brain.
13. Why did researchers use a glowing protein from fireflies
A. To test the chemical resistance of cells. B. To visualize the structure of kidney cells.
C. To track the activation level of memory genes. D. To copy the memory activation signals in neurons.
14. What is Kukushkin’s main suggestion for cancer treatment
A. Adopting shorter medication cycles. B. Finding efficient learning strategies.
C. Increasing the total amount of drug. D. Designing the treatment schedule of drug.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Massed-Space Effect of Neurons
B. Kidney Cells’ Capability to Store Memory
C. The Discovery of a New Protein in Kidney Cells
D. The Role of CREB Protein in Memory Processing
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。
Uncovering your strengths is important for career growth and personal satisfaction. ____16____ By understanding your natural abilities, you position yourself to excel (擅长) in roles that fit with your talents.
Identifying core interests.
Understanding your core interests is key to discovering your strengths and advancing your career. These interests often guide your professional journey, leading you towards roles that resonate with your passions. ____17____ Think about moments when you felt most engaged and energized at work or in personal projects — these can reveal your inner motivations. Self-reflection is a powerful tool in this process.
Reflecting on past achievements.
Reviewing your past achievements can help identify your core strengths and capabilities. These achievements, whether large or small, often highlight patterns in your behavior and areas where you naturally excel. ____18____
Testing abilities in new roles.
Exploring new roles allows you to test your abilities and uncover strengths you may not have realized. ____19____ For example, volunteering for cross-departmental projects can reveal adaptability and problem-solving skills. Job rotations (轮换) or temporary assignments within your organization are also effective for testing your abilities. These experiences let you experiment with different roles without committing to a permanent change, helping you refine skills and discover new interests in a practical setting.
Matching your strengths to your career goals.
____20____ This ensures that your daily tasks and long-term objectives are in sync (同步), enhancing both satisfaction and performance. Focusing on roles that use your strengths can lead to greater job success.
A. Reflect on activities or topics that consistently catch your attention.
B. After you know your advantages, connect them with your career goals.
C Knowing what you’re good at helps you choose your career path better.
D. Colleagues can offer different views that help you understand yourself better.
E. Taking on opportunities outside your comfort zone can uncover hidden talents.
F. Exploring different fields can be exciting, but it can also be challenging and stressful.
G. By analyzing these successes, you can better understand the skills that contributed to them.
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 knew exercise is good for health— who doesn’t But ___21___were easier. Running bored me, biking sounded risky, and the gym seemed too much to handle. Each offered me a reason to ___22___it, so I did.
When I worked in Kenya, I came to realize that people there don’t “___23___” the way I had thought. Instead, they move with a clear ___24___ in mind. They move to reach a destination. They move to hunt and to tend crops. There is no such thing as a ___25___but they are working out 24-7. Maybe I could take___26___from these people and add meaning to my exercising. I launched my___27___program: “chicken-cising”, with 15 baby chicks and a book on ___28___backyard chickens.
It turned out that caring for the flightless birds was quite ___29___—a full-body workout involving bending, squatting (深蹲), weightlifting and running around. One weekend, my e-watch ____30____as many as 145 squats and 10,506 steps!
I ended up in better shape than expected and found extra ____31____that no gym workout can provide. First, quitting is not a(n)____32____: You can’t put on your “chicken-cising” clothes, sit for a while, and then simply decide not to ____33____ especially when your feathered friends depend on you to survive. Second, you have unbeatable workout partners, who ____34____respond to your appearance with encouragement. Bah-Baaaahk! What’s more Fresh-from-the-hen eggs!
Turning every breakfast into a celebration of my new lifestyle with the best eggs. “chicken-cising” taught me that movement doesn’t need a gym — it needs ____35____.
21. A. actions B. skills C. examples D. excuses
22. A. avoid B. manage C. appreciate D. tolerate
23. A. change B. exercise C. travel D. live
24. A. order B. message C. purpose D. request
25. A. role B. problem C. village D. gym
26. A. time B. inspiration C. comfort D. pleasure
27. A. escape B. diet C. fitness D. charity
28. A. raising B. cooking C. drawing D. protecting
29. A. frightening B. tiring C. amusing D. touching
30. A. read B. took C. meant D. rang
31. A. instructions B. pressure C. bonuses D. responsibility
32. A. shame B. option C. request D. error
33. A. turn up B. show off C. step aside D. give in
34. A. angrily B. patiently C. enthusiastically D. carefully
35. A. cooperation B. talent C. attention D. meaning
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。
Home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang rivers, the Sanjiangyuan area on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(青藏高原) is known as “China’ s watertower” It is a ___36___(whole) unique plateau wetland ecosystem and serves as ___37___important ecological defense for the country.
Decades ago, serious environmental degradation (恶化) in Sanjiangyuan ___38___(cause) by climate change and human activities which resulted in a large number of lakes drying out and wildlife numbers ___39___(fall) sharply. In 2016, the pilot program for the Sanjiangyuan National Park management system was launched. Through painstaking practice, development and innovation, efforts have brought about ___40___(symbol) progress in China’s ecological civilization.
Over the past years, the ecological environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ___41___(experience) comprehensive changes. Water conservation in the area has risen ___42___eleven percent every year, compared with 10 years ago.
Local residents enjoy the gifts given by nature, and the establishment of the national park has enabled them ___43___(uranstorm) from exploiting (开发) nature to becoming its protectors and benefiting from it. Some work as tour guides, assisting visitors from home ___44___abroad.
Today, as people walk on the vast land of Sanjiangyuan, looking at the expansive mountains, glaciers, lakes, and pastures, and catching sight of wild animals and birds, they cannot help but be impressed by the ____45____(vast) and timelessness of nature.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报正在举办题为“What Best Represents China”的征文比赛,请你写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:
1. 你心目中最具代表性的一个中国元素;
2. 你的理由。
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。
What Best Represents China
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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。
In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas ” she said.
I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people ‘s attention.”
After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot (吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students.
Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot.
“He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfeld Stole Perry.” “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently.
After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 pm, but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 pm. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone.
I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. ”He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,“ he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry.
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。
To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story.
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On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page.
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英语答案
听力答案:1-10 BAAAB CABAC 11-20 CACBA BACCA
阅读:1. D 2. B 3. B
4. B 5. C 6. C 7. C
8. D 9. B 10. A 11. A
12. D 13. C 14. D 15. B
16. C 17. A 18. G 19. E 20. B
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. wholly
37. an 38. was caused
39. falling
40. symbolic
41. has experienced
42. by 43. to transform
44. and 45. vastness
46.
What Best Represents China
When it comes to the best representative of China, in my opinion, the Great Wall is the most iconic landscape of China.
It represents the country’s ancient history, rich culture, and strong spirit. This engineering marvel extends across vast mountains and deserts, a testament to the resilience and determination of the Chinese people. It stands as a symbol of unity and defense, representing the country’s strength and unity. The Great Wall, with its magnificent scenery and profound historical significance, best represents China.
47. 范文
To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. “This is the very story we need to attract more readers,” she argued. To convince her, I defended that if we wrote this article, we would be telling a lie. Noticing her hesitant expression, I further explained the potential harm it would cause to the player and our, paper ‘s reputation. After some discussion, Ashley finally gave in, “OK, let’s try with real stories.“ Then I went to gather all the necessary information to write an article about Perry and the precious memories we shared over the years.
On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. Soon, it sparked heated discussions among students about Perry. Many were disappointed with Perry’s sudden departure, but were comforted by the fact that he was in good care. The story also evoked sweet memories of Perry. Some students even requested to share their stories of him in our paper! Seeing the story’s success, Ashley came to me and said sincerely, “You are right! It’s a good story.” Her words brought me a great sense of fulfillment. Indeed, true stories might not always draw attention, but they have the power to touch and connect.