2024~2025学年度高二第二学期期末考试
英语
全卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答题前,先将自己的姓名,准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑:非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答:字体工整,笔迹清楚。
4. 考试结束后,请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
5. 本卷主要考查内容:选择性必修第三册~选择性必修第四册。
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。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will John do tonight
A. Visit Mike. B. Prepare for a performance. C. Go swimming.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At the theatre. B. At the company. C. On the subway.
3. When will the electricity be off tonight
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 10:00 p. m.
4. How does the woman sound
A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Angry.
5. How does the man go to work this month
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A restaurant. B. A fire. C. A magazine.
7. Why is The Sunflower closed now
A. It is lacking in water. B. It is under repair. C. The workers need a rest.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s favourite subject
A. Physics R. Maths C. Art.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Work in the living room. B. Change the project. C. Switch off the TV.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What will the man do on the afternoon of May 7th
A. Go to a concert. B. Watch a game. C. See a play.
11. How much should the man pay
A. S24. B. $20. C. $ 48.
12. What may the man do next
A. Visit actors of Cinderella. B. Make a telephone call. C. Go to the club.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. Why will the woman move to Boswell
A. Her children work there. B. Her husband has a new job there. C. It is a more beautiful town.
14. What advantage does Boswell have
A. Better facilities. B. Better education. C. More green area.
15. What do we learn about Boswell
A. Its weather is terrible. B. Its food is of high quality. C. Its pollution is heavy.
16. What does the woman plan to work as in Boswell
A. A worker. B. A secretary. C. A teacher.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Which of the following can prevent annoying phone calls
A. Red &. Yellow Care. B. Safeway. C. True Call.
18. What happened to Robert Smith’s mother
A. She was cheated by others. B. Her phone was stolen. C. She failed to use smart phones.
19. What can we know about Red & Yellow Care
A. Its staff is the elderly. B. It is a health care service. C. It is a supermarket chain.
20. Who may benefit most from Safeway
A. Students. B. Elderly customers. C. Salesmen.
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
These days, streaming is more straightforward than ever. If you have a newer TV, all you have to do is select one of the built-in apps and sign up to start watching. You have more options with devices such as an Apple TV, Netflix or Hulu, and you don’t have to be a tech expert to operate them.
Netflix
The granddaddy of streaming built a dynasty on engaging shows with established fan bases, like Friends and Grey’ Anatomy. Then Netflix went all in on award-winning and fan-favorite originals such as House of Cards. Now it’s also the go-to for comedy specials with the likes of Jim Gaffigan and more, making it vital to stand-up fans.
Hulu
Once little more than Netflix’s replacement, Hulu is coming for top billing. Since Disney purchased the streamer in 2019, it has turned Hulu into a giant: a basic subscription includes original Hulu shows Only Murders in the Building. Go for Hulu’s Live TV and you’ll get 95-plus channels including the big networks, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
Apple TV+
Apple’s is the only major service with original programming and no ads. That means no list of old shows to binge-watch, only the new cutting-edge series and films produced by Apple Studios that tend to cap best-of year-end roundups, including Ted Lasso.
Apps Prices
Netflix $6.99/month with ads
$15.49/month ad-free
Hulu $7.99/month with ads
$17.99/month ad-free
$26.99/month for Live TV
Apple TV+ $9.99/month
1. What’s the total price for a quarter of ad-free Netflix and Hulu’s Live TV
A $42.48. B. $46.47. C. $127.44. D. $169.92.
2. What is special about Apple TV+
A. It is one of the oldest streaming apps.
B. It is cheaper than the other two apps.
C. It is exclusively available on Apple devices.
D. It is a service with original ad-free programming.
3. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To promote some engaging TV shows. B. To compare features of some TV shows.
C. To list the charges of some streaming apps. D. To provide information on some streaming apps.
B
The entrepreneurial (创业的) spirit is popular among teenagers in 2024, with more young people turning to online platforms (平台) to make money. A recent survey reveals that 2 in 5 American teenagers are actively earning income through digital channels, surpassing traditional jobs like babysitting and lemonade stands.
Teenagers today are taking advantage of the power of technology to launch online businesses. Unlike the past, when setting up a business required extensive resources and community networks, all teens need now is a smartphone and an Internet connection. This simplicity has paved the way for young people to explore diverse ways of earning money.
Popular methods include selling clothes and accessories (配饰), posting product reviews, securing brand sponsorships, and drop-shipping. “They’ve had the advantage of growing up with the Internet and seeing these fields take off,” says Cameron Zoub, co-founder of Whop. an online business platform.
The success of teen entrepreneurs further fuels this trend. For instance, one of the popular social media platforms creator Klauser earns $25,000 to $50,000 per month teaching others how to go viral on the platform. His journey began in late 2023 when he sought an additional income source. “It’s a great way for me to build a stable income by doing what I’m passionate about: helping people,” he shares.
Similarly. Lily Bond, founder of the spice company Spyce Girl, started her business at 13 to fund her first laptop. Now 21, she reflects on her journey: “Learning to be financially literate and responsible at such a young age was incredibly empowering (授权).” Her business achieved annual earnings in the low six figures during her teenage years.
Experts agree that the case of access to digital platforms has transformed the traditional job market for teenagers. By taking advantage of these opportunities, young entrepreneurs are not only earning money but also gaining invaluable skills that will benefit them in adulthood.
4 What has contributed most to the rise of teenage online entrepreneurship
A. A growing number of traditional jobs.
B. The simplicity of starting a business online.
C. The widespread availability of computers for teenagers.
D. A decrease in traditional employment opportunities for teens.
5. Why does Klauser consider his online income source significant
A. It allows him to pursue his passion while earning a stable income.
B. It provides him with opportunities to review products for brands,
C. It teaches him the importance of in-game currency.
D. It enables him to connect with others through gaming.
6. What can be inferred about the impact of online entrepreneurship on teenagers
A. It discourages them from seeking traditional employment.
B. It empowers them with financial literacy and independence.
C. It makes them escape from real-world interactions.
D. It creates barriers to accessing higher education.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A. Teenagers are abandoning traditional jobs in favour of online work.
B. Social media has become the primary job market for young people.
C. Online platforms are transforming teenagers into successful entrepreneurs.
D. Teenagers lack the resources to participate in traditional businesses.
C
Whales (巨头鲸) washed up on a beach in Orkney, Scotland. It was the largest mass stranding (搁浅) of whales in Scotland for decades. Scientists don’t know exactly why whales beach themselves. One theory is that climate change is driving whales’ food closer to the shoreline, where they then get stuck as the tide goes out. If a single animal is found, it is usually because it is sick or has been injured.
In the Orkney stranding, 12 of the whales were still alive when they became beached. When this happens, some organizations assess whether a whale can be safely refloated. Professionals and members of the community often come together, cover the animal in wet sheets and pour buckets of water over it until the animal drifts back out to the ocean, though it’s not always a happy ending.
For those that don’t survive, a post-mortem examination (尸检) is often carried out. Dr Brownlow of the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme told the BBC that these can reveal a lot about the whale’s life and the reasons why it was beached. In 2024, a very rare species of whale turned up on a beach in New Zealand -a spade-toothed whale. While this is sad, the body was analyzed in order to help researchers acquire new information about the species. “From a scientific and conservation point of view, this is huge”, Gabe Davies, a Department of Conservation official, said.
Some beached whales who don’t survive have their skeletons sent to museums, while many others are returned to the water. This ensures the oceanic environment benefits because whale bodies give off many nutrients. “When they fall and die and sink to the bottom of the ocean, they form these little nutrient-rich islands that can support a huge diversity of life”, says Dr Brownlow.
The more research that can be done, the better. For now, we can only do what we can to keep our oceans clean and safe.
8. What was surprising about the Orkney whale stranding
A. The types of the beached whales. B. The value of the beached whales.
C. The habitats the beached whales. D. The number of the beached whales.
9. What do we know about the beached whales
A. Some of them can be rescued.
B. They prefer the food on the beach.
C. Professionals can treat them alone.
D. Climate change causes them to rest on the shore.
10. What happened to the body of a spade-toothed whale
A. It was covered by wet sheets. B. It was carried to museums nearby.
C. It contributed much to the research. D. It was instantly thrown back into the ocean.
11. Why can whales be good for other ocean life
A. They both live in harmony. B. Nutrients after their death are valuable.
C. The island they hide on are full of food. D. Other sea living things feed on their bodies.
Harvard University scientists have developed a durable and economical material that are biodegradable, drawing inspiration from insects’ hard outer shells. The inventors of this material suggest it has diverse potential applications and could potentially serve as a greener alternative to plastics in the future. The material, composed of shrimp (虾) shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk”. It boasts characteristics such as being lightweight, thin, clear, and tough as nails.
One of the key advantages of this material is that it breaks down naturally over time. Back in the1950s and 1960s, the toughness and flexibility of plastic were a game-changer in the field of materials science. But fast-forward a few decades, it is the very toughness and flexibility of plastic that is raising questions about how appropriate it is for single-use items like shopping bags, or short-term household products, used in the home for a few years before they end up in a dump where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years
The shrilk’s creators are optimistic about its vast potential. The materials used to manufacture shrilk are readily available in nature. They can be found in a wide range of sources including shrimp shells, insect bodies, and living plants. This availability makes the cost of shrilk low and its mass production possible, especially for products that require a significant amount of material.
Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they’re exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They’re also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other household products. They’re even exploring, combining it with other materials like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.
12. Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shrilk’s ________.
A. remarkable design B. interesting name
C. major features D. basic elements
13. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “degrade” in Paragraph 2
A. Protect. B. Build up. C. Break down. D. Destroy.
14. According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because ________.
A. it can help plastic degrade B. it can be found in living things
C. its mass production has been realized D. its raw materials are plentiful in nature
15. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this text
A. A Possible Alternative Plastic B. The Harm of One-time Products
C. Benefits of Insects in Scientific Research D. Recent Progress in Environment Protection
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。
How to Introduce Friends to Other Friends
You may find that you have two friends that you really want to introduce to each other. ___16___. If so you can make an introduction by bringing them together and facilitate a new friendship. Regardless of how you introduce your friends, you will need to remember a few pieces of friendship etiquette (礼仪) to help the friendship blossom and ensure that you and your friends all stay on good terms.
Bring your friends together.
If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. ___17___, or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one. Regardless, try to take them to a place where you are able to introduce them.
Make the necessary introductions.
Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introduction. ___18___.
Stick around and facilitate (促进) the conversation.
___19___. Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out (失败). If it slows down, mention other things that your friends have in common.
___20___.
If your friends do not hit it off, you need to move on. You cannot take it personally. It is not your fault that a friendship did not blossom. Sometimes, people, who in theory should get along, simply do not like each other. Do not push it if they do not become friends. No one likes being forced into a relationship.
A. Let it go if they do not like each other
B. Spare no effort to boost a new friendship
C. You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other one
D. However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introduction
E. You should let them know why you thought they would be friends
F. They may have a lot in common or be in a similar place in life
G. Once you do the initial introduction, stick around to keep the conversation going
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,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。
At 68 years old, Grandma Yang has gained fame online for learning to play the drums (鼓). Three years ago, her son brought home a drum set, sparking (激发) her interest in ____21____. Despite her age, she has shown remarkable determination and ____22____, transforming from a rural woman with no musical background into a passionate ____23____ capable of playing several complex pieces.
Grandma Yang’s real interest in drumming ____24____ when she started learning her first song. When her son returned home, he was ____25____ to find her actively playing the drums in her spare time. He ____26____ that she could play with a song, leading to Grandma yang’s debut (首次亮相) performance of “Girl by the Bridge”.
Despite never having formal music training, Grandma Yang ____27____ drumming every day after her farm work, and her son guides her through videos to ____28____ new techniques. Over time, her drumming has ____29____ significantly, inspiring neighbours and friends, many of whom have started learning to play the drums from her.
Now, Grandma Yang’s drumming performances on social media have ____30____ many, earning her the nick name “Rocking Grandma”. Dressed in a red jacket and with her silver hair, she ____31____ played the intense rhythms of “Boundless Oceans”, stirring (激发) the ____32____ of everyone present.
Through drumming. Grandma Yang has regained her ____33____ for life. She openly shares “No matter what your ____34____ is, if you have something you love, ____35____ and learn it.”
21. A. music B. sport C. dance D. painting
22. A. patience B. enthusiasm C. independence D. tolerance
23. A. singer B. actress C. drummer D. director
24. A. began B. stopped C. increased D. continued
25. A. eager B. annoyed C. upset D. surprised
26. A. declared B. suggested C. comforted D. replied
27. A. practises B. shows C. attends D. praises
28. A. shift B. buy C. learn D. solve
29. A. stopped B. changed C. recovered D. improved
30. A. warned B. entertained C. inspired D. confused
31. A. carelessly B. elegantly C. simply D. energetically
32. A. imaginations B. interests C. emotions D. curiosities
33. A. potential B. concern C. struggle D. passion
34. A. appearance B. age C. occupation D. gender
35. A. go ahead B. go through C. go down D. go away
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
Did you know many adults sit for more than nine hours a day Whether it’s working at a desk, sitting in a car, or ____36____ (lie) on the sofa watching TV, we have ____37____ much more sedentary (惯于久坐不动的) lifestyle than our parents and grandparents did. The question that this raises is: what is it doing to our bodies
The news isn’t good. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, you have a ____38____ (high) chance of being overweight, having diabetes or heart disease, and experiencing depression and anxiety. A study carried out in the 1950s ____39____ (compare) bus drivers with the conductors, ____40____ walked around the bus selling tickets. It showed that drivers were twice as likely ____41____ (have) heart attacks than the more active conductors. In fact, prolonged sitting has been connected ____42____ a number of different conditions. If you sit all day, you burn far fewer calories than someone with a more active job.
One possible answer to this problem is for desk workers to use standing desks, to spend at least part of a day on ____43____ (they) feet. Other experts point out that standing all day can also have negative ____44____ (effect), such as leg or back pain, recommending that if people do want to use standing desks, they should ____45____ (gradual) increase the amount of standing time. They also point out that walking is a better choice because it burns far more calories than standing.
第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
46. Instead of losing ________ (尊严), you would gain the respect for bravely admitting your mistakes.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. They took up arms and fought for justice and ________ (自由). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. The agreement strengthened the ________ (纽带) between the two countries. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The old house was covered in ________ (灰尘) after years of being empty. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. From the terminal building Tom returned to the ________ (停车) lot. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
51. 假定你是某学生会主席李华,为了迎接国际志愿者日的到来,请你以学生会的名义向全校师生写一封英文倡议信,号召参加主题为“互助,互爱”的志愿者活动,内容包括:
1. 倡议目的:
2. 活动内容:
3. 呼吁参加
参考词汇:国际志愿者日International Volunteer Day:互助,互爱 mutual assistance and care
注意
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and schoolmates.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students Union
第二节 (满分25分)
52. 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。
“Mom, please, please,” I begged. “Please, by myself ” I had never made cookies by myself before. As a nine-year-old girl, I was old enough to do a lot of things.
“Alana is going to cook Alone ” my brother, Caleb, asked with a laugh. “That is going to be a disaster!” Caleb used big words to act older and smarter than me. Having a big brother can be annoying. My parents looked at each other. My dad lowered his eyebrows. Would they let me do it I held my breath.
“OK,” Mom said. “But Alana, please take your time. And be careful.”
I raced to the kitchen and went to work. I laid out everything I would need. I broke three eggs into a bowl and added in some flour and butter. Using an electric mixer was easy. I had done it with Mom a million times before. I turned on the mixer at medium speed — and whoa. Whoa. Whoa! “WHOA!” I cried. What a disaster! I had to wipe batter (面糊) off my face, then off the cupboard and floor.
“Yuck! Alana’s a mess! Alana’s a mess!” my brother laughed.
“Caleb, you just get out of here,” I yelled, waving a spoon. “Leave me alone.”
Caleb laughed and walked away. I shook my head and turned back to the mixing bowl. I started again. Referring to the recipe, I added a little of this and a little of that into the bowl, placed the little rounded dough (面团) balls onto the pan and put it into the oven. After a while, I looked inside the oven, and my heart sank. The neat, little batter melted into a huge, gluey puddle (水坑) that was flowing to the edges of the pan. UGH! I pulled the pan out of the oven just as Caleb walked back into the kitchen.
“What in the world ” He started to laugh. “Cookie soup ”
“You just be quiet,” I whispered, tears rolling down my cheeks. “Just leave me alone.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
My brother looked at me for a long minute.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Oh, Alana, you did it. All by yourself ” my mom asked, smiling.
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2024~2025学年度高二第二学期期末考试
英语答案
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
1-10 BAAAC ABCAC 11-20 CBBBC CCABB
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. D 15. A
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. D 19. G 20. A
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21 A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. lying
37. a 38. higher
pared
40. who 41. to have
42. with 43. their
44. effects
45. gradually
第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
【46题答案】
【答案】dignity
【47题答案】
【答案】freedom
【48题答案】
【答案】bond##bonds
【49题答案】
【答案】dust
【50题答案】
【答案】parking
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
【51题答案】
【答案】Dear teachers and schoolmates,
With International Volunteer Day approaching, the Students’ Union calls on all of you to join the volunteer activities themed “mutual assistance and care”.
These activities aim to promote kindness and build a harmonious campus. We’ll visit elderly homes to offer companionship, help clean the community, and assist students with learning difficulties. Through these, we can spread love and learn to support each other.
Your participation will make a big difference. Let’s take action and warm the world with our kindness!
The Students Union
第二节 (满分25分)
【52题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
My brother looked at me for a long minute. Then he stopped laughing. “Hey, it’s okay,” he said softly. “Let’s figure this out together.” I was surprised. I had expected more teasing. He picked up the recipe and studied it carefully. “I think you added too much liquid,” he said. “Let’s try again and measure everything precisely.” With his help, we prepared the dough once more, making sure every ingredient was just right. This time, when we put the pan into the oven, I felt more confident.
“Oh, Alana, you did it. All by yourself ” my mom asked, smiling. I was about to say no when Caleb cut in. “Yes, she did. I just gave a little help at the end. Alana worked really hard.” I looked at him in gratitude. Mom took out the perfectly baked cookies. They smelled delicious. Dad came in, and we all sat around the table, enjoying the cookies. I was so happy. Not only had I made cookies, but I also learned that even though having a big brother can be annoying sometimes, he can also be a great helper when you need him most.