河南省信阳市商城县2024-2025学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

商城县2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级期末考试
英语试题
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3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
1．What type of movie does the man like
A．Cartoons. B．Comedies. C．Science fiction.
2．When does the woman like to do homework
A．Before leaving school. B．During class breaks. C．Upon getting home.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Attend a meeting.
B．Drive the man to his office.
C．Pick up the man’s client.
4．Where will Romesh go
A．The cleaner’s. B．A company. C．A cafe.
5．How did the boy use to go to school
A．By bike. B．By car. C．On foot.
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、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．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a fitness center. B．In a sports shop. C．In a clinic.
7．What does the man advise the woman to do
A．Buy high-quality sportswear.
B．Keep working out regularly.
C．Avoid over-exercising.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the main purpose of the call
A．To report an incomplete order.
B．To confirm the order balance.
C．To cancel an order.
9．What did Ian forget to do
A．Contact a supplier. B．Meet with some clients. C．Inform the woman of a delay.
10．How many pink roses will the woman receive
A．50. B．100. C．200.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．What did the Chinese girl do in the park this morning
A．She went sightseeing. B．She conducted a survey. C．She did volunteer work.
12．When is Helen likely to meet her Chinese friend in the school
A．On Friday afternoon. B．On Monday afternoon. C．On Thursday morning.
13．What does Helen ask the man to do
A．Study with her. B．Attend an interview. C．Make an application.
14．Where is the man now
A．On a bus. B．At the train station. C．In his cousin’s house.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．How long does the woman still need to wait for the man
A．For 20 minutes. B．For 30 minutes. C．For 40 minutes.
16．What will the man do next
A．Call a taxi to the station. B．Buy new train tickets. C．Inform his cousin.
17．Why does Thompson come to the woman
A．To get some advice. B．To make a complaint. C．To discuss his performance.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What makes Thompson discouraged
A．Poor team cooperation. B．Unclear training plans. C．No progress in speed.
19．What does Thompson usually do during practice breaks
A．Seek feedback. B．Eat snacks. C．Rest directly.
20．What does the woman advise Thompson to do at last
A．Have more protein. B．Follow a training plan. C．Get enough rest.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Contrary to popular belief, winter is actually a good time to travel. Below, you’ll find recommendations for the best places to visit in winter in the USA．
Sequoia (美洲杉) National Park, California
This park is famous for its giant sequoia trees. And though it’s impressive to walk among 250-foot sequoias, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing through Giant Forest Grove when the towering trees are dusted with snow is pure magic.
Accommodation: The centrally located Visalia Marriott is just 40 minutes from the park gate.
Charleston, South Carolina
Start your weekend getaway on a historic carriage ride downtown in cold winter. Clip-clop past the city’s churches, see where they stored all the gunpowder back in the 1700s and learn about Charleston’s past.
Accommodation: Located in the city's historic heart, the Charleston Place hotel features plush rooms and excellent dining.
Keystone, Colorado
Ski report website On the Snow rates it the top resort for families, thanks to free parking; ski-in, ski-out lodgings; a kids-ski-free program; and beginner terrain (地形).
Accommodation: Keystone Lodge and Spa has cozy mountain-inspired rooms and lofts, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.
Park City, Utah
Located just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, the largest ski resort in the United States is known for its light, dry snow, sunny skies and variety of terrain.
Accommodation: Marriott’s Summit Watch is an affordable option located right in Park City, and it offers accessible rooms.
21．What will travelers do in Charleston
A．Walk along giant sequoia trees. B．Ski through snow-covered forests.
C．Explore the historic city. D．Swim in a heated outdoor pool.
22．Which destination gives kids a chance to ski for free
A．Sequoia National Park. B．Charleston.
C．Keystone. D．Park City.
23．What do the four destinations have in common
A．They are located 40 minutes from the nearby city.
B．They are famous national parks in the USA．
C．They offer carriage rides at weekends.
D．They offer a range of cold-weather fun.
B
For years, I had the mindset that if I wasn’t wearing my Fitbit, did the workout really happen Answer: No. Not only did I rely on my Fitbit to track my exercises, but I chose to invest in this specific SENSE model because of its sleep tracking tech — a must-have for my sleep struggles. For a long time, I refused to remove it from my wrist. But after leaving my beloved little tracker on my nightstand one day, I took it as an opportunity for an experiment: What if I put the e-watch on the shelf for an entire week
Before and during this experiment, I was completing Sculpt It at-home program four times a week. So while the structure and schedule of my training stayed the same, my perception of how much effort I contributed to the workout changed — I actually became more focused.
Without my e-watch, I didn’t take my 15-second “breaks” to double-check my heart zones. I even felt less stressed with no daily notifications on my Stress Management Scores. While I continued to struggle with staying asleep throughout the night, without the reminders of how my sleep was scoring, I wasn’t beating myself up for not hitting the average hours of deep sleep.
Physically, nothing changed. Truthfully, I didn’t expect it to. I looked the exact same before and after the week-long experiment. Visual body changes will usually take months to notice, and most definitely not one week.
Will I go back to using my Fitbit Without a doubt, yes. But I no longer feel this inescapable need to wear it 24/7. The constant need to check my e-watch for calories burned, hours slept or steps walked was an unhealthy obsession (痴迷) I was blind to previously. I apply the lessons I learned while disconnecting and just let myself breathe. If I realize I forgot my e-watch while I’m on my way to the gym Guess what The workout still counts.
24．What caused the author to conduct the Fitbit experiment
A．A volunteering opportunity. B．A fitness challenge.
C．An accidental occurrence. D．A routine change.
25．How did the author feel about his sleep during the experiment
A．Upset about irregular sleep schedules.
B．Satisfied with deep sleep hours.
C．Constantly stressed about sleep scores.
D．Less anxious about sleep quality.
26．What does the author imply by saying “The workout still counts” in the last paragraph
A．The e-watch remains an efficient tool. B．Workout proves essential for wellness.
C．Workout value isn’t device-determined. D．Digital dependence is a deep-rooted habit.
27．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Fitbit Break: My Week of Freedom B．Gym Training: A Love-Hate Story
C．Sweat for Strength: A Personal Experiment D．Wearable Tech: The Next Big Thing
C
Humans have always been creating security systems to deal with the sorts of mistakes humans commonly make. Now, humanity is rapidly integrating a totally different kind of mistake-maker into society: artificial intelligence (AI).
Technologies like large language models (LLMs) can perform many cognitive (认知的) tasks traditionally fulfilled by humans, but they make plenty of mistakes. Unlike human mistakes, AI errors lack patterns and usually show invisibility even when they are incorrect.
This situation indicates two possible areas of research. The first is to engineer LLMs that make more human-like mistakes. The second is to build new mistake-correcting systems that deal with the specific sorts of mistakes that LLMs tend to make.
We already have some tools to lead LLMs to act in more human-like ways and the tools perform far better than we expected. Many of these arise from the field of “alignment” research, which aims to make models act in accordance with the goals and motivations of their human developers. One example is the technique that was arguably responsible for the breakthrough success of an app: reinforcement (强化) learning with human feedback. In this method, an AI model is rewarded for producing responses that get a thumbs-up from human evaluators.
When it comes to catching AI mistakes, some of the systems that we use to prevent human mistakes will help. To an extent, forcing LLMs to double-check their own work can help prevent errors. But LLMs can also make up seemingly reasonable, but truly ridiculous explanations for their flights from reason.
In addition, other mistake reduction systems for AI are also unlike anything we use for humans. Because machines can’t get tired or frustrated in the way that humans do, it can help to ask an LLM the same question repeatedly in slightly different ways and then combine its multiple responses. These differences highlight the need for new, custom-made correction mechanisms (机制) that match the unique nature of AI—ensuring these technologies can be safely and reliably integrated into human societies.
28．How are AI mistakes different from human mistakes
A．They are not easy to detect.
B．They follow predictable patterns.
C．They tend to be in larger numbers.
D．They are not related to cognitive tasks.
29．What does the author want to stress about the tools for leading the behavior of LLMs
A．They have certain positive effects.
B．Their application hasn't been popular.
C．They need further training for human evaluators’ rewards.
D．Their goals have not met the original intentions of human developers.
30．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A．AI mistakes are easier to fix than human errors.
B．Humans require tailored solutions for AI errors.
C．AI is able to copy any systems we use for humans.
D．Systems for correcting human mistakes can prevent LLMs mistakes fully.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．Why Is AI Always Right B．When Do Human Errors Increase
C．Adapting to AI Error Patterns D．Making AI Mistakes Manageable
D
Scientists at the University of Surrey have made a breakthrough in batteries that not only store more energy but help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-CO2 “breathing” batteries release power while capturing carbon dioxide, offering a better alternative that may one day outperform today’s lithium-ion batteries.
Until now, Lithium-CO2 batteries have faced setbacks in efficiency-wearing out quickly and relying on expensive rare materials. However, researchers from Surrey have found a way to overcome these issues by using a low-cost catalyst (催化剂) called CPM. Using computer modelling and lab experiments, tests showed this simple change allowed the battery to store considerably more energy, charge with far less power and run for over 100 cycles.
Dr Gadkari, co-author of the study, said, “One of the biggest challenges with these batteries is something called ‘overpotential’ - the extra energy needed to get the reaction going. You can think of it like cycling uphill before you can coast. CPM flattens that hill, meaning the battery loses far less energy during each charge and discharge.”
To understand why the CPM worked so well, researchers used two approaches. First, they took apart the battery after charging and discharging to study the chemical changes inside, finding that lithium carbonate, the chemical substances formed when the battery absorbs CO2, could be reliably built up and removed-an essential feature for long-term use. They then turned to computer modelling using density functional theory (DFT) to explore how the reactions unfold on the material surface. Results showed how the CPM’s stable, holey structure offered the ideal surface for key chemical reactions.
“What’s exciting about this discovery is that it combines strong performance with simplicity. We’ve shown it’s possible to build efficient lithium-CO2 batteries in large numbers using affordable, expandable materials no rare metals required,” said Dr Gadkari. If commercialised, these batteries could help cut emissions from vehicles and industrial sources. Scientists even imagine they could operate on Mars, where the atmosphere is 95% CO2. The discovery opens new doors for developing even better low-cost, easy-to-make battery materials and marks a milestone step toward real-world applications.
32．What advantage does the new battery have over other batteries based on the first paragraph
A．It’s lighter.
B．It’s more user-friendly.
C．It’s greener.
D．It’s more cost-effective.
33．What does Dr Gadkari want to clarify by referring to “cycling uphill”
A．A natural phenomenon. B．A technical term.
C．An experimental stage. D．A theoretical design.
34．How did researchers confirm the effectiveness of CPM besides using modelling
A．By testing its performance on Mars.
B．By assessing its durability via DFT.
C．By observing reactions in the battery.
D．By analyzing lithium carbonate’ structure.
35．What can we infer from the last paragraph about the new battery
A．It is promising for mass production.
B．It is convenient to make and recycle
C．Its efficiency relies on rare earth elements.
D．Its use has reshaped the battery industry.
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。
Whether you’re heading out for a day trip or a quick weekend getaway (短期休假), we will share some travel tips in this guide to help you make your experience more enjoyable.
·Think about how you want to travel.
36 Sometimes it means the most enjoyable. Too much consideration on short journeys is not worth it. If you’ve got a preference for a certain means of transport, it’s often worth traveling that way for short distances, even if it ends up taking you a little longer.
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Some cities, like NYC, are quite walkable. Others simply aren’t. In Amsterdam, the best way to get about is by bike — whether you use the city’s shared bikes or rent one from your hotel. In Southeast Asia, you’d better rent a scooter (小型摩托车). 38 So don’t bother to find the so-called one-size-fits-all answer.
·Try all the available options.
If you’ re not sure about the best means of transport for you, experience them all. See what catching the subway is like, try cycling or riding the bus. It’s hard to predict what will be the most convenient. LA has a low- cost public transport network but car-pooling is cheaper, and scooters are the best for getting around West Hollywood. 39
·Don’t rely on map apps.
Map apps are useful, but they don’t take into account the possibility of packed subways, queues for taxis and the heat of a train in summer. 40 So don’t assume something is a 30-minute drive just because a map app says so — by the time you’ve driven halfway, you might still have another 30 minutes to go.
A．Don’t limit your choices.
B．It takes time to find the best.
C．Study the city you will travel to.
D．You won’t know until you try them all.
E．What works here might not work there.
F．The best doesn’t necessarily mean the fastest.
G．Besides, they are a bit behind the real traffic time.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When free donuts (甜甜圈) show up at your door, how can you resist That’s the question Becca Barnoski 41 herself asking when a delivery appeared at her apartment door.
The order was from Duck Donuts and it 42 six delicious donuts. It had been 43 at Becca’s door for two hours when she reached out to someone with an important question: Would it be wrong for her to make the 44 delivery officially hers now Or, as Becca 45 it in a text, “Morally can it be mine ” Whoever she texted didn’t hesitate to give their 46 . In fact, they jokingly said the donuts are “ 47 yours now”. Receiving the response, Becca ate the donuts... only to discover an interesting note on her door hours later, which was from the folks who were 48 to get the donuts:
HELP! Missing Duck Donuts! - Kush in 204
Feeling bad, Becca reached out to them and was totally 49 about what had happened. Instead of getting upset, her neighbours were understanding. They 50 Becca’s offer to pay them back and kindly texted Becca:
It’s totally fine! I am glad they went to a good home and hope you enjoyed them. They were a 51 from my cousin which is why we weren’t expecting them - thank you for letting us 52 and please don’t worry at all.
Despite these selfless neighbors insisting Becca didn’t 53 them anything. she couldn’t let go of what had happened. She felt guilty for what she had done, and she was 54 to make it up to them. So, she decided to leave a note of her own at their door... along with quite the gift card:
I’m so sorry I ate your donuts!! Please 55 a dinner on me!
A gift card in exchange for lost donuts Sounds like a good trade to us! Who knew you could meet the friendliest people from a delivery incident!
41．A．noticed B．kept C．found D．made
42．A．represented B．contained C．involved D．included
43．A．sitting B．hiding C．settling D．leaning
44．A．mistaken B．delayed C．forgotten D．overlooked
45．A．voiced B．worded C．posed D．sentenced
46．A．decision B．assessment C．commitment D．approval
47．A．temporarily B．formally C．legally D．originally
48．A．permitted B．required C．supposed D．expected
49．A．embarrassed B．honest C．nervous D．positive
50．A．turned up B．turned down C．turned in D．turned to
51．A．reward B．bonus C．surprise D．wonder
52．A．remember B．meet C．see D．know
53．A．owe B．teach C．send D．award
54．A．passionate B．hesitant C．resistant D．determined
55．A．treat B．cook C．reserve D．enjoy
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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Chinese experts 56 (discover) and identified six Late Paleolithic sites in Xinbin Manchu Autonomous County, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, since the launch of China’s fourth national cultural relics census(统计).
The sites are 57 (primary) located in Nanzamu and Shangjiahe townships, mostly situated on third-level terraces or hillsides near abundant water sources. A 58 (various) of stone tools have been collected from these sites, including flake tools, scrapers, disc-shaped cores and a small number of other 59 (instrument).
“These new discoveries provide fresh insights 60 the distribution and activities of ancient humans in the middle and upper reaches of the Hunhe River,” said a member of Fushun’s fourth cultural relics census expert team.
Zhao Hailong, a professor at the School of Archaeology and Museology at Liaoning University mentioned that 61 series of discoveries fill the essential gap in the record of Paleolithic sites along the middle and upper reaches of the Hunhe River.
“They offer us important evidence, 62 helps us to understand ancient humans’ strategies for using and developing stone tool materials, their 63 (technology) levels and cultural interactions in this region,” Zhao said.
Among the discoveries is one site at Langtougou in southern Xinbin, where the team leader found a finely crafted stone tool. These grayish-blue stones, 64 (mark) with deep or shallow flake scars, are rounded and easy to grasp, making them well-suited for everyday tasks such as cutting or scraping. The discovery of Langtougou enables archaeologists 65 (know) about the lives of people at that time.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66．你校英文报正在开展征文活动，请结合以下引言写一篇短文投稿，要点如下：
1. 你对该引言的理解；
2. 你所受到的启示。
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。
Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst.
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第二节(满分25分)
67．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。
Over the summer I moved from Texas to Missouri. This was my second year of high school, but my first year of school in Missouri. I was really nervous about starting a new school and having people like me. I decided that I would be much happier in a new school if I made friends that were so-called “popular”. Getting in with the right group of people would make my life a whole lot better. I bought a new outfit so the first day would be perfect.
On the first day of school, scared, yet eager to begin my new life, I walked up the stairs. My first class was geometry, but where was that I was standing in the hall looking confused, when a short, blond girl wearing glasses came up and asked, “Are you new You look lost. Do you want me to help you find your class My name is Diane. What’s yours ” Even though she seemed a bit strange, definitely not the kind of person I wanted to be associated with, I decided to answer her anyway. I was, after all, lost.
After exchanging names, I followed her up the stairs and down a hallway on the right. When we reached my room she said, “Well, here you are. It was nice meeting you. I hope I see you again and your day goes all right.”
I said a quick thank-you and waved good-bye. Once inside the classroom, I saw one big group of people huddled around someone who seemed to be telling some sort of story. I walked over and got close enough to overhear. All eyes were glued to the guy in the middle of the circle. I decided that this guy was popular.
A few minutes later the teacher told everyone to go find a seat and get ready for the class. I managed to get one right next to the guy. I said, “Hi, my name is April and I’m new here.” He said coldly, “Hi, I’m Johnny.” That class dragged on and on. Finally, the bell rang. I turned to him and asked, “I’m not sure where my next class is, could you help me find it ” He looked at me and then said a quick no, turned back to his friends, and walked out of the classroom.
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。
As they were walking out, I heard they were all laughing at me.
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Before I was ready to go home, I heard a familiar voice calling my name.
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商城县2024-2025学年第二学期高二年级期末考试
英语试题参考答案
1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B
6．A 7．B
8．A 9．C 10．C
11．B 12．A 13．C
14．A 15．A 16．C
17．A 18．C 19．B 20．B
21．C 22．C 23．D
24．C 25．D 26．C 27．A
28．A 29．A 30．B 31．D
32．C 33．B 34．C 35．A
36．F 37．C 38．E 39．D 40．G
41．C 42．B 43．A 44．A 45．B 46．D 47．C 48．C 49．B 50．B 51．C 52．D 53．A 54．D 55．D
56．have discovered 57．primarily 58．variety 59．instruments 60．into 61．a 62．which 63．technological 64．marked 65．to know
66．
Home is where you are loved the most and act the worst. This profound saying unveils home’s unique magic: it’s the safest haven where we’re showered with unconditional love, yet paradoxically, the only place where we let our true, unpolished selves show — snapping over trivial matters, slacking off, or pouring out frustrations without fear of rejection, knowing forgiveness is always there.
It strikes a chord with me. Family love isn’t a license to be careless but a gift to cherish. I resolve to be more mindful: to offer patience instead of impatience, and to share warmth instead of coldness. For the ones who love us most deserve our gentlest hearts, not our unguarded worst. Let’s nurture home with the care it gives us.
67． As they were walking out, I heard they were all laughing at me. Their shrill laughing let me blush with shame. I felt so embarrassed that I couldn’t do anything but sit there, keeping my body unmoved and holding back my tears. What I wanted to do is just to make friends with them. I couldn’t figure out why they laughed at me. But one thing was certain, that is, I must removed myself from their presence. Therefore, I wasn’t ready to leave until they walked far away.
Before I was ready to go home, I heard a familiar voice calling my name. I felt very strange since I was new here without making any friends. Turning around, I saw Diane who came up to me with a warm smile on her face. She said she would walk together with me. What a kind and friendly girl she was, I thought. I was deeply moved so that I left all my embarrassment and sadness behind. On our way home, we talked a lot and I was surprised to find we had a lot in common. I also realized the true meaning of a friend.