江苏省淮安市2024-2025学年高一下学期期末调研测试英语试卷（含答案）

2024-2025学年度第二学期期末高一调研
英语试题
2025.06
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一、阅读理解(共2节 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题 满分37.5分)
A
Four Best Beach Spots in South Carolina
Morris Island
What was once a war fort (堡垒) is now an island without residents in the Charleston Harbor marked by the state’s tallest lighthouse. Today, this island is only accessible by boat. While boat rentals are available, it is highly recommended that visitors book one of the tours that will take you to the island with a local expert who can tell you all about the area’s history and marine life.
Huntington Beach State Park
Located between Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, Huntington Beach State Park offers historic sites, fishing, hiking, guided walks, and, of course, a three-mile beach. There are over 300 species of birds here, making the park a wonderland for birders. Visitors can also spot deer, sea turtles, and more. Plus, camping is available at the park for those who want to spend more time enjoying its natural beauty.
Surfside Beach
Also known as “The Family Beach”, Surfside Beach’s focus on families goes beyond its nickname—it identified itself as the first autism-friendly (自闭症友好) travel destination in the world in January 2016. Visitors can approach the sandy beach from 36 different entry points, some of which provide wheel chair access. There are also mini-golf courses and plenty of restaurants to choose from.
Fripp Island
Head for this small region for kayaking golfing, and breathtaking natural views. Watch some of the 175 species of birds that live along the ocean and salt marsh(沼泽), or other local animals such as alligators, dolphins, and loggerhead turtles. Book a place with a marsh view at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort to enjoy pools, on-site dining, and the busy activity center.
1. What is special about Morris Island
A. It has a few people living there.
B. It has the only lighthouse in the region.
C. It provides single transportation means.
D. It hosts cultural and voluntary activities.
2. Which place best suits visitors who need additional care
A. Fripp Island. B. Surfside Beach.
C. Morris Island. D. Huntington Beach State Park.
3. What do Huntington Beach State Park and Fripp Island have in common
A. Both have free camping sites.
B. Both offer training in water sports.
C. Both are perfect for wildlife viewing.
D. Both provide hotels with wetland views.
B
When Gary Leung completely lost his eyesight nearly 15 years ago, it almost destroyed him. The Hong Kong native fell into hopelessness. Just at that time, he found long-distance running.
Now in his 50s, Leung has since completed the 100-kilometer Antarctic Ice Marathon, becoming the first blind person to do so. He even attempted the 400 km “Ultra Gobi”, thought to be one of the most challenging foot-races in the world. Recently, he is fresh off a 2,300 km charity run in Japan.
The Japanese “Dark Run 2023” was divided into 40 days, meaning Leung and his guide runners—connected by a string attachment—ran an average of more than 50 km per day. The run was aimed at raising money for young people with serious illnesses and showing them that all people have obstacles (障碍), but we must face them head-on and with bravery.
Though Leung can’t physically see things in front of him, he says that doesn’t make him fearful of running long distances now. He thinks there’s no need to be scared for those who are lacking in something. The universe will equip them with other talents. And they are never alone, just like he wasn’t alone on this run. His guide runners gave up their own holidays and put their own money in to fly over and support him.
“I want to pass down the spirit. I’m not young anymore and won’t be able to run these distances much longer,” he says, smiling. “I want to help my younger friends with similar experiences to learn to love exercise. Doing physical activities is not as easy for them as it is for able-bodied people, so I want to set up a stage where we can continue to bring things to them—and for them to do the same for more.”
4. What does long-distance running mean for Leung
A. A cure for his eyes. B. A tool for making a living.
C. A way out of life’s worst. D. A form of physical exercise.
5 How does Leung finish all his long-distance running
A. He was guided while running. B. He managed it by himself.
C. He sought help from the organizers. D. He took advantage of public transport.
6. What can be inferred from Leung’s words in the last paragraph
A. He is ready to challenge longer running.
B. He is too tired to go on with charity work.
C. He wants young people to follow his example.
D. He thinks running is easy for the blind to take up.
7. Which words can best describe Leung
A. Humorous and honest. B. Strong-willed and inspiring.
C. Responsible and outgoing. D. Independent and warm-hearted.
C
Wild fig trees may provide an inexpensive, effective way to monitor mercury (汞) pollution near small-scale gold mining sites throughout the Global South, a recent study suggests.
Published in Frontiers in Environmental Science, the analysis looked at whether fig trees can be used as a biomonitoring tool near small-scale gold mines. The mines, located largely in South America, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, use liquid mercury to separate ore (矿石) and gold, unleashing high levels of mercury pollution. The polluted air generated by burning mercury-gold amalgams (合金) to get gold can endanger health in humans and animals. But the industry — largely unregulated — lacks reliable monitoring data, the researchers write.
The researchers introduced a fast-growing fig tree that thrives throughout the tropics. The trees grow annual rings, which is uncommon among tropical trees. The researchers analyzed tree cores from five study sites in Peru’s Madre de Dios region to determine whether fig trees could serve as natural indicators of mercury pollution levels in the area. Three of the sites were near small mines, and two were located far away.
Mercury levels in the trees’ rings were “strongly correlated” with atmospheric mercury levels the researchers found, and trees nearest the mines had higher concentrations (浓度) of mercury in their rings. Passive air sampling confirmed the mercury measurements.
The study examined tree rings from 1941 to 1999 and 2000 to 2019. At two sites near modern mining towns where mercury-gold amalgams were burned, the team found lower mercury concentrations in tree rings during the earlier period, when mining in the area wasn’t well established, and higher levels after gold mining expanded.
Trees provide “a much more widely spread and cheaper network of biomonitoring” over decades than typical monitoring of small-scale mines, which focuses on short periods, the researchers write.
“This really offers a method that can be employed throughout the Global South to understand changes in mercury over time, as well as space indicators of mercury.” Jacqueline Gerson, a study author and assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering in Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said in a news announcement.
8. What does the underlined word “unleashing” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Releasing. B. Detecting. C. Absorbing. D. Reducing.
9. Why are fig trees from different sites analyzed
A. To figure out the effect of mercury pollution.
B. To test if they can monitor mercury pollution.
C. To study the exact cause of mercury pollution.
D. To see how they help reduce mercury pollution.
10. What can we learn from the passage
A. Tree rings show lower mercury levels after mining expanded.
B. Typical mine monitoring covers broader areas than tree rings.
C. Mercury-gold amalgams were burned only from 2000 to 2019.
D. Tree rings offer a long-term and cheap way to monitor mercury.
11. What is Jacqueline Gerson’s attitude towards using fig trees to monitor mercury pollution
A. Concerned. B. Approving. C. Objective. D. Uninterested.
D
Over breakfast this morning, after I enjoyed a short chat with Mia, my new Spanish study buddy (伙伴), I felt that I had mastered more than what I gained from textbook exercises. Mia, however, is an AI that I created to take advantage of a phenomenon called the “protege effect.” According to several studies, we learn more effectively when we teach someone else about the topic we’ve just explored — even if that person doesn’t really exist.
Learning through teaching was relatively slow to gain popularity until a group of scientists in the United States began to test its effectiveness. In one of the first experiments, Catherine Chase and colleagues tested on 62 eighth-graders who were tasked with using a computer program to study the biological (生物学的) changes that occur when we get a fever.
Over two lessons, they had to read a text and then create a mind-map explaining the different processes and the relationships between them. For half the teens, the mind-map presented the result of self-study. The others were told that their mind-map would help to teach a virtual character.
It was not a big difference, but the students in the role of teacher scored significantly better. This increased participation had a big influence: both the amount they got and the depth of their understanding. At the end of the two classes, participants who had played the role of teacher had kept much more of the material, with much stronger performance on test questions.
Chase’s team named this the “protege effect” and it has since been studied many times. These later studies suggest that learning by teaching is more powerful than other mnemonic (助记符号) techniques like self-testing. If we know that others are going to learn from us, we feel a sense of responsibility to provide the right information, so we make a greater effort to fill in the gaps in our understanding and correct any mistaken thoughts. Sharing our knowledge then helps to strengthen what we have learned. Why not try to apply the protege effect into practice
12. Why does the author mention Mia in paragraph 1
A. To stress the importance of AI.
B. To share a story of a study buddy.
C. To introduce a phenomenon about study.
D. To show how to finish textbook exercises.
13 What was different about the two groups in the experiment
A. They differ in learning time. B. They differ in learning tools.
C. They differ in learning materials. D. They differ in learning strategies.
14. Why does the “protege effect” help learning
A. Because AI teachers explain things clearly.
B. Because mind-maps make memorizing easier.
C. Because teaching inspires deeper understanding.
D. Because testing yourself is the best way to learn.
15. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Learning by Teaching Helps B. Textbook Exercises Benefit More
C. Mind-mapping Improves Memory D. AI Promotes Language Learning
第二节 (共5小题 满12.5分)
My neighbor has a beautiful lawn. He hates to see even one weed in it. I understand his feelings but I accept a little more of a natural look. Every year, the spring rains cause weeds to appear everywhere, especially in the lawn. ____16____ There is one weed killer for killing weeds in paths, another for killing weeds in flower beds, another for killing grass in flower beds and yet another for killing weeds in grass.
One day when I got home from work, he was killing the dandelions (蒲公英) growing at the side of my house. “I’m sure that you will be happy with me killing these weeds for you,” he said.
Knowing he meant well, I thanked him. ____17____ I happen to like dandelions. For me, even in something as simple as a dandelion, there is art. In fact, there is even poetry in a dandelion!
____18____ They certainly do grow where nothing else does, like along the side of my house. The flowers are a pretty bright yellow. They form their own picture of golden color around my washing line, something like a crazy artwork.
The flowers also add fine flavor and color when dropped in ice water. ____19____ They also add vitamins. I’ve been told that the leaves and roots contain vitamins A, B and C as well as minerals such as iron and calcium. It does not taste that great, but it certainly is good for you.
Actually, dandelions are common and delicate, so we label them weeds and kill them. But I say that they are works of art, carefully made by nature’s magical hand. As the season progresses, the flower turns into puffy seeds that can float in the wind. If you blow the round head of seeds gently but firmly, the seeds fly away, forming a kind of art on the move.
So in the dandelion are both art and poetry. ____20____
A. However, deep inside, I felt saddened.
B. They can make food not only tasty but nutritious.
C. Dandelions can be used for many different purposes.
D. He then starts to mix up all his different poisons in his garage.
E. Do you know that the leaves can be used in a salad to make it tastier
F. But to be honest, I didn’t want dandelions to grow freely in my garden.
G. Let nature’s art and beauty never stop to fill you with joy and amazement.
二、完形填空(共15小题 满分15分)
My business card had the title Vice President written just below my name. For many years, my work was successful, and this was a ____21____ that I was valued. Until one day, my spirit and self-esteem was ____22____ with the simple phrase, “Your position is being removed.” I slept around the clock for two weeks, hardly eating. My ___23___ in looking forward deserted me.
As the days went by, I began to ____24____, and appreciate life I had never paid attention to before. I had long wanted a flower garden but never seemed to find the ____25____ for it due to my busy work schedule. When I ____26____ my simple dream, my husband began to patiently teach me how to plant the flowers, and water them. Before long, the loving care I gave to the garden ____27____ love and peace—I finally felt at ease.
I found myself chatting with my children more often.____28____, they were joyful. “I really like the ____29____ mom because you’re so funny,” my daughter said. Her voice took on strength as she told me to value all the aspects of life.
I felt a sense of being _____30_____ again. I thanked them for helping me _____31_____ the role of working wife and mother while I tried to be a respectable human being. Life is full of beauty. Notice it.
Cherishing my husband, laughing with my children, enjoying the sunshine and _____32_____ myself are equally important. My life now includes so much more than a _____33_____ on a business card. And, with a grateful heart, I will not _____34_____ myself or my value again. Now I feel more positive about my previous _____35_____ experience and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have.
21. A. condition B. recognition C. solution D. competition
22. A. destroyed B. uplifted C. recovered D. freed
23. A. doubt B. insight C. memory D. belief
24. A. regret B. reflect C. struggle D. worry
25. A. reason B. hope C. desire D. time
26. A. shared B. realized C. abandoned D. changed
27 A. matched B. killed C. returned D. missed
28. A. Obviously B. Occasionally C. Frankly D. Suddenly
29. A. unskilled B. untrained C. unprepared D. unemployed
30. A. promoted B. valued C. rewarded D. challenged
31. A. understand B. explain C. describe D. assume
32. A. showing off B. relying on C. dealing with D. caring for
33. A. name B. number C. title D. department
34. A. blame B. hide C. lose D. defeat
35. A. travel B. career C. education D. volunteer
三、语法填空(共10小题 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。
Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile-based game, has evolved from ancient card games over centuries. With its complex rules and ____36____ (strategy) depth, it has become not only a form of ____37____ (entertain) but also a cultural symbol that combines mathematics, memory, and social interaction.
The game is played with 144 tiles (牌)____38____ (carve) with Chinese characters, bamboo patterns, or dots. Players must build valid hands by combining tiles into sets—either identical triplets (pung) or sequential runs (chow). The challenge lies ____39____ predicting opponents’ moves while managing one’s own collection of tiles, requiring both luck and foresight.
____40____ (interest), mahjong has distinct regional variations. In Shanghai, for example, players often emphasize speed and quick calculations, while Cantonese mahjong ____41____ (feature) riskier betting systems. These differences reflect the diversity of Chinese culture, where even a game adapts to local preferences.
In recent decades, mahjong has gained global popularity. It has appeared in international competitions and digital platforms, ___42___ gives rise to debates about its classification—as a sport, a game of chance, ____43____ an art form. Some argue that mastering mahjong demands skills comparable to chess, while others highlight its role as a social glue, ____44____ (bring) generations together.
As mahjong continues to spread, its cultural significance deepens. It serves as _____45_____ reminder that games, like languages, carry historical values that transcend time and borders.
四、写作表达(共2节 满分40分)
第一节 (共15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对刚刚过去的中国传统节日——端午节所举行的各种庆祝活动非常感兴趣。请你就此写一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1.节日介绍；
2.节日活动；
3.你的感想。
注意：1.词数80左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节 (共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。
I was raised in a music-centered home. I did well in classical music and saved my competitive nature for the stage, not in the athletic field. Everyone knew “Emily doesn’t do sports”. I chose the safety of the cheering roles, far removed from balls. Staying on the sidelines meant I was in control and would never injure myself to look like a fool.
That changed when our family moved to the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The activity of choice in my new community was tennis. If I wanted a social life, I would have to play the sport I had never tried before. I cheered myself on, telling myself that I enjoyed trying new things, and tennis skirts were pretty.
However, it was not just a concept (概念) but also learning to move my body in new and completely foreign ways. With arms, legs, hands and feet all speeding up in different directions, I would celebrate at the end of the each lesson when I hadn’t thrown out my back. My movements were awkward and childish, like a baby just learning to walk, struggling to put one foot in front of the other.
In the following weeks, I spent hours on the court, hitting ball after ball against the practice wall. Though I practiced hard, I didn’t make great progress. I still couldn’t control my body’s movements better. Being blamed for the wrong movement was my daily routine. Without expectation, what waited for me was the moments of frustration because the ball would go wildly off-course.
One day, an elderly man named Mr. Thompson, noticed my struggles. He approached me and offered some gentle advice. “It’s not just about the strength but the rhythm (节奏) and your confidence,” he said with a kind smile. His words were like a guiding light. Under his guidance, I started to focus on the paces of my movements. Gradually, I began to see improvements. The ball started to land where I intended it to more often.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team.
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Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life.
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英语答案
1. C 2. B 3. C
4. C 5. A 6. C 7. B
8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
12. C 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. D 17. A 18. C 19. E 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B
36. strategic
37. entertainment
38. carved 39. in
40. Interestingly
41. features
42. which 43. or
44. bringing
45. a
46. Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a significant traditional festival, commemorating the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It’s held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
During the festival, people hold dragon boat races, which are exciting and full of energy. They also eat zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves.
I feel that this festival not only shows our respect for history but also strengthens our cultural identity. I hope you can join us next time.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
47. My improvement also led me to take part in a local tennis team. Stepping onto the competitive court for the first time was horrible. Other players looked so confident and skilled, which made me doubt my ability. But the gentle advice appeared in my mind suddenly and my unhealthy feelings disappeared. I focused on the game, every shot and every movement. I gave it my all and won the match in the end. I felt a sense of achievement wash over me, proving that I could face challenges head-on and achieve success.
Off the tennis court, my new hobby had an effect on my life. I became more outgoing and sociable and started to take part in tennis-related social events. I made friends from all walks of life and we bonded over our shared love for the sport. These new friendships broadened my way of seeing things and made me feel more connected to the community. Tennis has become more than just a sport for me. It’s a teacher, always reminding me of the importance of confidence, not giving up, and the joy of learning.