浙江省杭州市浙江大学附属中学丁兰校区2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年浙江省杭州市西湖区浙附玉泉丁兰高二下学期期中考英语试题
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共30分。
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Many successful people write books, allowing people to read the stories of their failures and victories and to learn from their mistakes and achievements. Maybe you will find something for yourself in these books.
Business @ the Speed of Thought
by Bill Gates
In the book published in 1999, Gates predicted that business would change more in the next ten years than in the last 50 years. Did this prediction come true Well, yes, it did and that is a great reason to reread this book. In this book, Bill Gates shares his knowledge about successful business principles and teaches how to use modern information technologies correctly. He provides personal examples from his business, making this book even more interesting.
Buffett's Bites
by Warren Buffet
Warren Buffet has made more than $50 billion due to successful investments. In this book, he shows his business correspondence (来往信件) with his partners and investors starting from 1957. His golden rule of communicating with investors is to provide the information you would want to receive yourself.
Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism
by George Soros
George Soros has made more than $19 billion so far. That makes his book really worth reading. Critics call this book the declaration of the new capitalism (资本主义) . His thoughts and ideas are very fresh, clever and unusual. Everyone who is into politics, business and social problems needs to read it.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
by Benjamin Franklin
The book tells about the first half of the author's life. It is especially interesting becauseFranklin describes the formation of his personality. Franklin was, undoubtedly, a very gifted person. All the good circumstances in his life contributed to his success, and all the bad ones just trained his willpower. The events of his life show that a person with an inquiring mind and active energy can learn any kind of activity and every field of knowledge.
1.What is special aboutBusiness @ the Speed of Thought
A. It’s a collection of letters. B. It’s a prediction of the future.
C. It focuses on communications. D. It narrates personal experiences.
2.What can you read aboutOpen Society: Reforming Global Capitalism
A. Politics, business and social problems.
B. A man’s investing experience in 1957.
C. George Soros’ fight against society.
D. George Soros’ failure in his business.
3.What can be inferred fromThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
A. Franklin never experienced frustration.
B. Franklin had a high thirst for knowledge.
C. Franklin had no trouble learning anything.
D. Franklin wrote it to record his achievements.
B
Australia looks browner and flatter than I remembered; it’s dry grass here and there dotted with tough bushes and unremarkable buildings. The lighting is violently intense.
My friend keeps talking in the driver’s seat and I respond with ‘Ah-huh’ and ‘Oh really ’ to appear interested in her string of gossip about people whose faces I have long forgotten, whose stories I’ve stopped caring about.
‘Are you okay ’ my friend asks, taking her eyes off the road to study my expression with her all-knowing eyes.
‘Just tired,’ I say. She accepts my lie with an unconvinced shrug. I keep searching in my mind’s eyes, hoping to bring back into focus images from the remote towns of Asia: steam coming off boiling pots, baskets filled with strange fruits, giant pigs alongside little kids.
I laugh at the thought.
‘Something funny ’ my friend asks.
‘Oh, just a memory,’ I say. ‘The little kids in northern Thailand were so friendly. When we’d pass them in the street, they’d greet us at the top of their lungs in their native language.’
‘Cool,’ she says, and then-’Hey, guess what I had my bathroom remade!’‘ Wow,’ I say. And then she details her bathroom project, and I ‘Ah-huh’ and ‘Oh really ’. Home improvements, kids, full-time jobs: these are the standard conversation topics of thirty-something women. In the years since I left, my friends have matured into responsible adults, but I’m stuck in another place entirely, more comfortable in a local bus traveling along the edge of a Himalayan mountain. If they are all grownups now, what does that make me
People say that travel changes you, but I never anticipated it would be like this. I close my eyes and return to the excitement of being sped at 565 miles per hour to somewhere foreign and wild. But I must stay this time. My dad has been diagnosed with a serious illness and so here I am, back in reality, back to my roots.
4.How does the author feel on her arrival in Australia
A. Interested. B. Conflicted. C. Exhausted. D. Excited.
5.What can be learned about the conversation between the author and her friend
A. They have different interests and lives as grownups.
B. They share fond memories of growing up together.
C. They care about and provide updates for each other.
D. They enjoy telling personal stories to exchange ideas.
6.By“If they are all grownups now, what does that make me ” (in the second last paragraph), the author means _________.
A. they make me think of growing up as they do
B. we are all adults who will eventually settle down
C. a comfortable home is what we all need as adults
D. diverse experiences shape individuals’ life paths
7.Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A. Feeling Lost When Back in Australia
B. The Excitement of Traveling to Australia
C. Australia: A Place like Asia in My Heart
D. Out of Asia, Out of Mind
C
Astronomers have uncovered the feeding schedule of a supermassive black hole, revealing that it consumes material about every three and a half years. The discovery provides key information about mysterious cosmic (宇宙的) forces, deepening scientists’ understanding of how the universe is formed.
Astronomers first noticed the black hole’s activity when the galaxy it resides in experienced a significant increase in brightness in 2018. They identified this as a tidal (潮汐的) disruption (扰乱) event, which occurs when a star is torn apart by the intense gravitational (引力的) forces of a black hole. As the star was pulled apart, its material heated up, producing X-ray and ultraviolet light that was observed by the telescopes. This emission eventually faded, suggesting that the black hole had consumed the matter.
However, about two years later, the X-ray and UV light from the galaxy broke up again. This unexpected resurgence (复苏) suggested that the star had only been partially consumed during its first encounter, with more material being taken away as it approached the black hole again.
The astronomers learned that the star had moved into a highly extended orbit around the black hole after the first encounter. When it eventually approached again, the galaxy lit up with X-ray and UV light as more of the star’s material was consumed. This discovery allowed the scientists to calculate the star’s orbital period, helping them learn that the black hole consumes material approximately every three and a half years.
On these grounds, the team predicts that the black hole’s next encounter with the star will begin between May and August 2025, although it is expected to be smaller, as most of the star has already been destroyed.
8.What is the significance of the discovery of the feeding schedule of a black hole
A. It led to scientists’ discovery of a supermassive black hole.
B. It made the formation of the black hole known to scientists.
C. It changed scientists’ views about the threat from black holes.
D. It broadened scientists’ knowledge of the power of the universe.
9.What made the black hole’s activity discovered
A. The powerful gravitational pull of a black hole.
B. The X-ray and UV light released by the star.
C. A sudden decrease in the galaxy’s brightness.
D. A sharp rise in radio signals from the galaxy.
10.What does the author imply in paragraph 3
A. The star had the ability to recover.
B. The black hole had unstable forces.
C. The star partly survived the black hole.
D. The star shone before being pulled apart.
11.Which of the following statements is true according to the team’s prediction
A. The black hole’s feeding schedule will be changed.
B. The next encounter will take place outside the orbit.
C. The next encounter will be tinier than the previous one.
D. The star will be completely consumed by the black hole.
D
The differences in health outcomes are neither new nor unknown. From differences in life span to uneven access to quality healthcare, the so-called “Health Gap” is a persistent and troubling indication of inequality. People living in low and middle-income countries are far more likely to die from preventable and treatable causes. According to the World Health Organization, obvious differences in health outcomes persist (持续存在) within countries, cutting along socioeconomic and geographic lines.
Closing these health gaps is both a moral and practical need because every human being has a right to a healthy, dignified life; practical because health inequities bring about substantial economic and social costs. Health inequities could cost the U. S. economy approximately $ 320 billion annually and rise to $ 1 trillion by 2040 if not addressed. These figures emphasize the need for systemic solutions that look at the root causes.
Artificial intelligence has entered the scene as a new tool in the attempt to remake the health system. Broadly speaking, pattern recognition and personalized care are the two focuses in that context. AI applications can detect diseases—often earlier and more accurately than humans—tailor treatments to individual patients, and support healthcare professionals in managing complex caseloads (病例). Preventive interventions can save lives and resources while increasing the quality of life of humans. AI-powered prediction models have been used to identify patients at high risk of complications or chronic (慢性病) conditions such as kidney disease, which otherwise often goes unnoticed until significant damage is done to the body.
Beyond clinical settings, AI-driven analyses of large datasets — from hospital records to socioeconomic indicators — can highlight at-risk communities, helping policymakers and health organizations distribute resources more effectively. By locating under-served areas and identifying populations least likely to access preventive services, AI can guide targeted community interventions, mobile clinics, health education programs, and other initiatives to close the health gap.
While the potential is large, AI’s effectiveness in closing the health gap depends on more than just technological advancement. AI must be deliberately designed, trained, tested, and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and the planet.
12.What can we learn about the health gap from paragraph 1
A. It rarely exists in wealthy countries.
B. It is the root of economic difference.
C. It refers to unfairness in health outcomes.
D. It shows the equal distribution of resources.
13.What do the figures indicate in paragraph 2
A. Economic trouble in US.
B. Costly medical expenses in US.
C. The urgency of closing health gap.
D. The moral dilemma facing Americans.
14.What can AI do to improve the health system
A. Prevent the spread of diseases.
B. Cure patients with chronic conditions.
C. Replace doctors to manage caseloads.
D. Detect diseases and offer tailored treatments.
15.What is the passage mainly about
A. How AI serves to get rid of inequality.
B. What role AI plays in closing health gap.
C. What challenges AI faces in medical field.
D. How AI stimulates technological advancement.
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共10分。
Do Lobsters Feel Pain
The traditional method for cooking a lobster (龙虾) — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain. 16 . Lobsters go bad very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the risk of illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, the method and others, such as storing the live lobster on ice, raise moral questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.
17 . Lobsters have a peripheral system like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess nerve cluster (神经簇). Because of this difference, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain. Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the standard for a pain response. Lobsters guard their injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, respond to anesthetics, and are believed to possess some level of consciousness. So most scientists believe that injuring a lobster causes physical pain.
18 , so it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on ice. Currently, boiling lobsters alive is illegal in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia.
The most humane tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device electrocutes a lobster, making it unconscious in less than half a second or killing it in 5 to 10 seconds. 19 .
Unfortunately, the CrustaStun is too expensive for most restaurants and people to afford. Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time it loses consciousness and dies. 20 , but it is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking and eating it.
A．This solution is not ideal
B．And then, it can be cut apart or boiled
C．Lobsters are popular food in many countries
D．There is growing evidence that lobsters may feel pain
E．Scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain
F．Many restaurants choose more humane methods to cook it
G．This cooking way is used to improve humans’ dining experience
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共22.5分。
Colleen Knull was on duty at the Jasper Lodge in the National Park. A 21 with less than one year of experience as she was, it didn’t prevent her from handling a very 22 situation.
“The first indication that there was a(n) 23 was that we had noticed smoke coming up from the mountainside, and I tried my best to 24 the knowledge I had learned during the previous training and 25 it to read the smoke and how close the fire was,” she said.
Soon, an evacuation (疏散) order was 26 for Jasper National Park and the electricity was cut off. Because it was midnight, Knull started knocking on each door to 27 the guests at the lodge.
Then she was informed that some hikers at the campsite were unaware of the 28 to evacuate quickly. So she walked up the rough path to bring them down. There, she 29 16 people on a four-hour hike through darkness, to where her truck was parked. Finally, Knull managed to lead these hikers to a 30 place.
She also managed to keep things 31 during the evacuation. “The situation had to be taken seriously, but I should make sure nobody would get 32 . So I told a couple of 33 along the way and had a couple of good laughs. I had to guarantee that everybody got out soundly.”
She 34 her quick reaction in the evacuation to the training she had received. Hearing the news of Knull’s remarkable performance in Jasper, Clif Vetter, Chief of Enderby Fire Department, said 35 and proudly, “That’s her.”
21.A. doctor B. hiker C. firefighter D. camper
22.A. dangerous B. exciting C. ordinary D. strange
23.A. earthquake B. fire
C. volcano eruption D. urgent signal
24.A. share B. spread C. recall D. forget
25.A. observed B. employed C. mastered D. reviewed
26.A. issued B. refused C. canceled D. delayed
27.A. look after B. call on C. pick up D. wake up
28.A. danger B. need C. challenge D. hope
29.A. guided B. watched C. followed D. met
30.A. comfortable B. distant C. safe D. hidden
31.A. light B. quiet C. serious D. meaningful
32.A. disappointed B. sleepy C. excited D. panicked
33.A. poems B. skills C. jokes D. secrets
34.A. compared B. devoted C. denied D. owed
35.A. nervously B. simply C. sadly D. carefully
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Monday that the country’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy 36 (expand) to three more entry ports, increasing the total to37. At present, foreign nationals from 54 countries such as the US, Canada and Britain are 37 (suit) for the 144-hour visa-free policy, allowing short-term activities such as travel and business visits.
The NIA statement said the expansion of the visa free policy is expected to provide more 38 (choice) for foreign nationals in China. It said the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy has played 39 important role in the country’s high-level opening-up, facilitating the exchange of people between China and other countries and their 40 (cooperate).
The NIA said earlier this month that China had recorded 14.64 million inbound (入境的) trips 41 (make) by foreigners in the first half of this year, up 152.7 percent year on year. Among them, 8.54 million entered China visa-free, accounting 42 52 percent of the inbound trips and representing a year-on-year surge of 190.1 percent.
43 measures are making visits to China increasingly easier, the country has become a popular destination for overseas tourists. With more people 44 (post) their travel experiences in China on social media, “China Travel” has become a top trending search term on multiple global social media platforms.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian 45 (say) last week, “China will continue to embrace the world with open arms and create more energy and enthusiasm for people-to-people exchanges.”
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五、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。
37.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、
“Who wants to show us their special project first ” Mrs. Williams asked my fourth-grade class. She always gave us chances to earn extra points. For this project, we were allowed to do anything, as long as we did it ourselves.
I burrowed my head in my sweater, just like my turtle. Don’t call on me. Don’t call on me.
“Ava, you look ready. Come on up,” Mrs. Williams said. Ava skipped! Unlike me, she just loved talking in front of people. She showed us how to wire potatoes so they produced electricity. Potatoes! Her dad was an engineer, and I wondered how much of the project he had helped her with. But it was cool, and I told her so when she passed my desk.
My buddy Jayce got called on next. He was so nervous that the skin on his neck was raspberry red. He demonstrated the Unpoppable Bubble. The class got to bat the bubble around and it didn’t pop. “You’ve got this,” I gave him a thumbs-up.
“Michael, your project, please.”
Michael. That was me! I hadn’t even raised my hand. I guess I forgot to keep my head buried. I walked to the front of the class on wobbly legs and set my birdhouse on the table. “This is how to build a birdhouse,” I began.
“Look at your audience, Michael,” Mrs. Williams called from the back of the room. She had reminded everyone who had come up so far. I swallowed the baseball-size lump in my throat and started again.
“I looked online for plans to build a birdhouse. Then I went to the lumberyard (木厂) with my dad, since I’m not old enough to drive.” (The class laughed at that.)“Someone there cut four pieces using the measurements I gave them for the walls, then they used a jigsaw (锯) for the hole.”
Luka’s hand shot up. We were supposed to take questions if anyone had them. Luka was my friend, but he always asked a billion questions. “So if someone at the lumberyard cut the wood and made the hole, and your dad drove you there, what did you do ” He asked.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
The lump in my throat was now the size of a basketball.
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Paragraph 2:
I looked up to see if Luka was watching as I gave the nail (钉子) a mighty hit.
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六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共25分。
38.假定你是李华，外教Chris计划于下周六组织一次春游活动（spring outing），现面向全班同学征集活动建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）具体活动；
（2）你的理由。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.B
5.A
6.D
7.A
8.D
9.B
10.C
11.C
12.C
13.C
14.D
15.B
16.G
17.E
18D
19.B
20.A
21~35.【解析】【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了在国家公园的Jasper Lodge值班的消防员Colleen Knull，尽管她只有不到一年的经验，却成功处理了一起非常危险的情况。
21.C
21.A
23.B
24.C
25.B
26.A
27.D
28B
29.A
30.C
31.A
32.D
33.C。
34.D。
35.B
36.（1）has been expanded
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（5）cooperation
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