铁人中学 2024 级高二上学期开学考试英语试题
试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。 2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
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，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。
What is the man doing
Making a request. B．Offering help. C．Asking for suggestions.
What game is the woman watching
A．A softball game. B．A running game. C．A swimming race.
Who do the tango CDs belong to
The man. B．The woman. C．The man’s brother.
Where does the conversation probably take place
At home. B．In a store. C．In a restaurant.
What does the man usually do at the weekend
He goes shopping. B．He stays at home. C．He visits his friends.
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，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。
Who did the woman have dinner with last night
Ellie. B．Paul. C．Pete.
Why did Tim dislike the salad
It was not fresh. B．It was quite oily. C．It was too salty.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
Which month is the River Valley tour in
May. B．June. C．July.
What will the man do next
Complete a form. B．Leave the desk. C．Check the timetable.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
How did the man feel when he first met a customer
A．Excited. B．Nervous. C．Confident.
What did the man put in his pocket
A．A list of topics. B．Some money. C．A magazine.
What happened to the man in the café
He knocked over a table.
He forgot to pay for the meal.
He dirtied the customer’s clothes with juice.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How much did the man pay for the return ticket
A．$20. B．$30. C．$40.
How did the man get his ticket today
From the ticket office. B．From the ticket machine. C．From the Internet.
What does the man say about the train
It was late today.
It runs very slow.
It serves expensive food and drinks.
What was the man satisfied with today
The reliable train schedule.
The quick ticketing service.
The wireless network signal on the train.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What is the speaker mainly talking about
Why she admires Leona Lewis.
How Leona Lewis influences her.
What Leona Lewis has achieved.
When did Leona Lewis make her first recording
In 1997. B．In 2000. C．In 2006.
What was Leona Lewis’ greatest achievement likely to be
A．Winning the British talent show. B．Writing her first song at the age of twelve.
C．Singing at the Olympic closing ceremony in Beijing.
Why does the speaker think Leona Lewis is her musical inspiration
She always speaks her mind on important issues.
She is a determined and ambitious singer.
She is successful in her career.
第二部分 阅读理解（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。
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Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.
The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.
Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria:
Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion
Vocal Style Credibility Support Signaling Ending
Vocal Quality Attention Language Summary
Vocal Filler Central Idea Connective Memorable Ending
Eye Contact Preview Credibility Credibility
Body Language Connective Organization
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on
specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.”
Speech Metrics（指标）
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development.
What is the Pops Advisor
A voice assistant. B. A video player.
C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool.
Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions
A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion.
Who is the text intended for
Lab technicians. B. Public speech instructors.
C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers.
B
With the rapid development, the city of Chongqing is becoming more and more attractive to outsiders, including foreigners. For 26-year-old Moldovan Gabriela Cojocaru, who has the Chinese nickname Li Xiaoxiao, Chongqing is the beginning of a dream.
In September 2014, Xiaoxiao, who has studied ethnic dance and ballet since childhood, graduated from the Moldovan National Dance Academy, and several classmates joined her on a trip to China. However, she did not know any Chinese or even English. She made many friends from China, which gradually solved her obstacles in language communication and made herself better adapted to life in China.
“I think as a foreigner, first you have to learn Chinese,” she said. “Then you can go to better understand the culture and the Chinese people.” But after learning what she thought was Chinese, she discovered that the language she had spent two years learning is actually the Chongqing dialect. Such is her delivery that even a Chongqing local would be hard to tell that she is a foreigner by just hearing her voice. As Xiaoxiao thought Chongqing dialect was standard Chinese, she took considerable efforts to be good at it. This “mistake” has turned out to be a lucky strike.
But she is more interested in doing something that helps the two countries understand each other. As
such, she introduced Chinese food or Chongqing food, and stories about China to her friends in Moldova. She plans to introduce the history and specialties of Moldova, such as Moldo van wine, to the Chinese. She hopes to let more people know that this country actually has a rich history of more than 5,000 years of wine-making.
“I’d love to do it,” she said. “I will continue to strengthen the culture of the two countries and hope that the two countries will become better and better.”
Why does Xiaoxiao make Chinese friends
To study more about ethnic dance.
To appreciate more about new cultures.
To learn more local dialects.
To communicate with others more easily.
What does the underlined word “delivery” mean in paragraph 3
A. Dialect. B. Ballet. C. Dream. D. Mistake.
Which of the following best describes Xiaoxiao according to the text
Cautious and smart. B. Humorous and creative.
C. Friendly and optimistic. D. Hardworking and responsible.
Where can the text be found
In a biography. B. In a history book.
C. In a culture magazine. D. In a novel.
C
Fog, often a symbol of confusion, uncertainty and danger, holds unique appeal for Laura Pashby. In her book Chasing Fog, Pashby travels across British and Venice to explore the properties and characteristics of fog as well as its related legends.
Fog is a type of weather condition that doesn’t last long. Pashby notes it makes the familiar world seem odd and unsettling, which explains why numerous tales of magic are associated with fog. Each chapter of the book describes her fog-hunting trip, as well as discussions of local history, geography, art, literature and sense of place with her black-and-white photos.
Pashby’s personal stories run through the book, from her childhood memories of playing in Dartmoor’s sudden fog to current life in fog-prone (容易起雾的) Cotswolds. On her journeys, she also explores her “fog self”, a concept described by poet Alice Oswald, reflecting her absorption in fog. Fog enables Pashby to see things differently and welcome the unknown. She sees it as a “visual representation of dreams”. The book combines science with engaging contents on history, nature and personal
experiences. We learn new names of fog and much about the relationship between fog and art. Pashby discusses how fog influenced the Impressionists like Monet, and how writers from Dickens to Wilde used fog as characters. She believes creative thoughts are brought about by fog’s transformative power.
I wish for more about fog in urban settings. Edinburgh and London were overshadowed by the northeast coast’s sea fog and Thames’ mists. Pashby describes the London smog in 1952, but doesn’t mention the influences on human bodies of 21st-century air pollution worsened by cold winter fog, which, besides affecting visibility, is linked to an increase in some diseases, especially among those with underlying conditions.
In the final chapter, Pashby and her father visit Venice for its special fog, which feels out of place. This journey could suit a second book on sea fogs in places like San Francisco and Namibia’s coast or the great urban smog of India. Based on the completion of Chasing Fog, what an adventure such a book would be!
What is the main theme of Chasing Fog
Pashby’s deep fondness for fog. B. Pashby’s journey and search for fog.
C. Fog’s role in tales and legends. D. Fog’s features in various settings.
Why does fog appeal to Pashby
It reveals local history and inspires art. B. It reminds her of childhood adventures.
C. It fuels creativity and offers new views. D. It provides inviting contents for writing.
What does the author hope to see in the book
Impacts of winter fog on health. B. Details of fog in rural areas.
C. Associations between fog and air quality. D. Causes of the London smog.
What does the author think of the final chapter
It is too hard to comprehend. B. It matches the theme badly.
C. It is nothing but an adventure story. D. It reflects reality of the cities.
D
It is a common view that “Necessity is the mother of invention”. That is, inventions supposedly arise when a society has an unfulfilled need. Quite a few inventions do fit in this category. For example, in 1794 Eli Whitney invented cotton gins (轧棉机) to replace laborious hand cleaning of cotton grown in the U. S. South.
Such familiar examples fool us into assuming that other major inventions were also responses to perceived needs. In fact, most inventions were developed by people driven by curiosity or by a love of tinkering (捣鼓). Once a device had been invented, the inventor then had to find an application for it. Only
after it had been in use for a considerable time did consumers come to feel that they “needed” it. Thus, invention is often the mother of necessity, rather than vice versa.
A good example is the history of the motor vehicle which was not invented in response to any demand. When Nikolaus Otto built his first gas engine in 1866, it was weak, heavy, and seven feet tall. Thirty years later, he built the first truck. But it was a time when horse wagons and steam-powered railroads dominated transportation. Public contentment with these two means remained high until World War I when the armies concluded that they really did need trucks, which eventually made those vehicles a substitute for horse-drawn wagons in industrialized countries.
Inventors often have to insist on their tinkering for a long time in the absence of public demand, because early models perform too poorly to be useful. For instance, the first cameras, typewriters, and television sets were as awful as Otto’s seven-foot-tall gas engine. That makes it difficult for an inventor to foresee whether his or her awful prototype might eventually find a use and thus invest more time and expense to develop it. Even inventions that meet the need for which they were initially designed may later prove more valuable at meeting unforeseen needs. While James Watt designed his steam engine to pump water from mines, it soon was supplying power to cotton mills, then (with much greater profit) driving trains and boats.
Why is Eli Whitney mentioned by the writer in the first paragraph
To introduce the topic. B. To deny a statement.
C. To clarify a doubt. D. To illustrate a view.
What led to the wide use of motor vehicles according to the text
The improvement of engine performance.
The end of World War I.
The need of the military during war time.
The decline of horse-drawn wagons.
What makes an inventor uncertain about the future of his invention
Absence of public demand. B. Bad performance of early models.
C. A lack of time and expense. D. Awful looks of previous inventions.
Which of the following is the best title for the text
Social Need: the Inner Drive for Invention
Great Invention: the Force of Society’s Progress
Beyond Necessity: the Curious Pursuit of Invention
General Application: the Final Purpose of Invention
第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s a joyful and stressful time of year in the United States for students and their families as they make decisions about where to attend college. Families often turn to rankings systems to help make a decision.
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When I talk to families as a scholar of higher education, they’re often surprised that teaching excellence is not counted in rankings. 37
Emerging research suggests that courses in lower-ranked universities, on average, scored higher on teaching than courses in higher-ranked universities. 38 The absence of teaching excellence from the rankings is surprising given the link between high-quality teaching and student success. Quality teaching is one of the most important predictors of a wide range of college outcomes.
Rankings, however, are only one reason why a low value is placed on teaching in higher education.
Administrators often do not view teaching excellence as a way to increase enrollment (注册) or funding.
39 Research shows that the more time instructors spend on teaching, the lower their salary. What is the result？ Many instructors continue to teach using traditional lectures, which lead to lower success rates.
40 Nevertheless, not much will change until schools with high-quality teaching are rewarded with more resources, higher rankings and increased enrollments. In the long term, universities, organisations that rank schools, and others should work to make teaching a valued, core part of the mission.
What should students and their families do They should give strong consideration to universities where high-quality teaching is valued, even though the schools may be ranked lower.
Higher education has achieved its true potential.
Therefore, it’s not highly valued in hiring or promotion.
Quality teaching has been an important reputation-building factor.
However, the rankings ignore a critical factor: the quality of teaching.
Efforts to improve teaching at the university level have recently emerged.
They’re even more surprised at how teaching is undervalued by universities.
In fact, universities often shift emphasis from teaching to other ranking factors.
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Australian couple Greg Denaro and Dany bought a bulldog for their peaceful lifestyle. They called him Giotto. But what they got was something never quiet—an endlessly 41 dog who taught himself to skateboard. It’s a 42 his owners never expected.
It all started on his first walk as a puppy, six years ago, when Giotto 43 some kids skated pass him. He was 44 and was pulling a skateboard with a strength beyond his size. While Greg Denaro first thought Giotto simply 45 the sound of the skateboard, they soon discovered that his excited reaction 46 meant the opposite.
One of the young boys pushed his 47 towards Giotto. He jumped on it right away and tried to stand on it. It was obvious that this was something that really 48 him. From then on, he would follow anyone riding by, trying to 49 away their skateboards.
Just for fun, the couple bought their dog a skateboard. Giotto couldn’t 50 to jump on it, bite it, and push it, though not riding the board. The situation 51 three years later when his owners handmade a purpose-built board for him. The dog learned 52 to turn, flip the board over, and navigate around obstacles（障碍物）.
“Every time we went out, we would even be more amazed at his obvious 53 . When people
are standing around him, he loves to 54 and often stops and poses,” Greg Denaro said. Giotto, now six years old, has made quite a 55 for himself as he skates around the neighbourhood.
54. A. work out B. take off C. turn up D. show off
55. A. name B. star C. wish D. task
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。
In late August, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the most 56 (destroy) hurricanes in American history, hit the south-eastern parts of the country. It began on August 23, 57 (cause) only slight damage in the beginning. But it soon grew to be a Category 5 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and caused severe damage along its paths.
New Orleans, a city 58 was built largely below sea level, was worst hit. In reaction to the coming hurricane, the city government gave 59 order to clear the city 60 all residents. However, some of them chose 61 (stay) because they believed that the city’s defense system would keep them safe and sound, 62 others were unable to leave because they have no access to transport. The defense system finally failed. As a result, 80% of the city was flooded for weeks. People 63 (stick) in the city without power, food or drinking water, waiting for rescue with 64 (anxious).
The hurricane died away on August 31. Hurricane Katrina, which caused nearly 2,000 deaths, 65 (leave) millions of people homeless.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报正举行“Me & Art”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，介绍你的一项艺术爱好，内容包括：
你的艺术成长经历；
该爱好对你的影响。注意：
写作词数应为 80 个左右；
请在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Me & Art
铁人中学 2024 级高二上学期开学考试 英语 试题 考试时间： 2025 年 8 月
第二节 （满分 25 分）
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。
My father was the kind of person who could never pass by someone who needed help. He was a firm believer in the mantra (箴言)： What goes around comes around. He believed that someday he might need help, and someone would return the favor. But I didn’t quite buy it.
One weekend, my father and I took a trip to Flaming Gorge Reservoir ( 水库). We loved to fish at Flaming Gorge. We owned a cabin boat that was about fifteen feet in length. We put our boat in at Sheep Creek Marina (游艇停泊港). Our goal was to go as far north as possible, spend the weekend in our boat, and fish until we had our limit.
Heading toward the Wyoming side of the reservoir, we traveled some distance before we began to fish. Frankly, the fishing wasn’t very good, but we loved being out on the boat together in such a beautiful place.
Suddenly, we saw a man on the far shore waving at us. Immediately, my father fired up the motor and went toward the other side of the reservoir, where the man was still waving at us. When we arrived, I was amazed to see a beautiful big yacht (游艇) pulled onto the shore.
The man introduced himself as Mat and then thanked us warmly for coming to his assistance. His
battery was dead, and he wondered if we could help him. We did, and soon his big motor roared back to life. Mat and his family were very grateful. We lost an hour of fishing. Being an impatient teenager, I was a bit annoyed at the one-hour loss, but we were soon back out on the reservoir.
The next day the fishing didn’t improve. As a matter of fact, it was terrible, so we decided to call it quits and go back to the marina. We were about two miles from the marina when we found ourselves fighting a strong headwind that slowed our progress. The waves were kicking up, and suddenly our engine decided to quit.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We tried to get it running, but it simply wouldn’t start.
On our way home, I saw an old lady waving at our car by the roadside.
铁人中学 2024 级高二上学期开学考试英语答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1-5 BCCAA 6-10 BABAB 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 CABCC
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
21-23 DAB 24-27 DADC 28-31 BCAB 32-35 DCBC 36-40 DFGBC
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）
41-45 BADCA 46-50 DBCDC 51-55 BCADA
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56．destructive 57．causing 58．which/that 59．an 60．of
61．to stay 62．while/but 63．were stuck 64．anxiety 65．left
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（满分 15 分）
Me & Art
I’m Li Hua, and my passion for painting began in childhood. At six, I was fascinated by vibrant colors and shapes in picture books, inspiring me to pick up a brush. My parents enrolled me in art classes, where I explored techniques and found joy in creating. Over time, painting became my way to express emotions and ideas.
Painting positively impacts my studies and life. It sharpens my focus, helping me tackle academic challenges with patience. During stressful times, painting calms my mind, boosting my mood and creativity. Besides, sharing my artwork with friends strengthens our bonds. Painting not only enriches my life but also teaches me to find beauty in everyday moments, making me a happier, more balanced person.
第二节（满分 25 分）
We tried to get it running, but it simply wouldn’t start. With each unsuccessful attempt, our frustration mounted. The once-reliable engine now lay silent, leaving us adrift helplessly on the vast reservoir. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Mat pulled up alongside us and asked if he could be of assistance. His friendly smile reassured us almost immediately, easing our worry. I was amazed that of all the people on the reservoir, Mat would be the person to show up to give us aid. Gratefully accepting his kind offer, we secured our boat to his. Chatting and laughing all the way, we returned to the marina safe and sound and were ready for home.
On our way home, I saw an old lady waving at our car by the roadside. Obviously, she was in need of help. Without thinking twice, I asked my father to pull over beside her, which my father did immediately. As we approached the lady, her face lit up with a glimmer of hope. She explained that her car had broken down, leaving her trapped on the way. We assured her that we would help. As the engine roared back to life, the old lady’s gratitude overflowed. As we waved the grateful lady goodbye, my heart swelled with a newfound understanding of my father’s mantra. What goes around really comes around. I finally had a chance to witness my father’s mantra in action and follow in his footsteps.
