江苏省无锡市某校2024-2025学年高二上学期期末英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024—2025 学年度第一学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
注意事项:
1. 本试卷共8页,共四部分,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前,考生务必将班级、姓名、学号写在密封线内。
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。
( )1. What is the girl doing
A. Reading a book. B. Writing a report. C. Choosing a present.
( )2. Where are the speakers
A. In a museum. B. At home. C. In a restaurant.
( )3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Green living habits. B. Serious food waste. C. Healthy diets.
( )4. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Help her with the project.
B. Call Martin.
C. Handle her family affairs.
( )5. What is the man going to do on Friday evening
A. Go to the movies. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet a business partner.
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。
( )6. What does the girl plan to do at school this evening
A. Prepare for a play. B. Have dinner. C. Have a party.
( )7. When will the girl’s father pick her up at school
A. At 7:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8. Whom does the dog belong to
A. The man. B. The man’s aunt. C. The man’s grandparents.
( )9. What does the woman say about keeping pets
A. Expensive. B. Unhealthy. C. Tiring.
( )10. How does the man feel when he’s with the dog
A. Bored. B. Anxious. C. Relaxed.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
( )11. What is the price of one ticket
A. 2 dollars. B. 6 dollars. C. 12 dollars.
( )12. Why does the man mention getting struck by lightning
A. To suggest it’s unlikely to get a winning ticket.
B. To suggest it’s difficult to choose a ticket.
C. To suggest it’s dangerous to buy tickets.
( )13. Why is Ms Clark collecting money
A. To help a school.
B. To help a hospital.
C. To help an old people’s home.
( )14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbours. C. Schoolmates.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
( )15. Where did Ms Cooper first work as a teacher
A. In a college in Brazil. B. At Columbia University. C. In a language school.
( )16. What did Ms Cooper do in the UK
A. She studied art.
B. She received training.
C. She finished her master’s degree.
( )17. What skills does Ms Cooper think are the most important for a teacher
A. Leadership skills. B. Communication skills. C. Organizational skills.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18. What is the speaker’s score in the exam
A. 654. B. 664. C. 674.
( )19. Who will probably work in medicine
A. The oldest brother. B. The middle brother. C. The youngest brother.
( )20. How do they deal with their academic stress
A. By doing some sports.
B. By encouraging each other.
C. By talking with their mother.
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
Broadcom MASTERS’(Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), a programme of Society for Science & the Public, is a national science competition for middle school students. Here are four award winners this year.
Alaina Gassler, 14, in West Grove, Pennsylvania, won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for her project reducing blind spots in cars. She designed a system that can display anything that might block the driver’s line of sight. Alaina was inspired to create her device after seeing her mother struggle with blind spots in their family automobile.
Alexis MacAvoy, 14, in Hillsborough, California, won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, recognizing her hard work and excellent performance in health-related fields. Alexis designed a filter(过滤器) using carbon to remove heavy metals from water.
Rachel Bergey, 14, in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. Rachel developed a trap made of tinfoil(锡纸) and netting for the Spotted Lanternfly(斑点灯笼蝇), a species causing damage to trees in Pennsylvania.
Sidor Clare, 14, in Sandy, Utah, won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honour made possible by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. Sidor developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans would not be required to bring building materials in order to build there.
The winners were selected by a group of distinguished scientists, engineers and educators. Each winner’s school will receive $1,000 from Broadcom MASTERS’ to benefit their science programmes.
( )21. Whose invention helps improve road safety
A. Alaina Gassler’s. B. Alexis MacAvoy’s.
C. Rachel Bergey’s. D. Sidor Clare’s.
( )22. What is the function of the filter designed by Alexis
A. Collect heavy metals. B. Trap carbon.
C. Purify drinking water. D. Remove air.
( )23. What do we know about Sidor Clare
A. She received the largest award. B. She paid more attention to space.
C. She was a productive inventor. D. She was inspired by lanternflies.
B
I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school. Born in 1933, I led a life marked by family struggles but also resilience(适应力). I studied mechanical engineering and later management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus(荣誉退休的) status.
About ten years ago, after my wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s and required care, I turned to painting. Determined to take this new path seriously, I applied to an art programme in Barcelona, insisting on painting despite advice to study art history. Balancing my studies with work, it took me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90.
Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education. Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice due to my life experience. I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but I kept going.
The first two years focused on flowers, still lifes, and landscapes, before we explored abstraction, which I enjoy most. I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel stuck, but I push through. My artistic influences include Spanish painters like Francisco de Zurbarán and Joaquín Sorolla, and while I appreciate beauty, I value goodness and truth even more.
I create abstract landscapes from memory, expressing my emotions through colour. I paint primarily on weekends and during holidays. While I don’t plan to exhibit extensively, my work was displayed in a small village for six months, though it received little attention.
After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now have the recognition that supports my journey into art.
( )24. Why did the author decide to pursue art at 83
A. To find cures for Alzheimer’s. B. To change his career path.
C. To pursue his passion for art. D. To support his big family.
( )25. How did the author’s classmates react to him
A. They enjoyed his company. B. They tended to ignore him.
C. They inspired him to go on. D. They resisted his presence.
( )26. Which best describes the author’s art journey
A. Eventful. B. Romantic. C. Casual. D. Challenging.
( )27. What would be a suitable title for the text
A. The Struggle of Old Artists B. From Engineering to Art
C. The Value of Art Education D. A Lifetime of Art Pursuit
C
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, not only do you have to make a decision on the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans... You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are overwhelmed.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox(悖论) of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, TheParadoxofChoice: WhyMoreisLess. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect(交叉), became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unbounded, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioural economics is to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
( )28. Why does the author mention buying milk in Paragraph 1
A. To draw a conclusion. B. To clarify a concept.
C. To lead in a topic. D. To explain a rule.
( )29. What does the paradox of choice suggest
A. More options mean less freedom.
B. Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased.
C. People are happy with more choice.
D. Modern men are happier than their ancestors.
( )30. What can be learnt about satisficers
A. They aim for the very best. B. They settle for good enough.
C. They often regret their decisions. D. They have trouble making decisions.
( )31. What does Schwartz suggest people do
A. Hold on to their beliefs. B. Accept their own behaviour.
C. Give up freedom. D. Limit their own choices.
D
Typically, meteors(流星) are blink-and-you’ll-miss-it events. As particles of space dust zip through the atmosphere, they create a bright flash before evaporating. However, some meteors leave behind a lasting glow, a phenomenon that astronomers have observed for over a century, though its origins remained unclear.
Now the first systematic survey of these lasting trails(尾迹) reveals that their likelihood depends on the height at which the meteor burns, rather than its speed or brightness. This finding challenges previous assumptions that only the brightest and fastest meteors could produce afterglows.
Earlier studies suggested these trails were rare, occurring in about 1 in 750 meteors, primarily associated with the brightest examples. On the other hand, some recent observations focused on the Leonid meteor storm(狮子座流星雨) concluded that only the fastest meteors, travelling around 70 kilometres per second, left trails.
But these surveys were not accurate. To create a more comprehensive catalog(记载), researchers set up a camera in New Mexico to observe the same section of sky for nearly two years. From October 2021 to July 2023, nearly 7,500 meteors were recorded, with about 850 leaving lasting trails. Not only were trails more common than expected—about 1 in 8 meteors left a trail, and 1 in 19 lasted longer than five minutes—but trails were left by meteors of all speeds and brightnesses.
The determining factor in leaving trails was found to be the presence of ozone. Meteors penetrating to altitudes of 90 kilometres had a higher likelihood of leaving trails than those that were higher due to the small concentration of ozone(臭氧浓度) at higher altitudes. Lasting trails form when metals from the meteor react with oxygen, particularly ozone, in the atmosphere. This chemical reaction gives off heat and light, sustaining the glow for tens of minutes, or even up to an hour, creating brilliant, snake-like formations that twist in the wind.
( )32. What does the underlined word “evaporating” in Para. 1 mean
A. Changing. B. Disappearing. C. Burning. D. Moving.
( )33. Which plays the major role in the phenomenon according to the systematic survey
A. How fast a meteor travels. B. How bright a meteor appears.
C. How high a meteor burns. D. How clearly a meteor is seen.
( )34. Why are the previous studies’ findings inaccurate
A. The trails are much more ordinary.
B. The trails are left by slow meteors.
C. The trails are much more lasting.
D. The trails are brighter than meteors.
( )35. What causes the trails to come into existence according to the last paragraph
A. Meteors reacting with atmosphere. B. The lower concentration of ozone.
C. Meteors giving off light on their own. D. Wind keeping the trails in the air.
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。
There is no better feeling than taking control of your life and finding the power to make your dreams come true. Here’s how to make it happen.
Believe in yourself
Although it is easier said than done, having a strong belief in yourself is the first step to successfully achieving your dreams. 36 If self-confidence is something that you struggle with, there are many activities that you can do to build your self-esteem, like stepping out of your comfort zone and accepting new challenges.
Develop an action plan
37 If you want to launch a business, create a timeline that outlines the steps you need to take. If you have a goal of saving more money, draw up a budget that outlines your income and expenses.
Once you have the initial vision mapped out, break down each step into manageable chunks and assign them deadlines. 38 And as you complete action items and cross them off your list, your big daunting goal will start to feel more and more achievable.
Take risks
Risk is more than just a four-letter word—it is an essential part of achieving success. Taking risks means seeking out new opportunities and pushing yourself to expand your comfort zone. If you feel frightened or even paralyzed by risk, recognize that there are only two potential outcomes: success or failure. 39
By following these strategies and remaining dedicated to your goals, you can empower yourself to reach for the stars! 40 You are only ever a few steps away from fulfillment and success.
A. After all, conquering your dreams is no easy task.
B. And the experience gained from either is invaluable.
C. So get out there and start making your dreams a reality today!
D. In many cases, this courage is all that stands between you and your dreams.
E. This will help you to prioritize your efforts and stay focused on the task at hand.
F. To make your dreams a reality, you first must translate them into actionable goals.
G. This means having faith in your abilities and trusting that you can shape your future.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
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。
My family have lived in the Maranh o region of northern Brazil for generations. For centuries, my people have 41 the natural world there, looking after the Amazon rainforest. Our traditions help us sustain the environment, and 42 nature provides for us: trees give us food and medicine.
Our community inherited(继承) our customs from those who went before us. Also 43 to us, however, was the need to 44 . Since 1500, our land has been under constant 45 . Our environment is being destroyed for capitalist greed and gain.
As a child, my grandfather 46 all this to me. He understood the dangers people and the planet 47 . He’s no longer with us, but I continue his legacy(遗产), because the threat has got 48 in recent decades. Around us are illegal 49 , hunting and mining.
We take matters into our own hands to protect our land. We founded the Guardians of the Forest. When we see an illegal camp or 50 a new incursion(入侵), we Guardians have a(n) 51 —our knowledge of the forest runs far deeper than theirs. Our networks cooperate, study the area, and prepare to act. We look for the best way to 52 while minimizing the risks to our safety.
We agree on tactics(战术), then surround the camps, and destroy their equipment and trucks, leaving them with no choice but to go 53 .
Our resistance is 54 . In 2012, we found 72 illegal entry points into our land which needed 55 . Today, there are only five.
( )41. A. developed B. preserved C. shaped D. explored
( )42. A. in return B. by chance C. on purpose D. to date
( )43. A. given away B. called on C. passed down D. left behind
( )44. A. tolerate B. adapt C. struggle D. fight
( )45. A. attack B. watch C. guidance D. stress
( )46. A. referred B. explained C. exposed D. owed
( )47. A. caused B. presented C. faced D. recognize
( )48. A. milder B. worse C. rarer D. clearer
( )49. A. shipping B. spying C. climbing D. logging
( )50. A. identify B. empty C. escape D. oppose
( )51. A. duty B. mercy C. excuse D. advantage
( )52. A. stay B. launch C. approach D. submit
( )53. A. camping B. racing C. packing D. hiking
( )54. A. fading B. working C. declining D. beginning
( )55. A. closing B. improving C. reserving D. expanding
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。
Two bronze sculptures(铜像) of the great Chinese philosophersConfucius and Lao Tzu 56 (show) in May at Batlle Park in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay(乌拉圭). The artwork, named InSearchofWisdom—ConfuciusAskingLaoTzuAbouttheTao, is made up of two figures 57 (stand) 7.8 metres tall. It is a work created by Wu Weishan, a well-known sculptor.
The sculptures show Confucius asking Lao Tzu about the Tao, a 58 (centre) idea in Taoism. In 2018, Lucia Topolansky, then vice-president of Uruguay, made a special trip 59 Wu’s workshop during her visit to China. Immediately 60 (attract) by the sculptures, she told Wu that she wanted them to find a home in Uruguay in 61 hope of making future generationslisten to the historic dialogue between these two great 62 (man). Six years later, the sculptures crossed the ocean and were placed among the trees in Batlle Park. When they finally touched the ground, Wu was 63 (extreme) excited.
Over the last 2,000 years, the teachings of Confucius 64 (spread) to East Asia, Europe, 65 the Americas, leaving their mark the world over.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
口语课上,外教Ryan组织同学们讨论是否使用翻译软件来辅助英语学习。请你代表小组发言,内容包括:
1. 小组观点; 2. 陈述理由。
注意:词数80左右。
Hello, everyone!
Thank you for listening!
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was New Year’s Day. Pappy was working alone fixing an old lantern in the back room when he heard the ring of his bell on the shop door. The bell, which produced a uniquely pleasant sound, had been in Pappy’s family for over a hundred years. He valued it dearly and enjoyed sharing its song with all who came to his shop. Although the bell was hung on the inside of the main door, Pappy had tied a wire to the screen door so that it would ring whether the inner door was open or not. Hearing the bell, he left the back room to greet his customer.
“And how can I help you, little lady ” Pappy’s voice was joyful.
“Hello, sir.” The little girl spoke almost in a whisper. She looked at Pappy with her big brown eyes, and then slowly scanned the room in search of something special. Shyly she told him, “I’d like to buy a present, sir.”
“Well, let’s see,” Pappy said. “Who is this present for ”
“My grandpa. It’s for my grandpa. But I don’t know what to get.”
Pappy began to make suggestions. “How about a pocket watch It’s in good condition.” The little girl didn’t answer. She had walked to the doorway and put her small hand on the door. She shook the door gently to ring the bell. Pappy’s face seemed to glow as he saw her smiling with excitement. “This is just right,” the little girl said. “Mummy says my grandpa loves music.”
Just then, Pappy’s expression changed. Fearful of breaking the little girl’s heart, he told her, “I’m sorry, Missy. That’s not for sale. Maybe your grandpa would like this little radio.”
The girl looked at the radio, bowed her head, and sadly sighed, “No, I don’t think so.”
In an effort to help her understand, Pappy told her that the bell had been his only companion, for the rest of his family were all gone now, except for his estranged(疏远的) daughter whom he had not seen for nearly a decade.
Paragraph 1:
With giant tears in her eyes, the little girl looked up at him.
Paragraph 2:
Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ring.
江苏省无锡市某校2024-2025学年高二上学期期末英语试题答案
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21.A
22.C
23.B
24.C
25.A
26.D
27.B
28.C
29.A
30.B
31.D
32.B
33.C
34.A
35.A
第二节
36.G
37.F
38.E
39.B
40.C
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41.B
42.A
43.C
44.D
45.A
46.B
47.C
48.B
49.D
50.A
51.D
52.C
53.C
54.B
55.A
第二节
56.were shown
57.standing
58.central
59.to
60.attracted
61.the
62.men
63.extremely
64.have spread
65.and
第四部分 写作
第一节
Hello, everyone!
Our group thinks translation software can be a helpful tool for English learning. First, it helps us quickly understand new words or complex sentences, saving time in looking up dictionaries. Second, it offers multiple translations and example sentences, helping us grasp word usage better.
But we also remind everyone not to rely on it too much. We should use it to assist learning, not replace our own thinking, like trying to translate first before checking. This way, it can truly improve our English skills.
Thank you for listening!
第二节
With giant tears in her eyes, the little girl looked up at him. “I understand,” she said softly, wiping her cheeks. “My grandpa misses the sound of my grandma’s old bell too. She passed away last year, and he’s been sad ever since.” Pappy’s heart softened at her words. He stared at the bell, then at the girl’s hopeful face. After a moment of silence, he made a decision. “You know what, Missy ” he said, untying the wire. “This bell’s been with me for years, but it deserves to bring joy to someone else. Take it as a gift for your grandpa.” The girl’s eyes lit up, and she hugged Pappy tightly before running out of the shop.
Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ring. He turned around, surprised to see a woman standing at the door with the little girl. “Dad ” the woman called out. It was his estranged daughter, whom he hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. “I got your message—she told me about the bell,” she said, tears in her eyes. “I’m sorry I stayed away so long.” Pappy pulled her and the girl into a hug. As the bell rang again in the quiet shop, Pappy knew that giving away the bell had not just made a little girl’s grandpa happy, but also brought his own family back together.
高二英语试卷
注意事项:
1. 本试卷共8页,共四部分,满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前,考生务必将班级、姓名、学号写在密封线内。
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。
( )1. What is the girl doing
A. Reading a book. B. Writing a report. C. Choosing a present.
( )2. Where are the speakers
A. In a museum. B. At home. C. In a restaurant.
( )3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Green living habits. B. Serious food waste. C. Healthy diets.
( )4. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Help her with the project.
B. Call Martin.
C. Handle her family affairs.
( )5. What is the man going to do on Friday evening
A. Go to the movies. B. Have a meeting. C. Meet a business partner.
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。
( )6. What does the girl plan to do at school this evening
A. Prepare for a play. B. Have dinner. C. Have a party.
( )7. When will the girl’s father pick her up at school
A. At 7:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8. Whom does the dog belong to
A. The man. B. The man’s aunt. C. The man’s grandparents.
( )9. What does the woman say about keeping pets
A. Expensive. B. Unhealthy. C. Tiring.
( )10. How does the man feel when he’s with the dog
A. Bored. B. Anxious. C. Relaxed.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
( )11. What is the price of one ticket
A. 2 dollars. B. 6 dollars. C. 12 dollars.
( )12. Why does the man mention getting struck by lightning
A. To suggest it’s unlikely to get a winning ticket.
B. To suggest it’s difficult to choose a ticket.
C. To suggest it’s dangerous to buy tickets.
( )13. Why is Ms Clark collecting money
A. To help a school.
B. To help a hospital.
C. To help an old people’s home.
( )14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbours. C. Schoolmates.
听第9段材料,回答第15至17题。
( )15. Where did Ms Cooper first work as a teacher
A. In a college in Brazil. B. At Columbia University. C. In a language school.
( )16. What did Ms Cooper do in the UK
A. She studied art.
B. She received training.
C. She finished her master’s degree.
( )17. What skills does Ms Cooper think are the most important for a teacher
A. Leadership skills. B. Communication skills. C. Organizational skills.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18. What is the speaker’s score in the exam
A. 654. B. 664. C. 674.
( )19. Who will probably work in medicine
A. The oldest brother. B. The middle brother. C. The youngest brother.
( )20. How do they deal with their academic stress
A. By doing some sports.
B. By encouraging each other.
C. By talking with their mother.
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
Broadcom MASTERS’(Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), a programme of Society for Science & the Public, is a national science competition for middle school students. Here are four award winners this year.
Alaina Gassler, 14, in West Grove, Pennsylvania, won the $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize for her project reducing blind spots in cars. She designed a system that can display anything that might block the driver’s line of sight. Alaina was inspired to create her device after seeing her mother struggle with blind spots in their family automobile.
Alexis MacAvoy, 14, in Hillsborough, California, won the $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Advancement, recognizing her hard work and excellent performance in health-related fields. Alexis designed a filter(过滤器) using carbon to remove heavy metals from water.
Rachel Bergey, 14, in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, won the $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention, awarded by The Lemelson Foundation to a young inventor creating promising solutions to real-world problems. Rachel developed a trap made of tinfoil(锡纸) and netting for the Spotted Lanternfly(斑点灯笼蝇), a species causing damage to trees in Pennsylvania.
Sidor Clare, 14, in Sandy, Utah, won the $10,000 Marconi/Samueli Award for Innovation, an honour made possible by Samueli’s generous donation of his 2012 Marconi Society Prize Award. Sidor developed bricks that could one day be made on Mars, so that humans would not be required to bring building materials in order to build there.
The winners were selected by a group of distinguished scientists, engineers and educators. Each winner’s school will receive $1,000 from Broadcom MASTERS’ to benefit their science programmes.
( )21. Whose invention helps improve road safety
A. Alaina Gassler’s. B. Alexis MacAvoy’s.
C. Rachel Bergey’s. D. Sidor Clare’s.
( )22. What is the function of the filter designed by Alexis
A. Collect heavy metals. B. Trap carbon.
C. Purify drinking water. D. Remove air.
( )23. What do we know about Sidor Clare
A. She received the largest award. B. She paid more attention to space.
C. She was a productive inventor. D. She was inspired by lanternflies.
B
I have always been passionate about art, but with children to feed and educate, pursuing it seemed impossible. At 83, I finally registered for art school. Born in 1933, I led a life marked by family struggles but also resilience(适应力). I studied mechanical engineering and later management, becoming an associate professor at business school, where I now hold emeritus(荣誉退休的) status.
About ten years ago, after my wife fell ill with Alzheimer’s and required care, I turned to painting. Determined to take this new path seriously, I applied to an art programme in Barcelona, insisting on painting despite advice to study art history. Balancing my studies with work, it took me seven years to complete the four-year course, graduating last year at the age of 90.
Returning to school was a challenge; everything had changed since my earlier education. Most of my classmates were in their 20s, but they welcomed me warmly, often seeking my advice due to my life experience. I encountered some resistance from a couple of teachers early on, but I kept going.
The first two years focused on flowers, still lifes, and landscapes, before we explored abstraction, which I enjoy most. I believe that talent comes from hard work; sometimes I feel stuck, but I push through. My artistic influences include Spanish painters like Francisco de Zurbarán and Joaquín Sorolla, and while I appreciate beauty, I value goodness and truth even more.
I create abstract landscapes from memory, expressing my emotions through colour. I paint primarily on weekends and during holidays. While I don’t plan to exhibit extensively, my work was displayed in a small village for six months, though it received little attention.
After a lifetime in engineering and education, I may not fully identify as an artist, but I now have the recognition that supports my journey into art.
( )24. Why did the author decide to pursue art at 83
A. To find cures for Alzheimer’s. B. To change his career path.
C. To pursue his passion for art. D. To support his big family.
( )25. How did the author’s classmates react to him
A. They enjoyed his company. B. They tended to ignore him.
C. They inspired him to go on. D. They resisted his presence.
( )26. Which best describes the author’s art journey
A. Eventful. B. Romantic. C. Casual. D. Challenging.
( )27. What would be a suitable title for the text
A. The Struggle of Old Artists B. From Engineering to Art
C. The Value of Art Education D. A Lifetime of Art Pursuit
C
Imagine you need milk, so you go to the grocery store to pick some up, only to find there are dozens of options. These days, not only do you have to make a decision on the percentage of fat you want, but also what source you want your milk to be coming from: cows, soybeans... You have no idea what milk to pick. There are so many choices that you are overwhelmed.
This phenomenon is known as the paradox(悖论) of choice and it is becoming a concern in the modern world, where more and more options are becoming easily available to us. While we might believe that being presented with multiple options actually makes it easier to choose one that we are happy with, and thus increases consumer satisfaction, having too many options actually requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice.
The idea was popularized by American psychologist Barry Schwartz when he published his book, TheParadoxofChoice: WhyMoreisLess. Schwartz, who has long studied the ways in which economics and psychology intersect(交叉), became interested in seeing the way that choices were affecting the happiness of citizens in Western societies. He identified that the range of choices that we have available to us these days is far greater than people had in the past; however, consumer satisfaction has not increased as much as traditional economics theories might expect.
Schwartz identified that the paradox of choice carries the most consequence for people that are maximizers. Maximizers, unlike satisficers, are concerned with making the best choice instead of simply making a choice that they are happy with. When there are many options available to maximizers, it becomes harder for them to determine which is the best, which can cause them to feel a great deal of regret after they have made a choice.
Instead of believing that freedom of choice is unbounded, Schwartz advocates that the role of psychology and behavioural economics is to find the kind of limitations on freedom that can lead to the greatest level of happiness within society.
( )28. Why does the author mention buying milk in Paragraph 1
A. To draw a conclusion. B. To clarify a concept.
C. To lead in a topic. D. To explain a rule.
( )29. What does the paradox of choice suggest
A. More options mean less freedom.
B. Consumer satisfaction has greatly increased.
C. People are happy with more choice.
D. Modern men are happier than their ancestors.
( )30. What can be learnt about satisficers
A. They aim for the very best. B. They settle for good enough.
C. They often regret their decisions. D. They have trouble making decisions.
( )31. What does Schwartz suggest people do
A. Hold on to their beliefs. B. Accept their own behaviour.
C. Give up freedom. D. Limit their own choices.
D
Typically, meteors(流星) are blink-and-you’ll-miss-it events. As particles of space dust zip through the atmosphere, they create a bright flash before evaporating. However, some meteors leave behind a lasting glow, a phenomenon that astronomers have observed for over a century, though its origins remained unclear.
Now the first systematic survey of these lasting trails(尾迹) reveals that their likelihood depends on the height at which the meteor burns, rather than its speed or brightness. This finding challenges previous assumptions that only the brightest and fastest meteors could produce afterglows.
Earlier studies suggested these trails were rare, occurring in about 1 in 750 meteors, primarily associated with the brightest examples. On the other hand, some recent observations focused on the Leonid meteor storm(狮子座流星雨) concluded that only the fastest meteors, travelling around 70 kilometres per second, left trails.
But these surveys were not accurate. To create a more comprehensive catalog(记载), researchers set up a camera in New Mexico to observe the same section of sky for nearly two years. From October 2021 to July 2023, nearly 7,500 meteors were recorded, with about 850 leaving lasting trails. Not only were trails more common than expected—about 1 in 8 meteors left a trail, and 1 in 19 lasted longer than five minutes—but trails were left by meteors of all speeds and brightnesses.
The determining factor in leaving trails was found to be the presence of ozone. Meteors penetrating to altitudes of 90 kilometres had a higher likelihood of leaving trails than those that were higher due to the small concentration of ozone(臭氧浓度) at higher altitudes. Lasting trails form when metals from the meteor react with oxygen, particularly ozone, in the atmosphere. This chemical reaction gives off heat and light, sustaining the glow for tens of minutes, or even up to an hour, creating brilliant, snake-like formations that twist in the wind.
( )32. What does the underlined word “evaporating” in Para. 1 mean
A. Changing. B. Disappearing. C. Burning. D. Moving.
( )33. Which plays the major role in the phenomenon according to the systematic survey
A. How fast a meteor travels. B. How bright a meteor appears.
C. How high a meteor burns. D. How clearly a meteor is seen.
( )34. Why are the previous studies’ findings inaccurate
A. The trails are much more ordinary.
B. The trails are left by slow meteors.
C. The trails are much more lasting.
D. The trails are brighter than meteors.
( )35. What causes the trails to come into existence according to the last paragraph
A. Meteors reacting with atmosphere. B. The lower concentration of ozone.
C. Meteors giving off light on their own. D. Wind keeping the trails in the air.
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。
There is no better feeling than taking control of your life and finding the power to make your dreams come true. Here’s how to make it happen.
Believe in yourself
Although it is easier said than done, having a strong belief in yourself is the first step to successfully achieving your dreams. 36 If self-confidence is something that you struggle with, there are many activities that you can do to build your self-esteem, like stepping out of your comfort zone and accepting new challenges.
Develop an action plan
37 If you want to launch a business, create a timeline that outlines the steps you need to take. If you have a goal of saving more money, draw up a budget that outlines your income and expenses.
Once you have the initial vision mapped out, break down each step into manageable chunks and assign them deadlines. 38 And as you complete action items and cross them off your list, your big daunting goal will start to feel more and more achievable.
Take risks
Risk is more than just a four-letter word—it is an essential part of achieving success. Taking risks means seeking out new opportunities and pushing yourself to expand your comfort zone. If you feel frightened or even paralyzed by risk, recognize that there are only two potential outcomes: success or failure. 39
By following these strategies and remaining dedicated to your goals, you can empower yourself to reach for the stars! 40 You are only ever a few steps away from fulfillment and success.
A. After all, conquering your dreams is no easy task.
B. And the experience gained from either is invaluable.
C. So get out there and start making your dreams a reality today!
D. In many cases, this courage is all that stands between you and your dreams.
E. This will help you to prioritize your efforts and stay focused on the task at hand.
F. To make your dreams a reality, you first must translate them into actionable goals.
G. This means having faith in your abilities and trusting that you can shape your future.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
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。
My family have lived in the Maranh o region of northern Brazil for generations. For centuries, my people have 41 the natural world there, looking after the Amazon rainforest. Our traditions help us sustain the environment, and 42 nature provides for us: trees give us food and medicine.
Our community inherited(继承) our customs from those who went before us. Also 43 to us, however, was the need to 44 . Since 1500, our land has been under constant 45 . Our environment is being destroyed for capitalist greed and gain.
As a child, my grandfather 46 all this to me. He understood the dangers people and the planet 47 . He’s no longer with us, but I continue his legacy(遗产), because the threat has got 48 in recent decades. Around us are illegal 49 , hunting and mining.
We take matters into our own hands to protect our land. We founded the Guardians of the Forest. When we see an illegal camp or 50 a new incursion(入侵), we Guardians have a(n) 51 —our knowledge of the forest runs far deeper than theirs. Our networks cooperate, study the area, and prepare to act. We look for the best way to 52 while minimizing the risks to our safety.
We agree on tactics(战术), then surround the camps, and destroy their equipment and trucks, leaving them with no choice but to go 53 .
Our resistance is 54 . In 2012, we found 72 illegal entry points into our land which needed 55 . Today, there are only five.
( )41. A. developed B. preserved C. shaped D. explored
( )42. A. in return B. by chance C. on purpose D. to date
( )43. A. given away B. called on C. passed down D. left behind
( )44. A. tolerate B. adapt C. struggle D. fight
( )45. A. attack B. watch C. guidance D. stress
( )46. A. referred B. explained C. exposed D. owed
( )47. A. caused B. presented C. faced D. recognize
( )48. A. milder B. worse C. rarer D. clearer
( )49. A. shipping B. spying C. climbing D. logging
( )50. A. identify B. empty C. escape D. oppose
( )51. A. duty B. mercy C. excuse D. advantage
( )52. A. stay B. launch C. approach D. submit
( )53. A. camping B. racing C. packing D. hiking
( )54. A. fading B. working C. declining D. beginning
( )55. A. closing B. improving C. reserving D. expanding
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。
Two bronze sculptures(铜像) of the great Chinese philosophersConfucius and Lao Tzu 56 (show) in May at Batlle Park in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay(乌拉圭). The artwork, named InSearchofWisdom—ConfuciusAskingLaoTzuAbouttheTao, is made up of two figures 57 (stand) 7.8 metres tall. It is a work created by Wu Weishan, a well-known sculptor.
The sculptures show Confucius asking Lao Tzu about the Tao, a 58 (centre) idea in Taoism. In 2018, Lucia Topolansky, then vice-president of Uruguay, made a special trip 59 Wu’s workshop during her visit to China. Immediately 60 (attract) by the sculptures, she told Wu that she wanted them to find a home in Uruguay in 61 hope of making future generationslisten to the historic dialogue between these two great 62 (man). Six years later, the sculptures crossed the ocean and were placed among the trees in Batlle Park. When they finally touched the ground, Wu was 63 (extreme) excited.
Over the last 2,000 years, the teachings of Confucius 64 (spread) to East Asia, Europe, 65 the Americas, leaving their mark the world over.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
口语课上,外教Ryan组织同学们讨论是否使用翻译软件来辅助英语学习。请你代表小组发言,内容包括:
1. 小组观点; 2. 陈述理由。
注意:词数80左右。
Hello, everyone!
Thank you for listening!
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
It was New Year’s Day. Pappy was working alone fixing an old lantern in the back room when he heard the ring of his bell on the shop door. The bell, which produced a uniquely pleasant sound, had been in Pappy’s family for over a hundred years. He valued it dearly and enjoyed sharing its song with all who came to his shop. Although the bell was hung on the inside of the main door, Pappy had tied a wire to the screen door so that it would ring whether the inner door was open or not. Hearing the bell, he left the back room to greet his customer.
“And how can I help you, little lady ” Pappy’s voice was joyful.
“Hello, sir.” The little girl spoke almost in a whisper. She looked at Pappy with her big brown eyes, and then slowly scanned the room in search of something special. Shyly she told him, “I’d like to buy a present, sir.”
“Well, let’s see,” Pappy said. “Who is this present for ”
“My grandpa. It’s for my grandpa. But I don’t know what to get.”
Pappy began to make suggestions. “How about a pocket watch It’s in good condition.” The little girl didn’t answer. She had walked to the doorway and put her small hand on the door. She shook the door gently to ring the bell. Pappy’s face seemed to glow as he saw her smiling with excitement. “This is just right,” the little girl said. “Mummy says my grandpa loves music.”
Just then, Pappy’s expression changed. Fearful of breaking the little girl’s heart, he told her, “I’m sorry, Missy. That’s not for sale. Maybe your grandpa would like this little radio.”
The girl looked at the radio, bowed her head, and sadly sighed, “No, I don’t think so.”
In an effort to help her understand, Pappy told her that the bell had been his only companion, for the rest of his family were all gone now, except for his estranged(疏远的) daughter whom he had not seen for nearly a decade.
Paragraph 1:
With giant tears in her eyes, the little girl looked up at him.
Paragraph 2:
Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ring.
江苏省无锡市某校2024-2025学年高二上学期期末英语试题答案
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21.A
22.C
23.B
24.C
25.A
26.D
27.B
28.C
29.A
30.B
31.D
32.B
33.C
34.A
35.A
第二节
36.G
37.F
38.E
39.B
40.C
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41.B
42.A
43.C
44.D
45.A
46.B
47.C
48.B
49.D
50.A
51.D
52.C
53.C
54.B
55.A
第二节
56.were shown
57.standing
58.central
59.to
60.attracted
61.the
62.men
63.extremely
64.have spread
65.and
第四部分 写作
第一节
Hello, everyone!
Our group thinks translation software can be a helpful tool for English learning. First, it helps us quickly understand new words or complex sentences, saving time in looking up dictionaries. Second, it offers multiple translations and example sentences, helping us grasp word usage better.
But we also remind everyone not to rely on it too much. We should use it to assist learning, not replace our own thinking, like trying to translate first before checking. This way, it can truly improve our English skills.
Thank you for listening!
第二节
With giant tears in her eyes, the little girl looked up at him. “I understand,” she said softly, wiping her cheeks. “My grandpa misses the sound of my grandma’s old bell too. She passed away last year, and he’s been sad ever since.” Pappy’s heart softened at her words. He stared at the bell, then at the girl’s hopeful face. After a moment of silence, he made a decision. “You know what, Missy ” he said, untying the wire. “This bell’s been with me for years, but it deserves to bring joy to someone else. Take it as a gift for your grandpa.” The girl’s eyes lit up, and she hugged Pappy tightly before running out of the shop.
Later that evening when Pappy was closing up the shop, he heard a familiar ring. He turned around, surprised to see a woman standing at the door with the little girl. “Dad ” the woman called out. It was his estranged daughter, whom he hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. “I got your message—she told me about the bell,” she said, tears in her eyes. “I’m sorry I stayed away so long.” Pappy pulled her and the girl into a hug. As the bell rang again in the quiet shop, Pappy knew that giving away the bell had not just made a little girl’s grandpa happy, but also brought his own family back together.
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