北京市通州区2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题（含答案）
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通州区2024—2025学年第二学期高二年级期中质量检测
英语试卷
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长 90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Elliott Hole is just four years old, but he’s already teaching the rest of us the meaning of love. This ____1____ little boy didn’t just beat the odds with his unshakable spirit — he also made sure hundreds of other children battling their own storms felt the warmth of life’s joy.
Two years ago, Harley, Elliott’s mother, ____2____ something wasn’t quite right with Elliott because he was limping (跛行). She took him to the hospital and learned he had cancer. Since then, they’ve spent hundreds of days in the cancer centers of several hospitals treating his leukemia (白血病).
Knowing what it’s like to feel ____3____ in a hospital room with nothing to do, the pair decided to deliver the joy of life to the kids stuck in the hospital. They asked for donations on the Internet, and people’s ____4____ blew them away. Through a wish list they created on the Internet, they ____5____ over 346 items, which they organized, wrapped, and delivered to three different hospitals full of kids! They also ____6____ party bags stuffed with stickers, games, and so on!
Harley said a gift of this kind would have meant the world to them when they were in the middle of the tough road of ____7____ for her son. He’s a reminder of how one small act, fueled by faith and ____8____ , can ripple (泛起涟漪) outward to bless so many others.
She feels blessed to ease the burden and ____9____ another family’s day with a simple gift. “The kids love it, and it is nice to know that people are with you, standing alongside you,” she said. And really, isn’t that what life is all about The little angel. Elliott, delivered not just gifts but a ____10____ of hope, love, and the enduring power of community.
1. A. brave B. naughty C. curious D. ambitious
2. A. confirmed B. declared C. noticed D. doubted
3. A. locked B. trapped C. arranged D. sent
4. A. influence B. prejudice C. attack D. kindness
5. A. received B. bought C. borrowed D. designed
6. A. pushed away B. dropped off C. dressed up D. fixed on
7. A. achievement B. assignment C. treatment D. encouragement
8. A. love B. value C. power D. respect
9. A. change B. extend C. celebrate D. brighten
10. A. dream B. message C. chance D. miracle
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
My six-year-old daughter, Rona, listened intently to the speaker ___11___ told of the hardships people endured in the country. It was the day after Rona’s birthday and her grandmother ___12___ (give) her some money. When the offering basket came around, Rona reached into her pocket, pulled out her birthday money, and put it in the basket. “Your grandmother wanted you to use that ___13___ (buy) something nice for yourself,” I said. “I did,” Rona replied with a big smile. “I bought happiness.”
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Some people fear that robots will replace humans in the workplace. These robots equipped with cameras and speakers can ___14___ (control) from a distance, which allows people with disabilities to work. The employees control the robots from home, ___15___ (use) the Internet. For example, ___16___ someone can’t move or speak, they can use advanced software to type a wide range of messages with their eyes. Once the robots receive those messages, they communicate to the customers. We hope this amazing idea ___17___ (enjoy) great popularity all around the world soon.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The story of tea begins in ancient China, where legend attributes its discovery to emperor Shennong. According to legend, while the emperor was boiling water, some leaves from a nearby wild tree blew ____18____ his pot, resulting in a refreshing drink and leading to the widespread use of tea leaves in China. It was initially consumed for its healing properties, but ____19____ (quick) became a daily drink. By the Tang Dynasty, tea drinking was well established in Chinese society, becoming an art form and a social activity. ____20____ (carry) by travelers from China, tea made its way to the other countries in the medieval times.
单二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题：每小题 2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Workshops and Activities for Children at London Canal Museum
We plan to provide regular daily activities for families in the school holidays. Wednesday Workshops on selected Wednesdays, and Home Education Workshops on selected Fridays. Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult, who must remain in the museum.
Canal Kids Takeaway
We will be offering take home activity packs to visitors to the museum during school holidays. These will be completed at home.
We are currently open from Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays only. (Closed 1st December). Times 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00. There may be some additional opening dates during New Year Holidays: 29th, 30th December and 1st January.
Wednesday Workshops
We are hoping to run half day workshops on selected Wednesdays at a cost of admission (入场) charge plus 1.50 per child. Accompanying adults pay normal museum admission charges.
There are two workshops on each date, a morning workshop 11:00—12:30 and an afternoon workshop 14:00—15:30. These workshops are limited to 15 children and thus advance booking is highly recommended. If there are spare places on the day, they will be available to families who have not booked in advance.
Home Education Workshop
Workshops aimed at children who are educated at home. A parent or other carer must be in attendance. The charge is 5 per child. One free adult per family group. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance and are not refundable if you change your mind or are unable to come as planned. Times are 11:00—14:30.
21. At what time can one enter the museum for activities
A. 16:00 on every Monday. B. 16:10 on Tuesdays.
C. 12:30 on 1st January. D. 10:00 on 1st December.
22. Why is advance booking highly recommended for a Wednesday Workshop
A. The number of participants is limited.
B. The price for child will become higher.
C. The duration of the workshops is too long.
D. The booking system may easily break down.
23. Which activity does one have to book seven days ahead
A. Daily activities for families. B. Wednesday Workshops.
C. Home Education Workshops. D. Canal Kids Takeaway.
B
Stephanie had just finished her second day of classes, filled with excitement. Eager to enjoy the warm afternoon, she decided to take her bicycle out for a ride. As she sped down a familiar path, she hit a deep pothole she hadn’t noticed. Suddenly, she lost control and crashed. In a horrifying moment, she realized that one of the bike’s handle grips (车把) was missing, which left a sharp, exposed metal pipe that pierced her right leg, severed her artery (动脉), and flooded her body with intense pain.
Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. A severed artery can cause rapid blood loss, leading to passing out and death within minutes. Stephanie felt herself getting weaker, believing she wouldn’t survive.
But in the midst of her anxiety, help was on the way. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools, and rushed outside. His heart raced as he dashed along a block, driven by a desperate desire to assist. Following a trail of blood that painted a distinct contrast against the pavement, he felt a surge of fear and concern. When he finally reached the scene, the sight that came into view was terribly horrible. There lay Stephanie on the ground, her face pale and her body twisted in pain, severely injured.
“The whole thing looked impossible, couldn’t be real,” Kupris recalled later, still shaking with fright. He saw a severe wound on her upper leg. Blood was pouring out of the cut. He pressed firmly on the wound, but there was still no response. Panic surged through him as he realized he needed to act quickly — every second counted.
Kupris applied pressure to the wound, using his shirt to slow the bleeding. He shouted for help and stayed by her side, keeping her conscious. Soon, paramedics arrived and took over. Stephanie was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to stabilize her. Thanks to Kupris quick thinking and actions, she survived the emergency.
24. What mainly caused Stephanie’s accident
A. She crashed seriously with a car. B. A pothole caused her to lose control.
C. A sharp object from the bicycle frame. D. The handle grip of the bicycle broke off.
25. What was Stephanie’s immediate reaction after the injury
A. She applied pressure to her wound. B. She panicked and felt herself fading.
C. She was able to stand up and walk away. D. She tried to call for help but was too weak.
26. How did Kupris respond to the situation
A. He ran to get a first aid kit quickly.
B. He called an ambulance and waited for help.
C. He went for medical assistance immediately.
D. He rushed to help and applied pressure to the wound.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Cycling on familiar paths is always safe.
B. Having a first aid kit is crucial for cycling.
C. Checking for potholes while cycling is always important.
D. Staying calm and acting quickly in emergencies make a difference.
C
“There are a large number of accidents that are happening every day due to carelessness most of them, unfortunately, from human errors,” says lead author Mehdi Hosseinzadeh, assistant professor in Washington State University, “Robots act as planned and follow the rules, but humans often don’t follow the rules. That’s the most difficult and challenging problem.”
Robots working with people are increasingly common in many industries, where they often work together. Many industries require that humans and robots share a workspace, but repetitive and boring work can make people lose their focus and make mistakes. Most computer programs help robots react when a mistake happens. Those algorithms (算法) might focus either on improving efficiency or safety, but they haven’t considered the changing behavior of the people they’ re working with, says Hosseinzadeh.
As part of their effort to develop a plan for the robots the researchers first worked to quantify (量化) human carelessness, looking at factors such as how often a human ignores or misses a safety alert. “We defined the carelessness, and the robot observed the behavior of the human and tried to understand it,” he says, “The concept of carelessness level is something about that.”
Once the robot identifies humans careless behavior, it is programmed to change how it interacts with the human acting that way, working to diminish the chance that the person might cause a workplace error or hurt themselves. So, for instance, the robot might change the way it manages its tasks to avoid getting in the human’s way. The robot continuously updates the carelessness level and any changes that it observes.
The researchers tested their plan with a computer simulation of a packaging line made up of four people and a robot. They also tested a simulated cooperative assembly line where two humans would work together with a robot. “The core idea is to make the algorithm less sensitive to the behavior of careless humans,” says Hosseinzadeh. “Our results revealed that the proposed scheme (计划) has the capability of improving efficiency and safety.”
After conducting a computerized simulation, the researchers are planning to test their work in a laboratory with real robots and people-and eventually in field studies. They also want to quantify and account for other human characteristics that affect workplace productivity, such as human rationality (理性) or danger awareness.
28. What is the function of the first two paragraphs
A. To clarify the importance of a new algorithm.
B. To explain the reason for human carelessness.
C. To highlight the advantage of robots over humans.
D. To show the trend of cooperation between robots and humans.
29. What does the underlined word “diminish” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Reduce. B. Change. C. Indicate. D. Predict.
30. How will the robot react once it notices human’s carelessness
A Take over humans’ work.
B. Send a security warning to humans.
C. Remove all barriers of the task for humans.
D. Update its program timely to adapt to human’s changes.
31. What would be a suitable title for this text
A. Will Robots Replace Humans in Workplace in the Future
B. Dangers Hidden in Cooperation Between Humans and Robots
C. A Significant Discovery: Robots Are More Focused than Humans
D. A New Algorithm Guards Robots by Making Them Notice Human Carelessness
D
From more boiling summers to more frequent floods, warming weather is impacting our lives in every aspect. For animals, however, it’s not just a comfortable living environment in danger, but their very existence (生存). Many animals that we love, including penguins and elephants, are in danger of disappearing due to climate change.
A study published on March 7 used fossils from sea creatures to find out which animals are facing the highest risk of extinction as our planet’s climate continues to shift.
Carried out by the University of Oxford, the study found that the size of an animal plays a big part in its ability to survive and reproduce. Smaller animals are more likely to become extinct because they tend to use up their energy quickly due to their size. They need lots of food to keep going, so any change that makes food scarce (短缺的) affects them more. Furthermore, small animals usually don’t live as long as larger ones, making them more vulnerable (易受伤害的) to factors that might reduce their numbers.
Another problem is that small animals generally can’t travel far. So, if their current home is disturbed, or if they face danger, it’s tough for them to find new homes or escape threats. If their living area is broken apart, or if they end up isolated from each other, they are more at risk of going extinct, according to the study.
Apart from small animals, those living in extreme heat or cold, such as at the poles, are facing more threats from climate change. These places go through big weather changes, making life even more difficult for species that have already been dealing with tough conditions. As climate change worsens, these extreme environments change rapidly, posing a greater risk for the animals living there.
This study presented us with important information on how to protect wildlife as the world gets warmer. “Knowing which creatures are most at risk is crucial for planning conservation efforts as climate change worsens,” commented the website Earth. By focusing on the most vulnerable species, conservationists can direct their work more effectively, making the most of limited resources and improving the chances of keeping biodiversity alive despite the environmental challenges.
32. What is the biggest consequence of climate crisis on animals
A. Their fossils are at risk. B. Their sizes are getting smaller.
C. Their survival is under threat. D. Their habitats get uncomfortable.
33. What factors make smaller animals easily affected by global warming
A. Energy source and living style. B. Food shortage and life duration.
C. Eating and reproduction patterns. D. Travel capacity and isolation preference.
34. According to the author, how can we effectively protect animals from the environmental challenges
A. Plan our conservation efforts in advance.
B. Focus on the animals facing the highest risk.
C. Make the most of our current energy resources.
D. Get updated information about wildlife protection.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Watching a film critically is a skill worth developing because it helps you learn what makes a film good according to your own tastes. What makes the early films of a director great fun while the later ones a total mess ____35____ Here, we take a look at how you can watch films more critically.
Give the film your undivided attention at least once. Filmmakers accept that they won’t always have their audience’s undivided attention. Significant plot points will be highlighted with incidental music so that you focus. ____36____ Try, just once, to watch the film as they intended.
Consider the themes the film explored. Picking out the themes and assessing how the film treats them is a central point of film criticism. It might be an uncomfortable allegory (讽喻). ____37____ For instance, The Lion King drew on the plot of Hamlet. Does it breathe new life into the story and take it in an interesting direction
Analyze sound, lighting and production. You may only notice sound if the levels are all wrong and the incidental music drowns out the dialog. Lighting, similarly, you may only notice if everything is so bright that it looks like the action is taking place in a dentist’s office. ___38___ You might consider how the choice of costume brightens a character.
____39____ It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there is something that is objectively good or bad. But if you find yourself loving a film that other people seem to dislike, that isn’t necessarily a sign that there’s something wrong with your taste. It could be that a film’s sense of humor agrees with your own, or that a film reflects your life experiences.
A. Don’t forget that it’s all subjective.
B. Think about why you did or didn’t enjoy it.
C. Try to train yourself to see these aspects of a film every time.
D. Why do some films excite people while others send people to sleep
E. How was the film constructed to provide a new insight into the theme
F. Characters’ names might be repeated to make sure that you’ve heard them.
G You can also consider if the film has drawn any inspiration from other source material.
第三部分：书面表达 （共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共 12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Selfie tourism is a growing trend where travelers visit iconic landmarks to take photos for social media. It’s less about personal experience and more about curating an image for social media. This new phenomenon focuses on “visiting destinations primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks in the background,” according to UNESCO. Even though it promotes the tourist economy to some extent, it’s a plague (瘟疫).
UNESCO warns that selfie tourism is having terrible consequences on many of the world’s most famous landmarks. A UNESCO spokesperson said: “In many cases, it has led to overcrowding at specific landmarks, creating pressure on local facilities and contributing to the degradation of visitor experience.”
For example, in Venice, local officials have had to contend with disrespectful behavior from visitors who see the city as little more than a background for their photos. The constant foot traffic, sometimes accompanied by reckless behavior, is damaging the city’s delicate facilities. Similarly, in other tourist-heavy areas like the Eiffel Tower, there have been reports of tourists disregarding safety precautions just for the perfect shot.
In response cities and destinations around the world are fighting back with fines and duties. Portofino, Italy, introduced fines for tourists lingering too long in popular selfie spots. Other cities steer tourists away from overrun n landmarks. In Florence, efforts are underway to direct visitors to lesser known neighborhoods.
However, many of these places have a tourism dependent economy. Efforts to manage tourism must consider not only economic growth but also the long term preservation of cultural landmarks and local communities. But it is a difficult act to balance. To address this challenge effectively, governments, local officials, and tourists alike must work together to ensure that tourism is both sustainable and respectful of the cultural treasures it seeks to showcase.
40. According to this text, what is “selfie tourism”
_______________________________________________________________
41. What consequence(s) does “selfie tourism” have
_______________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement then underline it and explain why.
Countries should take steps to address the negative consequences of selfie tourism without considering its economic benefits.
_______________________________________________________________
43. What are some other measures to minimize the negative impacts of selfie tourism (In about 40 words)
_______________________________________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他们学校准备组织“Amazing Chinese Paintings”推介活动，他希望你为他推荐一幅你最喜欢的绘画作品。请给他回邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍该作品；
2.推荐理由。
注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
通州区2024—2025学年第二学期高二年级期中质量检测
英语试卷
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长 90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. who##that
12. had given
13. to buy
B
【14~17题答案】
【答案】14. be controlled
15. using 16. if
17. will enjoy
C
【18~20题答案】
【答案】18. into
19. quickly
20. Carried
单二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题：每小题 2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D
D
【32~34题答案】
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. D 36. F 37. G 38. C 39. A
第三部分：书面表达 （共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共 12分）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. It is a trend where travelers visit iconic landmarks mainly to take and share photos of themselves with iconic landmarks in the background for social media.
41. It leads to overcrowding at specific landmarks, creates pressure on local facilities, degrades visitor experience, damages delicate facilities and causes disrespectful behavior from visitors.
42. Countries should take steps to address the negative consequences of selfie tourism without considering its economic benefits.
According to the text, many places have a tourism dependent economy, so efforts to manage tourism must consider economic growth. Thus, countries should consider the economic benefits of selfie tourism while addressing its negative consequences.
43. Set up dedicated selfie zones in popular scenic spots, limit the number of people entering these zones, and conduct education campaigns to raise tourists’ awareness of civilized behavior. (开放性试题，答案合理即可)
第二节（20分）
【44题答案】
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to hear about your school’s “Amazing Chinese Paintings” promotion activity. I’d like to recommend “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” to you.
This is a famous scroll painting by Zhang Zeduan in the Song Dynasty. It vividly depicts the bustling city life and rich landscapes of Bianjing at that time, covering various aspects like markets, boats, and people’s daily routines.
I recommend it because it is a precious cultural heritage that shows the high-level painting skills of ancient Chinese artists. It also offers a window into the economic, social and cultural situations of the Song Dynasty.
I hope this recommendation will be helpful for your activity.
Yours,
Li Hua
英语试卷
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长 90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Elliott Hole is just four years old, but he’s already teaching the rest of us the meaning of love. This ____1____ little boy didn’t just beat the odds with his unshakable spirit — he also made sure hundreds of other children battling their own storms felt the warmth of life’s joy.
Two years ago, Harley, Elliott’s mother, ____2____ something wasn’t quite right with Elliott because he was limping (跛行). She took him to the hospital and learned he had cancer. Since then, they’ve spent hundreds of days in the cancer centers of several hospitals treating his leukemia (白血病).
Knowing what it’s like to feel ____3____ in a hospital room with nothing to do, the pair decided to deliver the joy of life to the kids stuck in the hospital. They asked for donations on the Internet, and people’s ____4____ blew them away. Through a wish list they created on the Internet, they ____5____ over 346 items, which they organized, wrapped, and delivered to three different hospitals full of kids! They also ____6____ party bags stuffed with stickers, games, and so on!
Harley said a gift of this kind would have meant the world to them when they were in the middle of the tough road of ____7____ for her son. He’s a reminder of how one small act, fueled by faith and ____8____ , can ripple (泛起涟漪) outward to bless so many others.
She feels blessed to ease the burden and ____9____ another family’s day with a simple gift. “The kids love it, and it is nice to know that people are with you, standing alongside you,” she said. And really, isn’t that what life is all about The little angel. Elliott, delivered not just gifts but a ____10____ of hope, love, and the enduring power of community.
1. A. brave B. naughty C. curious D. ambitious
2. A. confirmed B. declared C. noticed D. doubted
3. A. locked B. trapped C. arranged D. sent
4. A. influence B. prejudice C. attack D. kindness
5. A. received B. bought C. borrowed D. designed
6. A. pushed away B. dropped off C. dressed up D. fixed on
7. A. achievement B. assignment C. treatment D. encouragement
8. A. love B. value C. power D. respect
9. A. change B. extend C. celebrate D. brighten
10. A. dream B. message C. chance D. miracle
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
My six-year-old daughter, Rona, listened intently to the speaker ___11___ told of the hardships people endured in the country. It was the day after Rona’s birthday and her grandmother ___12___ (give) her some money. When the offering basket came around, Rona reached into her pocket, pulled out her birthday money, and put it in the basket. “Your grandmother wanted you to use that ___13___ (buy) something nice for yourself,” I said. “I did,” Rona replied with a big smile. “I bought happiness.”
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Some people fear that robots will replace humans in the workplace. These robots equipped with cameras and speakers can ___14___ (control) from a distance, which allows people with disabilities to work. The employees control the robots from home, ___15___ (use) the Internet. For example, ___16___ someone can’t move or speak, they can use advanced software to type a wide range of messages with their eyes. Once the robots receive those messages, they communicate to the customers. We hope this amazing idea ___17___ (enjoy) great popularity all around the world soon.
C
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The story of tea begins in ancient China, where legend attributes its discovery to emperor Shennong. According to legend, while the emperor was boiling water, some leaves from a nearby wild tree blew ____18____ his pot, resulting in a refreshing drink and leading to the widespread use of tea leaves in China. It was initially consumed for its healing properties, but ____19____ (quick) became a daily drink. By the Tang Dynasty, tea drinking was well established in Chinese society, becoming an art form and a social activity. ____20____ (carry) by travelers from China, tea made its way to the other countries in the medieval times.
单二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题：每小题 2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Workshops and Activities for Children at London Canal Museum
We plan to provide regular daily activities for families in the school holidays. Wednesday Workshops on selected Wednesdays, and Home Education Workshops on selected Fridays. Children under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult, who must remain in the museum.
Canal Kids Takeaway
We will be offering take home activity packs to visitors to the museum during school holidays. These will be completed at home.
We are currently open from Wednesdays to Sundays, and bank holiday Mondays only. (Closed 1st December). Times 10:00 to 16:30, last entry 16:00. There may be some additional opening dates during New Year Holidays: 29th, 30th December and 1st January.
Wednesday Workshops
We are hoping to run half day workshops on selected Wednesdays at a cost of admission (入场) charge plus 1.50 per child. Accompanying adults pay normal museum admission charges.
There are two workshops on each date, a morning workshop 11:00—12:30 and an afternoon workshop 14:00—15:30. These workshops are limited to 15 children and thus advance booking is highly recommended. If there are spare places on the day, they will be available to families who have not booked in advance.
Home Education Workshop
Workshops aimed at children who are educated at home. A parent or other carer must be in attendance. The charge is 5 per child. One free adult per family group. Bookings must be made at least one week in advance and are not refundable if you change your mind or are unable to come as planned. Times are 11:00—14:30.
21. At what time can one enter the museum for activities
A. 16:00 on every Monday. B. 16:10 on Tuesdays.
C. 12:30 on 1st January. D. 10:00 on 1st December.
22. Why is advance booking highly recommended for a Wednesday Workshop
A. The number of participants is limited.
B. The price for child will become higher.
C. The duration of the workshops is too long.
D. The booking system may easily break down.
23. Which activity does one have to book seven days ahead
A. Daily activities for families. B. Wednesday Workshops.
C. Home Education Workshops. D. Canal Kids Takeaway.
B
Stephanie had just finished her second day of classes, filled with excitement. Eager to enjoy the warm afternoon, she decided to take her bicycle out for a ride. As she sped down a familiar path, she hit a deep pothole she hadn’t noticed. Suddenly, she lost control and crashed. In a horrifying moment, she realized that one of the bike’s handle grips (车把) was missing, which left a sharp, exposed metal pipe that pierced her right leg, severed her artery (动脉), and flooded her body with intense pain.
Panic set in as she lay on the ground, her mind racing. A severed artery can cause rapid blood loss, leading to passing out and death within minutes. Stephanie felt herself getting weaker, believing she wouldn’t survive.
But in the midst of her anxiety, help was on the way. Kupris, who had been working on a woodworking project nearby, heard the chaos, dropped his tools, and rushed outside. His heart raced as he dashed along a block, driven by a desperate desire to assist. Following a trail of blood that painted a distinct contrast against the pavement, he felt a surge of fear and concern. When he finally reached the scene, the sight that came into view was terribly horrible. There lay Stephanie on the ground, her face pale and her body twisted in pain, severely injured.
“The whole thing looked impossible, couldn’t be real,” Kupris recalled later, still shaking with fright. He saw a severe wound on her upper leg. Blood was pouring out of the cut. He pressed firmly on the wound, but there was still no response. Panic surged through him as he realized he needed to act quickly — every second counted.
Kupris applied pressure to the wound, using his shirt to slow the bleeding. He shouted for help and stayed by her side, keeping her conscious. Soon, paramedics arrived and took over. Stephanie was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to stabilize her. Thanks to Kupris quick thinking and actions, she survived the emergency.
24. What mainly caused Stephanie’s accident
A. She crashed seriously with a car. B. A pothole caused her to lose control.
C. A sharp object from the bicycle frame. D. The handle grip of the bicycle broke off.
25. What was Stephanie’s immediate reaction after the injury
A. She applied pressure to her wound. B. She panicked and felt herself fading.
C. She was able to stand up and walk away. D. She tried to call for help but was too weak.
26. How did Kupris respond to the situation
A. He ran to get a first aid kit quickly.
B. He called an ambulance and waited for help.
C. He went for medical assistance immediately.
D. He rushed to help and applied pressure to the wound.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Cycling on familiar paths is always safe.
B. Having a first aid kit is crucial for cycling.
C. Checking for potholes while cycling is always important.
D. Staying calm and acting quickly in emergencies make a difference.
C
“There are a large number of accidents that are happening every day due to carelessness most of them, unfortunately, from human errors,” says lead author Mehdi Hosseinzadeh, assistant professor in Washington State University, “Robots act as planned and follow the rules, but humans often don’t follow the rules. That’s the most difficult and challenging problem.”
Robots working with people are increasingly common in many industries, where they often work together. Many industries require that humans and robots share a workspace, but repetitive and boring work can make people lose their focus and make mistakes. Most computer programs help robots react when a mistake happens. Those algorithms (算法) might focus either on improving efficiency or safety, but they haven’t considered the changing behavior of the people they’ re working with, says Hosseinzadeh.
As part of their effort to develop a plan for the robots the researchers first worked to quantify (量化) human carelessness, looking at factors such as how often a human ignores or misses a safety alert. “We defined the carelessness, and the robot observed the behavior of the human and tried to understand it,” he says, “The concept of carelessness level is something about that.”
Once the robot identifies humans careless behavior, it is programmed to change how it interacts with the human acting that way, working to diminish the chance that the person might cause a workplace error or hurt themselves. So, for instance, the robot might change the way it manages its tasks to avoid getting in the human’s way. The robot continuously updates the carelessness level and any changes that it observes.
The researchers tested their plan with a computer simulation of a packaging line made up of four people and a robot. They also tested a simulated cooperative assembly line where two humans would work together with a robot. “The core idea is to make the algorithm less sensitive to the behavior of careless humans,” says Hosseinzadeh. “Our results revealed that the proposed scheme (计划) has the capability of improving efficiency and safety.”
After conducting a computerized simulation, the researchers are planning to test their work in a laboratory with real robots and people-and eventually in field studies. They also want to quantify and account for other human characteristics that affect workplace productivity, such as human rationality (理性) or danger awareness.
28. What is the function of the first two paragraphs
A. To clarify the importance of a new algorithm.
B. To explain the reason for human carelessness.
C. To highlight the advantage of robots over humans.
D. To show the trend of cooperation between robots and humans.
29. What does the underlined word “diminish” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Reduce. B. Change. C. Indicate. D. Predict.
30. How will the robot react once it notices human’s carelessness
A Take over humans’ work.
B. Send a security warning to humans.
C. Remove all barriers of the task for humans.
D. Update its program timely to adapt to human’s changes.
31. What would be a suitable title for this text
A. Will Robots Replace Humans in Workplace in the Future
B. Dangers Hidden in Cooperation Between Humans and Robots
C. A Significant Discovery: Robots Are More Focused than Humans
D. A New Algorithm Guards Robots by Making Them Notice Human Carelessness
D
From more boiling summers to more frequent floods, warming weather is impacting our lives in every aspect. For animals, however, it’s not just a comfortable living environment in danger, but their very existence (生存). Many animals that we love, including penguins and elephants, are in danger of disappearing due to climate change.
A study published on March 7 used fossils from sea creatures to find out which animals are facing the highest risk of extinction as our planet’s climate continues to shift.
Carried out by the University of Oxford, the study found that the size of an animal plays a big part in its ability to survive and reproduce. Smaller animals are more likely to become extinct because they tend to use up their energy quickly due to their size. They need lots of food to keep going, so any change that makes food scarce (短缺的) affects them more. Furthermore, small animals usually don’t live as long as larger ones, making them more vulnerable (易受伤害的) to factors that might reduce their numbers.
Another problem is that small animals generally can’t travel far. So, if their current home is disturbed, or if they face danger, it’s tough for them to find new homes or escape threats. If their living area is broken apart, or if they end up isolated from each other, they are more at risk of going extinct, according to the study.
Apart from small animals, those living in extreme heat or cold, such as at the poles, are facing more threats from climate change. These places go through big weather changes, making life even more difficult for species that have already been dealing with tough conditions. As climate change worsens, these extreme environments change rapidly, posing a greater risk for the animals living there.
This study presented us with important information on how to protect wildlife as the world gets warmer. “Knowing which creatures are most at risk is crucial for planning conservation efforts as climate change worsens,” commented the website Earth. By focusing on the most vulnerable species, conservationists can direct their work more effectively, making the most of limited resources and improving the chances of keeping biodiversity alive despite the environmental challenges.
32. What is the biggest consequence of climate crisis on animals
A. Their fossils are at risk. B. Their sizes are getting smaller.
C. Their survival is under threat. D. Their habitats get uncomfortable.
33. What factors make smaller animals easily affected by global warming
A. Energy source and living style. B. Food shortage and life duration.
C. Eating and reproduction patterns. D. Travel capacity and isolation preference.
34. According to the author, how can we effectively protect animals from the environmental challenges
A. Plan our conservation efforts in advance.
B. Focus on the animals facing the highest risk.
C. Make the most of our current energy resources.
D. Get updated information about wildlife protection.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Watching a film critically is a skill worth developing because it helps you learn what makes a film good according to your own tastes. What makes the early films of a director great fun while the later ones a total mess ____35____ Here, we take a look at how you can watch films more critically.
Give the film your undivided attention at least once. Filmmakers accept that they won’t always have their audience’s undivided attention. Significant plot points will be highlighted with incidental music so that you focus. ____36____ Try, just once, to watch the film as they intended.
Consider the themes the film explored. Picking out the themes and assessing how the film treats them is a central point of film criticism. It might be an uncomfortable allegory (讽喻). ____37____ For instance, The Lion King drew on the plot of Hamlet. Does it breathe new life into the story and take it in an interesting direction
Analyze sound, lighting and production. You may only notice sound if the levels are all wrong and the incidental music drowns out the dialog. Lighting, similarly, you may only notice if everything is so bright that it looks like the action is taking place in a dentist’s office. ___38___ You might consider how the choice of costume brightens a character.
____39____ It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there is something that is objectively good or bad. But if you find yourself loving a film that other people seem to dislike, that isn’t necessarily a sign that there’s something wrong with your taste. It could be that a film’s sense of humor agrees with your own, or that a film reflects your life experiences.
A. Don’t forget that it’s all subjective.
B. Think about why you did or didn’t enjoy it.
C. Try to train yourself to see these aspects of a film every time.
D. Why do some films excite people while others send people to sleep
E. How was the film constructed to provide a new insight into the theme
F. Characters’ names might be repeated to make sure that you’ve heard them.
G You can also consider if the film has drawn any inspiration from other source material.
第三部分：书面表达 （共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共 12分）
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英语回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
Selfie tourism is a growing trend where travelers visit iconic landmarks to take photos for social media. It’s less about personal experience and more about curating an image for social media. This new phenomenon focuses on “visiting destinations primarily to take and share photos of themselves, often with iconic landmarks in the background,” according to UNESCO. Even though it promotes the tourist economy to some extent, it’s a plague (瘟疫).
UNESCO warns that selfie tourism is having terrible consequences on many of the world’s most famous landmarks. A UNESCO spokesperson said: “In many cases, it has led to overcrowding at specific landmarks, creating pressure on local facilities and contributing to the degradation of visitor experience.”
For example, in Venice, local officials have had to contend with disrespectful behavior from visitors who see the city as little more than a background for their photos. The constant foot traffic, sometimes accompanied by reckless behavior, is damaging the city’s delicate facilities. Similarly, in other tourist-heavy areas like the Eiffel Tower, there have been reports of tourists disregarding safety precautions just for the perfect shot.
In response cities and destinations around the world are fighting back with fines and duties. Portofino, Italy, introduced fines for tourists lingering too long in popular selfie spots. Other cities steer tourists away from overrun n landmarks. In Florence, efforts are underway to direct visitors to lesser known neighborhoods.
However, many of these places have a tourism dependent economy. Efforts to manage tourism must consider not only economic growth but also the long term preservation of cultural landmarks and local communities. But it is a difficult act to balance. To address this challenge effectively, governments, local officials, and tourists alike must work together to ensure that tourism is both sustainable and respectful of the cultural treasures it seeks to showcase.
40. According to this text, what is “selfie tourism”
_______________________________________________________________
41. What consequence(s) does “selfie tourism” have
_______________________________________________________________
42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement then underline it and explain why.
Countries should take steps to address the negative consequences of selfie tourism without considering its economic benefits.
_______________________________________________________________
43. What are some other measures to minimize the negative impacts of selfie tourism (In about 40 words)
_______________________________________________________________
第二节（20分）
44. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他们学校准备组织“Amazing Chinese Paintings”推介活动，他希望你为他推荐一幅你最喜欢的绘画作品。请给他回邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍该作品；
2.推荐理由。
注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
通州区2024—2025学年第二学期高二年级期中质量检测
英语试卷
本试卷共10页，共100分。考试时长 90分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）
第一节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. B
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题1.5分共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。
A
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. who##that
12. had given
13. to buy
B
【14~17题答案】
【答案】14. be controlled
15. using 16. if
17. will enjoy
C
【18~20题答案】
【答案】18. into
19. quickly
20. Carried
单二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）
第一节（共14小题：每小题 2分，共28分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D
D
【32~34题答案】
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【35~39题答案】
【答案】35. D 36. F 37. G 38. C 39. A
第三部分：书面表达 （共两节，32分）
第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共 12分）
【40~43题答案】
【答案】40. It is a trend where travelers visit iconic landmarks mainly to take and share photos of themselves with iconic landmarks in the background for social media.
41. It leads to overcrowding at specific landmarks, creates pressure on local facilities, degrades visitor experience, damages delicate facilities and causes disrespectful behavior from visitors.
42. Countries should take steps to address the negative consequences of selfie tourism without considering its economic benefits.
According to the text, many places have a tourism dependent economy, so efforts to manage tourism must consider economic growth. Thus, countries should consider the economic benefits of selfie tourism while addressing its negative consequences.
43. Set up dedicated selfie zones in popular scenic spots, limit the number of people entering these zones, and conduct education campaigns to raise tourists’ awareness of civilized behavior. (开放性试题，答案合理即可)
第二节（20分）
【44题答案】
【答案】Dear Jim,
I’m glad to hear about your school’s “Amazing Chinese Paintings” promotion activity. I’d like to recommend “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” to you.
This is a famous scroll painting by Zhang Zeduan in the Song Dynasty. It vividly depicts the bustling city life and rich landscapes of Bianjing at that time, covering various aspects like markets, boats, and people’s daily routines.
I recommend it because it is a precious cultural heritage that shows the high-level painting skills of ancient Chinese artists. It also offers a window into the economic, social and cultural situations of the Song Dynasty.
I hope this recommendation will be helpful for your activity.
Yours,
Li Hua
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