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辽宁省辽西重点高中 2024-2025 学年度下学期高二期末考试
英语试卷
时间：120分钟 分数：150分
试卷说明：试卷共两部分：第一部分：选择题型（1-55题95分）
第二部分：非选择题型（56-67题55分）
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷
上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A．£19.15 B．£9.18 C．£9.15
答案是C。
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What might the woman be?
A. A doctor. B. A nurse. C. A patient.
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What does the woman want to do?
A. Sell her furniture. B. Find a roommate. C. Rent a furnished
apartment.
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How did the woman feel about the lecture?
A. Interested. B. Bored. C. Confused.
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What is the man’s problem?
A. He’s out of cash. B. He has lost his credit card. C. He can’t find agas station.
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Where does this conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. At home. C. In a stadium.
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。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. What is the party held for?
A. Maria’s birthday. B. Maria’s promotion. C. Maria’s
retirement.
7. Where was the party originally scheduled to take place?
A. In the office. B. In the garden. C. In the conference
room．
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What do we know about the male speaker?
A. He has been working overtime.
B. He was fired by the company.
C. He isn’t in need of extra money.
9. When does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A written essay. B. A special tomato. C. The Pomodoro
Technique.
11. What should be written on a piece of paper?A. A clear to-do list. B. The stages of the task. C. An example of an
essay.
12. What is said about the boy?
A. He is a top student. B. He is an inventor. C. He is a professor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. For whom is the woman renting the car?
A. For herself. B. For her husband. C. For her family.
14. When will the woman return the car?
A. On March 21st. B. On March 24th. C. On March 26th.
15. Why can’t the woman choose other cars except a Toyota or a Nissan?
A. They are too expensive. B. They are not big enough. C. They are not
available now.
16. What should the woman do before she returns the car?
A. Clean it completely. B. Check it thoroughly. C. Fill it up with
petrol.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
.
17 How long did the speaker stay in the hotel?
A. 2 days. B. 3 days. C. 4 days.
18. What does the speaker think of the hotel?
A. The service is unreliable. B. The facilities are outdated. C. The bed is
uncomfortable.
19. What did the hotel assure the speaker of?
A. Quiet surroundings. B. A smoking room. C. Russian speaking
staff.
20. What will the speaker probably do?
A. Tell the press. B. Contact his legal team. C. Write a negative
review．
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
“Where We Are”: A Photo Essay Contest for Exploring Community
Are you drawn to a specialized club that brings passionate people together? If so, use Where We
Are series and the work of last year’s teen winners as a guide to create a photo essay that
documents an interesting local offline community.The Challenge
Whichever community you choose, it’ll be your job to interview and photograph them. Then,
you’ll pull everything together in a visual essay, which will tell the group’s story via a short
introduction and a series of photographs with descriptions.
Your photo essay MUST include:
● Six to eight images uploaded in order.
● Short descriptions, of no more than 75 words per image. (This is an update from last year
when we allowed only 50 words.)
● A short introduction of up to 300 words, providing background or context to complement
photo and description information.
● At least one quote from a community member about what makes it meaningful.The Rules
● Open to students aged 13 to 19 with parental permission to participate.
● Submitted work (photos and writing) must be original and your own work, not copied or
AI-generated.
● Use editing software only for minor corrections like brightness; don’t change the photo’s
reality.
● Work alone, in pairs, or in groups of up to four other students, but only one entry each.
● Include a brief informal “artist’s statement” about your process, which will not be used to
choose finalists but will help us to design and improve our contests.
● All entries are due by Jan. 15, 2025.
For more tips and updates, feel free to reach out!
21．What’s the purpose of the contest?
A．To set up online communities. B．To show off beautiful photos.
C．To dig into particular groups. D．To make up interesting stories.
22．Which of the following is required in the photo essay?
A．Randomly uploaded pictures. B．An 80-word account per image.C．Brief introductions to the contest. D．A quote from a group member.
23．What’s the function of the “artist’s statement”?
A．It betters the contests. B．It records the process.
C．It helps pick the winners. D．It protects artists’ patents.
B
Construction workers recently found the ruins of a large pyramid beside a highway in Mexico.
After discovering the site, researchers collected many ancient objects that will be studied in their
laboratories over the coming months. The structure was found in June 2024 during highway
expansion work in Hidalgo, central Mexico. The discovery happened by chance as workers were
adding a third lane to the federal highway, showing how ancient structures can still be found during
modern construction projects.
Scientists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History went to study the
site. They used drones to take pictures and collected 155 items, including pieces of pottery, stone
tools, and shells. To protect the old building, they built a large wall around the pyramid, which is 43
meters long and 11.7 meters high.
The pyramid is part of an old settlement called San Miguel, built between 650-1519 CE. The
area was ruled by the “Metzca lordship,” which influenced the region until the 1500s. People have
lived in this region for a very long time, with the oldest settlements dating back at least 14,000 years.
This shows that many different groups of people have lived here over thousands of years.
Scientists keep finding hidden ancient buildings in Mexico and other parts of the Americas.
Many discoveries are made using LiDAR, a technology that uses laser light to see things concealed
under plants and trees. This tool helps archaeologists (考古学家) find old structures that they
couldn’t see just by looking at the ground.
Last year, researchers used LiDAR to find an 18-kilometer road that connected ancient Maya
cities over 1,200 years ago. In Guatemala, they also discovered a previously unknown Maya
civilization with 964 settlements connected by 177 kilometers of ancient roads. These findings show
that the Americas had complex and thriving societies long before European settlers arrived. The
discoveries remind us how advanced these ancient civilizations were, though their development was
later interrupted by colonization. Each new discovery helps build a more complete picture of these
remarkable ancient societies.24．What action did scientists take first after discovering the site?
A．They restored the pyramid. B．They contacted local authorities.
C．They removed all artifacts. D．They photographed the site.
25．What does the underlined word “concealed” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Ancient. B．Hidden. C．Risky. D．Connected.
26．What does the author convey in the last paragraph?
A．Maya civilization was primitive. B．European settlers improved local life.
C．Ancient Americas had advanced societies.D．Modern technology surpasses ancient
wisdom.
27．What’s the best title for the text?
A．Mexico builds new highways. B．Ancient ruins need protection.
C．Unexpected discovery reveals past civilization.D．Modern technology helps
archaeological work.
C
Tennis is a popular sport with growing impact on trends, from clothing to movies. Now, it’s
even influencing furniture design. Belgium eco-designer Mathilde Wittock is creating furniture from
discarded tennis balls. She chose to repurpose tennis balls due to their short lifespan. “It takes around
24 different manufacturing steps to produce a tennis ball, which is around five days. Then it has
such a short lifespan,” Wittock told CNN. She aims to keep the 300 million tennis balls produced
annually out of landfills.
Wittock graduated in 2021 from Central Saint Martins with degrees in product design and
natural design. Her degree project, Soundbounce, was an acoustic (隔音的) material made from
recycled tennis balls, inspired by her sensitivity to noise. “Being very sensitive to noise, the tennis
ball presented an opportunity to address this issue,” she said. “And, with noise pollution an ever-
increasing problem, its effects are still largely unknown, but it is evident that it negatively impacts
physical and mental health so creating solutions for this is key.”
Creating furniture from tennis balls is challenging. Wittock cuts each ball by hand along the
white line, removes the brand logo, and creates frames with holes where the taken-apart balls fit.
The result is a padded (衬垫) surface excellent for sound reduction. It takes her three to four weeks
to complete a chaise, which she sells for $2,900. Each ball is dyed by hand to match the client’s
space.The tennis balls Wittock uses are donated from tennis clubs. She now works with the
Federation of Wallonia in Brussels, who offered her their entire stock of 100,000 balls. This will last
for a while as Wittock can only use around 1,800 a week.
The life of these tennis balls doesn’t end as furniture. When the soft covering wears away or
the rubber breaks down, the furniture pieces can be taken apart and recycled into other useful objects
like playground mats. Being able to keep reusing materials is key to eco-design. Wittock’s work
demonstrates how discarded items can be transformed into functional, sustainable products.
28．What was Soundbounce inspired by?
A．Wittock’s love for tennis. B．Wittock’s design degrees.
C．Wittock’s sensitivity to noise. D．Wittock’s wish to recycle balls.
29．How does Wittock make the furniture sound-reducing?
A．By using special machines. B．By creating padded surfaces.
C．By adding extra coverings. D．By choosing thick materials.
30．Why does the author mention the Federation of Wallonia?
A．To show Wittock’s social skills. B．To show the large demand for balls.
C．To show the support for Wittock’s work.D．To show the popularity of Wittock’s
furniture.
31．What does the author think of Wittock’s work?
A．It’s innovative. B．It’s wasteful. C．It’s ordinary. D．It’s expensive.
D
Many of the astronauts going up to space are among the smartest people on the planet.
However, a new NASA study has found a surprising effect of space travel — it may actually slow
down the human brain.
Contrary to what you might expect, researchers discovered that while space travelers orbit
the Earth, they experience some temporary mental slowdowns, including processing information
slower and difficulties with attention and memory.
Luckily, the study also finds spending months in space doesn’t permanently scramble (打
乱) an astronaut’s cognitive (认知的) abilities. Their overall brain performance remains remarkably
resilient (有适应力的).
The study examined 25 professional astronauts who spent an average of six months aboardthe International Space Station. Scientists tracked their cognitive performance through a series of
rigorous (谨慎的) tests designed to measure everything from processing speed to memory and
attention. “We show that there is no evidence of any significant cognitive impairment or
neurodegenerative decline in astronauts spending six months on the ISS,” explains Dr. Sheena Dev,
the study’s lead researcher, in a media release.
So what exactly changed? Think of it like your brain running in “low power mode”. Astronauts
completed tasks just as accurately as they would on Earth, but they took slightly longer to process
information. Processing speed, working memory, and attention were the most affected cognitive
fields — similar to how you might feel after a stressful day without enough sleep. The most
interesting but unusual finding is how quickly the brain adapts. Some performance changes, like
slower attention spans, were only noticeable early in the mission. Others, like reduced processing
speed, took a bit longer to return to normal after the astronauts returned to Earth.
These insights are more than just scientific curiosity. As humanity looks toward ambitious
missions to the Moon and Mars, understanding how the human brain responds to extreme
environments becomes crucial. This research provides a baseline for future space explorers, helping
mission planners predict and reduce potential cognitive challenges.
32．How may astronauts perform during space travel?
A．They take longer to respond to the tasks.B．They complete tasks as quickly as on earth.
C．Their cognitive abilities are damaged heavily.D．They spend years recovering their
physical health
33．What does the underlined word “impairment” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Improvement. B．Damage. C．Development. D．Change.
34．What can we learn from the passage?
A．Astronauts’ cognitive abilities remain stable wherever they are.
B．Astronauts’ performance in space is much worse than that on Earth.
C．Astronauts’ attention spans were always slower in the space.
D．Astronauts’ brain performance can return to normal later
35．What does the last paragraph mainly about?
A．The later plans for space missions. B．The development of cognitive study.
C．The significance of the study. D．The future of space exploration.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两
项为多余选项。
How to Prepare for College Life in Advance
Entering college is an exciting milestone, but the transition from high school can be
challenging. The key lies in establishing good habits before college begins. ____36____.
Develop Time Management Skills
College life requires strong self-discipline. ____37____. Start by creating a weekly schedule
that balances study time, extracurricular activities, and personal relaxation. Mobile apps like
Deadline or Todolist can help you track your tasks effectively.
Learn Basic Life Skills
____38____. Practice doing laundry, cooking simple meals, and managing a budget before
leaving home. Knowing how to handle daily chores will significantly reduce your stress during the
first semester.
Improve Social Abilities
Building connections is crucial for creating a support system on campus. Everyone is looking
to make new friends, just like you. ____39____.
____40____
College courses demand more independent learning than high school classes so it’s necessary
to familiarize yourself with academic resources before attending classes. Developing good reading
habits and critical thinking skills in advance will also give you an advantage in college courses.
A. Join Academic Clubs for Support
B. Build a Strong Academic Foundation
C. Being away from home means taking full responsibility for your daily life
D. Many freshmen struggle with homesickness during the first few weeks
E. Procrastination (拖延症) is the biggest enemy of freshmen’s academic performance
F. Here are some practical tips to help you adapt to college life smoothly
G. Therefore, you should attend orientation (迎新) programs and don’t hesitate to introduce
yourself to classmates
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
“You fight like a girl!” The boy laughed as he ran away after delivering that statement. Like
a rock to a piece of glass, it 41 my belief that I could do anything that my male classmates
could do, and my confidence 42 into the blackness.
Through the years, I buried those words in the depth of my memory as life 43 them
with tasks, goals and achievements. Days melted away, and my life became a welcome movie that
replayed daily but then 44 ran out of control as I was met with the 45 “You have
cancer.”
A(n) 46 year of surgeries and complications (并发症) made my happy ending
impossible. So I decided to ride life challenges. Then came periods of 47 mixed with
interruptions of relapses (复发). Several times in my life, I have 48 those awful words
through my half-a-century 49 . But through my faith, I never allowed them to leave me 50
. Every incident in life becomes an opportunity to explore new paths and to 51 myself
how strong and determined I am.
After one of my battles, someone asked me, “How do you keep going and not 52
?” Instantly, I was taken back to that 53 of my youth and those hurtful words suddenly 54
new meaning in my heart. A smile formed upon my lips as I turned to face my friend. “I 55
because I FIGHT LIKE A GIRL.”
41．A．ruined B．established C．restored D．corrected
42．A．faded B．expanded C．flowed D．poured
43．A．combined B．loaded C．presented D．replaced
44．A．unhurriedly B．unexpectedly C．unreasonably D．unaffectedly
45．A．lesson B．post C．news D．advice
46．A．wearing B．promising C．amazing D．inspiring
47．A．guilt B．boredom C．calm D．shame
48．A．coined B．recalled C．processed D．spelled
49．A．expectations B．dreams C．tales D．battles
50．A．fearless B．hopeless C．speechless D．heartless
51．A．warn B．comfort C．remind D．question
52．A．get through B．give up C．insist on D．hold back
53．A．scene B．fantasy C．glory D．adventure54．A．laid B．revised C．erased D．held
55．A．withdraw B．respond C．survive D．apologize
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。
“China is already in 2030!” said the Hutchinsons, a British family 56 own almost
200,000 followers on an online platform, when they experienced their first drone delivery service
in Shenzhen. So far, this vlog 57 (top) all of their posts, gaining an eye-catching 7.8 million
views.
The rapid development of smart technologies in China has amazed many foreign visitors as
they go to China after the launch of the 144-hour visa-free policy. For instance, videos of a robot 58
(deliver) food to the corresponding hotel room have swept across social media and gained lots of
likes. Allison Paige, a travel vlogger, shared her video showing the same robot service 59
action at her hotel room with just several taps (轻敲) on her mobile. “This is just so great and
convenient. This is something I 60 (absolute) love about staying in hotels here,” she said.
“Driverless taxi in China” is also among the popular 61 (search) on social media.
Italian influencer Andrea posted a video of himself taking a driverless taxi in Guangzhou. The
built-in screen showed the 62 (surround) situation to him as the taxi went. After a short yet
smooth ride, Andrea got to his destination and waved goodbye to the taxi. “This is mind-blowing,”
said Andrea.
China issued a guideline on promoting the development of smart cities and urban digital
transformation to make urban 63 (manage) smarter. By 2027, China expects 64 (see)
significant progress in the digital transformation of urban areas and will have built 65 number
of smart cities that are more livable and resilient, according to the guideline.
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共40分）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，作为学生代表，向来访的国际学生介绍学校的智能图书馆。请用英文
准备一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 基本情况（位置、面积等）；2. 智慧功能；
3. 欢迎体验。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear visitors,
Welcome to our smart library!
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Thank you for listening.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
When my husband asked me what I wanted for the coming festival, I replied, “The Famous
Five series.” His first response was, “What’s that?” I had to explain. He knew there was loss and
sadness associated with moving so many times, and that I’d lost some material things along the way.
What I hadn’t explained quite yet was my desire to connect with my past through the books I’d
enjoyed as a child.
During our elementary school years in Austria, I would frequent the British bookshop in
Vienna. During those visits, I acquired all twenty-one books in the Famous Five series by the British
author Enid Blyton. I enjoyed reading about the adventures of the “Five”, which included siblings
(兄妹)Julian, Dick, and Anne as well as their cousin Georgina and her dog Timmy. The stories
feature funny plots centering on catching bad people—quite extraordinary, considering the heroes
were mere teenagers! The books were my passports to adventures I’d never experienced in my own
life.
Unfortunately, my family had to move to the United States quite abruptly due to a health
emergency. My parents had to make difficult decisions about what to bring to America. Since books
were heavy, my parents were unable to bring most of my books with them, including the FamousFive series. I was heartbroken!
Fast forward to seven years into my marriage, some seventeen years after I’d left my treasured
Famous Five series behind, I decided I wanted to acquire my books for a holiday. I’d been searching
the Internet for the series but got disappointed, because no American book publishers or websites
had the books. We could have bought them on a foreign website, but we were nervous about using
our credit card that way.
The festival eventually arrived and my husband, daughter, and I sat around the table. We
traditionally opened one present and each of us picked a gift. My daughter opened hers first, and
then my husband. I eyed my chosen present, a colorfully wrapped box, and guessed what it might
be. “An elephant?” my daughter smiled. “Oh, let’s end the suspense!” I said and began tearing the
wrapping.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
It was a brown box, taped shut with clear packing tape.
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My husband looked at me, saying, “India.”
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