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2024~2025 学年度高二年级第二学期期中质量检测
英语试题
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
到答题卡上。
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。
1. Why does the man want to leave?
A. The service is too slow.
B. The music is too loud.
C. The food is bad.
2. What does the woman do?
A. A nurse. B. A teacher. C. A shop assistant.
3. What has the man decided to do?
A. Check the schedule.
B. Go to see an engineer.
C. Continue his talk with Mr. Black.
4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. In a shop.
5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end?
A. Terrified. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. An accident. B. A restaurant. C. A magazine.
7. Why is The Sunflower closed now?A. It is under repair.
B. The workers are on holiday.
C. It will move to other towns.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister?
A. He lacks experience.
B. He worked on a trade deal last year.
C. He is a new member of the company.
9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end?
A. Amelia. B. Mr. Duncan. C. Mrs. Templeton.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers doing?
A. Cooking. B. Doing shopping. C. Watching TV.
11. What does the man like best?
A. Cheese. B. Milk. C. Ice cream.
12. When does the conversation take place?
A. At noon. B. In the late afternoon. C. At night.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?
A. Her uncle. B. Her father. C. Her brother.
14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship?
A. The road was full of rocks.
B. She was too tired to speed up.
C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly.
15. What does the woman think is the most important before race?
A. Doing sports to keep fit.
B. Looking at the route in advance.
C. Making sure the bike is in good condition.
16. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race?
A. They should be tight.
B. They should be pretty.
C. They should be comfortable.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When does the Business Studies course start?
A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th.
18. What can the students bring with them during the course?
A. Notebook computers. B. Business videos. C. Mobile phones.
19. Where is the Business Studies Department?
A. Behind the Science Center.
B. Next to the staff car park.
C. Beside the main entrance to the college.
20. What language classes are provided this summer?
A. Japanese and German. B. French and Chinese.
C. Italian and Spanish.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选
项涂黑。
A
Into the Wild — Get to know some of the mammals that call Yellowstone home
Bison
Bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and are herbivores (食草动物). Despite their size, they are very mobile
and can run up to 30 mph and jump up to six feet vertically. In1902, America’s wild bison had decreased to only
two dozen due to extensive hunting. Conservation efforts increased the Yellowstone bison population to 4,800 in
2023. See them in Hayden, Lamar and Pelican valleys.
Gray Wolf
Gray wolves had gone extinct in Yellowstone until 14 were reintroduced in 1995.Today, approximately 108
wolves live here. These social animals live in groups and can be gray, white or black. They hunt elk, deer and bison
near dawn and dusk thanks to their excellent night vision. For your best chance of seeing them, head to Lamar or
Hayden valleys or Blacktail Deer Plateau in the early morning.
Elk
Up to 20,000 elk in Yellowstone, but most move to lower elevations in the winter months. Elk are a large
member of the deer family and can be identified by their size and white rumps. Mating season, known as “the rut”,occurs each fall when male elk fight with each other for females. It’s characterized by their haunting bugling sound.
In the summer, see them in Cascade Meadows, Madison Canyon and Lamar Valley.
Grizzly Bear
One of two species of bears in Yellowstone, grizzlies are big. They can weigh up to 700 pounds and have a
distinctive hump between their shoulders. Grizzlies are omnivores and will eat bugs, plants, fish and mammals.
Approximately 150live in Yellowstone and if you’re lucky, you may spot them in the Hayden and Lamar valleys,
north of Mount Washington and between Fishing Bridge and the East Entrance.
1. What contributed to the decline of America’s wild bison population?
A. Habitat loss. B. Disease. C. Climate change. D. Overhunting.
2. What can we learn about gray wolves in Yellowstone?
A. They were reintroduced in 1902.
B. There are only 14 left in Yellowstone.
C. They live in packs and have various colors.
D. They primarily hunt during the day time.
3. Where are you most likely to find all the four in Yellowstone?
A. Lamar Valley. B. Madison Canyon.
C. Hayden Valley. D. Pelican Valley.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
Colin Farrell has completed the Dublin Marathon by pushing his friend in a wheelchair across the finish line.
The 48-year-old actor ran the final 4 kilometers of the 42 km race while pushing his friend Emma Fogarty, who
lives with a rare skin condition, to the end of the race.
Back home in his native Ireland, Farrell ran the marathon to raise money for DEBRA, an Irish charity
supporting people who, like Fogarty, have the incurable genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB) — also
known as butterfly skin.
Emma Fogarty was born with a severe form of the condition, as she was born with no skin on her left foot and
right arm and can develop very painful swelling from even the slightest touch. But now, Fogarty is Ireland's oldest
surviving person with the condition, and after reaching a milestone of turning 40 in June, she and Farrell decided to
complete the race together.
"I have known Emma for many years. She is what courage and pure determination are all about. That run was
nothing compared to the pain she is forced to undergo every single day, even though she doesn't show it. It was anhonour to see her waiting for me with 4 km to go, each of those representing a decade of her life, and to do the final
stretch together. I'll never forget it." said Farrell.
Fogarty and Farrell originally set out to raise €400,000 ($660,000 AUD) for the charity but now aim to hit the
million-euro mark ($1.6 million AUD), after the pair completed the marathon in just over four hours.
4. What is the purpose of the DEBRA?
A. To promote a healthy lifestyle.
B. To encourage people to run a marathon.
C. To support people with an incurable skin disease.
D. To help the disabled people to make more friends.
5. What inspired Fogarty and Farrell to complete the race together?
A. Farrell's desire to get popular online.
B. Fogarty's strong interest in running.
C. The advice to improve Fogarty's fitness.
D. Fogarty's reaching a milestone of turning 40.
6. What does the underlined word "undergo" in the fourth paragraph probably mean?
A. Avoid. B. Bear. C. Cherish. D. Escape.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The fundraising event received great response.
B. They will race together again in the near future.
C The money raised is far below their expectation.
D. They completed the marathon within four hours.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Are athletes nearing the limits of what’s possible? Are they struggling to break records? The hammer throw
(链球), for example, hasn’t seen a new world record since 1986. Yet, athletes frequently outdo themselves in other
sports, such as the 400-metre sprint.
Although professional athletes often boast impressive muscles, simply increasing muscle mass does not
guarantee improved athletic performance. This is partly because muscles lose efficiency as they grow. More muscle
mass produces extra force, but the benefits decrease as muscle mass continues to grow and muscles will eventually
approach a hard limit on what they can achieve.
An athlete’s dominant muscle fibre type also significantly impacts performance. Sprinters (短跑运动员) havea high concentration of fast-twitch fibers (快肌纤维) in contrast to marathon runners, who have a high
concentration of slow-twitch fibers. Fast-twitch fibers are richer in energy stores, produce more powerful
movements and tire us out more quickly than the slow-twitch variety. This difference sets a speed limit on high-
endurance sports like long-distance running.
Muscles set a ceiling on how hard athletes can work, but performance also depends on what athletes do with
their muscles. In the 1968 Olympics, Dick Fosbury used an innovative strategy for the high jump that raised the
bar. Instead of soaring forward over the pole, he turned his body mid-flight. The backward jump enabled him to
leap over the pole with less effort. Five years later, Dwight Stones perfected the “Fosbury Flop” and broke the high-
jump world record using this method.
Technological advancements in sportswear also significantly boost performance. Shoes equipped with carbon-
plated insoles (碳板鞋垫) can give runners an advantage. This type of footwear limits energy loss, meaning the
runner has to put in less work to run faster. World Athletics allows athletes to compete with these shoes as long as
the soft base is no higher than about 4 centimeters, so it’s possible that this sportswear could lead to new running
records.
Ultimately, while muscle limitations exist, innovative techniques and advancements in sportswear continue to
redefine athletic potential, suggesting that records, even seemingly unbeatable ones, may yet be defeated.
8. How does the writer introduce the topic?
A. By listing different sports events directly.
B. By raising questions on athletes’ concerns.
C. By emphasizing the efficiency of muscle mass.
D. By analyzing the limits of athletic performance.
9. What can be learned about the muscle fibre types according to paragraph 3?
A. Fast-twitch fibers are ideal for Marathon runners.
B. The muscle fibre type only has a small impact on performance.
C. Slow-twitch fibers are more powerful and tire us more quickly.
D. Sprinters possess more fast-twitch fibers than marathon runners.
10. Why does the author mention the “Fosbury Flop”?
A. To praise Stones’ breaking the world record.
B. To reveal limitations in high-jump.
C. To prove the role of creative techniques.
D. To illustrate the physical peak in athletes.11. What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Only specific sports can see new records.
B. Muscle mass guarantees athletic performance.
C. Muscle limitations make new records impossible.
D. Records may be broken with innovation and technology.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D
D
Many scholars agree that a meaningful existence comes down to three factors: the coherence of one’s life, the
possession of clear long-term goals and the belief that one’s life matters. But we believe there is another element to
consider.
Imagine the first butterfly you stop to admire after a long winter or the scenery atop a hill after a fresh hike.
Sometimes existence delivers us small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating such experiences,
these moments may further improve how they view their life. We call this element experiential appreciation, an
ability to detect and admire life’s inner beauty as events happen.
To better understand this appreciation, we conducted a series of studies involving over 3,000 participants.
Initially, we had participants rate their coping strategies to ease their stress. Those managing stress by focusing on
their appreciation for life’s beauty reported experiencing life as highly meaningful. In the follow-ups, we asked
them to rate the degree to which they agreed with various statements, such as “I have a great appreciation for the
beauty of life” and other statements related to coherence, purpose, existential mattering. Our results showed that the
more people indicated that they were “appreciating life”, the more they felt their existence valuable. In the
experiment that followed, we further explored the phenomenon by asking participants to watch an awe-inspiring
video. They also reported having a greater sense of experiential appreciation and meaning in life in these moments,
compared with those watching more neutral videos.
The final results confirmed our original theory: appreciating small things can make life feel more meaningful.
But applying that insight can be difficult. Our modern, fast-paced, project-oriented (任务驱动的) lifestyles fill the
day with targets. We are on the go, attempting to make the most of our output. This makes it easy to miss what is
happening right now. Yet life happens in the present moment. We should slow down, let life surprise us and
embrace the significance in the everyday. After all, we live in a wonderful world. There is no end to the adventures
we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
12. Why does the author mention the admiration of a butterfly?
A. To describe a picture. B. To raise a question.C. To introduce a concept. D. To draw a conclusion.
13. What is mainly explored in the studies according to Paragraph 3?
A. The theory of experiential appreciation.
B. The analysis of the belief that matters most.
C. The importance of a long-term goal in life.
D. The life of the participants involved.
14. What makes it hard for us to appreciate the present?
A. The lack of opportunities.
B. Our modern fast-paced lifestyle.
C. Our focus on individual feelings.
D. The ignorance of future outcomes.
15. Which of the following will the author probably agree with?
A. Find the inner beauty of ourselves.
B. Explore the end of a significant life.
C. Fill every day with a great many targets.
D. Appreciate little wonders of everyday life.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
It's natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them, if you hop on your social media for a few
minutes. With just a few clicks, you’re flooded with many vacation photos, updates, and ads. ____16____ In this
article, we’ll teach you how to avoid certain triggers (触发因素) so you can stop comparing yourself to others.
Identify your triggers and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or
events that trigger your behavior. Do you feel dissatisfaction with your life after looking at high-end goods?
____17____ Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to
these situations.
Appreciate others instead of envying them. ____18____ If you have friends who are highly achieving people,
you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in
your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your benefit.
____19____ Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve. Take classes,workshops, or lessons to improve your skills, and don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By
putting yourself first, you can promote your self-confidence and find your place and value.
Talk to a trusted friend or family member. When you habitually compare yourself to others, you can feel even
more inadequate or discouraged. Discuss your comparative behavior with a loved one to release any negative
beliefs and help you process your emotions. ____20____
A. Work on improving your abilities.
B. Try to build up your self-confidence.
C. Consider the advantage that others can bring you.
D. Do you always have a positive thought about yourself?
E. Is there someone who always makes you feel bad about yourself?
F. You might be quite astonished to hear they feel the same way as you.
G. But it doesn't mean you have to “keep up” to live a content and meaningful life.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. A 20. F
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Ms. Salomon had only been working at Sainsbury’s for a year when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
disease. Before that, she had been ____21____ to leave her job as a bookkeeper because she was becoming
increasingly ____22____.
Upon being informed of her diagnosis, ____23____, the Sainsbury’s staffers started doing all they could to
make sure that Ms. Salomon felt comfortable and ____24____. For the next four years, Sainsbury’s did everything
to keep Ms. Salomon on the team. They changed her ____25____; they stayed in ____26____ with her family so
they could provide ____27____ on her condition at work; they ____28____ retrained her. When the disease
progressed, Sainsbury’s even created an entirely ____29____ job for her as a “tote box cleaner”.
In 2017, Ms. Salomon’s received a medical ______30______ that said her Alzheimer’s had progressed to the
advanced stage, and she was ______31______ unemployable. Again, Sainsbury’s kept her on the team.
Ms. Salomon’s ______32______ finally came to an end 6 months later, and though it was an emotional
______33______, she was also relieved.
“There have been so many times Sainsbury’s could have let her ______34______,” Ms. Salomon’s son Doron
said. “Instead, they have always ______35______ her, going above and beyond to make sure she’s happy and
feeling valued. On a human level, they have shown sensitivity, kindness and care.”21. A. forced B. allowed C. inspired D. warned
22. A. ill-mannered B. worried C. bad-tempered D. disorganized
23. A. however B. therefore C. meanwhile D. moreover
24. A. amazed B. interested C. appreciated D. connected
25. A. lifestyle B. hours C. diet D. attitude
26. A. harmony B. agreement C. contact D. cooperation
27. A. opinions B. updates C. suggestions D. instructions
28. A. rarely B. occasionally C. temporarily D. regularly
29. A. new B. traditional C. strange D. plain
30. A. program B. assessment C. paper D. certificate
31. A. made B. proved C. found D. declared
32. A. fortune B. adventure C. employment D. treatment
33. A. experience B. departure C. consequence D. problem
34. A. suffer B. survive C. go D. work
35. A. stood by B. counted on C. focused on D. dropped by
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B
34. C 35. A
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
Peking Opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking Opera with digital technology to
compete for more young audiences. ____36____ a national treasure in China, the art form is becoming
increasingly alienated, especially by younger generations. Her ____37____ (propose) might be one of the most
effective ways to help resolve the problem.
In November 2021, the “Digital Mei Lanfang” project ____38____ (launch) in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang
(1894-1961) now, is once again able to “appear” in front of audiences thanks to digital technology. Dong saw that
Master Mei was “really talking” on stage, ____39____ made her get very excited and emotional.
Since then, she ____40____ (work) hard to deeply integrate the traditional Chinese art with modern
technology. In addition, Dong has adopted more flexible means ____41____ (promote) Peking Opera and
suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking Opera, could also be used in pop songs in an
ancient Chinese style. So far, a dozen of such songs have been very well-received by audiences, ____42____
(include) young people. However, there are many obstacles to overcome.A tech expert mentioned it was very difficult to imitate Master Mei’s facial expressions and voice as well as
the materials of his costumes. This project was a process of technological implementation, ____43____ (combine)
with traditional culture. So there is a ____44____ (true) long way to go before a digital Peking Opera human with
real-time interaction capability is created.
A digital Mei Lanfang is a good beginning, a breakthrough in promoting Peking Opera _____45_____ other
traditional art forms. Therefore, all levels of society should pay attention and lend their support to this endeavor.
【答案】36 As 37. proposal
38. was launched
39. which 40. has worked
41. to promote
42. including
43. combined
44. truly 45. and
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你将参加一个以“Live a Green Life”为主题的英语演讲活动，现需写一篇英语演讲稿。
内容包括：
的
1.“绿色生活” 意义和方式；2.发出号召。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ladies and gentlemen,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
【答案】 I’m honored to give this speech. Due to social and economic developments, human beings have
damaged the environment seriously, and we are faced with serious problems like global warming, frequent natural
disasters. In other words, going green means protecting ourselves.
Everyone can play an active part in the campaign. First of all, we can try to use public transportation or travelon foot or by bike. Besides, we should cherish what we have and make good use of water, electricity, paper, food,
etc. We can start by exchanging our second-hand books with others. Finally, if possible, classify our garbage and
recycle it.
Start now and we’ll make a difference. That’s all. Thank you
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
It was early morning on Dec.4. Harrison Bentzen, a student at the University of Central Lancashire, had been
working on her final exam in the library and was ready to go back home for a good sleep. As she reached the bus
stop, she found her bank card was missing. She searched her bag, only to find she was out of cash. It was still dark
and rather cold. Her home was 20 miles away and it was impossible for her to walk home. Tired and cold, she had
no idea how she was going back home.
At that time, a nearby homeless old man noticed what happened to her and was concerned for her safety. He
approached Harrison with $3 in his hand, “Miss, this is all I’ve got. Take it! Get a cab!” Harrison was deeply
moved. She was deeply grateful for his kindness, but she would not accept the homeless man’s last bit of money.
Harrison declined the offer, but his act of kindness stayed in her mind and heart the following weeks, and
finally she decided to try and find him again so that she could somehow repay his kindness. While searching, she
learned that the old man’s name was Robbie and he was always kind to people around. The more people she spoke
with, the more good deeds she learned about him, such as returning wallets untouched to pedestrians.
Harrison eventually found the man and was able to thank him, and she also learned about his situation. He had
been homeless for 7 months and needed to get back on his feet but could not get work due to his old age. She
decided to help him get off the streets and into a flat.
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。
Harrison shared the story online and launched a donation to help Robbie.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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The funds really took Robbie by surprise.____________________________________________________________________________________________
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【答案】One possible version:
She shared the story online and launched a donation to help Robbie. With the story going viral online, a large
number of people were touched by how kind Robbie had been to Harrison. Donation started to pour in and the
funds were increasing day by day. A hotel manager even called Harrison, offering free accommodation for Robbie.
Harrison was excited about people’s positive response, which was beyond her expectation. Within days, she ended
up raising far enough money to pay for a flat. Harrison couldn’t wait to give Robbie the funds.
