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莱州市第一中学 2024-2025 学年高二下学期开学英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1. When did the man see his parents?
A. Days ago. B. Weeks ago. C. Months ago.
2. How does the woman prefer to study English?
A. By writing articles. B. By reading articles. C. By talking with friends.
3. What does the man wish?
A. He had a dog. B. He met other pet owners. C. He could bring his pet to a park.
4. What does the man dislike about chocolate?
.
A It’s too sweet. B. It hurts his stomach. C. It’s bad for his teeth.
5. What does the man suggest the woman start doing?
A. Watching TV shows. B. Making Internet videos. C. Following radio programs.
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What brand of car is the most popular in the world according to the woman?
A. Maserati. B. Ford F-Series. C. Toyota Corolla.
7. Which country are the man’s favorite cars from?
A. Italy. B. China. C. The US.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10三个小题。
8. Why does the man want to take better photos?
A. To have fun. B. To get more customers. C. To share with his friends.
9. Where does the woman work?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a coffee shop. C. In a clothing shop.
10. How can the woman be described?
A. Helpful. B. Impatient. C. Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。
11. Where are the speakers?
A. At home. B. In an office. C. On a mountain.
12. What is the woman’s favorite place to go for holidays?
A. A beach. B. A forest. C. A playground.
13. Why did the man cancel his traveling plans next month?
A. He has soccer games to play. B. He has to take care of his son. C. He has to go on a business trip.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. After-school plans. B. A school project. C. British history.
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Family members. C. Classmates.
16. What should the woman pay attention to according to the man?
A. Deadline. B. Quality. C. Topic.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。
17. Who is the speaker?
A. A scientist. B. A firefighter. C. A news reporter.
18. How many people have died in the fires since September?
A. Nearly 20. B. Nearly 30. C. Nearly 80.
19. Which state has the most dangerous fires now?
A. Victoria. B. South Australia. C. New South Wales.
20. How is the weather expected to be this weekend?
.
A It’s bad for fighting fires.
B. It’s perfect for the fires to stop burning.
C. It’s just night for getting away from the fires.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
Four Most Popular Books
Emily’s House
by Amy Belding Brown
Margaret Maher works as the servant in the family home of poet Emily Dickinson, cleaning, cooking, and
defending her hostess from prying (窥探) eyes. Margaret’s special voice brings this novel to life; it’s a viewpoint full
of honesty, humor, and clever observations.
All In
by Billie Jean King
The tennis champion writes about her life with self-awareness, while not underplaying her role as a trailblazer
(先驱) for women’s rights. She isn’t satisfied with her younger self for feeling a need to hide her sexual identity to
safeguard her career, and touches on the damage that secret caused.
Pastoral Song
by James RebanksEnglish sheep farmer and writer James Rebanks offers a sustainable method for raising animals, preserving
habitat, caring for the environment and helping small farmers all at the same time.
Agatha of Little Neon
by Claire Luchette
This is a novel about desire and sisterhood, figuring out how you fit in (or don’t), and the unexpected friends
who help you find your truest self.
Agatha is one of four young nuns (修女), who tend to the residents of Little Neon, a house in Rhode Island. She
has lived every day of the last nine years with her sisters: they work together, laugh together and pray together. Their
world is contained within the little house they share. The four of them are devoted to Mother Roberta and to their
quiet, purposeful life.
1. Who will probably be interested in the book Emily’s House?
A. Those who support women’s rights. B. Those who love poetry.
C. Those who are fond of nature. D. Those who like playing tennis.
2. Which book refers to the way to keep animals?
A. Emily’s House. B. All In.
C. Pastoral Song. D. Agatha of Little Neon.
3. Who wrote the book telling the story of four sisters?
A. Amy Belding Brown. B. Billie Jean King
C. James Rebanks D. Claire Luchette.
B
In the depths of Catoctin Mountain Park, 19-year-old Melita Bell almost broke down. Having been working at
Camp Greentop, a summer camp for people with disabilities, for just a week, she didn’t think she could keep going.
“I’m gonna quit. This is outside of my comfort zone... I wonder if I’m even making a difference with these campers.”
Bell said.
The second week, she changed her mind. She grew to love what she was doing. “It’s more physical and harder,
because we have campers who have a lot of personal care needs and things like that, but I just got more joy out of
it,” she said.
Bell came back to camp year after year until she began working full-time at the camp. The camp was created in
1937, supporting people with intellectual and physical disabilities, whether they are developmental or acquired.
“They’re not for their condition. They’re here to have fun, to socialize, and to find other people to connect with.”
Bell said.
Greentop is made up of six sessions (期), each about a week long. Two are for adults (18-plus) only, two are justfor ages 7 to 21, and two are for all ages. The adult-only sessions are relatively unstructured, allowing campers to do
whichever activity appeals to them. The other sessions are much more structured. Campers cycle between different
activities around camp in 45-minute sessions, which kind of gets some campers into trouble. Instructors make sure
to “put ability first”. They create ways for every camper to participate in an activity. If a camper can’t use their hands,
they can use their mouth to paint during arts and crafts.
“Our instructors get a 10-day-long training before camp starts, where they learn to master necessary skills of
taking care of people with disabilities. They take the responsibility of caring for youth or adult participants very
seriously and do what they can to maintain an environment that improves safety and wellbeing of all participants, as
well as encourages personal growth and independence.” Bell said.
4. Who is Camp Greentop targeted at?
A. The disabled. B. The young. C. Volunteers. D. Parents.
5. What made Bell continue her work in Greentop?
.
A The different comfort zone. B. The enjoyment from the job.
C. The difficulty of landing a new job. D. The request from the campers.
6. Why does the author mention “use their mouth” in paragraph 4?
A. To stress every camper has a say in Greentop.
B. To suggest Greentop focuses on all-round development.
C. To prove Greentop has unique means of testing campers’ skills.
D. To show Greentop encourages active involvement of each camper.
7. What can we learn about the instructors in the last paragraph?
A. They’re responsible and reliable. B. They’re talented and considerate.
C. They’re curious and influential. D. They’re competitive and sensitive.
C
It was the summer of 2021 and Niesha, then 13, had moved to campus just three weeks earlier knowing almost
nothing about AI. In less than a month, her view on A1 and who could participate in building it completely
changed.
Niesha is one of the high school-aged students to complete the Lakota AI Code Camp — a three-week summer
program taught by four Indigenous AI experts from across The country. The camp trains students with little coding
(编码) experience in data science, machine learning, and app development. It’s also an attempt to build an
Indigenous talent pool, to find and train future experts who can digitally protect Indigenous culture — and keep
endangered native languages alive.
Indigenous languages are at risk and AI offers hope for revitalization (复兴). That’s the sort of work the campco-founders, Mason Grimshaw and Michael Running Wolf, are hoping to achieve.
But they both ran into the same problem: The workforce of Indigenous AI experts was in extremely short
supply. Research has shown that 18% of those who live in tribal (部落的) areas don’t have internet access. And,
while Native Americans make up about 2% of the U.S. population, they only account for a small percentage of
computer science instructors.
At first, the founders didn’t think the camp would succeed because the professional educators they approached
all had the same response: There’s no way to teach a 13-year-old Python if they’ve never coded before. That’s not
even to mention the technical difficulties the group faced. But they tried anyway just to see how far the kids could
go, and they went far. There were still moments of self-doubt among the students, Grimshaw said. Encouragement
from people who can understand their background is invaluable. For Niesha, that understanding helped her push
through struggles at camp. “One of the best parts of the camp is you can use native humor and people would
understand,” Niesha said. By the end “the camp felt like family to me.” That’s why she plans to go back for a third
summer.
8. What do we know about Lakota AI Code Camp?
A. It invites AI experts from different cultures.
B. It helps protect Indigenous cultures and languages.
C. It is open to students with good coding experience.
D. It trains students in endangered Indigenous languages.
9. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 4?
A. By offering statistical data. B. By making comparisons.
C. By making classifications. D. By giving examples.
10. What was professional educators’ initial attitude towards Lakota AI Code Camp?
A. Confused. B. Favorable. C. Doubtful. D. Uninterested.
11. What mainly motivates Niesha to return for a third summer?
A. Access to new technologies. B. A sense of belonging.
C. A desire for better humor skills. D. Commitment to promoting local culture.
D
Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns not just colors when searching for food, new research shows.
A team led by the University of Exeter tested bee behaviour and built bee’s-eye-view simulations (模拟装置)
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to work out how they see flowers
Honeybees have low resolution vision, so they can only see a flower’s pattern clearly when they are within
few centimeters. However, the new’ study shows bees can very effectively distinguish between different flowers byusing a combination of colour and pattern.
In a series of tests, bees rarely ignored pattern, suggesting colour alone does not lead them to flowers. This
may help to explain why some colours that are visible to bees are rarely produced by flowers in nature.
“We studied a large amount of data on plants and bee behaviour,” said Professor Natalie Hempel, from Centre
for Research in Animal Behaviour. “By training and testing bees using man-made patterns of shape and colour, we
found they relied flexibly on their ability to see both of these elements. Showing how insects see colour and learn
colour patterns is important to understand how pollinators (传粉者) may, or may not, create evolutionary
‘pressures’ on the colours and patterns that flowers have evolved (进化). Our findings suggest that flowers don’t
need to evolve too many different flower colours, because they can use patterns to vary their displays so bees can
tell them apart from other flowers.”
One typical feature identified in the study is that the outside edges of flowers usually contrast strongly with the
plant’s leaves while the centre of the flower does not have such a strong contrast with the leaf colour. This could
help bees quickly identify colour differences and find their way to flowers.
While flowers may be beautiful to humans, Professor Hempel stressed that understanding more about bees and
the threats they face meant we need to see the world “through the eyes of a bee and the mind of a bee.”
12. What does the new research focus on?
A. The source of bees’ food supply. B. The way of bees finding flowers.
C. The effect of bees’ poor eyesight. D. The evolution of bees’ behavior.
13. What does Hempel think of flowers trying to evolve more colours?
A. It’s not a must. B. It’s a pressing need.
C. It’s beyond belief. D. It’s a temporary solution.
14. What’s paragraph 6 mainly about?
A. An explanation of the research intention.
B. Dramatic changes in the research strategy.
C. Conflict between different research outcomes.
D. Supporting evidence for the research findings.
15. What aspect of research into bees did Hempel highlight?
A. Research data. B. Research methods.
C. Research objects. D. Research frequency.
第二节（每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to
succeed. ____16____ These tips will help you make the most of the four years.Participation in university programs helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school.
At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will
be recruiting (招募) new members. ____17____ By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you’ll
fit best.
To best prepare for your future, growing your professional network is essential. Joining professional student
organizations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start. For example, professional
societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings. Remember to be active and
interested in your college years. ____18____
Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your
university is located. Some organizations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country.
Neighborhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit
from your help. ____19____ It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.
____20____ But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it. If you have
time, consider taking different trips, in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends. Gradually,
you’ll find your vision broadened and life enriched.
A. Being a volunteer can advance your career.
B. College is the perfect time to learn and grow.
C. Living off campus is a great way to save money.
D. The event gives you an idea of each organization.
E. It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.
F. Traveling overseas can be difficult during the school year.
G. Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
I was in my early thirties with a wife and a baby at home. I hadn’t t been able to ____21____ a good-paying
job out of college and was ____22____ just to get by. The only work I could find was washing dishes at a
restaurant. I guess it didn’t bring out the best in me because then I was fired. I was upset and ____23____. What
was I going to do now? How was I going to ____24____ my family?
As I clocked out I told one of the cooks what had happened. “Don’t let it ____25____ you,” he said. “It’s just
a(n) ____26____. You will have a lot of them over the years. It isn’t who you are. Then he shook my hand, and
told me he would ____27____ me. As I walked out to my car, the anger and fear were ____28____ and there was
also something else: a sense of ____29____ and a feeling that everything would be alright in the end.I don’t know if my friend remembered his _____30_____ act that day but I still do. He lifted me up in a
moment when I was _____31_____. He gave me hope to _____32_____ my uncertainty and fear. And he showed
me that when we give and _____33_____ kindness, life is worth living.
_____34_____, I never saw my friend again. But I do think wherever he is now, he is still helping others and
spreading _____35_____.
21. A. lose B. refuse C. value D. land
22. A. struggling B. learning C. hesitating D. preparing
23. A. sick B. unconcerned C. afraid D. rude
24. A. protect B. separate C. support D. inspire
25. A. upset B. amuse C. satisfy D. please
26. A. project B. challenge C. job D. activity
27. A. leave B. miss C. Instruct D. save
28. A. remaining B. changing C. lessening D. increasing
29. A. achievement B. humor C. hope D. responsibility
30. A. kind B. polite C. strange D. proud
31. A. curious B. moved C. nervous D. down
32. A. notice B. face C. analyze D. control
33. A. expect B. recognize C. receive D. imagine
34. A. Unfortunately B. Surprisingly C. Naturally D. Generally
35. A. honor B. goodness C. information D. honesty
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。
The world witnessed what was described ____36____ “Chongqing speed” in people’s united action in China’s
Chongqing that put out over 10 forest fires in less than 10 days.
On August 17, a historic heat wave caused forest fires ____37____ (break) out in the mountain city. Under the
leadership of China’s emergency management authorities, great efforts from firefighters, police and tens of thousands
of volunteers ____38____ (pay) off and all open fires were completely put out on August 26.
In the following days, numerous stories, pictures and videos regarding this fire rescue ____39____ (share) on
China’s social media. A video that showed a herringbone (人字形) of yellow flame of fire and a line of white light
coming from the headlamps on the rescuers in the night view was ____40____ striking that it became ____41____
instant hit.
____42____ put out the fire was a “Great Human Wall” that was formed by the organization and supportpersonnel under the mountain, the transport teams ____43____ (deliver) materials along the way, and the firefighting
troops on the mountain top.
Among them, Generation Z, classified as those born in the mid-90s to early 2000s, played a ____44____
(remarkable) important role in the whole rescue work. These young group rushed to the frontline of the fire scene
without any hesitation, demonstrating the hope and strength of China’s young generation with their bravery, wisdom
and _____45_____ (cooperate).
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校本周五下午将举行“舞动青春”文艺活动，同时进行网络直播。请给你的新西兰
网友Peter写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
.
2 内容安排；
3. 邀请观看。
参考词汇：舞动青春Dance for Youth
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第五部分 用括号内词的正确形式填空（满分10分）
47. Today, On the Origin of Species is regarded as one of the most important works ever ______ (write). （所给
词的适当形式填空）
48. Some trees make clicking noises when there is not enough water, ______ (indicate) drought is arriving. （所
给词的适当形式填空）
49. Once in front of the paintings, they only have limited time to spend ________ (take) in its five metres of scenes
along the Bian River in Bianing. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50. ______ (lead) by well-known Chinese volleyball player and coach Lang Ping, they have continued to aim high.
（所给词的适当形式填空）
51. Next, the Chinese team defeated the Netherlands in the semi-final matches, ______ (lose) to them in the
preliminaries. （所给词的适当形式填空）
52. ______ (select) for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warriors. (所给词的适当形式填空)
53. The disc, digitally ______ (record) in the studio, sounded fantastic at the party that night. (所给词的适当形
式填空)
54. __________ (remind) not to miss the flight at 1520，the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.
55. When we visited my old family home, memory came_________(flood) back. (所给词的适当形式填空)56. David threatened ________(report)his neighbour to the police if the damages were not paid. (所给词的适当
形式填空）
莱州市第一中学 2024-2025 学年高二下学期开学英语试题
参考答案
第一部分 听力（听力答案省略）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A
第二节（每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. E 19. G 20. F
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A
35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. as 37. to break
38. paid 39. were shared
40. so 41. an
42. What 43. delivering
44. remarkably
45. cooperation
第四部分 写作（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Peter,
I am glad to tell you that there will be a performance to be held in our school this Friday, whose theme is
Dance for Youth.
The performance is scheduled to take place in our school hall from 15:00 to 17:00, lasting 2 hours. Live
broadcast via the Internet will be on at the same time. The activity aims at showing the students’ positive and
optimistic spirit as well as their passion of pursuing dreams. There will be various fully prepared performances,
including singing, dancing, instrument playing and so on, which will be a visual feast for all of us.
I do hope you can join us on line to share the happiness together.
Yours,
Li Hua
第五部分 用括号内词的正确形式填空（满分10分）
【47题答案】
【答案】written
【48题答案】
【答案】indicating
【49题答案】
【答案】taking
【50题答案】
【答案】Led
【51题答案】
【答案】having lost
【52题答案】
【答案】Selected
【53题答案】【答案】recorded
【54题答案】
【答案】Reminded
【55题答案】
【答案】flooding
【56题答案】
【答案】to report
