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高二年级期中考试
英语
时间：120分钟 分值：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考试务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需
改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
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答题区域的答案一律无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 is Sonya responsible for?
A. Doing some research. B. Looking up the dates. C. Deciding on explorers.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the woman trying to do?
A. Make an appointment.
B. Reschedule an appointment.
C. Cancel an appointment.
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What does the man do?
A. A banker. B. A shopper. C. A cashier.
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Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a shoe store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a train station.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The man’s daughter. B. A birthday party. C. Something to drink.
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 relationship between the speakers?
A. House owner and renter. B. Gym clerk and customer. C. Hotel clerk and guest.
7. What will the woman do?
A. Clean the room. B. Pack her suitcase. C. Have something to eat.
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 did the speakers do just now?
A. They met a writer. B. They saw a doctor. C. They climbed a mountain.
9. What does the man think of the stories?
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Difficult.
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 does the woman want to do?
A. Work out a plan. B. Look for an apartment. C. Ask the man for help.
11. What will the man do?
A. Move on to his new job.
B. Give new employees training.
C. Work on an important project.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Wait for him for two weeks. B. Extend the deadline. C. Turn to Mr. Cortez.
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. What do the speakers agree about a GPS?
A. It is not entirely reliable. B. It is very convenient. C. It is quite useless.
14. Why are some people better at finding their way?A. They are more focused.
B. They were born with the skill.
C. They go to the place more frequently.
15. What helped the man find his friend’s place?
.
A A street. B. A building. C. A tree.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Take a look around. B. Share her experience. C. Visit her friend.
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. What is the speaker?
A. A tour guide. B. A hotel manager. C. A bus driver.
18. Where are the speaker and the listeners?
A. In a hotel. B. On a bus. C. On a bridge.
19. What do we know about Ibiza?
A. It is a coastal city. B. The death rate there is high. C. It is famous for its restaurants.
20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end?
A. Drink some water. B. Take care of their luggage. C. Contact Manuel in advance.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上
将该项涂黑。
A
Serengeti National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the
world, well-known for its incredible biodiversity and the annual Great Migration (迁徙) of over two million
animals.
Key Features
The Great Migration: One of the park’s most famous events, where over 1.5 million wildebeest (角马),
200,000 zebras, and thousands of gazelles travel in a circular migration pattern in search of fresh grasslands.
Hunters such as lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles follow this migration.
The Big Five: Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, making it a good
destination for viewing Africa’s Big Five.
Endless Plains: The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word “Siringet,” meaning “the place wherethe land runs on forever.” The park features vast grasslands, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests.
Seronera River Valley: This area is particularly good for spotting hunters, such as lions, wild dogs, hyenas,
and leopards, and is one of the most popular parts of the park for game drives.
Grumeti River: A key crossing point during the Great Migration, where dramatic scenes of wildebeest
crossing the crocodile-filled river are common.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: International visitors are charged $82 per person per day for park entry.
Other Costs: Visitors who book guided tours through travel companies do not need to pay a separate entry
fee, as it is included in the package. These packages, which also cover accommodation, meals, and park
transportation, ranging from $200 to over $1,000 per day, depending on the level of luxury.
Best Time to Visit
Dry Season (June to October): This is the best time for game viewing, as animals tend to gather around
water sources, and the weather is pleasant. This period matches the time when the Great Migration herds make their
river crossings at the Grumeti and Mara rivers.
Wet Season (November to May): This is the time of the birthing season (January to March), where hundreds
of thousands of wildebeest young are born, making it an excellent time to see newborns and hunter action. The park
is also less crowded during this time.
21. What attracts visitors to the Seronera River Valley?
A. It offers luxury accommodation options.
B. It is a good place to observe hunting animals.
C. It has easy access to the park’s entrance.
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D It is known for birdwatching opportunities.
22. What is the lowest daily price for a package tour to the Serengeti National Park?
A. 82 dollars. B. 200 dollars. C. 282 dollars. D. 1,000 dollars.
23. When is the best time to see herds river crossings?
A. During the dry season, from June to October.
B. During the birthing season, from January to March.
C. In the wet season, when the park is less crowded.
D. At the end of the rainy season, when animals migrate.
B
I am not a patient woman, and the people in my local pharmacy (药店) regularly feel the impact of that. With
Type 1 diabetes (糖尿病), I have multiple repeat prescriptions (处方) to fill in order to stay alive. It’s a teachingpharmacy so the service is a bit disorganized, as students try to learn their way around the systems.
Recently, it has been particularly bad. There was a nationwide shortage of one of my regular medicines, and so
each time I went to pick up a prescription, it wasn’t available. I asked my GP (全科医生) if they could just change
the prescription once and for all. They said they would, but then they changed the prescribed amount as well, so
instead of getting a month’s supply, I got a week’s. I asked again — this time they just switched it back to my
original medicine, the one that wasn’t in supply. This continued for months, until one day I’d had enough.
I had gone back to my GP’s clinic from the pharmacy as the prescription was wrong yet again. Why were they
making things so difficult for me? Why couldn’t they see how scared I was? I lost my temper. I was downright rude
to the reception team and the GP. And when I finally got back to the pharmacy to correct prescription in hand, they
told me the pharmacist was actually out for lunch and I’d have to wait for an hour. I started shouting.
When I think of that moment now, I feel uncomfortable. The reality is that by shouting, the situation was fixed
— the pharmacist reappeared from their lunch break and I haven’t had a problem getting my prescription quickly
since. But every time I set foot in that pharmacy, I feel a sense of shame and I go out of my way to be nice to the
staff in the desperate hope that it will undo the memory.
Sometimes we shout; sometimes we have to. And if you were on the receiving end, then I’m sorry. It probably
wasn’t anything to do with you: it was just a scared person at the bottom of their mental well trying to be heard.
24. Why does the author emphasize the pharmacy being a teaching one?
.
A To explain the disorganization in service.
B. To explain why the service might be slower at times.
C. To suggest that students are learning to manage prescriptions.
D. To show that the staff are always learning and improving.
25. What was the problem with one of the medicines the writer needed?
A. The doctor wouldn’t prescribe it.
B. The writer was given too much of it.
C. The pharmacy didn’t have it in supply.
D. The writer didn’t like the side effects.
26. What was the immediate result of the author’s shouting at the pharmacy?
A. The pharmacist apologized for the mistake.
B. The author was asked to leave the pharmacy at once.
C. The pharmacist refused to fill the prescription.
D. The pharmacist returned, and her problem was solved.
27. What is the author’s tone in the last paragraph?A. Defensive and unapologetic. B. Regretful and reflective.
C. Angry and blaming. D. Hopeful and positive.
C
The Ig Nobel Prizes, established in 1991, are an amusing alternative to the distinguished Nobel Prizes,
honoring research that “makes people laugh, then think.” The name is a clever wordplay on “ignoble,” meaning
something lacking honor, reflecting the humorous and unconventional nature of the discoveries. However, beneath
the foolishness often lies great scientific value, showing that curiosity can lead to significant understanding, even
from seemingly insignificant questions.
The prizes draw attention to a range of odd but fascinating studies. In 2024, some researchers were awarded
for demonstrating that real plants can copy the appearance of artificial ones they are planted alongside, revealing
the remarkable adaptability of nature. Another 2024 study demonstrated that dead fish can swim upstream by using
energy from fast-moving water currents, which could inspire energy-efficient designs in engineering. Additionally,
a probability experiment involving more than 350,000 coin throws revealed that a thrown coin is more likely to
land on the side it started from, offering unexpected understanding into chance and probability.
In previous years, similarly quirky studies have been honored. In 2004, one of the Ig Nobel Prizes was
awarded to Jillian Clarke. She investigated the scientific soundness of the “five-second rule,” a popular belief that
food dropped on the floor is still safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. Some 2006 Ig Nobel Prize winners
found that female malaria mosquitoes （蚊子） are equally attracted to the smell of human feet and Limburger
cheese. This research, which won the Biology Prize, suggests that these odors could be used to develop innovative
mosquito control methods.
Held annually in mid-September, around the time the real Nobel Prizes are announced, the Ig Nobel Prize
ceremony is a unique mixture of humor and science, where real Nobel Prize winners present the awards. The event
contains a number of running jokes, including Miss Sweetie Poo, a little girl who repeatedly cries out “Please stop,
I’m bored”, if speakers go on too long. Paper airplanes are traditionally thrown by the audience, adding to the
funny nature of the event.
28. What is the main purpose of the Ig Nobel Prizes?
A. To provide an alternative to the traditional Nobel Prizes.
B. To recognize research that is purely humorous.
C. To recognize humorous science research.
D. To award the smallest scientific studies.
29. What does the study of coin throwing reveal?
A. Possibility cannot be predicted with certainty.B. Human belief influences the probability of a result.
C. The end result is always uncertain, with a 50/50 chance.
D. Coins tend to land on the side they start from.
30. What does the underlined word “quirky” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Unusual or unconventional. B. Standard or typical.
C. Boring or uninteresting. D. Disordered or unstructured.
31. Who presents the Ig Nobel Prizes to the winners?
A. Scientists having a sense of humor. B. Political or social celebrities.
.
C Real Nobel Prize winners. D. Ig Nobel Prize organizers.
D
In the past few decades, Ray Kurzweil has made more than 100 forecasts about the future, of which 86% have
proven to be accurate. Among his famous predictions is his daring claim that by 2029, artificial intelligence (AI)
will pass the Turing test and achieve human-level intelligence. Perhaps his most significant prediction is that the
singularity (奇点) will be reached by 2045, marking the point at which human intelligence fully integrates with AI
and significantly improves our mental capabilities.
Kurzwel’s positive view on the singularity stands in sharp opposition to the warnings from Stephen Hawking,
Elon Musk, and Bill Gates, who have voiced concerns about the potential risks of superintelligent AI. These figures
fear that AI could become uncontrollable and threaten humanity’s survival. Kurzweil, however, sees AI not as an
existential risk, but as a powerful tool for improving human abilities. He argues that AI won’t operate as an
independent force but will function within a network designed to work alongside humans, improving rather than
replacing our abilities.
Kurzweil supports his viewpoint with existing technologies, like brain implants used to treat Parkinson’s
disease (帕金森病）, suggesting that the integration process is already in progress. He envisions a future where, by
the 2030s, individuals will connect their neocortex—the part of the brain responsible for advanced thinking—to the
cloud, improving our memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Looking ahead to 2045, Kurzweil believes that the singularity will further enable humanity to address complex
global challenges and unlock new levels of intellectual and creative potential. Rather than viewing this
transformation as a threat, Kurzweil considers it a valuable opportunity for human progress, as AI will empower
individuals to meet their physical and intellectual needs. He argues that this will lead to a society characterized by
remarkable growth and achievement.
32. What is the significance of the year 2045 in Kurzweil’s predictions?
A. It marks the time AI will beat human intelligence for the first time.B. It is the year when AI will successfully pass the Turing test.
C. It is the year when AI will become totally uncontrollable.
D. It marks the time human intelligence will completely combine with AI.
33. What concerns do the figures like Hawking, Musk, and Gates have about AI development?
A. They believe AI will make humans dependent on technology.
B. They fear AI could escape human control and endanger humanity.
C. They think AI will make humans lose the ability to talk.
D. They predict AI will lead to conflicts between nations.
34. Why does Kurzweil mention brain implants used for treating Parkinson’s disease?
A. To show that the human-machine integration has already begun.
B. To illustrate the potential dangers of AI in the medical field.
C. To argue that AI has already beaten human intelligence.
D. To suggest it is possible to find cure for Parkinson’s disease.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Kurzweil’s Dream: The Future of AI
B. Kurzweil’s Analysis: AI and Humanity
C. Kurzweil’s Prediction: Singularity by 2045
D. Kurzweil’s Warning: The Threat of AI
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
Nowadays, in the age of round-the-clock entertainment, it’s harder to be bored. If the show you’re watching
has lost its spark, you can select an alternative instantly. ___36___ Feeling bored with the task in hand does have
its benefits.
___37___
Feeling bored at work, for example, could inspire you to explore a change of career. Or if you decide there’s
nothing worth watching on TV, you might choose to switch off and make your own entertainment by taking up a
new hobby. ___38___ This drive to find interesting activities can lead to a rise in creativity.
What’s the point of daydreaming?
Without social media or TV, we may fall back on daydreaming. Despite what parents and teachers may have
told you, daydreaming is good for you. Letting your thoughts wander without the distractions of technology can be
a useful way to “allow your mind to relax, relieve stress, developing your creativity in the process,” writes theUniversity of Central Lancashire’s Dr Sandi Mann. ___39___
Are we more easily bored nowadays?
Still, why daydream at the bus stop when you can simply scroll through your phone? For starters, spending
every spare moment staring at a screen can have a negative effect on your mental well-being, sleep quality and
eyesight. But that’s not all. ___40___ Eventually, we start to lose the ability to entertain others and find ways to do
something less boring. Whisper it: We run the risk of becoming boring ourselves.
A. Does boredom make us more creative?
B. But that’s not necessarily a good thing.
C. Why don’t you do something less boring?
D. A new show is launched to keep children entertained.
E. Being bored inspires you to search out something less boring to do.
F. It means you become less able to think creatively and solve problems.
G. People who liked daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability.
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，从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a freezing Friday night. My father telephoned me, telling me my mother had been in a terrible car crash.
On arriving at the hospital, a strong smell of ___41___ brought a sick feeling to my already turning stomach.
The horrible condition of my mother’s body ___42___ me. She struggled to turn around but couldn’t. She had
tubes down her throat and in her arms. ___43___ holding her cold swollen (肿胀的) hands, I controlled my urge
to ___44___ out.
She kept staring at me, looking painful. I turned my ___45___ away from her, trying to hide my tears. It
occurred to me that I really might ___46___ my mother.
My life completely ___47___. I used to only deal with my teenage life. But that night, the trouble at school
appeared ___48___. Life took on a new meaning for me.
Two months later, she was allowed home. It was a ___49___ for us all, but it meant more responsibilities for
me. I would feed her, bathe her and help her to the ____50____. It struck me that I was playing the role of
____51____ to my own mother. The difficult part for me was trying to ____52____ my mother’s spirits up when
she lost heart over her inability to do simple things by herself, but I always had a smile on my face.
It has been two years since that night. I have ____53____ more than all the years before. Being a mother
figure to my own mother ____54____ me a lot about parenthood: the worries, the protectiveness and, most of all,
the unconditional ____55____.41. A. coffee B. medicine C. flowers D. food
42. A. shocked B. confused C. annoyed D. excited
43. A. Calmly B. Tightly C. Gently D. Joyfully
44. A. call B. run C. leave D. cry
45. A. face B. hand C. attention D. mind
46. A. lose B. hurt C. cure D. need
47. A. started B. ceased C. changed D. boiled
48. A. unnecessary B. incredible C. unusual D. insignificant
49. A. treat B. blessing C. surprise D. trouble
50. A. school B. toilet C. car D. hospital
51. A. father B. friend C. mother D. daughter
52. A. keep B. take C. put D. wake
53. A. improved B. suffered C. grown D. seen
54. A. offered B. taught C. paid D. left
55. A. gift B. reward C. choice D. love
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。
The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, Shandong
Province. Recently, over 370 guests from 36 foreign countries ___56___ (invite) to attend the festival.
Five major events including a memorial honoring Confucius and a global ___57___ (explore) of Confucius
temples and academies will be held during the festival.
Today, tourists to Qufu, ___58___ is the birthplace of Confucius, go beyond simply visiting Confucian
heritage. They can watch spectacular performances and ___59___ (show) themed around Confucianism, and take
part in traditional cultural activities like calligraphy, paper-cutting ___60___ seal-carving.
Additionally, workshops on Confucian culture are held in local schools and communities ___61___ (regular)
to cultivate children’s morality and mix traditional culture with residents’ daily lives.
Throughout the year, tourists can participate ___62___ different folk festivals and traditional cultural
activities around the province to experience ___63___ (it) artistic creativity and cultural diversity.
Shandong also has ___64___ well-connected transportation network, delicious cuisine, and diverse
accommodation options, ____65____ (offer) visitors a comfortable and carefree travel experience.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）66. 假如你是李华，最近你在英语学习上遇到了困难，但你积极地解决了这些困难。请给你的朋友Alice写
一封邮件分享此事，内容包括：
1. 描述你的困难；
2. 介绍你的解决方法。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alice,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（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。
My dad was more than a father to me; he was my friend and confidant (知己) and one of the most amazing
people in my life. So when he passed away suddenly from a stroke at the age of 51, my world fell apart. I was lost,
along with my mother who had been with my father since age 16, two brothers, and everyone who knew him. We
were thrown into a thick fog of anger, sadness, and shock.
I cried every night and tried to hold onto all my memories of him. I replayed every moment I could remember
— writing down thoughts, printing out old e-mails, reading old birthday cards — anything I could hang on to because I
didn’t want to forget. As I was going through all these old memories, I began to wonder about all the things I had
missed. My dad was a quiet man who was known for his listening skills, his patience, his humor, and his smile. He
was often the one listening instead of telling stories. I wanted to know what stories I had missed by losing him so
soon. So I decided to compile (编纂) a memory book as a surprise Christmas gift for my mom and brothers.
I started my project in November, contacting everyone I knew who was close to my dad or had been in the past. I
sent e-mails and letters asking for friends and family of Gary Force to send me their thoughts and memories of him.
I asked them specifically to share funny stories about my dad and the stories that maybe no one had ever heard or
had long forgotten. I told them to respond no later than one week before Christmas. I waited and waited and got very
few responses by December. I began to wonder if this was a horrible idea or if anyone even cared.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
And then the responses started pouring in.
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I gave it to my family as the last gift on Christmas Day.
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