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试卷类型：A
2023 级高二下学期期中校际联合考试
英 语
2025.05
本试卷共四部分，满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的条形码粘贴在答题卡相应的位置。
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3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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，并标在
试卷的相应位置。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. Where did the man buy his wallet?
A. In Amsterdam. B. In Brussels. C. In London.
2. What is the weather like recently in Washington?
A. Snowy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
3. When was the package expected to arrive?
A. On the 4th. B. On the 10th. C. On the 12th.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Fix the light. B. Repaint the room. C. Open the windows.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. When the bus will arrive.
B. Whether they will go to the park.
C. Which station they should get off.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
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. Who is Jane?
A. The man's wife. B. The man's sister. C. The man's daughter.
7. What is the man's problem?
A. He has no online account.
B. He forgets his password.
C. He loses his email address.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many books has Carole Box written so far?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
9. What makes Carole Box's books best-sellers according to the man?
A. Her writing style. B. Her luck. C. Her previous job.
10. What does Burt ask Carole Box to do?
A. Introduce her book.
B. Answer some questions.
C. Read a passage from her book.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will Nick leave?
A. Tomorrow. B. In half a year. C. After graduation.
12. Why must Nick move?
A. His mom has changed her job.
B. His university is in another city.
C. His sister has to go to another school.
13. How does Nick feel now?
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Proud.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where are the speakers?
A. In a theater class. B. At a cinema. C. At a film's opening event.
15. What inspired Jim to choose his career?
A. An agency offer. B. A school program. C. A training course.16. What is Jim's next project?
A. A war film. B. A comedy film. C. A historical film.
17. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Interview an actress. B. Talk with a director. C. Give a speech.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker probably?
A. A government official. B. A security guard. C. A headmaster.
19. What will the officials check first?
A. The electrical system. B. The football field. C. The classrooms.
20. What event will be held on Friday afternoon?
A. A welcoming party. B. A safety check. C. A staff meeting.
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)
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。
A
The Ellie Maxwell Award
Background
Ellie Maxwell was an inspiring young woman whose short life was dedicated to helping children affected by
war. As a student at the University of Edinburgh, she worked as an aid worker in Bosnia after the 1990s civil war.
She believed shared creative activities and global connections could ease tensions. This vision led her to found
Firefly, an organization supporting children whose lives have been affected by war through integration, education,
and mentoring.
To honor her legacy and celebrate student-led charity work, Ellie's family and the trustees established the Ellie
Maxwell Award. The award was launched in 2019 at Firefly's 20th anniversary celebrations. Awarded annually
through Edinburgh University, it is funded by the Maxwell Family and friends to encourage and support an
Edinburgh-based student or group of students who have helped promote social change and inclusivity with their
project.
What is the prize?
The prize consists of £1,000 of seed funding for your charity, operational support, and a year of instruction
from the Firefly International.Who is eligible for this award?
●Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, aged 17-30, studying at University of Edinburgh. Distance
learning students are welcome to apply.
●Your project has been running for one to two years and there has been some evidence of meaningful impact
and social change. There is also some early evidence of sustainability to build upon.
●Project focus is on social change, promoting tolerance and inclusion.
●Projects could be working in the field of Human Rights, the environment, children protection, gender equality,
education or any other work which promotes tolerance and inclusion.
21. What do we know about the Ellie Maxwell Award?
A. It encourages innovative teamwork. B. It advocates students' charitable efforts.
C. It is inspired by an aid worker in Bosnia. D. It aims to support children affected by war.
22. What are the winners expected to get?
A. Membership of the Firefly International.
B. Admission to the University of Edinburgh.
C. Financial assistance and organizational aid.
D. Charity donations and Ellie Maxwell medals.
23. Who are qualified for the award?
A. Project fundraisers aged 30 plus.
B. Graduates majoring in education.
C. Professors promoting tolerance and inclusion.
D. Online learners of the University of Edinburgh.
B
Sally Snowman loves to be alone. As the keeper of Boston Light, a centuries-old lighthouse on Little Brewster
Island in Boston Harbor, she's had a lot of practice. For most of the last 19years, she's lived there from April through
October.
She fills the days with work, cleaning the windows, mowing the lawn and sweeping the staircase of the 90-foot
lighthouse tower. She reads a lot and has watched a lot of sunsets. And she enjoys every minute. “It's a relief to be
out on the island,” Ms. Snowman, 70, said. When she's by herself, “the wheels stop spinning.” Her time alone is
restorative.But not everyone feels the same way about solitude(独处). How we feel about time alone is largely dependent
on whether we've chosen it, said Virginia Thomas, an assistant professor of psychology at Middlebury College who
studies solitude. “People who pursue solitude of their own free will tend to report that it feels full—— like they' re
full of ideas or thoughts or things to do,” Dr. Thomas said. In this way, it's distinct from loneliness, a negative state
in which you' re disconnected from other people and it feels empty.
The key is to see solitude as a choice, not a punishment. Jenn Drummond, a mountaineer in Park City, Utah,
has spent a lot of time alone as she trains to become the first woman to climb the Seven Second Summits, the second
highest—— and generally more difficult—— mountains on each continent. If she catches herself “getting into a dull
pattern,” she reminds herself that she's in charge. “Loneliness is happening to me,” Ms. Drummond,41, said.
“Solitude is happening for me. That little shift makes the biggest difference.”
24. How does Sally Snowman feel about her time alone?
A. It's comforting. B. It's depressing.
C. It's boring. D. It's challenging.
25. Which of the following does Dr. Thomas agree with?
A. Solitude has a positive effect.
B. Loneliness keeps people connected.
C. Solitude causes people to feel empty.
D. Loneliness makes people feel peaceful.
26. Which of the following can we infer from the text?
A. Solitude leads to a dull social pattern. B. Solitude's benefit is overestimated.
C. Solitude requires training to be enjoyed. D. Solitude's value lies in one's view.
27. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To entertain. B. To instruct.
C. To persuade. D. To advertise.
C
In the jungle of Rome's roads, there is an invasive species. Native to the fairways but now racing about ancient
squares, it has made residents quite restless. Hundreds of golf carts(车)loaded with tourists race around the streets of
the eternal city, annoying taxi drivers, blocking bus lanes and confusing city officials who cannot work out how to
ban them.
“It's madness—— you get eight or nine of them holding up traffic when they pull up at the Bocca della Veritàwhere parking is forbidden,” said Rome's transport chief, Eugenio Patanè. “We would need a police officer on every
corner to stop this.”
The carts, which often come with a driver and are favored by American and British tourists, are the latest
evidence of overtourism in Rome. Despite moving annoyingly slowly on the city's streets, the carts are able to avoid
plans to get rid of them because of a loophole(漏洞) in the law. Classified as “non-typical vehicles” under Article 59
of the Italian Highway Code, the golf carts must be registered by their operators at the town hall, which then has 30
days to approve their use.
The problem, said Patanè, was that during that 30-day period the carts are allowed to operate. “We have had 33
applications and rejected all but one, but at the end of the 30 days they simply apply again and get another 30 days in
which they can operate before being rejected again, and so on,” he said.
So what is it like to drive a cart in Rome? A man by a drinks stand in the Villa Borghese park put me behind the
wheel of a four-seater for €30 an hour. “We cannot keep up with demand,” he said, “Tourists see them on the streets
and want one.”
Once on Via del Tritone, the traffic came to a standstill. Then I studied the cart ahead of me in the traffic, driven
by a tour guide and carrying a couple with their two children. Bored by the traffic jam, they started arguing. Rather
than rushing from monument(古迹) to monument, they were getting the true Roman experience—— losing their
cool while stuck in traffic.
28. What is the city officials' feeling about the crazy golf carts?
A. Pride. B. Helplessness. C. Guilt. D. Thrill.
29. What is a loophole in Italy's traffic law according to the text?
A. Unclear approval standard. B. Improper cart design.
C. Confusing traffic regulations. D. Unreasonable registration rules.
30. How does the author sound in the last paragraph?
A. Humorous. B. Curious. C. Anxious. D. Serious.
31. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Tourists benefit a lot from popular golf carts.
B. Crazy golf carts cause Rome's traffic problems.
C. Tourists are welcomed by the residents of Rome.
D. Italy's traffic management faces severe challenges.
D
That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping onlinemimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine(多巴胺) at work——a brain chemical responsible for
feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether engaging in viral videos or new hobbies, dopamine creates a sense
of achievement that keeps us coming back for more.
However, reliance on these dopamine hits can lead to lasting brain changes, particularly in teenagers and young
adults. This is what my team and I at London Southbank University study. We investigated which brain regions and
connections change due to increased social media engagement—— or “dopa-mining”, as we call it.
Using social media lights up the same parts of your brain as other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and
gambling. Scientists have found that every time you get a “like”, or even watch a video you enjoy, your brain's
reward system gets activated. This is the same system that makes people feel pleasure when they win money or eat
their favorite snack.
But here's the catch: the more you use social media, the harder it can be for your brain to resist it. It's like
training your brain to long for those dopamine hits—— just like an addiction.
Ever wonder why social media feels so addictive? It's because your brain starts trimming neurons(修剪神经元),
a bit like cutting away extra branches on a tree, to make the “reward pathway” faster.
This sounds efficient, but it's not great. The shorter pathway means your brain can “feel” rewards faster, but we
know from research that it can also make you more excited and less able to stop yourself from scrolling. Over time,
this trimming can cut down the size of certain brain areas, which are key for controlling emotions and making
decisions.
32. What does the underlined word “doomscrolling” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Scrolling through a lot of negative news.
B. Scrolling through various videos for creation.
C. Scrolling long through social media aimlessly.
D. Scrolling through specific contents to gain knowledge.
33. What does the author's team at London Southbank University study?
A. Ways to engage in new hobbies.
B. Dopamine production in the brain.
C. Brain regions affected by social media.
D. Similarities among different addictions.
34. What is the result of the brain trimming?
A. It enables people to make wise decisions.
B. It helps people better control their emotions.C. It strengthens the links between brain regions.
D. It makes the size of certain brain areas smaller.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. The functions of dopamine in the brain.
B. The benefits of social media engagement.
C. The exploration into brain's reward system.
D. The lasting effects of social media on the brain.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分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。
How Natural Smells Affect Well-being
Spending time in nature benefits our well-being by improving emotions, reducing stress, and enhancing
physical health. However, most previous research focused on visual experiences, neglecting the role of smell. 36
Plants release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that serve ecological roles like attracting insects.
37 A team of scientists, led by Gregory Bratman from the University of Washington suggests these compounds
might secretly boost human health.
38 Some plant VOCs are not enough to cause a response. For example, forest fragrance(香气) may calm
nerves even if we don't notice them. Such hidden mechanisms(机制)could secretly affect mood or stress levels,
though scientists are still figuring out their full impact.
Other smells are perceived consciously, yet their health effects vary. Pleasant smells, like flowers, often have
universal appeal, while others arouse personal or cultural memories. For instance, pine might remind one of
childhood hikes, whereas urban pollution could cause discomfort. 39
Human activities, like pollution and habitat destruction, change nature's smell profile. 40Protecting fragrant
ecosystems, they argue, could preserve not just biodiversity but also human health.
A. Natural smells may influence us unconsciously.
B. Yet their impact on people is barely understood.
C. Nature's smell-based impacts come through different routes.
D. Scientists confirm plant VOCs can directly reduce our stress.
E. New research aims to uncover how smells from nature improve health.
F. Understanding these differences is key to employing nature's smell power.
G. The researchers urge to explore how losing these natural smells harms well-being.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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A couple found a baby duck on a fishing lake. 41 , she was abandoned. They couldn't find the duck's 42
, and also they were told that the duck wouldn't 43 in the wild. After some thought, they 44 to take care
of her. They named her Freda and brought her into their home in Leeds, England.
The couple let Freda 45 about their house and garden. They even took 46 to sleep near her bed
because she was 47 . Gradually, Freda became like a member of their family. They formed a strong 48
with each other. During this time, the husband was undergoing treatment of cancer, and Freda became his 49 of
comfort and support.
Last October, Freda flew away. But to the couple's surprise, Freda 50 with her baby duck this April. They
now have eleven ducks living in their garden.
Although going from one duck to eleven is a terrible 51 , the couple feel happy and52 to have them.
They have 53 ponds for the ducks to swim in. They expect Freda and her children to stay for a few more
months before possibly returning to the 54 .
This heartwarming story reminds us of the 55 of sympathy and the incredible bonds that can form
between· humans and animals.
41. A. Generally B. Naturally C. Apparently D. Occasionally
42. A. neighbors B. friends C. cousins D. parents
43. A. settle B. survive C. struggle D. hide
44. A. resolved B. managed C. attempted D. promised
45. A. circle B. race C. wander D. swim
46. A. measures B. courage C. patience D. turns
47. A. demanding B. boring C. confusing D. embarrassing
48. A. appreciation B. partnership C. bond D. team
49. A. mood B. source C. sense D. need
50.A.communicated B. encountered C. associated D. returned
51. A. mess B. regret C. lesson D. pain
52. A. confident B. content C. honored D. relieved
53. A. searched B. explored C. created D. pictured
54. A. house B. wild C. pond D. garden55. A. power B. origin C. level D. cost
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。
While most texters use abbreviations(缩写) in their messages, research carried out at Stanford University, 56
(suggest) it could signal that you' re not 57 (full) invested in the conversation. The researchers discovered
people 58 used abbreviations in their text messages were less likely to receive replies, and the use of them
could cut conversations short.
“Our findings are especially relevant when we want to appear more sincere and 59(strength) social ties,
such as at the beginning of a relationship or when we need to make a good impression,” said lead researcher David
Fang. The research, 60 (publish) in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, analyzed conversations
from 37 countries and more than5,300 texters. The conversations, including ones with and 61 abbreviations,
came from messages on chatrooms. Rather than make people appear 62 (comfort), the findings suggest that not
spelling out words in full made a person— whatever their age—— appear insincere.
Nevertheless, 80% of 63 (participant) predicted that others wouldn't mind the use of abbreviations——
and 4% wrongly thought it would have 64 positive impact. “We thought it would convey an informal sense of
65 (close), so we were surprised that abbreviations caused negative perceptions about people who use them,”
explained David Fang.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，上周你校举行了校园科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
(1)活动概况：(2)特色项目：(3)活动意义。
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。
第二节(满分25分)
阅
Campus Science and Technology Festival
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 a bright and sunny morning at Greenfield High School, and the annual sports day was in full swing. The
atmosphere was electric, with students cheering, banners waving, and the smell of popcorn filling the air. But all
eyes were on the final event of the day—— the 400-meter race.
Among the participants was Mia, a quiet but determined girl from Class 10B. Mia wasn't the fastest runner in
school, nor was she the most athletic. In fact, she only joined the track team a few months ago after her best friend,
Emma, convinced her to give it a try. “You've got heart, Mia,” Emma had said. “That's all you need.”
As Mia stood at the starting line, her heart pounded. She glanced at her competitors—— tall, confident, and
experienced runners who had won countless medals. Mia tightened her shoelaces and took a deep breath. She
reminded herself of the hours she had spent training, the early mornings, and the blisters(水疱) on her feet. She
wasn't here to win; she was here to prove to herself that she could finish the race.
The starting gun fired, and the runners shot off like arrows. Mia started strong but soon found herself lagging
behind. By the halfway mark, she was in last place. Mia felt as if a heavy weight had settled on her shoulders. She
couldn't bring himself to look at the crowd. As cheers began to fade, doubt crept into her mind. “Maybe I should just
stop, No one will notice.” she thought.
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。
But then, she heard a familiar voice, “Go, Mia! You can do it!”
With just 50 meters to go, she could barely breathe.
