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哈三中 2024-2025 学年度上学期高二学年期中考试
英语试卷
（考试时间: 120分钟 试卷满分: 150分）
注意事项:
本试卷分第一部分（听力）, 第二部分（阅读理解）, 第三部分（完型填空）, 第四部分（选
择填空）, 第五部分（单句语法填空）, 第六部分（写作）。
第一部分: 听力（共两节, 每小题1.5分, 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, 从题中给出的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. How will the man probably get to work?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
2. What course will the woman probably take?
A. Spanish. B. Photography. C. Art.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport. C. At a hotel.
4. Who will be the next CFO?
A. Mr. Matthew. B. Mr. King. C. Mr. Jackson.
5. When did the man finish his work?
A. At dawn. B. At dusk. C. At midnight.
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. Where to go on vacation.
B. How to choose a birthday gift.
C. What to wear for a job interview.
7. Why does the man want a new job?A. To experience something new.
B. To get a high position.
C. To earn more money.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Business partners.
9. What does the woman plan to do next month?
A. Organize a meeting. B. Cancel an event. C. Attend a conference.
10. Where can the woman get the special form?
A. From the HR office. B. From the man. C. From her manager.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper?
A. The delivery was delayed.
B. His newspaper was damaged.
C. He couldn't find the newspaper.
12. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put?
A. In his yard. B. In his mailbox. C. In his hallway.
13. What will the woman do next?
A. Visit Bruce's place.
B. Send an apology letter.
C. Call the delivery person.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
.
14 What causes the girl to have trouble making friends?
A. Unpopularity with other kids.
B. Difference in interests.
C. Lack of social skills.
.
15 What do we know about the girl's family?
A. They enjoy a quiet life.
B. They prefer a social lifestyle.
C. Her parents are strict with her.
16. How does the girl feel about her lifestyle?
A. Comfortable. B. Upset. C. Lonely.
17. What kind of friends does the girl want?A. Those who are easy-going.
B. Those who are hard-working.
C. Those who share similar hobbies.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What do we learn about the speaker's mother?
A. She made a lot of records.
B. She had a varied taste in music.
C. She once worked in the field of music.
19. What kind of music does the speaker dislike?
A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Dance music.
20. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music?
A. Her mom. B. Her sister. C. Her schoolmate.
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 和 D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
If you decide to see the northern lights, consider heading to Canada, where they fill the sky 300 days a year in
certain regions.
Yukon
With its sweeping landscapes and dramatic mountain views, Yukon is an outdoor lover’s dreamland. Take
advantage of the brief window between the end of summer and first snowfall in autumn to combine outdoor activities
like boating along the storied Yukon River with northern light watching.
Churchill
Home to wolves, foxes, whales, moose and snowy owls, Churchill is well known for its arctic wildlife. It also
sees an average of 300 nights of northern light activity every year. With over a week in the wild, there’s a good chance
you’ll spot the lights.
Nunavik
Nunavik is Quebec’s northernmost region and one of four areas in Canada. It is home to the country’s Inuit
people. By day, travelers canoe or snowmobile to Vieux Fort-Chimo, a 19th-century fur trading post; hear elders tell
stories of a nomadic (游牧的) way of life; and listen to traditional throat singing, or katadjak — all led by an Inuit
guide. Under inky skies, the guide offers Inuit insights into the meaning of the light.
JasperLocated in the Rocky Mountains, Jasper is home to the world’s second-largest dark sky preserve, making it one
of the best — and most convenient — places to catch northern lights throughout the year.
An especially great time to visit is during the annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival in October when experienced
photographers from around the world host workshops to share their best tips and astronomers explain how to interpret
space weather data to determine optimal viewing time.
1. When should you go if you want to combine outdoor activities with light shows in Yukon?
A. In late spring. B. In early summer. C. In autumn. D. In winter.
2. Where can tourists have a relatively in-depth experience of Inuit culture?
A. In Yukon. B. In Nunavik. C. In Jasper. D. In Churchill.
3. What is special about the visit to Jasper in October?
A. The rarest show of lights. B. Interactions with the locals.
C. The diversity of wildlife. D. The chance to meet professionals.
B
I still remember when the teacher in nursery school asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
crayons (蜡笔) danced across sheets of paper to illustrate our dream occupations. Our drawings were hung in the
hallway for our parents to see at Back to School Night. I remember looking down the line and seeing pictures of
ballerinas (芭蕾舞女) dancing, firefighters putting out a fire, and astronauts leaping across the moon—careers that
were seen as typical dreams of five-year-olds.
My picture showed a stick figure with brown hair holding a carton (纸板箱) of orange juice over a large
rectangle that was supposed to be a counter. Underneath was my barely distinct handwriting: “When I grow up, I
want to work at the Market Basket because it would be fun to swipe orange juice across the scanner.” To this day
my parents won’t let me forget that out of everything I could have desire to be, my five-year-old self wished to
work at the local grocery store.
When we are young, questions of what we want to be when we grow up are common. Yet we are not expected
to respond with an answer that is likely to come true. However, when we become teens, we are asked the very same
question twice as often. The difference is, now we are supposed to answer with confidence.
Teens are expected to know exactly what we want to be and how we are going to achieve that goal. Not all of
us can be so sure. Even though I am in high school, I cannot answer convincingly. But I don’t consider that a bad
thing. How am I supposed to know what I will want to spend my time doing at age 40?
When I think about the future, I definitely don’t see myself working at the Market Basket, but in reality, if that
was what would make me happy, I would do it. So, the next time someone asks me what I want to be when I grow
up, I will simply say “happy”.Happiness is a destination for everyone. We may want to walk different paths in life, but we all want to be
happy wherever we end up. Choose your path, but don’t worry too much about choosing wisely. Make a mistake or
two and try new things. But always remember, if you’re not happy, you’re not at the end of your journey yet.
4. What did the author want to be when she was in kindergarten?
A. A dancer. B. A firefighter.
C. An astronaut. D. A cashier in a grocery store.
5. How do teenagers typically respond when asked what they want to be in the passage?
A. They are sure about what they want to be.
B. They become more confident about their abilities.
C. They might not be able to give a convincing answer.
D. They are expected not to have the kind of ideas children have.
6. What does the last paragraph suggest?
A. Never stop enjoying happiness.
B. We should stick to what we set out to do.
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C Everyone deserves to be happy in the end.
D. We’ll be happy as long as we make only a few mistakes.
7. What is the purpose of the article?
A. To tell an unusual childhood story.
B. To explain how to achieve happiness.
C. To draw attention to childhood dreams.
D. To share thoughts about careers and happiness.
C
TO GOOGLE is now in broad usage as a verb for getting information from the internet. If the tech giant has its
way, “I Googled” will become a standard reply to the question, “How did you get here?” On May 28th Google said
it would build 100 driverless cars. It is the next stage in its apparent pursuit to be as common on the road as on
computer screens.
People have dreamed about driverless motoring since at least the 1930s, but only in recent years have carmakers
such as Mercedes-Benz and Volvo given the matter more thought, equipping test cars with the sensors and complicated
software required to pass through busy roads. Google has made rapid progress by designing a driverless car from the
ground up.
But bringing autonomous motoring to the world is proving harder than Google had imagined. It once promised
it by 2017. Now it does not see production models coming out before 2020. The technology is far advanced, but itstill needs to be made smaller and cheaper. Google’s current test cars are said to be filled with equipment worth
$80,000.
Google’s latest efforts may have as much to do with convincing the public and lawmakers as improving the
technology. The firm stresses that computers are more likely than humans to avoid accidents. The cars will have a
top speed of just 25mph and a front end made of soft foam(泡沫)to protect careless pedestrians. The benefits could
indeed be huge. Driving time could be given over to working, sleeping or browsing the web. However, the issue of
liability(问责)in the event of a driverless car crashing has yet to be resolved.
Turning cars into products may not be good news for traditional carmakers. But changing the concept of driving
into service fits well with Google’s plans to become as big in hardware as in software. And unlike car firms, which
talk vaguely of becoming “mobility providers”, Google has a lot of money to make this a reality and no worries about
disturbing its current business. Google admits it still has “lots of work to do”. But one day Googling to the shops may
be a common activity.
8. What’s Google’s next goal?
A. To become a tech giant in computer. B. To get autonomous cars on the road.
C. To cut down the cost of making cars. D. To beat Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.
9. What benefits do Google’s driverless cars have?
A. All kinds of accidents can be avoided.
B. They can protect drivers from severe injury.
C. Drivers can be otherwise engaged on the road.
D. There’s no problem with who to blame for a crash.
10. What difficulty is Google faced with at present?
A. Technology. B. Competition. C. Finance. D. Promotion.
11. What might be the best title of the passage?
A. Google—the tech giant B. Google’s Cars Trade
.
C Autonomous Vehicle Adventure D. Google’s Driverless Cars’ Journey
D
Being more creative is something that most of us would prefer but suppose there is hardly anything we can do
about. Psychology professor K. Anders Ericsson claims that with enough practice, any of us can become experts.
However, he is quick to add that this requires a specific kind of practice that Ericsson calls “deliberate practice”. That
is, pushing beyond one’s comfort zone and setting goals that are above one’s current level of performance. He says
he has yet to find the limits on being successful and he doesn’t believe the limits to be real.
Ericsson has looked primarily at artistic and athletic skills, but can these findings apply to creativity? Mostexperts agree that even if most people cannot hope to become creative geniuses, they can learn to become more
creative through practice. Psychologists claim that there are actually two levels of creativity, which they refer to as
“Big C” and “small c”. Big C creativity applies to breakthrough ideas, ones that may change the course of a field or
even history. Small c creativity refers to everyday creative problem solving, like creating a new recipe or improving
a process, which psychologists subdivide further into similar and different thinking. Similar thinking involves
examining all the facts and arriving at a single solution. In contrast, different thinking involves coming up with many
possible solutions. What most people think of as creativity generally involves different thinking and can be taught,
practised and learnt.
Even with practice, different thinking alone cannot make one creative, however. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive
psychologist, says that most creative people share one personality quality: openness to new experience. Since this
quality and these processes have been identified, less creative people can try to emulate them. Normally, we tend
to reproduce what we already know because creative ideas move us into unfamiliar territory involving risks and
following the usual behaviors is comfortable.
Moving out of our comfort zone, engaging in deliberate practice and standing conflict ideas, risk and failure are
all things we can learn to do better. It is unlikely that doing so will turn any of us into creative geniuses, but it does
have the potential to increase our level of creativity.
12. Why does Ericsson think he can’t find the limits?
A. Because a goal can be ambitious. B. Because practice makes perfect.
C. Because each one can succeed. D. Because no restrictions exist.
13. Which of the following is an example of ‘small c’?
A. Settling in outer space. B. Building a plastic doghouse.
C. Developing robots to tend to the old. D. Discovering medicine to save lives.
14. What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Copy. B. Limit. C. Justify. D. Assess.
15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A. Life is full of various challenges. B. We can learn to be more creative.
C. It’s better to take deliberate practice. D. Most can become creative geniuses.
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。
The latest assessments of the health effects of coffee and caffeine (咖啡因), its main active ingredient, are
comforting indeed. ___16___ They include Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, depression and all sorts of cancers.
___17___ They showed consuming four or five eight-ounce cups of coffee a day has been associated withreduced death rates. In a study of more than 200,000 participants followed for up to 30 years, those who drank three
to five cups of coffee a day, with or without caffeine, were 15 percent less likely to die early from all causes than
the people who avoided coffee. Perhaps most dramatic was a 50 percent reduction in the risk of suicide among both
men and women who were moderate coffee drinkers, perhaps by boosting production of brain chemicals.
___18___
A report was published last summer by a research team at the Harvard Hool of Public Health. It concluded that
although current evidence may not guarantee recommending coffee or caffeine to prevent disease, for most people
drinking coffee in moderation “can be part of a healthy lifestyle.” ___19___ In the past, there were occasional
warnings about coffee being a health risk. Over the years, coffee’s been considered a cause of conditions such as
heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
Actually, these concerns may have been unfounded and exaggerated. ___20___ However, despite various
concerns that have turned up over the years, coffee is remarkably safe and has a number of important potential
benefits.
A. It is considered as a health risk.
B. However, it wasn’t always this way.
C. They have the effects of anti-depression.
D. They have given the public a very abnormal view.
E. Therefore, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
F. In fact, there are many studies conducted throughout the world.
G. Their consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of diseases.
第三部分: 完型填空（共15个小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
Many years ago, because I didn’t have a car, my daughter, Sarah, had been driving me everywhere. At 60, I
couldn’t get used to ___21___ on anyone else. I desired for ___22___.
One day, Sarah drove me to a local senior citizen center, where I ___23___ a flyer, advertising the taxi
service. As a nurse, I had spent much time looking after my patients, and I had also ___24___ my daughter. When
I retired, I felt my life was ___25___. I’d hoped working as a ___26___ in this center would help me find my
value. However, not having a car, I felt it would be a ___27___. If the taxi could serve me, I would get rid of the
worry.
Then I dialed the number. But the call was received by an answering machine. So I ___28___ a message.
That was really a let-down. Disappointed, I went back home. Suddenly, the phone rang. “This is Jenny. You havethe wrong number. I’m not the head of the taxi service center”. My heart ___29___ as I was still stuck. “I’m sorry
to have bothered you,” I said, trying to ______30______. “I was just trying to find a ride.” She said
______31______ , “I can do it”. I could feel her firm tone. But I ______32______. Could I take ______33______
from strangers? But eventually, I persuaded myself to accept her kindness.
The next day, I saw Jenny ______34______ at the door. Taking Jenny’s car was like driving with an old
friend, and we ______35______ our acquaintance. Later, I no longer depended on Sarah’s car. Jenny and I had our
own life, and we often did good without getting paid together.
21. A. acting B. looking C. counting D. blaming
22. A. independence B. responsibility C. curiosity D. assistance
23. A. advertised B. encountered C. designed D. rejected
24. A. attended to B. turned to C. objected to D. complained to
25. A. recognizable B. priceless C. unpredictable D. worthless
26. A. sponsor B. instructor C. volunteer D. leader
27. A. barrier B. chance C. lesson D. mistake
28. A. commanded B. left C. booked D. recommended
29. A. lifted B. relaxed C. stopped D. sank
30. A. congratulate B. inquire C. apologize D. entertain
31. A. definitely B. mysteriously C. ridiculously D. awkwardly
32. A. continued B. agreed C. hesitated D. exploded
33. A. orders B. favors C. measures D. invitations
34. A. drive away B. step back C. take off D. pull up
35. A. cherished B. admired C. overlooked D. dropped
第四部分: 选择填空（共10个小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
36. The construction of large dams has had a worse impact on Siberia’s already___________ ecological balance.
A. abstract B. distinct C. primitive D. delicate
37. A sign of a liar is that his eyes are always __________, that’s to say, he doesn’t dare to look into your eyes.
A. disagreeing B. wondering
C. reflecting D. wandering
38. On account of frequent human activities, the ecosystem of the ancient woodlands is ___________.
A. at leisure B. in progress C. under threat D. beyond question
39. The Internet is a technological wonder, ___________ far-reaching changes in all aspects of our lives.
A. answering for B. bringing about C. setting up D. turning down
40. The___________ in renewable energy technologies has paved the way for a more sustainable future, reducingour dependence on fossil fuels.
A. animation B. innovation C. qualification D. emission
41. In the large city, ___________ the shabby little cottage in the outskirts, the skyscrapers in the heart of
downtown look more luxurious.
A. in common with B. in contrast to C. in agreement with D. in relation to
42. The scientist took a ___________ of the soil to analyze it to determine the presence of various minerals and
elements within the soil.
A. proof B. theory C. trend D. sample
43. The number of visitors to the museum has been___________ increasing since the new exhibition was
launched.
A. gently B. vividly C. steadily D. profoundly
44. With the final approval in place and all the resources gathered, it’s time to ___________ the wheels of the plan
___________.
A. bring, to life B. keep, in mind C. set, in motion D. put, to use
45. Students are expected to __________ what they have learnt in class to their daily life, cultivating their skills
and abilities.
A. adjust B. owe C. present D. apply
第五部分: 单句语法填空（共10个小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面句子, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
46. I could see a faint light in ___________ distance, as if there was a small village hidden there. (用适当的词填
空)
47. By the time we arrived at the lecture hall, all the good seats ___________ (take). (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Having been fired, William was in a ___________ (disturb) state of mind. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Not until I finished reading the book ___________ I truly understand the author’s intention. (用适当的词填
空)
50. The number of staff has been___________ decline from 21,000 to 11,000 since 1998. (用适当的词填空)
51. It was the careless driver who was ___________ (blame) for the accident, which claimed the lives of three
people. (所给词的适当形式填空)
的
52. George ___________ (work) on this project non-stop for weeks and hasn’t finished it yet. (所给词 适
当形式填空)
53. With the colors blending together smoothly, the ___________ (compose) of the painting is very harmonious.(所给词的适当形式填空)
54. The book, which was written with extraordinary depth and insight, received highly___________ (favor)
reviews. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55. The company has ___________ (massive) expanded its business in recent years, opening branches in multiple
countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第六部分: 写作（满分 25分）
56. 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。
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Monday started out well. I woke up on time, ate breakfast and did some last minute studying for my math test
later that morning. I was confident of getting good grades. I left my house and ten minutes later, I sat with my
friends on the school bus. We were busy chatting about how we spent our weekend. At the next stop, a student
named Ryan got on the bus. He was in a rush and tripped over someone's foot. There was a loud noise as he fell to
the floor.
Every one of us on the bus laughed. Ryan got up, brushed his jacket and went to an empty seat. He tried to
laugh with us, but his face was red with embarrassment. The rest of the morning went by quickly. I did well in my
math test. I read two more chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird in English class. Soon we heard the lunch bell. I met
my friends from the cheerleading team in the dining hall. I noticed Ryan a few tables away, sitting by himself. He
caught me looking at him. I smiled at him quickly and looked away.
When we finished eating, we went to the courtyard to practise a cheer we would do at that night's football
game. After much practice, we finally managed to do the cheer perfectly. We decided to practise it again one last
time. Just like the rest of my day so far, the cheer was going great. I raised my leg for one last toe touch. That was
when I felt my jeans split (裂开) down the middle of my backside.
I froze. I had no idea what to do. I heard people burst out laughing and I saw them pointing at my torn jeans. I
tried to cover myself with my hands, I tried to laugh too, but I felt tears begin to well up in my eyes.
Then I saw Ryan running towards me.
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