昭通市镇雄县赤水源中学高二年级2025年春季学期开学考
英语
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2. 每小题选出答案后,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。在试题卷上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
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。
1. What will the man do next
A. Play basketball. B. Go for a bike ride. C. Have a good rest.
2. Where are the speakers
A. In the street. B. In the bank. C. In the barber's.
3. How will the man get to work tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi.
4. When does the speech finish
A. At 2 p. m. B. At 3 p. m. C. At 4 p. m.
5. Why does the man apologize
A. For the overcharge. B. For the terrible food. C. For the waiter's rudeness.
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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7小题。
6. What does the man want to eat tonight
A. Eggs. B. Fried rice. C. Spaghetti.
7. How does the man feel now
A. Tired. B. Hungry. C. Excited.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8和第9小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Boss and employee.
9. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She forgot his name. B. She missed the first class. C. She was late for school.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 10 至第 12小题。
10. What did the man work as when he left school
A. A shop assistant. B. A waiter. C. A zookeeper.
11. How did the man's aunt help him
A. She offered him a job.
B. She gave him some advice.
C. She introduced him to her boss.
12. What did the man say about the job at the animal rescue centre
A. It was well-paid. B. It was perfect for him. C. It required a few qualifications.
听下面一段对话, 回答第13至第16小题。
13. What does the man think of abstract art
A. It makes little sense to him.
B. It has lasting artistic value.
C. It appeals mainly to children.
14. What impression did the first painting give the woman
A. Hopefulness. B. Coldness. C. Nervousness.
15. What color was used for the background in the second painting
A. Purple. B. Red. C. Green.
16. What will the man probably do this Saturday
A. Visit an exhibition. B. Attend an art class. C. Buy an abstract painting.
听下面一段独白, 回答第17至第20小题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. A game. B. An accident. C. A joke.
18. Where did Jim hide
A. In a letter box. B. In the post office. C. In a parcel.
19. How did Jim come out
A. His sister pulled him out.
B. He pushed the door open.
C. The postman unlocked the door.
20. How did the postman sound in the end
A. Humorous. B. Angry. C. Worried.
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和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
Well-known Zoos Across the World
London Zoo
It is the world’s oldest scientific zoo and for scientific research on animals. This zoo also works hard to protect those endangered animals. Recently, there has been a programme introduced here called “Tiger SOS”, which intends to raise money to save the Sumatran Tiger. This zoo can hold 16,000 animals in just 36 acres of land.
Location: London NW1 4RY, the UK
Opening Times: 8:30 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Entry Fee: $30 per adult
Bronx Zoo
Get prepared to be amazed at one of the world’s oldest zoos. Displaying the natural habitats of the animals, this zoo has a total land area of about 265 acres housing around 4,000 animals of different kinds.
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10460, the USA
Opening Times: 10:00 a. m. to 5:30 p. m.
Entry Fee: $25 per adult and $15 per child
Henry Doorly Zoo
Housing around 17,000 animals and considered to be the largest zoo in the world, it is also known to have the largest group of buildings for the cat family in the world and the world’s largest indoor desert.
Location: 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, the USA
Opening Times: 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
Entry Fee: $20 per adult and $15 per child
Toronto Zoo
Visit the largest zoo in Canada opened in 1974, which has a land area of about 710 acres and a big space to house more than 5,000 animals here. It is a popular attraction among tourists of all ages and even has categories (种类) of animals belonging to different regions all over the world!
Location: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, Ontario MIB 5K7, Canada
Opening Times: 9:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.
Entry Fee: $25 per adult and $10 per child
1. What is Bronx Zoo known for
A. Showing animals’ natural habitats. B. Being the largest zoo in the world.
C. Being the world’s oldest scientific zoo. D. Having the world’s largest indoor desert.
2. Which zoo has the latest opening time in the morning
A. London Zoo. B. Henry Doorly Zoo.
C. Bronx Zoo. D. Toronto Zoo.
3. How much should a couple with a child pay to enter Toronto Zoo
A. $55. B. $60. C. $65. D. $90.
B
The walls of our house were supposed to be white. But I never remember them being white. At first, they were gray, then turning black. My father was a coal worker. He made charcoal (木炭) in our house. Have you ever seen charcoal being made The little bags you buy in the store for barbeque come from somewhere, and honestly, it’s a very dirty business.
I remember one day I was bagging up the charcoal with my dad, and it was really cold and raining. All we had was a tiny roof over our heads. After a few hours, I got to go to school, where it was warm. My dad stayed out, working all day. If he didn’t sell that day, maybe we wouldn’t have enough to eat. I thought to myself: At some point, everything is going to change.
For this, I owe football everything. I started to play football early. I played so much football that every two months, my boots would break apart. When I was seven, I must have been pretty good, because I scored 64 goals for my neighborhood team. That year, my dad got a call from a coach saying they wanted me to play there. My dad asked, “Oh, it’s too far away. Nine kilometers. How will we get him there ” My mom said, “No, no, no! Don’t worry! I’ll take him!” And that is when Graciela was born.
Graciela was an old yellow bicycle that my mother would use to drive me to the training ground every day. It had a little basket in the front. Imagine this: A woman biking through town with a little boy on the back and a bag in the basket with his boots. Up hills. Down hills. Through the dangerous neighborhoods. In the rain. In the cold. In the dark. Graciela got us where we needed to go.
Nowadays, people see me on YouTube, watch the World Cup and witness how I won the competition, but they don’t know the journey. They don’t know about my living room walls turning from white to black. They don’t know about my father working under a little roof. They don’t know about my mother riding Graciela through the rain and the cold.
4. Why were the walls of the author’s house no longer white
A. The house was too old and the paint faded.
B. The author’s father made charcoal at home, which dirtied the walls.
C. The author and his family didn’t want to repaint them.
D. The local environment was polluted, causing the walls to change color.
5. How did the author’s family situation affect his view of the future
A. It made him feel hopeless.
B. It made him want to quit football.
C. It made him determined to change things through football.
D. It made him focus only on helping his father with charcoal-making.
6. What does “Graciela” represent in the passage
A. A friendly neighbor who helped the author’s family.
B. The training ground where the author practiced football.
C. The mother’s love and support for the author’s football career.
D. Just an old bicycle that the family used for daily transportation.
7. What is the main theme of the passage
A. The role of family support in realizing one’s dreams.
B. The challenges faced by a coal worker’s family.
C. The importance of hard work in achieving success.
D. The journey of a coal worker from rags to riches.
C
In 2019, Air Company gained public attention when it produced vodka (伏特加) from carbon in the air, in order to reduce the amount of the harmful greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Today, the company has begun using the same process to make fuel for airplanes.
Air Company’s clean aircraft fuel, which was recently tested, could someday help the airline industry achieve its goal of net zero carbon emissions (排放) by 2050. Currently, the airline industry accounts for about 3% of total global carbon emissions each year, and mainly uses traditional, fossil-based fuels.
A number of producers of clean aircraft fuel have come out in recent years, many of whom use something like plant material and cooking oil. But Air Company's production process starts by pulling harmful carbon emissions out of the air.
The company first harvests carbon, mostly from industrial settings. It then takes water, separates the hydrogen from the oxygen, and puts the carbon together with the hydrogen and other mixtures. After that, it distills (蒸馏) that solution down. The final products are ethyl alcohol (乙醇) to make the company’s vodka and other products such as perfume, as well as paraffin, which forms the basis of its aircraft fuel.
By the time a plane has flown using Air Company’s fuel, it will have given off the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) back into the atmosphere as was acquired to make the fuel.
“Already, some of the world’s biggest airlines are supporting Air Company’s dream. They have agreed to buy millions of gallons of its fuel in the coming years.” The company manager says, “However, to get to those large industrial markets like aircraft fuel, traditionally known as the hottest industry to get green, is a long way to go. It’s going to take time, money and effort.”
8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A. Air Company only focuses on vodka production.
B. The airline industry has already achieved net zero carbon emissions.
C. Air Company’s clean fuel might help the airline industry cut carbon emissions.
D. The airline industry causes most of the global carbon emissions.
9. What does the underlined word “harvests” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Plants. B. Collects. C. Destroys. D. Burns.
10. How does Air Company’s fuel contribute to the carbon cycle when used in airplanes
A. It releases more CO2 than it captures.
B. It eliminates all carbon emissions from airplanes.
C. It increases the overall carbon footprint of the airline industry.
D. It balances out the CO2 taken from the atmosphere to produce the fuel.
11. What is the main challenge for Air Company in the large industrial aircraft fuel market
A. Lack of technical knowledge.
B. Over-saturation of the clean fuel market.
C. The high cost and time-consuming process to meet market demands.
D. Rejection from the traditional airline industry.
D
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence — or AI — has become an important part of our lives. It is no longer just a thing of science fiction: it’s an incredible technological breakthrough that has changed the way we live. But there are fears that AI has become too intelligent and could be a threat to humanity.
This claim might sound extreme, but a letter signed by more than 1,000 technology experts, including Tesla boss Elon Musk, called on the world to press pause(暂停)on the development of more advanced AI because of the risks. Estonian billionaire Jaan Tallinn, for example, who helped develop the communication app Skype, thinks we should be cautious. Also The Future of Life Institute, a not-for-profit organization, says that there should be a temporary pause to control the speed of advanced AI development and that “AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can cause profound risks to society and humans.”
This negative view is supported by a report by investment bank Goldman Sachs that says AI could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs. But it may also mean new jobs and a productivity increase. We may argue that AI such as chatbots can help us. State-of-the-art ChatGPT, for example, has been helping some students write assignments. AI is allowing computers to think or act in a more human way. And machine learning means computers can learn what to do without being given evident instructions. The technology is impressive, but as it starts to think for itself, will it outsmart us
However, the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has called on governments to work with industry to “limit the risks” of AI. He says, “Just as the world needs its brightest people focused on its biggest problems, we will need to focus the world’s best AIs on its biggest problems.” If this happens, maybe humanity will have a future.
12. Why did over 1,000 technology experts advocate pausing the development of advanced AI
A. They worried AI may pose risks to humanity.
B. They believed AI development was too slow.
C. They thought AI was not intelligent enough.
D. They feared AI would lead to a decrease in global productivity.
13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. How AI is used in different industries.
B. The reasons why AI development should be stopped.
C. The cooperation between governments and industry in AI development.
D. The negative and positive impacts of AI on employment and AI’s capabilities.
14. What does Bill Gates suggest to address the risks of AI
A. Governments should completely ban AI development.
B. Only focus on using AI to solve small-scale problems.
C Governments and industry should cooperate to manage AI risks.
D. Industries should develop AI without government interference.
15. Which one could be a suitable title for the text
A. AI: A Threat to Humanity.
B. AI: A Double-Edged Sword or Just a New Tool
C. Tesla’s Elon Musk Calls for a Ban on AI Development.
D. AI: Fears of Over-Intelligence and the Push for Risk Control.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As parents, fostering a love for reading in your children can be one of the most meaningful gifts you provide. Here are five effective reading strategies you can use at home to enhance your child’s reading skills and cultivate a passion for reading.
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Establishing a cozy reading place can significantly boost your child’s interest in books. Choose a quiet, comfortable space with good lighting, and fill it with a variety of age-appropriate books. Let your child have a say in selecting these books to ensure they are interested in the stories and topics.
Lead by Example
___17___ Demonstrate your own love for reading by regularly engaging in reading activities yourself. Share your thoughts about interesting books or articles you come across, and let your child see you enjoying reading time. This sets a powerful example and reinforces the idea that reading is a valuable and enjoyable activity.
Incorporate Daily Reading Routines
Consistency is key when building any habit, including reading. ___18___ Whether it’s bedtime stories or a quiet morning reading session, having a routine helps establish reading as a regular part of your child’s daily life. This not only improves their reading skills but also provides them with a sense of stability and predictability.
Set up Interactive Reading Sessions (会话)
Engage your child during reading sessions by making the experience interactive. Ask open-ended questions about the story, such as, “What do you think will happen next ” or “Why do you think the character made that choice ” ___19___ This not only enhances comprehension but also stimulates critical thinking and analytical skills.
Celebrate Reading Achievements
Positive reinforcement can greatly motivate children to continue developing their reading skills. Create a reward system where your child earns points or stickers for finishing books or meeting reading goals. Additionally, attend library events, book fairs, or reading challenges together as a family. ___20___
A. Create literature with your child.
B. Create a reading-friendly environment.
C. This is a great strategy to use throughout the year.
D. Children often imitate the behavior of their parents.
E. Set aside a specific time each day to focus only on reading.
F. These activities make reading feel like a fun and rewarding experience.
G. Encourage your child to predict outcomes and discuss their thoughts about the plot.
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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When she first looked for her wedding dress, Stulgis had a budget (预算) of $1,000. After trying on some dresses, she was shown a champagne-colored dress by the salesgirl. “I got tears in my eyes because it was the dress I was really ___21___ for,” she admitted. The only problem: it was over her budget. After some encouragement from her mother, Stulgis ___22___ it. She explained, “Although I hadn’t enough money, that dress was ___23___ made for me.”
As most brides (新娘)do, she folded her wedding dress in her ___24___ when the wedding ceremony was over. Realizing the dress would be ___25___ if it continued to sit there, she decided to give it away. Stulgis turned to Facebook to search for a selfless bride. In the post, there were two ___26___ : the bride must have their ceremony within three months and the dress must be passed onto others.
Over 70 messages ___27___ into Stulgis’ mailbox soon. Hyde had planned on making her own dress before she saw the ___28___ on Stulgis’ Facebook. She told her sister Ashley that she wanted to ___29___ but was hesitant. So, Ashley emailed Stulgis, describing Hyde as the most ____30____ person she knew.
Stulgis was ____31____ by Ashley’s message. On June 4, Hyde was told she was chosen. “It was ____32____ ,” she said excitedly. Hyde ____33____ to follow the traveling dress requests. After that, Stulgis ____34____ a Facebook group called Shared Dream Dresses. Since June, 200 dresses have been given away. She shared, “I want people to feel like they are worth something. I want them to ____35____ their dress dreams without worrying about buying one. A dress shouldn’t be kept in the closet.”
21. A. late B. thirsty C. proud D. ready
22. A. learned B. hung C. purchased D. covered
23. A. probably B. directly C. sincerely D. seemingly
24. A. cupboard B. pocket C. store D. ward
25. A. valued B. treasured C. wasted D. doubted
26. A. suggestions B. requirements C. plans D. inventions
27. A. changed B. turned C. knocked D. flooded
28. A. suit B. trip C. post D. photo
29. A. apply B. leave C. forget D. develop
30. A. popular B. important C. selfless D. interesting
31. A. shocked B. educated C. ignored D. touched
32. A. amazing B. tiring C. puzzling D. boring
33. A. asked B. promised C. hoped D. tried
34. A. changed B. started C. invited D. collected
35 A. write B. protect C. send D. realize
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Opportunities (机会) don’t come often. They come once in a while. Very often, they come quietly and go ___36___ (secret). Therefore, it is ___37___ (suggest) that you should value and treat them with care.
If you intend ___38___ (realize) one of your dreams, you must work hard, make ___39___ (prepare) and great efforts. ___40___ you will not be able to grasp (抓住) opportunities when they come to visit you.
The difference between a ___41___ (success) man and a loser ___42___ (lie) in the way each treats opportunities. The person ___43___ succeeds always gets prepared to meet opportunities as they arrive. While the loser gives little effort and keeps ___44___ (wait) to see them pass by. In my opinion, there are plenty of opportunities in our society, but only those who are fully prepared can make use ____45____ them to achieve their purpose.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是卓越中学的高二学生李华，原定3月1日去好友Mandy家吃晚饭，因故不能赴约，请用英文给她回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达歉意；
2. 说明原因；
3. 再次致歉。
注意:
1. 词数不少于80；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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 a dark and stormy night. I stared out of the service station’s (服务站) window at the heavy rain and sighed (叹气). Just then, a huge lightning flashed across the sky and the sound of thunder split the night.
Night duty (夜班) at a gas station wasn't the job I had, been dreaming of, but unfortunately, I had to leave college to support my sick mother. I was almost asleep when a gasping (喘息) voice interrupted me. “Please, oh please…”
Hearing the voice, I stood up from the seat at once. In front of me was an old woman, whose clothes were covered with oil, dirt, and mud.
“Ma’am ” I asked. “Please,” she begged, “I need your help…”
The woman shook my hands with both of her hands. “My husband and I had a car accident. He’s lying unconscious on the road. My phone is broken…All I ask is that you make a phone call!”
“I’ll call 911 for you Ma’am.” I said with care. I immediately took out my cell phone and started dialing, but I failed to get through. Then the woman rushed to the service station’s landline (座机) and tried again, but she couldn’t get through, either.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I felt sorry for the old woman.
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With the woman’s guidance, I quickly drove to the scene (现场)of the accident.
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昭通市镇雄县赤水源中学高二年级2025年春季学期开学考
英语 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）
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
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. A
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21 B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D
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. secretly
37. suggested
38. to realize
39. preparations
40. Otherwise
41. successful
42. lies 43. who##that
44. waiting
45. of
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Mandy,
I am writing to sincerely apologize for not being able to join you for dinner at your house on March 1st. I was really looking forward to spending time with you and enjoying the delicious meal you had planned.
Unfortunately, I have come down with a cold and my doctor advised me to rest and avoid social gatherings until I recover. I am truly disappointed to miss our time together, as I always cherish our moments and conversations.
Once again, I am really sorry for any inconvenience. I hope we can reschedule our dinner for another time soon, as I would love to catch up and hear about everything. Please take care and I hope to see you soon!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】I felt sorry for the old woman. Seeing her desperation, I knew I had to do something. I grabbed my coat and keys, and told the woman, “Ma’am, I’ll drive you to the accident scene. We can’t waste any more time.” She nodded gratefully, tears streaming down her face. The rain was pouring down heavily, but I didn’t hesitate. We rushed out into the storm, the woman directing me through the winding roads. My heart pounded in my chest as I prayed for her husband’s safety.
With the woman’s guidance, I quickly drove to the scene of the accident. There, I saw an overturned car and a man lying motionless on the road. I quickly pulled over and rushed out to check on him. The man was unconscious, but still breathing. I immediately called 911 again, this time the call went through. I gave them our location and described the situation. The woman, sobbing, held her husband’s hand tightly. I stayed with them, trying to comfort the woman until the ambulance arrived. The night was still dark and stormy, but at least now there was hope.
