2024—2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量抽测
高二英语试题
本试卷分四部分，共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
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. What does the man think of the new Italian restaurant
A. It’s expensive. B. It’s a bit noisy. C. It’s small.
2. Why does the man talk to Emma
A. To ask for leave. B. To borrow her notes. C. To discuss math problems.
3. What is Bill probably doing
A. Making the bed. B. Reading some books. C. Finishing his book report.
4. At what time will George probably set off for the train station
A. 1:30 pm. B. 2:00 pm. C. 3:30 pm.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A dress. B. A party. C. A birthday gift.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. When may the man check out of the hotel
A. On the 11th. B. On the 13th. C. On the 14th.
7. What kind of room does the man want to have
A. A single room. B. A double room. C. A room for three.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is Rachel’s favorite hobby
A. Drawing. B. Reading. C. Cooking.
9. What did Adam love about Hawaii
A. The food. B. The weather. C. The culture.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Whose birthday is coming up
A. Judy’s. B. Jenny’s. C. Tracy’s.
11. What did the man’s daughter get for her birthday last year
A. Many dolls. B. Some toys. C. A dress.
12. Which place does the man finally decide to take his daughter to visit
A. The park. B. The museum. C. The zoo.
13. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gift shop. B. At home. C. In the office.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What’s Laura going to do during the holiday
A. Work on her paper.
B. Travel to the countryside.
C. Visit her grandparents.
15. Where is Doris’s hometown
A. In Chicago. B. In New York. C. In Los Angeles.
16. How many people will Laura have dinner with this Sunday night
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
17. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker probably
A. A headmaster. B. A college student. C. An expert in education.
19. What does the speaker encourage the listeners to do
A. Set up a school club.
B. Choose a popular major.
C. Get along well with others.
20. What is the speaker doing
A. Making a speech. B. Giving a lesson. C. Throwing a party.
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
Kids enjoy watching anything so long as there’s colour and movement, but every parent knows there are differences between shows. Below are a few educational ones that can be highly recommended.
Ask the StoryBots
Each week these five lovely robots have to research a question asked by a real-life child, such as “Why can’t I eat sweets all the time ” and “Why is the sky blue ” The answers are offered by some of the biggest stars in the world in a mix of animation and live action. The best thing about the show is the funny songs about planets and animals.
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
Schoolteacher Ms Frizzle shows her class the wonders of science in a special way. The school bus can take any form, and the kids can have adventures in space, in the human body, and inside the Internet, and still be back in time for the final bell. The parents have no idea what goes on in these classes.
True and the Rainbow Kingdom
True is a great heroine with cleverness and the special ability to activate wishes from the Wishing Tree. Together with her cat friend Bartleby, she helps the colourful citizens of the Rainbow Kingdom deal with their problems.
Bluey
Bluey and Bingo are little girl dogs. The show is about nothing more than the games they play with their parents. These games are simple things like climbing Mount Mumandad, keeping a balloon in the air, or acting restaurant owners or old ladies. The patient dad Bandit is always willing to make his kids laugh. With so many ideas for make-believe games to play at home, it’s the show we really need right now.
1. What is the main purpose of Ask the StoryBots
A. To satisfy children’s curiosity.
B. To introduce imaginative games.
C. To help children learn funny songs.
D. To encourage children to answer questions.
2. What is mentioned about Ms Frizzle
A. She guides students in drawing up schedules.
B. She focuses on online scientific experiments.
C. She creates magical experiences to teach science.
D. She shows patience in classroom communication.
3. Which show is most helpful in developing parent-child relationships
A. Ask the StoryBots. B. The Magic School Bus Rides Again.
C. True and the Rainbow Kingdom. D. Bluey.
B
For the sixth year in a row, a Florida Chick-fil-A(CFA) celebrated the birthday of a longtime customer who has been coming to the restaurant on a regular basis for over 20 years! The CFA location in Oldsmar, Fla., threw a 104th birthday party for beloved customer Mr Steve on Nov. 8.
In a post online, the restaurant said Mr Steve visited every morning for over two decades until 2018. He sat in the same booth, ordered the same breakfast and read the morning paper during his daily visits. Now, he visits on a regular basis.
“His visit was a daily highlight and our team would carve out a good five to tenminutes each day to sit and talk with him,” the post said. He is described as one of the “sweetest, most genuine, kind, and humble people we have had the pleasure to know” by the restaurant employees, many of whom have built a special relationship with him over the years.
The restaurant shared pictures from each birthday celebration. When he turned 100, the location said it went “big” by dedicating a booth to Mr Steve and gifting him free CFA for life. The celebration resulted in national news attention and the opportunity for Mr Steve to film a Chick-fil-A commercial in New York City.
In 2020 for Mr Steve’s 102nd birthday, CFA team members showed up to his home and celebrated him with a socially distanced party in the driveway. In 2021, the restaurant opened its dining room just for Mr Steve in order to celebrate his 103rd birthday.
“As we celebrated 104, we couldn’t help but feel immensely grateful for the opportunity to return even a portion of the love that he shares with our team, and for the bond that we have been able to build over the past six years of birthdays,” the restaurant wrote online.
4. When did the Florida Chick-fil-A begin to celebrate Mr Steve’s birthday
A. When he was 98. B. When he was 99.
C. When he was 100. D. When he was 102.
5. What did Mr Steve impress the restaurant employees most
A. His long life. B. His life experience.
C. His personality charm. D. His commercial success.
6. What made Mr Steve attract the media attention across the country
A. Getting free CFA for life.
B. Visiting the CFA every day.
C. The bond between him and the employees.
D. The special celebration of his 100th birthday.
7. What’s the purpose of the restaurant’s post online for Mr Steve’s 104 birthday
A. To express gratitude. B. To attract customers.
C. To share a story. D. To make an announcement.
C
Modern video games are designed to be as immersive as possible, so it can be easy to get caught up in the moment when you lose a level or don’t beat your high score.
More than 1,000 US residents over the age of 18 who play video games for at least four hours a week were surveyed. Of all the respondents, 41.9 per cent claimed they deal with extreme anger about once a week, and for 8.6 per cent once a day. Just under six per cent of the regular games reported that they fly off the handle more than once a day.
They were also asked what games they found the most rage-causing, with the Call of Duty series taking the top spot for 23.5 per cent of the study participants. The more family-friendly Mario Kart and Minecraft were mentioned by 22 per cent and 21.2 per cent of participants respectively as the most maddening games. Closely behind were League of Legends, which brings anger to 20.1 per cent of participants, Super Smash Bros for another 19.7 per cent and Grand Theft Auto for 19.4 per cent.
This anger also came in different forms, as 18.4 per cent admit they have broken something out of anger. For 73.2 per cent this was their controller, keyboard or mouse, while other common victims of game r anger are drywall, TVs, phones and dishes. Unfortunately, the loved ones of 25.5 per cent of the study participants have been on the receiving end of their anger.
Many of the reasons leading to rage in digital gaming — such as in-game failures, cheating opponents, or an unpleasant gaming environment — were also noted in other gaming settings. Actually, feelings of anger caused by one’s own mistakes, a penalty (罚球) missed by a referee, or annoying behavior by an opponent are all familiar in real life situations — such as ice hockey and football.
8. What does the underlined phrase “fly off the handle” mean
A. Get angry. B. Shout loudly. C. Cry sadly. D. Leave home.
9. Which game is the least likely to cause anger
A. Super Smash Bros. B. League of Legends.
C. Grand Theft Auto. D. Call of Duty.
10. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about
A. The suffering of game lovers. B. The targets of game anger.
C. Different kinds of games. D. The mental effects of anger.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Players tend to lose temper easily.
B. Competitive games cause violence.
C. Digital gaming shows familiar behaviors.
D. Game anger is also common in real life.
D
It’s been a little over a month since the new year, so we’re rapidly approaching when our New Year’s resolutions go to hell. We start pretending that we never committed ourselves to drinking less and exercising more.
In another week, perhaps sooner, we’ll go back into old habits. We’ll do what we always do, repeating the same errors and shortcomings that lead time and again to heartache and suffering, proving the immortal saying: “Those who promise to change ought to change their promises.”
But why can’t we ever seem to break free from the control of the past, the mistakes we’ve made but fail to learn from
People have a tendency to return to their painful experiences. The man who is fired from job after job for continuously showing up late, the woman who ends up in the same kind of failed relationship again and again, the students who fall behind every semester no matter how many times they resolve to stay on top of their work, the person who always misplaces keys or forgets to close the garage, each of us failing year after year to keep our New Year’s resolutions - examples of the repetitive nature of humanity’s self-defeating behavior abound (大量存在).
In Beyond the Pleasure Principle, Freud attempts to account for this phenomenon by theorizing that human beings are subject to what he calls a “compulsion (强迫) to repeat”. Instead of learning from past experiences and changing our habits and choices to achieve better outcomes, we repeat the same destructive behavior over and over, unsurprisingly leading to the same results. Freud owes this repetition compulsion to humanity’s deep-seated desire for destruction.
Our future, it suggests, is rooted in our past, but it need not be determined by it. Overcoming our self-destructive tendencies will not be easy. But we can break the cycle with courage, resolve, and willingness to admit the parts of our personalities that cause us the greatest pain.
12. What does the author suggest by quoting the saying about promises
A. It’s hard to keep promises.
B. We make promises too often.
C. Our promises are unrealistic.
D. It’s meaningless to make promises.
13. What can we conclude from paragraph 4
A. People prefer to forget their failures.
B. People tend to repeat their mistakes.
C. It’s easy to get out of our routines.
D. It’s difficult to ignore painful memories.
14. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A. To persuade us to accept the reality.
B. To encourage us to make a change.
C. To inspire us to make promises.
D. To advise us to understand our personalities.
15. In which column of a website can we most probably read this text
A Nature. B. Society. C. History. D. Psychology.
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。
Finding a bird scared after striking a window can be a surprising and heartbreaking experience. ____16____
Observe the bird
The advice is that any bird that has collided with a window should be seen by a rehabber (康复师). Most window-collision birds will have some degree of eye injury.____17____ Even if they can fly away and do not look injured, some 70% of birds that have collided with glass will not recover themselves if they are not treated.
Get a bird to a rehabber
Approach the bird slowly from behind and gently capture it in your hands, with a bag prepared nearby. Some birds will be so surprised that they won’t even notice; others will shock and scream and may try to escape. However, this is a fear response.____18____
For smaller birds, the best “ambulance” is a paper bag, like a lunch bag or a small paper shopping bag. Birds may still flap around inside, and the paper is soft enough that they won’t further injure themselves like they might if they are in a hard cardboard box or animal carrier. You can poke a few holes in the bag, though it is not necessary if the bird is not going to be inside for more than a few hours.____19____ Absolutely do not give the bird water or food.
If you can’t get to a rehabber
If you absolutely cannot take the bird to a wildlife rehabber, keep the bird safe from predators and see if it will try to fly away in a bit. After the shock of the collision, a dark, quiet place can be helpful. So consider putting the bird in a bag or box and letting it restore for a while. After 30 minutes or so, take the bag or box as far away as possible from your home and other structures.____20____ If it doesn’t, close the box back up and open it every 15 minutes until the bird is strong enough to achieve takeoff.
A. Many birds will also have brain injuries.
B. A box may be suitable for larger birds.
C. A big box is the best choice for them.
D. Open the box to allow the bird to fly out.
E. It is an indication that they are hungry.
F. It is not a sign that they are not injured.
G. However, a little love and protection could help.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I took my first major trip alone in my early twenties. I had heard about a two-week photography course in Morocco that I had never been able to ____21____ but had always wanted to take. Now that I had the ____22____, I sent a check (支票) right away. I did not ____23____ a friend. I did not ask anyone whether or not it was a good idea.
I had studied photography as a ____24____. While decorating the portraits for my senior show, I ____25____ traveling around the world to take pictures. The Morocco class gave me the ____26____ to play out my fantasy. I shot a good 40 rolls of film during those two weeks. I also ____27____ a camel through Casablanca, and drank tea with tribes. Sometimes the ____28____ were so beautiful that my heart would ____29____ as they disappeared.
For the most part, I wasn’t _____30_____. And when I look back at pictures of myself from that trip, snapped by other students, I see a remarkable peacefulness in my _____31_____. My smile is broad and _____32_____. There was always something new to see, to smell, to taste. Even if I was there alone, what did it matter
I learned something valuable from that trip about traveling solo: A camera is a good _____33_____. The camera forced me to _____34_____ and see the details. It was also a mask that _____35_____ my shyness, my astonishment, and sometimes my tears.
21. A. finish B. afford C. understand D. learn
22. A. patience B. energy C. courage D. money
23. A. make B. meet C. consult D. have
24. A. traveler B. student C. reporter D. clerk
25. A. dreamed of B. figured out C. set about D. carried on
26. A. gift B. lesson C. time D. chance
27. A. rode B. fed C. led D. saw
28. A. sands B. temples C. sunsets D. flowers
29. A. beat B. sing C. ache D. dance
30. A. lonely B. embarrassed C. brave D. curious
31. A. course B. face C. trip D. photo
32. A. bitter B. dreadful C. significant D. genuine
33. A. support B. comfort C. balance D. advantage
34. A. walk B. hesitate C. pause D. listen
35 A. found B. swept C. got D. hid
第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据提示完成句子，在答题卡相应位置填入一个适当的完整单词，注意所填单词的形式。
36. Being e______ (暴露) to the sunlight for too long will be harmful to your skin. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
37. C______(批评) is necessary because it helps us to correct mistakes. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
38. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by e________ (使快乐) them. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
39. Nowadays, people are increasingly willing to pay a high price for e______ (情绪的) value. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
40. It r______ (很少) snows in this area during the Spring Festival, so when it does, everyone gets excited. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第三节（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。
Once a minor pursuit, marathons now have a vast and enthusiastic following, uniting amateur (业余的) and professional athletes in a celebration of endurance and community. In recent years, mass sports in China ____41____ (develop) rapidly, with fitness for all becoming a national strategy. Policies such as the “Healthy China 2030” blueprint have been introduced. As one of many popular fitness activities, marathons have aroused widespread ____42____ (enthusiastic) from the public.
Unlike many other sports, marathons ____43____ (host) in different cities across China offer a unique experience _____44_____ amateurs and professionals can compete side by side. Marathons breathe new life into cities by promoting tourism and boosting local economies.
These events have become powerful tools for city branding and promotion, often integrating local landmarks and culture into their routes. For example, in a marathon held this year in Changzhou,____45____ course included ancient and modern ____46____ (attraction), as well as the history and culture of the Grand Canal. In addition to city marathons, some Chinese cities are actively bidding to host international marathon events.
The future of Chinese marathons lies ____47____ promoting inclusivity, maintaining high standards for public events ____48____ continuing to integrate the sport with the unique character of each city. With this trend, China is expected to become a ____49____ (rise) star in the marathon world, inspiring millions to lace up their shoes and run toward a ____50____ (healthy) and brighter future.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校外文社组织的趣配音比赛(Funny Voice Acting)并获得一等奖。赛前你的交换生朋友Alex给了你很多鼓励和帮助。请你给他写一封电子邮件表示感谢，内容包括：
1. 告知好消息；
2. 表达感谢；
3. 邀请来家做客。
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。
Dear Alex,
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Yours
Li Hua
第二节（满分20分）
52. 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。
In a small town of northern California called Oxnard, a pet shop owner painted a sign advertising the pups and nailed it above his door that said: “Puppies for Sale”. The shopkeeper knew that signs like this always attract young children. A little boy saw the sign and approached the shop owner. “I want to buy one of your puppies. How much are you going to sell the puppies for ” he asked.
The store owner smiled and replied, “Well, these puppies come from a good breed and cost quite a bit of money. I sell them in the range of $40 to $60.”
The little boy dropped his head for a moment. He thought for a while and pulled out some change from his pocket. Then he asked, “I have $3.87. Is that enough to take a look Can I please look at the puppies ”
The pet shop owner got impressed with the innocence of the boy. “Sure,” said the shop owner. He smiled and whistled loudly. “Here Scissor!” He called. Out of the doghouse came his dog named Scissor, who ran down the walkway of the pet shop followed by five tiny balls of fur.
The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with joy and sweetness. As the puppies made their way towards the fence, the little boy noticed that one puppy was limping (跛行) and had great difficulty catching up with the others.
Immediately the little boy pointed out towards the limping puppy and asked, “What’s wrong with that little puppy ”
The shop owner explained that the puppy was born without a hip socket (髋臼), which meant that it would limp for the rest of his life.
The little boy got really excited and said, “That is the puppy that I want to buy.”
The shop owner replied, “No, that puppy is not for sale. Nobody will buy that puppy due to his disability...If you really want him, I’ll just give him to you for fre.”
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。
However, the little boy got quite upset and refused to get the puppy free of charge.
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When asked why he wanted the dog, the little boy reached down and rolled up the left leg of his trousers.
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答案
听力答案：略
1. A 2. C 3. D
4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D
12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D
16. G 17. A 18. F 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. A 31. B
32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. exposed##xposed
37. Criticism##riticism
38. entertaining##ntertaining
39. emotional##motional
40. rarely##arely
41. have developed
42. enthusiasm
43. hosted 44. where
45. the 46. attractions
47. in 48. and
49. rising 50. healthier
51. Dear Alex,
I’m writing to share some exciting news with you. I won the first prize in the Funny Voice Acting competition organized by the Foreign Languages Club last week! The moment I heard my name announced as the winner, I was over the moon and immediately thought of you.
I truly appreciate your encouragement and help before the competition. Without you, I couldn’t have achieved this.
To show my gratitude, I sincerely invite you to my home. We can have a great time together.
Yours,
Li Hua
52. However, the little boy got quite upset and refused to get the puppy free of charge. He looked straight into the shop owner’s eyes, saying, “I don’t want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay full price. In fact, I’ll give you $3.87 now, and 85 cents a month until I have him paid for.” The shop owner reminded the boy again that the dog was never going to be able to run or play with him like the other puppies. But the boy was obviously determined not to change his mind.
When asked why he wanted the dog, the little boy reached down and rolled up the left leg of his trousers. To the shop owner’s great surprise, what he saw was a false leg. The boy looked up at the shop owner and softly replied, “Well, I don’t run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands him!” The shop owner was deeply touched by the boy’s words and finally agreed with the boy’s decision. He smiled as the boy left happily with his new friend.
