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塘沽一中2024——2025學年度第二學期
高二年級期中考試英語學科試題
本試卷分為第Ⅰ卷(選擇題)和第Ⅱ卷(非選擇題)兩部分，共150分，考試時間100分鐘，試卷共10頁。卷Ⅰ答案用2B鉛筆填涂在答題紙上，卷Ⅱ答案用黑色字跡的筆直接答在答題紙規定區域內。
第Ⅰ卷(共115分)
一、 聽力(共15 小題，滿分20分)
第一節(共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分)
聽下面五段對話，每段對話后有一個小題。從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你將有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What does the woman probably want to do
A. Write a paper. B. Attend a class. C. Get some sleep.
2. When will the man see his parents
A. At 11:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 9:00.
3. Why didn't the man see the woman at breakfast time
A. She went for a long walk.
B. She finished her breakfast early.
C. . She didn't go to the dining hall.
4. What does the woman think of the new art museum
A. It is nice inside. B. It looks attractive outside.
C. It has no attraction for her.
5. What did the woman do with the report
A. She made suggestions on it.
B. She asked the man to rewrite it.
C. She got someone else to read it.
第二節 (共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
聽下面幾段材料，每段材料后有幾個小題。從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段材料前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各個小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段材料讀兩遍。
聽下面一段對話，回答第6至8小題。
6. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a plane. B. In a car. C. In a restaurant.
7. What will the man have
A. Bean salad and beer. B. Bean salad and water.
C. Baked chicken and coffee.
8. Why doesn't the man have a diet soda
A. It is expensive. B. It is unhealthy. C. It is not available.
聽下面一段對話，回答第9至第11小題。
9. What is the relationship between Stefan and the man
A. Workmates. B. Former schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.
10. Where did Stefan and the man go first
A. A restaurant. B. The riverside. C. A shopping mall.
11. What was by the river in the past
A. Factories. B. Gardens. C. A sports center.
聽下面一段獨白，回答第12至第15小題。
12. When will the swim classes begin
A. On May 1st. B. On April 30th. C. On April 29th.
13. How many swim classes are being offered
A. 10. B. 15. C. 20.
14. Who must come to show their swim skill on April 29th or 30th
A. Those who have no Level 3 certificates.
B. Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly.
C. Those who have never attended Community Pool classes.
15. Who will rate the students' skill level
A. The speaker. B. The instructors. C. The local community.
二、單項選擇(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)
16.- - This apple pie is too sweet. Don't you think so
, - - . I think it's just right, actually.
A. Not really B. I hope so C. Sounds good D. No wonder
17. After years of hard work, she finally her dream of becoming a novelist.
A. boosted B. attained C. dominated D. misjudged
18. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of he should react on some specific occasions.
A. when B. what C. that D. how
19. The exchange students from the Africa often share with us the news of their countries and of our country they find interesting.
A. those B. them C. that D. ones
20. The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, are beyond our control
A. most of what B. most of which C. most of them D. most of that
21. After years of practicing yoga, she finally felt completely her body and its abilities.
A. at ease with B. by trial and error C. from head to toe D. on the horizon
22. When he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears.
A. being surrounded B. surrounded C. surrounding D. to surround
23. At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no .
A. motive B.compassion C. analysis D. prospect
24. Skills like critical thinking and analysis found on the Internet, because they must be acquired in the context of facts.
A. mustn't be B. can't be C. shouldn't have been D. needn't have been
25. The university is known for attracting students who are passionate about theoretical research and critical thinking.
A. intellectual B. identical C. fashionable D. consistent
26.——what about inviting Tracy to host the party
—— Good idea! She is very quick in mind. Oh, , here she comes.
A. don't pull my leg B. a little bird told me
C. speak of the devil D. think out the box
27. on the spring festival, Nazha soon became a great hit.
A. Releasing B. Being released C. Released D. Having released
28. the first part of his speech caught my attention, but the rest rather dull.
A. are B. was C. is D. were
29. The young designer decided to nature, using the patterns of leaves and flowers in her latest clothing collection.
A. take inspiration from B. seek solutions to
C. look down on D. back down from
30. the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation.
A. Although B. Unless C. If D. As
三、完形填空(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)
If you want your life to stand for peace and kindness, it's helpful to do some kind, peaceful things. One of my favorite 31 to do this is by developing my own helping ritual(儀式). These little acts of 32 are opportunities to be of service and reminders of how good it feels to be kind and 33 .
We live in a rural area of the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of what we see is 34 nature.One of the 35 to the beauty is the litter that some people throw out of their car windows as they are 36 on the rural roads. One of the few 37 to living out the rural areas is that public' services, such as litter collection, are less 38 than they are closer to the city.
A helping ritual that I practice 39 with my two daughters is picking up litter in our surrounding areas. We've become so accustomed to doing this that my 40 will often say to me in a pleasant voice, “There is some littler, Daddy; 41 our car!” And if we have enough 42 , we will often pull over and pick it up. It seems strange, but we actually 43 it. We pick up litter in parks, on sidewalks, practically anywhere. Once I even saw a(n) 44 picking up litter close to our house. The man who I didn't know smiled at me and said, “I 45 saw you doing this, and it seem like a good idea.”
Picking up litter is only 46 of an endless supply of possible helping rituals. You might like holding a door open for people, visiting and 47 lonely old people in nursing homes, or shoveling(鏟) snow off someone else's driveway. Think of something that seems effortless 48 helpful.It's worthwhile, personally rewarding, and can be a good example. Your acts of kindness can 49 others to do the same things. And everyone 50 from this.
31. A. things B. activities C. ways D. places
32. A. kindness B. education C. instruction D. amusement
33. A. polite B. curious C. challenging D. helpful
34. A. dirty B. beautiful C. different D. simple
35. A. explanations B. answers C. changes D. weaknesses
36. A. running B. walking C. driving D. jumping
37. A. reasons B. disadvantages C. principles D. days
38. A. available B. important C. satisfying D. dangerous
39. A. generally B. casually C. regularly D. deliberately
40. A. friends B. parents C. colleagues D. children
41. A. stop B. start C. repair D. speed
42. A. faith B. time C. money D. material
43. A. enjoy B. need C. see D. get
44. A. cleaner B. neighbor C. adult D. stranger
45. A. seldom B. often C. never D. first
46. A. many B. that C. one D. all
47.A.comforting B. respecting C. treating D. teaching
48. A. just B. yet C. still D. even
49. A. force B. inform C. encourage D. remind
50. A. remembers B. involves C. suffers D. benefits
三、 閱讀理解(共20小題；每小題2.5分，滿分50分)
A
Surfing: Famous Beaches, Famous Waves
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing
Wide, sandy beaches stretch nearly 20 miles along the Pacific Ocean. Between December and February, this surfing destination is suitable only for experienced surfers, as its big waves can reach30feet. In summer, the ocean can be almost completely flat, making it perfect for swimming.
Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition
This busy 8.5-mile-long beach attracts 8 million visitors a year for bodysurfing, boogie boarding(趴板沖浪), and board surfing at every level, beginners to experts. At night, the beach's fire pits(深坑) draw families as much as the waves do during the day. The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet.
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer
This area of the ocean may contain the most consistent waves on the planet, with some up to10feet. The best waves are between late May and late August. The beach sometimes closes because of sharks, but at other times, surfers are lucky enough to surf alongside dolphins.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer II
This beach has waves up to 12 feet high, which are good for long-boarders or short-boarders,beginners or experts, with the best waves from April to July. Bodysurfing is not recommended because of offshore rocks. The laid-back atmosphere and nearly perfect year-round weather make it feel like the California beaches of the 1950s.
51. The beach with the biggest waves is .
A. Oahu's North Shore B. Huntington Beach
C. Jeffreys Bay D. Tamarindo
52. Jeffreys Bay and Tamarindo are both known for .
A. offshore rocks B.competitions C. movies D. dolphins
53. How are North Shore and Huntington Beach similar
A. Both beaches are the same length.
B. Both are suitable f our all surfing levels.
C. The waves are both perfect for bodysurfing
D. Winter is the best time to surf at both beaches.
54. What does the underlined word" laid-back" mean
A. Alarming. B. Relaxing. C. Exciting. D. Depressive
55. The Huntington Beach information differs from the others in that it includes .
A. the height of the wave B. the weather conditions
C. the best time to visit D. the number of visitors each year
B
On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes.
The trip seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, will gather on the Portuguese coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves.
As a travel enthusiast, I quickly sought permission from my boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Through my 33 years, I've observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to refining skills we already possess. There's a certain pride in improving our expertise, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to neglecting other areas of potential growth.
Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group.Despite our different personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a persistent desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and grow.
The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate(駕馭) .
Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain,and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air.
Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone, but that didn't matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked.
Learning a new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something
new, and the pride that develops when you finally manage to grasp something you've been working on.
While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you' re capable of if you don't go out there and try.
56. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal
A. The opportunity to improve existing skills.
B. The need to reconnect with a high school friend.
C. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.
D. The desire to embrace a challenge and learn a new skill.
57. What is t ho author's view on adults focusing on mastering one fleld
A. It narrows one's abilities. B. It is essential for career success.
C. It disrupts one's work-life balance. D. It develops creativity and exploration.
58. Which of the following words best describe the author's surfing experience
A. Tough but rewarding. B. Boring and uneventful.
C. Difficult and frustrating. D. Relaxing but unpredictable.
59. What can be inferred about the author
A. She used to lack confidence in herself.
B. She became more willing to take risks.
C. She went on to become an expert surfer.
D. She discovered the surfing was her true calling.
60. What wisdom did the author gain from the experience with surfing
A. The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.
B. The need to seek professional training in all new skills.
C. The value of pushing your limits and trying new things.
D. The importance of being an expert in one field.
C
Is it possible to make machines think like humans This is one question in-research in the filed of Artificial Intelligence, or“AI”. To think like a human, it involves feelings, morality, hopes, and dreams. Humans are capable of making decisions by themselves without input from others, and they can learn from experience. In addition, humans are able to create things from their own inspiration for their own pleasure. The question is whether machines can ever really think in all these aspects. The idea of a computer that is all-powerful and can think and make decisions for itself terrifies many people. In some films, AI even decides that all humans must be killed. Many people are also concerned that AI will be used to replace humans.
Yet others are comforted by the thought of AI. Maybe with AI, robots can be made to replace loved ones who have died. Today, the creation of an all-powerful computer capable of human thought is still in progress. We have companion (陪伴) robots, and it is likely that they will grow more important in our lives as time goes by. However, the need for such robots does not seem to be as critical as our need for intelligent machines that can solve problems by learning from their
observations and experience.
For example, AI is already being used with great success in Internet search engines and as a personal assistant in our smartphones. It learns from our habits to help us find what we want and like.AI is also used to diagnose(診斷) problems and suggest solutions. Researchers are also experimenting with the use of AI in driverless cars which can sense their surroundings and decide on the best way to reach a destination. It is also being used in education, particularly in online courses. Furthermore,industries that use robots for repetitive or dangerous work often turn to AI to manage these electronic workers. In addition, virtual assistants are also being used in some homes today. In the near future, it is likely that AI will be used to manage smart homes and handle an even greater variety of tasks such as setting out favourite clothes and helping us with our personal grooming(梳妝) . The AI of today has already proven its superiority to humans in many areas. Do you think that we can create a robot that thinks like a human or one that is even more intelligent If so, is there truly a difference between AI and a human
61. What can we learn from Paragraphs 1 and 2
A. We already have all-powerful computers with the power of human thought.
B. One day the AI will decide on its own to wipe out humans.
C. Robots with AI have the potential to replace our loved ones.
D. In contrast, humans need artificial intelligence machines to help us solve problems rather than companion robots.
62. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. AI will eventually be used to manage workers.
B. AI is often used to manage robots on production lines.
C. Industrial robots are completely different from electronic workers.
D. Industrial robots often turn to AI.
63. What could be inferred from Paragraph 3 about AI
A. Smartphones already have AI technology.
B. AI technology for driverless cars is already mature.
C AI has been being used to manage smart homes.
D. Artificial intelligence has proved its superiority over humanity in all fields.
o4. What is the author's attitude towards AI
A. Short-sighted. B. Wait-and-see. C. Optimistic. D. Skeptical.
65. What makes the best title for the passage
A. AI Thinks like Humans B. AI Robots
C. AI and Human Beings D. The Future of AI
D
A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and wars. But art history focuses on much more than these because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology. In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors-or of people very different from us-can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offers us a deeper understanding than what can be found in most history books.
In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is,facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Franciso Goya was perhaps the first truly political artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May, 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso's Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozeo, and David Alfaro Siqueiros - - as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martinez-showed these Mexican artists' deep anger and sadness about social problems.
In the same way, art can reflect a culture's religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe,religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn't read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls. By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was and still is its absence of human and animal images.This reflects the Islamic (伊斯蘭教的) belief that statues are unholy (不神圣的, 褻瀆神明的).
66. Which of the following sentences is WRONG according to the passage
A. Art history concentrates on religious beliefs; emotions and psychology only.
B. Art can provide information about the everyday activities of ancient people.
C. Information and facts about politics are given objectively in history.
D. Franciso Gova was perhaps the first truly political artist.
67. History books are objective because .
A. it will make the viewers angry and sad about history
B. personal and emotional opinions are expressed through it
C. it can help us understand historical facts better
D. opinions about facts are not expressed
68. The two pictures The Third of May,1808 and Guernica mentioned in paragraph 2 show that .
A. art is subjective
B. at tists are very similar even over a hundred years
C. history books present objective information
D. art can reflect political life of a country
69. In paragraph 2, the underlined part“another continent' refers to .
A. Europe B. America C. Mexico D. Middle East
70. The passage is mainly discussing .
A. the difference between general history and art history
B. the development of art history
C the influence of artists on art history
D. what we can learn from art history
第Ⅱ卷(共35分)
五、閱讀表達(共5 小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, 44-year-old photographer Jody MacDonald has always had a strong interest in the desert. “I have always wanted to spend some time in the Sahara,” MacDonald said.“There are still so many unexplored areas in the Sahara Desert. These relatively unexplored places are so rare these days and hold the very fundamentals of exploration, which attract me. So finally I made the journey.” MacDonald started her journey in Mauritania's capital city Nouakchott, and headed inland where she and her team jumped on the world's longest cargo train(貨運列車) for a 435-mile journey on the Mauritania Railway. “The train was dirty and uncomfortable but it was such an interesting and unique way to travel through the vast desert by train,” said MacDonald.
MacDonald and her group had to face many challenges on their journey. Except for the dirt and discomfort, the travelers also had to deal with the intense heat, violent winds and even dangerous sandstorms. “I was out taking photographs and within minutes, the wind increased to more than100miles an hour,” MacDonald said. “I thought my skin was going to be torn off because of the rain and blowing sand. It felt like sandpaper on my skin. I have never experienced winds that strong before.There was once a time when I wanted to give up.”
She dealt with the harsh conditions by trying not to travel in the middle of the day and wore headscarves to protect herself from the sun and blowing sand. “The weather definitely dictates when and where you travel;” said MacDonald. Even with all the challenges, the photographer managed to record amazing images of the beautiful but harsh landscapes of Mauritania, and its fascinating cultures and communities.
71. What made MacDonald decide to tour the Sahara (no more than 15 words)
72. How did MacDonald find her journey on the cargo train (no more than 15 words)
73. Why did MacDonald once decide to give up her journey (no more than 8 words)
74. What does the underlined word“dictates” in the last paragraph mean (1 word)
75. How does MacDonald's story inspire you Please explain in your own words.(no more than 20words)
六、書面表達(25分)
假設你是李津, 晨光中學學生會漢語社(Chinese Language Club) 的負責人。你校國際部擬邀請你給今年新入學的國際生做一次演講，主題是“閱讀在中文學習中的重要性”。請根據以下要點寫一篇演講稿：
1. 閱讀中文材料的重要性；
2. 多讀中文報紙、雜志等，在閱讀中積累詞匯，提升閱讀技巧；
3. 號召大家養成閱讀習慣。
注意：
1. 詞數不少于 100; 2.可適當增加細節，使行文連貫；
3.開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總詞數。
參考詞匯: 《人民日報》 People's Daily 《讀者》 Reader
Dear teachers and schoolmates,
I am Lijin, from Chinese Language Club.
That's all. Thank you!塘沽一中2024—2025學年度第二學期高二年級期中考試英語學科參考答案
一、聽力 1-5 CBACA 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 AABCB
二、單項選擇 16-20 ABDCB 21-25 ACDBA 26-30 CCBAD
三、完型填空 31-35 CADBD 36-40 CBACD 41-45 ABADB 46-50 CABCD
四、閱讀理解 51-55 ACDBD 56-60 DAABC 61-65 DBACC 66-70 BCABD
五、閱讀表達
71. Her interest in many unexplored placed in the Sahara Desert.
That she was attracted by many unexplored placed in the Sahara Desert.
That many unexplored placed in the Sahara Desert attracted her.
72. The train was dirty and uncomfortable but the journey was interesting and unique.
73. Because the weather conditions were harsh/difficult/hard/challenging．
Because of the harsh weather conditions.
74. Decides／Determines．
75. （開放）MacDonald’s spirit of bravely overcoming difficulties inspires me. I will face
the difficulties in life and manage to overcome them.
六、書面表達
Dear teachers and schoolmates,
I am Lijin, from Chinese Language Club. I feel greatly honored to stand here
and share the importance of reading in learning Chinese, hoping my experience and
advice will bring some benefits to you.
As international students, regular reading will significantly enhance your
language skills and cultural understanding. First of all, reading Chinese newspapers,
magazines, or short articles daily helps you adapt to natural language usage. I
recommend People’s Daily and Reader to you. Reading such materials is a good
means of gaining a deep insight into Chinese society and culture as well as admiring
some fantastic articles. Meanwhile, by exposing yourselves to the authentic Chinese
language, you’ll gradually grasp common expressions and correct sentence
structures, which is an effective way to for you beginners to apply them in your
speaking and writing. Moreover, memorizing isolated words is quite challenging for
many of you, but learning new words in context is much easier. Reading plays an
important role in expanding vocabulary efficiently. Additionally, practicing skills like
skimming for main ideas or scanning for details will improve both speed and
comprehension— the key to exams and real-life communication.
As the Chinese proverb says, “Read thousands of books, and writing becomes
effortless.” As far as I’m concerned, forming a good habit of reading for at least 20
minutes daily is not so difficult. Start with simplified texts, then gradually challenge
yourselves. Let’s improve together through reading and experience the charm of
Chinese!"
That’s all. Thank you!
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