高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2024-2025学年湖南省长沙市第一中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷My wife’s birthday falls at the beginning of spring when the winter chill still hangs over the approaching warmth.On that day, I came home from work, stopped her from entering the kitchen and asked her to dine out. “Has Lily called?” she asked. I shook my head. The atmosphere at the dinner was oppressive. My wife kept glancing at her phone, showing no signs of appetite.Early the next morning, my wife got up, dark rings encircling her eyes. We only have one child. When Lily still lived at home, every year when her birthday approached, we would start the grand preparations days in advance. And after she left for college, my wife would call her countless times from morning till night. How could she ignore all our love and utterly forget her mum’s birthday? On the way to work, I texted Lily, “Your mum didn’t sleep well last night.”Another day concluding, we were about to go to bed when there was a sound of a key rattling in the lock. In came our daughter, face red with cold, birthday cake in hand. “Sorry, Mum. Happy birthday!” she said, tears welling up. Immediately, my wife pulled Lily into a hug, complaining, “You silly girl, why do you come all the way back at such a time? Don’t you know it is cold outside?”Lily just stayed two hours in case of missing her classes. Seeing Lily boarding the train, my wife started blaming me for that message, yet in a better mood. I did feel I handled this matter perfectly both for my wife and my child’s growth.Later, I called my parents and told them about it. I never thought they would respond with a long silence, and then said: “How many times have you forgotten our birthdays? Has eit her of us ever complained?”1. What does the underlined word “oppressive” mean in paragraph 2?A．Relaxing. B．Funny. C．Unique. D．Heavy.2. What can be inferred about the woman in paragraph 3?A．Watching TV is her daily routine. B．She set her phone in silent mode.C．Some anxiety is felt of the woman. D．She wasn’t satisfied with her dinner.3. Why did Lily burst into tears on seeing her mother?A．She was overjoyed to see her mother.B．She felt sorry about forgetting her mother’s birthday.C．She feare d to be scolded for ignoring her parents’ love.D．She pitied herself for being half-frozen all the way back.4. What message is conveyed from the words of the author’s parents?A．Love is a two-way street. B．Birthday party is a must.C．Parental love is for a return. D．It is never too late to say sorry.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2024年湖北云学名校联盟高二年级11月联考英语试卷考试时间：2024年11月14日8:00-10:00 时长：120分钟分值：150分第一部分：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）听下面五段对话。

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。

例：How much is the shirtA．19.15. B．9.18. C．9.15.答案是C.1．When will the woman probably see the doctor tomorrow A．At 9:30 am. B．At 10:30 am. C．At 11:10 am.2．How did the man reach here this time in the endA．By car. B．By bus. C．By bike.3．What does the man meanA．Bill will finish the paper soon.B．Bill is not going to write the paper.C．Bill seldom completes his work early.4．What is the woman going to do firstA．Send the e-mail. B．Fix the computer. C．Go to the club.5．Who want to go on holidayA．Bob and Tom. B．Bob and his dad. C．Bob and his mom.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。

2024～2025学年第一学期高二年级七校期中联考试题英语考生注意：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。

3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。

选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。

4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册Units 1～3。

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. Where does the conversation probably take placeA. At home.B. At a restaurant.C. In an office.2. Where does the man go windsurfingA. On the lake.B. On the river.C. On the sea.3. What do the man’s parents usually eat for dinnerA. Noodles.B. Vegetables.C. Meat.4. What are the speakers talking aboutA. Their trip.B. Their clothes.C. Their jobs.5. What will the speakers do nextA. Buy a T-shirt.B. Go to a party.C. See an app.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。

高二英语试卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

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。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。

AIn 2023, Istanbul attracted more visitors than any other city, and its distinct and varied cuisine was undoubtedly part of the appeal. Here are four of the Istanbul’s best dining choices.Sweetbread kebab at Sadrazam MahmutThis famous restaurant is located in the historic Sütlüce neighbourhood. One of the pleasures of dining here is the warmth of the owner of the restaurant, who can often be found walking from table to table to collect diners’ advice. And the food is also exceptional. Perhaps the best dish is the sweetbread kebab.Dates (椰枣) filled with cheese at Smelt & Co. Gastro SpotAmong the streets of Balat, a simple door marks the entrance of Smelt &. Co. Gastro Spot. The chefs offer a seasonal menu mainly featuring vegetables and seafood, making the most of local products. While dishes rarely repeat, there’s one that seems to make regular appearances on the menu: dates filled with cheese.Turkish breakfast at Privato CafeLocated in the shadow of the historical Galata Tower, this hot spot serves one of the most welcomed Turkish breakfast spreads in the city. Guests are treated to a rich feast, starting with fresh tomatoes, salted olives, cheeses, and jams, many of which are made in house. Then comes the second wave: grilled spicy sausage, kebab and some sweet desserts.Baby calamari (鱿鱼) at Nazende CaddeOne of Istanbul’s best- kept secrets is hidden in a side street. Nazende Cadde has only recently caught the attention of customers. It’s famous for dishes like grilled sweetbreads, but its typical achievement is the melt- in- your- mouth baby calamari. The outside space, warm service and big menu make it especially fit for getting together.21. What’s available in the first restaurant?A. Historical indoor decoration.B. Valuable advice from its owner.C. The best butter in Istanbul.D. The sweetbread kebab.22. What do Sadrazam Mahmut and Privato Cafe have in common?A. They’re located in old neighbourhoods.B. They’re willing to take suggestions.C. They adopt homema de materials.D. They mainly provide seafood.23. Which restaurant is most suitable for family gathering?A. Sadrazam Mahmut.B. Smelt & Co. Gastro Spot.C. Privato Cafe.D. Nazende Cadde.BOn the morning of the big day, Vially Dorestant prepared for her son Corey’s school photo shoot to ensure he felt calm and confident. Little did she know, she needn’t have worried.In a video posted online, Corey displayed his planned smile for the picture at his new school. With a lovable grin (咧着嘴笑), Dorestant believed he was well- prepared.Dorestant shared, “Corey can become shy and anxious around people, so I wanted to make sure he felt at ease during his first picture day at the new school.”However, Corey’s actual pose for the picture was far from the shy and sweet smile his mom had expected. The video revealed Corey posing with left hand in his pocket and right hand resting under his chin (下巴)—a gesture that caught Dorestant completely off guard.“At the first sight of the picture, I was stunned; it took me about five minutes to process because I couldn’t believe what I saw,” Dorestant said. But eventually, she found it amusing.“I felt so proud of Corey for overcoming his nervousness and allowing his true personality to shine through. As a mother, my only wish is for him to be true to himself through any challenges he faces,” Dorestant said.Dorestant’s video has over 18 million views and 25,000 comments, with many surprised by the result. “Nothing could have prepared me for the ending,” one user wrote, while another commented that it was the “best case scenario (场景)”.For Dorestant, Corey’s first picture day served as a valuable lesson. “As parents, we often feel the need to protect our kids and prepare them for the world, which can make us anxious about their readiness, but we need to trust in their abilities and give them the space to shine on their own,” Dorestant said.24. What did Dorestant worry about her son at first?A. He was frightened to meet his new classmates.B. He was embarrassed to pose for a photo.C. He might get lost on his way to school.D. He might be unprepared for the new term.25. What does the underlined word “stunned” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Shocked.B. Disappointed.C. Grateful.D. Worried.26. What can we know about Dorestant’s video?A. It went unnoticed.B. It made record profits.C. It put Corey in trouble.D. It was well received.27. What did Dorestant advise parents to do?A. Believe their own judgement.B. Serve as an experienced guide.C. Give full play to kids’ potential.D. Teach their children everything.CHave you ever struggled with a task because two arms just weren’t enough? If so, you might like a new device that can lend a helping hand literally (真正地). You wear this robotic arm, and then control it with the muscle you use to breathe.Currently, the robotic arm is worn in the middle of your chest, but it can also be placed above your shoulders or at your side, depending on what you want to do with it. Engineer Giulia Dominijanni, part of a team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), helped create the device.In the past, robotic arms were designed to replace lost arms, with brain signals controlling them. This new device allows users to control an extra arm while still using their real arms. For this reason, the team designed it to be controlled by breathing.The robotic arm can sense the movement of your diaphragm (膈膜), the muscle that helps you breathe. When you breathe in, the robotic arm stretches; when you breathe out, it retracts (缩回). Breathing normally keeps the arm still.Before making the actual arm, the EPFL team created a virtual reality (VR) model. V olunteers learned to control this virtual third arm using breath sensors. The tests showed that people could easily look around and talk while using the arm.After successful VR tests, the team built a simple robotic arm that functions like the virtual one. Early tests showed that users could comfortably operate the extra arm alongside their own arms.However, researchers are still exploring how well people can control this robotic arm without affecting the use of their natural arms. Jacob George, a director at the University of Utah’s robotics center, notes, “When you’re adding something new on your body, it’s unclear how much the brain can do with that. But in time it becomes possible to control the new arm well.” And scientists at EPFL believe that understanding this could benefit those with disabilities or people recovering from injuries.28. How do EPFL’s robotic arms differ from previous ones?A. They feature affordable prices.B. They are operated by breathing.C. They can address our health issues.D. They are controlled by brain signals.29. Why did the EPFL team create a VR model?A. To cut its production cost.B. To attract more volunteers.C. To know how brains work.D. To test the newly- invented arm’s actual function.30. What is Jacob’s attitude to the robotic arm?A. Uncaring.B. Doubtful.C. Positive.D. Unclear.31. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Robotics Gives Us an Extra ArmB. A New Device Helps ScientistsC. The Secret of Human BrainsD. Tips on How to Use an Extra ArmDThe Europa Clipper spacecraft has reached a key milestone and is on track to launch to explore Jupiter’s moon(木星的卫星), Europa. The launch window for its journey opens on October 10.On Monday, the mission passed Key Decision Point E, which is a critical planning stage that allows the mission to move forward. This news was a relief for the Europa Clipper team, especially after a possible issue with the spacecraft’s transistors (晶体管) discovered in May. These transistors are important for controlling the spacecraft’s electricity and needed to survive Jupiter’s high levels of radiation (辐射).Over the past four months, the team have conducted many tests on the transistors at different NASA facilities. They made sure to finish testing on time to avoid putting off the launch. Europa Clipper will carry ten scientific instruments to help determine if Europa could support life in its salty, subsurface ocean.With the mission approved, there are no changes to the launch plan. “It’s the last sort of big examination before we really get into that launch fever, and we’re really happy to say that they passed that examination today,” said Nicola Fox from NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and has a powerful magnetic field (磁场) which is 20,000 times stronger than Earth’s. Any spacecraft going there must have radiation- hardened electronics. Jordan Evans, the project manager, noted that Europa is at the edge of a radiation belt, making it a challenging place to explore.Curt Niebur, a program scientist, noted this mission is not about looking for life itself but determining if necessary elements for life, such as water and energy, are present on Europa. If Europa Clipper finds these, it could lead to a follow- up mission to search for life.32. What can be inferred about the spacecraft’s transistors from paragraph 2?A. They put off the launch mission.B. They fell into pieces in space.C. They are in good condition now.D. They had survived on the moon.33. What did Nicola want to say about the result of the mission’s final examination?A. It was satisfying.B. It was subject to change.C. It was wasting time.D. It was out of expectation.34. What is the mission’s key goal centered on?A. Building a habitable planet for human beings.B. Exploring signs of supporting life on Europa.C. Figuring out how much water Europa contains.D. Repairing transistors on the Europa Clipper spacecraft.35. Where is this text most likely from?A. A dairy.B. A newspaper.C. A brochure.D. A guidebook.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。