河北省石家庄市2024年高二上学期期末考试英语试题含解析.docx

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1、石家庄市2024年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9

2、.15. C. 9.18.答案是B。1. What does the woman dislike about the dress?A. The size. B. The style. C. The color.2. What is the boy doing?A. Listening to music. B. Playing games. C. Watching TV.3. Why will the man go to New York City?A. To go on business. B. To learn about art. C. To see an exhibition.4. Wh

3、at are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A zo. B. Some photos. C. Some animals.5. How did the man feel yesterday?A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Embarrassed.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

4、料，回答第6、7题。6. Where are the speakers?A. In a restaurant. B. In a library. C. In a park.7. What will the man do?A. Head for the bookstore. B. Have lunch with his mum. C. Go straight down Main Street.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What did the man do on Saturday?A. He visited some friends. B. He had a picnic. C. He

5、 finished a paper.9. What was the weather like on Sunday?A. Sunny and warm. B. Cloudy and cool. C. Rainy and cold.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What are the speakers discussing?A. What club to join. B. What sport to do. C. What hobby to take up.11. What is the man good at?A. Acting. B. Singing. C. Running.12

6、. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Coach and trainee. C. Classmates.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the woman give up Ridgeway House?A. Its closed in the summer. B. It has no single rooms. C. It doesnt provide meals.14. How much is a single room in Inte

7、rnational House?A. $130 a week. B. $150 a week. C. $175 a week.15. What does the woman care most about?A. The swimming pool. B. The volleyball court. C. The computer room.16. What will the woman do next?A. Fill in a form. B. Pay $100. C. Get the key.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did Vincent Van Gogh be

8、gin to study art?A. In 1853. B. In 1880. C. In 1886.18. What did Vincent Van Gogh do in Paris?A. He collected paintings. B. He met some other artists. C. He often argued with his brother.19. What was Vincent Van Goghs life like in Arles?A. He earned his bread by painting. B. He often became sad. C.

9、He had no friends.20. Where did Vincent Van Gogh spend his last days?A. In Holland. B. In northern France. C. In southern France.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)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Summer VolunTeen ProgramThis program at Brevard Zoo is a 10-week seasonal posi

10、tion that runs from May 31 through early August. Once selected into the program VolunTeens receive 2 days of training on the first weekend of May, 2021. Upon the completion of training, VolunTeens will be given their official assignment (10 days minimum, either 2 weeks of full-day camp or a single d

11、ay from Monday to Friday each week, Saturday/Sunday available upon request). Schedules vary, but most assignments run from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. VolunTeens may sign up for additional days as they choose. Important requirementsThe program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in w

12、orking with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, VolunTeens must pay membership fee of $25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual(手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. VolunTe

13、ens are also required to participate in a conservation event. VolunTeen positions are temporary; however, interested teens are encouraged to apply for the full Zoo Teen Program in the fall. VolunTeen participants are allowed to miss two of their assigned volunteer days on account of summer vacations

14、. On the third miss, VolunTeens may be dismissed from the program. Besides, the program does not provide make-up days and it does not allow switching volunteer days with another VolunTeen. BenefitsMany students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for

15、the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Depending on their school, students may receive credits for their volunteer hours. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work with Education Department staff members and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends

16、, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!1. On which of the following days will VolunTeens be trained?A. May 1&2.B. May 15 & 16.C. August 7 &8.D. August 14&15.2. What is required of applicants for the pro

17、gram?A. They need to pay an annual membership fee of $25.00.B. They have to work at the zoo for at least ten weeks.C. They should have a good knowledge of animals.D. They must reach the age of 13 by May31, 2021.3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To encourage teenagers to be a volunteer.

18、B. To explain how to apply for a scholarship.C. To stress the benefits of visiting a local zoo.D. To offer some useful advice to communities.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and Id been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt, “The trouble with you is that you wont p

19、ut yourself in my place. Cant you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly and felt the ache in my tooth. Id thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could se

20、e me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such

21、 short notice? Why wasnt he as busy as the others?In the dentists office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said,

22、“Dont worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where

23、 I could enjoy it-on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!4. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Upset.C. Nervous.D. Satisfied.5. What made the author begi

24、n to doubt about the dentist?A. The laughing assistant of the dentist.B. The surroundings of the dentists office.C. The dentists being as busy as the other dentists.D. The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short notice.6. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. The dentist came at last.B. She coul

25、d relax in the chair.C. She saw a picture on the ceiling.D. The assistant kept comforting her.7. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Put oneself in someones shoes.B. Think twice before you act.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Strike while the iron is hot.CIf you g

26、rew up in a household that had its fair share of book shelves, it might say something positive about your personally now that youre all grown up.This new study found that people who grew up in book filled homes have higher reading, math, and technological skills. The researchers analyzed data featur

27、ing 160,000 adults (ages 25 to 65) across 31 nations. All participants were asked how many books there were in their home when they were 16 years old. They chose from a series of alternatives ranging from “10 or less” to “more than 500.”If a household held at least 80 books, then participants went o

28、n to display the average rate of literacy and numeracy(认字和计算). The rate of literacy continued to increase in parallel to the number of books a household contained until the rate didnt increase from 350 books onwards. Furthermore, young teenagers who grew up around books were shown to have the same l

29、evels of literacy and numeracy as university graduates who had only grown up around a few books.Literacy was clarified as “the ability to read effectively to participate in society and achieve personal goals.” Participants took tests that “captured a range of basic through advanced comprehension ski

30、lls, from reading brief texts for a single piece of information to synthesizing information from complex texts.” Numeracy tests measured the “ability to use mathematical concepts in everyday life,” while IT-related tests “assessed the ability to, use digital. technology to communicate with others, a

31、s well as to gather, analyze, and synthesize information.”The results suggest those books made a long-term difference. “Growing up with home libraries improves adult skills in these areas beyond the benefits from parental education or ones own educational attainment, “the researchers report. Not sur

32、prisingly, the biggest effect was on reading ability. “The total effects of home library size on literacy are large everywhere,” the researchers report.8. What can we learn from the new study?A. Homes filled with books do much benefit to ones growth.B. Ones literacy and numeracy are finally shaped a

33、t the age of 16.C. All participants need to have ten to more than 500 books at home.D. Those reading a lot are more competent than university graduates.9. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The benefit of literacy, numeracy and IT ability.B. The measurement of literacy, numeracy and IT ability.C. T

34、he relation between literacy numeracy and IT ability.D. The difference between literacy, numeracy and IT ability.10. According to the text, books influence ones_ most.A parental education.B. occupational attainment.C. calculating ability.D. reading ability.11. What is the writers purpose in writing

35、the text?A. To describe the importance of receiving good education.B. To clarify the effect of home library size on ones adult skills.C. To explain the necessity of acquiring literacy and numeracy.D. To introduce methods of improving ones literacy and numeracy.DIt was decades ago, but its still one

36、of the most memorable conversations of my life. On a long, slow train rattling north, with nothing to do but watch the rain, the guy sitting opposite began trying to talk to me. Like most young women who have learned the hard way to be cautious of strangers, I reacted coldly. But curiosity took over

37、 when he said that he was just bored, and liked talking.So thats what we did, for hours and hours, since he turned out to be very talkative. When the train eventually pulled in, we didnt swap numbersit was a conversation strictly of its timebut I still think about it occasionally on long, boring jou

38、rneys, before getting a phone out and scrolling silently like everyone else. Rarely can a person cheerfully break the social taboo(禁忌)about talking to strangers without any trace of ill intention but life would be more interesting if more of us knew how to do itAnd thats why I feel it ridiculous abo

39、ut a campaign launched this week to heal bitter national divides by encouraging Britons to talk to each other. Obviously, it takes more than a small talk over garden fences to unite a divided nation now. More people live alone than they did a generation ago, and we socialise increasingly through scr

40、eens instead of bothering to call. In reality, social media platforms designed to bring people together have unknowingly fueled the division.It is true that the tube chat campaign of a few years back failed in its attempt to make Londoners talk to each other on public transport. But even city reside

41、nts who would normally die rather than make eye contact with strangers still happily join the large crowds of people by the Thames for the New Years Eve fireworks. They would get a far better view at home on TVits not really about the fireworks but being part of social engagement. Theres no guarante

42、e that this latest attempt to reconnect will succeed, but I hope that my temporary train friend then is still talking, wherever he is now.12. What led the author to start the talk with the guy on the train?A. Her growing interest in communication.B. Her typical easygoing personalityC. Her habit of c

43、hatting with strangers.D. The intention of the train journey.13. What has made talking to strangers a social taboo among the Britons?A. A lack of basic communicating skills.B. The absence of common topics.C. The concern for personal safety.D. The addiction to social media14. How does technology affe

44、ct peoples mutual connection?A. It is bringing people together in a larger sense.B. It is positively helping break the national boundaries.C. It has made people more divided than connected.D. It is the key driving force of removing divisions.15. What does the highly-attended firework show indicate?A

45、. Tube chat campaign can never make it.B. TV programs at home are not appealing.C. The charm of the fireworks is hard to resist.D. Peoples desire to connect is still alive.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。We all do it. We put off that annoying task for five more minu

46、tes, then for thirty minutes, then for hours, until it doesnt get done at all._16_We spend so much time stressing over the unfinished task. Caught up in the cycle of procrastination(拖延), we almost forget how to effectively tackle hard tasks. However, there is something you can do to nip procrastinat

47、ion in the bud and take back control over your daily life. _17_We only have a limited supply of willpower. Once its been used up for the day, chances of us tackling hard tasks are pretty slim. Dive into your hardest task when your energy level is at its highest. This will ensure the best results. Divide the task into smaller tasks. We tend to get overwhelmed when a giant project comes