1、江西省九江市匡庐星瀚高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题一、听力选择题1What does the woman mean?APlease smoke over there.BJust smoke here.CYou cant smoke anywhere.2What can we know about the woman?AShes too busy to help the man today.BShell have time later in the day.CShell finish the report by noon.3What does the woman mean?
2、AThe professor should be more serious.BShe will not go to the movies with the man.CThe man should review his lessons just in case.4Why is the man going to Hong Kong?ATo see a doctor.BTo meet his friend.CTo be an assistant of his teacher.5What is Peter going to do this afternoon?APlay basketball.BRid
3、e a bicycle.CGo swimming.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6Why is the man upset?AThe boss knows his secret.BThe boss doesnt like him.CHe is too tired to work.7What do we learn from the conversation?AThe boss doesnt mind his workers having part-time jobs.BThe man is astonished that the woman could have told the boss
4、.CThe woman was not willing to help the boss.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8Where did the woman spend her holiday?AAt home.BIn an interesting place.CAt a natives home.9What did the man do during the holiday?ATraveled some places.BPlayed with his friends.CTaught himself on the Internet.10How did the woman feel ab
5、out her holiday?AVery interesting.BVery boring.CVery meaningful.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11What was the woman trying to do?AEnroll in classes.BGet a new phone.CAsk her friend for help.12What does the man suggest?AShe should wait till later.BShe should change her plan.CShe should see her teacher.13How does t
6、he woman think of the man?AHe is lucky.BHe has bad luck.CHe is in trouble.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14What did the woman do at weekend?AWatch TV.BWatch a show.CWatch a movie.15Why did the woman say George was a real airhead?AHe thought the Titanic was a Japanese boat.BHe believed that the Japanese sank a shi
7、p called the Titanic.CHe said that the Japanese won the war using a boat called the Titanic.16What will the woman do next?AShe is going to bed.BShe will see George.CShe will go for a drink.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17Where would you hear this speech?AIn a school playground.BIn a square.CIn an office.18Who is g
8、iving the speech?AA student.BA teacher.CThe headmaster.19What is the school famous for?ABeautiful scenery.BIts excellent teaching.CIntelligent students.20What does the speaker want the listeners to remember?AWork hard and youll succeed.BThe slow need to start early.CPractice makes perfect.二、阅读理解Pari
9、s is the most wooded (树木茂森的) city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces.Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectaresThis impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural History Museum, which houses a variety of African a
10、nimals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings.Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectaresIf you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisians, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxin
11、g picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples.Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectaresThese beautiful gardens were first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of th
12、e Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric (结合图形的) forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sporting activities for adults. The gardens
13、are home to more than one hundred sculptures.Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectaresThis urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all follow different themes. The Passenger
14、Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity.21Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany?AJardin des Plantes.BParc des Buttes-Chaumont.CJardin du Luxembourg.DLe Parc
15、 de la Villette.22Which is special about Jardin du Luxembourg?AThey feature American style gardens.BThey are favorite gardens for the French.CThey house a variety of African animals.DThey used to be royal gardens.23What can visitors do in Le Parc de la Villette?AVisiting museums.BAttending concerts.
16、CAdmiring waterfalls.DWatching puppet shows.Larry and I have always had our basic values in common, but our interests are as far apart as opera and basketball. I love art, and he is a huge sports fan. His big passion is seeing basketball games. He has been sharing season tickets with his friends for
17、 years. I must admit Ive been always invited to see the games together. This morning, I called my brother, Larry, and said, “I have a piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which do you want to hear first?” “Good news first,” Larry answered. “You can go to sleep early tonight,” I said. “Okay. W
18、hats the bad one?” he asked. “Were going to the opera!” I answered, laughing loudly. There was a reason for the joke. The last time I invited him to go to the opera, he fell asleep in the theater. I had to admit it was always boring for him, but when I gave him a ticket for my favorite opera, I real
19、ly thought he might enjoy it. I woke him up, but soon he fell asleep again. When Larry found I was joking, he breathed a sigh of relief on the other end. He said, “But I want you to go to see the last basketball game this autumn with me.” I promised and complained, “Not again!” Actually, most of the
20、 time, when the game was on, Id be texting or daydreaming. Sometimes, my telephone messages would be interrupted when the home team scored. I knew they scored because everyone jumped up and exchanged high- fives and fist bumps. However, today, as I looked around at thousands of people cheering and g
21、etting increasingly excited, I decided to at least give it a tryfor my brothers sake, if not for my own. The game was intense, and I was hooked soon. When the other team scored, I eventually felt a bit disappointed with the rest of my crowd. My brother was surprised to see me getting involved. I was
22、 astonished myself! I didnt keep glancing at the clock, counting the minutes until we got out. Time flew. The game was over before I knew it.24Why does the author quote his conversation with Larry in paragraph 2?ATo show their common values.BTo show their sense of humour.CTo show the trust between t
23、hem.DTo show the difference in their interests.25What was the authors initial reaction to basketball games?ACasual.BCurious.CPuzzled.DPleased.26What does the underlined word “hooked” in the last paragraph mean?ABored.BDisappointed.CAddicted.DSatisfied.27What can be the best title for the text?AArt a
24、nd SportBFrom Opera to BasketballCCheering for the Home TeamDDeveloping a Passion for OperaEnglish is spoken as a first language by several countries including Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and the United States. While all of these countries share the same mother tongu
25、e, there are some differences in the way they speak and write.The first difference is in the accent. Each country has its own accent. And within each country there are a variety of accents called regional accents. Another difference is the spelling of some words, like color and colour, or theater an
26、d theatre. And a third difference is that some of the words are not the same at all. For example, Americans say restroom, Canadians say washroom, and the British say W.C(water closet). But all of these words have the same meaning (the room where the toilet is located).So which English is the best En
27、glish to learn? Well, there is no best English. They are all equally good and correct. But two things may help you decide which one is best for you to study. First of all, where do you live? If you are from South America, for example, you will probably have more exposure (接触) to North American Engli
28、sh. If you live in Europe, most likely you will be more exposed to British English. The second thing to think about is why you are learning English. Is it for business? Travel? To watch movies? Think about the kind of English you plan to use and focus on understanding people from that area.But no ma
29、tter where you study English or whether its British, American, Australian, or whatever, its good to know a little about English in other countries.28what does the word “restroom” refer to for American people?AA room for a rest.BA place where the toilet is.CA place for you to wash hands.DA room where
30、 people can speak English.29In how many ways is English different from one country to another?AOne.BTwo.CThree.DFour.30According to the third paragraph, the author mainly focuses on _.Athe reasons for learning EnglishBsome advice on how to learn EnglishCsome ways to learn different English accentsDe
31、xplaining the importance of learning English31Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AEnglish around the worldBThe best English to learnCMany kinds of EnglishDDifferent countriesTake a look inside a high school classroom. You will most likely find a teacher at the front of the cla
32、ss and students sitting at their desks. Yet, look closer, and you might notice a familiar scene: many of these students are not paying attention. Instead, they are dozing off (打盹) or even completely asleep.Today, the majority of high school students are not getting enough sleep. This is a serious pr
33、oblem, especially as students are doing more than ever with their time. They come to school early, spend hours listening to teachers and taking tests, then run off to practices and meetings, and come home to be faced with even more work. And the homework load these days is not light; teachers give h
34、ours worth of homework each night.Most kids need at least nine hours of sleep per night in order to function properly. Yet the period of this nine hours shifts as a child gets older. After puberty (青春期), the bodys internal clock changes so that it is difficult for teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m.
35、 So even if a student falls asleep at eleven, they would need to sleep until at least 8 am, to get a full nights sleep. Considering the time at which most high schools in this country begin, those nine hours are clearly being shortened. Few high schools start after 8 a.m.However, there are schools t
36、hat have paid attention to this research and pushed backward the start of their school day. In schools where the start time is after 8:30 in the morning, the teachers believe that there has been a real change in their students. They note that the students miss class less, pay more attention in class
37、, perform better in class, and report lower levels of depression. The researchers of these studies say that the results are quite important and that more schools should consider pushing backward their start time of their school day.32Which of the following would the author agree with?AHigh school st
38、udents must go to bed before 10 p.m.BHigh schools should begin their school day at a later time.CMost schools should push forward the start of their school day.DKids should shorten their sleep time gradually as they grow older.33The second paragraph mainly discusses _.Awhy high school students shoul
39、d get more sleepBwhats life like for college students at presentCwhy high school students feel sleepy in the classroomDhow to lighten high school students homework load34The underlined word “shifts” probably means “_”.AarrivesBreducesCincreasesDchanges35How do the teachers probably feel about the re
40、sults of pushing backward the start of their school day?ADisappointed.BSatisfied.CPuzzled.DSurprised.Learn How to Have a Learning VacationGoing on a vacation to learn a skill you have long wanted to pick up sounds like a good getaway, but be cautious, said John Spence, the president of a travel comp
41、any in Calif. “If you dont pick the right skill for you, or go in with unrealistic expectations, your precious time off wont be enjoyable,” he said.Here, he shares his advice on planning a learning vacation that you wont regret taking:Follow your passion (热情). 36 . They include cooking, photography,
42、 art history, farming or a sport such as diving or horseback riding. To get the most out of the trip, choose something youre passionate about. 37 ? With whatever skill you intend to learn, figure out whether you want an immersion (沉浸) or only to occupy a part of your trip. Its possible to learn cook
43、ing basics, for example, by taking a weeklong course at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Another option is to attend several half-day classes at the school and have more free time to explore the destination itself. “ 38 , so make sure that its what you really want,” Mr. Spence said.Consider you
44、r budget. No matter the skill, you can learn it by taking a vacation in a wide range of price ranges. 39 . If you want to learn scuba diving (水肺式潜泳), for example, heading to the Maldives will cost several thousand dollars per person, while a scuba diving trip to the Florida Keys is a more wallet-fri
45、endly choice.Dont forget the children. 40 , provided that they are fun. “Yes, you want your kids to learn, but you dont want them to be bored by overloading them with too much information,” Mr. Spence said.AA little, or a lotBDont be influenced by others interestsCWhat skill do you want to learnDLea
46、rning vacations can be great family trips, tooEThe options for what you can learn on your vacation are limitlessFHaving a clear idea of your budget will help you home in on the right tripGSpending your entire break devoted to learning something new can be stressful三、完形填空The most unforgettable thing
47、during my long summer holiday last year, of course was my trip 41 England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me 42 .There were quite a lot of interesting places in England, 43 Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on 44 sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist 45 in Oxford is Christ Church. Its 46 one of the Oxford Universitys 39 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, 47 was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter 48 . I fe
