1、四川省成都市成华区某校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月测试英语试卷一、阅读理解With such a strong artistic heritage, its no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.Royal Academy of Arts (RA), LondonNot your standard galle
2、ry, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visi
3、tors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, NorwichSitting on the edge of the University of East Anglias campus, the Sainsbury Centre holds a collection of remarkable works of art spanning over 2,000 years. Inside the seminal Norman Foster bui
4、lding, youll find artworks from around the world, including some stunning pieces of European modern art by Degas, Francis Bacon, and Alberto Giacometti.Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West YorkshireTearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park strives
5、 to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, youll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.Whitworth, ManchesterAfter a sky-high 15 million development, the Whitworth is
6、 becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.1What
7、is special about the Royal Academy of Arts?AIt offers interactive experiences.BIt displays works by senior artists.CIt occupies a vast space in the museum.DIt stages exhibitions in a traditional way.2What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common?AThey are small in scale.BThey offer o
8、utdoor settings.CThey feature long-standing works.DThey host exhibitions on an annual basis.3Where is the text probably taken from?AAn art textbook.BAn art students paper.CA personal travel blog.DA travel guidebook.Our tiny boat was ploughing through (费力穿过) the waves across the Indian Ocean and I wa
9、s absolutely freezing.The further we got from the shelter of the land, the more I thought how foolish Id been to come along on this trip.The pilot of the boat looked almost 60 but, perhaps because of a lifetime on the open sea in the hot sun, was very fit and strong.I was wondering how he managed to
10、 find his way.To me, it seemed difficult enough to navigate a boat without any electronic equipment even on a sunny day.So at least we were safe.But this was not what we had come along for.A look at the other divers faces suggested that now they were also doubtful that wed ever get the chance to see
11、 a whale shark these weather conditions were totally unsuitable for diving! None of us spoke.It seemed too much of an effort.Then suddenly the boatman stopped the engine.He said a few words in his own language to the diving instructor, who immediately jumped up from his seat and told us to get ready
12、 to dive.When I jumped into the grey sea, I was sure I wouldnt see anything.But then .there it was! An enormous whale shark, slowly swimming through the water.I couldnt believe my eyes my first whale shark! I hardly dared breathe I was afraid my streams of bubbles (气泡) might scare the huge creature
13、away.And the other divers were equally awed.Slowly we approached this huge animal.It was swimming quite slowly and we were able to swim with it, looking at the beautiful markings on its back.I was still holding my breath, telling myself that this huge fish was harmless! Then I reached out and touche
14、d it, stroking (轻抚) its thick skin.It was amazing how this giant suddenly gained speed we watched it as it swam away from us, and a few moments later it was gone.4While riding a tiny boat across the Indian Ocean, the author _.Avolunteered to act as a pilotBfelt regret about his decisionCenjoyed the
15、beautiful sunshineDtalked with other people happily5The author probably wanted to know how the boatman _.Akept fit in his spare timeBspent his life on the boatCnavigated his boat at seaDcommunicated with others6What was the purpose of the authors trip?ATo see a whale shark.BTo learn how to dive.CTo
16、swim the Indian Ocean.DTo save underwater creatures.7How did the author feel after he jumped into the sea?ARather anxious and angry.BA little scared but excited.CDoubtful and disappointed.DA bit tired but later relaxed.I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarders Sophies World. It
17、 was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy (哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand
18、 Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you and then try to explain them.Eric Weiners The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each c
19、hapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosophers work in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. T
20、his, more than a book about understanding philosophy, is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the
21、most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desir
22、e, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. Its worth your time, even if time is something we dont have a lot of.8Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?AFoucault.BEric Weiner
23、.CJostein Gaarder.DA college teacher.9Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?ATo compare Weiner with them.BTo give examples of great works.CTo praise their writing skills.DTo help readers understand Weiners book.10What does the author like about The Socrates Express?AIts views on
24、 history are well-presented.BIts ideas can be applied to daily life.CIt includes comments from readers.DIt leaves an open ending.11What does the author think of Weiners book?AObjective and plain.BDaring and ambitious.CSerious and hard to follow.DHumorous and straightforward.Are you a good judge of c
25、haracter? Can you make an accurate judgement of someones personality based only on your first impression of them? Interestingly, the answer lies as much in them as it does in you.One of the first people to try to identify good judges of character was US psychologist Henry F Adams in 1927. His resear
26、ch led him to conclude that people fell into two groups good judges of themselves and good judges of others. Adamss research has been widely criticized since then, but he wasnt entirely wrong about there being two clearly different types.More on that in a moment, but first we need to define what a g
27、ood judge of character is. Is it someone who ean read personality or someone who can read emotion? Those are two different skills. Emotions such as anger or joy or sadness can generate easily identifiable physical signs. Most of us would probably be able to accurately identify these signs, even in a
28、 stranger. As such, most of us are probably good judges of emotion.In order to be a good judge of personality, however, there needs to be an interaction with the other person, and that person needs to be a “good target”. “Good targets” are people who reveal relevant and useful signals to their perso
29、nality. So this means “the good judge” will only manifest when reading “good targets”. This is according to Rogers and Biesanz in their 2019 journal entitled “Reassessing the good judge of personality” “We found consistent, clear and strong evidence that the good judge does exist”, Rogers and Biesan
30、z concluded. But their key finding is that the good judge does not have magical gifts of perception they are simply able to “detect and use the information provided by the good target”.So, are first impressions really accurate? Well, if youre a good judge talking to a “good target”, then it seems th
31、e answer is “yes”. And now we know that good judges probably do exist, more research can be done into how they read personality, what kind of people they are and whether their skills can be taught.12What can we learn about Adams from Paragraph 2?AHe is a good judge of character.BHe divided psycholog
32、ists into two groups.CHis research result has been widely accepted.DHis research on good judges was partially right.13What does the author think of emotion reading?AAnnoying.BJoyful.CSimple.DStrange.14Which of the following would Rogers and Biesanz agree with?AA good target is necessary for personal
33、ity judgement.BA good target needs to get his personality reassessed.CA good judge can provide useful signals to our personality.DA good judge uses the information given by a good target simply.15What will the author most probably talk about next?AThe skills of good judges.BThe features of good judg
34、es.CThe ways to read personality.DThe accuracy of first impressions.In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle. 16 From the freedom to explore new horizons to foste
35、ring a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life. Liberation from MaterialismThe confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. 17 With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van d
36、wellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism. Exploration and FlexibilityThe abili
37、ty to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty
38、 of nature. 18 Minimal Ecological Footprint 19 They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living
39、patterns. Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. 20 AIts thrilling to travel the world.BMany van lifers tend to go green.CLiving in a van can often be more cost-effective.DTheyll fin
40、d a sense of freedom of constant exploration.EThe natural world becomes an essential part of your daily lifeFBetter yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living. GThe concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.二、完形填空I dropped a clay cooking pot on my feet. Mo
41、re accurately, I slipped down the back steps of my house on a rainy night, 21 the pot into the air. I managed to stay upright (挺直的) and 22 on my backside with my feet in front of me, but the pot also landed upright-and on my feet, breaking in two. The hot juices I was trying to throw into the outdoo
42、r dustbin 23 in the air, and then rained down upon me. At the very moment, I could 24 the headline: “Woman Dies Doing Dishes After Dinner.”Life didnt stop because I got 25 .However, my daily routine slowed down. I 26 less urgent appointments. Though I hated the 27 in my plans, I soon realized it lef
43、t me a gift: spare time. I rediscovered long-forgotten 28 . I read a book just for pleasure. I caught up with friends and family members in e-mails and texts. I 29 with my watercolor set. And my spirit 30 again.When I was 31 to slow down, I realized how unhealthy my lifestyle used to be. So I decide
44、d something had to 32 . Now I try to leave some 33 for activities and practices that bring me joy, like going for walks or enjoying a meal with friends.Every time I cook in my new pot, I remember the 34 of slowing down. And I never ever walk down 35 stairs with a pot in my hands.21AblowingBthrowingC
45、puttingDbringing22AlandedBsankCkeptDsurvived23AmixedBgatheredCfloatedDflew24ArememberBpictureCreadDappreciate25AdesertedBattackedCinjuredDignored26AcancelledBmadeCforgotDexpected27AstressBtroubleClossDinterruption28AchoicesBrolesCjoysDdesigns29AdealtBplayedChelpedDexperimented30Acame offBcame aliveC
46、gave outDgave in31AforcedBorderedCpermittedDencouraged32AsufferBreturnCchangeDrepeat33AmoneyBtimeCrewardDpatience34AthemeBpaceCimportanceDfreedom35AwetBnewCnarrowDdark三、语法填空阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The English word “garden” gives an entirely wrong idea of the Chinese yuan, for “garden” sug
47、gests a lawn and an infinite 36 (vary) of flowers, altogether too prim (呆板的) and tidy to suit Chinese taste. The Chinese yuan suggests first of all a wild landscape, perhaps better arranged and more artistically 37 (plan) than nature, but still a bit of nature itself, with trees, creeks, and flowers. Dotted in this natural landscape are the human structures like pavilions and long winding corridors, so 38 (perfect) belonging to the scenery as
