1、四川省安宁河高中振兴联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解What to see in Serbia first? Here is a list of the most interesting sights in this country.Belgrade Fortress (Belgrade)At the very heart of the Serbian capital city, where the river Sava meets the Danube, towers a monumental fortress from which modern Belgr
2、ade originally emerged. Set up in the 1st century, the fort was built and rebuilt more than 40 times over the centuries. The forts bloody history only makes the fortress more fascinating.Nikola Tesla Museum (Belgrade)Nikola Tesla Museum was opened in Belgrade, the capital, in 1952. It is entirely de
3、dicated to the life and inventions of the famous engineer, a genius of the 20th century Nikola Tesla. The museum presents many models of devices invented by Tesla and films about the great scientist.Drwengrad (Uzice)This traditional village was built by the enigmatic filmmaker Emir Kusturica in 2004
4、, for his film Life is a Miracle. “I lost my city during the war. That is why I wished to build my own village,” Kusturica says. People can take a retro train to get there. Drvengrad is at its busiest during the annual Kstendorf International Film and Music Festival.Fruska Gora National Park (Novi S
5、ad)Fruska Gora has acquired the status of a national park because of the huge number of rare trees and shrubs. If you would like to spend a couple of days relaxing and enjoying the nature of the Balkans, come here. People come to the park with tents for family vacations, roasting kebabs and taking p
6、ictures in nature.1What do Belgrade Fortress and Nikola Tesla Museum have in common?AThey have an equally long history.BThey are located in the capital.CThey are in honor of someone.DThey are in defense of Serbia.2What can visitors do at Drwengrad?APurchase souvenirs.BEnjoy a film.CHold festivals.DT
7、ake a train.3Where might visitors go if they are tired of the city life?ABelgrade Fortress.BNikola Tesla Museum.CDrwengrad.DFruska Gora National Park.One Saturday in December, Annacarin Elf, the head of operations at Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the
8、door was open, she entered the library, and was astonished to see the heartwarming scene that people were using it like on a regular day. It was scheduled to be closed for the New Year holiday. The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in th
9、e children's section and others were searching for books on the computer. It seemed that Elf's colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays. visitors just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, b
10、efore announcing to the people present that the library was about to close. Then she expressed her regret for what had been done wrong and caused them a problem. It later turns out that 446 locals visited the city library borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What's remarkable is that p
11、eople checked out their books through the library's electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been retuned! Many Swedes have reacted positively to this uplifting demonstration of local respect for the library, a center that can be seen as a sign of the community, and w
12、hat the locals did has strengthened their sense of belonging in their community. Elf says, “Nothing was destroyed. It's amazing that Gothenburgers entered an empty library and treated and so lovingly.” The city leader has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serve as an accidental experimen
13、t to analyse the possibility of operating a totally automated library without staff.4Why did Elf feel surprised after entering the library?AThe library staff were in it.BPeople kept reading on holidays.CPeople came in without permission.DIt was used though supposed to be closed.5What did Elf do that
14、 Saturday?AShe left the library open.BShe asked the staff back.CShe apologized to the visitors.DShe read books in the library.6What do many Swedes think of the behavior of Gothenburg locals?AIt displays community spirit.BIt gives the library much uplift.CIt is a positive reaction to society.DIt stre
15、ngthens trust between people.7What does the author want to convey through the story?APeople tend to show care for others.BLife is always full of the unexpected.CLibraries can be automated sometimes.DA library can bring out the best in people.The law of supply and demand determines that an overabunda
16、nce of anything will lead to a decrease in price.This rule applies not only to goods and services, but also to lifestyle and fashion trends.In the 19th century, the primitive paintings of Picasso and Matisse shook up the positive image of the French bourgeoisie (中产阶级) . In the 1970s, talented musici
17、ans with tailored costumes and egos were overshadowed by a band of punk rockers who sang about the cruel realities of ordinary life in poor urban areas.I predict that this will also happen with beauty standards. The idealized version of life portrayed in fashion magazines will reach a turning point,
18、 as people become tired of unattainable perfection.During my time in Washington DC in the 1990s, I had the opportunity to interact with numerous political celebrities. While chatting with former presidents or bumping into TV pundits (名嘴) in elevators, I also assisted former Secretary of Defense Robe
19、rt McNamara, who was my bosss boss. What struck me was how plain these people appeared in real life despite their public characters. Like everyone else, they grappled with insecurities and mood swings, even though they were constantly under the spotlight.Yes, it was great to drop names on the phone
20、to my friends. My father, of course, couldnt understand why I would ever want to leave there. “Because youre not me and Im not impressed,” I told him. We do not need to lead a luxurious life or make groundbreaking achievements to be content. Happiness can be found in living out the ordinary moments
21、of an authentic life.Most of us end up being ordinary people without doing anything that changes the world, but that does not mean our lives are meaningless. In fact, it is precisely this realization that leads to sustainable happiness because, when all is said and done, no ones lifestyle is essenti
22、ally better than any others.8What is paragraph 2 mainly talk about?APeoples lifestyle was changed by French bourgeoisie.BNew forms of art and music started to focus more on reality.CArtists and musicians called on people to lead a simple and real life.DOrdinary peoples understanding of art and music
23、 was always in a lower class.9What does the authors observation about political celebrities suggest?AThey are just like ordinary people.BThey lack the ability to lead a normal life.CThey are not as successful as they claim to be.DThey are not as intelligent as they appear on TV.10Which can best repl
24、ace the underline phrase in paragraph 4?Astruggled with.Bagreed with.Ccame up with.Dcompeted with.11What does the author want to imply in the last paragraph?ANo ones lifestyle is as same as others.BPeople should strive for a better lifestyle.CPeople should be content with their own lifestyles.DPeopl
25、e should critically evaluate other peoples lifestyles.When Laura Gidney and her husband John were house-hunting in New York State, they knew their new home had to be in a neighborhood zoned for backyard chickens. The Gidney family now has 10 adult chickens, with 20 newly hatched chicks this spring.
26、They make their home in a comfortable cage with plenty of space to walk around. Each morning, the Gidneys enjoy fresh eggs from their mini-flock (鸡群).The reason why most chicken-owners have started up their backyard flocks is: eggs. By getting eggs from your own chickens, you avoid supporting indust
27、rial factories that produce the majority of eggs sold in the market. Egg producing hens on factory are often kept in close, inhumane quarters where they cannot stretch their legs or wings, walk around, or participate in normal social activities.Also, studies by Mother Earth News have demonstrated th
28、at farm-raised eggs, from chickens given enough space, are more nutritious than industry-sourced eggs. With certified organic chicken food available, you can keep your chickens healthy while supporting sustainable farming. Chickens also serve as great consumers for your kitchen leftovers. Andrew Mal
29、one, who runs Funky Chicken Farm in Melbourne, FL, says he cant think of much you cant feed a chicken. “They will eat just about anything that comes out of the kitchen, including meat,” he says. Chickens waste can be used in your garden as fertilizer. In addition, chickens will happily eat up insect
30、s and pests in your yard.Taking proper care of your chickens will ensure that they stay healthy, and will help you get the most eggs out of your flock. While you can feed a chicken with kitchen leftovers, you also need to supplement kitchen leftovers with proper feed to ensure your chickens are gett
31、ing the nutrition they need to stay healthy and lay strong eggs.12How does the author explain why people keep backyard chickens?ABy making a prediction.BBy making a comparison.CBy listing some data.DBy using an experts words.13Which of the following will Andrew Malone agree?AChickens cages should be
32、 near the kitchen.BMuch meat is needed to keep chickens strong.CChickens waste may pollute the environment.DA sustainable ecosystem can be formed gradually.14What is the best title of the passage?AHow to raise chickens.BHow to live a healthy life.CBenefits of backyard chickens.DThe lifestyle in the
33、countryside.15Whats the authors attitude to feeding chickens on our own?AFavorable.BCritical.CNeutral.DIndifferent.Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave. It c
34、an also impact how your body function. 16 Exercise. Just 30 to 45 minutes of exercise three times a week can make you feel much healthier and in control of your own life. 17 Exercise also releases some chemicals that lead to positive feelings. Eat
35、well. Have a healthy eating habit is the key to reducing stress. Well-nourished bodies are better able to cope with the physical and emotional side effects of stress. Moreover, stress has something to do with overeating, people tend to seek high-calorie, high-fat foods when they feel stressed.
36、; 18 Read. Reading is a great way to calm your mind and to gain knowledge. 19 Whether youre reading historical fiction or just a magazine about art, being absorbed in another world will help you relax your mind. 20 . Research has shown that people who e
37、xperience major life stresses, such as the loss of a partner or job, come out the other side of the suffering more easily if they have a network of friends and family on whom they can draw and rely. Spend your time with people who are optimistic, who make you feel appreciated, valued, and confident
38、and encourage you to be your best possible self.AHang out with the right people.BSurround yourself with positive social support.CTake up running can make you feel great and relaxed after you do it.DIf you want to reduce the stress in your life, pay particular attention to your diet.EStudies have sho
39、wn that exercise regularly can relieve stress, reduce depression.FTherefore, it is worth taking the time to learn different strategies to deal with your stress.GIts also a wonderful way to wake up your mind in the morning and to help yourself fall asleep at night.二、完形填空Despite the terrible result of
40、 Hurricane Helene, David Jones began an amazing journey to make sure he could walk his daughter down the blanket on her wedding day.What should have been a two-hour drive from South Carolina to Johnson City, Tennessee, became a (an) 21 12.5-hour test, marked by dangerous ro
41、ads, miles of walking, and near-death encounters. Jones left home 22 a simple drive to his daughter Elizabeth Marquezs wedding. However, severe storm pieces 23 many roads along Interstate 26, forcing Jones to have many roundabouts. By 2 AM., he fin
42、ally 24 into Tennessee, but a state policeman told him that all the roads ahead were impossible to 25 .Despite the frightening news, Jones refused to quit. His path was filled with 26 , including climbing over piles of debris (瓦砾堆) si
43、x to seven feet tall, and at one point, becoming 27 knee-deep in mud as a machine worked dangerously close by. Jones remembered praying crazily as he struggled to 28 himself. “I was up to my knees in mud and couldnt move. 29 , I
44、m thinking this could be the end.”After freeing himself and finding his 30 shoe from the mud, Jones climbed through more debris until a 31 appeared in the form of a truck. The driver was a former colleague, who drove him
45、 the remaining eight miles to his destination.Against all 32 , David Jones arrived on time to walk his daughter down the blanket. The 33 moment wasnt lost on Elizabeth, who was deeply moved by her fathers 3
46、4 . “Thats so emotional, knowing that my dad loves me that much, that hell come and 35 all of that to get to my wedding and be there on time,” she said.21AastonishingBsufferingCpromisingDconfusing22AadaptingBmeaningCexpectingDadmiring23AimprovedB
47、changedCformedDblocked24AgetBranCturnedDbroke25ApassBbuildCdesignDclean26AmudBchallengesCluckDsuccesses27AfrozenBattachedCdrownDstuck28AenjoyBhelpCfreeDintroduce29AGraduallyBNaturallyCAccidentallyDReally30AlostBfavoriteCbrokenDsmall31AdriverBwonderCguiderDborder32AinstructionsBdescriptionsCdifficult
48、iesDexperiments33AseriousBgracefulCcreativeDemotional34AwisdomBgenerosityCjusticeDdevotion35Ago throughBprepare forCreflect uponDask about三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Xian Bell Tower: A witness to the citys ever-changing historyStanding at the geographical center of Xian, 36 &nbs
49、p; city with a history of more than 3,100 years, the Bell Tower is an iconic landmark and 37 (culture) symbol of the capital city of Shaanxi Province. 38 (construct) in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is the largest and best-pres
50、erved structure of its kind in China. With a 39 (high) of 36 meters (118 feet), the building has a brick and wood structure, with three eaves (屋檐) 40 (sit) on heavy floors and a shape where four corners meet at the top.In the past, a large bell hung from the
