1、内蒙古自治区锡林郭勒盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解After learning about these famous women, youll know you can do a lot for society no matter what. You dont need to be in a specific field, time or environment to make a difference to the world in your lifetime.Amelia Earhart (18971937)Amelia Earhart was the f
2、irst woman who ever flew alone across the Atlantic in 1932. She became the first woman pilot in 1935 after flying from Hawaii to California. She began her lifelong dream of flying across the world in 1937. However, her flight went missing on that trip and she was never seen again.Helena Rubinstein (
3、18701965)Helena Rubinstein moved to Australia in 1902 without the ability to speak English. Later, she founded one of the worlds first cosmetic (化妆品) companies after mixing lanolin, which is an oil that comes from sheeps wool, with flowers. Because of that, she became the worlds richest woman at the
4、 time.Katharine Hepburn (19072003)Katharine Hepburn was known for playing strongwilled women in her films. She won four Academy Awards for Best Actress, the most an actress has ever won. Her new dress style made wearing trousers acceptable to women, which wasnt allowed at that time.Emmeline Pankhurs
5、t (18581928)Emmeline was an influential woman activist, who helped British women get the right to vote. She fought along with her husband for the rights of women all the time in the late 19th century and early 20th century. After she lost her husband, she teamed up with her three daughters and forme
6、d The Women Social and Political Union, which was best known as the suffragettes (womens right to vote).1What was the problem for Helena at first when she moved to Australia?AShe didnt know how to make up.BShe didnt have money.CShe didnt have work experience.DShe couldnt speak English.2Which of the
7、following words can be used to describe Emmeline Pankhurst?APatient.BFriendly.CHonest.DDetermined.3What do the four women in the text have in common?AA pioneering spirit.BA creative mind.CA good education.DA warm heart.Ms. McIntyre, 38, worked as a published. She suffered brain cancer and her health
8、 got worse despite some medical treatment. But she realized that in a way, she was luckier than some other people. She had insurance to help pay for her medical care. But Ms. McIntyre and her husband, Mr. Gregory, knew that many people with cancer face tough decisions because of the costs of medical
9、 care and wind up owing far more than they can pay.Though her health was failing, Ms. McIntyre decided to help pay off the medical debts of as many people as she possibly could. The couple began donating money to a group called RIP Medical Debt, which is committed to working to pay off the unpaid me
10、dical debts of others. The group can pay off medical bills for about 100 times less money than they cost. In other words, for every 100 donated, the group can pay off 10,000 in unpaid medical bills.Unfortunately, Ms. McIntyre passed away before long. Mr. Gregory posted a message for Ms. McIntyre on
11、her social media accounts. “If youre reading this, I have passed away,” the post began. Then the post explained, “To celebrate my life, Ive arranged to buy up others medical debts and then des troy the debts.”The couple had set up a page on a website to raise money for this purpose. They had hoped t
12、o raise about $20,000. Nevertheless, Ms. McIntyres last post attracted a lot of attention. The donations on her web page quickly passed the total goal. In less than a week, the site had raised 10 times more than expected and the donations are still coming in. By November 22, 2023, Ms. McIntyres web
13、page had raised over $627,000, or enough money to pay off about $60 million in medical debts.Mr. Gregory planned a special event in December to celebrate Ms. McIntyres life and to announce how many millions of dollars of medical debts her efforts had paid for.4Why did Ms. McIntyre feel luckier than
14、some other people?AThe doctors eventually cured her.BHer disease didnt become worse.CShe had a decent job before being ill.DShe had security about medical care.5How did Ms. McIntyre and her husband help others?ABy paying for their daily debts.BBy giving away money to them.CBy paying off their debts
15、from treatments.DBy purchasing medical insurance for them.6What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe public involvement.BThe couples commitment.CThe operation of a website.DThe increase of medical debts.7Which of the following words can best describe Ms. McIntyre?AHumorous and elegant.BInfluential and g
16、enerous.CCautious and promising.DEnthusiastic and adaptable.Nobody laughed when the UK comedy show Little Britain toured the US. Americans didnt find the “British stereotypes (刻板印象)” funny. One character was a woman who was sick whenever she saw a foreigner. Another was a loud and rude 15-year-old g
17、irl cursing (咒骂) her teachers. But back home, British people were roaring, thinking, “Yes! Thats exactly what were like!”A laugh is a laugh in any language, but the reasons for it can be very different. Britons and Americans speak the same language, but humor does not always translate. Take The Offi
18、ce as an example. This was originally a UK TV series but it was changed for the US. Both the US and UK series are set in a boring workplace in a boring town. But David Brent, the boss of the UK office, is not a nice guy like Michael Scott in the US version. “We had to make Michael Scott a slightly n
19、icer guy,” wrote series creator Ricky Gervais. “He couldnt be too mean.”Gervais said British people are different from Americans because Britons cruelly make fun of people they like or dislike. and of themselves. He believes the differences between the American and British senses of humor are becaus
20、e of “our upbringing”. “Americans are brought up to believe they can be the next president of the United States,” he wrote. “Britons are told, It wont happen to you.”Things usually turn out fine at the end of every American The Office episode (集). Even if theyre not perfect, the characters “learn a
21、lesson” for the future. But in David Brents office and in lots of UK comedies the last scene is often sad. You are often left with the feeling that things just couldnt get worse. For British people, this seems true to life and so much funnier. Its not just Britain and the US that have comic differen
22、ces. Few foreigners would understand a Chinese cross-talk show for example.Cultural differences are no laughing matter. But comic differences can be a window into a culture.8What is the purpose of the first paragraph?ATo show that humor may mean different things in different culturesBTo show that Am
23、erican people dont understand British people.CTo show that Britain and America have different stereotypes.DTo show that British humor is not funny at all.9Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?ADavid Brent is quite a nice guy.BMichael Scott is a rather mean guy.CEpisodes
24、 in the US version often end in a boring way.DEpisodes in the UK version often end with a hopeless note.10Why was Michael Scott from the US version of The Office made “slightly nicer” than the UK versionsDavid Brent?ATo make the character more acceptable to American viewersBTo agree with the America
25、n workplace environmentCBecause Ricky Gervais believes people are kind by nature.DDue to the requirement for a more gentle sense of humor in American comedies11What is the authors opinion of comic differences?AThey are slight differences that can be ignored.BThey can partly show cultural differences
26、.CThey show stereotypes of different cultures,DThey help people communicate with each otherSoon, every seat on an airplane could be a window seat! New concept designs are revealing how travelers will be able to gaze at the stars above in future airplanes. Aerospace giant Airbus is showing off its vi
27、sion of next-gen cabins, which include an all-round view of clouds as you jet through them.The Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ concept also lets passengers tap on smart interactive windows that show travel time and let you explore your destination city. The French company also says passengers will enjoy
28、 a greater choice of meals thanks to new pre-ordering concepts. They believe that, by collecting your meal at the gate, food and packaging waste could be reduced by up to 15 percent. The company explains their ethos is “to reduce emissions at heart”.“Right now, research shows the cabin can contribut
29、e between 10% and 20% to the aircrafts overall environmental impact during its lifecycle,” Airbus officials write.“Putting a focus on reducing this, Airbus brought together ten airlines and eight technology companies to feed into a vision that rethinks the way the cabin should look and feel, maintai
30、ning superior passenger comfort.”Airbus found that one of the biggest levers (手段) in the cabin for reducing emissions is lightweight solutions. To achieve this, efforts should be focused on creating lighter “bionic designs” that will help reduce cabin weight by up to 40 percent.“As the world shifts
31、to a more circular (循环的) economy, we are rethinking the materials used inside the cabin so theyre able to be recycled, reused and repaired during their lifecycle. This is also a key part of the 2035+ vision,” Airbus officials explain.“Cabin lining and components will be developed for current aircraf
32、t using new materials and a complete introduction of these will be rolled out with the next generation aircraft.”12What can we know about the next-gen cabins from the first two paragraphs?AThey will be made of glasses.BThey will shorten travel time greatly.CThey will reduce food waste to some extent
33、.DThey will provide whatever food passengers want.13What does the underlined word “ethos” in paragraph 2 probably mean?AAdvice.BFer.CLoss.DIdea.14What can be inferred about the future materials used inside the cabin?AThey are cheaper.BThey are more eco-friendly.CThey are more convenient.DThey are mo
34、re available.15What is the purpose of the passage?ATo advertise some new flights.BTo call on people to live a greener life.CTo introduce new design ideas of a plane.DTo explain how to make planes smarter.My future happinessWhen I imagine my future, I see myself as an adult who is confident in my abi
35、lities, doing a job I love and living my life responsibly. When I grow up, I will be enjoying more convenience brought by the advances in technology, with more time to pursue hobbies and enjoy the company of family and friends. 16 I will feel the happiest in the future because I will learn more abou
36、t life and develop into the best person I can be. 17 I will also handle more responsibilities and solve problems in a more thoughtful and level-headed manner.Thanks to new technology, my future life is sure to improve in various ways. Homes will become smarter to the extent that they might be progra
37、mmed to learn about our needs and monitor our health and activity. I can imagine hearing an AI voice remind me to buy groceries or do more exercise! There will also be enormous advancements in transport options. I will be riding in a self-driving car, and other new means of transport may be develope
38、d in the future. 18 These advances in technology are certain to make my future life more comfortable and convenient.My development into a mature adult and access to advanced technology will provide me with more free-time opportunities. 19 Working less time means I can do what I most enjoy, such as s
39、pending time with family and friends, engaging in fun activities and learning new skills. 20 Thinking this way gives me the motivation to work hard now so that I can have a successful, fulfilling and enjoyable future life.AI might be able to ride a flying bike to quickly meet up with my friends.BI w
40、ill become more knowledgeable about the world and myself.CWhen I think about the future, I realize my happiest days are still ahead of me.DFor these reasons, I look forward to the future as the happiest moment in my life.EWith less work-related stress, I will also have more time and energy to do vol
41、unteer projects.FThe working day will be only four hours long thanks to robots.GTechnological advances will guarantee that I will be in good health and find true happiness.二、完形填空When I was fourteen, my brother Barney and I set out to climb The Tooth with our uncle, Tom Campbell. Tom was a(n) 21 moun
42、taineer, who taught us the basics on climbing.That morning, we hiked through an ancient forest, 22 northwestwards. Leaping from one rock to the next, we gradually arrived at the destination. Directly ahead was a wall of rock. Tom 23 over a gap to the rock face, climbed up a while, and found a good p
43、osition where he could use holds to support the next climber. He 24 the rope firmly between himself and Barney, yelling, “Climb!”Bamey looked to his left with a slight 25 , then he moved slowly and cautiously forward. I watched his moves carefully, so I could use the same 26 he used. But I was 27 ,
44、wondering what was taking him so long. Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up to the gap edge, began to move to the cliff. 28 , when I glanced down, I was absolutely terrified. The cliff plunged(猛跌) straight down for what looked like a thousand feet. Then my legs began to shake. “Come on.” They encou
45、raged. 29 , I willed myself across the gap, struggling to 30 the pull of the abyss(深渊) below. When I finally reached them, my mouth was as dry as a(n) 31 .Enjoying a good 32 at the top of the mountain, I felt proud that I had 33 my fear. Hard work will 34 eventually. Those who have reached the peak
46、will find 35 that exists as long as life lasts.21AcreativeBhumorousCexperiencedDoutgoing22AescapingBheadingCdrivingDsearching23AflewBbentChungDjumped24AtiedBplacedCburntDcut25AreliefBexcitementChesitationDdistraction26AshoesBsticksCglovesDholds27AcalmBimpatientCannoyedDdelighted28AMoreoverBOtherwise
47、CHoweverDTherefore29AInspiredBSatisfiedCHonoredDRelaxed30AadjustBsettleCresistDquit31AoceanBmountainCforestDdesert32AsenseBviewCremarkDresource33AovercameBacceptedCsawDexpressed34Acarry onBfigure outCtake overDpay off35AcharacterBstrengthCemotionDpassion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。Black Myth: Wukong has impressed games worldwide 36 its breathtaking visuals and compelling narrative. 37 (draw) inspiration from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, th
