1、吉林省白城市洮北区白城市实验高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期12月期末英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、听力选择题1Where does the woman have to get off?AAt the Bank of China.BAt the post office.CAt the next stop.2Who is going on a trip during the holiday?AThe woman.BThe man.CThe kid.3When will the next train to Bedford leave?AAt 9:45.BAt 10:15.CA
2、t 11:00.4What does the man want to do?ACancel an order.BAsk for a receipt.CReschedule a delivery.5Where does the conversation take place?AAt the grocers.BAt the tailors.CAt the cleaners.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。6What did Harry Nuriev do in 2019?AHe displayed a special sofa.BHe designed a sofa using bags.CHe s
3、earched a fair for old items.7What does Katie Treggiden think furniture companies should do?AImprove product quality.BLengthen furnitures life.CUse sustainable material.8What is the main focus of the speaker?AA designers green sofa.BThe change in the fashion industry.CProblems in the furniture indus
4、try.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。9What does Kevin think of abstract art?AIt has lasting artistic value.BIt makes little sense to him.CIt appeals mainly to children.10What impression did the first painting give the woman?AHopefulness.BNervousness.CColdness.11What color was used for the background in the second p
5、ainting?AGreen.BPurple.CRed.12What will Kevin probably do this Saturday?AAttend an art class.BVisit an exhibition.CBuy an abstract painting.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13What does the man suggest the woman see?AOld buildings.BNational parks.CNational museums.14How does the man advise the woman to go to the wes
6、t?ABy car.BBy bus.CBy air.15What will the man lend the woman?AA tent and a few pieces of equipment.BA car and a few pieces of equipment.CA tent and a car.16What can we learn from the conversation?AThe woman will stay in the mans country for 2 weeks.BThere are some most beautiful mountains in the man
7、s country.CThere are some great national parks in the womans country.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。17What does the woman want to do first?ATour around the city.BBook tickets to Amsterdam.CReserve a hotel on Gother street.18What is the womans expectation of the hotel?AIt wont cost much.BIts clean and green.CIts c
8、lose to the shopping malls.19What do we know about the Royal Factory?AIts state-owned.BIt produces great silk.CIt was built 100 years ago.20Why do the speakers come to the city?ATo take a vacation.BTo go on business.CTo visit a friend.二、阅读理解A line of men tugged on ropes and dropped from the ship int
9、o the sea, with a group of Saibs prepared to pull them later from the sea bottom. Nasser, one of the divers, climbed over the railing of the ship and his Saib emptied his basket full of shells onto the deck.“Get me something to fill my stomach with, boy.” I knew he was teasing as he is my fathers go
10、od friend.“But Im no longer an errand boy. Im a diver, like my father was.”“Your father was bald and deaf, like the rest of us,” Nasser laughed.The salty Arabian Gulf produced the finest pearls in the world while the salty water also made divers lose their hair. Let alone the high pressure which cos
11、t them their hearing. I had shaved my head, in which way I felt more like a real diver. Of course, theres no need for me to worry about the hair problem.“Ive dived the shallow seas before, and I can hold my breath fora whole minute.”“Just pull your rope before you feel breathless.” He then disappear
12、ed into the water again.I tied a heavy stone to my foot with a rope. Taking one more deep breath. I plugged my nose and jumped. With the stone finally hitting the seabed with a thump. I freed my foot from the rope. I scratched at the rocky ridge (脊), when three oysters dropped into my hands. I even
13、didnt have enough time to feel surprised at how easy the job was before I felt breathless.Out of honor, I dragged the rope. Knowing that, tar above, the Saibs strong arms strained to pull me toward the surface. I reminded myself to endure for a little more time. Just when I thought my lungs would bu
14、rst, my cars popped and there was light.Nasser burst through the water. He removed his nose plug and grinned at me looking at the three pitiful shells on the deck. “Not bad for an errand boy.” Seeing me upset with my head down, he patted me “Its your first for such a depth. You did better than all o
15、f us.” Cheering up, I wrapped the empty basket around my neck and raised my chin, “Im a pearl diver.”21According to Nasser, what did an errand boy usually do?APull divers from the sea.BEmpty baskets for divers.CServe snacks for divers.DDive for shells.22Why did the author have his hair cut?ABecause
16、he tried to avoid losing hair.BBecause all divers had shaved hair.CBecause high pressure made him bald.DBecause he wanted to look professional.23Why did the author get little harvest?ABecause there were not many pearls in the area.BBecause he still lacked experience in the job.CBecause the Saib pull
17、ed him up too early without permission.DBecause the rocky ridge was too rough.Sleep behind ancient stone walls, and explore a private estate. We can introduce you to the best castles to rent. From five star luxury to budget friendly rustic (质朴的) experiences, each one has its own fascinating history.
18、Schlosshotel KlinkGermany96 per room, per night (room only)Hotel Schloss Klink stands directly beside Lake Miuritz, a 5-minute walk from the boat harbor. Built in 1898, many of the elegant rooms feature wooden beams (木梁). There are five on-site restaurants, a large spa and an indoor pool with lake v
19、iews.Castello di BibbioneItaly99 per room, per night (room only)Castello di Bibbione is set between Florence and Siena with views of the Chianti hills. The rustic apartments feature wood-beamed ceilings and each comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. In the summer, you can relax
20、 in the outdoor swimming pool or garden. Wine tastings can be arranged, and bikes are provided free of-charge.Augill CastleEngland180 per room, per night (bed & breakfast)Free cancellationsAugill Castle is located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley and is a mere 10 minutes drive away from t
21、he picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories that adults and children alike will never forget.Highlands CastleUSA$600 per room, per night (room only)Highlands Castle is locate
22、d in Bolton Landing in upstate New York, offering views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains. Accommodation includes a seating area and a dining area, terrace and kitchen. Guests can enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking (划独木舟), horse-riding and diving.24What is special about Castello di Bibbione
23、?AVisitors can taste wine there.BIt is near the Yorkshire Dales.CVisitors can ride horses for free.DIt is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains.25Where can a family with kids have a comfortable castle experience?ASchlosshotel Klink.BCastello di Bibbione.CAugill Castle.DHighlands Castle.26What do Sc
24、hlosshotel Klink and Highlands Castle have in common?ABoth have indoor pools.BBoth offer lake views.CBoth are located in New York.DBoth were built in the 19th century.Scientists from the National University of Singapore studied how much time twins spent in natural spaces compared with each other and
25、 found that they shared a similar level of desire to be in nature. “The reason we decided to study this in twins is that we could estimate heritability(遗传性)based on the genetic similarities in identical twins(100%)versus genetic similarities in non-identical twins(50%),” said Chia-chen Chang, who le
26、d the study. “If a trait(特性), such as the desire to be in nature, is clearly more similar between identical twins than non-identical twins, this will then suggest a trait is heritable.”Using the TwinsUK registry, researchers surveyed 1,153 pairs of twinsidentical and non-identicalabout how they expe
27、rienced nature. They were required to answer questions involving how frequently they visit natural spaces such as public parks and private gardens and rate their familiarity with nature. After comparing and analyzing the collected data, researchers found that identical twins were more similar to eac
28、h other in their attitudes towards nature. While previous studies have found that spending time in natural spaces improves mental well-being, this varies from person to person. For the first time, the researchers say, this study has indicated why that is by suggesting there is likely to be a genetic
29、 component in our preference for nature and our likelihood to visit natural spaces. However, heritability declined with age, perhaps showing that environmental factors such as access to nature and green spaces bring about a love of the outdoors as one grows older. That is to say, a persons desire to
30、 be in nature and how often they experience it are influenced by both genes and personal experiences. Those who live in urban environments without access to nature could end up having a lesser appreciation of it. Hence, its necessary that diverse urban planning is needed to provide access to natural
31、 spaces-and the benefits they offerfor all.27Why were twins chosen as subjects of the study?ATo acquire more accurate results.BTo confirm the previous studies.CTo measure their gene similarity.DTo identify their specific hobbies.28How did the researchers carry out the study?ABy analyzing previous da
32、ta.BBy referring to online resources.CBy asking and answering questions.DBy doing an experiment in the lab29What is special about this study?AIt takes genes into consideration.BIt takes advantage of the Internet.CIt provides a new insight into the role of nature.DIt reveals the link between nature a
33、nd mental health.30What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AOnes love for nature is invariable.BCity planning leaves much to be desired.CIt may be a better choice to live in rural areas.DGenes are the only factor in shaping ones traits.Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing
34、 a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain. A central brain region, the amygdala (大脑杏仁核) involved in stress processing, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities,
35、 hinting at the potential benefits of nature. “But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be resolved, namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions,” says Sonja Sudimac.To achieve causal evidence, the r
36、esearchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin. The results revealed that activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature,
37、 suggesting that nature elicits beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress.“The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link. Interestingly, the brain activity after the urban walk in the
38、se regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,” explains Simone Khn, head of the group.The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can alread
39、y be observed after a one-hour walk. This contributes to the understanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental health. Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity, suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing ment
40、al health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain.In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups, the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environ
41、ments impacts stress in mothers and their babies.31What does the hen-and-egg problem mean by Sonja Sudimac?ALiving in rural areas actually affects brain activity.BPeople in cities tend to have a higher risk of mental problems.CIts unnecessary to work out the complex issue of stress and health.DIts h
42、ard to clarify the impact of living environment on mental health.32How did researchers collect evidence for the study?ABy quoting authoritative experts.BBy interviewing healthy volunteers.CBy researching on a previous theory.DBy comparing volunteers amygdala activities.33What contribution did Simone
43、 Khn and his team mainly make?AConfirming the assumption of natures benefits to brain health.BSupporting a commonly held view of urban exposure.CRevealing the link between age and mental health.DIdentifying the causes of mental health problems.34What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?ABenefi
44、ts of a regular walk in nature.BThe focus of the follow-up research.CAn appeal for living in urban regions.DNatures positive effects on women and children.How to deal with silent treatment?Is someone you know giving you the silent treatment? Maybe you did something wrong: you embarrassed or humiliat
45、ed the other person; You let them down or failed to give them your support when they needed it. 35 .Be clear about what happenedYou probably already know what it was that you said or did. 36 . You could say, “ I feel like theres a problem between us and that you might be upset with me.” If you do kn
46、ow what happened between you to cause this gap, ask if you can talk. 37 Explain that you know what happened between you wasnt good and that youd like to be friends again. Ask them what their thoughts and feelings are now about what happened. Acknowledge what they say about how they feel, and then sa
47、y how you feel. For example, “ I understand why you are upset and that you are angry. I feel sad/upset/bad about what happened, and Id like to put things right. ”Take responsibility and apologizeThis doesnt mean taking all the blame. 38 . For example, “ I know you wanted our situation to be kept private and Ive really upset you by telling other people about it. Im sorry I did that. I thought that talking about it to others would help me make sense of what was going on.”Try only once 39 . Youve done your best. Now, it is up to them. They may need
