1、福建省永春二中晋江内坑中学等五校2024-2025学年高二上学期期中联考英语科试卷一、听力选择题1Where does the conversation take place?AIn a library.BIn a classroom.CIn a bookstore.2Why does the man think the woman is lucky?AShe has finished her term paper.BShe can work on the computer.CShe has a new typewriter.3What will the man do for the woma
2、n?ASend her to the hospital.BHelp her ask for leave.CGet some medicine for her.4What do we know about the man?AHe didnt follow his doctors advice.BHe was under pressure from his wife.CHe gave up smoking.5What is the conversation about?AHow to get to Greece.BWhere to go on holiday.CWhether to go to t
3、he small village.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What could the man probably be?AA bank clerk.BA salesman.CA barber.7When does the conversation probably take place?AIn the morning.BIn the afternoon.CIn the evening.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What is the woman doing?AHaving a rest.BTaking a walk.CWorking.9What does the man
4、think of working at home?AIt is free.BIt is quiet sometimes.CIt is hard to focus on his work.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10How does the woman know about the advertisement?AFrom a newspaper.BFrom TV.CFrom the Internet.11What is included in the rent?AElectricity.BWater.CA parking space.12What will the woman do a
5、t about 10: 00 tomorrow?ASee the apartment.BMake a call to the man.CFind another apartment.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Where will the woman and Rob go?ATo the Grand Canyon.BTo the Great Barrier Reef.CTo the South Island in New Zealand.14How long will the woman and Rob stay in Christchurch?AThree days.BA week
6、.CTwo weeks.15What is the man planning to do?AGo cycling.BRecord a game.CWatch the programme again.16What can we learn from the conversation?AThe woman is leaving on Friday.BThe woman will visit some friends.CDisney World is No.2 in the programme.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17When did people celebrate the first
7、Thanksgiving?AIn 1621.BIn 1776.CIn 1863.18Which holiday marks the end of the summer season?AThanksgiving.BLabor Day.CCinco de Mayo.19Where does Cinco de Mayo come from?AMexico.BBritain.CFrance.20How do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?AThey set off fireworks.BThey have barbecues.CThey hold parades.二、阅
8、读理解Street markets around the worldDo you want to buy a new pair of sunglasses? The latest CD? Or something for your dinner this evening? Nowadays, you can shop by telephone or through your home computer; but for many people, the most exciting way to shop is also the most traditional at a street mark
9、et. You can find markets anywhere in the world here are five of them:Every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to Camden Market in an attractive area in the north of the city its the place to go for street fashion, CDs, and tapes. But many people just go for the lively atm
10、osphere!There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most famous is in Thailand, at a place called “Damnoen Saduak”, 100 km from the capital city, Bangkok. From six in the morning to midday, every day, people sell fresh fruit and vegetables from their boats.The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Tu
11、rkey, is more than 500 years old and it has more than four thousand shops under one roof! The most popular items for tourists are the beautiful carpets. Its open all day every day.Many Belgians say that La Grand Place in the center of the capital city, Brussels is the most beautiful square in the wo
12、rld. It is the home of a colorful flower market open every day except Monday. On Monday, instead of flowers, theres a wonderful bird market!One of the worlds most unusual markets is in Mexico City: at the Sonora Market. As well as toys, you can buy herbs and natural medicines which (they say) can he
13、lp with anything from problems at work to problems with your marriage! Its open every day from early in the morning till late at night.21How is the market in Thailand different from other markets?AIt is more than 500 years old.BIt only opens in the evening.CIt is located on the water.DIt gives you a
14、n insight into Istanbuls life.22When can you buy birds at La Grand Place?AEvery weekend.BOn Mondays.CAt midday.DEvery morning.23In which market might you find herbs?AGrand Bazaar.BCamden Market.CDamnoen Saduak.DSonora Market.Apollo 15 was the first flight to the moon that included a spacewalk. On ou
15、r return trip to Earth, we needed to recover film canisters (胶卷盒) from the service module. Because it was a new activity, an incredible amount of preparation went into it.I evaluated the entire plan in terms of safety and results. During our preflight analysis, we installed (安装) a warning tone in th
16、e suit in the event of low oxygen pressure and we simplified the method of returning the canisters to the Command Module. Once all this preflight work was finished, the actual spacewalk was easy and completed in a short time. I had the pleasure of being outside the spacecraft for 38 minutes, and her
17、es how we did it.We started suiting up an hour or so before the actual spacewalk. I got a little rush as the Command Module was depressurizing because I was then completely dependent on the pressure in the suit to keep me alive. I had practiced this process many times on Earth, but this was for real
18、 and I had to do it just right. Once the cabin (机舱) pressure went to zero, we opened the hatch and went out.What a feeling to be free in deep space. I concentrated on reaching for the handholds as I made my way to the back of the service module so I would not float away. I had a small problem right
19、away. The high-resolution camera was stuck out in its extended position. I had to go over the camera to get to the film canister. I reached the canister, put a safety clip (安全扣) on it, attached by a tether (拴绳) to my arm, and pulled it out of the machine. Turning around again I made my way back to t
20、he hatch. So far, a piece of cake. After another two trips, I finished my task.Just by turning my head I could position myself so that both the Earth and the Moon were in my field of vision. It was the most unbelievable sight one could imagine. I realized that no one in all of history had ever seen
21、this sight before. What an honor it was.24What can be learned about the author from paragraph 2?AHe was well-prepared before the flight.BHe became addicted to spaceflights.CHe found pleasure in space science.DHe threw himself into designing pressure suits.25What does the underlined word “rush” in pa
22、ragraph 3 refer to?AExcitement.BSurprise.CFear.DDisappointment.26Which of the following can best describe the authors experience in deep space?ADangerous and disorderly.BChallenging but amazing.CQuite slow but romantic.DRather smooth and simple.27What would be the best title for the text?AApollo 15
23、was the power of inspirationBMy first hair-raising space tripCA typical day in spaceDI was among the lucky few to walk in spaceA group of Maldivian fishermen lines up at the back of a boat. As they cast their fishing rods (钓竿) and barbless hooks (无倒钩的鱼钩) into the water, they attract fish by throwing
24、 tiny baitfish (钓饵鱼) on the surface. This method is called pole and line fishing. It is believed by some to have originated in the Maldives and has been passed down through generations for centuries.Once they feel a bite, the fishermen swing the pole overhead and the fish crash on the boat. They rep
25、eat this technique for hours, catching one fish at a time. “Pole and line fishing is very different from catching fish by nets,” says Hamid Abdallah, a Maldivian fisherman. “We catch fish by pole and line because we want to be able to keep doing it for as long as we can. This is what my family have
26、been doing for generations,” he adds. “This has been our livelihood.”Maldivians catch nearly 100,000 tons of tuna (金枪鱼) per year and the fish is the countrys biggest export. To protect this food source, the Maldives is encouraging people to practice all kinds of eco-friendly fishing. Pole and line f
27、ishing helps reduce bycatch where unwanted species of fish are caught accidentally which can be a huge problem with other fishing methods. “When you cast a net, it catches everything regardless of the species or size,” says Abdallah. “Pole and line fishing catches fish one by one.”The global fishing
28、 industry is vital for food security but overfishing and bycatch disturb ecosystems. Across the world, more than 7 million metric tons of tuna and tuna-like species are caught annually. According to the WWF, most tuna are in danger of dropping greatly in numbers.Experts say that encouraging pole and
29、 line fishing would be better for the environment, but this method isnt widespread because its labor-intensive, requiring manpower, skill and time. However, many Maldivians aim to keep the tradition alive.28What does paragraph 1 mainly focus on?AExplaining Maldivians daily life.BShowing major indust
30、ries in the Maldives.CDescribing a traditional fishing method.DIntroducing the fishing history.29What can be inferred from Hamid Abdallahs words?AHis family is struggling a lot.BHis family is well-equipped.CHis family is falling behind.DHis family is thinking ahead.30What is the problem with catchin
31、g fish with nets according to the text?ASmall fish species may escape from the nets.BIt has a major impact on the export of tuna.CUnwanted fish end up in the fishing net.DLots of accidents happen in the process of fishing.31What does the author say about pole and line fishing?AIts highly profitable.
32、BIts time-consuming.CIts cost-efficient.DIts knowledge-intensive.In June, a shareholder (股东) advocacy group called As You Sow pressured Microsoft to consider the way it “restricts consumer access to device repairability.” Other tech companies, like Dell, HP and Motorola, have already begun making th
33、eir devices more repairable, getting ahead of Right to Repair laws that are very likely on the way. A sure sign is the order signed last year by the president of the USAIt directed the Federal Trade Commission to create Right to Repair rules.In the past, Microsoft has actively lobbied (游说) against R
34、ight to Repair bills, but surprisingly, in October, Microsoft agreed to expand its repair choices, supplying access to parts and information needed for repairs. Theyve promised to make parts and service manuals available to the public by the end of 2022. Microsoft even promised to conduct a study ev
35、aluating the environmental impact of device repairability. “This is the first time weve seen a major company step up and make the promise,” says Kyle Wiens, CEO of repair guide site iFixit. “Amazingly, instead of telling the activist shareholders to go away, Microsoft said were gonna do it.”Right to
36、 Repair is a global movement that advocates for peoples right to repair their own electronic devices and extend the life of the devices. Advocates believe this is going to help solve the pressing problem of e-waste - used electronics that people no longer want - which is a major source of pollution.
37、 Activists advocate for laws that will force makers to increase device repairability. The shareholder advocacy group drove Microsoft to increase device repairability using a tool often employed by climate activists. As shareholders, climate activists often introduce resolutions that other shareholde
38、rs can vote on (就表决), thereby forcing companies to make changes. “Its a smart strategy to use your position as a shareholder to raise these kinds of issues, because it demands a company response,” says Aaron Perzanowski, a law professor.The positive response from companies like Microsoft, Perzanowsk
39、i says, could be linked to a combination of public pressure, a desire to get ahead of upcoming laws and a growing understanding of the problem of electronic waste.32What can we infer about Right to Repair laws in the USA?AThey are ignored by the president.BThey have a very long way to go.CThey may b
40、e adopted soon.DThey are rejected by most tech companies.33Which of the following surprised Kyle Wiens?AThe negative environmental impact of device repairability.BMicrosofts change of attitude to device repairability.CSome companies lobbying against Right to Repair bills.DThe empty promises about re
41、pairability made by Microsoft.34What is a purpose of the movement of Right to Repair?AProtecting the environment.BLowering production costs.CMaking more profits.DImproving the quality of devices.35What is a smart strategy used by As You Sow according to Perzanowski?ALobbying for device repairability
42、.BWorking with climate activists.CHolding a shareholders meeting.DPresenting a shareholder resolution.You have to make a speech. You have done your research and now have a lot of ideas bouncing around in your head that you want to get across. The big question you face at this point is how to organiz
43、e those thoughts. 36 You need to brainstorm some supporting ideas and then figure out how those ideas fit together. 37 Some use outlining to organize their ideas, but is that the best method? If everyone thought in a linear manner, then the answer would be yes, but most people dont.Enter mind mappin
44、g, a technique that shows how different ideas and facts relate to one another. This structure is designed to help you remember information. More than 250 million people worldwide use it, so why dont you see what it is all about?What exactly is a mind map and how do we make one? 38 Put this idea in a
45、 bubble in the middle of a page with lines stretching out to other bubbles that contain related themes or concepts. It should look like a many-legged spider (蜘蛛). 39 These associations often lead to other ideas that can be added to bubbles at the same level or in smaller branches where appropriate.
46、Use color-coded bubbles for a visual representation of each branchs connection. You are now mapping your thoughts and ideas in the way your brain thinks.Studies have shown that mind maps have improved peoples recall. 40 Creativity is sparked (激发) because of the spatial (空间的) arrangement, enabling pe
47、ople to make more links on topics of any kind. Additionally, it enhances ones productivity because mind mapping makes it easier to learn faster while communicating more effectively.So whether youre in charge of a project or writing a research paper, make this technique a part of your planning process!AUse words, short phrases or images to express your ideas.BMind mapping helps people communicate confidently.CBut it doesnt stop there.DMind maps are designed to help people write a research paper.EThese are just two situations that many people deal with freque
