安徽省阜阳市太和县太和中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题

安徽省阜阳市太和县太和中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A Visit to Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.
Things to do
·Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails (小径) to all-day back-country hikes.
·Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.
·Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than5,000 feet in height.
When to visit
Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when the temperature is comfortable. The high season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded.
What to bring
In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres.
Fees
·Parking fees: A single-day parking permit is for $5. You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for$15, with each additional day for $ 3.
·Camping fees: They vary by camping ground.
1．Which activity might visitors experience in the park?
A．Beach volleyball.B．Desert hiking.C．Visiting museums.
D．Fishing.
2．When is the recommended time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?
A．February.B．May.C．June.D．September. 3．The parking fees are at least if you go to the park by car for 8 days.
A．$5B．$15C．$18D．$ 20
Finnish Lapland, in the far north of Europe, is home to some 180,000 people and around 200,000 reindeer (驯鹿). The animals live wild but each one has an owner, identified by a mark on its ear. Anne Ollila, 50, one of 4,000 such owners, works in the Finnish part of this region with her husband and two adult sons and their families. They farm the animals mainly for meat, but reindeer tourism has also become an important source of income.
Ollila lives 80 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, an hour from Lapland’s capital city, Rovaniemi, and seven kilometres from her nearest neighbour. Summer days — when the reindeer raisers earmark newborn reindeer — are long and in June the sun never sets. At that time Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to 20 kilometres a night through the forest, making the most of the cooler temperatures to do her work but having to endure large groups of insects along the way.
In deepest winter, there is little daylight. Many grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection against wolves and golden eagles — the birds can kill an adult reindeer.
Ollila and her family offer tourists reindeer experiences through their company Reindeer Journey. Visitors can get close to the animals in the wild or at their farm, watching them being trained to pull sledges (雪橇) or take a sleigh ride.
“Reindeer are very smart animals,” Ollila says. “They have different personalities, and some are very funny.” One of her favourites is Rocky, named after the movie boxing legend. “He’s very curious and always in trouble,” she says. “He once got himself stuck in tree branches and had to be lifted out, and he has been known to walk off with his owners’ drying underwear.”
Ollila gave up her job as a sociology researcher at the University of Lapland in 2010 to devote herself to raising reindeer. “I love the environment, the animals and the freedom,” she says. “Also, I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me, to a way of life through the generations.”
4．What does the underlined word “endure” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Go away with.B．Catch up with.
C．Look forward to.D．Put up with.
5．Why do the reindeer move into the forest in winter according to the text?
A．To get earmarked.B．To find their owners.
C．To protect themselves.D．To avoid cold temperatures.
6．What does Ollila think of Rocky?
A．He is foolish.B．He is a troublemaker.
C．He is interested in planting trees.D．He is a famous filmmaker.
7．What can we infer about Ollila from the last paragraph?
A．She has a deep affection for nature.
B．She has long been tired of raising reindeer.
C．She has been a sociology researcher since 2010.
D．She had no chance to receive a college education.
Over the years, movies and books have used tornadoes to sweep their characters off to magical lands, to destroy entire cities, or to defeat a superhero’s dangerous super villain (恶棍). All of these tornadoes have one thing in common: They are incredibly powerful. They can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour (mph), grow over a mile wide, and travel over 50 miles. They are incredibly dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
Scientists can’t go inside tornadoes, which means that they are extremely hard to research. As a result, we know surprisingly little about them. In order to tell how powerful a tornado is, scientists look at how much destruction it causes. Scientists then rank the tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (级别) (EF-Scale), which ranges from EF0 to EF5. For example, a tornado that only damages trees but doesn’t significantly damage buildings would be rated EFO with wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph. A tornado that blows away buildings and tears up sidewalks, on the other hand, would be rated EF5 with wind speeds over 200 mph.
The most powerful tornado in United States history occurred near Oklahoma City in1999. It had wind speeds over 310 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth. A tornado with wind speeds that high can not only pick up and throw automobiles, but also knock over trains and
tear up roadways.
Luckily for anyone living in an area that experiences the occasional tornadoes, they usually only last one to ten minutes. More powerful tornadoes can last over an hour in the right conditions, but they are very rare.
If you find yourself experiencing a tornado, find a safe place inside, like an interior hall, basement or closet. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall on you, and lie on your stomach with your hands protecting the back of your head. Having a tornado emergency plan is extremely important as tornadoes can appear very quickly. Make sure to listen to the radio or television to stay updated on serious weather patterns in your area.
8．Which of the following is probably the wind speed of an EF4 tornado?
A．65 mph.B．85 mph.C．200 mph.D．310 mph.
9．What can we learn from the example given in paragraph 3?
A．Tornadoes can do great harm.B．American cars need developing.
C．Oklahoma City had no trains in 1999.D．The strongest tornado occurred in the UK. 10．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．What a tornado is.B．How a tornado forms.
C．Tips to survive a tornado.D．How to recognize a tornado.
11．Where is the text most probably taken from?
A．A guidebook to the USA．B．An introduction to a historical book.
C．A review of famous movies.D．An article on natural disasters.
When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.
Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.
“It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce
your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).”
The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.
With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题).
“It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.”
12．Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph?
A．To reach a conclusion.B．To lead in the topic.
C．To offer a suggestion.D．To provide the background.
13．What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music?
A．Doubtful.B．Positive.C．Unclear.D．Unconcerned. 14．What did the participants do in the new study?
A．They reported their feelings of pain.B．They interviewed many musicians.
C．They made various kinds of teacups.D．They picked out the music they don't like. 15．Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A．When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music?
B．How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly?
C．The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music
D．Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain
It’s easy to let things slide in midlife. But our 40s to 60s is actually the best time to increase activity levels. Indeed, a study found that people aged 40 — 61, who increased their fitness routine with activities such as walking and cycling, to a few hours a week, were 16. To 43 per cent less likely to die from cancer and heart disease. Therefore, exercise is necessary for this group of people. 16 .
·Walk faster
The best way to get fit is also the easiest: head out for a quick walk. 17 . “You’ll have more energy and be much less likely to need the doctor,” says Professor Tom Yates.
·Play racquet (球拍) sports
18 . People playing tennis or badminton for at least two and a half hours a week had a16 per cent lower risk of dying from any cause. 19 , including swimming, cycling and walking. The researchers say this is because racquets sports work all your body’s muscles at once and require good hand-eye coordination (协调) while running around the court strengthens your heart and lungs.
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We tend to forget about our balance until we lose it but research shows that practising balance skills improves our fitness, strengthens brain health and leads to a longer life. In a 12-year study of 1,702 people, the ability to stand for 10 seconds was associated with longevity and health. Or simply practise standing on one leg. If you can manage 10 seconds, your balance is good. A．Balance on one leg
B．Keep a balanced diet
C．Here are the tips for midlife fitness
D．We ought to move more and sit less
E．Tennis or badminton offers more health benefits than other sports
F．Fast-paced walkers live longer and are less likely to get heart disease
G．If you want to stay sharp and lively into old age, take up tennis or badminton
二、完形填空
Granny Basketball is more competitive than you’d think! Just ask the women over 50 who
21 in the 18th annual Granny National Basketball Championships last weekend. Hosted in Decorah, Iowa, the event 22 teams from across the country. Players might 23 different walks of life, but they all have one thing 24 : They’re members of the Granny Basketball League (联盟).
Founded by Barb McPherson Trammell, this organization offers 25 women an unbelievable opportunity to stay 26 , make friends and relieve stress. Grannies play by a (n) 27 set of rules to make up for any 28 mobility. According to their website, it’s “a game for 29 of a certain age.” Regulations include a strict “no running” policy, instead 30 players to speed walk. Jumping is not 31 , either.
32 , there are 42 Granny Basketball teams in the United States. National Championships have been held for the 33 every year since 2008. Grannies have also been 34 to compete against teams outside their league for charity, including men’s and women’s teams of all ages. Of course, the changed 35 apply to their competitors as well.
“I think we’re redefining (重新定义) what old is,” said one player.
21．A．talked B．lied C．believed D．played 22．A．improved B．saved C．attracted D．tracked 23．A．come from B．give up C．adapt to D．search for 24．A．in hurry B．in print C．in need D．in common 25．A．young B．senior C．gifted D．disabled 26．A．fit B．calm C．awake D．quiet 27．A．impossible B．unnecessary C．different D．difficult 28．A．shared B．limited C．social D．great 29．A．women B．men C．girls D．boys 30．A．teaching B．helping C．persuading D．encouraging 31．A．recognized B．allowed C．praised D．compared 32．A．Immediately B．Unlikely C．Currently D．Unfortunately 33．A．job B．future C．record D．sport 34．A．reminded B．refused C．known D．warned 35．A．orders B．rules C．values D．messages
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。

Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s 36 (great) teachers.
Historians believe that Confucius 37 (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money 38 return.
As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing 39 (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. 40 (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was 41 offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops.
Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For 42 rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the 43 (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in 44 he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals.
In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all 45 (class) of people.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。

你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。

内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。

注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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The Student Union
五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters.
One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars.
As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Suddenly, inspiration struck!
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The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar.
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