山西省大同市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题

山西省大同市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题
一、阅读理解
Arches（拱门）National Park
Why Go to Arches National Park
A trip to Arches National Park is like visiting another planet with thousands of natural sandstone arches, red rocks and amazing landscapes, as well as light that seems to change all the time. The way the shadows（阴影）pass through the arches makes the park particularly attractive for photographers.
Sitting 5 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, the park has 26 miles of scenic road and hikes for every level of fitness.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Arches National Park is from April to May and from September to October. In summer, temperatures can go beyond 100 degrees, making exploring the park very uncomfortable. In late summer, violent storms often cause flash floods, which can be quite dangerous. Winter is a good time for sightseeing, with fewer crowds, but occasional snow and ice can make the paths wet, smooth and therefore easy to fall on. However, the visitor center is open daily.
What to Eat
There are no restaurants or hotels in Arches National Park, so you need to bring your own food or plan to eat in neighboring Moab, Utah, about 5 miles from the park entrance. There are several picnic areas in the park, so plan ahead if you want to eat with Arches as the background.
Getting Around Arches National Park
The best way to get around Arches National Park is by car. There is no public transport inside Arches National Park. Visitors can also ride bikes in the park, but there are no bike lanes or shoulders, so this is more of an option for experienced cyclists.
1．What may visitors do at Arches National Park?
A．Have dinner in restaurants.B．Take some photographs.
C．Learn about another planet.D．Stay in the hotel for a few days.
2．What is a disadvantage of visiting the park in winter?
A．The risk of falling.B．The danger of flash floods.
C．The crowds of tourists.D．The shutdown of the visitor center. 3．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A travel journal.B．A geography book.
C．A tourism website.D．An academic article.
Eric Carle, the author and artist behind The V ery Hungry Caterpillar and dozens of other children’s books, has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Carle’s lively, creative and colorful works were loved by children around the world.
Mr. Carle was the author or illustrator of over 70 books for children, including The Grouchy Ladybug, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle’s best-known book. It was published in 1969. Since then, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages.
Mr. Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. His parents were German. As he was growing up, Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature. His father would show him small creatures, explaining their life cycles and filling the young boy’s head with wonder.
Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature. Many are about bugs like crickets, fireflies, ladybugs and butterflies. Others are about animals, like foxes, squirrels, kangaroos and bears.
In 1952, Mr. Carle got a job as an artist at the New York Times. Author Bill Martin, Jr. asked Mr. Carle to illustrate his book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which is Mr. Carle’s first try. The book came out in 1967 and was a big hit. After that, he created many children’s books that were very popular with his children.
Most of Mr. Carle’s books are meant for younger readers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun and welcoming place. “I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn,” he said. “I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.”
Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bring
joy to very eager readers all around the world.
4．When was The Very Hungry Caterpillar published?
A．In 1929.B．In 1952.C．In 1967.D．In 1969.
5．Why are most of Mr. Carle’s books about nature according to him?
A．His parents grew up in the countryside.B．His father led him close to nature.
C．Nature gave him a lot of hope.D．The topic on nature is child-friendly. 6．Which of the following is the first picture book illustrated by Eric Carle?
A．The Mixed-Up Chameleon.B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
C．Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.D．Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. 7．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To remember a great writer.B．To introduce children’s books.
C．To encourage kids to read more.D．To draw more concern for kids.
A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that teenagers who engage in active school transport (walking/cycling to or from school at least once per week) and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers (同龄人). Regular leisure-time physical activity was also associated with lower possibilities of school burnout (倦怠). The findings were published in the European Journal of Public Health.
The relationship of physical activity and academic achievement is complex. However, previous studies have found that especially school-based physical activity, such as physical education, can improve classroom performance — particularly in mathematics. Despite this, few studies have examined the association between active school transport and educational outcomes.
In the recently published study of over 34, 000 teenagers, researchers observed that active school transport was associated with higher chances of high perceived academic performance and self-reported competence in academic skills. Being physically active before school could, for example, enhance concentration in class. The association was even stronger for leisure-time physical activity. Similar to previous studies, the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and mathematical skills stood out.
Leisure-time physical activity was also inversely associated (负相关的) with school burnout. As little as 30 minutes of weekly activity was associated with 24% lower possibilities of
school burnout. Teenagers who engaged in leisure-time physical activity for 4 to 6 hours a week had 46% lower possibilities of school burnout compared to their physically inactive peers. Both leisure-time physical activity and active school transport were also positively
associated with school enjoyment.
“To the best of my knowledge, this was the first large-scale study to examine the association between physical activity and school burnout among teenagers. Leisure-time physical activity can be an effective way to disconnect from schoolwork and the potential stress related to it. If schools can increase the amount of leisure-time physical activity among youth, both learning and wellbeing benefits can be significant,” said Juuso Jussila, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.
8．Which aspect of the study does paragraph 1 focus on?
A．Its purpose.B．Its subjects.C．Its result.D．Its process. 9．According to the text, the relationship between workout and academic performance is
________.
A．complex B．clear C．meaningless D．simple
10．How may a student cycling to school perform?
A．Feel tired in class.B．Pay more attention in class.
C．Be afraid of learning mathematics.D．Be eager to do physical activity. 11．What’s Jussila’s suggestion for schools?
A．Asking students to respect teachers.B．Teaching students how to be happy.
C．Focusing on improving students’ scores.D．Increasing students’ time for physical activity.
Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is “Both”, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Our love of nature is highly individual and should influence how we plan our cities, say the researchers.
It is well known that nature has a positive effect on people. In cities in particular, studies have shown that trees and other greenery contribute to people’s wellbeing. However, experts do not agree on the reasons behind this phenomenon.
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have reviewed several studies within this field that examine both innate factors and what individuals experience during their lives, primarily as children.
In a Japanese study, subjects were asked to walk in a forest and in a city while their heartbeat was measured. This showed that positive emotions increased in 65% of people while they are walking in a forest. Thus, far from everyone had a positive view of nature.
Another environmental psychology study found that research subjects are unconsciously (无意识地) drawn to nature instead of cities, and that this attraction was strengthened in those whose childhood was rich in nature.
An additional study on identical and non-identical twins showed that a genetic (遗传的) component influences an individual’s positive or negative relationship with nature. But the study also highlighted the importance of environment in terms of attitudes towards nature.
Moreover, nature can mean completely different things to different people. Some enjoy parks with lawns and planted trees, while others prefer being in the wilderness. The researchers believe that this variation is also determined by both genetics and environment.
“So it’s important that we don’t standardise nature when planning greenery in our towns and cities,” adds Marcus Hedblom, a researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and co-author of the article. “We shouldn’t replace wild greenery with a park and assume that it will be good for everyone.”
12．How did the author introduce the topic?
A．By bringing up an argument.B．By listing a series of facts.
C．By referring to different opinions.D．By asking and answering questions. 13．What does the underlined word “innate” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Social.B．Inborn.C．Extra.D．Unique. 14．What did the Japanese study indicate?
A．People had a negative experience in nature.
B．People were unconsciously drawn to nature.
C．All people didn’t respond to nature positively.
D．The feeling toward nature was related to childhood.
15．What is a suitable title for the text?
A．Why Do We Love Nature?B．How Do People Feel in Nature?
C．What Makes Nature So Powerful?D．Why Is Nature Important to Humans?
Benefits of Sports Camps in Summer
When you sign up for sports camps for your children, you may have the intention of helping them improve their skills. Although it is a goal in sports camps, there are deeper benefits of taking part in sports camps, 16 .
Perseverance(坚持不懈)
Sports camps focus on developing a sense of desire to continue to grow by setting reasonable (合理的) goals for children. 17 In this process,the quality of perseverance is developed. With perseverance, children can further overcome the difficulties of learning skills and discouragement from their inner heart.
Problem-solving Abilities
18 . Whether children are on the field or court, they will face challenging problems they will need to solve for themselves and their team. By solving these problems, their abilities are improved.
Self-confidence
The best way for children to achieve self-confidence is to have positive coaches. With coaches who provide instructions in sports camps, children can apply their strengths and improve their weaknesses. 19 . When children achieve things, their confidence grows.
Strategic Thinking
Sports camps introduce different ways to carry out strategic thinking. For example, your children will learn how to shoot the ball perfectly and how to kick the ball at the exact force needed to pass it across the field or a short distance. 20 . Instead, they’re learned through trial and error(试错). By practising tricky skills, strategic thinking is encouraged.
A．The life of summer camp is wonderful
B．The following are four benefits for you to refer to
C．Problem-solving doesn't only occur in the classroom
D．That includes helping children develop problem-solving skills
E．But these physical strategies cannot be taught with a paper and pencil
F．Children can see the progress they make when they perform different skills
G．Besides,coaches also provide a healthy amount of pressure for your children to perform well
二、完形填空
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world 21 The English Speaking Union to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu from China. To him, the event wasn’t just about giving a 22 on first impressions, it also made a strong impression on him.
“Rather than a competition, the 23 was more like an enlightening research trip to me, which 24 me to see firsthand the differences and 25 between Chinese and foreign cultures,” said Wu.
Apart from the 26 differences in food, transportation and climate, what 27 Wu the most was the distinct styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking.
Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to 28 behind. They just had to 29 the audience. “It made me realize how 30 eye contact and body language are,” said Wu. Speakers have the freedom to express more information with their gestures 31 just words.
Another difference that caught Wu’s 32 was the evaluation criteria (评价标准). To his surprise, the IPSC organizing committee informed all the contestants before the 33 that accents and grammatical errors would not be considered in the evaluation process, meaning that the expression of feelings and your conveyed story are what matter most.
“Audiences are 34 to hear powerful stories, 35 those that resonate (引起共鸣) with people regardless of where they are from,” said Wu.
21．A．played around B．gathered at C．chatted in D．discussed about 22．A．speech B．treat C．report D．lesson 23．A．exercise B．discovery C．experience D．job 24．A．invited B．asked C．chose D．allowed
25．A．warnings B．examples C．similarities D．entertainments 26．A．special B．awful C．unbelievable D．obvious 27．A．impressed B．moved C．frightened D．worried 28．A．sit B．stand C．climb D．jump 29．A．please B．face C．amuse D．trust 30．A．famous B．boring C．hard D．important 31．A．instead of B．along with C．because of D．according to 32．A．attention B．breath C．step D．word 33．A．performance B．trip C．event D．research 34．A．difficult B．sorry C．careful D．eager 35．A．namely B．especially C．definitely D．naturally
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。

The humor effect is a cognitive bias (认知偏差) that causes people to remember information better when they regard it as humorous. For example, when students 36 (teach) a new concept in a humorous way, such 37 through a funny story, they’re generally more likely to remember that concept, compared to if they learn it in a non-humorous manner. Information that has the same effect on concepts includes words, sentences, pictures, and 38 (mix) information, such as cartoons and videos.
Humor has various other benefits besides improving memory.
Humor reduces negative emotions, such as 39 (angry) or anxiety, which people might experience when processing certain information.
Humor 40 (lead) to increased interest. Adding humor to the information that you’re presenting can make it more interesting and appealing to others. For example, 41 (advertisement) that use humor receive more attention from people.
Humor, when 42 (proper) used in the right circumstances, can improve other people’s impression of you. For example, 43 (include) humor in a speech can positively impact the way in 44 listeners understand the speaker. Similarly, using humor can improve
people’s impression of your warmth 45 competence, especially when you combine it with negative information that you need to tell.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你的同学Jenny发邮件说她准备参加你校即将举行的中国音乐大赛，但是她不知道选哪一首音乐参赛。

请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐乐曲；
2．给出理由；
3．表达期望。

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。

Dear Jenny,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。

An 11-year-old boy from Texas named Shayden Walker has been struggling to make friends. His mother, Krishna Patterson, described what her son went through as a result of his disabled legs, which kept him from successfully socializing with other children.
One day last week, after struggling to find friends, Walker decided to look around his residential area to see if he could find anybody willing to be his friend. During his search, he went
up to a house that belonged to a resident named Brennan Ray and asked for his help.
The boy approached Ray’s front door and started talking with the man, asking Ray if he knew of any kids in his age group around the area that he could be friends with. Walker said, “I really need some friends...Do you have any kids?”
Ray told Walker that if he went to the house that was on his right, he would find some kids he could play with. However, Walker then told Ray that the kids he was referring to were the very same kids that had often made fun of him.
When the sweet boy asked whether or not Ray had any children of his own that he could make friends with, Ray responded that he only had a two-year-old baby. Eager to find some friends, Walker then said that he liked two-year-olds and explained how he had a sister the same age he enjoyed playing with.
After this exchange, Ray asked Walker for his name, which he gave him, right before he politely said his goodbye and left. Feeling sorry for the boy, Ray decided to see how he could help Walker.
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。

Ray posted the little boy’s story on the Internet.
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There were still some young people who lived nearby seeing the post.
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