2024-2025学年陕西省渭南市大荔县城郊中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

2024-2025学年陕西省渭南市大荔县城郊中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
It’s no secret that fruit is a smart part of a healthy diet. They are likely to be better for you than any other food. But is all fruit created equal? Let’s find out which fruits are the best if you’re looking to lose weight.
Apples are a common favorite. They’re the finest snack: filling, juicy, crunchy (易碎的), and easy to take along. Studies have even shown that eating three apples per day can help with weight loss.There are plenty of ways to eat apples: Chow down on a whole apple, add apple pieces to your meal, throw apple balls into a salad, bake some with your chicken, or cook up a low-calorie dessert.
Watermelon is low in calories with high water content. This means you can eat two entire cups of watermelon for less than 100 calories and your stomach will feel like you’ve eaten more because the fruit is more than 90 percent water. This way, you’ll avoid higher-calorie foods and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Raspberries (树莓) are small but powerful! These berries are low in calories and even lower when you consider that they’re high in indigestible fiber. Raspberries have the highest fiber content of any fruit (1 cup =8g fiber).
Grapefruit (葡萄柚) gives you a lot of help for your calorie avoidance. A middle-size grapefruit has only around 80 calories, and like watermelon, it’s more than 90 percent water. Plus, studies have shown that a compound (化合物) in grapefruit could lower blood sugar and lead to weight loss. So enjoy some grapefruit at every chance — press it into your water, throw some into your salad, or use it like lemon to flavor your food. Keep in mind that eating grapefruit with certain medicals could have harmful influences. If you’re on any pr escription (药方), check with your doctor before adding grapefruit to your diet.
1. What is the common character of the fruits mentioned in the text?
A．Crunchy. B．High in fiber. C．Low in sugar. D．Low in calories.
2. Which fruit might cause side effects?
A．Apples. B．Watermelon. C．Raspberries. D．Grapefruit.
3. Who is grapefruit most suitable for?
A．One who has a sweet tooth. B．One who is weak in digestion.
C．One who is high in blood sugar. D．One who is travelling outdoors.
Here is a record of the discussion about AI (artificial intelligence) conducted by several scientists:
Scientist A: I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the AI, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of technology and it will help us solve many of the world’s problems. However, no one really knows what will happen if machines become more intelligent than humans. They may help us, ignore us or destroy us. I tend to
believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us.
Scientist B: I have to admit that the potential consequences of creating something that can match or go beyond human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve biologically very slowly and we would be quickly substituted. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term machines might decide the world would be better without humans.
Scientist C: I’m a member of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator stamping on human skulls and think of what’s happening right now: military machines like drones, gun turrets and sentry robots are already being used to kill with very little human input. The next step will be autonomous “murderbots” following orders but finally deciding who to kill on their own. It seems clear to me that this would be extremely dangerous for humans. We need to be very cautious indeed about what we ask machines to do.
4. What is Scientist B worried about?
A．AI technology will destroy the earth. B．Robots will take the place of humans.
C．Computers can’t think by themselves.D．Humans will be unhappy without
machines.
5. What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A．I launched the campaign to Stop Killer Robots.
B．We forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator.
C．“Murderbots” will be against humans’ orders.
D．“Murderbots” can’t decide by themselves.
6. Which statement is CORRECT according to the record?
A．The employment will be affected by AI technology in the future.
B．Scientist A thinks AI technology will never develop.
C．“Murderbots” will follow the orders of their manufacturers in the wars.
D．All the three scientists agree that AI technology will benefit human beings.
7. Who agree(s) AI has more negative aspects than positive aspects?
A．Scientist A. B．Scientists B & C. C．Scientist B. D．Scientists B &
A.
The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole.
The origin (起源) of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers — the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.
When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was up on the Mesopotamian Plain (美索不达米亚平原) — the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn’t have much difference from the European culture.
At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences. Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic (象形) language while the western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race (种族) differences count as well. But what’s more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the west, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference (干扰) from the other.
The differences are everywhere. Th ey are obvious and make people’s ways of thinking and their views of the world different. But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural difference should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the driving force of our going farther.
8. What is the text mainly about?
A．The origin of cultures. B．Culture differences.
C．Language systems. D．Colorful world.
9. Why is the American culture similar to the European culture?
A．Both of the two cultures have a very long history.
B．They have the same mother rivers as the Chinese culture.
C．The early settlers from Britain brought their culture to America.
D．Both the British and the American live along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
10. What t he author’s attitude to the differences between the East and the West?
A．Cautious B．Positive C．Neutral D．Critical
11. Where is the passage most likely from?
A．A diary. B．A magazine. C．A novel. D．A guidebook. Imagine being able to go to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, a German city, it’s not just a Utopian dream —it’s their reality. In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type of
plant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties. The town’s motto (座右铭) is, “Picking is encouraged —help yourself!”
It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialize as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food. “I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is you ha ve to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone!” said a local historian.
Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr. Ina Säumel, Principal Investigator of the Edible Cities Netwo rk, called it, “a unique opportunity to invite researchers and practitioners (从业人员) of Edible City Solutions to the same table and unite theory with practice”.
Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”. It is a response to the pressures of climate change, and a cause for hope.
12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?
A．The process of Andernach’s growth.
B．The green food project in Andernach.
C．Methods of planting vegetables in Europe.
D．T he popularity of Andernach’s city design.
13. What is the attitude of the local historian mentioned in paragraph 2 towards the project?
A．Doubtful. B．Indifferent.
C．Positive. D．Negative.
14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A．Green urban food has drawn more attention.
B．German rural areas will follow the trend too.
C．Asia will join the Edible Cities Network soon.
D．Edible cities hold meetings on a regular base.
15. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?
A．Start a Green Food Campaign Now
B．Gain Easy Access to German Food
C．Quick Response to Climate Change
D．An Incredible “Edible City” Initiative
How to Read Candidates’ Body Language in an Interview
Body language matters, especially in interviews. 16 Our posture, gestures, movements or facial expressions can shape our reputations. Learning to read body language is about understanding candidates’ motives.
Reading body language during interviews can provide valuable insights into a candidate’s personality. 17 Here are some common interview body language signals that you can learn to read.
Observe extreme behaviour. A candidate’s harmless action doesn’t mean they won’t fit in well at your company. But be careful about extreme behaviours, like a person constantly checking their phone.
18 You can read people’s body language by observing changes in their movements or posture. Imagine, for example, that a candidate suddenly starts tapping their foot. Maybe they feel the interview is taking too long. Or per haps they’re facing an uncomfortable question.
Connect the dots. 19 For example, people may cross their arms when they’re cold. But, when you see a candidate crossing their arms, crossing their legs and balling their fists at the same time, prepare yourself for an aggressive (咄咄逼人的) answer.
Candidate experience greatly depends on an interviewer’s body language. Positive body language can make candidates relax and open up. Negative body language can spark (引发) defensive and reserved reactions. 20
People come into your life for a reason, a season (一段时间) or a lifetime. When you _______ which one it is, you will know _______ what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to _______ you with guidance and support, to_______ you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They are there for the _______ you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing (不正当行为) on your part, or at any inconvenient time, they will say or do something to bring the relationship to a (an) _______. Sometimes they die, sometimes they walk away, and sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What you must _______ is that your need has been met, and your desire _______. When their work is done, it’s time to move on.
When people come into your life for a _______, it is because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you ________. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. ________ it! It is real! But only for a season.
Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime ________; those things you must build upon in order to have a ________ emotional foundation. Your job is to ________ the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other ________ and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is sensible (明智的).
In a word, thank you for being part of my life, whether you were here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
21.
A．come out B．figure out C．break out D．turn out
22.
A．partly B．firmly C．frequently D．exactly
23.
A．state B．instruct C．provide D．bother
24.
A．help B．show C．lead D．take
25.
A．good B．delight C．benefit D．reason
26.
A．order B．action C．end D．start
27.
A．realize B．try C．tolerate D．forget
28.
A．shared B．fulfilled C．followed D．protected
29.
A．reason B．moment C．season D．lifetime
30.
A．happy B．sad C．careful D．nervous
31.
A．Forget B．Taste C．Connect D．Believe
32.
A．notes B．sights C．lessons D．meanings
33.
A．solid B．soft C．new D．rapid
34.
A．reject B．teach C．accept D．refuse
35.
A．difficulties B．professions C．works D．relationships
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

With the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste closed on Saturday in Jinan, Shandong Province, the country has sent a signal to 36 world that China will deal with issues concerning food security by reducing loss and waste in agriculture. With the theme of reducing food loss and food waste and promoting 37 (globe) food security, the three-day event 38 (hold) both online and offline attracted more than 300 participants.
The current world grain production is about 2.8 billion tons a year. Therefore, the loss of only one percentage 39 (be) equal to the loss of 28 million tons of food. This can feed about 70 million people.
In recent years, China 40 (make) great progress in controlling loss and waste in food, with main efforts including upgrading facilities and 41 (equip). In Shandong Province, China’s major grain producer, the Sinograin (中粮集团) grain storage site is equipped with 4,500 high-definition cameras and 280,000 temperature sensors 42 (ensure) that the stock (储备) is in the best condition. Data shows that during China’s 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020) , about 13 million tons of food had been saved 43 (year) after production.
We cannot end hunger 44 we do not deal with the high levels of food loss and waste. Cooperation and innovations (创新) in business models, technologies and digital solutions could all contribute 45 reducing food loss and waste.
46. 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Jack想了解中国的“新四大发明(高铁、移动支付、共享单车和网上购物)”中对人们生活影响最大的一项。

请你回信给他，内容包括：
1.这一项发明的名称；
2.这一项发明带来的影响。

注意：
1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：高铁high-speed rail(HSR)；移动支付mobile payment；共享单车shared bi- cycles；网上购物online shopping
Dear Jack,
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。

I am in the Navy, and several years ago I was transferred from Chicago, Illinois, to Meridian, Mississippi. I was at the airport, trying to get my boarding pass and check my bags. Because I was moving, I had almost all of my possessions with me.
When I got to the counter, I found out there was a limit to the number of bags you can check without paying a fee. I had exceeded (超过) this limit by four bags. In order to get both myself and all of my things home, I would have to spend over $100. I didn’t have that kind of money with me, becau se I had just paid some of my bills and sent a few larger items home by mail.
The airline employee told me she couldn’t do anything to help me. So I asked her where the nearest ATM was. She told me how to find the ATM and suggested I should go to the Airport Help Point for some help.
There was just one staff member there, to whom I told my dilemma. He apologetically told me there was nothing he could do. I started to cry because I didn’t know what was going to happen next.
A fellow military gentleman was there using the amenities (便利设备), and he overheard me tell my story to the staff member. He came over and asked me for the story again. I told him, and we talked for a few minutes. He told me he was a parachuter (伞兵) in the army. I told him that my dad had been an army parachuter a long time ago. He told me to go to the ATM and see what I could withdraw from my account. So I went, but I could only pull out eighty dollars.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。

When I got back, much to my surprise, the ticket counter told me the man had paid the entire fee for me._____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
When I was waiting to claim my luggage, a familiar figure caught my
eye._____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________。