山西省太原市2025年高考真题（2）英语试卷（原卷+答案）

1、There were so many kinds of bikes in the shop that he really didn’t know _____ he could choose.

A.which B.what C.where D.that

2、My cousin came to see me from the country，___ me a full basket of fresh fruits.

A．brought

B．bringing

C．to bring

D．had brought

3、The train had left the station I got there.

A.as soon as B.immediately

C.the moment D.by the time

4、People are very adaptable, and we quickly ______ a new life circumstance — for better or worse — and consider it normal.

A. adjust to   B. lie in   C. stay with   D. rely on

5、－How many students, do you think, will be present at the speech?

－I expect _______ over 200 students then.

A. there being   B. there to be

C. there be   D. there been

6、The situation is more _________ than ever. I’m _______about what to do next.

A．puzzled; puzzled

B．puzzling; puzzling

C．puzzling; puzzled

D．puzzled; puzzling

7、You can use a timer to count down to 15 minutes you won't need to constantly look at the clock to see how much time has gone.

A.even though B.now that C.in case D.so that

8、——What are you reading, Tom?

——I’m not really reading, just ___ the pages.

A.turning off B.turning around C.turning over D.turning up

9、Jackson is cheerful about his life ________ he is suffering from cancer.

A. even if   B. as long as

C. as if   D. ever since

10、Ryan really had made __________ difference to these children. He broke into __________ joyful smile.

A．the; the

B．the; a

C．a; the

D．a; a

11、______ seems strange to us is _______ the troublesome boy is getting along well with his teachers now.

A.It; that B.What; how C.It; how D.What; that

12、 Two people in South Korea survived ________ by a sinkhole suddenly occurring in their courtyard.

A. swallowing B. being swallowed

C. to swallowed D. swallowed

13、He tried to get out of the business, ______ he found impossible.

A．as

B．which

C．where

D．when

14、Winter swimming should be encouraged because it is ____ for building one’s character.

A. qualified  B. essential

C. beneficial D. specific

15、After she made herself up, she   herself in the mirror.

A．admired   B．enjoyed   C．found  D．Showed

16、(1) —— My room gets very cold at night.

—— ____.

A. So is mine   B. So mine is

C. So does mine D. So mine does

17、 I'm afraid that I can't make myself ___ be cause of my poor English.

A．understand

B．understanding

C．to understand

D．understood

18、What time does the shop open on Friday?

A．7pm–10pm

B．7am–10pm

C．11am–5pm

19、As is known to all, the rose could represent love and ______, and the rainbow could symbolize hope.

A．determination

B．affection

C．connection

D．consideration

20、The study surveyed 500 families and found that the main ________ problem people suffered was tiredness, followed by loneliness and anxiety.

A．domestic

B．public

C．psychological

D．biological

21、Signs of a True Friendship

True friends are rare. 【1】. How can you tell a true friend? Here are several obvious signs of a friendship.

【2】

A true friend is a reliable person, and you can have confidence in him. You know that he will hot betray (背 叛)you or say something bad about you behind your back. You know that the information you share with one another will not be shared with others

Keeping in touch with each other frequently

【3】. True friends often keep in touch with each other, whether by phone, social networking sites ,email or in-person meetings.

Giving without paying back

True friends give with no expectations of receiving anything in return. Real friends give their time, love and care without expecting to receive anything back.

Supporting each other

True friendships involve (涉及)two people who support each other no matter what happens. It can  be difficult to know how to help a friend who's facing a difficult situation, though ・ Call him, even if you don't think he will answer the phone, and leave an encouraging message he can listen to later. 【4】  Or send him an email letting him know that you' re there for him if he needs anything.

Accepting each other

Real friends accept each other. A real friend accepts you for who you are, whether you are tall or short, gentle or rude. A real friend may inspire you to be a better person.【5】

A. Believing in each other

B. Sharing with each other

C. You can express your feelings freely

D. And you may have only a few true friends in your life

E. Send an encouragement card to your friend when he is in trouble

F. However, he will not try to change you into the person he thinks you should be

G. It’s difficult to maintain a true friendship if you hardly communicate with each other

22、If you play sports, you may have felt stressed from time to time. Coaches, parents, and even friends can place unrealistic expectations upon you.【1】

Is it a bad thing for others to have high expectations of you? Not necessarily! 【2】 When expectations are unrealistic, though, they are impossible to meet. They might hurt your self-esteem or make you feel discouraged.

【3】 Of course they can! A researcher named Robert Rosenthal first studied it in 1964. He carried out an experiment at a primary school near San Francisco. First, he chose a group of students at random. Then, he told teachers at the school that those students were highly likely to succeed. He said the students’ IQs would rise greatly in the coming years.

Then, Rosenthal followed the children for two years. He found that when teachers expected these kids to do well, that’s exactly what happened.

The next question was obvious: Why? Rosenthal found that higher expectations affected the teachers’ interactions with these students. For example, they gave these kids more time to answer questions. They also gave more support. 【4】

The similar result has been repeated in many other places. It’s sometimes called the expectancy elect. So it’s important to hold high but realistic expectations for people. Start by getting to know those around you and understanding their goals and dreams. Then, support them by holding properly high expectations and showing you believe in them. 【5】 Everyone can benefit from the high expectations of their friends, families, and teachers.

A．And ask them to do the same for you.

B．If not, they can bring about harmful results.

C．This can make it hard for you to do your best.

D．Can playing team sports help you stay healthy?

E．Sometime they’re just showing they believe in you.

F．Can expectations affect you in a positive way, though?

G．The students were also given more chances and more recognition from their teaches.

23、People eat different things in different parts of the world.

In south China we eat rice every day. Sometimes we eat it two or three times a day, for breakfast, lunch and supper. We usually eat it with fish, meat and vegetable.

The Japanese eat rice, too. They also eat a lot of fish. They sometimes eat raw（生的）fish. In Africa, maize（玉米）is the most important food. People there make maize into flour（面粉）.From this flour they make different kinds of bread and cakes.

In western（西方的）countries such as Britain, Australia and the U.S.A, the most important food is bread or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They cook the potatoes in different ways. In England the most popular food is fish and chips. Sometimes people cook this food at home, but usually they buy it at the shop. They eat this food at home, in their work place, in the park or on the road. People call it "take-away" food.

【1】This passage is about ______.

A. food   B. drink

C. clothes   D. ways of life

【2】Who sometimes eat fish when it isn't cooked?

A. People in China   B. People in Japan

C. People in Africa   D. People in Britain

【3】The most important food for African people is ______.

A. rice   B. fish

C. Maize   D. vegetable

【4】Which of the following countries is called " a western country"?

A. One of the countries in Africa   B. Japan

C. China   D. Australia

【5】People eat "take-away" food ______.

A. at home   B. on their way to school

C. in their offices   D. A、B and C

24、Lifelong learning is good for you

It is impossible for everyone to have access to additional formal education.【1】For example, books, online courses, MOOCs and so on are available. The following points are reasons why you should stick to lifelong learning.

Educational level influences your work performance. In 2015 some researchers found people with a bachelor’s degree can mean much more than those just with a high school degree.

【2】New technology changes the nature of work and we need continuous learning and personal growth to adapt to ourselves to the changes.

【3】People who enjoy learning are more than active at work than those who don’t. Now think of the most admirable colleagues you know. Do they tend to be knowledgeable about almost any topic of interest? Do they make insightful speeches of the topics they know best? Do they seem open-minded and intellectually? Those you admire most are those who seem most devoted to learning and personal growth.

Our ability to learn is a keystone of human motivation. Have you ever sat in a quiet place and finished a great novel? Do you remember the feelings of accomplishment when you solve a challenging task? 【4】Education may not always have influence on wealth, health, or career. But it would obviously contribute to the special qualities and uniqueness of each one.

There are many reasons why we should continue learning. Lifelong learning isn’t just an economic necessity but a physical ,emotional ,and social one. We live in an age full of opportunities for learning.【5】

A.Once you catch them, you will get one of the most rewarding things.

B.Have you managed to conduct difficult experiments or create something new?

C.Educational input determines your competitiveness.

D.Open-mindedness and curiosity are beneficial to your career.

E.In 2014 a reported said that 50% of jobs would become unnecessary by 2025 due to technological development.

F.But it would obviously contribute to the special qualities and uniqueness of each one.

G.Fortunately, many educational resources have made it easier for people to develop a habit of lifelong learning.

25、   For students chasing lasting wealth, the best choice of a college major is less obvious than you might think.

The conventional wisdom is that computer science and engineering majors have better employment ______ and higher earnings than their peers who choose liberal arts.

This is true for the first job, but the long-term story is more ______. The advantage for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors ______ steadily after their first jobs, and by age 40, the earnings of people who majored in fields like social science or history have reached the same level.

This happens for two reasons. First, many of the latest technical skills that are in high ______ today become out-dated when technology progresses. Older workers must learn these new skills on the fly, ______ younger workers may have learned them in school. Skill undesirability and the increased ______ from younger graduates work together to lower the earnings advantage for STEM degree-holders as they age.

Second, although liberal arts majors start low, they ______ catch up to their peers in STEM fields. This is by design. A liberal arts education ______ valuable "soft skills" like problem-solving, critical thinking and adaptability. Such skills are hard to quantify, and they don't create clear ______ to high-paying first jobs. But they have ______ in a wide variety of careers in the long run.

According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, computer science and engineering majors between the ages of 23 and 25 earned 37% higher than the average starting salary of those majoring in history or social sciences. ______, the average salary of those majoring in computer science or engineering by age 40 was $111,870, and social science and history majors earned $131,154, an average that is ______ in part, by high-paying jobs in management, business and law.

Why did that happen? According to a 2018 survey, the three ______ of college graduates that employers considered most important were written communication, problem-solving and the ability to work in a team. In the liberal arts tradition, these skills are built through the ______ between instructors and students, and through close reading and analysis of a broad range of subjects and texts.

I'm not suggesting that students should avoid majoring in STEM fields, but I do think we should be careful of the urge to make college curricula ever more ______ and career-focused. A four-year college degree should prepare students for the next 40 years of working life, and for a future that none of us can imagine.

【1】A.perspectives B.processes C.performances D.prospects

【2】A.complicated B.unique C.interesting D.believable

【3】A.sharpens B.dominates C.fades D.worsens

【4】A.spirit B.favour C.esteem D.demand

【5】A.otherwise B.while C.since D.therefore

【6】A.concern B.caution C.competition D.cooperation

【7】A.dramatically B.gradually C.rapidly D.obviously

【8】A.fosters B.admires C.describes D.weakens

【9】A.exits B.shortcuts C.alternatives D.pathways

【10】A.shortage B.hardship C.value D.wisdom

【11】A.Still B.However C.Besides D.Instead

【12】A.calculated B.stressed C.compared D.lifted

【13】A.qualities B.elements C.characters D.majors

【14】A.argument B.relationship C.dialogue D.gap

【15】A.technical B.liberal C.intellectual D.classical

26、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。

Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college.Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet,her love for ballet had faded years before,and she was eager for a new challenge.

One day at school,as Kelly left the dance studio,she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.

She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase：BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.

The next day,she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right? Besides, boxing is only for boys,and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength,Kelly.”

“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does ‘only for boys’mean,anyway? Boxing is a sport for everyone!”

Gradually,touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision,no matter what.But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn＇t come natural to Kelly,but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.

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Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.

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The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.

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