【英语】河南省部分名校2024-2025学年高二下学期期中大联考试题（解析版）.docx

河南省部分名校2024-2025学年高二下学期期中大联考 英语试题 第一部分 听力 ( 略 ) 第二部分 阅读 ( 共两节，满分 50 分 ) 第一节 ( 共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 分 ) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Below are some of the best scholarships for high school students. Carson Scholars Program Deadline: Varies Award Amount: $1 , 000 The Carson Scholars Program is open to students in grades four through eleven. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and display humanitarian ( 博爱的 ) qualities through community service to qualify for this award. Interested students must be nominated ( 提名 ) by an educator at their school. MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge Deadline: 8/21/25 Award Amount: $5, 000 — $20, 000 The MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors. In this challenge, students will be given 14 continuous hours to solve an open-ended, realistic, applied math-modeling problem focused on a real-world problem. The challenge is entirely Internet-based. Students choose which day they wish to work on challenge weekend. International Young Eco-Hero Award Deadline: 6/2/25 Award Amount: $500 The International Young Eco-Hero Award is available to students between the ages of 8 and 16 who demonstrate environmental activism. To be considered, you must carry out an action-based, self-initiated ( 自发的 ) project that concerns environmental health or protection of the natural world. The Christophers High School Poster Contest Deadline: 11/13/25 Award Amount: $1, 000 The Christophers High School Poster Contest is open to high school students. To enter, you must create a 16 “×20” poster that illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better. The poster concept, design, and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic quality. 1. Whic