【英语】山东省临沂市莒南县2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中试题（解析版）.docx

山东省临沂市莒南县2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中 英语试题 第一部分 听力（ 略 ） 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（ A 、 B 、 C 、和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four international competitions for high school students The iGEM Competition Location: Varies; often held in Europe or Asia. Cost: Participation fee required, plus travel expenses. The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition is a unique global event that invites high school students to explore the world of biological technology. Teams collaborate under the guidance of teachers to design, build, and test genetically engineered systems using standard biological parts. The World Scholar’s Cup Location: Regional and global rounds held in various countries outside the U.S. Cost: Participation fee for teams. This global competition encourages students to explore a broad range of subjects, from science and history to literature and art, all within the context of a yearly theme. It promotes the joy of learning through events such as team debates, collaborative writing, and a quiz-style challenge known as the Scholar’s Bowl. The Diamond Challenge Location: Held outside the U.S., with virtual participation options. Cost: Free to enter. Participants are tasked with developing a practicable business concept, which they then present to judges. The challenge emphasizes the practical aspects of business planning, creativity, and strategic thinking, providing participants with constructive advice. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge Location: Online submission. Cost: Free to enter. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge aims to bring big scientific ideas to people all over the world. Participants can choose a concept or theory in mathematics, life sciences, or fundamental physics that’s important to understand but challenging to explain and create a short video to get the idea across in an