高二英语月月考试题

湖北省部分学校2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解How to explore Yellowstone National Park in just two days? Here is an incredible 2-day itinerary (行程) that enables you to see Yellowstone’s best in just one weekend.DAY ONE●Lamar Valley: This grassy valley supports huge numbers of bears, wolves, deer, bisons, coyotes and bald eagles. To see a wolf, get up before sunrise and head to Lamar Valley in the park’s northeast corner.●Mammoth Hot Springs: Near the park's north entrance, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs where you can see colorful terraces (梯形地貌) formed by hot springs rising to the surface. You’ll see about 50 hot springs as you follow the boardwalks for 1.75 miles.●Old Faithful Inn: A trip to Yellowstone wouldn’t be complete without seeing one of the largest log structures in the world. Built from 1903 to 1904, the Old Faithful Inn is an amazing hotel worth visiting.DAY TWO●Grand Prismatic: Head to Midway Geyser Basin and walk along the boardwalk to see one of the world’s largest and deepest hot springs — Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s larger than a football field at 370 feet across and deeper than a 10-story building at 125 feet. Its colors are incredible and range from deep blue in the center to green to yellow and orange on the edges.●Yellowstone Lake: When you feel hungry, head for Yellowstone Lake, which has 141 miles of shoreline. Thirteen picnic areas line the lake’s shores. Be ready to enjoy a peaceful picnic.●Giant Waterfalls: The powerful Yellowstone River formed the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone which is home to three incredible waterfalls: Upper, Lower and Crystal falls. Seeing the waterfalls in the late afternoon or early evening light is breathtaking.1．Which of the following is the best place for watching wildlife?A．Lamar Valley.B．Giant Waterfalls.C．Grand Prismatic.D．Mammoth Hot Springs.2．What is the highlight of Old Faithful Inn?A．Its short history.B．Its surrounding wonders.C．Its modern design.D．Its unique architecture.3．What do we know about Grand Prismatic?A．It is blue on the edges.B．It is perfect for a picnic.C．It is very large in size.D．It owns three waterfalls.When Ben Edlavitch was in elementary school, his grandfather, David Levine, got him his first Lego set. Growing up in Richmond, Edlavitch enjoyed plenty of quality time with his grandfather. From Edlavitch’s young age, the two shared countless hours tending to Levine’s 1926 Ford Model A, which developed in them a working rapport (融洽) that served them well when they participated as contestants on the fourth season of Lego Masters, a reality competition show on Fox, in the fall of 2023.Edlavitch and Levine were among 12 teams chosen from over 2,000 applicants to appear on the show, hosted by Lego Batman himself, Will Arnett. Over the course of the show, the teams were tasked with creating original builds for a chance to win $100,000 and the title of Lego Master. To prepare for it, Edlavitch says, “We spent a lot of time together figuring out Lego techniques... We studied past seasons to see what the judges liked and responded to.”For Edlavitch, 21, a student at the University of Virginia studying community-focused architecture, Lego bricks build a lifetime of “play”, an essential aspect of his approach to architecture. “Lego teaches you a world perspective (视角), which is that you can take anything apart and put it back together again in a way that makes it better,” he says,“and that, I think, is what got me into architecture.”Aside from his builds on Lego Masters, Edlavitch has created a 433-brick model of the Richmond skyline and a Richmond city block. Moreover, Edlavitch says he will offer kids’ workshops that combine Lego and architecture in an approachable way, introducing the field to a new generation through “play”.According to Edlavitch, most people don’t think about architecture very seriously as a career until later high school or college, at which point a lot of these kind of old-fashioned programs are considered too late to get started, and this leads to a less diverse and less creative field. He hopes, through his builds and workshops, to model a different approach.4．How was Edlavitch and his grandfather’s performance at the show?A．Unsatisfying.B．Unexpected.C．Excellent.D．Worrying. 5．What did Edlavitch and his grandfather do for the show?A．They arranged three seasons.B．They consulted Lego Batman.C．They interviewed the judges.D．They studied Lego techniques.6．What does Edlavitch think of “play”?A．It is important for learning architecture.B．It takes up much of his study time.C．It fails to open opportunities for creation.D．It is meaningless for a new generation. 7．Why does Edlavitch decide to provide workshops for kids?A．To offer chances for them to recognize Lego.B．To develop their interest in architecture.C．To encourage them to be more serious.D．To show his talent in building Lego.Using AI, a group of researchers from Dalhouse University in Halifax have begun the work of translating the language of chickens. Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, one of the lead researchers of the study, set out to create a “universal chicken translator”, reported The Conversation.Chicken speech is actually a lot more complex than one might think. They can make different sounds, and the way they communicate with one another can be affected by their environment and age. Moreover, chickens also communicate through body language and facial expressions.Luckily, the researchers were able to use new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to help them begin to know what chickens are saying. According to The Conversation, AI can process and analyze huge amounts of sound data. It can recognize patterns and types of vocalizations (发声). Using this information and an AI technique called Natural Language Processing, the researchers began to interpret the emotional states of chickens. Moreover, the researchers also used data video to record the chickens’ expressions and facial temperatures, thus knowing how chickens respond to something stressful.Neethirajan said that his team’s interest in chicken communication isn’t just academic. “Farmers can use this knowledge to create better living conditions, leading to healthier andhappier chickens. This, in turn, can affect the quality of produce, animal health and overall farm efficiency,” he said.The more people understand animals, the more likely they are to care about their well-being. Other researchers could use the data and methods that Neethirajan and his team have collected to begin to understand other bird species, and take care of their well-being as well.As AI becomes more and more common in our lives, it can be misused more easily. Neethirajan and his team, however, are part of a push toward positive AI use. Instead of using AI for boring goals, they suggest using AI to create a better world. For this, they should be commended.8．Why is the complexity of chicken speech mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To introduce the lifestyles of chickens.B．To explain chickens’ ways of communication.C．To prove scientists’ idea of new AI technologies.D．To show the necessity to create chicken translators.9．What did Neethirajan’s team use Natural Language Processing to do?A．Observe chickens’ facial expressions.B．Track chickens’ temperatures.C．Learn about chickens’ feelings.D．Record chickens’ sounds.10．What does Neethirajan say about their finding?A．It can be beneficial to farmers.B．It needs further testing.C．It causes doubt among researchers.D．It is harmful to animals.11．What does the underlined word “commended” in the last paragraph probably mean?A．Invited.B．Praised.C．Ignored.D．Trained.Today’s teens are still going through the same physical and emotional transitions (过渡) older generations had, but they’re also burdened with pressures we never could have imagined even several years ago—from the cruel separation caused by social media to the terrifying impact of climate change. In the face of all this, how can teens overcome these challenges? While there’re no simple answers to this question, part of the way forward is learning self-compassion.Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness and support when you’re having a hard time, being aware of difficult emotions and recognizing they’re a normal part of life. Thismay sound like no big deal, but actually, most of us do the opposite. When something’s happened that makes us feel bad, for example, we tend to be overly self-critical, often assuming that whatever happened was our fault.In a recently published study, my colleagues and I taught one group of teens the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program. Eight sessions were designed to help them be more supportive and compassionate to themselves. Another group learned a healthy lifestyle course that included sessions on nutrition, exercise, sleep and healthy social media use.In our study, all the teens were exhibiting some anxious symptoms. The results showed that after six months, teens in the self-compassion group were over 2.5 times less likely to develop full-blown anxiety compared to teens in the healthy lifestyle group, suggesting the self-compassion course protected the teens from getting more anxious.Although we can’t determine how self-compassion is protective, we suspect it has to do with teens developing an understanding of common humanity. In one class, a teen said, “Whatever you’re feeling, you’re not alone in it. Somebody else will feel the same way, and will know where you’re coming from.”Self-compassion won’t solve all teens’ problems. But it’ll give them a new way to approach their problems without blaming themselves. As one teen said to me after taking a self-compassion course, “You know, it’s changed the way I look at myself and the world.” And that can make all the difference.12．What do most people tend to do when having a hard time?A．They criticize others.B．They seek support.C．They remain normal.D．They blame themselves.13．How did the author and his colleagues mainly draw their conclusion?A．By making comparisons.B．By listing numbers.C．By quoting sayings.D．By presenting examples.14．How can self-compassion affect teens in the author’s opinion?A．It helps develop kindness in them.B．It can give them a new viewpoint.C．It gets them to take care of others.D．It makes them emotionally weaker. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．How Can Teenagers Get Over Challenges in Life?B．How Is Self-Compassion Used to Fight Loneliness?C．Can Self-Compassion Help Teens With Anxiety?D．Is Guiding the Teen Years Harder Than Before?While most people appreciate the health advantages that come from running, cycling, or lifting weights, fewer people understand the benefits that come from a good swim. Actually, swimming provides a series of specific benefits.Arguably, the most important one is that it promotes heart health. According to a research, the practice improves circulation and cardiovascular (心血管的) efficiency, so one’s risk of heart attack decreases. 16 , which raises your heart rate and reduces your blood pressure effectively.17 . To push yourself forward, swimming requires the use of many major muscle groups of the body. These include core muscles, neck muscles, arm, hand and shoulder muscles, chest and back muscles, plus leg and feet muscles, thus contributing to muscle strengthening.Swimming can aid in weight management goals as well. 18 . One public health analysis found that a 155-pound person burns 281 calories per hour swimming at a medium pace but can burn as many as 704 calories per hour swimming freestyle at a vigorous (强有力的) pace.Additionally, swimming has mental health benefits. Studies show that moving through water increases blood flow to the brain and causes a release of dopamine (多巴胺). 19 .Given so many benefits of swimming, why not get started? Some experts recommend a mix of both swimming and other water-related works when starting out. Above all, making the experience enjoyable is key to ensuring you stick with it. “Swimming is not just an exercise but an enjoyable and refreshing experience. 20 ,” says Lori Sherlock, an exercise physiology professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine.A．Swimming is also good for every muscle in the bodyB．Swimming is a whole-body rhythmic and dynamic activityC．The butterfly stroke burns as many as 774 calories per hourD．Research shows that repeating swim movements can burn many caloriesE．There are some techniques about swimming which need to be practicedF．In this way, swimming has even been shown to improve memory functionG．It can also enhance your physical health, mental well-being and quality of life二、完形填空I stared at the screen, re-reading the message from my friend, Noelle. Someone had 21 her by sharing her personal news — she had been refused by her dream school, which Noelle had shared with only several people. She didn’t know who let the 22 out, but she was disappointed.I felt so 23 as I’d been the one to tell someone beyond her 24 . It’d have been easy to admit what I had done and 25 if her note was an accusation. But it read as though it had been 26 and pasted (粘贴) to several people. 27 the right option, I chose the coward (胆小的) way out.“I’m sorry that happened to you,” I 28 . “How awful that your confidence was broken.” And her 29 came back within seconds, “Thank you.”30 , that would be good enough. I didn’t admit my action, but I’d expressed regret and 31 her pain. But, deep down, I knew I’d been the one to 32 faith and hurt her. I was ashamed, not only for my original action, but because I’d heaped (堆积) wrong upon wrong by 33 it up.I felt painful. I knew what stood between me and doing the right thing: my image. That’s what I 34 to lose after telling Noelle the truth.Yet what was my image compared to doing the 35 thing? To remain silent would make that image a lie anyway. So the next day, I went straight to Noelle and admitted what I’d done.21．A．followed B．interrupted C．upset D．warned 22．A．solution B．word C．way D．cry 23．A．angry B．surprised C．amused D．guilty 24．A．circle B．response C．control D．description 25．A．wait B．question C．apologize D．smile 26．A．refused B．copied C．removed D．taught 27．A．Making B．Considering C．Expecting D．Ignoring28．A．typed B．called C．admitted D．repeated 29．A．translation B．doubt C．reply D．puzzle 30．A．Luckily B．Surely C．Sadly D．Simply 31．A．sympathized with B．assisted with C．reflected onD．experimented on32．A．answer B．establish C．have D．break 33．A．picking B．taking C．covering D．bringing 34．A．feared B．decided C．intended D．managed 35．A．boring B．right C．embarrassing D．traditional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。

河南省周口市鹿邑县2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解If you’re wondering why indoor skate parks are becoming the hottest trend among the young ones, just think about the incredible benefits they offer:● Safety First: Indoor skate parks are designed with safety in mind, featuring soft ramps (斜坡), padded areas, and well-maintained obstacles, ensuring your kids can skate without the worry of weather-related risks.● Community Spirit: They are not just about skateboarding; they’re energetic communities where kids can make new friends, learn from each other, and share a positive atmosphere.● Professional Guidance: Most indoor parks have experienced instructors ready to help your kids learn and improve in a structured and supportive environment.Choosing the Best Indoor Skate Park for Your FamilyNow that you’re all stoked about indoor skate parks, it’s time to find the perfect one for your family’s needs. Here’s a checklist to help you make an informed choice:● Variety of Features: Look for a park with diverse areas and obstacles that cater to (迎合) all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skaters.● Cleanliness and Maintenance: A well-kept park is a happy park. Check out reviews or visit in person to ensure the facility is clean and well-maintained.● Staff Credentials (资质): Inquire about the qualifications of the staff and coaches. It’s essential they have the experience and skills to provide a safe and supportive learning environment.● Opening Times: Make sure the park’s schedule matches with your family’s routine. Consider memberships or punch cards if you plan on becoming regulars!● Snack Facilities: Active kids are hungry kids. See if there’s a cafe or snack bar to refuel after an energetic session.By keeping these points in mind, you’ll be able to find an indoor skate park that not only fuels the passion for skateboarding in your children but also becomes a regular spot for familybonding and fun.1．Who will most probably sign up for the indoor skate parks?A．A man caring about maintenance of a park.B．A designer interested in snack facilities.C．A kid eager to go for outdoor activities.D．A mother motivating her kids to learn skateboarding.2．What can we know about kids skating in indoor skate parks?A．They needn’t be concerned about weather’s impact.B．They can play skateboards with parents whenever.C．They will gain guidance from foreign instructors.D．They must compete with each other regularly.3．Which of the following may not be necessarily considered?A．The qualifications of the staff.B．Opening hours including holidays.C．Cleaning and safeguard of facilities.D．Accommodation and hotels.It is my first time playing the game, which I know nothing about. I am not a soccer fan, and every time I watch a match, I fall asleep within 10 minutes, without exception.Before I went to The Other Green’s salon held by La Otra — a women-themed bookstore in Beijing — last month, playing soccer never would have appeared on my bucket list. I regularly do yoga, cycle and swim, which, in my eyes, are good exercises for women, while soccer, definitely, is for men.How can soccer become a feminist (女权主义的) topic? What prevents women from participating in the game? Or is it really a game only for men? Keeping these questions in mind, I step into the salon and meet five members from the Beijing-based WM female soccer club. They look wonderful, with sunny smiles and athletic figures. And their passion and confidence impress me when they talk about how soccer has changed their lives.What’s more, they all faced societal prejudices about women playing soccer and want to break gender gaps. A tough player since primary school, Xiao Da used to be the only girl on the court and was excluded from school training because there was no girls’ team at her school.Being a working mother for seven years, my life has been limited to the office and home,and when I heard about the physical and mental benefits that it brings, I hoped soccer can make a difference in my boring life.This is where the story starts. After an hour of warm-up exercises and practising kicking a ball around, here comes the match time. I try to shoot twice, miss both times and I hurt my right leg for perhaps the following two weeks. I still feel the pain. But I also feel that, for me, happiness is real on the court. Soccer is more than just a game.4．What impression do the female soccer members leave on the author?A．They’re energetic and confident.B．They’re angry with gender prejudice.C．They’re always treated fairly.D．They’re respected by others.5．What does the underlined phrase “excluded from” in Paragraph 4 mean?A．Accepted.B．Refused.C．Elected.D．Protected.6．Why does the author take part in the soccer team?A．To satisfy her own curiosity.B．To be different from others.C．To make life more meaningful.D．To escape from the real world.7．What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A．She will give up playing soccer.B．She is determined to teach soccer.C．She takes a fancy to soccer.D．She gets more hurt than happiness from soccer.Most of us like shortcuts — the ones that get us to a place faster, whether we have to walk through a few trees or jump over a wall. But how far would you go to make a really good shortcut? Probably not as far as the Americans did when they built the Panama Canal, giving ships a quicker route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific. When it opened in 1914, the canal cut the journey time from the east coast of the US to the west coast by as much as 15,000 kilometres.This was not an easy shortcut. Panama had been chosen mainly because it was the narrowest part of Central America. But the land was mountainous and full of tropical rain forests and it was still more than 80 kilometres wide. It’s said that almost 6,000 workers died from making the canal between 1904 and 1913, but the real number is probably much higher.As well as the difficult, dangerous job they had, those workers — many from the Caribbean — had to deal with heat, mosquitoes (蚊子), snakes and lots of rain. The result was a canal thathas been called one of the wonders of the modern world.Today, a ship entering the canal has to pass through three sets of locks. These are used like stairs, and they’re needed because the canal is not of the same height all the way through. The locks use lots of fresh water to lift up the boats-on average, 9 billion liters every day from lakes next to the canal.And although Panama is a wet country, the climate is changing, and there is less water now than there used to be. The Panama Canal is still a shortcut for now, but it’s in danger.8．How does the author develop Paragraph 1?A．By giving an example.B．By asking a question.C．By referring to old writings.D．By making an assumption.9．Why was the Panama Canal called a hard shortcut?A．Panama has complex geography characters.B．6, 000 workers died each year during its building process.C．Panama always came across terrible weather.D．Unknown wildlife increased challenges of making it.10．What do you think of the locks using fresh water?A．It is a waste of natural resource.B．It makes lakes next to the canal in danger.C．It is a must to keep boats run smoothly.D．It is a good way to deal with changeable climate.11．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Everyone Is Willing to Take ShortcutsB．The Great Canal Facing Climate ChangesC．The Panama Canal Is an Important ShortcutD．The Old Canal Lacking Water to Lift BoatsMore than 2,200 years ago, a battle between the Romans and the Carthaginians took place at sea off northwestern Sicily. Rome was victorious, defeating the other military ships and ending the war. While so much was destroyed at the time, scientists have recently discovered a shipwreck that was sunk in the battle with at least 114 animal species living on the ship’s ram (夯锤).The ram’s discovery is an important archaeological discovery. But finding it to be a host for so much underwater life also provides great insight for scientists studying how marine animals colonize (聚居) empty sites and slowly create diverse and rich communities there.The ram was recovered in 2017, located between 75 and 90 metres deep. It’s bronze and hollow, allowing it to accumulate (积累) sea creatures both inside and outside. Several years later the ram was cleaned and restored by researchers. All the marine animals found inside and outside the ram were collected, along with blocks of sediment (沉积物) and hardened materials from the same area.Scientists have been working to compare the species found in and around the ram with those found in similar Mediterranean habitats. They reconstructed how it had likely been colonized. “We conclude that the primary ‘constructors’ in this community are organisms which attach themselves directly to the wreck’s surface,” said Edoardo Casoli from Sapienza University of Rome. “Then there are ‘habitants’ which aren’t attached but move freely between empty spaces in the superstructure. What we don’t yet know exactly is the order in which these organisms colonize wrecks.”“Younger shipwrecks (遇难船只) typically host a less diverse community than their environment,” said Maria Flavia Gravina, another researcher. “By comparison, our ram is much more representative of the natural habitat. It can act as a novel kind of sampling tool for scientists, which effectively acts as an ‘ecological memory’ of colonization.”12．Why is the battle between the Romans and the Carthaginians mentioned?A．To lead in the topic.B．To draw a conclusion.C．To arouse the sympathy about the war.D．To clarify the serious damage caused by the war.13．How did scientists do researches about the marine animals on the ram?A．By creating the post-war situations.B．By comparing the habitats of 114 species.C．By restoration, reconstruction and comparison.D．By putting the organisms colonize wrecks in order.14．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the last paragraph?A．The ship’s ram.B．The marine environment.C．A less diverse community.D．The natural habitat of marine animals. 15．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A guidebook to a sea exploration.B．An educational website.C．A government document.D．A natural science magazine.How to Introduce Friends to Other FriendsYou may find that you have two friends that you really want to introduce to each other.16 . If so, you can make an introduction by bringing them together and facilitate a new friendship. Regardless of how you introduce your friends, you will need to remember a few pieces of friendship etiquette (礼仪) to help the friendship blossom and ensure that you and your friends all stay on good terms.Bring your friends together.If you are at a party or some social gathering, bring your two friends together so that they can physically meet each other. 17 , or have one friend come with you while you look for the other one. Regardless, try to take them to a place where you are able to introduce them.Make the necessary introductions.Once you have brought your friends together, introduce them to each other. You can choose to do the introduction and say their names, or let them do the introduction. 18 .Stick around and facilitate (促进) the conversation.19 . Meeting new people can be awkward, so you should stay and keep the conversation from fizzling out (失败). If it slows down, mention other things that your friends have in common.20 .If your friends do not hit it off, you need to move on. You cannot take it personally. It is not your fault that a friendship did not blossom. Sometimes, people, who in theory should get along, simply do not like each other. Do not push it if they do not become friends. No one likes being forced into a relationship.A．Let it go if they do not like each otherB．Spare no effort to boost a new friendshipC．You can have one friend stay put while you track down the other oneD．However, it may be less awkward and more formal if you do the introductionE．You should let them know why you thought they would be friendsF．They may have a lot in common or be in a similar place in lifeG．Once you do the initial introduction, stick around to keep the conversation going二、完形填空In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a bad cough. She went to see many doctors, but no one could diagnose (诊断) the 21 of the cough, or figure out a way to 22 it.Over the next few years, the 23 got worse and worse. When Silverman went to a 24 for weekly appointments for allergy (过敏) shots, she met a nurse practitioner (从业人员) named Alison. She kept tabs on (密切关注) Silverman. When Silverman came in one day, Alison noticed that her condition had 25 .Alison 26 one of the physicians in the clinic and insisted that he do a thorough examination to Silverman’s trachea (气管). It turned out that Silverman had a condition called idiopathic subglottic stenosis. It is a very 27 condition which only happens to about one in 400,000 people. It was very serious and 28 if not treated, because Silverman’s airway completely closed.The diagnosis gave Silverman the 29 she needed to find a specialist who could properly treat her. Now she spends her time 30 at her local hospital, riding her bike, hiking, skiing and spending time with family and friends. She often 31 Alison while doing the things that bring her 32 .“Had Alison not picked up on the fact that she was sure something else was 33 , and gotten this physician to look in my throat (喉咙), I don’t know what would have happened,” she said. “It was her persistence and taking me seriously that 34 my life. She was my unsung 35 .”21．A．account B．source C．degree D．direction 22．A．ignore B．regard C．treat D．feel 23．A．stomachache B．cough C．sleep D．cold 24．A．clinic B．company C．church D．charity25．A．improved B．worsened C．changed D．disappeared 26．A．approached B．ordered C．doubted D．mentioned 27．A．ordinary B．scary C．rare D．slow 28．A．curable B．violent C．grand D．deadly 29．A．information B．courage C．finance D．licence 30．A．travelling B．volunteering C．staying D．wandering 31．A．takes on B．runs into C．meets with D．thinks of 32．A．peace B．annoyance C．defeat D．joy 33．A．messy B．unpredictable C．wrong D．absent 34．A．saved B．affected C．shared D．ruled 35．A．partner B．goal C．hero D．dream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。

山西省原平市范亭中学2024-2025学年高二英语4月月考试题本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（共100分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）AA new app aims to help parents interpret what their baby wants based on the sound of their cry. The free app ChatterBaby, which was released last month, analyzes the acoustic (声学的) features of a baby’s cry, to help parents understand whether their child might be hungry, fussy or in pain. While critics say caregivers should not rely too much on their smartphone, others say it’s a helpful tool for new or tired parents.Ariana Anderson, a mother of four, developed the app. She originally designed the technology to help deaf parents better understand why their baby was upset, but soon realized it could be a helpful tool for all new parents.To build a database, Anderson and her team uploaded 2,000 audio samples of infant(婴儿) cries. She used cries recorded during ear piercings and vaccinations to distinguish pain cries. And to create a baseline for the other two categories, a group of moms had to agree on whether the cry was either hungry or fussy.Anderson’s team continues to collect data and hopes to make the app more accurate by asking parents to get specific about what certain sounds mean.Pediatrician Eric Ball pointed out that evaluating cries can never be an exact science. “I think that all of the apps and technology that new parents are using now can be helpful but need to be taken seriously,” Ball said ,“ I do worry that some parents will get stuck in big data and turn their parenting into basically a spreadsheet(电子表格) which I think will take away the love and caring that parents are supposed to be providing for the children. ”But Anderson said the aim of the app is to have parents interpret the results, not to provide a yes o r no answer. The Bells, a couple using this app, say it’s a win-win. They believe they are not only helping their baby now but potentially othersin the future.1．How does the app judge what babies want?A．By collecting data. B．By recording all the sounds.C．By analyzing the sound of their cries. D．By asking parents about specific messages.2．What was the app designed for in the beginning?A．All new parents. B．Deaf parents.C．Ariana Anderson. D．Crying babies.3．What i s Ball’s opinion about the app?A．Parents should use the app wisely.B．The app can create an accurate result.C．Parents and babies are addicted to the app.D．The app makes babies lose love and caring.4．What is the text mainly about?A．Parents should not rely too much on their smartphones.B．A new app helps parents figure out why their babies are crying.C．Parents can deal with babies’ hunger with the help of a new app.D．A new app called ChatterBaby can prevent babies from crying.BMany people spend more than four hours per day on We Chat, and it is redefining the word “friend.” Does friending someone on social media make him or her your friend in real life?Robin Dunbar, a professor at Oxford University, found that only 15, of the 150 Facebook friends the average user has, could be counted as actual friends and only five as close friends. We Chat may show a similar pattern.Those with whom you attended a course together, applied for the same part-time job, went to a party and intended to cooperate but failed take up most of your WeChat friends. In chat records, the only message may be a system notice, “You have accepted somebody’s friend request”. Sometimes when seeing some photos shared on “Moments”, you even need several minutes to think about when you became friends. Also, you maybe disturbed by mass messages (群发信息) sent from your unfamiliar “friends”, including requests for voting for their children or friends, links from Pinduoduo (a Chinese e-commerce platform that allows users to buy items at lower prices if they purchase in groups) and cookie-cutter (一模一样的) blessings in holidays.You would have thought about deleting this type of “friends” and sort out your connections. But actually you did not do that as you were taught that social networkingis valuable to one’s success. Besides, it would be really awkward if they found thatyou have unfriended them already. Then, you keep increasing your “friends” in social media and click “like” on some pictures that you are not really interested. Butthe fact is that deep emotional connections do not come with the increasing numberof your friends in social media.If the number of your friends reaches 150, maintaining these relationships canbe tough to you, and sometimes even will make you anxious. According to Robin Dunbar,150 is the limit of the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships.5．What can we learn from Robin Dunbar's finding in Paragraph 2?A．A Facebook user has 250 friends on average.B．Most of the social media friends can be actual friends.C．Among our social media friends, only a few people matter.D．Only 15 people of a person’s Facebook friends can be close friends.6．What does the third paragraph tell us about most of your WeChat friends?A．You have deep communication with them.B．You benefit a lot from their mass messages.C．You just have a nodding acquaintance with them.D．You become friends with them in important occasions.7．What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A．Removing unfamiliar friends in WeChat.B．Strengthening ties with your We Chat friends.C．Keeping increasing your friends in social media.D．Clicking “like” on pictures posted by your friends.8．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．We will be anxious if we make friends online.B．We should avoid making any friends in social media.C．We should make as many friends as possible in social media.D．We have difficulty managing relationships with over 150 people.CLast week, Vodafone started a test of the UK's first full 5G service, available for use by businesses in Salford. It is part of its plan to trial the technology in seven UK cities. But what can we expect from the next generation of mobile technology?One thing we will see in the preparation for the test is lots of tricks with the new tech. Earlier this year, operators paid almost £ 1.4 billion for the 5G wavelengths, and to compensate for that cash, they will need to catch the eye of consumers. In September, Vodafone used its bit of the range to display the UK's first hologram (全息) call. The Manchester City captain Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram in Newbury. It isn't all holograms, however: 5G will offer faster internet access, with Ofcom (英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.The wider application is to support connected equipment on the "internet of things" -not just the internet-enabled fridge that can reorder your milk for you, but the network that will enable driverless cars and delivery drones (无人机) to communicate with each other.Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperor's new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.Obviously, 5G will also bring a cost to consumers. It requires a handset for both 5G and 4G, and the first 5G-enabled smart phones are expected in the coming year. With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5 G phone well before 5 G becomes widely available in the nextcouple of years.9．Why does Prof William Webb say "the technology could be a case of the emperor's new clothes" ?A．He is in favor of the application of the new technology.B．5G will bring a cost to consumers in their daily life.C．5G helps people communicate better with each other.D．He prefers more money to be spent on 4G networks.10．The underlined word "addressing" in the fourth paragraph has the closest meaning to________A．making a speech to B．trying to solveC．managing to decrease D．responding to11．The last paragraph indicates thatA．it'll take several years .to make 5G accessible to the public in the UK B．5G service shows huge development potential and a broad marketC．customers are eager to use 5G smart phones instead of 4G onesD．it's probable that 5G network rollout is speeding up in BritainDZebra crossings (斑马线) — the alternating dark and light stripes on the road surface — are meant to remind drivers that pedestrians may be trying to get across. Unfortunately, they are not very effective. A 1998 study done by the Department of Traffic Planning and Engineering at Sweden’s Lund University showed that three out of four drivers kept the same speed or even speeded up as they were approaching a crossing. Even worse? Only 5% stopped even when they saw someone trying to get across.Now a mother-daughter team in Ahmedabad, India has come up with a clever way to get drivers to pay more attention — a 3D zebra crossing with an optical illusion (视错觉). Artists Saumya Pandya Thakkar and Shakuntala Pandya were asked to paint the crosswalks by IL&FS, an Indian company that manages the highways in Ahmedabad. The corporation was looking for a creative solution to help the city’s residents to cross the busy accident-prone (易出事故的) roads safely. Thakkar and Pandya, who had previously seen images of 3D zebra crossings that gave drivers the illusion oflogs of wood on the streets in Taizhou， China, decided to test if a similar way would work in India.Sure enough, in the six months when the 3D crosswalks have been painted across four of the city’s most dangerous highways, there have been no accidents reported! The artists say that while it may appear that the zebra crossing could cause the drivers to brake suddenly and endanger the vehicles behind, such is not the case. Because of the way the human eye works, the illusion is only visible from a distance. As they get closer, the painting looks just like any other ordinary zebra crossing. The creators hope that their smart design will become increasingly common throughout India and perhaps even the world. So let’s look forward to it.12．What can we learn from the first paragraph?A．Most drivers will slow down at zebra crossings.B．Common zebra crossings don’t function well.C．Drivers have to stop when approaching zebra crossings.D．About 95% of the drivers choose to speed up when approaching zebra crossings. 13．Why do drivers seeing the 3D zebra crossings slow down according to Para. 2?A．Because the drivers consider the safety of pedestrians.B．Because the drivers mistake them for logs of wood on the streets.C．Because the drivers are afraid of being fined for breaking the traffic rules.D．Because the drivers don’t want to brake suddenly and endanger the vehicles behind.14．The last paragraph is mainly about ________.A．the theory of the 3D zebra crossingsB．the popularity of the 3D zebra crossingsC．the shortcoming of the 3D zebra crossingsD．the positive effect of the 3D zebra crossings15．What is the author’s attitude towards the 3D zebra cross ings?A．Cautious. B．Doubtful. C．Approving. D．Disapproving.其次节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高2026届高二上定时检测(一)英语试题（答案在最后）(满分：150分;考试时间：120分钟)2024年10月注意事项：1.答卷前考生务必把自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时，用0.5毫米黑色墨迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回(试题卷自己保管好，以备评讲)。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman?A.A German translator.B.An English teacher.C.An engineer.2.Which sport does the woman usually play?A.Ping-pong.B.Tennis.C.Basketball.3.When will the man get up tomorrow morning?A.At9:40a.m.B.At9:00a.m.C.At8:00a.m.4.What can we say about the man?A.He’s curious.B.He’s upset.C.He’s optimistic.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Who to ask.B.What to buy.C.When to go.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

海南省海口市琼山区海南中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解What’s best to read this year?Secrets I Know (Random House Children’s Books, ages 3-7)This tale written by Kallie George and pictured by Paola Zakimi follows a young girl and her little friend as they move from rain to sunshine, from pleasant loneliness to sweet friendship, and finally from adventures on earth to an exploration of the sky above. The colors of Zakimi’s pencildrawings are calming and George’s poetic text tells her story with simple language.Pandora (Clarion Books, ages 3-7)The award-winning author Victoria Turnbull tells the story of a little fox Pandora. Pandora lives alone. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky -- a bird with a broken wing. Little by little, the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. Turnbull’s watercolor and colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth an atmospheric delight.Prince and Pirate (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Younger Readers, ages 5-8)A different kind of friendship is described in this book, by Charlotte Gunnufson with pictures by Mike Lowery. Prince and Pirate are a pair of mismatched fish put into the same aquarium（水族馆). At first it seems that they’ll never learn to be friends. It’s only when both take pity on a frightened dogfish that they learn the benefits of cooperation, and soon all three fish become good friends.The Giant Jumperee (Dinal Books, ages 3-5)The story was written by the award-winning British author Julia Donaldson. When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing（吼叫）threateningly from inside a cave, he gathers Cat, Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do. But it’s Mama Frog who fearlessly confronts（面对）the unknown creature. Helen Oxenbury’s soft watercolors creat a beautiful countryside and her characterizations of the animals are impressive.1．Who pictured the book Pandora?A．Kallie George.B．Victoria Turnbull.C．Paola Zakimi.D．Charlotte Gunnufson.2．Which book tells a story about courage?A．Pandora.B．Secrets I Know.C．Prince and Pirate.D．The Giant Jumperee.3．What do the four books have in common?A．Their publishers are the same one.B．Their characters are all animals.C．They all have pencil drawings.D．They are all for younger readersA movie about rural soccer players focuses on teenage girls and seeks to inspire audiences to follow dreams. In late 2018, Fei Yu, a director from Sichuan Province, went into the poor villages of Yunnan Province in search of inspiration. During the journey, one idea attracted him as he watched children playing soccer in a village, which is located around 110 kilometers north of Lijiang.As a gentle wind swept-through the valley, Fei listened to the faraway sounds of horses and children and a clear image began to form in his mind — that a group of children playing soccer on the village roofs (屋顶). That image inspired the opening scene of Football on the Roof, and after taking home the special award in the films market project section of the 2023 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Fowers Film Festival, the film was on across the Chinese mainland on April 20.The film tells the journey of a teenage girl, Aime, who’s crazy about soccer. She has the hope that by advancing to the finals in a competition, her mother, who has left thefr rural hometown to work in a big city, might see her on television. Facing many challenges, she helps her elder sister and her classmates to start a soccer team and asks a fruit seller who used to be a soccer star to coach them. Her determination pays off as she is finally selected to join the team and takes part in an important match.During Fei Yu’s search for inspiration, he met a girl, who was eager to invite the director to her home, showed him around, and used a long wooden stick to pick fresh lemons off a tree as a treat. The director was deeply moved when he realized that the grl, who had been left in the care of a grandfather who’s continually busy with rural difficult tasks, longed to feel more connected toher parents working in a faraway city.She became the source for the female main characters in the movie. Traveling to many areas, from the cities of Lijiang and Kaiyuan, to Chuxiong, Fei Yu and his team chose around 10, 000 students in 203 schools before selecting all main characters.“The shoot has ended, but the young girl’s love for soccer has not. She has found a new direction to shoot for in life. This is very meaningful,” says Fei, adding that he hopes the audience will also find strength and courage to realize their dreams through the film.4．Why did Fei Yu go into the village?A．To teach soccer.B．To help the poor girls.C．To achieve an award.D．To try to find inspiration.5．According to the passage, what do we know about the film?A．Aime goes to the village near Lijiang.B．Aime isn’t chosen to join the soccer team finally.C．The film named Football on the Roof is successful.D．The film tells the journey of a boy’s passion about soccer.6．Why did Aime hope to advance to the finals in a competition?A．To show her love for soccer.B．To leave the rural hometown.C．To be seen by her mother on TV.D．To be coached by a former soccer star.7．When realizing the girl longed to feel more connected to her parents, Fei Yu felt________.A．touched B．interested C．inspired D．amazed8．Which would be the best title for this passage?A．A Beneficial Stress B．A Heartwarming GoalC．A Wonderful Teamwork D．A Meaningful CompetitionTeachers were shocked when ChatGPT appeared a year ago. This AI chat robot can write clear, well-researched essays in response to given questions, forcing educators around the world to rethink their evaluation (测评) methods. A few countries brought back pen-and-paper exams, and some schools asked students to do their homework at school, after learning about a subject athome.There are risks, but some educators think that ChatGPT and other large language models(LLMs)can be powerful learning tools. They could help students by providing a personalized guiding that is available at any time and might be accessible to more students than human teachers would be. Or they could help teachers and students by making information that only exists in the textbooks much easier to find and understand.There are still probkems to be solved. Questions remain about whether LLMscan be made correct and reliable enough to be trusted as learning helpers. It’s too soon to know what their final effect on education will be, but more institutions (研究机构) need to explore ChatGPT’s advantages and dangers, and share what they are leaning, or their students might miss aut on a valuable tool.Despite the risks, educators should not avoid using LLMs. Rather, they need to teach students the chat robot’s strengths and weaknesses and support institutions’ efforts to improve the models for educatton-specific purposes. This could mean building task-specific versions of LLMs that harness their strengths in dialogue and summarization and reduce the risks of a chat robot providing students with inaccurate (不准确的) information or enabling them to cheat.Arizona State University (ASU), for example, developed a platform that enables its members to use LLM-powered chat robots. These robots are instructed to seek answers to users’questions in specific data sets, such as scientific papers or lecture notes. This approach not only makes use of the chat robot’s conversational power, but alsozreduces the chance of errors.As understanding of the LLMs’power and limitations increases, more university-wide plans will certainly appear. Using LLMs without considering their disadvantages will gain the opposite effect. For many educational purposes, error-prone (容易出错的) tools damage students’ability to learn and cannot help students. But some institutions are trying to reduce the LLMs’weaknesses, even aiming to turn those into strengths by, for example, using them to improve students’critical-thinking skills.Educators must be brave to avoid missing a huge opportunity and careful to ensure that institutions everywhere use LLMs in a way that makes the world better, not worse.9．What can we infer about ChatGPT from Paragraph 1?A．It is used in exams by some students.B．It is going to replace human teachers.C．It is especially popular among teachers.D．It improves educators’ evaluation methods. 10．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．LLMs’possible risks.B．LLMs’powerful tools.C．ILMs’leaning ability.D．LLMs’potential benefits.11．What should students know when using LLMs?A．Their task-specific versions.B．Their strengths and weaknesses.C．Their problems and possible risks.D．Their models for education purposes.12．What does the underlined word “harness” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Improve.B．Discover.C．Use.D．Test.13．As for the future of LLMs, the writer is _________A．confused B．hopeful C．unconcerned D．doubtfulMaking employees feel happy and healthy at work is good for many businesses. But it isn’t always an easy thing. A research suggests that just 33% of the U. S. employees consider themselves fully engaged (投身于) at work, while 16% are actively disengaged, and 51% are just showing up.But there is an exception. When it comes to employee engagement, it seems that employees in small companies are doing better. According to the same research, the largest U. S. companies have the lowest levels of engagement, while companies with fewer than 25 employees have the highest. And in one recent report, 75 percent of small business workers surveyed said they were “very” or “extremely” satisfied with their role as a small company employee.Unlike big companies, small companies are often short of resources but the employees can get more surprises there. Small companies offer excellent career opportunities to their employees. The bosses often know their staff very well and understand their personal needs. Employees of small companies are more likely to receive free meals, paid leave, and they can even bring their pets to work.But of course, there’re many other draws in small businesses. One of the top draws is flexible scheduling (弹性工时). Another is being able to really see the fruits of one’s labor.Besides, noncash award is also a big draw. This could be something small that reflects employees’ interests and lifestyles.While a parental leave might lead to some financial problems, small companies may do something to improve it. “It may be impossible for a five person team to be reduced to four for six months,” writes Camilla Velasquez, head of HR management platform Just works. “But it could be possible to allow new parents to take on reduced hours in a work from home environment.” This kind of method has been realized in some small companies.14．What can we infer from Paragraph 2? ______A．Employees can develop better in small companies.B．Employees can earn more money in small companies.C．Employees in big companies are hard to be satisfied.D．Employees in small companies are more engaged at work.15．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? ______A．The benefits of working for small companies.B．The differences between small and big companies.C．What challenges staff in small companies may face.D．Why small companies are short of resources.16．What does the underlined word “draws” in Paragraph 4 mean? ______A．Choices.B．Attractions.C．Difficulties.D．Competitions. 17．What can be most probably inferred from the passage? ______A．Small companies may have more employees with much happiness.B．Big companies should learn from some small companies.C．Employees should have their own hobbies and lifestyles.D．Employers should pay more attention to the staff’s needs.How to Study More EffectivelyNo matter whether you are preparing for some specific course, a professional degree, or an entrance exam, it’s important to maximize study time and improve the efficiency of study.18 You can use a calendar, an app, or a pinboard time table to draft a schedule that works best for you. Include the study time, sleep, and the socializing time in the schedule. Makesure you give yourself more time than you think you need, especially if it’s a subject you struggle with.You can also cut your study time into short sessions. Your most productive studying typically occurs within the first 25 to 30 minutes of hitting books, so try to study in 30 minutes, and take a 5—10 minute break, so that you are able to absorb and consolidate the information.19Studying isn’t only spending hours and hours on list of what you think will be on an exam or quiz. 20 This can be done through a six-step approach: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating. You should focus on a method that will help you achieve a higher level of learning. The higher levels of learning focus on asking questions such as what if, how and why rather than where, what and who.21 Research shows that being tested is not only useful in evaluating how well you have learned something but also valuable for avoiding future mistakes. Answering questions unsuccessfully can help you understand concepts better. If your professor offers you practice exams, take them home and learn from them. Understand why you got certain questions wrong and others right. 22 Force each other to expand answers in order to understand the material better.Following the suggestions to study more effectively will mean shorter and more efficient study sessions, and eventually, better grades!A．You can quiz yourself whenever possible.B．Effective studying starts with the right attitude.C．It is important to study in a smart way and go the extra mile.D．Study with friends or classmates and question each other on the material.E．You are more likely to do well before a quiz when you have time to review.F．Creating a schedule is the first and most important thing to maximize your study time. G．This is why a certain balance should be made and studying time should be cut into shorter sessions.二、完形填空A 24-year-old Seattle resident Benjamin Ramsay, has been presented with the famous Carnegie Medal. It is the highest 23 for civilian heroism in North America.Ramsay’s heroic act 24 on April 21, 2021, at Green Lake, where he fearlessly saved a teenage boy from a life-threatening situation. The committee reported that the boy, while swimming in the lake, was 25 about 80 feet from the shore and 26 to resurface.27 by shouts for help, Ramsay, a paddler (桨手), paddled toward the chaos. Although the 28 and 18℃ water stopped Ramsay’s ability to see beneath the water’s surface, bubbles rising to the surface near his paddle-board led him to 29 that the boy was flooded at that spot. Ramsay demonstrated extraordinary 30 by diving 15 feet to the lake’s bottom to locate the unconscious teenager.Upon resurfacing, he found that his paddle-board was no longer within 31 . Ramsay took a deep breath and repositioned the unresponsive boy. 32 an arm around his chest. He then slowly swam toward the shore.Ramsay was 33 quickly and he struggled to keep both their heads above water. A female paddle-boarder nearby then 34 to them at a point halfway to the shore. Ramsay grasped onto the board with one arm while still carrying the boy. The woman leaned across her paddle-board and kicked until she reached shallow water while 35 Ramsay and the boy tightly.36 , the boy was moved onto the shore. During 37 to revive the boy, he expelled (排出) water from inside his body. The teenage boy recovered after treatment at a nearby hospital.23．A．figure B．honor C．level D．arm 24．A．unfolded B．found C．released D．lay 25．A．stopped B．tied C．flooded D．served 26．A．intended B．promised C．decided D．failed 27．A．Alarmed B．Amazed C．Reminded D．Called 28．A．muddy B．hot C．clear D．cold 29．A．expect B．conclude C．describe D．remember 30．A．wisdom B．patience C．energy D．bravery31．A．consideration B．limit C．reach D．power 32．A．pulling B．turning C．wrapping D．hanging 33．A．tired B．relieved C．worried D．thrilled 34．A．transported B．responded C．applied D．contributed 35．A．staring at B．pulling over C．picking up D．holding onto 36．A．Casually B．Occasionally C．Apparently D．Eventually 37．A．promises B．attempts C．troubles D．instructions三、语法填空38．There is nothing we can to help Linda, circumstances are beyond our control.(用适当的词填空)39．Professor Lu, to you spoke, specializes in constitutional law. (用适当的词填空) 40．is well known, light travels faster than sound. (用适当的词填空)41．Some people always talk loudly in public, is really annoying. (用适当的词填空) 42．At this time tomorrow, you’d better not call him, as he (work) on his graduation paper then. (所给词的适当形式填空)43．— Is there anything wrong, Linda? You look worried.— Oh, no. I (think) about how to finish my homework in time. (所给词的适当形式填空)44．Nevertheless, it will take some years most new homes begin to use this new technology.(用适当的词填空)45．I met her when I was studying in Beijing, and I (keep) in touch with her ever since. (所给词的适当形式填空)四、单词拼写46．It was more likely for Jack to get the job for he had got r job experience. (根据首字母单词拼写)47．Mr. Smith is not a at present. He’s attending a conference about environmental protection. (根据首字母单词拼写)48．On 18 April 1955, it was reported that Einstein had passed away, and the whole world mourned the great l of a brilliant scientist. (根据首字母单词拼写)49．I will try my best and work hard to achieve my o of studying economics at a top university. (根据首字母单词拼写)五、语法填空50．The sensors can detect anything (normal) and call someone to come and fix it. (所给词的适当形式填空)51．Einstein was no only a genius, but he was also a (courage) and kind figure loved by many people. (所给词的适当形式填空)52．There are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the (absent) of new technology. (所给词的适当形式填空)六、单词拼写53．Albert Einstein, considered one of the smartest men who ever lived, made numerous(贡献) to the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)七、语法填空54．If you insist on doing this, you’ll have to suffer the (后果). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)八、单词拼写55．When Hitler came to power in Germany, Einstein, who was Jewish, found the doors of(学术的) institutions closed to him. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)九、语法填空56．The Internet has made possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on opposite sides of the world. (用适当的词填空)57．Sun Yat-sen was widely considered to be founder and forerunner of modern China. (用适当的词填空)58．According to Tu Youyou, their success is indeed an honour for China’s (science) research and Chinese medicine to be spread around the world. (所给词的适当形式填空)59．Tu Youyou and her team then tried boiling fresh wormwood, and using the liquid (obtain) from this to treat malaria, but this didn’t work either. (所给词的适当形式填空) 60．(use) a lower temperature to draw out the extract, Tu Youyou found a substance that worked. (所给词的适当形式填空)61．Have you done all that you can (help) the people in need? (所给词的适当形式填空)62．After many such occasions, he finally started saying that always he (mistake) for Professor Einstein. (所给词的适当形式填空)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式。

高2023级高二（上）10月月考英语试题（答案在最后）第一部分听力（共两节满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What do the speakers prefer eating now?A.Chicken.B.Salad.C.Soup.2.What’s the main idea of this conversation?A.The time of exercise.B.The order of exercise.C.The effects of exercise.3.How often do the speakers meet now?A.Every day.B.Five times per week.C.Once per week.4.How did the woman learn the traditional dance?A.From her children.B.From her friends.C.From her parents.5.What do we know about the woman?A.She values the meaning of her future work.B.She wants to make more money.C.She has decided to be a doctor.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2023-2024天津市高二年级第一学期第二次阶段性检测英语试卷（答案在最后）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟第Ⅰ卷(共三部分;满分90分)第一部分：听力部分(共两节，满分20分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有十秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)听对话，选择正确选项。

1.What does the woman think of the examination paper?A.Difficult.B.Easy.C.Proper.2.Where will the concert be given?A.In Vienna.B.In Beijing.C.On the street.3.How much does the woman have to pay if she stays for2days?A.$24.B.$20.C.$12.4.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The woman doesn’t like pear juice.B.The man broke the juice bottle.C.The man was looking for pear juice.5.What is the woman?A.A journalist.B.A film-maker.C.An actress.第二节：(共10小题;每题1.5分，满分15分)听下面三段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试题的相应位置。

听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

广东省江门市其次中学2024-2025学年高二英语11月月考试题一、听力理解：（每小题1分，共15小题，满分15分）听下列对话或独白，依据问题选出最佳选项Conversation 11. What are the two speakers talking about?A. HobbiesB. MusicC. Musical instruments2. How long has the women been learning the guitar?A. For two yearsB. For one and a half yearsC. For a yearConversation 23. What did the man and his friends do that day?A. They drank in the bar.B. They traveled around the city.C. They had a picnic on the beach.4. What does the women think of the activity?A. She thinks it is dull.B. She thinks it is interesting.C. She thinks it is just so-so.Conversation 35. What does the woman think of the man’s breakfast he had this morning?A. She thinks it is very healthy.B. She thinks it was delicious.C. She thinks it was simply.6. Who usually makes breakfast at the man’s home?A. The man’s mother.B. The man’ father.C. The man.Conversation 47. How old will the girl be in a week?A. 14.B. 15.C.16.8. What does the girl probably dislike?A. Math.B. History.C. PE.9. What does the man do？A. He is a teacher.B. He is a student.C. He is a journalist. Conversation 510. Where does the woman live?A. In the center of the city.B. In the south of the city.C. In the east of the city.11. What does the woman sometimes do on her way to work?A. Read and listen to music.B. Listen to music and watch movies.C. Watch movies and do some reading.12. How does the woman usually feel after she gets home at night?A. Tired.B. Happy.C. Relaxed.Conversation 613. Which teams will play today?A. Germany and England.B. Germany and Brazil.C. England and Brazil.14. What do we know about the man?A. Watch a movie at home.B. Go shopping with Lily.C. Go to the cinema.15. What do we know about the man?A. He wan ts the woman to go shopping.B. He will watch the football match with his cellphone.C. He will go to a friend’s home to watch the football match.二、课内学问考查——单项选择（每小题1.5分，共10小题，满分15分）理解句子，从每题所给的A,B,C ,D四个选项中，选出最佳选项16. The woman is __________ a beautiful garden and ling a happy life.A. in honor ofB. in memory ofC. in possession ofD. take possession of17.I’d like to take a vacation this summer，but________，I don’t want to miss theconf erence in mid­July.A．what’s more B．by the way C．on the other hand D．as a matter of fact18. If you are a distance learner，it is a good idea to set yourself a________learninggoal for each day or each week.A．delicate B．visual C．fair D．specific19. —Anything serious with my leg, doctor?—________.Nothing serious，as a matter of fact.A．Take your time B．Forget it C．Take it easy D．Good luck20. They had to find a gas station before the gas they had in the tank________.A．put out B．kept out C．ran out D．used up21. Accustomed to________in the countryside，Daniel found it hard to live in the big city.A．living B．live C．having lived D．have lived22. — Do you feel like________there or shall we take a bus?—I’d like to walk，but since there isn’t much time left，I’d rather we________a taxi.A．to walk；take B．walking；took C．to walk；took D．walking；take23. If scientists had been able to predict it exactly，the Japanearthquake________such heavy losses in human lives.A．wouldn’t cause B．didn’t caus e C．hadn’t caused D．wouldn’t have caused24. It is high time that he_____.A. goes to sleepB. went to sleepyC. go bedD. went to bed25. ._____ seems that some young people think they look more attractive when they smoke.A. ItB. TheyC. It isD. They are三、阅读（每小题2分，共20小题，满分40分）第一节、阅读理解（每小题2分，共15小题，共30分）阅读下列文章，从每题所给的A,B,C ,D四个选项中，选出最佳选项AGood afternoon，and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one．Today．I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws(法律)．The first one is about drinking．Now, you may not buy wine(酒)in this country if you are under l 8 years of age，nor may your friends buy it for you．The second one is noise．Enjoy yourselves by all means，but please d on’t make unnecessary noise，especially at night．We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet．The third one is crossing the road．Be careful．The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country．Use pedestrian crossings(人行横道)and do not take any chances when crossing the road．My next point is about rubbish．It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street．When you have something to throw away，please put in your pocket and take it home，or put it in dustbin．Finally，smoking．You are not allowed to buy cigarettes if you are under l6 years of age.I’d like to finish by saying that if you need any sort of help，you should contact the police, who will be pl eased to help you. You can write or directly go to ask any policeman.26. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?A. A guide.B. A person who makes laws.C. Ateacher. D. An English teacher.27．The main purpose(目的)of this speech is to______．A．tell people that those above l8 can drink and smoke in England B．give advice to travelers in EnglandC．declare(宣布)the different laws of EnglandD．warn people against going to England28. You are not allowed to ______ when you have something to throw away.A. put it in your pocketB. drop it in the streetC. take it homeD. put it in dustbin29. The underlined word "contact" in the last paragraph means______.A. keep upB. get in touch withC. go to seeD. bring trouble30. From the speech we can learn that______.A. in England, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy wine, butyour friends can buy it for youB. you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of ageC. because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use thepedestrian crossings when crossing the roadD. you can't make a noise except at nightBBarefoot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched the people go by. She never tried to speak. Many people passed, but never did one person stop to give a hand.The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious to see if the little girl would still be there. Right in the very spot as she was yesterday, she sat with the saddest look in her eyes.Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the little girl. As we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone. As I began walking towards her, I could see the back of the little girl’s dress indicated a deformity(畸形). I smiled to let her know it was okay, I was there to help, to talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple “Hello”. I smiledand she shyly smiled back. We talked until darkness fell and the park was completely empty. I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me and witha sad face said, “Because I’m different.”I immediately said “That you are!”and smiled. The little girl acted even sadder. She said, “I know.” She looked at me and smiled. Slowly she stood to her feet, and said, “Really?”“Yes, dear, you’re like a little guardian angel sent to watch over all those people walking by.”She nodded her head “yes”and smiled, and with that she spreadher wings and said loudly in a shocking voice with a twinkle in her eye, “I am. I’m your guardian angel.”I was speechless, sure I was seeing things. She said, “For once you thought of someone other than yourself, my job here is done.”Immediately I stood to my feet and said, “Wait, so why did no one stop to helpan angel!?” She looked at me and smiled, “You’re the only one who could see me,and you believe it in your heart.”…and she was gone.And with that my life changed dramatically. So, when you think you’re all you have, remember, your angel is always watching over you. Mine is!31. People just passed by the girl because _______.A. they pretended not to see herB. they never thought ofhelping herC. she pretended to be poorD. they knew the author would help her32. Which word can’t be used to describe the author?A. Considerate.B. Patient.C. Helpful.D. Powerful.33. Why was the author speechless?A. He was in sad.B. He didn’t manage to help the girl.C. He thought he was cheated.D. He was shocked.34. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The author smiled because he saw the girl was shy.B. The author had known that the girl was a real angel.C. The author believed that an angel was always watching him.D. The author decided to go back to the park because he was sure that the littlegirl would be there.35. Read the last sentence of the whole passage again and do youknow what“You’re all you have” means?A. You are ugly.B. You are strong.C. You are alone.D. You are rich.CAhead of so-called Sing les’ Day on the 11th of this month，2013, online sales have already begun peaking.The leading e-retail（零售业物流） platform, tmall , has promoted itsfifty-percent-off discount to lure consumers. They are also trying to attract buyers through social media. Vice President of tmall Wang Yulei says more than 20 thousand online stores have joined the Double 11 Day promotion campaign. This numberhas doubled. The final number of how many products going to be on sale has not been known yet. But so far, many more products planned to be put on shelves with discounts.During last year's Singles’ Day, tmall , together with taobao , reacheda record of 19.1 billion yuan in sales volume, which considered a hallmark(品质证明) in the e-commerce（d电子商务） history of China.Singles’ Day was first started by Chinese college students in the 1990s as the opposite of Valentine’s Day, a celebration for people without romantic partners. The timing was based on the date: Nov. 11—or double 11—for singles. Unattached young people would treat each other to dinner or give gifts to woo that special someoneand end their single status.But now, the Singles’ Day has been promoted as a kind of grand craze（大狂欢）just for the shopping season kicks-off, thanks to thousands of discounted products being promoted online.Taobao was the first big e-retail platform which used the double 11 idea to promote sales. Taobao reached one million yuan worth of sales volume on that day in 2009, when they first promoted the Singles’ Day idea. In 2010, that volume increased to 936 million yuan. The figure climbed up to 5.3 billion yuan in 2011, putting huge demand on shipping services. The figure doubled in 2012.E-commerce is considered to be elbowing out the traditional retailing industry, but the reality is both sides are learning from each other.36. During Singles’ Day, in order to attract customers, a dress sold at 250 yuanusually at tmall is _______.A. 500B. 200C. 100D. 12537. We can infer from the passage that _______.A. Chinese University students don’t have any romantic partnersB. more than 20 thousand products are to be participated in the promotion campaignC. to get rid of the single status is the original wish for those who celebrate Double 11 DayD. taobao is the most popular network38. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A. Why Singles’ Day is so popular.B. Singles’Day promotes online sales.C. How people celebrate Singles’ Day.D. What the definition of Singles’Day is.39. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. When taobao first promoted the Singles’ Day idea, it was a success.B. Taobao reached 2.65 billion yuan in 2012.C. E-commerce is going to replace traditional business.D. Tmall is the first to make use of the double 11 idea to push sales.40. Where do you think is the passage taken from?A. A Science Textbook.B. A Newspaper.C. A Science journal.D. A book review.其次节：七选五（每小题2分，共5小题，共,10分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

河南省商丘市部分学校2024-2025学年高二上学期11月月考英语试题一、阅读理解As a language learning enthusiast, I’ve come up with the best apps for learning English from the thousands of mobile apps out there.Best for Pronunciation: ELSA SpeakELSA Speak is probably the best mobile app around for helping you improve your English pronunciation. The app’s greatest strength is its intensive AI feedback, but ELSA also provides mini-training sessions to really perfect your pronunciation. The AI analyzes your recordings based on pronunciation, intonation and fluency then points out exactly which parts sound inaccurate.Best for Immersing in English Videos: FluentUFuentU is a language learning app that teaches you English through authentic videos like news reports, movie scenes and interviews, with learner tools for all levels. Each clip has interactive subtitles so if you’re not sure what a word means, you can hover over it and get in explanation. The app also gives video examples for each word so you can learn vocabulary in context.Best for Practical Topics: BabbelBabbel has you learn and practice English with realistic conversations that surround things that you’re personally interested in. Lessons are short and consist of written and audio versions of the grammar featured in the lessons. Then you are able to complete practice exercises to solidify your understanding.Best for Fun Beginner Lessons: LingodeerLingodeer uses games and short exercises to teach beginner and intermediate English learners. Lingodeer takes a gamified approach to language learning with a goal-oriented curriculum consisting of structured lessons and regular reviews. Lingodeer’s lessons are arranged according to themes, such as sports, weather, parts of the body and shopping.1．What is the feature of ELSA Speak?A．It analyzes learners’ recordings.B．It provides guidance for learners.C．It gives learners helpful feedback.D．It improves learners’ communication skill. 2．Which app provides videos as learning resources?A．FluentU.B．ELSA Speak.C．Babbel.D．Lingodeer. 3．What can learners do with the app Lingodeer?A．Design games.B．Study around a theme.C．Structure lessons.D．Take advanced courses.I work with V olunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.4．What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1?A．Efforts made in vain.B．Getting injured in his work.C．Feeling uncertain about his future.D．Creatures forced out of their homes.5．Why was the author called to Muttontown?A．To rescue a woman.B．To take care of a woman.C．To look at a baby owl.D．To cure a young owl.6．What made the chick calm down?A．A new nest.B．Some food.C．A recording.D．Its parents.7．How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?A．It’s unexpected.B．It’s beautiful.C．It’s humorous.D．It’s discouraging.Teenagers around the world are familiar with the great pain of boredom. And every parent is familiar with the sounds of groaning (咕哝的) kids, sulking (生闷气) in their room or pacing aimlessly around the house. But sometimes, it’s this very sense of boredom that can inspire creativity and create fast-growing trends.This is true for pickleball (匹克球), now a popular sport in the West. According to the Mental Floss website, the sport was invented in the summer of 1965. At that time, Frank Pritchard, 13, had nothing to do in his family’s summer home in Washington, US. After complaining loudly, his father, Joel, suggested he make up a game. When Frank replied “Why don’t you?” his father gladly took up the challenge. Thus, pickleball was born.Certain parts of tennis, badminton and ping-pong can be seen from pickleball. It’s a bat game played on a badminton-sized court with what looks like a wiffle ball (威浮球) over a low net. Only the serving team can score points, and all serves must be made with an underhand stroke (击球).The popularity of pickleball has grown steadily over the last decade. According to Mental Floss, the number of pickleball courts has grown by an estimated 385 percent worldwide since 2010. One reason for its popularity is that it’s “a sport for everyone”. Anyone can play pickleball because it’s relatively easy to pick up. There are simple rules, and all people need is a couple of bats and a ball, which is affordable and accessible to all. Plus, pickleball is a sport centered around fun and friendship. The game lasts as short as 15 minutes, which means less running and stress for players.Pritchard said that the game’s rapid rise in popularity was amazing, especially considering that a bad-tempered kid “inspired a sports craze by making a stink (吵闹) about being bored one afternoon 56 years ago”.8．What do we know about pickleball, according to the passage?A．It was invented accidentally by a young boy.B．It is a game suitable for family gatherings.C．It combines elements from several ball games.D．The game’s judges come from a serving team.9．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A．Why pickleball has become so well received.B．What equipment pickleball players need.C．How significant pickleball is to the world.D．What rules must be obeyed in pickleball.10．What did Pritchard think of the popularity of pickleball?A．Unexpected.B．Reasonable.C．Natural.D．Awkward. 11．Why does the author write the passage?A．To advise us to join in sports games.B．To teach us how to play pickleball.C．To tell us the birth of a sports game.D．To motivate us to follow new trends.Humans spend about one third of their lives sleeping. But some mammals (哺乳动物), likethe northern elephant seal, survive with much less sleep.Researchers in a new study described the unusual sleep pattern of these ocean animals. They found that when these mammals go to feed on trips that can last seven months, they sleep just two hours each day. Those two hours of sleep are made up of short moments of rest lasting only 10 minutes each as they dive deep to avoid predators (捕食者). The only other mammals known to get so little sleep are African elephants.The researchers placed a head covering with sensors (传感器) on the heads of the seals that they studied. The sensors recorded sleep signals created by the seals’ brains and heart rate. The sensors also recorded the animals’ location and depth beneath the sea. Female seals go out on longer open-ocean trips while males only feed in coastal waters. Because of this, the researchers only studied female seals.During dives lasting about 30 minutes, the seals went into a deep sleep called slow-wave sleep while keeping a controlled downward movement. When they then experienced rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, the seals fell into a turning pattern. Then, at the deepest point of their sleeping dive—up to 377 meters deep—they wake up and swim back to the surface.Terrie Williams is a scientist at the University of California at Santa Cruz who helped write the study. She said, “It is remarkable that a wild animal will fall into deep, paralytic REM sleep when there are predators on the hunt.” She added that the seals solve this problem by going into deep sleep in the deep parts of the oceans where predators usually do not hunt them.Williams said the brain’s ability to control awakening the sleeping seals at a depth before they drown is also a discovery about how mammalian brains work. She commented on this, saying that it shows the survival control of the seals’ brains.12．Why did researchers only study female elephant seals?A．They like living in groups more than males.B．They are more friendly to humans.C．They are more convenient to follow.D．They go to feed on longer trips.13．What were the elephant seals doing when they were in deep sleep?A．Falling into deeper sea.B．Swimming fast in the sea.C．Moving back to the surface.D．Breathing deeply and slowly.14．What’s the advantage of elephant seals’ sleep in the deep parts of the oceans?A．They hunt for more food.B．They avoid being hunted.C．They get completely relaxed.D．They control their sleep pattern. 15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Different Animals Need Different SleepB．Short Sleep Helps Elephant Seals Move Deeper into SeaC．Female Elephant Seals Sleep Only Two Hours a DayD．Male and Female Elephant Seals Feed in Different AreasWith New Year approaching, year-end reviews dominate the airwaves. 16 . Lose ten pounds? Read a book a month? However, I’ve never given much thought to New Year’s resolutions. I make intentions instead. It means setting one’s purpose toward a path instead of action toward specific behaviors. And more than that, I’m setting them in a framework (框架) that will give them wings.Set time, not goalsA wise friend once told me “Do not set a result as the goal. Set the time in which you do the things you want to do.” For example, I usually tell myself I should write more. 17 . Then, I realize it would be better to set my intention to write and the time to write, say, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a. m.Take advantage of the Premack PrincipleThe Premack principle is a behavioral strategy that states that the presence of a high-probability behavior can make a low-probability behavior more likely. 18 . So, now that I’ve set my intention to write and the time to write, I can link it to a high-probability behavior, such as dropping my kids off at school in the morning. The point is that it gets the action rolling without much thought or self-motivating talk. 19 .20Let’s face it, no matter how much you set an intention, if there’s no enjoyment once you start, it will likely fall by the wayside. So, find a path you enjoy that will bring the same results. In truth, I hate exercising, but, luckily, I walk my dog. A lovely way to exercise, go out in nature, enjoy companionship, and meet people !A．Face your intention directlyB．One intention, multiple pathsC．Over time, it becomes routine as wellD．But the result proves far from satisfactoryE．Perhaps most are also making new year resolutionsF．Resolutions seem to hold people prisoners rather than free themG．In other words, to enact a new behavior, attach it to a well-established behavior二、完形填空I grew up on a university campus in eastern Nigeria.I was a(n) 21 reader, and what I read were British and American children’s books.I began to write when I was seven.I wrote exactly the kinds of stories I was reading: All my 22 were white and blue-eyed. They played in the snow. They ate apples, and they talked a lot about the 23 ，how lovely it was that the sun had 24 .What this demonstrates is how 25 we can be influenced by what we read, particularly as children. Because all I had read were foreign books, I had become 26 that books had to have 27 in them and had to be about things with which I could not personally identify.Things 28 when I discovered African books. There weren’t many of them available, and they weren’t quite as easy to 29 as the foreign books.But 30 writers like Chinua Achebe and Camara Laye I went through a mental 31 in my view of literature.I 32 that people like me, girls with skin the color of chocolate,could also 33 in literature. I started to write about things I recognized. What the 34 of African writers did for me was this: It saved me from having a 35 story of what books are.21．A．early B．aimless C．careful D．poor 22．A．instructors B．neighbors C．friends D．characters 23．A．snow B．fruits C．cuisine D．weather 24．A．disappeared B．set C．come out D．gone down 25．A．briefly B．regularly C．scarcely D．easily 26．A．convinced B．puzzled C．concerned D．satisfied27．A．heroes B．foreigners C．Africans D．children 28．A．remained B．changed C．worsened D．worked 29．A．read B．understand C．find D．keep30．A．in spite of B．on behalf of C．because of D．instead of 31．A．confusion B．shift C．block D．activity 32．A．realized B．suspected C．claimed D．forgot 33．A．take B．exist C．believe D．major 34．A．discovery B．popularity C．imagination D．analysis 35．A．classic B．remarkable C．whole D．single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。

浙江省金华市曙光学校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．When did Alice feed the parrot?A．This morning.B．Last night.C．Yesterday afternoon. 2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Doctor and patient.B．Fellow workers.C．Taxi driver and passenger. 3．How does the woman sound?A．Anxious.B．Thankful.C．Understanding.4．What color dress does the woman want?A．White.B．Pink.C．Blue.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The woman’s kid.B．The man’s teacher.C．A violin contest.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What does Caroline think of the film?A．Just so-so.B．Quite disappointing.C．Very satisfactory. 7．What does Caroline intend to do?A．Drink a cup of tea.B．Call her friends.C．Make a negative comment.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What is the weather like now?A．Sunny.B．Rainy.C．Cloudy.9．How did the woman go to work today?A．By underground.B．By bike.C．By car.10．What does the woman say about shared bikes?A．They are convenient.B．They are good for the environment.C．It may be unsafe to ride them without helmets.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

高二九月月考英语答案第一部分听力(共20小题，满分30分)1-5 CCACC 6-10 ABCAC 11-15 CBABA 16-20 BCBAB第二部分阅读(共两节，20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分)21-23 DBC 24-27 CBAC 28-31 DDBA 32-35 CABD36-40 CGEFD第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 CBDAC 46-50 BDCBD 51-55 ACBAD第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. recognition menting 58. was denied 59. before 60. rejected 61. that 62. from 63. academically 64. generations 65. a第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)【参考范文】Dear Mike ,I’m Li Hua, one of your students from Senior Two, I’m writing to seek your guidance on some challenges I have been facing in my English writing.My problems are as follows. Firstly, what confuses me most is the proper use of tenses. I often mix up tenses, leading to low scores on my writings, What’s more, I s truggle to find appropriate wordsto express myself accurately. Despite my massive efforts to expand my vocabulary, words still fail me when I need to write. In addition, I find it difficult to make my writing well-structured and coherent, which frustrates me a lot.I’d appreciate it if you could give me some practical suggestions on my problems. Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. In a panic I quickly glued together whatever materials I could find, my hands shaking with the weight of each hasty decision. The finished result looked miserable. However, several of my classmates, including Nate, had created amazingly detailed buildings. They used materials like clay, wood and so on and their constructions were highly praised by Mr. Smith. When I saw their models, I felt even more embarrassed about mine. It was apparent that they had put a lot more time into the assignment than I had.That taught me a great lesson. I learned from that day the importance of deciding on my priorities and budgeting my time. From then on, I tackled things a lot earlier instead of putting things off until tomorrow. As a result, not only did I finish my tasks ontime, but I also felt better because I didn’t have to panic at the last minute. At the end of the semester, my work was chosen by Mr. Smith on another occasion. Seeing my change, my parents and my sister were so proud of me. It dawned on me that getting things done on time instead of being a procrastinator really counted.听力录音稿Text 1M: Do you have any idea what’s wrong with my houseplant It gets plenty of sun and enough plant food...W: Are you watering it too often Remember this plant comes from the desert where there’s hardly any rain.M: Ah..Maybe that’s the problem!Text 2M: It seems to be human nature to pursue what we don’t have. Tall people want to be shorter, and short people want to be taller... W: I know. For example, when I was younger, my cousin always wanted my golden hair, and I wanted dark hair like hers.Text 3W: Hi, are there any tickets left for tonight’s concertM: Sorry, they’re sold out. But I can put you on the waiting list, in case there are any cancellations tonight. Would you like me to do thatW: Oh, yes, please. Let me give you my phone number.Text 4M: Oh, this is so annoying! We’ve been driving around for ages, and I haven’t seen a single space.W: There’s a street party going on in town today. That’s probably why it’s busy. Let’s try the supermarket... You can park there for free as long as you buy something.Text 5W: So, tell me a little bit about the character you played in your new film Last Weekend.M: Well, Jake is a sort of the ‘everyman’ character. He doesn’t have any special talents. In fact, he lives a pretty boring life, until his old friend Maggie returns to town...Text 6M: Can I borrow your phone for a second Mine is dead, and I can’t find my charger.W: Sure.M: Thanks. Hey, what’s wrong with your screen It’s all dark and the colors look strange.W: Oh! I’ve been using an app called “Sunset” to help me sleep at night.M: Really HowW: Well, studies show that too much blue light from screens can make sleeping difficult. So, in the evenings, the app puts a red filter (滤光器) over the screen to cancel it out.M: Oh, interesting. Does it helpW: Yeah, I think so! I also listen to white noise, which helps me fall asleep too.Text 7M: Can we do something about the temperature in here I have so many emails to deal with today, but my hands are so cold that I can hardly type my report!W: I know. I’ve been struggling too. But the heat probably won’t be turned on until the end of the month.M: Why notW: It’s a part of the company’s plans to save energy.M: Well, I can understand that. But how are we supposed to work in these conditionsW: I guess we always have the choice to work from home.M: True. But before my youngest daughter starts school, it’s just too difficult for me to do that. I wouldn’t be able to focus.W: Then I think we should talk to the boss about what can be done, otherwise people will start getting ill.Text 8W: Well, here we are! I can’t wait to get inside and see what’s on offer!M: I heard this year’s Mini Fair is going to be even bigger and better than last year’s. It won’t disappoint us.W: Oh really I had to go to a boring work event at that time, so I couldn’t come last year.M: Yes! I got so many things for my model train set.W: Like whatM: Well, the coolest things I got were some tiny little trees. They looked so real.W: Wow!M: I’m hoping t he guy who sells them is here again this year.W: I hope so! Now that I’m satisfied with the inside part of my dolls’ house, I want to focus on creating the garden. So, it would be great to get some little plants and trees. What about youM: I want some little model cars and people to add to my train station scene. But I need to find a toilet first.W: Over there, by the restaurant hall.M: Great. Meet you in five minutes, by the ticket desk.Text 9W: Hi, are you here for the tourM: Yes, I’m Michael Green. Are you the head girlW: That’s right. I’m Jayne Palmer. You look a bit older than the kids I usually show around the school!M: Ha-ha! Yeah, I’ll be sixteen next month.W: My birthday is in October, too!M: ReallyW: Yeah! So, why are you changing schoolsM: Well, my mom got a new job in this area, so we’re moving here. I’ve heard good things about this place.W: Well, as you can see, we have some great facilities... Here are the basketball courts. Then just behind them, you’ll see the football field and the running track. And that building over there is our swimming pool.M: Wow! There wasn’t room for anything like this at my previous school. I was on the swimming team, but we had to travel to use the city pool for our practices.W: Well, we’ve certainly got plenty of space. The arts teaching here is also excellent. We have a music studio and our own theater. M: Amazing!W: So, where would you like to go firstM: Well, I’m quite interested to see the science facilities. I’m hoping for a career in medicine.W: Okay, great! Well, the laboratories have all been updatedrecently, so we’ve got some really good equipment. Follow me. Text 10On my recent business trip to Shanghai, I met up with a local friend who took me out for a very interesting evening meal. At the Community AI Canteen, everything is done by robots. When you walk in there, you place your order on a screen. Using robotic arms, the intelligent cooking system then cooks your food before packing it up... It even adjusts the temperature, depending on whether you want to eat it straight away or take it home with you! To pay, you place your food on a smart cash desk, which immediately calculates (计算) the cost. There’s even a 24-hour noodle machine just outside, which offers hot and fresh food around the clock. The canteen offers a huge amount of choices and the dishes taste great. It is really fun to get “a taste of the future”. However, I’m not sure I would like all restaurants to be run by robots. I can see the benefits for busy families or office workers needing a quick lunch, but what about lonely older people who would miss the human touch I do think we will see more places like this in the future, though. At best, a human waiter can serve around 100 people in a day. The AI system can serve double that figure, making it good for business.荆州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题命题人：审题人：（全卷满分150分考试时间120分钟）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

高二年级英语练习（答案在最后）（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.Why does David learn calligraphy?A.To show his works at exhibitions.B.To give his pieces to his parents as gifts.C.To teach his parents this ancient art form.2.What is probably the man?A.A doctor.B.A car mechanic.C.A police officer.3.What is the woman advised to do?A.Buy a new phone.B.Get a pair of glasses.C.Have a bigger text size on her phone.4.How does the woman sound?A.Excited.B.Tired.C.Disappointed.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.The pro s and cons of technology.B.The time people spend on screens.C.Different ways to access information.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

浙江省精诚联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination? Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there’s something for every type of traveler. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in2024.Top City: NairobiNairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon.Top Country: MongoliaMongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $650 million airport.Top Sustainable Travel Destination: SpainThe publisher also recommended Spain for the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.Top Best-Value Location: The American MidwestThe American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design (环保设计) hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.Top Beach Destination: DonegalDonegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.1．What can people do in Nairobi National Park?A．Appreciate various animals.B．See musical performances.C．Taste impressive local dishes.D．Enjoy cultural activities.2．Why is The American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location?A．It has highest sea cliffs.B．It offers cost-effective experiences.C．It provides excellent services and facilities.D．It is a best choice for art lover.3．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A travel blog B．An art websiteC．A commercial advertisement D．A travel magazineEven with the Olympic Games now over, echoes of the past days still remained. The National Police would show up around the same time, with soldiers pacing outside the venue entrances. Cafes did a roaring trade, catering to a steady stream of handball and volleyball fans, dressed in national colors, covered in flags, singing songs. After the Games, a different atmosphere settles in. This is Monday, Day +1 of the Games, the morning after the closing ceremony. The loudspeaker has fallen silent. The 7 am police officer procession is now a workers’ lorry, with workers in bright orange vests tidying away barriers. The roadblocks are gone. The cable car stop has reopened.Is this normal life in south-west Paris? The Games decoration still covers every public space, the flags wave, but the Olympic visitors have disappeared. Forget 28 Days Later — this is 28 Hours Later, and I am an Olympic zombie. During the Games, Paris welcomed 2.4 million visitors, 73% of them French, with half coming just for the day. The remaining 27% were international visitors, up 14% from last year. It was these day-trippers and foreign fans who made Paris so lively and colorful.Before packing for my Tuesday Eurostar, I stopped by a regular local haunt. Two days before the opening ceremony, I had asked the chef-owner of 750g La Table about the Games. His response was clear: “The Olympic Games? It’s a disaster. My takings are down 35%. Businesses are closing. Tourists don’t visit.” Today, I ask him what he thinks now that the show is over. “Ah, I was wrong!” he says, smiling. “I was wrong. It was amazing, for the city and for my business. Now, as you see, we’re not busy. Sit wherever you like. All we do now is rest and clean.” Weshake hands, and I ask him about the future. “Now? I’m going to take a nap,” he says, pretending to sleep and laughing before heading to the back room for a nap. And with that, the spirit of the Games fades, leaving Paris to rest.4．What is the atmosphere in Paris after the Games are over?A．Exciting and cheerful.B．Quiet and relaxed.C．Empty and lifeless.D．Bustling and busy.5．How did the number of visitors change in Paris during the Games?A．Visitor numbers were unchanged.B．Visitor numbers significantly dropped.C．Visitor numbers saw a relative increase.D．Visitor numbers remained fairly constant.6．What does the author’s conversation with the chef-owner imply?A．The chef-owner feared losses initially but later saw benefits.B．The chef-owner saw no impact on his business.C．The chef-owner’s takings are down during the Games.D．The chef-owner regretted participating in the Games.7．What’s the best title of this passage?A．The Olympic Zombie in ParisB．From Olympic Glory to Parisian CalmC．Olympic business boom in ParisD．The Disappearance of Olympic VisitorsOver a decade ago, the science fiction series Black Mirror showed a story about using artificial intelligence to bring back loved ones. Thanks to technological advancement, the latest AI resurrection technology brings hope of recreating loved ones through virtual form.Recently, it was revealed that renowned musician Tino Bao had created a digital version of his daughter, who in 2021 passed away due to a rare disease at the age of 22. With the help of Xiaoice, Microsoft Asia’s AI branch based in China, Bao was able to recreate his daughter Bao Rong as an AI-powered virtual figure. Tino Bao, his family and the team went to great lengths to piece together pictures, audio-visual recordings, and narrated memories of Rong. After thousandsof trials and errors, they presented the life-like digital human who speaks in both Mandarin and English. Bao has finally launched a company to bring the technological miracle to other families experiencing such loss.However, this technological achievement has also been accompanied by many controversies. The idea of bringing back a loved one through AI may seem comforting. Still, researchers caution that constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one could potentially affect the natural grieving (悲伤) process, leaving individuals stuck in a state of denial. This could lead to prolonged grief and other mental health issues. Furthermore, there’s a risk that people may become overly dependent on the technology, prioritizing their interactions with the AI version over forming new, real-life relationships.With the case of Bao Rong out in the open, AI resurrection has become a business. From simple “talking pictures” that sound nothing like the loved ones to deepfake videos of actors speaking with the faces of those who passed away, the lower end of the market is more “artificial” than “intelligent”. Therefore, it is crucial to establish proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure that the use of AI-resurrection technology is safe and responsible.8．What does the underlined word “resurrection” in para.1 most likely mean?A．The act of bringing something back to life or existence.B．The process of improving AI technology.C．The development of new virtual forms.D．The combination of memories and technology.9．What is a possible consequence of constantly interacting with an AI version of a deceased loved one?A．It may cause people to forget the real memories of the loved one.B．It may prevent people from using other AI technologies.C．It may prolong the natural grieving process and cause mental health problems.D．It may lead to the decline of the AI industry.10．Which of the following statements about the future of AI resurrection technology is correct?A．It will eventually replace traditional ways of memorizing loved ones.B．It needs proper regulations and ethical standards to ensure safe and responsible use.C．It will be completely banned due to ethical concerns.D．It will develop healthily without proper regulations.11．What is the main idea of the passage?A．The introduction of the science fiction series Black Mirror.B．The process of creating an AI version of a loved one.C．The benefits and controversies of using AI to recreate loved ones.D．The development of AI technology in the field of music.It’s always supposed that one is either a “cat person” or a “dog person”. Dogs, the assumption goes, are loyal, affectionate, and fun; cats, as Mrs Beeton suggested in 1862, are “selfish, cruel, greedy, and without a bit of affection”. But what does it reveal about someone who prefers the company of cats? This interesting question is at the heart of Kathryn Hughes’s Catland, where she explores the cultural significance of cats throughout history.Hughes traces the history of the cat in culture and society, focusing on its journey from pest to pet in the mid-19th-century. She also explores the anthropomorphic (拟人的) world of “cat art” created by the 19th-century artist Louis Wain. The famous novelist H. G. Wells once credited Wain with “inventing a cat style, a cat society, and a whole cat world.” In Wain’s comic-like pictures, cats adopt human form, wear clothes, drive cars, and parent naughty baby cats. Standing on their back legs with huge, expressive eyes, Wain’s cat subjects often reflect their view, offering a unique social observation on the period.In addition to Wain’s contributions, Hughes explores the broader 19th-century interest in cats. She suggests that the mystery surrounding cats could easily lead to misunderstandings between humans and these animals, potentially explaining the origins of ailments (疾病) like ailurophobia (the fear of cats).The book also highlights the influence of cats on famous figures of the time. For example, while Hardy is buried at Westminster Abbey, his heart is famously transported and buried with his beloved cat in a graveyard in Dorset, having been transported there in a biscuit tin.Returning to Louis Wain, his later years took a darker turn. Declared mentally ill and committed to a mental hospital, Wain continued to create art, but his cats took on a dream-like, colorful character, far removed from the naughty baby cats of his earlier work.12．What assumptions are made about “cat people” and “dog people”?A．Dog people are intelligent, while cat people are untrustworthy.B．Dog people are independent, while cat people are affectionate.C．Dog people are faithful, while cat people are self-centered.D．Dog people are shy, while cat people are outgoing.13．What can we learn from the third paragraph?A．People like cats because they are mystical creatures.B．Hughes is more interested in cats than Wain.C．The mystery of cats results from people’s misunderstanding.D．Misunderstandings of cat behavior may lead to fear.14．Why does the author mention Thomas Hardy in paragraph 4?A．To illustrate the influence of cats on famous figures.B．To show the popularity of cats among famous people.C．To prove that Hardy was a “cat person”.D．To discuss the burial traditions of famous people.15．What’s the difference between Wain’s later work and his earlier ones?A．Later work described cats in natural settings.B．Earlier work focused more on cats instead of dogs.C．Later work turned more serious and darker.D．Later work is more dream-like and striking.Research has shown that spending more time outside is key to the nation’s well-being. Nearly two thirds of UK adults said that taking in the colors, sights, smells and sounds of the great outdoors by gardening or being surrounded by nature helped with their mental wellbeing and lowered stress levels. Now is a great time to dig out your trowel and get your hands dirty in some soil. 16 Pick your ownThere’s nothing like eating your own vegetables. From picking your own strawberries or unearthing the first new potatoes of the year, homegrown vegetable is a joy. It simply tastes better. Once you start home growing you may never stop.You don’t need to have a large plot to do so either. 17 Don’t forget that a windowsill garden should also provide color as well as be useful, so experiment with differentvarieties for attractive leaves. 18Over the garden fence, while weeding your window boxes, it’s amazing whoever you talk to when you’re enjoying tending to your plants or vegetables. Simply being out and about in your garden invites interaction and conversation with neighbors and people in your local area, which in itself has multiple social and wellbeing benefits.Additionally, whether you’re a learner or a keen gardener, community gardening groups can also be invaluable for information sharing. 19 Stay healthyDid you know that the amount of calories burnt from 30 minutes of gardening is comparable to playing badminton, volleyball or practicing yoga? From digging to weeding to lopping and mowing, there’s a whole world of muscle movement when you’re planting and tidying. 20 Research carried out by the RHS and Coventry University shows that a good digging technique was found to have minimal backbend and a large knee bend, so be mindful and make sure you’re saving yourself from a future potential bad back.A．Join gardening groupsB．Start community conversationsC．Here are top reasons to get gardening this year.D．Herbs and smaller vegetables are more than happy in pots on windowsills or small balconies. E．However, ensuring you’re completing jobs with minimal strain and risk of injury is imperative. F．Looking after plants in window boxes also boosted wellbeing—showing that you don’t need a big garden.G．Local seed and plant swap groups are also a great way of meeting people and getting rid of unwanted plants.二、完形填空“I will have revenge (复仇) on him.” said Philip to himself, with a face quite red with anger. His mind was so 21 that he did not see Stephen, who happened at that instant to meet him.Stephen asked, “on whom you intend to be revenged?”As if 22 from a dream, stopped short, and looking at his friend, Philip said, “It wasfarmer Robinson’s son who reduced it to this 23 state.”“I was walking peaceably along,” he replied, “and was playing with my cane (藤条) 24 twisting it round my body. By accident, one of the 25 slipped out of my hand. It so happened that my cane, in springing back, upset the pot the ill-natured fellow had put down, but did not break it. He came up close to me, began to call me names, seized my cane, and twisted it, as you see.”“To be sure,” said Stephen, “he is a very bad boy, and is already very properly 26 for being such, 27 nobody likes him or will have anything to do with him.” “Now, Philip,” continued Stephen, “I think you will act better in not minding him, as your contempt will be the best punishment you can put upon him. And, I will tell you what happened to him not long before.”“Very unluckily for him, he chanced to see a bee hovering about a flower which he caught, and was going to 28 its wings, when the animal stung him. The pain put him into a furious passion, and, like you, he vowed revenge. Finally the whole swarm flew out and stung him in a hundred different places. They had stung him so 29 that he was confined several days to his bed.”“Thus, you see, he was not very successful in his 30 of revenge. I would advise you, therefore, to 31 his fault. He is a bad boy and much stronger than you; so that your ability to obtain this revenge may be doubtful.”“I must own,” replied Philip, “that your advice seems very good.”A few days afterward, Philip saw this ill-natured boy fall as he was carrying home a heavy log of wood, 32 he could not lift up again. Philip ran to him, and helped him to replace it on his shoulder. Young Robinson was quite 33 at the thought of this unmerited kindness. Philip went home quite satisfied. “This,” he said, “is the noblest 34 I could take, in returning good for evil. It is 35 I should feel sorry for it.”21．A．appointed B．engaged C．employed D．involved 22．A．to awaken B．to be awaken C．awakened D．awakening 23．A．comfortable B．peaceful C．worthless D．meaningful 24．A．by B．on C．through D．for 25．A．canes B．flowers C．sticks D．ends26．A．punished B．blamed C．scolded D．criticized 27．A．when B．although C．since D．while 28．A．cut off B．pull off C．take off D．shut off 29．A．severely B．tightly C．uncomfortably D．tensely 30．A．affection B．thought C．pursuit D．hope 31．A．pass over B．turn over C．hand over D．go over 32．A．that B．when C．what D．which 33．A．excited B．ashamed C．regretted D．annoyed 34．A．responsibility B．revenge C．kindness D．mercy 35．A．certain B．natural C．improper D．impossible三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024年苏州市苏州大学实验学校高二上10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Women’s Poetry Competition 2024Welcome to Mslexia, the only magazine where every reader is a potential contributor too. Almost every part of the magazine is open to submission by any woman writer. Our competition is open to unpublished poems of any length. Your £10 entry fee allows you to submit up to three poems. The judge this year is the outstanding and award-winning writer Pascale Petit.Prizes1st: £2,000; 2nd: £500; 3rd: £250 (Each prize goes for one person.)Unpublished Poetry Prize for the best poem by a previously unknown poet: £250.The four winners, plus sixteen additional finalists will have their poems published in the May issue of Mslexia.ResultsThe deadline for all entries is 23:59 GMT, 6 March, 2024The winners and finalists will be announced on 1 April, 2024How to enterAdd the entry fee to your basket and go to the checkout. Once the order is completed, you’ll be taken to a submit page where the entry form is located. Click the “Enter Now” button. You can submit at a later date by typing into your Mslexia online account and going to the “competitions” bill.Visit our Entry Instructions for a more comprehensive guide on how to enter, and be sure to read our Rules before submitting your entries.Frequently-asked questionsHave a question about formatting, eligibility(资格), or anything else?Ready to enter? Please see our Entry Instructions. For any further information, call us at *****************************************.uk.1．How many winners will get prize money?A．Three.B．Four.C．Sixteen.D．Twenty. 2．Which of the following will result in disqualification?A．Submitting two poems.B．Visiting Entry Instructions.C．Writing a poem of 120 words.D．Mailing your entry on April 1.3．Where can the text be found?A．In a textbook.B．In an art magazine.C．On a website.D．In a local newspaper.When asked what his father did for a living, my son explained to his kindergarten teacher that “he steals things, but it's O.K. because he gets paid to do it.”He wasn't wrong.I'm a hacker, and I run a team of hackers. We spend our days discovering ways to break into anything that can connect to the Internet, to access information never meant to be seen. If we get to it before a criminal does, then we've done our job.I'm proud of what I do for a living, just like doctors or lawyers are proud of the work they do. In Hollywood, hackers are often described as hooded(戴着兜帽的)figures in dark rooms involved in illegal activity while tapping keyboards. Actually, hackers are expert at programming and problem-solving with computers. Companies hire hackers to find their breaking point before criminals do.Hacking is an activity, and what separates any activity from a crime is permission. Drivers are free to drive, but they do not have permission to drive 150 miles per hour -that's illegal. Bankers can transfer their clients' money, but if they do so without permission, that's illegal.Hacking isn't an inherently(本质上)criminal activity. Someone who involves in the illegal use of hacking should not be called a “bad hacker” but a “threat actor”. Hackers are people like me and my team at IBM - security professionals.Hackers play a critical role in keeping companies and people safe. At IBM, one thing my team does is hack autonomous vehicles, planes and trains to make sure that every possible security weakness is found and corrected before each machine is shipped. Imagine what bad things could happen without us.4．Why did the author mention his son's words in paragraph 1?A．To show off his son's intelligence.B．To describe the daily life in kindergarten.C．To raise readers' interest in his job.D．To raise a problem of parent-child relation.5．What is the common misunderstanding of hackers?A．Hackers can both be males and females.B．Hackers can ensure a company's security.C．Hackers are usually considered as criminals.D．Hackers are extremely proud of what they do.6．What do we know about hacking?A．Hacking is an inherently criminal activity.B．Permission plays an important role in hacking.C．Professional skills are not necessary for hacking.D．Hacking involves breaking into shops and houses.7．What's the purpose of the passage?A．To introduce the job of hackers.B．To attract more hackers to IBM.C．To stress the importance of hackers.D．To compare hacking with other jobs.Cities are difficult to navigate (导航) at the best of times, but for people with disabilities they can be like courses with hurdles and bring inconvenience to disabled people.A UK national travel survey found that adults with mobility difficulties took 39% fewer trips than those with no disability in 2017. Yet that could change as devices and cities grow smarter. Assistive tech is playing a big role in the transformation. The global value of the industry is expected to increase from $14 billion in 2015 to $30.8 billion in 2024, according to Zion Market Research.One of the things that could transform lives is a smart walking stick designed by engineers from Young Guru Academy (YGA) in Turkey. The WeWalk stick has a sensor that detects hurdles above chest level and uses vibrations (振动) to warn the user. It can be paired with a smartphone to help navigation, and is connected with a voice assistant and Google Maps.Ceylan, who has been blind since birth, says that connecting the stick to the Internet of Things and smart city solutions makes it user-friendly. “As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don’t know which is my exit ... I don’t know which bus is approaching ... which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk,” he says.“The smart walking stick is really an exciting initiative that will make a huge difference tosome people,” says Anna Lawson, the director of the Center for Disability Studies at Leeds University in the United Kingdom. “But they are very expensive ... they’re not going to be available to the vast majority of disabled people,” she added.Bryan Matthews, a lecturer at the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, shares the concerns about cost. He says there should also be a focus on inclusive design, and anything that helps people navigate their environment is positive.8．What does “that” in the second paragraph refer to?A．The survey that compared adults’ mobility.B．The smart industry that is booming.C．The fact that the disabled traveled less.D．The role that the assistive tech plays.9．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．The working principles of the WeWalk stick.B．The introduction of the WeWalk stick inventors.C．The transformation caused by the WeWalk stick.D．The benefits brought about by the WeWalk stick.10．What’s the purpose of quoting Ceylan?A．To show the value of smart tech.B．To urge more attention to the blind.C．To increase the potential market share.D．To encourage tech research and development.11．What is the disadvantage of the WeWalk stick?A．Confusing instructions.B．Poor navigation.C．Inclusive designs.D．High prices.There are some 7,000 languages spoken worldwide, each unique, using different sounds, vocabularies and structures. Charles the Great said: “To have a second language is to have a second soul.” This begs the question: Does the language we speak shape who we are? As it turns out, yes.In societies such as the United States or Western Europe, self-expression and languageprecision are valued. Asian cultures, on the other hand, prefer an indirect form of communication. Words like “perhaps” and “maybe” are used more than “yes” or “no”. Americanism takes an informal approach to communication. Therefore, it’s OK to refer to a stranger or the boss as “you”. However, the Thai language has 12 forms of the same pronoun, choosing one depends on status. In this way, languages are essential in leading any culture, be that our own or otherwise.People who speak different languages notice different things, depending on the constructs of their mother tongue. Take an accident. In English, it’s OK to say: “She broke the glass.” But in a language like Spanish, you’d probably go with: “The glass broke.” The same incident produces two different responses. English speakers will remember who’s at fault, because their language asks them to, while Spanish speakers are more likely to remember it was an accident. This has real consequences, especially when it comes to crime and punishment.Professor Jim Cummins has written extensively on mother tongues. For Cummins, the stronger our home language, the easier it is for us to learn others. Of course, research also shows that being bilingual gives people many advantages in life. Linguist Julien Leyre writes that learning another language develops our ability to “understand the mental world of another person, based on the language they use, and how that world is different from our own.”Our mother tongue is central to how we think, what we know and who we are. Like us, languages are living things that change over time and must be cared for to survive. By doing so, we protect not just the linguistic structures or vocabularies we use, but the culture, knowledge and power behind them.12．Why does the author mention “Americanism” and “the Thai language” in Paragraph 2?A．To tell the cultural differences between them.B．To indicate a language is a guide to a culture.C．To stress American expressions are informal.D．To reveal a language is associated with status.13．How will English speakers’ react to an accident?A．They will seek blame.B．They will punish others.C．They will avoid responsibility.D．They will draw a lesson from it.14．What does Julien Leyre think about bilinguals?A．They enjoy a more colorful life.B．They can remain mentally healthy.C．They find it easier to learn a language.D．They can gain insight into others’ minds. 15．Which one can be the best title for the text?A．How do languages differ?B．Will your language be extinct?C．Why does our mother tongue matter?D．Should we speak a second language?The Spotlight EffectHave you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here’s some good news: it’s likely that no one even noticed.16 We have this experience not only when we make mistakes but also when we perform well. Every time we do something that is a little different from what we usually do, we may assume that everyone around us will notice. The spotlight effect might happen when we make a mistake in a game, have a bad hair day, or give a terrible answer in class. 17 In these moments, it feels like everyone is watching.The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance. 18The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It’s normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people. 19 If someone is so nervous that they can’t make good decisions, then it’s time to take action and improve the situation.Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it’s just your mind playing tricks on you. 20 If you fill your mind with thoughts of your friends and family, it will help you be less self-conscious.A．However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle.B．That’s why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter. C．Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself.D．The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more oftenthan they really do.E．What you can do at this moment is to ignore them.F．We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us.G．It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed.二、完形填空Nisha Blackwell was putting herself through nursing school when she was laid off for the third time. To make matters worse, she couldn’t 21 a gift after being invited to attend the birthday party of a close friend’s daughter just a few days later. “That’s 22 I looked around and I said, ‘What do I have?’ I had a sewing machine still in a box,” she says. “And I had this bag of cloth.”But she didn’t 23 know how to sew. So she turned to YouTube and taught herself, “I was typing into YouTube: How to 24 a sewing machine...” she remembers. I probably didn’t make the machine work 25 midnight and this was in the hot summer when my house didn’t have air conditioning. I remember sitting there, just sweating to death, but so 26 to make this thing for this party!”She 27 making a box of hair bows (蝴蝶结发饰). She went to the party, restless, 28 how people would react when knew that the hair bows were handmade. “I was so 29 because I kept imagining that these hair bows would just be like pieces of cloth, and I felt like I must have done something wrong. But something 30 happened. My friend 31 the box out onto a high chair and I remember all of the parents coming up to me saying, so 32 ! “Where did you get them? How did you do that? Can you make me some?”Nisha left the party with six customers and started getting 33 soon. She began training other women from her 34 to produce the product.“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path. I make sure that I’m not just doing something that is only 35 me.” Nisha says.21．A．receive B．wrap C．design D．afford 22．A．how B．when C．why D．what23．A．actually B．merely C．necessarily D．desperately 24．A．charge B．handle C．tailor D．apply 25．A．since B．by C．until D．after 26．A．confident B．determined C．courageous D．committed 27．A．ended up B．took to C．dug up D．turned to 28．A．deciding B．admiring C．demanding D．wondering 29．A．curious B．sensitive C．nervous D．confused 30．A．unhappy B．unexpected C．unreasonable D．uncertain 31．A．handed B．laid C．picked D．emptied 32．A．primitive B．amazing C．complicated D．inspiring 33．A．supplies B．funds C．materials D．orders 34．A．community B．factory C．country D．charity 35．A．convincing B．impressing C．benefiting D．challenging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。

哈尔滨市2024—2025学年度学期高二十月考试英语学科考试试卷（答案在最后）考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分：听力测试（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What’s probably the woman’s job?A．A hotel receptionist.B．A librarian.C．A customs officer. 2．Why does the woman make the call?A．To make an application.B．To give information.C．To answer a question. 3．How does Linda feel?A．Confused.B．Surprised C．Shocked.4．What makes Jim hurry?A．Attending a lecture.B．Doing business.C．Meeting assistants. 5．Which does the man prefer?A．Beef stew.B．Fried eggs.C．Fish soup.第二节（共15小题；小题1.5分，满分25.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6．What does the woman dislike?A．Playing football.B．Watching football.C．Going skating.7．How often does the man skate?A．A lot.B．Occasionally.C．Regularly.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

河南省创新发展联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解This year, exploration journey. Come will continue to provide museum guides as we have been doing it for years, which intends to enhance people’s understanding and attention to museums. Museum of Wu, Jiangsu ProvincePlaced on the bank of the Grand Canal in Wuzhong District in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the museum serves as a leading platform for the exhibition, research and learning of Wu culture and the historical traditions of the Wu region. This is an area in south eastern China that includes parts of modern-day Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Wu culture is known for its distinct language, arts, customs and intellectual contributions, which have played a vital role in the development of Chinese civilization. Dingzhou Museum, Hebei ProvinceThe museum highlights the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Zhongshan State, which existed during the Warring States Period. Visitors can admire ancient writings at the museum and make people feel the depth of history and culture through time and space. Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty aural(壁画)Museum, Shanxi ProvinceThe museum featured morals dating back 1, 400 years to the Northern Qi Dynasty. The morals on display are believed to be the first of its kind in China. They not only show the extraordinary skills of ancient people, but also directly witness the artistic and cultural treasuries of ancient China. Tengzhou Museum, Shandong ProvinceThe Tengzhou Museum walks visitors down the historical development of Tengzhou City. The museum is famous for its bronze wares(青铜器)with rich inscriptions(铭文),which are important materials for the study of ancient society, culture and art. It has the largest collection of bronze wares in Shandong Province.1．What is the aim of Exploration journey, com?A．To collect museum exhibits.B．To offer museum information.C．To learn ancient history.D．To show artworks.2．Which of the following best suits people who want to learn the ancient Zhongshan State?A．Museum of Wu.B．Dingzhou MuseuM:C．Taiyuan Northern Qi Dynasty Mural MuseuM:D．Tengzhou MuseuM:3．What is unique about Tengzhou Museum?A．It has a large Wu culture exhibition hall.B．It has the first mural in China on display.C．It displays bronze wares with rich inscriptions.D．It exhibits ancient writings from various dynasties.Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, now 105, recently received her master’s degree from Stanford University, 83 years after completing her master ‘ s in education in Stanford in 1941. Originally Hislop desired to be a lawyer, but her father rejected paying law school tuition (学费) because he didn’t support women lawyers. Therefore, Teaching was the next best choice for Hislop with the help of her grandmother and aunt. She enrolled at Stanford in 1936, earning her bachelor’s (学士) degree in education four years later.It’s worth noting that even if she had received her degree, many school systems wouldn’t have hired her as a married woman. Not until the 1964 Civil Rights Act were these “marriage bars” that allowed for schools to not hire wives, and even fire teachers who got married after hiring, completely done away with. Gender (性别) inequality may have put a hold on her career, but they led to her becoming a powerful advocate for all students.Hislop worked to improve educational opportunities for all students, believing everyone should have access to higher education if they desired. Her efforts contributed to transforming Yakima Valley College from a junior college to an independent institution awarding associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. This was achieved through her work with local and state legislators and the Community College Act of 1967. Hislop also served on boards of various education and arts-focused organizations.“I didn’t return to teaching, but I feel I put my teaching certificate to good use serving in committees and on boards and trying to improve educational opportunities every chance I got,” Hislop says. At 105, Hislop remains an active community member. Her son-in-law Doug Jensen notes, “The biggest lesson I’ve taken from her is that you never really stop learning. She’s a reader with a strong thirst for knowledge, and at 105 she’s still energetically moving and shaking.”4．What made Hislop choose teaching?A．Financial difficulties of her family.B．Family responsibilities.C．Her interest in education.D．Her father’s refusal of tuition.5．What can we know about the society when Hislop was young?A．Women faced many limits on career.B．Lawyer was the best job choice.C．Education was open to everyone.D．Men and women had equal chances. 6．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．Hislop’s political ambitions.B．Hislop’s plan to build educational equality.C．Hislop’s desire to change education policies.D．Hislop’s efforts and contribution in education.7．Which of the following can best describe Hislop?A．Determined and devoted.B．Energetic and humorous.C．Wise but indecisive.D．Courageous but impatient.A popular nature park called the lees Railway Land Local Nature Reserve, was damaged by over use. Many of the park’s native wild flowers and grasses had disappeared after decades of use. “It was a degraded(退化的) woodland,” aid Dylan Walker, a wildlife manager in lees. “We weren’t seeing any plants coming up. People were loving our city nature reserve to death.”In March, dog owners were surprised when they saw an unusual offer: They could bring in their dogs and let them run free in the reserve, as long as the pumps would wear backpacks while playing. The Railway Land Wildlife Trust decided that using dogs would be a simple way to scatter(撒) native wild flower and grass seeds from the backpacks, which had small holes in them. As the dogs raced around and played, the seeds would drop from the backpacks in areas that humans couldn’t easily reach on the 25- acre reserve.Walker said he’d seen a story about two sisters in chide who had used their three dogs to scatter seeds in areas destroyed by wild fires. “We looked at that and thought it was a brilliant idea,” Walker said. “We also thought it was a good way to share how wolves once walked around the UK and picked up seeds on their fur, which were then dropped in other places.”Five months later, people in the lees area are beginning to see the dogs’ forts work. Small green shoots are appearing all over the forest floor. “It was a great pleasure to watch the dogs running around, especially in out-of-reach places that we couldn’t get into,” he said. “The dogscovered four times the distance that a human walker could do.” The restoration(恢复) project was a fun way to allow dogs to run off lash. Walker said, “We’re going to try it again this fall, and we hope to keep it going for a couple of years.”8．What happened to the Nature Reserve in lees according to paragraph 1?A．It was closed to the public.B．It had too many wild animals.C．It was over crowded with visitors.D．It suffered losses in some native plant species. 9．How did the Wildlife Trust carry out their seed-scattering plan?A．By hiring professional gardeners.B．By using small planes to spread seeds.C．By organizing volunteer planting events.D．By employing dogs with special backpacks. 10．What can be inferred about the seed-scattering project from the last paragraph?A．It has shown promising results.B．It has failed to meet expectations.C．It has caused unexpected problems.D．It has completely restored the park. 11．What would be the best title for the text?A．The Reduction of England’s City ParksB．Dogs Are Helping Restore a Nature ReserveC．Novel Gardening technique in Wildlife ManagementD．Balancing Recreation and Conservation in Nature ReservesMothers whose parents help out with child care are more likely to show their children parental warmth than mothers who do not receive any support, according to a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore(NTU Singapore)and published in a journal.According to the NTU Singapore-led study, which analyzed data from 615 mother-child pairs in the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Out comes(GUSTO)study, mothers of children aged 4 and a half said they used less frequent authoritarian (专制的) parenting styled when the child’s maternal grandparents stepped in to help. When their children were 6, mothers who had been supported by their own parents also reported using more positive parenting styled, which is characterized by warmth, responsiveness, and a friendly home environment. Interestingly, the study did not find evidence to support a connection between support from other types of care giving arrangements — paternal grandparents, both maternal and paternal grandparents, or domestic helpers — and the above-mentioned positive parenting approaches in mothers.Associate Professor Set oh, who is also the Director of NTU’s Early Cognition Lab, said, “While maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and domestic helpers may all provide instrumental assistance and emotional encouragement when it comes to child care duties, our study found that child care support from maternal grandparents was the most beneficial.” This finding supports the idea introduced in earlier research that maternal grandparents are in a unique position to provide support in a manner most aligned with the needs of mothers, possibly due to shared valued and easiness of communication.While the study was done in Singapore, the research team said the findings that tell maternal grand parental support from paternal grand parental support could be relevant across Asian countries, where grand parental involvement in child care is considered a cultural expectation. The research team added that it would also be interesting and meaningful to examine whether the benefits of maternal grand parenting reach adolescence and early adult hood to influence the family’s life tracks.12．What do we know about the mothers of children aged four and a half?A．They used less controlling parenting styled with the aid of their mothers.B．They received financial support from their mothers.C．They expected to work in senior positions.D．They did some housework alone regularly.13．How many kinds of assistance in caring for children were mentioned according to the text?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.D．Five.14．What does the underlined phrase “maligned with” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Dealt with.B．Agreed with.C．Started with.D．Varied with. 15．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A．The future arrangements of the study.B．The social meaning of high-quality child care.C．The significance of the study in other situations.D．The details of grand parentalinvolvement in child care.It’s normal to face math anxiety. Here are three ways to overcome it. Peer(同龄人) Support; A Powerful Tool Against Fear of MathWorking in groups, discussing math problems, and teaching each other can be beneficial.16 , they improve their understanding and build confidence in their abilities. Realizing are not alone in their struggle’s, students can find comfort in collective learning. Sharing coping technique and study methods can create an environment helpful to overcoming the fear of math. Technology: An Easy Way to Overcome the Fear of MathSome inter active platforms and alps meet the needs of math learners, offering personalized experiences. These platforms sometimes gasify(游戏化) the learning process. 17 hey allow students to progress at their own pace, ensuring they grasp basic theories before moving on to difficult topics. Teachers: The Helpers Against Math Anxiety18 . A teacher who recognized the signs of math anxiety can perform targeted strategies to help a student.Regular feedback(反馈), constructive criticism(批评), and constant encouragement can work wonders. It’s necessary for teachers to create a classroom environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failure. 19Understanding math anxiety and its far-reaching meaning is important in today’s education. Math anxiety isn’t an indication of one’s wisdom or abilities. 20 The strategies mentioned above, when used effectively, can help in reducing and overcoming the fear of math.A．It’s a mental problem many faceB．When students explain theories to their peersC．They make it more attractive and less frighteningD．Because students feel extremely puzzled once in a whileE．Math anxiety has become more and more common at presentF．The role of educators in coping with math anxiety is importantG．This positive experience can slowly but surely reduce the fear of math二、完形填空More than six years ago, Alex, my son with down syndrome (唐氏综合征), attended a summer soccer camp hosted by a high school in our district. Little did we know then, his 21 at that camp would bring a beautiful opportunity for 22 and inclusion for many seasons to come.Alex’s participation (参与) has been a fantastic opportunity for our community to see how 23 inclusion is. His coach, friends, and support staff at school have been offering help when we 24 a path of participation for Alex. He practiced with the tear, dresses for25 and runs warm-up training with his teammates. Every now and then, his coach puts him in the games, which has been such a(n) 26 for all of us as the season has 27A few weeks ago, one of the high school soccer coaches told us that he was trying to 28 some of the soccer players to support Alex at one of his soccer games. Alex was delighted to hear that he may have a 29 section of his own at an upcoming game. Alex was very happy, and my husband and I were extremely 30 to see so many friends there.31 , we even could’t believe that so many kids in our district would come out to watch Alex’s game.32 inclusion can be really tricky (难办的), and incredibly exhausting (精疲力竭的) at times. But every now and then. Something like this happens and 33 just how important inclusion is for all of us. We are so 34 to be part of a community that is willing to include Alex, and we hope that they 35 the gifts that he provided to them as well. 21．A．failure B．appearance C．nervousness D．fear 22．A．calmness B．pride C．freedom D．friendship 23．A．simple B．awkward C．puzzling D．rewarding 24．A．create B．repair C．bend D．shorten 25．A．competitions B．experiments C．parties D．speeches 26．A．sadness B．trouble C．excitement D．confusion 27．A．stopped B．failed C．progressed D．disappeared 28．A．warn B．organize C．remind D．order 29．A．cheering B．hearing C．singing D．speaking 30．A．frightened B．impressed C．confident D．peaceful 31．A．Fortunately B．Eventually C．Similarly D．Additionally 32．A．Accounting for B．Fighting back C．Advocating for D．Holding back 33．A．indicates B．questions C．opposed D．explorers 34．A．careful B．grateful C．curious D．horrible 35．A．present B．ignore C．recognize D．decorate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.In China, the principles of three as — reduce, reuse, recycle — are being brought to life in a unique way at the Mingsha Mountain C re scent Spring (月牙泉) scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu Province. With the tourist season in full swing, the site, crowded 36 about 20, 000 visitors daily, has put significant pressure on cleaning workers and made waste management an urgent challenge.37 (address) this issue, the scenic area introduced an 38 (innovation) program named “Trash hunt for gifts” 39 (encourage) to carry rubbish bags on them by the program, visitors can collect litter around the site. In return, they 40 (reward) with small gifts that reflect Dunhuang’s rich cultural heritage. This move represents efforts to promote 41 (responsible) and care for the environment.The site has witnessed various families 42 (active) filling their rubbish bags, with children excited to trade their collected litter for gifts. The parents proudly emphasized how these small actions made 43 big difference for the environment.Such an activity is turning tourists into environmental care takers, 44 (contribute) to the preservation of the site’s beauty. Similar activities are spreading across China and showing a growing situation 45 tourists are not only passive visitors but are also becoming effective protectors of these cherished natural wonders.四、书面表达46．假定你是李华, 上周五你班在市敬老院参观了老年人智能服务机器人. 请你给校英文报投稿, 内容包括:1. 这些机器人的功能(如送餐, 提醒老年人吃药等);2. 你的感想.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.An Unforgettable Visit to the Nursing Home_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _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.As I settled into my university dormitory, unpacking the last of my boxes, my phone rang with a familiar ring. It was time for my daily video call with my parents. This wasn’t just a casual chat. It was a tradition deeply rooted in our family. Every day, we shared stories from our day, which was a practice that had started years ago around our dinner table.I still remember clearly the night it all began. I was in high school, buried under my homework and feeling the weight of academic pressure. One evening, after plates were full, my parents announced a new dinner time practice. “From now on, everyone must be prepared to share a story of their day,” my dad said. My younger brother and I exchanged doubtful glanced (一瞥), rolling our eyes at the idea.Despite our busy lives, my family made it a routine to have dinner together. Originally, our conversations were predictable, often surrounding my brother’s and my schoolwork. Obviously, we needed something more interesting. That’s why the idea came up. At first, my brother and I participated passively, making up stories on the fly. It was obvious that we hadn’t prepared. But my parents persisted (坚持), sharing their own interesting stories to draw us in.One night, after a particularly tough day at school, I felt overwhelmed (不知所措的) When it was my turn to share, I hesitated but then decided to open up. I talked about a challenging test, the stress I was feeling, and a funny incident that happened with my friends. To my surprise, my parents listened attentively, offering support and advice that made me feel understood and valued.Gradually, our dinner time conversations were transformed into something we all looked forward to. My brother, firstly the most resistant (抵抗的), began sharing his own stories from middle school, adding humor and excitement to our meals. Our stories ranged from everyday talksto deeper reflections, and soon, everyone was eager to share their experiences.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.The tradition continued as I went through high school._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _Even now this simple routine of sharing stories still has a great impact on me._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _。

四川省成都成飞中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Maybe the year of 2022 wasn’t that bad. At least we got some great stories, right? Here are the top 4 of Amazon’s best-selling books of 2022.# 1 A Promised Land by Barack ObamaPublisher: Crown (November 17, 2022)Hardcover: 768 pagesPrice: $ 45.00$ 23.96 (47% off)I miss Barack Obama so much and I know it’s not just me. The former president tells us his life story, spanning all the way from his childhood to his presidency. You can place this on the shelf next to Michelle Obama’s Becoming and feel intellectual as hell.# 2 The Return by Nicholas SparksPublisher: Grand Central Publishing (September 29, 2022)Hardcover: 368 pagesPrice: $ 28.00$ 14. 00 (50% off)I may or may not ugly cry to every Nicholas Sparks book. Don’t judge! This one follows an injured Navy doctor, who moves back to North Carolina. His story becomes complicated when he meets a teenage girl who may shed light on his past.#3 Untamed by Glennon DoylePublisher: The Dial Press; Later Printing edition (March10, 2022)Hardcover: 352 pagesPrice: $ 24. 00$ 13. 44 (44% off)If you haven’t heard of this book, then you probably don’t go on social media. Glennon Doyle’s memoir blew up on Instagram and beyond this year because it’s packed with super relevant wisdom and relatable moments of honesty.# 4 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsPublisher: Scholastic Press (May 19, 2022)Hardcover: 528 pagesPrice: $ 30$ 18 (40% off)Calling all Hunger Games fans! If three books weren’t enough for you, then you need to get your hands on Suzanne Collins’ latest novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as soon as possible. It is nearly impossible for you to put it down because it’s incredibly exciting and thought-provoking.If you are interested in these books, please visit the website: https: //www. amazon. com. 1．If you prefer books with the biggest discount rate, which one will you probably buy?A．A Promised Land.B．The Return.C．Untamed.D．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. 2．Which author was a big hit on social media last year according to the passage?A．Suzanne Collins.B．Nicholas Sparks.C．Glennon Doyle.D．Barack Obama.3．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To advertise several Amazon’s best-sellers of 2022.B．To introduce best-selling books in 2022 in the US.C．To encourage people to buy books published in 2022.D．To offer some advice on how to choose books of 2022.Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I’vemoved out.”With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4．Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?A．An artist.B．A winner.C．A specialist.D．A pioneer. 5．Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?A．For a birthday gift.B．As a treat for her work.C．To support her DIY projects.D．To encourage her to take up a hobby. 6．How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A．By making it look like before.B．By furnishing it herself.C．By splitting the rent with a roommate.D．By cancelling the rental agreement. 7．What trend in DIY does the research show?A．It is becoming more costly.B．It is getting more time-consuming.C．It is turning into a seasonal industry.D．It is gaining popularity among females.Starting next year, many Japanese singles might have a higher possibility of finding their dream partner — through government-aided AI matchmaking (婚介) services.The Japanese government will fund local authorities 2 billion yen (about 126 million yuan) to boost the birth rate. Part of the fund will be used to support projects that use AI to pair people up. Although there are some existing matchmaking systems, which consider criteria such as income and age, the more advanced AI system will also take into account factors like hobbies and values.Japan has one of the world’s lowest birth rates. The number of babies born in Japan in 2019 fell below 865, 000 — the lowest record since 1899, according to the BBC．As a major reason for the aging population, the fast-greying nation has long been searching for ways to improve the situation. Boosting the use of AI tech is one of its latest efforts.An aging population is not just a problem in Japan. Globally, mankind is growing in number and age. According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050. While by 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65. In China, by 2050, the number is expected to increase to 500 million, making China one of the world’s most aged societies.China has taken measures to deal with the aging population.China loosened its family planning policy in 2015 to allow all couples to have two children. The government has also been improving the elderly care system. By June 2020, China had220,000 nursing institutions, with over 7.9 million beds, among which 50 percent are private, according to China Daily.To take care of so many elderly people, last year Japan introduced robots to help. For example, cleaning robots can wash dishes, prepare simple meals or tidy up elderly people’s homes. Communication robots can chat with elderly people and remind them of their daily routine. “These robots are wonderful,” Kazuko Yamada, 84, told Reuters after having an exercise lesson with a robot.8．What might be the unique advantage of matchmaking systems using AI?A．They can increase the birth rate.B．They help to find partners with values.C．They provide richer and younger matches.D．They assess more aspects to pair people up.9．What does the underlined word “its” refer to in Paragraph 3?A．The country’s.B．The situation’s.C．The birth rate’s.D．The matchmaking system’s.10．How does the author show the seriousness of the aging population problems?A．By making comparisons.B．By giving definitions.C．By listing figures.D．By using others’ words.11．What’s the best title of the passage?A．Promoting matchmaking services B．Facing the fact of aging nationsC．Using robots to help the elderly D．Addressing issues of fast greyingMen aren’t typically known for their shopping power. As the “She economy” became a buzz phrase in business magazines, the ever-expanding Chinese female middle class has been eagerly pursued by consumer brands from cosmetics to electronics. For some companies, that means there is a huge missed opportunity in the male market, especially given the fast-rising living standards across the most populous country on the earth and a male population that’s increasingly longing for a better quality of life.Those instincts appear to be largely on point, according to the latest report on male consumption trends conducted by Suning Institute of Finance. The author of the report, the institute’s Senior Researcher Fu Yifu, concluded the male-oriented (男性导向的) market in China has great potential after observing three specific shopping habits of Chinese men in recent years: widened category, improved awareness and increased online consumption.These trends are particularly noticeable in the country’s tech-adapted Millennial and Gen-Z populations, who have warmly embraced some special-interest consumer culture in other parts of the world through the Internet, such as the sneakerhead subculture, as a way to express their individuality. More importantly, many are willing to spend a fortune on it.Also, nowadays, many Chinese men are definitely looking to lead more refined lives. The desire for “refined lives” has been channeled strongly through the pursuance of a more polished look-lighter skin, longer eyelashes and bigger eyes. These features are widely considered to be desirable traits for modern Chinese men.JACB, which stands for “just a cool brand”, is one of the Chinese start-ups looking to capitalize on men’s increasing desire for a finer appearance. While most male cosmetic products today still focus on fixing skin problems such as acne (粉刺), JACB is pioneering the “men makeup” category with products such as BB cream for men. And the company mainly targets men in their 20s and early 30s, as they are more accepting of the new trends.“The individual’s awakening in consumption has helped drive the men-oriented market to new heights that we are seeing today,” Fu said. “Chinese men have learned to buy skincare products, expensive suits, watches and luxury cars as a way to show their personal abilities.”12．What may have given chance to the male market?A．Men desire to have a better quality of life.B．Men spend more time on consumption.C．Men expect to raise their living standards.D．Men pursue some consumer brands.13．What might be the characteristic of the Gen-Z populations?A．They are addicted to the Internet.B．They are eager to spend a fortune.C．They are reluctant to express themselves.D．They are keen on some consumer culture. 14．What does the underlined word “refined” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Educated.B．Precise.C．Elegant.D．Polite.15．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The awakening of individual consumption.B．The rise of male-oriented economy.C．The potential of special-interest culture.D．The desire for a finer appearance.Global average temperature has increased by 1℃ over the past century due to climate change, making heat waves more frequent and intense than those from any other point in recorded history. 16 A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 percent of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2022.The following is what happens if you’re the next to be killed. First, your brain sends a series of messages to your sweat glands telling them to increase sweat production. Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs (器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut. 17If heat stroke occurs, your body might get hot and direct so much oxygen-rich blood to the skin that it suffocates (把……闷死) vital internal organs. If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level to about 104 degrees. At that temperature, your brain becomes affected. 18 Before long, you might lose consciousness. Your brain might begin to swell.While you struggle to stay awake and avoid dizzying confusion, the excessive internal heat is damaging your gut, consequently causing an inflammatory (发炎的) response. 19 That’s just part of what we know about how extreme heat kills you. 20 A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from examinations of people dying of heat stroke.A．As the heat rises quickly, so does the death number.B．That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory.C．As temperatures increase ever higher, that figure may well rise.D．You may feel it start as a dull headache.E．Surviving the organ failure might require an emergency transplant.F．Sometimes that alone is enough to create problems for a weak or aging heart.G．Left untreated, what follows is a flood of organ failure that leads to your death.二、完形填空Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10-­year­-old Morgan has always possessed a 21 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed (被诊断) with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 22 with others.23 these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that24 others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 25 the art of nature photography.Not 26 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 27 , he donates ten percent of his 28 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.However, his motivation for photography 29 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 30 with others. His work has gained 31 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 32 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his saving grace (体面) because it gets people to look 33 his issues. “He’s going to make his 34 ,” his mother said.Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 35 and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently.21．A．strange B．typical C．unique D．normal 22．A．fighting B．interacting C．agreeing D．competing 23．A．Without B．For C．From D．Despite 24．A．escape B．hit C．touch D．please 25．A．admire B．explore C．change D．promote26．A．amused B．familiar C．content D．bored 27．A．Remarkably B．Undoubtedly C．Accidentally D．Fortunately 28．A．salaries B．profits C．budgets D．expenses 29．A．results in B．arises from C．goes beyond D．consists of 30．A．recalls B．imagines C．expects D．encounters 31．A．recognition B．advantage C．strength D．power 32．A．examination B．display C．investigation D．trade33．A．for B．up C．into D．past 34．A．decision B．living C．way D．fortune 35．A．principle B．intelligence C．emotions D．limits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。

黑龙江省大庆市东风中学2024-2025学年高二英语10月月考试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30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。

AScientific BooksAmazon offers a wide range of books for readers to choose from. Here are some splendid books for lovely kids.How to be a ScientistSteve MouldPrice: $8.81This book is for the child who is forever asking questions. It encourages young readers to hug those questions, seek out answers, and try out some fun experiments that will entertain the whole family. We can't wait to get our hands on this one!LEGO Women of NASA: Space HeroesDKPrice: $11.72Not only is this splendid book filled with many LEGO characters, but it's also filled with educational facts! Your little one will love learning about ladies like Mae Jemison, Sally R ide, Margaret Hamilton, and Nancy Grace Roman through this fun­to­read book.Hidden FiguresMargot Lee ShetterlyPrice: $12.75You've likely seen the Academy Award­winning film Hidden Figures, but now you can introduce these amazing women to your kids as role models. This picture book explores the story of these amazing mathematicians and the barriers they overcame to have extraordinary careers with NASA.If I Built a CarChris Van DusenPrice: $6.39It' s a fact that kids love things that move. They are cars, planes, trains, and all you name it! This fun story describes little Jack's dream about designing a perfect car, including a pool, a fireplace, and much more. The young engineer in your family will be begging you to read If I Built a Car each night before bedtime.1．For whom is the book How to be a Scientist most suitable?A. Parents admiring famous scientists.B. Parents loving entertainment.C. Kids with curiosity about science.D. Kids with a preference for Chinese characters.2．Which of the following books was made into a film?A. How to be a ScientistB. If I Built a CarC. LEGO Women of NASA: Space HeroesD. Hidden Figures3．Who wrote the book about a young designer?A. Chris Van Dusen.B. DK.C. Steve Mould.D. Margot Lee Shetterly.BAt the back of our house there was half a mu of vacant land. “It's a pity to let it go to waste like that,”Mother said.“Since you are all so fond of peanuts, let us open it up and make it a peanut garden.”At that my brother, sister and I were all delighted and so were the young housemaids. And then some went to buy seeds, some began to dig up the ground and others watered it and, in a couple of months, we had a harvest!“Let us have a harvest festival tonight to celebrate,”Mother suggested, “and ask Dad to join us for a taste of our fresh peanuts. What do you say?”We all agreed, of course. Mother cooked the peanuts in a variety of styles and told us to go to the garden for the celebration.The weather was not very good that night but, to our great delight, even Father put in an appearance.“Do you like peanuts?”Father asked.“Yes！”We all answered eagerly.“But who can tell me what is good about peanuts?”“They taste very delicious,”my sister took the lead.“They can be made into oil,”my elder brother followed.“They are inexpensive”, I said.“Almost everyone can afford them and everyone enjoys eating them. I think that's what is good about peanuts.”“In fact, there are quantities of good points of peanuts,”Father said,“but one thing I do appreciate is particularly good about them. Unlike apples, peaches and pomegranates (石榴) that hang their bright and beautiful fruits up on the branches, attracting your admiration, peanuts lie buried in the soil, waiting until they are ripe before letting people dig them up. And you can't tell whether they bear fruits or not just by their fragile stems above ground.”We all agreed and Mother nodded her head, too.“So you should try to be like the peanuts,”Father went on, “because they are neither grand nor beautiful, but useful.”“That is what I expect of you all.”We stayed up late that night, eating all the peanuts Mother had cooked for us. But Father's words remained rooted in my mind till this day.4．How many good points about peanuts are mentioned in this passage?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.5．What did Father want his children to do in the future?A. To plant peanuts.B. To hold more celebration gatherings.C. To show off their abilities.D. To be useful instead of seeking fame.6．How did Father tell the good quality about peanuts?A. By examples.B. By comparison.C. By numbers.D. By pictures.7．What can be inferred from the passage?A. The family was too poor to afford other fruits.B. Father seldom joined them in such activities.C. Father didn't like eating apples or peaches.D. The peanuts are too shy to show their fruits.CThe world's first hydrogen­powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began carrying passengers on Monday in Germany's northern Lower Saxony state. The new trains will run 100­kilometer trips and can travel up to 140 kilometers per hour.A French railroad company called Alstom built the two trains. Teams in Germany and France cooperated on the project, which was supported by the German government. The new train model, called the Coradia iLint, signals the beginning of efforts in Germany and other nations to move away from pollution­producing diesel (柴油) trains.The Coradia iLint is designed to run on non­electrified train lines with low levels of noise. It uses a process that combines hydrogen with oxygen to produce electrical power. If the system produces more energy than the train needs at that time, it can store the extra energy in batteries. The only emissions (排放物) are water and steam.A single tank of hydrogen can run a Coradia iLint train for about 1,000 kilometers. This is very similar to the distance a diesel­powered train can run on with a single tank.Hydrogen­powered trains cost more than diesel trains to build. But Alstom officials say the operating costs are much lower. The company plans to provide another 14 Coradia iLint trains to Lower Saxony by 2024.The head of railroad operations in the area, Carmen Schwabl, praised replacing diesel trains with hydrogen­powered trains. She said the move was an important first step in using clean­b urning technologies to reach climate protection goals.Officials say the area's many wind turbines (风力涡轮机) will produce part of the energy to create the hydrogen to power the trains.Alstom says several other European countries have also expressed interest in developing hydrogen train systems. France has already said it wants its first hydrogen train to be on the rails by 2024.8．Why did Germany build the new trains?A. To replace diesel trains.B. To carry more passengers.C. To make traveling much easier.D. To develop friendship with France.9．What is one advantage of hydrogen­powered trains over diesel trains?A. They run without making any noise.B. They don't use electrical power.C. They cost much less to run.D. They are cheaper to build.10．What can we know about hydrogen trains?A. They are widely used.B. They are environmentally friendly.C. They can stop air pollution.D. They can produce water and oxygen.11．What might be the best title for the text?A. Saving Natural ResourcesB. Efforts to Reduce EmissionsC. The World's First Hydrogen TrainsD. A New Way to Make ElectricityDIt's peak cold and flu season, which means taking a lot of preventative measures. Frequent hand washing is a must, so is avoiding co-workers or friends who are sick. But we humans are not the only animals that change behavior to keep away from diseases, so do ants（蚂蚁）.The researchers observed ants to see their reaction to the presence of a pathogen (病原体).“The nurse ants, who are made of young workers typically, stay inside and take care of the eggs. And the foragers (觅食者) are all the workers at outside of the nest to collect food and defend the nest.”Forager ants are at greater risk of getting exposed to diseases because they leave the safety of the nest. So the researchers sprayed (喷) a common fungus (真菌) on a small group of forager ants and then followed their movements to see the way other ants reacted.“We marked all ants with individual labels（标签）, which carries these two dimensional bar code (二维码) which is automatically detected and recorded using a tracking system.”After the infection, the nurse and forager ants stayed within their groups and interacted less outside of their work group. The researchers also saw that forager ants spent more time outside of the nest. “They increase that amount by 15 percent so by quite a long large amount.”The researchers also measured the amount of fungus on each ant and saw that it was almost completely contained to the foragers group. Some nurse ants and even the Queen did have some amounts of the fungus' spores (孢子) on them but the amount was small enough so that they could easily get rid of them. Not only does the group behavior stop the spread of the fungus, but it allows you to develop immunization. It's sort of improve your immune defenses and protect you against later exposure to the same pathogen.Seems that in their ability to avoid infecting other members of the community, ants may be more advanced than we are.12．How did the researchers conduct the experiment?A. Tracked the ants' movements.B. Cured the infected ants.C. Inspected the immune defenses.D. Separated the nurses from the foragers.13．What would the foragers do after the infection?A. They suffered a lot.B. They spent more time inside of the nest.C. They stayed where they were.D. They interacted with the nurses more.14．What would happen if the ants have the small amount of the fungus' spores?A. They would worsen into a more serious fungus.B. They would strengthen the ants' immune defenses.C. They would spread them to others.D. They would be more sensitive to them.15．What is the best title for the passage?A. How Ants Prevent the FungusB. What We Should Do with the FungusC. How Ants Are Infected with the FungusD. Why Ants Are More Advanced than We Are其次节（共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分）依据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。