凤城市第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考
英语试题
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。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．Who did the man go camping with
A．Martin. B．Jenny. C．Phoebe.
2．When will the electricity be on again tonight
A．At 7:00 pm. B．At 9:00 pm. C．At 10:00 pm.
3．What is probably the man
A．A director. B．A host. C．An actor.
4．What has Dennis decided to do
A．Live independently. B．Start a new company. C．Stay with his parents.
5．How does the man feel about losing the phone
A．He doesn’t really mind. B．He is a bit annoyed. C．He is very upset.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A．The convenient location.
B．A famous Hollywood movie.
C．Its first opening to the public.
7．Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A．To develop it. B．To do research. C．To protect the natural life.
8．How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A．300. B．2,000. C．4,000
9．What will the speakers do next
A．Surf the Internet. B．Read some magazines. C．Book a holiday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A．The touching plots. B．The exciting story. C．The peaceful lifestyle.
11．What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life
A．It’s tough. B．It’s simple. C．It’s boring.
12．Where does the woman live
A．In the city. B．In the town. C．In the countryside.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Put off spring break.
B．See some western art.
C．Drive her to the exhibit.
14．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Taxi driver and Passenger.
B．Brother and Sister.
C．Mother and Son.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
15．When does the man plan to check in
A．Three days later. B．Four days later. C．Seven days later.
16．What kind of room does the man take
A．One with one bed and a kitchen.
B．One with two beds and a kitchen.
C．One with two beds and no kitchen.
17．How much will the man pay
A．$400. B．$800. C．$1200.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．When did Ava create her first book
A．At the age of 4. B．At the age of 5. C．At the age of 8.
19．What did Ava do for her new book
A．She collected money.
B．She drew pictures for it.
C．She searched for wise sayings.
20．How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A．Do charity. B．Support her family. C．Go on learning painting.
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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A. It charges the lowest price. B. It can only be booked online.
C. It is available around the clock. D. It can be enjoyed all over London.
23、What is the purpose of the text？
A. To advertise the New Malden taxi service.
B. To show the benefits of New Malden taxis.
C. To attract visitors to tour around New Malden.
D. To stress the necessity of airport transfer service.
B
Over a long period of time to create thousands of jokes and humorous stories, I have found that there are really no new jokes. All variations are from the same themes. The funniest stories are about you and me. A number of years ago I wrote some articles about humor, like these below.
An old man believed his wife was getting hard of hearing. He decided that he would just give her a test. His wife was in the kitchen cooking dinner. So he stood in the dining room and said softly, "Honey, what are we having for dinner " No answer. He walked a little closer to the kitchen and asked the same question with a little louder voice. Again no answer. Three more times, a little closer and louder, followed. Finally, he walked into the kitchen, saying in a very loud voice, "Honey, what are we having for dinner " She finally answered, "I've told you five times already we're having chicken!"
Then there's the old couple who eat a lot of fast food. The old man said to his wife one evening, "Honey, I'm going down to get us a couple of hamburgers. Want anything special on yours " "Yes," she said, "be sure to have them put more onions on mine." "OK," he said. "You may forget," she said. "Better write it down." A little impatient, he said, "That's simple. I don't need to write it down." When he got to the restaurant, he had forgotten what he came for. So he looked at the menu. Chocolate sundaes(圣代冰激凌) looked good so he bought two and left the restaurant. When he got home, he loudly said, "Honey, I'm home with the sundaes." "Did you get mine with more nuts " she asked. "No," he answered. She said," I told you to write it down." Still funny!
Good humor is about real life, usually exaggerated(夸大的). But, if we look closely, we will see ourselves or family or people we have known.
24、Why did the man ask his wife the question about dinner
A. To express his dissatisfaction with dinner.
B. To show his wish to give his wife a hand.
C. To show his care for his wife.
D. To test his wife's hearing.
25、How did the man feel before he went to the restaurant
A. He believed in himself. B. He was mad at himself.
C. He was thankful to his wife. D. He doubted his wife's cooking skills.
26、What can we infer about the wife in the second story
A. She forgot what she said before her husband went out.
B. She showed her forgiveness to her husband.
C. She misunderstood her husband.
D. She disliked sundaes.
27、What does the author think of humorous stories
A. They seem difficult to create. B. They are mostly educational.
C. They go a little beyond the truth. D. They are very important for everyone.
C
Finland is the happiest place on Earth, according to the 2018 World Happiness Report of 156 nations.
The report, released Wednesday by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranks the countries of the world based on six different categories of wellbeing: income, freedom, trust, life expectancy, generosity and social support. This year's report also pays special attention to the happiness of each country's immigrants.
The US dropped four spots from 2017 and landed in 18th place, and last year's winner, Norway, came in second place, followed by Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland.
"The top five countries all have almost equally high values for the six factors found to support happiness, and four of these countries Denmark, Switzerland, Norway and now Finland have been in first place in the six World Happiness Report rankings since the first report in 2012," co-editor John Helliwell told CNN. "In a division with such excellent teams, changes in the top spot are to be expected."
Rounding out the top 10 happiest countries was Canada in sixth place, then New Zealand, Sweden and Australia. The order of the top 10 nations changed from the 2017 list but the countries did not, according to the report. They were also 10 of the 11 top spots in the immigrant happiness category (including Mexico 24th overall, but 10th in immigration).
"The most striking finding of the report is the remarkable consistency between the happiness of immigrants and the locally born," Helliwell said in a statement. "Although immigrants come from countries with very different levels of happiness, their reported life evaluations resemble those of other residents in their new countries. Those who move to happier countries gain, while those who move to less happy countries lose."
Other major world powers placed in significantly low spots on the list. Germany came in 15th, and the UK was 19th, followed by Japan in 54th place, Russia in 59th and China in 86th.
The report, based on surveys completed by citizen volunteers, came just under a week before World Happiness Day on March 20, when the UN declared to recognize "the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives".
28. The US ranked ________ in 2017.
A.14 B.10 C.18 D.22
29.What is the most significant finding of the report
A. Immigrants are different from residents in the country.
B. Immigrants come from countries with different levels of happiness.
C. Immigrants become happy when they leave the country.
D. Immigrants and the locals feel the similar level of happiness.
30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Happiness is no less important than any other aspect in life.
B. People's happiness and well-being should be considered when it comes to policy-making.
C. The happiness report came under a week before World Happiness
D. What the UN declared was beneficial to all human beings.
31. What is the best title of the passage
A. World Happiness Day
B. The Pursuit of Happiness
C. What's Your Happiness Index(指数)
D. The 2018 World Happiness Report
D
We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. However, light pollution may be a new term to many of us. But, the fact is that it does affect mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.
What is light pollution It presents all forms of misused man-made light. The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.
Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants. Upon studies, it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of animals that are active at night. Needless to mention, bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt, wander and perform their regular activities. Light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several diseases. Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm（节奏）. It contributes to risks of developing cancerous cells. So, it's nothing less than a threat to human health.
You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on animals and human health. Apart from this, the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming. After all, coal or gas is used for producing electricity.
While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution. For example，while installing（安装） outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards. Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices. Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let's contribute our part in reducing the pollution.
32、What can we learn about light pollution
A. It has little effect on plants.
B. It contributes to most cancers.
C. It is a negative fruit of light technology.
D. It affects animals' behavior during the day.
33、Why does light pollution affect the climate
A. It increases the temperature at night.
B. It creates clouds in parts of the Earth.
C. It stops the release of greenhouse gases.
D. It is related to the burning of coal and gas.
34、How can we contribute our part in reducing light pollution
A. Forbid the use of outdoor lighting.
B. Use clean energy to produce electricity.
C. Avoid unnecessary lights at home and offices.
D. Reduce money spent on light in urban areas.
35、What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Citizens should be banned to install outdoor lighting.
B. Only simple ways can help reduce light pollution.
C. There is no clear sky or stars over the urban areas.
D. Light pollution needs to be dealt with urgently.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，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。
You may or may not be aware of this, but reading fiction is highly beneficial, and there are scientific studies to back this up. 36______ Read on to discover more reasons to continue reading and rereading your favorite fiction masterpieces.
Your imagination can be significantly improved and developed when reading fictions. 37______ It can also help you with your problem solving skills. What's more, the ability to imagine things influences everything a person does, thinks about and creates, regardless of their profession.
Empathy（共情）is all about standing in someone else’s shoes and seeing things from their point of view. So developing a relationship with the characters and becoming interested in the journey they are going through can help you do that after you've closed the book. 38______
Reading fictions improves people's mood considerably and brings it to a pleasurable state. It even provides health benefits and relaxation. Regular readers have lower stress levels, lower rates of depression（抑郁）.
Reading fictions also helps you build your language skills and vocabulary. 39______ You might even get to read from authors who have different local languages and speech patterns! Who said learning can't happen under a cozy blanket while holding a book in one hand and hot cocoa in the other
40______ The psychology of reading fiction is often explored, so clearly others are curious as well. And when a person indirectly experiences an event related to an emotion, for example, if they read about what happens to a character and how they feel about it, the same region of the brain is triggered（触发）as if they had experienced the event themselves.
A. Imagination allows you to be more creative.
B. Reading fiction can work wonders for your health.
C. The relationship with the characters makes you think more about others.
D. A recent study showed that reading fiction can enrich one's worldview.
E. When you read, you expose yourself to new vocabulary and new language.
F. Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you read fiction
G. Why does reading fiction have such an effect on improving one's imagination
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处最佳选项。
My wife and I moved into our home two years ago. We had a yard with a lot of 41 . Very often when we have flowers, Denise or I would plant some between the rocks, just to add some 42 to the area.
Last summer, I found a tiny little plant in the yard that I could not immediately identify. I knew I didn't plant it and Denise said she didn't either.
We decided to let it 43 growing until we could find out what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my way back to the 44 plant, it appeared to be a sunflower. I decided to 45 the weeds(杂草) around it. As I pulled rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something 46 . The sunflower had not 47 where I saw it begin. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and around it to reach the 48 .
That's when I 49 that if a tiny little sunflower didn't let a big rock stand in its way of developing, we too have the ability of doing the same thing. If we 50 ourselves like that little sunflower, we can reach where we 51 to go and get what we need for growth.
We need to believe in ourselves knowing we have the 52 to achieve our goals. Like the sunflower, it knew it had the ability to get over the rocks because it had 53 in itself that it would succeed. Stand tall like the sunflower and be 54 of who and what we are, and then the environment will begin to 55 us. We will find a way to go under or around any “rocks” in order to reach our goals.
41. A. flowers B. insects C. vegetables D. rocks
42. A. water B. fertilizer C. color D. shape
43. A. stop B. continue C. improve D. escape
44. A. weak B. strange C. lonely D. pretty
45. A. collect B. tend C. remove D. watch
46. A. unusual B. wonderful C. terrible D. valuable
47. A. passed B. started C. left D. died
48. A. air B. top C. sun D. house
49. A. hoped B. realized C. doubted D. regretted
50. A. fill in B. put in C. worry about D. believe in
51. A. forget B. hate C. aim D. wait
52. A. wish B. plan C. ability D. idea
53. A. faith B. energy C. virtue D. courage
54. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. tired
55. A. forgive B. support C. upset D. affect
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处最佳选项。
Confucius was born into a middle class family in Lu State, an area with the modern city of Qufu, in China's Shandong Province. Now, he 56________(remember) for his teachings, which, along with the works of his students，formed the rule of Confucianism（儒学）many 57________ (year)after his passing away.
Confucius also lived 58________ active political life. From his job as Minister of Crime, he took part in a campaign to distance Lu from the rule of the state instead of 59________ (work) for the central government. However, the plan failed. After a short period of being sent to live in another country, Confucius could finally return to Lu State 60________ (spend) the rest of his life as a teacher of philosophy.
Even up to the time of Confucius's 61________ (die),his teachings were not 62________ (wide) accepted in China, and most of 63________ (they) were lost when the emperor Qin ordered the burning of Confucius's books.
Yet, his philosophical ideas survived during the later Han Dynasty. Emperor Han Wudi, 64________ was inspired by the social and political wisdom of Confucius, accepted Confucianism and applied his systems of morality everywhere from classrooms 65________ law courts. The teachings of Confucius still spread far across China and the Far East.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Tom将来中国旅游，向你征求建议，请你回复一封邮件， 内容包括：
1.推荐你的家乡丹东；
2.给出理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80左右；
2.可适当增加内容以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
I'm so excited to hear that you're coming to China!
__________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Scout could clearly remember the night she had to leave her home in Poland. It was the beginning of World War Ⅱ and her family had to escape as soon as possible. She quickly packed a suitcase with a few items of clothing, her diary, and her most prized treasure, a silk scarf. Scout and her best friend, Betty, had persuaded their parents to buy them matching scarves, which they took as a symbol of their friendship. Scout didn't know she was going to America and would not return.
Scout kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Scout was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, "Don't worry, Grandma. Nothing's going to happen to your scarf. You'll see that it's going to bring both of us luck." And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.
Leaving the interview, Eliza felt confident that she had got the job so she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. Sitting at her table, Eliza felt an elderly woman staring at her for a long time.
"I'm sorry. Do I know you " Eliza asked.
"I'm sorry, dear, but you remind me of my best friend," the old woman replied. "She looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like yours." Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother's best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this woman be Betty, her grandmother's childhood friend
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1．B
【原文】W: Did you have a good time during your camping
M: Just so-so. Phoebe had been called away by her boss before we set out. Jenny felt sick all the way. I had to send her to Martin’s to give her a physical checkup.
W: Oh! Maybe she got carsick.
2．C
【原文】M: I heard there will be a power cut tonight.
W: Don’t worry. I’ve already bought some candles.
M: So when will it begin
W: It’ll begin at 7:00 pm and will last for three hours.
3．C
【原文】W: Bradley, some audience said your acting in the movie is barely satisfactory. So what do you think of your performance
M: I’m not quite satisfied with it either. But it’s just my first movie. I’m sure I’ll do better next time.
4．A
【原文】W: Dennis, do you still live with your parents
M: No. I moved out last month. I’ve already decided to live on my own.
W: How can you afford the rent
M: I’ve been employed by a new company.
5．A
【原文】M: I seem to have lost my phone. What now
W: I will ring your number. Maybe someone will reply. Where did you lose it
M: No idea. There is no rush. I was thinking about changing it anyway.
6．B 7．C 8．A 9．A
【原文】W: Dave, what about going to Maya Bay in Thailand for a holiday this year The magazine says it’s a very famous beach in the country.
M: I know that beach. It made headlines in 1999 when some people arrived there to film the famous Hollywood movie The Beach. Since then, tourists have flooded in this beach with as many as 4.000 visitors arriving on boats every day.
W: That’s really hard to believe.
M:Yes. Sadly, tourism ruined the natural life there. That is why the Tailband government closed the beach to tourists for about four years.
W: I didn’t know it was closed for about four years. So when did it reopen
M: It reopened in January 2022. Now there is a limit of 300 visitors per day.
W: Well, I think it’s a good decision.
M: I agree. Scientists there believe that beach is a natural resource they have to preserve. Actually there’re many other great beaches in Thailand. We don’t have to visit that one.
W: You’re right. But I don’t know any other beaches.
M: It’s easy. Let’s search for some information on websites and then make a decision.
W: Good idea.
10．C 11．B 12．A
【原文】W: Tom, what were you watching just now
M: I was watching a TV series Heartland. It’s about a family who lives on a ranch with horses and cattle.
W: Why did you watch such s series It must be very boring.
M: Well, it may sound boring to you, but I really love watching it. Though its story is neither exciting nor touching, it tells about the life that I truly want to live.
W: You mean you want to live a simple and peaceful life
M: Yes. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about living in the countryside like my grandparents . I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around world and enjoying myself.
W: So do you want to move to the countryside
M: Yes. If you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience it for yourself
W: Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting.
13．C 14．B
【原文】M: Didn’t you want to go to the western art museum I thought you were interested in cowboys.
W: I only wanted to go there because it’s free. Oh, and it’s really close to home. But now I’m interested in the modern art exhibit.
M: That’s a three-hour drive from here! And it’ll be so crowded there.
W: But Mom gave me fifty dollars to spend on my spring break. And I really want to go.
M: I’m not sure I can drive you there, Linda. My spring break is a week later than yours.
W: I know. But we could go on the e on! It’s a nice drive, Sam.
M: OK. I guess that’s what big brothers are for.
15．C 16．C 17．B
【原文】W: Good evening. What can I do for you
M: Hi, I’d like to make a reservation.
W: All right. Is it just for you
M: No. I need a room for three.
W: Would two beds be OK
M: Yes, that would be fine.
W: How long will you be staying with us
M: We’ll be staying for four nights, starting one week from today.
W: OK, we have a room with two queen-size beds and a kitchen.
M: How much will it cost
W: Three hundred dollars per night.
M: Wow. That’s expensive. Do you have any rooms that cost less
W: Well, we have another room with no kitchen, 200 dollars per night.
M: That’s OK. I’ll take this one.
W: OK. All done. I hope you’ll enjoy your stay.
M: Thanks.
18．B 19．B 20．A
【原文】W: Ava Milukas is a lovely 8-year-old girl started to paint when she was 4 years old. She created her first of several books just one year after she started to paint. Her most recent book is titled Ava’s Guide to Having a Perfect Life. It contains several chapters, including “ Your Home”,“Friends,” “Pets” and “Places” with the pictures she drew on every page, along with her handwritten text. In the “friends” chapter, she offers this wise advice,“you should always have friends that are caring, helpful and kind.” This soft-cover book is professionally self-published. 100% of the profits are donated to Ava’s choice of two non-profit organizations: A Wish Come True and the Providence Animal Rescue League. She serves as a positive role model for children and a reminder for us adults to recall our early childhood dreams. It’s never too late to try to make our dreams come true and make a difference in the world.
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Dear Tom,
I’m so excited to hear that you’re coming to China!I must recommend my own city, Dalian.
Located in Liaodong Peninsula, it’s neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter and it will give you an experience of urban China different to that of any other Chinese city. Dalian has beautiful squares, European architectures and colorful festivals, capturing its unique spirit. Most importantly, you won’t miss out on Dalian seafood which will be appealing to you.
There are loads of other things to see and I’d be very happy to show you around. I’m sure Dalian will strike a chord with you!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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Then the old woman introduced herself, "My name is Betty. I'm originally from Poland, but left there when I was thirteen. And I have been living here in Washington, D.C. in America ever since." Eliza could not believe it, stories of her grandmother's best friend floating in her mind. She assumed that the old woman must be her grandmother's best friend. She said, "Betty, would you mind coming with me right now I need to show you somebody."
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The old woman agreed. Soon they left the restaurant after dinner. Arriving at Scout's home, the old woman eagerly rang the door bell. The moment Scout opened the door, she was amazed to see her childhood friend standing in front of her. How magical! The scarf indeed brought them good luck. Excited and moved, both of them were in tears. They hadn't seen each other for many years and had many things to share.
