广东省中山市重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期11月月考英语试题（PDF版无答案）

华辰实验中学高二年级 11 月月考(英语) D. The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） (2). In order to save money in Amsterdam, you can ________.
第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） A. arrange a guided canal tour
A B. buy train tickets at the counter
Amsterdam Destination Guide C. reserve a hotel in the South District
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, D. book flights between mid-March and mid-May
top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and (3). Where is the passage most probably taken from
often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here A. A magazine.
are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam. B. An essay.
Must-See Attractions C. A report.
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, D. A website.
shopping centers, and coffee shops. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South B
District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The The only thing separating my two worlds is the Rio Grande river— it might not be much, but it's enough
top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum. for me to feel a big difference in customs and values. People who are not from El Paso, Texas, United States
If You Have Time or a border city might not understand what it's like to grow up between two places at once.
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them I grew up in a Mexican household. My dad was born in El Paso but lived nearly his entire life in Ciudad
as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy Juárez until I was born, and my mom was born and raised in Mexico. She didn't move to the US until she
home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the had me, when she was 28. My first language was Spanish, but my parents did not want me in bilingual
city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical classes. So, instead, it was all English for me at school.
gardens. English was all I spoke among friends at school, while Spanish was the designated language with family,
Money Saving Tips and I hardly ever mixed them. I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents, who lived in Juárez
●Unless you really want to see the tulips(郁金香) blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today. It's thanks to them that I perfected my Spanish,
mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise. learned to read and write in that language — despite never taking classes—and fell in love with my Mexican
●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in culture by traveling to Mexico City and around the country.
the city center. Along with being bilingual came a sense of having a double identity. I enjoyed watching Spanish TV
●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money. series with my grandma as much as American series such as The Amanda Show. And the same went for
●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They're inexpensive and will give you a unique music. I loved listening to Spanish singers, as much as American pop singers.
point of view of the city. It wasn't until high school that I began to meet other people whose backgrounds I could relate to. I was
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book. introduced to friends with whom I identified because they were Mexican American and who had also been
(1). What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage raised in El Paso but often visited family in Juárez. It was also during these years that I started going out to
A. Amsterdam is called the “Venice of the North” because of its location. party in Juárez.
B. The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter. Growing up on the border is pretty special. Thanks to my bicultural upbringing, I learned to enjoy and
C. The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. appreciate both sides of me without ever questioning who I am, because the truth is that I need both of those
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relationships and cultural identities to feel complete. of children would even stimulate their interest in history when it concerns science fiction related to both
(1). What do we know about the author's upbringing background extinct and fantasy animals.
A. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. An enhanced imagination is vital to a sharper cognitive (认知的) ability as children are able to think
B. He attended school in the US from a young age. out of the box and are not limited to what is normal to them in their daily lives. Their imagination would
C. His parents were both born and raised in Mexico. work much better as they would have curiosity raised by their science fiction experience.
D. He showed his bilingual ability to his classmates at school. Imaginative children would have an enriched life with an active mind. Aware of their surroundings,
(2). Who helped the author learn to read and write in Spanish imaginative children are able to see life in a more delightful way than realistic children who may not be able
A. His grandparents. to enjoy their childhood as much.
B. His parents. (1). What is the text mainly about
C. His teachers. A. How children become imaginative.
D. His friends. B. How children use their imagination.
(3). Why does the author mention the Spanish TV series and American series C. How science fiction impacts children.
A. To contrast the two styles of TV series. D. How science fiction creates a fantasy.
B. To illustrate the author's wide interests. (2). How is paragraph 3 mainly developed
C. To prove the author fits into both cultures well. A. By analyzing causes.
D. To show grandma and the author have the same hobbies. B. By giving examples.
(4). How does the author feel about his bicultural identity C. By describing a process.
A. Proud. D. By following time order.
B. Confused. (3). What does the underlined phrase “think out of the box” in paragraph 4 refer to
C. Worried. A. Develop curiosity.
D. Awkward B. Inspire imagination.
C C. Break the thinking pattern.
Science fiction is a fantasy-filled world where the impossible comes to life. In a world where science D. Limit cognitive skills.
fiction fans are abundant, it is hard to escape the influence of the popular genre (类型) of entertainment— (4). What do we know about imaginative children
be it in the form of reading material or films. This includes the exposure of children to science fiction. Hence A. They are able to enjoy life more.
the effect of science fiction on children is definitely worth considering. B. They have easier access to science fiction.
The main effect that can be noted is that it inspires the imagination of children. The young and C. They have more life experiences.
inexperienced mind is exposed to the exciting world of countless possibilities. This allows the children to D. They are more interested in learning history
experience and comprehend the possible options of events that may occur, which are beyond the normal life 第二节 (其 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)
they experience. The benefits of cooking games for children
Besides this, the imagination of children is improved to understand the world around us with more Various cooking games for children that are available online are more than just a fun pastime activity.
interest. While astronomy may sound very uninteresting to a child, the possibilities of aliens living outside (1) _____ Here are some information on how encouraging children to play online cooking games may
Earth make the topic more exciting and hence more accessible to the young thinking minds. The imagination educate them and contribute to their sense of independence and freedom.
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(2) _____ Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by no longer hear the sound of my grandmother's voice, because she had left me forever. So I (8) _____ to
letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids become a vegetarian for a month. It is something Grandma would do as a way to (9) _____ those who had
develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices. died before her. And I could do no less.
Online cooking games promote math and reading skills. The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the In a city famous for its dining experience, this was (10) _____. I turned down several dinner parties for
real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental fear of offending (冒犯) the hosts. I (11) _____ walking by restaurants where the (12) _____ of good cooking
mathematical abilities. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to read the recipes or lists wafted (漂浮) in the air. My best friend wondered (13) _____ I was going through a mid-life crisis.
of ingredients and then follow the directions. (3) _____ In truth, I wanted to change my (14) _____ many times. What got me through that month-long diet was
Cooking games boost confidence and independence. When kids finish a task actively, they feel good this particular memory of my grandmother. Now, I followed her (15) _____. I invited friends who wanted
about themselves and proud of what they've done. For example, some creative games allow kids to to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.
experiment with a chef's role. (4) _____ When kids have trust in their own skills, they are more likely to (1). A. wonders B . st u dies C . d r eams D . c oncerns
grow up with a feeling of confidence, responsibility, and independence. (2). A. different B . us eful C . co o l D . c r a zy
Cooking games improve social skills. Playing multiplayer games allows children to interact with others, (3). A. lessons B . o p in ions C . chances D . m emories
solve problems in cooperation, and so on. (5) _____ Online games can help them develop self-esteem and (4). A. appreciate B . e xperience C . improve D . s upport
practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life. (5). A. sold B . h u n t ed C . d e manded D . prepared
A. Cooking games enhance creativity. (6). A. pulled away B . took away C . passed away D. put away
B. Cooking games stimulate children's interest. (7). A. similar B . te m p orary C . various D . d istant
C. So it's advisable to play such online games with your friends. (8). A. supposed B . b e lieved C . decided D . r efused
D. Thus kids can be taught to read and improve their vocabulary. (9). A. honor B . p ro t e ct C . i nf luence D . attract
E. Kids can master their cooking skills in the world of imagination. (10). A. difficult B . s u rprising C . interesting D . natural
F. They provide a number of developmental and educational benefits as well. (11). A. forgot B . re g r e tted C . avoided D . e njoyed
G. This is especially convenient for those kids lacking interpersonal skills in the real world. (12). A. taste B . sk i l l C . s m e l l D . s e n s e
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分) (13). A. before B . i f C . u n t il D . u n le s s
第一节 (共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分) (14). A. mind B . b r a in C . v i e w D . d u ty
For a period of a month some time ago, I became a vegetarian. Some people won't eat meat because (15). A. theory B . r e s u lt C . f a ct D . w a y
they think it is cruel to animals, or because of health (1) _____. My reason is a little (2) _____: it is love. 第二节 ( 共 10 小题:每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分 )
I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat. My grandmother spent a large part of her 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。
life as a vegetarian, and some of my happiest childhood (3) _____ in Vietnam were of sharing a meal with Classical Chinese poetry is traditional Chinese poetry (1) ____________________ (write) in Classical
her. Chinese and typified by certain traditional forms and close connections with particular historical (2)
In fact, as a child, I learned how to (4) _____ food not from dishes my mother often cooked, but from ____________________ (period), such as the poetry of the Tang Dynasty. Its existence (3)
the simple meals my grandmother (5) _____. Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting ____________________ (record) at least as early as the publication of the Classic of Poetry or Shijing. (4)
stories she had known from her childhood. ____________________ (variety) combinations of forms and genres exist.
Grandma (6) _____ more than a decade ago. Now I am an adult living in San Francisco, and Grandma's Many or most of these (5) ____________________ (arise) at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Use and
vegetarian suppers and stories have become a (7) _____ past. But one morning it occurred to me that I could development of Classical Chinese poetry (6) ____________________ (active) continued up to the year of
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1919, (7) ____________________ the May Fourth Movement took place, and is still developed even today. watermelons in Farmer Davis's patch(小块地). “Hey, Joseph” Frank said, “do you have the courage to climb
Poetry created during this 2,500 year period of more or less continuous development shows (8) over that fence and get us a ripe(成熟的)watermelon ”
____________________ great deal of diversity-classified by both major historical periods and by dynastic “I don't know. ” Joseph said.
periods. Of the key aspects of Classical Chinese poetry, another is (9) ____________________ (it) intense Loren looked uncomfortable. “I don't think that's a good idea.”
interrelationship with other forms of Chinese art, such as Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy. “Come on,” Frank said, pushing Joseph toward the fence. “No one will ever know.”
Classical Chinese poetry has proven to be of strong influence (10) ____________________ poetry Then Frank started to climb the wooden fence. Joseph felt bad but climbed the fence and jumped with
worldwide. Frank into the watermelon patch.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） Joseph took the closest melon and raced back to the fence. The other boys laughed and took turns
第一节（满分 15 分） carrying the heavy melon as they ran to the river. Finally they broke open the watermelon. The sticky sweet
假如你是李华，寒假期间中山市将举办首届美食节，组委会招聘一些英语志愿者，请你用英语写一 juice was delicious! But Joseph regretted what they had done and wished he hadn't taken the melon.
封申请信，内容包括： On the walk home, they finished off the last piece of the melon just as they passed the watermelon patch
(1) 写信目的； again. Joseph lowered his head quickly when he saw Farmer Davis in the field. He waved at the boys, who
(2) 介绍自己为何符合志愿者要求； quickly threw the melon rinds (皮) to the side of the road. Davis looked upset as the boys hurried by. Joseph
(3) 表达期望。 felt terrible. It was wrong to take the watermelon. He knew he had to tell Farmer Davis what they had done
注意： and ask for forgiveness(宽恕).
(1) 写作词数为 80-100 词； That evening Farmer Davis visited Joseph and Loren at their house. “One of my biggest watermelons
(2) 开头和结尾已给出。 went missing,” he said, “I was wondering if you boys happened to see anyone in my field as you passed by
Dear sir/madam, today.”
Paragraph1：
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Joseph looked at his shoes and said in a low voice.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely, _____________________________________________________________________________________
Li Hua _____________________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分 25 分） Paragraph 2：
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 Farmer Davis thought for a minute.
为 150 左右。 _____________________________________________________________________________________
Yesterday a heat wave hit the town. “It's too hot! Let's go for a swim after we finish our chores (家 _____________________________________________________________________________________
务活) at home!” Joseph complained to his little brother, Loren. As the boys walked toward the Little _____________________________________________________________________________________
Colorado River, they saw Sam and Frank, who ran to join them. “Swimming's just what we need to cool _____________________________________________________________________________________
off!” Sam said, kicking a rock. _____________________________________________________________________________________
“Sure it is,” Frank agreed. Then he looked at the field they were passing. There were many round
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