武昌区重点中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考
英语试卷
命题教师： 考试时间：2023年12月14日下午14:00—16:00
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的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。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. What are the speakers doing now
A. Preparing for a birthday party. B. Making a birthday cake. C. Washing strawberries.
2. What does the woman think of her trip to New York
A. Tiring. B. Satisfying. C. Confusing.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Take some exercise. B. Drive to work. C. Care about her health.
4. How much will the speakers pay in total
A.90 cents. B.130 cents C.140 cents.
5.Where are the speakers
A. In a hotel. B. In a gym. C. In an office.
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。听每段对话或独自前，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，每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man say about the new library
A. It opened yesterday. B. It is big and modern. C. It is bright inside.
7. How can students enter the library
A. With a digital photo. B. With a college letter. C. With a student card.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.What does Tom want to do tomorrow
A. Play soccer with Livan.
B. Invite Evan to his home.
C. Keep his parents company.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Brother and sister.
10. What can we know about Tom's mom
A. She works with Evan's father.
B. She is very strict with Tom.
C. She gets off work at 7:00 pm.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man want to be
A. A manager. B. A professor. C. A doctor.
12. How can we succeed according to the woman
A. By thinking big. B. By setting goals. C. By doing things willingly.
13. What's the attitude of the woman's father to her career choice
A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Interested.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does the woman drop by
A. To kill time. B. To talk about a project. C. To complete a report.
15. What causes the increase of deer population
A. The winter tourists. B. The cold weather. C. The study center.
16. Why does the man recommend Ann
A. She is fond of traveling.
B. She has been studying discased animals.
C. She is available this summer.
17. What will the woman probably do in July
A. Feed the deer. B. Work on her essays. C. Do some research.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Some scientific research about water.
B. Some advice about drinking water.
C. Some medical applications of water.
19. What function of water is mentioned
A. Taking out waste. B. Keeping the body warm. C. Bettering the skin.
20. Who need to pay special attention to drinking water
A. Athletes. B. Patients. C. Seniors.
第二部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Jagged Little Pill the Musical
Nominated (提名)for 15 Tony Awards, and a recent Grammy winner for Best Musical Theatre Album, this production is about a perfectly imperfect family living in 21st century suburb. With music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette and an original story written by Oscar Award winner Diablo Cody, this explosive production is directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, with music supervision by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt.
Hamilton
The Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical arrives at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre in March. Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a great impact on culture, politics and education. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow's famous biography.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Comedians will take over stages in all corners of the city, delivering COVID-safe laughs and comedy good times to audiences in person and online. The festival has something to make everyone amused, with free family entertainment, world—class special events, solo shows and late-night shows. There will be plenty of familiar funny faces, huge comedy stars from radio, stage and screen.
Malthouse Outdoor Stage
Malthouse Outdoor Stage returns with the best of local music, comedy, theatre, and live talks. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment under the stars in Melbourne's newest outdoor performance hub. Arrive early and grab a pizza from the outdoor pizza oven and raise a glass to your favourite live acts.
21．Who is a director
A．Alanis Morissette. B．Tony Award.
C．Diane Paulus. D．Tom Kitt.
22．What do we learn about Alexander Hamilton
A．He is a political figure. B．He is a famous musician.
C．He is a great director. D．He is a comedy star.
23．What do Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Malthouse Outdoor Stage have in common
A．They are free of charge. B．They have live talks.
C．They are world-class events. D．They are amusing.
B
As a child, I was proud of my southern origin. My own voice reflected my family’s past and present-part northern Mississippi, part Tennessee, all southern. There was no sound I loved more than my grandmother’s accent: thick, sweet, warm.
While growing up, I began to realize outside of our region, southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and ignorant. I was ready to leave behind my tiny town in West Tennessee, starting a new life and jumping at big chances in some far-off cities. In that embarrassing space between “teen” and “adult”, my accent was a symbol of everything I thought I hated about my life in the rural South. I feared it would disqualify me from being a noted magazine writer. I would have to talk less “country”. So I killed a piece of myself. I’m ashamed of it, but I’m more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else-change Emily’s accent.
I met Emily in college. She was determined to work for the student newspaper, which was where I spent most of my waking hours, and we became friends. She, unlike me, accepted her roots. Early in our friendship, her mother asked where I was from, assuming it was somewhere up north. Then I felt my efforts paid off and even wanted to ignore the mistake.
Emily is two years younger and she cared about my opinion. I advised her to be more like me and hide her signature Manchester accent. I stressed that throughout our college years, often by making fun of her vowel(元音)sounds. I told myself I was helping her achieve her dream of working as a reporter. Now, I see that it was actually about justifying my hiding part of myself.
Grandma Carolyn used to tell me, “Girl, don’t forget where you come from.” Now I truly understand that. Many things have faded from memory, but this sticks in my mind with uncomfortable clarity. Now that I am grown and have left the South, it’s important to me.
What made the author want to leave her hometown
A. Appeal of convenience in cities. B. Her dream of becoming a writer.
C. Outside prejudice against southerners. D. Her desire for the northern accent.
25. How did the author feel about the mistake of Emily’s mother
A. Upset. B. Pleased.
C. Ashamed. D. Surprised.
26. Why on earth did the author try to change Emily’s accent
A. To prove herself right. B. To help Emily be a reporter.
C. To make herself influential. D. To protect Emily’s self-dignity.
27. What message does the text want to convey
A. Stay true to your roots. B. Never do things by halves.
C. Hold on to your dreams. D. Never judge a person by his accent.
C
We know that China is the largest and fastest growing consumer market in the world. What is less well understood are the forces that shape consumerism in the world's most populous country. In my view, there are some social and cultural aspects at play that drive consumer spending.
Consumerism is related to freedom. To have a choice means to have the consumer choice. You are what you consume. Consumption is an expression of self. It allows you to explore the world through its products, to experiment with lifestyle choices, and to do so safely and anonymously(匿名地). You might never get to France, but you can try French wine. California might be far, but you can go to Shanghai Disneyland. Indeed, the enthusiasm for choice is reflected in the enthusiasm Chinese consumers have for online shopping.
Consumerism is a statement of success. American economist Thorstein Veblen popularized the concept of “conspicuous consumption”. When consumption is no longer driven only by need, it becomes a way of making a statement that you have disposable(可自由支配的) income and you can — at least in certain respects — enjoy life on your terms. Simple pleasures — a pair of shoes, a smartphone, designer clothing — become statements of personal identity.
The collective experience is focused. We like participating in group events. FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, goes beyond cultures. But I suspect this trend is stronger in China than in the West because Confucian culture does not celebrate outsiders as the West's culture does. Social media reinforce(强化) this collective pattern so that shopping and dining are shared experiences. Opinions are crowd sourced. And the merchants reinforce this pattern by supporting holiday sales, group buying, and other promotions.
Successful brands in China are able to handle most or all of the above considerations. The consumer must not only be delighted with your product. The journey of the consumer must also respect these socio cultural aspects.
28．What's mainly talked about in the passage
A．Chinese are growing wealthier.
B．China's fast growing market economy.
C．Chinese socio cultural influences on consumerism.
D．Chinese consumers' preference for quality rather than quantity.
29．What does Paragraph 2 focus on
A．Shopping online is a new experience.
B．Consumption can be a reflection of freedom.
C．Foreign products can be purchased in China.
D．Shopping around the world is a favorable choice.
30．What do the underlined words “conspicuous consumption” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．The ability to cover one's real need in daily life.
B．Spending money in order to keep up with others.
C．The purchase of expensive items to display status.
D．Buying abundant goods and delivering them to others.
31．Why does the author suspect FOMO is stronger in China
A．Social media play a bigger role in their lives.
B．Following the trend is what people like better.
C．Chinese people have less contact with the strangers.
D．Confucian culture is less likely to appreciate outsiders.
D
For generations, depression has been seen as an illness, disorder or even weakness. Such an idea makes sense because depression causes suffering and even death. But what if we’ve got it all wrong
The common wisdom is that depression starts in the mind with abnormal thinking. That leads to symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or tiredness. Now, models like the Polyvagal Theory suggest that we've got it backward. It's the body that detects danger and initiates a defense strategy meant to help us survive. That biological strategy is called immobilization, and it demonstrates in the mind and the body with a set of symptoms we call depression.
When we think of depression as unnecessary suffering, we are telling people with depression that they are not part of the group, they are not right and they don' t belong. That robs them of hope. But when we begin to understand that depression, at least initially, happens for a good reason we lift the shame. Instead, people with depression are courageous survivors, not damaged sick people.
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is constantly scanning our internal and external environment for signs of danger. If our ANS detects a threat or even a simple lack of safety, its next strategy is the fight or flight response, which we often feel as anxiety. Sometimes the threat is so bad or goes on for so long, that the nervous system decides there is no way to fight or to flee. At that point, there is only one option left: immobilization.
The immobilization response is the original biological defense in higher animals. It dulls pain and makes us feel disconnected. Think of some reptiles (爬行动物), which shut down their bodies to avoid cold temperatures and the lack of food and water. In humans, people often describe feeling “out of their bodies" during extremely unpleasant events, which has a defensive effect of reducing the emotional shock. This is important because some things are so terrible, we don't want people to be fully present when they happen. What incredible capacity of our biology to find a way in hard times!
32. Why does the author mention the Polyvagal Theory
A. To offer a standard for identifying depression.
B. To raise people's awareness of mental problems.
C. To make sense of how depression affects people.
D. To correct a commonly held idea about depression.
33. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Depression can bring people in crisis hope.
B. People may feel it wrong to have depression.
C. Depression is an unnecessary human emotion.
D. People often feel proud of fighting depression.
34. What is “immobilization” in the text
A. Building up anxiety. B. Fighting for a crisis.
C. Shutting down action. D. Thinking abnormal.
35. In which order does our body react to an extremely unpleasant situation
①seek to work out solutions
②become aware of a threat
③suffer emotional shock
④start defensive disconnection
②③④① B.④②①③ C.②①③④ D.④①②③
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。
Can you tell the difference between a glass of regular and diet soda No, you can't. 36 . That's where the trouble starts. Until recently, everything we have eaten contains some amount of calories.
So when we drink diet soda, the sweetness tricks our body into thinking it's real sugar but when those energy packed calories don't arrive, the insulin in our brain has nothing to store.
37 . It's called metabolic syndrome, which is a mix of conditions that include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar and weight gain which can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and strokes.
While drinking diet soda with the meal may sound like a tasty calorie free alternative to plain water, this may be the worst time to drink it because the cheating calories in the diet soda could finally destroy the real calories we metabolize. 38 .
Another problem could be the fact that artificial sweeteners in diet soda can be 10 to 100 times sweeter than sugar. 39 . It's like when you go to a party expecting loads of food and you end up with a handful of vegetables. You're left unsatisfied and hungry.
In the same way, artificial sweeteners can leave our brains wanting more, which leads to increased appetite and potential weight gain. 40 ， maybe just stick to water.
A．As it turns out, neither can your body
B．No, this was diet soda and it was awesome
C．When you go to a party expecting loads of food
D．Drinking diet soda is associated with a disease
E．So if you're drinking diet soda to drop a few pounds
F．And it potentially leaves extra calories behind which we then store as fat
G．So when we taste it, our brains expect more calories than what we give it
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As Isaac climbed up to the podium(领奖台)and had gold medals placed around his neck, his mum, Emma, and big brother, Bailey, cheered. Emma couldn’t help herself crying 41 tears. The crowd, as they so often do for Isaac, went wild.
Isaac was competing at the Dwarf(矮人)World Games in Canada. Battling and beating the best sportspeople in the worldwide dwarf community, Isaac came home with five gold 42 .
In October 2007, Isaac was born. He was such a good baby. But as the months went on, he was quite floppy(松垂的)and seemed to 43 to hold his head up without help. Out of 44 , his mother took him to a doctor, and after several tests, the doctor said Isaac is a dwarf and he might never walk.
45 , when Isaac was 18 months old, he learned to walk. As he got older, he 46 his mum with his natural athleticism and 47 nothing more than playing sports with Bailey and his friends.
When Isaac was five, 48 how much he loved sport, his doctor 49 the Dwarf Sports Association(DSA). It is a charity started in 1993 to provide 50 for people with restricted growth to 51 their skills across a variety of sports, and he joined in.
In 2017 he was asked to 52 Team GB at the Dwarf World Games in Canada. His 53 were earned and fought for.
“I know it won’t always be easy,” says Emma. “On a recent holiday people were staring and his little cousin 54 asked why. Isaac said, ‘They’re looking at me because I’m different.’ But he wasn’t sad, just as a matter of fact. He will have to get used to people staring, but I wish people 55 he’s no different to anyone else.”
41. A. upset B. proud C. sympathetic D. grateful
42. A. prizes B. metals C. rings D. medals
43. A. continue B. manage C. struggle D. progress
44. A. guilt B. worries C. fright D. curiosity
45. A. Therefore B. Indeed C. However D. Meanwhile
46. A. covered B. impressed C. compared D. provided
47. A. intervened B. distracted C. favored D. occupied
48. A. perceiving B. monitoring C. sensing D. detecting
49. A. depended on B. set up C. referred to D. joined in
50. A. campaigns B. opportunities C. guidance D. inspiration
51. A. enhance B. integrate C. generate D. stimulate
52. A. defend B. approach C. evaluate D. represent
53. A. credits B. wins C. decisions D. comments
54. A. innocently B. roughly C. particularly D. faithfully
55. A. realized B. claimed C. permitted D. demanded
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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。
Lockdown Love
The cost of a typical Saudi wedding is enough to prevent the most passionate lover. Even a simple party involves renting an impressive ballroom. Then there are the cheerleaders and musicians. Men and women gather in separate halls, 56 (double) some of the prices. Altogether it might cost 200,000 riyals ($53,000). Often, many of these marriages end in divorce. Those that don't 57 (burden) with debt.
Therefore, many couples have welcomed these 58 (restrict) that have come with Covid-19. In 2020, Saudi Arabia limited gatherings to 50 people or 59 (few), So couples could downsize their weddings 60 losing face. They chose some 61 (share) halls over ballrooms. Smaller crowds ate smaller cakes. All in all 62 Saudi couple might have spent 90% less on their weddings. Though the Covid-19 recedes (退去), some still express concern over the health of in-laws. “A girl always dreams of a five-star marriage, but Covid-19 has made us more 63 (practice),” says Bayan Zahran, a lawyer in Jeddah. Some couples are opting for a simple party, 64 places little pressure on either side. They, 65 , must still deal with pressure from their family and peers.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
教育部要求，从去年秋季学期起，全国的中小学校新增设“做饭”课程，引发社会强烈反响。请你以“My Views on the Cooking Lesson”为题，为校英文报写一篇文章，发表一下你对此事的看法。
内容包括：
1. 你的看法；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 适当增加细节使行文连贯。
My Views on the Cooking Lesson
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(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。
When my little brother Tom was four, Mom said something like “I’d give anything to have a few more hours in the day.” And Tom said, “Why don’t we buy a bigger clock ” If time worked that way, I could have used an extra-big clock last week!
Our teacher had asked us to make an art project showing how plants eat, “I can’t believe we only have two nights to finish it,” Noah said with a sigh. “I have no idea how I’ll get mine done.”
I didn’t say anything. Not because I was nervous—I wasn’t nervous at all. 1 love art projects! In fact, I was so relaxed that I didn’t work on the project at all on Monday night. I planned to start the minute I got home from baseball practice on Tuesday. But there was just one thing.
I forgot baseball would run later than usual because it was the day of Baseball Buddies, which happens every month, and it’s a chance for us older students to practise baseball with the adorable younger kids. The second I got home, I threw the entire craft box (手工盒) onto the kitchen table, took out my “How Plants Eat” paper, and started to work. But just then, the telephone rang.
It was my friend Ollie, who said his grandmother Abuela had just made cookies and wanted to know if I’d come help decorate them. I love decorating cookies, and I love, love, love Abucla’s world-famous Thanksgiving cookies that only happen once a year!
I had no choice. I had to go. Ollie and I put all the star cookies with red jam filling in one group, and all the snowflakes with white cream-cheese filling in another. It was 7 o'clock when I finally got home.1 planned to work on my project right after we ate. But then another interruption hit me.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just as I was about to start, Dad said, “Joanna, it’s your turn to do the dishes.”
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Looking at the big “F” on my paper, I started to reflect on what I had done these days.
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高二年级英语12月月考参考答案
听力
1—5 ABACA 6—10 CBBCA 11—15 ACBBA 16—20 BCBAC
阅读理解：
21-23CAD
24-27CBAA 28-31CBCD 32-35DBCC
36-40ADFGE
41-45BDCBC
46-50BCACB
51-55ADBAA
语法填空：
56. doubling 57. are burdened 58. restrictions 59. fewer 60. without
61. shared 62. a 63. practical 64. which 65. though/however
应用文参考答案：
As we all know, the cooking lesson was started last autumn in primary and secondary schools nationwide, which has set off heated discussions in society. From my point of view, it was a big move and brought freshness to school.
Actually, most students have been focusing only on their studies, unable to do basic housework, and even never feeling grateful for what their parents have done for them.
Hopefully, through the cooking lesson, not only can the students develop their life skills, but also they can have a better understanding of the meaning of hard work. More importantly, the new lesson, to some extent, can help them build a strong character to tackle challenges and difficulties in life.
读后续写参考答案：
Just as I was about to start, Dad said, “Joanna, it’s your turn to do the dishes.” What Dad said was a hammer blow to me, leaving me into deeper anxiety. However, that was one of our family rules, so I had to do the dishes reluctantly. The clinking of dishes were disquieting sounds from hell to me, reminding me that the clock was ticking second by second. After I threw the last dish into the cabinet, I rushed into my bedroom, only to find that the hour hand had moved past ten. Without much time left, I finished the assignment in a hurry. The next day, I handed in it nervously.
Looking at the big “F” on my paper, I started to reflect on what I had done these days. My life seemed in a mess these days, arising from my loose attitude and chaotic schedule. My energy was segmented and occupied by some trivial matters which had nothing to do with my project. Out of guilt, I explained to my teacher and promised this would never happen again. After this experience, I eventually comprehended the importance of time, and began to arrange for my schedule with caution. With confidence, I was firmly convinced that I could get a satisfying score in the next assignment.
