广东省惠州市龙门县2023-2024学年高二上学期12月课时英语试题(无答案)

龙门县高级中学2023—2024 学年第一学期高二12月月考
英语试卷
命题人: 魏丰颖 徐雅诗 审题人: 廖丽娜 李文坚
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)
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。
A
Known as the “Orlando of China”, the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is the world’s largest ocean-theme park. The following are four theme areas and some necessary information.
Ocean Avenue
Behind the giant Manta Ray statue, Ocean Avenue is a giant LED screen showing various animals in the deep sea world, and it is lined with shops for visitors to buy souvenirs.
Ocean Wonders
The Whale Shark Aquarium is here. You can also watch a colorful sea world with thousands of rare fishes, especially the whale shark and manta rays. Besides, you can have an amazing adventure of the deep ocean.
Hengqin Ocean
Most of the wonderful performances are held in and around the Hengqin Ocean. Visitors can enjoy the Musical Fountain, Chimelong Ocean Parade and Ocean Resistance.
Walrus (海象) Hill
Visitors can see cute walruses and a lot of marine birds in the Sea Bird Paradise. Children can also enjoy a mysterious castle adventure with their parents in the Sand Castle. In addition, Mountain Dew Sailing and Jungle Roller Coasters are also must-try adventures in Walrus Hill.
Food and drinks: Among seven theme restaurants, the Undersea Restaurant is the must-try one. The Undersea Restaurant is linked to the Whale Shark Aquarium, where visitors can enjoy delicious food while viewing rare marine animals through the glass viewing screen.
Tickets:
Ticket Type Regular Weekends, Public holidays, July & August
Adult 1-day 395 450
2-day 595 675
Child (aged between 3~11) 1-day 280 315
2-day 415 475
A child aged below 3 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
1. What can we learn about Ocean Wonders
A. You can buy souvenirs there. B. It is in the center of the kingdom.
C. You can have a castle adventure there. D. It’s near to the Undersea Restaurant.
2. Which would be the best choice if you plan to watch wonderful performances
A. Ocean Avenue. B. Ocean Wonders. C. Henggin Ocean. D. Walrus Hill
3. How much should a couple with a 2-year-old boy pay for a one-day trip in July
A. 790. B. 900. C. 1,180. D. 1,215.
B
One afternoon when I walked out the supermarket, I found an old man who struggled with two bags of food. It was very cold. I guessed he must have a long walk. I stopped the car near him and put the window down to ask if he needed a ride. With a little hesitation, he did accept.
After he got settled in the car, my husband and I introduced ourselves, but he didn’t say a word. During the drive, we tried to make him more comfortable with some small talk. His home was more than two miles away, so it would have been a difficult walk for anyone, let alone an old man carrying bags.
When we pulled up outside his door, the first thing he asked is “How much money do you want ” “Nothing, we just wanted to help,” we answered. The shock and relief on this man’s face was actually sad, because we should be able to live in a world where it isn’t shocking to have someone help you out of the goodness of their heart without expecting something in return. He was overwhelmed. Tears in his eyes, he said “Thank you!” over and over to me after realizing we truly didn’t want anything, which made me feel proud.
My only words to him were, sir, I hope this helped you out and have a good week. These simple acts of kindness are the types of kindnesses that anyone, anywhere can do. It doesn’t cost a cent. Just be aware of the world happening around you. There is always someone who needs something - a door held, a bag carried...the opportunities are endless.
4. Why did we give the old man a lift after shopping
A. Because we wanted to help others. B. Because he begged us to do so.
C. Because we wanted to earn money. D. Because he was our old friend.
5. How did the old man feel in our car at first
A. Happy and moved. B. Comfortable but grateful. C. Nervous and quiet. D. Pleased but cautious.
6. What did the old man want to do after he got off the car
A. He wanted to give us something he bought. B. He planned to pay for the car ride.
C. He decided to introduce himself to us. D. He wanted to show his kindness for us.
7. What can we learn according to the passage
A. Kindness doesn’t cost a cent. B. The acts of kindness should be great.
C. Helping others makes people sad. D. There is always a chance for kindness.
C
He Zehui, a Chinese nuclear (核能的) physicist, achieved great things in physics and became an outstanding scientist.
Her family is famous for producing three famous women scientists, including her two sisters. She graduated from Tsinghua University in 1936 with a degree in physics, and then went on to study at the Technical University of Berlin, where she was the top in her class, outperforming her future husband Qian Sanqiang-China’s “father of the atomic bomb”. In 1940, she earned a doctor’s degree in Engineering.
The couple made great discoveries in the field of uranium fission (铀核裂变) , which drew global attention and gained them worldwide recognition, marking a milestone in the development of China’s experimental fission physics. Many Western media called the couple the “Marie Curie and Pierre Curie of China”.
As one of the pioneers in nuclear science and technology in China, Professor He contributed a great deal to nuclear physics. During the 1950s, she started the research and development of nuclear emulsions (核乳胶) in China and their research reached the advanced world level at that time. He and her research group took the lead in building China’s first nuclear reactor and accelerator (加速器). She was awarded the first Award of the National Prize of Natural Sciences for making outstanding achievements in supporting the national program of nuclear weapon development.
Throughout her career, He went through many difficulties, and was always on the front lines of China’s science-related work. She published dozens of papers yet placed little value on personal fame. The world’s top physicists recognized her as a famous scientist, “Chinese Madame Curie”.
He passed away in Beijing in 2011 at the age of 97, nearly 20 years after Qian Sanqiang. She devoted herself to science, living a simple life, always instructing young researchers and maintaining the highest standards that she had always valued. She loved her country and science; to both she is now an example.
8. What is the focus of Paragraph 2 about He Zehui
A. Identity background. B. Character personalities. C. Education experiences. D. Profession abilities.
9. What do we know about Qian Sanqiang
A. He died following his wife in 1991. B. He is also a remarkable Chinese scientist.
C. He won the National Prize of Natural Sciences. D. He assisted He Zehui to develop fission physics.
10. Why is He Zehui acknowledged as “Chinese Marie Curie”
A. For her research of nuclear emulsions. B. For her achievements in the atomic bomb.
C. For her great contributions to nuclear physics. D. For her continuous achievement in natural science.
11. How can we best describe He Zehui
A. Ambitious and talented. B. Unselfish and devoted.
C. Imaginative and kind. D. Knowledgeable and sociable.
D
Dopamine (多巴胺) is often considered as the source of pleasure. But that’s not quite what it does. Dopamine is what makes us desire things. And it’s that desire that gives us the motivation to get up and do things.
In fact, your brain considers something more important than others mainly depending on how much dopamine it’s expecting to get. If an activity releases a lot of dopamine, you’ll be motivated to repeat it, over and over. So which behavior releases dopamine Any activity where you expect there’s a possible reward releases it.
And in today’s digital society, we are flooding our brains with unnaturally high amounts of dopamine on a daily basis, even if we don’t know it. Some examples of high dopamine behavior include: visiting social media websites, playing video games, etc.
And you might think, “Oh so what It’s not like it’s harming me in any way.” But you’d be wrong. Our bodies have a biologically balanced system. Whenever an imbalance occurs, our body adapts to it. Basically, your brain gets used to having high levels of dopamine and those levels become your new normal. Thus, you develop a dopamine tolerance. This can be a huge problem because the things that don’t give you as much dopamine don’t interest you any longer. That’s why people tend to prefer playing video games or surfing the Internet, compared to studying or working on their business.
But it is possible to make doing difficult things feel easier. Separate yourself from the unnaturally high amounts of dopamine, or at least expose yourself to it far less frequently. Only then will normal, everyday, low dopamine activities become exciting again and you’ll be able to do them for longer. That’s why you might want to limit your phone and computer usage, along with other high dopamine-releasing behavior.
We are all dopamine addicts to a certain extent. And that’s a good thing because dopamine motivates us to achieve our goals and improve ourselves. But it’s up to you to decide where you’re going to get your dopamine.
12. When is dopamine released
A. When tough things come into being. B. When we are encouraged to do things.
C. When we take pleasure in the behavior. D. When possible rewards can be obtained.
13. What can we learn from the passage
A. Dopamine does great harm to our body. B. It’s difficult for our body to keep the balance.
C. Video games produce more dopamine than study. D. Dopamine tolerance keeps us away from social media.
14. What is the purpose of the fifth paragraph
A. To explain why dopamine is harmful. B. To introduce the effects of dopamine.
C. To stress the importance of dopamine. D. To offer solutions to dopamine tolerance.
15. What is the author’s attitude toward dopamine
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Concerned. D. Negative.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题3分, 满分15分)
从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Show Respect
Whether you’re talking to your best friend or a stranger, respecting them shows that you’re kind and considerate. Here are some easy ways to show respect in your life.
Listen to others.
Practice active listening to show you respect others. 16 Nod your head and ask follow-up questions to stay focused in the conversation. Even if you disagree, try to consider the point of view before responding.
Confirm (肯定) people’s opinions.
When you’re talking to someone, confirm their opinions in your own words. You can also mention their achievements to let them know you see how hard they’ve worked. You could say something like, “What you just said was really cool. 17 ” Or, “I can tell you’ve worked super hard to get your business off the ground.”
Apologize when you’re in the wrong.
It shows a great deal of maturity (成熟). If you mess up, a simple “I’m sorry” goes a long way. Try not to make excuses for yourself. 18 For example, if you forgot a deadline, you could say, “I’m really sorry. I’ll be setting reminders so this doesn’t happen again.”
19
Stick to your word. If you commit (承诺) to an event or make plans with someone, come through on your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for people’s time. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time. 20 It can be tough at first, but it’s better to be honest.
A. Do what you say you’ll do.
B. Just say no if you can’t commit.
C. Wait to talk instead of merely listening.
D. I can tell you’ve thought a lot about this topic.
E. Watch and be quiet when someone else is talking.
F. Excuses are useless if you want to correct your mistakes.
G. It might also be helpful to have a plan to avoid such mistakes again.
第二部分 英语运用 (共四节, 满分40分)
第一节 完型填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
“When I grow up, I want to be a mountain climber,” Jack, my four-year-old son, announces. My husband, Jack and I are now 21 Cradle Mountain. Here the sky is clear and the plants are green. We don’t know how our kid will progress, but we’re 22 to give it a go.
Usually some parents, me included, would 23 that bush walking would present a great opportunity for disaster. However, we couldn’t be more 24 . We are swallowed up by the wonder of the nature.
My husband and I 25 glances as Jack runs ahead of us. He keeps a confident and steady 26 , staying three or four meters ahead of us. Who is this kid leading us through the bush This can’t be the same boy who won’t play outside 27 someone keeps him company.
“Hey, look at this!” Jack cries, pointing at a 28 in a tree. “Who lives here It may be a snake’s home.” His dad and I 29 and look on, nodding and predicting who might call the tree home. Before reaching a 30 , Jack is off again, keeping a distance between himself and us.
I think about how I have often felt lost as a parent. Frequently I find myself 31 to cross the tricky (棘手的) pass of boyhood: “Why won’t this child 32 Why won’t he do as he is told Why is he so 33 ” Yet, here we find ourselves in the wilderness, and the boy is showing us the way. The world is unfolding before him, and he is crossing it with, 34 and natural curiosity, and as his parents, we are only 35 on his journey, following in his size 12 footsteps.
21. A. touching B. measuring C. reaching D. climbing
22. A. invited B. prepared C. allowed D. encouraged
23. A. argue B. know C. worry D. admit
24. A. disappointed B. frightened C. moved D. surprised
25. A. take B. give C. exchange D. attract
26. A. beat B. pace C. flow D. focus
27. A. while B. since C. as D. unless
28. A. snake B. fruit C. hole D. leaf
29. A. stand up B. catch up C. run away D. set off
30. A. level B. decision C. solution D. conclusion
31. A. afraid B. ready C. unable D. unwilling
32. A. listen B. see C. talk D. ask
33. A. shy B. rude C. foolish D. naughty
34. A. pressure B. anxiety C. confidence D. satisfaction
35. A. passengers B. customers C. drivers D. Strangers
第二节 语法填空 (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。
In this year’s tourism success, multiple ancient city attractions in China have dug local cultural resources. 36 are dozens of well-preserved ancient cities in China. In recent years, with the flourishing development of culture and tourism, these historical sites 37 (become) the new favorites of curious tourists. The Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan Province, southwest China, now 38 (regular) holds traditional festival celebrations, 39 (include) the famous Torch Festival, which provides tourists with a festive atmosphere full of local characteristics.
During the five day May Day holiday, Xinzhou Ancient City received over 400000 tourists and earned approximately 15 million yuan (2 million US dollars) in revenue. Nearly 40% of tourists come from other provincial regions. In 2022, in order 40 (promote) the protection of cultural relics, the National Cultural Heritage Administration issued a document on encouraging and supporting social forces to participate 41 the protection and usage of cultural buildings. Cultural elements are the main magnets that attract tourists to the ancient city. As 42 important carrier of China’s intangible cultural heritage and traditional culture, the ancient city has increased its efforts in cultural 43 (protect) and restoration while the tourism industry is thriving. The ancient city of Xinzhou in Shanxi has a history of over 1800 years and has over 500 stores, many of 44 are time-honored brands, providing various cultural 45 (relic) related services including catering, accommodation, and sightseeing.
第三节 单句语法填空 (共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分)
46. The Great Wall was originally built in the Western Zhou period ________ (defend) against the attack of the enemies.
47. There is no ________ (short) of restaurants in the city.
48. ________ concerned Yuan Longping most was that farmers often had poor harvest and sometimes even had a serious shortage of food to eat.
49. To our ________ (amuse) , the little monkey lost its balance and fell into the water.
50. It has not been decided yet ________ the upcoming English competition will be held.
第四节 选词并运用适当形式填空 (共5 小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分)
devote to break out thanks to come down appeal to
51. I’m not feeling so well. I’ve ________ ________ (患上) with the flu.
52. The incredible and fascinating park deeply ________ ________ (吸引) all tourists.
53. The first World War ________ ________ (爆发) in 1914.
54. Think about how much time you have ________ ________ (贡献) volunteering.
55. ________ ________ (由于) their hard work, the Yangtze River is getting clearer.
第三部分 书面表达 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
假如你是校学生会主席。新年即将到来, 为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解中国文化, 学生会将为他们举办一个新年晚会 (New Year’s Party)。请你根据以下提示, 用英语写一则通知, 内容包括:
时间: 下周五6: 00-8: 00
地点: 报告厅 (lecture hall)
活动: 1. 唱中国歌2. 比赛用筷子 (chopsticks) 3. 学习包饺子
注意: 词数应为80 左右; 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写 (满分15分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
注意:
1. 续写词数应为80词左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Two fast friends were Willie Brown and his little dog Bounce. Willie could never think of taking a walk without Bounce. Cake and play were equally shared between them. Willie taught his dog many running tricks and often said that Bounce could do almost anything in the world but talk. There came a time, however, when Bounce really told Willie’s father something, though he could not talk. Let me tell you how he did this.
It was on a bright summer afternoon. Willie had strolled with Bounce down to the river, which was not more than two blocks from his father’s store. Willie began to throw stones into the water, and to watch the ripples as they made one circle after another. Bounce lay on the grass, watching the flies that buzzed around his nose, and catching any that came too near. There were some logs floating in the river near the store. Willie jumped upon one of them, to see if he could throw a stone across the river.
He drew back, and sent the stone with all his might. Just as it left his hand, the log turned, and he fell into the water. He was very much frightened, for he did not know how to swim, and there was no one to hear, though he called as loud as he could for help.
Poor little Bounce gave a great yelp of distress. If he had been a big water dog, he could have jumped in and brought his master out. He ran up and down the bank two or three times, barking, looking first at Willie and then around.
Suddenly he started running, as fast as he could.