湖南省岳阳市重点学校2023-2024学年高二下学期入学考试英语试题（无答案）

岳阳市郡华高级中学高二年级2023-2024学年度
第二学期3月份月考英语科目考试卷
（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。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．What does the man want to do
A．Check the new bike． B．Buy a new bike． C．Ride the new bike
2．What did the man do before 9:00 last night
A．He slept for a while． B．He watched TV． C．He wrote the paper．
3．Why was the offer refused
A．It wasn’t fit for the market． B．It was rather low． C．It was a bit high．
4．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Go to the Johnsons’ for dinner． B．Do a chemistry experiment．
C．Use the old recipes tonight．
5．What’s the man’s decision
A．Waiting for the bus． B．Walking to the next stop．
C．Meeting the woman 30 minutes later．
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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．Why does the man call Louis Catering
A．For food and drinks． B．For an invitation． C．For conference rooms．
7．How many people will attend the party
A．108． B．120． C．112．
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8．What is the man going to Canada for
A．Research． B．Further study． C．Sightseeing．
9．What will the speakers do next
A．Buy a suitcase． B．Pack clothes． C．Prepare materials．
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10．Who works in the power company
A．The girl’s father． B．The girl’s classmate． C．The man’s classmate．
11．How will the girl go to the power company
A．By car． B．On foot． C．By taxi．
12．What is the girl going to do first
A．Visit the manager． B．Get ready for a picnic．
C．Chat with the workers．
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13．What does the competition try to find this year
A．The best dancer． B．The best actor． C．The best singer．
14．How should people enter the competition
A．By fax． B．By phone． C．Through the Internet．
15．When does the sports hall close this week
A．At 10:30 pm． B．At 9:00 pm． C．At 8:00 pm．
16．What do we know about the new swimming pool
A．It is bigger than the old one． B．It will be free for the first week．
C．It will be open earlier than planned．
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17．What does CyberEdit aim to do
A．Supply funding for businessmen． B．Offer students computer editing services．
C．Edit documents for Wired magazine．
18．How many employees did the speaker hire at first
A．Four． B．Five． C．Ten．
19．Why did some investors invest money in CyberEdit
A．It got good publicity． B．It promised big returns． C．It employed 50 students．
20．When is the best time for people to develop a business
A．When they have the idea． B．After they graduate from college．
C．After they have rich social experience．
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项 （A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑
A
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21．What is special about United Travel company
A．It provides one-stop complete tourism． B．It supplies the best flight and hotels．
C．It offers transfer service． D．Its guides speak various languages．
22．What can you do with your luggage before travelling
A．Send it to your destination directly． B．Carry it by yourself．
C．Keep it as light as possible． D．Hand it to Luggage Concierge．
23．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To diversify the economy． B．To attract tourists．
C．To conserve the environment． D．To entertain readers．
B
Flying over a desert area in an airplane, two scientists looked down with trained eyes at trees and bushes. After an hour's flight one of the scientists wrote in his book, "Look here for probable metal." Scientists in another airplane, flying over a mountain area, sent a message to other scientists on the ground, "Gold possible, "Walking across hilly ground, four scientists reported, "This ground should be searched for metals. "From an airplane over a hilly wasteland a scientist sent back by radio one word:" Uranium”
None of the scientists had X-ray eyes: they had no magic powers of looking down below the
earth's surface. They were merely putting to use one of the newest methods of locating minerals in the ground, using trees and plants as signs that certain minerals may lie beneath the ground on which the trees and plants are growing.
This newest method of searching for minerals is based on the fact that minerals deep in the earth may affect the kind of bushes and trees that grow on the surface.
At Waston Bar Greek, a brook (小溪) six thousand feet high in the mountains of British Colunbia , Canada, a mineral search group gathered bags of tree seeds. Boxes were filled with small branches from the trees. Roots were dug and put into boxes. Each bag and box was carefully marked. In a scientific laboratory the parts of the forest trees were burned to ashes and tested. Each small part was examined to learn whether there were minerals in it.
Study of the roots, branches, and seeds showed no silver. But there were small amounts of gold in the roots and a little less gold in the branches and seeds. The seeds growing nearest to the tree trunk had more gold than those growing on the ends of the branches.
24. Scientists were flying over a desert of a hilly wasteland or a mountain area in order to search for_________ in the ground.
A. gold B. silver C. metals D. minerals
25. The scientists were searching for minerals by using_________.
A. X-ray. B. trained eyes C. a special instrument D. magic power
26. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a tree that can help find minerals 　　
A. Branches. 　　B. Roots. 　　C. Leaves. 　　 D. Seeds.
27. Which is the best title suggested below
A. Scientists Searching for Metals with Special Power
B. New Methods of Searching for Minerals
C. Gold Could Be Found by Trees and Plants
D. A New Method of Searching for Minerals-Using Trees and Plants
C
When Roy Austin went on his first wildlife trip back in 2018,his only goal for the leisurely vacation was to catch sight of some African wildlife in its natural habitat—but he ended up finding something much more meaningful.He was most captivated(迷住)by the people he met in rural Kenya—particularly at the Amboseli Primary and Secondary School in Amboseli National Park.
In addition to befriending many of the students and teachers,Austin was surprised to learn how difficult it was to get books and school supplies for the children.“In rural Kenya,the government does not build school buildings.You either build it yourself or raise money to have it built,” says Austin.“A teacher was asked if they had a library.She replied,‘No,but we would love to have a library.’ That stuck in my mind.”
When Austin eventually returned to his home in Bluffton,South Carolina,he launched Libraries for Kids International.Since starting the charity,Austin has managed to ship more than 1,000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania.He sends the books through the post office rather than FedEx to keep the shipping costs down.
As it continues to collect books and donations for additional shipments,Austin says that the charity is now helping to move a shipping container of 22,000 books from Atlanta to Kenya.In the future,the philanthropist(慈善家)hopes to start sending donations to South America as well.
“Many people told me that it can’t be done.It’s too expensive to ship books,and they will disappear going through customs,” Austin says.“However,every worthwhile project will have problems and barriers.If you focus on the problems,you will never start.On the contrary,if you focus on the aim and solve the problems as they arise,most anything is possible.”
28.What problem does Austin find in rural Kenya
A.Education depends on charity.
B.Students lack education resources.
C.Books get lost going through customs.
D.Families can’t afford the kids’ schooling.
29.What does Austin do for the people in rural Kenya
A.He teaches at school. B.He funds a library for them.
C.He reduces the shipping costs. D.He ships books to schools.
30.What can we learn from Austin’s story
A.It is the first step that costs.
B.Success belongs to the persevering.
C.Every bit of effort makes a big difference.
D.Nothing is difficult to a determined mind.
31.Which of the following best describes Austin
A.A crazy adventurer. B.A devoted educator.
C.A charity enthusiast. D.A passionate volunteer.
D
As you read this, pause to reflect on your recent interactions．As a politician, husband, and father, I encounter various spoken language styles: analytical or chatty, formal or informal, pointed or gentle, cooperative or decisive. Talk is the currency of politics．It is our way of negotiating, debating, and persuading．Talk is also the currency of learning-how we develop our ideas, deepen our thinking and share our feelings．
That’s why I want speaking skills, sometimes called “oracy”, to play an important part in Labor’s plans for a reformed school curriculum（课程）．
Employers value speaking skills equally with reading and writing．The ability to speak well and express yourself should be something every child should master．But the curriculum doesn’t allow us to provide this．This is short-sighted．An inability to express your thoughts fluently is a key barrier to getting on and doing well in life．
Oracy is in part about good public speaking and debating skills, but in reality, it’s about teaching young people to make strong arguments, choose wise words, understand their audience, form meaningful social connections, and use facial expressions and body language to convey their message．Above all else it’s about finding your voice．To work out who you are and what you believe．If reading opens up a world of imagination and possibility, then speaking and listening opens up a lifetime of empowerment-a chance for those who feel invisible in their own country to be heard．It is about the confidence to speak out, to call out injustice or harm．
And the other side of speaking is listening, which can also be taught．Listening, truly listening, develops tolerance and understanding．And as parents we can play our part．We’ve all been there, at mealtimes, silent as we all stare at our devices．Our job, all of ours, is to get off our screens and give young people, and adults, the gift of listening.
So, oracy—speaking and listening—needs to be placed firmly at the heart of school life．
32．How does talk help a politician
A．It deepens his wishful thinking．
B．It enhances his analytical skills．
C．It strengthens persuasive power．
D．It provides emotional support．
33．Why does the author suggest a reform in the British school curriculum
A．Employers underestimate the value of speaking．
B．Academic pressure makes students poor-sighted．
C．Spoken language is regarded as least important．
D．Oracy should deserve more attention at school．
34．How does the author illustrate his argument in paragraph 4
A．By sharing different opinions．
B．By clarifying the definition．
C．By describing personal experiences．
D．By employing the concept．
35．What are parents advised to do
A．Set a good example for their children．
B．Balance screen time and mealtime．
C．Have oral face-to-face communication．
D．Disconnect from the virtual world．
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。
Some people cry during movies, while others only tear up for very sad or happy moments. Sometimes, we even cry randomly. 36.___________________________. Each has its own job and flows from your tear ducts (泪腺) for a different reason.
______________.But if you tear up frequently for no reason, it might be
A sign of a serious condition. If you notice that you're crying every day during normal activities, you may have depression. If you think you have depression, talk to your doctor right away to find the right treatment for you.
If someone begins to cry in front of you, your reaction may come from the discomfort you feel in this situation. Though you may not mean to, your response could cause the person who is crying to feel weak, embarrassed, or less understood. Instead of rushing to cheer a crier up or offer immediate help, sometimes it's best to give a person space to cry. 38.________________
If you're around someone who is crying, respect their tears. Let them release (释放) their feelings and show them you care. Don't rush to offer advice or to say anything at all. Give them space to process and release their tears. 39.__________________. Let them think and organize their thoughts. Accept the way they respond in the moment. Don't push them to feel a different way.
It's best not to hold in emotions all the time. 40.______________. If you need to control a cry, try to hold back your tears just until you're in a better place for them. This way you won't suppress (压抑) your emotions altogether.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项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。
For a period of a month some time ago, I became a vegetarian(素食主义者). Some people won't eat meat because they think it is cruel to animals, or because of health 41 . My reason is a little 42 : it is love.
I simply wanted to honor my grandmother by not eating meat. My grandmother spent a large part of her life as a vegetarian, and some of my happiest childhood 43 in Vietnam were of sharing a meal with her.
In fact, as a child, I learned how to 44 food not from dishes my mother often cooked, but from the simple meals my grandmother 45 . Often, dinner with Grandma would come with interesting stories she had known from her childhood.
Grandma 46 more than a decade ago. Now I am an adult living in San Francisco, and Grandma's vegetarian suppers and stories have become a 47 past. But one morning it occurred to me that I could no longer hear the sound of my grandmother's voice, because she had left me forever. So I 48 to become a vegetarian for a month. It is something Grandma would do as a way to 49 those who had died before her. And I could do no less.
In a city famous for its dining experience, this was 50 . I turned down several dinner parties for fear of offending (冒犯) the hosts. I 51 walking by restaurants where the 52 of good cooking wafted (漂浮) in the air. My best friend wondered 53 I was going through a mid-life crisis.
In truth, I wanted to change my 54 many times. What got me through that month-long diet was this particular memory of my grandmother. Now, I followed her 55 . I invited friends who wanted to taste vegetarian food. And as we ate, I told them stories I had known as a child.
41. A. wonders B. studies C.concerns D. dreams
42. A. useful B. different C. cool D. crazy
43. A. memories B. opinions C. chances D. lessons
44. A. support B. experience C. improve D. appreciate
45. A. sold B.prepared C. demanded D.hunted
46. A. pulled away B. passed away C.took away D. put away
47. A. distant B. temporary C. various D.similar
48. A. supposed B. believed C.refused D. decided
49. A.influence B. protect C. honor D. attract
50. A.natural B. surprising C. interesting D. difficult
51. A. avoided B. regretted C. forgot D. enjoyed
52. A. taste B. skill C. sense D. smell
53. A. before B.until C. if D. unless
54. A.brain B.mind C. view D. duty
55. A. theory B. result C. way D. fact
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 （1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the summer of 1405，Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships 56. ________________(load) with china, silk, tea and other treasures as gifts for foreign rulers. Zheng He's seven voyages had a far-reaching impact 57. _______China and its neighbours. Zheng He's efforts helped develop and strengthen 58. ________________(harmony) relations with these countries and regions. Zheng He's accomplishments are now 59. ________(wide) acknowledged, and he is remembered as one of China's most influential explorers.
Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved 60.______(sail), and he showed great interest in geography, 61. ________ inspired him to begin his career as a seaman. Columbus insisted on searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. On 3 August 1492, he departed from Spain with three ships carrying about 90 62.________(crewman). Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed 63. ________(keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and 64. ________(brave) across the ocean. Finally, on 12 October, the crew spotted land in the distance. His voyages opened 65._____ new chapter of the Age of Exploration, a period which witnessed many important geographical findings.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友汤姆(Tom)喜欢中国历史，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐并介绍《上下五千年》这本通俗历史书。内容如下：
1．写信的目的；
2．简单介绍一下这本书及推荐的理由；
3．表达希望。
注意：词数80左右。
参考词汇：《上下五千年》(Five Thousand Years)
Dear Tom,
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （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。
It was a dream born in fire．Andrea Peterson was 5 when she was trapped on the ledge（窗台）of a burning building．
“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen below, whose eyes are firm and courageous, along with professional rescue techniques．Seeing this, little Andrea jumped into lifesaving arms and a life-long ambition: She wanted to fight fires as her rescuers did．
She told that to the men who had saved her, and they laughed naturally the way grown-ups do when a kid says he wants to be an astronaut or a sports star．But this was back in a time when little girls weren’t even allowed to fantasize（幻想）about such grand goals．
“You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her．“You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a fireman.”
Indeed, life sidelined her ambitious dream．She was studying for a degree in aviation technology（航空科技）and that’s where she met her husband, Dennis．Unfortunately, Dennis was diagnosed with cancer．Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved, and in 2007, when Dennis was about to leave, he was at peace but worried for her．“But what are you going to do ” “I’ll be fine,” she told him．
At 61, she attended a course for emergencies．She went on an ambulance ride-along from time to time．It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, which reminded her of the childhood experience back in the fire．But every time she saw people who were in need were successfully rescued, Peterson felt that long-ago childhood calling．She earned her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance．She found that her years of tending to Dennis had prepared her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills．The inside calling echoed increasingly stronger．
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。
After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters．_______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Finally came the written and physical fitness test day. ______________________________
______________________________________________.