安徽省阜阳一中2023-2024学年高二12月月考英语试题（含答案）

安徽省阜阳第一中学2022级高二学期12月检测
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There was once a jeweler, known for many virtues. One day, the Jewish elders came to him to buy some diamonds to decorate part of the dress of their high priest(神父，牧师), which the Bible calls an ephod.
They told him what they wanted, and offered him a fair price for the diamonds. He replied that he could not let them see the jewels at that moment, and requested them to call again.
As they wanted them without delay, and thought that the object of the jeweler was only to increase the price of the diamonds, the elders offered him twice, then three times, as much as they were worth. But he still refused, and they went away angrily.
Some hours after, he went to them, and placed before them the diamonds, for which they again offered him the last price they had named, but he said, “I will only accept the first one you offered to me this morning.”
“Why, then, did you not close with us at once ” asked they in surprise. “When you came,” replied he, “my father had the key of the box, in which the diamonds were kept, and as he was asleep, I should have been obliged to wake him to obtain them. At his age, a short hour of sleep does him a great deal of good, and for all the gold in the world, I would not be wanting in respect to my father, or take from him a single comfort.”
The elders, affected by these feeling words, spread their hands upon the jeweler’s head, and said, “Thou shalt be blessed of Him who has said: Honor thy father and thy mother, and thy children shall one day pay thee the same respect and love thou hast shown to thy father.”
21.Why did not the jeweler give two elders the diamonds at first
A. He wanted a higher price
B. He had to get his father’s permission.
C. He didn’t have them in the shop then.
D. He didn’t have the key to the container.
22.What the underlined part might mean
A. You will get as many honors as you want.
B. Your children will live a rich and respectable life.
C. You and your family are blessed by God.
D. Your father will live a long and healthy life.
23.What might be the best title of the passage
A. A devoted son B. An honest businessman
C. A reasonable price D. A luxurious dress
B
Health officials in Canada are very busy these days. They are placing chickens at fixed points all along their border with the United States of America. That’s an enormous distance of 2,500 km.
It’s not a practical joke, nor have the Canadians gone mad. They are using these chickens to see if the deadly West Nile virus is lurking around. The virus infects birds, so they think that the chickens have a good chance of catching the virus. Or the virus will catch the chickens.
Countries around the world are realizing something important. That it may just be possible to stop certain kinds of people from entering their land, but it is very difficult to try and stop viruses that travel from one end of the earth to another. When they travel to new places, they adjust very easily to those climates and sometimes start destroying the local plant and animal life. These biological polluters are called smart polluters.
These smart polluters can be carried across borders of countries unknowingly. Just as we humans are travelling across the globe more often than earlier, these biological polluters have also started journeying much more. They slide into aircraft through their wheels. They bore their way into objects that air travelers may be carrying from one country to another.
Suddenly, a lot of things become clearer. Like why the customs officials in many foreign countries prevent you from bringing in a small plant, or a decorative item made of wood that is in its natural form… They tell you that it’s in the rules.
They have these rules because they know that these varieties of plants that are special to specific places have the power to spread new diseases among native plants and animals. They are called biological polluters and they always create problems in places where they do not belong. They could be special varieties of plants, bugs or even animals.
24.Why did the author talk about what Canadian officials’ are doing
A. To introduce a successful case B. To arouse readers’ curiosity
C. To describe a phenomenon D. To introduce the topic
25.Which of the following can’t be called smart polluters
A. Tiger mosquitoes from Asia are busy biting Americans.
B. Pandas from China are wining millions of American’s hearts.
C. The small lobsters from Mexico are taking over most of lakes in America.
D. Tree snakes from New Guinea are busy eating up bird varieties in the country of Guam.
26.What might be the main reason for more and more smart polluters
A. A lot of profit can be made from introducing foreign species.
B. People want to add more species to their surroundings.
C. People nowadays travel overseas more frequently.
D. There are more domestic flights than before.
27.What’s the purpose of writing this passage
A. To convince B. To warn C. To inform D. To entertain
C
On Grytviken island in the South Atlantic Ocean lies the South Georgia Museum, one of the most remote museums in the world.
South Georgia Museum is located in the island’s old whaling station. Whaling, or the hunting of whales for their usable natural products, such as meat and oil, ceased there in 1964. The building that now houses the museum once served as the whaling manager’s home and office and was left unused for over 20 years before it opened to the public as a museum in 1992.
There are no passenger flights to or from Grytviken, so the majority of visitors arrive on a ship. The island itself only sees about 10, 000 visitors a year and there are no permanent residents, only a group of 20 scientists, maintenance staff, and museum workers who brave the island’s cold weather conditions. Traveling to the museum requires advance planning. South Georgia Museum staff all travel to the island from abroad for the southern hemisphere (半球) spring, or mid-October, and most come from the United Kingdom, around 8, 000 miles north.
The museum, which offers free admission, “aims to make this history and heritage accessible both to the visiting public and to those unable to visit this remote region through education, exhibitions and outreach”, according to its website. It houses a natural history collection, artifacts, exhibitions related to the early history of sealing and whaling as well as Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and more. The museum rooms are named after individuals who contributed to the growth or conservation of the island in some way.
The temperature is ideal for visitors October through December, but sill, daytime highs don’t often reach above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For those who work there, Internet access is patchy and fresh food options are rare. It’s not a place for everyone, but for the staff that calls it home for parts of the year, it’s a unique form of paradise. “Stepping away from the world has been a treat,” said Pierce, one of the staff.
28.What can we learn about the South Georgia Museum
A. It is accessible to visitors by air. B. It has 20 maintenance workers.
C. It opened to the public in 1964. D. It used to be a whaling station.
29.Who are the rooms of the museum named after
A. Managers of the whaling station.
B. Adventurers exploring the Antarctic.
C. Those who made contributions to the island.
D. Individuals who conserved whales from extinction.
30.What does the underlined word “patchy” mean in the last paragraph
A. Poor. B. Easy. C. Free. D. Quick.
31.In which column of a website can we find this text
A. Animals. B. People. C. Travel. D. News.
D
Almost all new parents struggle to get enough sleep while caring for their newborns. For some penguin parents, though, periods of sleep are especially short.
Researchers recently found that Chinstrap penguins only sleep for about four seconds at a time in order to protect their eggs and newborn chicks. They do this thousands of times throughout the day.
The short “microsleeps” total around 11 hours each day. The microsleeps appear to be enough to keep the parents going for many weeks.
Niels Rattenborg is a sleep researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence in Germany. He helped write the new study. He said these penguins blink “... their eyes open and shut, and they do it 24/7 for several weeks at a time. What’s surprising is that they’re able to function okay and successfully raise their young”.
Chinstrap penguins usually lay their eggs in November in nests made up of small rocks. As with many other kinds of penguins, mated(交配的) pairs share parenting responsibilities. One parent usually watches the eggs and chicks alone while the other goes off fishing for family meals.
Adult penguins do not face many natural enemies in the mating season. But large birds called brown skuas eat the penguin eggs and small chicks. Other adult penguins may also try to steal the small rocks from nests. So, penguin parents must always be on guard.
For the first time, scientists followed the sleeping behavior of Chinstrap penguins in an Antarctic mating colony. They did this by attaching devices that measure brain waves. They collected data on 14 adults over 11 days on King George Island off the coast of Antarctica.
Won Young Lee is a biologist at the Korean Polar Research Institute. He thought of the idea for the study when he saw mating penguins often blinking their eyes and possibly sleeping during his long days of field observations. But the team needed to record brain waves to confirm the animals were sleeping.
“For these penguins, microsleeps have some restorative(恢复体力的) functions,” he said. He added that they would not survive without it.
The researchers did not collect sleep data outside the mating season. But they suspect that the penguins may sleep for longer periods at other times of the year.
32.What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Penguins keep awake for weeks when having chicks.
B. Penguins must have at least 11 hours’ sleep every day.
C. Penguins don’t have enough sleep because of antarctic climate.
D. Penguins can only sleep very short for the sake of their chicks’ safety.
33.What Niels did not expect about the Chinstrap penguins
A. They keep their eyes open when they are sleeping.
B. The short but repetitive sleep habit of theirs works well.
C. It does no harm to them when they keep awake for weeks.
D. They can function well even if they don’t have enough sleep.
34.How did these researchers get their findings
A. They paired, compared and collected.
B. They followed, observed and recorded.
C. They attached device, filmed and analyzed.
D. They read, researched and concluded.
35.What’s the limit of their study
A. They didn’t follow them all the year round.
B. Their study didn’t include other species of penguins.
C. The number of the penguins they studied was not big enough.
D. Their equipment was not advanced and their data was not accurate.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，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。
Simple & Effective Ways to Stop Procrastinating
Do you have a hard time staying on task Do you constantly leave things on your to-do list till the last minute If so, you’re likely procrastinating. 36 . No matter why you may be procrastinating, here are some tips and tricks to help you overcome procrastination and stay motivated.
37 .
Make a record of all the tasks you need to accomplish. Include short-term tasks you need to finish daily and weekly and long-term goals that may take months or years to accomplish. Seeing everything written down can help you plan out what needs to be done to meet your goals.
Tackle your most important task for 15 minutes.
Set a timer and work on a task for an designated(指定好了的) amount of time. Instead of thinking about the total number of hours you’re about to work for, just start. Tell yourself you’ve only got to do it for 15 minutes. 38 , and you’ll likely spend much longer than 15 minutes on your task before you stop working again.
Start your day with the hardest tasks.
Make a plan in the morning and pick the hardest task first. You’ll be most energized in the morning once you’ve eaten breakfast and woken up fully. 39 . You’ll feel better once it’s done, and then you can move on to a few easier tasks for the rest of the day.
Stop punishing yourself for procrastinating.
40 . Do your best to avoid getting angry with yourself. Guilt and regret are draining emotions and can easily leave you feeling tired and frustrated rather than motivated.
A. Write a to-do list to set goals
B. Prioritize goals with set deadlines.
C. This will deal with your inner fear
D. Tackle the hardest thing on your list right then
E. Procrastination can arise from stress, frustration, or perfectionism
F. The more stressed you are, the harder it’ll be to get your work done
G. In psychology, it has long been believed that people who procrastinate have a faulty sense of time
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人空白处的最佳选项。
When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found out her father had stage four thyroid cancer, her 41 was a little different than you might expect. To 42 her father, who she also describes as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love and Buttercup, 43 books for kids with cancer.
“It was very much an overnight idea, ” she explains. “I 44 a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my neighbours for 45 book donations. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly incredible and it was just the 46 I needed to co-exist with my grief rather than letting it 47 me.”
“It was 48 heartbreaking to watch my dad go through cancer and see him 49 a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive allowed me to develop a newfound sense of 50 mixed with an even greater sense of compassion to help others in any form. I wanted to help kids. They’ve always held a soft spot in my heart.”
Using 51 she earns from working at her parents’ bread shop, Emily has bought many books out of her own pocket. 52 , she receives donations through her Amazon wishlist.
Emily and her older brother spent a whole summer driving around town, 53 boxes of books into their car. “It was such a privilege knowing people have carried these books all their lives through generations, and they wanted to gift it to my 54 .”
The project has seen huge success, with For Love and Buttercup donating over 15,000 books and won 55 from The The President’s Volunteer Service Award.
45.A. voice B. expression C. response D. performance
46.A. honour B. cure C. comfort D. please
47. A. buying B. collecting C. writing D. selling
48.A. posted B. texted C. shared D. spread
49.A. new B. used C. interesting D. classic
50.A. favor B. trial C. push D. appeal
51.A. resist B. inspire C. reward D. consume
52.A. barely B. slightly C. frequently D. absolutely
53.A. lose B. recover C. forget D. overcome
54.A. crisis B. purpose C. anxiety D. achievement
55.A. reputations B. credits C. tips D. sweats
56.A. In addition B. On the contrary C. By contrast D. As a result
57.A. integrating B. throwing C. removing D. loading
58.A. donation B. cause C. library D. collection
59.A. preference B. attention C. approval D. recognition
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。
Named 56 the ancient city of Chang’an in Shaanxi province, which served as the capital of the Tang Dynasty for over 280 years, the epic film lasts 168 minutes — the longest runtime of any Chinese animated movie — and brings to life some of the most iconic figures in Chinese literary history. Since its release on July 8, the movie has earned 57 rating of 8.2 out of ten on Douban, solidifying its position as one of the most acclaimed animated blockbusters (大片) of the summer season.
Despite Li and Du 58 (feature) in many movies and TV shows, the movie employs an unconventional perspective, starting with the memories of Gao Shi 59 (relate) the ups and downs of Li’s life, one of the country’s most beloved poets. Interweaving(交错编织) the personal fates of these figures, the film vividly presents the magnificent scenes of the Tang Dynasty. It showcases the bustling streets of ancient Chang’an, the energetic and 60 (prosper) city of Yangzhou, as well as the harsh and 61 (snow) borderlands in northwestern China.
The movie also beautifully 62 (capture) the free-spirited nature of the Tang Dynasty. For instance, in the national civil service examination, the highest achievers are given the privilege to ride magnificent horses and pick the most beautiful flower from any residence in the capital city. 63 (addition), poets would visit local taverns (酒馆), 64 they would enjoy foreign dancers’ fascinating movements and melodious singing, 65 tasting wine and crafting verses of poetry.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，作为交换生在美国一所中学学习。在入学报到当天得到了学校志愿者 Jones 的帮助。请根据以下要点，写一封感谢信。内容如下：
(1)表达感谢；
(2)描述至少两个帮助的细节；
(3)请 Jones看电影作为答谢。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
Dear Jones,
How is everything going ____________________________________________
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。
I stayed mostly at home recovering from major surgery for breast cancer. Then my Today Show colleague Matt threw me a lifeline(救生索) by asking whether I felt well enough to tape a “Where in the World ” programme. He suggested kindly that I pick a couple of days and escape. On second thought, I jumped at the chance.
The trip was fun, and on the plane back home, my plan was to sleep for the entire flight. The earbuds(耳塞) were an inch(英寸) away from going in when the guy beside turned to me and said, “Hi. How are you doing I recognize you from somewhere.”
“I work on the Today Show,” I told him, still holding my earbuds.
He smiled at me. “How’s Matt Is Matt nice ”
“Yeah,” I said. “Matt’s nice.”
“How’s Al Al seems funny.”
He then noticed I was wearing a compression sleeve(压力袖套) on my arm and asked what that was. I told him I’d had a“ procedure” and needed the sleeve to fly, hoping we could change the subject.
But he continued, “What procedure did you have ”
“I had an operation,” I said vaguely(含糊地). Defeated by his curiosity, I finally said, “I had breast cancer. But, I hope that’s not the first thing you think of when getting off this flight, telling your kids, ’Hey, I sat next to this girl with breast cancer. ’”
He paused for a moment and said, “What’s wrong with that It is part of you, like going to college or getting married. Let me give you some advice: Don’t hog(独占) your journey. It’s not just for you. Think of how many people you could help.”
I could feel tears coming down my face.
“Look! You have a choice in life. You can either put your story deep in your pockets and take it to your grave, or you can help someone.”
Despite being open on a show, I’ve always been a private person, and aside from the few people who needed to know, I’d kept my illness secret. I didn’t want to be defined by my weakness.
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。
But this man, Ken, showed me that my illness gave me strength._______________________
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Years later, awarded for my volunteer work at a charity event, I met Ken again.___________
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参考答案
21.D；22.C；23.A；24.D；25.B；26.C；27.C；28.D；29.C；30.A；31.C；32.D；33.B；34.B；35.A；36.E；37.A；38.C；39.D；40.F；41.C；42.A；43.B；44.A；45.B；46.C；47.D；48.D；49.A；50.B；51.C；52.A；53.D；54.B；55.D；
56. after
57. a
58. being featured/having been featured
59. to relate
60. prosperous
61. snowy
62. captures
63. Additionally
64. where
65. while/when
66.
Dear Jones,
How is everything going ①It's been a while since I started my academic life here as an exchange student, but I'm still in great appreciation of what you have done for me on the very first day of my enrollment.
②As a freshman in a totally alien environment, I had to carry luggage loaded with bedding stuff as well as a bag full of daily supplies. ③Then came your timely assistance, which saved me a lot of energy. What's more, on the way to the dormitory, but for your accurate guidance and precise introduction to different areas around, I would have already been lost in such a vast campus.
Again, I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your volunteer work, and desire to treat you to a movie. Hope to receive your reply soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67.
But this man, Ken, showed me that my illness gave me strength. Not until then did I wake up to the message that it gave me the ability to lighten someone else's load. My eyes glittering with excitement, I decided I was going to share my story publicly. Before long, I talked about my illness and the conversation with Ken on air. Floods of letters rushed in, mostly pouring the writers' hearts out or offering to lend a hand. Together with some volunteers, I eventually founded a non-profit organization, targeting people trapped in similar cases, in the hope of reigniting their passion for life.
Years later, awarded for my volunteer work at a charity event, I met Ken again. Never had we met after the encounter on the flight, but an audience of Today, who happened to be Ken's best friend, wound up contacting me and mentioning Ken's struggling life with prostate cancer. Amazed at his positive attitude towards life, I was more impressed with how powerful his words and deeds had influenced so large a crowd. Ken was sitting there grinning as I said, “He has touched a lot of people's lives. He obviously touched a stranger like me! And it's always better to share and heal than to try to hide away.”