四川省内江市资中县第二中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文)

2023—2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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 should the man take tomorrow
A．Some fruit. B．The ticket. C．Some money.
2．At what time does the film start
A．3:50. B．4:00. C．4:10.
3．What will the man do this weekend
A．Buy some books. B．See a doctor. C．Go to the library.
4．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a restaurant. C．In a supermarket.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．An announcement. B．A meeting. C．An accident.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the man dislike the suit made of pure wool
A．The color is too light. B．The size is a bit too large. C．The style is out of date.
7．What color of suit does the man decide to buy
A．Brown. B．Blue. C．Yellow.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What does the man offer to do
A．Call the office manager. B．Arrange a meeting. C．Sign a form.
9．What should be put in the meeting room
A．The desks. B．The chairs. C．The computers.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is Mr. Brown probably doing now
A．Treating a patient. B．Having an operation. C．Attending a meeting.
11．How does the woman probably feel now
A．Worried. B．Annoyed. C．Surprised.
12．What will the woman do next
A．See her husband. B．Wait outside the room. C．Get some forms.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where will the woman go this weekend if the weather is bad
A．To a beach. B．To a store. C．To a library.
14．What will the man do if he finishes his report
A．See some videos. B．Work out at the gym. C．Practice the guitar.
15．What would the woman do if she had lots of money
A．Buy a huge TV. B．Live on an island. C．Open a video store.
16．What does the woman think of their wishes
A．Realistic. B．Nice. C．Impractical.
听第10段材料，回答第 17至20题。
17．What does the speaker say about the room
A．It is very big. B．It is quite bright. C．It is pretty tidy.
18．What does the speaker keep doing to the room
A．Arranging the furniture. B．Painting the walls. C．Covering the windows.
19．What does the speaker have on the walls
A．Papers about schoolwork. B．Pictures of her family. C．Posters of pop stars.
20．Why does the speaker like the room
A．There are many of her favorite things.
B．It is a good place to do her schoolwork.
C．She lives in the room all by herself.
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）
A
Suspension bridges, with their high towers and elegant spans（跨度）, are achievements of engineering. This list covers the longest main spans of suspension bridges around the world, longest total lengths, as those main central spans are where the real engineering magic happens.
Osman Gazi Bridge, Türkiye
The Osman Gazi Bridge is a splendid suspension bridge. The bridge was finished on July 1, 2016, and at the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in Türkiye and the fourth longest in the world by the length of its main central span, which measures 1,550 meters. It reduced travel time between Istanbul and Izmir from six hours to around five.
Great Belt Bridge, Denmark
The Great Belt Bridge connects the Danish islands Zealand and Funen. The suspension bridge has a total length of 6,790 meters and a main central span of 1,624 meters, making it the world’s sixth longest main span—for now. It enabled a direct driving route from mainland Europe to Sweden through Denmark.
1915 anakkale Bridge, Türkiye
The bridge’s construction, which began in March 2017 and concluded in March 2022, was ambitious from the get-go. Spanning the historic Dardanelles Strait in northwestern Türkiye, the 1915 anakkale Bridge is a symbol of national pride. Officially the world’s longest suspension bridge, it stretches a remarkable 2,023 meters in its main central span.
Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge, China
Opened to traffic in October 2019, the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, is the longest suspension bridge in China and the third longest suspension in the world. It spans 1,700 meters across the famous Yangtze River. The bridge notably has the world’s longest double-level bridge span, accommodating various forms of transportation on its two levels.
21．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To praise the engineers of suspension bridges.
B．To introduce some suspension bridges fit for tourism.
C．To present the challenge of building suspension bridges.
D．To show suspension bridges with the longest main spans.
22．Which bridge has the longest main central span
A．Osman Gazi Bridge. B．Great Belt Bridge.
C．1915 anakkale Bridge. D．Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge.
23．What is special about Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge
A．Its name’s origin. B．Its double-level design.
C．Its splendid views. D．Its construction difficulties.
B
Working at a bank in New York City in the mid-2010s, Anna Sacks was not living the life she wanted. Sure, she was happy. But she wanted to do something that felt important.
Some people seeking meaning might read a self-help book or perhaps volunteer a few hours a week. Sacks packed up her life and moved to Connecticut to participate in Adamah, a farming program that focuses on sustainable living and growing sustainable food. When she returned to New York, her life was with a new purpose and many new skills to make her dreams a reality.
“One of the things that really stuck with me from Adamah was how little waste they produced and how they handled the waste they did have, primarily through composting（堆肥）, she says. The Adamah program opened Sacks’ eyes to the damage consumer culture is doing on a local, national, and global level, and the need to find solutions. So in 2017, she began what she calls “trash walking”.
During tours around her community, Sacks picks through garbage to look for reusable items. Soon, her “trash walking” expanded to include corporate trash along with residential trash. Surprisingly, she discovered a wide range of really great stuff-like clothing, decorations, and food, all of which she documents on TikTok.
Under the name The Trash Walker, Sacks quickly gained popularity for her videos that highlight the problems with consumerism. “The root issue is overproduction, which leads to overconsumption, which leads to a large amount of waste,” she says.
The fact is, companies often choose to trash items rather than give them away to people who might need them. A big reason for this waste is the way our current tax laws are structured, Sacks says. Sellers who destroy goods can claim the cost as a loss on their taxes and be refunded. If they give away goods, they can claim only a small amount as a charitable reduction on their taxes.
Sacks’ main focus is simply getting people to pay attention to how many unnecessary things they buy and then throw away. “Once you become aware of the way you consume, you can see ways you improve,” she says.
24．Why did Anna Sacks leave New York
A．To learn how to grow food. B．To pursue a more meaningful life.
C．To realize her dream as a volunteer. D．To accept the invitation from a program.
25．What impressed Anna Sacks most about the Adamah program
A．The significance of trash walking. B．The hard truth of consumer culture.
C．The sustainable food people produced. D．The way people there dealt with the waste.
26．What makes companies prefer to throw out goods as trash
A．The tax refund. B．The tax reduction.
C．The overproduction. D．The poor quality of goods.
27．What can we learn from Anna Sacks’ story
A．Consumer culture accounts for wasting. B．Corporate trash outweighs residential trash.
C．Tuning to farming leads to sustainable living. D．Trash walking is the key to becoming wealthy.
C
China’s young people have created yet another word to reflect their growing disappointment with the stressful work culture. The new lifestyle hot word, tang ping, is an action rather than a feeling—deciding to just go by, using a minimum effort at an unsatisfactory job.
Wendy said that her lying-down philosophy could be summed up as “Putting the peacefulness of the body and soul first.” “According to the mainstream standard, a good lifestyle must include working hard, trying to get good results on work evaluations, struggling to buy a house and a car, and having babies,” she said, “However, I am looking forward to ‘lying down entirely’—quitting my job and living off my savings.”
Tang ping has come under fire from Chinese state media. “No matter what, young people must have confidence in the future,” read a newspaper. “China is the world’s most populous country, with rich labor resources and a huge market advantage. The only happy life is a hard-working life. “The lying-down community obviously isn’t good for the country’s economic and social development,” said Guangming Daily. However, the newspaper added that tang ping shouldn’t be ignored without reflection: if China wants to encourage hard work in the young generation, it should first try to improve their quality of life.
“The state is worried about what would happen if everyone stopped working,” said Huang Ping, a literature professor. “But humans aren’t merely tools for making things,” he said. To lie down is a reasonable choice rather than a negative attitude. For some young people, it’s a way for them to reduce pressure. “When you can’t catch up with society’s development—say, high house prices—tang ping is actually the most practical choice.” he said.
Lying down can be seen as the opposite of involution（内卷）, referring to societies becoming trapped in continual cycles of competition. “In a relatively good social environment, people may feel involuted, but at least they’re trying” he said. “If it’s worse, people will tang ping.”
Alternatively, the more motivated among the young generation have accepted FIRE—“Financial Independence, Retire Early”—in the hope of someday escaping the severe competition once and for all.
28．What is Wendy’s goal in life
A．To keep up with society’s development. B．To depend on her savings to live.
C．To get promoted in her company. D．To be highly evaluated at work.
29．What do state media think the young should do
A．Improve their quality of life. B．Reflect on China’s development.
C．Base their future on hard work. D．Live a happy life by lying down.
30．What does Professor Huang think of the “lying down” style
A．It means low quality of life for the young. B．It prevents the development of society.
C．It motivates the young to welcome their future. D．It removes the heavy life pressure from the young.
31．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A．A healthy society doesn’t involve competition.
B．Young people prefer involution to tang ping.
C．Severe competition is the main cause of lying down.
D．More active young people favour severe competition.
D
In order to survive trips to Mars, humans need oxygen. Now, a team of scientists has designed a robot that could extract oxygen from water on the Red Planet.
The robot, which is called “AI chemist”, used a machine learning model to find a compound that could ignite an oxygen-producing chemical reaction on Mars. The compound, known as a catalyst（催化剂）, is made entirely from elements found in Martian meteorites（陨石）—which means, if such a system could work reliably, space travelers would not need to bring oxygen or even the catalyst needed to produce it.
Mars’ atmosphere contains only trace amounts of oxygen. But scientists have detected evidence of liquid water beneath the planet’s southern ice cap. To create the breathable gas, researchers wanted to find a way to break down this water into its hydrogen and oxygen molecules using materials found on Mars.
Their robot analyzed five meteorites that either came from Mars or had a composition similar to that of the Martian surface. Using a laser, it identified significant amounts of iron, nickel, calcium, magnesium, aluminum and manganese in the samples. From these six elements, the robot’s algorithm（算法）determined it could produce more than 3.7 million possible molecules to break down water and form oxygen on Mars. According to the researchers, finding the best one from this extensive list would take roughly 2,000 years of human labor, but for the AI chemist, it took only weeks.
“On Earth, we don’t use these six elements,” Yi Luo, a co-author of the study says. “They are not the best choices for catalysts, but it’s only what you’ve got on Mars.”
With its chosen catalyst, the system could produce oxygen from the Martian materials at around -37℃, demonstrating the chemical reaction could be possible on the cold Martian surface.
Notably, the robot was able to carry out the entire process—analyzing the rock samples, identifying the best possible catalyst and producing it without human intervention.
32．What does the underlined word “ignite” mean in paragraph 2
A．Delay. B．Limit. C．Change. D．Cause.
33．What is the basis of extracting oxygen on Mars
A．The oxygen that Mars’ atmosphere contains. B．The scientists’ previous study on meteorites.
C．The existence of water and catalyst on Mars. D．The amazing learning ability of “AI chemist”.
34．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．The finding of six elements. B．The advantages of the robots.
C．The formation of the meteorites. D．The process of producing oxygen.
35．What is the writer’s attitude towards “AI chemist”
A．Doubtful. B．Favorable. C．Unclear. D．Indifferent.
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。
In a world obsessed with “more” it’s easy to overlook the power of subtraction（减法）. We’re constantly bombed with messages telling us that we need more stuff, more money, and more followers. 36 Let’s explore the power of subtraction, and how less can truly mean more.
We all have too much stuff. It’s time to clear up. Donate or sell what you don’t need or love. You’ll be amazed at how liberating it feels to live with less. 37 The fewer possessions you have, the more you’ll appreciate what truly matters.
In today’s fast-paced world, our attention is a valuable commodity. 38 For example, excessive social media scrolling, watching TV shows nonstop or focusing too much attention on insignificant tasks is time-consuming. Subtract these time wasters and redirect your focus toward more meaningful pursuits.
39 Assess the people in your life and determine who uplifts you and who brings you down. Identify who helps contribute to your success and who holds you back. Subtract the poisonous individuals and invest more time and energy into the friendships that genuinely enrich your life.
Our minds are often filled with worries, negative thoughts, and self-doubt. Learning to let go of this mental mess can significantly improve our overall well-being. Practice mindfulness techniques, such as yoga, to help clear your mind. 40
A．But what if more means a richer life
B．But what if less is the secret to happiness
C．Try to subtract your unhealthy habits from your life.
D．Identify meaningless activities that occupy your time.
E．We must admit not all relationships are worth keeping.
F．Embrace minimalism and focus on quality over quantity.
G．Thus, you’ll make room for more optimism and creativity.
第三部分 语言运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、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。
When I was in third grade, my family and I took on an unforgettable trip across the country. It turned out to be more than just a/an 41 journey; it was a journey of discovery into our 42 . Every day, Dad 43 us with his trusty road map. Mom, the heart of our family, shared folk tales and painted pictures about the upcoming 44 . We went through diverse 45 from the thick forests to the vast deserts of the West.
One day, while hiking through the Grand Canyon, I 46 a particularly rough path. Frightened, I 47 , not knowing how to proceed. That’s when my parents 48 .
As Dad showed me footholds, Mom coached me with calming 49 and reminded me of the breathtaking views that lay ahead. Then, I 50 the confidence as my feet 51 solid ground again. When I finally overcame my fear, I felt we became 52 as a family.
From then on, every evening, we’d gather around a campfire for what we 53 called “Family Reflection Time”. During these sessions, we’d share laughs, 54 , and insights from the day’s experiences.
The trip taught me that the true meaning of travel isn’t merely about reaching the destination but about the personal growth that happens on the route, and the family bonds formed when facing 55 together.
41．A．crowded B．physical C．creative D．necessary
42．A．relationships B．potentials C．dreams D．inspirations
43．A．guided B．encouraged C．comforted D．attracted
44．A．events B．stations C．locations D．shows
45．A．cultures B．landscapes C．groups D．encountered
46．A．imagined B．constructed C．smoothed D．encountered
47．A．froze B．flew C．fell D．forgot
48．A．reached down B．stood aside C．stepped in D．turned back
49．A．words B．worries C．noises D．thoughts
50．A．lost B．maintained C．demonstrate D．restored
51．A．left B．broke C．found D．dug
52．A．nicer B．tougher C．braver D．closer
53．A．originally B．affectionately C．frequently D．simply
54．A．sympathy B．conflict C．tears D．profits
55．A．challenges B．defeats C．opposition D．uncertainty
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。
The recent opening of a new exhibition building at the Sanxingdui Museum, in Guanghan, Sichuan province, made the place 56 instant tourist hot spot. The bronze heads, golden masks, holy trees and various statues reveal the 57 （mystery）faces of a culture dating back more than 3,000 years.
For those who cannot make it to Guanghan, 58 the extensive site of Sanxingdui is located, an immersive exhibition 59 （equip）with digital technology, titled Hello Sanxingdui, offers an alternative means to be awed by the magnificence of this Bronze Age culture at the Longfu Art Museum in Beijing.
It provides a time-travel experience for both an educational and artistic appeal. The journey begins 60 a brief timeline of texts, photos and videos, showing how Sanxingdui was first discovered in the 1920s, when objects. 61 （find）by farmers digging an irrigation ditch; and it highlights the important moments in the past century’s continued archaeological（考古学的）efforts 62 （reveal）the myths surrounding Sanxingdui and the secrets yet to be uncovered.
On show 63 （be）life-size reproductions of dozens of astonishing artifacts（手工艺品）, such as 2.6-meter bronze statues, 3.8-meter-wide bronze masks and “the holy tree” standing nearly 4 meters.
Images of these objects found at Sanxingdui and their 64 （pattern）have been digitalized, animated and projected on screens, 65 （lead）the audience into the ancient kingdom of Shu, which thrived（兴盛）for centuries in the southwest during the Zhou Dynasty, and disappeared suddenly, leaving many myths and legends.
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，你在美国友好学校交流期间认识的朋友Smith因为家乡遭遇了飓风，心情低落。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，要点包括：
1．表示关心；2．介绍同学们可以提供给灾区的帮助；3．鼓励他振作起来重建家园。
注意：
1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Smith,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
My family moved from Taiwan to a small town in central Georgia, where my dad got a visa for his family and a job. I had just learned English, and from what little I could gather from my friends. Santa Claus would come down one’s chimney and put toys in one’s stocking on Christmas Eve! What a great country, I thought. After I looked up “stocking” in my Chinese-English dictionary, I knew what I had to do and always expected that day.
Finally, the big day came. On that wonderful night, after everyone went to bed, I sneaked out of bed, took my longest, cleanest knee sock and attached it to a nail already on the mantel（壁炉）.
Obviously, the previous owners of this house were no strangers to this Santa character. Gazing at the sock and imagining the delicately-packed gift in it, I couldn’t help giggling（咯咯笑）. For the first time, I found it hard to fall asleep.
And for the first time, I woke up before everyone else in the early morning. Then I headed straight to the fireplace and was even ready for what to say after seeing the gift. However, what happened next was the least thing I wanted to mention. On the nail was the empty and lonely sock. I was hit with the reality of the empty sock and the biggest lie ever told. I tried my best to hold back my tears but failed. Bursting into tears, I quickly took down the sock and stuffed it in the back of a drawer.
Every December since then, the topic of Christmas memories would unavoidably come up, and I would amuse my friends with my poor-little-me story. I had to make it as funny as possible, or else I would cry once again. I didn’t know whether any of my audience ever noticed the sparkling tears hidden in my eyes.
How could I know that Santa was just late Nine years ago, on Christmas Eve, I heard a knock on the door when I was watching TV. Unwillingly, I dragged my feet and opened the door.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150词左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Outside the door stood an old man with a white beard and a red cap, holding a well-packed box.
Through tear-blurred eyes, I recognized the handwriting on the card.
高二下学期5月月考英语试题参考答案
听力
1-5 ACBCA 6-10 BACCB 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 CBACA
阅读
21-25 DCBBD 26-30 AABCD 31-35 CDCDB 36-40 BFDEG
完型填空
41-45 BAACB 46-50 DACAD 51-55 CDBCA
语法填空
56．an 57．mysterious 58．where 59．equipped 60．with
61．were found 62．to reveal 63．are 64．patterns 65．leading
应用文参考范文：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I was shocked at the news about the hurricane in your hometown. It’s understandable that you sink into sadness.
Upon hearing the news, all the students in our school volunteer to lend a helping hand. We have raised some money, which will be put into your bank account. Besides, we have also collected some basic necessities, such as clothes and tents for the victims. We hope our small deeds can be of some help.
Great damage as the hurricane has caused, I firmly believe things will get better. Cheer up and pick up your courage to restore peace and harmony to your family. Anyway, there will always be a silver tint in the clouds of grief!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文：
Outside the door stood an old man with a white beard and a red cap, holding a well-packed box. Wearing a radiant smile, the man reached out his hands, passed the box to me and grinned. “Christmas gift for you”. Shocked at the unexpected guest and gift, I was at a loss what to say. The moment he blended into the darkness, I untied the ribbon with heart thumping wildly. Inside the box lay a teddy bear I had longed for with an attached card. Once again, I couldn’t contain my tears.
Through tear-blurred eyes, I recognized the handwriting on the card. It was a friend of mine and I later discovered that the man was her father. She was one of the audience of my sad story. The card read: “Sorry, I’m late. Merry Christmas.” I wiped away tears, held the box tightly and felt a surge of warmth. Christmas memories of this year wouldn’t be a bitter joke but a miracle which witnessed a healed heart. So now I believe Santa is real. This Santa doesn’t come down our chimneys, but lives inside good and thoughtful people who really listen to friends, and then plan deliberate acts of kindness.