2023-2024学年度高二英语月考试题
第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1. 5分，满分30分）
第一节 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。
1. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To purchase tickets.
B. To invite him to a show.
C. To change seats with him.
2. Whose vase is broken
A. Miranda’s. B. Sara’s. C. Dorothy’s.
3. What is the man doing
A. Changing his clothes.
B. Going for a walk.
C. Completing a task.
4. Where are probably the speakers
A. On the bus. B. At the museum. C. In the bookstore.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A friend. B. A TV program. C. A camping trip.
第二节 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至7题。
6. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the first dress
A. The style. B. The color. C. The size.
7. How much does the woman have to pay
A. $42. B. $45. C. $48.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What will Charlie do next week
A. Take part in a competition.
B. Register for a course.
C. Join a company.
9. What is the woman’s attitude towards Charlie
A. Unconcerned. B. Supportive. C. Critical.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman plan to order
A. Fried fish. B. Roast beef. C. Stewed cabbage.
11. When will the man join the woman in preparing for the presentation
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Friday.
12. Why does the man refuse to meet the woman tomorrow
A. He has to take a dance class.
B. He needs to study in the library.
C. He’ll go to a relative’s home.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is probably the man
A. A cashier. B. A waiter. C. A chef.
14. What did the woman think of her current job at first
A. Rewarding. B. Challenging. C. Boring.
15. Why did the woman leave her last job
A. She lived somewhat far away from the workplace.
B. She disliked her former colleagues.
C. She couldn’t stand the low salary.
16. What is the woman going to do next
A. Receive some training.
B. Provide some service.
C. Have a burger.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How much rubbish have people created in Britain this year
A. 416 million tons. B. 404 million tons. C. 400 million tons.
18. What can we learn from the research
A. Britain is the most wasteful country in the world.
B. People who live on their own create more rubbish.
C. The rubbish problem is not so serious as scientists think.
19. What is the most terrible thing according to Dave
A. People don’t like to use rubbish bags.
B. The rubbish always gives out a bad smell.
C. People’s incorrect behavior makes recycling difficult.
20. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To criticize rich families for producing so much rubbish.
B. To call on people to find ways to deal with the rubbish problem.
C. To explain why people pay little attention to the rubbish problem.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Louvre is the world’s largest and most visited museum now, drawing nearly 10 million people each year. It is a museum about education whose main aim is to protect and pass on our heritage to future generations.
As a royal palace in the past, the Louvre shows the history of France for about eight centuries. Divided among eight departments, the collections feature works admired throughout the globe, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Venus de Milo.
The special feature
In keeping with France’s 2005 disability law, the Louvre aims to make sure all visitors can access the museum safely and comfortably. Special attention is given to the disabled throughout the museum. More importantly, Louvre’s Touch Gallery has a space specially designed for members of the public with disabilities, inviting them to gain artistic knowledge by touch with the help of technology.
Practical information
Buying tickets online is a good way to get into the museum in less than 30 minutes. Tours of the Louvre are conducted by guides from the French national museum network. Download or rent an audio guide and choose your visit! Explore the Louvre on your own, guided by the museum’s experts. The Louvre is open every day, except Tuesdays, from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Night opening until 9: 45 p. m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Closed on the following holidays: January 1, May 1, May 8, December 25. Tel: +33（0）140205317.
21. What do we know about the Louvre now
A. It is the most popular museum.
B. It is aimed to protect paintings.
C. It has more than eight departments.
D. It shows the life of French common families.
22. Where does the Louvre’s special feature lies in
A. Its good service and humor guides.
B. Its discounted tickets online.
C. Its audio guides for free.
D. Its convenience to the disabled.
23. When is suitable for you to visit the Louvre
A. At 10: 00 a. m. on Tuesday.
B. At 9: 00 p. m. on Friday.
C. At 7: 00 p. m. on the weekend.
D. On December 25.
B
When it comes to endangered species, most of you may think of pandas. But did you know that bees are disappearing too Last year, the US Fish & Wildlife Service added seven bee species to the endangered species list. What if bees die out one day
Just in case they do, Japanese scientists have created a mini drone to pollinate（给……授粉）plants, just like bees, reported CNN.
The drone has a piece of horsehair with gel（凝胶）on it. The gel lets the drone pick up and put down pollen grains（花粉粒）from flower to flower.
The drone still needs to be improved. It cannot make honey or work without human help. The cost of up to$ 100（about 690 yuan）per drone is also high.
However, it’s still a meaningful exercise, because pollination is important for human beings. Without pollinators, fruit and vegetable production will drop by 23 percent and 16 percent respectively around the world, reported The Lancet, a UK magazine.
Bees are one of the most important pollinators, however, their numbers are dropping quickly. Bee numbers in the US have dropped by 30 percent in the past five years, according to Global Research, a Canadian research organization. The situation is similar in other countries.
Although scientists are still trying to find the cause, there are several possible reasons. First of all, more farmers are using pesticide（杀虫剂）. Besides, different illnesses have caused the deaths of many different species of bees. Finally, global warming has changed the bees’ living environment.
In the future, scientists will use GPS and Al to improve the drone.
24. What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A. Pandas are endangered animals.
B. Some bee species are dying out.
C. We need to protect bees.
D. Humans’ activities have made bees die out.
25. What can the mini drone do
A. Make honey. B. Work without help from humans.
C. Pollinate flowers. D. Protect bees.
26. According to The Lancet, vegetable production will drop by _________without pollinators.
A. 23 percent B. 16 percent
C. 30 percent D. 39 percent
27. The passage above may come from a（n）_________.
A. story B. advertisement
C. science magazine D. diary
C
When people think about improving their physical fitness, they often neglect（忽视）balance. Good balance is a necessary part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, according to a research. It’s important for everyone, no matter your age.
Older adults are most affected by poor balance. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and older, with nearly 30% in this age group reporting at least one fall in 2018, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But younger adults frequently fall down, too.
Forty-eight percent of young adults reported falling at least once during one 16-week study. The falls most commonly happened during sports activities, with women in the study reporting more falls and fall-related injuries than men.
Falls within the previous two years were reported by 18% of young adults（ages 20 to 45）in another study published in the journal BMC Public Health. That figure（数据）compared with 21% of middle-aged adults（46 to 65）reporting falls and 35% of those over 65. While falls among young adults were often connected with sports, falls by the middle-aged group were typically related to health problems and physical changes.
Many factors（因素）can affect your balance outside of age, such as vision changes, brain injuries, overweight and a general lack of physical fitness. Even if you have no risk factors, simply neglecting to work regularly on your balance will result in increased instability（不稳定性）.
“Our body is conditioned to lose what we don’t regularly use and practice, and balance is no different,” said a researcher.
28. What role does a good balance play in our lives
A. It helps us live a healthy and long life.
B. It enables us to build a perfect shape.
C. It protects us from getting seriously sick.
D. It has the power to make us look young.
29. How does the author show the research results
A. By having a discussion. B. By giving a list of figures.
C. By raising questions. D. By following the time order.
30. In which situation are young adults likely to fall down
A. When a health problem comes up.
B. When working regularly.
C. When a physical change appears.
D. When joining in a sport.
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. We are naturally born with balance.
B. We should manage our body properly.
C. Our body is used to working in its own way.
D. We’ll lose our balance if we don’t practise it often.
D
Gray had great academic performance in high school and wanted to apply to Harvard and other top schools, but could not afford the application fees, let alone school fees. But with a passion for business, he dreamed of attending a college in the Northeast so he could be close to New York City and other major business centers.
In the process of his application, Gray was determined to deal with it by himself. He looked at hundreds of websites, checking scholarship requirements. Many scholarships had very specific qualifications that he didn’t meet. But Gray had 600 volunteer hours and started a nonprofit organization which organized volunteer opportunities for students when he was in high school. So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service.
Soon, he got the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers school fees from a bachelor’s to a doctor’s degree. A $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola followed. He also received a 820,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship and the $ 10,000 Axa Achievement Scholarship. And smaller awards just kept coming. In the end, he had amazing success, receiving 34 scholarships worth $1. 3 million — enough to pay for years of school, plus cover his living expenses with some leftover to invest.
Gray has used the money for schooling, room and board, daily supplies, travel for interviews, and other needs. After appearing at national conferences and in the media, hundreds of students and parents have emailed and called for advice, which inspired Gray, now a business major at Drexel, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly—short for “scholarships”— to help other teens get scholarship money.
Though the app had thousands of downloads, Gray and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit. As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterpriser: “Ideally not to have to get a job when I graduate. ”
32. What did Gray do when he applied for scholarships
A. He started a nonprofit organization.
B. He took part in community service.
C. He checked requirements with teammates.
D. He matched his strengths with the criteria.
33. Why does Gray develop Scholly
A. To appeal for more downloads.
B. To help other teens make apps.
C. To facilitate scholarship application.
D. To raise funds for his own schooling.
34. Which of the following best describe Christopher Gray
A. Tolerant and diligent. B. Ambitious and generous.
C. Creative and humble. D. Stubborn and adventurous.
35. What does Gray intend to do for his future career
A. Starting his own business. B. Working for a charity.
C. Maintaining his current job. D. Getting a high paid job.
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填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Prepare for and Survive a Flood
Flooding is a common natural disaster around the world. 36 If so, quickly review these flood safety guidelines to increase your chances of survival and protect your possession.
Pay close attention to the radio, television, community announcements or your cellphone for official flooding updates. 37 A flood watch means a flood is possible in your area. A flood warning means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon—and you should be prepared to leave the flood area.
38 Put at least three days of supplies for everyone in it, including water（one gallon per person per day）, non-perishable（ 不 需 要 保 质 期 的 ）food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, solar-powered phone chargers, extra batteries, a 7-day supply of medications.
If you have time before you leave, secure your home. Bring in outdoor furniture. Move necessary items to the highest part of the upper floor of your home. Turn off all the appliances（家电）like TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air-conditioner. 39
Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. 40 If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way. People underestimate（低估）the force and power of water.
A. Have an emergency survival kit on hand.
B. Are you in a frequently flood-stricken area
C. How to ensure your safety in a serious flood
D. Take as many useful furniture as possible when you leave.
E. Know the difference between a flood “watch” and “warning”.
F. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
G. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
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入空白处的最佳选项。
I started skiing when I was three years old. My mom worked as a ski instructor as she also loved the snow. While the other 41 in my group were whining（哭闹）and complaining, I was busy learning skiing. And at the age of four, I was 42 through the snow with my mom. I remember falling once and realizing that the 43 was taller than I was.
When I was seven, I decided I wanted to take my skiing to the next level and join a 44 . There were two options: racing, a popular event for girls, and free skiing, an event mainly for 45 . Siding the chairlift（登山吊椅）with my mother, I would see free skiers flying and spinning through the air. I 46 knew which team I wanted to join: free skiing.
As soon as I joined the team, I was placed in a low level. 47 , I soon climbed the rankings until I came to the 48 group. At that point, I was the only girl on my team. Although being a girl in a male-dominated sport can be difficult, I’m actually thankful that I’ve had the 49 that I never had.
Life is not going to be a smooth road for all of us, and building 50 early on is important. My experiences have made me tougher and have 51 me to meet my setbacks with open arms. In fact, after this encounter, I’ve become a better skier. However, there is no way that I could have done it without my supportive 52 always behind me and my 53 coach always, always behind me as well.
I encourage you all to 54 your comfort zone to show the boys that girls are just as 55 as they are.
41. A. teenagers B. instructors C. children D. players
42. A. flying B. walking C. running D. floating
43. A. tree B. snow C. chair D. stone
44. A. group B. club C. party D. team
45. A. girls B. boys C. adults D. beginners
46. A. constantly B. really C. firstly D. immediately
47. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
48. A. smallest B. biggest C. highest D. cleverest
49. A. jokes B. goals C. options D. experiences
50. A. toughness B. relief C. patience D. support
51. A. caused B. advised C. forced D. taught
52. A. friends B. fans C. mother D. assistant
53. A. encouraging B. exciting C. interesting D. astonishing
54. A. think about B. step out of C. set up D. move into
55. A. grateful B. careful C. powerful D. Respectful
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。
Spoken Chinese consisted of a number of Chinese dialects（方言）throughout history. In the Ming Dynasty, standard Mandarin was nationalized. Even so, 56 was not until the Republic of China era in the 1910s that there were some noticeable results in 57 （promote）a common unified language in China.
The ancient written standard was Classical Chinese and it was used for thousands of years. However, it was reserved mostly for scholars and intellectuals. Only after the May 4th Movement 58 the push for Vernacular Chinese begin. This allowed common 59 （citizen）to read since it was modeled after the linguistics and phonology of a spoken language.
Despite the difficulty in mastering it, Classical Chinese remains 60 （extreme）important in the world heritage of languages. Classical Chinese’s birth is related 61 the beginning of astronomy（天文学）, the connection with higher spirits through divination（占卜）and the formation Book of Changes, 62 most famous being the one of the Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, Chinese is packed with great meaning and 63 （wise）. It is not only a code or a tool, but a language 64 gives light and guidance when 65 （receive）in a proper way. Classical Chinese has been the cultural backbone of all the great philosophies, spirituality, and even arts not just in China but all over Asia.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
现在全世界都在兴起学习汉语的热潮。假如你是李华，你的外籍朋友 Jason 来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请根据以下要点给他写一封回信。
1. 参加中文俱乐部；
2. 学唱中文歌曲，观看中文电影；
3. 阅读中文书籍和报刊；
4. 交中国朋友；
注意：1. 词数 80 左右，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；
2. 内容可适当发挥，注意行文连贯。
Dear Jason,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。续写的词数应为 150 左右。
Brian sat on his front doorstep. He really wanted a new bike. Joe had just gotten one for his birthday, and Tyler’s was only about a year old. Brian had had his for five years. The seat was up as high as it could go, and his legs were still too long for his bike. Brian wanted a bike just like Joe’s and Tyler’s. Their bikes were perfect for popping wheels and cruising over bumps. If only he had 110 dollars. All he could come up with was 33. 67 dollars. Where could he get the rest of the money he needed
Brian thought and thought. His birthday was still five months away, and he was too young to mow lawns. What could he do to get the money Maybe his dad would advance his allowance for the next few months. He got three dollars every Friday if he did all of his chores. His dad had agreed to do this once before, when Brian needed an extra six dollars. Maybe his sister would loan him the money. She had a lot of money saved up from baby-sitting. Baby-sitting! That was it! Brian could baby-sit. Oops! Wait a minute. No one would hire Brian to baby-sit. He still was not allowed to stay home by himself yet. What could he do to get the money Brian sat and thought.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 词左右；
2. 请按如下格式答题。
Paragraph 1:
Just then, the phone rang.
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Paragraph 2:
After chasing Fifi through three different yards, Brian finally got Mrs. Timmons’ dog.
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高二英语月考答案
1-5：AACAC 6. BCABA 11. BCCBA 16. BABCB
21. A 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D
31. D 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
36. B 37. E 38. A 39. G 40. F
41-45：CABDB 46-50: DBCDA 51-55: DCABC
56. it 57. promoting 58. did 59. citizens 60. extremely
61. to 62. the 63. wisdom 64. that/which 65. received
应用文写作：
Dear Jason,
Hearing that you have trouble in Chinese learning, I am more than glad to offer/give you some suggestions.
Firstly, why not join a Chinese Club In this way you’ll be able to learn a lot from the teachers and practice with others. Besides, you could watch Chinese movies to learn more words and expressions. It is also wise to learn and sing Chinese songs. What’s more, it will be helpful for you to read books and magazines in Chinese, which may improve your reading skills. Last, I strongly recommend that you should make more Chinese friends, they will help you have a better understanding of Chinese.
Hope you will find my suggestions helpful. Best wishes.
Yours,
Lihua
续写：【答案】
Just then, the phone rang.
Mrs. Timmons’ dog had gotten out again. She asked Brian if he could find Fifi for her. Brian said he would be happy to help Mrs. Timmons. She was getting so old. She could not run after feisty Fifi any more. Brian immediately started looking for Fifi. He spotted her behind a tree in the Kirbys’ yard.
After chasing Fifi through three different yards, Brian finally got Mrs. Timmons’ dog. He returned her to Mrs. Timmons. Mrs. Timmons was so thankful that she handed Brian two dollars. Brian thanked Mrs. Timmons. He told her that she did not have to pay him. Then Brian had an idea. Now he knew what he could do to earn money. He would set up a pet service! He could take care of people’s pets when they were gone. He figured there were at least 12 dogs he could look after, a few cats, and even some dish. Brian would have that bike in no time.
听力原文及材料：
Text 1.
W: I’d like two tickets for the 2: 45 show, preferably two seats next to each other. I want to sit beside my friend.
M: Okay. Here you are. Enjoy it.
Text 2.
M: I broke the vase when I was playing with Dorothy.
W: Oh, my goodness! It is Miranda’s favorite birthday gift.
M: I know, Sara. But I don’t know what I can do to make it up to her.
Text 3.
W: Why don’t we go for a walk We should take advantage of such fine weather.
M: Can you wait for a few minutes I’m trying to work out the latest sales figures for tomorrow’s meeting.
W: Okay. I will get changed first.
Text 4.
W: Excuse me. I want to go to the City Museum. Can you tell me where to get off
M: Sure. This stop is Xinhua Bookstore. You need to get off at the next stop. I’ll remind you then.
W: Thanks a lot.
Text 5.
W: Let’s go camping this weekend. I knew about a good campsite from TV. It’s on a mountain and the scenery is very beautiful.
M: Okay. Let’s bring some food there. By the way, why not ask our friend Jack to go with us
W: Good idea.
Text 6.
M: Can I help you, ma’am
W: Yes, I’m looking for a size 12 dress.
M: Here’s a white one. What do you think
W: I love its style, but white clothes get dirty easily. I’d rather have one in blue.
M: OK. Here’s a blue one. Would you like to try it on
W: OK… It fits perfectly. How much is it
M: It’s $45. And you have to pay an extra $3 in tax.
W: Alright. I’ll take it.
Text 7.
W: Who is singing Is it Charlie
M: Yes, he registered for a talent contest one month ago. It will start next week.
W: Is it an activity within his company
M: No, it’s a big contest. You may have heard about it before—Sing Out Loud.
W: No wonder he practices for it day and night.
M: It’s only a qualifying round. I don’t think he needs to be concerned.
W: Whatever the result is, I’ll be right behind him.
Text 8
W: All the food smells good today and makes my mouth water.
M: Oh, it’s always crowded at this time in the dining hall. Look, that line seems a little shorter. Let’s line up there.
W: Yeah. I’ll take fried fish, which is my favorite. What about you
M: I’d rather take stewed cabbage with beef.
W: That’s good. We can share what we have.
M: OK. Well, do you want to start the presentation with me after school today
W: Sorry, I have a dance class on Mondays. We need to give our presentation on Friday afternoon in front of the class. So time is enough. How about tomorrow
M: I’m sorry. I promised to have dinner at my cousin’s house then. Is the day after tomorrow suitable for you
W: Yes. Then we can meet in our school library.
Text 9.
M: What are you doing, Jane
W: Nothing much. There’s no customer yet, so I’m pretty bored now. You are done with the preparations in the kitchen
M: Yeah, everything is set up. I’m bored, too. Do you want to have a talk
W: Sure.
M: Great. I see though you’re new here, you didn’t need as much training as the others.
W: Because I worked as a cashier in a restaurant before.
M: Was that different from this one
W: Yeah. In the restaurant, I only needed to take care of the cash register. Taking orders was the job of the waiters. But at this burger shop, I have to do both. So it was a bit demanding for me at first. Now I am used to it.
M: Great. Why did you quit that job
W: Actually, the salary was good and my old colleagues were nice, but my new apartment was a bit far from the restaurant, so I quit.
M: Then you found this burger shop
W: Yeah. Oh, a customer! We have to get back to work now. Talk to you later.
M: OK.
Text 10.
M: Welcome back, everyone. This is CBS News Radio. Have you ever thought about how much rubbish you create every day Recently, a research group from the University of Manchester has studied the situation in Britain, but the result doesn’t look good.
The research shows Britain is one of the most wasteful countries in Europe. In Britain, 400 million tons of rubbish were created last year and the number has increased by 4% this year. Rich families produce more rubbish than poorer ones; people living alone waste more than those living together. The rubbish problem is becoming so serious that all the people in Britain need to cut down the rubbish they produce every day.
Mark gets up early every morning to collect rubbish. He thinks people are careless when it comes to rubbish. “People don’t like using rubbish bags. Things fall out of the bins everywhere, creating a bad smell,” Mark said. “That’s not the worst thing,” added Dave, who works with Mark, “People put wrong things in recycle bins all the time. When they do that, it’s very likely that none of the rubbish in these bins can be recycled. ”
However, it’s not enough to just ask the government to take action. What really matters is the action of every person in the society. Everyone needs to think about how much rubbish they produce and how much is recycled correctly. It is your world in the future, so it really pays for you to start waste management and recycling!
