保山市智源中学2023-2024学年下学期高二年级
第二次月考 英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分, 共150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将选择题答案用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，非选择题用黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上，填在试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共95分)
第一部分 听力部分（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。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 are the speakers discussing
A. Books. B.Movies. C.Adventures.
2.Why does the man prefer using a motorbike
A. It's always faster. B. It’s easier to park. C.It's much safer.
3.What are the speakers doing
A. Cooking a dish.
B. Shopping for food.
C. Doing a scientific experiment.
4.How does Jack feel now
A. Relieved. B.Excited. C.Tired.
5.What is the man trying to do
A. Organize a football match.
B. Turn on the air conditioner.
C. Watch something different on TV.
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、7题。
6.Which food does the woman choose
A. Fish. B.Beef. C.Chicken.
7. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B.On an airplane. C.At the speakers' home.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B.Brother and sister. C.Mother and son.
9.How many photos are there in total
A.500. B.1000. C.1500.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What sport did the man use to play
A.Basketball. B.Volleyball. C.American football.
11.What does the man think of American football
A.It's exciting. B.It's confusing. C.It's easy.
12.Why does the woman suggest watching the team from Oakland
A. She thinks highly of the trainer.
B. Their live games are shown online.
C.The players are the best.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至16题。
13.What is Sally doing
A. Sharing her experience. B.Hosting a program. C.Seeking advice.
14.What do we know about Sally
A. She doesn't eat meat.
B. She wants to look fitter.
C. She likes reading cookbooks.
15.What costs Fred $40
A. A meal. B.A book. C.A course.
16.What has Fred been for four years
A.A chef. B.A vegetarian. C. A restaurant owner.
听第 10 段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long did it take the speaker to get from Perth to Sydney
A. Over 30 minutes. B. Around 1.5 hours. C.About 4 hours.
18.In which season was the UK when the speaker visited Sydney
A.Summer. B.Autumn. C.Winter.
19.What shocked the speaker
A.That people in Australia eat lunch outdoors.
B. That the journey from the UK to Australia is quite long.
C.That Australians love having barbecues on many occasions.
20.What did the speaker's friend from university do for him
A. She showed him around the town.
B. She booked him a return ticket.
C. She translated for him.
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。
A
The Best Bike Tours in Barcelona
Street Art Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Your ride for the day is a beautiful handmade bamboo bicycle that will make you stand out among other cyclists! You can explore the colorful legacy(遗产)of street art and graffiti (涂鸦)in the Catalan capital,most of which can be found in the former industrial district of Poblenou.
Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Fancy a glass of wine in the very bar where Picasso staged his first art exhibition and the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca hung out with his friends On this small-group tour, you'll not only enjoy a wonderful bike ride around Barcelona's Old Town but also get to stop for wine tasting at the famous Els 4Gats café restaurant, which first opened in 1897.
Hidden Parks & Playas Tour
Duration: 3 hours
The Hidden Parks & Playas Tour is a relaxed trip through the fashionable and relaxing district in Barcelona, which is full of urban parks and enjoys a long stretch of golden beaches. It is perfect for a cool afternoon cycle.
Gaudi E-Bike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
You can't leave Barcelona without visiting Gaudi's Park Guell. So why not jump on the only bike tour that takes you there The park is packed with interesting features and the views over the city are exciting. That's just the tip of the iceberg of this Gaudi Life & Legacy Tour that takes you to all of the architect's greatest works, from his unfinished masterpiece,the Sagrada Família (unmissable!), to the UNESCO-listed mansions(大厦）Casa Milà and Casa Batlló.
21. What is special about the Street Art Tour
A.It has the shortest duration.
B. It contains two different tour options.
C. It offers wonderful natural landscapes.
D. It provides handmade bicycles for riders.
22. What can you do during the Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine
A. Visit Picasso' s art exhibition at any time.
B.Tour the beautiful Spanish countryside.
C. Stop at a historic restaurant for wine tasting.
D. Attend the event honoring poet Federico.
23. Which tour may appeal to people crazy about impressive buildings
A. Street Art Tour.
B. Gaudi E-Bike Tour.
C. Hidden Parks & Playas Tour.
D. Intimate E-Bike Tour with Tapas & Wine.
B
The title of "Aaron's younger brother" was given to me at the age of six. It was a label stuck to me and all people had to do was to refer to the imaginary label and they would know how to address me. I wanted to defeat Aaron, whose fame had reduced me to a nameless tennis player. Then the day eventually approached.
As I shook Aaron's hand at the start of the match, I stared at him with determination. "I’m going to beat you today." I gathered the confidence to claim over the outcome of the match. Aaron laughed carelessly as he turned his back towards me. For a brief moment, I regretted that display of over-confidence.
I nervously shifted my weight from one foot to the other. The tennis court seemed to stretch out further than usual. My sweaty hands tightened around my racket (球拍) — the fifth one passed down to me from Aaron.We entered into a heated fight. I was persevering as expected, and I was not sure how long it would take before I withdrew. We were down to the last round, neck and neck in points. I made a mistake, then Aaron leaped up, stretching his arm out. The sun cast his image over me, reminding me that I would always be walking in his shadow if I couldn't prove myself.
I readied myself for the finishing blow, images of Aaron's past matches flooding through my mind. I recalled the habit of his hit in the World Tennis Tournament, extending my arm to the left in anticipation of where the ball was going to land. The ball made contact with my racket and was lobbed(吊高球) over Aaron's head. He could do nothing but witness his undefeated status being erased by his younger brother.
While I was still enjoying the unfamiliar feeling of victory, a man whom I recognised from a professional club approached me."What is your name, son " he asked. A smile spread across my face.
24. What used to trouble the writer
A. The longing for recognition. B. The eagerness to bear labels.
C. The desire to be a tennis player. D. The hardship of physical training.
25. How did the writer feel at the beginning of the match
A. Defeated. B. Anxious. C. Optimistic. D. Honored.
26. What can we learn about Aaron from paragraph 5
A. He adopted his usual trick in the match.
B. He purchased a tennis racket for the writer.
C. He had an obvious advantage in the last round.
D. He withdrew from the World Tennis Tournament.
27. Which is the best title for the text
A. The Price for One Mistake B. From Nobody to Somebody
C. Why Brotherhood Matters D. Aaron's Last-minute Victory
C
Many westerners find it so interesting that they always see Chinese people carry a vacuum(真空) cup no matter which season it is. If you go to a restaurant in western countries, they usually serve you a cup of cold Water, sometimes even with ice. And every time when Chinese people ask the waiter if they can change to hot water, actually they may receive a strange look from the waiter or people nearby. Hot water Seriously Why do Chinese people drink hot water The answer may exist in the following aspects.
Actually, water quality became a matter of debate in the 1930s in China, when the water supplies were polluted. In order to prevent people from infectious diseases, the government suggested people drinking boiled water, because they considered it a way to kill off bacteria. They always boiled water daily and stored it in a kettle to keep the water warm for the day. Even now, you can find hot water devices everywhere, in schools,factories, and government departments across the country.
Besides, it is well known that Chinese people prefer hot meals every day. Therefore, some parents always teach their children to drink hot water with meals, because they think mixing cold liquids with hot meals is really bad for the stomach, and cold liquids may solidify fats in your stomach, which can cause digestive problems, while hot liquids aid in digestion.
According to the traditional Chinese medicine, health is due to an internal balance of Yin and Yang. In the Yin-Yang theory, water is Yin-type while hot stuff is Yang-type, drinking hot water can enrich Yin and tonify（滋补) Yang in your body, keeping Yin and Yang in balance. If you have cold symptoms(症状)or other Yin-type imbalances such as frequent chills, thirst, depression or sleepiness, hot water plays the role of the Yang and brings your body back into balance. Doctors of traditional Chinese medicine always tell patients to drink more hot water.
28. Why did the author describe the scene in paragraph 1
A. To introduce the topic.
C. To narrate an experience.
B. To compare East with West.
D. To illustrate a phenomenon.
29. What can we know about the 1930s in China
A. Water quality was improved by boiling water.
B. Infectious diseases struck the country seriously.
C. Polluting substances entered the water supplies.
D. More devices were introduced to keep water warm.
30. Which of the followings can Chinese people agree with
A. Hot water can cure people of depression.
B. Cold liquids may soften fats in people's stomach.
C. Drinking water with meals does good to digestion.
D. Imbalance of Yin and Yang contributes to ill health.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. Why do Chinese people drink hot water
C. The cultural differences home and abroad.
B. Hot water& cold water, which is better
D. Drinking water is essential to human health.
D
Thanks to the 1999 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 26 endangered species in Australia have seen their populations recover.
It seems like that we're always hearing about new animals that have become endangered, but there's some good news in Australia: 26 animal species no longer meet the criteria(标准) to be listed as threatened. Australia’s biodiversity has been in decline, with more than 1,700 species and ecological communities known to be on the line. In 1999, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act was passed to introduce protections for endangered animals. The burrowing bettong is one of 26 Australian species that have returned from the edge of extinction.
Seemingly these are working, as a recent study published in the journal Biological Conservation reviewed the animals that were previously or currently listed as threatened between 2000 and December 2022, and discovered that 26 species had recovered to no longer meet the criteria. Species that have seen improvement include the charmingly named burrowing bettong, the golden bandicoot and the bulloo grey grasswren.
Factors behind this improvement include habitat management, control of introduced predators (捕食者) and translocation of endangered animals to predator-free islands. However, the species have not been officially delisted at this time. The EPBC Act only allows species to be delisted if doing so will not have a negative effect on their survival, and researchers believe that conservation gains could be lost should management efforts be stopped.
Dr Michelle Ward, a conservation scientist at WWF Australia, told The Guardian, “The key problem with delisting species is that then they no longer have monitoring and no longer need certain funding plans.”
However, it is promising that researchers have found signs of improvement. Hopefully this will continue among these and other species!
32．What do the underlined words “on the line” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Out of place. B．At risk. C．Under control. D．On the increase.
33．What did a recent study find
A．Some animals are facing extinction.
B．Burrowing bettong is a charming species.
C．The criteria to be delisted were hard to meet.
D．26 endangered species’ populations are recovering.
34．The species haven’t been delisted officially because ________.
A．their living situation is severe B．the delisting consequences are uncertain
C．the conservation gains are short D．the habitat management level is poor
35．What is the author’s attitude towards the researchers’ discovery
A．Unconcerned. B．Doubtful. C．Positive. D．Worried.
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。
How To Spend The Holidays Productively
To get the most out of your holidays, you can make a calendar of the things you need to do and schedule in time for a mixture of fun activities and productive tasks.
Create a calendar of everything you want to do over the holidays. If you want to keep yourself on a regular schedule over your holiday break, making a calendar can help you stay organized. 36 Then, work everything else around those events.
Spend time learning or improving a skill, a craft, or a hobby. If you have a lot of free time over the holidays, try using that time to learn something new. 37 Or you might try learning to play a new song if you play the guitar. You can also try something totally new,like cross-stitching, building a model car, or brewing beer.
38 The hustle(忙碌)of the holidays can sometimes be stressful, and there are usually a lot of tasty treats to tempt you into eating unhealthily. Luckily, you can help counteract both of these things by spending about 30 minutes a day exercising. For instance,you might go for a jog on a track, try some light aerobic exercise, or do weight training.
Volunteer to help out in your community. 39 Most communities have a year-round need for volunteers, although you may find that there are more opportunities around the holiday season, when many organizations run extra clothing and food drives.
Create a plan for the year ahead. As the year draws to a close, take a little time to think about your year ahead. 40
A. Exercise each day to stay healthy and relieve stress.
B. Start by filling in the most important things you need to do.
C. Set aside time for any work or schoolwork you need to get done.
D. You might practice a new drawing technique if you love art, for instance.
E. Look online or reach out to nonprofits in your area to find out how you can help.
F. Spend your holiday break building contacts by looking up networking events near you.
G. By setting clear, achievable goals to accomplish, you'll stay focused throughout the year.
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，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I worked part-time at a school teaching some children English in my college years. After 41 , I decided to find a full-time teaching position.
This past Friday I had my first official job interview. I was very 42 before going to it. What if I did not know how to answer a question or couldn't answer it 43 The thought of being interviewed soon was scary.
To do well in the job interview, I 44 the frequently asked questions and the ways to best answer them online. 45 , I was still afraid that I couldn't do well. As a result, I went to visit my teacher to seek 46 about interviewing.
My teacher provided me with useful guidance that made me 47 .He said, "Connect with the interviewer and just be yourself. You know what you know; don't 48 that you know something you don't." I loved his suggestion because it was 49 and realistic. So often, people 50 to pretend that they have had experience or known everything.
During the interview, I simply reflected on my previous 51 , the lessons I was good at, the relationships I had with my students, colleagues, and parents, etc. This allowed me to not only 52 my personal examples quickly and effectively, but also 53 how my opinions and passions as an educator were translated into action.
The whole 54 went very well, with satisfying 55 of course.
41. A. adaptation B.operation C. hesitation D.graduation
42. A. proud B.innocent C. eager D. nervous
43.A. occasionally B. correctly C. repeatedly D.carefully
44. A. answered B. avoided C. posted D.researched
45.A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise
46.A. advice B. news C. clues D. records
47.A. watch out B. calm down C. show up D. move away
48.A. recall B. regret C. pretend D. forget
49.A. complicated B. changeable C. ridiculous D. reasonable
50.A. afford B. attempt C. hate D. refuse
51.A. experiences B. mistakes C.recommendations D. procedures
52. A. improve B. protect C. share D. invent
53.A. express B. wonder . expect D. investigate
54.A. process B. presence C. argument D. assignment
55.A.advertisements B. results C. explanations D. purposes
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
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。
The concept of “gap days" 56 (appear) on a variety of social media platforms recently. Unlike a gap year, a gap day means an 57 (extreme) brief period of relaxation and escape from everyday routine. After resting, people will continue to devote 58 (they)to the busy pace of normal life.
Apart from "gap days", other similar expressions have made 59 hit on the Internet, such as"city walk", "da zi (activity partner)" and so on. This growing trend of creating new phrases or euphemisms(委婉语)for something otherwise ordinary and common has caused 60 (heat) discussion.
Some people think that these kinds of new phrases better cater to (迎合)people's mindsets, 61 (show) their optimism. For example, the common expression “taking a walk” is neutral(中性的). But “city walk” 62 (be) the positive version of it, meaning "to explore the city with a curious mind".
Others disagree, however, and think that it's simply just a kind of "sugaring up", satisfying one's need for showing off. For example, "city walk" is the same as "taking a walk" 63 general. But by calling it a "city walk", people feel like they are doing something fancier than it actually is.
But no matter how we think of these phrases, they have taken root in our daily lives and have already gained wide 64 (recognize) among the younger generation. So 65 we need to do is not make them out to be bigger than they actually are.
写作（共两节，满分40分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是一所国际中学某班级的班长。在上周学校组织的英文辩论赛中你们班取得了优异的成绩。请你为本周的班会课写一篇英文发言稿，内容包括：
表示祝贺； 2. 充分肯定大家的努力和付出； 3. 你的期待。
注意：
词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear classmates and teachers,
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第二节 读后续写（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。
She was six years old when I met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach whenever the world begins to close in on me. She was building a sandcastle and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea.“Hello," she said. I answered with a nod, not really in the mood to bother with a small child. I was depressed:my life seemed completely out of balance.
“What's your name " She wouldn't give up. "Ruth," I answered. "Mine's Wendy...I'm six." She giggled,"Nice to meet you, Miss Ruth. Do you want to play Maybe we can build something together. You'll be happy!" She looked at me eagerly, waiting for my answer.
I just couldn't refuse this lovely creature. I asked her: "Why don't you go to school " "I don't go to school. Mommy says we're on vacation." She chattered little girl talk as we built the sandcastle. When I left for home, Wendy said it had been a happy day. Feeling surprisingly better, I smiled at her and agreed. She pointed toward a row of summer cottages and told me she lives there.
Three weeks later, I rushed to my beach in a state of near panic. I was in no mood to even greet Wendy when Wendy caught up with me, "I'd rather be alone today." She seems unusually pale and out of breath."Why " she asked. I turned to her and shouted,"Because my mother died!" "Oh, " she said quietly,"then this is a bad day." "Yes, go away!""Did it hurt when she died ""Of course!" I shouted. She didn't say anything more, tears rolling down her face.
A month or so after that, when I went to the beach, she wasn't there. Feeling guilty, ashamed and admitting to myself I missed her, I went up to the cottage and knocked at the door.
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。
A drawn-looking(憔悴的)young woman with red and swollen eyes opened the door.
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"She left something for you," her mum's voice trembled and handed me an envelop.
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保山市智源中学2023-2024学年下学期高二年级
第二次月考 参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1~5: ABABC 6~10: ACABA 11~15 :BACBC 16~20 : BCCAC
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）
21-25:DCBAC 26-30:ABACD 31-35:ABDBC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36~40: BDAEG
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)
41-45.DDBDC 46-50.ABCDB 51-55.ACAAB
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
has appeared 57. extremely 58. themselves 59. a 60. heated
showing 62. is 63. in 64.recognition 65.what
第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear classmates and teachers,
I stand here on behalf of our class to congratulate you on your achievements in last week's English debate competition, and more importantly, to express my sincere thanks to everyone contributing to the success.
During the competition, our participants provided arguments in fluent English and displayed excellent teamwork. The outstanding performances were inseparable from not only the participants' tireless efforts but also our teachers' guidance and the other classmates' support. They helped the participants in every way, like giving advice and collecting materials. Without the efforts of the whole class,we couldn't have made such achievements.
I hope our class will carry on the team spirit and achieve more in the future.
Thank you.
第二节（满分 25分）
A drawn-looking（憔悴的）young woman with red and swollen eyes opened the door. “ Hello ,” I said, “I’m Ruth Peterson. I missed your little girl and wondered where she was.” “Oh yes, Miss Ruth, please come in. Wendy talked of you so much,” She said in a very low voice, “Wendy died last week because of leukemia...” Struck dumb, I couldn’t believe my ears and couldn’t even breathe, my mind racing for something, anything, to say to this miserable young woman. But I couldn’t force a single word, tears welling up in my eyes.
“She left something for you,” her mum’s voice trembled and handed me an envelop. I opened the envelope with blank mind. Inside was a drawing in bright colors: a yellow beach, a blue sea and us. Underneath was carefully printed: BE HAPPY. I took Wendy’s mother in my arms. “I’m so sorry, I’m sorry ...” I muttered over and over, and we wept together. The precious little picture is framed now and hangs in my study. It’s the gift of love. The two simple words speak to me of harmony, courage and undemanding love.
