江苏省扬州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（PDF版含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

江苏省扬州中学 2023~2024学年高二第一学期检测
英语试卷 2024.10
（考试时间：120分钟 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，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. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A shop assistant. B. His wife. C. His co worker.
2. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. The woman's photo. B. A scenic spot. C. ATV drama.
3. What does the man mean
A. E commerce is a double edged sword.
B. Local specialties should be exported.
C. Commercials are of no use.
4. What will the man do next
A. Close a window. B. Catch a mouse. C. Leave the room.
5. When does the conversation take place
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 year of college are the speakers in
A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.
7. What did the woman do in public
A. She had a dance. B. She did jumping jacks. C. She performed a song.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8和第 9两个小题。
8. What does the man expect to do on the 3rd
A. Sign a contract. B. Go on a tour. C. Return to New York.
9. What does the man finally decide to do
A. Cancel the reservation. B. Contact another airline.
C. Advance the departure date.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hostess. B. A director. C. An actress.
11. What does the woman think of the award winning film
A. It is her personal favorite.
B. It is worthy of the award.
C. It is terribly disappointing.
12. What is the man going to do next
A. Call a meeting. B. Watch a video. C. Have a job interview.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13至第 16四个小题。
13. What is the man
A. A fresh graduate. B. A software engineer. C. A computer repairman.
14. What does the example of the man’s group project prove
A. He has great leadership skills.
B. He is a good team player.
C. He pays attention to detail.
15. How does the woman describe the man
A. Motivated. B. Creative. C. Hardworking
16. What will the woman most probably talk about next
A. The employment situation.
B. The internal promotion.
C. The company culture.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至第 20四个小题。
17. How much did disabled travelers spend in the US in 2018
A. About $45.8 billion. B. About $58.7 billion. C. About $81 billion.
18. What is the best thing about Singapore in Nilesh Joshi's opinion
A. It enables the disabled to live with dignity.
B. It offers the disabled accessible public transport.
C. Its tourist attractions are free for the disabled.
19. What do we know about John Morris
A. He spoke highly of the hotel rooms in Las Vegas.
B. He buys magazines 3 or 4 times a week.
C. He once lived in Sydney.
20. Where is Julie Jones employed
A. At a hotel. B. In a travel agency. C. In a publishing
company.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分 40 分)
第一节(共 11 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 27.5 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
Live and learn like a college student this summer at Carleton College’s Summer Liberal
Arts Institute (SLAI). Beginning on March 15, SLAI is an immersive (沉浸式的 ) summer
learning experience for current 10th and 11th graders to explore liberal arts through rigorous and
experiential curriculum. If you are academically curious, excited about learning, and thrive in
cooperative work environments, SLAI is the program for you!
At SLAI, you will connect with like minded peers from all over the nation and world, all
while earning college credit and learning from top ranked Carleton faculty, who are experts in
their field. Choose from 6 programs, with topics in: History, Literature, Storytelling, Sociology,
STEM, Computer Science and Neuroscience.
Students who attend SLAI come away from the program on April 6 with improved
college level reading, writing, and research skills, an increased knowledge of topics and majors
they may want to study in the future, and a general sense of preparedness for college.
During the program, students spend their mornings and afternoons in class, conducting
research, and in hands on labs. Specially, a variety of social activities are available after class
every day, from frisbee to beading to making models. Weekend field trips to attractions in
surrounding cities are also included in the program. Past destinations have included amusement
parks, museums, or even a day at the lake!
Visit our website to apply today! We have two rounds of application review. The first
deadline is on February 5, and the second and final deadline is on March 11, Need based
scholarships are available.
21．How long will SLAI last
A．About 1 week. B．About 2 weeks. C．About 3 weeks. D．About 4 weeks.
22．What sets SLAI apart from other learning experiences
A．Participants can have access to hands on labs.
B．Participants can apply for it online or in person.
C．It enables participants to engage in social activities.
D．It ensures participants to learn with college students.
23．How can SLAT benefit participants
A．It enhances awareness of preparedness for college.
B．It can improve their college level listening skills.
C．It helps participants get college scholarships.
D．It offers the topic they are fond of freely.
B
How often is your mind quiet If you’re a typical human being, the answer is probably very
rarely. For most of our days, our attention is focused on external things—the tasks of our jobs, TV
programs, or social media interactions. In the moments when our attention isn’t focused externally,
it’s usually focused on what is called “thought chatter”—a stream of mental associations
consisting of expectations of the future, memories, daydreams, and so on.
But from time to time, we all experience moments when our thought chatter quiets down,
or even disappears altogether. In these moments, we experience a sense of great well being. We
feel a sense of inner harmony. We feel as if we’re free of problems, and feel satisfied with our
lives as they are.
There are many activities that have the effect of quieting our minds, and so produce a state
of well being.
For example, think about what happens when you go walking in the countryside. You
might feel stressed when you start out, but slowly, after a couple of miles, your mind begins to
settle down. The beauty and stillness of nature attracts your attention and you’re no longer in your
thought chatter. By the end of the walk you feel almost like a different person. You feel more
alive, and much happier—largely because your mind is now quiet.
This is why people love to look at beautiful works of art. When people see the paintings of
Monet or van Gogh, they experience a mind stopping moment, in which they’re taken out of their
thinking minds and experience a sense of great well being.
The strange thing is, though, that most of the time this happens unconsciously (不知不觉
地). We usually don’t associate this well being with a quiet mind. And we usually don’t think of a
quiet mind as the aim or result of these activities.
Our estimate of how enjoyable an activity is may depend on its mind stopping capacity. In
other words, the very best performances—and the most rewarding activities—are those which are
so attractive and intense that they can completely stop our minds.
I’m not saying that inner quietness is the only reason why we enjoy these activities.
Nevertheless, we should certainly become more aware of the association of a quiet mind with
well being. And at the same time we should be aware that it’s possible for us to consciously and
directly create a quiet mind; rather than as a byproduct of certain activities. And in the end we
might develop a permanent quiet mind and attain a state of ongoing contentment and harmony.
24．What can be inferred about thought chatter
A．It requires a lot of practice.
B．It might be unpleasant at times.
C．It might be a talk with a friend.
D．It helps reach a state of silence.
25．What are the examples of activities mentioned in the text mainly about
A．What activities lead to well being.
B．What can be done to reduce stress.
C．How we can make our minds quiet.
D．How mental quietness leads to well being.
26．How can we determine how much pleasure an activity can give us
A．By judging how much stress it can increase.
B．By judging whether it takes place unconsciously.
C．By judging to what extent it can quiet our minds.
D．By judging whether it associates with well being.
27．What does the author intend to highlight in the last paragraph
A．Creating a quiet mind for all time.
B．Living a peaceful life permanently.
C．Being in harmony with inner quietness.
D．Participating in activities for inner quietness.
C
Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers from the
National University of Singapore (NUS) are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a
way to harness this common but often overlooked optical (光学的) effect to generate electricity.
The team created a device called a shadow effect energy generator (SEG), which makes
use of the contrast in illumination (照明) between lit and shadowed areas to generate electricity.
It’s made up of a series of thin strips of gold film on a silicon layer, which is then placed on a
flexible plastic base.
“In conventional optoelectronics (光电子学 ) where a steady source of light is used to
power devices, shadows are undesirable, since they degrade the performance of devices. In this
work, we took advantage of the illumination contrast caused by shadows as an indirect source of
power. The contrast in illumination causes a voltage (电压) difference between the shadow and
illuminated sections, resulting in an electric current. This novel concept of harvesting energy in
the presence of shadows is unprecedented.” explained research team leader Professor Tan Swee
Ching.
Mobile electronic devices such as smart phones, smart glasses and e watches require
efficient and continuous power supply. As these devices are worn both indoors and outdoors,
wearable power sources that could harness surrounding light can potentially improve the function
of these devices. While commercially available solar cells can perform this role in an outdoor
environment, their energy harvesting efficiency drops significantly under indoor conditions where
shadows are persistent. This new approach to maximizing the efficiency of energy harvesting is
both exciting and timely.
“When the whole SEG is under illumination or in shadow, the amount of electricity
generated is very low or none at all. When a part of the SEG is illuminated, a significant electrical
output is detected. We also found that the best surface area for electricity generation is when half
of the SEG is illuminated and the other half in shadow, as this gives enough area for charge
generation and collection respectively.” said co team leader Professor Andrew Wee.
The NUS researchers are also looking at developing wearable SEGs attached to clothing to
harvest energy during normal daily activities. Another promising area of research is the
development of low cost SEG for efficient harvesting of energy from indoor lighting.
28．Why are shadows considered undesirable in traditional optoelectronics
A．They serve no useful purpose. B．They weaken device performance.
C．They are rare in outdoor conditions. D．They are difficult to control or predict.
29．What do we know about the SEG
A．It’s specially designed to work in open areas.
B．It will replace existing solar cells once and for all.
C．It’s most effective when fully positioned in light or in shadow.
D．It requires a balance of light and shadow to maximize electricity generation.
30．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The SEG is unlikely to work efficiently in dark places.
B．The researchers are looking to reduce the cost of the SEG.
C．The development of SEG is limited by its high production cost.
D．The researchers are developing wearable SEGs attached to smart phones.
31．What does the text mainly talk about
A．An innovative use of shadows to generate electricity.
B．The problems with shadows in conventional optoelectronics.
C．The challenges of adapting technology for wearable devices.
D．A need for efficient power supply in mobile electronic devices.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
“Medicine and technology may fail us at times, but human connection grounded in love
and compassion always heals（治愈）.” Those words from Dr. Vivek Murthy are relatable to many
of us in the medical community who increasingly encounter individuals suffering from loneliness.
There are many complex factors driving loneliness, but it is clear that positive social connections
do in fact “heal”. 32 They may even prolong our life span. Here are several actions
you can take to improve your social connections and support your health.
33 For instance, a simple smile to a stranger, a friendly exchange with a store
clerk, or a curious question about a pin or piece of jewelry on a colleague can enrich your daily
life.
For more substantial connections, explore activities. with shared munity
centers, libraries and online groups are great munity centers organize a wide range
of activities for social connections. 34 Joining a walking group, volunteering at a food
bank, or simply calling a long lost friend can provide a sense of community and purpose.
Our deepest social connections are provided by those closest to us. 35 By
engaging in open ended conversations, we can build even more profound and supportive bonds.
Such relationships are not only about the easy times; they also involve navigating challenging
discussions, which should be approached as chances to learn and grow together.
36 But by taking steps now to start to build a foundation for strong positive
social connections in our future, we can make ourselves and our country as a whole healthier.
A．Deep social connections can also come with some drawbacks.
B．There may be no quick fixes to a desperate state of loneliness.
C．Loneliness can lead to feelings of sadness and a lack of purpose.
D．Even short, positive interactions may positively impact our health.
E．These connections greatly improve our physical and mental well being.
F．Libraries often host book signings and lectures that encourage engagement.
G．Intentionally developing these relationships is crucial for strong social support.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分 40 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。
Speaking of one’s reading life, most people would probably think of their first book, or
how many books they have read. However, I don’t have an answer to either, as all the books I’ve
read are lost in my 37 memories. 38 , I haven’t lost everything in my long
memory, so let me take you into my reading life.
My reading life started when I was one year old. I could only 39 small picture
books on my small bed beside my mom. She was a great storyteller and always spoke while
40 a lot of facial expressions. Even if I couldn’t read, I could understand the 41
of her facial expressions. Sometimes I wonder why she didn’t choose a job as an 42 .
The second part of my reading life is called "bridge book". A bridge book is a kind of book
that 43 picture books and textbooks. At that time, my Chinese and English 44
wasn’t very large, so I had to 45 bridge books as they were the easiest for me. I was
like a frog in a well. I didn’t know there was a bigger world of books waiting for me to
46 .
The next period was between when I was five and a half to seven years old. In this period
of my life, I started to see the world in a 47 and wider way. I started to walk out of
that deep 48 and learned there were many books waiting for me. 49
bridge books, I went into the 50 of textbooks and started to read them. In the world
of textbooks, I felt a door was opened in front of me, and the light was 51 through
the door, so I stepped into the light and started to read tons and tons of books.
37．A．storm like B．river like C．ever lasting D．time consuming
38．A．Promisingly B．Impressively C．Fortunately D．Excitedly
39．A．scratch at B．listen to C．draw up D．search for
40．A．adding B．enjoying C．changing D．keeping
41．A．charm B．adoration C．patience D．meaning
42．A．nurse B．actress C．teacher D．librarian
43．A．connects B．appreciates C．estimates D．designs
44．A．grammar B．comprehension C．vocabulary D．expression
45．A．adapt to B．attend to C．turn to D．object to
46．A．change B．challenge C．load D．explore
47．A．abrupt B．accurate C．cautious D．different
48．A．well B．bridge C．book D．thought
49．A．Casting B．Abandoning C．Preserving D．Exposing
50．A．eyes B．feet C．arms D．faces
51．A．pouring B．breaking C．seeing D．pulling
第二节 短文填空(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。
As the oldest umbrella in China, the oiled paper umbrella has been in use for over a thousand
years and _____52____ (perceive) as the living fossil of Chinese umbrella art nowadays.
Consisting of a bamboo frame and a ____53____ (delicate) painted paper surface, the oiled paper
umbrella is a symbol of China’s tradition of cultural craftsmanship and poetic beauty.
According to legend, the umbrella was first invented by Yun, the wife of Lu Ban. Back in the
late Spring and Autumn period, Lu Ban, a famous carpenter in ancient China, used to work in the
field so Yun wanted to make something ____54____(keep) out the rain. It was not until the Tang
and Song dynasties _____55____ oiled paper umbrellas became widely used. After the
appearance of modern mechanical umbrellas, traditional oil paper umbrellas suffered from
_____56____ (decline) sales.
As China’s intangible cultural heritage, the oil paper umbrella has a rich cultural significance
_____57____ its own right, in addition to being a shelter from the wind and rain. The process of
making oil paper umbrellas is particularly complex, _____58____ is said to be twenty seven and
a half steps. The umbrella frame is made of bamboo, which has an _____59____(imply) meaning
of high rise; the shape is round, which means reunion. The _____60____ (employ) of tung oil is
to keep away evil spirits. Its elegant and heavenly beauty speak volumes _____61____ the gentle
and charm of classical Chinese beauty to the fullest.
第三节 单词拼写(共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分)
根据首字母或所给中文提示在空格内填上正确的单词形式，使句意完整、语法正确(每
空一词)。
62. In the western world, at least, English is a d___________ language in popular culture.
63. The failure in election was a big blow to him, but he wasn’t discouraged and soon got
as e____________ about his political career as ever.
64. I could have w__________ bitter tears thinking about what I’d missed.
65. The stream ___________ (蜿蜒 ) its way across the field and then flowed right under
their tent!
66. Last summer, when the prime minister successfully handled a series of ___________ (危机)
he seemed able to turn floodwaters into wine.
第四节 完成句子(共 5 小题；每小题 1分，满分 5 分)
根据所给汉语在空格内填上教材中所学的表达，使句意完整、语法正确(每空一词，错一空
该题不得分)。
67. 这项锻炼不是增强力量，而是增强灵活性的。
This exercise develops flexibility _______ ________ ________ strength.
68. 这首诗想要向读者传达的是：爱是永恒的。
What the poem is aimed at ______ ______ to readers is that love is permanent.
69. 我们人类总是被自己情感的力量所驱使。
We humans can’t help _______ ________ ________ by the force of our emotions.
70. 他看起来人不错，以至于我们都相信了他。
Such a nice man _______ ________ ________ that we all believed him.
71. 大学生在毕业后想找一个好工作时，不应该追求超出他们能力以外的目标。
College students shouldn’t try to pursue what is _______ ________ ________ when they
choose to find a job after graduation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 应用文写作(15分)
72. 假定你是李华，上周你校举办了中国传统文化周活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，
内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动反响。
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。
ATraditional Chinese Culture Week
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第二节 读后续写(25分)
73. 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。
Sista raced ahead, the sea breeze streaming against her face. Rafi finally caught up and then
they rested in the shade.
“I’m hungry. I know where there’s a great apple tree.” Sista said, “It belongs to an old lady
called Susan who lives in the little house by the hill. I heard she’s stubborn, but that sometimes
she gives fruit in return for an errand(跑腿).”
“Let’s go,” Rafi said. They crossed a stream by hopping from rock to rock. Finally, upon a
hilltop, they saw a splendid apple tree with bright red fruits.
A small farmhouse stood at the bottom of the hill. Rafi’s heart pounded as Sista knocked on
the door. An elderly woman answered.
“Yes ” the lady asked, staring at the girls.
“We heard ...“ said Sista, her voice shaky, “that we could run an errand for you in exchange
for apples.”
Susan raised one eyebrow. “Ah, yes. ” She clicked her tongue. “Nothing is free, eh ”
She led the girls into the kitchen. When passing the living room, Sista found that the wall
was decorated with colourful crayon drawings(蜡笔画 ), which seemed to be children’s. She
wondered who drew these since Susan was alone, with no grandchildren, even no families or
relatives. The lady grabbed two baskets, one large and one small, and pushed them into the girls
hands. “Go fill these with e right back.”
The girls raced up the hill to the tree, climbed the branches, and picked the ripest apples.
After filling the baskets, they returned to the house.
Susan filled a bag with rice and dried beans, and then she handed it to Sista.“Take this bag
and the large basket of apples to the Gomez family. Do you know them ”
The girls nodded. Sista had heard that Mr. Gomez has been sick in bed for a long time and
Mrs.Gomez has to raise three little kids.
“Good. And ask them for the payment," Susan added with a tight smile.
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。
Soon the girls were on the way to the Gomez’s house.
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When Susan opened the envelope, the girls saw the payment!
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参考答案：
听力: 1～5 CBACC 6～10 BCACA 11～15 BBABA 16～20 BBAAC
阅读： 21 23 CCA 24 27 BDCA 28 31 BDBA 32 36 E D F G B
完型：37 41BCBAD 42 46 BACCD 47 51 DABCA
第二节 短文填空(共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分)
52. is perceived 53. delicately 54. to keep 55. that 56. declining 57. in 58. which 59. implied 60.
employment 61. about / for
第三节 单词拼写(共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分)
62. dominating/dominant 63. enthusiastic 64. wept 65. wound 66. crises
第四节 完成句子(共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分)
67. as opposed to 68. getting across 69. being swept along
70. did he seem/ look 71. beyond their grasp
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 应用文写作(15分)
One possible version:
ATraditional Chinese Culture Week
A traditional Chinese culture week campaign was launched last week in our school to
enhance students’confidence in our national culture.
During the campaign, students were encouraged to participate in numerous cultural activities,
including singing Chinese folk songs, attending Chinese painting classes and introducing
traditional Chinese festivals. Every one of us chose one to our taste and we enjoyed ourselves
very much.
The campaign was a huge success. Not only has it helped students gain a deeper insight into
Chinese culture, but it also has encouraged students to further spread Chinese culture in future.
第二节 读后续写(25分)
One possible version:
Soon the girls were on the way to the Gomez’s house. All the way, they wrestled with the bag
and the large basket of apples. “What a heavy basket!” , they complained. Finally, they arrived at
the Gomez home, sweating like a pig. Mrs. Gomez answered the door. The girls held up the food
and said, “This is from Susan.” Mrs. Gomez replied, “Thank you.” Rafi looked down. “She said
to ask you for the payment, too.” Mrs. Gomez handed Sista a large sealed envelope stuffed very
full. Back at the farmhouse, the girls immediately handed Susan the envelope.
When Susan opened the envelope, the girls saw the payment. “Beautiful!” She began pinning
the payment crayon drawings to the wall. Rafi and Sista broke into laughter, now knowing that
what Susan had done was actually not a deal but a favor for the family. After Susan finished, she
joined the girls again. “And here’s your payment,” she said, handing the small basket of apples to
the girls. As they walked home, Rafi and Sista enjoyed their treat. The juice was as sweet and
warm as the feeling they had inside.