平凉市灵台县第一中学2024-2025学年度高一上学期第2次月考
英语试题
本套试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共9页。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2. 选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3. 请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4. 作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分，共 95 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. Which animal does the man think is most special
A. Birds. B. Ducks. C. Horses.
2. Where is the woman going tonight
A. The stadium. B. The library. C. The café.
3. What will the man have for tomorrow’s breakfast
A. Egg rolls. B. Fried eggs. C. Boiled eggs.
4. What does the man think of the new towels
A. They’re quite useful. B. They’re a bit expensive. C. They’re very comfortable.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A science fiction movie. B. A new GPS device. C. A chat program.
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. What did Max do this morning
A. He had a walk. B. He ate some beef. C. He cleaned the floor.
7. How does the woman sound
A. Sorry. B. Happy. C. Angry.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s major concern about using gas
A. It costs too much in winter.
B. It will cause environmental pollution.
C. It involves a risk of blowing up the house.
9. What source of energy will the speakers use to heat the house
A. Coal. B. Solar power. C. Wind energy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman find the poems hard
A. They focused on some difficult topics.
B. They are written in different languages.
C. They have existed for quite a long time.
11. What day is it today
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers
A. On a beach. B. In the woods. C. At their home.
14. What did the woman do in the morning
A. She stored water in the vehicle. B. She took a picture of the vehicle. C. She filled the vehicle up with gas.
15. What season is it now in Scotland
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
16. What will the man do next
A. Take a shower. B. Turn the heat on. C. Check the amount of gas.
所第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Reporting a study on novels. B. Introducing some books. C. Teaching a writing class.
18. When will The Dark be published
A. In 7 days. B. In 10 days. C. In 13 days.
19. Which country does John Clarke come from
A. Japan. B. Australia. C. The U. S.
20. Where can the listeners get more information
A. From a library. B. From the Internet. C. From a bookstore.
第二部分：阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节：(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Our After-school Activities
Music Lesson: Want to become happy in life Want to enjoy beautiful songs Music lessons (guitar, violin, piano and drums) Place: Training Room 304, School Gym Time: 8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. every Saturday Come to www. to learn more! Food Festival: Want to enjoy various food Want to join in our food festival Delicious food (pizza, sushi, curies, fired rice) Place: school Dining Hall Time: 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16th
PE Club Please come and join us! Make your school life colorful! Place: School Playground Day: Saturday ~ Sunday Time: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Activities (basketball, football, volleyball, running….) Movie Night: Want to spend a wonderful evening Please come and watch it. Place: School Hall Day: Saturday evening Time: 6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m. Movies: (Wolf War I 6:00 p.m. — 8:10 p.m.) (Hi, Mom 8:30 p. m — 11:10 p.m.)
21. When can you have the music lessons
A. 8:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. B. 6:00 p.m. — 11:10 p.m.
C. 11:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. D. 8:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
22. Where can you enjoy delicious food on Sunday
A. School Playground. B. School Dining Hall.
C. School Gym. D. School Hall.
23. If you are fond of outdoor activities, you can choose ______.
A. PE Club B. Music Lesson C. Food Festival D. Movie Night
B
Here are some apps you may find useful.
Mirror
It is like having a personal trainer in your home with you. The super smart screen is designed to look like a full-length mirror. It offers more than 20 types of workouts with classes ranging from 15 to 60 minutes and beginner to expert levels. Mirror requires special equipment that is separate from the membership fee.
Peloton
Even those who don’t like exercise know what Peloton is. Workouts available (可利用的) on the Peloton app go far beyond biking. But with so many Peloton diehard fans praising the app as one of the best cardio (有氧运动) workouts out there, the cycling aspect deserves the spotlight. Peloton is community-based and offers the chance to bike with other members. Classes are fun to follow, led by famous instructors.
Fitbod
It builds custom (定制的) workouts based on your strength-training ability, past workouts, and available gym equipment. Each day you get a personalized fitness plan to help you get stronger. It is its advantage that attracts many diehard fans. Fitbod workouts focus on all your muscle groups in the classes. Fitbod is free to try, but if you want to unlock the unlimited workouts, you have to pay.
Tonal
It is designed for people who like the range of machines at the gym, but don’t like sharing them. It brings the whole gym set-up home, but it’s not cheap. Accessories (配件) like handles and a bench are sold separately. Instead of taking up a bunch of space in your garage or basement, Tonal provides everything including fitness classes in a touch-screen display.
24. Which app is best for cyclists
A. Fitbod. B. Tonal. C. Mirror. D. Peloton.
25. What is special about Fitbod
A. It offers daily workout plans. B. It can be used for free forever.
C. It has offline personal trainers. D. It centers on weight loss programs.
26. Who is Tonal intended for
A. Machine designers. B. Fitness lovers. C. Gym owners. D. Rich salesmen.
27. What do the four apps have in common
A. They require customers to register. B. They sell relevant equipment.
C. They give fitness classes online. D. They can be used while working.
C
South Baltimore is often thought of as a place to avoid—folks are taught to be careful of it. There was a mass shooting this past July, and another in early September.
"People think Curtis Bay is a dangerous place. It's not. It's just that we're surrounded by dangerous things," says Taysia Thompson, 17.
Taysia is a member of Free Your Voice, a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Now, the focus of their movement is the mountains of coal. Coal releases a fine, black dust, small enough to get into people's lungs. It makes respiratory (呼吸的) diseases worse, or can even cause disease and premature (过早的) death. And there are greenhouse gas emissions after the coal is burned.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent: the massive goods transportation company CSX, which transported more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore in 2021. The goal is to eventually get the state regulators to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there's less dust blowing around.
This past summer, Taysia and three other students spent their time gathering evidence to try and get the coal pollution out of their neighborhood. They used sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust is from coal. They are also sending dust samples to a scientist in California, who uses an electron microscope to compare the dust that's in this neighborhood to samples from the piles of coal at the terminal in South Baltimore to see if it matches.
The students now have support from their community. But the responses from officials have not been very satisfying. "Everyone is just breathing the air. And we will keep fighting," says Taysia.
28．Why do the teens of Free Your Voice take CSX as an opponent
A．Because they want to cure lung diseases. B．Because they want to tackle air pollution.
C．Because they want to resist mass shootings. D．Because they want to cut premature death rate.
29．What do the teens of Free Your Voice hope to achieve
A．Scientists will examine the dust samples.
B．Officials will refuse CSX the operation permit.
C．State regulators will keep fighting against pollution.
D．Locals in Curtis Bay will clear the mountain s of coal away.
30．What can be inferred about the teens' fight
A．It isn't all plain sailing. B．It will definitely end in victory.
C．The teens lack solid evidence. D．The teens work on it all by themselves.
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Tourists Avoiding Dangerous South Baltimore
B．Teens Gaining Support in Environmental Protection
C．Student Activists Pushing Back Against Big Polluter
D．17-year-old Girl Fighting Against Mass Shootings in Community
D
A satellite is an object in space that orbits around another. It has two kinds—natural satellites and artificial satellites. The moon is a natural satellite that moves around the earth while artificial satellites are those made by man.
Despite their widespread impact on daily life, artificial satellites mainly depend on different complicated makeup. On the outside, they may look like a wheel, equipped with solar panels or sails. Inside, the satellites contain mission-specific scientific instruments, which include whatever tools the satellites need to perform their work. Among them, high-resolution cameras and communication electronics are typical ones. Besides, the part that carries the load and holds all the parts together is called the bus.
Artificial satellites operate in a systematic way just like puters function as the satellite's brain, which receive information, interpret it, and send messages back to the earth. Advanced digital cameras serve as the satellite's eyes. Sensors are other important parts that not only recognize light, heat, and gases, but also record changes in what is being observed. Radio s on the satellite send information back to the earth. Solar panels provide electrical power for the computers and other equipment, as well as the power to move the satellite forward.
Artificial satellites use gravity to stay in their orbits. Earth's gravity pulls everything toward the center of the planet. To stay in the earth's orbit, the speed of a satellite must adjust to the tiniest changes in the pull of gravity. The satellite's speed works against earth's gravity just enough so that it doesn't go speeding into space or fall back to the earth.
Rockets carry satellites to different types and heights of orbits, based on the tasks they need to perform. Satellites closer to the earth are in low earth orbit, which can be 200-500 miles high. The closer to the earth, the stronger the gravity is. Therefore, these satellites must travel at about 17,000 miles per hour to keep from falling back to the earth, while higher-orbiting satellites can travel more slowly.
32．What is Paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A．The appearance of artificial satellites. B．The components of artificial satellites.
C．The basic function of artificial satellites. D．The specific mission of artificial satellites.
33．What is the role of computers in artificial satellites
A．Providing electrical power. B．Recording changes observed.
C．Monitoring space environment. D．Processing information received.
34．How do artificial satellites stay in their orbits
A．By relying on powerful rockets to get out of gravity.
B．By orbiting at a fixed speed regardless of gravity's pull.
C．By changing speed constantly based on the pull of gravity.
D．By resisting the pull of gravity with advanced technologies.
35．Why do satellites in higher orbit travel more slowly
A．They are more affected by earth's gravity. B．They take advantage of rockets more effectively.
C．They have weaker pull of gravity in higher orbits. D．They are equipped with more advanced instruments.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，共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。
How to Choose Extracurricular Activities
From sports to clubs to outside organizations, there are many activities to take part in outside the classroom. 36 Fortunately, it becomes quite easy once you figure out what you enjoy doing in general. With a little more careful thought, you can also choose an activity that interests you.
Think about your interests and know your advantages. Before you start considering specific(具体的) activities, take a step back. Think about what excites you and find your passions(热情). 37 Now that you have a better idea of what you like to do in general, decide on those that you are good at. Ask yourself what skills they show. Then find activities that require the same ones. Make sure that you will enjoy yourself by choosing an activity that lets you shine.
38 In addition to your interests and advantages, know what you would like to improve about yourself. Use activities as a way to make yourself better. Find out new challenges, without the added stress of having to earn good grades at them. You can use activities to develop general skills that you may not have.
Find out what activities are available (可用的) and look into each one. 39 If the website seems incomplete, talk with your teacher or parents. Also look for calendar details, such as start-and-end dates, plus event schedules, to make sure it won't get in the way of anything else going on in your life. Once you have a list of activities that match your interests, do a little research. 40
A. Think about skills you want to develop.
B. This can make choosing one a little difficult.
C. Use your freshman year to explore your choices.
D. In this way, you will have a better idea of what to expect.
E. Also make sure that their culture is a good match for your own personality.
F. Use those to decide on activities that will keep you interested for a long time.
G. Search your school's website for a complete list of all the activities it provides.
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分30分)
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，共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。
Some of us regret that we no longer have parents to serve after their passing away. Then 41 not pay more attention to them when they were alive and with us
A few days ago, when I went to a park for my evening walk, I came across an old couple sitting on a bench and talking to each other. Feeling a bit 42 after a long way, I'm curious to know about their 43 of discussion. So I went over and sat on the bench next to them. After a few moments, from their conversation I could 44 that their only son had moved to America. And they were 45 alone here.
Every sentence they said to each other expressed to me their desire, their loneliness and their selfless 46 for their son. My eyes were filled with tears and I realized just how 47 we have become as children.
To achieve our goals and purposes we 48 to care little about the two most important persons of our lives: our parents, who 49 us when we were young, raised us heart and soul and guided us patiently on each step of our lives.
What has the life of these parents become now Most of them are staying in old houses and leading a 50 life. Most of them even couldn't be taken care of when they fall ill. Why do we always 51 that we are what we are now just because of these two special people who brought us into this 52
Finally, I would like to use a few words written by a wise man which say, "When you were 53 and just a little way off, I 54 you with blankets against the cool night air, but now you are tall and out of 55 , I hold out my hands and cover you with my best wishes."
41. A. where B. Why C. what D. how
42. A. frightened B. excited C. tired D. afraid
43. A. influence B. time C. purpose D. topic
44. A. remember B. explain C. feel D. learn
45. A. left B. gained C. reminded D. limited
46. A. love B. praise C. friendship D. hope
47. A. independent B. selfish C. violent D. obvious
48. A. tend B. wish C. prefer D. decide
49. A. missed B. denied C. promised D. protected
50. A. practical B. modern C. peaceful D. lonely
51. A. suggest B. believe C. forget D. hear
52. A. world B. organization C. team D. class
53. A. honest B. old C. small D. brave
54. A. filled B. covered C. supported D. compared
55. A. work B. date C. order D. reach
第II卷（非选择题部分，共55分）
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Representing wisdom, power, and wealth, dragons are respected and honored in Chinese culture, which are said 56 （scare） away evil spirits and bad luck. In ancient times, when there was no rain for a long time, people not only prayed 57 rain with a dragon dance, 58 prayed against insect attacks after planting.
If you've seen a Chinese New Year parade, you've probably seen a colorful dragon 59 （wind） its way down the street. The dragon dance, 60 time-honored traditional folk activity in Chinese culture dating back to the Han Dynasty 2,000 years ago, 61 （observe） during festive celebrations much like the lion dance. Dragon dances can be performed in different ways with dragon costumes of different colors. 62 （specific）, as many as 9 to 15 dancers use long poles to guide the dragon's head and snakelike body, the tricks of 63 are often jumps or moves that make the dragon turn in 64 （variety） of ways.
The culture of dragon and lion dances has spread beyond China to southeast Asia, and
even to some regions with significant Chinese communities in Europe, America, Australia, and New Zealand. It has become a 65 （substance） symbol of Chinese culture.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66.假设你是李华，最近收到了来自英国的朋友Jim的一封电子邮件。Jim 对你的运动习惯非常感兴趣，并且希望了解更多关于你喜欢的运动项目。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．运动对个人健康的重要性；2．分享你最喜欢的运动及原因；3．分享你的日常运动习惯，如频率、持续时间等等。
注意：词数100左右。
Dear Jim,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节： (满分25分)
67.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。
My pulse quickened as my feet took me closer and closer to the door. In my head, I could hear the words my father kept telling me, “Do it, Stephanie. You never do anything for yourself. Just set it up.” I felt my lungs filled with air and released it.
“Did you sign up ” my father asked. When he saw the drumsticks in my hand, he smiled and then came to hug me.
Wednesday came, and along with it was my first drum lesson. I walked through the door and headed directly to the seating area in the back. My hands kept fidgeting (摆弄) with the sticks. I kept nervously looking at the time. I tried to slow down my breath. I knew the teacher would say I was not the right type of person to play the drums. I turned around to see an old man looking at me.
“Stephanie I’m Mike, the drum teacher,” he said.
He led me to a room. There were two drum sets, and he told me to sit at the one close to the door. Out of the door gathered the crowd, chatting and chuckling.
People made me nervous. That’s the way I’d always been. But Mike had a very calm manner, so I relaxed just slightly. Not only did he not tell me that I was the wrong type of person to play the drums, but he praised me on how well I held the sticks and followed along with him. I learned how to read simple sheets of music, but then my thirty-minute lesson was over.
Walking back to my father’s car, I felt the energy beaming from within me. It was the first time that I had done something purely for my enjoyment, something just for myself.
I practiced as much as I could throughout the week. Even my four-year-old dog Pluto often complained that I never played with it. My second lesson came, and I played the sheets of music for Mike. I noticed as I played that Mike’s concentration became more and more apparent. When I finished the whole lesson, Mike said “You played that perfectly!”
注意：(1) 续写词数应为150左右；(2) 开头已给出
Paragraph 1:
After months of playing, one day, Mike invited me to play at a small concert.
Paragraph 2:
Walking up on the stage, I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set.
答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C A C B C A C B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B A A C C B A C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C B D C C B F A G D
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C D D A A B A D D
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 C A C B D
56. to scare 57. for 58. but 59. winding 60. a 61. is observed 62. Specifically 63. whom 64. varieties 65. substantial
66.第一节
Dear Jim,
It’s wonderful to hear from you! As for your question, I think regular exercise is key to staying healthy. It strengthens the heart, boosts energy levels, and enhances mood.
Swimming is my top choice. It’s a full-body workout that’s easy for everyone. Besides, the feeling of weightlessness in water is really relaxing. I swim four times a week, usually for about 45 minutes each time. Swimming not only keeps me in shape but also helps me relax after a busy day at school.
What are your thoughts on swimming Maybe we could exchange some tips! Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
67.第二节：
One possible version:
After months of playing, one day, Mike invited me to play at a small concert. The following weeks witnessed my passion fueled by the upcoming concert. Practicing drumming became an essential part of my daily routine. Every beat and every rhythm, filled me with a sense of accomplishment. The hours spent honing my skills were not just about mastering the instrument; they’re about discipline and love. My father, watching with a gentle smile, often stood by the door. His words of encouragement soothed my anxiety. Mike also provided some constructive feedback on his occasional visits . With each nod of his head and every proud grin, my determination skyrocketed. Finally, the big day came.
Walking up on the stage, I took a deep breath and sat at the drum set. Lights flashing, I began to play. My hands moved swiftly, striking the drum heads with precision and power, each hit sending vibrations through the air that seemed to capture the audience’s hearts. The rhythm intensified, building like a storm, and the crowd watched in awe, their eyes glued to my every move. As the final beat hit, the air was filled with an electrifying energy, and the yard
