广东省湛江市廉江市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月月考英语试题（无答案）

2024—2025学年度高二第一学期英语第二次月考试卷
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分 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
Are you looking for the best amusement park in the world Whether you wish to get the wonders of dreamland or want to get amazed with the craziest rides, there are numerous places that would surely give you excitement.
Gardaland
Considered to be one of the top amusement parks in the world, Gardaland is located in the Northeastern Italy and is an incredible journey for everyone. Begin a fantastic adventure with the themed-water well, and the thrilling rides that includes Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, and a lot more. While it also happens to be the fascinating one amongst the best amusement parks in the world, there is never a dull moment at this wonderland.
Universal Studios
Noted as one of the best amusement parks around the world, Universal studios, Osaka attracts millions of visitors every year. It is popularly known as the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This theme park has a world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy to the fullest. Many attractions are similar to that of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Happy Valley
Happy Valley is one of the best amusement parks around the world for kids and families. It is a magical place for extreme adventure rides and posing of nine areas of different themes including Sunshine Beach, Shangri-la Woods and Typhoon Bay, you are sure to have a great time here.
1．Where can people enjoy the themed-water well
A．Gardaland B．Happy Valley.
C．Universal Studios. D．Southeastern Italy.
2．If you are a fan of magic films, which is your best choice
A．Happy Valley. B．Gardaland.
C．Universal Studios. D．Blue Tornado.
3．Where can we probably read the passage
A．In a novel. B．In a travel brochure.
C．In a textbook. D．In a book review.
B
If you want to succeed in life, you need to express the proper body language, with or without having to say anything else. You will certainly notice a whole new reaction from people if you use the power of body language.
Relax your shoulders, keep your hands at your sides (never inside your pockets) and breathe slowly. Have a warm, welcoming facial expression as if you look forward to communicating. Depending on the situation, you may smile when appropriate.
Face the other person or your audience and keep eye contact as much as possible throughout the talk. Nodding and tilting(倾斜) your head closer can show that you are listening.
Do not fold your arms, look down at the floor or put your hands in your pockets. These can show that you are uninterested. If you have any comments, you can show them in negative but respectful ways like raising your eyebrows.
A lot of your body language can show how confident, interested, bored, angry or nervous you are. Keeping your head up throughout the entire conversation can show that you are very much into the conversation at hand.
You may feel free to use a few hand gestures to emphasize(强调) a point. If you’re enumerating things, it’s better to use each of your fingers as you mention each item to help your audience keep track.
Pacing will help you create more ground if you have a larger crowd to communicate with. It will also show confidence on your part as you think of more things to say.
Be very careful when touching the other person since you are crossing the boundaries of body language through actual contact. Remember that in body language, it is your body that does the talking for you.
4．According to the text, if you find a listener raising his eyebrows, he may ________.
A．try to show his anger B．want to give his own opinion
C．not understand what you say D．want to prove his confidence
5．The underlined word “enumerating” in Paragraph 6 may mean “________”.
A．Considering B．Judging C．numbering D．discussing
6．What’s the author’s suggestion if you have a larger crowd to communicate with
A．To walk at a slow pace. B．To shake hands with every person.
C．To look down at the floor. D．To fold your arms.
7．What is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Power of Body Language B．The Attraction of Body Language
C．The Origin of Body Language D．The Understanding of Body Language
C
Frederick Phiri known as the junk-art king of Zambia, set out on a remarkable journey at the age of 22 when he began earning an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from deserted metal found in his community.
Phiri’s path to artistic recognition was filled with challenges. His childhood was marked by the loss of his father and his mother leaving him behind, making him under the care of his grandfather. While his grandfather provided for his basic education, Phiri faced financial struggles when he entered secondary school, forcing him to take on various jobs to fund his studies. Yet, despite these obstacles, his passion for art remained growing, and he dedicated his free time to drawing and crafting in the classroom.
Upon completing his education, Phiri sought to support himself by creating wire animal sculptures (雕塑品), which he sold to tourists. It was during this period that his exceptional talent caught the attention of Karen Beattie, the director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit organization committed to education and economic development in central Africa.
Teaming up with local welder (焊接工) Moses Mbewe in 2017, Phiri contributed to the creation of a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa during the rainy season. Impressed by his work, Beattie presented Phiri with a challenge: to create art from abandoned waste metal. Undiscouraged, Phiri embraced the opportunity, transforming forgotten keys, broken bike chains, and old metal bottles into attracting abstract animal sculptures, including elephants, cranes, giraffes, and monkeys.
Today, Phiri’s artistic pursuits continue to flourish as he transforms deserted junk into striking sculptures showcased at the Project Luangwa headquarters. His talent has earned recognition and admiration from the community, fueling his dreams of pursuing formal art education at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and creating even more magnificent sculptures in the future. Through creativity and determination, Phiri has turned adversity (逆境) into artistic success, leaving a lasting impact on Zambia’s art scene.
8. What is Phiri distinguished for
A. Serving his community. B. Collecting works of art.
C. Being the king of Zambia. D. Turning trash into treasure.
9. What aspect of Phiri’s childhood shaped his early life
A. His struggle to pay for primary schooling by himself.
B. The loss of his father and abandonment by his mother.
C. His dedication to part-time jobs while attending school.
D. His responsibility to support his grandfather financially.
10. What challenge did Karen Beattie present to Phiri
A. To create sculptures from wire.
B. To sell his sculptures internationally.
C. To create art from deserted waste metal.
D. To design a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa.
11. What attitude does Phiri exhibit towards his future
A. Uncertain. B. Confident. C. Depressed. D. Confused.
D
Ten million Americans are considering freelancing (从事自由职业), according to Upwork’s Great Resignation survey. Among those planning to quit their jobs, 52% are giving freelancing serious consideration. What’s more, many are choosing freelancing over full-time work; it’s no longer just a fallback or a side job.
One of the key benefits of freelancing is that you get to choose your own workload. Unrealistic expectations at work and the lack of boundaries have seen many a full-time worker burn out. However, freelancers have much more control over their workloads. This is not to say that freelancers don’t burn out. They manage their workload better and prioritize other aspects of their life. They don’t usually get to choose their boss or their teammates at a traditional job. They get to choose who they work with. Unlike full-time workers, freelancers have greater freedom to do the work they enjoy — and say no to the work they don’t. This results in greater job satisfaction.
Of course, there are disadvantages of pursuing freelancing. Employees in many countries receive benefits that are part of their employment contracts. When you’re a freelancer, you work for yourself so you let go of these benefits. Your workload may be inconsistent. Sometimes when it rains, it pours and you may have multiple projects on your plate. At other times, you may not have much work. This fluctuation in cash flow can feel like a huge negative for new freelancers. As a business owner, your business’s success or failure is entirely dependent on you, which can feel overwhelming. You will also have to learn to become your own best advocate, promoting your products to find new projects and clients and expand your business.
Of course, to freelance or not to freelance depends on yourself. Anyway, businesses are increasingly adding skills. Independent professionals are powering the rebuild. Therefore, more businesses are open to remote work, hiring talent irrespective of their distance from a corporate office. This changing attitude has increased the number of opportunities for freelancers to find high-paying and meaningful work.
12. What contributes to a freelancer’s greater job satisfaction
A. Making self-selection of job types.
B. Being free from taking responsibility.
C. Enjoying welfare provided by government.
D. Developing harmonious interpersonal relationships.
13. What does the underlined word “fluctuation” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Development. B. Unsteadiness. C. Inefficiency. D. Exchange.
14. What will a freelancer have to do to develop his business
A. Market himself. B. Consult professionals.
C. Depend on clients. D. Improve employment contracts.
15. What does the author think of the future of freelancing
A. Challenging. B. Unpredictable. C. Promising. D. Changeless.
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。
By keeping a diary, you can create a space for self-reflection. With each word you write, you’re taking a step towards a deeper understanding of yourself and moving closer to well-being.
A tool for self-discovery
A diary acts as a mirror, reflecting your innermost thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. ____16____. It can be the first step toward meaningful change and personal growth. Just the act of recognizing how you feel can build self-confidence and improve your mood.
Help recognize sources of stress
____17____. Think of it as a safe space to express how you feel, leading to a significant decrease in stress levels. Keeping a diary gives you a chance to recognize what stresses you out in the first place. Once you notice upsetting situations or people, you can take action and eliminate that source of stress from your life.
____18____
Sometimes people find it challenging to express their emotions verbally (口头上) and tend to block them out. Ignored unexpressed emotions can cause stress and get stored in the body, causing disease and pain. A diary provides a private space to explore and express feelings. This process of externalizing emotions inside can help reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.
Encourage solutions to problems and reflection
Facing a challenge that you can’t seem to figure out Put pen to paper. Writing about challenges can help clarify the issue, explore potential solutions, and reflect on past experiences that may offer insight.____19____.
Even if you’ve never keep a diary before, it’s easy to begin. Persistence (坚持) is key to keeping a diary.____20____. Even just five minutes can help gain some clarity and reflection. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to keep a diary. When you later take time to read your diaries, you can find your growth over time and how you’ve navigated past challenges.
A. Release and process feelings
B. Keep a diary during the spare time each day
C. Reflection can make you puzzled on your personal journey
D. Writing about worries or challenges every day can be a way out
E. Keeping a diary gives you a way to blame your friends or family
F. This way improves decision-making and encourages a positive attitude towards challenges
G. You can uncover patterns in your thinking or behavior, leading to increased self-awareness
第二部分 语言运用(共二节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15分;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。
When I was a little girl of seven years old, my mother enjoyed reading books. She asked my father to bring many 21 from the town library. My father usually brought as many books as the librarian 22 at a time. My mother would not like anyone to 23 her and liked finishing a story without any breaks.
One day, my father managed to get the best 24 that the librarian recommended. After my mother knew that, she 25 bought some hot dogs because she thought that it was great for us all to enjoy the 26 , accompanied by some family chats. My mother could 27 wait to give out the hot dogs and she was lost in the new novel. My father felt it 28 for her not to join in the family chats.
Now it was time to 29 something in our family. On a festival season, some guests 30 us at our home. We had a great time enjoying the festival food and the great family 31 , but something was bothering my father and that was the 32 of my mother’s reading the novel. She sat on a sofa and kept reading her new novel without 33 others. My aunt noticed the behavior of my mother and decided to solve the problem in her own way.
My aunt took my mother’s novel away and didn’t give it to her until she 34 that she would never get crazy for reading, novels in her life. Now, my father is still active after his retirement and my mother is still 35 reading the book but when she is alone.
21．A．books B．cards C．pictures D．messages
22．A．liked B．expected C．ordered D．allowed
23．A．ignore B．help C．bother D．call
24．A．brochure B．magazine C．newspaper D．novel
25．A．Occasionally B．ambitiously C．specially D．certainly
26．A．housework B．convenience C．snack D．holiday
27．A．hardly B．patiently C．shortly D．calmly
28．A．improper B．inaccurate C．illegal D．impatient
29．A．appreciate B．create C．change D．explore
30．A．interviewed B．visited C．comforted D．invited
31．A．decision B．brainstorm C．business D．gathering
32．A．reason B．fact C．task D．education
33．A．welcoming B．chatting with C．commenting D．calling on
34．A．promised B．refused C．wished D．believed
35．A．lack of B．fond of C．cautious about D．concerned with
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Drinking coffee could activate the body’s fat-fighting defenses, which is a ___36___ (discover) that could have a potential effect in the battle against obesity and diabetes. In a study, researchers said that coffee may help stimulate our brown fat reserves, ___37___ plays a key role in how quickly we can burn calories.
There are two forms of fat cells, brown cells and white cells, and each ___38___ (play) a different role in our body. While brown cells help generate heat, white cells take responsibility ___39___ the storage of fat or energy.
“Brown fat works __40___ (different) from other fat in your body and produces heat by ___41___ (burn) sugar and fat, often in response to cold,” said Professor Michael Symonds. “Increasing ___42___ (it) activity improves blood sugar control, and the extra calories burnt help with weight loss. However, until now, no one has found an ___43___ (accept) way to stimulate its activity in humans.
“We are now trying to find out ___44___ there’s another component helping with the activation of brown fat, besides caffeine.” Symonds said, “Once we have confirmed which component is responsible for this, it could potentially be used as part of a weight-management method or regulation program ____45____ (help) prevent diabetes.”
第三部分 基础知识运用(共二节，满分30分)
第一节 单词填空(共10小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据括号里所给单词或者句子完整意思，用正确的单词或者单词的正确形式填空。
I was totally___________(embarrass), for I mistook a stranger for my new neighbour.
January’s sales were ______(slight) better than average.
I can understand your ___________ (anxious), but please try not to worry.
It encourages us ________(occupy) our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
With all his spare time____________ (devote)to the research, the scientist almost has no time for a holiday.
We are trying to work out a solution to the problem of water ______________ (short).
____________(know) the difference between the two research findings will be helpful to your experiment.
Simply_____________(say) thank you doesn't seem enough in certain situations.
As an educator ,people often ask me how I know __________is going on in the minds of my students.
Yuan Longping realised larger fields were not the solution.
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
56. As a man of the soil, he celebrity or money.
作为一个土生土长的人，他不太在乎名利。
57. about Yuan Longping is his ongoing ability to fulfill his dreams.
袁隆平给人印象最深的是他不断实现梦想的能力。
If we are feeling down or lonely, seeing the smiling face of a good friend.
如果我们感到沮丧或孤独，没有什么比看到好朋友的笑脸更好的了。
Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium - the world’s largest - and see up to 20, 000 fish, a whale shark 68 metres in length.
在这里，你可以在世界上最大的鲸鲨水族馆下面散步，看到多达2万条鱼，还有一条68米长的鲸鲨。
She will be very busy at the weekend. _________ _________ _________,she won’t be able to come to the party .
这周末太会很忙。换句话说，她不能来参加我们的派对。
第四部分写作 (共二节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以我最尊敬和爱戴的人为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括:
1. 人物简介；
2. 尊敬和爱戴的原因。
注意:
1. 词数100左右；
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第二节 (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。
My middle child, Jake, was smart and good-looking, but he always sees the cup of life as half empty. Every day when he came home from school, Jake would list everything bad that happened that day!
On his ninth birthday, we saved enough money to take the family to Disneyland for two days. His dad and I didn’t make much then, so it cost a considerable amount, but we felt Jake’s birthday was worth it. After doing Disneyland to death (玩够了), we returned to our hotel room, all exhausted. And I asked the birthday boy, “Did you have fun today, Jake ”
All my fault-finding son could say to me was “Pirates (海盗) of the Caribbean was closed!” “Jake Marshall,” I was clearly unable to contain my anger, “we stood in line for an hour and a half to see The Haunted Mansion. We rode Space Mountain three times. We spent two days playing in the park, and all you can say is, Pirates of the Caribbean was closed ” Clearly, something had to be done about his negative attitude and I was going to be the one to do it!
I was determined to help him. I read every article and bought every book. With the help of great resources, I found my son had the tendency to see the worst in every situation. My research told me that people with negativity have an emotional need for order and sensitivity. That meant I needed to listen to my son’s daily pessimistic reports. My usual reaction was to try to talk Jake out of his negativity, but that wouldn’t satisfy his need for sensitivity, so I had to let him finish his complaints and ask what good things happened. Then I needed to wait until he could tell me. This would help Jake realize that good things really were happening to him.
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
One day Jake came home from school and complained as usual.
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From then on, Jake came to understand the power of seeing good points.
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