重庆市2024-2025学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题(无答案)

重庆2024-2025学年度（上）第二次月考高二年级
英语试题
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. When is the woman's birthday
A. On May 4th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 15th.
2. What is the man's favourite sport
A. Soccer. B. Basketball. C. Tennis.
3. What happened to the man last week
A. He became out of work. B. He helped his co-workers. C. He wrote a newspaper article.
4. What are the speakers going to play
A. Bridge. B. Chess. C. Card games.
5. What does the woman do
A. A driver. B. A doctor. C. A receptionist.
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6、7小题。
6. Which mail service did the man choose
A. Express. B. Priority. C. First-class.
7. How much did the man spend on the stamps
A. $9. B. $11. 35. C. $20. 35.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How do the speakers know Greg Parsons
A. He used to be their teacher.
B. He used to be a famous athlete.
C. He used to own a business in town.
9. What was the woman doing when she saw Brian Sheldon the other day
A. Waiting in line. B. Drinking coffee. C. Watching TV.
10. Where will the speakers go next
A. A grocery store. B. A restaurant. C. A stadium.
听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。
11. Why does the woman fancy the washing-up liquid advertisement
A. The product is good. B. The plot is attractive. C. The actors are famous.
12. How is the washing-up liquid advertisement
A. Trustworthy. B. Educational. C. Widespread.
13. What's the woman's attitude to advertisements
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Indifferent.
听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。
14. What makes Nana late
A. A later start. B. Traffic jams. C. Bad weather.
15. Why are motorists driving slowly
A. To ensure safety. B. To save petrol. C. To avoid being stuck.
16. What results from a car accident
A. Many damaged cars. B. More car accidents. C. Blocked traffic.
17. How will the woman go to work when it turns warmer
A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What did the scientists do to the road
A. They repaired it. B. They painted it. C. They blocked it.
19. Why are young birds drawn to the road surface
A. It's warm. B. It's brown. C. It's smooth.
20. What is the purpose of the scientists' experiment
A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.
B. To help students study the birds well.
C. To prevent the birds from being killed.
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）
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22. If you intend to open a souvenir store, which expert might be most helpful
A. Chloe Carmichael. B. Brian Bourquin.
C. Joy Cho. D. Dedra Allen.
23. What is a shared responsibility of Content Managers and experts at wikiHow
A. Writing articles for wikiHow. B. Training writers for wikiHow.
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B
I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn't want me for the film—it wanted somebody as well known as Paul—he stood up for me. I don't know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.
The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other—but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core of our relationship off the screen.
We shared the belief that if you' re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back— he with his Newman's Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn't see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.
I last saw him a few months ago. He'd been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn't talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn't need a lot of words.
24. Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first
A. Paul Newman wanted it. B. The studio powers didn't like his agent.
C. He wasn't famous enough. D. The director recommended someone else.
25. Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship
A. They were of the same age. B. They worked in the same theater.
C. They were both good actors. D. They had similar characteristics.
26. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Their belief. B. Their care for children.
C. Their success. D. Their support for each other.
27. What is the author's purpose in writing the test
A. To show his love of films. B. To remember a friend.
C. To introduce a new movie. D. To share his acting experience.
C
American families don't save money like they used to. In 2018 the personal saving rate was somewhere around 7%, which is well below the rate of a few decades ago.
There are a lot of potential explanations for this. Wage growth has slowed while necessities such as housing and medical care have grown more expensive. The rise of easy credit has made overspending easier than ever. And the number of people who make a budget is decreasing.
Now, a team of U. S. and Canadian economists have proposed a new explanation for the declining savings rate, one rooted in individual psychology. At its heart lies a simple observation: Spending is a lot more visible than not spending. Humans are social creatures, and we have a tendency to evaluate our own standing in life relative to how our friends and neighbors are doing. We want to keep up with the Joneses, and stay ahead of the Smiths. Because of this, when we see other people spending money, we have a tendency to believe that we can—or should—be spending too. Nowadays, changes in the media landscape have made other people's spending more visible than ever. That, in turn, is making all of us spend even more—and save even less.
David Hirshleifer, one of the economists, said that “it's easy to think that you're saving enough because you are not throwing luxury parties or taking expensive journeys the way some people you know are. ” But, he warned, “those journeys and parties may not really be typical of your acquaintances—they just stand out in memory. ”
The economists imply that finding ways to make non-spending more visible might help individuals develop more realistic views of overall spending and saving behavior. “Make a special effort to notice when your friends are careful with money, such as holding on to their15-year-old car, ” Hirshleifer said.
28. Which of the following is a potential explanation for the low saving rate in America
A. The reduction in the income. B. The easy access to credit.
C. The growing desire for housing. D. The difficulty in sticking to a budget.
29. The “individual psychology” mentioned in paragraph 3 refers to a tendency to .
A. show off wealth B. connect with others
C. compare oneself to others D. adapt oneself to social change
30. What is the warning of David Hirshleifer
A. It is improper to copy others' spending habits.
B. It is unwise to spend more than one can afford.
C. One may spend too much on journeys and parties.
D. One may have misunderstanding of others' spending habits.
31. What do the economists suggest people do
A. Make good use of money. B. Save as much money as possible.
C. Pay attention to non-spending behavior. D. Change overall spending and saving behavior.
D
The scientist's job is to figure out how the world works, to “torture” (拷问) nature to reveal her secrets, as the 17th century philosopher Francis Bacon described it. But who are these people in the lab coats (or sports jackets, or T-shirts and jeans) and how do they work It turns out that there is a good deal of mystery surrounding the mystery-solvers.
“One of the greatest mysteries is the question of what it is about human beings—brains, education, culture etc. That makes them capable of doing science at all, ” said Colin Allen, a cognitive scientist at Indiana University.
Two vital ingredients seem to be necessary to make a scientist: the curiosity to seek out mysteries and the creativity to solve them. “Scientists exhibit a heightened level of curiosity, ” reads a 2007 report on scientific creativity. “They go further and deeper into basic questions showing a passion for knowledge for its own sake. ” Max Planck, one of the fathers of quantum physics, once said, the scientist“must have a vivid and intuitive imagination, for new ideas are not generated by deduction (推论) , but by an artistically creative imagination. ”
But others disagree with this universal scientific mind. They believe that scientists have special abilities that set them apart. Discovering these abilities may be hard, Allen thinks, as many scientists will be reluctant to reveal them and would prefer to preserve the mystery of creativity, fearing that if it became an object of study it would lose its magic.
But for Allen, this is all part of a bigger question of what lies behind anyone's behavior. “We are only just beginning to understand how the characteristics of organisms, including ourselves, aren't the fixed products of either genes or of environment/ culture, but each of us is the product of a continual interactive process in which we help build the environments that in turn shape us, ” he said.
“As long as our best technology for seeing inside the brain requires subjects to lie nearly motionless while surrounded by a giant magnet, we' re only going to make limited progress on these questions, ” Allen said.
32. What is one of the mysteries mentioned about scientists in the first two paragraphs
A. Why scientists prefer to work alone. B. How scientists uncover Nature's secrets.
C. How scientific methods differ across cultures D. What enables humans to perform scientific work.
33. Why does the author mention Max Planck in paragraph 3
A. To introduce a famous scientist. B. To stress the role of creativity in science.
C. To compare different views on science. D. To illustrate what is curiosity in science.
34. What do Allen's words in the last two paragraphs suggest
A. Human behavior is changeable and unpredictable.
B. We are passively influenced by our genes and culture.
C. Our interaction with the environment makes us who we are.
D. Current technology has revealed a lot about human behavior.
35. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Who Are The Mystery-Solvers B. Scientists Are Not Born But Made
C. Great Mystery: What Makes A Scientist D. Solving Mysteries: Inside A Scientist's Mind
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
If you're looking for a surefire way to boost attendance at your next event, look no further than early bird ticket pricing. 36. __________ They motivate attendees to buy their tickets in advance of the event date.
37. __________ For ticket holders, these tickets create a feeling of being valued, boosting their engagement with the event. This special treatment of VIPs can generate interest among other potential attendees. For event planners, early bird tickets generate valuable upfront revenue and provide earlier insights into attendance numbers. This information allows for more effective planning and adjustments. Use the tips below to craft an appealing offer and sell tickets while you sleep.
Whether it's for Christmas or your birthday, we've all experienced how a good countdown can fill us with positive anticipation. 38. __________ We recommend that you create five to six posts ahead of time and spread out the content in the two weeks leading up to the sales launch. Emphasize the reason to purchase tickets early, and countdown to the date of the sale in each post.
To turn the average, hesitant attendee into an early bird, you need to offer something far more appealing than a worm, such as a sweet deal. 39. __________ Whatever the reward, make sure to treat these early-bird buyers like royalty.
40. __________ The most successful promoters offer limited-time sales windows several times throughout the months leading up to the event. If your attendees hit snooze for the first promotion, give them a chance to jump at the alarm for the next one.
Early bird tickets boost attendance and excitement for event organizers. So why wait Get started today and watch your event attendance soar to new heights!
A. The one-chance early bird experience is a myth.
B. Purchasers of early bird tickets enjoy significant advantages.
C. They encourage buyers to secure their spot sooner rather than later.
D. Use our countdown clock to create a sense of urgency for your event.
E. You can discount the price, the VIP experience, the swag, or all of the above.
F. Early bird tickets offer significant advantages for both buyers and organizers.
G. Early bird tickets are discounted tickets used by organizers to encourage early purchases.
第三部分 知识语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. 41 to spend time outdoors, I went up the mountain with Uncle Jimmy. It was not easy to climb with tough rocks and streams on it. Tired and hot, I couldn't go any further.
42 , we went back down in the end. On our way back, Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which 43 me speechless for a second: “What's your dream, young lady ” “I have no idea”, I answered. He smiled and told me about his 44 . He didn't 45 well at school. Although 46 thought he could succeed, he knew 47 that his dream was to be a 48 . “I knew I wasn't 49 in studying, so I tried to sell snacks after class. ” After leaving school, he started selling various goods to 50 which one attracted customers most. However challenging life was, he never gave up. The meaning of life is to 51 your dream, ” he said in a gentle voice.
That night I could not fall asleep. I lay in bed tossing and turning asking myself “What's my 52 ” I want to be a top student. If I find myself 53 willpower, what should I do Leaving home early the next morning. I climbed the mountain again all by myself. At last, I reached the top and was 54 by the warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more 55 than that.
41. A. Concerned B. Eager C. Satisfied D. Unwilling
42. A. Therefore B. However C. Meanwhile D. Furthermore
43. A. left B. caused C. pushed D. brought
44. A. career B. story C. idea D. confusion
45. A. behave B. revise C. perform D. impress
46. A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody
47. A. rapidly B. directly C. shortly D. clearly
48. A. worker B. officer C. deliveryman D. businessman
49. A. skilled B. gifted C. graceful D. knowledgeable
50. A. check out B. take out C. work out D. give out
51. A. follow B. change C. make D. control
52. A. intention B. motivation C. reflection D. position
53. A. requesting B. sharing C. lacking D. holding
54. A. shocked B. focused C. honored D. greeted
55. A. unexpected B. pleasant C. relaxing D. challenging
第二节 单词填空（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或中文提示，用选择性必修一Unit1 和Unit2单词的适当形式填空。
56. From his hesitant tone, she i__________ that he was uncertain about the decision.
57. Her long, __________ (流动) dress danced gracefully in the evening breeze.
58. The author included heartfelt a __________ at the end of the book, thanking everyone who contributed to the project.
59. The professors advocated that as new comers, we __________ (合并) with the team by making a vivid introduction of ourselves at first.
60. By this time tomorrow, Sandra will be __________ (预测) the outcome of the election based on the latest data.
61. The a __________ of the GPS system allowed us to find the exact location without any trouble.
62. Facing the biggest boss, I have no choice but to be __________ (打败) in the final round.
63. In case of heavy rain, make sure to keep the doors and windows __________ (拴牢) before you leave the house.
64. It won't be several years before Tom, along with Jerry and Spike f__________ a new business after the economic depression.
65. The company's growth p__________ look promising, especially with their recent innovations in renewable energy.
第三节 单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
阅读下列单句，在空白处填入1-2个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66. The conclusion drawn by the team, ______________ summarized all the key findings, was both clear and compelling.
67. I really appreciate the emphasis they lay ______________ the construction of community library for children.
68. Einstein ______________ (flee) to the United States by October, 1933.
69. I was greeted with breathtaking desert scenery ______________ instant I got off the plane.
70. The family stayed at the hotel longer than planned, on the ______________ (insist) of the children who loved the pool.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
你校英文报 Science and Technology 栏目就“人工智能的发展给未来人类带来的是挑战还是机遇”展开了讨论，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的观点：2. 你的理由；3. 结合实例进行论证。
注意：词数80词左右； 题目已给出。
Artificial Intelligence, Chance or Challenge
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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。
The Last Delivery
There was a rich couple who was throwing a big new year party at their house. So they went shopping at a market where everything was of high cost and had a fixed price. They wanted to maintain their high living standards so they didn't mind paying a lot for it.
After purchasing everything they wanted, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it off at their home. The porter who came was of an old age, not very healthy looking. His clothes were torn, and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charge for delivering the goods to their home. The old porter quoted a mere $ 20, a price well below the market rate for delivering in his cart. Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the porter, and finally he settled for $15. The porter was struggling to make money for every single meal, so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy thinking about how well they had bargained with the poor porter, paid him $ 15 in advance and left after giving the porter their address for delivery. They reached their home and an hour passed, two hours passed, but the porter still hadn't delivered their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband, “I always tell you not to trust such a person but you never listen to me. Such a person is not even able to earn enough money to feed himself once a day, and you handed him everything we purchased for our big party. I am sure that, instead of delivering it to our home, he must have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then go to the police station to file a complaint against him”.
They both left towards the market. On their way, near the market, they saw another porter. They stopped him to inquire about the old porter but then noticed that he was carrying their stuff in his cart!
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。
The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief This is our stuff. ” _______________________________
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Upon hearing that, the husband had tears in his eyes and turned to his wife. ____________________________
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