广东省揭阳市普宁市2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题(无答案)

普宁2024—2025学年度第一学期
高二级第三次月考英语试卷
（试卷共8页，满分：130分，考试时间：120分钟）
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的签字笔在答题卡上指定的栏目填写自己的考生号、姓名、班级、座号、试室号及试室座位号，用2B铅笔在每张答题卡的“考生号”栏相应位置进行填涂。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡上各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum, the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill, with lessons that expose students to math, arts, and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading, math, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach, Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial, or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers, with a wide range of lessons, games, and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities, videos, and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps, at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $1.
FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magical adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun, magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day, paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
1. For an annual subscription to ABCmouse, how much does a family need to pay
A. $180. B. $126. C. $105. D. $54.
2. Which app best suits children who are taught at home
A. Hooked on Phonics. B. Homer. C. ABCmouse. D. FarFaria.
3. Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from
A. Finance. B. Science. C. Education. D. Culture.
B
Mia, 12, is now on a year-long trip with her parents and three younger brothers. Far from their home in Quebec, Canada, the family rode horses in Mongolia, kayaked in Cambodia, camped in Namibia and flew in a hot air balloon in Turkey, looking to collect as many once-in-a-lifetime memories as they could.
The memories really matter because unless science makes a breakthrough soon, three of the children will become blind, likely in adulthood. They have been diagnosed with a disease that has no effective treatment and no specific timeline as it gradually robs them of their sight.
The diagnoses came in 2015. Despite the grief, the parents were surprised to find Mia, then 7, was calm about it. She announced that she would need to start keeping her bedroom especially neat, with everything in its place. “In the future, I’ll need to know where things are,” Mia said.
“She’s finding solutions on her own,” the parents told each other. “We need to follow her lead.” And so the idea of a yearlong trip was born, one that would show the kids the world, in person and at close range—while the kids could still see it. For the next two years, the parents saved money and researched places to visit. “How we adults see the world and how kids see the world are so different.” says the mother, Edith. “It would have to be less about temples and museums and more about whatever caught their eyes.”
By the time the trip began to wind down in early 2023, the family had traveled 52,000 miles and visited 18 countries. Mia grew taller and when entering adolescence, needed more independence. Her brothers became more confident and outgoing. The kids were very aware that they had learned a lot. “There’s a lot of suffering, a lot of poverty, but lots of good and interesting things too. We should be positive.” said Mia.
4. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph
A. To amuse the readers. B. To lead in the story behind.
C. To summarize the main idea. D. To inform readers of a wonderful trip.
5. What can be inferred about the parents from paragraph 3 and 4
A. They are optimistic about the children’s disease.
B. They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas.
C. They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision.
D. They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties.
6. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The details about the year-long journey.
B. The changes of the kids physically and mentally.
C. The keen anticipation of Mia about the future.
D. The impression Mia had of what she had experienced.
7. Which is the best title of the story
A. Making the most of the vision. B. Seeing is believing.
C. Man who travels far knows more. D. The eyes are the window to the soul.
C
Social media can lead to mental exhaustion(疲惫). And when mentally exhausted, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts —even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need or want.
As a professor of advertising, I have studied social media behaviors for years. In late 2022, my colleague Eric Haley and I conducted three online studies on Americans aged 18 - 65 to test how people under various mental loads respond to ads differently.
The control group in each study were given no introductory task—we just had them look at an ad. A second group had to memorize a nine-digit number and then look at the ad. The third group looked through the Internet for 30 seconds and then looked at the ad. Participants randomly saw an ad with a few hundred likes or tens of thousands of likes. After viewing the ad, each h participant rated how willing they would be to buy the product, and how much mental effort it took to think about the information.
The group that used the Internet first were the most likely to want to buy the featured d product when there were lots of likes or comments, and they also reported using the most mental effort to assess the ad. Researchers refer to this mentally exhausted state as “cognitive(认知的) overload”. Using social media puts them in this state because they are constantly evaluating different types of texts, photos and video posts from so many different people. In the span of several seconds, they can see a text from their husband or wife, a photo from a co-worker, a video from a celebrity and an emoji from their brother. All of this evaluating leaves them feeling frazzled.
Imagine asking your roommate if they want to go get pizza. Under normal conditions, the roommate might consider several factors such as cost, hunger, timing or their schedule. Now imagine asking your roommate the same question while they are on the phone with a sick relative. They no longer have the mental energy to logically consider whether pizza for dinner is a good idea.
By understanding how social media influences them, consumers can be more thoughtful in regulating their use —and hopefully not buy yet another water bottle they don’t need.
8. Why did the author conduct three online studies on Americans aged 18-65
A. To investigate their online habits.
B. To discover why people suffer great mental stress
C. To research what kind of advertising is effective.
D. To test their reactions to advertisements.
9. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the study
A. Its finding. B. Its purpose. C. Its process. D. Its significance
10. What does the underlined word “frazzled” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Tired B. Depressed. C. Annoyed. D. Interested.
11. Why does the author mention “your roommate” in paragraph 5
A. To strongly call on people to eat healthily.
B. To stress the importance of relationships.
C. To further explain cognitive overload.
D. To remind people not to rely on mobile phones.
D
Everywhere I look, there are new buildings under construction. The neighborhoods that I knew as a boy, filled with beautiful old buildings, have mostly disappeared, and in their place, modern, high-rise buildings have appeared. There is good reason for this. Residents want all the conveniences of modern living. However, how can our children understand and maintain their cultural identity if we erase so much of the physical evidence of it
The arguments for preserving historic t buildings are not simply about tan emotional attachment to the past. There are also good economic arguments in favour of preservation. The renovation(修缮) and preservation of historic districts can become an economic engine, drawing tourists and small businesses to the area. For example, in Dubai, the historic Al Bastikiya district draws thousands of tourists every year from all over the world. It also attracts local residents, eager to learn about their city’s past.
Some have argued that historic preservation is too expensive, but many recent projects have demonstrated that this is not necessarily the case. In fact, renovation of an existing structure for adaptive reuse can cost about 40 per square metre less than even the most basic new construction, while preserving the beauty of the original building. And, although it is often claimed that old buildings have a more significant environmental footprint than new construction 1because they aren’t very energy efficient, architects and environmental experts maintain that the greenest building is the one that is already built. New construction almost always has a more serious environmental i l impact because it requires the use of all-new materials that must be transported, often over long distances, instead of recycled materials that are already on site. We recycle so many other things. We can and should recycle buildings, too.
Historic preservation is an option that opens many possibilities; demolition(拆毁), in contrast. is irreversible(无法挽回的). Once these treasures are lost, they are e lost forever, an important link in our heritage that can never be recovered.
12. What drives people to replace old buildings with new ones
A. Their dislike of old buildings. B. Their desire for modern comforts.
C.1Their pride in cultural identity. D. Their concern about young generations.
13. What does the example of Al Bastikiya show
A. Historic renovation costs much money.
B. Local governments support small businesses.
C. International tourism promises economic recovery.
D. Historic preservation brings economic benefits.
14. What can be inferred about renovating old buildings from paragraph 3
A. It reduces environmental impact. B. It damages architectural beauty.
C. It worries environmental experts. D. It uses green materials.
15. What is the author’s attitude towards historic preservation
A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Disapproving. D. Positive.
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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Has this ever happened to you You’re exhausted after a long working day, and the only thing you want to do is throw yourself on the bed and black out. But unfortunately, you can’t make it! Instead, you’re tossing and turning with your mind occupied with endless thoughts. However tired you’re, sleep keeps escaping from you! 16
Drinking water
It’s true that our body needs to stay hydrated during the day, but stop “watering” it one hour before going to bed. 17 , which will rudely interrupt your sleep. Moreover, most people hardly fall back asleep after getting up at midnight.
Playing with gadgets(小工具)
Cut down on your screen time before falling asleep. Not only do gadgets over-stimulate your brain, making it restless, but their screens also give off that disturbing blue light. This light stops your body’s sleep hormone(激素) and changes your internal clock. 18 Of course, you can choose a special night mode on your devices to solve the problem, but the best solution is to power down all hand-held screens an hour before sleeping.
19
It’s believed that eating a lot before going to bed can cause nightmares. By eating heavy foods for dinner, your brain is encouraged to be more active, which can lead to vivid nightmares. Besides, a hearty dinner disrupts your digestive system and causes problems with your stomach.
20 , you can get physically and mentally ill. So, try to avoid the bad bedtime habits, and you’ll feel more rested and energetic in the morning and during the next day.
A. For lack of proper sleep
B. Eating less at proper time
C. Eating heavily before sleep
D. Otherwise you’ll be certain to make one or even a couple of trips to the bathroom
E. Consequently, your brain doesn’t believe it’s time to go to bed
F. The reason for that might be the following seemingly innocent bedtime habits
G. It’s not only about the size of the meal but the time when you have it
第二部分：语言知识及应用（共两节，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和D项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a businesswoman, I care deeply about my customers, but like anyone for whom you feel affection (喜爱), customers can also drive you mad. They’ll come rushing in, 21 their handbag’s been stolen. They’ll 22 that they left it in the changing room, create chaos(混乱) and then 23 it had been in their car all the time. They’ll try out half the goods in the shop, and want the only style you don’t have left in a 24 colour. I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them to keep 25 .
I remember the first really 26 customer we had at Covent Garden. She was 27 absolutely everything, nothing was right and I was rather surprised that she became a “regular”. After a while, she 28 for the way she behaved at the beginning. She had split up(离婚) with her husband the week before, was living in a flat 29 , and since she’d found it too much to deal with, she’d taken it out on 30 people.
That taught me a valuable 31 and I pass it on to the people who 32 in the market. Don’t take it 33 .If a customer is rude or difficult, just think “Maybe she’s had a row with her husband. Maybe her child’s not well.” Always water it down and don’t let your ego (自我) get 34 . If you do, you won’t be able to 35 it and the whole thing develops into an unpleasant scene and that ruins everyone’s day.
21. A. pretending B. saying C. guessing D. replying
22. A. agree B. promise C. insist D. imagine
23. A. forget B. decide C. assume D. discover
24. A. particular B. different C. matching D. natural
25. A. smiling B. fighting C. waiting D. changing
26. A. generous B. polite C. difficult D. careless
27. A. displeased with B. curious about C. patient with D. uncertain about
28. A. searched B. argued C. apologized D. prayed
29. A. by herself B. by chance C. on purpose D. on duty
30. A. rude B. such C. lonely D. other
31. A. trick B. lesson C. skill D. trade
32. A. shop B. work C. meet D. quarrel
33. A. kindly B. secretly C. casually D. personally
34. A. in the way B. out of sight C. behind the scene D. above the law
35. A. stress B. expect C. blame D. handle
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据句子结构的语法性，在下面空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词的适当形式填空。
Dunhuang has been the passage that connects the Central Kingdom with the Western Regions, west of Yumenguan including what is now Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia since the Han Dynasty.
Dunhuang is 36 (close) related to the ancient Silk Road, and in 1987 the N Mogao Caves, built in AD 366, were listed as a world cultural heritage. “Dunhuang has rich, colorful historical and cultural relics, and I am here 37 (find) Nepalese (尼泊尔) art elements from my hometown,” said Kumar Khadka, 38 international student from Nepal. It was his first visit to Dunhuang as part of the ancient Silk Road tour, 39 (organize) by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The event 40 (begin) in Beijing on 28 August, 2018, and Dunhuang was 41 (it) third stop.
Nowadays 492 caves have well-preserved murals(壁画) and colourful paintings, many of 42 are made of fragile materials such as dirt, wood and wheat straw. So if 15 people remain in a cave for more than 10 minutes, the temperature in the cave will increase 43 five degrees. This means that a large number of 44 (tourist) will unavoidably speed up the ageing of the murals and colourful sculptures.
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, Dunhuang once again became the focus of the Silk Road. Meanwhile, the 45 (protect) of the cultural relics here must be the first priority today.
第三节 词语运用（每题1分，共10分）
根据句意及首字母、中文提示，用选择性必修二Unit1-2所学单词的适当形式填空。
46. The public are capable of holding a number of apparently (相互矛盾的)attitudes.
47. He is to (担责) for the accident because he drove on the wrong way.
48. The man was (怀疑) of giving away government secrets to the enemy.
49.Photosynthesis (光合作用) is a highly (复杂的) process.
50. The investment highlights the company’s (雄心) to further globalize its roasting network.
51. If I were in c of the company, I’d do things differently.
52. The bacteria were then examined under the m .
53. After a short e to sunlight, his skin began to turn red.
54. Faced with hardships, our monitor is o rather than depressed.
55. It is a c for patients to be close to their loved ones.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
56.第一节（满分15分）
当前不少文学作品被改编成电影。有人选择看电影，有人则喜欢读原著。请你以“Film or book, which do you prefer ”为题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文：
1、看电影：省时、有趣、易懂
2、读原著：细节更多、语言优美
3、我的看法及理由
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右，文章题目和开头已给出（不计入词数）；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：original work 或 book in the original (原著)
Film or book, which do you prefer
Some of us think that it is better to see the film than to read the book in the original.
57.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。
One day in first grade, I was walking home when a black dog suddenly ran out from a yard near the corner of our street. I stopped and saw a side of dogs I’d never experienced. Staring at me, he began to circle me. Scared, I tried to walk away. The moment my back was turned, he seized my ankle. His teeth locked into my flesh. I screamed and kicked until he let go. I ran home, with the dog chasing me until he gave up near my house.
I ran into the house, crying so hard that my mother couldn’t understand what had happened. Once my wounds were cleaned and bandaged (包扎), I told her, “A dog bit me, Mommy. It hurt.” I felt more betrayed than scared— one of the animals I loved had hurt me for no reason. “I’ll never trust another dog again,” I said.
That night, my nightmares grew worse. My fear of dogs grew so intense that I refused to visit my grandfather’s farm, where he had a dog I used to love. I became so terrified that my mom had to walk me past the house where the dog lived every day, and I struggled to focus at school. My teacher contacted my mother and my mom was determined to help me get over this fear.
“Gail, you need to overcome this fear,” my mom said as we walked home. “Remember my friend Emma She has a black Lab(拉布拉多犬) named Chips, and she’s invited us to meet him.”
Dread filled me. “No, Mommy, please! I hate dogs. They want to hurt me!”
“Not Chips,” she said, smiling. “I promise it won’t happen.”
Unwillingly, we went to Emma’s house. My heart raced as she opened the door, revealing Chips wagging his tail. “Hello, Chips,” my mom greeted him. As Chips wagged (摇) his tail, I couldn’t shake off the fear that still remained from the previous attack. I know I should greet him too but I was frozen by fear.
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。
Paragraph 1: With my mom’s gentle encouragement, I knew I had to try.
Paragraph 2: I continued to pat him, feeling something had changed in my mind.