安徽省马鞍山市当涂县2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题(无答案)

2024-2025学年高二上学期十二月月考
英语试题
（卷面分值：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
注意事项：
1.本试卷共8页。答题前，请考生将自己的学校、姓名、座位号写在答卷上，条形码粘贴在指定位置。
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第Ⅰ卷（选择题 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，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. What is the man going to do
A. Practice tennis. B. Attend a violin lesson. C. Take a dance class.
2. Where is Gill
A. In the garden. B. In the library. C. In the flower shop.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a hotel.
4. What does the woman think causes the man’s problem
A. His low chair. B. His broken desk. C. His old mouse.
5. Why was the man unable to visit the woman
A. He got a wrong address. B. He failed to stop in Maine. C. He didn’t know her address.
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 is the woman looking for
A. The bus stop. B. The Bakery Shop. C. The City Bank.
7. When will the next bus leave
At about 7:30. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 9:30.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When did the woman plan to take her vacation
A. This month B. Next month. C. Two months later.
9. What does the man expect the woman to do
A. Travel with him. B. Postpone her trip. C. Comfort her husband.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Roommates.
11. What does Bill say about the apartment
A. It was small. B. It was expensive. C. It was messy.
12. What does the woman suggest Bill do
A. Find more information online.
B. Turn to his classmates for help.
C. Buy some furniture by himself.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man
A. A writer. B. An actor. C. A shop assistant.
14. How are the jobs organized by the man
A. By country. B. By industry. C. By salary.
15. In which aspect do food stylists help
A. Transportation. B. Production. C. Advertising.
16. Which industry is Brad Fields in
A. The food industry. B. The cleaning industry. C. The film industry.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the only requirement on the photos for this year’s competition
A. The color. B. The topic. C. The size.
18. What is the first prize
A. A camera. B. A photography book. C. Free photography lessons.
19. What is the speaker doing now
A. Hosting a program. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Having an interview.
20. How long will the exhibition last
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Eight days.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选涂黑。
A
Everyday Food by Martha Stewart
No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.
Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79
Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke
Jack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring, too, because Maddy doesn’t talk. But one day, at the market, Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.
Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15
Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
The New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t.
Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99
Only Daughter by Anna Snoekstra
She’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She takes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.
Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.88
21. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal
A. Anna Snoekstra B. Ben Hatke.
C Scott Westerfeld. D. Martha Stewart
22. How much should readers pay for a story about a boy’s amazing experience
A. $8.88. B. $14.15. C. $12.99. D. $16.79.
23. What do we know about Only Daughter
A. Its heroine enjoys her life on the run. B. It provides different kinds of editions.
C. Its heroine lives with a false identity. D. It is written by Harlequin Enterprises.
B
I am someone who is outgoing, chatty and friendly. I can appreciate that at first glance I do not appear to be any different from anyone else. Even though I present myself as neurotypical（神经正常的），that is entirely down to masking. The only reason I don’t “look like” the traits associated with autism (自闭症) is because I am often forcing myself to appear “normal”. Not all autistic people do this, but I do.
I smile whenever I want to bang my head against the wall and scream. I say, “Oh, that’s fine!” when a restaurant doesn’t have what I want, and the loss makes me feel like my skin is on fire. I force myself to make eye contact, laugh and focus on conversations. But sometimes I can’t maintain it. Sometimes, overwhelmed by unexpected impulses (冲动), my mask slips. How somebody responds to me in those moments tells me everything I need to know about their view of autistic people.
I assume that there is a lack of understanding. When people become annoyed that I cancel plans, or when I freak out（极度不安）when I experience new or strange sounds and tastes, they undoubtedly lack empathy. In these moments, I can see any acceptance of autistic people from these kinds of people is for show. It is easy to say that you support autistic people; but if you are only supportive when that person presents as neurotypical, then that isn’t real support.
So, telling me that I “don’t look autistic” is more denial than it is a praise. Someone shouldn’t have to “look autistic” for you to believe they are autistic, nor should anyone receive more support just because they pass as neurotypical. We are all cupcakes, whether we look like it or not, and are all equally deserving of empathy and support.
24. Why doesn’t the author appear autistic
A. He feels comfortable with himself.
B. He has good people skills.
C. He tries to behave normally.
D. He is recovering from autism.
25. What does the author think about the way autistic people are treated
A. They are given a lot of support.
B. They deserve real care and concern.
C. They are taught to control their impulses.
D. They are supported like normal people.
26. How does the author feel when being told he doesn’t look autistic
A. Delighted. B. Surprised. C. Encouraged. D. Uncomfortable.
27. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this text
A. To call for more understanding of autistic people.
B. To show his empathy for all those with autism.
C. To share his experience as someone with autism.
D. To remove misunderstandings about autistic people.
C
Of the 8,300 million tons of new plastic produced up to the end of 2015, 6,300 million tons have been thrown away. Most of that plastic waste is still with us, buried in landfills（填埋场）or polluting the environment. Microplastics have been found in Antarctic sea ice, in the guts of animals that live in the deepest ocean trenches (海沟) and in drinking water around the world.
But what if we could wave a magic wand and remove all plastics from our lives For the sake of the planet, it would be attractive - but we’d quickly find out just how far plastic has spread to every aspect of our existence.
In hospitals, the loss of plastic would be devastating. “Imagine trying to run a dialysis (透析) unit with no plastic,” says Sharon George, senior lecturer in environmental sustainability and green technology at Keele University in the UK. Plastic is used in gloves, blood bags, sample tubes and more.
Some everyday plastic items are also vital for protecting health. Face masks - including Plastic-based surgical masks and respirators（人工呼吸器）- have helped slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “A mask that you have for COVID is related to our safety and the safety of others.” says George. “The impact of taking that away could be loss of life if you took it away on a big scale.”
Our food system would also quickly come apart. We use packaging to protect food from damage in transit and preserve it long enough to reach supermarket shelves. “I cannot imagine how [plastic] would be replaced completely in our system,” says Eleni lacovidou, a lecturer in environmental management at Brunel University London.
Replacing plastic packaging would set off a chain reaction in the environment. While glass has some advantages over plastic, such as being endlessly recyclable, a one-liter glass bottle can weigh as much as 800g compared to a 40g plastic one. When those heavier bottles and jars need to be transported over long distances, carbon emissions grow even more. It’s clear that replacing one material with another won’t solve all our plastic problems.
28 What is the purpose of the first paragraph
To give a definition.
To report on a study.
To introduce an argument.
To describe a phenomenon.
29. What does the underlined word “devastating” in paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Interesting. B. Practical. C. Predictable. D. Destructive.
30. What is Eleni Iacovidou’s attitude toward removing plastic totally in food system
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive C. Optimistic. D. Uninterested.
31. Which would be the best title for the text
A. What if we stopped using plastic
B. Is plastic packaging bad for the environment
C. More recycling won’t solve plastic pollution
D. Swapping out plastic for sustainable living
D
Chips, cookies and ice cream ... Although these ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are tasty, they may literally make you an “addict”, as revealed in a recent report in the British Medical Journal.
Simply put, ultra-processed foods are foods that you can’t re-create in your kitchen, according to the BBC. Produced in factories, they often have long lists of ingredients that you don’t recognize, such as additives, and are ready to eat or simply need to be heated.
The study’s researchers linked UPFs to addiction, which includes behaviors like strong cravings (渴望) and negative experiences when trying to stop consumption. They analyzed 281 studies from 36 different countries and regions. The findings showed that 14 percent of adults and 12 percent of children are addicted to ultra-processed foods.
Usually, natural foods are either high in carbohydrates (碳水化合物）or high in fat, but UPFs can be high in both, which contributes to their addictive potential. For example, as written in the report, 100 grams of salmon has 0 kcal from carbohydrates and 73 kcal from fat, while the same amount of a chocolate bar contains 237 kcal from carbohydrates and 266 kcal from fat.
Such foods also deliver carbohydrates and fat to the gut（肠道） faster. Although nuts are high in fat, the fat can’t be digested in the early stages. The fat in UPFs, however, is broken down before entering the duodenum（十二指肠），the frst part of the small intestine（小肠），which signals the brain to produce more dopamine - the “happy” chemical.
The additives in UPFs also impact the way the gut absorbs calories. To improve the flavor of the food or drink, artificial sweeteners are widely used in UPFs. However, the sweeteners may bind with receptors (受体) in the gut, which makes it more sensitive to sweet food, ultimately increasing the gut’s capacity to absorb sugar.
By acknowledging that certain UPFs are “addictive”, similar to cigarettes or alcohol, “we may be able to help improve global health,” one of the study’s authors, Ashley Gearhardt, said in a press release. They are also calling for more action to combat such an addiction.
32. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The definition of UPFs.
B. The production process of UPFs.
C. Common additives in UPFs.
D. Differences between UPFs and natural foods.
33. What is the typical behavior of people addicted to UPFs, according to the study
A. Increased longing for carbohydrates and fat.
B. Loss of interest in other types of food.
C. Difficulty in resisting the urge to eat them.
D. Feelings of guilt when consuming them.
34. Why are UPFs more likely to lead to addiction compared with natural foods
A. They are lower in carbohydrates and fat.
B. They prevent the gut from burning calories.
C. They contain more nutrients than needed.
D. They produce more of a chemical that makes you happy.
35. How do artificial sweeteners in UPFs affect our gut
A. By allowing the food to get digested faster.
B. By changing the way it takes in sugar.
C. By improving its ability to absorb nutrients.
D. By reducing its sensitivity to natural foods.
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。
We all have strengths. Yet many of us have difficulty identifying what we’re good at - much less making use of them. So, how do you make the most of your strengths
Figure out what you do best.
36 What themes or elements stand out Is there a specific talent you have that you’ve used with success Is it a particular strength that enables you to push ahead and overcome barriers
Become more professional.
What if your skills could be better in a particular strength you know you have but do not make full use of Being professional is an excellent first step. 37 By becoming more professional, you’ll be on your way to making the most of your strengths.
Stay up to date.
Becoming professional is important, and so is updating your strengths. 38 Stay up to date to see how you can use your strengths to your best advantage.
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While it may be enjoyable to go along with things as you’ve always done, when it comes to how to make the most of your strengths, this is not a good choice. You need to actively seek new opportunities to use your strengths.
Sharpen problem solving skills.
Everyone runs up against great challenges in their life. 40 One game-changing tip in solving problems that stand in the way of making the most of your strengths is to sharpen your problem-solving skills.
A. Get out of your comfort zone.
B. Be fearless and forward-looking.
C. You need to practice using that strength.
D. They can be partial stops or severe barriers.
E. What can you do to maximize your strength
F. To start with, think about your past successes.
G. Without ongoing learning, your talents could get stuck.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15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。
Coming from Villa Tesei, one of the neighborhoods in the greater urban region of Buenos Aires, Argentina, muralist(壁画家) Fio Slva adds fantastic effects of brilliant color and movement to the walls that she touches--much of it inspired by 41 .
As Silva explains, “I think the idea that 42 me the most is that of movement and strength. I like working with animals, especially birds, and mixing them with nature-inspired shapes in a creative way. I 43 to make it something that goes beyond attracting 44 for its colors or scale. It is also something that can ‘be 45 ‘, that tells you something.”
Silva says that she 46 her occupation almost by accident. “I 47 painting murals because a friend gave me some spray cans(喷漆罐) for my birthday. And with that, I went to paint on the street for the first time, out of totally 48 . People in my neighborhood 49 gave up their walls for me to paint and there I fell in love with painting in the 50 space.”
Silva is particularly careful with the 51 that she chooses to include in an artwork, as certain colors will either strengthen or 52 what she wants to express, channeling a power that can 53 the viewers from the chaotic city surroundings into the natural world 54 by this artist.
Beautiful art that enlivens cities should be a public good, and it’s 55 to see artists that passionately believe in this idea and are actively working to make it a reality.
41. A. nature B. life C. science D. fashion
42. A. bothers B. amuses C. motivates D. worries
43. A. switch B. attempt C. continue D. need
44. A. attention B. wealth C. respect D. talent
45. A. sold B. found C. evaluated D. read
46. A. gave up B. talked about C. came across D. reflected on
47. A. took up B. took off C. took away D. took down
48. A. depression B. necessity C. fulfillment D. curiosity
49. A. reluctantly B. enthusiastically C. superficially D. officially
50. A. digital B. decent C. rural D. public
51. A. lines B. colors C. plants D. animals
52. A. weaken B. forecast C. decide D. clarify
53. A. prevent B. hold C. transport D. convert
54. A. attained B. exhibited C. visited D. remembered
55. A. frightening B. surprising C. disappointing D. inspiring
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分）
第二节 短文语法填空（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。
In China calligraphy occupies a distinguished position in the field of traditional art. It is not only a means of communication, 56 a means of expressing a person’s inner world in 57 artistic way.
Ancient people paid great attention 58 calligraphy. It was the essential whereby a candidate could manifest his literary talent in the Imperial Examination for it gave a first 59 (impress) to the examiners.
To practice calligraphy 60 (require) the basic tools of four treasures of study, writing brush, ink stick, paper, and ink slab as well as much concentration on guiding the soft writing brush charged with fluid ink, and writing on the paper 61 the ink will diffuse (扩散) quickly. Once the brush movement hesitates, a black mark is created, so speed, as well as strength, is the essence of fine artwork. When 62 (write), many calligraphers will forget all worries and even 63 (them), combining all thoughts in the beauty of their art. Thus it 64 (compare) with Qigong, which also can mould（形成）and improve a person’s temper and promote well being.
Today, although 65 (variety) modern ways have been substituted for the original calligraphy, especially which created with a writing brush, people still love the ancient form and practice it untiringly.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，最近英文课上学习了诗歌，你们学校将组织一次中英文诗歌鉴赏的活动，并请你就这次活动写一个通知。通知包括:
1.活动的目的
2.活动的内容
2.活动的意义
注意：1.写作词数80-100左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
Friendship between two strangers
Many organ transplants（器官移植）come from those who are blood relatives or close friends. It’s rare for a person to make a living organ donation to a stranger. Not surprising when you consider the surgical risks and other potential problems.
That’s what Paul Wagner thought until he read an article about Matchingdonors.org, a website that connects people who need transplants with those willing to be donors（捐赠者）. Paul grew up in a poor family and admits to making many mistakes in his youth, including committing crimes. “But I always got another chance,” he said. “Paul said although he had a poor and isolated life, he wanted to give someone else a chance and make contributions to the society.”
That someone turned out to be former opera singer Gail Tomas, who was suffering from kidney failure and badly needed a new kidney. But her hopes for a donor were so slim because of her O+ blood type. Paul, also type O+, emailed Gail, offering to donate his kidney to her. He said, “It would have been wrong for me not to help.” That attitude, however, was not shared by most surgeons, who refused to participate. The surgeon who agreed only did so after long interviews with Paul to be certain about his motivation. The transplant finally took place on National Donor Day.
Afraid that Gail and her family would feel tied to him merely out of appreciation, Paul made it clear to Gail that he didn’t want to get to know her. But Gail insisted on making friends with him and was trying to find an opportunity to break down the barriers to their friendship.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Then Gail’s first birthday after the transplant was drawing near and she got an idea.
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After the birthday party, Gail has a better acknowledge of Paul’s life.
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