天津市第二十五中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月第二次月考英语试题（无答案）

2024-2025学年度第一学期高三第二次月考英语试卷
一、单项填空 (15分)
1.—I'm thinking about learning a new instrument, but I'm a bit worried. I'm too old.
— You' re never too old to learn something new.
A. You are joking. B. Don't mention it.
C. Please yourself! D. Go for it!
2. Someone is planning to move out of our building, and their apartment will be for rent at the beginning of March.
A. available B. normal C.competitive D. expensive
3. Our special thanks go to thousands of volunteers, without tireless work, none of these achievements would be possible.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. that
4. Caroline doesn't have a natural talent for music but she it with hard work.
A. lives up to B. makes up for C. reaches out to D. looks out for
5. George too far. His coffee is still warm.
A. must have gone B. might have gone
C. can't have gone D. needn't have gone
6.— Do you remember little Julien from Grade Two
— Well, , but I can't quite think who he is.
A. it's up to you B. that's a good point
C. I really envy you D. that name rings a bell
7. The workers are determined to go through with their railway project, the expenses have risen.
A. as long as B. even though C. now that D. as though
8. The Smiths the online shopping experience in China since they moved back to New Zealand two years ago.
A. had been missing B. were missing
C. have been missing D. will be missing
9. As a symbol of the glorious history of Chinese civilization, the Forbidden City the cultural memory of the country.
A. invents B. preserves C. acquires D. declares
10. We were worried that there would be a lot of disagreement at the meeting, but everything went quite .
A. repeatedly B. endlessly C. smoothly D. urgently
11. The organizers had to cancel the outdoor concert due to the sudden thunderstorm, many eager fans who had been waiting for hours.
A. disappointing B. to disappoint
C. having disappointed D. disappointed
10. This online course , but you can still access and use the original version.
A. has updated B. had updated C. has been updated D. had been updated
11. she couldn't understand was fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lessons.
A. What; why B. That; what C. What; because D. Why; that
12. Exercise is not only good for our bodies, but it can also our mood and help us deal with anxiety.
A. boost B. match C. ruin D. reflect
13. focusing on winning the approval of others, try to understand and accept yourself.
A. Because of B. Instead of C. For fear of D. In terms of
14. Coffee may cause sleep disturbance, especially when in large amounts or after 2 pm.
A. consumed B. being consumed C. consuming D. having consumed
15. The new model electric car should many safety tests before it is released to the public.
A. turn out B. bring about C. go through D. set up
第二节：完形填空 (共20小题； 每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选
I had struggled with math since fourth grade, but worked very hard to 16 the smart students around me. In eleventh grade, much to my classmates’ 17 , I signed up for pre-calculus BC, the hardest math class. That was when I met Mr. Dena and told him I had 18 in math yet I would try my hardest. He was convinced l could succeed 19 the doubts from my classmates.
Mr. Dena kept an unforgettable 20 by Sir Isaac Newton on his chalkboard:“If I have been able to see further, it is only because I stand on the shoulders of giants.” He reflected on that throughout the year and was 21 to teach us more than math.
Mr. Dena occasionally gave partner tests, believing that we could solve hard problems together. He drew names out of a hat to 22 partners. Students were 23 out loud that they wouldn't be paired with me. As the“lucky” name was 24 , the class burst into laughter. My partner joked about being 25 with me. However, we worked well together and surprised everyone with our 26 on this test. I learned so much from my classmates and I realized this was really 27 we had partner tests.
The final exam was Mr. Dena's final 28 to us, but I failed it. I told him I didn't understand how I could do so 29 on a test when I had studied so hard. He explained it's not about the grades; it's about true understanding. If studying didn't 30 on a test, it would someday. I knew then that 31 passing or failing tests, studying was about hard work and effort. And I 32 myself harder than I ever had.
To be challenged in math really changed the way I 33 other challenges in life.I wasn't going to let a grade stop me from learning some of the best lessons of my life. Mr. Dena is one of the giants that Newton 34 . He has helped me see not only more 35 ideas than I thought possible, but who I can be.
16. A. keep up with B. give in to C. stay away from D. watch out for
17. A. sorrow B. delight C. surprise D. relief
18. A. talent B. methods C. innovation D. weaknesses
19. A. in spite of B. in case of C. in view of D. in consequence of
20. A. diary B. quote C. essay D. letter
21. A. embarrassed B. determined C. astonished D. puzzled
22. A. assign B. honor C. persuade D. monitor
23. A. reading B. singing C. praying D, applauding
24. A. registered B. changed C. abandoned D. plcked
25. A. concerned B. stuck C. Impressed D. content
26. A. negotiation B. mistake C. performance D. standard
27. A. when B. why C. where D. how
28. A. decision B. challenge C. Instruction D. victory
29. A. accurately B. carefully C. effortlessly D. poorly
30. A. give out B. break down C. turn up D. pay off
31. A. beyond B. within C. upon D. across
32. A. praised B. defended C. pushed D. criticized
33. A. viewed B. created C. ignored D. presented
34. A. admires B. establishes C. measures D. describes
35. A. social B. mathematical C. psychological D. moral
第二部分：阅读理解 (共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分)
A
With the rapid development of computer science, the Internet is changing quickly out of our expectations. In the past, we just had the Internet while now we have the Internet of Things (IoT 物联网), which aims to get everything and everyone talking. Attaching sensors to“things”, such as cows, cars and refrigerators, and then assigning them unique IP addresses allow them to“talk” to the Internet. Of course, the IoT will involve much more than a handful of working company Cisco estimates that 50 billion Internet-connected devices and objects will be sending over data by 2020.
Specific Benefits The IoT will allow people to track things and processes like never before. Airplane manufacturers will be able to continuously track the condition of airplane parts, allowing them to do preventive malntenance and avoid costly downtime., Consumers could install smart meters in their homes to monitor energy usage and observe energy price changes in real time. That would allow people to adjust their habits and use electrical appllances during lower-priced hours.
Some Fears
Some critics fear that the IoT could end up being. a fashion that people lose interest in over time. Having Twitter feeds on refrigerator doors may sound cool at first; but the attraction could fade as quickly as the excitement over last year's smartphone! Other critics are doubtful that companies making Internet-connected appliances will provide long-term software updates. If that happens, a refrigerator or washing machine that should last 10 years or more could last two or three due to the software that's outdated.
A Positive Example Early this year, owners of the Tesla Model S electric car received a recall notice alerting them to a charger plug needing to be fixed. Amazingly, owners of the Model S sat back while the company performed an“over the air” wireless update. Customers confirmed the update by tapping on the car's touchscreen console to see that the Model S was running the latest software version. No trip to the dealer was required! Perhaps Tesla's remote fix is a sign of things to come. Someday soon, people's lives might become a lot more efficient and convenient thanks to the loT.
36. How do researchers get everything and everyone talking
A. By establishing the loT and launching a handful of sensors.
B. By sending people to track them day and night and collect useful data.
C. By communicating with them all the time through the IoT.
D. By connecting sensors with them and appointing them unique IP addresses.
37. According to the namespace which of the followina is NOT TRUE
A. IoT can help people do preventive maintenance and save money.
C. IoT can help people adjust their habits and use electrical appliances more wisely.
D. IoT can help people investigate things and update a lot of important data.
38. Besides its probably ending up being a fashion, what else do critics worry about the loT
A. People will lose interest in it as quickly as the thrill over last year's smartphone.
B. Whether related companies will provide long-term software updates or not.
C. Refrigerators and washing machines will be replaced by other devices in a few years.
D. The software provided by companies will be outdated easily and quickly.
39. According to the passage, when owners of the Tesla Model S electric car received a recall notice, they .
A. just waited in the car while the maintenance is being done through wireless update
B. were required to go to the nearest 4S store to make some adjustments or repairs
C. could definitely depend on the loT to send them the charger plug to be fixed
D. had to confirm the update with the help of the equipment provided by the company
40. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Craze is disappearing! B. It's time to change!
C. It's all connected! D. Tho Internet is coming!
B
Our teacher, Miss Chevalier was a small woman, with a moon face, fatty fingers and curls that sprang straight up from her head, hence the funny name“Poodle (卷毛狗)”. She taught in our reading club. Sometimes she would look in and ask what we were reading— not to check but to know.
That's what happened the day my club was reading aloud a poem by Henry Longfellow. I guess I was better than the others, for Miss Chevalier asked a while later,“Addie,I was wondering if you would recite the whole poem to the Saturday evening's club.” She said a famous professor was going to give a lecture about the poet, and a presentation of that poem would be a fresh way to start.
She asked me to memorize it. “But that shouldn't be a problem for a child of your ability,” she added. I'm telling you, my happy feet barely touched the ground all the way home. To me, that was the biggest thing ever and I soon learned the whole poem by heart, well prepared for our first rehearsal.
I was desperately nervous s when I went to her office the next day. But the good thing was she always had the smile that would make you feel like you just did something right.
Halfway through the poem, Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what“impetuous” meant. Desplte her encouraging smile, I wanted to sink through the floor because I was unsure about its pronunciation as well as its meaning. Miss Chevalier pretended not to have noticed my red face and handed me a dictionary, asking me to read its definition aloud. “Impetuous has two definitions: rushing with great force or violence; acting suddenly, with little thought.”
She asked me which one fitted the poem. I read both definitions over again, trying to figure it out, but Miss Chevalier must have read my mind. “There is no wrong answer,” she said, “I want to know your opinion, Addie.” Hesitantly, I said,“Maybe... both...”
She liked that. "One has to be impetuous both ways or they wouldn't dare to face up to any challenge. Would you call yourself impetuous "I knew she was asking for an opinion. “My mother thinks being impetuous for girls is improper, anyway.”
She said my mom was somewhat right about that. “But girls should also be wise to take up challenges when needed. I believe you are such a girl.”
After that,I would never call Miss Chevalier“Poodle” again.
41. Why was Addie asked to recite Longfellow's poem to the Saturday evening's club
A. To help with her performance.
B. To get the attention of her classmates.
C. To set an example for the rest of the class.
D. To try a new way to warm up the coming lecture
42. Why did Addie feel happy on her way home
A. An event was going to happen.
B. She was fully ready for her first rehearsal.
C. She gained recognition for her performance.
D. She memorized the poem sooner than others.
43. What can be learned about Miss Chevalier's personality from the way she treated Addie
A. Caring and considerate.
B. Easygoing and carefree.
C. Curious and open-minded.
D. Disciplined and strong-willed.
44. How did Miss Chevalier succeed in making Addie truly understand the word“impetuous”
A. By asking Addie to define it in her own way.
B. By interpreting the two definitions separately.
C. By consulting the dictionary for its definitions.
D. By linking its definitions to Addie's situations.
45. What is the probable reason that Addie would never call Miss Chevalier“Poodle” again
A. She followed her mother's advice.
B. She made up her mind to be a polite girl.
C. She was touched by Miss Chevalier's trust.
D. She felt Miss Chevalier's teaching funny.
C
Research sometimes proves, with data, what we more or less already know (e. g. Exercise is good for you, and polluted air isn't). Still, sometimes our assumptions are incorrect, and scientific findings surprise researchers, along with the rest of us. A recent example is the phenomenon of disappearing lakes in parts of the frozen treeless Arctic(北极的) region.
You might think these lakes would be expanding, not disappearing. As climate change warms the region— melting(融化) surface snow and ice as well as the permafrost (永冻层)— there should be more surface water, forming larger lakes and even new ones. Recently, however, scientists have observed not just shrinking(缩小的) lakes but lakes that have completely gone away.
Many scientists shared the commonsense expectation that as permafrost melted, lakes would at first expand with meltwater flowing into them. Eventually, researchers made a prediction that progressive warming during the 21st and 22nd centuries would dry out the Arctic, and lakes would begin to shrink. But now it looks as if Arctic lakes are disappearing a century sooner than predicted. A case in point is that some large, age-old lakes shrank dramatically in what appears to have been a matter of months. Scientists have labeled this phenomenon“disastrous lake loss”.
What caused this The frozen solid ground actually contains bits of rock, mineral and organic matter, leaving spaces in between. And because these spaces are filled with solid ice, liquid water cannot readily get inside but it can when the permafrost melts, allowing more water to get through. Soon after that, around 192 lakes in northwestern Alaska are gone from sight.
Why did scientists miss this One probable reason is that most climate models assume that the melting of permafrost is driven only by warming air. New evidence suggests, however, that rainfall— particularly increasing autumn rain— is now contributing significantly to permafrost loss. The rainfall carries heat into the ground. Yet none of the existing models includes such processes.
That is a good example of why— no matter how complex our models are or may one day be— we need direct observation of the natural world.
46. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us
A. General knowledge can at times turn out to be true.
B. Commonsense assumptions can sometimes prove wrong.
C. Research findings should be built on popular assumptions.
D. Scientific research is inspired by an unknown phenomenon.
47. Contrary to the general expectation, climate change has caused .
A. a rapid rise of water surface
B. the permafrost to melt faster
C. many Arctic lakes to grow larger
D. the disappearance of many Arctic lakes
48. The disastrous climatic impacts on the Arctic region have been .
A. proved with emerging lakes
B. underestimated by scientists
C. well predicted by researchers
D. shown elsewhere in the world
49. Why is the frozen Arctic ground hard for water to get through
A. Because of the solid ice within it.
B. Because of its unique composition.
C. Because it is far away from the waters.
D. Because snow rarely melts on frozen ground.
50. What lesson can we learn from the passage
A. Direct observation is a must for scientific research.
B. Scientific research is guaranteed by sufficient lab facilities.
C. New evidence should be found to back up research findings.
D. Scientific predictions should be mostly based on research models.
D
Staring at the bookcases in my study, packed with so many great books that had remained unread,I heard a loud voice in my head—“Shame on you! How can you leave these masterpieces unread ” The first book I picked up was Montaigne's Essays. To my surprise I discovered in the margins (页边空白) what clearly was my own faded handwriting. So I was actually reading it again, but what I was rereading seemed entirely new. I also found sentences underlined. Only this time I wondered: Why did I underline this sentence It's the next one that is important!
Clearly, my way of reading the text had shifted, and I myself had changed over the years. This raised the larger question of rereading. It comes in many forms. There's voluntary rereading, the result of a willful decision to revisit a book one has admired, or a book that has left one with some unanswered questions. This kind of planned revisit could also be for confirming certain details in the text, or for checking on the moves of a given character. A devoted teacher might also wish to refresh his closeness to a work, and thus avoid teaching through the same old written notes with soporific(让人瞌睡的) effects.
Contrarily, there's involuntary rereading. The original reading was either forgotten or so totally absorbed that the new chance encounter with the text produced surprise and astonishment. My reaction to the renewed reading no longer corresponded to the original experience, and I was no longer sure that I recognized myself as the same reader.
Then there are what one might call subconscious(潜意识的) rereadings, those that occur without the specific act of reading, much as the memory of a tune can keep coming back to the mind without its actually being heard again. This form of remembered contact with a book can accompany us during a lifetime and continue to strengthen and shape us. Much in the same manner, we may over the years recite to ourselves poems learnt by heart long ago, which have become part of our self-recognition.
All of these ways of reading are valuable. Renewed contact with a novel or a poem can activate the search for a better knowledge of the self. The new reading,a form of revision, uncovers the change In us. The newness is not in the text. It is we who have evolved. In the process of rereading, our outlook has also been significantly changed. Rereading makes it possible for us to see the world around us, ourselves included, in new light.
51. What did the author find when reading Montaigne's Essays
A. He still couldn't understand it.
B. He had made notes in it.
C. It was a brand new copy.
D. It was his favorite work.
52. According to the author, what could be a purpose of voluntary rereading
A. To improve the quality of teaching.
B. To learn from admirable characters.
C. To collect details for writing novels.
D. To help making important decisions.
53. According to Paragraph 4, involuntary rereading can bring about .
A. unexpected reading experience
B. total concentration on new books
C. changed preferences for books
D. enhanced reading skills
54. What can be learnt about subconscious rereading
A. It prevents memory from fading.
B. It helps make who we are.
C. It involves actual reading.
D. It works best with poetry and music.
55. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Accessing Masterpieces through Rereading
B. Rereading: Voluntary or Involuntary
C. Rereading: Pursuit of Truth
D. Transformative Power of Rereading
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达 (共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分)
阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
Studies show teaching children how to cook at an early age helps with reading comprehension and fine motor ability, in addition to learning about nutrition and food safety. in 2015 Stephanie Drewry was looking for a cooking summer camp for her three children. To her dismay, she quickly realized such a camp didn't exist.
“I have my degree in education, but I had been staying home with my kids,” Drewry says. “I love working with kids, so I just decided to take a spare bedroom and turn it into a one-room cooking school called Sprouts Cooking School.”
The school grew in popularity so quickly that Drewry realized she would need more space outside her home for the classes. In 2017 she moved Sprouts into à1,400-square-foot storefront(临街店面) in Carmel, Indiana. As demand grew, Drewry opened another Sprouts in the same area in 2022.
“Our classrooms are built with kids in mind. The worktops (操作台) in the classrooms are slightly lower than normal to it in with their height, "Drewry says. "All of the cooking facilities are domestic ones. I wanted to have them feel like cooking in their own home.”
The school offers activities targeted at kids aged 3 to 13. Younger kids might make cookies while older ones are cooking soup and meatballs. There are birthday parties and summer camps as well. The fun part of the activities is that the kids can eat or take home whatever they make. They can also enjoy themselves in the themed classes like Harry Potter or Winter Wonderland Baking. With all these activities, the school is extremely popular.
Teaching kids, especially those picky eaters, to cook helps a lot because they' re more willing to eat something made by themselves. More importantly, it is also about releasing children into the world with a life skill they' ll need as an adult when they' re no longer in their parents' care.
56. What does the underlined phrase mean in Paragraph 2 (no more than 2 words)
57. Why was Sprouts moved into a 1,400-square-foot storefront in 2017 (no more than 10 words)
58. How does the school design the classrooms in consideration of kids' height (no more than 10 words)
59. Why is the school so popular according to Paragraph 5 (no more than 10 words)·
60. Besides cooking, what other life skills would you like to develop Please give one example and explain why. (no more than 20 words)
书面表达
61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，学校即将举办“低碳校园，从我做起”英语主题演讲活动，你要报名参加。请根据以下提示，写一篇演讲稿：
(1) 指出校园中不符合低碳环保理念的现象；
(2) 建议从身边小事做起，如……；
(3) 号召大家行动起来。
试题词汇: 低碳校园 low carbon campus
注意：
(1) 词数不少于100;
(2) 可适当加入细节，便内容充实、行文连贯；
My fellow students,
Thank you!
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高三英语第二次月考听力部分
第一节：每题1 分，共5题。每题只读一遍。
62. Where is the new stadium
A. Near Third Street B. Opposite the supermarket C. Across from the theater
63. What are Celia and Jack probably doing now
A. Shopping B. Having coffee C. Walking in the park
64. Why can't the woman go to the movies with the man
A. She will visit her uncle and aunt
B. She has no interest in watching the movie
C. She will accompany her relatives to the castle
65. What does the man think of the woman's dream
A. It's impossible B. It's great C. It's practical
66. How long did the woman's father live abroad
A. Six months B. Eight months C. Twelve months
第二节：每题1.5分。每题读两遍。
对话一：
67. Where is the new Italian restaurant
A. It's near the river B. It's on River Street. C. It's in front of a French place.
68. When did the woman go to the restaurant
A. Last Wednesday B. Last Friday C. Last Saturday
69. How much did the woman spend in the restaurant
A.$8 B.$9.5 C.$10
对话二：
70. What is the probable relationship between speakers
A. Schoolmates B. Brother and sister C. Teacher and student
71. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Cleaning people's house B. Working at the car wash C. Washing people's cars
72. How does the woman feel about hosting a concert at first
A. Surprised B. Interested C. Impatient
独白：
73. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Changes in the country
B. Cities in the past and at present
C. Differences between town and country
74. What separated cities from the countryside in the past
A. Buildings B. People C. Walls
75. What was the country like in the past
A. Buildings were not crowded together
B. Little land was covered with farms.
C. There were too many people
76. What can we learn from the talk
A. There is more farmland in the country
B. There are many changes outside the city
C. There are no clear city limits
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