重庆市字水中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第二次月考12月英语试题（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）

1
高2024级高一上期英语第二次月考试卷
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分: 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束前, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.15. C. 9.18.
答案是B。
1. Which subject does Jane like best
A Math. B. English. C. Art.
2. What is the man interested in
A. Drawing. B. Playing football. C. Collecting sports cards.
3. Where did the woman work before
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a factory.
4. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do a lot of reading. B. Read a classic novel. C. Write a book report.
5. What is the woman doing
A. Taking a holiday.
B. Attending university.
C. Sharing her travel experiences.
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. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a park. B. At a rubbish station. C. At a government office.
7. How many colors do the speakers use for different rubbish
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
8. What was the woman doing just now
A. Cooking. B. Eating. C. Reading.
9. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Big data. B. Medical treatment. C. Public safety.
10. Where does the woman probably work
A. In the city hall. B. In a company. C. In a hospital.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
11. How did the woman feel about badminton while at school
A. It was fun. B. It was difficult. C. It was tiring.
12. What does the woman do during her lunch break
A. She has lunch in the office.
B. She sees sports games.
C She works out.
13. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To invite her to lunch.
B. To find a partner for a game.
C. To deliver his sister's message.
听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man probably doing
A. Carrying out a survey.
B. Interviewing for a school position.
C. Introducing a new course schedule.
15. What is the main reason for the woman to enjoy studying online
A. It removes the need to travel.
B. She can replay the classes.
C. It is easier to concentrate.
16. What would be a perfect solution for the woman
A. Studying at school full-time.
B. Studying from home full-time.
C. Studying at school on days when she has the PE class.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Football player and coach.
听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。
18. What did Tim's father do for a living
A. He was a model train seller.
B. He was a computer scientist.
C. He was an electronics engineer.
19. What did Tim use to make his first computer
A. Parts from a printer.
B. Parts from a television.
C. Parts from a telephone.
20. What did Tim do in 1980
A. He built the foundations for his famous invention.
B. He graduated from Oxford University.
C. He created the World Wide Web.
第二部分 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, 从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
English Teacher in Rural Schools
Come to work with us and experience the rural Ghanaian way of life! We are looking for those who’d like to help out in schools to assist with the teaching and understanding of the English language. Volunteers will be placed in primary or junior high schools which are located together, therefore adding an extra level of flexibility (机动性) to meet everyone’s needs
Typical day
7:30 am — Volunteer transport leaves the volunteer house to project sites
8:00 am — School starts
12:30 pm-3:00 pm — Lunch break
15:00 pm — School closes
15:30 pm — Return to volunteer house
Please note this is an example of a schedule. Schedules vary in different schools.
Free-time activities
Swimming
Going on safari (游猎)
Visiting museums or slave castles
Shopping in malls or going to the cinema (showing latest films)
Wandering at beautiful beaches
Requirements
●Age: 18 years and above
●Language Skills: English (fluently)
●Nationality: No restrictions
●Time Commitment: Monday-Friday from 8:00-15:00
Accommodations
Volunteers live together in shared accommodation in the Abetifi district of Ghana. The house is based in a quiet town where you are within walking distance to local shops and taxi routes — while being able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding views of the rainforest and mountains.
●Bedrooms: shared usually between 2-4 people with doors and windows covered by mosquito netting
●Bathrooms: with individual WCs and shower rooms
●Kitchen: with basics of fridge/ freezer, gas stove, kettle and microwaves
●Living Room: a large one with sofas, TV and a dining set
Program Salary
●4 weeks: ?265
●12 weeks: ?795
●50 weeks: ?2,689
1. What is a volunteer’s usual duty
A. Doing research on rural Ghanaian life. B. Helping to build primary schools in Ghana.
C. Teaching English in local Ghanaian schools. D. Working together with local Ghanaian farmers.
2. What is required of the volunteers
A. Fluent English. B. Ghanaian nationality.
C. An 8-hour workday. D. An age limit of 19 years.
3. How much will a volunteer working for six months get from the program
A. ?265. B. ?795. C. ?1,590. D. ?2,689.
B
It was a week after my mom had passed away and I didn’t know how to go on with life. So when I received an email from a friend about a race benefiting cancer research, I ignored it. It seemed to break my heart, as cancer was the disease that had taken my mother away from me.
But something about my friend’s words — “I can help organize the whole thing” — stuck with me. I felt it a duty to agree. In the weeks to come. I managed to re-enter the world of the living. I checked our team’s website daily
feeling proud each time a donation ticked up our total. I knew my mom would have wanted it that way. She was the type who never got defeated. It was this very spirit that helped me get by.
When the race ended. I noticed the runners all had one thing in common: There were big smiles on their faces. They made it look so rewarding and effortless. I wanted in.
So I signed up for another race two months later. Considering I could barely run a mile, it was ambitious. But my friend and I made a training plan so I wouldn’t come in last. I followed it religiously and didn’t let anything get in my way.
Running up and down the city’s hills, I was flooded with memories. I had lived there after college and my mother had visited often. I passed Bloomingdale’s, recalling the time she and I had gotten into a screaming argument there.
I was about to beat myself up when I remembered what Mom had said after her diagnosis of cancer. “I don’t want you to feel guilty about anything.” Her paper-thin hands had held me tightly. A weight lifted from my shoulders.
When the race day arrived, I gave it my all for my mom and for all she had taught me and continued to teach me. As I ran, whenever I felt like slowing down, I pictured her cheering me on. Crossing the finish line, I was filled with her love and a sense of peace.
4. Why did the author ignore the email in the beginning
A. She felt it difficult to finish the race.
B. She had no time to join in the event.
C. She thought the research meaningless.
D. She was reminded of her mother’s death.
5. What mainly helped the author get through her mom’s death
A. The company of her friends.
B. The influence of her mom.
C. The pleasure in seeing big smiles.
D. The success in organizing an event.
6. Which of the words can best describe the author’s mom
A. Passionate and polite. B. Brave and humorous.
C. Strong- willed and caring. D. Outgoing and patient.
7. What might be the best title for the passage
A. How I Got Healed in Running B. The Loss of Sweet Memories
C. What Matters Most in Running D. The Rewards of Great Friendship
C
Though many of us may have been away somewhere nice last summer, few would say that we’ve
“summered”. “Summer” is clearly a noun — a verbed noun.
In our childhood, we all learned the difference between a noun and a verb. With such a clear definition, it was easy to notice the difference. Not so in adulthood, when we are expected to “foot” the bill and “chair” meetings. Chances are that you didn’t feel uncomfortable about those verbed nouns.
“The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language,” says Patricia, a former editor at The New York Times Book Review. Experts found that 20% of all English verbs were originally nouns. And it seems to be snowballing. Since 1900, about 40% of new verbs have come from nouns.
Even though the conversion (转化) is quite common, plenty of language experts disagree with it. William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White have this to say, “Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs. Not all are bad, but some are in doubt.” The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint, advising writers to use verbs with great care.
“Sometimes people dislike a new verb because they refuse to accept what is unfamiliar to them,” says Patricia. That’s why we’re comfortable “hosting” a party, but we might feel upset by the thought of “medaling” in sports. So are there any rules for verbing Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief at Random House, doesn’t offer a rule, but suggests that people think twice about “verbifying” (使动词化) a noun if it’s easily replaced by an already existing popular verb. Make sure it’s descriptive but not silly-sounding, he says.
In the end, however, style is subjective (主观的). The easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries. It is one of the processes that make English “ English”. Not every new word passes into general use, but as for trying to end verbing altogether, forget it.
8. What can we learn about the verbing of nouns
A. It has come into use since a long time ago.
B. It has been supported by many language experts.
C. It is easily replaced by existing verbs in practice.
D. It is more commonly accepted by children than adults.
9. What is language experts’ attitude towards the verbing of nouns
A. Negative. B. Careful. C. Unclear. D. Positive.
10. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. It is impossible to end the verbing of nouns.
B. New verbs will stay in the English language forever.
C. Most people are against using new verbs from nouns
D. There is an obvious rule for changing verbs to nouns.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Are all new verbs from nouns
B. Are there any rules for verbing
C. Are you comfortable about a new verb
D. Are “summering” and “medaling” annoying
D
Team of scientists at the Smithsonian HN Institution wants to protect endangered-species on Barth by sending the animals’ frozen skin cells to the Moon.
Under the plan, cell samples from animals would be kept safe using a method called “cryopreservation.” This is when living cells are stored at extremely low temperatures to stop them from breaking down. There is nowhere on Earth that reaches this temperature naturally, However, on the Moon there are craters near the south and north poles that never get any sunlight and are always at-320°F or below.
The team said a special station would need to be built on the Moon to store the frozen samples. There are already stations like this on Earth, including the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, but they require resources like electricity, humans, and specific materials. They are also vulnerable to threats including climate change, fire, and flooding. But stations on the moon. Like Cellskeptat, would not need humans to keep an eye on them or a power source to keep them cold.
The scientists tested their cryopreservation method and successfully froze cells from a fish. They plan to start by preserving wildlife at risk of dying out. If those species went extinct, their cells could be defrosted and used to create a living clone of the animal. Then they would move on to additional species. “Our final goal would be to cryopreserve most species on Barth,” said Mary Hagedorn.
In addition to the freezing technology, the researchers must also determine how they would transport the wildlife skin cell samples to the Moon. The journey would require specially designed packaging that keeps the samples safe while they’re in transportation and also protects them from the harsh conditions of space
The team said that some of the early tests for the project could be done on the International Space Station, a laboratory orbiting 254 miles from Barth. They are also calling for other scientific institutions to join in their effort and help make it a reality.
12. What is the primary goal of Smithsonian HN Institution’s project
A. To design a biological research center.
B. To study the effects of coldness on skin cells.
C. To protect at-risk species by storing frozen cells.
D. To create a database of endangered creatures,
13. What do we know about Svalbard Global Seed Vault
A. It is easily harmed by weather conditions. B. It works better than lunar stations alike.
C. It has carried out successful experiments. D. It depends heavily on natural resources.
14. What do the underlined words “orbiting” in the paragraph mean
A. Designing. B. Circling. C. Changing. D. Exploring.
15. What is one of the challenges the team must overcome for this project
A. The quality of frozen cells. B. The number of species at risk.
C. Support from the society. D. Suitable package for transport.
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。
Everyone has feelings of anxiety, which is a normal reaction to stress. Things like tests, speaking in public and competing in sports can make us feel stressed. ___16___ But at other times, anxiety can be harmful, especially when it prevents you from being able to focus. Here are ways to help manage it.
Become a relaxation expert. We all think we know how to relax. But standing in front of the TV or computer isn’t true relaxation. ___17___ They may seem to relieve anxiety or stress, but it’s a false state of relaxation that is only temporary. What the body really needs is a relaxation technique — like deep breathing or yoga — that has a physical effect on the mind.
___18___ Want your mind and body to feel peaceful and strong enough to handle life’s ups and downs Get the right amount of sleep for your needs — not too much or too little. Eat well: Choose fruit, vegetables and whole grains for long-term energy. And exercise to send oxygen to every cell in the body so your brain and body can operate at their best.
Connect with others. Spend time with friends or family. ___19___ If you feel worried or nervous about
something, talking about it with someone who listens can help you feel more understood.
Think positively. A great way to keep your minds off the worry track is to focus your thoughts on things that are good, beautiful and positive. ___20___
A. Connect with nature.
B. The same is true for drinking and smoking.
C. Get enough sleep, nutrition and exercise.
D. Allow yourself to dream, wish and imagine the best that could happen.
E. When anxiety or worry goes to extremes, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
F. Sometimes anxiety can be a good thing when it helps you deal with a tense situation.
G. Doing things with those you feel close to deepens your bonds, allowing you to feel supported and secure.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节完形填空。（共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Grace Carter wasn’t fond of weekends. Each time Friday came around, she felt ____21____. She had no one to spend her spare time with.
She moved to London a few years ago and ____22____ to make new friends. Although she had high hopes of going to restaurants and the theater, she didn’t want to do those ____23____ alone. Carter was especially anxious for ____24____.
She finally found herself searching online: “How to make friends in London ” The ____25____ proved mostly useless. Actually, Carter found a few other women in London who were ____26____ the same puzzle. She created a Facebook group called “The London Lonely Girls Club” and invited those women to join, hoping to ____27____ the situation. She then encouraged them to meet for lunch.
At first, Carter was afraid that no one would ____28____, as saying that you don’t have people around was really scary. ____29____, all five women showed up and got along well. It was a _____30_____, and Carter realized she wasn’t the only one experiencing _____31_____ and she could help others in her position. After that, Carter _____32_____ scheduling meet-ups, and word slowly spread about the group.
The London Lonely Girls Club has attracted a lot of people to its events, and Carter said she lost _____33_____ of how many women have established _____34_____ through it. “It’s the reason why I’ve carried on,” Carter said. “We won’t _____35_____. As long as there is a need, we will be here.”
21. A. excited B. upset C. calm D. tired
22. A. struggled B. refused C. forgot D. hated
23. A. tasks B. activities C. projects D. services
24. A. truth B. comfort C. silence D. company
25. A. change B. request C. search D. contact
26. A. sharing B. viewing C. applying D. valuing
27. A. comment on B. look for C. leave aside D. deal with
28. A. come B. help C. call D. care
29. A. Interestingly B. Surprisingly C. Confusingly D. Admiringly
30. A. duty B. challenge C. success D. chance
31. A. failure B. fear C. illness D. loneliness
32. A. finished B. continued C. practised D. suggested
33. A. control B. direction C. count D. interest
34. A. businesses B. agreements C. relations D. guidelines
35. A. give up B. come back C. stay behind D. set out
第Ⅱ卷
第二节语法填空（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 the final of the men’s 100m freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 31st, 2024, Chinese athlete Pan Zhanle achieved an ___36___ (amaze) time of 46. 40 seconds, successfully winning the gold medal and breaking ___37___ world record.
This is the ___38___ (nine) gold medal for the Chinese delegation (代表团) at this Olympics. He has become the first Chinese athlete ___39___ has got an Olympic championship in the men’s 100m freestyle event. In addition, he has also become the ___40___ (bright) Asian star in the swimming pool at present.
Pan Zhanle’s achievement is ___41___ great importance. Not only did he win honor for the Chinese swimming team but he also ___42___ (prove) the strength of Chinese athletes in the short-distance freestyle event. His success would encourage more Chinese swimmers ___43___ (seek) excellence and win glory for the country continuously.
Nineteen-year-old Pan Zhanle’s world record in the 100m freestyle is just one example of China’s increasing abilities in sports once considered beyond ___44___ (it) reach. The medals, ___45___ (win) by excellent Chinese athletes, mark the beginning of China’s achievements in the coming years.
第三节单词拼写（共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面句子, 根据所给汉语或首字母, 填出单词的正确形式（请将单词完整地填写在答题卡上）
46. Chinese people o____________ (庆祝) the traditional festival by holding various activities each year. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47. D____________ the difficulties in the competition, our team won the championship. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. There is no easy s____________(解决办法)to the water shortage crisis. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49. In the past few years, human beings have ________ (破坏) the habitats of wild birds. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. He prefers to live a ________ (朴素的) life rather than seek luxury. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. The project was ____________ (entire) completed ahead of schedule. (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. The city is quite ________(熟悉的) to him because he is native. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. They ____________ (闲聊) about the film shown in the cinema last night. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. “C____________ killed the cat” is a saying used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. She showed great mental s____________ (力量) during the difficult times. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
56. The child’s good b________ (表现) in class earns him a reward. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
57. The organization, which was ____________ (建立) by a group of volunteers, has made great contributions to environment protection. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
58. In the twentieth century, women’s umbrellas began to be made in a ____________ (various) of colours. (所给词的适当形式填空)
59. On social media sites, people tend to post only positive ____________(动态) that make them appear happy and friendly. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
60. It ________(strike) me that the phone number I had told them was wrong. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分书面表达（满分25分）
61. 假定你是李华，你校下个月将举办主题为“Save the Wildlife”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇关于保护野生动物的演讲稿参加此次活动，内容包括：
1. 野生动物生存现状及原因；
2. 保护野生动物的呼吁及具体措施。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为100词左右；
2. 文章开头已给出。
Good morning! I’m honored to stand here to deliver my speech themed “Save the Wildlife”.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高2024级高一上期英语第二次月考试卷
第Ⅰ卷
第二部分 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）
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A 11. D
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
第二节（共5小题, 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. C 19. G 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节完形填空。（共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. A
第Ⅱ卷
第二节语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
【答案】36 amazing
37. the 38. ninth
39. who##that
40. brightest
41. of 42. proved
43. to seek
44. its 45. won
第三节单词拼写（共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）
46.【答案】observe##bserve
47.【答案】Despite##espite
48.【答案】solution##olution
49.【答案】destroyed
50.【答案】plain##simple
51.【答案】entirely
52.【答案】familiar
53.【答案】chatted
54.【答案】Curiosity##uriosity
55.【答案】strength##trength
56.【答案】behaviour##ehaviour##behavior##ehavior
57.【答案】founded
58.【答案】variety
59.【答案】updates
60.【答案】struck
第四部分书面表达（满分25分）
61.
【答案】
Good morning! I’m honored to stand here to deliver my speech themed “Save the Wildlife”.
As we all know, our planet is our beautiful home, where wildlife and humans should have lived together
harmoniously. However, more and more wildlife is faced with extinction, whose habitats are becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built. Poaching also puts them at risk of extinction. Many precious species are disappearing at an alarming rate.
We must take action to protect them. Firstly, we should support wildlife conservation organizations. Secondly, do not purchase products made from wild animals. Let’s join hands to ensure a harmonious coexistence with these precious creatures and a sustainable future for our planet.
That’s all. Thank you!
PAGE
第1页