北京市育才学校2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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北京育才学校 2024-2025 学年度第一学期 12 月月考试卷
高二英语
第Ⅰ卷（共 90 分）
I.听力理解（共三节，30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。
1 What will the man and woman probably do
A. Stay where they are. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to a coffee shop.
2. What is the woman probably doing
A. Asking for help. B. Making an appointment. C. Giving advice.
3. What does the man want to do now
A. Prepare the schedule. B. Talk about the schedule. C. Take a rest.
4. What does the woman feel about the US
A. Bored. B. Curious. C. Disappointed.
5. When was the woman going to meet with Mr. Smith
A. 12:00. B. 1:30. C. 2:00.
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
听下面 4 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的 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 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
6. What does the man recommend
A. A chocolate cake. B. An apple pie. C. Some ice cream.
7. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Husband and wife.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a bank. C. In a post office.
9. How long does overseas mail take
A. About 2 weeks. B. 3 business days. C. 1 business day.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What has the woman been thinking about for a long time
A. Her study. B. Her future. C. Her safety.
11. Why doesn’t the woman want to be a flight attendant
A. It’s boring. B. It’s exciting. C. It’s dangerous.
12. What does the woman want to be
A. A teacher. B. An interpreter. C．A businesswoman.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。
13. What caused the traffic to stop
A. The storm. B. The snow. C. The wind.
14. What will the weather be like during the day on Friday
A. Cloudy and rainy. B. Warm and sunny. C. Windy and cool.
15. When will it probably rain
A. On Saturday night. B. On Friday night. C. On Sunday morning.
第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）
听下面一段对话，完成第 16 至 20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。
Information about the Host Family
Place near the ________side
Preference a________ student
Family Members a couple with two________
Price 80—100 dollars a ________
Other Requirements a________ room
II.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
阅读短文, 掌握大意，从每题所给的 ABCD 四个选项中, 选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
Emily Bhatnagar, a 17-year-old-girl, developed serious health issues — depression and anxiety. However, she found a way to ____1____ that negative feelings into something good. Books were her ____2____, so maybe, she thought, she could help others who were ____3____ challenges also escape into the pages of a book.
This summer, she decided to start collecting new or lightly used ____4____ for children of all ages, with the ____5____ of distributing them to health-care services. When she initially wrote a ____6____ asking for books on the neighborhood networking site Nextdoor, “I was only ____7____ two to three responses,” she said. To her delight, hundreds of neighbors ____8____ offered to support her book drive (捐书活动), and before long, “there were boxes of books just piled up at my front door,” Bhatnagar said.
On Oct. 5, Bhatnagar with her parents, ____9____ 2, 215 books to the Children’s National Hospital in D. C. “Kids treated here will stay in the hospital for extended periods of time. Reading helps to _______10_______ them from the boring and fearful course and makes the time _______11_______ quicker,” said Allie Slocum, doctor at the Children’s National Hospital. Likewise, staff at lnova Health System in Virginia are thrilled about the 1, 400 _______12_______ books Bhatnagar dropped off on Sunday. “A book is super _______13_______. It is a small thing that can have a big _______14_______,” said Fadi Saadeh, senior director at the Inova Cares Clinic for Families.
The _______15_______ Bhatnagar gets from collecting and donating books is, “Brilliant,” She said, adding that she also buys books to contribute to the initiative, using _______16_______ she earns while working at her family’s bread shop. “The book drive gives me a sense of ______17______.” Since the start of her book gathering, “she has come _______18_______ her shell so much, I feel so _______19_______ of her, and I am sure all those kids are enjoying those books as well,” said her mother. “It’s like she found her voice, and it’s so beautiful to see her using it to _______20_______ joy.”
1. A. impress B. channel C. inform D. narrow
2. A. company B. wisdom C. imagination D. achievement
3. A. providing B. evaluating C. encountering D. enjoying
4. A. novels B. books C. magazines D. surveys
5 A. aim B. love C. help D. wonder
6. A. mail B. post C. paper D. story
7. A. requiring B. complaining C. expecting D. replying
8. A. worriedly B. apparently C. hesitantly D. eagerly
9. A. introduced B. delivered C. compared D. returned
10. A. attract B. disappoint C. beat D. distract
11. A. give out B. fall on C. go by D. use up
12. A. donated B. broken C. virtual D. dramatic
13. A. luxury B. valuable C. limited D. friendly
14. A. mouth B. chance C. impact D. question
15. A. feeling B. report C. fame D. stuff
16. A. burden B. praise C. options D. tips
17. A. safety B. purpose C. reality D. humor
18. A. out of B. into C. over D. down
19. A. certain B. proud C. aware D. capable
20. A. express B. spread C. keep D. decrease
III.阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. The shared goal of Conservation & Environment Projects is to __________.
A. protect our planet B. educate local people
C. experience adventures D. improve the local community
22. If you only have one week to volunteer, which project is best for you
A. Jungle Reforestation.
B. Sri Lanka Elephant Experience.
C. Marine Conservation in South Africa.
D. South Africa Big 5 Wildlife Experience.
23. Where does the passage probably come from
A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A textbook. D. A website.
24. What is the main purpose of this advertisement
A. To present how to care for wildlife.
B. To call on people to protect wildlife.
C. To recommend volunteer programs on wildlife.
D. To explain the importance of protecting wildlife.
B
Everybody, at some point in their lives, has experienced failure. It could be something as simple as not getting the job you wanted, or getting fewer marks even after hard work. But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit.
Once, a young school boy was caught in a fire accident in his school and was assumed that he would not live. His mother was told that he was sure to die, for the terrible fire had destroyed the lower half of his body. Even if he were to survive, he would be lame throughout his life.
But the brave boy did not want to die nor did he want to be lame. Much to the amazement of the doctor, he did survive. But unfortunately, from his waist down, he had no motor ability. His thin legs just hung there, lifeless. Eventually he left the hospital. But his determination to walk was unshakable. At home, when he was not in bed, he had to stay in a wheelchair. One day, he threw himself from the chair and pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He reached the fence, raised himself up and then began dragging himself along the fence, firmly determined. He did this every day, with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided. With his iron determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk on and off, then to walk by himself and then to run.
He began to walk to school, and then run to school, to run for the joy of running. Later in college he was on the track team. In February 1934, in New York City's Madison Square Garden, this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run -- this determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the world's fastest mile.
A good example of the power of positive thinking and faith in oneself, Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration for many, and his story, a brilliant evidence to how one can bounce back even when all difficulties are piled against one, to the degree that death seemed the preferable option.
25 The first paragraph is intended to ________
A. present an argument B. make preparations for statement
C. arouse readers' interest D. function as a brief introduction
26. What was the doctor's opinion about Glenn
A. Glenn was able to walk with his own great effort.
B. Great determination could make a difference to Glenn.
C. There was a slim chance that Glenn could survive.
D. Glenn could live a normal life with the upper half of his body
27. What do we know about Glenn
A. Glenn took recovery exercise in hospital.
B. Glenn inspired people with his moving story.
C. Glenn won the first place in Marathon.
D. Glenn organized a track team in college.
28. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A determined boy B. Stand up after failure
C. Go after dreams D. Train with the right tools
C
A photography exhibition by French artist San Bartolome entitled Moon Door Dreamers opened in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on December 10, 2011, presenting a cross-cultural perspective (视角) on ordinary life in the capital city.
Bartolome took these photos in August 2008, and produced a video named Two Worlds, One Dream. These works were displayed in Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, under the title Beijing Midsummer Night Dream in September 2010.
The moon doors serve as a keyhole through which one can catch a glimpse of a slice of Beijing life. He got his inspiration from one cycling trip to the southeastern suburb of Beijing, where he discovered a peculiar street along which a gray brick wall was built to cover the shabby bungalows (平房). These cabins were mostly rented by migrant workers — peddlers, craftsmen, grocers and innkeepers.
Born in 1950, Bartolome has worked as a photographer, stage director, artistic manager, writer and diplomat. As a noted Sinophile, Bartolome frequently visits China for photographic subjects. In the fall of 2003, he joined the French Embassy in Beijing as a cultural attache (专员). His work experience in China from 2003 to 2015 further enhanced his awareness of and love for China.
Bartolome not only loves Chinese culture but also the Chinese people. He thinks that Chinese people are kind, welcoming and diverse.
Back from his bike ride to southeastern Beijing, he decided to shoot pictures about ordinary urban lifestyles. He observed citizens carefully and made friends with them.
After about 30 days and nights that he spent with these common migrants, he created a number of portraits. Meanwhile, he learned more about those rural migrants who earn their living in a city with which they are unfamiliar.
He adopted an optimistic perspective to shoot the sights, and he borrowed the title of one of William
Shakespeare’s comedy works: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
29. What is the main purpose of the exhibition
A. To present Bartolome’s photographic skills.
B. To tell us Bartolome’s work experience in Beijing.
C To show us Bartolome’s optimistic view on ordinary life in Beijing.
D. To build a cross-cultural communication bridge between China and France.
30. What does the underlined word “Sinaphile” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. A successful artist.
B. A cultural attache.
C. A person of status.
D. A fan of China
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A French artist tells Chinese stories with his camera.
B. A French artist frequently visits China for photography.
C. Migrant workers live a simple but happy life in Beijing.
D. Moon Doors serve as a window to display China to the world.
D
The artificial-intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has shaken educators since its November release. New York City public schools have banned it from their networks and school devices. There is perhaps surprisingly, one subject area that doesn’t seem threatened, It turns out ChatGPT is quite bad at maths.
“I’m not hearing maths instructors express concern about ChatGPT,” said Paul von Hippel, a professor at the University of Texas who studies data science and statistics. “I’m not sure it’s useful for maths at all, which feels strange because maths was the first-use case for the artificial-intelligence devices.”
ChatGPT’s struggle with maths is inherent in this type of AI, known as a large language model. It scans a large amount of text from across the web and develops a model that might be extremely effective for writing grammatically correct responses to essay requirement, but not for solving a maths problem.
In an email, I asked Debarghya Das, a search-engine engineer, why ChatGPT gets some simple questions right but others completely wrong. “Maybe the right analogy (类比) is if you ask a room of people, who have no idea what maths is but have read many hieroglyphics (象形文字), ‘What comes after 2+2,’ they might say, ‘Usually, we
see a 4,’ That’s what ChatGPT is doing.” But, he adds, “Maths isn’t just a series of hieroglyphics. It’s the process of calculating.”
It isn’t great for pretending you know it through a maths class because you only recognize the mistakes if you know the maths. Another reason that maths instructors are less anxious about this innovation is that they have been here before. The field was upended for the first time decades ago with the general availability of computers and calculators.
“Maths has had the biggest revolution based on machinery of any mainstream subject,” said Conrad Wolfram, the strategic director of Wolfram Research. “In the real world, since computers came along, have maths, science and engineering gotten conceptually simpler No, completely the opposite. We’re asking harder and harder questions, going up a level.”
Eventually, AI will probably get to the point where its maths answers are not only confident but correct. A pure large language model might not be up for the job, but the technology will improve. In general, however, AI, like computers, will likely ultimately be most useful for those who already know a field well. They know the questions to ask, how to identify the shortcomings and what to do with the answer. A tool, in other words, is for those who know the most maths, not the least.
32. What does the underlined word “inherent” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Stable. B. Practical. C. Limited. D. Natural.
33. What can we know from Debarghya’s reply
A. Calculating requires some knowledge of hieroglyphics.
B. ChatGPT is good at solving mathematical questions by analogy.
C. Reading hieroglyphics prevents ChatGPT solving maths questions.
D. ChatGPT’s response is based on language models instead of calculations.
34. What can be inferred from maths instructors’ calmness about ChatGPT
A. ChatGPT is useful to identify maths mistakes.
B. Technical revolution made maths easier to understand.
C. New technology will end up pushing the boundaries of maths.
D. ChatGPT has been banned from networks and school devices.
35. As for AI, which would the author probably agree with
A. It will play the largest role for professionals in a field.
B. It will become confident to solve all the maths problems
C. It will turn the maths field over again just like computers.
D. It will take the jobs from humans as the technology improves.
第II卷（共 60 分）
I.选词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 分）
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子, 每个单词只能用一次。
practice humour count benefit appreciate compete arrive energy be related to on the contrary
36. I am the most ________ person, because I’m crazy about exercising.
37. — I suppose your parents don’t understand you.
— ________, they understand me very well.
38. Galaxies are space systems composed of dust, gas, and ________ stars.
39. Nowadays, shared bikes are more and more popular in China, since cycling is ________ to health and the environment.
40. The British teacher is very ________ and always tells us jokes.
41. I’ve brought this gift to show my ________ for all that you have done for me over the years.
42. Many ________ will compete in a race to be held next month.
43. It was not clear whether the house collapse ________ the heavy rain.
44. It’s important to gain ________ experience in college before looking for a job in your field.
45. Please tell me the flight number and the ________ time. I will meet you at the airport.
II.语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
46. It’s ________ to watch a live football match. (excite) (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. I ________(wait) for an hour but he still hasn’t turned up. （所给词的适当形式填空）
48. Hundreds of people had their homes ________(destroy) by the hurricane last week. (所给词的适当形式填空）
49. Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only planet ________life has developed gradually. (用适当的词填空)
50. I look forward to ________ (explore) the countryside with my classmates. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. He worked for a long time and then stopped ________ a cup of coffee. (have) (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. This time tomorrow, we ________(fly) to Australia. (所给词的适当形式填空）
53. The award was given to Sara，________ short story impressed the judges. (用适当的词填空)
54. She ________ (visit) several doctors before she found out what the problem was with her hands. (所给词的适当形式填空）
55. Jack，________ is retired now， spends a lot of time with his grandchildren. (用适当的词填空)
IV.阅读表达（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
It was a dark and stormy night. The ferocious wind shook the windows wildly, as though someone outside were beating on the glass. It was also New Year’s Eve. We were having our annual party just starting to celebrate.
Suddenly, we heard loud explosions. Looking outside and up into the hills, we saw sparks flying from electrical transformers. One area after another went dark up in those hills. Then there was the loudest explosion of them all and our house went dark too. I tried to find every candle we had and lit them. The candles made everything look lovely. But we had problems. We had fifteen people standing around and we still had to cook dinner. How would we do that without electricity The barbecue! Why not cook on the barbecue We men went outside, some holding flashlights and others cooking. We did a wonderful job. The women stayed inside and got the salads ready. Everything was delicious. There were still a few hours to go before the beginning of the new year, so we all sat around the dining room table and sang up until a few minutes before midnight. We couldn’t watch the ball drop in Times Square on television but that wouldn’t stop us from celebrating. I stood on a chair and, with the help of someone’s watch to tell us the time, we all counted down and I dropped a tennis ball! We all screamed Happy New Year. We didn’t need electricity for that!
Nowadays, we still get together with the same group to celebrate the New Year and we still talk about that special night. I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did on that New Year’s Eve.
56. What were the people doing to celebrate the New Year
_______________________________________________________
57. What made dinner preparation difficult according to Paragraph 2
_______________________________________________________
58. Where did they cook dinner that night
_______________________________________________________
59. What does the author think of that particular New Year’s Eve
_______________________________________________________
60. What do you think is the most necessary quality when dealing with a sudden un expected situation Please explain why.
_______________________________________________________
V.书面表达（20 分）
61. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim得知你在学校组织的“佳片有约 (Best Movies of All Time)”活动中推荐了一部电影，发来邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1.电影名字和主要内容；
2.推荐理由。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
北京育才学校 2024-2025 学年度第一学期 12 月月考试卷
高二英语
II.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B
III.阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C
【答案】25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B
【答案】29. C 30. D 31. A
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
第II卷（共 60 分）
I.选词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 分）
【答案】36. energetic
37 On the contrary
38. countless
39. beneficial
40. humourous
41. appreciation
42. competitors
43. was related to
44. practical
45. arrival
II.语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
46.【答案】exciting
47.【答案】have been waiting
48.【答案】destroyed
49.【答案】where
50.【答案】exploring
51.【答案】to have
52.【答案】will be flying
53.【答案】whose
54. 【答案】had visited
55.【答案】who
IV.
【答案】56. Having an annual party./ They were having an annual party.
57. No electricity./ The power failure./ There was no electricity./ Electricity was gone./ Our house went dark.
58. On the barbecue.
59. It was the most exciting one./ It was a night filled with laughter./ It was special./ Exciting./ Pleasant./ Unforgettable./ Joyful./ Different./ Memorable./ Unique./ I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did.
60. It is courage, for it gives us strength, which enables us to deal with difficulties.
V.书面表达（20 分）
61.
【答案】How is everything going You mentioned in your letter that you were interested in the activity entitled “Best Movies of All Time”. I’m delighted to tell you about the movie I recommended to my schoolmates—“The Pursuit of Happyness”.
The movie is based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. It demonstrates the challenges thatChris faces as he attempts to improve his life which is exactly what he has done through constant efforts.
I recommended this movie for the following reasons. First, I’m a big fan of Will Smith, the actor who plays Chris in the movie. His eye-catching performance brings the character to life! On top of that, the story has taught me that no success can be achieved without hard work and determination. It has inspired me to cultivate a positive attitude towards failure.
Could you recommend your favorite movie Looking forward to your reply.
1-5 CACBB 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 CCABA
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北京育才学校 2024-2025 学年度第一学期 12 月月考试卷
高二英语
第Ⅰ卷（共 90 分）
I.听力理解（共三节，30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。
1 What will the man and woman probably do
A. Stay where they are. B. Go for a walk. C. Go to a coffee shop.
2. What is the woman probably doing
A. Asking for help. B. Making an appointment. C. Giving advice.
3. What does the man want to do now
A. Prepare the schedule. B. Talk about the schedule. C. Take a rest.
4. What does the woman feel about the US
A. Bored. B. Curious. C. Disappointed.
5. When was the woman going to meet with Mr. Smith
A. 12:00. B. 1:30. C. 2:00.
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）
听下面 4 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的 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 5 秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
6. What does the man recommend
A. A chocolate cake. B. An apple pie. C. Some ice cream.
7. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Husband and wife.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a bank. C. In a post office.
9. How long does overseas mail take
A. About 2 weeks. B. 3 business days. C. 1 business day.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What has the woman been thinking about for a long time
A. Her study. B. Her future. C. Her safety.
11. Why doesn’t the woman want to be a flight attendant
A. It’s boring. B. It’s exciting. C. It’s dangerous.
12. What does the woman want to be
A. A teacher. B. An interpreter. C．A businesswoman.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 15 题。
13. What caused the traffic to stop
A. The storm. B. The snow. C. The wind.
14. What will the weather be like during the day on Friday
A. Cloudy and rainy. B. Warm and sunny. C. Windy and cool.
15. When will it probably rain
A. On Saturday night. B. On Friday night. C. On Sunday morning.
第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）
听下面一段对话，完成第 16 至 20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有 60 秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。
Information about the Host Family
Place near the ________side
Preference a________ student
Family Members a couple with two________
Price 80—100 dollars a ________
Other Requirements a________ room
II.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
阅读短文, 掌握大意，从每题所给的 ABCD 四个选项中, 选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
Emily Bhatnagar, a 17-year-old-girl, developed serious health issues — depression and anxiety. However, she found a way to ____1____ that negative feelings into something good. Books were her ____2____, so maybe, she thought, she could help others who were ____3____ challenges also escape into the pages of a book.
This summer, she decided to start collecting new or lightly used ____4____ for children of all ages, with the ____5____ of distributing them to health-care services. When she initially wrote a ____6____ asking for books on the neighborhood networking site Nextdoor, “I was only ____7____ two to three responses,” she said. To her delight, hundreds of neighbors ____8____ offered to support her book drive (捐书活动), and before long, “there were boxes of books just piled up at my front door,” Bhatnagar said.
On Oct. 5, Bhatnagar with her parents, ____9____ 2, 215 books to the Children’s National Hospital in D. C. “Kids treated here will stay in the hospital for extended periods of time. Reading helps to _______10_______ them from the boring and fearful course and makes the time _______11_______ quicker,” said Allie Slocum, doctor at the Children’s National Hospital. Likewise, staff at lnova Health System in Virginia are thrilled about the 1, 400 _______12_______ books Bhatnagar dropped off on Sunday. “A book is super _______13_______. It is a small thing that can have a big _______14_______,” said Fadi Saadeh, senior director at the Inova Cares Clinic for Families.
The _______15_______ Bhatnagar gets from collecting and donating books is, “Brilliant,” She said, adding that she also buys books to contribute to the initiative, using _______16_______ she earns while working at her family’s bread shop. “The book drive gives me a sense of ______17______.” Since the start of her book gathering, “she has come _______18_______ her shell so much, I feel so _______19_______ of her, and I am sure all those kids are enjoying those books as well,” said her mother. “It’s like she found her voice, and it’s so beautiful to see her using it to _______20_______ joy.”
1. A. impress B. channel C. inform D. narrow
2. A. company B. wisdom C. imagination D. achievement
3. A. providing B. evaluating C. encountering D. enjoying
4. A. novels B. books C. magazines D. surveys
5 A. aim B. love C. help D. wonder
6. A. mail B. post C. paper D. story
7. A. requiring B. complaining C. expecting D. replying
8. A. worriedly B. apparently C. hesitantly D. eagerly
9. A. introduced B. delivered C. compared D. returned
10. A. attract B. disappoint C. beat D. distract
11. A. give out B. fall on C. go by D. use up
12. A. donated B. broken C. virtual D. dramatic
13. A. luxury B. valuable C. limited D. friendly
14. A. mouth B. chance C. impact D. question
15. A. feeling B. report C. fame D. stuff
16. A. burden B. praise C. options D. tips
17. A. safety B. purpose C. reality D. humor
18. A. out of B. into C. over D. down
19. A. certain B. proud C. aware D. capable
20. A. express B. spread C. keep D. decrease
III.阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. The shared goal of Conservation & Environment Projects is to __________.
A. protect our planet B. educate local people
C. experience adventures D. improve the local community
22. If you only have one week to volunteer, which project is best for you
A. Jungle Reforestation.
B. Sri Lanka Elephant Experience.
C. Marine Conservation in South Africa.
D. South Africa Big 5 Wildlife Experience.
23. Where does the passage probably come from
A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A textbook. D. A website.
24. What is the main purpose of this advertisement
A. To present how to care for wildlife.
B. To call on people to protect wildlife.
C. To recommend volunteer programs on wildlife.
D. To explain the importance of protecting wildlife.
B
Everybody, at some point in their lives, has experienced failure. It could be something as simple as not getting the job you wanted, or getting fewer marks even after hard work. But what makes you is not your failure, but how you get back up after being hit.
Once, a young school boy was caught in a fire accident in his school and was assumed that he would not live. His mother was told that he was sure to die, for the terrible fire had destroyed the lower half of his body. Even if he were to survive, he would be lame throughout his life.
But the brave boy did not want to die nor did he want to be lame. Much to the amazement of the doctor, he did survive. But unfortunately, from his waist down, he had no motor ability. His thin legs just hung there, lifeless. Eventually he left the hospital. But his determination to walk was unshakable. At home, when he was not in bed, he had to stay in a wheelchair. One day, he threw himself from the chair and pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He reached the fence, raised himself up and then began dragging himself along the fence, firmly determined. He did this every day, with faith in himself that he would be able to walk unaided. With his iron determination, he did develop the ability to stand up, then to walk on and off, then to walk by himself and then to run.
He began to walk to school, and then run to school, to run for the joy of running. Later in college he was on the track team. In February 1934, in New York City's Madison Square Garden, this young man who was not expected to survive, who would surely never walk, who could never hope to run -- this determined young man, Dr. Glenn Cunningham, ran the world's fastest mile.
A good example of the power of positive thinking and faith in oneself, Glenn Cunningham continues to be an inspiration for many, and his story, a brilliant evidence to how one can bounce back even when all difficulties are piled against one, to the degree that death seemed the preferable option.
25 The first paragraph is intended to ________
A. present an argument B. make preparations for statement
C. arouse readers' interest D. function as a brief introduction
26. What was the doctor's opinion about Glenn
A. Glenn was able to walk with his own great effort.
B. Great determination could make a difference to Glenn.
C. There was a slim chance that Glenn could survive.
D. Glenn could live a normal life with the upper half of his body
27. What do we know about Glenn
A. Glenn took recovery exercise in hospital.
B. Glenn inspired people with his moving story.
C. Glenn won the first place in Marathon.
D. Glenn organized a track team in college.
28. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A determined boy B. Stand up after failure
C. Go after dreams D. Train with the right tools
C
A photography exhibition by French artist San Bartolome entitled Moon Door Dreamers opened in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing on December 10, 2011, presenting a cross-cultural perspective (视角) on ordinary life in the capital city.
Bartolome took these photos in August 2008, and produced a video named Two Worlds, One Dream. These works were displayed in Pingyao, an ancient city in Shanxi Province, under the title Beijing Midsummer Night Dream in September 2010.
The moon doors serve as a keyhole through which one can catch a glimpse of a slice of Beijing life. He got his inspiration from one cycling trip to the southeastern suburb of Beijing, where he discovered a peculiar street along which a gray brick wall was built to cover the shabby bungalows (平房). These cabins were mostly rented by migrant workers — peddlers, craftsmen, grocers and innkeepers.
Born in 1950, Bartolome has worked as a photographer, stage director, artistic manager, writer and diplomat. As a noted Sinophile, Bartolome frequently visits China for photographic subjects. In the fall of 2003, he joined the French Embassy in Beijing as a cultural attache (专员). His work experience in China from 2003 to 2015 further enhanced his awareness of and love for China.
Bartolome not only loves Chinese culture but also the Chinese people. He thinks that Chinese people are kind, welcoming and diverse.
Back from his bike ride to southeastern Beijing, he decided to shoot pictures about ordinary urban lifestyles. He observed citizens carefully and made friends with them.
After about 30 days and nights that he spent with these common migrants, he created a number of portraits. Meanwhile, he learned more about those rural migrants who earn their living in a city with which they are unfamiliar.
He adopted an optimistic perspective to shoot the sights, and he borrowed the title of one of William
Shakespeare’s comedy works: A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
29. What is the main purpose of the exhibition
A. To present Bartolome’s photographic skills.
B. To tell us Bartolome’s work experience in Beijing.
C To show us Bartolome’s optimistic view on ordinary life in Beijing.
D. To build a cross-cultural communication bridge between China and France.
30. What does the underlined word “Sinaphile” in paragraph 4 refer to
A. A successful artist.
B. A cultural attache.
C. A person of status.
D. A fan of China
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A French artist tells Chinese stories with his camera.
B. A French artist frequently visits China for photography.
C. Migrant workers live a simple but happy life in Beijing.
D. Moon Doors serve as a window to display China to the world.
D
The artificial-intelligence chatbot ChatGPT has shaken educators since its November release. New York City public schools have banned it from their networks and school devices. There is perhaps surprisingly, one subject area that doesn’t seem threatened, It turns out ChatGPT is quite bad at maths.
“I’m not hearing maths instructors express concern about ChatGPT,” said Paul von Hippel, a professor at the University of Texas who studies data science and statistics. “I’m not sure it’s useful for maths at all, which feels strange because maths was the first-use case for the artificial-intelligence devices.”
ChatGPT’s struggle with maths is inherent in this type of AI, known as a large language model. It scans a large amount of text from across the web and develops a model that might be extremely effective for writing grammatically correct responses to essay requirement, but not for solving a maths problem.
In an email, I asked Debarghya Das, a search-engine engineer, why ChatGPT gets some simple questions right but others completely wrong. “Maybe the right analogy (类比) is if you ask a room of people, who have no idea what maths is but have read many hieroglyphics (象形文字), ‘What comes after 2+2,’ they might say, ‘Usually, we
see a 4,’ That’s what ChatGPT is doing.” But, he adds, “Maths isn’t just a series of hieroglyphics. It’s the process of calculating.”
It isn’t great for pretending you know it through a maths class because you only recognize the mistakes if you know the maths. Another reason that maths instructors are less anxious about this innovation is that they have been here before. The field was upended for the first time decades ago with the general availability of computers and calculators.
“Maths has had the biggest revolution based on machinery of any mainstream subject,” said Conrad Wolfram, the strategic director of Wolfram Research. “In the real world, since computers came along, have maths, science and engineering gotten conceptually simpler No, completely the opposite. We’re asking harder and harder questions, going up a level.”
Eventually, AI will probably get to the point where its maths answers are not only confident but correct. A pure large language model might not be up for the job, but the technology will improve. In general, however, AI, like computers, will likely ultimately be most useful for those who already know a field well. They know the questions to ask, how to identify the shortcomings and what to do with the answer. A tool, in other words, is for those who know the most maths, not the least.
32. What does the underlined word “inherent” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean
A. Stable. B. Practical. C. Limited. D. Natural.
33. What can we know from Debarghya’s reply
A. Calculating requires some knowledge of hieroglyphics.
B. ChatGPT is good at solving mathematical questions by analogy.
C. Reading hieroglyphics prevents ChatGPT solving maths questions.
D. ChatGPT’s response is based on language models instead of calculations.
34. What can be inferred from maths instructors’ calmness about ChatGPT
A. ChatGPT is useful to identify maths mistakes.
B. Technical revolution made maths easier to understand.
C. New technology will end up pushing the boundaries of maths.
D. ChatGPT has been banned from networks and school devices.
35. As for AI, which would the author probably agree with
A. It will play the largest role for professionals in a field.
B. It will become confident to solve all the maths problems
C. It will turn the maths field over again just like computers.
D. It will take the jobs from humans as the technology improves.
第II卷（共 60 分）
I.选词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 分）
用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子, 每个单词只能用一次。
practice humour count benefit appreciate compete arrive energy be related to on the contrary
36. I am the most ________ person, because I’m crazy about exercising.
37. — I suppose your parents don’t understand you.
— ________, they understand me very well.
38. Galaxies are space systems composed of dust, gas, and ________ stars.
39. Nowadays, shared bikes are more and more popular in China, since cycling is ________ to health and the environment.
40. The British teacher is very ________ and always tells us jokes.
41. I’ve brought this gift to show my ________ for all that you have done for me over the years.
42. Many ________ will compete in a race to be held next month.
43. It was not clear whether the house collapse ________ the heavy rain.
44. It’s important to gain ________ experience in college before looking for a job in your field.
45. Please tell me the flight number and the ________ time. I will meet you at the airport.
II.语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
46. It’s ________ to watch a live football match. (excite) (所给词的适当形式填空)
47. I ________(wait) for an hour but he still hasn’t turned up. （所给词的适当形式填空）
48. Hundreds of people had their homes ________(destroy) by the hurricane last week. (所给词的适当形式填空）
49. Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the only planet ________life has developed gradually. (用适当的词填空)
50. I look forward to ________ (explore) the countryside with my classmates. (所给词的适当形式填空)
51. He worked for a long time and then stopped ________ a cup of coffee. (have) (所给词的适当形式填空)
52. This time tomorrow, we ________(fly) to Australia. (所给词的适当形式填空）
53. The award was given to Sara，________ short story impressed the judges. (用适当的词填空)
54. She ________ (visit) several doctors before she found out what the problem was with her hands. (所给词的适当形式填空）
55. Jack，________ is retired now， spends a lot of time with his grandchildren. (用适当的词填空)
IV.阅读表达（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
阅读下面的短文和问题，根据短文内容，在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。
It was a dark and stormy night. The ferocious wind shook the windows wildly, as though someone outside were beating on the glass. It was also New Year’s Eve. We were having our annual party just starting to celebrate.
Suddenly, we heard loud explosions. Looking outside and up into the hills, we saw sparks flying from electrical transformers. One area after another went dark up in those hills. Then there was the loudest explosion of them all and our house went dark too. I tried to find every candle we had and lit them. The candles made everything look lovely. But we had problems. We had fifteen people standing around and we still had to cook dinner. How would we do that without electricity The barbecue! Why not cook on the barbecue We men went outside, some holding flashlights and others cooking. We did a wonderful job. The women stayed inside and got the salads ready. Everything was delicious. There were still a few hours to go before the beginning of the new year, so we all sat around the dining room table and sang up until a few minutes before midnight. We couldn’t watch the ball drop in Times Square on television but that wouldn’t stop us from celebrating. I stood on a chair and, with the help of someone’s watch to tell us the time, we all counted down and I dropped a tennis ball! We all screamed Happy New Year. We didn’t need electricity for that!
Nowadays, we still get together with the same group to celebrate the New Year and we still talk about that special night. I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did on that New Year’s Eve.
56. What were the people doing to celebrate the New Year
_______________________________________________________
57. What made dinner preparation difficult according to Paragraph 2
_______________________________________________________
58. Where did they cook dinner that night
_______________________________________________________
59. What does the author think of that particular New Year’s Eve
_______________________________________________________
60. What do you think is the most necessary quality when dealing with a sudden un expected situation Please explain why.
_______________________________________________________
V.书面表达（20 分）
61. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国好友Jim得知你在学校组织的“佳片有约 (Best Movies of All Time)”活动中推荐了一部电影，发来邮件询问相关情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1.电影名字和主要内容；
2.推荐理由。
注意：1.词数不少于100；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
北京育才学校 2024-2025 学年度第一学期 12 月月考试卷
高二英语
II.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. B
III.阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C
【答案】25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B
【答案】29. C 30. D 31. A
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. C 35. A
第II卷（共 60 分）
I.选词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，共 20 分）
【答案】36. energetic
37 On the contrary
38. countless
39. beneficial
40. humourous
41. appreciation
42. competitors
43. was related to
44. practical
45. arrival
II.语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
46.【答案】exciting
47.【答案】have been waiting
48.【答案】destroyed
49.【答案】where
50.【答案】exploring
51.【答案】to have
52.【答案】will be flying
53.【答案】whose
54. 【答案】had visited
55.【答案】who
IV.
【答案】56. Having an annual party./ They were having an annual party.
57. No electricity./ The power failure./ There was no electricity./ Electricity was gone./ Our house went dark.
58. On the barbecue.
59. It was the most exciting one./ It was a night filled with laughter./ It was special./ Exciting./ Pleasant./ Unforgettable./ Joyful./ Different./ Memorable./ Unique./ I don’t think we have ever laughed so much as we did.
60. It is courage, for it gives us strength, which enables us to deal with difficulties.
V.书面表达（20 分）
61.
【答案】How is everything going You mentioned in your letter that you were interested in the activity entitled “Best Movies of All Time”. I’m delighted to tell you about the movie I recommended to my schoolmates—“The Pursuit of Happyness”.
The movie is based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. It demonstrates the challenges thatChris faces as he attempts to improve his life which is exactly what he has done through constant efforts.
I recommended this movie for the following reasons. First, I’m a big fan of Will Smith, the actor who plays Chris in the movie. His eye-catching performance brings the character to life! On top of that, the story has taught me that no success can be achieved without hard work and determination. It has inspired me to cultivate a positive attitude towards failure.
Could you recommend your favorite movie Looking forward to your reply.
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