广东省阳江市高新区2024-2025学年高一下学期2月月考英语试题(含答案）

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2024-2025学年度第二学期高一2月测试
英语试题
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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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Study Abroad Scholarships to Apply for in 2024
Found the perfect study abroad program, but worried about not having enough money to pay Fortunately, here are some study abroad scholarship opportunities for students looking to take their studies overseas!Trenchard Cox Scholarship
All you have to do is write two 400-word reasoned descriptions: one on a work of art you love and one that you hate. The scholarship, established in memory of Sir Trenchard Cox, awards the winner an Art History Abroad 2-week summer course in Venice, Italy.
Requirement: At least 16 and no older than 18 years of age
Deadline: March 1, 2024 Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid
Did you know that Arcadia Abroad provides financial aid to around 70% of students who apply for it It values equity, diversity, and inclusivity when awarding scholarships. Students who apply for scholarships will need to write a 300-word essay.
Requirement: Must be included in an Arcadia Abroad program
Award: $500 — $2,500
Deadline: February 1, 2024 AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support
We believe a study abroad experience is an important part of well-rounded university education and we are committed to providing financial help to as many students as possible. AIFS also offers internship (实习期) and study abroad + internship mixed programs to support the development of personal and professional skills.
Award: $ 500 — $ 5,000
Deadline: June 1, 2024 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships & Grants
The AAUW supports women searching for a variety of graduate academic opportunities. There are no barriers (障碍) to full participation in this organization. Preference is given to those who show great interest in the advancement of girls and women.
Requirement: Women only
Award: $ 2,000 — $ 50,000
Deadline: November 15, 2024
21．Which is a must for applying for Trenchard Cox Scholarship
A．Being over 18 years of age. B．Fluency in English and Italian.
C．Two 400-word essays on artworks. D．Interest in the advancement of women.
22．Which of the four scholarship programs ends the earliest
A．Trenchard Cox Scholarship.
B．Arcadia Abroad Scholarships & Financial Aid.
C．AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships, Grants & Financial Support.
D．American Association of University Women Fellowships & Grants.
23．What is the purpose of this text
A．To encourage students to study abroad in the future.
B．To select the best study abroad scholarship programs.
C．To show the importance of study abroad scholarships.
D．To introduce some study abroad scholarship programs.
B
A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. An instructor read out numbers — 74,470, 70,809, 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly.
The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus (算盘). Stevenson used a practice called “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems.
From watching Stevenson, I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads, so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online.
Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus. Confidence grows easily in the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step.
My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her, while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence.
24．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph
A．To prove the difficulty of math. B．To introduce the topic of the abacus.
C．To show the high intelligence of Stevenson. D．To stress the importance of abacus learning.
25．What do we know about the author from paragraph 3
A．He was weak in math. B．He was good at computer.
C．He regarded math as useful. D．He had a close relationship with kids.
26．What does the author realize from his learning experience
A．Knowledge starts with practice. B．It’s never too late to learn.
C．Faith can move mountains. D．Practice makes perfect.
27．What does the underlined word “baffled” in the last paragraph mean
A．Excited. B．Inspired. C．Defeated. D．Interested.
C
Math might be a constant in school, but how it is taught has changed a lot in recent years. One primary motivation for those changes-including the 2010 passage of the Common Core math educational standards—is to prepare students for a more unpredictable and complex future.
“Mostly gone are the days when teachers would lecture at the front of the classroom while students quietly took notes. Now, teachers present a few concepts, and then students work together to solve problems in different ways,” says Maria Klawe, president of Math for America, a nonprofit dedicated to helping math and science teachers.
However, for many parents, helping their kids with homework has become daunting, as modern methods seem unfamiliar from what they learned in school. A 2021 survey showed more than half of parents feel hopeless when trying to help their kids with homework. So, how is today’s math different—and why is it so essential for tomorrow’s society
Before Common Core math, “Answers were valued over process,” says Jyung, a math teacher. Students were taught to follow strict, step-by-step methods to obtain the correct answer, but these didn’t necessarily make sense to them. But when that approach is used, “Students are unable to apply the concepts to real-world problems or unable to solve very highly complex math problems,” she says.
Under Common Core, the focus has shifted. Perhaps the biggest change, though, is the way students tackle problems. Instead of just a handful of methods, Jyung now sees students using various strategies to solve problems—giving them the freedom to choose the best approach. Now, even mistakes are part of the learning process. “As math educators, we believe in productive struggle, like struggling is actually good. That’s where learning happens,” she says.
28．What does the Common Core math educational standards aim to achieve
A．Equip students with the ability to solve problems. B．Motivate students to study harder.
C．Prepare students for future exams. D．Improve students’ scores.
29．What does the underlined word “daunting” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Embarrassing. B．Satisfying. C．Rewarding. D．Discouraging.
30．What was the problem of the old method
A．Students can rarely apply math knowledge to practical problems.
B．Students find it challenging.
C．The math problems are too complex.
D．The method is too strict.
31．What does the author intend to express in the last paragraph
A．Remembering various strategies is the key to solving problems.
B．Students have the freedom to choose what to learn.
C．Math knowledge is less important than tackling problems.
D．Mistakes are a significant part of learning.
D
Laptop computers (笔记本电脑) are popular all over the world. In the United States today, lap-tops also connect students to their classrooms. Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program whose main purpose is to allow students to do schoolwork anywhere.
Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10,000,000 computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with lap- tops will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates and their families, without going to computer labs. They can use it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees — anywhere at all!
Because of many changes in computer technology, laptop use in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources.
At Westlake College, more than 60% of the staff use computers. The laptops will allow teachers to use computers in their lessons. As some Westlake teachers said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and we’re giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”
32．What is the main purpose of the laptop computer program
A．To help people work at home.
B．To connect students to libraries.
C．To encourage students to surf the Internet.
D．To allow students to do schoolwork anywhere.
33．Which of the following is true about Westlake College
A．Students must do their homework in computer labs.
B．1,500 students of the college will receive laptops.
C．All the staff of the college use computers.
D．It is a new college in America.
34．What’s some teachers’ attitude towards the program
A．Doubtful. B．Worrying. C．Supportive. D．Uncaring.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．A Laptop Program in Westlake College B．Laptop Computers Make People Closer
C．A Famous College in Virginia: Westlake D．Computer Technology Provides Resources
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。
The pursuit of Knowledge: Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning has become essential in a world constantly changing due to rapidly advancing technology, evolving job fields, and shifting cultural norms. 36 . In this context, we will explore the reasons for engaging in lifelong learning.
It increases motivation. Gaining new knowledge and developing skills can be a fun and rewarding experience for many people. According to the Pew Research Center, 80% of lifelong learners said that they pursued learning because they desired to acquire knowledge that would help make their more motivating and fulfilled (满足的). 37 , as you would often feel a sense of accomplishment when you learn new things.
38 . According to research in the Psychological Science journal, acquiring new skills not only deeps your brain active and sharp but also helps improve cognitive (认知的) function, delaying memory problems as you age. Additionally, learning new subjects enhances problem-solving skills, as noted by Dr. Barbara Oakley, an expert in learning and engineering.
It helps you grow personally. Acquiring new skills not only boosts your confidence but also empowers you, exposing you to a broader perspective by introducing different views and cultures. 39 .
It improves your career. 40 , as they adapt better at work. A LinkedIn survey also revealed that 76% of professionals believe learning new skills is critical to success in their careers.
A．It helps you stay positive
B．It boosts your brainpower
C．It is no longer just a choice; it is a necessity
D．This, in turn, enhances your understanding of others
E．39% of professional learners said they desired to improve themselves to obtain a raise
F．Continuously learning and improving yourself could provide enormous self-satisfaction
G．The report “The Future of Jobs” highlights that employers value lifelong learners highly
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2013, Kahn-Scolaro’s sister, Susan Kahn, was diagnosed with pancreatic (胰腺的) cancer. About a year later, she was 41 to a hospital in Bronxville, New York. Kahn had been hoping to attend the high school 42 ceremony for her daughter, Ferree. But it quickly became clear that Kahn’s condition was getting worse.
“We realized that my sister was probably not going to 43 to Ferree’s graduation,” Kahn-Scolaro remembered. So the hospital staff and a few friends 44 came up with a plan: They would 45 the ceremony, right there in the hospital.
“At first, I thought I could not 46 to stand there and watch this happen in front of me,” Kahn-Scolaro said. “But I realized that the hospital staff was giving us the greatest 47 ever.”
A week before the high school ceremony, dozens of people 48 in Kahn’s hospital room. Along with members of her family, Ferree’s principal, teachers and other students also attended. Ferree 49 her cap and gown and was presented with her diploma. “They then moved to a room next door, where the staff had 50 out snacks and drinks for a reception. Just as it would be for the 51 graduation,” Kahn-Scolaro recalled.
Kahn died a few days later. “ But she was able to 52 her joy of watching her daughter graduate and going on to her 53 college,” Kahn-Scolaro said.
Looking back, Kahn-Scolaro is still struck by the 54 of the workers who cared for her sister. She hopes that sharing this story will inspire other healthcare providers to go that 55 mile.
41．A．carried B．reported C．admitted D．exposed
42．A．graduation B．opening C．award D．art
43．A．be adapted B．have access C．give priority D．make it
44．A．anxiously B．secretly C．merrily D．accidentally
45．A．design B．record C．describe D．recreate
46．A．stop B．decide C．bear D．pretend
47．A．gift B．sympathy C．freedom D．resolution
48．A．gathered B．rested C．waited D．reunited
49．A．picked B．wore C．threw D．illustrated
50．A．swept B．sold C．left D．set
51．A．remarkable B．typical C．obvious D．simple
52．A．witness B．experience C．confirm D．share
53．A．familiar B．reliable C．ideal D．convenient
54．A．thoughtfulness B．organization C．technique D．cooperation
55．A．tough B．remote C．regular D．extra
第二节 (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。
Pupils at Milton Hall School in Essex will soon be treated to lessons inside an actual private jet. The school 56 (buy) the disused plane earlier this month and will use it to inspire creative learning.
The Cessna Citation jet, 57 was brought to the school’s playing field by crane (起重机) was said to be “a lot 58 (cheap) than building a classroom”. Once it’s washed and repaired, it’s expected 59 (hold) up to 15 children.
“The children just want to get inside it, 60 we need to make it safe first.” Jon Baker, Milton Hall’s media manager said. “It’ll 61 (comfortable) fit half a class when we’re finished.”
The school’s business manager said they would spend about four 62 (month) transforming the space, with seating, lighting, solar panels and so on, 63 (change) it into a completely new exciting learning space. They hoped to give their children 64 unusual way to further attract them and expand on 65 (they) learning. Once it’s ready, the school hopes to use it as an IT center and for media studies.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．假定你是校英文报记者李华，打算采访你的外教Mr. Smith，请他介绍对中国学生的印象以及国外学生的学习和生活情况。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.发出邀请；
2.采访安排(时间、地点等)。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节 (满分25分)
67．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I have arthritis (关节炎) in my legs and that’s why I have to use this wheelchair. I have hazel (淡褐色) eyes and I wear ugly, square glasses. I don’t have any friends at school and all the girls tease me. I hate my life.
One day, when I went to school, Tasha and Ashleigh came up to me and started teasing me as usual. “Square eyes, square eyes. Hey! Look, little Mary-Jane has had her sandwiches cut into little squares with peanut butter in.” They took my lunch bag off me and throw it up on the roof where I couldn’t get it. I went off to my secret hiding spot and cried. This happens every day. I’m always picked on. I wished I could lock myself away from the world so I wouldn’t have to worry about being teased.
When I got home, my mom immediately knew that I had been bullied. “Oh, Mary-Jane. What did they do to you this time ” I told her what happened. “I think it’s about time someone talked to those girls. I’m going to call the principal,” she said. “Mom, no,” I stopped her. “They’ll just tease me even more. Please don’t call.” “Well…okay…but, if you, if I don’t call, will you promise me that you will stand up to them ” I nodded but I was not sure if I meant it.
The next day, Ashleigh came into the classroom late. Everyone turned around and stared at her. I was copying a sentence from the blackboard when Tim nudged me and told me to turn around. So I put down my pencil and turned my body slowly. I thought my eyes had just popped out of their sockets because what I saw was Ashleigh sitting in a wheelchair just like me but she had her leg in a cast (石膏模). “I broke my leg when I was riding my bike yesterday.” Ashleigh had been talking about her new bike for weeks. “Ummm…okay…everybody please be careful of Ashleighi’s leg,” Mrs. Little said to the rest of the classroom who were still staring at Ashleigh.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
At lunchtime, everyone rushed out of the classroom, leaving only Ashleigh and me behind.
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2024-2025学年度第二学期高一2月测试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准：
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
21．C 22．B 23．D
24．B 25．A 26．D 27．C
28．A 29．D 30．A 31．D
32．D 33．B 34．C 35．A
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。
36．C 37．F 38．B 39．D 40．G
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
41．C 42．A 43．D 44．B 45．D 46．C 47．A 48．A 49．B 50．D 51．B 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．D
第二节 (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。
56．bought 57．which 58．cheaper 59．to hold 60．but 61．comfortably 62．months 63．changing 64．an 65．their
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66．Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, a journalist from our school English newspaper. I’m writing to invite you to talk about your impression of Chinese students as well as the life of students in foreign countries.
As you know, young students have strong desire and curiosity to learn about the world beyond themselves. You not only have taught in many countries but also are very popular with us students, so we’d like you to share something with us. If it is convenient for you, shall we make it 3 :00 pm this Friday in your office
We’d appreciate it if you could consider our request. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67． At lunchtime, everyone rushed out of the classroom, leaving only Ashleigh and me behind. As soon as our eyes locked, she awkwardly attempted to wheel her chair away, her face flushing. I noticed that her lunch bag was nowhere to find. Sensing her growing helplessness, I knew I could easily get revenge on her, but should I “No, or it would be another form of bullying,” I whispered. After a moment’s hesitation, I wheeled over and asked, “If you forgot to bring your lunch, would you like to share my sandwiches ” She looked at me in surprise, thanked me repeatedly, and eyed my sandwiches with guilt and gratitude.
After school, I overheard Ashleigh talking to some other kids. She said, “I was so mean to Mary-Jane before. Now that I’m in a wheelchair too, I’ve come to understand the pain I inflicted on her. I’m sincerely sorry.” Her voice was brimming with remorse. The others listened in silence. A strange warmth welled up in my heart. Since then, Ashleigh has become my friend and Tasha has ceased the teasing. It’s astonishing to befriend those who were once unkind, and my school days have gradually become more tolerable.