云南省曲靖市宣威市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（无答案）

高二年级英语月考试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean
A. He will fix the machine later. B. He will make coffee himself.
C. He wants to replace the machine.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the home. B. In a taxi. C. At a train station.
3. What will the boy do next
A. Tidy his room up B. Have a picnic with friends.
C. Continue working on a picture.
4. What might the boy think of Mandy
A. She's shy. B. She's active. C. She’s lonely.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do. B. Where to eat. C. When to leave.
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. Why does Catherine make the phone call
A. To ask for advice. B. To make an appointment.
C. To confirm attendance.
7. When will Jim take the kickboxing class
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What might impress Mike most about his trip to Africa
A. Teaching kids in South Africa. B. Driving a truck in Ghana.
C. Riding the camel in Egypt.
9. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Relatives. C. Friends.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why was Jean absent yesterday
A. She had to look after her daughter. B. She went to see her sick parents.
C. She took a trip to Beijing.
11. What does the man ask Jean to do
A. Give a hand to Helen. B. Analyze some data. C. Update a report.
12. How does the man sound while talking to Jean
A. Strict. B. Caring. C. Hardworking.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What pushed Sam to play basketball
A. His childhood experience. B. His family tradition. C. His health condition.
14. What made it difficult for Sam to adjust to the new school
A. His previous injuries. B. Conflicts with teammates.
C. The different training style.
15. What is Sam's advice for basketball lovers
A. Just enjoying the fun. B. Working hard at their dreams.
C. Paying attention to the method.
16. What is the woman probably doing
A. Commenting on a sports player. B. Conducting an interview.
C. Making a survey.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What drove the speaker to go to Australia
A. Desire for an overseas adventure. B. Interest in Australian culture.
C. Good job opportunities.
18. Why did the speaker seldom go outside at first
A. He was waiting for his family's calls.
B. He was suffering culture shock.
C. He was working hard at home.
19. How did the Smiths help the speaker out
A. By involving him in their social circle.
B. By teaching him some cultural differences.
C. By encouraging him to take exercise outside
20. Why did the Smiths send the speaker an email last month
A. To invite him to a reunion. B. To express greetings to him.
C. To thank him for his kindness.
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
Every theme park is unique in its own way. Below is a list of some of the most popular theme parks in the world.
Walt Disney World Resort(度假胜地)
Walt Disney World Resort is in Florida, United States, which is made up of four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping center, various resort hotels with specific themes, several golf courses, some camping resorts and other entertainment choices. Cinderella Castle is what you can't miss, where there is the greatest lodging, which can sleep up to six guests.
Shanghai Disney Resort
This resort is the sixth Disney resort worldwide. It features the largest Disney castle, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, which comes highly recommended, the Mickey Avenue, two themed hotels and many entertainment facilities. To experience a flight over the Great Wall of China, ride the "Soaring Over the Horizon".
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka, Japan, primarily themed to copy film scenes, television, and other aspects of the entertainment industry. It features numerous rides, attractions, and live shows, including Hollywood Dream, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Universal Wonderland Feel the Rhythm.
Everland Resort
Everland Resort, located in South Korea, features thrill rides, a zoo, and a water park. One of Everland's main attractions is T Express, which is the fastest roller coaster in Asia and one of the steepest wooden roller coasters in the world. Zootopia has animal performances. The water park called Caribbean Bay is the largest water park in the country.
21. Which of the following is a must-visit in Walt Disney World Resort
A. Water parks B. Cinderella Castle.
C. The shopping center D. The camping resort.
22. Which park do you prefer if you like live performances
A. Universal Studios Japan. B. Everland Resort.
C. Walt Disney World Resort. D. Shanghai Disney Resort.
23. What do the last three theme parks have in common
A. They provide rides. B. They feature castles.
C. They copy film scenes. D. They have animal shows.
B
“I was dead for 67 minutes. It's a miracle that I'm here today.” Those are the words of Bruce Richardson, who survived a cardiac arrest(心脏骤停) in July 2016 thanks to the quick actions of his friends and the first responders who refused to give up.
It was an early summer morning, a typical Saturday. Bruce volunteered as usual in the community center. "I had no symptoms of any problems. It was a completely normal morning; I felt fine," he shared. "I was visiting with friends. Then, I passed out. I know from others what happened next."
Bruce's friend, Jack, had learned how to perform CPR, and he quickly began chest compression. Another friend, Doug, dialed 911 and the operator walked him through the compression until first responders arrived. Once the ambulance arrived, the paramedics（护理人员） tried five times to restart Bruce's heart with an AED. By this time, Bruce had been without a heartbeat for over 30 minutes. On the phone with an emergency medical technician, one of the paramedics was instructed to try two AEDs simultaneously. It worked; Bruce's heart began to beat again. Incredibly, he awoke the next day and was able to communicate. After a week, Bruce made a full recovery and left the hospital.
Since Bruce's cardiac arrest, he has been able to resume a normal life with some differences. He now is a passionate CPR advocate. He has shared his story in the news, and last year he was a guest speaker at the American Heart Association's Indianapolis Heart & Stroke Ball to encourage people to spread the message of CPR. Finally, Bruce shared his story in a video now being used to promote American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR kiosks installed around the country.
24. What made Bruce's survival from a severe heart attack possible
A. The doctor's first aid without delay.
B. His friends' proper guidance on performing CPR
C. His volunteer experiences in the community center.
D. The instant actions of his friends and the first responders.
25. Why did Bruce share his story in a video
A. To advocate the application of CPR
B. To appeal to more people to volunteer.
C. To share his struggle for a normal life.
D. To enhance people's awareness of fitness.
26. What can we learn from Bruce's story
A. Hard work will pay off one day. B. The knowledge of first aid counts.
C. Learning to live in the present matters D. Ease your mind when panic arises.
27. What is the text
A. A research paper B.A book review.
C. A news report. D. A course advertisement.
C
Michael and his wife，new residents in a San Francisco apartment, learned about their neighbor Jef Dunan's volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief, an organization that provides food, clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh. Inspired, Michael donated $ 150 to Dunan's GoFundMe campaign. However, a credit card notification(通知) alerted him to an unintended $ 15, 041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number, he was confused. Soon, it all made sense -- Michael's credit card number started with four and one. Clearly, he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain, but before he had the chance to do that, he started receiving Facebook messages from Shohag Chandra, the charity's Bangladesh- based program manager, thanking him for his generous donation. After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name, Michael's heart sank. He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation. Once his original contribution was refunded, he decided to donate $ I, 500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale, he decided to share it publicly on social media, after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds. “The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause," Michael said.
Little did he know, though, that the story would be seen far and wide, ending up raising more than $ 120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks-about eight times Michael's mistaken donation. According to Dunan, more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post. Michael has been shocked by the ongoing outpouring of support. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction,” he said. “People can be amazing when they come together for something like this. "
28. How did Michael make the large donation
A. He input an incorrect amount. B. He encountered a system error.
C. He was greatly inspired by Dunan. D. He entered wrong credit card details.
29. Why did Michael's heart sink according to Paragraph 3
A. He saw people in despair. B. He failed to offer enough money.
C. He didn’t receive the full refund. D. He realized the scale of his mistake.
30. What motivated Michael to share the story on social media
A. Dunan's request for publicity. B. A desire for personal recognition.
C. The organization's urgent need for funds. D. Pressure from his family and friends.
31. What message does the story convey
A. Actions speak louder than words. B. Many hands make light work.
C. Always prepare for a rainy day. D. A good beginning is half of victory.
D
On September 7,1991, the costliest hailstorm(雹暴)in Canadian history hit Calgary's southern suburbs. As a result, since 1996 a group of insurance companies have spent about $2 million per year on the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. Airplanes seed threatening storm cells with a chemical to make small ice crystals（冰晶） fall as rain before they can grow into dangerous hailstones. But farmers in east-central Alberta—downwind(下风处) of the hail project flights—worry that precious moisture(水分)is being stolen from their thirsty land by the cloud seeding.
Norman Stienwand, who farms in that area has been addressing public meetings on this is suefor years.“ Basically, the provincial government is letting the insurance companies protect the Calgary-Edmonton urban area from hail, ” Mr Stienwand says, “ but they're increasing drought risk as far east as Saskatchewan.”
The Alberta hail project is managed by Terry Krauss, a cloud physicist who works for Weather Modification Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota.“ We affect only a very small percentage of the total moisture in the air, so we cannot be causing drought,” Dr.Krauss says. “In fact, we may be helping increase the moisture downwind by creating wetter ground.”
One doubter about the safety of cloud seeding is Chuck Doswell, a research scientist who just retired from the University of Oklahoma.“ In 1999, I personally saw significant tornadoes(龙卷风)form from a seeded storm cell in Kansas,” Dr.Doswell says.“ Does cloud seeding create killer storms or reduce moisture downwind No one really knows，of course, but the seeding goes on.”
Given the degree of doubt, Mr. Stienwand suggests, “ It would be wise to stop cloud seeding.” In practice, doubt has had the opposite effect. Due to the lack of scientific proof concerning their impacts, no one has succeeded in winning a lawsuit（官司） against cloud-seeding companies. Therefore, private climate engineering can continue in relative legal safety.
32. What does the project aim to do
A. Conserve moisture in the soil. B. Prevent the formation of hailstones.
C. Forecast disastrous hailstorms. D. Investigate chemical use in farming.
33. Who are opposed to the project
A. Farmers in east-central Alberta. B. Managers of insurance companies.
C. Provincial government officials. D. Residents of Calgary and Edmonton.
34. Why does Dr. Doswell mention the tornadoes he saw in 1999
A. To compare different kinds of seeding methods.
B. To illustrate the development of big hailstorms
C. To indicate a possible danger of cloud seeding
D. To show the link between storms and moisture.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Scientific studies have proved Stienwand right
B. Private climate engineering is illegal in Canada
C. The doubt about cloud seeding has disappeared.
D. Cloud-seeding companies will continue to exist.
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。
Dancing is natural and almost any child can dance. However, why do so many people find it hard to dance when they reach their teens or adulthood 36
Most people have heard the words "Dance like nobody is watching. " 37 When we're learning something new, we hate having an audience watching our silly mistakes. Actually everyone else is too busy worrying about their own mistakes. Chances are that you're not the only one struggling with the steps!
We all have patterns of muscle memory. Your body likes doing repetitive movements that it doesn't have to think about. 38 Your brain may understand, but it can take a while to direct your limbs to interpret these new and unfamiliar movements. Be patient with yourself and understand it's the way your body works.
39 If you’ve never danced before, the complex rhythms(节奏) and fast footwork of flamenco would be a big challenge as the first dance style. If you’re inflexible, I wouldn’t recommend starting cold with ballet either. Instead, do some yoga first to get your body used to the new demands ballet will place on it.
A lack of rhythm is the biggest obstacle(障碍) to learning to dance. However, it can be overcome with enough practice. 40 Then learn to dance when you begin to feel the beat. Dance can be a very rewarding and enjoyable hobby. Just be patient with yourself and learn to dance
A. It's human nature to dislike looking foolish.
B. You'll be able to do them almost without thinking
C. If you have no rhythm, try to master dance steps first.
D. Learning a musical instrument is a good way to learn rhythm.
E. Dance requires you to move your arms and legs in unusual ways,
F. The other possibility is that you picked a style of dance that doesn't suit you.
G. There are many things that can hold people back when they try to learn dancing
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My first job was at a small school with huge problems. Violence and other behaviors were 41 . A week before I started, there was a frightening news report in that school. I almost 42 then. If I had done that, I would have 43 important lessons and the job that shaped who I am
The student that I remember the most from my first year of teaching was Aron. Aron had hungry eyes and always fought in class. 44 some students who struggled in academics, he did anything he could to turn his 45 elsewhere. Aron spent much of his time in the 46 , which was expected.
The older teachers 47 when they saw my class roster(花名册) with Aron in it. I thought I would help him with my good 48 , but I failed. I had no control over the class. They were louder, meaner and more determined than I was to control the class. Aron was the worst. I felt 49 . Every night that semester, I would fall into my bed and dream of quitting.
I was in fact going to quit because I was 50 . The day Aron was rolling around my classroom and he 51 at me like a snake ready to 52 and said, “I bet you don't come back. " Suddenly, I got very 53 . For the first time, I realized that I was the teacher and that I set the rules for this class. Then I looked at him and said 54 , “Bet!”
Everything has changed since that day. I worked double hard to prepare for the classes. Gradually, students became well-behaved and diligent. Aron hugged me at the 55 . At the moment, we couldn't be happier.
41.A. rare B.common C.formal D. special
42.A. quit B.continued C. began D.waited
43.A. experienced B.missed C.learned D.taken
44.A .As with B. Besides C.As to D.Unlike
45.A. conversation B.chance C.focus D.trouble
46.A.office B.hospital C.classroom D.library
47.A.cried B.feared C.laughed D.escaped
48.A.reactions B.performances C.achievements D.intentions
49.A.confident B. powerless C.energetic D.fearless
50.A.determined B. pushed C. bored D. disappointed
51.A.glared B.glanced C. smiled D.jumped
52.A.hunt B. slide C.attack D.advance
53.A.upset B.excited C.active D.angry
54.A.carefully B.firmly C.trustfully D.modestly
55.A.operation B.election C. competition D.graduation
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。
“Look on the bright side" is one of those 56. (suggestion) that people always consider inspiring but less 57. (benefit). However, new research shows that finding something of interest in a terrible situation makes people quickly stop complaining. Besides, looking at a challenge with humor is a good method, 58. may even be helpful in preventing depressed people 59. feeling sad.
In a study 60. ( publish) earlier this year, researchers gave the participants some photos that show negative situations. Then they would describe these photos according to 61. request of researchers. Those using humorous words to describe the photos 62. (find) to have fewer negative emotions and more possibilities to go through a hard time in their life than those who described the photos 63. (direct).
So there appear to be no disadvantages to looking at difficult things in your life with humor and lightness. The conclusion from the study is that for those at higher risk of depression, humor can develop an ability 64. (control) negative emotions. What's more, humor has an extra benefit of 65. (make) others around you smile. Therefore, when you feel stressed and couldn't focus your mind on what you are doing, find something that can make you laugh first.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是校英语报记备李华，你校英语报决定举办主题为“中国传统文化故事读后感”的英语征文比赛。请你写一则通知，内容包括：
1.时闻和目的；
2.内容和要求；
3.报名截止日期。
注意：1、词数80左右；
2、适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Notice
The English School Newspaper
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Michael was the only son of his mother, Helen. She raised him alone ever since her husband died when Michael was only three years old. Helen was not rich. But she spent most of her money on Michael and their daily expenses. Michael's worst fear was being seen as an outsider by his friends. So instead of telling the truth, he boasted that his father was a photographer in Africa while his mother was a designer. The truth was that Helen worked as a cleaning lady at a bar. Michael was so ashamed knowing this because he didn't think of it as a job to be proud of.
On the day before his 16th birthday, Helen excitedly asked him if there was anything he wanted in particular as a gift.
"All my friends at school ride motorcycles. I want one too," he said quickly. Helen sighed. She knew she wouldn't be able to get him a motorcycle. Instead, she decided to buy him a mug(杯) with his portrait riding a motorbike. It was all she could afford. When Helen excitedly entered her son's room to give him her present the next day, Michael opened the box and threw it on the bed as soon as he saw the mug inside. " This is the worst birthday ever! I'm having my party at Grandpa's, and you're not invited!" he yelled.
On Michael's birthday, hearing what he said, his grandfather Graham fell silent. When Michael's friends started to arrive, Michael gestured for them to move towards the garden where his grandfather set up an outdoor table for them to stay. Once they were settled down, Graham turned on the projector (放映机). Michael and his friends' eyes were glued to the projector screen, where pictures of Michael growing up started to flash-Mom reading a book to Michael, Mom holding crying Michael in her arms at the hospital, Mom comforting Michael after a bad football game etc. Michael couldn't hold back the tears. He ran to his grandfather and hugged him
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
Grandfather nodded and patted Michael on the back.
"I'm so sorry, Mom. I shouldn't have shouted at you today," he started.