2024—2025学年度下学期2024级
二月月考英语试卷
考试时间：2025年2月28日
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。
例:How much is the shirt
A 19.15． B． 9.18． C． 9.15．
答案是C。
1．What time is it now
A．9:10. B．9:50. C．10:00.
2．What does the woman think of the weather
A．It’s nice. B．It’s warm. C．It’s cold.
3．What will the man do
A．Attend a meeting. B．Give a lecture. C．Leave his office.
4．What is the woman’s opinion about the course
A．It’s too hard. B．It’s worth taking. C．It’s very easy.
5．What does the woman want the man to do
A．Speak louder. B．Apologize to her. C．Turn off the radio.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．How long did Michael stay in China
A．Five days. B．One week. C．Two weeks.
7．Where did Michael go last year
A．Russia. B．Norway. C．India.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What food does Sally like
A．Chicken. B．Fish. C．Eggs.
9．What are the speakers going to do
A．Cook dinner. B．Go shopping. C．Order dishes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．In a hospital. B．In the office. C．At home.
11．When is the report due
A．On Thursday. B．On Friday. C．Next Monday.
12．What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report
A Improve it. B．Hand it in later. C．Leave it with him.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Salesperson and customer. B．Homeowner and cleaner. C．Husband and wife.
14．What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer
A．One with two bedrooms. B．One without furniture. C．One near a market.
15．How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment
A．$350. B．$400. C．$415.
16．Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see
A．On Lake Street. B．On Market Street. C．On South Street.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain
A．Almost 15%. B．About 30%. C．Over 40%.
18．Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk
A．Most British people drink tea that way.
B．Tea tastes much better with milk.
C．Tea with milk is healthy.
19．Who suggests a price for each tea
A．Tea tasters. B．Tea exporters. C．Tea companies.
20．What is the speaker talking about
A．The life of tea tasters. B．Afternoon tea in Britain. C．The London Tea Trade Center.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Montreal has a unique culture, with its mixture of French and English.If you want to visit one of the best cities in North America, this is the place for you.
The French
Most places in Canada are English-speaking, but Montreal is different.It is a city run by the French and for the French.If you want to work there, you have to speak French.The French and the English generally stay apart from each other.Most of the English can’t speak French and don’t want to learn; most of the French don’t like to speak English.However, it is this “conflict” of cultures that makes Montreal interesting.
Food
The best and unique Canadian food comes from the French.For example, you can find “poutine” - a tasty quick snack．This French invention is my personal favorite, although I must warn you that it isn’t for everyone.The best way to experience poutine is to go north of Montreal to one of the ski resorts.Spend all day skiing.Then, when your body aches all over, go to a mountain bar with friends and have a hot chocolate and a plate of poutine.You will understand why it’s the best food in the world.
Music & Cinema
Montreal is also great for music.There’s a famous jazz festival in the summer.You need a pass for most of the shows, which are usually performed outdoors during the day and night.But wherever you are in Montreal, you can hear the music while you are walking in the streets.
21．Where is this text probably taken from
A．A travel plan. B．A travel brochure. C．An encyclopedia. D．A travel journal.
22．When will you enjoy poutine the most
A．After a day-long sightseeing. B．After a tiring skiing experience.
C．When your body aches all over. D．When you have a hot chocolate.
23．What is necessary if you intend to make a living in Montreal
A．Mastering skiing skills. B．Favoring different cultures.
C．Understanding jazz music. D．Communicating in French.
B
Fang Jianze, a student of today’s Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, was diagnosed (诊断) with a rare disease at the age of three, leaving his legs almost useless.
Up until he met his university professor, Fang Jianze always believed he would never be able to do anything on his own.In January 2020, when he put on his first diving suit and began his training, he found himself in a pool of emotions.
In order to build up his physical strength, Fang began riding his bike 5 km every day, covering more than 600 km in half a year.To overcome his fear at water, he fully immersed (沉浸) himself in it in both a mental and physical way.Due to the weakness in his upper arms, he had to rely on his body and legs to keep him afloat.
On August 19th,2020, Fang Jianze got the world’s 2075th Disabled Divers Certification, and became China’s first certified diver with muscle disease.
Since becoming an accomplished diver, Fang sees the world from an entirely new point of view.Now, he has the confidence and ability to help others overcome their own doubts and fears.In 2020 alone, he helped to upgrade more than 20 facilities (设施) for people with disabilities in various ways in Guangzhou.
Nowadays, most parts of the world have accepted the idea of making things accessible for everyone.Everyone can benefit from a barrier-free environment.By accommodating each other’s differences, perhaps we can find a way in which to live together happily, so that no barrier, physical or mental, can impede someone from going after their dreams.
24．What happened to Fang Jianze when he was three years old
A．He lost his legs in an accident.
B．He began training to become a diver.
C．He started riding a bike to build up his strength.
D．He suffered from a rare disease that affected his legs.
25．Why did Fang Jianze start riding his bike every day
A．To overcome his fear of water. B．To help others with disabilities.
C．To improve his physical fitness. D．To prepare for a diving competition.
26．What does the underlined word “impede” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Stop. B．Protect. C．Guide. D．Separate.
27．Which of the following can best describe Fang Jianze
A．Lucky and warm-hearted. B．Strong-willed and helpful.
C．Outgoing and curious. D．Adventurous and proud.
C
When living or travelling internationally, we notice the differences between cultures before seeing the similarities.At first, some differences are easy to spot.Over time, however, there are some curious similarities between how people in the UK and China communicate.Indeed, international residents in both countries often complain about having to read what local people really mean, because it often differs from what is said.
In the UK, outsiders often get confused when they realise that a person making rude comments was actually showing love.In situations like this, context is everything.Likewise, in China, outsiders must infer most meaning from context and from what is not said, rather than from what is.Otherwise, misunderstandings happen.
The UK and China contexts share further cultural features, which greatly influence how people communicate, including the cultural trait (特点) of non-conflict.The British will do everything to avoid conflict．They will probably tell the waiter it was lovely even when served with poor quality food.This cultural trait can cause major misunderstandings.For example, a British business partner who is deeply unhappy with your proposal will probably say “there are just a couple of small concerns,” rather than telling you that the entire proposal is unsatisfactory.
Chinese communication shows a very similar conflict prevention．Often challenges, errors, mistakes, or problems remain completely taboos (禁忌) as topics of discussion, even though everyone knows of their existence.Instead, people talk about working towards further goals or objectives, rather than directly admit that the current situation is far from satisfactory．Likewise, Chinese people like to keep a sense of harmony within all environments, and so avoid open criticism of each other.This is very similar to the way that a British person might tell you a colleague “is very confident” rather than that they are rude.In this sense, the British and Chinese can appreciate each other for harmony.
28．What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2
A．Polite comments are encouraged.
B．Learning what is not said is difficult.
C．Context is important in communication.
D．Misunderstandings often happen among outsiders.
29．What will the British and the Chinese probably both agree with
A．Talking over taboos in discussions.
B．Preventing misunderstandings in work.
C．Avoiding discussing one’s mistakes in public.
D．Making use of cultural traits in communication.
30．How does the author develop this passage
A．By using figures. B．By making comparison.
C．By listing reasons. D．By making classifications.
31．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage
A．Cultural Differences Between the UK and China
B．Avoiding Conflict: British Communication Styles
C．The Importance of Context in Chinese Communication
D．Shared Cultural Characters in Communication: UK and China
D
Male mosquitoes may be nearly as blood-thirsty as females under certain conditions, new research suggests.Male mosquitoes, which are normally disinterested in blood, will take blood meals when they are dehydrated (脱水), the scientist Jason Rasgon of Penn State and his colleagues report in a paper.The finding overturns the idea that only female mosquitoes bite, drink blood and spread diseases.Males may not be totally harmless.
A student in Rasgon’s lab noticed that male mosquitoes would sometimes feed on blood in a tray covered by a thin artificial membrane (人工膜) when researchers took away water.Rasgon wanted to know if thirsty males would try to get blood from a person, so he stuck his hand in cages containing male mosquitoes.Hydrated males mostly ignored him, but dehydrated males would land and examine his skin．One even bit him but hardly got into the first layer of the skin.“I was shocked,” says Rasgon.
Male mosquitoes’ long, tubelike mouth parts aren’t able to bite skin deeply enough to draw blood.But a wound caused by Rasgon’s cat allowed him to test whether males could get blood another way.Sure enough, a dehydrated male mosquito drank blood from the open wound.
In another experiment, male mosquitoes that were genetically engineered to be unable to sense wetness didn’t take blood meals more often when lacking water.Those findings suggest that males may go for blood to satisfy their thirst.
One earlier research paper showed that blood was harmful to male mosquitoes.Scientists thought all male mosquitoes didn’t have the ability to break down blood.But in Rasgon’s experiment, male mosquitoes fed only blood lived as long as those that didn’t get blood, and even a little bit longer.
32．What is discovered in Rasgon’s research according to Paragraph 1
A．That female mosquitoes may be harmful.
B．That only female mosquitoes drink blood.
C．That male mosquitoes may bite and drink blood.
D．That male mosquitoes are disinterested in blood.
33．How did Rasgon carry out his research
A．By taking away water. B．By experimenting on himself.
C By placing his cat in the cage. D．By creating a thin artificial membrane.
34．What didn’t Rasgon expect in his research
A．Male mosquitoes would be able to bite deeply into human skin.
B．Male mosquitoes would try to drink human blood when dehydrated.
C．Female mosquitoes would become interested in blood when hydrated.
D．Female mosquitoes would prefer water over blood meals when dehydrated.
35．What did one earlier research paper show
A．Blood would bring harm to male mosquitoes.
B．Blood would make mosquitoes more harmful.
C．Male mosquitoes were able to break down blood.
D．Male mosquitoes fed blood would live as long or longer.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning to pronounce English words correctly can be one of the hardest parts of learning English.Here are some tips to help you pronounce even the difficult English words correctly.
Learn to listen.Before you learn how to speak, you’ll need to learn how to listen. 36 Did the speaker sleep or slip Did he hurt his chin (下巴) or his shin If you can hear the difference, it will be easier to speak the difference.
37 When you speak, you move your mouth.How you move your mouth affects how you pronounce a word.The first step to correcting your mouth shape is to notice it and pay attention.There are a few ways you can check that your mouth and lips are making the correct shape, for example, using a mirror. 38
Pay attention to your tongue.The main difference between rice and lice is in your tongue.When you speak, you move your tongue to make sounds.You probably didn’t even notice that, since you do it without thinking.To improve your English pronunciation, it’s a good idea to check what your tongue is doing.Some difficult sounds for non-native speakers to make are the letters “L” and “R”, and the sound “TH”. 39
Break words down into sounds.Words are made up of syllables (音节), or parts．The word “syllable”, for example, has three syllables: syl-la-ble． 40 To check how many syllables a word has, place your hand flat just under your chin．Say the word slowly.Each time your chin touches your hand, that’s a syllable.
Pronunciation is important for you to learn English well．Just remember: Practice makes perfect!
A．Notice how your mouth and lips move.
B．You can even write the word down in parts.
C．Pronouncing them correctly is all in the tongue!
D．Some sounds can be hard to tell apart when you’re listening.
E．Turning words into parts can make them easier to pronounce.
F．Listen to someone speak and write down what they are saying.
G．This is by far the simplest way to tell what your mouth is doing while you talk.
第三部分 语言知识运用 （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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑。
“Is this all Where are the rest of the presents ” asked my twelve-year-old daughter, Allison, and Blake, one year older than his sister.
Our family was 41 financial difficulties．There was a time when my husband was alive and my children could receive almost everything on their wish lists, but that was not the 42 now.
“Next year we will celebrate Christmas in a whole new way!” I announced, 43 to teach them a lesson. 44 went by quickly．My kids thought I would forget all about their actions on last Christmas.In fact, I 45 agencies and found a family that desperately needed help.There were four children aged three to eight.The father had lost his job and remained 46 since.As Christmas 47 closer, there were still no presents under the tree.Blake and Allison were 48 , and then told the gifts would be given to those who truly needed them.The kids weren’t satisfied with the situation, but still prepared things for the family to 49 the winter.
On Christmas Eve, we reached the house of the family and were welcomed with smiles and homemade bread.We accepted the 50 , asking for the recipe (食谱) , which seemingly delighted the mother. The parents let their children put the 51 under a small Christmas tree, where they shook boxes and guessed what was inside. 52 , Allison and Blake began joining the children and laughing together.Blake was even rolling a ball with the youngest kid. We all enjoyed the day.When saying goodbye to the family, I could tell our visit had 53 Blake and Allison, whose eyes were full of tears that they didn’t let fall.The way home was quiet.On our 54 , Allison and Blake turned to me, “Thanks, Mom.” Mission accomplished．The gifts 55 in my closet could now go under the tree, I thought.
41． A．going through B．searching for C．making out D．living on
42． A．case B．view C．reason D．problem
43． A．moved B．delighted C．embarrassed D．determined
44． A．Months B．Years C．Ages D．Decades
45． A．referred B．arranged C．promoted D．contacted
46． A．addicted B．separated C．forgotten D．unemployed
47． A．set B．drew C．mounted D．scheduled
48． A．amazed B．excited C．confused D．frightened
49． A．last B．escape C．survive D．congratulate
50． A．treat B．effort C．request D．accommodation
51． A．toys B．lists C．snacks D．packages
52． A．Strangely B．Gradually C．Generally D．Extremely
53． A．struck B．unified C．shocked D．identified
54． A．action B．separation C．arrival D．sight
55． A．lost B．buried C．trapped D．hidden
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The red panda, also called red cat-bear, has soft and thick fur with a red-brown stripe (条纹) from each eye to the corners of the mouth. Its body 56 (long) is about 50—65cm and its front legs are slightly 57 (short) than the back legs, which gives it a bit of a waddle (摇晃) when it walks.
The red panda lives in an area 58 rocks and trees can be found.It seems to do most of its feeding on the ground.It is gentle and can easily 59 (keep) in the zoo.About two 60 (three) of the red panda’s diet is made up of bamboo. Red pandas do a lot of eating so 61 (provide) plenty of food is important.There must be plenty of trees for them 62 (climb) and sleep too. The red panda can live together 63 (peace) with other pandas. Most of their activity happens at night, during sunrise or sunset.
Now red pandas are 64 danger. Their main threat is the disappearance of the forests and habitat loss. These animals are also illegally hunted, and the number of them 65 (drop) by 50% in the past forty years.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你和英国好友Jim原定本周末一起外出，你因故不能赴约。请你用英文给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括:
1．表达歉意并说明原因
2．提出补救措施，
注意:词数100左右;2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
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语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The sun was setting, casting a golden light over the dense forest. Lily and her friends, James and Emily, were lost in the wilds, their hearts heavy with fear and uncertainty. They had been exploring the unexplored for days, but a wrong turn had led them off the course.
The air was filled with the whispering of insects and the rustling (沙沙声) of leaves in the wind. Lily held her compass (指南针) tightly, but it seemed to be swinging in circles, offering no clear direction. James, their fearless leader, scanned the horizon for any sign of civilization, but the only thing visible was the shades of trees stretching into the distance.
Emily’s face was pale, her eyes filled with tears. She grabbed a branch tightly, as if it could provide some comfort in this moment of desperation. Lily reached out and grasped her hand, offering a silent promise.
“We’ll find our way,” James said, his voice steady. “Just stay close and trust each other.”
Just then, they heard a distant roar (咆哮) that shook the ground beneath their feet.
The roar grew louder, echoing through the forest like a thunderclap. Lily’s heart skipped a beat, and she tightened her grip on Emily’s hand．James raised his arm, signaling them to stay silent and still.
Slowly, the source of the roar emerged from the shadows. It was a huge bear, its fur a mixture of brown and black, and its eyes flashing with a violent light. The bear smelled the air, and then its gaze settled on the three friends.
James moved forward, his hands raised in a calming gesture. “Stay still,” he whispered. “Don’t make any sudden movements.”
Lily’s mind raced．She knew they had to find a way to escape, but with the bear blocking their path, every option seemed impossible. Suddenly, she spotted a small stream nearby, its water glinting in the fading light.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
“The stream!” She shouted in a low excited voice.
Paragraph 2:
Relief flooded through their bodies as they continued their downstream journey.高一二月月考英语答案
1~5 ACABC 6~10 BABCB 11~15 ABCAB 16~20 CBAAC
21~23 BBD 24~27 DCAB 28~31 CCBD 32~35 CBBA
36~40 DAGCE
41~45 AADAD 46~50 DBCCA 51~55 DBACD
56．Length 57．Shorter 58．where 59．be kept 60．thirds
61. providing 62．to climb 63．peacefully 64．in 65．has dropped
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Jim,
I'm writing to sincerely apologize for having to cancel our plans this weekend.
Unfortunately, I developed a constant cough yesterday morning and my doctor diagnosed me with a severe cold. She strongly advised me to rest at home for several days to recover fully.
Could we possibly reschedule our outing for next weekend, if that works for your schedule I'd truly appreciate the chance to make it up to you.
Once again, I'm deeply sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. I hope we can find a new time that suits us both. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Li Hua
第二节
Paragraph 1:
"The stream!" She shouted in a low and excited voice. Lily's eyes were full of hope. She quickly told James and Emily her plan. "If we can reach the stream, we may follow it downstream to safety." James nodded with determination. Emily held Lily's hand tightly. Her fear was replaced by a little hope. The bear was still smelling the air. Its big body blocked their way. But Lily knew they must act quickly. She gestured for them to move slowly, keeping close to the ground. Their breaths were shallow and quiet. The stream was only a few meters away. The soft sound of the water was very different from the nervous feeling in the air. As they moved closer, the bear roared again. But this time, it seemed farther away, as if it had lost interest. Lily's heart was beating fast, but she made herself stay calm. She just focused on the stream in front.
Paragraph 2:
Relief filled their bodies as they kept going downstream. The cool water made their tired feet feel better. The forest around them seemed less scary. The shadows were not so deep, and the air was not so heavy. James walked in front, looking at the banks for any signs of people. Emily and Lily followed closely. The sound of the flowing water made them feel better. The stream became wider as they walked. Soon they could see a faint light in a clearing ahead. "We'll be okay," James said, sounding confident. Lily smiled. She was very thankful for her friends and their strong will. When they walked into the clearing, seeing a small village in the distance made Emily cry. They did it! They found their way out of the wild. And they found a strength in themselves that they didn't know they had before.
录音稿：1. 【原文】W: What time is your train leaving
M: It leaves at 10. I’ve got 50 minutes left.
W: You’d better hurry, or you won’t be able to catch it.
2.【原文】M: Nice weather we’re having! Don’t you think
W: No, it is too cold.
M: I think it is just right.
W: I’d prefer a few degrees warmer.
3.【原文】M: Now, let’s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I’ll be late for a meeting.
W: OK. Bye!
4. 【原文】M: This course is really difficult.
W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.
M: So you’re taking it, too
W: That’s true.
5. 【原文】W: Could you turn that off I can’t hear myself think!
M: What
W: The radio.
M: Oh, sorry.
6~7【原文】W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday
M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.
W: You do travel a lot, don’t you Last year, you went to Norway, right
M: Well, I’ve been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.
8~9【原文】M: Sally, do you like seafood
W: Yes, of course.
M: Is there anything you especially like
W: Well, I really don’t know. I can never remember the names.
M: OK. Is there any food you don’t eat
W: Well, I don’t eat chicken, and I don’t like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetables.
M: Then, let’s look at the menu, and see what they’ve got for us.
10~12【原文】M: You look pale, Stephanie! What’s wrong
W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report to do tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins means it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks George.
M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.
13~16【原文】W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear
M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.
W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. It’s a real bargain. Only 350 dollars. But it doesn’t have any furniture.
M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.
W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. It’s on South Street. That’s a nice area!
M: Yes, it’s quiet. Did you say two bedrooms
W: Yes, at 415 dollars.
M: Why don’t we go and have a look
W: OK, I’ll give them a call.
17~20【原文】Look at this picture. It’s the London Tea Trade Centre. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child over ten years of age, has an average over four cups a day, or some one thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the world’s export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world. Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each week’s tea sale. It’s amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on long tables. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. After that, they……
