辽宁省朝阳市建平县2024-2025学年高二下学期开学英语试题(无答案)

2024-2025学年建平县高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷
（试卷满分150分，考试时间 120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Who keeps Harry Potter at present
A. The man. B. John. C. Mary.
2. How will the man celebrate his birthday
A. By going on a picnic. B. By watching a football match. C. By inviting his workmates over.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. Lifestyles. B. An actor. C. A movie.
4. What will Jane do
A. Finish her homework. B. Go to a concert. C. Join a band.
5. What does the woman imply about the restaurant
A. It is very popular. B. It is easy to book a table. C. It only accepts reservations.
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，回答第6和第7小题。
6. How long did the festival last
A. 15 days. B. 9 days. C. 8 days.
7. What did Susan do during the festival
A. She saw films from different countries. B. She did some volunteer work at theaters.
C. She participated in the filming of a movie.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第8和第9小题。
8. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a conference. B. Working out a schedule. C. Sharing a marketing plan.
9. When does the man plan to go on holiday
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第10 至第13 四个小题。
10. What is Jack's attitude toward writing
A. Enjoyable. B. Serious. C. Casual.
11. When did Jack use to begin writing as a teacher
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
12. What does Jack usually do from Monday to Saturday
A. He goes swimming. B. He goes for a walk. C. He goes running.
13. Where does Jack usually write
A. In his office. B. In the bedroom. C. In the sitting room.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Schoolmates.
15. What problem is the man facing now
A. How to choose his major. B. How to look for a job. C. How to apply to a college.
16. What does the man want to be
A. A biologist. B. An IT engineer. C. A doctor.
17. What does Alice suggest the man do
A. Give up his idea. B. Attend some lectures. C. Have a talk with his father.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Which field is virtual reality widely used in
A. Education. B. Entertainment. C. Health care.
19. What are Xinge Yu and his colleagues trying to do
A. Improve the touch of VR. B. Make hearing advanced. C. Bring smell into VR.
20. Where can people learn more about the design
A. In a journal. B. In a movie. C. On a TV show.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Three Most Beautiful Deserts in the World
Deserts are mysterious landscapes that cover nearly one-third of Earth's surface. These are some of the world's most beautiful deserts that you can see while traveling.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt desert and a truly mystical place to visit. Tens of thousands of years ago, this region was part of a prehistoric lake. However, these lakes dried up and left behind two new smaller lakes and these expansive salt flats. An estimated10 billion tons of salt can be found in this desert.
Painted Desert, Arizona, USA
The Painted Desert of Arizona got its name from the vibrant red, orange, blue, and purple colors painted across the landscape. Less than 10 inches of rain fall here each year, and the colors were created by minerals in the clay and sandstone rock. There are lots of great trails to hike through this desert, especially at sunset when the colors are on display.
Pinnacles Desert, Australia
You'll need to head to the Nambung National Park in Western Australia to experience the Pinnacles Desert for yourself. This desert gets its name from the beautiful spires（尖顶）made of rock that rise from the sand dunes（沙丘）. The rock formations here have been weathered so much over time to undeniably stand out among the gentle yellow sand dunes.
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21. What do the first two deserts have in common
A. Rich minerals. B. Diverse colors. C. Expansive flats. D. Countless trails.
22. Why does Pinnacles Desert get its name
A. For its sand dunes. B. For its special shape.
C. For its long history. D. For its unusual weather.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A travel brochure（手册） . B. A geography textbook.
C. A fashion magazine. D. A trip discovery platform.
B
Nicholas Sparks is an American novelist known for his best-selling tales of romance（浪漫） and heartbreak.
Sparks grew up mainly in north-central California, where his family moved when he was eight. He attended the University of Notre Dame on a track scholarship, but an injury ended his athletic career and led him to write his first unpublished novel. In 1988, he graduated with a major in business and held a variety of jobs. In the early 1990s, he and his wife, Cathy Cote, settled in North Carolina, which later provided a setting for his novels.
While working his day job, Sparks continued to write. He cooperated with former Olympic runner Billy Mills on Wokini: A Lakota Journey to Happiness and Self-Understanding. The book, which was inspired by a Native American legend, was published in 1990. Determined to become a professional writer, Sparks spent several months working on The Notebook, his first published novel, which hit The New York Times best-seller list immediately after it reached the public in 1996. By the time the film adaptation（改编） was released in 2004, Sparks had published seven more novels.
Although Sparks's fiction usually involves love stories, he rejects the suggestion that he is a “romance novelist”. His supporters agree that Sparks explores more-serious subject matter, such as loneliness, sadness, and loss, and that many of his books feature less-than-happy endings. That is also evident in his only nonfiction work, Three Weeks with My Brother, in which he and his brother, Micah, share their own emotional responses to the deaths of their parents and sister.
Sparks has devoted much of his time and literary profits to writing programs at Notre Dame and to charitable causes, most notably the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, which he and his wife established in 2011.
24. What led Sparks to write his first novel
A. A scholarship. B. His marriage. C. An accident. D. His major.
25. What do we know about The Notebook
A. It arrived in cinemas in 2004. B. It was written by two authors.
C. It became a hit due to a report. D. It was Sparks' nonfiction work.
26. Why isn't Sparks a romance novelist
A. His stories have nothing to do with love. B. He prefers to record real events in lives.
C. His books never end with happiness. D. He pays attention to various themes.
27. Which words can best describe Sparks
A. Lucky and careful. B. Tough and caring.
C. Honest and brave. D. Tolerant and calm.
C
You know that old debate about whether dogs are smarter than cats Well, science now has a definite answer. It's dogs. That's the conclusion of an international group of researchers, who found that dogs have twice as many neurons（神经元） as cats. Neurons are cells that deal with information. And so, the more neurons an animal has, the better its information processing capability, these scientists say.
The study was carried out by researchers from six universities in the US, Brazil, Denmark and South Africa. It's going to be published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroanatomy. The research was done in the lab of Suzana Herculano-Houzel, an associate professor of psychology and biological sciences at Vanderbilt University.
Until recently, scientists interested in comparing intelligence across species were limited to using brain size as a sign. “In 2005, my lab came up with a very simple, quick and inexpensive way to count the cells in brains and brain parts, ” Herculano-Houzel said. What the researchers did was take some brain matter and basically turn it into a soup. This freed up the cell nuclei（细胞核） so that the scientists could count them directly under a microscope.
This is what they found when they looked at the cerebral cortex of cats and dogs. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that processes information. A cat's cerebral cortex has 250 million neurons. A 15-pound mixed-breed（混合种） dog's has 429 million.
When they looked at a 64-pound golden retriever（猎犬）, the number was even higher: 627 million neurons. “So, it's plausible to say that dogs have about twice as many neurons as cats in their cerebral cortex,” she said. “And this means that dogs can do more thinking things than cats. ”
28. What does the author imply about the old debate
A. It was surprising B. It was meaningless.
C. It was easily solved. D. It had no clear result.
29. Why did the researchers turn some brain matter into a soup
A. To wake up neurons. B. To study brain growth.
C. To see neurons clearly. D. To study cortex better.
30. What affects the neuron numbers of dogs
A. Practice. B. Weights. C. Thinking. D. Lifestyles.
31. What does the underlined word mean in the last paragraph
A. reasonable. B. important. C. surprising. D. fearless.
D
In early February 2025, the news of renowned artist Barbie Hsu's （also known as Da S）passing away due to sepsis shocked the public. This has drawn widespread attention to this often overlooked but very dangerous disease.
Sepsis, also called blood poisoning, is a serious and sudden body - wide infection. It happens when harmful germs （细菌） and their poisons stay in the blood all the time. Any kind of harmful germ infection can cause sepsis. When an infection occurs, the body's immune system may react in an" out-of-control" way, causing body-wide inflammation（炎症） , organ damage, and even shock.
Sepsis can affect people of all ages, but some groups are more at risk. These include people with weak immune systems, like those with diabetes（糖尿病） , cancer patients, AIDS patients, and people who take drugs that weaken the immune system for a long time. The old, babies, and people with long - term diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes are also in great danger. Besides, people who have had surgery recently or have open cuts are more likely to get infected and develop sepsis.
The early signs of sepsis may not be clear and can be easily thought of as those of a common cold or flu. However, if the following signs appear together, you need to pay attention right away. These include a very high fever or a low body temperature （above 38. 3°C or below 36°C）, a fast heart rate （more than 90 beats per minute in adults）, fast breathing（more than 20 breaths per minute or shortness of breath）, being very tired, feeling confused, being sleepy, a big drop in the amount of urine（尿液） , and pale, cold, and sweaty skin or skin rashes（皮疹）.
Sepsis is a very serious condition, but it can be treated. The key is to see a doctor quickly. Doctors usually take steps like using antibiotics to stop the infection from spreading, giving fluids（流体） to keep blood pressure normal and prevent organ failure, and providing organ support for very serious cases. Research shows that if patients get treatment within 6 hours, the survival rate can be as high as 80%. Otherwise, the death rate may be more than 50%.
Prevention is very important in dealing with sepsis. We should get vaccines on time, wash our hands often, keep good hygiene habits, and deal with cuts quickly. If we have cold or flu symptoms that get worse, we should see a doctor as soon as possible to stop the infection from getting worse.
32. What is the function of the first paragraph about Barbie Hsu（Da S）'s death
A. To introduce the topic of sepsis. B. To arouse readers' pity for Barbie Hsu.
C. To describe the seriousness of sepsis. D. To show the influence of Barbie Hsu.
33. What is the main cause of sepsis
A. Lack of exercise. B. Harmful germ infection.
C. Too much stress. D. Unhealthy eating.
34. What is the key to treating sepsis
A. Taking antibiotics by yourself. B. Drinking more water.
C. Getting medical help quickly. D. Staying at home and resting.
35. What is the best way to prevent sepsis according to the text
A. Eating more fruits and vegetables.
B. Keeping away from people with sepsis.
C. Keeping good hygiene habits and getting vaccines.
D. Taking more vitamins.
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。
How to Feel Better About the Way You Look
If you feel insecure about the way you look, you aren't alone. 36 They can easily contribute to feelings of insecurity （不安全）. If you would like to become more confident about your body and looks, there are steps you can take to change how you think about your body.
Accept what you dislike about your body while loving it overall. 37 It is not realistic to expect yourself to love everything about your body at all times. Learn to accept what you do not like without focusing on it. Be able to compartmentalize（隔开） to a degree by loving your body overall, even when you know it's imperfect.
Practice positive self-talk. If you feel bad about yourself, you may find yourself putting yourself down a lot. You may engage in negative self-talk, which means you find yourself saying things to yourself like, “I can't believe how fat you are” throughout the day. Try to replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk. 38
Provide your body with nourishment（营养）. Many people with low self-esteem（自尊） try dieting or healthy eating as a means to change their bodies. 39 Think of healthy eating as a way of nourishing your body instead of a way of forcing your body to change.
40 If you're feeling poorly about yourself, support is important. Seek out friends and family members who are positive. Try to spend time with people who feel good about their bodies and are generally positive.
A. Turn to people around you for help.
B. Surround yourself with supportive people.
C. People have things about their bodies they dislike.
D. Eating aims to give you a good mood instead of making you look good.
E. People read a huge number of messages about beauty standards every year.
F. You may feel unnatural at first, but it raises your sense of self worth in the long run.
G. Eating right can help you feel better about yourself, but do so with the right attitude.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lately, I've been finding myself paying closer attention to fashion trends. I'm fond of looking at everyone's 41 style, and I believe that fashion helps to 42 yourself.
The media we consume, the people we're around, and the environment we're in 43 how we dress and express ourselves. When I was in high school, I was afraid to wear the clothes I wanted because I feared I would be made fun of. When I wore an item seeming normal to a girl but was considered too 44 for my classmates—a pair of bright purple cargo pants（工装裤）, people 45 me in the hall. 46 , I never wore them again after 47 them into the back of my closet （衣橱） .
Now, I don't 48 as much; I like wearing a bit of everything—colorful clothes, preppy style, Y2K. Maybe it's because I'm in college now, and college students have more significant 49 to worry about.
Another thing I've started wearing is 50 for my favorite shows and musical artists. I'll never forget I wore a sweatshirt of my favorite K-pop group and that my 51 made fun of me again by 52 mispronouncing the members' names.
What we wear tells a story about who we are. When I go outside wearing what I like to wear, I feel 53 and more like myself. I no longer feel like I'm wearing clothes that will make me blend in with the 54 . Going with the flow contributes to no 55 anyway.
41. A. natural B. unique C. habitual D. uniform
42. A. define B. comfort C. respect D. beauty
43. A. reflect B. warn C. mind D. affect
44. A. worn B. luxurious C. noticeable D. tight
45. A. laughed at B. chatted with C. met with D. passed by
46. A. So far B. In time C. After all D. As usual
47. A. sinking B. pushing C. stuffing D. inserting（置入）
48. A. care B. submit C. refuse D. escape
49. A. relationships B. struggles C. challenges D. matters
50. A. goods B. models C. labels（标签） D. presents
51. A. teachers B. parents C. friends D. classmates
52. A. dramatically B. specifically C. repeatedly D. deliberately
53. A. adaptable B. decisive C. confident D. obedient
54. A. school B. fashion C. crowd D. tradition
55. A. enhancement B. identity C. popularity D. recognition
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。
Xuan Paper
Xuan paper is a kind of high-quality paper 56. _________ （make） in Anhui Province, 57. _________ has a history of over a thousand years. The production process of Xuan paper is 58. _________ （extreme） complex. It involves multiple steps, such as selecting raw materials, soaking （浸泡） , boiling, and bleaching（漂白） . The unique quality of Xuan paper lies in its 59. _________ （able） to absorb ink well and preserve the color for a long time. Artists like to use it 60. _________ （create） calligraphy and paintings. When ink 61. _________ （apply） on it, it spreads in a very special way, giving the works a charming effect. Xuan paper is also highly pared with ordinary paper, there is no doubt 62. _________ it has a much longer lifespan. 63. _________ the development of modern technology, the production of Xuan paper has also incorporated some new techniques, but the traditional craftsmanship still plays 64. _________ crucial role, 65. _________ （show） the world its unique beauty.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友 Mike写信告诉你他对DeepSeek很感兴趣，你需要给他写一封回信，要点如下：
1. 向 Mike 介绍 DcepSeek是中国自主研发的新兴AI工具，非常受欢迎。
2. 告诉 Mike 你使用DeepSeek 学英语，解难题，写文章；DeepSeek还帮你规划旅行和提供健康生活建议等。
3. 建议 Mike使用 DeepScek学汉语。
1. 词数80-100字；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 提示词: DeepSeek（深度求索） AI（人工智能） tool（工具） 研发 develop
Dear Mike,
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yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
67. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A tradesman was leading a caravan（商队） to another country to sell his goods. Along the way they came to the edge of a hot-sand desert. They learnt that during the daytime the sun heated up the fine sand until it was as hot as charcoal （木炭）, so no one could walk on it - not even camels! Then the caravan leader hired a desert guide, one who could follow the stars, so they could travel only at night when the sand cooled down. The guide sat on the first cart. And they began the dangerous night-time journey across the desert.
A couple of nights later, after eating their evening meal and waiting for the sand to cool, they started out again. Later that night, the desert guide, who was driving the first cart, saw from the stars that they were getting close to the other side of the desert. He had been very tired, so when he relaxed, he fell asleep. Then the camels who, of course, couldn't tell directions by reading the stars, gradually turned to the side and went in a big wide circle until they ended up at the same place that they started from!
By then it was morning, and the people woke up and realized they were back at the same spot where they started. They lost heart and began to cry about their condition. Since the desert crossing was supposed to be over by now, they had no more water, and they were worried about there was nothing to drink, and were extremely afraid they would die of thirst. They even began to blame the caravan leader and the desert guide. However, the leader himself didn't lose courage. He talked with the desert guide and then they began wandering, trying to work out a plan.
Paragraph 1
All of a sudden, the leader took notice of a small area of grass.
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Paragraph 2:
A spring（温泉） was found at last.
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