天津市蓟州区2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题（含答案）

2024-2025学年高二下学期第一次月考
英语
（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —Shall I check it now
—_______. I’ll ask Vicky to check it when she leaves.
A. Don’t bother B. Hurry up C. Sounds good D. It depends
2 Cunningham would go out onto the streets of New York each and every day to photograph ordinary people ________ the weather.
A. instead of B. regardless of C. owing to D. thanks to
3. On windy days, we had to hold down the paper on the desk, which would ________ be blown away.
A. instead B. otherwise C. nonetheless D. even
4. I ________ driving lessons for over a year, and still haven’t got my licence.
A. have been taking B. had taken C. took D. would take
5. The panels also capture heat from the sun and ________it into energy that powers the building.
A. pose B. repay C. polish D. convert
6. The Allied forces then prepared to enter Germany, where they would ________ the Soviet military moving in from the east.
A. meet up with B. come up with C. put up with D. catch up with
7. Both men were happy to ________ from contemporary life, seeking a harmonious relationship with nature in the quietness of their lives.
A. dispose B. withdraw C. tremble D. acknowledge
8. These Qing dynasty architectural marvels, along with many others ________ by members of the same family — the Lei family.
A. was all built B. were all built C. is built D. has built
9. It seems ________ nothing would ever stop her from continuing this work.
A. as if B. even if C. in case D. if
10. Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer, Cunningham’s approach to life was ________.
A. associated B. artificial C. uncomplicated D. desperate
11. The student completed this experiment to make come true ______ Professor Joseph had said.
A. that B. what C. when D. where
12. With these words ________ in their ears, Allied soldiers prepared for ________ would become known as D-Day.
A. ring ,which B. ring, what C. ringing, what D. ringing, which
13. People ________ interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s ArtScience Museum.
A. Who B. which C. whom D. whose
14. It is not a problem _____ we can win the battle; it’s just a matter of time.
A. whether B. why C. when D. where
15. ―Sorry, I can't return your book today because I am only halfway through it.
― ________.I have plenty of other books to read.
A. No wonder B. Take it seriously C. Take your time D. No doubt
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
In my early thirties, I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5, 895 meters above sea level.
After months of preparation, I started my great ___16___.At the base of the mountain, I met Mik, a local porter, who warmly ___17___ me. Mik’s job was to carry my equipment up the mountain, set up the tent (帐篷), and carry everything back down after reaching the ___18___. Mik stood about 1.6 meters tall. I was ___19___ with a pack nearly as tall as his whole body. Just imagine this little man with the huge equipment ___20___ on his head.
The first day of the climb was ___21___ the rain forest, across a slippery (滑的), muddy ground covered with tree roots and vines (藤蔓). Mik was carrying 30 kilos on his head! By that evening, we made it to 3, 000 meters. The air was ___22___ and it was colder. When I arrived at the campsite for the night, my tent was already set up and ___23___ me.
Day two was much steeper (陡峭的) and rockier. I really had to ___24___ what I was doing. And I felt guilty for the tough. ____25____ Mik had to work in Yet when I turned to Mik, he said with the biggest smile, “Polle, polle, ”which means“ _____26_____, take it easy” in his native language. I ____27____ back, my burden lighter somehow.
Over the next five days, the climb got ____28____difficult. The temperatures could ____29____ from 21°C to below freezing in a few hours. At 5, 700 meters, there’s only half the oxygen ______30______ in each breath compared to at sea level. That leaves many people with severe headache. Yet Mik remained ______31______ . He always had a smile and a positive ____32____.It had an enormous impact on me, giving me the ____33____ to keep going.
Even today, when I find myself ____34____ with anything in life, I just think back to Mik and his smile.
A great attitude can bring joy to those around you or even ____35____ stranger to the top of a mountain.
16. A. performance B. business C. presentation D. adventure
17. A. questioned B. congratulated C. greeted D. invited
18. A. base B. peak C. forest D. border
19. A. covered B. equipped C. occupied D. treated
20. A. balanced B. exposed C. displayed D. folded
21. A. outside B. beside C. through D. over
22. A. thinner B. softer C. drier D. sweeter
23. A. looking after B. pointing to C. resting on D. waiting for
24. A. focus on B. comment on C. inquire into D. break into
25. A. locations B. conditions C. atmosphere D. competition
26. A. stop B. hurry C. relax D. move
27. A. ran B. talked C. smiled D. rode
28. A. slightly B. increasingly C. automatically D. equally
29. A. swing B. circle C. climb D. last
30. A. predictable B. available C. noticeable D. affordable
31. A. ambitious B. modest C. thankful D. cheerful
32 A. direction B. advantage C. attitude D. relationship
33. A. impression B. platform C. opportunity D. strength
34. A. cooperating B. struggling C. associating D. communicating
35. A. persuade B. introduce C. motivate D. recommend
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley, close to the town of Garland hut, is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. You will see many of the animals on this trip. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May 22
Equipment to be needed:
Please bring enough water and food for all walks
Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.
Wear a hat for day walks.
Dress warmly for night walks.
Children must be with an adult.
Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone(8934847) or on the Internet at www.
36. Where are these trips
A. In a large city. B. In a park in the mountains.
C. In a special kind of zoo. D. In three different countries.
37. Which of the trips lasts the longest hours
A. Black Bear Count B. National Park Tour
C. Flashlight Adventure D. Garland Valley
38. Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips
A. Good walking shoes B. A pair of glasses
C. A sleeping-bag D. Food and water
39. If you are free on May 22, you can choose_____.
A. Black Bear Count B. Garland Valley
C. Flashlight Adventure D. None of the trips
40. What is the best title for the passage
A. Adventure Travel in America B. Hunting around the Great Mountains
C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains
B
Before I turned 10, I lost my parents. My siblings left Hyderabad after relatives adopted them, but I insisted on staying back to continue my education. I lived alone in a room that a family member allowed me to use rent-free. To support myself, I began to deliver newspapers.
I would be up every morning by 5 a.m. and walk five kilometers to the newspaper office. By 6 a.m., I would collect 50 copies of Manzil (Urdu Daily)—the bundle must have weighed over 5 kilograms. My beat spanned 3 kilometers. After distributing the copies, I would rush home—another 3 kilometers —quickly cat and be off to high school.
One wintry morning in 1945,I got home after my deliveries to find a boy of my age at my doorstep. He introduced himself as Afzal and said his father wanted to see me.
I was greeted at the door by Afzal's mother, Naseem. She served tea and snacks as Afzal's father, Mr Kader, joined us. She gently asked me about my daily routine. I told her about my morning job.
Later as I was about to leave after thanking them, Mr Kader asked me to wait. Later, Mr Kader emerged again, wheeling a new bicycle. "This is for you!" he said.
It took a few seconds for the love to sink in. It felt warm, like home. I didn't realize tears were rolling down my face.
Mr Kader said. Your newspaper editor is a friend of mine. He gave me your address. so I knew you lived close by. Then Afzal told us more about you."
I bowed, gratefully, shook hands with Afzal and left. This time I did not have to walk—I had the bicycle.
The bicycle saved my life for many years thereafter and taught me a lifelong lesson: Help should always be need-based. Never try to feed a person who is dying of thirst.
41. Why did Afzal's father want to meet the author
A. He wanted to help the author.
B. The author's parents used to be his friends.
C. He wanted to know more about the author.
D. The author reminded him of his own childhood.
42. How did the author feel after Afzal's father offered him the bicycle
A. Satisfied. B. Interested. C. Touched. D. Confused.
43. To the author, the bicycle was .
A. a gift from his parents B. a childhood toy
C. something that made him proud D. something that he needed most
44. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. The author lived alone in his own house after he lost his parents.
B. The author worked hard to support himself by delivering newspapers.
C. The author didn't cry although he felt touched by Mr Kader.
D. The author didn't want to accept the help from Mr Kader.
45. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A. Sometimes helping others can hurt your relationships.
B. Try your best to help others even if you cannot.
C. Know what the person needs when giving help.
D. It's difficult to find out what a person really wants.
C
Buddy or Friendship Benches (长椅)are needed because playgrounds can be lonely places sometimes. When a school places the bench, they teach a little lesson to the kids on how it is to be used. Then when a child sits on the bench, it sends out a message to others that basically says, “ Hey, I’m alone right now and would welcome the company (陪伴) of others.” Kids in the playground see this and from their training, they see there is a fellow student in need. They are encouraged to come over and sit on the bench and make a new friend.
Benches like this have been around for a while now in many schools. But in Ireland, they are trying to do something different with them. This school in Cork in the south of Ireland is the 247th to get benches from a social organization called “Buddy Bench Ireland” that doesn’t just provide schools with benches, but also runs special projects with trained child psychiatrists (精神病专家).They use the bench as an opportunity to start conversations about mental health. They talk about the importance of knowing and understanding your feelings and those of others.
Judith Ashton, a co-founder of Buddy Bench Ireland said, “The children need to understand what the bench is about, what it represents ----friendship, understanding, listening to each other and the most important thing is that it’s important to express feelings.”
But do children really use the bench It’s a matter of great public concern. Sinead Mcgilloway from Maynooth University carried out a study and said, “ We found that 40% of the children told us that they had actually used the benches at the time of the study. And over 90% said that they would talk to a child if that child was sitting on the bench. So, there’s nothing to worry about.
Children’s mental health and safety at school is increasingly a concern in many countries. In Ireland, they’re hoping these benches will not only tackle problems like school violence and school bullying (校园暴力和校园欺凌), but also give students the confidence to open up about their feelings.
46. According to the passage, buddy benches might _________.
A. make students feel relaxed
B. help students feeling lonely to find friends
C. be a symbol of psychology classes
D. appear in schools filled with problem children
47. The organization “Buddy Bench Ireland” _________.
A. makes buddy benches more popular
B. brings more new-pattern benches to schools
C. encourages more students to choose buddy benches
D. provides psychological care projects along
48. In Judith Ashton’s opinion, what students most need to know is _________.
A. how to understand each other
B. what buddy benches are about
C. the importance of expressing themselves
D. the necessity of listening to their friends
49. From what Sinead Mcgilloway said, we can know that _________.
A. 60% of the children in the study disliked these benches
B. over 90% of the children in the study once felt lonely
C. he once worried about children with mental problems
D. the public don’t have to worry about the use of buddy benches
50. What does the underlined word “tackle” mean
A. Deal with. B. Check out.
C. Keep a record of. D. Leave out.
D
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make the difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either. And I have never known an average man who had both. The two belong together.
Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more that ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only recapture them.
“The great man,” said Mencius (孟子), “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires restful average. It encourages us to occupy our own little corner, to avoid foolish leaps into the dark, to be satisfied.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and keep them awake.
How should you start Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the experts did it. How she is one of the experts, writing books on flower arrangement.
One way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time That’s good, because it’s always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe, mother of six, wrote parts ofUncle Tom’s Cabinwhile cooking. You’re too old Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for you’ll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
51. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to ________.
A. propose a definition
B. make a comparison
C. reach a conclusion
D. present an argument
52. What does the example of Galileo tell us
A. Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
B. Scientists tend to be curious and ambitious.
C. Creativity results from challenging authority.
D. Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
53. What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent
A. Observe the unknown around you.
B. Develop a questioning mind.
C. Lead a life of adventure.
D. Follow the fashion.
54. What can we learn from Paragraphs 6 and 7
A. Gaining success helps you become an expert.
B. The genius tends to get things done creatively.
C. Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
D. You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
55. What could be the best title or the passage
A. Curious Minds Never Feel Contented
B. Reflections on Human Nature
C. The Keys to Achievement
D. Never Too Late to Learn
第二部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
阅读下面短文，按照要求用英语回答问题。
GRAMMY award-winning blues harmonica (口琴) player Sugar Blue made his first China performance in December 2017. Chinese audiences were amazed by his stormy playing of the harmonica.
Born on December 16, 1949 in New York, Sugar Blue is a great singer and composer. Sugar Blue’s love for music comes from his mother. Till today, he still vividly remembers the first time his mother took him to the Apollo Theater to see Stevie Wonder, a music genius. The way Wonder played the harmonica onstage greatly impressed Sugar Blue and made him even more determined to spend his life working on his musical dream.
Sugar Blue’s musical career has been quite smooth, in which New York City plays an integral part. At that time, the musical atmosphere in New York was very diverse, jazz, blues, pop, rock, etc.
He tries to pour everything that he feels about a song into it. His inspiration comes from people and the things that he comes across in his daily life, involving personal relationships, love, work, and daily struggles. In his eyes, you can write about the wonderful things that happen to you and you can also write about things that are not so good. He also draws inspiration from literature. Besides poetry, Zora Neale Hurston’s book also influenced him a lot, which is in his eyes “poetry from the first word to the last.”
Among the cities he has been to, Shanghai is his favorite. “In Shanghai, there’s rock and roll, jazz, hip-hop, traditional Chinese music. I had a wonderful experience.” he said. “The city itself is full of life and energy.”
In his new album, Sugar Blue writes a song about Shanghai to show his special love of it. The song features well-known Chinese sheng musician’s playing. Sugar Blue loves this song and highly values such cooperation with Chinese musicians.
56. How did Stevie Wonder influence Sugar Blue (No more than 10 words)
57. Please explain the underlined words “integral” in English. (No more than 1 words)
58. Where does Sugar Blue’s inspiration come from (No more than 15 words)
59. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about (No more than 10 words)
60. What do you think is the most important reason for Sugar Blue’s success Please explain. (No more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
61. 为丰富校园生活，学校近期举办了一系列活动，如篮球比赛，合唱比赛，辩论赛，英语演讲比赛等等。你向学校英语校报投稿，讲述自己或自己班级参加某项活动的过程以及你的感受，收获和受到的启示。内容包括：
(1)介绍你或你的班级参加的活动的过程(如比赛前的准备，比赛过程及结果)；
(2)分享你的感受，收获和受到的启示。
注意:(1)词数不少于100； (2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
(3)参考词汇：
篮球比赛 a basketball game 合唱比赛 the chorus competition
辩论赛 the debate contest 英语演讲比赛 the English speech competition
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2024-2025学年高二下学期第一次月考
英语
（考试时间：100分钟 试卷满分：120分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【1题答案】
【答案】A
【2题答案】
【答案】B
【3题答案】
【答案】B
【4题答案】
【答案】A
【5题答案】
【答案】D
【6题答案】
【答案】A
【7题答案】
【答案】B
【8题答案】
【答案】B
【9题答案】
【答案】A
【10题答案】
【答案】C
【11题答案】
【答案】B
【12题答案】
【答案】C
【13题答案】
【答案】D
【14题答案】
【答案】A
【15题答案】
【答案】C
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【16~35题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. C 40. D
B
【41~45题答案】
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. C
C
【46~50题答案】
【答案】46. B 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. A
D
【51~55题答案】
【答案】51. D 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. C
第二部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
【56~60题答案】
【答案】56. The way he played the harmonica onstage impressed Sugar Blue. Or: By performing live on the stage.
57. Essential. /Important. /Significant.
58. It comes from people and the things in his daily life as well as literature.
Or: He finds inspiration from his daily experiences and the works of literature.
59. Sugar Blue’s latest song and his cooperation with the Chinese musicians.
Or: He thinks highly of his latest song and the cooperation with the Chinese musicians.
60. A possible version:
His mother. Because she provided him with opportunities to make contact with great musicians.
Or: The diverse musical atmosphere in New York City. It makes it possible for him to experience different musical styles.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
【61题答案】
【答案】Dear sir/madame,
I am writing this letter to share a basketball game between my class and another class in our grade.
Last week our school made and announcement that a basketball game will be held and the last winning class would be rewarded by a summer camp. Our class prepared for it and everyday after school we gathered on the playground to practice. Our PE teacher also gave us plenty of helpful advices which contributed a lot to our improvement. We really practiced a lot and we beat the other team and won the game easily in yesterday’s first match.
What impressed me most about the game is that if you try your best, getting what you want in just a matter of waiting for it.
Yours,
Li Hua