棠湖中学高2023级高二下期三月月考
英语试题
考试时间120分钟，满分150分
第I卷（95分）
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，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 mainly 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，回答以下小题。
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，回答以下小题。
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，回答以下小题。
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，回答以下小题。
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，回答以下小题。
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
Welcome to the 4-day deep Amazon Yasuni expedition! Here is the itinerary (行程) planning:
DAY 1:
Upon arrival, our staff will pick you up to start your adventure. The trip will cross the Shiripuno River with the whole extension of the park decorating the landscape. We will arrive at the campsite for a traditional welcome drink and introduction by your native guide
DAY 2:
In the morning, you’ll cross the river by canoe to hike the Mirador Trail through the rainforest where you will experience wildlife, surrounded by the enveloping sounds and the beautiful scenery of nature. After lunch, it’s time to look for more species, such as Tapirs, Large Monkeys, and other ground mammals. Following dinner, we will enjoy a one-hour night walk where you can see various insects.
DAY3:
Early in the morning, we’ll take a two-hour canoe trip to spot Capybaras. After breakfast, we’ll explore Anaconda Lagoon in the jungle, hoping to see the world’s largest snake while enjoying breathtaking landscapes with incredible dark and clear waters. In the afternoon, we’ll hit the forest again to learn about medicinal plants, traditional hunting traps, and search for more wildlife.
DAY4:
After breakfast, navigate upriver to the Waorani Community to witness the effects of cultural exposure on Amazon indigenous groups. The Waorani preserve their traditions like hunting with blowguns, language and rainforest knowledge. Tourism supports their families through handicraft sales, guiding, and other activities. We’ll then continue upstream to the bridge, where we’ll take the bus, concluding the service.
21. What do the plans for the first three days have in common
A. They include hiking activities. B. They present breathtaking landscapes.
C. They involve encounters with wildlife. D. They contain exploration into the jungles.
22. What does Day 4 feature
A. Purchasing Amazon handicrafts B. Sailing up the Amazon river.
C. Experiencing the Waorani culture. D. Learning rainforest knowledge.
23Who is this passage mainly intended for
A. Culture lovers. B. Nature explorers. C. Relaxation seekers D. Camping enthusiasts.
B
Have you ever heard of a Tesla car Although you may be familiar with the name Tesla because of the famous car, you may not be aware that Tesla cars are named after an inventor named Nikola Tesla.
Nikola Tesla was born in 1865. During high school, Tesla was amazed by the power of electricity and wanted to learn more about this wonderful force. It was in the university that Tesla first learned about a dynamo (发电机), which is used to generate electricity. He started to have ideas about how he could make it work better. Tesla worked very hard. It was said he worked from 3 a. m. to 11 p. m. and didn’t take breaks on the weekend.
After university, Tesla worked for Thomas Edison’s power company. Unfortunately, his work with Edison didn’t last long. Instead, Tesla took his ideas to George Westinghouse, who bought his idea for the alternating current dynamo. Direct current is what Thomas Edison used and worked by sending an electrical current one way, but Tesla’s idea was to switch the directions in the sent current. To this day, Tesla’s alternating current is widely used.
Tesla then started his own lab and experimented with ideas that helped pave the way for the x-ray. He also created the Tesla coil, which was later used for sending radio waves through the air or radios and televisions. He went on to create the first hydroelectric power generator.
Tesla continued to come up with new ideas, but most of his designs stayed in his notebooks and he didn’t get a chance to actually build them. In 1937, when he passed away, many around the world mourned his death. Someone was quoted as saying that he was “one of the outstanding intellects of the world who paved the way for many of the technological developments of modern times.”
24. Why are Tesla cars mentioned in paragraph 1
ATo state a reason. B. To give an example. C. To make a comparison. D. To introduce the topic.
25. What can we learn about Nicola Tesla
A. He created a dynamo in high school. B. He was the first to send the radio waves.
C. He improved direct current with Tomas Edison. D. He pioneered the development of alternating current.
26. Which of the following can best describe Nicola Tesla
A. Talented and optimistic. B. Diligent and innovative.
C. Intelligent and generous. D. Productive and outgoing
27. What’s the purpose of this article
ATo explore Nicola Tesla’s influence on Tesla cars.
B. To call on later generations to admire Nicola Tesla.
C. To give an account of Nicola Tesla’s life and achievements.
D. To give comments on Nikola Tesla’s contributions to science.
C
In the UK there is a type of fitness workout that is taking off. The Green Gym! The first gym was introduced over 20 years ago as a program that combines getting fit with being outdoors and helping to create green spaces. It is run by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), an organization in the UK whose aim is to bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces.
The Green Gym especially targets at-risk groups, such as people with mental health problems, physical health issues and isolation. TCV say that their service reduces the demand for health care services by promoting more activities for those weak to preventable illnesses, and social inclusion for those affected by isolation and loneliness.
Christopher Bingham, from Northern Ireland explained how the gym has helped him through a rough patch. “During lockdown I was in a dark period, I was doing nothing with my life. But as soon as the green gym came along it’s really helped me, it’s pulled me out of boredom.” As a result of attending The Green Gym, members saw their physical health increase by a huge 33%. Over a three-month period, members also saw anxiety decrease by 26%, and their feelings of being worthwhile increased by nearly a third!
Green Gyms usually happen weekly, for 3-4 hours per session. Turnout to gym sessions ranges from 6 to 20 people. Don’t worry if you’re interested in joining, for you won’t be doing an intensive workout straightaway! The day begins with a warmup and ends with a cooldown exercise. New volunteers start out on less intensive exercises, such as planting seeds, before moving onto muscle-building exercises, such as moving soil around in a wheelbarrow (手推车).
TCV’s future goal is to be able to have a Green Gym within a 10 minute walk of people’s houses. There are currently 100 gyms, with a plan to increase their number to 600 within the next 5 years!
28. What can we learn about the Green Gym at the beginning of the text
A. It provides health care services. B. Its aim is to bring people together.
C. It encourages workouts in the gym. D. It benefits people and the environment.
29. What do the underlined words “a rough patch” in paragraph 3 refer to
AAn unsmooth area. B. A difficult period. C. An unclear situation. D. A critical moment.
30. What can we infer about a typical workout session
A. It has an exercise routine. B. It involves at least five volunteers.
C. It is quite tough for beginners. D. It arouses people’s interest quickly.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
AGreen Gym-A Brand New Form B. The Function of the Green Gym
C. Green Gym-A Place Within Reach D. The Rise of the Green Gym in the UK
D
Elephants call out to each other using individual names that they invent for their fellows, a study said on Monday. While dolphins and parrots have been observed addressing each other by imitating the sound of others from their species, elephants are the first non-human animals known to use names that do not involve imitation, the researchers suggested.
For the new study, a team of international researchers used an artificial intelligence algorithm (计算) to analyse the calls of two wild herds of African savannah elephants in Kenya. The researchers studied elephant “rumbles” (隆隆声) recorded at Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve and Amboseli National Park between 1986 and 2022. They identified 469 distinct calls, which included 101 elephants issuing a call and 117 receiving one. When the researchers played a recording to an elephant of their friend or family member calling out their name, the animal responded positively and “energetically”, the researchers said. But the same elephant was far less enthusiastic when played the names of others. “Unlike parrots and dolphins, the elephants did not merely imitate the call, suggesting that elephants and humans are the only two animals known to invent ‘random’ names for each other. This indicates they have the ability for abstract thought,” senior study author George Wittemyer said.
Names were not always used in the elephant calls. But when names were called out, it was often over a long distance and when adults were addressing young elephants. Adults were also more likely to use names, suggesting it could take years to learn this particular talent.
The researchers called for more research into the evolutionary origin of this talent for name-calling. “Despite our differences, humans and elephants share many similarities such as ‘extended family units with rich social lives’ and ‘constructed by highly developed brains’,” Save the Elephants CEO Frank Pope said, “That elephants use names for one another is likely only the start of the revelations (披露) to come.”
32. What does the study find about elephants
A. They can imitate others’ sound. B. They are similar to human beings.
C. They can invent names for their fellows. D. They are smarter than dolphins and parrots.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Process of the research. B. Analysis of the finding.
C. Significance of the study. D. Assessment of the experiment.
34. What can be learnt about “elephants’ talent for name-calling”
A. It proves to be an inborn ability. B. It aims to extend their family units.
C. It shows elephants’ abstract thought. D. It frequently happens in elephant calls.
35. What is Frank Pope’s attitude towards future research
A. Hopeful. B. Unconcerned. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，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。
How to Give Back to the Community: Simple Acts Make a Difference
Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the world around us. Not only does it provide an opportunity to help others, but it allows us to connect with our community and create meaningful relationships with those we serve. ____36____. Here are some tips to help you find your passion and get involved in your community.
Explore your interests
____37____. There are countless volunteer opportunities in every community, so finding something that matches your interests can make the experience more fulfilling. Consider your skills and experience, as well as your hobbies and personal values.
Research local organizations
Look for local organizations that match your interests and values. Research their mission statement, programs, and volunteer opportunities to find a good fit. Attend events or meetings to learn more about the organization. ____38____. Check with your local community center or volunteer center for a directory of volunteer opportunities.
____39____.
You don’t have to commit to a long-term volunteer project right away. Start with a minor project or event to get a feel for the organization and their mission. This can also help you determine what type of volunteer work you enjoy and what you want to do more of in the future.
Be consistent
Consistency is key when it comes to volunteering. Find an opportunity that fits your schedule and commit to it on a regular basis. It can help the organization plan and manage their resources. ____40____.
A. Start small
B. Commit fully
C. Discover what work they do in the community
D. Think about your passions and the causes you care about
E. We can investigate the organizations to make sure they are attractive
F. And it can also help you build relationships with the people you serve
G. Finding the right volunteer opportunity can be the first step in making a difference.
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 (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。
The Appalachian Trail is a rough footpath in the Appalachian Mountains, passing through 14 states and all kinds of unpredictable weather.
Nick, an enthusiastic outdoors man, decided the journey would be a good ___41___. It takes 6 months, about 20 miles a day through the wilderness. “I guess I wasn't ___42___ for two things,” says Nick.“ How ___43___ the trail would be, and the small acts of kindness along the way.”
“I had been ___44___ granola bars (燕麦棒) for a month and my body hurt. When I came around a corner,___45___, there was a bag of oranges. A ___46___ thing at home, but on the trail, the wonderful taste kept me going for days.”
As Nick learned, local villagers see it as a privilege (荣幸) to ___47___.“ People surprise you with ___48___,” Nick says. They provide free rides into town and offer encouragement.
Sweet oranges are one thing. But one day, an unseasonable cold hit the area.“ It was so cold that I almost ___49___. But suddenly I found a ____50____. There were two down comforters (羽绒被) — someone had brought them there from town. I was so ____51____. After a sound sleep, I decided to ____52____.”
Nick went on, experiencing kindness that ____53____ him and discovering his own small acts of kindness also kept others going.“ When you have extra food, you ____54____ it. You share campfire, too,” Nick says.
Trail magic is kindness without being ____55____, kindness that becomes the change we all need.
41. A. lesson B. topic C. deal D. adventure
42. A. prepared B. qualified C. responsible D. suitable
43. A. special B. meaningful C. hard D. boring
44. A. searching for B. thinking of C. giving away D. living on
45. A. undoubtedly B. amazingly C. embarrassingly D. sadly
46. A. lovely B. familiar C. useful D. small
47. A. survive B. hike C. give D. watch
48. A. wealth B. kindness C. courage D. wisdom
49. A. slept B. fell C. quit D. hid
50. A. shelter B. shop C. town D. hotel
51. A. cautious B. grateful C. confused D. enthusiastic
52. A. continue B. adjust C. record D. stay
53. A. rewarded B. motivated C. cured D. satisfied
54. A. share B. sell C. store D. consume
55. A. approved B. spread C. accepted D. seen
第II卷（55分）
第三部分语言知识运用
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。
The Forbidden City is located at the center of Beijing’s central axis, occupying a prominent position in the heart of the city. It was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and took 14 years ____56____ (complete).
It is rectangular in shape, with a length of 961 meters and a ____57____ (wide) of 753 meters. Surrounding the Forbidden City is a 10-meter-high wall, with a moat (护城河) 52 meters wide ____58____ (serve) as an additional layer of defense. The Forbidden City covers ____59____ area of1,120,000 square meters. Each side of the rectangular city has a gate.
Each corner of the wall ____60____ (feature) an intricately designed corner tower, adding to the complex’s architectural beauty. For different functions, the Forbidden City ____61____(divide) into the Outer Court and the Inner Court. The Outer Court was the venue for the emperor’s court and grand audiences. The southern portion of the Forbidden City has three main halls — the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian), Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian), ____62____ Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian).
Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court, ____63____ is the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Inner Court is not only comprised ____64____ the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.
The Forbidden City is not only the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture, but also an important representation of the _____65_____ (culture) revival of the Ming Dynasty.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 回顾高中生活，你通过一次突破自我的经历（如公开演讲、体育比赛、艺术表演等）实现了成长。请以“A Step Out of My Comfort Zone”为题写一篇英语演讲稿。内容包括：
1. 事件过程；
2. 心理变化；
3. 感悟与收获。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Step Out of My Comfort Zone
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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。
Catherine was the coolest kid in her class. Whenever she went, she was in the spotlight, with a bunch of kids following her and doing everything she did.
Her classmate, Landy, however, was not in the cool kids’ group. Being the tallest kid in her class, she was laughed at by her classmates, who were always chanting (唱起……歌) “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti (意大利面).”
Catherine didn’t really like it when the kids chanted “Landy, Landy, long as spaghetti”. But she never told them to stop either, and nor did she ever talk to her. She liked being popular.
One weekend, Catherine went over to visit her grandfather. Her grandfather lives on a farm, where he keeps chickens. While helping to feed the chickens, Catherine noticed a special one. Hidden in the corner, it looked smaller than the others and was almost half-bare!
“What’s the matter with it ” She asked her grandfather, with a puzzled frown on her face. Her grandfather told her how chickens could act. “They have a pecking (啄) order,” he explained, wrinkles of concern spreading around his forehead. “If one chicken is different, the others will push it away and keep pecking it. Sometimes they peck it so much that it dies.”
“Oh, what a poor little thing!” Catherine let out a sigh as she picked the frightened chicken up in her arms, whose heart was beating fast in the bony little body. Suddenly, she thought of Landy, the girl being “pecked” by her classmates. “I’m going to take it home and take good care of it,” she said with a determined look.
Back in school, Catherine told the cool kids about the chicken. “It’s looking healthy,” she said proudly. “It’s fatter and its feathers are growing. Even the cat likes it. She carries it around, and...” Everyone was entertained by Catherine’s story of her lovely chicken, laughter spreading around the classroom.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Then Catherine spotted Landy seated alone in a corner.
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Paragraph 2:
But Catherine walked directly toward Landy, no matter what they said.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________棠湖中学高2023级高二下期三月月考
英语试题
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）
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B
【答案】24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. F
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）
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. B 52. A 53. B 54. A 55. D
第II卷（55分）
第三部分语言知识运用
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【答案】56. to complete
57. width 58. serving
59. an 60. features
61. is divided
62. and 63. which
64. of 65. cultural
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66.
【答案】范文
A Step Out of My Comfort Zone
Good morning everyone!
Last year, I joined the school speech contest despite my fear of public speaking. Standing on the stage, my hands trembled and my voice shook at first. But as I shared my story about overcoming challenges, the audience’s encouraging smiles gave me courage. Gradually, my nervousness turned into confidence.
This experience taught me that growth begins when we dare to try. Stepping out of my comfort zone wasn’t easy, but it helped me discover my hidden potential. Remember, every small step forward can lead to a brighter version of yourself.
Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
67.
【答案】范文
Then Catherine spotted Landy seated alone in a corner. She ducked her head with her eyes fixed on the floor as usual. It hit Catherine that the pecking order worked in school, too. Landy was just like the poor little chicken, being teased and ignored by her classmates, merely due to her special height. “It’s high time to do something for a change.” Catherine thought to herself. Having made up her mind, she urged the rest cool kids to make peace with Landy. Astonished at what she said, all the kids burst out screaming, “Talking to the long spaghetti Are you crazy ”
But Catherine walked directly toward Landy, no matter what they said. “Landy, sorry about the spaghetti thing. I should have realized it earlier. Can you forgive us ” Catherine murmured an apology, her face reddening. She figured Landy might just walk away. But she lifted her misty eyes and nodded yes. Catherine wiped away her tears, giving her a warm hug. Moved by the scene, the other kids also came to offer their sincere apologies to Landy. From that day on, no one made up silly chants about Landy, and Catherine also learned that everyone should be treated equally no matter how special he or she was.
