南充高中2024—2025学年度下学期第二次月考
高2023级英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150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。听完每段对话后，你都有十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 is the man doing
A. Giving advice. B. Asking for permission. C. Making an invitation.
2. What will the speakers do next
A. Stay where they are. B. Go out for a walk. C. Go to a coffee shop.
3. Which sport will the man do this weekend
A. Diving. B. Swimming. C. Water skiing.
4. What does the woman want with her coffee
A. Cream. B. Milk . C. Sugar.
5. When should the woman meet with Mr. Jackson
A. At 2: 20 pm. B. At 2: 30 pm. C. At 2: 40 pm.
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至7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. A weekend plan. B. An after-work activity. C. A night class.
7. How does the woman advise getting to their destination
A. By boat. B. By bus. C. By car.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is the man probably
A. A policeman. B. A taxi driver. C. A hotel clerk.
9. Where does the woman think she lost her cell phone
A. In the supermarket. B. In the park. C. In the taxi.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man looking for
A. A chair. B. A house. C. A table.
11. How old is the woman now
A. 49 years old. B. 50 years old. C. 51 years old.
12. What color does Jenny dislike
A. Black. B. White. C. Red.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When is the woman’s birthday
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
14. Who is bringing some drinks
A. Lisa. B. Carl. C. Rosie.
15. What will the man bring
A. Some biscuits. B. Some burgers. C. Some pizza.
16. What does the woman want Mike to do
A. Meet her in the Math class. B. Buy some paper plates. C. Bring some CDs.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will be the first lesson today
A. English. B. History. C. Art.
18. Where will the students have their science lesson
A.In Room 103. B. In Room 303. C. In Room 313.
19. Which group will meet on Friday
A. The volleyball group. B. The music group. C. The reading group.
20. When is George on duty probably
A. On October 10th. B. On October 12th. C. On October 22nd.
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
At Cambridge, rather than choosing a hall of residence or dormitory, you live in a Cambridge College. There are 29 undergraduate Colleges. Each College has its own services, facilities and community.
Applying for accommodation
You don't need to apply for accommodation separately. If you're offered a place to study, you will
automatically get a room in College accommodation for your first year.
Accommodation is guaranteed for 3 or 4 years for international students. This accommodation will
be in College-owned property. Typically, you won't have to pay 12 months of rent per year. Our
accommodation contracts are around 27 to 39 weeks.
Cost of accommodation
Accommodation costs vary from College to College. They also usually depend on the size of your room and whether it’s en-suite.Your accommodation costs will usually cover:
water, electricity and heating
cleaning
Internet access
basic self-catering facilities
Where you will live
During term time, you will need to live within a 3-mile radius (半径) of the Cambridge city center. You can live outside of this area if you get permission from your College or if you're studying abroad as part of your course. If you think you’ll need to live outside of the 3-mile radius, you should contact a College to talk about your options before you apply.
College student life and support
Your College is where you do a lot of your studying and socializing. Register and click to find out about College facilities and student life on the College pages.
21. What is an advantage of Cambridge College accommodation
A. It is economical. B. It is permanent. C. It is eco-friendly. D. It is space-efficient.
22. A student can live outside of the required area during term time if he/she .
A. plans to travel abroad B. prefers more privacy
C. takes an optional course D. gains College’s approval
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A college guidebook. B. A university website.
C. An admission letter. D. A property rental ad.
B
My father is a professional musician, showing me art can be a career. My parents always supported my interest, buying me art supplies and finding me a private teacher when I was eight, who exposed me to professional art life and introduced me to oil painting when I was ten.
As I grew older, I studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art, deepening my exposure to painting from life. At the Maryland Institute College of Art, I majored in illustration, even though I had never worked as an illustrator. My artistic style, “Loose Realism”, developed organically over time. After graduating, I encountered a “quarter-life crisis”. At that time, the traditional gallery system was still dominant and social media hadn’t yet emerged. I’d received training at school, but I didn’t know how to translate that into a professional job and even whether to choose it in the real world.
So, I got a series of random jobs, moved to Oregon, and realized I hadn’t painted within seven years. I attempted to create some occasionally during these years, but failed, as I believed that excellent art creations had to be big and figurative. I’d prepared large canvases (画布) but they became too precious to paint on, keeping me away from painting for too long. Actually, that was not the case.
Then, I discovered the daily painting movement and started with still life, realizing its possibilities. I started teaching in 2013, after local shows led people to ask why I didn't teach. My students introduced me to fresh viewpoints and challenged me to think critically about every color choice. Their attitudes and problems transformed my approach to painting, shifting it from a mechanical routine to a more mindful and intentional way. Teaching, both in person and online, has been satisfying. If I had changed my art journey, I would have focused earlier on what brought me joy.
24. How did the private teacher influence the author
A. By requiring her to create artworks. B. By enabling her to enter an art school.
C. By leading her to a specialized art path. D. By motivating her to become a teacher.
25. What problem did the author run into after graduation
A. She was disappointed at the job. B. She was unused to social media.
C. She was regretful about learning art. D. She was unsure of the future career.
26. Why did the author stop painting for seven years
A. She tried to avoid failure. B. She lost interest in painting.
C. She misunderstood great art. D. She had much work to handle.
27. What did the students inspire the author to do
A. Focus on joyful things. B. Teaching in various ways.
C. Stick to painting every day. D. Turn to thoughtful practice.
C
“Turn off, tune out and drop in.” That’s the message to customers at a Dutch digital detox cafe who are paying for the privilege of leaving their phones at the door. The Offline Club, which began life in Amsterdam, offers an oasis (乐土) of calm and pause from the constant digital busyness of life lived through the black glass of a smartphone. It creates moments of quiet reflection, and encourages conversations with strangers instead of endless keyboard arguments hammered out 280 characters at a time.
With board games, a piano and books on hand, the idea is to swap recharging your device for refilling your soul, even for just a few hours. Aided by words spreading on social media, the club has already branched out to multiple cities across the Netherlands, and is now ready for an international launch.
“People love it: they tell us this is exactly what they’ve been waiting for; they can’t believe it didn’t exist already,” says co-founder Ilya Kneppelhout. “A girl called Belinda who struggled with stress and anxiety told us she hadn’t felt so at peace with herself in a year and a half.”
Customers switch between time to themselves and time to connect. “People don’t just pay to get rid of their phones — they’re also paying to meet others,” says Kneppelhout. “We live in quite an isolated world where we’re more connected online, but in the physical world, it’s hard to meet people.”
He’s already had a group of digital downtime followers in the UK, where Georgina Sturmer, who has worked with clients experiencing over-dependence on phones, points out another benefit of a switched-off society. “We are constantly at risk of having every word or image captured and shared,” she says. “This sense of being endlessly photographed is something that has come with these devices being in our lives so much. Wouldn’t it be great to feel safe knowing it doesn’t matter if we’re having a bad hair day, or don't really like our outfit ”
28. What can we know about the Dutch digital detox cafe
A. It is the first cafe in Amsterdam. B. Interaction among people is advocated.
C. Only black smartphones are allowed there. D. Customers have to type 280 characters nonstop.
29. How did the cafe become more and more popular
A. By media’s advertising. B. By netizens’ commenting online.
C. By employees’ handing out leaflets. D. By customers’ word-of-mouth promoting.
30. Why is Belinda mentioned in the third paragraph
A. To show the effect of the cafe. B. To explain the cause of her anxiety.
C. To stress the seriousness of her situation. D. To introduce the problem of modern people.
31. What is Georgina Sturmer’s attitude towards the cafe
A. Ambiguous. B. worried. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.
D
Autonomous systems like self-driving cars and robots are becoming more common, and their integration promises to transform industries by increasing efficiency and safety. However, they often fail to see and work well in different environments — like rainy dogs, low light, or complex backgrounds, because in these cases their sensors are affected. Interestingly, nature may have already shown how to deal with that.
Now, scientists have designed a new vision system for robots, enhancing object detection and recognition. The cat’s eye caught their attention due to cats’ excellent vision in both light and darkness. During the day, a cat’s pupil（瞳孔） is a vertical slit-like shape that reduces bright unpleasant lights to help focus. At night, the pupil widens to let in more light, with a surface enhancing the cat’s vision by reflecting visible light back. Similarly, the new system includes a slit-like opening design that helps block out unnecessary light and single out key objects in bright conditions, and then uses a surface similar to that of cats’eyes to improve visibility in low-light conditions.
Robotic cameras often have difficulty in spotting objects in busy or complex backgrounds, especially with changing lighting. The new design successfully makes background objects blurred. It allows robots to ignore unnecessary details and focus on targets. Scientists also use a brain-like learning network to help the system better identify important objects. The vision system is more energy efficient as it relies on a specialized instrument rather than substantial computer processing.
This groundbreaking technology unlocks exciting possibilities for real-world applications, transforming robotic vision and letting autonomous systems skillfully navigate complex environments and undertake tasks with great accuracy. From search and rescue operations to industrial monitoring, these cutting-edge robotic eyes stand ready to complement or even replace human efforts in a variety of critical scenes.
32. What can be known about autonomous systems in paragraph 1
A. Their sensor plays the most vital part. B. They perform poorly in bad conditions.
C. They keep changing based on nature. D. Their efficiency needs improvement.
33. How does the new system enhance visibility at night
A. By adopting a reflective device. B. By absorbing surrounding light.
C. By narrowing the slit-like opening. D. By integrating computer processing.
34. What does the underlined word "blurred" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Distinct. B. Regular C. Unclear. D. Colorless.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. New discovery about secrets of cats’ eyes B. Nature-based technology for nighttime use
C. Sensor breakthrough in autonomous systems D. Cat-inspired solution to robot vision problem
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。
Find your passion
Is there something you love doing more than anything else Discovering you have a passion for a sport or hobby not only brings you joy — 36 .
What is passion
Passion describes the strong feeling you have when doing something you love. This could be anything from listening to music, playing sports, drawing, doing puzzles or getting lost in a book. Following your passion doesn’t mean trying to be the best at something or doing it because other people want you to.
37 . It can be something that touches your heart and mind.
Find your flow.
When you're doing something you’re passionate about, you feel less stressed because you can forget your worries. You can go into a “flow state”, when your mind and body are completely absorbed by what you’re doing. When this happens, difficult thoughts and feelings melt away and all that matters is what’s in front of you. If your passion involves learning a new skill or sport, 38 . This can build your challenges while doing something you love.
Discover your passion.
39 . However, passion often begins with a spark of curiosity and grows from there. This spark could be lit by anything, like an inspiring lesson or an exciting goal in a football match. Following this spark can turn it into something meaningful that lifts your heart.
40 .
You can discover passion by trying new activities. Then make time for it. Passion can also be catching. So share interests with your friends and help them find their passion too.
A. Pick your passion
B. Explore different things
C. it can help you to discover your strengths
D. Passion is not always waiting to be discovered
E. It’s vital that you can get some lessons by doing so
F. it can also boost your self-cognition and self-confidence
G. What matters is that you're drawn to an activity because of your feelings
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，选出可以填入空的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was young, my mom noticed something different in me. I had trouble telling my right from left and often 41 the front yard with the back yard. By 3rd grade, my teacher, recognizing my 42 in class, suggested I be tested for learning disabilities. At that age, being 43 as “slow” or “ stupid”, like children attending the resource room, was unbearable. So it took my mom days of persuasion before I
44 to get tested.
The result revealed I was indeed learning disabled, and initially I kept it 45 . From 3rd to 6th grade, I attended the resource room, putting efforts into making 46 to avoid explaining the truth to my classmates. In 7th and 8th grade, I got better at cover-ups.
However, things took a 47 in high school. One day, while some students were mocking（嘲弄）a friend for his learning disability, I nervously stepped up and 48 that I shared one too. 49 , rather than mocking me, they became curious, likely because they’d always considered me a “ 50 ’’student, for I excelled in subjects that rarely 51 skills impacted by my disability.
That experience made me realize people simply 52 learning disabilities. I decided to 53 , share my story and change conditions of those with learning disabilities. Now, I’m pursuing my Master’s degree. The most rewarding aspect of my journey isn’t awards or graduation, but 54 students like me. One person can make a difference and I am a great 55 of that.
41. A. replaced B. confused C. compared D. associated
42. A. struggle B. expression C. progress D. pressure
43. A. explained B. accepted C. mistaken D. labeled
44. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. asked
45. A. hidden B. organized C. manageable D. positive
46. A. changes B. excuses C. decisions D. objections
47. A. chance B. step C. turn D. stand
48. A. ensured B. admitted C. pretended D. denied
49. A. Absolutely B. Naturally C. Surprisingly D. Discouragingly
50. A. common B. sympathetic C. popular D. smart
51. A. polished B. enhanced C. required D. displayed
52. A. uncovered B. devalued C. disregarded D. misinterpreted
53. A. speak out B. drop out C. calm down D. settle down
54. A. encountering B. supporting C. cheating D. understanding
55. A. gainer B. symbol C. instructor D. example
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。
Du Fu is to Chinese literature what Shakespeare is to English literary tradition, and the great poet who wrote in the 56 (eight) century during the Tang dynasty is quoted widely in China today. Unlike English literature of that period — think Beowulf, 57 is not understood and read by readers of modern English, Du Fu’s poetry remains a classic easy to understand for modern Chinese readers.
However, no complete translation of his work was 58 (access) to foreigners until Stephen Owen, a Harvard professor, completed the six-volume, 3,000-page translation of The Poetry of Du Fu in 2016, 59 challenging task which took him 10 years to finish. In order to preserve 60 (vary）in the collection’s poetic voices, Owen thought of himself translating a great play with many characters. Doing it all himself 61 (allow) him to notice literary allusions across centuries, linking each text back to earlier works. Those references can easily be lost, and this is 62 happens when a scholar-translator only works on a single volume.
Usually 63 (consider) one of the most challenging works to translate, Du Fu’s collection of poetry features breadth in many aspects, whether in the choice of the subject, the way he conveys different registers 64 the use of layered meanings. Owen’s critical translation faces the original texts,
65 (bring) a scholarly aid for the first time to English-speaking readers ready to engage with China’s literary lion.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，是学校英语协会的负责人。最近，你校准备邀请英国心理专家Curry Smith 就学习减压举行一个讲座，请你用英语写一则通知。内容包括：
1. 讲座时间、地点；
2. 讲座专家、内容；
3. 注意事项。
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。
Notice
School English Association
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。
On a summer vacation morning, I went to a bookstore with my mom. As we stepped through the entrance, a large sign immediately captured my attention. It read,“Books: Open Doors to New Worlds. Discover, Dream, Delight.” These words seemed to dance in the sunlight, leading me to explore all the wonders they promised.
When we made our way between the shelves, I spotted a beautiful book with a cover that was a masterpiece of colors and images. Unconsciously, my hand reached out to trace the outlines of the illustrations. I turned to my mom, my eyes begging for this book, but she shook her head with a sad expression. Our family was going through a tough time financially, and there was no room for such an expensive purchase. Disappointed, I dragged my feet and left.
The next day, unable to resist the temptation, I found myself back at the store. I slipped the book into my bag, my hands trembling with a mix of excitement and guilt. Just as I was about to leave, the store owner noticed me. I froze, my face flushing with shame as I was caught red-handed. He stared at me, from whose eyes I could feel the judgement. I wanted to disappear, but there was no escape. With a shaky voice, I admitted stealing the book, and promised to make things right. As I walked out, the sign seemed to scold me. It was a reminder that the world I entered by a wrong path was disheartening.
I walked home slowly, each step filled with fear. When I saw my mom, I burst into tears and told her the truth. She looked disappointed, but there was a glimmer of relief in her eyes that I was honest. She hugged me and said softly, “You made a mistake, but you had the courage to face it. Remember, there are always right ways to get what you want.” I nodded. After a moment of silence, my mom said,“Let’s make things right.”
注意：（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式作答。
As we walked back into the store , my heart was so heavy.
When I finished my summer job in the bookstore, the owner handed me the book with a smile.
高2023级英语试卷 第1页 共10页 高2023级英语试卷 第2页 共10页英语参考答案
听力 （共两节，满分30分）
1-5 CCBAB 6-10 ABACC 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 CABBA
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）
21-25 ADBCD 26-30 CDBBA 31-35 CBACD
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 FGCDB
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BADCA 46-50 BCBCD 51-55 CDABD
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. eighth 57. which 58. accessible 59. a 60. variety
61. allowed 62. what 63. considered 64. or 65. bringing
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Notice
To relieve the heavy mental stress from study, our school English association has invited Curry Smith, an expert from England, to deliver a speech.
The speech is scheduled to be held next Friday at our school meeting hall where the expert will give useful suggestions on how to deal with stress from study and improve our mental health. There is no doubt that the speech will be appealing and educational.
Considering its great value and large content, you are strongly recommended to bring a notebook with you. Besides, please interact with the expert actively to show our warmest welcome and respect.
School English Association
（满分25分）
As we walked back into the store, my heart was so heavy. However, encouraged by my mom, I gathered the courage and apologized to the store owner. Much to my surprise, the owner came up with（想出）an idea that he would give me the book as a reward for helping him in the store. Following his instructions carefully, I worked hard by dusting（擦去······的灰尘）book covers and arranging books neatly on the shelves. As I was engaged in（做，从事）these tasks during the vacation, I came to realize the value of earning something through honest work.
When I finished my summer job, the owner handed me the book with a smile. I received the book with a sense of pride and gratitude. The owner patted me on the shoulder and offered words of praise. My mom was also proud of me for working diligently（勤奋地）for my small dream. This scene made me even more aware of the significance of my efforts. As I walked out of the store, the sign seemed to smile at me. From that moment on, it was a constant（不断的）reminder that a delightful new world should be unlocked（发现）through honesty and kindness.
