河南省驻马店高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期5月月考 英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

驻马店市高中2024-2025学年高二下期五月月考
英语试题
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4.满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
一、听力选择题（20分）
1．What could the woman see from the room
A．The waterfalls. B．The power station. C．The mountains.
2．What will the woman drink
A．Coffee. B．Soda. C．Water.
3．Why did the sweater get smaller
A．It was dry-cleaned. B．It was dried in a machine. C．It was washed in hot water.
4．What do the speakers think of the new office manager
A．Strict. B．Unfriendly. C．Emotional.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．The weather. B．A picnic. C．A disaster.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Host and guest. B．Neighbors. C．Strangers.
7．What are the speakers complaining about
A．Limited parking spaces. B．Annoying noise at night. C．People’s parking issue.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the man doing
A．Having a job interview.
B．Attending the new staff training.
C．Discussing his career development.
9．What does the woman’s company offer
A．Competitive salaries.
B．Flexible working hours.
C．Advancement opportunities.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is the woman going to do next week
A．Make a mailing list. B．Meet all her customers. C．Post the printed materials.
11．How many pages did each of the ordered brochures have
A．10. B．20. C．100.
12．What will the man do next
A．Carry the brochures out.
B．Offer his credit card number.
C．Return the overcharged money.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What was the most challenging for Amy in the first stage
A．Avoiding wasting the ingredients.
B．Reflecting her character in the dish.
C．Buying enough things within budget.
14．What did the competitors do in the second stage
A．They cooked for the restaurant.
B．They submitted a four-course menu.
C．They prepared a dish for the judges.
15．What happened to Amy in the second stage
A．She failed to use the oven.
B．She forgot to take the pizza stone.
C．She made the same dish as her competitor.
16．What was the judges’ reaction when tasting the food
A．Excitement. B．Calmness. C．Disappointment.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where does Richard Florida mention the importance of choosing a living place
A．In a book. B．In a program. C．In a piece of news.
18．What is Los Angeles famous mainly for
A．Manufacturing. B．Financial services. C．Film production.
19．What are residents of Boston like according to the talk
A．Active. B．Disciplined. C．Hard-working.
20．What does Ellen Coyle mainly talk about in the end
A．The industries in different cities.
B．The qualities required in the workplace.
C．The impact of residents’ personalities on urban industries.
阅读理解（每小题2.5分 共计50分）
National Non-Fiction November is the perfect time to pick up a true life story. Here come a series of illustrated biographies (带插图的传记), which surely give you a good try.
The Fossil Hunter, written and illustrated by Kate Winter
Discover pioneering fossil hunter Mary Anning, who once searched the cliffs and seashores for rocks and shells. Her work made the way for some of the most important discoveries about dinosaurs. Lots of illustrations bring Anning’s interesting story to life.
Walter Tull’s Scrapbook (剪贴簿), written and illustrated by Michaela Morgan
This award-winning book is presented as a scrapbook with photos, documents and records to tell the life story of Walter Tull — one of the first black British professional football players and one of the first black officers in the British Army. Follow Tull from his childhood, through his football years, to his death in the First World War.
Nina, written by Traci N. Todd and illustrated by Christian Robinson
Meet Eunice, who sang before she could talk, and journey with her from the piano chair of her childhood to the huge concert halls where she performed as Nina Simone. This beautiful biography tells the story of a gifted musician and activist.
Counting on Katherine, written by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count, including her steps along the street and the number of dishes she washed in the sink. She went on to work as a mathematician at NASA, helping to make impressive space missions possible.
21．Which book would be picked up by a sports-lover
A．Nina. B．The Fossil Hunter.
C．Counting on Katherine. D．Walter Tull’s Scrapbook.
22．What do The Fossil Hunter and Nina have in common
A．They describe scenes in the future.
B．They record a person’s real life story.
C．They introduce the author’s experience.
D．They are written and illustrated by the same person．
23．Where may the passage be found
A．In a novel. B．In a magazine. C．In a research report. D．In a travel brochure.
Joy Chapman, 70, retired from work in 2018 but decided she’d never become a “boring” granny. She joined local gym and got herself a hard workout routine which sees her in the gym every day for two and a half hours. She said, “I was afraid of turning 70, but I don’t feel my age at all.”
As her confidence in the gym improved, she hardly spent a day without going to the gym. “When I first started, I would come home feeling tired,” she said. “Every muscle ached, but as I progressed, my fitness levels improved and I got better. I would never have believed in 100 years that I would love the gym so much.”
Joy said, “Working out and staying fit stops things from getting me down.” The granny has been longing for living since losing her husband in 2011, when he was just 58 — making Joy realize life is valuable. She said, “My husband died very young and very quickly. He became ill in February, was diagnosed (诊断) in March and died on April 22. No one could believe it. Everybody was shocked at his death. When he died, it made me think deeply of my life and I am quite a confident and strong person as a result.”
Every day when she does her workouts, Joy meets up with a group of partners who help keep her young. She said, “I’ve made amazing friends. As soon as I step in the gym, there is friendly humour with the receptionists, the trainers, the cleaner — everyone. They all think I’m mad, but in a nice way. I’m the fittest granny in the town. I’d advise other people in later life not to be scared by the gym. Give it a go, because it’s just great.”
24．What caused Joy to hardly feel her age
A．She worked out hard in a gym regularly.
B．She met with a lot of humorous friends.
C．She never felt tired from workouts.
D．She was shocked at the loss of her husband.
25．What can best describe Joy’s workouts in the gym
A．Tired. B．Bored. C．Scared. D．Addicted.
26．What lesson did Joy learn from her working out in the gym
A．It helped her to live a regular life happily.
B．It encouraged her to be kind and humorous.
C．It made her feel never bored at the age of 70.
D．It made her strong to overcome the misfortune.
27．What was Joy’s advice to those in retirement
A．Meeting people to keep yourself young.
B．Playing kind jokes with cleaners at the street.
C．Having a try at doing exercise at the gym.
D．Making as many brilliant friends as you can.
China will have the most 5G connections of any nation by 2025, according to a new study, while Europe will fall behind Korea, the United States and Japan in terms of 5G penetration (渗透) by that year.
5G is the fifth generation of network technology. It is expected to bring unbelievable speeds to Internet users, with some operations running 10 times faster than on 4G networks. 5G is also expected to unlock the potential in a lot of new services, including artificial intelligence, science of robots self-driving cars, and the Internet of things.
The GSMA said that China's three major mobile operators--China Unicom, China Mobile, and China Telecom--are already moving ahead with 5G networks. While most nations will have 5G by updating existing foundations, the study noted that China plans to build part of its 5G networks.
One of the most distinguishing actors between Chinese mobile operators and those in the rest of the world is the intention to erect the new and independent 5G networks. That is, China is determined to build a completely advanced 5G. The high cost underlines China's seriousness about paying whatever it takes.
Korea will lead the world in terms of 5G penetration in 2025, when 66 percent of the nation's total connections will be 5G, according to GSMA．This compares to 50 percent in the US, 49 percent in Japan, 36 percent in China, 30 percent in Europe, and a global average of 18 percent. Out of the five economies leading on 5G, Europe will have the lowest participation in 2025, as the area is moving more slowly in having its 5G networks.
28．What will 5G bring
A．A completely new pattern for daily life.
B．Realizing the potential in many new services.
C．Excellent networks and national safety.
D．Amazing speeds for public transportation.
29．What is the future of 5G in China
A．It may be lack of government support.
B．It will move forward slowly.
C．It will develop rapidly.
D．It may fall behind Europe.
30．Which of the following best explains "erect" underlined in paragraph 4
A．set up B．bring up C．turn up D．pick up
31．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Chinese cannot own 5G in 2025.
B．More than half Koreans use 5G in 2025.
C．Only five countries will have 5G in 2025.
D．Europe will pay little attention to 5G in 2025.
It’s not unusual for the words of influencers to gain popularity. But the influential philosopher Henry David Thoreau was born more than 200 years ago — and now a term he’s credited with introducing, “brain rot, ” is the Oxford University Press’s word or phrase of 2024.
Originally introduced by the influential philosopher, according to Oxford University Press, the term first appeared in his 1854 book “Walden, or Life in the Woods”. In the book, Thoreau used “brain rot” to express his concern about the oversimplification of ideas and the numbing of one’s intellect due to the wide spread of unreflective habits and the suppression of inner instincts for curiosity and wonder.
Today, “brain rot” has gained popularity, particularly on platforms like TikTok, thanks to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The term is now seen as a cautionary term for what might happen to us if we get too distracted by the endless waves of memes and video clips, especially on social media. The frequency of the term’s use grew by 230% from 2023 to 2024, according to the publisher’s monitoring tools.
Cristin Ellis, an authority on Thoreau who teaches literature at the University of Mississippi, explains that in today’s usage, “brain rot” is seen as a bad thing, but Thoreau’s sense of it is way more extreme. He would accuse our entire 24/7 media culture, including the “serious” news of newspapers, of downplaying our minds. Thoreau valued direct experience over consuming other people’s ideas at second hand and encouraged people to go outside and experience the world for themselves.
The popularity of “brain rot” suggests a reflective mood and anxieties about striking the right balance between the online world and the real world. It indicates a shift in thought and concerns about where society is heading, similar to other words of the year like “climate emergency” in 2019 and “vax” in 2021. Casper Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages, finds it fascinating that younger people are embracing the term, seeing it as a rightful next chapter in the cultural conversation about humanity and technology.
32．What was Thoreau’s original worry when he used the term “brain rot”
A．The impact of “serious” news of media on our minds.
B．The impact of 24/7 media culture on people’s minds.
C．The excessive use of the Internet leading to a loss of real-world experiences.
D．The excessive simplification of concepts and the suppression of instincts.
33．According to the passage, what can be inferred about Thoreau’s view on modern media
A．He would completely oppose all forms of modern media.
B．He would charge modern media with understating our minds.
C．He would support the popularity of “brain rot” on social media.
D．He would encourage people to use modern media to gain ideas.
34．What is Casper Grathwohl’s attitude towards Gen Z’s use of the term “brain rot”
A．Concerned. B．Positive. C．Critical. D．Indifferent.
35．According to the passage, which is TRUE about the term “brain rot”
A．It is a term that only applies to the younger generation.
B．It is a term that has not changed in meaning for centuries.
C．It reflects concerns about the impact of the online world.
D．Its usage frequency decreased by 230% from 2023 to 2024.
Tips for Winning Scholarships
The costs of college keep rising, but that doesn’t have to hold you back! Scholarships give you free money to put toward your college education, which can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars, and some even pay your tuition altogether. Here are some tips for Winning Scholarships.
Focus on academics and extracurriculars (课外活动) while you’re in school. You’re most likely to win a scholarship if you were a good student, active in your community and school, and showcased leadership throughout your school years. 36 — if you have very specific goals, a scholarship committee might be more likely to see you as a good investment.
Start by applying for just a few scholarships that fit your interests. Because there are so many scholarships out there, it can seem overwhelming at first. 37 . Then, gradually expand your search to scholarships that you qualify for, but maybe aren’t as confident about.
Try applying for smaller and local scholarships. 38 . But remember that you’ll also have to compete with more people for those. On the other hand, if you get several smaller scholarships, those can add up quickly — and they might have fewer applicants, so you may have a better chance of winning!
39 . As you search for scholarships, save all of the scholarships you’re considering to a spreadsheet. Include the deadline and anything you need to include in your application. When you’re more organized, you’ll be less likely to miss out on an opportunity because you got your application in late.
Keep searching year-round and during college. The more scholarships you apply for, the more likely you’ll be awarded one. Because scholarship deadlines vary, it’s possible to find new ones at any time throughout the year. Many scholarships are also available to college and grad students, as well. 40 .
A．So don’t stop your search just because you graduated high school
B．It can be appealing to apply for scholarships that offer a small amount of money
C．Focus on finding scholarships that you feel like you’re a really good fit for
D．It can be tempting to apply for scholarships that offer a large amount of money
E．Organize your application process
F．The fewer scholarships you apply for, the better your chances of getting one
G．Also, get really clear on what you want to do after school
完形填空 （每小题1分 共计15分）
When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a 41 . But I was 42 because in art class, my paintings were never the most beautiful.
One time, a project was to create a portrait (肖像画). After we were done, we 43 our portraits. I remember looking at other portraits thinking, “Why does others’ look so 44 and mine looks so amateur (业余的) ”
Despite this, I still really enjoyed painting because it’s a forgiving art. If I don’t like what I’ve put on paper, I can 45 it. I can free some creative juices and use what has inspired me to free myself in a way I may not have 46 .
Throughout school, teachers taught us about Picasso, van Gogh and da Vinci. They were 47 painting white people or green pastures (牧场) with cows, whatever was in front of them and around them. 48 that’s not what I saw around me, I never saw myself or my art in their work.
Then I learned about the Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and I felt more seen. They inspired me to paint abstract (抽象的) pictures. I take a piece of 49 and use it as the central point of my picture.
I paint when I’m moved, and I’m often moved by what’s natural — emotions, nature and other forms of art, 50 creative writing. I’m also very moved by pain. I had a 51 with an activist in St. Louis named Spook, and I explained to her this feeling and she told me, “Pain is 52 . You have to learn how to direct that towards something productive.” So sometimes I 53 that pain into art, into a painting.
Even if the picture doesn’t turn out aesthetically (在审美方面) pleasing, it’s still beautiful that I am able to 54 something. My paintings may not be a masterpiece, but they’re mine. I 55 them anyway.
41．A．painter B．photographer C．teacher D．leader
42．A．delighted B．discouraged C．crazy D．excellent
43．A．presented B．burnt C．canceled D．sold
44．A．funny B．enjoyable C．colorful D．professional
45．A．step over B．knock over C．bend over D．paint over
46．A．believed B．liked C．mastered D．imagined
47．A．sometimes B．never C．always D．usually
48．A．Since B．But C．Even D．Unless
49．A．inspiration B．question C．operation D．function
50．A．carefully B．absolutely C．especially D．obviously
51．A．deal B．conversation C．favor D．play
52．A．answer B．crime C．energy D．mirror
53．A．look B．get C．break D．change
54．A．create B．speak C．organize D．test
55．A．copy B．throw C．apply D．love
四、语法填空（每小题1.5分 共计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。
China has nearly 5,000 years of 56 (record) history. However, the history of Chinese furniture is even longer than 57 of its writing, which can be traced back to the Hemudu Culture more than 7,000 years ago.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, most of the furniture was hand-made using high-quality hardwood 58 raw materials, which are now rare and expensive. Ordinary people often use wood such as pine, elm, and beech, but the quality between the woods 59 (differ) greatly.
Classical furniture is mostly made by hand. Modern machines cannot 60 (complete) replace handwork. The shapes carved by the machine are neat but the lines are rigid and lacking vitality.
The most delicate aspect of Chinese classical furniture is the structural part of the furniture—mortise-and-tenon (榫卯) bining pieces of wood together, 61 (use) nothing more than the wood itself, is a basic skill of all carpenters (木匠) in ancient China. It was first discovered in the wooden structure of the Hemudu site 62 the ancestors lived more than 7,000 years ago. This structure is the wisdom of the Chinese working people and fully represents the 63 (create) and artistry (艺术性) of humanity.
Ancient Chinese 64 (philosophy) have been expressed in traditional Chinese furniture. For example, Confucianism emphasizes gentleness and moderation. 65 (achieve) that, skilled carpenters properly matched the curves and straight lines of the furniture. That’s why Chinese furniture always displays both balance and stability.
五、书信写作（15分）
66．假定你是李华，得知你的外国笔友Peter获得了“汉语桥”世界大学生中文演讲比赛一等奖。你为他感到骄傲，并给他写一封祝贺信，要点如下：
1．表示祝贺并赞扬;
2．给与鼓励和期待;
注意：
1．词数80左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
参考词汇：“汉语桥”世界大学生中文演讲比赛“Chinese Bridge” Chinese speech contest
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书面表达（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。
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。
A Journey of Courage
Tom had always dreamed of climbing mountains. As a child, he would spend hours reading adventure books about explorers who scaled the tallest peaks in the world. He admired their bravery and determination, and he promised himself that one day, he would stand on top of a mountain and look out at the world below.
When Tom turned 18, he decided that it was time to make his dream a reality. He spent months training, hiking through forests and climbing smaller hills to build up his strength and stamina (耐力). He read books on mountaineering, learned how to use climbing gear (装备), and practiced tying knots. His goal was to climb Mount Peakstone, a challenging mountain known for its difficult terrain (地形) and unpredictable weather.
On the day of the climb, Tom felt both excited and nervous. He packed his gear carefully—warm clothes, food, water, and his climbing equipment. As he stood at the base of the mountain, he looked up at the towering peak. It seemed much taller in person than it did in the pictures he had seen. For a moment, doubt crept into his mind. Could he really do this
But Tom pushed the doubt aside. He had come too far to turn back now. With a deep breath, he began his ascent (攀登). The first part of the climb was relatively easy. The weather was clear, and the path was well- marked. As he climbed higher, the air grew colder, and the wind picked up, but Tom pressed on, determined to reach the top.
About halfway up the mountain, the weather took a sudden turn for the worse. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and snow began to fall heavily. The wind howled, making it difficult to see and even harder to keep his balance. Tom’s heart pounded in his chest. He knew he had to make a decision—should he continue climbing, or should he turn back
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Tom found shelter behind a large rock and took a moment to think.
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Step by step, Tom made his way up the mountain, carefully placing his hands and feet on the rock, testing every hold before moving forward.
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英语参考答案
1．B
2．A
3．B
4．B
5．A
6．B 7．C
8．A 9．C
10．C 11．A 12．C
13．A 14．C 15．B 16．B
17．A 18．C 19．A 20．C
21．D 22．B 23．B
24．A 25．D 26．D 27．C
28．B 29．C 30．A 31．B
32．D 33．B 34．B 35．C
36．G 37．C 38．D 39．E 40．A
41．A 42．B 43．A 44．D 45．D 46．D 47．C 48．B 49．A 50．C 51．B 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．D
56．recorded 57．that 58．as 59．differs 60．completely 61．using 62．where 63．creativity 64．philosophies 65．To achieve
66．Dear Peter,
Hearing that you have won the first prize of “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Speech Contest, I’m writing to extend my warmest congratulations to you on your success.
I understand for sure that it is your excellent ability that leads you to the current success. Your fluent Chinese left a deep impression on me. It came as no surprise to me that you won the contest. I know this is surely owing to your hard work, persistence as well as your determination to achieve your dream. So I firmly believe that if you go on studying Chinese harder, you will have the opportunity to study in China.
I wish you success and fulfillment in the years ahead. Yours sincerel
67．Tom found shelter behind a large rock and took a moment to think. He had read about this in the mountaineering books: when the weather turns dangerous, it’s often best to stop and wait it out. Cold and a little frightened, Tom thought of calling for rescue for a moment. But Tom was so close to the top and his dream. He thought, if he had quitted this time, he would feel regretful in his later life. He didn’t want to give up now. After a few minutes, he made up his mind. He would continue, but he would be extra cautious.
Step by step, Tom made his way up the mountain, carefully placing his hands and feet on the rock, testing every hold before moving forward. His muscles ached, and the cold cut through his clothes, but he focused on the goal. After what felt like hours, he finally reached the summit. The wind had died down, and the clouds began to clear, revealing a breathtaking view of the world below. Tom stood there, tired and exhausted, but filled with a sense of accomplishment. As he looked out at the vast landscape, he realized that the journey had taught him more than just how to climb a mountain. It had taught him the importance of perseverance, courage, and believing in himself, even when things seemed impossible. The mountain had tested him, but in the end, he proved to himself that he was capable of achieving his dream.