广东省深圳市盐田高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试卷（含答案）

广东省深圳市盐田高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题
一、单项选择
1．The moving speech given by the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony truly ______ the students, motivating them to pursue their dreams with renewed determination.
A．surprised B．inspired C．advised D．entertained
2．When you ______ important documents to an email, make sure they are in the correct format and up-to-date.
A．admit B．attack C．attach D．attract
3．As the hiker was climbing the mountain, he suddenly ______ a rare bird standing on a branch.
A．spotted B．placed C．recognized D．witnessed
4．We can safely conclude ______ the evidence that the new policy has had a positive impact on the economy.
A．from B．with C．by D．at
5．The new smartphone comes with a two-year ______ for any manufacturing defects, ensuring customers of its quality and reliability.
A．guarantee B．advertisement C．safety D．contract
6．The unexpected delay in the flight schedule really ______ her, causing her to rearrange her plans in a hurry.
A．upset B．delayed C．confused D．organized
7．When he received timely help, a(n) ______ look appeared on his face.
A．understanding B．appreciative C．surprised D．disappointed
8．______ is known to us all, things can easily go wrong when people are under ______.
A．Which; control B．As; guidance C．It; strength D．As; stress
9．The clever boy made a hole in the wall, ________ he could see what was going on inside the house.
A．through what B．through which C．through that D．through it
10．He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation, ________ he was likely to lose the control of his car.
A．which B．as C．why D．where
11．It is reported that two schools,　　1　　are being built in my hometown,will open next year.
A．they both
B．which both
C．both of them
D．both of which
12．The residents, ________homes had been damaged by the fire, were given help by the Red Cross.
A．their B．where C．whose D．which
13．They asked for civil rights, ________ they had struggled for hundreds of years.
A．for which B．for what C．for that D．for whom
14．I regret ______ you that I won’t be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
A．to tell B．telling C．tell D．told
15．She admitted ______ the mistake, but she didn’t know how to fix it.
A．to make B．making C．make D．made
16．When faced with a difficult problem, he can’t but ______ for help from his colleagues.
A．ask B．asking C．to ask D．asked
17．______ regularly can help improve your overall physical health and mental wellbeing.
A．Exercising B．Exercise C．Having exercised D．Exercised
18．After trying several times without success, Tom finally decided to give up ______ French and switch to Spanish instead.
A．learn B．to learn C．learning D．learned
19．______ in a noisy environment can be distracting and may negatively affect your concentration.
A．Constantly interrupting B．Being constantly interrupted
C．To be constantly interrupted D．Constantly interrupted
20．The coach’s instructions meant ______ extra practice sessions after school for the team to improve their skills.
A．to have B．having C．to be having D．having to
二、阅读理解
Shows in the New Theatre Cardiff in 2023
The Yorkshire Shepherdess
In this warm-hearted and informative show, Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen shares memorable moments and charming stories from her remarkable farming, family life in North Yorkshire. It’s a life that has almost gone in today’s modern world, one ruled by animals and the four seasons.
Date &Time: Saturday, 22 April, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, 30 April, 6:30 p.m. & 9:30p.m., 2023
Wild
Ben Fogle’s new show Wild brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. In this brand-new show full of hope and harmony, Wild is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with(相遇)people and animals, and how they changed his life…and the discovery of helping you find your ocean of possibility.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 25 April, 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, 29 April, 3:30pm, 2023
Pop Princesses
A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular(盛大演出)stars four fairy tale princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.
Date & Time: Saturday, 8 April, 7:00 p.m., 2023
Titanic The Musical
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning(惊人的)and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and wishes of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own.
Date & Time: 9-13 April, 6:00 p.m., 2023
Click www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk for more information.
21．Which show brings totally true stories on stage
A．The Yorkshire Shepherdess. B．Wild.
C．Pop Princesses. D．Titanic The Musical.
22．What do Pop Princesses and Titanic The Musical have in common
A．They both attract young children. B．They both mention the ambition of people.
C．They are both musical plays. D．They are shown at the same time.
23．What is the purpose of the text
A．To educate people. B．To celebrate a special festival.
C．To meet people’s needs. D．To inform people.
“Can you imagine ” Diébédo Francis Kéré said to NPR, “I was born in Burkina Faso, a little village where there was no school. And my father wanted me to learn how to read and write very simply because then I could translate or read him his letters.”
The first Black winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize was as surprised as anyone else to be selected for the field’s most famous prize. Many architects had openly supposed that 2022 would be Sir David Adjaye’s year, who is best known for designing notable buildings as the Nobel Peace Center in Norway. Kéré, who is based in Berlin but centers much of his practice in Africa, has been—until now—far lesser known, with buildings that include primary schools and a healthcare clinic.
When he was twenty, in 1985,Kéré earned a scholarship to study carpentry in Berlin. But he also attended night school and was admitted to Technische Universit t Berlin, from which he graduated in 2004 with an advanced degree in architecture. He was still a student when he designed and built the innovative Gando Primary School.
Kéré’s architectural practice was inspired by his own experience attending school with around 100 other children in a region with temperatures over 100 F. “It’s very hot inside. And there was no light, while outside, the sunlight was abundant. I think, one day I should make it better. I was thinking about space, about room, about how I could feel better.”
In his designs for Gando Primary School and Naaba Belem Goumma Secondary School, Kéré drew on traditional building materials such as local clay mixed with concrete, and emphasized shade and shadows, making spaces bright enough and letting air in, and thus reducing the need for air conditioning. He wanted the buildings to evoke the sense of an oasis (绿洲), a place for many children, to be happy and learn how to read and write.
24．Why did the Pritzker Architecture Prize of 2022 come out as a surprise
A．Because it is the most famous prize.
B．Because the winner only designs schools.
C．Because Kéré wasn’t first selected as a candidate.
D．Because another competitor was more famous.
25．What inspired Kéré’s architecture work
A．His academic training in Berlin. B．Hardship in his early childhood.
C．An architectural contest. D．His experience traveling abroad.
26．Which of the following best describes Kéré as an architect
A．Creative and universal. B．Determined and ambitious.
C．Caring and practical. D．Devoted and productive.
27．What can be inferred about the schools designed by Kéré
A．They only use traditional materials. B．They are well-lit and cool.
C．They need no air-conditioning. D．They are built on oases.
A promotion offering 98 yuan domestic plane tickets is being advertised by Chinese online travel platform LY.COM. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one catch: The purchaser is not told where the flight is heading, nor when it will take off.
The promotion has become a trending topic on Chinese social media as some people have been attempting to book them ahead of the upcoming May Day holiday. Labeled as a “destination blind box” on the site, tickets are purchased through a rather hassle-less booking procedure, in which passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their 98 yuan. If the randomly chosen date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund, but once they “lock in” their tickets, there is no going back.
“Destination blind box” is now a hot topic on China’s online platforms. “I believe young people are a big target demographic (特定年龄段人口) for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities. Like this one for instance, it doesn’t matter if they finally go or not. Booking a ticket and posting about it on social media can still suggest that one has adventurous and life-loving qualities,” said Fan, a marketing expert who has worked with civil aviation (航空) clients.
Many people not only shared the screenshots of tickets they drew, some even came up with a tutorial to teach the booking procedure under the free cancelling policy. However, some others claimed it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal. “If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems. It will not have popular airlines. The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is 98 yuan,” an expert in tourism suggested.
28．Which of the following best explains “catch” underlined in paragraph 1
A．Benefit. B．Disadvantage. C．Mistake. D．Charm.
29．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The origin of “destination blind box”.
B．The popularity of “destination blind box”.
C．The original purpose of “destination blind box”.
D．The purchase introduction to “destination blind box”.
30．Why will “destination blind box” appeal to young people according to Fan
A．It accords with their lifestyle and attitudes. B．It allows them to experience various adventures.
C．It satisfies their desire to travel around China. D．It helps them save money on the cost of travel.
31．What can we infer about the promotion from the last paragraph
A．It makes it easy to get an ideal ticket. B．It still needs to be improved.
C．It will not bring in any profit. D．It will give a boost to tourism.
When Adele released (发行) her 2011 single Someone Like You, this bittersweet song is popular with millions worldwide. More than a decade later, it remains one of her most popular songs. Her artistry, as well as that of many others who have mastered the art of making listeners feel moved with slow and emotional beats, has a way of managing the emotional pain of heartbreak and loss.
Listening to favorite songs could also reduce people’s feelings of pain, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research. And the most effective pain relievers were found to be sad songs detailing bittersweet and emotional experiences.
“It doesn’t take the place of medicine when you have a headache, but music can help reduce your pain,” said Patrick Stroman, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. He didn’t join in the study. “Unlike other medications,” he noted, “there is no side effect or risk in listening to music (just keep the volume at a reasonable level).”
The small study invited 63 young adults to bring one of their favorite songs. The researchers also had the young adults pick one of seven songs that the team considered relaxing and were unfamiliar to the study participants. All the while, the researchers stuck a hot object — similar to the pain of a boiling hot teacup on the participants’ skin — to their left inner forearms. When rating their experiences, people were more likely to report feeling less pain when listening to their favorite songs compared with hearing the unfamiliar relaxing songs.
With millions of songs available, one person’s favorite song is likely not the same as another. After interviewing the participants about the song they brought and their rating of pain, the researchers found people who listened to bittersweet and moving songs felt less pain than when they listened to songs with calming or cheerful themes (主题).
“It’s a very cool result,” said lead study author Darius Valevicius, a doctoral student of neurosciences at the University of Montreal. “I think it’s why I myself and probably many people choose to listen to bittersweet or even spiritual music.”
32．Why does the author mention Adele in the first paragraph
A．To reach a conclusion. B．To lead in the topic.
C．To offer a suggestion. D．To provide the background.
33．What is Stroman’s attitude to the effect of listening to music
A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Unclear. D．Unconcerned.
34．What did the participants do in the new study
A．They reported their feelings of pain. B．They interviewed many musicians.
C．They made various kinds of teacups. D．They picked out the music they don't like.
35．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．When Is the Best Time to Listen to Music
B．How Do You Create Popular Songs Quickly
C．The Best Way to Reduce Pain Might Be to Write Music
D．Certain Types of Music Could Help You Feel Less Pain
It took so long to organize your room and each closet, but it only takes a few days for you to return to your old bad habits. Learning how to organize something is one thing, but staying organized is a completely different matter. Here is some advice for you to follow through.
Set deadliens for yourself. 36 Therefore, you have to set deadlines. For example, if you have a lot of tasks to finish, you need to set deadlines for each task. This way can urge you to finish all the tasks in an organized way.
37 One of the reasons why you may be struggling to stay organized is because you spend too much time on one task and then leave no time for other things you have to do on a day. Instead of making sure that you do Task A perfectly, make sure that you do a great job of it. 38
Reward yourself for tasks you’ve accomplished. If you want to continue to follow through on staying organized, don’t just do one task and move on. 39 If you never stop to let yourself know what a great job you’re doing, or take a break from time to time, them you’re likely to feel stressed out and refuse to stay organized.
40 Wanting to stay organized doesn’t mean that you have to do everything alone. If you want to clean your household, you should make sure that anyone else sharing the space with you also does their share of tasks; if you want to keep things running smoothly at work, take responsibilities together with your colleagues.
A．Avoid perfection.
B．Turn to others for advice.
C．Cooperate as much as you can.
D．Then give yourself enough time to move on.
E．You should reward yourself for saving much time.
F．Instead, give yourself a treat that delights you most.
G．To stay organized, you need to get things done on time.
三、完形填空
One evening, Paul O’Sullivan felt bored in his Baltimore apartment. So he got on to Facebook to find out just how many others on the social network 41 his name. Moments later, dozens of Paul O’Sullivans from around the world filled his 42 . The then-27-year-old employee sent friend requests to them all.
Many of his fellow Paul O’Sullivans 43 him, but a few felt too curious to 44 his invitation. Paul O’Sullivan from Rotterdam in the Netherlands says, “My first 45 was ‘Who is this guy and what does he want from me ’ So I thought about it for a while.” Ultimately, he couldn’t resist the 46 friend request. As Baltimore Paul scrolled through the profiles of the Paul O’Sullivans who accepted his invitation, he noticed something four of them have in common: They were all 47 . Wouldn’t it be funny if they 48 a band called The Paul O’Sullivans The other Pauls all 49 and they created a sort of musical assembly line. In March, they put on their first song about 50 relationships. When people are facing big pressure from work or life, writing a song with someone across the ocean made them feel less 51 .
But just months later, Baltimore Paul began experiencing health issues that 52 him to take time off from making music. To make sure Baltimore Paul never felt alone, 53 with the miles between them, the other Pauls shared family pictures, chatted live on Instagram, and checked in on Baltimore Paul and on one another.
“What are the odds (机率)” says Baltimore Paul, “that a random Facebook 54 would lead not only to new music but to 55 as well Some things are just meant to be.”
41．A．shared B．called C．mentioned D．liked
42．A．mind B．screen C．apartment D．time
43．A．ignored B．tricked C．greeted D．praised
44．A．make out B．pass up C．ask for D．apply for
45．A．measure B．innovation C．reaction D．emotion
46．A．ordinary B．unusual C．precious D．formal
47．A．writers B．employees C．musicians D．workers
48．A．observed B．maintained C．explored D．formed
49．A．reflected B．aided C．agreed D．gathered
50．A．remote B．cheap C．disappointing D．strange
51．A．confused B．addicted C．injured D．trapped
52．A．reminded B．forced C．taught D．allowed
53．A．still B．only C．even D．just
54．A．request B．page C．account D．user
55．A．business B．success C．fame D．friendship
四、语法填空
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。
Confucius was a famous teacher, politician and philosopher (哲学家) who lived in China over 2,600 years ago. Today, he is considered to be one of the world’s 56 (great) teachers.
Historians believe that Confucius 57 (bear) in 551 BCE during China’s “Spring and Autumn Period” (771 — 476 BCE). During this period, many rulers were fighting across the country. Because of all the fighting, life was difficult for the poor. They worked hard for their rulers and received little money 58 return.
As Confucius grew up, his favorite thing 59 (do) was learning. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. 60 (eventual), wealthy families noticed how smart he was 61 offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops.
Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. For 62 rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline (自律) and the 63 (important) of education. He even opened China’s first school in 64 he taught both the poor and the wealthy as equals.
In 479 BCE, Confucius died at the age of 72. His loyal students continued to travel around China long after his death, teaching all 65 (class) of people.
五、选词填空
选词填空
gave way cheer up ended up put up make sense falling behind with turn down in conclusion stuck out paid off
66．The instructions were so confusing that they didn’t to me at first
67．Due to the heavy snowstorm, my friend kindly offered to me for the night.
68．After receiving the bad news, her friends tried their best to her by telling jokes and funny stories.
69．Despite being offered a high- paying job, she decided to the opportunity because it would require her to move away from her family.
70．In the crowd of identically (一模一样地) dressed performers, the one with the bright red hat really .
71．All the hard work and dedication finally when the team won the championship.
72．After years of traveling and exploring different careers, she finally in her hometown, opening a small café.
73．The old bridge finally under the weight of the heavy traffic, causing a major disruption in the area.
74．During the busy semester (学期), John found himself constantly his assignments and struggling to catch up.
75．The speaker discussed many points, and said that exercise was important.
六、书面表达
76．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Mrs. Miller was our next-door neighbor. Her husband died two years ago. She had no children and no relatives that we knew of. She was gentle and kind, and my sister Laurel and I considered her our special friend.
One December, Mrs. Miller was ill in hospital. Laurel and I were busy making Christmas presents, and we wondered what to make for Mrs. Miller. We couldn’t bear seeing her come home before Christmas to an empty house with no holiday decorations. Then we lit upon the idea of decorating a small tree that would greet her with lights and cheer. We were wondering how to carry out our plan when the answer appeared.
I was in Miss Johnson’s sixth grade class that year, and we decorated a small tree with paper-link chains and ornaments (装饰物) we’d made in art class. It was beautiful. Best of all, it had to be removed from the classroom before Christmas vacation.
Miss Johnson said there would be a drawing (抽签) for the tree. We’d each write our name on a piece of paper and put it in the box she had prepared. On the last day of school before vacation, she’d draw a name from the box, and that student could take the tree home.
Great! That was exactly what I was longing for! So I wrote my name “Helen Wheeler” neatly on a piece of paper and folded it carefully. As I put it into the box, I whispered to Miss Johnson that I really hoped I’d win the tree because my sister and I wanted to give it to our neighbor who was sick and lonely. Though there were 30 children in the class and each might win the tree, I was somehow certain that I would get it because our cause was good: We wanted to make Mrs. Miller happy.
The day before vacation finally arrived. Laurel and I usually walked to and from school, but that day I persuaded Mom to pick us up in her car after school in case I really got the tree.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Before school was over, Miss Johnson announced it was time for the drawing.
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Paragraph 2:
The next evening we welcomed Mrs. Miller back at her door.
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参考答案
1．B
2．C
3．A
4．A
5．A
6．A
7．B
8．D
9．B
10．D
11．D
12．C
13．A
14．A
15．B
16．A
17．A
18．C
19．B
20．B
21．B 22．C 23．D
24．D 25．B 26．C 27．B
28．B 29．D 30．A 31．B
32．B 33．B 34．A 35．D
36．G 37．A 38．D 39．F 40．C
41．A 42．B 43．A 44．B 45．C 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．C 50．A 51．D 52．B 53．C 54．A 55．D
56．greatest 57．was born 58．in 59．to do 60．Eventually 61．and 62．the 63．importance 64．which 65．classes
66． make sense 67． put up 68． cheer up 69． turn down 70． stuck out 71． paid off 72． ended up 73． gave way 74． falling behind with 75． in conclusion
76．One Possible Version:
Before school was over, Miss Johnson announced it was time for the drawing. My heart beat fast as Miss Johnson put her hand into the box and drew one folded piece of paper out. Then she unfolded the paper, looked at it and announced. “Helen has won the tree!” I was beside myself with excitement! And I’ll never forget the astonishment on my mother’s face as my sister and I carried the tree to her car. Since Mom had a key to Mrs. Miller’s house, we took the tree straight to her living room and set it up on a table. It looked so beautiful!
The next evening we welcomed Mrs. Miller back at her door. She slowly made her way into the house and turned on the lights, greeted by the sparkling Christmas tree. Mrs. Miller was rooted to the spot, looking surprised. Then a sweet smile appeared on her face and tears welled up in her eyes. “Thank you so much.” she said softly. While Laurel and I were excitedly telling the story to our parents, it suddenly dawned on me that Miss Johnson had helped me in a secret way: Though she had announced my name, she never showed anyone what was written on that piece of paper!