福建省厦门第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题

厦门一中2024-2025 高二上学期10月月考 英语试题 第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Solutions    Products    Community    About    Download See the world together Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance with volunteers and companies willing to help, anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence. Blind and low-vision: Access visual information with ease Use your smartphone to request video support any time. Just take a picture of a product, and connect with a volunteer or simply use the built-in function Be My AI to describe it. Volunteers: Support people when they need it most You can support those who are blind or low-vision when they need it most. Join our community and change someone’s life today. Businesses: Offer accessible customer experiences Connecting your customer service with Be My AI can solve up to 90% of cases automatically and save your time and costs by 60%. Or route your customers with accessibility needs smoothly through to your specialists. Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world more accessible to people with vision loss. We couldn’t do this without your help. Buy our goods Help keep Be My Eyes free by buying our official goods. You’ll find T-shirts, stickers and more - and they ship worldwide. Browse Be a translator Help us make the app accessible for more people in their native language. Translate Spread the word Invite your friends, family or co-workers. Share 7,536,743 660,439 150+ 180+ Volunteers Blind &low-vision Countries Languages 1. What is the aim of Be My Eyes? A. To explore new video and AI applications. B. To promote global communication. C. To facilitate help for the visually challenged. D. To increase the sales of official goods. 2. Adopting Be My AI, businesses can ______. A. tailor products to customers’ needs. B. improve efficiency at a lower cost. C. gain more experienced specialists. D. conduct automatic team training. 3. What can readers do to support Be My Eyes? A. Purchase its service. B. Spread native languages. C. Upload live video D. Recommend the app. B “I am not crazy,” says Dr. William Farber, shortly after performing acupuncture (针灸) on a rabbit. “I am ahead of my time.” If he seems a little defensive, it might be because even some of his coworkers occasionally laugh at his unusual methods. But Farber is certain he’ll have the last laugh. He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians (兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine-combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic (按摩疗法) and herbal medicine. Farber, a graduate of Colorado State University, started out as a more conventional veterinarian. He became interested in alternative treatments 20 years ago when he suffered from terrible back pain. He tried muscle-relaxing drugs but found little relief. Then he tried acupuncture, an ancient Chinese practice, and was amazed that he improved after two or three treatments. What worked on a veterinarian seemed likely to work on his patients. So, after studying the techniques for a couple of years, he began offering them to pets. Leigh Tindale’s dog Charlie had a serious heart condition. After Charlie had a heart attack, Tindale says, she was prepared to put him to sleep, but Farber’s treatments eased her dog’s suffering so much that she was able to keep him alive for an additional five months. And Priscilla Dewing reports that her horse, Nappy, “moves more easily and rides more comfortably” after a chiropractic adjustment. Farber is certain that the holistic approach will grow more popular with time, and if the past is any indication, he may be right: Since 1982, membership in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association has grown from 30 to over 700. “Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well,” he says. “I will do anything to help an animal. That’s my job.” 4. What do some of Farber’s coworkers think of him? A. He’s odd. B. He’s strict. C. He’s brave. D. He’s rude. 5. Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets? A. He was trained in it at university. B. He was inspired by another veterinarian. C. He benefited from it as a patient. D. He wanted to save money for pet owners. 6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. Steps of a chiropractic treatment. B. The complexity of veterinarians’ work. C. Examples of rare animal diseases. D. The effectiveness of holistic medicine. 7. Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association? A. To prove Farber’s point. B. To emphasize its importance. C. To praise veterinarians. D. To advocate animal protection. C When you see someone take that first sip of freshly made milk tea, their faces look like pure joy. Across the world, customers flock to their favorite spots to meet with friends and savor sips of these tasty drinks. In the early 2000s, though, milk tea was just coming on the scene. The few brands that earned a foothold in the industry were concerned: Would milk tea just be another fad (一时风尚) food? And with so much new excitement for this product, would, people be able to distinguish milk tea companies? These were the questions that Serenitea, a Manila-based milk-tea company, faced in 2014. While successfully opening 60 stores, they found themselves in a strategic fog. Unsure of what consumers truly felt towards the drink, they offered as many flavors as possible. They also had no clear definition of how they were distinct — their brand promise, product line, and product packaging all seemed nearly identical to their competitors. How could they define themselves, in a way that would deeply resonate? Like Airbnb, Serenitea partnered with an agency, CIA Bootleg Manila, which specializes in drilling down to the deep consumer “why”. The agency conducted a series of psychological-based market research. Specifically, they probed the consumer’s deeper, emotional connections to milk tea, including their earliest childhood memories of milk and tea. Their research revealed that milk tea triggered three consistent psychological responses. People connected to milk through the concept of nurturing; they fondly remembered their childhood and being cared for by their mothers. Next, consumers connected tea to its healing properties; respondents would recall receiving tea when they had indigestion problems or seeing their parents drinking herbal tea for health reasons. Lastly, they associated milk tea itself with teenage fun: a guilty pleasure of their youth. They had uncovered the three psychological cornerstones of the milk tea experience: nurturing, healing, and teenage fun. This set of insights was crucial. By including them into the core of their brand strategy, they charted an entirely new path. 8. What do the underlined words “earned a foothold” mean in Paragraph 2? A. Made an adjustment. B. Won a position. C. Lost the initiative. D. Achieved a breakthrough. 9. What was Serenitea’s main concern in 2014? A. Being confused with other brands. B. The rapid growth of milk tea brands. C. The possibility of milk tea catching on. D. Falling behind the changing consumer tastes. 10. What did CIA Bootleg Manila specialize in? A. Product packaging design. B. Market expansion strategies. C. Analysis of customer psychology. D. Flavor innovation and development. 11. What was among the findings of the research? A. Milk tea was popular among teenagers. B. Customers found all milk tea identical. C. Customers associated milk tea with health. D. Milk tea brands ignored consumers’ feelings. D In a digital, global world where thinking critically and generating new ideas count, a cradle-to-career approach to educating children must be mindful of how children learn to learn, not just what they learn. The Intellectual Lives of Children allows readers to look into the minds of kids as they explore and learn in everyday moments, emphasizing what constitutes real learning. Children are born with playful curiosity. They ask questions about everything — Why does a tree have leaves? Why does the Sun come up? These questions help children discover the causal relationships among things — all with the guidance of adults. Yet explorations take time. As Engel writes, “when children are allowed to dive into a topic thoroughly, they connect unrelated facts and generate new ideas.” The real mental work takes place as they play — when a child builds a platform of chairs to get cookies from an out-of-reach cookie box. Hidden in these moments are strengthened curiosity and innovation. Hurried parents often lack the ability to allow that time, fearing that their children might be late for their next scheduled activity. “It becomes clear that the educational system in U. S. does not concern itself with children’s intellectual lives,” warns Engel in the book. Instead, she hopes to reimagine schools as “idea factories” built on inspiring curiosity: “Imagine assessing students progress under some new headings: poses interesting questions, ... and spends time solving them. In one lovely example, Engel describes a teacher who challenged her students to construct a record- breaking straw chain measuring 3.8 miles. “Winning would be fun, but the cognitive (认知的) benefits would be far-reaching,” explains the teacher, whose goal was to help the children better understand the depth of the Mariana Trench. With scientific insight and vivid examples, Engel’s book offers tips for how to make the learning more apparent. She encourages parents to see children as active thinkers and suggests that by asking open-ended questions and letting them explore, children will be better prepared for a complex and ever-changing world. 12. How will children’s playful curiosity become real learning? A. By giving kids a time limit. B. By planning out extra activities. C. By remembering casual facts. D. By allowing kids to fully explore. 13. What’s Engel’s attitude toward American educational system? A. Critical. B. Unclear. C. Unconcerned. D. Tolerant. 14. What is special about Engel’s book? A. It presents a complicated world. B. It promotes scheduled activities. C. It combines science and practice. D. It features open- ended questions. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Fun Inspires Kids’ Curiosity B. Play Develops Better Thinkers C. Learning Feeds Young Minds D. Hurried Parents Teach Kids Well 第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Home automation is nothing new. It’s been around for years now. ______16______ And when something is new, people have to be doubtful about it. So, here we are with tons of widespread myths around home automation. Let’s check out what unbelievable myths we encouraged and why you need to stop believing them. Myth 1: Home automation is too expensive The most common misunderstanding is — I can’t afford it! It is not your fault if you think it’s too expensive. ______17______ Actually, home automation devices were quite pricey initially, but things have changed now. Smart home products nowadays are simple and programmable devices that are affordable to many homeowners. Myth 2:_______18_______ Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some devices out of a spy movie. It is a common myth that you must be a techie to use the devices or make changes. However, it is not true. ______19______ Even though it seems like a challenging task, all it takes is a simple touch to control your home. Myth 3: Smart devices will become outdated after a few years of purchase Another common myth is that smart home automation technology will become out of date after some time. Firstly, all efficient home automation devices are futuristically designed. Secondly, most home automation companies provide updates that are easy to install and keep them up-to-date. Smart home automation is a new technology. ______20______ Thus, don’t let the myths and technical terms about home automation scare you! The products that power the smart home are light years away from the myth around them. A. After all, it’s a new technology. B. Home automation needs technical knowledge. C. You don’t have to be a tech-master to live in a smart home. D. This powerful technology has many benefits for homeowners. E. Home automation devices are for every home regardless of its size and shape. F. You can reduce your power consumption, energy wastage and save money in the long run. G. But smart homes with automation systems for efficient lighting, temperature, and security are new fields. 第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分30分） 第一节完型填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 UPS deliveryman Ryan Arens was making his rounds near a pond, when he heard a strange sound. It was December, and about 15 feet from the frozen bank was the ____21____ of that sound — a brown-and-white wire-haired hound（猎犬）had fallen through the thin layer of ice. An elderly man was already on the ____22____, determined to save her. He was trying to ____23____ the pond and was striking the ice with a rock to create a(n) ____24____ to the dog, but seemed to be struggling. Arens, 44, thought he ____25____ a better chance. “Animals are my weakness,” he said, explaining ____26____ he chose to take off his overcoat, even though the temperature was minus 15 and ____27____ the rescue task. After breaking the ice using the man’s rock, Arens jumped into the icy water. He surfaced in time to see the dog going under. Arens swam about five feet toward the dog, grabbed hold of her collar, and ____28____ her out of the water and onto the ice. He then put the dog into the boat and slid it back to the bank, where ____29____ bystanders carried the dog to the home of the rowboat’s owner, a retired vet. _____30_____ in the house himself, Arens jumped into a warm shower with the dog. A few more minutes in the pond, the vet told Arens, and the dog would have likely _____31_____. The next day, Arens was again making his _____32_____ in the neighborhood when the dog’s owner came _____33_____ to thank him for saving Sadie. “Would you like to meet her?” he asked. Then he opened the door of his pickup, and Sadie jumped out. She went _____34_____ toward Arens, leaping around him and kissing him. Arens said that special delivery was the _____35_____ of his UPS career. 21. A. speed B. source C. cause D. volume 22. A. scene B. way C. road D. air 23. A. bridged B. emptied C. entered D. crossed 24. A. solution B. approach C. path D. entrance 25. A. deserved B. took C. enhanced D. stood 26. A. why B. when C. how D. whether 27. A. broke in B. took over C. brought about D. drew upon 28. A. threw B. passed C. shipped D. pulled 29. A. dynamic B. indifferent C. anxious D. curious 30. A. Unless B. Once C. Since D. Until 31. A. fled B. returned C. survived D. died 32. A. living B. rounds C. trip D. activities 33. A. over B. across C. off D. about 34. A. directly B. abruptly C. casually D. friendly 35. A. exception B. caution C. highlight D. advance 第二节语法填空 （共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack ___36___ (consist) of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ___37___ (classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ___38___ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ___39___ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ___40___(combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier ___41___(make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio and boil the sugar water mixture ___42___ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that is coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ___43___ (bite) into. If you want to try the sticky treat yourself, you can find Tanghulu ___44___ (stand) near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try? 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你们学校正举办主题为“用英文讲中国故事”的征文活动。请你以一位中国历史人物为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.人物简介及事迹； 2. 意义或启示。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 题目已为你写好。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 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。 As I unzipped my lunchbox, the whole place was turned into a spicy curry (咖喱) dream. I immediately hid it under my seat, hoping no one would take notice. Mom had really outdone herself with masala — our family’s all-time favorite dish back in India. But today, it wasn’t just about me and my lunch. A warm smile on his face, Ricky invited me, a new transfer student from India to New York city, for lunch. “Ava, come sit here!” Ricky called out, gesturing towards a vacant seat. As I made my way over, memories of those awkward lunchtimes when I studied in Kansas, one of the most conservative states, flooded back. I could still recall how everyone would wrinkle their noses and stare curiously when I unpacked my Indian food. It always made me feel like an outsider, like I didn’t belong. Therefore, before my first day in this school, I had demanded my mom pack “normal” western-style food for me. I still remembered the look on her face upon hearing it, as she sighed in disappointment and confusion, “Isn’t there a moment when you feel proud of your origin?” That was hurting, but not more hurting than others’ giggles and whispers. Honestly, long queues were common in Indian restaurants in New York city, a cultural melting pot, but I wouldn’t take that risk. Unfortunately, this morning, Mom had forgotten to make sandwich or any “normal” food, so I had to bring leftovers from our dinner. At the thought of the possible oh-no-second (社死), I felt like being thrown into darkness. However, before I came back to reality, Ricky noticed my sneaking (躲躲藏藏). “What do you have for lunch?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with interest. I tried to brush it off (搪塞), claiming I wasn’t hungry. But Ricky wouldn’t let it go, and before I could protest, he had the lid of my lunchbox open and I prepared myself for such familiar responses as “Ew” or “What is that?” 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。 However, I did not get what I was expecting. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 厦门一中2024-2025 高二上学期10月月考 英语试题 第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D 第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分30分） 第一节完型填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. C 第二节语法填空 （共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. consisting 37. Classically 38. in 39. have added 40. combination 41. to make 42. until 43. bitten 44. stands 45. a 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Confucius is a well-known figure in Chinese history. His teachings emphasized the importance of moral values, respect for elders, and social harmony. Confucius traveled throughout the country, imparting his wisdom to countless disciples and leaving a profound impact on Chinese society. The significance of Confucius cannot be overstated. His teachings shaped the moral and ethical foundation of Chinese culture, fostering respect for authority, harmonious relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge. Even today, his ideas continue to guide individuals and communities in China and beyond. Confucius’s life offers valuable lessons. He stressed the self-cultivation, respect for elders, and the pursuit of knowledge, which serves as a guiding light in our fast-paced and interconnected world. His teachings remind us of the importance of integrity, compassion, and social responsibility. 第二节（满分 25 分） 【47题答案】 【答案】However, I did not get what I was expecting. Ricky took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and savored the aroma of the masala. Instead of the usual stares and whispers, there was only interest on Ricky’s face. His face lit up with a broad smile, asking, “You mum made masala for your lunch?” Before I could make a response, he added: “I could be dying of envy! You know what, last Sunday, my parents and I queued up for three hours in harsh cold in fifth Avenue for the new India restaurant.” He enjoyed every bite, nodding his head in approval. It was a welcome change from the stares and whispers I had grown accustomed to. After school, I found Mom preparing sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch. I came over and asked if I could have palak paneer in my lunchbox, which made her a bit confused. Finally, I told her about my experience with Ricky and how he had enjoyed my food. Mom’s face lit up with joy. “I’m glad he liked it,” she said. “And I’m even happier that you’re starting to feel proud of your roots again.” She paused and looked at me seriously. “Your culture, your traditions, and your food are all a part of who you are.” I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Mom’s words had given me the courage to embrace my identity and share my culture with others. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $