甘肃省会宁县第四中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷

会宁四中2024—2025学年度第一学期高二级第一次月考 英语试卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 注意事项：英语听力共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分。 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 （ ）1. What's the matter with the man? A. He eats a lot. B. He sleeps too much. C. He has a stomachache. （ )2. What is the woman good at? A. Grammar. B. Listening. C. Speaking. ( )3. Where was Dennis going? A. An office. B. A supermarket. C. A bank. ( )4. How does the woman go shopping? A. On foot. B. By car. By bus. ( )5. What does Jimmy do now? A. A teacher. B. A translator. C. A writer. 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、BC三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你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、7题。 ( )6. How did the man go home last night? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. ( )7. What was the man probably going to do? A. Buy a book. B. Borrow a book. C. Copy the book. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 ( )8. From which city is the telephone call being made? A. San Francisco. B. Los Angeles. C. Dover. ( )9. What will they probably do before long? A. They will visit the town together. B. They will go to San Francisco together. C. They will have a get-together. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 （ ）10. What is the new equipment mainly used for? A. Listening to music. B. Recording music. C. Seeing pictures. ( )11. What should you do if you want to listen to music with the machine? A. Wear something. B. Stay within its range. C. Face with the machine. （ ）12.Why does the woman probably like the new equipment? A. It's easy to operate. B. It's great for long car rides. C. It can make her ears comfortable. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 （ ）13. Where are the speakers talking? A. At the police station. B. At home. C. In their car. （ ）14. What were the roads like in the morning? A. Empty. B. Crowded. C. Wet. ( )15. What happened in front of the woman this morning? A. A child fell down. B. A car braked hard. C. An accident happened. ( )16. What is the other reason why the woman drives slowly? A. The road is too crowded. B. Kids may appear on the road. C. A police car is following them. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 ( )17. Who is the first product sold to? A. Some parents. B. Some children. C. Some teachers. ( )18. What is Mr H? A. A personal robot. B. A smartphone. C. A remote control. ( )19. How much should people pay for a Mr H today? A. $199. B. $369. C.$499. ( )20. What does a watch control can help you do? A. Repair your TV. B. Organize your homework. C. Forecast the weather. 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27.5分） A Movies to Enjoy Eating Animals The 2018 documentary Eating Animals, based on the book by Jonathan Safran Foer published in 2009, tells us that factory farming is bad, and that most Americans don't realize just how bad. Still, this isn't a feel-guilty film. There's plenty of hope as director Christopher Quinn shows farmers who are still using practices that do not, for example, force chickens to live their short lives in a dark building while covered in their own poop(大便). Will the film cause you to go vegan(素食主义者)?Eh, burgers are really tasty. But it will make you think about what it is that you're putting in your mouth and maybe inspire you to head for the farmers' market to see what a chicken that lived a happy life tastes like. Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C.;opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.), $10—$12.50. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD.;opens on Oct. 15 (Mon.),$9.50—$12.50. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia Sometimes it's enjoyable to see what everyone else has been seeing. It helps with dinner party conversation. Sometimes, though, it's fun to see something really different. The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia is a 2009 documentary about the only two surviving performers of Armenian tightrope dancing, 76 and 77 at the time of the film, and their desperate efforts to pass on the traditional art form to the only student of tightrope dancing left in the land, a 16-year-old orphan boy. Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington D.C.;Oct. 15 (Mon.), 8 p.m., free. Family Movie Series The Old Greenbelt Theatre is here to help quiet the endless “I'm bored” at the weekend. Every Sunday at 1 p.m., you can take the kids to see a family-friendly film for free, including Despicable Me 3 and Paddington 2. Just have fun! The Old Greenbelt Theatre, 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD.;Sundays through Dec. 30, 1 p.m., free. 21.Which statement about Eating Animals is TRUE? A.It's directed by Jonathan Safran Foer. B.It's a feel-guilty story about the bad factory farming. C.It may cause many more Americans to go vegan. D.It can help raise people's awareness of food. 22.What could someone who wants to enjoy a film for free on October 15 choose? A.Eating Animals. B.The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia. C.Despicable Me 3. D.Paddington 2. 23.Where should she go if a woman wants to spend a happy weekend with her children? A.Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema. B.Library of Congress, Mary Pickford Theater. C.555 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C. D.129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD. B Music is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know that amazing power of music. A recent study suggests that preterm (早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. A team of experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations. Many people experiencing brain damage have speech- and movement-related problems. Music can help them recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological(神经系统的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk. Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it can really stave off the loss of hearing. There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference got clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.  Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or a heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular (心血管的) system. 24.How does music affect preterm babies? A.It helps reduce their pain. B.It helps develop their potential in music. C.It helps improve their hearing systems. D.It helps repair their neurological systems. 25.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4? A.Lead to.　　　B.Increase. C.Prevent.　　　D.Break into. 26.Why can music mend a broken heart? A.It has a positive effect on human body systems' work. B.It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety. C.It helps make a person feel optimistic about life. D.It can help patients recover in a slow way. 27.Which of the following may be the best title for the text? A.Who can benefit from music? B.The best time to listen to music C.The way to choose quality music D.The music's effects on one's mind and body C Pre-school children who spend time together take on one another's personalities, a new research has found. The study shows that environment plays a key role in shaping people's personalities. While genetics still forms the central part of the human psyche （心理）, the research finds that personality traits （特征） are “contagious”（传染的） among children. “Our finding flies in the face of common assumptions that personality can't be changed,” said Dr. Jennifer Neal, co-author of the study. The researchers studied the personalities and social networks of two pre-school classes fora full school year. One of the classes was a set of three-year-olds, and the other a set of four-year-olds. Children whose friends were hard-working or outgoing gradually took on these personality traits over time. Psychology expert Dr. Emily Dublin said kids are having a far bigger effect on each other than people may realize. The new study is not the first to explore the contagious effects of personality traits. A 2015psychology study found that rudeness at work can be contagious as it travels from person to person “like a disease”. The study found that seeing a boss being rude to an employee was enough to cause people to be rude to those around them. The researchers questioned 6,000 people on the social “climate” in their workplaces, which included offices, hotels and restaurants. They found 75 percent of those who took part said they had been treated rudely at least once in the past year. And the study also suggests that merely seeing other people being subjected to rudeness made it more likely that a person would treat their colleagues in the same way. Rudeness could include leaving someone off an invite toa company event, sending unkind emails, finding fault with others or failing to give praise. Dr. Torkelson believes companies need to be more aware of the harm that rudeness in the workplace can do as it can damage the working environment. She said better training could help to fight against the problem. 28. What does the underlined part “flies in the face of” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. Leads to. B. Results from. C. Goes against. D. Agrees with. 29. Which of the following is considered rude at the workplace? A. Ignoring the faults of co-workers. B. Not sending emails to workmates. C. Seeking praise from colleagues and bosses. D. Not inviting a colleague to a company party. 30. What is the passage mainly about? A. One's personality is hard to change. B. One's personality is shaped by genes. C. One's personality traits can spread to others. D. One's personality traits can change overnight. 31. This passage is most probably taken from ________. A. a science journal B. a study guide C. a school textbook D. a science fiction D A University College London study looked at car use to conclude that cities have to become car-free to survive. Simply put, if we don't reduce the number of cars in our cities then they will just completely clog up and stop moving. The study notes the number of cars is actually increasing faster than that of people. In 2019, 80 million cars were built while the population increased by 78 million. And the mass production of those cars was responsible for 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (排放) ,which is bigger than aviation (航空) and that's before you even fuel them up. The study authors construct a mathematical model, and residents choose driving their car or taking public transport on the basis of the time it takes to do the trip. “All individuals decide their commuting (通勤) mode trying to reduce their costs, but the result is the overall worst-case situation, where the average commuting time is longer and all people decide to use their car.” write the authors of the study. Besides, policymakers tend to construct even more car infrastructure (基础设施) and invest even more in private cars, which then encourages more private vehicle use and results in even more traffic jams. Possible solutions have to be actively encouraged, with more travel options, plus local shops and services. Also, increasing the costs could be achieved by reducing the space devoted to cars, with more public transport lanes, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian roads, for example. Dr. Humberto, one author of the study said: “If our goal is to have more liveable and developed cities then we must take part of this land and give it to other modes of transportation: walking, cycling and public transport. 32. Which of the following can replace the underlined words “clog up”? A. Turn down. B. Break down. C. Make troubles. D. Get stuck. 33. What can we infer from the numbers in Paragraph 2? A. The number of cars is larger than population. B. Car production creates more CO2 than aviation. C. CO2 emission is largely affected by car production. D. Global CO2 emission is more serious than expected. 34. What result do study authors get from their model? A. It is hard for people to keep a balance. B. It takes more time to drive cars to work. C. More cars can be used to save time. D. Driving cars can keep the cost down. 35. What can be a possible way to reduce car use? A. Building parking lots. B. Saving land for cars. C. Producing less cars. D. Riding a bus to work. 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可以填入空自处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Today is a wonderful day to think about the year going by, the success you achieved, the things that did not go so well and the things you want to do. To help you make this year your best ever, take a few moments to think about these 5 suggestions. 36 Have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and make a plan. Imagine what you to finish. See it in your mind. Write down your goals, and never doubt that you will be successful. Find positive factors. 37 and stay away from the dream stealers who would bring you down. Be enthusiastic. Show lots of interest in everything. Be active in everything you do. 38 . Let the world see and hear your enthusiasm. Spend quality time.39. Rise early; spend some quality time on your work of reading. Value not only the time you spend by yourself, but also the time you spend with your beloved ones. Say thank you to the people who have helped you. Call up a friend or beloved one and tell him/her how much he/she means to you. Show people your appreciation and care.40 Remember people sometimes forget what you said to them or did for them, but they never forget how you make them feel in their hearts. A.Surround yourself with loving and supportive people B. Life is so short, so make full use of every day C. Make a decision to improve your life D. Trust in the power of attraction E. Have a plan for your action F. Let it show in your body language, your smile and your voice G. Acts of appreciation cost nothing but mean everything 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Three years ago, I joined in the Model United Nations(MUN) held by the Education Department, a mock（模拟的） UN activity. During the two days, students are separated in different groups which 41 different countries to debate and try to solve problems. The MUN has 42 awards: Best Delegate（代表）, Best Mediation Award, and Best Communication Award. Each time I participate in the MUN, I made good 43 and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if I’d 44 because I had never won the Best Delegate.I 45 those who didn’t deserve to win the award win it various times, and I was just filled with 46 at their success. But later I realized that it was also 47 not to get the award because I could actually 48 something, and that I shouldn’t 49 the Best Delegate until I was the best delegate I could be. Failures are completely subjective—we can look at a result as a failure or a 50 . Any failure can be regarded as a(n)_51 because you can always learn something from it and do 52 next time. This is supported by John Locke’s theory that we are born with blank views:Knowledge and ability are learnt from our 53 .That’s true. If I make a mistake in the life practice,then I probably won’t 54 that next time. I believe this is 55 the best way to become better. 41. A.strengthen B. condemn C. represent D. inspire 42. A.various B.temporary C. identical D.false 43. A.predictions B. preparations C. appointments D.explanations 44. A.accelerated B.exited C. failed D.succeeded 45. A. witnessed B.trained C. expected D.approached 46. A.envy B.relief C.satisfaction D.delight 47. A.annoyed B.good C.ashamed D.terrible 48. A.desert B.delete C.learn D. display 49. A.deliver B.miss C.win D.value 50 .A.victory B.bet C.bond D. loss 51. A.benefit B.aim C.burden D.limit 52.A.funnier B. better C.worse D.slower 53. A. decisions B. attitudes C.experiences D.positions 54.A. admit B. repeat C.accept D. notice 55.A. truly B.scarcely C.wrongly D.narrowly 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。 I was born with an enormous amount of drive and 56._______________(determine). From a small girl, I would stay in at lunch time just to get ahead on class work rather 57.___ go out and play. I would get the bus on my own at ten years old and go to swim 100 58.______(length) of the pool while other kids played pool games; I was 59. _____ only girl in a rugby club of 250 boys. I have always lived my life to extremes. I think 60. ___countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, 61._________ ( (ruin) a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool 62.__________ (train) in, almost missing my brother's wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the "no-go” areas. Being a 63.____________ (profession) athlete is no different . Doing what we do as athletes 64.______(set) us apart because we are willing to do that extra little bit that might take 65. _____ (we) to the top. freely in school. 第四部分 写作：（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 根据下面的提示，简要介绍杰出科学家爱因斯坦。 1. 爱因斯坦（1879年3月14日——1955年4月18日）出生于德国； 2. 其相对论（Theory of Relativity）闻名于世，1921年获得诺贝尔物理奖(Nobel Prize for Physics）； 3. 年少时害羞，不喜欢上学，不喜欢与人交往，一生中多数时间喜欢独处，喜欢音乐； 4. 不看重金钱，热爱和平，致力于人权（human rights ）和社会进步。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； Albert Einstein is one of the 20th century’s greatest scientists. 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。 It was the Easter holidays, and school was closed for two weeks. For me, the Easter holidays were so boring that it was impossible to find something fun to do. My mom had suggested that I do some studies since the promotion test was coming up. However, I didn’t follow my mother’s suggestion. Instead, I went outside to seek out my friends to play with. When I had successfully contacted some of my friends, none of them seemed to be much in a playful mood, but one friend Jimmy agreed to play with me. He suggested we go down to the river and just relax there. The river was not far from my home, and we arrived there quickly. Just relaxing on the river bank with nothing but some waste logs, it wasn’t fun for us at first. Clearly what was on our minds was to jump into the river and just take a swim in the clear cool water. So we took off our clothes down to our underwear and walked into the shallow part of the water. The water was truly cool and refreshing and we were starting to have fun then, playing and laughing, as we splashed the cool water onto each other’s faces. Then we started to chase each other around on the river bank and then we ran straight into the river. We were having so much fun that we didn’t notice danger was around the corner. Before Jimmy could know it, and before he could do anything to keep his balance, he lost his footing on a tree branch, which was in the shallow part of the water, and slipped, bringing his whole entire body into the deep water. He tried to resurface from the water but found it extremely hard to keep his head above the water. 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。 I was scared to see him struggling in the water but I knew I must rescue him. After a while, Jimmy recovered from panic and thanked my mom and the neighbors. 高*语文 第 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null