湖北省黄石市第六中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月考试英语试卷

黄石六中2024—2025学年度高二年级九月月考 英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分) 1—5 ABABC 6—10 BABCA 11—15 CBCBC 16—20 ACBCA 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分) 21—25 BCABC 26—30 DBACD 31—35 BDABC 36—40 FDGCA 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 完形填空41—45 ABCAC 46—50 ACDBD 51—55 BACBD 语法填空 56. was awarded 57. to 58. Called 59. to work 60. completely 61. whatever/what 62. As 63. The 64. causing 65. exploration 第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) Dear Chris, Knowing that you are keen on artificial intelligence, I’m writing to sincerely invite you to participate in such a lecture. Featuring the application of AI, the two-hour lecture is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. this Sunday in the school auditorium, which will never fail to expose participants to scientific and technological innovation. The operating principles and potential dangers of AI are included as well. Then follows a lively question-and-answer session. I do hope that you won’t miss the golden chance. Anticipating your prompt reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) When I showed up the next Monday, the coach was clearly surprised. “Are you here to run bases again?” he joked. I stood tall, determined to prove myself. “Coach,” I said confidently, “I may not have the experience or the equipment, but I have the passion to learn.” The coach paused for a moment and then nodded, allowing me to join the team and giving me a borrowed glove. I caught an impossibly high ball and enjoyed a real training I desired to have for so long. “Impressive catch!” my teammates cheered for my performance after the training. The coach, with a smile on his face, approached me and said, “You’ve got some skills. Keep pushing yourself and you’ll surprise everyone.” Their words meant the world to me. As I stepped off the field that day, I couldn’t help but feel proud of myself. I decided to reward myself for all the hard work and dedication. I would buy a baseball glove I had always longed for since I was four years old. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 黄石六中2024—2025学年度高二年级九月月考 英语试题 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 考试时间：120分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，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，从题中所给你A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will Linda do? A. Drive to the supermarket. B. Buy things for the man. C. Lend the man her car. 2. What makes the man unwilling to attend the party? A. A late invitation. B. A rude friend. C. His father’s presence. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A former workmate. B. A subway trip. C. A new project. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a school. B. In a shop. C. In a car museum. 5. When did the man first meet his wife? A. 20 years ago. B. 21 years ago. C. 22 years ago. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Trainer and trainee. B. Husband and wife. C. Waiter and customer. 7. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight? A. In a bar. B. In an Italian restaurant. C. At home. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. What makes the man upset? A. Too much noise. B. A hot room. C. A broken window. 9. What’s the woman’s offer? A. To fix the air conditioner. B. To give the man a discount. C. To get the man an electric fan. 10. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A. Satisfied. B. Annoyed. C. Stressed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man want to buy a car? A. To go to work. B. To pick up his uncle. C. To travel on weekends. 12. What is the man’s comment on German cars? A. Expensive. B. Trustworthy. C. Big-sized. 13. What docs the woman advise the man to do? A. Buy a brand new car. B. Call his wife for advice. C. Speak to a car salesman. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What did the man do last Saturday? A. He went to see a doctor. B. He visited his grandma. C. He attended the sports meeting. 15. How does the woman feel about the opening ceremony? A. It’s boring. B. It’s plain. C. It’s amazing. 16. How many gold medals did the class win this year? A. Two. B. Three. C. Eight. 17. What might the man do next? A. Sign up for the events. B. Take photos of athletes. C. Read blog posts. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18Who is the speaker? A. An award winner. B. A news reporter. C. A journal editor. 19. What did Lin Sen want to express? A. Professional awards have improved editors’ life. B. Working experience is a must in journal editing. C. Editors are devoted to their work despite difficulties. 20. What do we know about the Baihua Literature Awards? A. It was first held in the 1980s. B. It favors science fiction writers. C. It faces pressure from online readers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15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 What follows are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by UNESCO. They could be your family’s next vacation. Wildlife Wonders The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is one of southern Africa’s biggest and most biodiverse freshwater watersheds (流域) and a dream destination for animal lovers of all ages. It sustains the planet’s most endangered animals, including the largest remaining elephant population, cheetahs, African wild dogs, wattled cranes, and great white pelicans. Fairy Chimneys Central Turkey’s Göreme National Park is a dry region of volcanic stone that takes fantastic forms, which often called fairy chimneys (仙女烟囱). Some of the most striking sights are villages carved into the volcanic stone. The Göreme Open Air Museum, valley hikes, cave hotels, hot air balloon rides, and guided tours are highlights for all ages. The Earliest Mummies (木乃伊) Wrapped simply in reeds and decorated with hair and clay masks, Chile’s Chinchorro mummies are 2,000 years older than Egypt’s. At San Miguel de Azapa Archaeological Museum, only a few of the 300 samples are on view, while at Colón 10, visitors can see 48 mummies buried in the earth through a glass floor. Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Provincial Park in Canada gives some paleontologists (古生物学者) a chance to explore landscapes. Although visitors are not permitted to dig in this fragile environment, the park offers a full schedule of family-friendly fossil tours, guided activities, and dinosaur displays. Families can camp out under the stars and dream of the days when various dinosaurs lived in this region. 21. Which of the following highlights the Okavango Delta? A. Beautiful villages. B. Diverse wildlife species. C. Rare freshwater fishes. D. Striking views of mountains. 22. Where should visitors go if they desire to see the earliest mummies? A. Botswana. B. Egypt. C. Chile. D. Canada. 23. What can visitors do at Dinosaur Provincial Park? A. Have a night camping trip. B. Explore landscapes in the valley. C. Dig for man-made dinosaur fossils. D. Attend a lecture by a paleontologist. B Before arriving in China, I had read various books relating to China, famous Chinese novels as well as non-fiction and the seeds of my fascination were sown. Therefore, when I arrived I couldn't have been more excited to be living in this huge historically and culturally rich country. The food, the landmarks, the fantastic cities and everyday life—I was burning to explore. Yet despite my enthusiasm, learning Chinese hadn't even entered my mind. This wasn't ignorance or laziness， but rather fright at the thought of attempting to learn what is regarded as the most difficult language in the world. In my mind, the Chinese language was the privilege of the highly intelligent. However, after a year in China I began to feel uncomfortable with how many Chinese people could speak English and yet I couldn't even speak the most basic Chinese. With these factors in mind and a thirst for a new challenge I determined to begin my language journey. In the two years since starting to learn I have made measurable progress. I found it less difficult than thought. When speaking to native Chinese speakers in Chinese they almost always understand me, I have also not found it too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and rewarding. In spite of my progress, it has still been the challenge that has taken a lot of hard work and commitment. The thing I find most discouraging is listening since native speakers talk at such a speed, I can't always understand what's been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient and persistent. My biggest harvest from learning Chinese is that it's not only reachable but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a diverse and interesting country. Now my only regret is that I didn't start earlier. 24. Which can best describe the author's original impression about learning Chinese? A. Boring. B. Demanding. C. Pleasant. D. Discouraging. 25. What has the author found while learning Chinese? A. Speaking Chinese is the most difficult. B. Many Chinese speak fluent English. C. It isn't as tough as he once assumed. D. It is beyond his power to learn characters. 26. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us? A. Importance of learning Chinese. B. Barriers of learning a new language. C. Significant progress the author has made. D. Certain difficulties the author met in learning Chinese. 27. What is the main idea of the text? A. A new opinion in learning. B. The author's journey of learning Chinese. C. Exploring the joy of learning Chinese. D. The value of learning a new language. C For many people, the cruelest part of daily life is the transition between wakefulness and sleep. When you should be sleeping, you want to be awake; when you should be awake, you want to stay asleep. It is easy to regard sleep as a torment: hard to attain and then hard to give up, day after day. It is no major revelation to most people that enough sleep improves well-being. One recent study of more than 30,000 UK residents found that people who increased their quantity of sleep over a four-year period got about the same happiness benefits as they would have from eight weeks of treatment, or from winning up to $280,000 in a lottery. Well-rested people are more social and have more positive emotional experiences with co-workers and romantic partners. Sleep loss, however, lowers happiness by degrading emotional-memory recall and encouraging a negative mindset, which results in depressive working atmosphere and poor interpersonal relationship. If all of this seems obvious, why don’t we sleep more? Physical conditions, poor sleep habits, work, stress, and young kids are all common barriers to proper sleep. However, another barrier comes purely from within, when we simply put off going to bed because we are doing other things that seem more important at night, but that we regret when it’s time to get up. It is what scholars call “bedtime procrastination (拖延)”. Bedtime procrastination seems illogical, but the explanation is fairly straightforward. It happens when a person bears some deep resistance to being “told” what to do, especially in an area as personal and fundamental as when to go to bed. It is likely because she hates being told what to do in other parts of her life, and she fights back by fully using her own authority and staying up. 28. What does the underlined word “torment” in paragraph I mean? A. Suffering. B. Enjoyment. C. Entertainment. D. Exercise. 29. How is the second paragraph developed? A. By using quotes. B. By giving a definition. C. By making a comparison. D. By providing explanations. 30. What may cause bedtime procrastination? A. A crying baby. B. Pressure from work. C. Drinking too much coffee. D. Unwillingness to follow routines. 31. Which column of a news website may the text be taken from? A. Education. B. Health. C. Technology. D. Economy. D We used to write with a pen. Now we generally write on a computer with the help of keyboard. In this digital age, artificial intelligence has become a new type of “pen” which we use to analyze, write and present everything from an article, a thesis, a research paper to a company report, and things alike. Since writing is an essential part of academic life, and since students struggle to produce quality papers, AI powered writing is gaining popularity on campuses. AI is so powerful that it can help with idea development, research design, content development, literature review, data management, as well as help with editing and reviewing of books. AI-powered writing can improve the grammar, structure, and help with citation s and consistency to disciplinary standards. Therefore, AI tools can help students, teachers and researchers to overcome the challenges of academic writing, boost research productivity and improve efficiency. However, AI may seem human, but it is not. It may appear accurate, yet it isn’t. It may look intelligent, yet it is not. It may also seem to understand, but it can’t. An analysis done with the help of AI tools with seemingly high efficiency can be neither valid (有效的) nor reliable. Although AI can help write a seemingly nicely structured, grammatically correct and even precisely referenced paper, its research results can’t be accepted as authentic (真实的), because they cannot fully meet the real purpose of research or education as a whole. That is why many universities have been keeping students from using AI tools for academic writing and have conducted rules limiting, if not altogether banning the use of Generative AI in academic writing. According to a survey of the world’s 100 top universities by Scriber on their attitude to AI writing tools, 18 percent have banned the use of ChatGPT, although individual instructors could allow its use, 27 percent have no clear guidance or policy, and 51 percent have left the decision on individual instructors. Only 4 percent of the universities allow the use of AI (with citation) unless instructors forbid it. 32. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about? A. The importance of academic writing. B. The potential users of AI-powered writing. C. The challenges faced by researchers and scholars. D. The popularity of AI-powered writing on campuses. 33. What may be the author’s attitude towards a research report written by AI? A. Negative. B. Dismissive. C. Positive. D. Unclear. 34. Who have the right to decide the use of Al in academic writing in most universities? A. Fund sponsors. B. Individual instructors. C. Would-be graduates. D. Producers of AI tools. 35. Which idiom can best describe AI-powered writing? A. A wet blanket. B. A pie in the sky. C. A double-edged sword. D. A big fish in a small pond. 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白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Develop Interpersonal Skills People use interpersonal skills daily — socially as well as professionally — and usually without even being conscious of their effectiveness. In the workplace, listening, communicating, working together and manners are important interpersonal skills. An employee who falls short of any of these soft skills must work consciously to strengthen and develop them.___36___ Listen up. Active listening is a skill that must be learned and practiced.___37___The active listener provides feedback by focusing their full attention on the speaker and responding with verbal and non-verbal clues that the speaker's message is heard and understood. Avoid failure to communicate. Simply talking to people does not guarantee that your message is getting across. Common barriers to communication are lack of verbal clues, cultural differences, lack of interest, distractions, and unfamiliar expressions. Expect such barriers and deal with them. Learn to think before you speak, and express yourself clearly and carefully.___38___ Get it together. Working together is the key to working effectively.___39___Create such an environment, rather than competition, and respect the opinions of others. Praise and thank co-workers for their contributions and treat all suggestions and opinions with respect. ___40___ The basics of these interpersonal skills are the rules of politeness and good manners. Respecting other cultures can strengthen a relationship. Be aware of what is happening in your co-workers' lives and care for them. Stay cheerful and positive in the office. A. Mind your manners. B. Stay positive to infect others. C. Working successfully with others can make a career. D. It can avoid letting the speaker's message disappear. E. Practice smiling in front of the mirror until you feel confident. F. Otherwise, the employee can't get along with superiors and co-workers. G. Control your non-verbal communication—facial expressions, body language and eye contact. 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。 As a university professor at an arts school with five years of teaching experience, I decided to 41 online classes to gain some knowledge of Arabic last year. My teacher and I would meet a few times a month to practice 42 . During our communication, he also 43 details of his life. Gradually, the 44 of the first few lessons gave way to more familiarity and 45 . I stopped feeling awkward and began to open up about my own background and my 46 with Arabic. “Don’t worry; I’m here to teach you. You’re hardworking and I’m sure you’ll do well in it,” said my teacher. I had comforted my students with 47 words in my own teaching. It was strange to hear them 48 at me. The tables had turned. “You are 49 !” my teacher would say when I used 50 vocabulary or expressions. When I heard these three words, I got a feeling of 51 . It also surprised me that my confidence could be encouraged by such 52 praise. That was when I became aware how rarely I had praised my students. I had thought much praise made them 53 . But now, I had a change of heart and 54 that these plain words can mean a lot. Words 55 . And now I become more thoughtful when I use them. 41. A. register for B. get through C. make for D. go through 42. A. pronunciation B. conversation C. listening D. translation 43. A. outlined B. announced C. shared D. updated 44. A. embarrassment B. nervousness C. eagerness D. expectation 45. A. achievement B. transition C. comfort D. performance 46. A. battle B. tips C. opinions D. interest 47. A. effective B. particular C. similar D. different 48. A. pointed B. attempted C. informed D. targeted 49. A. fluent B. bright C. energetic D. brave 50. A. virtual B. tough C. flexible D. various 51. A. awareness B. happiness C. relief D. satisfaction 52. A. simple B. individual C. generous D. particular 53. A. excited B. fascinated C. proud D. striking 54. A. ensured B. understood C. reflected D. confirmed 55. A. fail B. function C. remain D. matter 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。 On Sept 7, famous Chinese archaeologist (考古学家) Fan Jinshi, 85, 56 (award) by UNESCO for her contribution 57 the protection of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. 58 (call) the “daughter of Dunhuang”, she started her story with the cave 60 years ago. In 1963, Fan, then a 25-year-old Peking University graduate, had the chance 59 (work) at the Mogao Caves, a place she had wanted to explore for a long time. Back in those days, the Mogao Caves were almost 60 (complete) cut off from the world. Fan and her coworkers stayed inside the caves to do research, copy murals (壁画), and do 61 they could to protect and restore them. 62 time passed, Fan found a serious problem. 63 number of tourists visiting Dunhuang was increasing, which might harm the caves, 64 (cause) the murals inside to fade. In the late 1980s, Fan stumbled upon computer technology by chance. She realized that this might preserve the Mogao Caves forever. After over 30 years of 65 (explore), the Dunhuang Academy built a digital database to protect cultural relics there, allowing Dunhuang’s art to live forever and to step out of the caves to meet the world. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校即将举办一场以“人工智能”为主题的专家讲座。请你写一封邮件，邀请你的交换生朋友Chris一起参加。内容包括： 1. 讲座时间、地点； 2. 讲座内容； 3. 期待回复。 注意：1. 词数80左右；人工智能（artificial intelligence AI） 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Outside the back of the supermarket, an elderly lady stood in the cold holding a basket of flowers. “Would you like some flowers? They cost $3 a bunch,” she asked me when I was walking past and I politely responded, “No, thank you.” Then I walked away and went inside the supermarket. I walked around the supermarket searching for the things I needed. I couldn’t help thinking of that lady standing in the cold holding her basket of flowers. I wondered about her unknown story of standing in the cold with her basket. Then I had my own personal struggles. As a poor blogger (博主), I had to budget for everything and even $3 was a lot for me and probably for her too. But it wasn’t my first thought when she asked me about buying her flowers. My first thought was that I didn’t have the cash but not as an excuse. I’d not carried cash with me for a few years. When I went to the checkout counter to pay with my card, I asked for $3 cash out. With a sigh of relief, I was glad that the staff member handed me $3. I walked away and I found the lady around the corner of the supermarket. “Sorry, I didn’t have cash on me just now. But I’d like to buy some of your flowers.” As I had a closer look in her basket I saw the bunch of flowers I had admired briefly during our first encounter. I also saw two small pots of plants that were beautiful and healthy. Although I didn’t have a green thumb, I loved them deeply. She told me their names and some details about them. I chose the bunch of flowers I had first sighted. I gave her $3 as she handed me the flowers. She said thank you to me. 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: As I walked away, I was wishing I could have been able to offer her more help. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Helping her sell out all the flowers, I was really happy. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$