陕西省西安市铁一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

2024-2025-1高二月考2考试 英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 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。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 does the man advise the woman to do? A.Buy a new refrigerator. B.Clean the refrigerator. C.Have the refrigerator fixed. 2 What does the man plan to do tomorrow? A.Have a rest. B.Attend a meeting. C.Watch a match. 3.How does the woman sound? A.Angry. B.Disappointed. C.Excited. 4.What does the woman mean? A.She isn't feeling well. B.She likes gymnastics a lot. C.She is unable to join the team. 5.When does the conversation probably take place? A.In the morning. B.At noon. C.In the afternoon. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What do we know about Caroline? A.She does ballet exercises.B.She rans a studio. C.She is a dancer. 7.Where does the man prefer to exercise? A.In a gym. B.In a park. C.In a studio. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Schoolmates. B.Teacher and student. C.Waiter and customer. 9.What does the man usnally do on Tuesday afternoons? A.He takes classes. B.He works part-time. C.He goes to library. 10.When will the speakers meet" A.On Tuesday. B.On 1hursday. C.On Friday. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why does Elizabeth look worried today? A.Her wallet was gone. B.She didn't get her visa. C.She got lost in the theater. 12.What has Elizabeth done? A.She's contacted the theater. B.She's put an ad in China Daily. C.She's turned to the police for help. 13.What will the man do for Elizabeth? A.Treat her to breakfast. B.Call his uncle C.Lend some money to her. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What does the woman want to do first? 第1页（共8页） A.Tour around the city. B.Book tickets to Amsterdam. C.Reserve a hotel on Gother street. 15.What is the woman's expectation of the hotel? A.It won't cost much. B.It's clean and green. C.It's close to the shopping malls. 16.What do we know about the Royal Factory? A.It's state-owned. B.It produces great silk. C.It was built 100 years ago. 17.Why do the speakers come to the city? A.To take a vacation. B.To go on business. C.To visit a friend. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the speaker? A.An architect. B.A hostess. C.A tour guide. 19.What is unique about Michael Jackson's home? A.There.are six cars. B.It offers courses in sports. C.Various animals live there. 20.What does the speaker say about Michael Jackson? A.His home brought him fame.B.His private life was wel known. C.He deserved his wonderful home. 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 Temples have long served an important role since the early years of civilization.Whether you are seeking a sense of spiritual enlightenment or looking to learn more about a certain religion,these beautiful temples are worth a stop on your vacation. Paro Taktsang in the Paro Valley,Bhutan Situated on a steep cliff in Bhutan's Paro Valley,the "Tiger's Nest"earned its nickname from an 18th-century tale detailing Buddhist master Padmasambhava arriving to the site on a flying tiger.The journey to the cliffside is quite the challenge,requiring guests to climb two hours on a steep trail. Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura,Japan Neighboring the tallest waterfall and set against the lush trees of Nachi,Seiganto-ji dates back to the 4th century. Seiganto-ii is now the first stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage,where individuals travel to 33 Buddhist temples throughout the Kansai region of Japan. Man Mo Temple,Hong Kong This Buddhist and Taoist temple was built to honor the god of literature and the god of war,and the inscriptions found in the temple hall imply its construction may have taken place around 1847.It is still highly active and visited by local worshippers,so it's asked that any visitor coming to the temple is prohibited from taking photos out of respect. Kek Lok Si Temple,Malaysia Penang is home to the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia.From certain spots within the temple,visitors can catch a glimpse of Penang's urban landscape,including its sandy beaches and emerald blue waters.A melting pot of cultures,the temple's architecture showcases Chinese,Thai,and Burmese styles throughout its stunning seven stories. 21.If you hope to enjoy a sea view,which temple is the best choice? A.Paro Taktsang in the Raro Valley,Bhutan. B.Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura,Japan. C.Man Mo Temple,Hong Kong. D.Kek Lok Si Temple,Malaysia. 22.What do we know from the text? A.Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest temple in Malaysia. B.Paro Taktsang earned its nickname due to its unique locatipn. 第2页（共8页） C.Seiganto-ji is a time-honored temple with magnificent surroundings. D.Visitors tend to take photos to show their respect for Man Mo Temple. 23.Where is the text probably taken from? A.A book review. B.A tourist brochure. C.A geography textbook. D.An academic article. B At the age of 16,I lived with my parents at an institute 18 miles from Durban with no neighbors around.One day my father needed a ride to town for a conference.Meanwhile,my mother gave a list of groceries and my father asked me to take care of several pending chores,such as getting the car serviced.When I dropped my father off that morning,he said,"I will meet you here at 5:00 p.m.,and we will go home together." After hurriedly completing my chores,I went straight to the nearest movie theater.I got so engrossed that I forgot the time.By the time I ran to the garage and got the car and hurried to where my father was waiting for me,it was almost 6:00 p.m.He anxiously asked me,"Why were you late?"I was so ashamed of telling him I was watching a movie that I said,"The car wasn't ready,so I had to wait,"not realizing that he had already called the garage.When he caught me in the lie,he said,"There's something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn't give you the confidence to tell me the truth.In order to figure out where I went wrong with you,I'm gofng to walk home 18 miles and think about it.” So,dressed in his suit and dress shoes,he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved,unlit roads.I couldn't leave him,so for five-and-a-half hours I drove behind him,watching my father go through this great pain for a stupid lie that I uttered. I decided then and there that I was never going to lie again.I often think about that episode and wonder,if he had punished me the way we punish our children,whether I would have learned a lesson at all.I don't think so.I would have suffered the punishment and gone on doing the same thing.But this single action was so powerful that it is still as if it happened yesterday. 24.Why did the author drive to the town? A.To watch a hit movie. B.To buy some groceries. C.To give his father a lift. D.To get the car serviced. 25.What did the father decide to do after finding the author lying? A.Reflect on his parenting. B.Blame the author sevenlv. C.Ignore the author's behavior. D.Punish the author inmmediately. 26.How did the author feel when he drove behind his father? A.Relieved. B.Regretful. C.Intolerable. D.Annoyed. 27.What can we learn from the text? A.White lie is the best comfort. B.It's better to lie than to admit a mistake C.Do not do to others what you don't like to do.D.Non-violence is powerful in teaching a lesson. C Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand,scientists demonstrate in a new study. The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes,while it would normally take 8 hours for a skilled technician,or ocularist,to produce one by hand.The 3D-printed eyes require 5 times less labor to make than traditional methods,the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. The 3D-printed eyes also look more natural than traditional prostheses;this could help improve a patient's self- confidence in using the devices."Patients are very conscious about wearing a prosthesis,and they don't want others 第3页（共8页） to notice,"Johann Reinhard,lead study author and a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research in Germany,told us."With these more realistic eyes,it might help them to participate more in society,"he said. The new printing approach involves taking a specialized image of a patient's empty eye socket and of their healthy eye.These images are then processed and used to draft blueprints that can be sent to be 3D-printed in the lab. These 3D-printed eyes closely replicate the color,size and structure of the patient's healthy eye and are particularly good at capturing the colored part of the eye,known as the iris,and the white part of the eye,called the sclera.Once finished,the eyes take 15 to 30 minutes to be installed by an ocularist,Reinhard said. "About 80%of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way,either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they've lost an eye,"the team said."However,this wouldn't be possible for all patients,such as those who have a very complex eye socket,as the software wouldn't be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,"Reinhard said. "More data are needed to see if this technique could also be used to make prosthetic eyes for children,which would require more regulation,"Reinhard said. 28.Which of the following words can be best used to describe the 3D-printed eyes? A.Eco-friendly.B Time-consuming.C.Fit-of-all.D.Realistic-looking. 29.How does the author develop his idea mainly in Paragraph 2? A.By clarifying an idea. B.By citing the examples. C.By making a comparison. D.By providing evidence. 30.What can be concluded from the passage about a 3D-printed eye? A.The patients prefer to show off their prosthetic eyes. B.These 3D-printed eyes are distinct from a healthy one in the irisand sclera. C.Those in need of a prosthetic eye can't necessarily have ane. D.The installment of one is 5 times faster than a traditional prosthetic eye. 31.Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A.3D-printed Eyes-a Better Alternative B.3D-printed Eyes-a Source of.Confidence C.3D Printing-a cutting-edge technology for the blind D.3D Printing-the Hope for Physically-challenged People D It is a general belief among academics that the humanities(are in crisis.According to Harvard historian James Hankins,part of the problem is the dominance of"critical"reading over"primary"reading.Primary reading takes a text at face value and simply tries to understand what the author intended to say.Critical reading assumes an author's statements can never be taken at face value.Instead,they must be"seen through"to expose the text's real meaning,which is determined in line with this or that fashionable theory. Mr.Hankins says primary reading"must be recovered"for higher education in the humanities to be effective.I would go further.Primary reading isn't important only for the humanities,but for education more generally.The restoration of primary reading could be a crucial weapon in fighting the "idle talk"that troubles American society. Idle talk was philosopher Martin Heidegger's term for inauthentic discourse()It involves adopting and circulating others'opinions about something without ever personally engaging that thing for yourself.People engaged in idle talk speak in line with expectations for their particular role.They hold and express the opinions a person in their role is expected to hold. Idle talk can be harmless.Each year my mother forms strong opinions about which films should win Academy Awards without seeing any of them,after reading articles by critics she favors.But idle talk can also be dangerous. 第4页（共8页） Consider joumalism.The norm nowadays is for one reporter to break a story,followed by dozens or hundreds of journalists recycling that content.They may add a little spin of their own but rarely look into the issue for themselves-even when this would require but a few clicks.Some journalists even just search social media for the story of the day and rewrite it in their own words. It could be argued that social media has contributed to the popularization of idle talk.Authentic discourse requires time,effort and good-faith engagement,but social media tends to encourage the opposite.Social media raises this voice,pushing it into user feeds 24/7.We hear about everything,and we can't hear about anything without also being told what opinion we should have about it.Opinions before facts;know what to think about something before actually looking into it for yourself.And really,why even bother with that? Primary reading isn't only something the humanities need.Our entire culture needs its value to be recognized and restored. 32.What do we know from the first two paragraphs? A.Critical reading falls into an evident decline. B.Critical reading leads to the crisis in the humanities. C.Primary reading fails to expose the real meaning. D.Primary reading should be attached more significance to. 33.What does the underlined word "spin"in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Interpretation.B.Intervention. C.Interaction. D.Investigation. 34.What does the author think of social media? A.It tends to encourage high engagement.B.It promotes the spread of idle talk. C.It offers people facts instead of opinions.D.It advocates independent thinking ability. 35.What's the author's advice for readers? A.To focus more on fauts. B.To get off social media. C.To gain an insight into idle talk. D.To read original texts merely. 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 Loneliness is Killing Us Loneliness is absolutely an epidemic in our society,but it's been growing for decades.Loneliness is the sense that"I am less connected to other people than I want to be".36 And that makes it different from isolation ()I can deliberately isolate myself and feel great about that,but only you can tell if you're lonely. 37 In some studies,as many as 60%of people will say that they feel lonely much of the time.Young adults aged 16 to 24 are the loneliest age group.Loneliness was on the rise from the 1950s in part because of the rise of private care.There are many factors that are responsible for that. We've become a much more mobile society where the netwerks of family and friends get loose as people move for jobs and other kinds of opportunities like education.38 But then it tears us away from the communities we are born into and spend much of our lives creating.And that was made worse as the digital revolution gave us more and more screens to look at. Research finds loneliness is dangerous to our health.39 In addition,people who are lonely in late life have more rapid brain decline. The choice we can make to keep us on a good path of wellbeing is to invest in our relationships with other people.40You belong.You matter.You're connected. A.It's a very subjeetive experience. B.All of that is good on the one hand. C.You may feel lost and may have low confidence. 第5页（共8页） D Stress coming from loneliness causes physical breakdown. E.Since the 1950s,people have been less and less invested in other people F.People go to faraway colleges and only get in touch with families on screen. G.A good way is to find an activity around other people where you are comfortable. 第三部分语言运用（共三节满分45分） 第一节（共25小题：每小题1分，满分25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。 After months of unsuccessfully trying to secure a summer job at a newspaper to show my independence,I found myself struggling to prove my capabilities.Despite my persistence,all my attempts were 41.This led me to explore different avenues ()and I discovered accidentally a unique position that would eventually shape my career:a'flag girl'42 traffic for a construction company.Instead of sending another written application, I decided to take a more active and 43-taking approach:driving directly to the construction site.My timing was fortunate;the foreman()was employing an additional'flag girl'and I was offered the job on the44 On my first day,I arrived at the construction site on Monday.The foreman gave me a reflective vest ( to wear and a Stop/Slow bat to hold.My role was to 45 traffic flow by coordinating with an experienced flag girl 46 at the opposite end of the site.The job required careful 47:I needed to flip )my sign to 'Stop'whenever she signaled 'Slow',allowing vehicles to pass in tur.It seemed 48,but it was not.By 8:30 am on my first day,I was already exhausted from standing.As the day progressed,the sun's intensity increased,leading to 49 on my arms.By the end of the day,my bones were aching.Despite these challenges, I decided not to 50 the job,driven by a desire to prove my determination and dedication. After sticking it out all summer,I actively 51employment,sending applications to various newspapers and 52 my experience as a'flag girl'on my resume.This unique position caught the interest of a small town newspaper,leading to a(n)53 and eventually to my hiring as a junior reporter.My employer later shared that he gave me the opportunity because he was looking for someone who showed initiative and a willingness to 54 their comfort zone to achieve their goals.My story and experience demonstrated these qualities,55 I was the ideal candidate for the reporter role he needed to fill. 41.A.in place B.in vain C.in time D.in doubt 2.A.directing B.serving C.repairing D.expecting 13.A.resistance B.prediction C.initiative D.optimism 44.A.whole B.scene C.way D.move 45.A.manage B.examine C.rescue D.invest 46.A.based B.positioned C.focused D.guaranteed 47.A.prediction B.calculation C.intervention D.observation 48.A.useful B.complicated C.simple D.concrete 49.A.chill B.flame C.sunburn D.mixture 50.A.save B.recommend C.accept D.quit 51.A.rejected B.sought C.qualified D.avoided 32.A.permitting B.highlighting C.adopting D.reminding 53.A.interview B.task C.promotion D.award 54.A.go in for B.drop in on C.step out of D.put up with 55.A.denying B.inspiring C.producing D.confirming B 第6页（共8页） 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。 There's a pattern going like this:it's late,but instead of going to bed,we stay up.The next day we're tired and 56 ourselves an early night.Then it 57 again.Why do we insist on an action that's58 messing up our life? Through childhood,night-time seemed 59.From our dark room,we saw grown-ups chatting around the table and60 some things we weren't supposed to know.In adolescence,the night was filled with61 It was when poets drew inspiration,parties got wild,and our friends became most talkative,describing their plans to reform the world.Thus,we have a sense that to go to bed early is to 62 joys. In fact,such associations in our memories were only an accident.These great things aren't specific to63. The deep communication with friends,the determination to quit the job that 64 you out:these aren't bonuses of late night,but tasks of our daytime selves. We should be able to let ourselves go to bed early,not when we consider our search for happiness hopeless,but when we relocate our longing and seek 65 where it can more realistically be found:in the bright and energetic hours of the new day. 56.A.refuse B.prepare C.promise D.spare 57.A.works B.helps C.responds D.happens 58.A.clearly B.surprisingly C.naturally D.deliberately 19.A.dangerous B.secret C.free D.harmonious 60.A.caught B.discussed C. believed D.recorded 61.A.uncertainties B.impossibilities C.fantasies D.excitements 62.A.miss out on B.come up wit地 C.go in for D.break away from 63.A.darkness B.memory C.youth D.reality 64.A.let B.gave C.wore D.move 65.A.fortune B.pleasure C.company D.assistance 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Baduanjin,a form of fitness Qigong,66(originate)in Northern Song Dynasty with a history of more than 800 years.Initially,it developed as a way67(enhance)the physical health of soldiers.Over time,it evolved into a comprehensive system of exercises practiced by both martial artists and common people. There are 68 total of eight movements,each designed to target different parts of the body and promote overall well-being.These movements are not merely physical exercises,but they also include being mentally focused with breathing 69(control).The first movement benefits the shoulders,arms and upper back, enhancing 70(flexible)and circulation in these areas.And the final movement involves bouncing 71 (gentle)on the toes while shaking the body,72 releases tension throughout the body.One of the greatest advantages of Baduanjin lies in its accessibility.People from different age groups and of 73(vary)fitness levels can practice it without any special equipment or prior experience. In recent years,Baduanjin has enjoyed great popularity among younger generations in China.As the world evolves rapidly,many young people are seeking approaches to 74(find)inner balance and order.By embracing Baduanjin,younger generations are keeping the ancient practice alive and finding harmony between their modern lives and the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture.This is 75 the significant meaning of practising Baduanjin lies. 第三节基础知识（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据提示，填写恰当单词，每空一词。 第7页（共8页） 76.Thankfulness has a lot of benefits:Research shows it makes us happier,less stressed and even more (乐观). 77.The company is looking for candidates to fill the marketing position. 78.That he argued his point (合乎逻辑)impressed everyone in the room. 79.The yearly (to the streaming service provides unlimited access to movies and T" shows without any ads. 80.The beauty of the sunset hit her in an (压到、无法抗拒)way,leaving her in awe.. 81. (expose)to local culture and customs,students receiving education abroad find it easier to learn a new language. 82.The reason why the patient was being (reasonable)was that he had been waiting for hou to see the doctor. 83.She enjoys dancing (pure)for the joy it brings her,not for any external recognition. 84.There's no (deny)that quicker action could have saved them. 85.The city's (transform)into a cultural hub has attracted many artists and tourists. 第四部分写作（满分25分） "Judy,hurry up!Let's go to the beach!"That was a familiar morning call from my older brother,Sirin.Hearing that,I would spring up quickly and we would set off on our journey.Raised by our grandparents in Savanna,we experienced our happiest moments there.Nestled between the mountains and the sea,with its lush green trees,crystal- like ocean,and clear blue sky,Savanna was like a small village from a fairy tale. Sirin and I often enjoyed the gentle sea breeze as we explored the breathtaking coast,with the endless,open water beside us and the vast,clear sky overhead.We felt a sense of freedom to wander the sandy beach or experience the excitement of sailing out to sea,delighting in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature's wonders.When we grew tired, leisurely walking on the sof,warm sands to collect unique,fascinating seashells brought us a different kind of peaceful joy.The friendly,warmhearted villagers treated us like family,often sharing their freshly-caught seafood with us. Three years later,we were taken away from the village to receive a better education by our parents.Occupied with our study,we rarely visited our beloved grandparents,only calling them occasionally.We gradually adapted to the fast-paced city life and found it more efficient and convenient.Whenever we had an appetite for seafood,our dad would simply order it through his phone,and it would be delivered to our doorstep within minutes.In addition to seafood,we could order anything our hearts desired,no matter how late it was.What we loved most was the convenience of not needing to wash the dishes after eating,as they were all disposable,designed for single use. However,deep within us,we sometimes longed for the simple pleasures of village life.We were told by our grandparents that more and more tourists flooded into the village,which strengthened our desire to return.So,when the eagerly-awaited summer vacation arrived this year,we finally made our dream trip back to our childhood paradise. After greeting our grandparents with hugs and smiles,we eagerly headed towards the sun-kissed seaside to relive our cherished memories. 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:However,what we saw shocked us. Paragraph 2:Hearing Grandfather's words,we couldn't wait to do something to tackle the pollution