陕西省西安市唐南中学2024-2025学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

2026届高二月考英语试卷 命题人：徐晴光 审腿人：宁文兰 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，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.How did the speech probably end? A.With an amusing story.B.With a famous saying. C.With an inspiring poem. 2.What will the man do tomorrow? A.Conduct trade negotiations.B.Buy some bargains. C.Seek expert advice 3.Who might the woman be? A.A doctor. B.A chemist. C.A nurse 4.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.Whether to choose the photo studio for a family photo. B.Whether to hire experienced photographers. C.Whether to do a sales promotion. 5.What is Dylan doing? A.Watching TV. B.Asking for directions. C.Learning to ride a bike. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 does the woman think of Carson? A.He is sympathetic. B.He is creative. C.He is neat. 7.What is the man's suggestion on helping the homeless? A.Donating some old stuff to them. B.Establishing food banks for them. C.Providing skills training for them. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.When does the conversation take place? A.In the morning B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening. 9.What did the boy forget to do? A.Collect the clothes. B.Wash his sports shoes. C.Go grocery shopping. 10.Where is probably the speakers'mother now? A.On the way home. B.In the yard. C.In her workplace. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.How many hours does Lisa work each week? A.32. B.40. C.48. 12.What did the result of the study in Spain suggest? 高二英语试题共9页第1页 A.Four-day workweeks might have a positive impact on the environment. B.Employers who carried out four-day workweeks saw lower quit rates. C.Employees with four-day workweeks were happier and healthier. 13.How can companies reduce work hours according to the man? A.By cancelling unnecessary meetings. B.By making better use of technology. C.By increasing the number of employees. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What kind of animal is Ginger? A.A dog. B.A cat. C.A rabbit. 15.Why did Mr.Daly turn to traditional Chinese medicine treatments? A.They're more effective.B.They're safer. C.They're cheaper. 16.What does the woman offer to do? A.Ask for an address. B.Cover the medical expenses. C.Contact an animal doctor. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What unique challenge do visual artists face compared with creators in other fields? A.They typically receive payment only once for a sold artwork. B.They often have to give away their work for free. C.They cannot sell their work online. 18.How long did Zero Art Fair last? A.About a week. B.About three days. C.About one day. 19.What does Seth Siegelaub do? A.A collector. B.A lawyer. C.An artist. 20.What does the speaker say about Zero Art Fair? A.It was held by artists Jennifer Dalton and Adam Simon. B.It creates a win-win situation for artists and collectors. C.It is trying to replace the traditional art market. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分60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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 A Ticket Information Due to extremely high demand,tickets for the three traditional end-of-year concerts of the Vienna Philharmonic are drawn exclusively on the Vienna Philharmonic website.In this way,people worldwide have an equal chance to purchase these highly desired tickets. Application Period:February 1-28,2023 During this period,interested persons can apply on this website for tickets to the Preview Performance,the New Year's Eve Concert,and the New Year's Concert.The first step toward making an application for tickets is to register for the drawing.The registration is separate from your user account for the Webshop and is specifically for the drawing.Users can enter their ticket preferences for the upcoming concerts during the application period. 高二英语试题共9页第2页 Price Categories The number of tickets for the New Year's Concert is limited to two,and the number of tickets for the Preview Performance and New Year's Eve Concert can be up to four.The ticket prices range between 35 E and 1200 E for the New Year's Concert,25 E and 860 e for the New Year's Eve Concert,and betwcen 20 e and 495 e for the Provicw Performance.If you wish to change your application,you may only do so during the application period.In March, you will know the results of the drawing. When Should I Apply? Within the one-month application period,the actual time of application is irrelevant.An application made on February 1 has the same chances as an application made on February 28. The only way to obtain tickets for these concerts is by taking part in the online drawing! Requcsts submitted through the postal system,by e-mail or by any other means will not be considered! 21.Who could be most interested in this information? A.A website designer. B.A painting lover. C.A music fan. D.Atourist guide. 22.What do you have to do to get tickets? A.Apply one month in advance. B.Participate in the drawing. C.Send e-mails to the webshop. D.Use the same name as the user account. 23.How much must you pay at least for two tickets for the Preview Performance? A.70e. B.25e. C.50e. D.40e. B The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun,who has Parkinson's disease,struggle to eat.Some food spilled (out of his mouth,the rest splattered (on his clothes.Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him. The sight of his uncle's shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav,17,from Bengaluru,south India,to turn to robotics.He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers,sensors,motors,and a 3D printer.What emerged was a prototype (of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru. The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other,effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable. "I've been fine tuning the design based on the college's feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside;that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork,"Aarrav says. For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set.He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world. When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year's World Robot Olympiad in Germany,Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype. More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson's disease,a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50.Symptoms (include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles.As the 高二英话试随共9页第3页 disease progresscs,cating can become more difficult,forcing people to rely on help from others. Aarrav's ambition is that every family that has somcone with Parkinson's will have tho smart spoon.He says his uncle Arjun's words keep echoing (in his mind:"Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity?" 24.What can Aarrav's invention help people with Parkinson's do? A.Control their physical balance. B.Boost their mood and relieve stress. C.Maintain a good range of movement. D.Feed themselves more independently. 25.What does the underlined part"fine tuning"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Overturning. B.Reconsidering. C.Conducting a study of. D.Making minor changes to. 26.What is the author's purpose in mentioning Parkinson's in India? A.To show prospects of Aarray's invention. B.To reveal the nation's poor health situation. C.To popularize general knowledge of the disease. D.To convince people to volunteer for social causes. 27.What can be learned about Aarray from the text? A.He enjoys being alone. B.He has an innovative mind. C.He used to be a health worker. D.He longed to be a businessman. "This is the next revolution in flying,"says Mark Henning,European managing director of AutoFlight,a Chinese firm.Mr Henning is not alone in betting that electric vertical )take-off and landing (eVTOL)aircraft have a bright future.The idea is that,being simpler, cheaper,greener and quieter than traditional helicopters(直升机)，eVTOLs will be well suited to operate short-range passenger services across large urban areas,such as flying people between airports and city centres. Now,Mr Henning is setting up an operation at Augsburg Airport in Germany to further the development of Prosperity I,the company's air taxi.Prosperity I can seat three passengers and a pilot.It is a hybrid between a helicopter and a fixed-wing plane.It takes'off and lands vertically,using multiple rotors ()but these are switched off when it is in full flight.At that point a "pusher"propeller at the back takes over,to provide forward drive,and thus lift via the wings.This arrangement makes better use of the aircraft's battery,giving Prosperity I a range of some 250 km. A model will be test-flown in Germany in order to obtain what is known as a type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).This signifies the airworthiness of a new aircraft.Although AutoFlight is also seeking certification in China,the company thinks the addition of European approval will help speed the machine's entry into service in other markets,too.It hopes to complete the approval process by 2025. There is uncertainty about how the rules will differ from place to place.Nonetheless, enough regulatory progress has been made.In America,Joby Aviation hopes next year to become the first to obtain a type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In Europe,Volocopter,a German firm,hopes to provide air-taxi services for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. It is not only new firms which are getting into the business.Airbus is developing ideas for 高二英语试盟共9页第页 i eVTOLs.So is Boeing.With so much effort and moncy going into this new form of air travel, some of these birds will surely be flying soon. 只 28.Which of the following can replace the underline word"hybrid"in Paragraph 2? A.Symbol. B.Mixture. C.Concept. D.Application. 29.What is special about Prosperity I? A.It has no wings or rotors. B.It can hold three people at most. C.It is energy-efficient during its flight. D.It has a top speed of 250 km per hour on land. 30.What is AutoFlight trying to do for Prosperity 1? A.Obtain a type certificate from the FAA. B.Have it tested across the sky of America. C.Tailor a set of rules as soon as possible. D.Get it approved by European authorities. 31.What is the author's attitude towards eVTOLs? A.Optimistic.B.Concerned. C.Uncertain. D.Tolerant. D The science of why insects gather around lights at night has never been nailed down. Al Popular theories propose that moths and other insects navigate (by the moon and )ti mistake lamps for moonlight,or that the insects fly towards light to escape coming danger. a Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer:contrary to current theories, OE insects are not attracted to light from far away,but become trapped if they fly close to an w artificial light source. According to Dr Sam Fabian,study co-author and Imperial College London ed entomologist,moths and many other insects that fly at night evolved to tilt (their backs di to wherever is brightest.For hundreds of millions of years,this was the sky rather than the t ground.The trick told insects which way was up and ensured they flew level.But then came at] artificial lighting.Moths found themselves tilting their backs to street lamps.This caused them to circle around the lamps endlessly,the insects trapped by their evolution. 09 Fabian and his colleagues filmed insect flight paths around lights in the lab.The videos reveal that time and again,moths and dragonflies turned their backs to artificial lights,which rti appeared to greatly change their flight paths.If the light is above them,they might start w orbiting it,but if it's behind them,they start tilting backwards and end up flying in circles or 可 diving toward the ground. i Researchers have long warned that light pollution is a big driving force in the dramatic decline in insect populations.Moths and other insects that become trapped around lamps ou become easily caught bybats.The artificial lighting can also fool them into thinking it is co daytime,causing them to bed down and skip a night's feeding. E There are,Fabian believes,helpful lessons from the research."What this tells us is that r the direction of artificial light matters.Could we change lighting environments to not trap insects?For we're facing a massive decline in insects around the world,and artificial light at night is one of the factors that could potentially be leading to this decline,"Fabian said. 32.What do the underlined words"nailed down"in paragraph 1 mean? A.Popularized widely. B.Discussed openly. 高二英语试圆共9页第5西 C.Dofined accurntely. D.Explored academically 33.Fabian's study found that moths circle around the lamps endlessly because A.they can't keep their balance. B.they usc improper flight attitude C.they lose track of which way is up. D.they are attracted to lights from far away. 34.What is the significance of the research finding? A.It may lead to better conservation of insects. B.Natural cnemies of insects will be got rid of. C.Artificial lighting will be greatly reduced at night D.It may raise concerns for insects'eating behavior. 35.What is the text mainly about? A.Why insects lose their ability to fly at night. B.Why artificial light and evolution trap insects. C.How artificial light impacts insect populations. D.How insects evolved distinct strategies of flight 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 Once upon a time,sev'ing and mending clothes was common.36Why have people stopped mending their clothing?Schools stopped offering home economics classes, technology boomed and fast fashion became increasingly popular.All of a sudden,it's more inconvenient to fix something than it is to buy something new. 37 In the past few years,it seems there's been growing interest in slow fashion-not only saving,but also sewing and mending.On one of the most pleasant corners of the internet, you'll find lots of videos showcasing everything from visible mending to beginner sewing journeys. Why should you learn to mend?38 As any eco expert will tell you,the best thing you can do is buy less to begin with.That means shopping for quality items that will stand the test of time,but also learning a few key skills so you can repair those items as needed rather than sentencing them to life in an already-overflowing landfill.It's also helpful to customize (secondhand items which might not be exactly the right size or a little out of date.39 Beyond the functional benefits,mending is about using what you have,embracing imperfections,fixing what's broken,and rejecting the idea that newer is better.The other aspect of mending is mindfulness.._40t's meditative(冥a想的)，slow work.t's productive, and deeply satisfying.And an added bonus:It's sustainable. If you are interested in sewingand mending,it is the perfect time to learn the new skill, which can especially have a positive impact on the world. A.But all hope is not lost. B.Because it is a means of making a living. C.'Mending is a great way to reject consumerism. D.Buying secondhand goods makes it possible to be sustainable. E.This way,you may find yourself upcycling pieces into ones that suit you. 高二英语试感共9页第8页 F.At some point in the last few decades,though,it became something of a lost art. G.You focus on the task at hand and use your creativity to make your clothes unique. 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，共计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。 A man named Joc in Austin spent several months in order to adopt a dog.Alva is a dog with wobbler syndrome(播摆综合征)，but that didn't4】Joe from knowing they would be together. 42 at Austin Pets Alive in November 2020 at just 5 months old,Alva was 43 skinny,and in need of a helping paw.She had a hard time 44 and walking on account of the 45.After almost 24 months of shelter stays,the 46 in her life with wobblers and multiple owners had made her self-protective,47,and shy. Joe had originally seen Alva on APA's Instagram,and determined to do something to help her."I just 48her and said,'I bet everyone has given up on you,'"Joe told APA!"I'm not going to do that to you." Nor did he,but instead visited her at APA every single day for two months to earn her 49 in the hope that he could welcome her into his 50.Seeing that there was a potential end to Alva's difficulties,APA staff worked hard to treat and 51 Alva.Alva recovered well during the two months,and52Joe got what he wished for-Alva was able to move in with him. He 53 his house with various ramps and carpeted comners to ensure she had a safe, comfortable environment. "Alva gave me a 54 every time I saw her,and that was:inspiration.It is her infectious spirit that makes her 55,and brightens my days,"Joe told APA! 41.A.defend B.stop C.protect D.excuse 42.A.Coming B.Wandering C.Arriving D.Shouting 43.A.bloody B.tough C.strange D.weak 44.A.barking B.standing C.eating D.shaking 45.A.disease B.hunger C.injury D.fear 46.A.prejudices B.attacks C.changes D.sufferings 47.A.energetic B.disciplined C.sensitive D.adaptable 48.A.turned to B.looked at C.waited for D.called on 49.A.trust B.reputation C.mercy D.living 50.A.home B.office C.garden D.shelter 51.A.adapt to B.take after C.depend on D.attend to 52.A.surprisingly B.immediately C.eventually D.exactly 53.A.assisted B.associated C.equipped D.filled 54.A.hand B.lesson C.hug D.gift 55.A.struggle B.shine C.stay D.exist 发数 第二节（本题共10小题：每小题1.5分，共计15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 高二英语试题共9页第7页 。，,,-- The audiencc and viewership for this year's Spring Festival TV gala,which was aired on Feb 9,Lunar New Year's Eve or Chinese Lunar New Year,both reached record56(high), according to ratings statistics (support)by ultra-high-definition production,the gala was telecast on TV screens, public large scrcens,and mobile devices.A total of 250 million people watched the live streaming of the show via 18(they)mobile phoues with the total views reaching 420 million,up by 37.97 percent and 57.58 percent,59(Despective),compared with 2023. The China Global Television Network(CGTN)worked with over 2,100 media organizations in about 200 countries and regions to live broadcast or report the show in 68 languages,60 (result)in over 1.5 billion instances of viewing, increase of 12.69 percent year on year. This year,the gala,in addition62 Beijing,had four branch venues.Audience enjoyed a diversity of local cultural elements from those places,such as folk63(music) instruments and folk dances. Since its broadcast in 1983,the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala 6'(become)an essential part of celebrations in the country to greet the Chinese New Year.As a major entertainment during Lunar New Year's Eve,the gala marks the joyous moment 65 families gather together to celebrate. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校英文报计划举办主题为“携手行动，节约粮食"的作文比赛。请你写一则活动通 知，内容包括： 州 1.介绍活动目的： 四 2.说明参赛要求。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答， b 8 Welcome to Join the English Writing Competition 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。 In 1996,I had just finished my first year of community college.After borrowing my dad's car for school for a few months,we decided it was time for me to get my own car.Since my family was economical,we headed to the used car section.I found a cute little car that seemed like a great deal,but my dad had doubts from the start.He wanted to have it thoroughly checked before purchasing,but I was in a hurry. "Dad,we can't inspect every car.Let's just pick one.I want this one..."So,he gave in.The cute little car was mine!But as soon as we drove off the lot,problems started. First,constant overheating.Then,a knocking sound from the engine.But oh no--I was not going to be stopped.Not Miss Fancy Pants College Girl.I had my own car!What if the needle went to the "H"every now and then?Big deal!I just wouldn't look at that. And that annoying little sound from the engine?I could just turn up the radio.Problem solved! 高二英语试共9页第8页 Ignoring thesc warnings,I headed out to a Eriday night party in my college town, looking forward to it for wecks and shocked that my dad allowed me to go.However, with an unexpected winter snowstorm,my dad started having second thoughts.The snowy roads combined with my car's issues were onough for him to voice his concerns. But I wasn't listening. Off I went,driving in the snow for thirty minutes.Just as I hit a long stretch of somewhat deserted highway,the unavoidable happened.My precious little car let out 加 its final breath...and died.Luckily,I managed to coast to the side of the highway, c barely over the line onto the shoulder,before it came to a complete stop.Now, D remember,this was 1996,and cell phones were rare.There was no way to call for help. 注意： 0 sk 1.续写词数应为150左右； c 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I was really stuck on a snowy dark night on the highway. es About an hour later,a familiar car came out of nowhere. 飞 a 商二英语试迎共9页第9页