福建省宁德市柘荣县第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题

2024-2025学年高二（下)第一次月考 (考试时间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，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.When does the man usually practice yoga? A.At5:30. B.At6:00 C.At6:30. 2.What is the woman probably doing? A.Preparing for her tests.B.Planning her holiday. C.Reading a book. 3.Where does the conversation take place? A.At home. B.At a supermarket. C.At the man's office. 4.Why is the boy's father against the trip? A.Canada is too far away. B.The trip may be meaningless. C.The time of the trip is unsuitable. 5.What is the main reason for doctors to recommend bike riding? A.It can make legs slim. B.It can make you put on weight. C.It can build up the body. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What can we say about the weather on Sunday? A.It was fine. B.It was hot. C.It was changeable. 7.What do the locals think of small balls of ice in midsummer? A.It's beyond their expectations. B.It's a common phenomenon. C.It's caused by climate change. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.Why does the man call the woman? A.To make a reservation. B.To check out of the hotel. C.To ask about the city center. 9.What does the woman say about the Imperial? A.It is cheaper than her hotel. B.It is rated as a five-star hotel. C.It is better known than her hotel. 10.What does the man finally want to know about the Imperial? A.The price. B.The telephone number. C.The location. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11.What has the woman been reading? A.A novel. B.A dictionary. C.A cookbook. 12.Why doesn't the man read books? A.He has poor eyesight. B.He dislikes stories. C.He is too busy. 13.Where does the man usually listen to his books? A.In the kitchen. B.In the car. C.On the plane. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14.What day is it today? A.Friday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday. 15.What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard A.Forming good learning habits. B.Attending extra courses. C.Staying up late to study. 16.Why did Claire choose Harvard University A.Her aunt was studying there. B.She has won a scholarship to it. C.She wants to be Madelyn's schoolmate 17.What does Claire plan to do before September A.Visit her aunt. B.Travel abroad. C.Visit some colleges. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18.What are the good seeds confirmed by? A.Containers. B.X-rays. C.Freezers. 19.Why are seeds stored in frozen environment? A.To be preserved for long. B.To tackle climate change. C.To safeguard food supply. 20.What is the speech mainly about? A.Where seeds are stored. B.How the seed bank works. C.Why seed banks are important. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（共15个小题： 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) A Some Greatest Bookstores Another Country Kreuzberg,Berlin,Germany.Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library.They have about 20,000 books that you can buy or borrow.Some regular events are held at the shop,such as readings,cultural events,social evenings and film nights. Atlantis Books Oia,Santorini,Greece.Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece.It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus,England,and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals,film screenings,book readings,and good old fashioned dance parties. Bart's Books Ojai,California.USA."The World's Greatest Outdoor Bookstore",a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964.Shelves of books face the street,and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door's coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed. Adrian Harrington Since1971.Rare books:rare first editions;leather bound sets and general antiquarian () Address:64 a Kensington Church Street,Kensington,London,England,UK. Corso Como Bookshop Milan,Italy.Extensive selection of publication on art architecture,design graphics and fashion,along with a strong emphasis on photography.It was founded in 1990 in Milan,Italy,by Carla Sozzamil. The Bookworm China.A bookshop,library,bar,restaurant and event space,now with four divisions in three cities-Beijing,Suzhou and Chengdu.The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer,yet warm and comfortable in winter. 21.What can you do in Atlantis Books? A.Sell rare books. B.Learn photography. C.Attend a festival. D.Buy books anytime. 22.Which bookstore has the longest history? A.Bart's Books. B.Atlantis Books. C.Adrian Harrington. D.Corso Como Bookshop. 23.How is The Bookworm different from the others? A.It is used as a library. B.It has branches in different cities. C.It hosts all sorts of activities. D.It opens only in summer and winter. B Life is like a roller coaster,and every point has ups and downs.People plan something,but luck and sometimes misfortunes lead them toward a different destination.However,passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties.They set goals,welcome challenges,overcome obstacles,and eventually achieve what satisfies them. Those who stay committed to their broad goals and find satisfaction even in unplanned circumstances are truly victorious.One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others.Nicole Thornes is a mother,a former police officer,and now serving society as a death doula(陪护师). Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society.She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime,bring justice,and create a better society for everyone.Although she became a mother during her studies and her responsibilities were increased due to children,she didn't give up on her passion.Nicole could have called off her studies,but her passion for serving society didn't let her step down.With great efforts,she finally became a police officer and gave her contributions to law enforcement and the betterment of society.She was not only a police officer making full commitment to the society but also a mother who played her responsibilities in the best way possible. Everything went according to her plans,but uncertainty called off her journey as a police officer.Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.But her dreams and passion did not let her stop.She became a death doula to continue her dream.She chose this field after her grandfather's death,when she couldn't bear the pain of losing him.Being a death doula,she is now providing comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times. She aims to spread prosperity in people's lives and help them overcome all the obstacles she faced throughout her life. 24.What is the first paragraph mainly about? A.Life is full of ups and downs. B.People are at the mercy of changes. C.Uncertainties lead life to a different direction. D.Fulfillment comes from making the best of the uncertainties. 25.What is Nicole's original career commitment? A.To conduct her duty well and better the society. B.To cater to the children's requirements and needs. C.To accompany the senior through the darkest time. D.To release people's pain from losing the loved ones. 26.Why did Nicole leave her police post? A.Because of the arrangement of the office. B.Because of the injury she got at work. C.Because of the change of interest. D.Because of the danger of the job. 27.What brought Nicole to her new career? A.The appeal of the people in sorrow. B.The push of getting a new job to survive. C.The passion in accompanying the sick ones. D.The sorrowful pain of losing her beloved family. C Artificial intelligence (AI )has been increasingly good at fooling people.A series of photos showing former US president Donald Trump being aggressively arrested by police have caught people's attention.They were fake but very convincing. Created by the AI program Midjourney,the photos were highly realistic,from the characters' movements to the surroundings.However,many details can give away the fact that they are made by Al.The Washington Post's technology writer Shira Ovide shared her tips.The main idea is to spot the problems anything that would look strange in a photo. AI software has a history of generating human hands incorrectly.It sometimes can create hands with more than five fingers.This is because AI isn't sure what a"hand"exactly is,according to Popular Science.The data Al uses to learn often show hands and fingers in various gestures, which can be very confusing for Al. Al-generated images also usually contain details that are against reality.To spot this,focus on items like accessories.For example,people in an image may be missing earrings or one part of their sunglasses.If there's text in an image,such as a newspaper or poster,it's usually garbled )even though the text may look realistic from a distance. Another thing Al is terrible at handling is the background.If there's a crowd in the image, people's faces in the background are usually blurry-or they don't have faces at all! The development of Al-generated art also raises alarm bells about how these fake images could be used to spread misinformation."I think misinformation is going to hit an all-time high," Jamie Cohen,a digital culture and AI expert in the US,told New York Post.Generating an AI artwork is to"create reality",Cohen argued,adding that,being able to tell whether the work is real or not requires high media literacy()skills."The world may not be ready for how realistic the images have become,"Shane Kittelson,a US researcher,told The Washington Post. 28.Why are Donald Trump's photos mentioned in the first paragraph? A.To draw more people's attention. B.To make people convinced of the news. C.To show the Al-generated images were fake. D.To prove that it's easy for AI to cheat people. 29.Why does Al generate human hands incorrectly according to the text? A.It is unable to recognize human hands. B.The data it uses to learn contain errors. C.It doesn't fully understand human hands. D.It has insufficient data about human hands 30.Which of the following will Jamie Cohen agree with? A.AI artworks may not be reflective of true creativity. B.It's high time to address the risks posed by Al works. C.Al artworks will replace traditional art forms in the future. D.Detecting real art demands strong media literacy competence. 31.Where is the text probably from? A.A news report.B.A diary.C.A research paper. D.A science fiction. D Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special.Many cultures associate twins with health and energy,while others see them as a reminder of the duality() of life and death,good and evil,and some famous twins are even credited with the birth of nations. Despite the fact that almost all primates(灵长目a动物)today,including humans,.usually give birth to just one baby,our most recent common ancient ancestors,who lived about 60 million years ago likely gave birth to twins as the standard,according to the recent research. Researchers have been studying the evolution of litter size-the number of babies born per pregnancy-for years to find out when and why twin pregnancies became uncommon.And the best way to reconstruct the history of litter size is to map the known litter size of as many species as possible across the mammalian family tree and then used mathematical models.But outside of rare events where entire animal families are fossilized together,it is extraordinarily difficult to assess litter size for extinct species from the fossilized skeleton (alone.So they instead collected data on as many living mammals as possible,from nearly1,000 living mammal species for information about how many babies are commonly born to each species. Based on the study,the switch to single births in many primates,including humans,occurred at least 50million years ago,leading to the evolution of increasingly larger bodies and brains.This adaptation allowed for the development of large human babies with sizable brains capable of complex learning as babies and young children,and increased their chances of survival. Furthermore,because multiple pregnancy requires more energy from the mother,early primate ancestors who gave birth to just one large baby may have been at a survival advantage. The findings don't mean that having twins today is a disadvantage.That is quite a different experience from our tiny primate ancestors birthing in the trees 60 million years ago. 32.What do we know about twins in human history? A.Twin birth has been relatively infrequent. B.Twins are viewed as a symbol of harmony. C.Twins are more likely to become nation founders. D.Twin birth has seen a noticeable increase in recent times. 33.Which approach was adopted in the study of litter size evolution? A.Drawing mammalian family trees. B.Employing living mammal data. C.Construct models of extinct species. D.Assessing fossilized skeletons. 34.What led to the shift from twins to single birth according to the study? A.The growing preference for single births among humans. B.The increasing complexity of social structure in primate societies. C.The necessity for mothers to conserve energy during the parenting process. D.The natural process of genetic development of body size and brain capacity. 35.What is the author's attitude towards twins'evolution? A.Doubtful. B.Objective. C.Approving. D.Ambiguous. 第二节七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress Life can be stressful at times.You can't avoid stress.But you can make it a goal to keep everyday stress at low levels.If you want to get better at managing everyday stress,here are things that can help you: Balance work and play. 36 But be sure to make time for things you enjoy,too.Even if it's only a few minutes,daily time to relax and recharge lowers your stress. Plan your day. Use a calendar or planning app to keep track of your daily schedule.Fill in your class times, tests,and when assignments are due.Add your activities.37 Stick to your plan. Of course,planning is no good if you don't do what you plan.38 Check off what you've done.Get ready for what's coming up.This lowers daily schoolwork stress. Ask for help when you need it. 39 Keeping on top of it all isn't always easy.If you need help preparing for tests, planning projects,or getting things done,ask a teacher,parent,tutor,or mentor to coach you. Deal with problems as they come up. Don't ignore everyday problems-but don't stress out about them either.40 If you're not sure what to do,ask for help and advice from others. A.It can motivate you toward your goals B.Instead,figure out how to handle them. C.Make time to work on your tasks and goals. D.Having a plan and a daily routine lowers stress. E.Make it a routine to look at your planner every day. F.At times,a small surge of stress can be a positive thing. G.Schoolwork,grades,and tests are a big source of stress for many people. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，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。 A couple's love for animals and each other inspired a heartwarming 40th birthday gesture. Andrew Duhe,a CEO of Mooshot Innovations,Inc.,and his wife Jennifer have been 41 at Chesapeake Animal Services for over a year.Their 42 to the adoption center has provided not only care for animals in need but also a unique 43 for the couple themselves. Recently,they experienced the heartbreak of 44 their beloved dog unexpectedly,a loss that has been difficult to tackle.Despite their 45 Andrew came up with a meaningful way to celebrate Jennifer's40th birthday and show his 46 for her dedication to helping animals. “I initially asked Miss Casey,.the volunteer coordinator(协调者)，how many dog 47 we had.By coincidence,there are actually 40,so I thought it was fitting,"Andrew said."40 dog houses and a 40th birthday,they went 48 He decided to 49 the adoption fees for all 40 shelter pets at the center,totaling a(n) 50 sum of over S4,000.Jennifer was 51 by Andrew's thoughtful act, describing it as the perfect birthday present.She emphasized that what she 52 most was Andrew's understanding and support,which made the 53 even more special. The couple believes that their act of kindness can 54 a ripple effect,encouraging others to follow suit and 55 making the world a better place. 41.A.performing B.exploring C.investigating D.volunteering 42.A.commitment B.donation C.addiction D.exposure 43.A.prospect B.reward C.bond D.challenge 44.A.encountering B.missing C.abandoning D.losing 45.A.sorrow B.anxiety C.anger D.disappointment 46.A.passion B.appreciation C.preference D.sympathy 47.A.houses B.shops C.owners D.lovers 48.A.step by step B.hand in hand C.face to face D.one on one 49.A.charge B.raise C.cover D.estimate 50.A.insignificant B.limited C.identical D.substantial 51.A.amused B.touched C.embarrassed D.convinced 52.A.advocated B.expected C.attained D.valued 53.A.adoption B.service C.gesture D.exchange 54.A.transform B.forecast C.create D.favor 55.A.subscribe to B.contribute to C.refer to D.relate to 第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 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。 Scroll through any social-media feed,and before long a cute video will appear.Perhaps it shows a giggling baby 56 a rabbit nibbling strawberries.On TikTok there are 65 million videos tagged cute.The demand is even 57(great):those videos have been viewed more than 625 billion times.What do humans consider cute? In the 1940s,Konrad Lorenz,58 Austrian zoologist,found that people were drawn to babies with big eyes,a small nose and mouth and round cheeks,as well as a slightly fat body,short arms and legs.Humans are so drawn to these features 59 cats and dogs may have been kept to emphasize those same features.Cartoon characters have changed,too.For instance, Mickey Mouse's arms,legs and nose have shrunk since 1928,while his head and eyes 60 (become)larger. Cuteness actually has real-world 61 (use).Lovot,a childlike companion robot with a button nose,62 (equip)with many sensors and responds positively when hugged.Such innovations may help alleviate 63 (lonely)among the elderly.Policymakers,too,might use the power of cuteness to affect people's behavior.Japan's kawaii barriers are thought to reduce road-rage()incidents.64(put)images on bins of sea turtles or dolphins trapped in rubbish has been shown to reduce plastic waste. An appreciation for cute things is a joy in and of itself,but it may also have the potential 65(change)the world.How's that for a cute idea? 第四部分书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Bh想学打乒乓球，发邮件向你求教。请给她回封邮件， 内容包括： (1)表示支持： (2)推荐教练。 注意：1.写作词数为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Beth, Glad to know that you want to learn to play table tennis. Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写（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。 Awards lined the front wall of the music room from the past successes of large,talented classes. But a shift in educational policies ()with an emphasis on academics,had reduced my choir to a mere 32students.My lead singers had graduated or been forced to drop music classes,leaving me with inexperienced kids who couldn't read music and could sing only a simple melody(). This year's singing contest would be held in seven months.Compared to other school choirs,the Madison choir with 75 members,King School with 125 students and etc.,ours was little in size. One day,a student asked eagerly,"What will we be singing for contest this year?" I feared this moment."Maybe we'll skip the contest,"I suggested. "No!We can make it!"the kids screamed. "I'll have to think about it,"I said,hoping their enthusiasm would die off soon. But that didn't happen.Every day they begged and insisted.However,I couldn't tell them they weren't good enough as I had to protect their self-esteem().My efforts to discourage their eagerness,by showing them a difficult piece of music from the contest list,simply ended with, “t's okay,Mrs.Pliszka,.we'l1 I get it.” I struggled to make a decision.If I destroyed their hope,would I destroy their spirit?I wasn't afraid of hard work,and I enjoyed a challenge.But I wasn't a miracle()worker.So I considered this dilemma. Finally,one morning I stomped into class."From now on,be in your seats with your music folders on the desk when the bell rings,and sit at attention,ready for warm-ups the instant I'm ready to begin.When I'm working with one section,there will be no talking from the others.You will listen,and you will learn.You will work harder.If all these rules are obeyed,we will be entering the contest.To achieve our big dream......." The rest of my sentence was lost in shouts of delight and applause.I was certain they would fail to keep this promise,and no one would have to be embarrassed. 注意： 1.所写短文的词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 As the weeks progressed,the kids remained focused. When the contest day finally arrived,the kids felt ready to take on the world!