安徽省马鞍山市第二中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题

马鞍山市第二中学2023级高二年级3月月考 英语试题 命题人 陶雪梅 审题人 唐晓文 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75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 woman think of taking the cable car? A.Frightening. B.Exciting. C.Funny. 2.How many members are there in Tom's study group now? A.3. B.5. C.8. 3.What will Tina do tomorrow? A.Attend a party. B.Do some shopping. C.Rest at home. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Shopping online. B.The changeable weather. C.Some discounted clothes. 5.Where will Jenny go? A.The library. B.The post office. C.Her sister's house 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 is Tommy doing? A.Preparing supper. B.Playing a computer game. C.Watching a TV program. 7.Who does the woman speak highly of? A.Cathy. B.Tommy. C.Johnny. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Why does Mike fail to ask for a cellphone? A.It costs too much. B.He already has one. C.His father will give him one 9.How much do the earphones cost? A.$91 B.S100 C.s109. 10.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Good friends B.Aunt and nephew. C.Mother and son 听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。 11.What is needed to buy for the apartment? A.A sofa. B.A fridge. C.ATV set. 12.What is the disadvantage of the apartment? A.It's a little small. B.It's quite expensive. C.It has no furniture. 13.What does the woman ask about the apartment at last? A.Its location. B.Its price. C.Its size. 第1页共8页 14.What are the speakers probably going to do next? A.Continue searching. B.Talk with their neighbors. C.Decide on the apartment. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15.What has the woman been researching about? A.Medicine for an illness.B.Some new inventions this year. C.Old ways to preserve food fresh. 16.Which method is the oldest in the woman's opinion? A.Smoking food. B.Salting food. C.Drying food. 17.When did the first commercial canning appear on the market? A.Around 1910. B.Around 1810. C.Around 1710. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.Why is it easy to get around London? A.The transportation is convenient. B.The roads are not confusing. C.Londoners are helpful. 19.How can one get a great view of London? A.From the Big Ben. B.From the London Eye. C.From the Thames. 20.What is special about the Natural History Museum? A.It's free to public. B.It's the biggest museum in London. C.It has many great Britain inventions. 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 Future Impact Challenge The Future Impact Challenge (FIC),hosted by the Applied Computing Foundation (ACF),encourages teens worldwide to impact the future of sustainability:This challenge focuses on applying"Computing"to solve real problems facing the planet and advocating responsible futuristic tech that builds a better world for all! Round 1 Requirements ·Survey 'Business Presentation·Deliverable(应交付的产品) *All teams are eligible(合格的)to participate in this Round. Round 2 Requirements Video Demonstration'User Reviews *Only Semi-finalists are eligible to participate in this Round. Round 3 Requirements ·Presentation·Live Q&A *Only Finalists can participate in this Round. Prizes: 第2页共8页 Grand Winner Categories First Winner:USD 1000.00 cash prize Second Winner:LSD 500,00 cash prize Third Winner:USD 300.00 cash prize Sponsor Category Winners(1517) We are proud to announce the following prizes,thanks to the generous support of our sponsor,1517,a firm backing teen founders,dropouts,and deep tech scientists.This award will go to 3 overachieving FIC finalist teams. Winner 1:USD 1000.00 cash prize Winner 2:USD 500.00 cash prize Winner 3:USD 300,00 cash prize Finalists .Invitation to Winners Gala .Meeting other ACF teams,coaches,sponsors,advisors,etc. Opportunity to launch the product as an ACF startup team,post-competition,under the guidance of Silicon Valley experts ,Certificates(证书)of achievement Semi-Finalists All teams that quality for Round 2(Semi-finalists)will receive certificates of appreciation. Eligibility: Each team can have 2-5 members.No individual participation is allowed,as this is a team event. Each team must have additional (1~2)coaches during the challenge. Team members should be in secondary class,aged 13-19. ·Teams must submit(提交)an original idea. 21.What is a requirement for the participants in Round 3? A.Providing user reviews. B.Conducting live Q&A. C.Designing a survey form. D.Developing a product. 22.What will all Semi-finalists receive? A.Cash prizes offered by 1517. B.Chances to become an ACF startup team. C.Certificates of appreciation. D.Face-to-face communication with other ACF coaches. 23.What might lead to a team being disqualified from the competition? A.Consisting of middle school students. B.Being made up of 3 members. C.Including no additional coaches. D.Submitting an original idea. B The last time I happened to find myself in Los Angeles,I did what every first-time visitor must do:I went to the world's most fashionable grocery store only to stare at it in wonder.Those of you familiar with Erewhon will already know exactly what I'm talking about.For those who don't:Erewhon is a high-end celebrity-beloved supermarket that sells such things as $19 smoothies ()TikTokers routinely flood into the store to spend small fortunes on fancy snacks and film themselves unpacking their“hauls(战利品)" Erewhon is also,you might have noticed,a literary reference.The brand is named after a 19th-century satirical )novel by Samuel Butler about a society full of beautiful people,where crime is treated tolerantly and considered a"sickness",but poverty and illness are criminalised.In Erewhon,people go to great lengths to appear healthy. What would Butler have made of an over-fancy supermarket,filled with influencers desperate to see and be seen,being named after his book?I couldn't tell you:I wandered the corridors of Erewhon looking for something fascinating but only came out with a small piece of bread. 第3页共8页 I can tell you this,though:Americans,particularly Gen Z,seem to have an unfillable appetite for treating themselves to upmarket snacks."Tik Tok creators have brought Little Treat Culture into fashion,and we're on board,"Whole Foods writes in its roundup of 2024 food trends.Little Treat Culture is exactly what it sounds like:rewarding yourself with lovely little things,such as an extremely Instagrammable $19 smoothie, just for existing in these difficult times. While these little luxuries aren't always food-related,groceries have a common category for a relatively affordable luxury.And not just in the US:recent research shows that consumers are a lot more likely to say their"recent splurge (purchase"was food or drink rather than personal care.A survey similarly found groceries to be the"new biggest splurge category".Snack-makers are paying close attention and cashing in by designing more upmarket,individually packaged luxuries. 24.What do we know about Erewhon? A.Its main consumers are newcomers. B.It gives special rights to Tik Tokers. C.Its pricing for goods is relatively high. D.It secures promotions from celebrities. 25.How did the author feel after shopping in Erewhon? A.He was quite confused. B.He was somewhat shocked. C.He was a bit disappointed. D.He was extremely worn out. 26.What trend does Little Treat Culture represent? A.A sign of TikTok boom. B.A focus on healthy food. C.A desire for expensive meals. D.A method of rewarding oneself. 27.What does the last paragraph suggest? A.People are spending less on affordable luxury goods. B.Consumers prefer personal care items to food in life. C.Luxury brands are planning to conduct a similar survey. D.More well-packaged luxurious snacks will enter the market. C Hearing live music may be more stirring than listening to a recording of the same tune because it causes greater activity in the part of the brain linked to processing emotions. Sascha Fruhholz at the University of Zurich in Switzerland and his colleagues composed 12 pieces of music, each lasting 30 seconds.Half were written with the aim of conveying negative emotions,such sadness and anger. These were slower and less harmonious than the remaining songs,written to express positive emotions. They then recruited (27 people,who weren't musically trained,to listen to these 12 pieces twice--- once performed by a live pianist,which the participants heard through a speaker,and once as a recording.The order they heard them was randomly assigned,with 30 seconds of silence in between.The participants had little idea when they were hearing a recording or live music.While listening to the music,they lay in an MRI scanner so the team could monitor their brain activity.The pianist adapted the volume and speed of the live piece according to their activity.But the recorded music was not adjusted. The researchers found that live performances of both the negative and positive pieces consistently led to increased brain activity in the left amygdala ()---the region of the brain that is strongly linked to assigning sensory stimuli,such as sounds,to certain emotions.Meanwhile,the recorded tunes sparked much less activity in the left amygdala.This matched up with how emotive the participants rated each piece of music after the experiment.The findings show that live music intensifies our emotional response,probably due to its free- flowing,dynamic nature,says Fruhholz. The researchers hope to repeat the experiment with a larger audience in a concert setting."If you go to a live concert,you're not alone,"says Fruhholz."This intensified emotional experience is also a social experience." 28.What does the underlined word "stirring"mean in paragraph 1? A.Proper. B.Special. C.Calm. D.Exciting. 第4页共8页 29.What do we know about 12 pieces of music? A.They lasted half a minute in total. B.Fruhholz recorded them in his own right. C.Not all of them conveyed positive emotions. D.Those conveying sad emotions were faster. 30.What can be inferred from the experiment? A.The participants heard the 12 pieces non-stop. B.The recruited people were divided into 2 groups. C.The team accordingly adjusted the music pieces. D.The subiects'brain activities in it were observed. 31.What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph? A.The importance of the left amygdala. B.The final findings of the research. C.The following research directions. D.The underlying logic of the brain D China says its maglev hyperloop train(磁悬浮超级高铁列车)has broken the world speed record in a test run,reaching a surprising 623 km/h.Eventually,its makers want to build a train more than three times as fast as one that will break the sound barrier and run faster than airplanes. The maglev train,named the T-Flight,was built by the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation(CASIC),New Atlas reported..Hyperloop trains work by pushing MLP(磁悬浮吊舱)through tunnels with very little air resistance.The previous record holder for the fastest maglev train is the LO Series SCMaglev in Japan,according to JRPass,which can hit a top speed of 603 km/h. To test the new train,CASIC built a track roughly 2 kilometers long in a low-pressure vacuum()tube. To reach such high speeds,the trains must encounter almost no friction ()So CASIC smoothed the test track to a flatness with a 0.3 millimeters tolerance,meaning there is a 0.01-inch difference between the lowest and highest point of the flat surface.The 20-foot-wide tunnel also has a geometric size error of less than 2 mm, meaning the margin of error (against a perfect shape.The entire pipeline can return to normal pressure in five minutes,which shows its surprisingly-restored ability. In the T-Flight's second phase of testing,CASIC aims to extend the track to 60 km and allow the train to reach 1.000 km/h. At this theoretical top speed,the maglev train would be even faster than a passenger jet,which travels at an average range between 925 km/h and 966 km/h,according to Simple Flying.The company's ambitions don't stop there,however,with plans for a connection between Wuhan and Beijing that can reach up to 2,000 km/h, according to a video from 2018. Hyperloop systems can move vehicles at speeds much faster than conventional trains--most of which are restricted to 95 km/h in the U.S.Elon Musk first proposed a hyperloop system for the U.S.in 2013,but more than a decade later,Musk's vision has yet to see the light of day.As one of the biggest companies in the industry, Virgin shut down its own hyperloop company,which most recently went by the name Virgin Hyperloop in 2023. 32.What do we know about hyperloop trains from the first two paragraphs? A.China's T-Flight outpaces airplanes. B.T-Flight outspeeds SCMaglev by 20km/h. C.The first hyperloop train is made in Japan. D.They can merely travel without air friction. 33.What is prepared for testing the T-Flight? A.A free-pressure tube. B.An absolute flat track. C.A perfectly-shaped tunnel. D.A quickly-recovered pipeline. 34.Which can be used to describe China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation? A.Ambitious and reliable B.Conventional and practical. C.State-owned and conservative. D.Advanced and international 35.What is the best title of the passage? A.CASIC:A Promising Company B.China:A Country Leading the Trend C.T-Flight:A Potential Record-Breaker D.Hyperloop:A Globally Common Topic 第5页共8页 第二节（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。 Have you ever felt like you're never happy with what you have?Do you think things could be better somewhere else even if they are good enough?This is what is called Grass Is Greener Syndrome ()It is a syndrome where one always thinks the grass is greener on the other side.It can keep you from being glad for what is in your life now.36.Here are some tips to overcome Grass Is Greener Syndrome. Practice gratitude and appreciation.By focusing on what we already have and being thankful for it, we can find happiness in our current situation.This helps prevent feelings of regret and dissatisfaction that often come with constantly comparing ourselves to others or daydreaming about a different life.37.It also makes us recognize the value of our lives and relationships. Avoid comparisons.Comparisons can be a trap when it comes to dealing with Grass Is Greener Syndrome.Constantly comparing yourself or your situation to others is a feature of this syndrome.It's easy to think that the grass is always greener on the other side.38. Embrace imperfections.Embracing imperfections is a crucial step in overcoming Grass Is Greener Syndrome.39.They include the faults both within ourselves and in our surroundings.By learning to accept that imperfections are a normal part of life,we can break free from the constant longing for something better.Embracing imperfections means acknowledging that no one and nothing is perfect,including ourselves. 40. _Many people who experience this syndrome struggle with low self-esteem and feelings of unsafety.They constantly compare themselves to others and believe that they are not good enough or deserving of happiness.Addressing these problems involves challenging negative beliefs,seeking therapy or counseling )and practicing self-acceptance and personal growth. A.Deal with insecurities and self-doubt. B.Address problems of over-confidence. C.When it hits hard,this syndrome can cause many problems. D.Uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the syndrome. E.One of the main signs of this syndrome is always searching for mistakes. F.However,this kind of thinking can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness. G.Developing an attitude of gratitude allows us to appreciate the present moment. 第三部分语言应用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（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 runner's mid-race act of compassion brings cheers. In a 41 display of sportsmanship,sixth-grader Brinley Tatsey from Heart Butte Junior High School intentionally sacrificed (her lead in a race to help a fellow competitor_42. Tatsey,who 43 the school record for the one-mile run,was competing in a cross-country race when she noticed a girl from another school struggling to breathe.Recognizing the_44 of the situation and seeing no one else around to_45,Tatsey immediately went to help. She reached for her inhaler(人工呼吸器)and offered it to the girl to help her breathe while46_for help to arrive.Two or three minutes later the girl was in good hands,so Tatsey returned to her 47. 第6页共8页 When her mother,Gina Dosch,asked about her_48 slow finish,Tatsey simply replied,"I was just slow this time.” Tatsey's kind deed might have been_49_if not for someone who50 everything that happened.Deeply 51 by Tatsey's actions,the person wrote a letter to the Heart Butte athletic department,52 the young athlete's exemplary(模范的)conduct. "Brinley Tatsey stopped her own race to help a struggling athlete without 53.After finishing,she didn't 54 or seek praise,simply stating 'I was just slow',the observer commented. During the school's yearly ceremony,Brinley Tatsey was honored with a unique award in55 of her outstanding sportsmanship. 41.A.committed B.remarkable C.accidental D.joint 42.A.in hand B.in action C.in trouble D.in charge 43.A.examines B.holds C.remarks D.analyses 44.A.session B.substance C.severity D.symbol 45.A.assist B.compete C.restrict D.specialize 46.A.cheering B.applying C.waiting D.switching 47.A.run B.relay C.rate D.rescue 48.A.specifically B.uncharacteristically C.fundamentally D.occasionally 49.A.investigated B.judged C.reported D.missed 50.A.expected B.prohibited C.witnessed D.contradicted 51.A.moved B.pleased C.persuaded D.disturbed 52.A.understanding B.highlighting C.opposing D.limiting 53.A.hesitation B.confirmation C.admission D.permission 54.A.make a point B.make excuses C.take heart D.take a chance 55.A.memory B.defense C.search D.recognition 第二节单句语法填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 根据所给首字母、中文提示或语法知识，在空白处填入正确形式。 56.M ()by the original Olympic motto"Faster,Higher,Stronger",many well-known athletes have devoted themselves to achieving sporting excellence. 57.U ()genome editing might even make it possible to prevent diseases from developing by correcting abnormal genes early on. 58.Our personal genome contains information that affects our chances of c (感染)certain diseases.. 59.Jessica Ennis-Hill should be a for her hard work and devotion. 60.The majority of the sports at the Youth Olympic Games are i (完全相同的)to those at the Olympics.. 61.There is e (that genes play a critical role in shaping our lives. 62.We use the expression"throw someone a curveball"to describe things that are difficult to h (处理). 63.The Olympics helps people of different r (origins live side by side in peace. 64.After the girl lost her right hand in a car accident 2 years ago,she w(into herself. 65.The girl is g (感激的)for all the new possibilities her robotic hand has open up. 66.More often than not,winning has the victor (walk)on air,lost in the glory of the moment. 67.Scientists _wrestle)with the location of genetic markers for decades,and still have a long way to go. 68.Up till now,16 genetic markers that relate to human lifespans identify). 69.By the time I arrived at the venue,a lot of money (raise)for charity. 70.The dust (blow)into the air by a strong wind,making it hard for the athletes to see clearly. 第7页共8页 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Dail在校篮球比赛中手榜肌肉受伤了，十分疼痛。他写信向你 咨询能否尝试针刺疗法(acupuncture)。请你给他回信给出建议，并说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Daniel, Yours, Li Hua 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。 The summer break had started.Bilal,a teenager,was excited to finally have the free time to play video games on his PlayStation and endlessly surf the internet on his phone.The digital world was his playground, a place where he could escape into adventures and challenges that kept him entertained for hours on end. His parents were tired of always trying to stop him,constantly telling him that spending so much time online and on social media wasn't good for his physical health.They worried about his eyesight and the lack of physical activity.But Bilal never listened.He was very addicted to the e-world.The appeal of virtual achievements and social interactions was too strong for him to resist. One day,after getting fed up,his mother discussed Bilal with his grandparents."Is there any way we can get him away from this internet world?"she asked,her voice filled with desperation. His grandfather replied,"Yes,there is a way.I am planning to visit our village for a week.I am thinking of taking Bilal along.It will be a new experience for him to see a simple lifestyle.Besides,the internet signals are very bad there,so he won't be able to stay online very often." His mother was happy to hear this."That's a very good idea,"she replied,hopeful that this could be the turning point for Bilal. She excitedly went and shared it with Bilal,hoping he would be happy about going with his grandparents,but he refused,saying the trip would be boring without the internet."How would I spend my days?"he complained. Just then his grandmother entered the room and explained calmly to him that it would be an exciting trip. She spoke of the beauty of nature,the joy of community,and the simple pleasures of life away from screens. She told him stories of the village,of the stars at night and the fresh air that filled the lungs with life. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右：2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Two days later.Bilal's grandparents started their journey. A week passed quickly and it was time for Bilat to return. 第8页共8页 马鞍山市第二中学2023级高二年级下3月月考 英语试题答案 第一部分：听力参考答案： 1-5ABACB 6-10 BAACB 11-15 BABCC 16-20 CAABA 第二部分：阅读 21-23 BCC 24-27 CCDD 28-31 DCDB 32-35BDAC 36-40 CGFEA 第三部分： 完形填空 41-45 BCBCA 46-50 CABDC 51-55 ABABD 单词填空 56.Motivated 57.Ultimately 58.contracting 59.applauded 60.identical 61.evidence 62.handle 63.racial 64.withdrew 65.grateful 66.walking 67.have been wrestling 68.have been identified 69.had been raised 70.was being blown 第四部分 第一节 第二节 Two days later,Bilal's grandparents started their journey.Bilal went along with them. After arriving at their old house,which was large and open,they had dinner with their relatives. The next morning,Bilal went to the fields,where the farmers greeted him warmly.Bilal wandered around the fields full of beautiful flowers and fruit trees.He explored the cotton fields, learning how farmers harvest the crops.He also participated in the work.Additionally,Bilal made friends with the village children and played outdoor games.He felt so interested in the new experience that he didn't even miss playing video games. A week passed quickly and it was time for Bilal to return.He didn't want to leave because he had started enjoying the simple village life that brought him many new enriching experiences. His grandparents promised him that they would return to the place annually or during his extended school breaks.On the journey back,Bilal thought that coming to the village was the best thing that had happened to him.He had experienced a new lifestyle,enjoyed quality time, and made wonderful memories--all without the internet! 附听力原稿 Text1坐缆车的感受 W:Someone says it's a lot of fun taking a cable car to the top of a mountain.However, I still feel scared. M:You shouldn't be scared at all.There is no danger. Text2学习小组的人数 推断题—数字类 W:Tom,I heard you guys study by groups.How big is your study group? M:Well,there were eight of us to begin with.Then three students left. Text3参加聚会 M:Tina,are you going to the party tomorrow? W:Well,I planned to go shopping and then have a rest at home.But Jim persuaded me to go.He succeeded,anyway. M:I'm sure you'll have a good time. Text4换季衣服打折 M:Clothes are on sale in several shopping malls these days.Now we can buy clothes at a good price not only on Taobao,but also in physical stores. W:Is it because the season is changing? M:Yeah.Let's take the chance. Text5邀请与拒绝 M:Jenny,could you come with me to the library?I want to borrow some books about home design. W:Sorry,Sam.My father asked me to post this parcel to my sister. Text6玩电脑游戏 第6题为推断题—行为动作类 W:Tommy,supper is ready. M:OK,Mom.I will come soon. W:Tommy!We have to be quick.It's already 7:30.I don't want to miss the beginning of the play on TV. M:Just a minute,Mom.6I will win the game soon.I have never been so sure of beating Johnny. W:6Playing computer games is bad for your eyes.7You should learn from your sister Cathy.She always puts her homework before games and sports.She is... M:Mom,let me finish the game,will you?I promise to behave well after winning this game. W:Too many promises you've made. M:Oh,terrible.Johnny killed another soldier of my army. Text7生日礼物的选择 第9题为推断题一数字类 W:Mike,let me buy you something for your birthday.