天津市河北区天津外国语大学附属外国语学校2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷

天津外大附校2024~2025学年度第二学期 高二年级月考 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共100分，考试用时60分钟。 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题纸上。 考试结束后，将答答题纸交回。 第I卷（共55分） 注意事项： 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干 净后，再选涂其它答案标号， I.Multiple choice.(15) 1.Team One has been allowed to accomplish in just three days took Team Two more than a week to achieve. A.as B.that C.when D.what 2.Education is survives when knowledge taught in class has been forgotten A.how B.who C.what D.which 3.-Bill,will you leave for China right now? -No.It will be a month I leave here. A.while B.before C.since D.when 4.We can think of many situations people knew a lot of English words and expressions but could hardly communicate with native speakers. A.when B.why C.where D.which 5.Because of slow economy,days are gone local 5-star hotels charged thousands of yuan for one night. A.if B.when C.which D.since 6. is known to the world,Liu Xiang became the first Asian in history to win the men's 110m hurdles at the Olympic Games. A.That B.Which C.As D.It 7.I don't like the way you speak to her. A.which B.that C.of which D.by which 8.The thief made a little hole in the wall, he could see what was going on inside the house. A.on which B.in which C.through which D.at which 9.English is a course for anyone in university, his or her major or previous educational qualifications are.It is essential for communication and growth. A.no matter B.whether C.however D.whatever 第1页，共10页 10.Mr Lee helps his wife with housework every day, he's tired after one day's work. A.as though B.so that C.even though D.as long as 11.Generally speaking, people in different countries speak different languages, they are able to communicate their ideas clearly by body languages. A.since B.so C.while D.but 12.The I saw him,I knew he was the man the police were chasing. A.tense B.mask C.moment D.guide 13.-Jason,you said you would work harder the next term. -That's for sure. A.I have no idea B.I am a man of my word C.I agree with you D.I understand what you mean 14.-Would you mind if I take the seat next to you? The person who was here has finished his lunch and left. A.Certainly not B.Enjoy yourself C.Don't trouble me D.Help yourself 15.Nobody believed the reason he was absent from the class was he had to send his uncle off at the airport. A.why;/ B.that;that C.why;that D.which;that L.Cloze.(10分) In the 1980s,when I was a senior in high school,I was passionate about baseball. However,my poor health 16 me from participating in such sports.Instead,I could only take part in the sports by17 as the statistician,a role that allowed me to stay close to the sport I loved.My job was to examine various statistics connected with baseball and to provide 18 to the coach.Though I wasn't on the field,I found joy in studying the numbers behind the game. One season,our team struggled badly,losing several games 19.I carefully analysed each player's20,focusing on their batting averages,fielding percentages,and other key statistics.Convinced that a change in the line-up (would be21,I approached the coach to suggest 22 line-ups.Initially,my ideas were met with skepticism.The coach,like many,preferred to 23 his experience over the numbers. However,following our team's seventh 24 .he finally agreed to let me try my hand at 25 the line-up.I re-examined the statistics from a fresh perspective and proposed a few minor but crucial26.To everyone's surprise,the team showed 27 almost immediately.The new line-up made the team play to its 28,and all of the players felt more inspired.Over the next few games,we continued to refine the line-up,and the 29 behind these changes kept everyone engaged 第2页，共10页 and focused. 30,we were leading with a score of 4-2 and,against all odds,won the championship.This victory was sweet,not just because of the trophy,but because it 311 the power of statistics in sports. Looking back,I realise that even though I couldn't play on the field,my efforts as a statistician were just as valuable.My basic 32 of statistics played an important role in our success,which earned me a school award and further 33 my love for the subject.It was a turning point that led me to 34 a major in statistics in college.This experience taught me that even from the sidelines ()one can make a meaningful impact with the right knowledge and a bit of courage to 35 the way things have always been done.It was then that I discovered the power of data and the impact of creative problem-solving-a lesson that has shaped my journey ever since. 16.A.allowed B.separated C.prevented D.hid 17.A.serving B.supporting C.obeying D.holding 18.A.tools B.insights C.expenses D.motives 19.A.in a word B.in a row C.in a manner D.in a hurry 20.A.opinion B.energy C.identity D.performance 21.A.normal B.sympathetic C.helpful D.convenient 22.A.ordinary B.common C.alternative D.current 23.A.rely on B.show off C.cross out D.tell apart 24.A.entrance. B.chance C.accident D.defeat 25.A.recharging B.recycling C.reclaiming D.reshaping 26.A.mistakes B.adjustments C.decorations D.obstacles 27.A.improvement B.misfortune C.disappointment D.exploration 28.A.aspects B.strengths C.routines D.movements 29.A.tradition B.determination C.creativity D.response 30.A.Suddenly B.Actually C.Definitely D.Eventually 31.A.questioned B.varied C.undertook D.proved 32.A.suffering B.consulting C.understanding D.planning 33.A.deepened B.delayed C.revised D.reduced 34.A.offer B.pursue C.reject D.interpret 35.A.challenge B.accept C.resist D.measure IIl.Reading.(30分) A During the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,athletes from all over the world broke both personal and Olympic records.High-tech elements have been giving "wings"to these hard-working athletes,helping them become "faster,higher,stronger". The National Speed Skating Oval(the Ice Ribbon)saw 12 new Olympic records and one world record,including Chinese speed skater Gao Tingyu's Olympic record of 34.32 seconds in the men's 500 meters. Known as "the fastest ice",the 12,000-square-meter rink has received very good feedback from the athletes."It makes everyone skate faster,"Gao Tingyu said after he bagged the gold. The secret behind is a new carbon dioxide ice-making technology.Speed-skating requires a very flat ice surface.If the ice surface temperature doesn't change much,the ice stays flatter.Flat ice is easier to skate on.Liquid carbon dioxide was put under the ice for the first time.It cooled the ice and kept the temperature changes on the surface within just half of one degree. In events like freestyle skiing and ski jumping,the direction and speed of the wind could largely affect athletes'performance.A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a wind measuring system using AI technology."Some events only last a few seconds,and the wind is changing all the time.This system allows athletes and coaches to 'see'wind directly through real-time data on their pads,and decide when and where to jump,"the team leader Shao Yun told Beijing Daily. There are many more high-tech elements that boost athletic performance,including drag-reducing sportswear,smart beds that massage athletes,and robots that cook.All these helped keep China's promise to hold an"athlete-centered"Olympics,said Zhao Weidong, the spokesperson of the Beijing organizing committee 36.Gao Tianyu set a record for A.winning the first gold for China in men's 500 meters B.skating the fastest speed in men's 500 meters C.being the youngest skater at the Olympics D.designing the National Speed Skating Oval 37.The underlined"it"in Paragraph 3 refers to A.the ice rink B.the gold medal C.the record D.the feedback 38.Liquid carbon dioxide was put under the ice to A.make the ice harder B.keep the ice cold C.save water resources D.change the temperature of the ice 39.The system from the Chinese Academy of Sciences helps athletes A.change the direction of the wind B.record their jumps in real time C.measure wind more accurately 第4页，共10页 D.reduce off-site influence factors 40.What do we know from the words of Zhao Weidong? A.China is expected to hold another Winter Olympics soon. B.Other countries look at China with new eyes. C.The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were the best ever. D.The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics were people-centered. B D During the Tang Dynasty (618-907),Emperor Taizong asked the prime minister Feng Deyi to recommend talented people.However,several months passed,Feng didn't recommend anyone. 2"I tried my best,but there are not unusual and well-rounded people at all,"Feng said. 3"People are like utensils ()What we need to do is to make good use of their strengths.You should blame yourself for not noticing talented people.How could you say that there are no talented people in our era?"said the emperor. Indeed,each utensil or tool has a specific function.A knife is made to cut things while chopsticks are made to pick up food.We can't use a knife as a chopstick.Like a utensil,each person has a particular strength.Nobody is perfect.We can't expect a person to be good at everything. 5With this idea in mind,Emperor Taizong discovered many talented people of different backgrounds.He offered them important positions,which helped them make the most of their talents.His talented people helped the society develop and created a"golden age” 6A good example is Ma Zhou,who grew up in a poor family.Ma gave a lot of useful advice,so Emperor Taizong offered him a position and promoted him many times. Ma helped the emperor deal with complicated issues and became a well-known person in history. 7 Ifa person is talented in one aspect,we should give them a chance.The same idea can be found in the Analects of Confucius(《论语》)，Treating people as utensils shows not only good leadership,but a sincere and inclusive attitude.President Xi Jinping once told this story to officials,asking them to value talented people. 8 Today,as the division of labor in society is becoming clearer,the idea still makes sense.If we become leaders someday,we should help others give full play to their strengths.For example,Liu Bang,the founder of Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220),let 第5页，共10页 Zhang Liang and Xiao He work as advisors for their wisdom while inviting Han Xin to lead the army for his war strategies.Known as the"three heroes of the early Han Dynasty", they helped Liu build a strong dynasty. 41.Why couldn't Feng Deyi find any talented people in Taizong's opinion? A.There were no talented people then. B.His standards were wrong. C.He was afraid of being replaced. D.He was dissatisfied with the emperor. 42.Knives and chopsticks are compared to A.positions B.strengths C.tools D.people 43.Ma Zhou is a good example of people who A.have no talent but are still useful B.are unusual and well-rounded C.know when to take a chance D.show talent in the right field 44.What is the main idea of paragraph 7? A.People with any talent should be valued. B.Talented people are difficult to discover. C.Using people as tools is taking ad vantage of them. D.Using people as tools doesn't work today. 45.What is the main message of the story? A.Opportunity only comes to those who are prepared. B.There is no such thing as a great talent without great willpower. C.Talented people should be valued and led to the right place. D.Pearls are everywhere but not the same as eyes. C On Feb 24,Russia announced a"special military operation"in eastern Ukraine.This marked the beginning of a major conflict between the two countries. According to the Washington Post,the tension involves issues with land borders and strategic influence.Along the Russian border in Eastern Europe sits Ukraine.Because of its geographical position and natural resources,many conflicts have happened in this area. Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union until 1991,when it became independent.Over the years,Ukraine has been forming closer ties with the European Union.Besides,the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)has shown its intention to get Ukraine 第6页，共10页 involved for a long time,but this is crossing a red line for Russia,noted CNN.Historically, Russia has not gotten on with countries that are a part of NATO,such as the US and the UK.If Ukraine joins NATO,the US and NATO will have too much power in an area next to its borders,said the BBC. The United Nations said on May 4 that more than 11 million people have fled their homes since the conflict began in February,with around 5.3 million having left the country altogether.It's Europe's biggest refugee crisis since World War II,said the UN Refugee Agency. This conflict affects more than just Russia and Ukraine.Some Western countries have put sanctions (on Russia.This means that they will not import some Russian goods or resources,like coal and gas.Russia supplies about one-third of Europe's gas needs, said the BBC.This has left countries in Europe with rising energy costs.And rising costs will affect the poor the most,said CGTN.In the long-term,the European Union plans to rely less on Russian energy.They plan to cut their use of Russian gas by two-thirds by the end of this year,reported the Tony Blair Institute. The world's food supply has been affected,too.Russia and Ukraine together make up about 30 percent of world exports of wheat and more than half of the world's exports of sunflower oil.World food supply has already been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis.And now,there are sanctions on Russia,and Ukraine is unable to get its food exported out normally.The conflict is driving international food prices to a “new all-time high”,said the UN. 46.What led to Russia's military operation in Ukraine? A.Ukraine became independent from Russia. B.Ukraine didn't allow Russia to buy its resources. C.Ukraine started a fight along the Russian border. D.Ukraine wanted to tie more closely with NATO. 47.What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A.The conflict has displaced many people. B.Ukraine's efforts to protect its people. C.How the United Nations has helped refugees. D.Countries around Ukraine are safe. 48.What happened to gas prices in European countries after the sanctions on Russia? A.They went up B.They went down. C.They didn't change. D.They went up and then down. 第7页，共10页 49.What can we infer from Paragraph 5? A.The EU will not use Russian gas in the future. B.The EU also suffers from the sanctions on Russia. C.Russia cut off the gas supply to the EU. D.Russia relies on the EU for many things. 50.Paragraph 6 stresses the war's influence on A.the COVID-19 pandemic B.the Russian economy C.the trade of food resources D.the Ukrainian people 第Ⅱ卷（共45分） 注意事项： 1.答卷前将密封线内的项目填写清楚。 2.用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卷上。 I.Write down the words according to the English explanations.(5) 1.0 adv.sometimes but not often 2.p adj.trying to appear important,intelligent,etc.in order to impress other people 3.r n.public praise and reward for somebody's work or actions 4.a adj.friendly and easy to talk to;easy to understand 5.e v.to make something seem larger,better,worse or more important than it really is Ⅱ选做题(5分)一、三、五班做课文填空；二、四、六班任选一项。 A:Turn the following into Chinese. 1.assume 2.occur 3.outlet 4.relieved 5.get on one's nerves. B:Complete the text according to the EIM textbook. But of course,the most important thing is that he's a very nice guy too.He's a very person and he made me 2. myself.He said 3. nice things about me,which is always going to help you like someone,isn't it?But he's not just one of these guys who says things 4. them.He 5. as really being interested in me.I told him all about my problems with Lucy and he really listened. III Complete the sentences with proper forms of the following words.(15) thrill,contrary,contemporary,subscribe,resign,commitmert,motivate,promote,integrity, qualification,concern,inquire,facilitate,respective,release 第8页，共10页 1.She burst into tears, all her pent-up emotions. 2.To hear the full interview, to the free National Geographic News podcast.关注天津考生公众号下载更多学习资料 3.His greatest quality is the way he his team. to popular belief,many.cats dislike milk. 5.Too many school-leavers lack basic in English and Maths. 6.It gave me a big to meet my favourite author in person. 7.Structured teaching serves as a catalyst(催化剂)that effectively_ the process of learning. 8.Making a to regular exercise is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. 9.The customer service representative patiently answered all the questions I 10.The manager was so disappointed with the unfair treatment that he immediately 11.He is among the best-known artists. 12.The area is being as a tourist destination. 13.The students in the group discussed their ideas for the assignment. 14.The report raises serious over safety at the plant. 15.Despite facing numerous temptations,she maintained her and refused to engage in unethical behavior. IV Complete the sentences with proper forms of the following phrases.(10) identify with,come across as,in favor of,play tricks on,sortout,give and take,mind out, go around with,find fault with,keep close to,leave out,catch one's attention,send sb.off, 1.During the hike,it's important the guide to avoid getting lost in the dense forest. 2.In the interview,she very confident and knowledgeable about the industry. 3.He always his best friend,whether it's to the gym or just hanging out at the park. 4.We need the details of the contract before we can proceed with the project. 5.A successful marriage requires a lot of from both partners so that it may last long. 6.I can't stand him others;it's more productive to look for solutions. 7.He was unhappy at of the national team and wondered why he didn't qualify. 第9页，共10页 8.The bright colors of the painting immediately as I walked into the gallery 9.I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't any of the main characters. 10.The majority of the board members voted the new policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions. V Task-based reading (10) Studies show teaching children how to cook at an early age helps with reading comprehension and fine motor ability,in addition to learning about nutrition and food safety.In 2015 Stephanie Drewry was looking for a cooking summer camp for her three children.To her dismay,she quickly realized such a camp didn't exist. "I have my degree in education,but I had been staying home with my kids,"Drewry says."I love working with kids,so I just decided to take a spare bedroom and turn it into a one-room cooking school called Sprouts Cooking School." The school grew in popularity so quickly that Drewry realized she would need more space outside her home for the classes.In 2017 she moved Sprouts into a 1,400-square- foot storefront(临街店面)in Carmel,Indiana.As demand grew,Drewry opened another Sprouts in the same area in 2022 “Our classrooms are built with kids in mind.The worktops(操作台)in the classrooms are slightly lower than normal to fit in with their height,"Drewry says."All of the cooking facilities are domestic ones.I wanted to have them feel like cooking in their own home.” The school offers activities targeted at kids aged 3 to 13.Younger kids might make cookies while older ones are cooking soup and meatballs.There are birthday parties and summer camps as well.The fun part of the activities is that the kids can eat or take home whatever they make.They can also enjoy themselves in the themed classes like Harry Potter or Winter Wonder-land Baking.With all these activities,the school is extremely popular. Teaching kids,especially those picky eaters,to cook helps a lot because they're more willing to eat something made by themselves.More importantly,it is also about releasing children into the world with a life skill they'll need as an adult when they're no longer in their parents'care. 1.What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 1?(1 word) 2.Why was Sprouts moved into a 1,400-square-foot storefront in 2017?(no more than 10 words) 3.How does the school design the classrooms in consideration of kids'height?(no more than 10 words) 4.Why is the school so popular according to Paragraph 5?(no more than10 words) 5.Besides cooking,what other life skills would you like to develop?Please give one example and explain why.(no more than 20 words) 第10页，共10页