天津市蓟州区擂鼓台中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷

2024-2025学年擂鼓台中学高二下学期第一次月考 英语 (考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分) 第一节：单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1.-Shall I check it now? -.I'll ask Vicky to check it when she leaves. A.Don't bother B.Hurry up C.Sounds good D.It depends 2.Cunningham would go out onto the streets of New York each and every day to photograph ordinary people the weather. A.instead of B.regardless of C.owing to D.thanks to 3.On windy days,we had to hold down the paper on the desk,which would be blown away. A.instead B.otherwise C.nonetheless D.even 4.I driving lessons for over a year,and still haven't got my licence. A.have been taking B.had taken C.took D.would take 5.The pattels also capture heat from the sun and it into energy that powers the building. A.pose B.repay C.polish D.convert 6.The Allied forces then prepared to enter Germany,where they would the Soviet military moving in from the east. A.meet up with B.come up with C.put up with D.catch up with 7.Both men were happy to from contemporary life,seeking a harmonious relationship with nature in the quietness of their lives. A.dispose B.withdraw C.tremble D.acknowledge 试卷第1页， 8.These Qing--dynasty architectural marvels,along with many others by members of the same family,-the Lei family. A.was all built B.were all built C.is built D.has built 9.It seems nothing would ever stop her from continuing this work. A.as if B.even if C.in case D.if 10.Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer,Cunningham's approach to life was A.associated B.artificial C.uncomplicated D.desperate 11.The student completed this experiment to make come trueProfessor Joseph had said. A.that B.what C.when D.where 12.With these words in their ears,Allied soldiers prepared for would become known as D-Day. A.ring,which B.ring,what C.ringing,what D.ringing,which 13.People interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore's ArtScience Museum. A.who B.which C.whom D.whose 14.It is not a problem we can win the battle:its just a matter of time A.whether B.why C.when D.where 15.-Sorry,I can't return your book today because i am only halfway through it. .I have plenty of other books to read. A.No wonder B.Take it seriously C.Take your time D.No doubt 第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出最佳选项。 1而 7而 In my early thirties I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro,the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters above sea level. After months of preparation,I started my great 16.At the base of the mountain,I met Mik,a local porter,who warmly17me.Mik's job was to carry my equipment up the mountain,set up the tent ()and carry everything back down after reaching the 18.Mik stood about 1.6 meters tall.I was 19 with a pack nearly as tall as his whole body.Just imagine this little man with the huge equipment20on his head. The first day of the climb was 21 the rain forest,across a slippery ()muddy ground covered with tree roots and vines ()Mik was carrying 30 kilos on his head!By that evening,we made it to 3,000 meters.The air was22 and it was colder.When I arrived at the campsite for the night,my tent was already set up and 23me Day two was much steeper(陡峭的)and rockier.I really had to24 what I was doing.And I felt guilty for the tough.25 Mik had to work in Yet when I turned to Mik,he said with the biggest smile,"Polle,polle,"which means"26 take it easy"in his native language.I 27 back,my burden lighter somehow. Over the next five days,the climb got 28 difficult.The temperatures could 29 from 21C to below freezing in a few hours.At 5,700 meters,there's only half the oxygen 30 in each breath compared to at sea level.That leaves many people with severe headache.Yet Mik remained31.He always had a smile and a positive 32 .It had an enormous impact on me,giving me the33to keep going. Even today,when I find myself34with anything in life,I just think back to Mik and his smile. 6 A great attitude can bring joy to those around you,or even35 stranger to the top of a mountain. 16.A.performance B.business C.presentation D.adventure 试卷第切 1 A.questioned B.congratulated C.greeted D.invited 8.A.base B.peak C.forest D.border 19.A.covered B.equipped C.occupied D.treated 20.A.balanced B.exposed C.displayed D.folded 21.A.outside B.beside C.through D.over 22.A.thinner B.softer C.drier D.sweeter 23.A.looking after B.pointing to C.resting on D.waiting for 24.A.focus on B.comment on C.inquire into D.break into 25.A.locations B.conditions C.atmosphere D.competition 26.A.stop B.hurry C.relax D.move 27.A.ran B.talked C.smiled D.rode 28.A.slightly B.increasingly C.automatically D.equally 29.A.swing B.circle C.climb D.last 30.A.predictable B.available C.noticeable D.affordable 31.A.ambitious B.modest C.thankful D.cheerful 32.A.direction B.advantage C.attitude D.relationship 33.A.impression B.platform C.opportunity D.strength 34.A.cooperating B.struggling C.associating D.communicating 35.A.persuade B.introduce C.motivate D.recommend 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 Trip 1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living.Some bears have been seen since the fires,and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.The entire trip will last 第2页，共7页 three hours.Bookings necessary. Cost:Free When:May 8 Trip 2 Garland Vallcy Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley,close to the town of Garland hut,is part of the National Park.Many wild animals live in this area,including many rare birds.This is a great walk for bird-lovers.The trip lasts four hours.Bookings necessary. Cost:S 15 When:May 8,May 15 Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure Put on your warm clothes,bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses,and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley.A guide will lead the tour.You will see many of the animals on this trip.The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals.Numbers are strictly limited on night trips,so be sure to book early.This walk lasts two and a half hours. Cost:S 12 When:May 8,May 15,May 22 Equipment to be needed: Please bring enough water and food for all walks. Wear good walking shoes-no high heels. Wear a hat for day walks. .Dress warmly for night walks. Children must be with an adult. Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks. .Follow all instructions from guides during the walks.The mountains are a dangerous place. Bookings: Bookings for the above tripscbe made by telephone(8934847)ron the Intemet at www.Bluemountaintour.com 试卷第3页， 36.Where are these trips? A.In a large city. B.In a park in the mountains. C.In a special kind of zoo. D.In three different countries 37.Which of the trips lasts the longest hours? A.Black Bear Count B.National Park Tour C.Flashlight Adventure D.Garland Valley 38.Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips? A.Good walking shoes B.Apair of glasses C.A sleeping-bag D.Food and water 39.If you are free on May 22,you can choose. A.Black Bear Count B.Garland Valley C.Flashlight Adventure D.None of the trips 40.What is the best title for the passage? A.Adventure Travel in America B.Hunting around the Great Mountains C.Interesting Trips in the East of the USA D.Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains B Before I tured 10.I lost my parents.My siblings left Hyderabad after relatives adopted them,but I insisted on staying back to continue my education.I lived alone in a room that a family member allowed me to use rent-free.To support myself,I began to deliver newspapers. I would be up every morning by 5 a.m.and walk five kilometers to the newspaper office. By 6 a.m.,I would collect 50 copies of Manzil (Urdu Daily)-the bundle must have weighed over 5 kilograms.My beat spanned 3 kilometers.After distributing the copies,I would rush home-another 3 kilometers-quickly cat and be off to high school. One wintry morning in 1945,I got home after my deliveries to find a boy of my age at my doorstep.He introduced himself as Afzal and said his father wanted to see me. 3页，共7页 I was greeted at the door by Afzal's mother,Naseem.She served tea and snacks as Afzal's father,Mr Kader,joined us.She gently asked me about my daily routine.I told her about my moming job. Later,as I was about to leave after thanking them,Mr Kader asked me to wait.Later,Mr Kader emerged again,wheeling a new bicycle."This is for you!"he said. It took a few seconds for the love to sink in.It felt warm,like home.I didn't realize tears were rolling down my face. Mr Kader said.Your newspaper editor is a friend of mine.He gave me your address.so I knew you lived close by.Then Afzal told us more about you." I bowed,gratefully,shook hands with Afzal and left.This time I did not have to walk-I had the bicycle The bicycle saved my life for many years thereafter and taught me a lifelong lesson: Help should always be need-based.Never try to feed a person who is dying of thirst. 41.Why did Afzal's father want to meet the author? A.He wanted to help the author. B.The author's parents used to bo his friends. C.He wanted to know more about the autho D.The author reminded him of his own childhood. 42.How did the author feel after Afzal's father offered him the bicycle? A.Satisfied.B.Interested. C.Touched. D.Confused. 43.To the author,the bicycle was. A.a gift from his parents B.a childhood toy C.something that made him proud D.something that he needed most 44.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A.The author lived alone in his own house after he lost his parents. B.The author worked hard to support himself by delivering newspapers. 试卷第4页 C.The author didn't cry although he felt touched by Mr Kader. D.The author didn't want to accept the help from Mr Kader. 45.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? A.Sometimes helping others can hurt your relationships. B.Try your best to help others even if you cannot. C.Know what the person needs when giving help. D.It's difficult to find out what a person really wants. C Buddy or Friendship Benches ()are needed because playgrounds can be lonely places sometimes.When a school places the bench,they teach a little lesson to the kids on how it is to be used.Then when a child sits on the bench,it sends out a message to others that basically says,"Hey,I'm alone right now and would welcome the company (of others."Kids in the playground see this and from their training,they see there is a fellow student in need.They are encouraged to come over and sit on the bench and make a new friend. Benches like this have been around for a while now in many schools.But in Ireland, they are trying to do something different with them.This school in Cork in the south of Ireland is the 247th to get benches from a social organization called "Buddy Bench Ireland" that doesn't just provide schools with benches,but also runs special projects with trained child psychiatrists(精t神病专家).They use the bench as an opportunity to start conversations about mental health.They talk about the importance of knowing and understanding your feelings and those of others. Judith Ashton,a co-founder of Buddy Bench Ireland said,"The children need to understand what the bench is about,what it represents ----friendship,understanding, listening to each other and the most important thing is that it's important to express feelings.” :第4页，共7顶 But do children really use the bench?It's a matter of great public concern.Sinead MgillowaymnivertydWe foundh the chln tod us that they had atuall nhes tme fthyAndover aid that they ould talk ohildas siingthe bench.there's nothing to worry about. Children's mental health and safety at school is increasingly a concem in many counties.In Ireland,they're hoping these benches will not only tackle problems like school violence and school bullying(校园暴力和校园欺凌)，but also give students the confidence to open up about their feelings. 46.According to the passage,buddy benches might A.make students feel relaxed B.help students feeling lonely to find friends C.be a symbol of psychology classes D.appear in schools filled with problem children 47.The organization"Buddy Bench Ireland" A.makes buddy benches more popular B.brings more new-pattern benches to schools C.encourages more students to choose buddy benches D.provides psychological care projects along 48.In Judith Ashton's opinion,what students most need to know is A.how to understand each other B.what buddy benches are about C.the importance of expressing themselves D.the necessity of listening to their friends 49.From what Sinead Mcgilloway said,we can know that A.60%of the children in the study disliked these benches B.over9og%ofthcclildneninthcsludyoncefeoltloncly C.hthm probem D.the pubioroofudy benche .Whatdothrmean? A.Deal with. B.Check out. C.Keep a record of. D、Leave out. D After years of observing human nature,I have decided that two qualities make the diffrbetween of grachievement and men of averageprformance cuioty and discontent.I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either.And I have never known an average man who had both.The two belong together. Together,these deep human urges (count for much more that ambition.Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground.Like Galileo,all the great names in history were curious and asked in discontent,"Why?Why?Why?" Fortunately,curiosity and discontent don't have to be learned.We are born with them and need only recapture them. “The great man,.”said Mencius(孟子)，"is he who does not lose his child's heart."Yet most of usdo ose it.We stop asking questions.We stop challenging custom.Wejust follow the crowd.And the crowd desires restful average.It encourages us to occupyouw little comer,to avoid foolish leaps into the dark,to be satisfied. Most of us meet new people,and new ideas,with hesitation.But on having met and likedhe we think how teribe it would have ben,had we missed the chance.We will probably havetoore ourselves towaken cuosity and iscontt and keephe awake. How should you start?Modestly,soas not to become discouraged.I think offrid 共7页