广东省韶关市始兴中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月考英语试题

始兴中学2024-2025学年第二学期高二3月份月考试卷 第一部分 阅读理解 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5） A Paris is the most wooded (树木茂森的) city in Europe, and around one quarter of its area is taken up by parks, gardens and other green spaces. Jardin des Plantes: over 28 hectares This impressive botanical garden is home to four museums, including the Natural History Museum, which houses a variety of African animals. The gardens themselves boast thousands of species of plants. This is a lovely place to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: over 24 hectares If you want to get off the tourist trail and hang out with true Parisians, this park is the perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or a leisurely wander. It is in the 19th district and is one of the largest parks in Paris. Cross its lake on the suspension bridge, or admire the waterfalls and attractive temples. Jardin du Luxembourg: over 25 hectares These beautiful gardens were first laid out in 1612 as the gardens of the Luxembourg Palace. They include a geometric (结合图形的) forest, French and English style gardens, as well as a large pond. There is so much to see and do with activities especially for children, such as slides, rides and puppet shows, as well as leisure and sporting activities for adults. The gardens are home to more than one hundred sculptures. Le Parc de la Villette: 55 hectares This urban cultural park is so much more than just a park as it is home to numerous music venues, exhibition spaces and cafes. It is also home to no less than 12 gardens, which all follow different themes. The Passenger Gardens, for example, which are built on what was once the sheep market, support a variety of ecosystems, demonstrating the importance of biodiversity. 1. Which green space probably suits students who are interested in botany? A. Jardin des Plantes. B. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. C. Jardin du Luxembourg. D. Le Parc de la Villette. 2. Which is special about Jardin du Luxembourg? A. They feature American style gardens. B. They are favorite gardens for the French. C. They house a variety of African animals. D. They used to be royal gardens. 3. What can visitors do in Le Parc de la Villette? A. Visiting museums. B. Attending concerts. C. Admiring waterfalls. D. Watching puppet shows. B “Colour” and “color”, “favourite” and “favorite”, “honour” and “honor”… Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a “u”? Is it because they are lazy? Of course not. In fact, the difference in spelling was started by Noah Webster(1758 — 1843). He was a teacher who reformed (改革) English to make American identity (特征) stronger. Linguists (语言学家) celebrate his birthday on October 16 every year. After the Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British dictionaries. He dropped the British “u” in some words. And he changed “centre” into “center” for children to learn English by spelling words more like what they sounded. He used “subway” instead of British word “underground”. Some other examples are “soccer” and “football”, “fall” and “autumn”. Webster wasn’t shy about expressing his opinions. In defining (定义) preposterous(unreasonable), he wrote: “A republican government in the hands of female is preposterous.” Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary with his American-style spelling in 1828. He also added local words. His dictionary was widely used in schools. Linguists believed it helped a new country achieve unity (统一) and cultural independence at a time when most people cared about political freedom. “He was the creator of our language and the creator of American identity” said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a book about Webster. “He at last brought us together through our language.” 4. Which is NOT true about Webster’s dictionary? A. It has local words in it. B. It is a 70,000-word dictionary. C. All the words are spelled without “u”. D. Its words are in American-style spelling. 5. What does the underlined phrase “rely on” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Depend on. B. Trust in. C. Put up with. D. Give up. 6 What do people think of Webster’s dictionary? A. It is the only dictionary that Americans still use today. B. It helped to bring Americans together besides its cultural influence. C. It has no influence on the development of American English. D. It helped to make American English more useful than British English. 7. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The development of the British English. B. American English is better than British English. C. Noah Webster added local words to the dictionary. D. Noah Webster wrote an American English dictionary and reformed English. C Anyone who cares about what schools and colleges teach and how their students learn will be interested in the memoir(回忆录) of Ralph W. Tyler, who is one of the most famous men in American education. Born in Chicago in 1902, brought up and schooled in Nebraska, the 19-year-old college graduate Ralph Tyler became hooked on teaching while teaching as a science teacher in South Dakota and changed his major from medicine to education. Graduate work at the University of Chicago found him connected with honorable educators Charles Judd and W. W. Charters, whose ideas of teaching and testing had an effected on his later work. In 1927, he became a teacher of Ohio State University where he further developed a new method of testing. Tyler became well-known nationality in 1938, when he carried his work with the Eight-Year Study from Ohio State University to the University of Chicago at the invitation of Robert Hutchins. Tyler was the first director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, a position he held for fourteen years. There, he firmly believed taht researchers should be free to seek an independent(独立的) spirit in their work. Although Tyler officially retired(退休) in 1967, he never actually retired. He served on a long list of educational organizations in the United States and abroad. Even in his 80s he traveled across the country to advise teachers and management people on how to set objectives(目标) that develop the best teaching and learning within their schools. 8. Who are most probably interested in Ralph W. Tyler’s memoir? A. Top managers. B. Language learners. C. Serious educators. D. Science organizations. 9. The words “hooked on teaching” mean______. A. Attracted to teaching. B. Tired of teaching. C. Satisfied with teaching. D. Unhappy about teaching. 10. Where did Tyler work as the leader of a research center for over 10 years? A. The University of Chicago. B. Stanford University. C. Ohio Stater University. D. Nebraska University. 11. Why did he travel across the country in his 80s? A. To advise teachers and management people. B. To set objectives. C. To develop the best teaching and learning within their schools. D. To served on a long list of educational organizations. D Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L' Austral's Captain Fabien's voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we'd see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning. You might not immediately think of "family vacation" when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world. Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent. To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica-the most distant, extreme continent-with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can't be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it's going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. 12. How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs? A. They couldn't feel more terrific. B. They couldn't feel more confused. C. They couldn't feel more frightened. D. They couldn't feel more dangerous. 13. What does the first paragraph tell us? A. Fabien waked the passengers up for breakfast. B. Fabien warned the passengers of possible threats. C. The author and her sister informed their parents of the whales. D. The author's parents asked her to appreciate the beautiful sights. 14. What happened first on the author's journey? A. They flew to Ushuaia. B. They toured around Buenos Aires. C. They passed through the Drake Passage. D. They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. 15. What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph? A. The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B. The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. C. The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. D. The author regarded the champagne party as the most impressive one. 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Cooking skills are abilities that allow you to cook safely and effectively. ____16____, there are also professional skills for cooks that allow you to perform in ways that appeal to customers and impress employers. Here are some ways to improve your cooking skills for your career. Attend classes or pursue a degree ____17____, consider attending cooking classes or pursuing a degree in cooking. Attending classes or completing coursework with others can help you practice many skills like cleanliness and teamwork, and you can learn cooking techniques that may appeal to employers. ____18____ Learning from others is a great way to understand how cooks work with different types of cuisine and what employers might expect from you in the food service industry. While learning from a colleague who is as skilled as you is a useful method for improving your skills, it’s also valuable to find an experienced mentor (导师) to teach you how to behave in a kitchen and develop your strengths. Gain experience To improve your cooking skills, you can work in a professional environment. Performing work gives you the opportunity to gain experience and see in what areas you can improve to be more successful in your role. ____19____. Ask for feedback (反馈) Asking for feedback can give you valuable information about what you do well and which abilities you can improve. ____20____. That’s because they know more about your typical behavior in a professional kitchen. However, mentors who help you train or teach you in class can also be a good source of feedback. A Learn from others B. Understand how great cooks work C. It’s usually best to ask those who work with you frequently D. You should ask for feedback from your employees or mentors E. It’s better if you can choose a job in an area of food service you’re interested in F. If you want to learn a specific cooking skill or develop your expertise in this field G. Although some skills are specific techniques that help you make particular food at home 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分） I started cooking when I was thirteen. Both of my parents worked, so I was usually ____21____ after school. One day, my parents forgot to ____22____ dinner before they went to work. As we were short of money, eating out was beyond ____23____ . So I decided to be the ____24____ of the day. A few moments later, I ____25____ to cook fried rice, the best option out of ____26____ resources, including my cooking knowledge. After ____27____ a pan on the stove and turning on the heat, it soon began to sizzle (咝咝作响). I was so hungry that I ____28____ and threw everything into the pan all together. In went rice, pieces of meat and vegetables. Little did I know that the ____29____ of ingredients was crucial in cooking. I ____30____ waited for the meat to be thoroughly cooked, but other ingredients were ____31____ . At first, I mistook it as steam from cooking, but I soon ____32____ something went horribly wrong when smoke came out to ____33____ the kitchen. Later that day, my mother told me, “You cannot rush yourself when cooking.” Rather, I should take steps, turning to the basics, such as learning about the ingredients and ____34____ the recipe. I’ve learned that the first ____35____ seems hard but we should just start and let the journey teach us 21. A. alone B. energetic C. anxious D. excited 22. A. enjoy B. prepare C. serve D. take 23. A. expectation B. control C. description D. budget 24. A. owner B. ruler C. chef D. researcher 25. A. agreed B. decided C. failed D. switched 26. A. various B. delicious C. pricey D. limited 27. A. placing B. covering C. washing D. breaking 28. A. quit B. slept C. rushed D. collapsed 29. A. standard B. order C. quality D. amount 30. A. proudly B. unconsciously C. fearfully D. eagerly 31. A. burning B. exploding C. disappearing D. mixing 32. A. insisted B. declared C. realized D. explained 33. A. decorate B. destroy C. leave D. fill 34. A. working on B. fixing on C. referring to D. contributing to 35. A. race B. try C. route D. ride 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(原创) Huawei’s success: Beyond the tech with a focus on core values When the news that people who have pre-ordered Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro could pick up their new phone ____36____ September 3rd hit the Internet, it immediately triggered a buying spree among Chinese consumers, with long queues ____37____ (appear) at Huawei stores across major Chinese cities. “Do you have Mate 60 Pro in stock?” has become the most asked question in these stores. Several users ____38____ have had their Mate 60 Pro told media that conducting speed tests on the Mate 60 Pro, they found that the download speed ranges from 500 to 600Mbps and can even reach over 1000Mbps.Wi-Fi 6E support allows users ____39____ (experience) stable and speedy Internet connections, even in ____40____ (crowd) areas. Huawei’s 3D facial recognition utilizes depth sensing technology to capture more comprehensive facial data, achieving three-dimensional anti-counterfeiting recognition. The Mate 60 Pro is also the world’s first mass-market smartphone to support satellite calls, allowing users to ____41____ (easy) make and receive satellite calls, even in areas without ground network ____42____ (signal). Huawei has always been renowned for ____43____ (it) exceptional camera technology, and the Mate 60 Pro takes it to a new level. For people with battery anxiety, the Mate 60 Pro is also ____44____ more than perfect choice, considering its massive 5,000mAh battery. It ____45____ (ensure) all-day usage, keeping up with your busy lifestyle. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你们班上周开展了以“How can we build up our bodies?”为题的讨论，请你把讨论结果以短文形式写出来张贴到班级的英语角。短文内容包括： 1. 讨论结果； 2. 你的观点。 要求：词数80左右。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 47. 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。 As a student in the sixth grade, I started to observe how my peers were beginning to form distinct social groups. I was uncertain about where I fit in and found it challenging to find my place among them. Our teacher had introduced a unique assignment for the week: “secret friends.” She wrote each student’s name on a separate piece of paper, placed them in a glass container, and had us draw one without looking. The name we drew represented a classmate whom we were to support and befriend secretly over the course of the week. By the middle of the week, the assignment had evolved into a competition among us to determine whose secret friend would provide the most impressive gift. We left cards, pens, and even money for each other. It appeared that everyone was receiving thoughtful presents from their secret friends, except for me. On the final morning of our assignment, I entered the classroom and found a package waiting for me. Upon unwrapping it, I discovered a box of powder inside. The girls nearby laughed at my gift, which was made worse by the fact that the powder had already been opened. I attempted to put the embarrassing incident behind me, but during a break, when I was in the restroom, the same girls who had witnessed my reaction began to gossip about the poor choice of gift from my secret friend. In a moment of weakness, I joined in on the ridicule. “How thoughtless,” I heard myself say, “What could my friend have been thinking to give me such a useless gift? My grandmother wouldn’t even want it.” The girls laughed at my comments and quickly left the restroom. I stayed behind to wash my hands, letting the water flow through my fingers as I reflected on my words. It wasn’t characteristic of me to speak so harshly about someone else’s intentions. Paragraph 1： Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth(厕所隔间)，tears streaming down her face. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： Along with my apologies，I explained the reason. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 始兴中学2024-2025学年第二学期高二3月份月考试卷 第一部分 阅读理解 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5） A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4 C 5. A 6. B 7. D C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. C 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：完形填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分） 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. on 37. appearing 38. who##that 39. to experience 40. crowded 41. easily 42. signals 43. its 44. a 45. ensures 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Our class recently conducted a discussion on the topic “How can we build up our bodies?”. Here are the results of our communication. During the discussion, several ideas were raised. Many students emphasized the importance of regular exercise. Suggestions ranged from engaging in sports activities, such as running, cycling, and swimming, to practicing yoga or tai chi for flexibility and balance. The significance of sufficient sleep and rest periods was also emphasized. Some students underlined the need for an average of 8 hours of quality sleep every night. I believe that it is crucial to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet. Undoubtedly, consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can contribute to our health. 第二节 【47题答案】 【答案】Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth (厕所隔间), tears streaming down her face. I rushed up to her and asked what was wrong. Seeing my worried look, Janet quietly said she had heard what I said about the powder. She went on explaining that she was my secret friend and would like to give me something special. She went to the flea market and saw the powder that she thought would be fancy. She had hoped I could like the gift, but it ended up embarrassing me instead. Instantly I realized that I should apologize. Along with my apologies, I explained the reason. I sincerely told Janet that I didn’t mean what I said. I knew deep down that she just wanted to make me happy with her gift and I told her I understood. She really looked relieved after hearing my comforting explanation. Although the powder may not be what I wished, it was a thoughtful present that I knew Janet had tried her best to find. From then on, I appreciate any present I get even if it was not something I was expecting. All that matters is the thought behind it. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$