江苏省泰州市海陵区泰州中学2024-2025学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题

泰兴中学、泰州中学2024-2025学年春学期联合质量检测 英语学科试卷 考试时间：120分钟 命题人：崔振娟肖彦 审题人：冯青韵 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，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 could the woman see from the hotel room? A.The waterfalls. B.The power station. C.The mountains. 2.What will the woman drink? A.Coffee. B.Soda. C.Water. 3.What is the woman doing? A.Repairing a computer. B.Making a payment. C.Requesting a refund. 4.Why does the man come to the woman? A.To invite her to dinner. B.To give her a present. C.To seek some advice. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.The weather. B.A picnic. C.A disaster. 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 the relationship between the speakers? A.Host and guest. B.Neighbors. C.Strangers. 7.What are the speakers complaining about? A.Limited parking spaces. B.Annoying noise at night. C.People's parking randomly. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.When will the presentation take place? A.On the 15th. B.On the 16th. C.On the 22nd. 9.How can we describe Mr Sadik? A.Bossy. B.Changeable. C.Forgetful. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What was the speakers'original plan for the day? A.Attending a meeting. B.Visiting Ethan's house. C.Watching a movie. 11.Why didn't Ethan answer his cellphone? A.He had an accident on the road. B.He did not have it with him. C.He left it in the car. 12.What will the woman do tonight? A.Complete her report. B.Work overtime at the office. C.Eat at a new Spanish restaurant. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.How did the man know about the woman? A.From the Internet. B.From his parents. C.From his friend. 14.Why does the woman recommend Jack Shin? A.She has a schedule conflict. B.She lives far away from Halifax C.She wants to help the man save money. 15.What can we learn about Jack Shin? A.His charges are low. B.His schedule is very tight. C.His style is similar to the woman's. 16.How will Jack Shin present the photos to the man at first? A.By uploading them online. B.By printing them out. C.By exhibiting them. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.How long is the walking route altogether? A.About 15 kilometers. B.About 30 kilometers. C.About 45 kilometers. 18.What does the speaker think of the walking pace? A.Intense. B.Relaxing. C.Problematic. 19.What is said about the participants? A.They must be experienced. B.They will merely depend on themselves. C.They will get some support and guidance. 20.What does the speaker suggest doing? A.Wearing comfortable shoes. B.Carrying a big backpack. C.Avoiding walking shorts. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分42.5分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2.5分，满分30分） A In 2004,when Austin was nine years old,his family received a four-minute DVD from World Vision about Maggie,a little Zambian girl who had lost her family to AIDS.Maggie had no school,no bed and no food. After seeing the DVD,Austin couldn't help thinking how awful his life would be without his parents.He was really touched by Maggie's story,calling it his "Maggie moment",which opened Austin's eyes to the millions of AIDS orphans (in Zambia. After begging his dad to let him do something,Austin was put in touch with World Vision.Dana Buck from the organization suggested Austin take something he was passionate about to raise money. Austin loved basketball and decided to hold a fund-raising event where he would shoot free throws for money.Originally,he called it"Baskets of Hope"and decided to hold it on World AIDS Day.Austin shot 2,057 free throws on the scheduled day,representing the 2,057 kids who would be orphaned during a six-hour school day by AIDS.Individuals in his community agreed to sponsor him by raising over S3,000,enough to help eight orphans.But Austin wasn't satisfied. "That very first year I didn't really think much toward the future,"said Austin."The second year I wanted to get 1,000 of my friends to join me."That year Austin changed the name of his project into "Hoops for Hope".He,along with his dad,went around to dozens of churches and schools and told them about it.Austin reached his goal:1,000 friends shooting free throws for orphans.The third year,in 2006,Austin raised enough funds to build a school in Zambia. In 2007,they raised over $200,000 for a medical testing center in Sinazongwe.And in 2008 they raised $290,000 for a second medical center,along with 1,000 caregiver kits and 1,000 bicycles for caregivers in Zambia. Now the young man's charity has gone global and raised more than $2.5 million.More than 40,000 people in 27 countries have participated.All funds raised through the free throw marathons go directly to care for orphan children in AIDS-affected areas. "What I've learned from doing Hoops for Hope is that it can take just one kid to make a difference,"he explained."One kid just has to have a passion.You can make a difference in the lives of anybody,just by wanting to do something." 21.What inspired Austin to raise funds for the orphans in Zambia? A.His father's encouragement. B.The bonds between friends. C.Maggie's story. D.His passion for basketball. 22.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A.Austin was unwilling to get support from his father. B.The project grew successfully with joint efforts. C.Austin was ambitious about the project at the very beginning. D.Funds Austin raised were provided for medical centers in 2006. 23.Which ofthe following words can best describe Austin? A.Humorous and friendly. B.Brave and considerate. C.Determined and inspiring. D.Optimistic and adventurous. 24.What message does the passage mainly convey? A.Virtue has its own reward. B.Failure is the mother of success. C.Kill two birds with one stone. D.A small act will make a great difference B Humans have always assumed that there is a huge gulf between animal behavior and human development.However,recent research into animals shows that animals are continuously designing innovative methods to finish their tasks.Examining the nature and results of their creativity can help us understand evolution. Research shows that animals too can be creative.By inventing new behavioral patterns and adjusting their behavior to new contexts,as well as to changes in social and ecological environments, researchers show that animal innovation too can be diverse.For instance,chimpanzees()use tools such as sharp spines and stalks to remove the hearts of palm vegetables from trees.Herring gulls( found out quite a cruel way of killing rabbits-drowning them in the sea. Innovative species tend to survive when they enter new places,but novel behavior cannot be recognized unless "normal"behavior is studied.Researchers can now count and document the innovations that have been created by species,which would help them to quantify their creativity. Studies also show us that all animals are not equally inventive,,with primates(灵长目动物)tending to be more innovative due to their bigger brains. The greatest scientific significance has been the innovation shown by animals such as apes, capuchins and macaques among primates.These species of primates possess the biggest brains in proportion to their body sizes.They are also heavy tool users.Their broad diets and complex forms of learning are also insightful.They indicate an evolutionary strategy that gave them new solutions to life's challenges. However,even if these animals show innovation,they do not have the ability to improve upon solutions of others.Unless they share information accurately and copy each other's inventions,their creative inventions are likely to vanish before they can be innovated further.This ability can be managed only by humans,for we are able to build on shared knowledge. 25.What does the underlined word "gulf'in the first paragraph mean? A.Conflict. B.Difference. C.Balance. D.Connection 26.Why does the author mention“chimpanzees'”and“Herring gulls'”in Paragraph2? A.They are both creative. B.They are both heavy tool users. C.They create innovations in different ways. D.They kill other animals in the same cruel way. 27.What can we learn about animal creativity? A.It is equally distributed among animals. B.It helps animals adapt to the environment. C.Animal'innovations are easy to be identified. D.Animals'innovations are facing huge challenges. 28.What aspect of animals does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.Their ability to share information accurately B.Their willingness to learn from each other. C.Their inability to take creativity forward. D.Their unwillingness to cooperate effectively. 0 Whenever I order food for delivery,I play a little game to guess how many sets of tableware ( the restaurant will provide with my meal.Sometimes restaurants will throw in two,three or four sets for just one order.But I rarely need any tableware at all,and the waste goes into the trash or collects dust in a kitchen drawer. Researchers working with Chinese technology group Alibaba tried a simple approach to this problem.Instead of just wastefully throwing out tableware,the company required food-delivery customers in some cities in China to pick how many sets of tableware they wanted to receive.The default(默认设置)was set at zero.The result,published today in the journal Science,wasa638% increase in the share of no-tableware orders.If applied across China,researchers found,the approach would save nearly 22 billion sets of plastic tableware.The study doesn't cover carbon emissions,but it's safe to say that the impact would be significant.It struck me as a useful reminder of the many low-hanging fruits across the economy that can cut waste,and emissions. Nudging its customers cost Alibaba nothing more than a few hours of software engineering time and the impact it brought was immense.The concept of nudging comes from the field of behavioral economics known as nudge theory.It suggests that a slight action can encourage good human behavior without the need for policies that limit choice or economic punishment that raises the cost of bad behavior.To nudge customers to eat better,for example,a restaurant might organize its menu by listing healthy options finest and bury unhealthy ones at the bottom.More recently,some big companies like Google have also begun to use nudges to advance climate objectives. 5 Behavioral economics broadly,and nudges more specifically,aren't without controversy.Some might think it assigns consumers responsibility for addressing environmental challenges.But there is another way to look at it.In the absence of necessary policy-and policy is needed-companies can help encourage a widespread shift of consumer behavior. And all of that behavioral change can add up.The International Energy Agency found in 2021 that small behavioral changes in energy consumption such as walking instead of driving and adjusting the thermostat (could in total shave off 4%of global emissions.The more that companies can do to facilitate such changes,the better. 29.What did Alibaba do with tableware waste? A.It stopped restaurants from handing out tableware. B.It withdrew unused tableware from customers. C.It updated the food-delivery device regularly. D.It allowed picking tableware at customers'demand. 30.What do the underlined words"low-hanging fruits"mean in paragraph 2? A.Easily accessible things. B.Fast increasing orders C.Exceptionally tough choices. D.Widely accepted strategies. 31.What can we learn about nudge theory from paragraph 3? A.It brings about economic loss. B.It results from consumption policies. C.It indicates small action changes behaviour. D.It implies bad behaviour impacts economy. 32.What is the main idea of the text? A.Nudge theory affects behaviors. B.Good behaviors boost economy. C.Nudging helps build a greener world. D.Behavioral economics benefits customers. 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人空白处的最佳选项选项中有两项为多余选项。 Loneliness is a hollow sorrow that wraps itself around your heart and stays there,whispering fear of social rejection in your ear and growing stronger,feeding on your insecurities.Loneliness harms our immune system,leaves us more vulnerable to cancer,and affects our heart health.33 The very first thing is to identify it.Naming the feeling,saying the words "I'm lonely"out loud, and preferably in the presence of a trusted human being,deprives the negative emotion of some of its power.When you find the courage to admit that you are lonely,you claim a little control back for yourself.34_It is human and it is natural. 6 Next,you must truly understand it.Loneliness is not necessarily the same thing as social isolation. 35You can feel lonely in a relationship,lonely at a party,lonely in the middle of a wedding with 200 guests.It is astonishing how often loneliness affects healthy,sociable people with plenty of friends. Finally,you must push yourself to reconnect with people.36That could begin with a message,a coffee date,a walk in the park,a Sunday roast at the pub.The very best cure for loneliness is genuine,loyal,fierce,loving friendship-the kind that makes you feel complete,the kind that makes you feel sentimentally satisfied. Loneliness is a deeply private suffering,but it's also a modern public health crisis.To get rid of loneliness,we must launch an aggressive campaign of kindness towards other people. 37 And most importantly,we must value friendship in a way we have forgotten. A.It is not shameful to be lonely. B.And so,how do you stop being lonely? C.People may wonder whether fighting loneliness is as easy as pie. D.We must find a way to care and be cared for. E.Those negative thoughts can settle in without you even noticing. F.You can start by putting yourself literally in the presence of other human beings. G.Perhaps the cruelest thing about loneliness is that it can exist in the company of others. 第三部分语言知识运用（共四节，满分37.5分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满15分） Titled 1,000 Blind People See For the First Time,this eight-minute-long video has received 54 million views in just two days.It 38 Mr.Beast meeting and paying for 1,000 people's eye surgery, and the 39 scenes of their being able to see again."Half of the blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute 40,"the doctor in the video explains.However,due to 41 costs or access to healthcare,the people Mr.Beast helps-who come from around the globe-were unable to 42 this procedure. All of the participants left with the ability to see again,and some were also given $10,000.A high school senior was43$50,000 for college,and another man was presented with a Tesla.While the 44 is heartwarming and changed many people's lives,it also 45 how many individuals worldwide cannot attain this 10-minute operation."I don't understand why 46 blindness is a thing,"Mr.Beast comments on Twitter."Why don't governments 47 and help?" Though he's48changed these people's lives forever and has brought awareness to the troubling issue,some have criticized Mr.Beast's 49 to charity and see it as a way for him to 50 more views for his channel.Of course,the discourse goes both ways as others have 51 the You Tuber's video because it has positively impacted the lives of those featured in it and how it52 the act of giving back whenever possible. 38.A.illustrates B.reminds C.delivers D.documents 39.A.favorite B.emotional C.frequent D.occasional 40.A.analysis B.lecture C.surgery D.opportunity 41.A.medical B.ridiculous C.urgent D.exceptional 42.A.access B.perform C.conduct D.launch 43.A.furnished B.loaned C.awarded D.gifted 44.A.remark B.gesture C.sign D.incident 45.A.convinces B.threatens C.highlights D.assumes 46.A.curable B.disturbing C.annoying D.crucial 47.A.set aside B.step in C.step aside D.set in 48.A.thoroughly B.eventually C.definitely D.gradually 49.A.insight B.mission C.proof D.approach 50.A.generate B.evaluate C.subscribe D.dismiss 51.A.urged B.acknowledged C.adopted D.defended 52.A.promotes B.functions C.greets D.grasps 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） On January 28,3,000 drones (performed a stunning light show in Chongqing during the Spring Festival Gala.The show,organized by Damoda Intelligent Control Technology, 3 (feature)patterns of famous landmarks and flowers across the night sky. Despite challenges such as unpredictable weather and signal interference,the team, 54 average age is 27,delivered a flawless performance.Most of the team members specialize in drone technology,while others are enthusiasts recruited by the company. In recent years,drone performances 55(become)a major trend in entertainment. Compared to traditional fireworks,drones are56_ (safe)and less polluting.Advancements in technology have made larger-scale performances possible.Damoda's third-generation drones are designed 57 (take)off from a compact box,saving space,while the fourth-generation models charge automatically.In 2023,the company set two Guinness World Records by 58 (fly)10,197 drones simultaneously. Competition is shifting from technology to creativity,as the industry grows,with a greater emphasis 59 storytelling and cultural elements.Beyond entertainment,drones are also fueling 60 low-altitude economy,with widespread use in logistics,agriculture,and emergency rescue. 61 is expected by industry experts,drone shows are going to become even more spectacular,with continuous technological progress.China's drone industry continues to grow globally, setting new standards and reinforcing its 62 (influence)position in aerial technology. 第三节单词拼写（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分） 63.The geological f of these ancient caves,shaped over millions of years by water erosion, is truly a natural wonder. 64.She a the test results with a pounding heart,desperately hoping for good news. 65.Reading that book about different cultures proved to be extremely (启发的)，opening my eyes to new perspectives. 66.We should take steps to (最小化)the environmental impact of our daily activities,like reducing waste and conserving energy. 67.The teacher tried to s the complex historical events so that the students could understand them better. 68.Don't always be so quick to find f with others;try to see the good in them. 69.The1 of getting a promotion in this competitive company is low,but I still try my best to work hard. 70.The library's reading area is bright and (宽散的)，providing an ideal environment for study 71.Despite the storm,the hospital remained in o to ensure patients received timely treatment. 72.As a leader of v she saw the potential of renewable energy long before it became mainstream. 73.Different people may (理解，感知)the same work of art in entirely different ways. 74.While online shopping is convenient,one of the d is the uncertainty about product quality before purchase. 75.She shared her (内心深处的)thoughts and feelings with her closest friend. 76.His (was reflected in the way he resolved the conflict between his friends peacefully. 77.It's time to (your smartphone to enjoy the latest features. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 78.假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将于下周开展以Labor is the Most Beautiful'”为主题的劳 动周活动，请你以学生会的名义发起倡议，内容包括： 1.学生目前对劳动的态度： 2.劳动的意义： 3.呼吁参加。 注意：1.词数80左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 9 Dear fellow students, The Student Union 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 79.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。续写的 词数应为150左右。 Ryan lost his parents in an accident when he was only two.Since then,his grandma,Elsa,raised him alone,and tried to provide him with everything he needed. When Ryan was 15,his grandma retired from her company.She had prepared much of her savings for Ryan's college education,so she just took on a part-time job to cover the daily bills.However,Ryan disliked his grandma's part-time job.She worked as a cleaning lady at a nearby park and he was afraid one of his classmates would see his grandma and think lowly of them. One day,Ryan was chosen to act the lead role in a school play.All others acting in the play invited their families to the big opening night,but Ryan was too ashamed to invite his grandma.Unfortunately for him,Elsa saw the flyer (of the play while she was cleaning Ryan's room.That night,when having the dinner in the living room,she talked to Ryan about the flyer,saying she would love to attend. "You won't be attending,grandma,"he shouted.Hearing that,Elsa wanted to know why.Finally, Ryan broke,"It's because I don't want my friends to find out you're a cleaning lady!"Elsa was shocked. She was hurt,and couldn't find the words to respond to her grandson.Instead,she silently went to her room and cried all night long. Little did Ryan know-his grandma kept working because of him.If she had the choice,she would rather stay at home and enjoy her retirement,but she knew she had to make money so that Ryan could continue living comfortably.And although Elsa was sad about Ryan's behavior,she continued working. Elsa's legs and back had been experiencing bad pains for long because of her work.And she just secretly took painkillers (without telling Ryan about her illness.However,the terrible thing happened.One Sunday morning at home,she found herself unable to stand up. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.开头己给出。 续段一： Soon,Ryan found it and rushed her to the hospital. 续段二： Ryan decided to say sorry to grandma. 10