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高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 1 页 共 10 页 南宁三中 2023级高二下学期月考（三） 英语试题 2025.05 命题人：高二英语备课组 审题人：高二英语备课组 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 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 will the speakers do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Take a hiking trip. C. Work on a report. 2．Why does the man start a talk with Sarah? A. To get abstract paintings. B. To learn about local artists. C. To recommend an exhibition. 3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Seller and buyer. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife. 4．How does the man feel about joining the debate club? A. Enthusiastic. B. Hesitant. C. Opposed. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Preparing for an office clean-up. B. Organizing a class project. C. Choosing an essay topic. 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 are the speakers planning to do? A. Visit a new coffee shop. B. See a movie downtown. C. Have lunch at a restaurant. 7．Why is Emily unavailable on Saturday morning? A. Her sick mother will need care. B. She will have an operation. C. A friend will visit her. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8．How long has Lily been working? A. For one year. B. For two years. C. For three years. 9．Why does Lily want to join Blackstone? A. To realize her career goal. B. To have more free time. C. To get better pay. 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 2 页 共 10 页 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10．Who were the participants in the violin competition? A. Professional violinists. B. High school students. C. Musical college graduates. 11．What made Amy nervous before the violin competition? A. The unfamiliar environment. B. Judges’ high expectations. C. Pressure from competitors. 12．What does Amy enjoy most about playing the violin? A. Winning cash prizes. B. Mastering performance skills. C. Moving the audience emotionally. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16题。 13．What is the woman probably doing? A. Conducting a radio interview. B. Discussing French learning. C. Giving advice on teaching. 14．How did Henry’s students perform in class at first? A. They were too shy to speak. B. They were unwilling to learn. C. They had no interest in writing. 15．How did Henry help his students? A. By checking their homework. B. By sharing views on the West. C. By playing songs and singing. 16．What is the highlight of Henry’s leisure activities? A. Making new friends in a club. B. Reading in a local library. C. Trying delicious food. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17．What is the purpose of Lucy Green’s talk? A. To survey reading habits. B. To introduce a magazine issue. C. To advertise newly created e-readers. 18．What does Scott Miles suggest people do every day? A. Read for a period of time. B. Often carry a book with them. C. Read different formats of books. 19．What is Eva Chen? A. An author. B. A bookseller. C. An editor-in-chief. 20．Where is Reading World sold? A. On a mini program. B. In a physical store. C. On a website. 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 3 页 共 10 页 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 A The Tastiest Hotels around the World For food enthusiasts on vacation, few places feature more high-end dishes than the Michelin-starred restaurants in the world’s top hotels. Here are some recommendations to consider. The Restaurant, Dolder Grand: Zurich, Switzerland Sitting in the hills above Zurich, the Dolder Grand is home to “The Restaurant” led by chef Heiko Nieder. This two-Michelin-starred dining destination has creative dishes and impressive wine. Hjem: Northumberland, UK Located in rolling hills in Northumberland, Hjem is one of the UK’s most sought-after places to dine and spend the night. Offering a one-Michelin-starred menu, Hjem highlights local produce, providing a true taste of the region. Be sure not to miss their breakfast, included in the room rate. Côte By Mauro Colagreco, Capella Bangkok: Thailand Overlooking Chao Phraya river, this one-Michelin-starred Côte By Mauro Colagreco at Capella Bangkok combines tastes from France with traditional Thai ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a tasting menu. La Pergola, Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Italy Situated in a roof garden atop the Rome Cavalieri, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, La Pergola is the only three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome. Signature dishes include homemade pasta. As for the hotel side of things, you’ll find rooms decorated with invaluable art pieces dating back three centuries. 21．Which restaurant offers a true taste of the local food? A. The Restaurant. B. Hjem. C. Côte By Mauro Colagreco. D. La Pergola. 22．What do we learn about Côte by Mauro Colagreco? A. It offers Thai breakfast. B. It is a rooftop restaurant. C. It is under French influence. D. It is open around the clock. 23．What do these four hotels have in common? A. They are all 3 centuries old. B. They all sit in the hilly areas. C. They are all located in Europe. D. They all serve high-end dishes. 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 4 页 共 10 页 B After serving in America’s armed forces, Stanford’s student-veterans(老兵 ) shifted their focus to academia and research. But since arriving on the campus, some have continued to notice the call to serve with help from some animal companions. In partnership with the non-profit organization Warrior Canine Connection(WCC), student veterans volunteer to train dogs to be service companions for other veterans living with mobility or cognitive(认知的 ) challenges. “We help them practice things like staying still and calm or how to focus on one person at a time,” said Nestor Walters, a Stanford junior majoring in mathematics and a 10-year Navy veteran. In addition to teaching the dogs commands and practical skills, such as how to fetch objects that veterans want, the students also show them how to recognize signs of sorrow and be supportive companions to veterans with emotional or psychological trauma(创伤). Walters says that training the animals is a rewarding process that’s helped all of them find community and purpose as they’ve shifted from military life to academia. Walters first met Frankie, a golden retriever(金毛猎犬), when he was just a puppy, small enough to hold in his hand. At the time, although Walters encountered many difficulties like recovering from knee surgery and depending on crutches(拐杖) and painkillers, he still managed to teach Frankie simple tasks, such as training him to open doors and pick up objects, and even teaching him how to identify body language that indicates anxiety and depression — feelings common to veterans who have experienced trauma. “As much fun as it is to basically play with a dog and have it count as public service, it’s also a sobering(发人深省的 ) reminder that Frankie is preparing to join a final veteran with limited mobility, possibly battling combat trauma or mental illness,” Walters said. 24. What is the purpose of the student veterans’ partnership with WCC? A. To train dogs for military missions. B. To help veterans adapt to military life. C. To offer service dogs to veterans with disabilities. D. To provide pets for veterans’ entertainment. 25. Which skill is taught to the dogs? A. Staying concentrated within a time period. B. Buying specific items for veterans. C. Detecting signs of natural disaster. D. Barking to warn veterans of dangers. 26. How does Walters feel about training the dogs? A. Demanding and stressful. B. Challenging but rewarding. C. Comforting and effortless. D. Meaningful but routine. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Healing Furry Assistants B. Erasing Battle Trauma C. True Battlefield Heroes D. From War to Studies 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 5 页 共 10 页 C In surveys over the past couple of years, Gallup researchers have found only about a third of U.S. workers feel engaged with their jobs. It’s a concern for companies and the economy. Fortunately, researchers have identified a simple solution: Recognize your employees’ achievements. Across a number of industries, employees having high-quality recognition on the job were 45% less likely to have left that job between 2022 and 2024. “Imagine how demoralizing it would be if you’re doing things at work that nobody sees and you feel like nobody cares about,’’ says Martin, senior director at Workhuman, which tracked the career paths of more than 3,400 workers over two years. When it comes to recognition, people feel less lonely when their contributions are praised, which in turn keeps them from seeking work elsewhere. The survey asked respondents if they felt stressed the previous day. Those who said they felt recognized on the job reported lower levels of stress than those who said they were not recognized. Another finding emerging from the surveys is that high-quality feedback can fuel professional development. That was Andy Hernandez’s experience. He was working in car financing in Greenville, trying to figure out how to get ahead, when he decided to learn Excel to use it at work. He began pitching ideas using his newly acquired skills. Managers liked what he was doing and told him as much. “It motivates me to know that all this extra stuff I’m doing gets recognized; it’s also helping me show that I’m ready for the next step,” he says. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a team leader. He says he looked for opportunities to show appreciation for his team. There are generational differences when it comes to the desire for feedback, Gallup found in 2024. Younger workers, who feel less attached to their workplaces than their parents, have a higher expectation of appreciation. Fortunately for them, company leaders are also increasingly recognizing the importance of praise in the workplace. In 2024, Workhuman found 42% of senior leaders reporting their organizations value employee recognition, up from 28% in 2022. 28. What did Gallup researchers reveal about U. S.workers? A. They give positive work feedback. B. They desire high income for their work. C. They feel less devoted to their work. D. They’re concerned about U. S. economy. 29. What does the underlined word “demoralizing” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Discouraging. B. Inspiring. C. Misleading. D. Entertaining. 30. What benefit did learning Excel bring to Andy? A. It made him judge his team in a positive way. B. He welcomed each suggestion objectively. C. It enabled him to be put in charge of a firm. D. He was recognized and motivated to go on. 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 6 页 共 10 页 31. What did Gallup find about generational differences? A. Young leaders are less likely to praise their workers. B. Young workers have high expectations to be recognized. C. Senior leaders care little about workplace recognition. D. Senior workers enjoy a rise in recognition of their work. D A new groundbreaking study reveals a landmark breakthrough in the field of snakebite treatment. Researchers, led by David Baker from the University of Washington, have designed new proteins — unlike any found in nature — that can inactivate some of the most poisonous components of snake bite toxins(毒素). Snakebites represent a substantial global health issue, affecting millions of people each year. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people suffer from snakebites annually, with more than 100,000 deaths and 300,000 cases of permanent disabilities. Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties. In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune(免疫的 ) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%. By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration(渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings. While the study’s findings are encouraging, the researchers acknowledge that traditional antitoxins will remain central to snakebite treatment for the near future. The newly created computer-designed antitoxins can be integrated into existing treatment as additions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of established treatments. Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges. 32. Which is a shortcoming of the current snakebite treatments? A. They mainly rely on animal blood. B. They are effective in certain regions. C. They can lead to serious health risks. D. They may leave toxins in patients’ bodies. 33. How did Baker’s team deal with the current challenges? A. By inventing deep learning tools. B. By identifying more snake toxins. C. By enhancing the immune system. D. By designing AI-generated proteins. 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 7 页 共 10 页 34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Baker’s new study? A. Its advantages. B. Its strategies. C. Its procedures. D. Its limitations. 35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The existing approaches will be replaced in the near future. B. The conventional treatments are out of date. C. The new methods might offer inspiration to other treatments. D. The new antitoxins will be the core of future methods. 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。 Relieve the Sunday Scares Many look forward to weekends, but as they end, about 75% to 80% of people face “Sunday scares”—anxiety about the next week. This anxiety hits mentally and physically. It is often due to work pressures, yet it’s not an anxiety disorder. The fear on Sunday comes from work-related fears, busy weekdays ahead, or weekend tiredness. 36 Structure and relax on Sunday.Avoid sitting around. 37 Then, engage yourself in a hobby such as painting or playing a musical instrument. In the afternoon, meet a friend for coffee and engaging conversation. During these activities, practice deep breathing to further ease your nerves. Structuring your day with enjoyable and relaxing elements makes time pass more pleasantly and effectively reduces fear. Identify anxiety sources. 38 Then you can make to-do lists: one for urgent tasks, another for less urgent ones, and a third for postponable tasks. This helps prioritize. Also, sharing your concerns with a colleague who may face similar issues can offer new solutions. Create excitement for the week. There are many pleasures that you can look forward to in the coming week. 39 Plan a coffee or lunch date with a friend. Sign up for a new yoga class if into fitness. You can also set a small personal goal for the week, like learning a new recipe, to add to the expectation. 40 By using these strategies, you can transform Sunday scares into opportunities for preparation and self-care. Take charge of your weekends, embrace positivity, and approach each new week with renewed energy and confidence. A．Luckily, it can be managed. B．Dig into what causes your fear. C．Briefly, anxiety can be hard to get rid of. D．Focus on pleasant things shifts your mind. E．Start with a morning jog in the park for fresh air. F．So “Sunday scares” are common but manageable. G．You don’t have to let this anxiety ruin your Sundays. 第三部分：语言运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 8 页 共 10 页 Days ago, my 91-year-old grandfather called me to test his new hearing aid. For the first time in years, he could hear my voice clearly again. It 41 us both. I soon found out there was another reason 42 my grandfather being so happy— the new hearing aid service provider, Anna. As a senior, my grandfather became anxious easily whenever his device broke down. However, Anna gave time and attention and visited 43 to ensure that the new hearing aid 44 properly. She went beyond the call of 45 and refused to accept any reward but words as thanks. Living in a world flooded with negative news, such kindness might sound 46 nowadays, and I wondered whether it’s more common than we think. Then I came across a study suggesting people often underestimate the 47 of strangers to engage with, or even befriend them. It explains that news coverage of current affairs tends to 48 more on the negative because humans give negative events more attention and become more 49 of the world and less hopeful than we need to be. Frommy grandfather’s experience, I find sometimes what we hear, see or even knowmight not be the 50 picture. The truth might be hidden from us, requiring us to notice and 51 it. We could start by asking ourselves whether we’re laying too much 52 on negative news and letting them 53 us. We’re supposed to shift our attention and engage ourselves in sharing good news. So, why not 54 ourselves that behind all the bad in news lie untold stories of extraordinary 55 ? 41. A．terrified B. amused C. thrilled D. puzzled 42. A．accounting for B. pointing out C. making up D. turning to 43. A．regularly B. formally C. occasionally D. secretly 44. A. played B. worked C. sounded D. developed 45. A. duty B. freedom C. spirit D. adventure 46. A. reasonable B. normal C. rare D. interesting 47. A. complexity B. willingness C. ability D. risk 48. A. insist B. depend C. focus D. research 49. A. critical B. empty C. confident D. positive 50. A. ideal B. whole C. similar D. relevant 51. A. change B. acknowledge C. spot D. believe 52. A. burden B. doubt C. demand D. emphasis 53. A. embarrass B. serve C. leave D. surround 54. A. motivate B. remind C. warn D. challenge 55. A. gift B. vision C. insight D. good 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 9 页 共 10 页 第二节 语法填空（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 DeepSeek, a Chinese-madeAI, has recently burst into the global spotlight. It 56 (develop) by a group of talented Chinese researchers in 2024 with the aim of advancing artificial intelligence technology. 57 makes DeepSeek stand out is its powerful capabilities. It can handle 58 wide range of tasks, from natural language processing to image recognition. In natural language processing, it can generate high-quality text, answer complex questions accurately, and engage in intelligent conversations. When 59 comes to image recognition, it can identify various objects with impressive accuracy. The success of DeepSeek is not accidental. It benefits 60 the continuous investment in AI research in China and the rich talent pool in this field. The researchers behind DeepSeek have made numerous efforts 61 (improve) its algorithms and performance. They have also applied the latest 62 (technology) breakthroughs to the development process. Moreover, DeepSeek has found various 63 (application) in many industries. In the medical field, it can assist doctors in diagnosing diseases by analyzing medical images and patient data. In the education sector, it can provide personalized learning resources for students. In the business world, it can help companies with market analysis and customer service. DeepSeek is playing an 64 (increase) important role in promoting international cooperation in the AI field, 65 (show) the world the remarkable achievements of Chinese AI technology and boosting confidence of the Chinese scientific community. 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） 假定你是李华，你校英语报 English Weekly 张贴了一则海报面向全校学生招聘文字编辑。请根据提 示给负责此项事宜的外教Mr. Smith写一封申请信。内容包括： 1．写信目的；2．个人优势；3．能做的事情。 注意： （1）写作词数应该为 80个左右； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分 25分） 阅读下面的材料，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。 高二下月考（三） 英语试题 第 10 页 共 10 页 One morning on my way to school, I noticed an elderly woman dressed in a yellow vest(马 甲) carrying a garbage bag and one of those rubbish claws(爪形器具). “What’s that lady doing?” I asked Mum. “Vest Lady. She just picks up rubbish around here for fun,” Mum said. “Why would someone think picking up rubbish looking like a construction worker is fun?” I puzzled. For several years I’d witness this mysterious Vest Lady—rain or shine—on my way to school. I had thought she was crazy for picking up rubbish. Eventually I smiled and waved at her each time I saw her. Later, I moved to high school. The time I saw rubbish here and there I felt really annoyed. Then I’d think, “Why isn’t anyone picking up this rubbish? People are so inconsiderate!” Now I couldn’t walk past litter without feeling guilty. I volunteered to clean up rubbish around our school. Strange as it might sound, picking up litter was kind of a thrill for me! In fact, I was so determined that for my 17th birthday I bought myself a rubbish claw, reusable gloves and a reflective safety yellow vest with my own name on it. During my first attempt in my stylish equipment, I met with unfriendly looks from others as if I were a criminal doing community service. One day, I had an epiphany(顿悟): “I’m acting just like Vest Lady!” But there was too much rubbish around, cigarette ends littered about, cans rolling on the street, pieces of paper hidden in the grass and plastic. Working alone was too weak! How would I get more volunteers involved in rubbish removal? A smart idea flashed into my mind. 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。 Paragraph 1: Soon I created my website gopickingup.com. Paragraph 2: More and more people put on vests with their own names.