河南省信阳市浉河区信阳高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题

河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2024-2025学年高二下期06月测试（二） 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Sydney Opera House Tours We offer three different tours of this amazing building. The Essential Tour It brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world’s most famous places. Using audio-visual technology, your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Studio Cafe, with its modern Australian menu? Not only can you enjoy the best views in Sydney, but also you can claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal. Takes place: Daily between 9 am and 5 pm Prices: Adults $35/ Online$29; kids (under 12) $20/ Online $10 Prior (预先的) bookings are not necessary. The Backstage Tour It is a unique opportunity to experience the real-life plays behind the stage! You might even get to stand on the concert hall stage, take up a conductor’s baton (指挥棒) in the orchestra pit and imagine you are leading the performance. You will also get to see inside the stars’ dressing rooms. The tour includes a free breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area of performers past and present. Takes place: Daily at 7 am Prices: $155 Bookings are necessary. Limited to 8 people per tour. Online sales expire at 4:30 pm two days prior. Opera High Tea It consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of world-class singers, dancers, and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the great surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room. What could be better than a treat of delicious light snacks and soft drinks followed by a live performance by a leading Australian singer? An unforgettable treat for young and old! Takes place: Every second Wednesday, 2 pm Duration: 1.5 hours Prices: $145 per person Book online or visit the Guided Tours Desk. 21．If a couple and their five-year-old twins want to take The Essential Tour and book online, how much will they pay in total? A．$78 B．$90 C．$98 D．$140 22．What can visitors do during The Backstage Tour? A．Have a free lunch in the Green Room. B．See inside the audience’s waiting rooms. C．Watch a live performance by world-class singers. D．Stand on the concert hall stage and act as a conductor. 23．When can tourists take part in Opera High Tea? A．From 7am to 9am B．From 9am to 2pm C．From 2pm to 3:30 pm D．From 4:30pm to 6pm B Pat Smith, a 70-year-old grandmother, has become a famous environmental activist. She spent one year cleaning up litter from 52 beaches on the UK’s south coast. Smith set out on her task in January to carry out her New Year’s resolution (决心) of making her community a better and cleaner place. The great goal came to her after watching a documentary on plastic pollution the previous year, and she knew she couldn’t just do nothing. Over the year, Smith cleaned beaches from Coverack on the Lizard Peninsula to Blackpool Sands in Devon. Often, volunteers would join her in her efforts. During her beach cleans, Smith was sometimes mistaken for doing community service that have been ordered by court as a punishment. She said:“People don’t understand I’ve been doing this voluntarily. We should all take responsibility for picking up the litter as well as ensuring we don’t drop litter in the first place.” She manages to make her hometown an example for the plastic-free movement in the United Kingdom. In order to help achieve this goal, she founded The Final Straw (吸管). “I founded the Final Straw to try and raise awareness of the very harmful damage we are doing to our oceans from our using single-use plastics. I feel I have a responsibility to my children and grandchildren to do something about it,” she said. Her resolution year may be over but this grandma continues her pursuit (追求). “A lot of the rubbish I have picked up is everyday items,” said Pat. “These things are used by all of us and it is shocking to find them polluting our beautiful beaches. Please let’s try to be morel thoughtful in this coming year. I’m driven to try and protect our living planet for my children and grandchildren and I will continue to do everything in my power to achieve that.” It’s particularly heartwarming to see more and more people taking part in it and learning about how plastic affects our world, as this gives us all a lot of hope for the future. 24．What contributed to Smith’s New Year’s resolution of cleaning her community? A．Community service. B．A film or television program. C．Serious pollution in her community. D．Various ocean protection activities. 25．What’s people’s mistaken view about Smith’s action? A．She was forced to do that. B．She just pretended to be caring. C．She actually did only a little work. D．She wouldn’t stick to the work for long. 26．Why did Smith found The Final Straw? A．To set a good example to other aged people. B．To keep her promise to her children and grandchildren. C．To make people realize the problems with plastic waste. D．To stop the local companies from producing plastic straws. 27．Which words best describe Smith as an environmental activist? A．Polite and warm. B．Calm and helpful. C．Clever and brave. D．Inspiring and determined. C The intelligence of crows (乌鸦) continues to surprise scientists. According to a research published this week in Science, crows can indeed count. The results show that crows have counting capacities near those of human babies, says lead study author Diana Liao, a researcher at the University of Tübingen in Germany. “We think this is the first time this has been shown for any animal species,” she adds. Crows do not appear to be capable of symbolic counting, where numbers serve as an exact representation. Instead, the birds count by controlling the number of vocalizations (发出的声音) they produce to correspond to associated hints. This is similar to how young children count before learning symbolic numbers, Liao says. For example, a baby who is asked how many apples are on a tree may answer, “One, one, one”. The baby produces the number of speech sounds which agree with that of the apples, rather than just saying, “Three.” In the study, Liao and her colleagues presented the crows with randomly ordered hints, four of which were visual-colored numbers that appeared on a touch screen. And four of them were auditory (听觉的), including sounds made by guitars and drums. Through trial and error, the birds had to figure out the correct number of calls to pair with each hint. If they got it right, they received a worm reward. After receiving about 180 training sessions, all of the crows were able to produce the correct number of vocalizations associated with the hints at a level higher than chance — a “pretty cool” finding, Liao says. She suspects, too, that the crows could have mastered numbers higher than four if they were given the opportunity. Onur Güntürkün, a biopsychologist at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, who was not involved in the research, says the new paper is “excellent” even if the findings are “not unexpected” given all that scientists already know about crows’ intelligence. 28．What is the new research about? A．Crows’ ability to count. B．Crows’ skill of solving problems. C．A comparison between crows and babies. D．An investigation into auditory ability. 29．Why does the author mention a baby counting apples in paragraph 3? A．To explain how babies think. B．To clarify how crows count. C．To illustrate the wisdom of crows. D．To display baby learning progress. 30．How did the crows get the worm rewards? A．By counting objects on the screen. B．By picking colors from the touch screen. C．By choosing between sounds and images. D．By matching sounds to visual and audio hints. 31．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The results fit with previous findings. B．The study needs further confirmation. C．The biopsychologist is critical of the study. D．The results are beyond scientists’ expectations. D Duncan Jurman became interested in butterflies when he was around 5 years old. He noticed a couple of caterpillars (毛虫) in his backyard and was attracted by the different ways that caterpillars can disguise (伪装) themselves to stay safe in potentially dangerous surroundings. From there, he started to learn more about caterpillars and butterflies. Jurman believes that butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystems. They’re very low on the food web, so they support a lot of different species that rely on them. They’re an indicator species for the health of the environment. Once they disappear, everything else is soon to follow. Jurman’s goal is to transform the landscape of Florida’s Broward County by turning a weedy suburb into a lively butterfly reserve at a time when insect populations are decreasing quickly worldwide. Jurman believes that every flower planted is a potential home and source of food for caterpillars and butterflies. He eventually developed a butterfly-friendly garden in his backyard by researching the different plants that butterflies prefer. He’s already raised and released more than 5, 000 butterflies from his garden. Jurman also launched the Bring Butterflies Back campaign to educate people about butterflies and invite them to join his cause of protecting butterflies. He said that a lot of people are surprised to learn that insects are declining at such an alarming rate, largely because the decline has been so gradual. This phenomenon, known as the shifting baselines theory, helps to explain why people are unwilling to take meaningful action to save the environment. In 2018, Jurman helped to build a butterfly garden at his high school. The garden has had a regenerative effect on the surrounding environment — birds, native lizards, and other insects have returned in great numbers. Other schools have been inspired to start gardens. “I don’t know if we can ever reach the point that we were once at with butterflies, but I think that if everyone gets involved and starts their own garden, they can make their own impact,” Jurman said. 32．What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．The significance of butterflies in nature. B．The potential danger to butterflies. C．The competition between species. D．The food web of insects. 33．Why did Jurman develop a butterfly-friendly garden? A．To research butterflies’ favorite plants. B．To boost the quantity of butterflies. C．To spread the knowledge about butterflies. D．To enhance the beauty of his backyard. 34．Which of the following illustrates the shifting baselines theory? A．The rapid decline of butterfly populations worldwide. B．People’s unawareness of gradual change in environment. C．The process of transforming natural landscapes into reserves. D．The impact of human activities on insect habitats. 35．What can be inferred from Jurman’s statement in the last paragraph? A．He is enthusiastic about gardening. B．He feels satisfied with his garden-building efforts. C．He will carry on despite an uncertain future. D．He holds a pessimistic attitude to the future of butterflies. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 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。 How to Give Back to the Community: Simple Acts Make a Difference Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the world around us. Not only does it provide an opportunity to help others, but it allows us to connect with our community and create meaningful relationships with those we serve. 36 . Here are some tips to help you find your passion and get involved in your community. Explore your interests 37 . There are countless volunteer opportunities in every community, so finding something that matches your interests can make the experience more fulfilling. Consider your skills and experience, as well as your hobbies and personal values. Research local organizations Look for local organizations that match your interests and values. Research their mission statement, programs, and volunteer opportunities to find a good fit. Attend events or meetings to learn more about the organization. 38 . Check with your local community center or volunteer center for a directory of volunteer opportunities. 39 . You don’t have to commit to a long-term volunteer project right away. Start with a minor project or event to get a feel for the organization and their mission. This can also help you determine what type of volunteer work you enjoy and what you want to do more of in the future. Be consistent Consistency is key when it comes to volunteering. Find an opportunity that fits your schedule and commit to it on a regular basis. It can help the organization plan and manage their resources. 40 . A．Start small B．Commit fully C．Discover what work they do in the community D．Think about your passions and the causes you care about E．We can investigate the organizations to make sure they are attractive F．And it can also help you build relationships with the people you serve G．Finding the right volunteer opportunity can be the first step in making a difference. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Ezra suffered liver (肝脏) damage at birth. Ever since, he has been fighting ongoing health challenges and taken a lot of medicine, 41 his recent diagnosis that his liver is 42 due to end-stage liver disease. But Ezra has been given 43 since joining the transplant list in February. His former teacher, Carissa Fisher, learned of his condition in March, and without letting Ezra’s family know, she applied to become a 44 . After Fisher’s application was 45 , she also traveled to the hospital, where she underwent 46 . After weeks of waiting for the result, Fisher learned on May 24th that she had been approved to donate part of her liver. Fisher 47 couldn’t wait to share the news and on May 25th, she headed straight to the family’s home with a toy, balloons and a sign 48 , “Hey Ezra! Would you like to 49 my liver?” “I was shocked. My brain literally couldn’t 50 the words on the sign until she said it out loud. Miss Carissa is a perfect 51 ! I can’t even begin to express how 52 I am!” Ezra’s mother Karen said. She continued, “The tears keep coming, and though I knew it would be a 53 to get the news eventually, I had no idea just how it would 54 me! There has been no shortage of love and kindness. But this is the most 55 gift!” 41．A．checking out B．turning to C．seeking for D．resulting in 42．A．working B．decreasing C．failing D．changing 43．A．treatment B．hope C．support D．guarantee 44．A．donor B．volunteer C．doctor D．challenger 45．A．approved B．rejected C．advocated D．submitted 46．A．experiments B．testing C．suffering D．improvements 47．A．simply B．exactly C．suddenly D．particularly 48．A．attaching B．writing C．explaining D．reading 49．A．contribute B．transplant C．share D．restore 50．A．recall B．classify C．calculate D．process 51．A．witness B．opponent C．match D．partner 52．A．enthusiastic B．optimistic C．grateful D．successful 53．A．relief B．fortune C．sympathy D．bond 54．A．describe B．shock C．transform D．detect 55．A．surprising B．distinct C．substantial D．worthwhile 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。 The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and new energy vehicles (NEVs) lie at the heart of this revolution. In recent years, new energy vehicles (NEVs) 56 (gain) significant popularity worldwide. This trend is driven by a growing awareness of environmental protection and 57 urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. NEVs 58 (main) consist of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), among 59 EVs are rapidly becoming the top choice for many consumers. Thanks to technological advancements, the driving range of EVs has been extended, with their charging times 60 (shorten). The Chinese government has taken measures to encourage car 61 (manufacturer)to produce more NEVs, and increase consumer confidence in these vehicles. However, challenges remain. The construction of charging infrastructure is still insufficient, 62 (make) it inconvenient for some EV owners to charge their vehicles. Additionally, the high cost of battery production limits the affordability 63 some NEVs. Despite these challenges, new energy vehicles 64 (expect) to replace traditional internal combustion engine vehicles gradually and lead the way towards a 65 (clean) and more sustainable future. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国好友Jim，目前正就读于你校国际部高三年级。他来信说他计划在3月开学前一周与朋友出去旅行，但父母不同意，他为此深感困扰。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1．表示理解并给予安慰 2．解决该问题的建议 Dear Jim, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数为150词左右。 It was just before 8 am, November 17. Pam Bales, an experienced hiker, left the pavement of Base Road and stepped onto snow-covered Jewell Trail. She planned a six-hour hike through New Hampshire’s Mount Washington State Park. She had packed for almost every emergency and intended to walk alone. She’d checked the weather forecast posted by the Mount Washington Observatory before she left. Based on her experience, Bales knew that her hike was realistic. Besides, she had two emergency plans and extra layers of clothing to better adjust her body temperature as conditions changed. The hike up the lower part of Jewell Trail was pleasant. Bales felt excited as she walked up into snowy paths. The sun shone through the trees and cast a shadow over her smiling face. Less than an hour later, loads of dark clouds had replaced the sunshine, and snow covered the surrounding trees. She still smiled. However, the weather was showing its teeth. Bales added even more layers to shelter herself from the cold winds and thick fog. She made her way across the snow-covered ridge (山脊) toward Mount Washington and began to think about turning back. Suddenly, she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her, which were fresh tracks made by someone not long ago. She’d been following faint tracks all day and hadn’t given them much thought, because so many people climb Jewell Trail. But these, she realized, had been made by a pair of trainers, not suitable for hiking on snow. She had a feeling that whoever left those tracks might be in danger—the messy steps suggested these were probably from amateur hikers that had been ill-prepared for the wilderness. Meanwhile, Bales was getting colder, even though she was moving fast and generating some body heat. With strong wind screaming and attacking her back and left side, she decided to abandon her plan. The only thing, however, kept her on the trail was the footprints in the snow. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Bales faced a dilemma about whether to follow the tracks or not. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: She approached the injured man instantly. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2024-2025学年高二下期06月测试（二） 英语答案 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A D C B A C D A B D 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 A A B B C G D C A F 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 D C B A D B A D C D 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 C C A B A 56．have gained 57．an 58．mainly 59．which 60．shortened 61．manufacturers 62．making 63．of 64．are expected 65．cleaner 66． Dear Jim,     I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t get your parents’ permission to go on a week-long trip in March with your friends before this term starts. You’re upset and I’d like to give you some comfort and advice.     As far as I’m concerned, the most important thing that you need do now is have a good conversation with your parents, which is beneficial to your relationship. Besides, there is no need for you to be disappointed about this because your parents just want to protect you from potentially dangerous situation. Then it's better to promise that you'll be devoted to your studies and improve your academic performance. Meanwhile, you should patiently explain the safety of this plan to your parents to avoid their worries about you．      I hope you will get better in no time. Yours, Li Hua 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。最近你收到英国好友Jim的来信，得知他他计划在3月开学前一周与朋友出去旅行，但父母不同意，他感到非常沮丧。请你给Jim写一封回信，表示理解并给予安慰，并提出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 失望的：upset→ discouraged 建议：advice→ suggestion 有益的：beneficial→ helpful 此外：besides→ in addition 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：You’re upset and I’d like to give you some comfort and advice. 拓展句：Since you’re upset, I’d like to give you some comfort and advice. 【点睛】[高分句型1] As far as I’m concerned, the most important thing that you need do now is have a good conversation with your parents, which is beneficial to your relationship. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Besides, there is no need for you to be disappointed about this because your parents just want to protect you from potentially dangerous situation. (运用了because引导原因状语从句) 67．Paragraph 1: Bales faced a dilemma about whether to follow the tracks or not. If she chose to follow the tracks, she’d add time and risk to her hiking. But the tracks ahead suggested someone might be in danger. She couldn’t let this go. She called out into the frozen fog, “Is anybody out there? Do you need help?” Then she walked cautiously in the direction of the tracks. Minutes later, she spotted a figure sitting on a rock, trembling in the wind. His face was in pain as he said, “My ankle... I think it’s broken.” Paragraph 2: She approached the injured man instantly. Without any hesitation, she covered his body with warm clothes, and then she swiftly wrapped his leg with a bandage from her bag. “We need to get out here as soon as possible,” said Bales. She supported the man and walked slowly along the trail. With great efforts, they managed to get out of the mountain.The man, tears in eyes, whispered, “You saved my life.” Bales simply nodded, knowing no mountain could outweigh a single human heartbeat. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了经验丰富的徒步旅行者Pam Bales在新罕布什尔州的华盛顿山州立公园徒步时，意外发现一组可能是由准备不足的业余徒步者留下的脚印，并决定跟随这些脚印去查看是否有人需要帮助。最终，她发现了一名受伤的男子，并成功地将他救出山的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Bales陷入两难：是否要追随这串脚印？”以及第二段首句内容“她立刻走向受伤的男子。”可知，第一段可描写Bales 最终还是选择追随脚印，并最终看到了一个受伤的人。 ②由第二段首句内容“她立刻走向受伤的男子。”可知，第二段可描写Bales 救治了这位男子，并帮助他走出了山区。 2.续写线索：Bales陷入两难，不知道是否要追随这串脚印——犹豫之下，她还是选择了追踪，而且脚印也暗示了有人可能遇险——她继续往前走，几分钟后，她看到一个受伤的人，于是她赶紧走向受伤的男子——对她进行了救治，并帮助男子走出了山区——男子对Bales充满感激之情   3.词汇激活 行为类 ①表明：suggest/indicate ②大声喊叫：call out/cry out/shout ③看到：spot/notice/see 情绪类 ①小心翼翼地：cautiously/scrupulously ②犹豫、踌躇：hesitation/vacillation/reluctance 【点睛】【高分句型1】If she chose to follow the tracks, she’d add time and risk to her hiking.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 【高分句型2】But the tracks ahead suggested someone might be in danger.（运用了省略连词that的宾语从句） 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$