高二英语上学期9月份月考试卷
高二英语上学期9月份月考试卷高二英语（平行班）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分.共120分，考试时间100分钟.第I卷（共85分）第一部分：单项选择：（本题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）。
1．Many students preparing for the midterm examination.A．are engaging in B．are engaged inC．are engaging themselves D．are engaging themselves2．is mentioned above, the number of the students in senior schools is increasing.A．which B．As C．That D．It3．The hotline helps to keep the leader what’s happening at each moment.A．informing of B．informed of C．be informed to D．is informed that 4．The parents felt helpless when they found their son had love stories for long.A．addicted B．addicted toC．addicted himself D．been addicted to5. Does it make any ______ whether we have a meeting today or tomorrow ?A. differenceB. timeC. useD. sense6．If you fail your driving test the first time, don’t .A．discourage B．be discouragedC．to discourage D．be discouraging7．—You’ve made great progress in your studies of English, haven’t you?—Yes, but a lot of things .A．remain to do B．are remained to doC．remain to be done D．are remained to be done8．The building _____ last year was large .A. builtB. having been builtC. which builtD. to have built9．----The movie we saw last night is wonderful . How do you find ?---- Just so-so . The story isn’t _____ interesting in fact .A. tooB. farC. thatD. much10．He came to my class every week, but his attitude he was not really interested in the subject.A．expressed B．described C．explained D．suggested11．A net is to a fisher man ____ a gun to a hunter .A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who12．Unless _____ to speak , you should remain silent at the meeting .A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited13．in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.A．Being founded B．It was founded C．Founded D．Founding14．We hope your suggestion will contribute ______ the problem .A. to solvingB. to solveC. solveD. solved15．Only in this way to make improvement in the operating system.A．you can hope B．you did hopeC．can you hope D．did you hope第二节完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）Mr. Brown, the wife of a famous doctor, was good at cooking. Once the Browns invited some of their friends to lunch. Mrs. Brown thought it was a good chance for her to ___16___ how wonderfully she could cook, so she ___137___ a new way of cooking a fish dish. She was quite pleased with herself when the dish was ___18___. ―I have never co oked such ___19___ dish before!‖ she thought.As the dish was very ___20___ she put it near the open window to cool for a few minutes. But, several minutes ___21___ , when she came back ___22___ it, she was shocked(震惊) to find the neighbor’s cat, Chester, at the dish. She was in time to stop the cat ___23___ it was too late.When all the guests sat, the dinner began. The fish dish ___24___ really wonderful and everyone ___25___ it very much. They talked and laughed ___26___ four o’clock.At the end of the afternoon, when she was alone again, Mrs. Brown felt ___27___ but also happy. She sat in a chair near a window to have a ___28___. She happened to look down ___29___ the window, and saw something ___30___ a little animal in the garden.―Oh, it is Chester. Dear, she is dead! Why? The fish dish must be bad! What will ___31___ to my friends?‖ she was frightened.Immediately she telephoned her husband for ___32___. The doctor told her to telephone ___33___ of the guests to meet him at the hospital as soon as he could.Finally the danger was ___34___. Once again, Mrs. Brown was alone in her chair in the sitting room, still tired but no longer happy. Just then the telephone rang, it was her ___35___ who cried, ―Oh, Mrs. Brown, Chester is dead. She was killed by a car and someone put it in your garden.‖16. A. enjoy B . show C. make D. say17. A. did B. made C. tried D. found18. A. ready B. gone C. finishing D. already19. A. an expensive B. an excellent C. a terrible D. a pretty20. A. hot B. cold C. warm D. heat21. A. early B. earlier C. later D. late22. A. with B. to C. for D. after23. A. after B. before C. when D. until24. A. tasted B. was eaten C. felt D. looked25. A. ate B. enjoyed C. had D. ate up26. A. at B. from C. to D. till27. A. worried B. sad C. tired D. sorry28. A. bread B. break C. breath D. stop29. A. through B. throughout C. past D. out30. A. as B. seem C. to seem D. like31. A. change B. happen C. become D. come32. A. thought B. advice C. ways D. ideas33. A. both B. any C. all D. each34. A. end B. away C. over D. passed35. A. husband B. doctor C. neighbor D. guest第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ABamboo (竹子) is one of nature’s (自然) most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass.Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back very quickly. A Japanese scientist reported one bamboo plant which grew 1.5 metres (4 feet) in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1, 000 kinds of bamboo.Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimetres (1 foot) across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green.Bamboo has been used to make many things such as hats and kitchen tools(厨房用具). Because it is strong, bamboo is also used to build buildings.Many Asian countries have used bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo for buildings and supporting (支撑) new buildings and bridges while they are being built.In Africa, poor farmers are taught how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap way to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and no water.Bamboo pipes (管子) help poor farmers bring water to their thirsty fields without spending a lot of money.36. How is bamboo like grass?A. It grows quickly.B. It’s wood.C. it is easy to cutD.It is very thin37. Though you can see bamboo everywhere, it doesn’t grow .A.in ChinaB.in EuropeC. on mountainsD. in Africa38. Why is bamboo used by African poor farmers? Because .A.it is cheapB.it has different coloursC.it is strongD.it has been used by Asians39. Bamboo pipes can .A. make moneyB. be treesC. grow quicklyD. carry water40. In Asia, bamboo has been used for .A.a short timeB.many thousands of yearsC. many hundreds of yearsD. about 100 yearsBMacao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just towalk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. when you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.41. Macao is easy to get to because_______.A. it is part of China and most people there are Chinese.B. it is an interesting place.C. it is very fast and cheap by seaD. it is not far away from Hong Kong.42. Which of the following is Not true?A. Portuguese were the first Europeans to go to Macao.B. some Portuguese settled in Macao and made their homes half a century ago.C. the city Macao grew slowlyD. people there put up strong forts to defend the city.43. Y ou feel in Macao you are back in the old days because_____A. some of the buildings are now in ruins.B. you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing.C. you can go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure.D. it is a peaceful place.44. Where will you have a break when you feel worn out?A. In good restaurants.B. In small cool gardens.C. On some islands.D. In beautiful parks.45. The writer’s idea seems to be that_____.A. people from many countries came to live and work in Macao.B. Portuguese were willing to do business in China.C. people in Macao serve good food.D. Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do.CYears ago ,when I started looking for my first job ,wise advised,―Barbara, be enthusiastic! Enthusiasm will take you further than any amount of experience. ‖How right they were!―Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.‖wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is the paste that helps you hang on there when the going tough. It is the inner voice that whispers, ―I can do it!‖when others shout, ―No, you can’t !‖It took years and years for the early work of Barara McClintock, a geneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in medicine , to be generally accepted. Yet she didn’t stop working on her experiments. Wo rk was such a deep pleasure for her that she never thought of stopping.We are all born with wide-eyed, enthusiastic wonder and it is this childlike wonder that gives enthusiastic people such youthful air, whatever their age was. At 90,cellist Palblo Cassls would start his day by playing Bach. A s the music flowed through his fingers his stooped shoulders would strengthen and joy would reappear in his eyes . As author and poet Samuei Ulman once wrote ,― Years wrinkle the skin ,but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.‖Enthusiastic people also love what they do, regardless of money or power . Patricia Mellrath, retired director of the Missouri Repertory Theatre in Kansas City, was once asked where she got her enthusiasm. She replied, ―My father ,a lawyer long ago told me , I never made a dime until I stopped working for money.‖If we cannot do what we love as a full-time career, we can as a hobby. Elizabeth Layton was 68 before she began to draw. This activity ended periods of depression that had troubled her for at least 30 years ,and the quality of her led one critic to say,―I’m tempted to call Layton a genius.‖We can’t afford to waste tears on ―might-have-beens‖. We need to turn the tears into sweat as we go after ―what-can-be ‖.We need to live each moment whole-heartedly, which all our senses-including pleasure in the sweet smell of a back-yard garden, the simple picture ofa six-year –old ,the beauty of a rainbow.46. What is the Chinese for ―Enthusiasm‖?A.热情B. 色彩C. 惰性D.金钱47. Which of the following can best explain the underlined sentence in the second paragraph?A. Enthusiasm can give you courage and strength in difficult times.B. If you don’t have enthusiasm, you can achieve nothing.C. Enthusiastic people never consider money and fame.D. Enthusiastic people can gain great fame and honor.48. The author mentions cellist Pablo Casals in the third paragraph to show that____A. music can arouse people’s enthusia smB. enthusiasm can give people inspiration needed to succeedC. enthusiasm can keep people feel youngD. enthusiasm can keep people healthy49. How many examples are given in the passage to show the importance of enthusiasm?A. ThreeB. TwoC. FourD. Five50. The author mainly wants to say that _________A. enthusiasm people never get oldB. enthusiasm can make you succeed and enjoy lifeC. enthusiasm is more important than experienceD. enthusiasm can give people more success and fame .DWearing the wrong type of glasses will do harm to your eyes. This is not true for adults(成年人), although incorrect glasses may not be good for children under 10. Ready-made glasses, and not wearing glasses when you should, won’t do harm to your eyes, but you may see better with glasses that are specially made for you.Watching too much television is bad for your eyes. This is not true. People with easily affected eyes may find that they get red and aching from staring at a fixed distance for long periods, but there won’t be any lasting effects.Carrots will help you see in the dark. Carrots are rich in betacarotene(胡萝卜素), which the body can change into vitamin A, too little of which can cause night blindness. However, people in some countries don’t need to worry about vitamin A deficiency(缺乏). Night blindness is more likely to be connected with another vision problem.51.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Ready-made glasses will do harm to one’s eyes.B.Wearing the wrong type of glasses may do harm to children’s eyes.C.The human body is unable to change betacarothene into vitamin A.D.Watching too mu ch television may do harm to children’s eyes.52.Night blindness is most likely caused by ______.A. staring for long periodsB. too much betacaroteneC. not enough vitamin AD. vision problems53.According to the article eye problems can be corrected by ______.A. wearing specially-made glassesB. performing eye exercisesC. cutting back on televisionD. eating more carrots54.Watching too much television can cause ______.A. night blindneseB. lasting eye problemsC. a number of vision problemsD. eye trouble for a limited time55.The main purpose of this arricle is to ______.A.tell people of the importance of their eyesB.tell people how to protect their eyesC.tell people to have more carrotsD.tell people something about their eyes上学期9月份月考试卷高二英语（平行班）第II卷(35分)第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）My brother Tom was very selfish when he was a little boy.He did not want share things with other people. For 1．example, when he bought a chocolate cake, he put them 2．in a secret place where I couldn’t find. Then he 3．ate it all by himself. He never helped other. 4．He said he is busy. That is, a game of 5．tennis making him very busy. He did not care 6．if something he did made people angry. For 7．instance, on one night he played strong and 8．loudly music till four o’clock in the morning. But 9．he is difference now. He often helps grandma with 10．housework, helps mom with cooking and helps his classmateswith their lessons.第二节：书面表达（25分）你班的同学进行了一场有关英语学习的讨论。
湖北省宜昌市长阳土家族自治县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题
湖北省宜昌市长阳土家族自治县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Below is a screenshot of book review on a bestseller My Life on Craigslist.Krysi Joseph4.0 out of 5 starsOdd, fun and cute story. Great readThis was a cute, lighthearted book that explores the life of a Craigslist addict, and how Craiglist, a large free classifieds (分类广告) website, got her through her life so far. The story was well thought out and pretty realistic when it comes to life struggles. It gets a little unbelievable towards the end, and I don’t like it when authors conform to the ‘the world is perfect’ viewpoint most books have, but, that my pessimist breaking through.The book needs some serious editing. She’s repeated the same exact line 3-4 times a couple of and ... (click for more)Kindle Customer3.0 out of 5 starsWould Have Given it 4 stars, but ...The book went along well. Funny and totally in the here and now. I would have given it more if SPOILER ALERT (剧透警告): It didn’t end with her in a love relationship with the guy she had been spying on that fit her. Seriously, it went ... (click for more)Lovetoread4.0 out of 5 starsBeach or vacation read — it’s worth it!I was intrigued by the description, so I gave it a shot. I’m glad I did. I was never like the main character, Emily, so it’s interesting to read about her aimless life. She lives on Craigslist - finding roommates, finding work, finding social ... (click for more)Annabellall5.0 out of 5 starsLifting my spirits type unforgettable and funny bookI read and instantly loved this book, because it is witty and entertaining but at the sametime has philosophical and psychological background with an honest look at the real life in a big city. It perfectly shows how a single young woman, while living there and surviving ... (click for more)1．Who likes the book My Life on Craigslist most?A．Krysi Joseph.B．Annabellall.C．Kindle Customer.D．Lovetoread.2．Which of the following do both Kindle Customer and Krysi Joseph agree on?A．The book deserves a good rating.B．The ending of the book is disappointing.C．The book is popular with Craigslist addicts.D．The book would have been perfect without editing errors.3．What is the purpose of the text ?A．To advertise a bestseller.B．To recommend a website.C．To share a woman’s story.D．To present reviews of a book.Smoking is even a tradition in Chinese celebrations. At my wedding, we handed out the traditional candies to people who came. I had said to my wife, Ellen, that handing out packets of cigarettes was wrong, as it just encouraged people to continue a deadly habit. “But it’s traditional,” she replied, “People would think we were mean if we don’t!”Over the years I’ve been given cigarettes as gifts and have always handed them straight back. This might make me look ungrateful in Chinese eyes, but I can’t understand the logic behind handing someone a gift that will cause them to smell terrible, have awful breath, and even worse, kill them.This year the university I work at has taken the bold step of making the entire campus “smoke free”. As my students are either doctors doing postgraduates studies, or medical students on their way to being doctors, I thought they would be in favor of such a move, but I was wrong. Many of them have complained to me that they see this as depriving them of their civil rights and that they should be allowed to smoke when and where they like.When I pointed out to them that cigarettes do harm not only to those smoking themselves, but even to those breathing in second hand smoke, the argument was dismissedwith a wave. “Those studies aren’t conclusive”, one doctor replied. “Besides, my grandmother told me that smoking is manly.” Tempting(诱人的) as it was to ask if she was also a doctor, I let the argument go and went off in search of some fresh air.4．Which of the following is a consequence of smoking according to the author?A．It will leave you breathless.B．People believe you are mean.C．People think you are ungrateful.D．It will make your smell unpleasant. 5．What attitude do many of the author’s students have towards the entire campus “smoke free”?A．Objective.B．Unconcerned.C．Negative.D．Positive. 6．What does the underlined word “depriving” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Robbing.B．Accusing.C．Informing.D．Reminding. 7．In which column of a newspaper is this text probably found?A．Technology.B．Entertainment.C．Art.D．Life.Artificial intelligence (AI ) has been increasingly good at fooling people. A series of photos showing former US president Donald Trump being aggressively arrested by police have caught people’s attention. They were fake but very convincing.Created by the AI program Midjourney, the photos were highly realistic, from the characters’ movements to the surroundings. However, many details can give away the fact that they are made by AI. The Washington Post’s technology writer Shira Ovide shared her tips. The main idea is to spot the problems anything that would look strange in a photo.AI software has a history of generating human hands incorrectly. It sometimes can create hands with more than five fingers. This is because AI isn’t sure what a “hand” exactly is, according to Popular Science. The data AI uses to learn often show hands and fingers in various gestures, which can be very confusing for AI.AI-generated images also usually contain details that are against reality. To spot this, focus on items like accessories. For example, people in an image may be missing earrings or one part of their sunglasses. If there’s text in an image, such as a newspaper or poster, it’s usually garbled (篡改), even though the text may look realistic from a distance.Another thing AI is terrible at handling is the background. If there’s a crowd in the image, people’s faces in the background are usually blurry - or they don’t have faces at all!The development of AI-generated art also raises alarm bells about how these fakeimages could be used to spread misinformation. “I think misinformation is going to hit an all-time high,” Jamie Cohen, a digital culture and AI expert in the US, told New York Post. Generating an AI artwork is to “create reality”, Cohen argued, adding that, being able to tell whether the work is real or not requires high media literacy(素养) skills. “The world may not be ready for how realistic the images have become,” Shane Kittelson, a US researcher, told The Washington Post.8．Why are Donald Trump’s photos mentioned in the first paragraph?A．To draw more people’s attention.B．To make people convinced of the news.C．To show the AI-generated images were fake.D．To prove that it’s easy for AI to cheat people.9．Why does AI generate human hands incorrectly according to the text?A．It is unable to recognize human hands.B．The data it uses to learn contain errors.C．It doesn’t fully understand human hands.D．It has insufficient data about human hands.10．Which of the following will Jamie Cohen agree with?A．AI artworks may not be reflective of true creativity.B．It’s high time to address the risks posed by AI works.C．AI artworks will replace traditional art forms in the future.D．Detecting real art demands strong media literacy competence.11．Where is the text probably from?A．A news report.B．A diary.C．A research paper.D．A science fiction.Scientists have found that floating solar panels could provide a huge amount of electricity if they were placed on lakes and other bodies of water around the world. Floating solar panels could also help save water and protect land.Solar panels — also known as “photovoltaic” panels — are used to turn sunlight into electricity. Most solar panels are placed on land in large collections called solar farms. But recently people have begun to explore putting floating solar panels on water. Because these panels float, some people call them “floatovoltaies (浮动光伏)”.The researchers behind the new study looked at 114,555 reservoirs (水库) worldwide. They used computer programs to figure out how much electricity could be produced yearly by covering 30% of these reservoirs with floating solar panels. The answer was surprisingly large — more than twice the amount of energy the United States generates in a year. And 10 times as much energy as all the solar power currently being generated in the world. The researchers described the results as “remarkable”.The scientists found that floatovoltaies would be especially useful when reservoirs were near smaller cities (50,000 people or less). The researchers say there are about 6,256 cities around the world where floating solar panels could provide all the electricity the cities need.Floatovoltaies can also help save water by limiting evaporation (蒸发) from reservoirs. The scientists say that solar panels covering just 30% of the reservoirs’ surfaces could save as much water as 300 million people would use in a year. There are several other reasons that make floatovoltaies a good idea. Photovoltaic panels work better when they’re not extremely hot. The water helps cool the panels so that they create more energy. Putting solar panels on water also means that there’s no need to clear land for a solar farm. That’s more and more important as countries work to fight climate change and protect natural spaces for wild animals.12．What did the researchers think of the study results?A．Skeptical.B．Amazing.C．Worrying.D．Interesting. 13．Where should floating solar panels be placed to make them extremely helpful?A．In small cities with more rain and less sunshine.B．In huge cities with many small lakes and rivers.C．In tiny cities near reservoirs with less than 50,000 people.D．In large cities far from reservoirs with more than 50,000 people.14．Why is covering reservoirs with floating solar panels useful?A．It can help reduce water evaporation.B．It can prevent water from being polluted.C．It purifies the water available for consumption.D．It provides enough sunlight for the solar panels.15．What’s the best title for the text?A．The methods of using floatovoltaiesB．The prospects of the power industryC．Solar Farms —Turning Sunlight into ElectricityD．Floating Solar Panels — Making Energy, Saving Water二、七选五There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience. 16It’s the happiest city in China.If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook. 17It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital. 18 Inspired by Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation system, the new bookstore has its own features. The beautiful environment of the bookstore can attract more people who do not love books, and awaken their interest and memory in reading.There’s a spectacular new massive airport.One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport. 19 Travelers can experience a series of cutting-edge technologies at Tianfu, including facial recognition software and self-check-in booth.20There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.A．The arts scene is taking off.B．It’s also a city focused on the future.C．There’s no harm in starting to dream about your next visit now.D．It’s expected to handle up to 60 million passengers per year by 2025.E．Its results combine big data, questionnaires, site visits and expert opinions.F．The first, which opened in 2017 in central Chengdu, is modeled after terrace fields.G．Whether you’re dreaming of business travel or just post-pandemic trip, here are some reasons.三、完形填空Five years ago, I was a trail ride leader at a holiday farm in Victoria. My favourite horse23．A．horrified B．addicted C．abandoned D．attracted 24．A．walking B．leading C．riding D．pushing 25．A．proceeded B．prepared C．hesitated D．refused 26．A．evidence B．sign C．signals D．symbols 27．A．ran B．rushed C．escaped D．slowed 28．A．rabbit B．horse C．monster D．snake 29．A．turn B．case C．chance D．rule 30．A．sealed B．planted C．fastened D．frozen 31．A．vision B．direction C．smell D．hearing 32．A．told B．denied C．ignored D．demonstrated 33．A．Naturally B．Undoubtedly C．Thankfully D．Interestingly 34．A．set off B．fell off C．go off D．cut off 35．A．responsible B．careful C．grateful D．helpful四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
广东省汕头市潮阳中英文学校2024-2025学年高二9月月考英语试题(无答案)
潮阳中英文学校2024-2025学年上学期9月月考高二英语试卷命题人：吴晓丹说明：本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AHope Book ClubA book club is a small group of persons that arc reading the same book in order to share different feelings and opinions about the book.The book club meets once a month for an hour of lively discussion. All students (3+), teachers and parents are welcome! Here you can discover a new world, learn new ideas and make new friends!What you should do:● You will read the book on your own and then discuss your reading in the book club.● You must keep up with your reading so that you can join as a part of your group. The book club will decide what pages or chapters you will read.● You should take down notes and thoughts as you read.● Everyone in the book club is expected to join in the discussion.More tips:● Keep our place clean.● No pets and no smoking.● Take good care of books and return them on time.● You must ask for leave if you cannot join in the discussion.Fees:Kids from 3-7: Free;Kids from 8-18:10 dollars a month;Adults: 15 dollars a month.If you are interested, call 487-256-656 or 487-266-545, send an email to ******************or visit our website at .21. How much should a couple with a 6-year-old son pay for being in the club for two months?A. 30 dollars.B. 60 dollars.C. 75 dollars.D. 90 dollars.22. How many ways are mentioned here to get more information about the club?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Books aren’t allowed to be taken out of the club.B. Joining in the discussion is encouraged in the club.C. You can choose your favorite books to read in the club.D. The members in the club don’t have to finish what they need to read.BI’m a 66-year-old harp (竖琴) student. Others in my class are five, seven, ten… I fancy myself a source of inspiration for them, who would say, “If he can do it, I can, too!”For some years before we stepped on the real stage, our recitals (演奏会) were given online. I could play perfectly — when no one was looking. But those online recitals caused me a kind of stage fright. Something about being watched and recorded, perhaps? Anyway, it was not too serious.However, last year was a whole new ball game. That spring came with a real stage. An excited crowd. Clapping. Filming. A real recital! Exciting but stressful. I didn’t know if I could handle it.The adorable little performers were delicately dressed in their party-best skirts, with leather shoes hanging beneath too-high chairs, unable to reach the ground. Luckily, I could. We sat among the guests before the show, struck by their excitement. One by one, up and down, my fellow students went — each playing superbly. Then, it was my turn. I thought I was ready.But I struggled from the start. I kept my fingers moving. Sound still radiated from the strings, but the tune was all wrong. I restarted both pieces three times. When I got totally lost for a few notes in the middle, I thought, “I don’t know what this is anymore, but, hey, it sounds kind of nice!” I kept thinking, “Make a joyful noise, regardless!”That eight minutes was like eight hours. Being the eldest in the room often makes people think you’re the best. The truth, especially at that recital, was far different. But I would have awarded myself the gold for chutzpah — start playing a new instrument at 62, and then perform in front of a large audience.Making music knows no age, and all players are welcome. Looking back, I realize my lengthy life experience has taught me that the show must go on — no matter what is occurring. Life’s music is playing! It’s my job to just show up and keep trying.24. What can be inferred about the author at online recitals?A. He suffered mild stress in playing.B. He felt too nervous to play publicly.C. He paid no attention to the audience.D. He played better than other performers.25. How did the author deal with his stage fright on the real stage?A. By keeping a positive mindset.B. By interacting with the audience.C. By adjusting the order of his pieces.D. By focusing on the playing techniques.26. What does the underlined word “chutzpah” refer to in paragraph 6?A. Honesty and tolerance.B. Experience and wisdom.C. Competence and talent.D. Determination and courage.27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Hard work pays off.B. Age is no barrier to trying.C. Practice makes perfect.D. Failure is the mother of success.CLivestreaming (直播) through channels is an increasingly popular way to sell goods online. It usually lasts between 5 and 10 minutes, and someone promotes a product. Viewers can then readily buy it by clicking on a link.We analyzed (分析) 99.451 sales cases on a livestream selling platform and matched them with actual sales cases. In terms of time, that is equal to over 2 million 30-second television advertisements.To determine the emotional (情绪的) expression of the salesperson, we used two deep learning models: a face model and an emotion model. The face model discovers the presence or absence of a face in a frame of a video stream. The emotion model then determines the probability that a face is exhibiting any of the six basic human emotions: happiness, sadness, surprise, anger, fear or disgust. For example, smiling signals a high probability of happiness, while an off-putting expression usually points toward anger.We wanted to see the effect of emotions expressed at different times in the sales cases so we counted probabilities for each emotion for all 62 million frames in our database. We then combined these probabilities with other possible aspects that might drive sales — such as price and product characteristics — to judge the effect of emotion.We found that, perhaps unsurprisingly, when salespeople show more negative emotions — such as anger and disgust — the volume of sales went down. But we also found that a similar thing happened when the salespeople show high levels of positive emotions, such as happiness or surprise.A likely explanation, based on our research, is that smiling can be disgusting because it lacks true feelings and can reduce trust in the seller. A seller’s happiness may be taken as a sign that the seller is gaining interests at the customer’s expense.28. What can we know about the livestreaming to sell goods online?A. It challenges the physical economy.B. It helps big company sell all goods.C. It is very convenient for the buyers.D. It helps the sellers develop fixed expressions.29. What does the underlined word “off-putting” mean in paragraph 3?A. Unhappy.B. Embarrassed.C. Surprised.D. Shy.30. How do customers feel about the seller’s smiling?A. They feel thankful.B. They feel happy.C. They feel cheated.D. They feel so tired.31. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A. Livestreamers Sell Products SuccessfullyB. Smiling Can Increase the Sales in RealityC. Emotions and Faces: What’s the DifferenceD. Expressions Affect Selling Products OnlineDArtificial intelligence (AI) models have long surpassed just creating text responses and images. Now, with only one sentence, Open AI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, can turn your words into video with good visual quality while faithfully following your content instructions.Sora is said to be superior to many other existing models with similar functions. The AI model can create videos at suitable aspect ratios (屏幕高宽比) for different devices. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output according to the user’s requests.Aside from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is astonishing. Sora can create detailed scenes with several characters, specific types of motion, and accurate subject and background details. Beyond the user’s requests, it also understands how these elements exist in the real world. For example, reflections in the water change as a woman walks by.Sora’s amazing performance wouldn’t be possible without its helpful assistant, ChatGPT, which transforms simple sentences into detailed descriptions, improving the accuracy of output.However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another. For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions and find it hard to describe events in the right order. One possible reason is that Sora learns each basic unit of a video, known as a spacetime patch (时空，补丁), independently.Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting network security professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system, aiming to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback will assist OpenAI in enhancing the model to better serve creative professionals.32. What is the main focus of paragraph 2 and 3?A. Sora’s development.B. Sora’s diversityC. Sora’s capabilities.D. Sora’s popularity.33. Why does the author provide the example in paragraph 5?A. To highlight Sora’s potential safety risks.B. To illustrate Sora’s existing limitations.C. To showcase Sora’s perfect performance.D. To explain the concept of a spacetime patch.34. What can we know about Sora up to now?A. It has been made available to various industries.B. Its commercial release has been called off.C. It has exposed alarming security issues.D. It is undergoing testing and improvement.35. What’s the best title for the text?A. Sora: Lead the way in creating videosB. Sora: Surpass existing ChatGPTC. Sora: Generate a rich variety of videosD. Sora: A perfect text-to-video Al model第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二英语上册9月月考检测试题4
高二9月月考9-28班英语试题考生注意：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共85个小题，总分150分，考试时间120分钟第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共115分)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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听力部分第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.What can we know about the clothes the man is wearing?A.They are too small.B.His jacket doesn’t match his trousers.C.The colour of the clothes is too dark.2.What does the woman speaker mean?A.She supports what the man has done.B.She advises the man to be friendly.C.She thinks the man always does the same thing.3.How does the man feel?A.He feels angry.B.He feels disappointed.C.He feels excited.4.Why does the woman decide to swim?A.She wants to improve her health.B.She thinks that swimming is interesting.C.She was told she could become slim by swimming.5.How will the man celebrated his birthday?A.He will hold a party in a restaurant.B.He will have a picnic with his friends.C.He will hold a party at home。
南京一中2023-2024学年高二9月月考英语试卷
2023-2024学年江苏省南京市第一中学高二英语9月月考试卷全卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟2023.09第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）（略）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四个选项选出最佳选项。
ALondon and Paris are two of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations,just a few hours away from each other by road or rail and an hour’s distance by air.What about the train-ferry combination that many recall fondly from their childhoods?Well,though it’s budget-saving, this option is too time-consuming today,so better leave it to your memories.Since the UK is not part of the Schengen Area,passengers need to go through passport control prior to boarding.Air trips:Though flying between London and Paris is by no means recommended,there are still a few people traveling between the two dynamic cities by air.A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking,but of course it’s rare,and that doesn’t include the taxi and rail fares traveling to and from the airports.One-way fares from Paris can be as low as€49;From London,Air France flies with fares as low as£39(€46),and British Airways as low as£48(€56).Rail trips:The only direct train between London and Paris is the Eurostar,which travels15-17 times per weekday.Eurostar’s2015edition trains can make the journey in two hours at speeds of up to320km/h.Besides,they offer good seating space.Fares begin at a reasonable£58(€68),round trip;The earlier you book,the more you save.Bus trips:The bus is by far the least expensive and longest way to travel between Paris and London. Eurolines and OUIBUS are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals.The journey takes between seven and nine hours.Both lines advertise free Wi-Fi.One-way Eurolines fares begin at€15;One-way QUIBUS fares begin at€15too,but early bird sales can even lower the fare.21.Which way is probably the most expensive for a round trip?A.By train-ferry.B.By air.C.By rail.D.By bus.22.What special service does the bus trip provide?A.Passport free boarding.B.Taxi pickup.C.Good seating space.D.Free Wi-Fi.23.What do the trips have in common with each other?A.They are cheaper if booked ahead of time.B.There are different competing companies.C.They are more expensive from the Paris end.D.There are still additional fees to be included.BFinding a suitable name for a baby is a big deal in China.When picking out a Chinese name,parents usually select two or three characters that have a carefully thought out meaning, but when deciding on an English name,many of them struggle.That’s where Jessup and her company,Special Name,come in.In the last few years,Jessup has helped name677,900 Chinese babies,and earned over$400,00in the process,more than enough to pay her college fees.Jessup came up with the idea for Special Name in2015,after accompanying her father on a business trip to China.One of her dad’s business partners,a Mrs.Wang,asked her to help choose an English name for her daughter.Jessup felt honored and quickly realized the importance of choosing a proper name in Chinese culture.The woman wanted people to be surprised by the things her daughter could achieve,so Jessup suggested the name“Eliza”after the character Eliza Doolittle from the play Pygmalion.Mrs.Wang seemed delighted with Jessup’s choice.“If Mrs.Wang needed this service,maybe other parents would as well,”Jessup thought.After returning to UK,Jessup borrowed£1500from her parents and paid a web designer to build a website.She then spent her free time filling up a database with around4,000 English names associating them with five major personality characteristics,like honesty and optimism.In the beginning,Jessup offered the service for free to promote the website,but later,she started charging fees.The business is almost completely self-sufficient,requiring only a small team in China that manages technical operations.She updates the database each month, allowing her to focus full-time on studies.24.What’s the purpose of Special Name?A.To help Chinese teens go abroad.B.To strengthen children’s personalities.C.To pick an English name for a Chinese baby.D.To make a deal with Chinese parents.25.What inspired Jessup to set up Special Name?A.A suggestion from a business partner.B.Her interest in Chinese culture.C.A Chinese mother’s request.D.A character from a play.26.What did Mrs.Wang want her daughter to be in the future?A.A woman with achievementsB.A famous actress.C.A successful businesswoman.D.A western culture expert.27.What can we infer from the last paragraph about Special Name?A.It offers free service.B.It’s updated every day.C.It’s operated completely by itself.D.It is easy to manage.CScientists say they have developed a system that uses machine learning to predict when and where lightning will strike.Researchers report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to30minutes before they happen within a30-kilometer area.Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere.Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge, it can cause very deadly results.European researchers have estimated that between6,000and 24,000people are killed by lightning worldwide each year.For this reason,climate scientists have long sought to develop methods to predict lightning.The system tested in the experiments uses a combination of data from weather stations and machine learning methods.The researchers developed a prediction model that was trained to recognize weather conditions that were likely to cause lightning.The model was created with data collected over a12-year period from12Swiss weather stations in cities and mountain areas.The data,related to four main surface conditions:air pressure,air temperature,relative humidity(湿度)and wind speed,was placed into a unique machine learning algorithm(算法),which compared it to records of lightning strikes. Researchers say the algorithm was then able to learn the conditions under which lightning happens.The researchers test-ran the system several times.They found that the system made predictions that proved correct almost80percent of the time.“It can now be used anywhere,”the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said in a statement.The researchers plan to keep developing the technology in partnership with a European effort that aims to create a lightning protection program.The effort is called the European Laser Lightning Rod project.Scientists working on the project are experimenting with a laser technology that could someday control lightning activity,transferring lightning charges from clouds to the ground.They hope that such technology can one day be used as protection against lightning strikes.Possible uses could be at stations,airports or places where large crowds gather.28.Why was the system developed?A.To keep track of lightning deaths.B.To meet people’s curiosity about lightning.C.To protect people from lightning strikes.D.To take advantage of the energy of lightning.29.What is special about the system?A.It collects data samples from around the world.B.It involves the use of a machine learning algorithm.C.It was test-run several times before being put into use.D.Its success owes greatly to a European effort.30.What will the researchers do in the next stage?A.Prevent the formation of lightning.B.Get lightning striking under control.C.Inspire the study of a laser technology.D.Raise the accuracy of lightning prediction.31.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.A system of Controlling LightningB.A Theory of Employing LightningC.A Method of Forecasting LightningD.A Model of Creating LightningDTo many people,honey bees symbolise wealth,sustainability and environmentalism.But as a honey bee researcher,I have to tell you that only the first item on that list is defensible. Although they are important for agriculture,honey bees,which are usually imported from outside the local area,also disturb natural ecosystems by competing with native bees.For several years the media has told us that bee populations are under threat.In response to this media campaign to“save the bees”,raising honey bees has become a popular hobby. But as a species,honey bees are least in need of saving.Much media attention is given to honey bees at the expense of native bees,and this has led many citizens-myself once included-to mistakenly believe they are doing a good thing for the environment by raising honey bees.Unfortunately,they are probably doing more harm than good.“Beckeeping is for people;it’s not a conservation practice,”says Shelly Smith,an environmental science professor.“People mistakenly think keeping honey bees also helps the native bees,which are at risk of extinction.That’s wrong.”Smith and her research team recently surveyed one thousand local people in Canada and found that they had a surprisingly poor understanding of bee types and their roles in promoting flower growth.Most people’s attention is on saving honey bees when,from a conservationist’s point of view,native bees are the ones in more need of support.“To make matters worse,beekeeping companies and various non-science-based projects have financially benefitted from the decline of native bee populations,”Smith explains.“These companies pretend they are interested in saving bees but their actions are actually damaging the native bee populations.”The introduction of honey bees increases competition with native bee populations for food,putting even more pressure on the wild species that are already in decline.Honey bees are extremely efficient food gatherers and take over almost all local flower resources,thus leading to damaging competition-that is,where one species uses up a resource,not leaving enough to go around.32.Which statement does the writer argue for?A.Honey bees endanger native bees.B.Honey bees are a symbol of wealth.C.Honey bees are important for agriculture.D.Honey bees can defend natural ecosystems33.What can be inferred from Paragraph2?A.Beekeeping is still a popular traditional hobby.B.The media is responsible for misleading the public.C.Citizens attempts’to protect the environment are effective.D.The media campaign has failed to promote honey bee businesses.34.What surprised Shelly Smith’s team?A.Beekeeping companies’making great profits.B.The quick expansion of bee-friendly habitats.C.The public’s ignorance of bee varieties and roles.D.Insufficient attention given to saving honey bees.35.How does the writer develop the last paragraph?A.By listing examples.B.By making comparisonsC.By analysing survey data.D.By explaining cause and effect.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。
绵阳南山中学实验学校2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷(不含音频)
绵阳南山中学实验学校高2022级高二上期9月月考试题英语总分：150 时间：120分钟本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B. Husband and wife.C. Manager and secretary.2How much will the man pay?A.75 dollars.B. 60 dollars.C. 50 dollars.3.When did the man see David?A.At 3:00.B. At 5:00.C. At 6:00.4.What present did the man buy?A.Several music CDs.B. A book about the Beatles.C. A ticket for a concert.5.How does the man go to work every day?A.By car.B. By bus.C. By bike.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。
高二英语上册9月份月考检测试题
一、听力题（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）第一节：听下面的5段对话，每段对话后有一段小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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 does the man mean?A. He doesn’t plan to move.B. He’s looking for an apartmentC. He was told the dormitory was full.2. What can we know about the man?A. He doesn’t like basketballB. He likes footballC. He will be busy this afternoon.3. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman refuses the man’s apologyB. The man had hurt the woman’s feelingsC. The man had forgotten the whole thing.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Policewoman and thief.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student5. Where are the speakers?A. In a supermarketB. In the public house.C. In a hotel第二节：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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
云南省玉溪市2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷含答案
2024—2025学年度上学期高二年级一调考试英语试卷（答案在最后）全卷满分150分考试用时120分钟注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考号等填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 does the man want to do?A.Take photos.B.Buy a camera.C.Help the woman.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.A noisy night.B.Their life in town.C.A place of living.3.Where is the man now?A.On his way.B.In a restaurant.C.At home.4.What will Celia do?A.Find a player.B.Watch a game.C.Play basketball.5.When does the conversation take place?A.On Saturday.B.On Sunday.C.On Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
河南省平顶山市叶县高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷
河南省平顶山市叶县高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷一、听力选择题1．What did the woman buy for her mum?A．A hat.B．A coat.C．A T- shirt.2．What does the man like doing?A．Travelling alone.B．Joining a guided tour.C．Backpacking with friends. 3．Why is the woman broke at the end of the month?A．She likes shopping.B．She doesn't work hard.C．She earns little money. 4．What time will the man’s party probably start?A．At 7: 30 p.m.B．At 8: 00 p.m.C．At 11: 00 p.m.5．Where are the speakers probably?A．In a hospital.B．In the police office.C．On the street.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What should the woman do to order checks?A．Wait in a line.B．Fill in a form.C．Check the mail.7．When will the woman probably get the check?A．In two days.B．In four days.C．In a week.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the man’s attitude towards art class?A．Favourable.B．Unconcerned.C．Worried.9．What does the woman mean about talent?A．She wants to be a painter too.B．She knows how to draw and paint.C．She hopes she could have some kind of talent.10．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The man’s hobby.B．The talent of the woman.C．The woman’s favourite class.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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20XX年高中测试高中试题试卷科目：年级：考点：监考老师：日期：高二英语上学期9月份月考试卷高二英语（平行班）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分.共120分，考试时间100分钟.第I卷（共85分）第一部分：单项选择：（本题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）。
1．Many studentspreparing for the midterm examination.A．are engaging in B．are engaged inC．are engaging themselves D．are engaging themselves2．is mentioned above, the number of the students in senior schools is increasing.A．which B．As C．That D．It3．The hotline helps to keep the leaderwhat’s happening at each moment.A．informing of B．informed of C．be informed to D．is informed that 4．The parents felt helpless when they found their son hadlove stories for long.A．addicted B．addicted toC．addicted himself D．been addicted to5. Does it make any ______ whether we have a meeting today or tomorrow ?A. differenceB. timeC. useD. sense6．If you fail your driving test the first time, don’t.A．discourage B．be discouragedC．to discourage D．be discouraging7．—You’ve made great progress in your studies of English, haven’t you?—Yes, but a lot of things.A．remain to do B．are remained to doC．remain to be done D．are remained to be done8．The building _____ last year was large .A. builtB. having been builtC. which builtD. to have built9．----The movie we saw last night is wonderful . How do you find ?---- Just so-so . The story isn’t _____ interesting in fact .A. tooB. farC. thatD. much10．He came to my class every week, but his attitudehe was not really interested in the subject.A．expressed B．described C．explained D．suggested11．A net is to a fisher man ____ a gun to a hunter .A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who12．Unless _____ to speak , you should remain silent at the meeting .A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited13．in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.A．Being founded B．It was founded C．Founded D．Founding14．We hope your suggestion will contribute ______ the problem .A. to solvingB. to solveC. solveD. solved15．Only in this wayto make improvement in the operating system.A．you can hope B．you did hopeC．can you hope D．did you hope第二节完型填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）Mr. Brown, the wife of a famous doctor, was good at cooking. Once the Browns invited some of their friends to lunch. Mrs. Brown thought it was a good chance for her to ___16___ how wonderfully she could cook, so she ___137___ a new way of cooking a fish dish. She was quite pleased with herself when the dish was ___18___. “I have never cooked such ___19___ dish before!” she thought.As the dish was very ___20___ she put it near the open window to cool for a few minutes. But, several minutes ___21___ , when she came back ___22___ it, she was shocked(震惊) to find the neighbor’s cat, Chester, at the dish. She was in time to stop the cat ___23___ it was too late.When all the guests sat, the dinner began. The fish dish ___24___ really wonderful and everyone ___25___ it very much. They talked and laughed ___26___ four o’clock.At the end of the afternoon, when she was alone again, Mrs. Brown felt ___27___ but also happy. She sat in a chair near a window to have a ___28___. She happened to look down ___29___ the window, and saw something ___30___ a little animal in the garden.“Oh, it is Chester. Dear, she is dead! Why? The fish dish must be bad! What will ___31___ to my friends?” she was frightened.Immediately she telephoned her husband for ___32___. The doctor told her to telephone ___33___ of the guests to meet him at the hospital as soon as he could.Finally the danger was ___34___. Once again, Mrs. Brown was alone in her chair in the sitting room, still tired but no longer happy. Just then the telephone rang, it was her ___35___ who cried, “Oh, Mrs. Brown, Chester is dead. She was killed by a car and someone put it in your garden.”16. A. enjoy B . show C. makeD. say17. A. did B. made C. triedD. found18. A. ready B. gone C. finishingD. already19. A. an expensive B. an excellent C. a terrible D. a pretty20. A. hot B. cold C. warmD. heat21. A. early B. earlier C. laterD. late22. A. with B. to C. forD. after23. A. after B. before C. whenD. until24. A. tasted B. was eaten C. feltD. looked25. A. ate B. enjoyed C. hadD. ate up26. A. at B. from C. toD. till27. A. worried B. sad C. tired D.sorry28. A. bread B. break C. breathD. stop29. A. through B. throughout C. past D. out30. A. as B. seem C. to seemD. like31. A. change B. happen C. becomeD. come32. A. thought B. advice C. waysD. ideas33. A. both B. any C. allD. each34. A. end B. away C. overD. passed35. A. husband B. doctor C. neighborD. guest第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ABamboo (竹子) is one of nature’s (自然) most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass.Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will growback very quickly. A Japanese scientist reported one bamboo plant which grew 1.5 metres (4 feet) in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1, 000 kinds of bamboo.Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a few centimeters wide while others may grow to more than 30 centimetres (1 foot) across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green.Bamboo has been used to make many things such as hats and kitchen tools(厨房用具). Because it is strong, bamboo is also used to build buildings.Many Asian countries have used bamboo for hundreds of years. They often use bamboo for buildings and supporting (支撑) new buildings and bridges while they are being built.In Africa, poor farmers are taught how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap way to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die from no rain and nowater.Bamboo pipes (管子) help poor farmers bring water to their thirsty fields without spending a lot of money.36. How is bamboo like grass?A. It grows quickly.B. It’s wood.C. it is easy to cutD.It is very thin37. Though you can see bamboo everywhere, it doesn’t grow.A.in ChinaB.in EuropeC. on mountainsD. in Africa38. Why is bamboo used by African poor farmers? Because.A.it is cheapB.it has different coloursC.it is strongD.it has been used by Asians39. Bamboo pipes can.A. make moneyB. be treesC. grow quicklyD. carry water40. In Asia, bamboo has been used for.A.a short timeB.many thousands of yearsC. many hundreds of yearsD. about 100 yearsBMacao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it had a long history. Macao is part of China and most people living there are Chinese.The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went there to trade with China. Some settled and made their homes there. They built strong forts to guard the city and the harbor. They also built churches, schools, hospitals and other places. Slowly the city grew. People from many countries came to live and work in Macao.Today many people visit Macao. Some only go there to watch dog-racing or motor-racing or to gamble with their money. But Macao is a quiet and peaceful place. It is pleasant just to walk around and look at old buildings and forts. You feel you are back in the old days. Of course, some of the buildings are now in ruins. The Church of St. Paul has only the front wall with many steps leading up to it. But it is still interesting to see.When you are hot and tired, there are small cool gardens to rest in. when you are hungry, there are good restaurants with many kinds of food. Nearby there are some islands, which are also nice and are easy to get to. There is certainly a lot to do in Macao.41. Macao is easy to get to because_______.A. it is part of China and most people there are Chinese.B. it is an interesting place.C. it is very fast and cheap by seaD. it is not far away from Hong Kong.42. Which of the following is Not true?A. Portuguese were the first Europeans to go to Macao.B. some Portuguese settled in Macao and made their homes half a century ago.C. the city Macao grew slowlyD. people there put up strong forts to defend the city.43. You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because_____A. some of the buildings are now in ruins.B. you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing.C. you can go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure.D. it is a peaceful place.44. Where will you have a break when you feel worn out?A. In good restaurants.B. In small cool gardens.C. On some islands.D. In beautiful parks.45. The writer’s idea seems to be that_____.A. people from many countries came to live and work in Macao.B. Portuguese were willing to do business in China.C. people in Macao serve good food.D. Macao is a quiet and peaceful place with a lot to see and to do.CYears ago ,when I started looking for my first job ,wise advised,“Barbara, be enthusiastic! Enthusiasm will take you further than any amount of experience. ”How right they were!“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. It is the paste that helps you hang on there when the going tough. It is the inner voice that whispers, “I can do it!”when others shout, “No, you can’t !”It took years and years for the early work of Barara McClintock, a geneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in medicine , to be generally accepted. Yet she didn’t stop working on her experiments. Work was such a deep pleasure for her that she never thought of stopping.We are all born with wide-eyed, enthusiastic wonder and it is this childlike wonder that gives enthusiastic people such youthful air, whatever their age was. At 90,cellist Palblo Cassls would start his day by playing Bach. A s the music flowed through his fingers his stooped shoulders would strengthen and joy would reappear in his eyes . As author and poet Samuei Ulman once wrote ,“ Years wrinkle the skin ,but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.”Enthusiastic people also love what they do, regardless of money or power . Patricia Mellrath, retired director of the Missouri Repertory Theatre in Kansas City, was once asked where she got her enthusiasm. She replied, “My father ,a lawyer long ago told me , I never made a dime until I stopped working for money.”If we cannot do what we love as a full-time career, we can as a hobby. Elizabeth Layton was 68 before she began to draw. This activity ended periods of depression that had troubled her for at least 30 years ,and the quality of her led one critic to say,“I’m tempted to call Layton a genius.”We can’t afford to waste tears on “might-have-beens”. We need to turn the tears into sweat as wego after “what-can-be ”.We need to live each moment whole-heartedly, which all our senses-including pleasure in the sweet smell of a back-yard garden, the simple picture of a six-year –old ,the beauty of a rainbow.46. What is the Chinese for “Enthusiasm”?A.热情B. 色彩C. 惰性D.金钱47. Which of the following can best explain the underlined sentence in the second paragraph?A. Enthusiasm can give you courage and strength in difficult times.B. If you don’t have enthusiasm, you can achieve nothing.C. Enthusiastic people never consider money and fame.D. Enthusiastic people can gain great fame and honor.48. The author mentions cellist Pablo Casals in the third paragraph to show that____A. music can arouse people’s enthusiasmB. enthusiasm can give people inspiration needed to succeedC. enthusiasm can keep people feel youngD. enthusiasm can keep people healthy49. How many examples are given in the passage to show the importance of enthusiasm?A. ThreeB. TwoC. FourD. Five50. The author mainly wants to say that _________A. enthusiasm people never get oldB. enthusiasm can make you succeed and enjoy lifeC. enthusiasm is more important than experienceD. enthusiasm can give people more success and fame .DWearing the wrong type of glasses will do harm to your eyes. This is not true for adults(成年人), although incorrect glasses may not be good for children under 10. Ready-made glasses, and not wearing glasses when you should, won’t do harm to your eyes, but you may see better with glasses that are specially made for you.Watching too much television is bad for your eyes. This is not true. People with easily affected eyes may find that they get red and aching from staring at a fixed distance for long periods, but there won’t be any lasting effects.Carrots will help you see in the dark. Carrots are rich in betacarotene(胡萝卜素), which the body can change into vitamin A, too little of which can cause night blindness. However, people in some countries don’t need to worry about vitamin A deficiency(缺乏). Night blindness is more likely to be connected with another vision problem.51.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.Ready-made glasses will do harm to one’s eyes.B.Wearing the wrong type of glasses may do harm to children’s eyes.C.The human body is unable to change betacarothene into vitamin A.D.Watching too much television may do harm to children’s eyes.52.Night blindness is most likely caused by ______.A. staring for long periodsB. too much betacaroteneC. not enough vitamin AD. vision problems53.According to the article eye problems can be corrected by ______.A. wearing specially-made glassesB. performing eye exercisesC. cutting back on televisionD. eating more carrots54.Watching too much television can cause ______.A. night blindneseB. lasting eye problemsC. a number of vision problemsD. eye trouble for a limited time55.The main purpose of this arricle is to ______.A.tell people of the importance of their eyesB.tell people how to protect their eyesC.tell people to have more carrotsD.tell people something about their eyes上学期9月份月考试卷 高二英语（平行班）第II 卷(35分)第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）My brother Tom was very selfish when he was a little boy. He did not want share things with other people. For 1． example, when he bought a chocolate cake, he put them 2． in a secret place where I couldn ’t find. Then he 3． ate it all by himself. He never helped other. 4． He said he is busy. That is, a game of5． tennis making him very busy. He did not care 6． if something he did made people angry. For 7． instance, on one night he played strong and 8． loudly music till four o ’clock in the morning. But 9． he is difference now. He often helps grandma with10．housework, helps mom with cooking and helps his classmates with their lessons.姓名 ___________________ 班级 _____________________ 考号_______________________第二节：书面表达（25分）你班的同学进行了一场有关英语学习的讨论。
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山东省济宁市实验高中2024-2025学年高二上学期9月份月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Learn about programs, events and much more for students of your age to get opportunities.Youth and Non-Violent Direct ActionTime: October 18 and November 1,2023Contact: Robert CroonquistThis interactive workshop for school groups will teach how to appeal to the government for change and how to create safe, non-violent direct action. Students will meet in small groups to discuss issues that are important to them. The fee to participate is $5 per student.Attend a FREE Architecture and Design College FairTime: October 28,2023Contact: Mary Lib SchmidtHigh school students are invited to learn more about applying to architecture school. Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities, and design programs will meet with students and answer questions. The event will be held from 11am-3pm.Seeds of Knowledge: Teen Tour and Natural Bath Bomb Making WorkshopTime: October 26,2023Contact: Nicole LeistParticipants will look at 15th- to-17th-century printed herbals on display and learn how modern practitioners （医师）create beneficial natural products today. Teens will create bath bombs using all organic materials. This program is intended only for teens aged 13 to 18. FREE with advance registration.FREE Saturday Leadership Program for Hispanic YouthTime: November 2023 through March 2024Contact: Lisa PinedaIt is a FREE Saturday program serving 100 students. It offers various leadership opportunities and resources with the goal of affirming students in cultural pride and increasing the Hispanic voice in government, community, and institutional spaces. Seats are limited.1．What can you learn about Youth and Non-Violent Direct Action?A．It lasts a fortnight.B．It is free of charge.C．It is organized by the government.D．It teaches legal ways to communicate.2．If you want to learn how to make a natural product, who should you contact?A．Robert Croonquist.B．Mary Lib Schmidt.C．Nicole Leist.D．Lisa Pineda.3．Which activity limits the number of participants?A．Youth and Non-Violent Direct Action.B．Attend a FREE Architecture and Design College Fair.C．Seeds of Knowledge: Teen Tour and Natural Bath Bomb Making Workshop.D．FREE Saturday Leadership Program for Hispanic Youth.It is a bright cold day in April and Paul Blachut is busy as usual. From behind the bar of a restaurant, he has a good view of the river. He can see that, along the shore, many visitors are cooling their feet in the river.Among those are a mother and her two teenage daughters. They’re standing on the edge of the riverbank, playing with an inflatable (充气的)tube when, suddenly, the girls lose their footing and are caught in the river’s current. It all happens so fast. The girls desperately grab on to the tube, which their mother is sitting in, dragging her into the river, too. Now all three are being carried away by the fast current.A bystander races to the restaurant and shouted for help. Despite having no lifesaving training, Blachut rushes to the riverbank, quickly pulling off his T-shirt. Then he jumps into the river. He doesn’t care about the cold; all he can think about is saving the women.As Blachut gets closer to them, he can tell that the mother seems to be in the most trouble; her head is now submerged. He recalls how a lifeguard saves people in a movie so he tries this, but in vain. Without hesitation, Blachut dives under the drowning woman, pushing her upward and using that momentum (冲力) to push her toward the shore. Then he dives into the current again, swims quickly downstream and manages to get hold of one of the teenagers, and get her out in the same way he did her mother. He is out of strength and luckily, the girl’s sister is helped out by someone else.Several onlookers express their admiration for Blachut following the incident, but he is modest about his role. “The whole rescue only took two or three minutes” he says today, adding that he is happy to have received high praise from his boss for his courage. Indeed, it was a job very well done.4．What might Blachut be?A．A visitor.B．A waiter.C．The boss.D．A lifeguard. 5．What happens to the mother of two teenagers?A．She loses her footing while playing.B．She is dragged into the river by accident.C．She jumps into the river to save her daughters.D．She loses control of the tube and flows with it.6．What is the key factor in this successful rescue?A．Blachut’s rich lifesaving experience.B．The method Blachut recalls in a movie.C．The slow speed of the river current.D．Blachut’s ability to make quick decisions. 7．In which section of a newspaper may the text appear?A．Health.B．Travel.C．Inspiration.D．Entertainment.To humans, roads mean connection and escape; to other life-forms, they spell death and division. A half-century ago, just 3 percent of land animals met their end on a road; by 2017 the number had greatly doubled.Considering the outsize effects of roads, it’s perhaps surprising that they didn’t truly receive their scientific due until the late 20th century. In 1993, Richard Forman, a landscape ecologist, coined an English term: “road ecology,” defined loosely as the study of how “life changes for plants and animals with a road and traffic nearby.” As the 1990s wore on, road ecology gained steam.Like most people, I at once cherish animals and think nothing of piloting a 3,000-pounddeath machine. One summer, in Alaska, I hit a songbird–a death I didn’t discover until I found the delicate splash of feathers the next day. I’d killed it unconsciously. But I could do nothing.Road ecology offers one path through this thicket (灌木丛). North America and Europe constructed their road networks with little regard for how they would affect nature. Today, intheory, we know better. Road ecology has revealed the danger of thoughtless development and pointed us toward solutions. Over the last several decades, its practitioners have constructed bridges for bears, tunnels (隧道) for turtles. In Kenya, elephants move slowly beneath highways and railroads via passages as tall as two-story houses.And road ecology has yielded more than crossings: We’ve also learned to map and protect the migrations of certain animals, to design roadsides that nourish bees and butterflies– proof that old mistakes need not be permanent.Today we’re entering a period that might fairly be considered the golden age of road ecology. The coming years will undoubtedly be transformative ones for our road network. Still, whether we can ever truly undo the harms of our concrete-coated world is far less certain. 8．What may be the reason for the doubled death number by 2017?A．Road noises.B．Traffic accidents.C．Natural disasters.D．Hunting activities. 9．What did the author want to tell us by the experience in Alaska in Paragraph 3?A．Songbirds were common in that area.B．The songbird’s death was undervalued.C．Driving a car was necessary for his job.D．He was much troubled by the songbird. 10．Which best describes the impact of road ecology?A．Far-reaching.B．One-sided.C．Short-lived.D．Unnoticeable. 11．What is the most suitable title for the text?A．How Roads Have Transformed the Natural World B．What Measures Should Be Taken to Protect AnimalsC．How Road Ecology Will Change the Future World D．What Difficulties Humans face in Road ConstructionIn the days before the internet, critical thinking was the most important skill that informed citizens could have. But in the digital age, according to Anastasia Kozyreva, a German psychologist, an even more important skill is “critical ignoring.” With such an overabundance of information, we need to first decide what’s worth our attention and time, and what’s not.The first strategy is self-nudging. This involves avoiding low-quality information so that we have more quality time for ourselves. It also involves the removal of distracting things from the environment around you. Of course, we need to stay informed of world events, so we can’t justignore the internet altogether. When you do go into social media, Kozyreva recommends setting time limits, which prevents you from losing track of time as you click on one attractive link after another.The next strategy is lateral (横向的) reading. Its purpose is to improve judgments about the reliability of information, and to protect you from false and misleading information. The strategy involves opening a new web page to find out more about the source of the information. Likewise, it’s also good to check the source of the information in an internet post. Headlines are often cheating. They’re designed to attract attention, not provide information. The main idea of the article may be completely contrary to the implication in the headline. A sensational claim may provide a link with a headline that seems to support it, but a careful reading of the original source shows it doesn’t.We live in a digital age in which we’re overwhelmed with information, much of it of poor quality. Train our critical ignoring skills and we can get the benefits of the internet while we avoid falling victim to those who try to control our attention.12．Which of the following saying can best describe “critical ignoring”?A．Rob Peter to pay Paul.B．Make something out of nothing.C．Birds of a feather flock together.D．Separate the sheep from the goats. 13．What does the author suggest for applying self-nudging strategy?A．Improving study equipment.B．Managing our own time well.C．Avoiding access to social media.D．Staying informed of what happened. 14．How can we get the reliable information of an article?A．By focusing on headlines.B．By reading posts at random.C．By searching for original sources.D．By consulting authorities for advice. 15．What is the purpose of writing the text?A．To clarify a concept.B．To promote an app.C．To describe a scene.D．To make a proposal.In Russia, guests almost receive a warm welcome. People in the country go out of their way to make sure visitors have everything. In ancient Russia, bread and salt symbolized boom and health, so hosts would put on their best clothes and offer bread together with salt to their guests.16 No bread at home means there’s nothing to eat — no meal doesn’t include bread. “Bread is the staff of life” is probably the most famous Russian proverb.Today, there is no shortage of salt in the world. 17 During the mid-17th century the rising price of salt led to riots (暴乱) in Moscow. The salt tax was completely abolished (废除) at the end of the 19th century — only afterwards did salt become affordable. 18 According to tradition, guests are greeted by ladies in national costumes with a large round loaf on a towel with a salt shaker on top. The guests should carefully break off a piece of the bread, dip it in the salt and eat. 19 An old belief is that if the worst of enemies share bread and salt, they will reconcile (和解).In today’s Russia, this tradition is still popular. It can be witnessed during official receptions, as well as in restaurants prepared for foreign tourists. 20 Parents of the newlyweds welcome their children with bread and salt after the ceremony. The husband and wife should break off a piece of bread, dip it in salt, and feed each other. This is a sign that they are ready to share any difficulties in life and always take care of each other.A．It was believed this gesture expressed rudeness.B．Bread in Russia culture is considered an important thing.C．Most often you can see this at traditional Russian weddings.D．Many foreigners visiting Russia have come across a strange welcome.E．This signals that a friendship has been formed between the two parties.F．But in ancient Russia, it was rather expensive and not everyone could afford it.G．That’s why Russians kept it for special occasions, like when they received guests.二、完形填空I opened the door of our campervan (房车). My two cats, Gatinha and Jon Snow, 21 down the stairs and onto the grass. In the distance, the sea 22 before me and the sun’s rays danced on the surface, creating a/an 23 display of light and shadow.A month earlier, Wade, 35, and I thought we were ready for our travel in 24 . So we25 our office jobs to travel around Australia in our truck that we’d transformed into a 26 on wheels. Besides saving for the trip, we’d set up a website to 27 money while we weretravelling, along with renting out our home.Knowing we couldn’t leave our two rescue cats behind, we decided to bring them with us. After doing some 28 , I discovered that seeing cats on the road is 29 but we didn’t let it stop us. To 30 the cats to their new home, we brought them into the van while we worked. Finally, we were on the way to travel.For the first few days they 31 the inside of the van, but as days turned to weeks, they gradually grew more 32 . It wasn’t long before they were curiously sniffing the grass.33 , neither of the cats have ever walked far and we 34 them to wander freely.Looking back, 35 the city life to travel around was the best decision we ever made, and our cats make the perfect companions!21．A．jumped B．bent C．fell D．stopped 22．A．shouted B．stretched C．folded D．disappeared 23．A．heartbreaking B．imaginary C．breathtaking D．disturbing 24．A．time B．budget C．energy D．facility 25．A．quit B．ignored C．took D．changed 26．A．library B．school C．home D．hotel 27．A．make B．save C．collect D．donate 28．A．practice B．thought C．discussion D．research 29．A．common B．fascinating C．rare D．natural 30．A．force B．adapt C．move D．lead 31．A．focused on B．messed up C．stuck to D．escaped from 32．A．dependent B．anxious C．confident D．tolerant 33．A．Amazingly B．Suddenly C．Regretfully D．Doubtfully 34．A．ordered B．reminded C．taught D．trusted 35．A．exchanging B．choosing C．abandoning D．experiencing三、单词拼写36．It is not right to e a person on the basis of appearance. （根据首字母单词拼写）37．Men m for what they have lost; women for what they don’t get. （根据首字母单词拼写）38．I would have gone to your birthday party last night, but I was not a then. （根据首字母单词拼写）39．The Wandering Earth, a 3-D film, is set in a d future, when the sun is about to destroy the Earth. （根据首字母单词拼写）40．We will have a further discussion before we draw a final c (根据首字母单词拼写) 41．One of the most crucial thing you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your (房产) neat, clean and in good repair.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）42．During his travels, he visited famous mountains and great rivers, (遇到) different customs and practices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)43．As his best friend, I can guess what he will do or think (精确地). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）44．You’ll (逐步地) get better at it—it’s just a question of practice. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）45．Many groups of people around the world live happily in the (不在) of new technology. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）四、语法填空46．We actually make the majority of our food choices according to our (prefer). （所给词的适当形式填空）47．He refused to acknowledge (defeat)by the other competitor in the match. (所给词的适当形式填空)48．The professor (oppose) to carrying out the project made a comment on the report. （所给词的适当形式填空）49．Some people think that Confucius (孔子), lived from roughly 551 to 479 B．C．, influenced the development of chopsticks (筷子).(用适当的词填空)50．As a consequence, they had to take a series of steps, none of was powerful enough to prevent the disaster.（用适当的词填空）五、书信写作51．鉴于近些年有些人提出要英语退出高考，“Youth”杂志现面向全国高中生征文，旨在了解年轻人对此的观点。