云南省昆明市高二英语12月月考试题

高二十二月份英语月考试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话只读一遍。

1.When is the math test?A.Today.B. Tomorrow.C. Next week.2.What does the man want to buy?A.A shirt.B. A suit.C. A tie.3.What does the woman think of Linda’s brother?A.He is friendly.B. He does n’t like to talk.C. He is not a pleasant person.4.What time is it now?A.6:30p.m.B. 7:00p.m.C. 7:30p.m.5.What kind of movie did the speakers watch?A.A horror movie.B. A romantic movie.C. An action movie.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，每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料。

回答6、7题。

6.How long is each class period?A.One hour.B. Two hours.C. Three hours.7.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。

8.What is the woman worried about?A.The radio is expensive.B.The radio won’t be loud enough.C.The radio might break under the water.9.When can the woman return the radio?A.Within 3 days.B. Within 7 days.C. Within 30 days.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

本试卷分第I卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分。

满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（三部分共85分）第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分10分)第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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. To talk to the operator.B. To phone someone.C. To check his number.2. What will the man have?A. A blood test.B. A physical examination.C. A job interview.3. When will the two speakers probably meet?A. Early tomorrow.B. This afternoon.C. This morning.4. Why can’t the man give the woman a hand?A. It is too heavy for him.B. He doesn’t know how to help her.C. He is too busy to help her.5. What was the woman doing before she left the office?A. Reviewing a report.B. Rewriting a report.C. Typing a report.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。

6. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A photo of a street.B. A TV program about a street.C. A piece of news about a street.7. What impressed the man most about the street?A. History and people.B. History and restaurants.C. History and fashion.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9小题。

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：100 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）1.（6分）AImprove your reading, writing and math skillsThrough the Literacy and Basic Skills program, you will learn reading, writing, math and other basic skills (e. g. computer) to help you prepare for:● employment● college studies● independence● school creditThese courses are free and available in English or French. There are courses designed for local people and Deaf people as well.RequirementsTo take these courses you have to:● be an Ontario resident● be 16 years old or older● have reading, writing and math skills below the grade 12 levelLearn in a classroomYou can take these free classroom courses at more than 300 locations across the province.Find out more by contacting Employment Ontario.Learn onlineYou can learn online as one way of the Literacy and Basic Skills program.Four different organizations in Ontario offer free online courses tailored to you. Find out more about learning online:● in French● in English● as a local person● as a Deaf person1．What will the program fail to help you prepare for?A．Employment.B．College studies.C．Entrance exam.D．Independence.2．How many ways to take the courses are mentioned in the passage?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.D．Five.3．In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment.B．Education.C．Health.D．Science.2.（6分）BA company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into women’s shoes.Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothy’s, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the company’s co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for women’s feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoe’s outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothy’s shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “We’re not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think thatis a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled materials to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.4．What does the underlined word knitted in the third paragraph mean?A．attached B．combinedC．fixed D．repaired5．Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothy’s shoes?A．The design and color.B．The reasonable price.C．The star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.D．The company’s advertisement.6．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.B．To describe the process of making shoes.C．To advertise a new kind of shoes.D．To stress the importance of environmental protection.3.（8分）CThere was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers，he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service，but was now past its best.Every morning，the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path，one on each side，to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds，much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.Sometimes the new bucket would say，"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"And all that the old bucket could say was，"I know I am not very useful，but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ，at least.’’One day，the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual，he said，"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back，and I want you to look carefully along the path."Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed，on the side where the new bucket was carried，there was just bare earth；on the other side where the old bucket was carried，there was a joyous row of wild flowers，leading all the way to the garden.7．What was the old bucket ashamed of?A．Its past.B．Its aging.C．Its manner.D．Its leaking. 8．What does the underlined word "dilapidated" probably mean?A．Dirty.B．Dark.C．Worn out.D．Ordinary-looking.9．The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to________.A．take pity on the old one B．laugh at the old oneC．show off its good look D．praise the gardener's kindness10．Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?A．Because it was used to keep a balance.B．Because it stayed in its best condition.C．Because it had its own advantage.D．Because it was thought of as a treasure.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）4.（10分）二：七选五（每小题2分，满分10分）When the winter comes, millions of Americans realize they don’t feel as happy as usual, and may be depressed If you’re one of them, you may be suffering from “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD, whose symptoms include exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, body aches and pains, and a loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy. 11．Take extra Vitamin D．Researchers at the University of Georgia analyzed more than 100 articles that examined the link between Vitamin D and depression. They found that a lack of Vitamin D appeared to be a major factor in the development of SAD．12．13．Most researchers agree that the people who fall victim to SAD most often are particularlysensitive to the lack of light. Weather permitting, go for a walk. In your home or office, try sitting close to a window that faces south.Increase exercise.Although exercising may be about the last thing you want to do and would rather curl up with a book or watch a DVD, studies have shown that upping your exercise routine can counteract SAD．And experts advise exercising at least 20 minutes a day at least three times a week. 14．The benefits are also long lasting. The longer you do it, the more benefit you’ll get.Eat more fish.15．Studies have found that people who have low levels of two chemicals found in fish, EPA and DHA, are at increased risk for depression. Either eat more fish—at least three times a week—or take fish oil capsules to combat SAD．Although dark winter days got you down, don’t worry because nature is always waiting to help. Just enjoy the winter days and benefit from the nature!A.Take medicine.B. Get more light.C. If the weather permits, take a walk.D. Any type of exercise offers benefits.E. Fatty fish contain omega-3 fatty acids.F. To fight SAD, here are some easy, natural ways.G. So the vitamin D Council recommends at least 2, 000 IU daily.三、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）5.（20分）三：完形填空（每小题1分，满分20分）Reading is of great importance. That's why World Book Day came into being. World Book Day 16 on April 23rd every year, which 17 to encourage people, particularly teenagers, to discover the 18 of reading so that they can fall in love with books. It's also the day to 19 honor to those great writers who produced remarkable works of literature and made great 20 to human civilization.Many countries celebrate World Book Day and the 21 is yearly held in different ways. On that day, millions of school children can buy books at a much 22 price than usual in any bookstore in England, 23 attracts a number of students to flood intobookstores for they can pay less money to buy the 24 books. World Book Day is also 25 in China. More and more people 26 into the libraries and bookstores to read 27 books. Most of them do more reading on that day, 28 they can change the world by changing themselves 29 reading.Reading makes us 30 and learned. Reading helps us to follow the 31 development of science and technology. Reading enables us to have a good 32 of and have a better understanding of foreign cultures and 33 . Reading also is one of the most important ways to learn foreign languages. We all know it's difficult and almost 34 to learn everything in the classroom, yet the ways English people are living and working today can be 35 by reading.16．A．appears B．approaches C．falls D．forms17．A．aims B．fails C．remains D．prepares 18．A．laughter B．pleasure C．secrets D．skills 19．A．receive B．enjoy C．feel D．express 20．A．contributions B．progress C．trouble D．benefits 21．A．performance B．celebration C．activity D．design 22．A．higher B．cheaper C．lower D．dearer 23．A．that B．which C．where D．when 24．A．different B．same C．colorful D．interesting 25．A．shared B．expressed C．carried D．celebrated 26．A．crowd B．gather C．accompany D．return 27．A．simple B．rare C．various D．expensive 28．A．demanding B．pretending C．believing D．doubting 29．A．through B．with C．in D．on30．A．hard-working B．skilled C．serious D．wise 31．A．fullest B．greatest C．latest D．slightest 32．A．collection B．introduction C．sense D．knowledge 33．A．exhibitions B．experiences C．habits D．customs 34．A．unfit B．impossible C．complicated D．forgetful 35．A．learned B．suggested C．accepted D．informed四、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）四：语篇填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（6分）AA famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among parks lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:Disneyland, CaliforniaDisneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, FloridaMagic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.EPCOT, Disney World, FloridaEPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.Disney-MGM Studios, FloridaMGM’s streets are the home for some great movie-themed attractions with a history of less than 30years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.Universal Studios, FloridaGo behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favoritemovies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world. 1．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To attract tourists to these theme parks.B．To introduce world’s best amusement parks.C．To increase the sales of Amusement Today.D．To compare attractions in different theme parks.2．Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?A．Disneyland & Universal Studios.B．EPCOT & Disney-MGM Studios.C．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom.D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.3．Which park has the longest history?A．Disneyland, California.B．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.D．Disney-MGM Studios, Florida.2.（8分）BIf you thought pilots dimmed（调暗）the lights before takeoff to give you some shuteye, think again. Believe it or not, the dim lighting could actually help save your life in case of a plane emergency.The dimmed lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers’ eyes adjust quicker during an emergency escape. “Going from a brightly lit environment to one that’s completely dark would require some time for our eyes to focus and see the escape slide,” Alice Theriault, service director for Air Canada wrote in a press statement. “Since we need to have all the seconds on our side in the event of an emergency, dimming the lights is one of many steps we take to ensure the safety of our customers.”The phenomenon that your eyes see those strange speckles (小斑点) as your sight adjusts toa dark place after being in a light place is called dark adaptation. It normally takes our eyes about20 to 30 seconds to see best in a dark room. The brighter the lights, the longer it takes for our eyes to adjust, which is why dimming the plane lights could shorten your “dark adaptation” timesince you haven’t been sitting under fluorescent bulbs (荧光灯) all flight.Not only does dimming lights add valuable time to the escape process, but it reduces the tension on your eyes if you need to look outside, or see the emergency lighting along the passage. “It helps keep you in the right direction.” Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Cockpit Confidential told The Telegraph. “It also makes it easier for flight attendants to assess any outside risks, such as fire or debris, that might affect an escape.” So next time a pilot dims the lights, just know it’s for your safety, even though it creates a gentle atmosphere for your takeoff into the sky. 4．The lights are turned down before takeoff to help passengers_______.A．escape in time of emergencyB．take a short breakC．create a comfortable atmosphereD．enjoy themselves5．Which of the following is true according to Paragragh 2 and 3?A．Dimming lights is required when accidents happen.B．Our eyes need some time to adapt to the change of light.C．Speckles are caused by the use of dimmed lights.D．It is required for pilots to turn off lights during the flight.6．What is the function of shortening “dark adaptation” time?A．Slowing down the landing.B．Adjusting the plane lights.C．Keeping passengers calm.D．Helping the crew judge outside risks.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A tip to make air travel safer.B．An emergency event happening on a plane.C．An explanation of an airline safety measure.D．A warning message from the pilot.3.（8分）CHundreds of villagers took matters into their own hands by digging miles of trenches（沟壕）to install their own cables(电缆). The tiny village in Michaelston-y-Fedw, with a populationof 300, clubbed together after being unable to download films, stream music or connect to online banking. Farmers, teachers and even the village pub owners put in thousands of hours of volunteering to dig miles of trenches and now have super fast broadband(宽带).The project cost around ￡250,000 with villagers paying￡150,000 of their own money to secure their super fast connection speed. They were also able to obtain￡100,000 from EU funding and the Welsh Government Access Broadband Cymru scheme.The idea was produced in the local pub when villagers were complaining about their Wi-Fi connections. Ben Longman, owner of the Cefn Mably Arms, said, “We were in the pub and we were all complaining about how bad the Wi-Fi was. I had just paid for high speed broadband and realized it would not work.”One of the organizers, Carina Dunk, 61, said it was fantastic what the village had achieved. She said, “It used to take a few days to download a film; now it takes less than a minute. Communities have tended to be more distant and separated but not here anymore. Sometimes we have to take a step back and achieve something.”A year after the project, most of the 300 villagers are now united in a 1,000mps broadband connection.However, Richard Raybould, 59, is still waiting for his house to be connected on the edge of the village and said he cannot wait. He said, “It is amazing what skills people in the community have. There are experts and farmers who dig trenches. I have met at least 30 people who I had never spoken to before.”8．What can we learn about the villagers?A．They had no access to the Internet.B．They usually didn’t have much free time.C．They didn’t know how to use the Internet correctly.D．They considered their Internet connection disappointing.9．To have their own cables, the villagers had to_______.A．partly cover the costB．employ workers to dig trenchesC．donate ￡100,000 to EU fundingD．get the local government’s permission10．What does the author intend to do by mentioning Carina Dunk’s words?A．Explain the cause of the project.B．Explain the process of the project.C．Show the benefits from the project.D．Show the villagers’ attitudes toward the project.11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Villagers obtain access to the InternetB．Villagers dream of super fast broadbandC．Villagers volunteer to install super fast broadbandD．Villagers are suffering from bad Wi-Fi connections4.（8分）DWhy are photos and videos of cats high-fiving suddenly popping up on social media?Ask Jackson Galaxy, who launched Cat Pawsitive last year, a program that encourages animal shelters to teach cats how to do tricks to make them more attractive for adoption.The idea is simple. A kitty that can sit on command or give a high five shows that it can listen to instructions and connect with others. A high five can make a shy cat open up, Galaxy said.“Big life changes can lead to cats losing their confidence, and we help those cats to feel more confident and to feel safe interacting with new people.” Christie Rogero, program manager for Cat Pawsitive, said.And Stephen Holdeman, training manager at the KC Pet Project, added: “All we need to train a cat to do tricks is the right amount of patience, timing and motivation.” He uses a technique called “operant conditioning (操作性条件反射)”, which associates a cat’s action with getting a reward such as a favorite food or treat.He also uses a clicker—a training device that makes a clicking noise. “In the initial stage, we get the cat used to the idea that when it hears the sound of the clicker, one of its favorite treats appears. After we have bridged these two ideas together we can use the clicker to reinforce different actions the cat does to let it know that if it repeats the action, it will get a treat.”After several repetitions, the cat starts to link everything together. Now all you need to do is let your extended hand be the target, and we’ve got a high five.12．According to the text, how can learning tricks benefit cats at animal shelters?A．It is a good way for shelters to raise money.B．It allows them to pick up skills to stay safe.C．It helps them interact more with each other.D．It helps them build confidence and get adopted.13．According to the text, what should be done from the start to train cats to learn tricks? A．Teaching them different actions.B．Teaching them how to use a clicker.C．Making them patient enough to repeat actions.D．Helping them connect the sound of a clicker with treats.14．What does the underlined word “reinforce” in paragraph 6 probably mean?A．record B．strengthenC．ignore D．reward15．What is the main purpose of the article?A．To explain how to train cats to perform tricks.B．To show how cats are treated at animal shelters.C．To describe the popularity of cats on social media.D．To inform us of a program that trains cats to do tricks.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的A-G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二12月月考英语试卷第一卷（共84分）一、听力（20分）第一节：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 two speakers?A. Father and daughterB. Mother and sonC. Brother and sister2.How will they go there?A. By taxiB. By busC. On foot3.Where may the dialogue take place?A. In the officeB. At the airportC. At home4.What’s the woman’s check number?A.0033925104B.7396547C.73956475.What can we learn from the dialogue?A. The man liked the school, especially the buildings.B. The man preferred the teaching center to lecture rooms.C. The woman is unfamiliar with the school.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，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6—7题。

6.When were great changes made?A. Last weekB. Last month C .Last year7.How long has the man been in Chicago ?A. A weekB. A monthC. It’s not mentioned听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8.What is Smith?A.A program designerB.A booksellerC.A book collector9.Why did they like flea(跳蚤)market?A. It’s very near from Smith’s garage sale.B. They could find some old but rare books.C. It’s a good place for fun.10.How could readers get good books in flea market?A. With a lot of moneyB. By changing their booksC. With good luck听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11.When will the wonderful film begin?A. At eight fifteenB. At tenC. At a quarter to ten12.What does the man want to see ?A.A football gameB.A wonderful filmC.A basketball match13.What does the woman really mean by saying “Oh, no again!”?A. She didn’t agree with him again.B. She was not afraid of him again.C. She didn’t watch the film with him.听第9段材料，回答14至17题14. What were they talking about?A. Where to live in the future life.B. How to live in the countryside.C. How to live in a big city.15.Who liked living in a big city ?A. The womanB. The manC. Both of them16.What will the woman like to do later ?A. She expects to live in a place.B. She liked moving here and there.C. She liked living in New York or London best.17.What do we know about the man ?A. He regretted living in the same city for so long.B. He only liked living in big cities, such as New York or Paris.C. He might like the city’s lifestyle.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18.What’s the main idea of the short passage?A. Fans in Southern Africa Mourned(哀悼)Michael Jackson.B. Jackson performed in South Africa.C. Jackson met former President Nelson Mandela(曼德拉).19.How did Nelson Mandela praise Jackson?A. Jackson has made a great contribution to the world peace.B. Jackson has made a great contribution to music.C. Jackson has made a great contribution to African life.20.What can we infer(推断)from the last paragraph ?A. On hearing his death, the woman was very sorrowful.B. The woman is also living in the U.S.A.C. Jackson gave away his performance clothes to her.二、单项选择（20分）21.In case of _____ emergency, call the police right away instead of running away in ______rush. .A. /, theB. /, aC. an, /D. an, the22.________with this situation, he couldn’t help do anything but ________ at home.A. Face, to stayB. Facing, stayC. Faced, stayD. Faced, to stay23.He rushed out of the room, __ the book lying open on the desk and ___ in the darkness.A. left, disappearedB. left, disappearingC. leaving, disappearingD. leaving, disappeared24.___________ the window, his hand got hurt accidentally.A. CleaningB. While cleaningC. Being cleanedD. When he was cleaning25.It will take time for these children to themselves to their new families.A. adopted; adoptB. adapted; adoptC. adopted; adaptD. adapted; adapt26.I have been playing tennis the whole day, so I am tired now.A. not a bitB. not a littleC. a little bitD. a bit little27.To keep healthy, Professor Johnson cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.A. took upB. gave upC. carried outD. held up28.—A lot of companies have been affected during the financial crisis.—Yes. But the financial situation in my company is beginning to ____.A. take upB. rise upC. look upD. raise up29. ________hungry I am，I never seem to be able to finish off this loaf of bread.A．Whatever B．Whenever C．Wherever D．However30. The how-to book can be of help to________wants to do the job.A．who B．whomever C．no matter who D．whoever31. It won't be long______ you regret what you've done.34.after B. since C. when D before32. It is in this village, ______Sophie was born 35 years ago, ______she will build her first school，________inspires everyone to help her.A. that; when; whichB. that; that; thatC. where; that; whichD. where; when; that33. —Why are you late?—We were ______ because the road was under construction and we had to take another road.A. held upB. held onC. held outD. held back34. It seems as if the sun______ around the earth since it rises in the east and sets in the west.A. circleB. has been circlingC. is circlingD. were circling35. The project, _______ by the end of , will exp and the city’s telephone network to cover1,000,000 users.A. accomplishedB. being accomplishedC. to be accomplishedD. having been accomplished36. Do remember that there is always a chance of the weak ______ the strong.A. beatingB. beatC. to beatD. being beaten37. —what do you think our guests _____ be doing at the moment?—They _____ be enjoying themselves at the party.,A. can; mustB. could; canC. must; mightD. might; must38. Alice didn’t notice I was coming, her mind ______ the work she was doing.A. was totally fixed onB. was totally fixing onC. totally fixed onD. totally fixing on39. The professor could hardly find enough grounds on which to base his arguments ______ the new theory.A. in honor ofB. in favor ofC. in case ofD. in memory of40. Don’t do such things as you’re not sure about. ________________.A. A rolling stone gathers no mossB. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bushC. Time and tide waits for no manD. Don’t judge a book by its cover三、完形填空（20分）A friend of mine met with an accident driving in the darkness. His legs were so hurt that he couldn’t 41 .What was worse was that he found himself unable to ask for help—his mobile phone didn’t 42 . Nothing could be done but 43 in cold wilderness. It was 8 hours later that day broke, and then the 44 of the rescue.It is almost 45 that he could stand the horror in the darkness for so long. Even more surprising was his 46 , “First of all I checked up on my physical47 and found myself not in fatal(致命的) danger. Finding no 48 to call for help, I leaned back to try my best to keep the wound from 49 . In this way I fell asleep.This 50 me of another story: A group of young men 51 to explore a mountain cave and got lost. 52 to find a way out in the dark cave they were 53 and ran anxiously without a sense of 54 . Finally they fell dead in fear and exhaustion. According to the 55 people that found them, the place where they got lost was only about 10 meters away from the 56 of the cave. If they stayed where they got lost and tried to 57 themselves, they would probably 58 a small light glimmering(闪烁) not far away.We can compare it with our 59 itself. Sometimes when we meet with difficulties in life, we feel lost in the darkness. If it is unclear, you needn’t put up a struggle 60 . Remember: CALM DOWN!一．A. recover B. move C. escape D. shout 二．A. control B. operate C. ring D. work 三．A. cry B. lie C. wait D. sleep 四．A. failure B. success C. team D. arrival 五．A. untrue B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. strange 六．A. conclusion B. decision C. explanation D. bravery 七．A. conditions B. situations C. signs D. cases 八．A. method B. way C. road D. approach 九．A. paining B. spreading C. hurting D. bleeding 十．A. reminds B. informs C. demands D. tells十一．A. had B. managed C. tried D. planned十二．A. Unwilling B. Unable C. Determined D.Deciding十三．A. frightened B. surprised C. excited D.disappointed十四．A. hearing B. sight C. touch D. direction 十五．A. rescue B. village C. local D. brave 十六．A. end B. top C. opening D. door十七．A. save B. help C. check D. calm十八．A. look B. sense C. catch D.realize十九．A. adventure B. accident C. life D.experience二十．A. really B. immediately C. carefully D.certainly四、阅读理解（24分）Dr Sarah Dauncey, medical director of Nu ffield Health, said, “People need to get fitter, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of their families, friends and evidently (明显地)their pets too.”“If we don't start to take control of this problem, a whole generation will become too unfit to pe rform even the most fundamental tasks.”And Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, was shamed as the most idle city in the UK, with 75% questioned admitting they do not get enough exercise, followed closely by Birmingham and Southampton, both with 67%.The results bring serious challenges for the National Health Service, where obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease and cancer have been on a steady increase for the past 40 years and are costing billions of pounds every year.61. How many people questioned don't play with their children?A. 1280.B. More than 333.C. 654.D. About 420.62. The study leads us to believe that _____________.A. the pets in the UK will be in trouble if their owners keep their way of lifeB. Glasgow people feel ashamed because they don't get enough exerciseC. British people are the laziest around the worldD. five sixths of the British children are healthy63. How does the author convince the readers?A. By presenting the results of a study.B. By providing answers to questions.C. By interviewing some experts.D. By telling a story.64. What is the passage mainly about?A. A study of British people's laziness.B. A study of British people's lifestyles.C. The health service in the UK.D. The obesity problem in the UK.BOften, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh（刻薄的）and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem（自尊）and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.65. The main idea of the first paragraph is that .A. words have a lasting effect on usB. inspiring words give us confidenceC. negative words may let us downD. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us66. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because .A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselvesB. talking to ourselves always gives us courageC. we can benefit from talking to ourselvesD. it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone67. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely .A. remind ourselvesB. praise ourselvesC. make ourselves relaxedD. give ourselves amusement68. The author would probably hold the view that .A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offersB. negative words may motivate us to make more progressC. people tend to remember friendly wordsD. it is better to think twice before talking to othersCFlying across the globe, whether on business or for leisure, is usually effortless——you just have to book your ticket, pack your bags and show up at the airport with your passport. You board the plane and several cocktails and movies later, you arrive at your destination, and hopefully, your baggage does too. Here are some tips on how to be a clever traveler.Easy check-inAvoid the queue and check yourself in by using the MAS Web Check-In () in the comfort of your own home or office. Passengers can now check in online anytime from 24 hours to 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time. This is available for flights departing from all MAS stations ——except Paris, Kunming, Xiamen andBandar Seri Begawan——to all MAS destinations. You can even select preferred seats online.69. According to the passage, airplane passengers ______.A. can check in without going to the airportB. have to check in 90 minutes earlierC. are required to check in on the MAS webD. can select their favorite seats when getting aboard70. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “hygiene” in the passage?A. Disappearance.B. Protection.C. Check.D. Cleanliness.71. Why does baggage sometimes go missing according to the passage?a. The bags are too old and dirty.b. The sensors can’t read the barcodes correctly.c. The old tag is still on the bag.d. The bags are too heavy to check.A. a, bB. b, cC. c, dD. b, d72. Which of the following statements is TRUR about check-in baggage?A. Each piece can weigh 30 kg at the most.B. Smaller and softer bags should be separated from other ones.C. Valuable things should be kept inside a tray.D. Bags containing dangerous things can be caught on the conveyor belts.第二卷（共66分）五、任务型阅读（10分）All That Noise Is Damaging Children’s HearingMichael became hooked (上瘾) on headphones in his early teens. He walked in the streets of Brooklyn day after day with his favourite music blasting directly into his ears. By his early 20s, Michael had lost much of his upper-range hearing.The children’s Hearing Institute reports th at hearing loss among children and young adults is rising in the United States, and that one-third of the damage is caused by noise.Surrounded by NoiseWe live in a noisy world. Young and old alike are beset by sounds over which we may have little or no control: power mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, car and house alarms, sirens, motorcycles, Jet Skis, loudspeakers, even movie previews.We attend rock concerts, weddings, parties and sports events at which the music is so loud you can hardly hear the person sitting next to you. At home, televisions, stereos and computer games are often turned up so loud that listeners cannot hear a doorbell or a telephone. Many “modern” restaurants have chosen noisy enhancement instead of abatement (减轻). Any time you need to shout to be heard by someone near you, your hearing is most likely to be in a decibel (分贝) danger zone.As if environmental noise were not enough, now we surround children with noisy toys and personal listening devices that can permanently damage their hearing. Toys that meet the safety standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials can produce sound up to 138 decibels, as loud as a jet taking off. Yet workplace rules require hearing protection for those exposed tonoise above 85 decibels.Introduction A boy lost much of his hearing due to being 1. __________ to headphones. Problem More and more children have suffered hearing 2. .3. of the problem ·Environmental noise from:a) power mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, etc;b) the music at rock concerts, weddings, parties and sports events which4. __________ us hearing someone nearby;c) televisions, stereos and computer games 5. __________ than doorbellsor telephone calls;d) “modern” restaurants.·Noise from:toys and listening devices which cause 6.__________damage to hearing.7.to the problem ·Monitor the volume of toys.·8. __________ gifts making loud noise.·Limit children’s time spent in video arcades.·9. __________ taking children to loud action movies.六、单词拼写（11分）3.Mary got a t______________ job in summer holidays. That is to say, she did a part-time job.4.He set off early, full of hope but came back e______________.5.There are v_____________of different styles of stand-up comedy.6.Go and see that play — I g______________（担保）that you'll enjoy it.7.Her local doctor couldn’t tell what was wrong, so he sent her to see a s______________.8. A team of nurses a______________the doctor in performing the important operation.9.He is j______________to me in the company, though he is older than me.10.The bad harvests led to s______________food shortages.11.The city's water supply is no longer a______________for its needs.12.There are too many people in the street．It’s so c______________.13.Mary isn’t her daughter. Mary is her husband’s daughter from a p_____ ___marriage.七、动词填空（10分）2．I would rather I ______________ (not scold) him for his being late.3．It is high time that Jack ______________ (pick) up his son from school4．He moves over as if ______________ (make) room.5．The injured man will be in great danger unless ______________ (operate) on at once. 6．Tom must ______________ (apologize) to Jack for his rude words as they have made it up with each other.7．With five minutes ______________ (go), we have to hurry.8．In order to make more profits, they have devoted as many efforts as possible to ______________ (cut) back on the production costs.9．He is spending money without limits; before long all the money his parents have left him______________ (use) up and he will have to starve.10．Nowadays, a large number of women, especially those from the countryside, ______________ (work) in the clothing industry.11．Everyone ______________ (seat), the meeting was declared to open.八、改写句子（10分）32.He was very glad to be offered a chance to study abroad.He really appreciated _______ _______ a chance to study abroad.33.He or she might decide to tell different jokes in response to the reactions of the audience.He or she might decide to tell different jokes_______ _______the reactions of the audience.34.Doctors have been researching what effect stand-up and other forms of comedy have on us.Doctors have been researching _______ stand-up and other forms of comedy _______ us. 35.It’s no use staring fixedly and angrily at him.It’s no use_______ _______him.36.He can speak several other foreign languages besides English.He can speak several other foreign languages _______ _______English.九、书面表达（25分）假设你叫李毅,现在上高三,你的叔叔现在在美国工作.你觉得父母管得太严了,自己解决不了这个问题,于是发邮件给叔叔,希望他跟父母谈谈,劝说他们改变教育方式.要点如下:1.学习上要求太高,自己达不到他们的期望值,并且经常拿自己和邻居家的孩子比,让自己很沮丧;2.不准看电视,上网;3.不准自己和女生交朋友;4.觉得自己和父母有代沟,不能很好沟通。

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力填空（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30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。

听完每段对话后，你都有5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. How much time is left before the meeting begins?A. 20 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 40 minutes.2. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Keep a kitty.B. Sing a song for him.C. Look after his sick pet.3. What is the man?A. A hairdresser.B. A tailor.C. A salesman.4. Whose birthday is coming?A. Gerald’s.B. Sarah’s.C. Tony’s.5. What did the man see in the painting?A. Some boats.B. Some mountains.C. Some houses.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，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秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What does the woman offer to do?A. Drive the man downtown.B. Lend her car to the man.C. Check the man’s house.7. When is the man supposed to arrive at the mechanic’s?A. At 1:00 pm.B. At 2:00 pm.C. At 3:00 pm.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。

高二12月月考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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答案转涂到答题卡上。

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，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。

◆What did the woman want to know?A.Why he was late.B.Where to find a telephone.C.What time the flight departed.◆What time will the two speakers get to the theatre if they leave now?A. At 7:30B. At 7:45C. At 8:003. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. She advises him to go swimming.B. She advises him to have a walk.C. She advises him to play basketball.4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Past experience.B. Family members.C. Travelling abroad.5. What does the woman mean?A. She will lend the money to the man.B. She has no change.C. She can’t lend the money to the man because she needs it for her bus fee.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。

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一部分听力第一节听下面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’s brother look like?A. He has long hair.B. He’s strong.C. He’s tall.2. How much change should the woman give the man?A. $20.B. $50.C. $70.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a shop.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A new film.B. A football game.C. Plans for the weekend.5. What does the woman mean?A. They often get lost.B. They got on the wrong bus.C. They shouldn’t go to Altadena.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秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How will the woman probably get to her branch office?A. By plane.B. By car.C. By train.7. What does the man suggest doing?A. Making a phone call.B. Checking the Internet.C. Writing an e-mail.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

云南省下关第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a stadium.B．In a cafeteria.C．In a hotel.2．What will the woman do tonight?A．Reschedule the meeting.B．Join a sports club.C．See a doctor.3．How did the man get the news?A．He visited the school website.B．He got the news from an email.C．He was informed by the woman.4．What does the man imply?A．His wife adores the hat.B．The woman’s hat bothers him.C．His wife finds the hat disgusting.5．Where will the man be at 11:00?A．At the airport.B．At the office.C．At the restaurant.二、长对话听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

6．Who will be the audience for the man’s presentation?A．His tutor.B．Senior students.C．Freshmen.7．Where is the presentation going to be held?A．In the school library.B．In the school theatre.C．In the Students’ Union.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

高二12月英语月考（考试总分：150 分）一、单选题（本题共计5小题，总分30分）1.（6分）（）1. appoint ( )2. shoot ( )3. suit ( )4. waveA. 波动B. 认命C. 射中D. 适合2.（6分）（）5. anxious ( ) 6. actual ( ) 7. steady ( ) 8. mentalA. 平稳的B. 实际的C. 忧虑的D. 精神的3.（6分）（）9. quantity ( ) 10. glance ( ) 11. exchange ( ) 12. sponsorA. 一瞥B. 数量C. 赞助人D. 交换4.（6分）（）13. take it easy ( ) 14. in particular ( ) 15. due to ( ) 16. try outA. 由于B. 尤其C. 不紧张D. 测试5.（6分）（）17. steadily ( ) 18. eventually ( ) 19. absolutely ( ) 20. alongsideA. 最后B. 绝对地C. 沿着边D. 平稳地二、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）6.（6分）ATOURISM & HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIPS ABROADThe world of Tourism and Hospitality is much easier to get into if you have some experiences, and particularly international experienees.Hands-on experiences and varied technical and practical knowledge, plus understanding of different cultures and how to work within them will be excellent for your profession development—and an outstandingentry on your CV or Resume！We hope you find something below that suits you, but if you don't, please contact us and we can probably arrange it for you, as we have for many others! So give us a call on +44(0)1903502595 or email us at info@ .Seuba Diving and Dive Resort Management Internship on Pulau Tiga Isand Assist in running a dive centre on the paradise island of Pulau Tiga, the loeation of TV’s“Survivor" Game Show.You'll experienee running a water sports centre and if you stay for 3 months, you can do a total of 60 dives as a requirement to the Dive Master Course.You'll assist the Dive Master in taking care of the dive centre, guiding and assisting new learners, handling customers enquiries, customer service and reporting to the Dive Instructor. Hospitality. Hotel & Catering Internship in KnysnaGain valuable work experience in a 5-star luxury Boutique Guesthouse set in an idyllic, prime position of the beautiful resort town of Knysna in South Africa. Its panoramic(全景的) views of the Indian Ocean are absolutely breath taking, and one can often see whales and dolphins passing by! This is an excellent opport unity to work in a highly respected and professional environment and a perfect addition to your CV or Resume if you re curently in,or planning to enter, a hospitality career.This internship is on the famous Garden Route, one of South Africa 's most beautiful andpopular tourist locations.21.What is the phone number left for readers to do?A. Learn about other projects.B.Contact the tourist companies.C. Promote our personal CVs.D. Gain some hands-on experiences.22.What are both the given projects related to?A. Water sports.B. Cultural differeneesC. Tourism and hospitalityD. Tourism guidance.23. Why is the text written?A. To advertise the projects.B. To tell us where to travel.C. To tell us cultural differences.D. To advertise for interns(实习生)7.（8分）BIt is your local climate that has shaped your nose, not genetic. According to a study whichwas published on March 16 in the journal PLOS Genetics, people who live in a placewith warm and moist conditions commonly have wider noses while those that live in cold and dry locations have narrower noses.Mark Shriver, a geneticist and anthropologist（人类学家)at Pennsylvania State University, together with his team of international researchers from the United States,Ireland and Belgium, measured and compared noses across populations using 3D facial imaging.The study is not the first one to identify the relationship between nose shape and air temperature and moisture content. However, it is the first one to use nose measurement from actual people.“Many people have tested the question with measurements of the skull, but no one had done measurements on live people, " said lead author Mark Shriver from Pennsylvania State University.As reported by Science Recorder, all in all, faces of 476 from four geographical locations —West Africa, East Asia, South Asia and Northern Europe were used in the study. However, their ancestry genetic measurements were also taken into consideration.The researchers concluded that while the differences in nose shape were indeed inluenced by genetie drift, which refers to the change in frequency of certain genes due to deaths and movement of people across borders,natural selection also played its role.Narrower nasalpassages assist in increasing the moisture content of air and warm it.Since peopl e with narrower ones adapted better,they survived more and therefore produced more offspring. As such,there is a gradual decrease in people with wider nose in the area.24.People in the South of China generally tend to________.A.have wider noseB.have narrower noseC.be more easygoingD.enjoy dry and cold weather25.How did Marker's researchers do their research?A.By studying the skulls.B.By doing research online.C.By measuring noses of the people.D.By offering more moisture for people26.Which of the following can influence nose shapes?A.Body height.B.Local tradition.C.Local climateD.Body weight.27.What are people with narrow nose able to do?A.Raise more of their children.B.Adapt to cold weather better.C.Survive in hot weather conditionsD.Keep their ancestry from their parents.8.（8分） CKannisto and her six sons visited a local barber' s shop to have their hair cut and donatedit to an organization that provides hair replaeements for kids with medically related hair loss.Kannisto has a l0-year-old son, Andre, 8-year-old twin sons, 5-year old triplets and a 2-year-old daughter.Kannisto said the motivation behind the haircuts was personal for the whole family.“Three years ago, my friend lost her son to cancer, " she said.“He was a twin and very close in age to my twins. On the first anniversary of his passing. my three oldest boys donated theirhair in his memory. Since their donation two years ago, our lives have continued to be touched by cancer. It's everywhere. My boys want to help, and donating their hair is how they do it.”Her three oldest sons participated in donating for the first time in 2015.The donation afew days ago marked the first time her triplets were able to contribute. Kannisto said they waited until everyone’s hair reached the minimum length for donations before they all got their haircuts. It took quite some time for everyone to be ready.Andre grew his hair out for a year, the twins grew their hair for almost two years and the triplets grew their hair for five years. They're already planning their next donation, too, since their little sister wants to participate.Her hair wasn't long enough to donate this time.She said her sons had been teased a lot for their long hair since they decided to grow it outand donate it. They explain the process of hair donation to their peers, but some of them just don't get it. Luckily, her sons have developed “a thick skin” and ignore the criticism,knowing they 're helping others in need.Kannisto is “so proud” of her boys and thinks that their mission is“amazing.”28. What does the underlined word “triplets”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Three sons.B.Many relatives.C. Kids with hair loss.D. Children with caneer.29.What is the reason for Kannisto's sons donating their hair?A.Both fame and wealth.B. Their personal cure to cancer.C. Their memory of a lost friend.D. Modeling themselves on their parents.30.Why did the Kannistos have to wait before the donation?A. The little sister's hair was too short.B. Every child's hair grows at different rates.C. It's long before somebody wants their hair.D. They must find a right barber to have their hair cut.31. What is Kannisto's children's attitude towards others'tease?A. Inspired.B. Annoyed.C. Desperate.D. Indifferent.9.（8分）DWhether a single parent or otherwise, bringing up a child can be quite a discouraging experience as well as being a lot of fun. As a parent myself, I wanted my child to have the lifeI never had, so I enrolled my daughter in all types of activities such as dancing, piano lessons，theatre groups and sports acti vities. I had her privately tutored for maths and even looked into private schooling. While all of this is good for developing a child's confidence, it's no guarantee that the child will grow to fit your expectations in later life.In some cases a child may inwardly resent(憎恶)the pressure of being involved in so many things all at once, and become bored over a period of time. One of the best ways toreally encourage your child to do well in life is to be the example for them. Children usually follow in the footsteps of their parents or at least one of them.This is how family businesses are handed down through generations.Believe it or not, the parent is the greatest mentor(导师)and influence in the life of a child. It's interesting to note that they judge their own measure by that of their parents even if they don't get along with them, it takes place unconsciouslyYoung minds will follow their mentors such as parents and teachers. So it's not surprising that if you sign yourself into adult education classes.chances are your child will be keen to follow you even if it' s later in their life.Leading by example is the best way to educatechildren of all ages.It's not difficult when children get to know your movements.Children will almost always judge themselves on what their parents do. The strongest influences are in and around what you do in the home and even outside of it, so make sure your ticking all the right boxes yourself and it's a win situation.32 According to the text, what the author had done for her daughter ________.A. proved to be of little valueB. resulted in great suecessC. greatly influenced her later lifeD. cost the author too much money33. How are some family businesses handed down from parents to children?A. Children are interested in the businesses.B. Children follow in the parents'footsteps.C. Parents allow the children to run the businesses.D. Children have received enough education.34. How should we educate our children?A.Read to them successful storiesB. Set good examples to them.C. Find them qualified mentorsD. Let them gain different experienees35. Why should parents behave themselves well?A. Children hate too much pressures on them.B. Children can never believe themselves easily.C. Children know little about their movements.D.Children will follow their examples.三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）10.（10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。

高二12月英语月考（考试总分：120 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分20分）1.（20分）第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。

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。

听完每段对话后，你将有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.Where are the speakers?A.In a classroom.B. On a planeC. In a gallery2. Who did the man see this morning?A. The dentistB. The architectC. The barber.3. How did the woman go to Liverpool?A. By carB. By trainC. By ship4. What will the man do first?A.Play tennisB. Wash the carC. Make a call5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having an examB. Organizing a celebrationC. Attending a wedding第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面3段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段材料前，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。

每段材料读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。

6. How did the man suggest spending the holiday at first?A.By taking a cruise trip.B. By lying on the beach.C. By going to the mountains.7.What does the man decide to do during the holiday?A.WindsurfB. SailC. Drive8.What will the speakers do next?A.Go to the travel agent’sB. Look at some brochures.C. Search for information online听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。

云南省昆明市第八中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考英语试卷（平行、文科）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择From hawk hikes to private sleepovers at the zoo, there is a great selection of animal-related experiences available to groups. Here are some top options to get closer to various wonderful wildlife.Chester ZooThe newest attractions here are the Madagascar Lemur Walkthrough experience, which gives visitors the opportunity to walk alongside ring-tailed and red-ruffed lemurs, and the interactive American Wetland Aviary, which is home to birds like scarlet ibises and flamingos. Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more and there are various catering options, including sit-down meals at the restaurant at the heart of the zoo.ZSL Whipsnade ZooUntil September 2022, it is offering groups of up to 60 the opportunity to experience a private Nature Night, on which they’ll get to explore the zoo privately after the public has left, take part in activities like quizzes, camp overnight, and get up early for a private tour along the green trail before it reopens to the public again.West Midland Safari ParkThe latest attraction at the park is the new African Walking Trail. Opened in May, the trail features three viewpoints that allow visitors to see the park’s African animals on foot. There’s also a four-mile drive-through safari area with red panda, penguin and lorikeet areas. Groups of ten plus, arriving in the same vehicle, can save more than 40%.Knowsley Safari ParkThe five-mile safari drive through the site takes you past free roaming lions, rhinos and more than 100 cheeky baboons. There’s a foot safari area, where the highlight is the Amur Tiger Trail with transparent walled viewing areas where you can get nose to nose with 450-pound tigers. Groups of 15 people and more, arriving in one vehicle, qualify for special ticket rates.1．Who are the intended readers of passage?A．Daily forest hikers.B．Animal-loving kids.C．Group-tour planning guides.D．Wildlife conservationists.2．Which park is good for camping fans?A．Chester Zoo B．ZSL Whipsnade ZooC．West Midland Safari Park D．Knowsley Safari Park3．What does the four zoos have in common?A．They provide meals for tourists.B．They offer private tours.C．They allow cars to drive through.D．They have walking trails.In a long-sleeved shirt and jeans, Dieudonne Twahirwa looks nothing like the traditional African farmer. The 30-year-old owner of Gashora Farm knows what a difference that makes.“You need more role models,” he said, standing among knee-high rows of chilli (辣椒) plants. “If you have young farmers, they have land and they drive to the farm, others may think, ‘Why can’t I do that?’”Mr. Twahirwa, a university graduate, bought a friend’s tomato farm six years ago for $ 150. He made $ 1, 500 back in two months. “You have to link farming with entrepreneurship and real numbers,” he said.Many young Africans are abandoning areas in the countryside, choosing not to work hard and for a long time in fields — a job made tougher by climate change.But Twahirwa is one of the growing band of successful farmers working to make agriculture’s image on the continent more attractive. Some 1, 000 farmers now produce chillies for him. He is starting a fourth farm of his own, and exports fresh and dried chillies and oil to Britain, the United States, India and Kenya.Africa has the world’s youngest population and 65 percent uncultivated arable land (耕地后备资源).Yet accessing land and loans is difficult, and African productivity is low with crop yields just 56 percent of the international average.“Agriculture is mainly associated with suffering and no young person wants to suffer,” said Tamara Kaunda. She believes African agriculture needs a change to get rid of its old-fashioned image of very hard and tiring work with a hoe. “Show young people with tractors, green fields, nice irrigation systems smartphones,” she said.Getting young people involved in agriculture does not mean they have to work on a farm. For example, in coffee production, the beans go from the farm to the washing station , then to be separated from the husks (外壳).4．What does “Why can’t I do that?” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Why can’t I drive to the farm?B．Why can’t they farm?C．They follow the example of those farmers.D．They bought a friend’s tomato farm.5．What makes it harder for farmers to work?A．Poor land.B．Climate.C．Low income.D．Long working hours.6．What can we learn about Twahirwa according to Paragraph 5 ?A．He made a fortune by growing chillies.B．His chillies are try growing chillies.C．Farmers working for him live a simple life.D．The locals aren't willing to buy his chillies.7．When it comes to agriculture in Africa, what do people think about it?A．Loans are difficult.B．Most land is uncultivated.C．Crop yields are rather lowD．Farming methods are out of dateAs climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, one of Greenland’s previously most stable glaciers is now reducing at an unheard-of rate, according to a new study.The study was led by researchers at The Ohio State University. The team found the truth. Between 2018 and 2021, Steenstrup Glacier in Greenland reduced about 5 miles, thinned by about 20% and doubled in the amount of ice that went into the ocean. According to the study, such a rapid change is so extraordinary among Greenland’s ice formations that it now places Steenstrup Glacier in the top 10% of glaciers that contribute to the entire region’s total ice discharge.Steenstrup Glacier is part of the Greenland Ice Sheet, a body of ice that covers nearly 80% of the world’s largest island, which is also the single largest contributor to the global sea rise from the cryosphere (冰冻圈), the portion of Earth’s ecosystem that includes all of its frozenwater. While the region plays a crucial part in balancing the global climate system, the area is steadily reducing as it loses hundreds of billions of tons of ice each year because of global warming.As far as scientists knew, Steenstrup Glacier had been stable for decades. It was hardly influenced by the rising temperatures that had influenced so many other regional glaciers, likely because of its special position in shallow water. It wasn’t until Thomas Chudley, lead author of the study, and his colleagues collected observational and modeling data from previous remote sensing analyses on the glacier that the team realized Steenstrup Glacier was likely experiencing melting due to anomalies (反常现象) in deeper Atlantic water.According to Chudley, the current situation in Greenland serves as an early warning sign for possible future events in West Antarctica within the next few centuries. He also expressed the importance of conducting direct observations in the fjord to understand the reasons behind the changes observed in Steenstrup Glacier.8．Why does the author mention the figures in paragraph 2?A．To count the number of global glaciers.B．To show the severity of melting glaciers.C．To tell people the percentage of glacier water.D．To stress the consequence of global warming.9．What possibly makes Steenstrup Glacier stable for a long time?A．Its location.B．Its content.C．Its sort.D．Its big coverage. 10．What is Chudley’s attitude to the current situation in Greenland?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Disappointed.D．Confident. 11．What is the main idea of the text?A．A once-stable glacier in Greenland is now rapidly disappearing.B．The Steenstrup Glacier is the largest contributor to the global sea rise.C．Researchers try to enter Greenland to observe how it has changed.D．Glaciers play a crucial part in balancing the global climate system.bread products, fruit, coffee, etc. And the meal is typically presented in a buffet (餐饮部), from which guests can help themselves.13 However, the continental breakfast doesn’t refer to the English breakfast,which often includes meat, cereals, fruit and even vegetables in addition to bread products, juice and hot drinks. A “continental breakfast” describes the type of breakfast you’d meet in Europe, especially France. It is lighter, cheaper and more delicate (精致的).Nowadays, many hotels worldwide are offering continental breakfasts. 14 They don’t need much staff to prepare them. Besides, a continental breakfast is convenient for travelers who might not have much time for a meal in the morning.A continental breakfast is usually provided in hotels for a specific period of time during the morning. The food is typically placed on a large table. Objects like forks and knives are put beside. There might be tables and chairs where guests can sit and eat. 15 Most hotels that offer continental breakfasts will tell guests the time period when the food will be available. 16 Thus, guests who wait until near the end of the availability time period should expect that the supply of some items might be gone. Also, it is considered to be impolite for a guest to take very large amounts of the food that is provided.A．Such meals become more popular.B．Continental breakfasts are common.C．A continental breakfast means a light breakfast.D．Firstly, these items are more cost-effective for hotels.E．The term “continental breakfast” had its beginning in Britain.F．Many times, a limited amount of food will be provided each day.G．They can also take their breakfast back to their rooms or elsewhere.二、完形填空I’ve been working as a UN Peacekeeper in the Central African Republic for the past twoand help bring supplies of food and medicine. We are a 25 that can keep people in conflict apart.In this role, I, as a woman, take charge of various tasks as men do. Thus, I am 26 by many local women and girls who face limited job opportunities. Through our collective efforts, I made them realize that they also 27 to be respected and treated equally to man.Despite the important work we do, my life is not 28 in every aspect! I usually work overtime in a very tough environment, living in basic 29 with just a bed in a shared room. Certainly, being separated from my family and friends can be 30 difficult at times. However, knowing that our collective efforts contribute to a safer Central African Republic makes all the sacrifices 31 .17．A．hated B．enjoyed C．assigned D．changed 18．A．probed into B．signed up with C．kept up with D．looked up to 19．A．treatment B．inspiration C．technology D．independence 20．A．conflicts B．connections C．relationships D．wars 21．A．flee B．return C．sweep D．destroy 22．A．In return B．In response C．In addition D．In surprise 23．A．investigation B．association C．mission D．business 24．A．report B．prove C．ensure D．predict 25．A．bridge B．barrier C．castle D．shelter 26．A．protected B．respected C．surrounded D．doubted 27．A．deserve B．prefer C．plan D．fail 28．A．boring B．rewarding C．difficult D．fancy 29．A．interaction B．installation C．accommodation D．adaptation 30．A．slightly B．emotionally C．repeatedly D．previously 31．A．worthwhile B．available C．permanent D．educational三、语法填空(be) an essential part of Chinese culture, playing a vital role in preserving knowledge and 34 (provide) a source of inspiration for generations.The first major development in Chinese book culture was the invention of woodblock printing by Bi Sheng in the 11th century. This revolutionized book production, making it much 35 (easy) to produce and distribute books. During China’s Ming Dynasty there was a great booming of books and it 36 (see) the birth of China’s best-known book, Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en, which is still 37 (wide) read and studied today.In modern times, new genres such as science fiction and fantasy have grown in 38 (popular), while electronic books are becoming increasingly popular. The development of book culture has had a profound impact 39 Chinese society, with many books becoming cultural touchstones and inspiring people to think about their lives and the world around them.With its rich history and diverse genres, Chinese book culture provides a window into Chinese society. From ancient classics to modern bestsellers, Chinese books can open up 40 new world of ideas and knowledge for readers around the globe. As such, it is an important part of our collective global culture, and one 41 should be learned more about.四、单词拼写insights into the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)43．If offered the chance to be a volunteer, I will do it well and live up to your e .(根据首字母单词拼写)44．Peter g his nephew by the arm and led him away. (根据首字母单词拼写) 45．When we are asleep, the rate of breathtaking is at a (最小量) because the need for oxygen is then very small. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)46．R of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability quickly and effectively. (根据首字母单词拼写)47．As a result of destroying the forests, large (数量) of desert have covered the land. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)48．There are many serious health problems a with smoking. (根据首字母单词拼写)49．Listening is an active behavior c of hearing, understanding and remembering (根据首字母单词拼写)50．My sister is (乐观的) about her chance of winning the English speech contest. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51．This will enable the audience to sit in (舒适) while watching the shows. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)五、书面表达52．假定你是李华，你校英语报开辟了“Readers’ V oice”专栏，邀请读者针对一些热点问题发表自己的看法。

高二12月月考（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）第一节阅读理解（共15小题，每题2分，共30分）AThe best way of learning a language is using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you'll get your words mixed up( 混合) and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things too quickly and you can' t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor ( 幽默感), you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make. Don't be unhappy if people seem to be laughing at your mistakes. It's better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you, because they don't understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is: "Don't be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes."1．The writer thinks that the best way for you to learn a language is ____．A．writing B．listeningC．using it D．learning grammar2．What should you do in learning English?A．Be careful not to make any mistake．B．Write as quickly as you can．C．Laugh more often．D．Speak English as much as you can．3．When people laugh at your mistakes，you should ____．A．not care B．be happyC．feel worried D．be unhappy4．When you make a mistake ，you should ____．A．keep quiet B．keep your sense of humorC．be kind D．get angry2.（8分）BJoan is an American girl. She lives in China now. She is in my class. Her parents work in China, too, but her brother works in the U.S.A. He often writes letters to them. Joan likes Chinese class very much, and likes speaking Chinese with us after class. Her father teaches us English well. We all like his class. On Sundays, Joan goes to the People's Park with her father and mother.Sometimes she goes shopping with her mother. They like the Chinese food very much. It's a happy family．5．Joan is from ________．A．China B．Japan C．the U.S.A D．Canada6．Joan likes speaking ________with us after class．A．Chinese B．English C．French D．Japanese7．Joan's ________ is an English teacher．A．father B．mother C．brother D．father and mother8．How often does Joan go to the shop?A．Often B．Never C．Every Sunday D．Sometimes3.（8分）CAnnie Oakley was born in 1860 in Darke County, Ohio. Her family was very poor. She decided to help her family even when she was very young, so she learned to use a gun, and began hunting (打猎) animals for food. She could shoot them without losing the important parts of the meat．Soon her shooting ability became well known. When she was sixteen, she was invited to a competition with a famous marksman (神枪手), Frank Butler. Annie surprised everyone by winning the competition. Later that year she and Frank married.In 1882, Annie Oakley and Frank Butler started putting on shows together. Frank Butler was the star of the show and she was his assistant. The famous Native American leader, Sitting Bull, thought so highly of her shooting ability that he called her “Little Sure Shot”. Later Annie Oakley became the star of the show and Frank Butler was her assistant. Posters (海报) for the show called her the “Champion Markswoman”.During World War One, Annie Oakley wanted to train a group of women volunteers for the army, but the United States did not accept it. She gave American soldiers shooting lessons, and traveled across the country visiting many training camps. She gave shooting performances and raised money to support the American soldiers．Annie Oakley died on November 3, 1926．Eighteen days later, Frank Butler died too．9．According to the passage, Annie Oakley ______．A．lived a hard life as a childB．often went hunting with her familyC．joined the army during World War OneD．trained women soldiers during the war10．Which of the following shows best that Annie was skilled at shooting?A．She put on shows as her husband’s assistant．B．She raised money to support the American soldiers．C．She offered to help the army by training women to be soldiers．D．She could shoot animals without harming the important parts of the meat．11．Which of the following is in the RIGHT order about Annie?a．She took part in a shooting competition．b．She gave shooting demonstrations and raised money．c．She hunted animals for food．d．She put on shows with Frank Butler．e．She was called the "Champion Markswoman"．f．She married Frank Butler．A．a, c, d, f, b, e B．a, c, b, e, f, dC．c, a, d, f, e, b D．c, a, f, d, e, b12．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Annie Oakley—Markswomen．B．Frank Butler—Champion Marksman．C．A Couple of Marksmen．D．Trained Woman Soldier．4.（6分）DIf English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven't you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the effect is greater, the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of "early bilinguals" who had learnt asecond language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density(密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference."Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language," said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link betweenbilingualism and maths skills．"Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的), "he said．"You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas."The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34．Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better．"Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world," explained the scientists.13.The main subject talked about in this passage is ______ .A．science on learning a second languageB．man’s ability of learning a second languageC．1anguage can help brain powerD．1anguage learning and maths study14．In the second paragraph, the writer mentions “exercise” in order to ______ .A．say language is also a kind of physical laborB．prove that one needs more practice when he(she) is learning a languageC．to show the importance of using the language when you learn the languageD．make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well15．The underlined word “bilingual” probably means ______ .A．a researcher on language learningB．a person who is good at learning foreign languagesC．a person who can speak two languagesD．an active language learner二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）第二节七选五（共5小题，每题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

云南省昆明市第二十五中学高二英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. —You seem to be familiar with London.—I ______ there for three years. It’s great to be back again.A. had livedB. livedC. have livedD. live参考答案：B2. — The water was left running all night long.— Yes. It seemed that John ___________. He was the last one to leave the lab.A. was to be blamedB. was to blameC. had been blamedD. should be blamed参考答案：B3. I prefer a flat in Paris to ______ in London, because I want to live near my Mom' s.A. oneB. thatC. itD. this参考答案：Aone作为代词时，经常替代有修饰成分的名词单数或前面有不定冠词的名词；that替代有后置定语且有定冠词的名词单数；it指代同一事物；this指代较近的事物。

故本题选择A项。

4. ----Who are you going to have this letter for you?----My secretary.A. typeB. typedC. been typedD. been typing参考答案：A5. The CCTV show Chinese Characters Dictation Competition has taken the country by storm, which is partly designed to arouse people’s _______ in the Chinese language.A. response B. enthusiasm C. significance D. consequence参考答案：B试题分析：句意：中央电视台的节目汉字听写大赛已席卷全国,部分旨在激发人们在中国语言方面的热情。

2021年高二英语12月月考试题注意：本考试严禁使用手机，电子词典或其它电子存储设备，违者按作弊．．处理。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共50分）第一节：阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AFourteen­year­old Richie Hawley had spent five years studying violin at the munity School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles when he took part in a violin contest. Ninety­two young people were invited to the contest and Hawley came out first.The contest could have been the perfect setup for fear, worrying about mistakes, and trying to impress the judges. But Hawley said he did pretty well at staying calm. “I couldn't be thinking about how many mistakes I'd make —it would distract me from playing.” he says. “I don't even remember trying to impress people while I played. It's almost as if they weren't there. I just wanted to make music.”Hawley is a winner. But he didn't bee a winner by concentrating on winning. He did it by concentrating on playing well.“The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part，” said the founder of the modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin. “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essentialthing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”A characteristic of high performers is their intense, pleasurable concentration on work, rather than on their petitors or future glory or money, says Dr. Charles Garfield, who has studied 1,500 achievers in business, science, sports, arts, and professions. “They are interested in winning, but they're most interested in self­development, testing their limits.”One of the most surprising things about top performers is how many losses they've had —and how much they've learned from each. “Not one of the 1,500 I studied defined losing as failing，” Garfield says. “They kept calling their losses ‘setback’．”A healthy attitude towards setbacks is essential to winning, experts agree.“The worst thing you can do if you've had a setback is to let yourself get stuck in a prolonged depression. You should analyze carefully what went wrong, identify specific thing s you did right and give yourself credit for them.” Garfield believes that most people don't give themselves enough praise. He even suggests keeping a diary of all the positive things you've done on the way to a goal.1. What is mon among high performers is that they tend to give priority to ________. A．glory B. Wealth C. pleasure D. Work2.According to the passage, successful people concentrate on _______.A．challenging their own limits B. learning from othersC. defeating their opponentsD. avoiding setbacks3.The passage tells us that “praise” in times of trouble ________.A．helps people deal with their disappointment B. makes people forget their setbacksC. makes people regret about their pastD. helps people realize their goalsBThirteen vehicles lined up last March to race across the Mojave Desert, seekinga million in prize money. To win, they had to finish the 142­mile race in less than10 hours. Teams and watchers knew there might be no winner at all, because these vehicles were missing a key part — drivers.DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, organized the race as part of a push to develop robotic vehicles for future battlefields. But the Grand Challenge, as it was called, just proved how difficult it is to get a car to speed across an unfamiliar desert without human guidance. One had its brake lock up in the starting area. Another began by throwing itself onto a wall. Another got tied up by bushes near the road after 1.9 miles.One turned upside down. One took off in entirely the wrong direction and had to be disabled by remote control. One went a little more than a mile and rushed into a fence; another managed to go for six miles b ut stuck on a rock. The “winner”，if there was any, reached 7.8 miles before it ran into a long narrow hole, and the front wheels caught on fire.“You get a lot of respect for natural abilities of the living things，” says Reinhold Behringe, who helped desi gn two of the car­size vehicles for a pany called Sci­Autonics.“Even ants can do all these tasks effortlessly. It's very hard for us to put these abilities into our machines.”The robotic vehicles, though with necessary modern equipment such as advanced puters and GPS guidance, had trouble figuring out fast enough the blocks ahead that a two­year­old human recognizes immediately. Sure, that very young child, who has just only learned to walk, may not think to wipe apple juice off her face, but she already knows that when there's a cookie in the kitchen she has to climb up the table, and that when she gets to the cookie it will taste good. She is more advanced, even months old, than any machine humans have designed.4．Watchers doubted if any of the vehicles could finish the race because ________.A. they did not have any human guidanceB. the road was not familiar to the driversC. the distance was too long for the vehiclesD. the prize money was unattractive to the drivers5．From the passage we know “robotic vehicles” are a kind of machines that________.A. can do effortlessly whatever tasks living things canB. can take part in a race across 142­miles with a time limitC. can show off their ability to turn themselves upside downD. can move from place to place without being driven by human beings6．In the last paragraph, the author implies that there is a long way to go ________.A. for a robotic vehicle to finish a 142­mile race without any difficultiesB. for a little child who has just learned to walk to reach the cookie on the tableC. for a robotic vehicle to deal with a simple problem that a little child can solveD. for a little child to understand the importance of wiping apple juice off his/her faceCAs long as I can remember, I've always loved to draw. But my interest in drawing wasn't encouraged very much. Growing up in the 1950s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, boys were supposed to be athletic. Certain peer pressures encouraged little fingers to learn how to hold footballs rather than crayons.My early love for drawing developed into a love for telling stories through pictures. Stories began as fragments (片段) of pictures in my mind. I created a story by posing questions to myself. I called it the “what if” and “what then” approach. For example, for my book The Polar Express, I started out by thinking “What if a boy gets on that train? Where does he go？”From the time I e up with the idea, write and illustrate the book, and deliver it to the printer, it takes about seven months. First, I begin thinking of the idea. Then I imagine the pictures and the story. A good picture book should have events that are visually arresting. I first consider scenes that are exciting to look at and then my challenge is to weave a story around those pictures. The next step is putting the illustrations and story down on paper.When you first look at my illustrations, you see ordinary, everyday things. Butif you look closer, things might not seem quite so simple. When I'm writing a book, I always try to create something strange or puzzling in each picture. By using artistic strategies, I can give the drawing a kind of mysterious quality.All of my books are picture books, so they are generally thought of as books for children. But when I make them, I think of the books as being for everybody — for people of all ages. When I was a kid, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up, but now I'm really glad I became an artist and a storyteller.7．Why does the author mention The Polar Express?A. To tell us an interesting story.B. To introduce his famous work.C. To make up a sentence with “what if”．D. To show us how he designed his book.8．The underlined word “arresting” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.A. frighteningB. interestingC. satisfyingD. worrying9．Which of the following is TRUE about the author?A. He did well when he was at school.B. He only wrote something for children.C. He tried his best to meet the readers' taste.D. He regretted not working hard at drawing.10．What would be the best title for this passage?A. Telling Stories by DrawingB. “What if” and “What Then”C. How to Tell Interesting StoriesD. Working as a Famous Storyteller第二节：七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）The Value of a DollarIf you find a single one dollar bill in your pocket, what could you do with it? __11__ If you take a few moments to think about the value of that dollar, you'd find that it can actually get you further than you think.Pay a visit to your local dollar store. There are a lot of things you can buy.A simple trip can show wonders in savings if you know where to shop and watch for ads. __12__ Some specials include more things for a dollar in which case the value of that dollar is at least doubled.A dollar could buy a small lottery ticket. Keep in mind that this may make you spend more money, however. It can be very attractive to many people, so be carefulnot to let it get to your head. Even so, what is the harm in treating yourself once in a while? __13__ If not, at least it was a moment of excitement in your boring life.__14__ There are many stores that have containers for the purposes of a charitable cause. Next time you see one of these, take a look at it and actually read the words on the container. If it's a cause you feel strongly about, why not help to make a difference?__15__ These are only a few to get you thinking about it. In today's society with so many poor people and low­ine f amilies, this is something that's very important to think about.A. You never know if you'll hit it lucky.B. Why is the value of the dollar lower today?C. You can also think about giving it away to charity.D. Many things are often on sale for a dollar or less a piece.E. There are endless possibilities to put that dollar to good use.F. Sometimes it gets carelessly spent on some unimportant things.G. The dollar's value can be pared with what it bought in the past.第三节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Steve, a lawyer, is my older brother. In the __16__ of my father who died when I was six, Steve gave me important lessons in __17__ that helped me grow into an adult. For example, Steve taught me to face the __18__ of my behaviour. Once when I returned in __19__ from a Saturday baseball game, it was Steve who __20__ the time to ask me what happened. When I __21__ that my baseball had flown through Mrs Holt's basement window, __22_ the glass with a crash, Steve encouraged me to apologized to her. After all, I __23_ not have played in the path between buildings. __24_ my knees shocked as I explained, I __25 to pay for the window if she would return my ball.I also learned from Steve that __26_ property is a scared thing. After I founda silver pen in my fifth­grade classro om, I wanted to __27_ it, but Steve explained that it might be important to __28__ else in spite of the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of __29__ I'd hate to lose the small dog my father gave me to someone else. I returned the pen to my teacher, Mrs. David.Yet of all the __30__ Steve gave me, his respect for __31__ is the most vivid in my mind. When I was twelve I killed an old brown sparrow in the park with a BB gun. __32__ with my accuracy, I screamed to Steve to e from the house to have a look.I shall never forget the __33__ he stood for a long moment and stared at the bird.“Did it __34__ you first, Mark？” he asked. I didn't know what to answer. I reallyfelt terrible then, but that moment __35_ out as the most important lesson my brothertaught me.16．A. charge B. absence C. respect D.presence17．A. memories B. truth C. hopes D. honesty18．A. advantages B. reasons C. realities D.results19．A. surprise B. tears C. joyD. smiles20．A. took B. spent C. cost D. paid21．A. insisted B. introduced C. declared D.explained22．A. injuring B. damaging C. destroying D. breaking23．A. could B. must C. would D.should24．A. Since B. Although C. Because D. But25．A. refused B. offered C. afforded D.managed26．A. personal B. valuable C. public D.whole27 A. save B. keep C. pick D. return 28．A. no one B. everyone C. someone D.anyone29．A. why B. when C. how D. what30．A. information B. explanation C. opinions D.instructions31．A. life B. people C. family D.things32．A. Proud B. Encouraged C. Relaxed D.Excited33．A. way B. time C. place D.scene34．A. affect B. interrupt C. hurt D.fight35．A. stands B. reaches C. turns D.holds第II 卷（非选择题共50分）第一节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

——教学资料参考参考范本——【高中教育】最新高二英语12月月考试题______年______月______日____________________部门英语注意事项:1. 本试卷分第Ｉ卷和第ＩＩ卷两部分，共150分。

2. 全部答案在答题纸上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第Ｉ卷 (三部分，共100分)第一部分听力（共三节，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. Which sweater does the man advise the woman to buy?A. The blue one.B. The red one.C. The green one.2. Where is the man now?A. At work.B. At the bank.C. At the post office.3. How long will the woman wait?A. About two minutes.B. About four minutes.C. About eight minutes.4. How does the man probably feel?A. Frightened.B. Happy.C. Tired.5. What are the speakers talking about? [来源:学科网Z-X-X-K]A. A picture.B. The man’s brother.C. The woman’s hair.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

昆八中2023-2024学年度上学期月考二特色高二英语答案听力1-5BCBAA6-10BACBA11-15ABCCA16-20ABCCB听力文稿1.What will Joe do?A.Leave his company.B.Work in Paris.C.Move house.【答案】B【原文】W:Hey,forgot to tell you…Joe and Anna are moving to Paris!M:Really?Isn’t that a bit sudden?How did that happen?W:His company offered him a job out there.They’re going for at least a couple of years.2.Why is the man making the call?A.To remind the woman of a rainstorm.B.To make work arrangements.C.To have his house repaired.【答案】C【原文】M:Hello,I’m calling to ask whether you can send someone to take a look at our ceiling.It’s been leaking since last night’s rainstorm.W:Hi,Mr.Stevenson.I’m afraid we’re already booked up for this week.But I think we can make it next Monday.3.What does the man think of the training?A.Disappointing.B.Satisfying.C.Worrying.【答案】B【原文】W:How was the training?M:The training was a great challenge.I learned a lot.W:I’m glad you see it that way.Not a lot of people take a positive attitude towards training.M:Anyway,I’m glad I went.4.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In the man’s office.B.In a meeting room.C.At home.【答案】A【原文】M:Have you seen my blue sweater?It was on the back of my chair before I went to the meeting, but now it’s disappeared.W:Are you sure you left it there?When I came in the office to remind you about the meeting I didn’t see it. 5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An open-minded politician.B.Public opinion.C.An outstanding teacher.【答案】A【原文】M:Listen to this.The Education Minister is now saying that teachers deserve a pay rise.That’s a complete change of opinion!W:I’m glad to hear it.He’s been listening to public opinion,obviously.6.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A.Colleagues.B.A receptionist and a visitor.C.The boss and the secretary.7.What does the woman give the man?A.A guidebook.B.A city map.C.A schedule.【答案】 6.B7.A【原文】M:Hi,my name is Tom Smith.I saw a sign that said all visitors need to sign in here.W:That’s correct.May I ask your reason for visiting City Hall today?M:Actually,I’d like to take a tour.I’m interested in historic buildings.W:Is that so?We’ve had more visitors ever since the regional museum opened.M:Oh,I was just there.Do you have any idea where I should start?W:Here,take this brochure.It has some information about the building’s history and shows you where the points of interest are.Let me know if you have any questions.听下面一段对话，回答8-10小题。