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新蔡县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月份月考英语试题
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2．5分，满分37．5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。
A
The 9th Asian Winter Games will kick off on February 7，2025 in Harbin，
Heilongjiang province．There will be 34 countries and regions-the most in the event’s
history-taking part in the Games．Here are some fun facts about the Games．
Torch（火炬）
The torch stands 735mm tall and is inspired by a beautiful lilac（丁香花），Harbin’s
city flower．The theme of its design，“Surging”，aims to express the strong energy of
life in nature．It shows that the 9th Asian Winter Games will be filled with enthusiasm
and passion．The design of the torch takes the form of a flowering lilac，integrating
colors such as China Red，Lilac Purple and Snow White，symbolizing the sincerity，
warmth，openness，and inclusiveness of Heilongjiang province and the characteristics of
the host city，Harbin．
Emblem（徽章）
The emblem，named “Breakthrough”，combines symbols of short track speed
skaters，flowing ribbons（丝带）and lilacs．Its colors，in shades of blue and purple，
reflect the beauty of sunlight on ice and snow．The figure’s shape looks like the Chinese
character “九”，representing the 9th Games，and “合”，representing unity and
friendship．Through this emblem，Harbin extends a warm welcome and expresses hopes
for shared growth among Asian countries．
Mascots（吉祥物）
The mascots for the Games，Binbin and Nini，are two lovable Siberian tigers．Binbin
represents ice sports and wears ice skates，while Nini，representing snow sports，rides a
snowboard．Their names－“Binbin” from “Harbin” and “Nini” from the Chinese word
for “you” -come together to form a message：“Harbin welcomes you!” These tiger
mascots were inspired by two real tigers born in Harbin and represent values of strength，
courage and positivity．
Events
The upcoming Games will feature 64 events in total，with 31％making their first
appearance，including new events in speed skating，short track speed skating and ski
mountaineering．Notably，ski mountaineering will also be included in the Milano Cortina
2026 Winter Olympics，making the Asian Winter Games a testing ground for the sport．
21．Where did the idea for the torch come from?
A．A cute animal in Siberia． B．A speed ice skater in action．
C．A flowing ribbon in the wind． D．A beautiful flower of the host city．22．What common message do the emblem and the mascots carry?
A．A shared future． B．A warm welcome．
C．Unity and friendship． D．Courage and positivity．
23．What is special about the upcoming Games?
A．One of the events will be included in the Olympics．
B．The number of athlete participants will break the record．
C．Half of the events will appear at the Games for the first time．
D．Many new events will be tested for the Olympics at the Games．
B
My mother，who wasn’t good at driving and using technology，planned to drive for
Uber，an online platform that provides ride-hailing（打车）services．
One day on her way home fro m grocery shopping，she turned on the app，which
matched her quickly with a rider named Matthew．As she made her way toward him，the
panic seized her—the silent navigation（导航），the distracting screen and the swipe／tap
confusion．It was just too much．Naturally，she turned off her phone．She did not cancel
the ride，nor did she contact him to explain．She turned her car and raced toward
home．
A few minutes later，Mom turned on her phone to check her text messages．She had
several missed calls from Matthew，who had been watching her on his screen and had
seen her drive in the opposite direction for the past five minutes．
Matthew called again．She hesitated，and then picked up the phone．“Why are you
driving in the opposite direction?” he asked．“Listen，”she explained．“This is my
first time with Uber，and I don’t know how to use it．”
Then Mom found the destination and Matthew got in the car．Matthew was a
handsome man in his early thirties with a kind face．Mom told Matthew he would need
to manage the technology if he wanted to arrive on time．
“So，start the trip，” she requested and tossed her phone to Matthew．He was
glad of service．They laughed，talked and eventually arrived at Yorkdale—although at the
wrong entrance．
“I’m sorry，” she said．“It’s OK，” laughed Matthew．“Everyone is a beginner
at some point．” He ended the trip，returned her phone and started to climb out of the
car．
“Matthew，” she called from her window，“you’d better not rate me one star．”
“I’m rating you five right now!” he said and he really did．
Matthew disappeared into the mall，smiling．She smiled，too，proud that her first
ride was such a success．
24．Why did the author’s mother turn off her phone?
A．She was at a loss what to do then． B．She had difficulty in finding
Matthew．
C．She couldn’t get in touch with Matthew．D．She had something urgent to dealwith．
25．What did Matthew do before he met the author’s mother?
A．He canceled the order． B．He followed her car home．
C．He issued a warning． D．He phoned her several times．
26．What can we learn about the author’s mother and Mattew’s trip?
A．It took shorter than usual． B．It led to a lasting friendship．
C．They had a great time during it． D．They didn’t get along well during it．
27．Which of the following words can best describe Matthew?
A．Humorous． B．Understanding． C．Intelligent． D．Responsible．
C
A few years ago，we bought a Lego Taj Mahal（泰姬陵）for my dad’s birthday，
hoping to combine his love for architecture with family time．
Each evening，my dad and I gathered around the large dining table to build the
model ． We faced thousands of tiny white pieces ， each packaged with precision in
numbered plastic bags，accompanied by a thick instruction book．
The evenings passed quickly，and the building rose before our eyes．We could see
our efforts producing good results，and as we turned to the boring task of ordering the
colored bricks on the building’s floor，our conversation too took a turn．
We were amazed by how complex the model was and its instruction book．We
realized the book itself was a work of art，beautiful，but also surprisingly detailed and
clear．It provided us with the comfort of certainty．We knew if we followed all the
instructions，we would end up with a model that looked exactly like the picture on the
box．If we made a mistake，all we had to do was to repeat our steps and start again．
Life，however，does not fit together so neatly and rarely provides us with such clear
instructions．We talked over our respective lives，decisions made，and actions and choices
never taken．Dad reflected on a life well lived，and I，in my mid-thirties，on the
uncertain path that lay ahead．
Here，we were the expert architects doing the assembling（组装），but out in the
world，we were the ones being assembled．We think we’re in control，but our choices are
shaped by forces beyond our control．In the face of uncertainty，we have to proceed，
trusting both in the process and the end result．
Sometimes，on the days I return home，I go to the spare room to look at the
completed Lego model，which brings forth a sense of happiness and comfort．It reminds
me that life is built slowly，with mistakes，an element of uncertainty and no instruction
book．It shows that consideration，warmth and faith will result in a life well lived．Life
itself is not about what we materially create or leave behind，but rather how we lived it．
28．Which can best describe the author’s experience of building the Lego model?
A．Simple and uninteresting． B．Imaginative and enjoyable．
C．Complicated and rewarding． D．Challenging and discouraging．
29．What does the author learn from assembling the Lego model?A．Life requires to be planned carefully．B．Life doesn’t come with clear guidance．
C．Mistakes in life can always be corrected．D．Life’s uncertainty makes it more
exciting．
30．How does the author suggest we deal with uncertainty in life?
A．By avoiding making any choice． B．By focusing on instant end results．
C．By seeking instructions from others．D．By moving forward with confidence．
31．What does the completed Lego model mean to the author?
A．The value of hard work in life． B．The achievement of life goals．
C．The journey of living one’s life． D．The joy of staying with families．
D
Artificial intelligence（AI）might be the biggest winner of the Nobel Prize in 2024．US
scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the 2024 Nobel Prize in
physics for discoveries and inventions in machine learning that paved the way for the AI rapid
growth，according to Reuters．
In 1982，Hopfield created a network that helps computers store and recall patterns，
similar to how our brains remember things．A year later，Hinton developed the Boltzmann
machine，which allows computers to learn independently to recognize patterns in data，
such as identifying specific objects in images．
As for the Nobel Prize in chemistry，US scientists David Baker and John Jumper，
along with British computer scientist Demis Hassabis，won the prize．Half the prize Was
awarded to Baker “for computational protein design” while the other half was share by Jumper
and Hassabis for their development of the AI model AlphaFold2．
Scientists struggled for decades to predict how proteins fold into their 3D shapes that
determine their function．However，AlphaFold2，developed by AI research laboratory
DeepMind，can accurately predict the 3D structures of nearly all known proteins，showing
great potential in the field of drug development．
“AI can be a powerful tool for solving problems that involve obtaining outputs from inputs，
showing its great potential in scientific research，” Professor Yang Maojun from Tsinghua
University told Science and Technology Daily．
In his view，AI applications are not limited to fields like biology，chemistry or
physics．Their range mainly depends on how well problems from the real world can be
abstracted into a form that AI can learn and process，and whether there is sufficient real-
world data to train and build deep learning networks．
AI’s importance in scientific research is increasingly evident．Yang believes that
scientists should actively accept this trend while remaining aware of AI’s limitations．
Hinton expressed a similar concern at the Nobel press conference．“We also have to
worry about a number of possible bad consequences，particularly the threat of these things
getting out of control，” he said．
“Humans carry the responsibility for using this new technology in a safe and ethical（合乎道
德的）way，for the greatest benefit of humankind，” said Ellen Moons，chair of theNobel Committee for Physics．
32．What was John Hopfield’s contribution to the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics?
A．Inventing a new learning machine．
B．Designing a new type of data processor．
C．Creating an AI model for image analysis．
D．Developing a network for pattern storage．
33．Why is AlphaFold2 important in the field of drug development?
A．It can forecast protein folding patterns．
B．It can produce new proteins for drug use．
C．It can identify proteins related to diseases．
D．It can analyze the genetic orders of proteins．
34．What may determine the potential of AI applications according to Yang Maojun?
A．The accuracy of AI training data．
B．The effectiveness of machine learning．
C．The availability of enough real-world data．
D．The level of real-world problem settlement．
35．What can be the best title of the passage?
A．AI also has its weak points
B．AI should benefit humankind
C．AI steals the show at the Nobel Prize
D．AI may run out of control in the future
第二节（共5小题；每小题2．5分，满分12．5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将
该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When parents are on their phones a lot，what will happen to their kids? Parents who
stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior，but they
could be preventing their children’s language development，a new study found．
Parents who use screens more have children who use screens more．And those
children have a lower talent in grammar and vocabulary．When screens are in use，either
by a parent or a child，there is less talking，teaching and reading in house-holds． 3 6
What’s more，when kids watch screens with their parents，the study found it doesn’t
help their language skills． 37 For example，kids ages 24 to 30 months learn new
verbs when they are taught through a live interaction or even video chat，but not by
watching a video，according to a September 2023 study．
The study suggests parents should try not to spend too much time on devices when they are
with their children． 38 Try to spare a few minutes-start with 15 minutes a day if it
seems really hard-where your phone is truly out of sight，out of mind．It helps model
good practices for your kids．
Parents are also advised to re-evaluate whether they need to be responsive to everything that
comes through on their phones in real time．We live in a world where everything seemsurgent but usually actually isn’t． 3 9 It’s simply not possible．
40 It’s never too late to repair．Spend some extra time reading together or in a
no-phone zone like the dinner table．By caring about your kid’s development and looking
into tips like these，you are already doing a great job．
A．We don’t actually need our phones all the time．
B．It is an easy way to calm children down or occupy them．
C．Avoid checking your phone instead of hanging out with your friends．
D．And this may be a reason for the lower grammar skills and vocabulary．
E．Try not to put pressure on yourself to respond immediately to everything．
F．Another research also suggests younger children don’t learn well from screens．
G．But parents shouldn’t overstress if they or their child have spent much time on
screens．
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was 19，determined not to spend my last teenage year stuck in the suburbs，
I took off with an Australian friend and we traveled around Europe for months．We
stayed in the cheapest accommodation we could find and 41 bread，cheese and the
occasional bottle of red．
This was 1990，a time before mobile phones and the Internet，when the primary
contact with home Was the 4 2 of mail from the general post office．
Before I left，Mom had made me a small money bag to 43 around my neck．
She’d also made me a sleeping sheet so that I could avoid 44 bedding．These gifts
were her way of telling me to have a wonderful time，even though she didn’t want me to
go．
It’s only now，as my 18-year-old daughter is 45 to leave on her own gap year
trip，that I have more 46 for what Morn fek．Working multiple jobs and saving
money，my daughter has researched where to stay，how to get around and what to do
when she 47 ．She rarely asks for my opinion and I find myself 48 unsure of
whether I should get involved or 49 ．I want to be 50 but not too involved．I
want to be cool but not cold．I want to be like the perfect travel 5 1 ．
When she first mentioned gap year travel，I was encouraging，wanting her to have
her own experiences that could 52 her．As I had mine，I didn’t let myself think a
lot about her not being here．Our family has already got 53 and soon it will just be
me，my son and the cat．And I’m not quite ready for that．But this 54 is about
her．
This is not 1990 and I am not stuck at home waiting for a letter．I have promised
not to bother her with messages，but at least I know she can 55 me when she wants
to．41．A．turned to B．asked for C．dreamed of D．lived on
42．A．promise B．collection C．claim D．approach
43．A．wear B．tie C．stay D．stick
44．A．unusual B．expensive C．unclean D．empty
45．A．waiting B．preparing C．training D．begging
46．A．passion B．desire C．responsibility D．sympathy
47．A．arrives B．confirms C．doubts D．forgets
48．A．desperately B．regularly C．silently D．recently
49．A．stand out B．give in C．hold on D．back off
50．A．ambitious B．supportive C．positive D．practical
51．A．partner B．pioneer C．guide D．advocate
52．A．attract B．cheer C．shape D．move
53．A．happier B．smaller C．weaker D．tougher
54．A．trip B．choice C．adventure D．project
55．A．leave B．believe C．contact D．disturb
第二节（共10小题；每小题1．5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写
在答题卡相应的位置上。
Chinese hit video game Black Myth：Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm
since its release， 56 （sell）more than 10 million copies across all platforms in just
three days．
57 （consider）the first Chinese-developed “Triple-A” title，Black Myth：Wukong
topped the “most-played games” list on Steam，a leading gaming platform， 58
（mere）an hour after its debut（问世）on Tuesday morning．
The game，drawing inspiration from the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to
the West，is being seen as a rare example of popular media broadcasting Chinese 59
（story）on an international stage．
Black Myth：Wukong is a single-player action game，in 60 players take on the
role of the Destined One—a monkey with supernatural powers．The Destined One is based
on the character of Sun Wukong，or the Monkey King，a key character in Journey to the
West．
Journey to the West，one of the four great Chinese novels， 61 （write）in the
Ming Dynasty（1368—1644）by Wu Chengen．It’s a story of mythology，religion and
adventure，focusing on Tang Sanzang and his three disciples（Sun Wukong，Zhu Bajie
and Sha Wujing）going to the western regions 62 （obtain）Buddhist scriptures．The
plot of 63 book is filled with fantasy，integrating Buddhism，Taoism and 64
（tradition）Chinese culture，contrasting good __ 65 evil．It has inspired hundreds of
international films，TV shows and cartoons over the years．
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Alan想了解上周你校举办的英语音乐节活动的情况，
请给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．活动目的和内容；
2．你的看法或感想。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alan，
I’m writing to tell you about the English Music Festival held in our school last week．
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours
，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Eight-year-old Lily was a curious little girl who loved exploring the world around her．One
day，Lily’s mother asked her to go to the store to buy some groceries．Excited by the
thought of being responsible，Lily happily walked along the streets，her small steps filled
with purpose and enthusiasm．The sun was shining，and the air was filled with the scent
（香味）of freshly baked bread from the nearby bakery，adding to her excitement．
As Lily walked into the store，she noticed a beautiful container of pink candies on
the cashier’s desk．The candies were wrapped in sparking wrappers，and they seemed to
call out to her．She really wanted to buy them．However，there was one problem-she
didn’t have enough money to pay．
Then，Lily came up with an idea．She told herself it was just a little white lie and
that no one would ever know．It seemed like a simple solution to her dilemma（困境）．
She quickly put the candies into her shopping bag and paid for the groceries，hoping that
her secret would be safe．
That evening，Lily couldn’t help but feel regretful in her heart．The excitement of the
day had faded，replaced by a heavy feeling of guilt．She knew that what she had done
wasn’t right．Her conscience（良知）was eating away at her，causing her to lose sleep
and feel restless．The candies，once a source of joy，now sat heavily in her stomach，a
reminder of her actions．
The next morning，Lily’s mother noticed her daughter’s troubled expression and asked
her what was wrong．Lily hesitated for a moment，the weight of her secret almost too
much to bear．But then，the truth poured out of her mouth like a waterfall．
“Mom，I have something to tell you，” Lily said，tears welling up in her
eyes，“I took some candies from the store without paying for them．I’m really sorry．”
Her voice was small，but the sincerity in her words was clear．Her mother’s face softened，and she pulled Lily into a warm hug．“Lily，I am
proud of you for telling me the truth，” her mother said gently．“But it’s important to
understand that lying，even about something small，can hurt others and ourselves．Let’s
go back to the store and make things right．”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Shortly ， Lily and her mother were back at the store ．
_______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
From that day on ， Lily understood the importance of telling the truth ．
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参考答案
一，阅读理解（每题 2.5分，总分50分）
21--25 DBAAD 26--30CBCBD 31--35CDACC 36. DFAEG
二，完形填空 （每题1分，总分15分）
41--45 DBACB 46--50 DAADB 51--55 CCBAC
三，语法填空 （每空1.5分，总分15分）
56.selling 57. considered 58. merely 59. stories 60.which
61 was written 62. to obtain 63. the 64.traditional 65.with \and
四，第一节作答示例:（总分15分）
Dear Alan,
I'm writing to tell you about the English Music Festival held in our school
last week. It was a fantastic event aiming to celebrate cultural diversity and
improve our English through music. The festival featured a variety of
performances, including songs, dramas, poetry recitations and so on, all in
English. It was a great opportunity for us to practice our language skills in a
fun and engaging way.
Personally, I found it not only enhanced our English skills but also
broadened our views. I believe events like this are essential for us to develop a
global mindsetand promote cross- cultural understanding.
I'd love to hear about any similar events you've attended or organized.
Yours, Li Hua
五，第二节作答范例：总分25分）Shortly，Lily and her mother were back at the store. Lily's heart was
pounding, but her mother gave her the courage she needed. They approached
the cashier desk, and with a trembling voice, Lily explained what she had done
and admitted her mistake. The store owner, surprised by the little girl's honesty,
smiled kindly and praised her for her integrity. He even gave her a bag of
candies as a reward for her bravery and honesty. Lily's face lit up with relief
and gratefulness as she handed over the money, feeling a heavy weight lift off
her shoulders
From that day on, Lily understood the importance of telling the truth. The
experience taught her that honesty, even when it's difficult, is always the best
policy. She learned that while mistakes are part of life, it's how we correct
them that builds up our character. Lily's mother’ s support and the store
owner’s understanding left a lasting impression on her. She promised never to
let a “little white lie”cloud her judgment again. The pink candies incident
remained a precious memory,a reminder of the power of the truth and the
warmth of a mother`s love in guiding her through life`s lessons.
