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新蔡县第一高级中学 2024-2025 学年高二下学期 4 月份月考英语
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 ．5 分，满分 37 ．5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Interested in animated short films? Here’s a collection of mini-reviews for some ．Choose one to watch!
A Pet（ 8 mins ）
A pet is about a lonely young girl in need of company and attention ．She dreams of having a pet and spares no
effort to make that dream come true ．The animation has a wonderful childlike simplicity to it ， looking like the
pages of a children’s picture book that have come to life ．The jokes in it are sweet and well thought out ，
evoking a childlike sense of imagination .
Place to Place（ 2mins ）
A text from a lonely traveler encourages a group of friends from faraway places to reunite ．Place to Place is
an excellent and encouraging little animation ．It is enjoyable ，eye-catching and to the point ．The great sound
design and background music add to the urgency and fun ，making it an all-round short .
Be Free（ 2 mins ）
Be Free is about Merry ，a sad young girl who makes her heart’s desires known to the water spirit Mami
Wata ．Despite the clear theme of recycling and learning to keep our environment clean ，the aim of the film is
more personal ．It’s a message from the director’s younger self to “be free” from fear ， challenges and
anxiety ．He points out that change and facing challenges come from taking action ，not just thinking .
Early Birds（ 3 mins ）
Early Birds is about a small ，lonely penguin who does all he can to wake an older ，sleeping penguin so he’ll
have someone to play with ．The animation style is quaint（古雅的），and the story is very funny . One of the
outstanding aspects is the music and sound design ．They work together and blend with the
action at times ，while at other times helping this film move forward ．It is a crowd-pleasing short for all
ages .
21 ．What is special about A Pet?
A ．It focuses on friendship ． B ．It stimulates creativity .
C ．It is the longest in length ． D ．It is based on a children’s book .
22 ．What do Place to Place and Early Birds have in common?
A ．Both feature a quaint style ． B ．Both center around an animal .
C ．Both have excellent sound design ． D ．Both are suitable for people of all ages .
23 ．Who is the passage intended for?
A ．Innovative teenagers ． B ．Animation lovers .
C ．Caring environmentalists ． D ．Curious children .
B
On a full-moon night in 1988 ，a young park ranger（园林管理员）named Bruce Barnes paddled acanoe into the wetlands of Louisiana’s Barataria Preserve ．It was 2 a ．m ．when he pulled out his
harmonica and played the instrument from his childhood ．First ，Barnes recalls ，the frogs joined in ．Then
the alligators approached ．Several gators stayed at the boat’s edge as he serenaded （唱小
夜曲） them for the next two hours .
Barnes ，now 61 ，is known today as a musician ．He is also a naturalist who spent most of his career working
for the National Park Service ．But for Barnes ，music and nature are inseparable ； they are connected ．
Louisiana’s rhythms ，he says ，are as place-specific as its marshes and forests .
The wetlands even produce their own music ．Barnes visited Barataria at night with a sound engineer ，
capturing wildlife sounds to weave into his recordings ．He came to both passions early ．As a child ，Barnes
sometimes went outside at 1 a ．m ．to watch flying squirrels glide .
His early interest in the natural world led Barnes to major in biology at Henderson State University and to
start working at national parks as an undergraduate ．He arrived at Barataria in 1987 ，when he was 23 ．Barnes
surveyed the park’s plants and animals and led daytime canoe trips .
Hours after sunset ，he returned to the water by himself
Barnes retired from the National Park Service in 2015 ．He still plays music full time ，and he remains a
naturalist ，leading walking tours and photographing medicinal plants and fungi ．The exhibition ，
“Botanica ：Gardens ，Landscapes ，and Plant Medicines in South Louisiana” ，which he also helped arrange
，runs through May 2026 .
Plants ，fungi and music ，to Barnes ，all have magic power and they are never far from each other . “When
you roll into New Orleans ，you can hear some of the world’s greatest music ，” he says “And you can get into
your car and drive 25 minutes and be in the wetlands ，completely surrounded by nature and water ，and feel
like you’re 1 ，000 miles from civilization ”
24 ．What did Barnes do on a full-moon night in 1988?
A ．He observed wildlife’s behavior ． B ．He cheeked on the wetlands .
C ．He played music for wildlife ． D ．He escaped from stress in the wetlands .
25 ．What can be learned about Barnes according to the passage?
A ．His exhibition turns out to be a huge success .
B ．His interest in nature has shaped his career . C
．He distances himself from civilization .
D ．He led walking trips tours before retirement .
26 ．Which of the following words best describes Barnes?
A ．Modest ． B ．Friendly ． C ．Diligent ． D ．Devoted .
27 ．What is the best title for the text?
A ．A Naturalist’s Music Heart B ．A Musician’s Growth Road
C ．A Conservationist’s Art Passion D ．A Park Ranger’s Wetland Adventure
C
Astronauts embarking on long journeys in deep space can’t pack all the calories they will need in the
form of freeze-dried food ．They also can’t grow everything they’ll need ，as onboard garden technologyisn’t mature enough to turn out fresh produce ． Given those nutritional restrictions · , a group of engineers thinks
future space travelers should change their diets .
In a study published in The International Journal of Astrobiology ，scientists suggest that astronauts could
look to asteroids（小行星）for all-you-can-eat meals .
They wouldn’t be chewing the rocks themselves ．Instead ，a chemical and physical process would break
down an asteroid’s material ，and the resulting organic components would then be fed to bacteria . After the
bacteria were full ，the astronauts could consume the collection of microbes（微生物）－more appetizingly
referred to as “biomass”（生物质）.
This idea has origins in a more earthly project ，sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of
the US Department of Defense ．One of the agency’s programs ，ReSource ，tasks researchers with taking plastic
waste produced by troops and turning it into something useful ．Joshua Pearce ，an engineering professor who
is collaborating on the project ，thought they could turn those plastic food containers into more food ．Dr ．
Pearce was discussing this plastic work with his “space friends” ，who pointed out that asteroids aren’t so
different from plastic ，at least from the microbes’ perspective ：they both contain a lot of carbon .
The problem is whether microbes will ，in fact ，eat asteroids ．That’s something Annemiek Waajen of VU
Amsterdam has investigated ，feeding bacteria meteorite（陨石）material pieces of space rock that have fallen to
Earth ．They consumed its carbon and grew ，according to her research ．Dr ．Waajen thinks asteroid food makes
sense biochemically ，but that it will remain a curious idea for a while ．“It is something that’s still a long
way away ，” she said .
The space part gives Stephen Techtmann ，a Michigan Technological University microbiologist ， pause
“How do those assumptions actually translate when you get it into that environment?” he said ．One problem is that
asteroids are not chemical clones of each other “Changing from asteroid to asteroid might be challenging ，” he also
said .
Dr ．Pearce is willing to try to sort that out ，hoping to gather data demonstrating that the biomass meals
are likely to be produced and safe to consume ．“I already promised I would be the first one to take
a bite ，” he said .
Despite the challenges of providing astronauts with a balanced and delicious diet ，we believe that the end of
scientific exploration is finally a solution .
28 ．What trouble do astronauts in deep space have according to the passage?
A ．They possibly starve for lack of food .
B ．They are addicted to freeze-dried food . C
．They are dependent on fresh produce . D ．
They likely face nutritional imbalance .
29 ．What is the assumed alternative diet for astronauts?
A ．Asteroids ． B ．Biomass ． C ．Bacteria ． D ．Meteorites .
30 ．Which of the following does Stephen Techtmann agree with?
A ．It remains to be explored whether the project can be realized .
B ．It is completely impracticable for microbes to eat asteroids .
C ．There is doubt arising about the safety of the microbe meal .·
D ．There is no need to continue with this asteroid project .
31 ．What’s the author’s attitude to the idea of looking to asteroids for meals?
A ．Intolerant B ．Doubtful C ．Favorable D ．Dismissive
D
A journey to Italy is set to become even more expensive ．Last summer ，the country introduced a
proposal to raise the tourist tax ．Currently ，many Italian cities charge taxes of up to 5 euros on an
overnight stay ．The new plan introduces a tiered（阶梯式的）system ：5 euros per night for economy rooms under
100 euros ，10 euros for standard rooms priced between 100 and 400 euros ，15 euros for high-end rooms ranging
from 400 to 750 euros and 25 euros for luxury accommodations above 750 euros .
Italy ，with its rich cultural heritage and amazing coastlines ，has always been a top spot for tourists .
However ，the increasing number of visitors is becoming overwhelming ．According to the Word Tourism
Organization ，Italy welcomed 57 ．2 million foreign tourists in 2023 ，which has led to several issues .
Fortune Magazine reported loud noise ，crowded spaces ，important shops being replaced by souvenir stalls and
rising rents driven by apartments being changed into short-term rentals（出租房）.
The suggested tax aims to tackle the challenges posed by overtourism ．However ，some tourists are opposed to
the high tax “Increasing the tax would be profiteering（牟取暴利）．I would go elsewhere ， to other countries
that don’t have such a tax ，” Fabea Wiegand from Switzerland told Fortune Magazine .
While introducing a tourist tax is a method used by many countries to manage tourist numbers ，it is essential
not to take it to extremes ．The Economist emphasizes the crucial role policymakers play in determining the
level of tourism tax ．It is important to set a tax that is affordable for most tourists ．For instance ，Venice
charges a day pass of only 5 euros ．Despite its small amount ，this fee can contribute to enhancing local services
such as waste management and heritage preservation ，benefiting both residents and visitors .
Even though high tax may prevent some tourists from going to certain destinations ，tourism tax is “not a
cause for despair” for countries ，said The Economist ．If tourists choose other destinations due to t h e t a x ，l
e s s e r - k n o w n a r e a s c o u ld s e i z e t h e c h a n c e t o a t t r a c t v i s i t o r s .
Meanwhile ，popular destinations could adapt by promoting more affordable choices to tourists ，striking a
balance between locals’ and visitors’ needs and promoting sustainable tourism .
32 ．What does the underlined word “overwhelming” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A ．Enormous ． B ．Powerful ． C ．Frightening ． D ．Confusing .
33 ．Why did Italy consider introducing a higher tax?
A ．To keep visitors from visiting Italy .
B ．To increase the profits from tourism .
C ．To deal with problems caused by overtourism .
D ．To reduce unfair competition in the tourism industry .
34 ．What was Fabea Wiegand’s attitude toward raising the tourist tax?
A ．Objective ． B ．Disapproving ． C ．Sympathetic ． D ．Indifferent .
35 ．What does The Economist think about the tourist tax?
A ．It may negatively affect local services .
B ．It will be harmful to sustainable tourism .C ．It will reduce the inflow of foreign visitors .
D ．It may be beneficial to less popular destinations . 第
二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 ．5 分，满分 12 ．5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Are you tired of the endless search for parking when going out with your parents? 36 Three
high school students ，Sarada Koppana ，Deepika Bhardwaj and Vani Mittal ，developed
“Telepark” ，an app that makes finding parking in Boston faster and easier .
The idea came from their personal experiences ． 37 Even though they could not drive yet ，they were
determined to find a solution .
So ，they created Telepark ，an all-in-one parking app ．By using advanced algorithms（算法）and real-
time traffic data ，the app can guide users to the closest available parking meter in the area when they input their
destination ．In addition ，the app will automatically change the route for users if the parking spot suddenly gets
taken ． 38 “You earn Telepark Points from our app ，which can be used for free parking in the future ，”
explained Mittal ．Using Boston’s traffic data ，the students tested and improved their app based on the feedback
they received to make it even better .
39 They had won $10 ，000（ about 72 ，000 yuan）in a local business plan competition by beating out
several other groups from Boston-area high schools .
Looking ahead ，the students are seeking more financial support to promote and launch their app by next fall
． 40
A ．Their hard work paid off .
B ．When asked about their idea ，their parents are proud of them .
C ．Finding parking in Boston is frustrating and wastes so much time .
D ．They’re working hard to make this app a reality for Boston drivers .
E ．Take a close look at the following tips ，and you will get out of the parking trouble .
F ．The app doesn’t just help find parking but also rewards users for leaving spots early .
G ．A group of high school students felt the same and decided to do something to change it . 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。
My grandma and I shared one of those special relationships as 41 as a double rainbow ．We planted
our first “Victory” garden together ．We planted 42 together in the soil and in each other .
Grandma lived eighty-seven seasons without 43 ．I was forty-four when I last saw her ．I
remember every bite of her apple pie ，and every lingering wave of her hand as our car full of kids and 44
slowly pulled away ．We would all look back at her and 45 ，wishing I could frame her there forever just
that way .
Most vividly of all ，I remember my grandma and me planting seeds ．We planted beans ，corn ，
watermelons ，and other flowers ．I have to admit I rode those 32 kilometers each Saturday more for
the 46 of the conversation and the home-made pies than for the vegetables and flowers .
But no matter how full I was after I ate ，I was always left hungry for more of the 47 she sharedwith me .
I’ll never forget the day when we tasted our first harvest as a result of 48 a plum（李）tree with an
apricot（杏）tree “Gee ，do you suppose the new fruits will be any good?” I asked ．“ Of course they will be
wonderful ，” she 49 “Didn’t we do the planting ，nurturing and grafting?”
Sure enough ，they were delicious “You always get out what you 50 ，” she continued as we sat under
the tree eating most of what we had picked .
“Plant apple seeds and you get apple trees ；plant weeds and you will harvest weeds（ even without
watering）；plant the seeds of great ideas and you will reap greatness ，” she said 51 ，looking directly into my
eyes “Do you understand what I mean?” I 52 .
I learned from my grandma that the seeds of greatness are 53 that begin in children by
observing and imitating the lifestyles of role models and heroes .
“Model yourself after men and women who have been passionate about life and positive towards
challenges ，” my grandmother had 54 ．Armed with that belief ，I went forth to sow and 55 my
own excellence in life .
41 ．A ．notable B ．distinct C ．rare D ．common
42 ．A ．flowers B ．vegetables C ．fruits D ．seeds
43 ．A ．complaint B ．ambition C ．victory D ．company
44 ．A ．disappointmentB ．contentment C ．boredom D ．disbelief
45 ．A ．swing B ．laugh C ．wave D ．search
46 ．A ．bonus B ．time C ．option D ．interest
47 ．A ．pies B ．flees C ．wisdom D ．mystery
48 ．A ．watering B ．crossing C ．nurturing D ．planting
49 ．A ．yelled B ．screamed C ．responded D ．sighed
50 ．A ．put down B ．take down C ．take in D ．put in
51 ．A ．softly B ．weakly C ．desperately D ．hesitantly
52 ．A ．questioned B ．approved C ．agreed D ．nodded
53 ．A ．efforts B ．attitudes C ．memories D ．events
54 ．A ．recalled B ．proposed C ．ordered D ．requested
55 ．A ．boast B ．create C ．taste D ．harvest
第Ⅱ 卷（非选择题，满分 55
分） 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。
Beijing Library has been named pubic library of the year in the annual competition to find the most
beautiful new library in the world .
56 （impress）libraries from 10 countries were competing ，but the judges ，were amazed at the “wow
factor” in 57 is now the world’s largest climatized reading space ．The judges praised the way all the 58
（ architect ）in the project had connected books ，people and nature throughout the 75 ， 000-sq-metre design ，
with its curved ，stepped terraces（露台） 59 （ mirror ）the surrounding landscape of the Tonghui River and its
hills and valleys .As a key cultural landmark in Beijing’s newly established sub-center ，the library stands 60 a
contemporary center for learning ，knowledge-sharing ，social interaction and community
61 （ involve ）．It not only demonstrates its connection to the environment through its nature-infused design
，but also 62 （strengthen）its commitment to sustainability by reducing carbon emissions ， adopting green
office routines ， 63 promoting a sharing and circular economy to achieve green goals .
The library’s deputy director ，Li Nianzu ，said ，“Beijing library is 64 unique place that sparks
curiosity and creativity ，and it 65 （complete）represents our vision of transformation .
It is a great honour to receive this award ．We look forward to welcoming everyone who loves libraries to Beijing
”
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，你班交换生 Jason 给你发邮件请你推荐一个适合一日游的地方。请给他回封邮
件，内容包括：
1 ．你的推荐；
2 ．你的理由。
注意：1 ．写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2 ．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jason ，
____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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。
Being helpful is a very good quality ，but sometimes being overly enthusiastic can also cause
trouble to others .
It was the night before the summer break ，and it was raining cats and dogs ，but I wasn’t bothered because
Justin ，Wendy ，Crystal ，Kevin and I were texting each other about our upcoming
trip to Niagara Falls ．Everybody was so engaged in brainstorming ideas about what to bring along .
Suddenly ，Justin came up with a brilliant idea ．He suggested that we should assign roles to each one of us so that
we could minimize everyone’s workload ．I was assigned the babysitter’s role because I was the most careful person
among us .
When the sun was right above our heads ，we departed for our destination ．On our way ，I served as the
babysitter ．I collected hundreds of junk food wraps and guided us into every single rest station when needed ．
As Wendy and I were lining up for the washroom ，I noticed how a little
girl always got pushed out of the line ，so I let her stand in front of me ．When we all got back to the
car ，Wendy praised me as a kind and responsible member ，which made me feel very proud of myself ．I was
happy ．On the way ，I saw Crystal holding something that looked like a sun hat ．Justin asked Crystal what it was
，but because I was too excited ，I didn’t catch Crystal’s answer clearly ．It seemed that shementioned her mother .
When we arrived at our hotel ，it was already six in the evening ．Since no one was hungry ，we
decided to rest and get ready for next day’s adventure ．However ，I ，as an exception ，was too excited ， thinking
about spending the next few days ．I couldn’t close my eyes ．I decided to go to
Crystal’s room since she was playing some music there ．Crystal was weaving（编织）the thing that
I saw in the car ．As I was watching her weave ，time passed by like an arrow ，and Crystal unintentionally fell
asleep before she finished her sun hat .
注意：1 ．续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2 ．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Seeing Crystal fall quickly into her dream ，I suddenly came up with an idea .
_______________________________________________________________________
Instead of receiving Crystal’s appreciation ，I was awakened by a shake the next morning .参考答案
阅读理解 21-23 CCB 24-27 CBDA 28-31 DBAC 32-35ACBD
36-40 GCFAD
完形填空 41-45 CDABC 46-50 ACBCD 51-55 ADBBD 语
法填空 （注意:大小写不正确不给分）
56. Impressive 57. what 58. architects
59. mirroring 60. as
61. involvement 62. strengthens 63. and 64. a
65. completely
书面表达第一节
One possible
version:
Dear Jason,
Knowing that you want to take a day trip,I recommend you visit the ancient town of
Zhouzhuang since you are interested in Chinese culture.
Zhouzhuang Town has well-preserved ancient architecture,such as traditional bridges
and houses.The canals running through the town add to its unique charm.You can take a boat ride to enjoy
the charming scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.Additionally,there are various local snacks
and handicrafts to explore.It's a perfect place to immerse yourself in traditional Chinese culture
for a day.
Wish you a good day.
Yours,
Li Hua
写 作 第 二 节 ( 满 分 25 分 )
One possible version:
Seeing Crystal fall quickly into her dream,I suddenly came up with an idea.I thought that I could
help her to finish the sun hat,like a babysitter,and it would be a total surprise for herthe next morning.So without hesitation,I took her hat,and walked out of her room as quietly as an
ant.I was so focused on making it look nice that I didn't notice how much time had passed.At
about 11:30 pm,I finally finished it and put it in Crystal's room quietly.I couldn't wait
to see Crystal's smiling face the next morning.I was very exhausted,so I fell asleep the
second my head landed on my pillow.
Instead of receiving Crystal's appreciation,I was awakened by a shake the next morning.I quickly opened
my eyes and saw Crystal standing beside my bed,her face red with anger.She started yelling at
me.Before she finished her first sentence,I interrupted her and told her that I'd helped her finish
the sun hat.Just at that moment,tears ran out of her eyes like a spring.She shouted angrily that
it was not supposed to be a sun hat,but a basket for her mother's birthday. She said I ruined
everything she'd planned.I felt so guilty and realized that being overly enthusiastic indeed
caused trouble sometimes.
