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荆州中学 2024-2025 学年高二上学期 9 月月考
英语试题
命题人： 审题人：
（全卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 should the man do to save his plant?
A. Give it more food. B. Give it less sunlight. C. Give it less water.
2. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is short with dark hair.
B. She has a cousin with golden hair.
C. She dreamed of making hair changes.
3. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Add her to the waiting list. B. Book a ticket for her. C. Give her a phone number.
4. What are the speakers probably doing right now?
A. Attending a party.
B. Going food shopping.
C. Searching for a parking space.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their plans for the future. B. A friend of theirs. C. A movie character.
第二节 (共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选
项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答
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. Why can’t the man use his own phone?
A. It has run out of battery.
B. He has lost it somewhere.
C. There’s a problem with the screen.
7. How does the app help the woman sleep?
A. It plays relaxing music.
B. It blocks out the blue screen light.
C. It prevents Internet use in the evening.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s problem?
A. He has a temperature.
B. He is struggling to save energy.
C. He is too cold to do his work.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司9. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school.
10. What does the woman suggest?
A. Focusing on typing the report.
B. Taking better care of their health.
C. Discussing the issue with the boss.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How do the speakers feel now?
A. Bored. B. Disappointed. C. Excited.
12. What is probably the woman’s main interest?
A. Gardening. B. Toy houses. C. Model trains.
13. What will the man probably do first?
A. Go to the bathroom. B. Get something to eat. C. Buy the tickets.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student.
15. What month is it now?
A. September. B. October. C. November.
16. What sport was the man involved in?
A. Football. B. Swimming. C. Basketball.
17. What does the man probably want to be in the future?
A. An artist. B. An athlete. C. A doctor.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who did the speaker go to the AI Canteen with?
A. A family member. B. A local friend. C. A business partner.
19. What is one disadvantage of the canteen according to the speaker?
A. It lacked human emotions. B. There wasn’t much choice. C. The food didn’t taste very nice.
20. How many people can the AI system serve in a day?
A. 100. B. 200. C. 300.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four of London’s Best Theatres
London is considered the best place in the world for its theatre. There’s nothing we like better than dressing up for
a great evening out at the West End.
National Theatre
Officially opened in 1963, the National Theatre is the largest public theatre in London. It shows 25 big
productions a year, with many smaller performances and festivals. The Olivier Theatre — its main stage — is a
beautiful hall modelled after the ancient Greek theatre of Epidaurus.
Box office: 020 3989 5455
Adelphi Theatre
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司The Adelphi Theatre opened its doors in December 1930 and is one of London’s famous West End theatres.
Located in the centre of the Strand, it’ s a specialist in musical theatre, showing performances such as Kinky Boots,
Chicago, Sweeney Todd and Evita.
Box office: 020 7087 7966
The Old Vic
This theatre in Waterloo is one of London’s most successful. For over 200 years, it has been known as a
centrepiece of the London theatre for local people, receiving many personnel (职员) that went on to form the National
Theatre. The theatre went through a complete refurbishment (翻新) in 2003.
Box office: 0844 871 7628
Savoy Theatre
The Savoy dates back to 1881 as a theatre for the production of a number of Gilbert and Sullivan shows. Recent
productions include classics such as The Jay of Text and Pretty Woman.
Box office: 0844 871 7687
21. What do we know about the National Theatre?
A. It set an example for the Old Vic.
B. Its main stage was rebuilt in 2003.
C. It is the largest outdoor theatre in London.
D. Its main stage is in the style of ancient Greece.
22. Which number should you call if you are interested in musicals?
A. 020 3989 5455. B. 020 7087 7966. C. 0844 871 7628. D. 0844 871 7687.
23. Of the following theatres, which is the oldest?
A. National Theatre. B. Adelphi Theatre. C. The Old Vic. D. Savoy Theatre.
B
Eugene Newman Parker, a leading figure in heliospheric (日球层) physics for the past half century, passed away
peacefully at his home in Chicago on Mar. 15. He was 94.
Acknowledged as a visionary in the field of heliophysics, Parker changed our understanding of the sun and its
effects on Earth and other bodies within the solar system. NASA even stated that “the field of heliophysics exists in
large part because of Dr. Eugene Parker”. In 2018, Parker became the first living scientist to witness the launch of a
spacecraft that was named in his honor.
Parker is best known for his groundbreaking theory on the existence of a phenomenon called “solar wind”, a
continuous stream of charged particles that flow off the sun. It can become violent, causing space weather that impacts
the Earth. When Parker’s research was published in 1958, his theory was initially met with skepticism (怀疑) and
ridicule by the scientific community. The general view at the time was that the space between planets was an absolute
vacuum (真空), and was thus completely empty of any matter. But, there were no errors in his study or his
calculations, and the theory was later proven to be correct in 1962, when a NASA spacecraft mission to Venus revealed
the constant presence of a supersonic wind—exactly as Parker had predicted.
That experience likely led to the advice Parker often gave young researchers: “If you do something new or
innovative, expect trouble. But think critically about it because if you’re wrong, you want to be the first one to know
that.” Parker never co-authored a paper with his students, thus urging them to be independent.
Parker was humble, straightforward, and wise. His son Eric said, “My sister Joyce and I didn’t get a real feel for
what a ‘big dog’ our dad was in the field.” They got an even better sense when a month after Parker’s death, they
traveled to Lund, Sweden, to accept on his behalf the Crafoord Prize in Astronomy.
24. What can we learn from the second paragraph?
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. A spacecraft was named in memory of Parker.
B. The sun has less effect on Earth than expected.
C. Parker deserved credit for his great contributions.
D. NASA provided new insights into the lunar effect.
25. Why did people view Parker’s theory of “solar wind” skeptically at first?
A. Some mistakes were found in his calculations.
B. It went against the popular opinion at that time.
C. The presence of a supersonic wind was proven by NASA.
D. Matter was believed to exist in the space between planets.
26. What advice did Parker often give to young researchers?
A. Expect challenges and critically evaluate your work.
B. Stick to conventional methods to minimize risks.
C. Depend on your professor for decision-making.
D. Cooperate frequently to ensure success.
27. What words can be used to describe Parker according to the passage?
A. Responsible and accessible. B. Straightforward and generous.
C. Distinguished yet modest. D. Intelligent yet peculiar.
C
Foreign drivers will have to pay on- the- spot fines of up to £600 for breaking the traffic law to be enforced(强制
实施) next month.
If they do not have enough cash or a working credit card, their vehicles will be clamped(扣留) until they pay—
and they will face an additional fee of £60 for getting back their vehicles.
The new law will also apply to British citizens. The fines will be described officially as“ deposits” when the
traffic law takes effect, because the money would be returned if the driver went to court and was found not guilty. In
practice, very few foreign drivers are likely to return to Britain to deal with their cases.
Foreign drivers are rarely charged because police cannot take legal action against them if they fail to appear in
court. Instead, officers often merely give warnings.
Three million foreign- registered vehicles enter Britain each year. Polish vehicles make up 36 percent, French
vehicles 10 percent and German vehicles 9 percent.
Foreign vehicles are 30 percent more likely to be in a crash than British- registered vehicles. The number of
crashes caused by foreign vehicles rose by 47 percent between2018 and 2023. There were almost 400 deaths and
serious injuries and 3,000 slight injuries from accidents caused by foreign vehicles in 2023.
The new law is partly intended to settle the problem of foreign lorry drivers ignoring limits to weight and hours at
the wheel. Foreign lorries are three times more likely to be in a crash than British lorries. Recent spot checks found
that three quarters of lorries that failed safety tests were registered overseas.
The standard deposit for a careless driving offence—— such as driving too close to the vehicle in front or reading
a map at the wheel—— will be £300. Deposits for speeding offences and using mobile phones will be £60. Foreign
drivers will not get points as punishment added to their licenses, while British drivers will.
28. What do we know about the new traffic law?
A. It has been well carried out.
B. Drivers must pay their fines in cash.
C. Vehicles will be clamped for breaking the law.
D. It is intended for both foreign and British drivers.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司29. What do we know about foreign vehicles in Britain?
A. Many foreign vehicles have been fined in Britain.
B. Half a million French vehicles enter Britain every year.
C. 30% of foreign vehicles cause road accidents in Britain.
D. Officers prefer to warn foreign drivers rather than take them to court.
30. According to the passage, what might be a reason for carrying out the law?
A. To increase the income of British police.
B. To lower the rate of traffic accidents and injuries.
C. To cut down the number of foreign lorries entering Britain.
D. To get foreign drivers who cause accidents to appear in court.
31. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Foreign Drivers Face Heavy Punishment in Britain
B. Strict New Measures for Traffic Safety in the UK
C. Challenges of Enforcing Traffic Law on Foreign Vehicles
D. British and Foreign Drivers Equally Subject to New Traffic Law
D
Somewhere in the sky, lightning is forming. Although the possibility of getting struck in your lifetime is roughly 1
in 12,000, a human does provide an attractive target for lightning bolts (闪电). Here’s what you should expect if you
ever find yourself in the path of lightning.
A lot can happen in the three milliseconds it takes for a lightning bolt to course through your body. Lightning
strikes may leave you with deep wounds, often accompanied with third degree burns. Your clothes might even be torn
by the explosive force of the surrounding air being superheated to up to 27,700 ℃. Blood vessels (血管) exploding
from the electric shock and heat often create something called a Lichtenberg figure on your skin. This is a pattern of
scars (伤疤) that branches out across your body like a tree.
But it doesn’t end there. You might also be faced with a lifetime of neurological (神经系统的) conditions for
reasons that scientists still don’t fully understand. It’s also possible that you will suffer from pain.
In some cases, however, a lightning strike can lead to strange super talents. In a blog post, University of Miami
neuroscientist Berit Brogaard writes about an incident where a surgeon who was struck by lightning developed an urge
to learn to play the piano. He began to compose music he had started hearing in his head since the strike. This type of
phenomenon confuses scientists.
One theory that Brogaard says is that cell death caused by being struck by lightning could cause a one-time
flooding of the brain with neurotransmitters (神经递质) that are released from the dying neurons (神经元). This
causes a rewiring of neurons, providing access to areas of the brain that were previously inaccessible.
Cool as it would be, you shouldn’t count on lightning turning you into a genius in one flash. Most of its results are
painful, and could stay with you for the rest of your life.
28. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A.1 in 12,000 may die from lightning bolts. B. Lightning attacks can heat bodies to 27,700℃.
C. Branching scars are typical after lightning attacks. D. Humans are the most likely target for lightning bolts.
29. What happened to the surgeon after the strike?
A. His unexplored brain areas were activated. B. His brain was left in a fixed state of death.
C. He suffered a lifetime of neurological pain. D. He recalled hidden memories about music.
30. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in paragraph 5?
A. The cell death due to lightning strikes. B. The flooding of brain’s neurotransmitters.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司C. The rewiring of brain neurons. D. The release of dying neurons.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. The process of lightning formation. B. The chances of surviving a lightning strike.
C. The possibility of lightning making a genius. D. The consequences of being struck by lightning.
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。
As the saying goes, failure is the mother of success. Many of us were told from an early age that, at school or in
life, “you learn from your mistakes.” Is this actually true?
The short answer is “yes”. 36 . Because we would not like to fail, learning from our mistakes is, in
reality, very hard. It doesn’t feel good. So we react to failure in emotional ways, like giving up on a task easily, telling
ourselves we don’t care whether we succeed, or finding fault with the task itself. This is self-protective, according to
Hallgeir Sjastad, a psychology professor. In his opinion, most of us want to think of ourselves as capable. 37
.
Fortunately there are strategies to help us overcome the emotional barriers. 3 8 . Instead of asking “Why
did I fail?”, we could ask “Why did Sam fail?”, for example. Multiple studies show this way helps to soften our
negative emotional reactions. Also it allows us to look at failure more objectively.
39 . This led to better levels of motivation and academic success in the test groups — involving both
adults and children — that were asked to give advice based on their own failures. Professor Eskreis-Winkler found that
the satisfaction of helping others “forces people to engage with their experience and what they have learned”.
The writer Samuel Beckett once said, “fail again, fail better.” But it now seems that we should say, “fail again, fail
smarter”. 40 but by learning to overcome the emotional barriers around it, we may find the road to success
is a little easier to navigate (驾驭).
A．Everyone needs success
B．Hard work leads to success
C．Failure can be a teachable moment
D．Failure is an unavoidable part of life
E．One of them is to adopt a third-person view
F．Next, offer advice to others in the same position as us
G．So what failure causes is a serious threat to our self-image
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。
I was angry with my sixteen-year-old son Anthony, and stormed out of the house. Standing on the front porch (门
廊), I 41 deeply. I saw my elderly neighbor, Clara, working in her garden. Seeking 42 , I walked
across the street.
“Anthony again?” Clara asked. “It’s his hair again,” I replied. “Have you seen him? All that mass of messy
curls(卷发) 43 over his shoulders! But just mention a haircut, and he gets that same 44 look in his
eyes I’ve seen a million times before.”
Clara smiled, “It’s only hair, Liz.” She spoke slowly, 45 each word, “It’s … only… hair!” Then her
smile disappeared, and her expression became 46 . “I learned years ago when my husband died, leaving me
three young kids. I had to put everything in perspective if I were to 47 . I learned how to say, ‘But it’s
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司only…’ But it’s only a bad day. Tomorrow will be better.” She nodded her head firmly. “You 48 it, don’t
you, honey? Everybody has enough 49 in their lives without wasting 50 on the ‘it’s only ’ things
that come their way.”
After returning to my house, I baked some cookies, and carried them to Anthony’s room. “Can I come in, honey?”
“Not if you’re going to 51 about my hair again.” I pushed the door open and held out the cookies. “Not one
word. I 52 .” He stared at the plate of cookies greedily, but there was still a glint of 53 in his eyes.
“Not one word about my hair?” He looked at me challengingly.
“It’s only hair,” I said. “It’s your hair. Not mine.” Anthony smiled broadly, saying, “Thanks for 54
understanding me, Mom. And thanks for the cookies.” Now I’ve learned to let go of the “it’s only” 55 , and
Anthony is more willing to listen to me.
41. A. dug B. drank C. sighed D. reflected
42. A. theory B. sympathy C. company D. property
43. A. fixing up B. standing up C. falling down D. hanging down
44. A. disapproving B. loving C. committed D. puzzled
45. A. analyzing B. inferring C. emphasizing D. founding
46. A. awful B. serious C. funny D. gentle
47. A. mourn B. succeed C. flee D. survive
48. A. take B. make C. get D. forget
49. A. power B. trouble C. work D. support
50. A. mess B. freedom C. space D. energy
51. A. complain B. bring C. chat D. worry
52. A. persuade B. pretend C. promise D. protest
53. A. excitement B. doubt C. resistance D. insistence
54. A. finally B. instantly C. accurately D. completely
55. A. principles B. approaches C. substances D. situations
第二节（共10小题:每小题1, 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese architect and writer Lin Huiyin was posthumously awarded (追授) a Bachelor of Architecture degree
from the Weitzman School of Design of the University of Pennsylvania in 56 (recognize) of her outstanding
contributions as a pioneer of modern architecture in China.
57 (comment) on the decision, Weitzman Dean Fritz Steiner said that “All the men from China received
full scholarships and Lin got half of one. She was the only woman and the only student who 58 (deny) an
architecture degree by the School.” “But she deserved that degree.”
In 1924, Lin applied for architecture courses at the University of Pennsylvania. It was a decade 59 the
university began awarding architecture degrees to women. With her admission application 60 (reject), Lin had
to study in the only department 6 1 accepted female students—the School of Fine Arts. Apart 62
completing her art courses as well as most of the required architecture courses, Lin also worked as a teaching
assistant in architectural design and outperformed most of her male peers 6 3 (academic). After returning to
China, as the first Chinese female architect in modern times, Lin achieved great success in architectural history,
design, and education despite war and disease.
Lin’s legendary story has now become known to 6 4 (generation) of young people. This is not just a story
about how Chinese women are breaking through stereotypes (刻板印象) and historical limits, but serves as 65
role model for modern Chinese women.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是高二学生李华，最近几次英语考试，作文成绩不理想，为此感到十分苦恼。请你给外教Mike写
一封邮件，向他寻求帮助，内容包括：1.阐明写信事由；2.征求建议；3.表示感谢。
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 Mike,
I’m Li Hua, one of your students from Senior Two.
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。
Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me, who routinely put off
doing assignments, are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done.
I’m the only procrastinator in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift.
They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace.
When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do
today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated
when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be
beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about
them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of
getting things done was just as good as my sister’s…or so I thought.
At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment, my teacher Mr.
Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to
choose our materials, construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would
the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no
clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his
anxiety—but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the
cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed
was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks.
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。
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project.
That taught me a great lesson.
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学科网（北京）股份有限公司
