山西省运城市景胜学校（西校区）2023-2024高二上学期9月月考英语B卷（含答案）考试试卷

景胜学校 2023-2024 学年度第一学期高二月考（9 月）
英语试题答案
1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．C 7．D
8．D 9．C 10．A 11．D 12．C 13．A 14．D 15．B
16．G 17．F 18．D 19．C 20．B
21．B 22．A 23．C 24．C 25．B
26．C 27．D 28．A 29．C 30．B
31．D 32．B 33．A 34．A 35．D
36．encouraging 37．magical 38．for 39．disappointed 40．happened 41．an
42．reported 43．and 44．myself 45．harder
Dear Jim,
Knowing you are conducting a survey of the housework that high school students do at home, I
feel very pleased to offer you some information about it.
Although my school schedule is rather tight, I still manage to help with varieties of household
chores, ranging from cleaning the house and doing the laundry to feeding the pets, and doing the
dishes. I consider it beneficial for high school students to do some housework. For one thing, by
doing housework we learn to take responsibility at home, and in the longer term, in society. For
another, I find the time spent doing housework with my parents really fun and rewarding.
Good luck with your survey.
Yours,
Li Hua
She took off her sunglasses. I saw a beautiful face with two seemingly nervous but still beautiful
eyes. “ Can we do it together ” She asked, “I could sing”. Then we both put our heart into the
harmony of the combination of her clear singing and the music from my guitar as if we were a
band. What a beautiful picture on the ocean beach. If there were a photographer passing by, I am
sure he would not miss the opportunity to take a picture.
When I stopped playing and looked up,I was shocked to see a small crowed around us. They were
watching and listening attentively to us. From the expression on their face I know they were
absorbed in it. The women bowed to me and thanked the crowd and left with firm steps, leaving
me sitting there thinking how great music can be.
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英语试题
阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）
A
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1.What is the feature of ELSA Speak
A.It analyzes learners recordings.
B.It provides guidance for learners.
C.It gives learners helpful feedback.
D.It improves learners communication skill.
2.Which app provides videos as learning resources
A. FluentU. B. ELSA Speak. C. Babbel. D. Lingodeer.
3.What can learners do with the app Lingodeer
A. Design games. B. Study around a theme.
C. Structure lessons. D. Take advanced courses.
B
When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends asked me how I could stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kinds of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.
It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi was the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.
When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, some people chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.
Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids played while their parents sat nearby. I could see and hear almost everything from there. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!
Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must be hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.
When I’m old, I hope that I will also have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.
4．Some of the author’s friends think “the sounds of life” are very________.
A．unpleasant B．unique
C．magical D．interesting
5．The author took the bus to the park because________.
A．there was no other transport to go there
B．he wanted to see more about people’s life
C．it was the most convenient way
D．his friend advised him to do so
6．The author closed his eyes in order to ________.
A．have a good rest B．hide himself from view
C．enjoy the sounds of life D．avoid talking with the two old men
7．The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.
A．truly different B．quite popular
C．rather strange D．extremely funny
C
Wherever we go, we are surrounded by history. Across the globe, cultural heritage is passed down through generations. It is in the buildings and structures around us. It is in the arts and artifacts (手工艺品 ) we treasure. It lives in the languages we speak and the stories we tell. But today, it is under attack as never before. Not only is the damage of time intimidating our cultural heritage, but wars, climate change, globalization and tourism are all exacting a heavy price. Technology is now the most important weapon in the battle. Here’s how technology is preserving our cultural heritage.
As you can imagine, creating the replicas (复制品 ) via crowdsourced 2D images is extremely time-consuming. Increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to do all the required sourcing, allowing millions of images to be stored in a matter of hours. AI will also make restoration-and-preservation of existing cultural heritage far easier and much better than former methods.
Virtual reality (VR) technology will play a leading role in preserving our cultural heritage in the coming years. Many of the most important sites and architecture are easily damaged. Human interaction with these locations is doing a great deal of harm. Wastes left could be seen everywhere, causing many problems. As more cultural heritage sites and objects are digitally mapped and recorded, VR technology will increasingly become the way that people experience them. We’ll all eventually be able to walk through places, look at and touch artifacts and works of art without ever seeing them with our own eyes.
Finally, our cultural heritage will be preserved via technology. Efforts in research, innovation (创新), data sharing and project work will help promote and preserve the cultural heritage of countries all across the world.
8．What does the underlined word “intimidating” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A．Fading. B．Preserving.
C．Recording. D．Threatening.
9．How does VR help to preserve cultural heritage
A．By recycling huge amounts of waste.
B．By stopping visitors touching artifacts.
C．By reducing human effects on the sites.
D．By educating people about the sites’ importance.
10．What is the author’s attitude to technology in preserving the cultural heritage
A．Positive. B．Unclear.
C．Doubtful. D．Unsupportive.
11．Which can be the best title for this passage
A．How Technology Changes Arts
B．What Cultural Heritage Means to Us
C．Prepare for an Innovation in Technology
D．Preserve the Ancient with the Advanced
D
You wake up in the mornings the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time. Then the telephone rings, you say hello, and the drama starts. The person on the other end has a depressing tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his morning is and that there is nothing to look forward to. Are you still in a wonderful mood Impossible!
Communicating with negative people can wash out your happiness. It may not change what you think, but communicating long enough with them will make you feel depressed for a moment or a long time.
Life brings ups and downs, but some people are stuck in the wrong idea that life has no happiness to offer. They only feel glad when they make others feel bad. No wonder they can hardly win others’ pity or respect.
When you communicate with positive people, your spirit stays high and therefore more positive things are attracted. When the dagger (匕首) of a negative person is put into you, you will always feel down.
Sometimes we have no choice but to communicate with negative people. It could be a co-worker or a relative. In this case, say what needs to be said as little as possible. Sometimes letting out your anger back to the negative person may make you feel good, but this will lower you to that same negative level and they won’t feel ashamed of themselves about that.
Negativity often affects happiness without even being realized. The negative words of another person at the start of a day can cling to (附着) you throughout the rest of your day, which makes you feel bad and steals your happiness. Life is too short to feel negative. Stay positive and avoid negativity as much as possible.
12．The purpose of the first paragraph is to ________.
A．make a comparison B．offer an evidence
C．introduce a topic D．describe a daily scene
13．How can negative people affect us
A．By influencing our emotion.
B．By telling us the nature of life.
C．By changing our ways of thinking.
D．By comparing their attitudes to life with ours.
14．According to the passage，to reduce negative people’s influences on us，we are advised to _______.
A．change negative people’s attitudes to life
B．show our dissatisfaction with negative people
C．make negative people feel ashamed of themselves
D．communicate with negative people as little as possible
15．What is the author’s attitude towards negative people
A．Favorable. B．Critical.
C．Indifferent. D．Supportive.
第二节、七选五（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）
The job searching process can be exciting and challenging. 16 This includes increasing your understanding of how to do well in the application process, including during interviews. Here are some tips for you.
Customize your application materials, You are likely to stand out if you tailor each resume to the job you apply for. You can have a basic resume and adjust it to fit the job description by using any obvious keywords from the job listing. 17
Research potential employers. Research companies in the industry you want to work in and how what they offer agrees with what you want. 18 Therefore, you can limit it based on location or other factors. Then you can use that list to look into individual employers to see what job openings they might have, what past and current employees think about working there and what the corporate culture is like.
19 This is often a big help to job seekers and is a skill many people need for their careers. Whether you re looking for a new opportunity in your current field or you re hoping to start a career in a new field, you will probably find value in meeting other professionals in that industry. You can do this at industry-specific events, conferences, online platforms or through other people you know.
Send a thank-you note. After an interview, you are recommended to send a thank-you note to the person who interviewed you. 20 For instance, if your networking helped you get an interview, show appreciation to those who helped you, or if you received help from an assistant or another professional, you could also thank them for their help as well.
A.Understand your industry.
B.But you can also take it further.
C.Expand network in your preferred industry.
D.Depending on the industry, this could be a very long list.
E.Showing gratitude is something many employers appreciate.
F.You should also emphasize relevant skills sought in the job listing.
G.You should do anything to set yourself positively apart from other applicants.
语言运用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
Recently, an article written by China’s first 21 , Yang Liwei, describing his one day in space, aroused numerous discussions on social media platforms, with many marveling at the country’s 22 advancement in space technology.
Entitled “One Day in Space”, Yang’s article was recently included in the seventh-grade textbook in Chinese middle schools, and it was 23 on Sina Weibo on Saturday, drawing tens of thousands of views within the first few hours. Many Weibo users were astonished at Yang’s 24 . “As the first person to go into space and live through so many unknowns, he must have a great will,” said one netizen.
Yang was 38 when he became the first Chinese person to go into space on the Shenzhou V, on October 15, 2003, making China the third country—after the US and Russia—to 25 manned space capabilities.
In his article, Yang 26 several breathtaking moments when he thought he would not make it back alive. “ 27 the rocket lifted to a height about 30-40 kilometers above the ground, I felt it begin to vibrate violently, and it was extremely 28 ,” he said. Vibrations in the spacecraft below 10 Hz can damage the internal organs, and even threaten a person’s life, Yang explained.
The near-deadly moment lasted for 26 seconds. When it was finally over, Yang felt like he had been reborn. When ground control finally saw Yang blink his eyes through the surveillance camera, his colleagues 29 crying, “He’s blinking! Yang is alive!”
In the article, Yang also described “ 30 knocking sounds” from outside the craft. He still does not know where they came from. He also described what the Earth, his country, and his city looked like 31 space.” I flew over Beijing and saw the mountains in daytime and sparkling lights at night. And there live my comrades and my loved ones.”
Yang shared another interesting experience in the 32 , After several 33 from his cabin, he could not see the Great Wall, which many believed was the only man-made structure on the Earth that could be seen from space. “The Shenzhou VI and VII astronauts couldn’t see it either,” Yang wrote.
Eighteen years after his 34 trip to space, Yang said with a smile that he “envied” a lot that his fellow spacemen who now have such 35 space accommodations, which shows how China’s space programme has grown.
21．A．engineer B．astronaut C．doctor D．designer
22．A．significant B．usual C．small D．good
23．A．given B．found C．posted D．obtained
24．A．policy B．plan C．courage D．appearance
25．A．learn B．master C．run D．teach
26．A．said B．knew C．recalled D．doubted
27．A．Because B．If C．Although D．When
28．A．painful B．exciting C．disappointing D．pitiful
29．A．let off B．sent off C．burst out D．broke out
30．A．interesting B．mysterious C．attractive D．fantastic
31．A．on B．at C．outside D．from
32．A．video B．article C．paper D．photo
33．A．attempts B．climbs C．experiments D．falls
34．A．first B．recent C．next D．another
35．A．different B．satisfied C．important D．comfortable
第二节（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的适当形式(不多于三词)。
Praise can change a person. It is true that 36 (encourage) words can turn our lives around. Praise is really 37 (magic). Perhaps many of us have such experiences. Take myself 38 an example. I was very naughty in the primary school. Most of the teachers and even my parents were 39 (disappoint) in me. But it 40 (happen) that I once got a very high mark in 41 examination and the head teacher 42 (report) this to my parents. My parents praised me and told neighbors about it. I felt really happy 43 became polite to others. Every time I heard others talk to me about my excellent examination result, I thought to 44 (I) that I would work even 45 (hard) and make greater progress. Just as Shakespeare said, “Our praises are our wages.”
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是高三学生李华，你的英国好友Jim在做关于“中学生做家务”的调查，想了解你做家务的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．你平时做哪些家务;
2．你对做家务的看法。
注意：
1．词数80左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Early in the morning I went to the ocean beach to play my guitar.The usually crowded beach was deserted except for two people.On one side of the boardwalk (木板人行道)was a woman who was cleaning the beach with a broom;on the other side was a lone figure sitting and staring at the sea.I chose a spot between them and began to play.
As I played,the woman with the broom swept her way right next to me.She stopped sweeping and leaned on her broom,smiling at me.She appeared to be homeless with dirty mismatched clothes.
"You sure play beautiful music,” she said.“I think my friend would like your music.I want to hire you to play for her.” She pointed to the lone figure staring out at the ocean, then produced a few coins from her pocket.“I don’t have much,and I know you’re worth a lot, but if I give this to you, will you play a song for her She’s going through a lot.I know the music will make her feel better.”
I told her I’d be happy to play for free.
As we walked over to her friend,the Broom Lady told me that her friend had not talked for weeks.We approached,and the Broom Lady introduced me,“Annie,I got you a present to cheer you up.It’s a guitar man who is going to play a song specially for you.”
Annie didn’t move.She was wearing dark sunglasses and had an old coat pulled up to cover most of her face.
I sat next to Annie and played.As I played I put every thought into having good things happen for this woman.I played for quite a while.
Suddenly,Annie turned toward me and said,“You make it so beautiful.I can feel it inside my heart.”
Paragraph 1:
She took off her sunglasses.
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Paragraph 2:
When I stopped playing and looked up,I was shocked to see a small crowed around us.
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