云南省下关重点中学2023-2024高二上学期9月月考英语试题（含答案有听力音频无听力原文）考试试卷

下关一中教育集团2023 ~ 2024学年高二年级上学期段考（一）
英语试卷
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 does the woman want the man to do
A. Have some milk. B. Go shopping. C. Takeout the garbage.
2. What will the man do tonight
A. Go bowling. B. Visit the woman. C. Prepare for an exam.
3. What will the man most probably do
A. Pay for the tickets. B. Go to the ticket office. C. Ask the woman for a discount.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At the doctor's. C. At the man's office.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A man. B. A course. C. A language.
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。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 man want the woman to do
A. Buy him a boat. B. Lend him some money. C. spend the summer on a boat.
7. What is the woman's attitude towards the man's idea
A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Confused.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Where does the woman work
A. In a radio station. B. In a hotel. C. In a building company.
9. Why is the woman looking for Mr. Nash
A. To book a hotel. B. To talk about his concern. C. To invite him for an interview.
10. How will the woman get in touch with Mr. Nash
A. By writing an e-mail. B. By sending a text message. C. By making a phone call.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What does the woman ask the man about first
A. The packing. B. The receipt. C. The price.
12. What does the man decide to do with the camera
A. Change it. B. Have it fixed. C. Return it.
13. Who is the woman most likely to be
A. A technician. B. A photographer. C. A saleswoman.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What is the relationship between Tom and the man
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Classmates.
15. What problem does the man have
A. He dislikes his job. B. He is unfamiliar with the city.
C. He knows few people near his company.
16. What will the man do next Saturday
A. Go to the woman, s house. B. Treat the woman to dinner.
C. Introduce someone to the woman.
17. What can we learn about the woman
A. She feels lonely. B. She tries to help the man. C. She likes challenging jobs.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. What working environment does Euro cafe provide
A. Fast-paced. B. pleasant. C. competitive.
19. What should applicants do to sign up for the fair
A. Send a fax. B. Visit the website. C. Go to the office.
20. What do we know about Euro cafe
A. It opens from10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
B. It will hold the Job Fair on June 1.
C. It is famous in some parts of Europe.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The beauty of single travel is that you can choose what you want to see and when. Here are some of the safest cities in the world guaranteed to meet the single travelers, needs.
Singapore
As Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, it is ideal for a single traveler. There's no shortage of good hotels and the locals and hotel staff are known for their friendly nature. Take a walk through Chinatown, spend a day at Jurong Bird park, hit the shops on orchard Road or simply watch the world go by at Clarke Quay.
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is known for being one of the friendliest cities in the world, according to surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, so the single travelers will feel right at home. An affordable city with lots to see, such as the civic Theatre, the sky Tower and the harbor foreshore, Auckland is a wonderful place to visit on your own.
Vienna, Austria
One of Europe, s finest and most beautiful cities, Vienna has so much to offer and you can't possibly get bored. You can go for a museum tour, a cruise of the Danube, spend a morning exploring historic St. Stephen's Cathedral, or visit St. Anton, known for being the best ski party city in Europe.
Napa, California
while Napa is a romantic destination for two, it's also an attractive spot for the single travelers. Famous for its fine grapes, Napa is the perfect place if you have a taste for good wines. Many hotels are equipped with private pools and lounging areas, so you can enjoy a relaxing environment.
21. What will you probably do if you visit Auckland
A. Spend a day at Jurong Bird park. B. Hit the shops on orchard Road.
C. Explore historic St. Stephen's Cathedral. D. Enjoy a play in the Civic Theatre.
22. If you are a fan of ski party, where would you go
A. Singapore. B. Auckland, New Zealand. C. Vienna, Austria. D. Napa, California.
23. What is Napa, California well known for
A. Quality wines. B. Museum tours. C. Private pools. D. Lounging areas.
B
“You can use me as a last resort （选择）, and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids' lacrosse （长曲棍球） club.
I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. she may just need a little persuading. so I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren't even on... At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. yes, I'll do it.”
I'm secretly relieved because I know there's real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.
Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. volunteering just feels so good.
In that sense, I, m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I'd freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies
24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l
A. She knows little about the club. B. She isn't good at sports.
C. She just doesn't want to volunteer. D. She's unable to meet her schedule.
25. What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Encourage teamwork. B. Appeal to feelings.
C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.
26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3
A. She gets interested in lacrosse. B. She is proud of her kids.
C. She'll work for another season. D. She becomes a good helper.
27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work
A. It gives her a sense of duty. B. It makes her very happy.
C. It enables her to work hard. D. It brings her material rewards.
C
There are some7, 000 languages spoken worldwide, each unique, using different sounds, vocabularies and structures. Charles the Great said: “To have a second language is to have a second soul.” This begs the question: Does the language we speak shape who we are As it turns out, yes.
In societies such as the United States or western Europe, self-expression and language precision are valued. Asian cultures, on the other hand, prefer an indirect form of communication. words like “perhaps” and “maybe” are used more than “yes” or “no”. Americanism takes an informal approach to communication. Therefore, it's OK to refer to a stranger or the boss as “you”. However, the Thai language has12 forms of the same pronoun, choosing one depends on status. In this way, languages are essential in leading any culture, be that our own or otherwise.
People who speak different languages notice different things, depending on the constructs of their mother tongue. Take an accident. In English, it's OK to say: “she broke the glass.” But in a language like Spanish, you'd probably go with: “The glass broke.” The same incident produces two different responses. English speakers will remember who's at fault, because their language asks them to, while Spanish speakers are more likely to remember it was an accident.
This has real consequences, especially when it comes to crime and punishment.
Professor Jim Cummins has written extensively on mother tongues. For Cummins, the stronger our home language, the easier it is for us to learn others. Of course, research also shows that being bilingual gives people many advantages in life. Linguist Julien Leyre writes that learning another language develops our ability to “understand the mental world of another person, based on the language they use, and how that world is different from our own.”
Our mother tongue is central to how we think, what we know and who we are. Like us, languages are living things that change overtime and must be cared for to survive. By doing so, we protect not just the linguistic structures or vocabularies we use, but the culture, knowledge and power behind them.
28. Why does the author mention “Americanism” and “the Thai language” in paragraph 2
A. To tell the cultural differences between them. B. To indicate a language is a guide to a culture.
C. To stress American expressions are informal. D. To reveal a language is associated with status.
29. How will English speakers, react to an accident
A. They will seek blame. B. They will punish others.
C. They will avoid responsibility. D. They will draw a lesson from it.
30. What does Julien Leyre think about bilinguals
A. They enjoy a more colorful life. B. They can remain mentally healthy.
C. They find it easier to learn a language. D. They can gain insight into others' minds.
31. Which one can be the best title for the text
A. How do languages differ B. Will your language be extinct
C. Why does our mother tongue matter D. Should we speak a second language
D
As we all know, science is developing faster than ever before. Recently, NASA astronaut Scott kelly showed a photo of the orange zinnia （百日菊） online. It is the first flower to ever bloom （开花） in space and has attracted much attention all over the world. This maybe the most exciting news in the field of science. The zinnia in the picture is so beautiful and looks similar to that on Earth. kelly cared for it for more than a month.
Scientists chose the zinnia flower species because it has a longer growth cycle. As a result, it can help them understand how plants flower and develop in microgravity （微重力）.
“While the plants haven, t grown perfectly,” said Gioia Massa, the NASA science team leader, “I think we have gained a lot from this, and we are learning both more about plants and how to better operate between the ground and the station.”
This was not the first time that scientists had tried to grow the zinnia in space. Other astronauts aboard the International Space Station （ISS） began growing the colorful flowers last year. However, the zinnia leaked （渗漏） water out of the tips of the leaves. What was worse, the spread of bacteria was wrecking its growth. kelly then took over the operation and began taking care of the zinnia as he would in his own garden.
The ISS also successfully grew red romaine lettuce in July 2015. kelly even took a bite of the harvested plants and posted the photo. NASA, s new experiment using the plant growth system will be started later. Astronauts will try to grow Chinese cabbage, dwarf tomatoes and so on.
32. Why does the zinnia draw public attention
A. It looks beautiful and special. B. It blooms in such a short time.
C. It is the first life to be found in space. D. It is the first flower to bloom in space.
33. What does Gioia Massa mean in paragraph 3
A. The zinnia grows well beyond her expectation. B. Many difficulties exist in space exploration.
C. The experiment helps better understand plants. D. This experiment is completely different.
34. What does the underlined word “wrecking” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Strengthening. B. Destroying. C. Balancing. D. Spotting.
35. Where does the text probably come from
A. A news report. B. A research plan. C. An advertisement. D. A science textbook.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Building the thinking habit is important because it helps you live with a purpose. How can we build the thinking habit Here are some tips.
Be curious
Curiosity is powerful. 36 . It also helps you recognize the ideas when they come. Curiosity is an important attitude to have in building the thinking habit.
Read widely
If you want to come up with good ideas, you need to feed your mind with good ideas. 37 . This will give you fresh, new ideas. Don't just read from the fields you are familiar with. Read from other fields as well.
Read actively
Not only should you read widely, but also you should read actively. Find some ideas and think about how you can use them. My favorite way to do this is by highlighting the book I read. I will then put the actionable ideas in my idea journal. 38 .
Keep an idea journal
When you find a good idea, don't just keep it in your mind. Instead, write it down to catch the idea. 39 . Keeping an idea journal makes you more sensitive to new ideas. You will quickly recognize them because you already have the habit of catching ideas.
40
Of course, it doesn't do you much good if you just write down ideas. Take time to read these ideas every now and then. In my case, I mark the ideas that I consider important and review them regularly. This often opens the way to new ideas.
A. Design your own ideas
B. Go over your ideas
C. In this way, others can also benefit from your ideas
D. One way to do that is to read
E. Otherwise, the idea might begone forever
F. It makes you like finding new ideas
G. This helps me get the most out of the book
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Experts say boredom is good for kids, which forces them to be creative, improves their imagination, and helps them discover new things. A（n） 41 in point is12-year-old Luke Thrill from Dubuque, lowa.
Luke was 42 of playing video games and riding his bike, so he decided to build a tree house in his backyard instead. He made money from mowing the lawn and 43 exchanged some services, such as gaining the help of an electrician 44 sweeping his garage. Luke also used spare materials from his grandmother, s house and other 45 materials from his neighbors for some of the windows and the door.
The 46-square-foot tree house cost $ 2, 000 to build and 46 18 months. Inside there is abed, a table and amounted （安装好的） TV, and a lift can be easily 47 by stairway.
Although Luke did the 48 and learned how to do all the work, he had his father, s help throughout the project. Greg was very happy that his son learned to keep within a 49 and deal with grown-ups. 50 , he had some simple rules when Luke started the project 18 months ago: “You 51 the money. You build it. And you own it.”
Luke is now in love with building. He has a YouTube channel and hopes to 52 other kids to start building. 53 , he wants to build a bigger tiny house to live in, but for now, he 54 in his new home a few nights a week, does homework there, and uses it to take a 55 from his twin brother.
41. A. method B. explanation C. procedure D. case
42. A. tired B. fond C. confident D. guilty
43. A. thus B. even C. still D. anyhow
44. A. in exchange for B. in praise of C. in charge of D. in place of
45. A. recycled B. cheap C. new D. raw
46. A. spent B. took C. saved D. wasted
47. A. supported B. accessed C. held D. landed
48. A. research B. housework C. experiment D. discovery
49. A. credit B. business C. budget D. duty
50. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Instead D. However
51. A. borrow B. donate C. raise D. distribute
52. A. inspire B. press C. command D. warn
53. A. Luckily B. Eventually C. Frequently D. strangely
54. A. brings out B. leaves out C. hangs out D. puts out
55. A. step B. risk C. chance D. break
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is well known that the Chinese have great respect for their elders, and here is an occasion to show it—the Chongyang Festival. It falls 56 the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. In Chinese, nine 57 （regard） as the number of “yang”. The ninth day of the ninth month is the day that has two “yang” numbers, and “chong” in Chinese means double, which is 58 the name “Chongyang” came into being.
The festival can date back to the warring states period. However, it was not 59 （formal） set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. In 1989, the Chinese government 60 （declare） the ninth day of the ninth lunar month to be the Seniors' Day— a day to respect 61 elderly and to let them enjoy 62 （they） .
Traditionally, people climb mountains, drink chrysanthemum （菊花） wine, and eat double-ninth cakes. since the cake in Chinese is pronounced “gao” meaning “high”, people consider climbing a high mountain to be the same as eating cakes in the hope of 63 （promote） to high positions. And people often think that chrysanthemum wine can get rid of all kinds of diseases and 64 （disaster） .
Today many activities are held 65 （show） respect for the seniors like organizing a trip for them, sending them gifts and more on the day of the festival.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信说他暑假期间要来中国交流学习，他学了两年中文，但是仍然担心用中文交流时会遇到困难。请你用英语给Jack写封回信，提几点建议。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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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
That night, I quarreled with my mother, and then stormed out of the house. While on the road, I remembered that I did not have any money in my pocket. I did not even take my cellphone with me to make a call home.
At the same time, I went through a noodle shop, and I suddenly felt very hungry. I wished for a bowl of noodles, but I had no money!
The seller saw me standing before the counter and asked, “Hey little girl, you want to eat a bowl ”
“But. . . but Ido not carry money. . . ” I shyly replied.
“Okay, I'll treat you.” the seller said, “come in, I will cook you a bowl.”
A few minutes later the owner brought me a steaming bowl of noodles. After eating some pieces, I cried.
“What is it,” He asked.
“Nothing. I am just touched by your kindness!” I said as I wiped my tears. “Even a stranger on the street gives me a bowl of noodles, and my mother, after a quarrel, chased me out of the house. she is cruel!”
The seller sighed, “Girl, why did you think so Think again. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you felt that way. your mother has been taking care of you since you were little. why were you not grateful and why did you hurt your mom ”
I was really surprised after hearing that.
Why did I not think of that A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, and my mother has raised me since I was little and I have never felt so, not even a little.
注意： 1. 续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已写好。
Just at that moment, many memories came back into my mind.
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When arriving home, I saw my mother sitting at the dinner table, worried and tired.
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下关一中教育集团 2023~2024 学年高二年级上学期段考（一）
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1~5 CCBBA 6~10 BBACA 11~15 BACAC 16~20 ABABC
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）
21~25 DCACB 26~30 DBBAD 31~35 CDCBA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
36~40 FDGEB
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）
41~45 DABAA 46~50 BBACD \51~55 CABCD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
56. on 57. is regarded 58. how 59. formally 60. declared
61. the 62. themselves 63. being promoted 64. disasters 65. to show
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【参考范文】
Dear Jack，
I am very glad to learn that you are coming to China this summer. As for the problem that you mentioned in your letter, I have some tips for you.
Firstly, just like learning any other foreign language, when learning Chinese, you should not be shy. On the contrary, you should be confident and brave, and try to speak Chinese whenever you can. This is very important. After all, the more you use Chinese, the better you will learn it. Besides, you'd better speak Chinese slowly and clearly. In this way, you can make yourself understood by others easily. Thirdly, if others can't understand you, or you don't know how to express yourself, it is also a good idea to use pictures or body language to help you. I really hope you will find my advice useful and helpful.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
Just at that moment, many memories came back into my mind. When I was ill, she was always the one taking care of me. When I had trouble with my studies, she encouraged me to keep going and never lost faith in me. When I arrived home during the weekend, she always prepared my favorite food. All her kindness came back to me. I should be grateful for all she has done for me. I realized that I should return home immediately and say sorry to my mother.
When arriving home, I saw my mother sitting at the dinner table, worried and tired. She must have been looking for me everywhere. I was ready for her anger and shouts. However, before I could apologize, my mother saw me and gently said: “Oh, honey, thank God, you're back! Come inside. You are probably very hungry. I cooked your favorite e and eat while they are still hot. . . ” No longer able to control myself, I cried in her arms. “I'm sorry, mom, please forgive me.” I whispered to her through tears, extremely ashamed of myself.