山西省长治市上党联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题.docx

1、山西省长治市上党联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Maldives Cultural ExplorationDay 1 GuraidhooOur guide will meet you at Velana International Airport and then show you around the city. As a seaside city, Male is rich in fish resources by which many people make a living. Accordingly, our first stops are the f

2、ish market and nearby markets to know locals lifestyle. After lunch, we will set out for Guraidhoo. It will take us about 40 minutes to get there by speedboat, and you may see dolphins on the way.Day 2 GuraidhooAfter breakfast, it is time to go diving to discover beautiful house reefs at Guraidhoo.

3、Dont be nervous if you are inexperienced because our tour guide will give each tourist accessible safety training and will make sure your equipment works well underwater.Day 3 GuraidhooAfter a Guraidhoo-style breakfast, we will take a speedboat to two most attractive coral reefs in Maldives. Put on

4、your diving equipment and we will continue to explore the mysterious sea world. The whole afternoon is for you to explore Guraidhoo as you like. You could take a walk along the coastline, enjoy sun bathing, or take some memorial photos against the stunning sea view. Also, you can make use of the fre

5、e time to buy some souvenirs for your friends or families.Day 4 Departure from MaleTime to say goodbye to our 4-day Maldives tour. After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Velana International Airport by speedboat at around 10: 00 am for your departure flight. We wish you a sa

6、fe journey back home.1What should tourists do before diving?ABuy various equipment.BDiscover beautiful house reefs.CPractice staying underwater.DReceive necessary training.2On which day can visitors buy gifts for their friends?ADay 1.BDay 2.CDay 3.DDay 4.3How may tourists get to each destination?AOn

7、 foot.BBy water.CBy bus.DBy train.As I sat on my sofa, I recalled the joy I had experienced back in my glory days, winning National Championships and representing the United States at the World Championships. I thought of all of the friends I had made in the sport. It had been a decade since I enter

8、ed a competition. Strangely, tears began to roll down my cheeks. Then, for the first time in many years, I wept openly. I tried to calm myself and walked to the bathroom to wash my face. It was there that I took a good, long, hard look at myself in the mirror. I was no longer that marathon runner. I

9、 was a middle- aged man to sit behind the desk in my office for the day and had grown content in my life and appeared comfortable with the increase in the size of my waistline. When I took a serious look at myself, I knew it was time to change. I lacked discipline (自制力) and had no readily identifiab

10、le goals. Strange quiet came over me. I was going to transform my life. It was time to reinvent myself, to become all that I could imagine. I asked myself one more question, “What are you willing to do to make this dream a reality?” The answer was a very simple one, “Whatever it takes! ”The first fe

11、w days, I was filled with enthusiasm and it was easy to stay on track. I prepared myself mentally for the difficult days. As the days went by, my newly discovered discipline developed into more discipline. I vowed (发晢) to remain true to my restricted diet of 1, 200 calories per day. I was running fo

12、r an hour every morning and lifting weights for another hour three or four days per week. Weight began to reduce. I lost about three pounds every week. This was feeling good. I was gaining momentum and strength as each day passed. There was no doubt in my mind that I would get down to my desired wei

13、ght.4What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3?AHe used to be a lawyer.BHe was totally out of shape.CHe was no longer fit to work out.DHe had something wrong with his waist.5What was the author actually doing in the bathroom?AHe was reflecting upon himself.BHe was doing thorough cleaning.C

14、He was wiping tears off his face.DHe was dressing up in front of the mirror.6Which can replace the underlined word “momentum” in the last paragraph?AweightBmotivationCexperienceDknowledge7How does the author mainly develop the text?ABy telling a funny story.BBy employing dialogues.CBy describing men

15、tal activities.DBy showing possible results.Every week at the Maui airport, a small plane gets loaded with 250, 000 passengers. Theyre male mosquitoes, key players in a strategy that could be the last, best hope for Hawaiis endangered birds. There were once more than 50 species of Hawaiian honeycree

16、pers, a kind of small bird. Now, only 17 species are left, with some expected to go extinct in the wild as soon as this year. Hawaiian honeycreepers are disappearing because of avian malaria (禽疟疾病) , spread by mosquitoes that were introduced to Hawaii by accident in the 1800s. With no immunity (免疫力)

17、 , native birds often die after a single mosquito bite. Still, small pockets of birds have survived because the mosquito attack has been blocked by an invisible line. Above 4, 000 to 5, 000 feet in elevation (海拔) , temperatures are too cold for mosquitoes, so the birds there have remained safe. But

18、as temperatures rise with climate change, the mosquitoes are advancing into the birds last remaining shelter. As a last effort to save the birds, researchers are borrowing a strategy from public health departments. Where mosquitoes spread human diseases, improved mosquitoes that are unable to reprod

19、uce successfully are often released, helping to limit the overall mosquito population. Now, this strategy is being used for wildlife protection. So far, millions of male mosquitoes have been delivered by the small plane in high-elevation forests on Maui. Hawaiian honeycreepers are found nowhere else

20、 on Earth and make up an important part of the ecosystem. Experts say its difficult to fully understand how biodiversity loss will affect an entire ecosystem. The disappearance of honeycreepers would also mean the loss of species found nowhere else. Our world would just become less colorful, less di

21、verse as we continue to let species go extinct. Finally, the hope is that Hawaiian honeycreepers will develop immunity to avian malaria, as birds in other places have done. And theres already been a sign it could be possible. Recently, one bird that was thought to be dead reappeared, far from where

22、it was released, having survived malaria.8What is the primary threat to Hawaiian honeycreepers mentioned in paragraph 1?AIntroduction of foreign bird species.BA disease spread through mosquito bites.CLoss of habitat due to human activities.DNatural disasters affecting the bird population.9Why were m

23、ale mosquitoes released in high- elevation forests on Maui?ATo study their ability to survive.BTo test new methods of mosquito delivery.CTo control the mosquito population.DTo observe their impact on the ecosystem.10What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe importance of biodiversity.BThe strategies of

24、protecting biodiversity.CThe potential results of losing Hawaiian honeycreepers.DThe impact of Hawaiian honeycreepers on the ecosystem.11What is the authors attitude to the future of Hawaiian honeycreepers?APositive.BObjective.CDoubtful.DWorried.A remarkable discovery has changed the way scientists

25、think about the history of cancer treatment. While many people think of cancer as a disease that affects only modern-day humans, cancer has been around for thousands of years and new research shows that humans have also tried to manage it for thousands of years. The study of two ancient Egyptian sku

26、lls (颅骨) held at the University of Cambridge in England has suggested that ancient Egyptians may have performed surgery to manage cancer. Professor Edgard Camaros from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain and his team were shocked when they found cut marks and evidence of cancer in the

27、skulls of two ancient Egyptians dating back up to 4000 years old. While Egyptians are well known for having excellent medical knowledge and treating a range of diseases, they had never been known for treating cancer. The skulls had already been studied in 1963 by other scientists, however, the techn

28、ology at that time wasnt advanced enough to pick up the cut marks of operation found on the skulls, Professor Edgard Camaros said. It was thanks to a HIROZ Digital Microscope HR-2016 that scientists spotted surgical cut marks around two cancer lesions (病变). One limitation regarding cancer is that th

29、ere are too few cancer cases on ancient human remains. The study of disease found in animal and human remains aims to find out as much as possible about diseases in the past to help our understanding of diseases now. Our discipline is limited by the samples we work with, which depends on the funeral

30、 culture of some people as well as the environment in which they were preserved. Egypt is a great place thanks to its advanced funerary (埋葬的) practices and the dry weather which preserves remains better.12How did Professor Edgard and his team feel when they found the cut marks?AOverjoyed.BConfused.C

31、Surprised.DDisappointed.13Why did scientists fail to find the cut marks in 1963?AThey were too careless.BThey lacked advanced technology.CThey were in such a rush.DThey had little relative knowledge.14What makes Egypt a great place for preservation according to the last paragraph?AIts population.BIt

32、s economy.CIts scenery.DIts climate.15What is the best title for the text?ACancer Has Been Around for Thousands of YearsBAncient Egyptians Had Found a Cure for CancerCScientists Assumed Causes for Marks on Ancient SkullsDAnimal and Human Remains Are Well Preserved in EgyptVolunteering is a fun and e

33、asy way to explore your interests and passions. Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing and energizing relaxation from your day- to- day routine of work, school, or family commitments. 16 . However, its important that you enjoy your volunteering and benefit from it

34、. Therefore, to make sure your volunteer position is a good fit, you are supposed to do the following.Ask questions. 17 . You can ask the volunteer organizer some questions: Is there any training involved? Who will I be working with? What can I do if I have questions during my volunteer activity?Mak

35、e sure you know whats expected. You should be comfortable with the organization and understand the commitment of time. 18 . Give yourself some flexibility to change your focus if needed. Dont be afraid to make a change. Dont force yourself to do things that dont suit you. Dont force yourself to stic

36、k with volunteer work that you dont enjoy. Talk to the organization about changing your focus or look for a different organization thats a better fit. 19 . Some volunteer programs abroad can cause more harm than good if they take much- needed paying jobs away from local workers. Look for volunteer o

37、pportunities with reputable (声誉好的) organizations.Enjoy yourself. The best volunteer experiences benefit both the volunteer and the organization. If you re not enjoying yourself, ask yourself why. Is it the tasks you re performing? Or are you uncomfortable simply because the situation is new and unfa

38、miliar? 20 .ATry volunteering your time abroadBChoose carefully if volunteering overseas.CIt renews your creativity, motivation and vision, and shapes your lifeDIdentifying whats bothering you can help you decide how to proceedEConsider starting small so that you dont over commit yourself at firstFW

39、hen it comes to volunteering, passion and positivity are the only requirementGYou want to ensure the experience matches your skills, goals and available time二、完形填空When I was 17, my rowing coach declared that taking a day off a week was unnecessary. Such strict stressful routine made me 21 exercise,

40、and when I eventually quit rowing, I also 22 exercising altogether. However, after moving to a new area being an author and working at home, I 23 to be part of a team again but was 24 to return to rowing. One day, a neighbor 25 me to fill in for his basketball team because of his leg injury. Playing

41、 basketball brought back the 26 of being part of a team. Unlike rowing, playing basketball was purely for fun for me, without the high 27 for expensive equipment. My teammates and I dont know much about each others personal lives, but we share a (n) 28 through our passion for the game and our desire

42、 to win, a connection that makes us struggle for excellence together. These weekly games have 29 improved my life. Being an author can be isolated (孤独的), and social media often also 30 my pressure. I clearly remember when I received an email to 31 the book I had spent a year working on, I cried sadl

43、y. At that evening, I went to play basketball. I started the game in a 32 mood, but as it progressed, my emotional state 33 . By the end, I felt great. Playing basketball offers a much-needed break from these 34 . It allows me to focus merely on the game, temporarily (暂时地) 35 something else. Though

44、a small change less than an hour a week it has greatly improved my overall well-being.21AhateBobeyClackDwatch22AobtainedBstoppedCaccessedDrecommended23AlongedBpretendedChesitatedDrefused24AunwillingBproudCpleasedDcurious25AremindedBforcedCtaughtDrequested26AdefeatBchallengeCcomplaintDjoy27ArisksBpoi

45、ntsCcostsDdegrees28AceremonyBtieCadventureDexcitement29AsignificantlyBcasuallyChardlyDonly30Arefers toBappeals toCadds toDadapts to31ApublishBrewriteCillustrateDbuy32AcheerfulBrelaxedCpositiveDterrible33AimprovedBworsenedCfloatedDfixed34AwarningsBamusementsCcommitmentsDstresses35ApredictingBlistingC

46、forgettingDlosing三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Accompanied by the background music of a famous Chinese song 36 describes how a man should try to better himself, a French girl practiced martial arts (武术) with precise movements, occasionally crying out in a strong and 37 (energy) voice. This w

47、as just one of the scenes at the China House at the Paris 2024 Olympics.The first China House 38 (set) up during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, but this was my first time to experience it in person. 39 I walked into the China House, I was immediately enveloped by a lively atmosphere. The venue (场地) was full of 40 (excite) as everyone eagerly participated in various activities.The traditional Chinese sports culture event was held at the China House on Saturday in Paris, 41 (attract) more than 30 French teenagers and their pa