江苏省无锡市滨湖区无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题

江苏省无锡市滨湖区无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学
期10月月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Standing tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.
The day of your visit
Each e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.
Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.
Eiffel tower ticket prices
Carry minimal belongings
The Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet,
tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.
1．Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket?
A．The visitor’s name.B．The visiting time.
C．The reduced rate.D．The ticket price.
2．What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top?
A．42.30€.B．47.00€.C．66.20€.D．73.60€.
3．What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower?
A．Caution can help avoid theft.
B．Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.
C．Your bag can be kept in a locker.
D．Folding buggies are not allowed.
A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.
“We found that exposure to nature increases the importance that people attach to health compared to taste or other properties when making food choices,” explained Maria Langlois, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University and first author of the study.
Gathering evidence from hundreds of participants from five different studies across three countries over seven years, Langlois examined the food choices made after both real-world and virtual experiences of nature. In the first study conducted in France, participants took a twenty-minute long walk through either a large green park or the city, taking photos along the way. Afterwards, they could choose what they wanted to eat from a snack buffet. Those who walked in nature ate healthier snacks compared to the urban city walkers.
But was it nature or the photo that did the trick? The researchers moved online, and took on more participants. One group were shown a photo of a hotel room with a window view of a natural setting while the other group had a window view of an urban setting. A third control group had no window view — they had closed curtains. Those exposed to “nature” in this way were found to make healthier food choices compared to both the control and urban groups. “By including a control condition in our work, this research shows that it is not exposure to urban
environments that is driving unhealthy food choices, but really exposure to natural environments that is driving healthier food choices," said Langlois.
With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050, this research could provide urban planners with important insight into the health implications (影响) of their designs. It is also hoped that highlighting benefits of nature may promote environmental conservation efforts as people realize we need nature.
4．What is Maria Langlois’s study mainly about?
A．The impact of nature on physical exercise.B．The influence of nature on food choices.
C．The effect of urban environments on health.D．The comparison of real and virtual experiences.
5．How did the researchers mainly conduct the further study in paragraph 4?
A．By giving reasons.B．By doing interviews.
C．By taking quotations.D．By making comparisons.
6．What would urban planners do for future cities?
A．To build more parks.B．To dig more tunnels.
C．To widen the lanes.D．To construct high-rise buildings.
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in
water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.
7．Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable?
A．Having an adventure in the wild.
B．Taking a trip to a foreign country.
C．Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D．Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
8．What does the second paragraph focus on?
A．People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
B．The significance of learning new things in our life.
C．The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
D．The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
9．What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Requirement.B．Substitute.C．Motivation.D．Challenge. 10．What does the writer mainly want to convey?
A．Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
B．How we can benefit from seeking variation.
C．How we should treat the differences we find in others.
D．Why we should get along with people different from us.
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first? 11 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 12 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 13 .
14 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 15 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A．It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
二、完形填空
At 33, I did something brave, or some would say stupid. I 16 Congress (国会). For
years, I had existed safely 17 the scenes in politics as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The polls (投票), however, told a very 18 story. I only got 19 percent of the vote. Despite the result, this was the first time in my entire life that I had done something that was truly brave, where I didn’t worry about being 19 .
In 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code. We immediately see our girls’ 20 of not being perfect. When the girls are first learning how to code, she’ll say, “I don’t know what 21 to write.” and shows a 22 text editor. But if the teacher presses undo a few times, she’ll see her student wrote code and then 23 it. Instead of showing the 24 that she made, she’d rather show nothing at all.
Some people worry about our budget deficit (赤字), but I worry about our 25 deficit. Most girls are raised to 26 risk and failure. This is 27 women are underrepresented in STEM, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look. We have to socialize our girls to be comfortable with 28 , and we’ve got to do it now. We have to teach them to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to 29 their lives, and we have to show them that they will be loved and 30 not for being perfect but for being courageous.
16．A．ran for B．lied to C．voted against D．traded with 17．A．on B．off C．inside D．behind 18．A．classic B．simple C．different D．complex 19．A．risky B．perfect C．stupid D．beautiful 20．A．fear B．effort C．trouble D．struggle 21．A．code B．answer C．deficit D．character 22．A．random B．blank C．marked D．broken 23．A．used B．saved C．cracked D．deleted 24．A．mess B．success C．progress D．difference 25．A．honesty B．bravery C．generosity D．determination 26．A．face B．avoid C．admit D．expect 27．A．why B．how C．when D．where 28．A．doubt B．danger C．uncertainty D．imperfection 29．A．earn B．risk C．impact D．enjoy
30．A．inspired B．accepted C．tolerated D．protected
三、语法填空
31．They have received numerous (complain) about the noise coming from the construction site. (所给词的适当形式填空)
32．It would definitely break our heart if our principal called the annual sports meeting due to bad weather. (用适当的词填空)
33．The miners (trap) underground for days before rescuers finally reached them. (所给词的适当形式填空)
34．It is believed that students with STEM skills are a driving force that keeps China creative, (compete), and innovative. (所给词的适当形式填空)
35．China's (commit) to maintaining world peace is admirable, and its efforts to promote peace and development have been recognized by a lot of countries. (所给词的适当形式填空) 36．There was widespread (critical) of the government’s handling of the nuclear meltdown. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37．Everyone was busy preparing for the final exam, was Jessica, who stayed up late studying.
38．I (plan) to help him with the project, but our boss assigned me to another job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39．Despite its popularity, the MBTI can be (accurate) and misleading, and it doesn't define who we are. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40．As the excavation efforts at Sanxingdui continue, large quantities of stunning cultural relics have come to light, leaving more mysteries (solve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
四、完成句子
41．When it came to his major, Qian Weichang, an alumnus of our school, （优先处理）the needs of our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
42．After Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest and won over Tomokazu Harimoto in a seven-set thriller, the audience （爆发出雷鸣般的掌声）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
43．Not only has the annual sports meeting （为……增添乐趣）our school life，but also encouraged students to embrace a healthy lifestyle by integrating sports into their everyday routine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44．Though she stumbled and fell on the running track heavily, the athlete (强忍住她的泪水) and proceeded with the race. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45．As they walked along the beach, the children laughed joyfully, their faces (沐浴在阳光中) and the salty breeze. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
46．She promised to (忠诚于) her dreams, dedicating herself to her passions despite the challenges she faced. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47．Tu Youyou’s research shows that (……没有限制) the breakthroughs we can achieve in medicine when we persist in our quest for knowledge. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
48．After years of hard work and dedication, she finally （实现她的抱负）of becoming a published author, celebrating her first boo release. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49．He, (出于好奇), opened the old,dusty book found in the attic, eager to uncover its hidden secrets. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50．(令他感到好笑的是), the puppy clumsily chased its tail, providing endless laughter for everyone watching. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
五、语法填空
语法填空
A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember-the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on 51 high note with resounding success both on and off the field.
As the Olympic flame went 52 after an extraordinary show of human strength and endurance for two weeks, Team China’s outstanding performance, 53 (highlight) by a record of 40 gold medals, the 54 (adore) nature of young athletes and their friendly exchanges with their foreign peers, was enshrined (载入) in the history of the Games in Paris.
Apart from 48 gold medals at Beijing 2008, it was the first time Team China 55 (win) 40 medals, 56 (reach) new heights in terms of the total number of gold medals at any overseas edition of the Summer Olympics. More encouragingly, this summer, a series of
major breakthroughs 57 (make), such as China’s first tennis singles Olympic gold, won by women’s ace Zheng Qinwen and swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle’s world record-breaking win in the men’s 100m freestyle, 58 prove that our athletic strength has been significantly expanded to Western-dominated sports with much balanced prowess. Sun Yingsha, world No.1 in women’s table tennis, said that China’s overall prosperity and strength have served as a proud source of 59 (motivate) for all her fellow Olympians.
By putting their colorful and vibrant images on full display, China’s modern-day Olympians have broken the stereotypes (刻板印象) portrayed by Western media about those hard-working 60 sometimes shy and quiet athletes decades ago, representing a more open and confident generation of athletes who no longer hide their light under a bushel.
六、书面表达
61．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。

In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.
From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”
But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.
Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily
decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.
In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”
A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.
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。

In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.
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After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.
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