河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期7月月考英语试题

河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学
期7月月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
The protesters who had gathered on a lawn in Rome’s central Piazz a Venezia came from neighborhoods all around the capital, but they had one concern in common: saving the towering umbrella pine trees that for centuries have decorated the city’s skyline but are disappearing in alarming numbers.
Celebrated in music and art, and admired by the ancient Romans, the trees are as much a part of the city’s identity as its human-made landmarks. “They are in the hearts, photographs and memories of everyone,” said Jacopa Stinchelli, who is helping lead the defense of the pines, which in recent years have taken a turn for the worse.
An attack by an invasive pest, which sneaked into Italy about a decade ago, has killed many trees. In the eyes of some Romans, however, it’s not just the bugs that are to blame but also a city government that has struggled to deliver basic services.
Critics say that the pines have been subjected to indiscriminate removal, with trees that could still have been saved. They claim that during the past two years at least 4,000 potentially curable trees have been chopped down. While it’s hard to lay responsibility on Rome’s municipal government for the invasion of pests, critics say the city could be doing more to preserve the pines.
The primary method to counter the pest in urban areas involves injecting a special insecticide into the tree to kill the female population. But the current costly and high-maintenance approach “can’t be a permanent solution,” said Pio Federico Roversi, the director of a national research center for plant protection. “We’d better introduce natural predators—animals that kill and eat the pests, which doesn’t pose a risk for the Italian environment,” Mr. Roversi said.
Sabrina Alfonsi, the member of Rome’s City Council, said in an interview that the city had set aside 100 million euros, or $110 million, to care for the city’s green spaces. All infected pines had been treated, she added, the city has begun monitoring all its 350,000 trees of various species.
No solution is likely to eliminate the pest problem entirely, Mr. Roversi said, but it could
become manageable “so that the plants no longer suffer.”
1．What can we learn about the umbrella pines in recent years?
A．The distribution is hugely uneven.
B．They have faded out of Roman mind.
C．The number has dropped dramatically.
D．They are used to celebrate special occasions.
2．What should the government do according to the critics?
A．Remove the bugs as soon as possible.
B．Make efforts to defend curable pines.
C．Chop down the trees destroyed by pests.
D．Take responsibility for the invasion of pests.
3．How might the pest problem be better handled?
A．By using natural enemies.
B．By spraying chemical pesticides.
C．By replanting pines resistant to pests.
D．By establishing a nature reserve for pines.
4．What’s the attitude of Roversi to the government’s latest response?
A．Indifferent.B．Skeptical.C．Discontented.D．Approving.
Andrew McCarthy-stars roles in era-defining movies such as Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire and Less Than Zero. But he is also an award-winning travel writer whose books include The Longest Way Home (2012) and Walking With Sam (2021). In the new book, he looks back on an epic adventure, where he walked 500 miles across Spain’s Camino de Santiago with his 19-year-old son, Sam.
McCarthy had hoped the trip would be a way to re-examine their evolving relationship, as Sam was just stepping into his own manhood. “I wanted to get to know my son. Not just in the parent-child, dominant-submissive or unruly roles, but as adults, as equals, as peers (同龄人),” he said. “The Camino gave me the greatest luxury you have with adult children—which is time.” For McCarthy it was a chance to spend time with Sam, and perhaps avoid repeating the history he had with his own father. “My relationship with my dad ended pretty much when I left home at 17
years old, and I didn’t want that happen with my kids,” MeCarthy said.
The book’s structure follows the path of the Camino, with a chapter per day over the course.
It creates a pleasant rhythm of the trail. It also establishes a gradual sense of community and friendship among the other walkers they encounter, and paints a clear picture of McCarthy as somebody extremely in touch with his feelings.
Sometimes physical togetherness and shared experiences are the most you can ask for in a relationship, and there are lovely examples of both here. In one scene McCarthy realizes Sam is suffering from a sugar crash, and offers him a protein bar he’s been saving for just such a moment. “I reach out and rub his shoulder,” McCarthy writes.“He nods softly, gratefully. We sit together as thousands upon thousands of dandelion puffs (蒲公英) float in the air like dancing diamonds.” Walking with Sam captures this encouraging and hopeful expedition as the pair walk across the country and towards one another.
5．What do we know about Walking With Sam according to paragraph 1?
A．A fantasy novel.B．A travel memoir.
C．A prize-winning diary entry.D．An era-defining movie.
6．Why did McCarthy start the adventure?
A．To honor his father.B．To help his son fly the nest.
C．To bond with his son.D．To seek for writing inspiration. 7．McCarthy develops Walking with Sam by ______.
A．Comparison and contrast B．Cause and effect
C．Facts and opinions D．Sequence of events
8．What does the author think of Walking With Sam?
A．Plain but functional.B．Inspiring and touching.
C．Brief but informative.D．Humorous and straightforward.
Washington, DC is a theatre town. Here’s where you can get the best performances and cultural experiences offered for every taste in the nation’s capital.
Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center hosts hundreds of world-class performances each year and is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The Suzanne Farrell Ballet
also counts Kennedy Center as its performance headquarters. The company—under the direction of Farrell—was first invited to perform there in 1993 and has since become one of the venue’s most famous attractions.Woolly Mammoth Company
Woolly Mammoth Company is an experimental theatre that welcomes original plays that push the boundaries of live theatre. The New York Times has called it “Washington’s most daring theatre company”, and the half dozen plays Woolly produces each year continue to live up to that reputation.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
For more than 25 years, Shakespeare Theatre Company has committed itself to serving as the nation’s classical theatre. It operates out of two spaces, including Sidney Harman Hall at the Harman Center, which seats 775, and the Lansburgh Theatre, which seats 451. The shiny, glass-walled Harman Center showcases classic Shakespeare plays, modern updates and Shakespeare-inspired original shows.
Wolf Trap
For locals, summer isn’t complete without at least one trip to Wolf Trap, the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. The venue is best-known for performances of touring artists. The open-air theatre offers covered seating, but when the weather warms up, we suggest buying seats on the grassland and packing a picnic.
9．When did the Suzanne Farrell Ballet first perform at Kennedy Center?
A．In 1993.B．In 1998.C．In 2000.D．In 2003. 10．Which of the following is known for experimental plays?
A．The Harman Center.B．Woolly Mammoth Company.
C．The Lansburgh Theatre.D．Shakespeare Theatre Company.
11．What sets Wolf Trap apart from other theatres?
A．Its covered seating.B．Its Shakespeare plays.
C．Its selected directors.D．Its open-air atmosphere.
Steager is an engineer at the University of Pennsylvania. His colleague Hyun Koo is an inventor and dental researcher there. Together, they found a way to form the nanoparticles (纳米颗粒) into long, skinny bristles (鬃毛), a lot like the ones on a toothbrush. But these bristles
shape-shift to fit whatever surface they encounter. They can even squeeze between teeth.
“A new way to clean teeth could help out anyone who finds this chore boring,” says Koo. But it would be especially life-changing for people with disabilities or illnesses that make it difficult or impossible to hold and move a toothbrush.
The tooth-cleaning robot works thanks to two magnets (磁铁). One goes on each side of the teeth. The nanoparticles sit in a water-based solution between the magnets. When the magnets are turned off, the nanoparticles float randomly in the solution. As soon as one magnet gets turned on, the nanoparticles clump together near its center. When you turn on the other magnet and turn off the first one, the nanoparticles extend outward in long, skinny bristles.
When there’s a tooth in the way, these bristles can’t stretch out as far as they want. So they push against the tooth’s surface. If there’s a gap between teeth, they push into the gap. Moving the magnets makes the bristles move against and between teeth.
Besides, as a bonus, the nanoparticles can kill what harms the teeth and keep them health y because it contains something commonly added to toothpaste and mouthwash.
The new invention is just a proof of concept. The researchers still need to turn it into a product that people will want to use. It must fit comfortably and safely in people’s mouths. It can’t draw too much power or cost too much. “There’s a lot of engineering to get from here to there,” says Steager. But he adds, “every good idea needs to have a start.”
12．What is a feature of the bristles?
A．They can be solved into water.B．They can change shapes.
C．They only work in liquid.D．They feel much softer.
13．What aspect of the invention is mainly talked about in paragraph 3?
A．Its shape.B．Its function.C．Its structure.D．Its working principle. 14．What does the underlined word “clump” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Subscribe.B．Drag.C．Gather.D．Remove. 15．What can we infer from Stager’s words?
A．The invention still needs them to put more efforts.B．The first step is always the hardest.
C．Engineering can be applied to every field.D．A good beginning is half done.
Knowledge is power, and the more you learn about mental health, the better the position
you may be in to help those facing mental health battles. Consider doing the following things to support those closest to you.
Attend a training course
16 . In fact, anyone can benefit from depression awareness training that focuses on supporting those at risk. You might be a teacher that manages youth or a sports coach wanting to pick up on depression risk signs in your players. You may even be a worried parent who wants to make sure your children can tell you anything. Depression awareness and prevention courses teach you both theoretical and practical skills to recognize warning signs and behaviors. 17 .
Listen
If someone approaches you in their time of need, it’s not always easy to know what you’re supposed to do, and it may be more beneficial for you to just listen. 18 . They may just need to get what they are feeling off their chest and to feel valid at that moment. Try your best not to interrupt, but ask questions if you require clarification. The more listening you do, the better your position in deciding what to do next.
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While being a listening ear is sometimes all someone needs to feel better, you can also become an ongoing source of support. Check in with the person experiencing a mental health problem like depression so that they know you are always there for them. Make contact with them regularly to see how they are feeling. Just knowing someone cares can make a world of difference.
Call emergency services
Your support, guidance, and listening ear can be of great value to anyone going through a tough time. 20 . If someone you know is experiencing self-abuse thoughts or tendencies, don’t delay in seeking emergency help. The faster you act, the safer your friend or family member may be.
A．Check in with them
B．Suggest support services
C．However, it’s essential to know your limits
D．Such a course may just help you to prevent someone’s depression
E．They may not need you to offer solutions or even give them a hug
F．Sometimes, the best thing you can do is encourage them to seek professional help
G．You don’t have to be in a professional health role to attend depression prevention training
二、完形填空
Alexander Graham Bell hated spending summertime in Washington, DC．He usually 21 to his farm in Nova Scotia, but one year he had to stay in the capital.
“Why humans have 22 how to warm a house but not how to cool one — until now,” he wondered, and in 1872, he 23 a cold-air-producing device and brought the temperature in his room down to 21℃.
When 69-year-old Bell told that 24 in a speech to the 1917 graduating class of McKinley Manual Training School, the students went 25 . The clapping lasted so long that he was 26 to say something more surprising.
“Could postage stamps be used in 27 of persons?” asked Bell, who had thought of 28 a low price for public transport, but the cost of building additional roads was too high. “Perhaps, the flying machine will be the 29 .”
In the speech, Bell also 30 on a century of progress and looked ahead with remarkable foresight. In the reflection, he was amazed by the 31 made in the past century: Gas lighting had evolved into electric bulbs and automobiles 32 horse-drawn vehicles. He then went on to 33 the commercial airplane, solar panels, and the 34 for renewable resources.
Gilbert Grosvenor, the editor of National Geographic magazine, asked for the 35 and published a revised version in the February issue. Now, more than one hundred years later, Bell’s predictions still remain prescient (预见性的).
21．A．wandered B．escaped C．flew D．applied 22．A．agreed on B．insisted on C．figured out D．ruled out 23．A．designed B．bought C．saw D．borrowed 24．A．accident B．loss C．problem D．story
25．A．wild B．hungry C．disappointed D．silent 26．A．allowed B．forced C．paid D．chosen 27．A．favor B．memory C．transportation D．case
28．A．cutting B．raising C．avoiding D．charging 29．A．pollution B．solution C．discovery D．issue 30．A．relied B．switched C．reflected D．called 31．A．profits B．advances C．materials D．failures 32．A．replaced B．destroyed C．attacked D．missed 33．A．sell B．rent C．invent D．predict 34．A．deadline B．competition C．need D．balance 35．A．text B．book C．contract D．interview
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。

The Classic of Tea,36 (write) by Tang Dynasty “tea saint” Lu Yu, rates 37 unique kind of tea, not made from the green leaves commonly used, as superior. The leaves were purple and shaped like bamboo shoots. They are known 38 Zisun (or “purple bamboo shoots”) and grow primarily in the mountains of Changxing county, Zhejiang province.
Zheng Funian, a national-level representative inheritor (继承人) of the Zisun tea-making technique, grew up near Guzhu Hill, the 39 (origin) site of the Tang Dynasty Imperial Tea Factory. When he was 17, his parents started to teach him how 40 (process) tea.
41 (believe) that tea can “embody the tea maker’s soul”, he has always processed the leaves by hand, rather than by machine. Most of his fingers were hurt until he gradually 42 (master) the roasting process.
As the local government has been engaging tea experts to revive (复兴) the Zisun tea processing technique, 43 for centuries was preserved only in texts, Zheng began experimenting back in the 2000s. It took him eight years 44 he successfully produced the compressed tea.
In 2017, he 45 (make) a national-level inheritor of Zisun tea processing, and last year, Zisun tea processing techniques were inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
四、书信写作
46．你是天镇中学的高一学生黎明。

学校拟采购添置一批设备物资，用于改善学生的校园生活品质。

校方提供了三个物品选项，征求全体学生的意见。

请给校长写封信，就“最值得购买的物品”提出自己的看法，并说明理由。

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五、书面表达
47．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。

Even now, I can still recall the moment when my dream finally came true during my last year of school.
The dream of becoming a member of my school cabinet took shape when I was just seven. Those school leaders were my role models as they always gave instructions, conducted activities and represented us to give speeches on school issues. So, for the next few years, I tried so hard to make it a reality.
When I was twelve, I entered my name. I prepared my election speech and then, on the afternoon that we all gave our speeches. Everybody voted. I was hopeful and I prayed that I would win. The next morning,at the school assembly I waited anxiously for my name to be announced. I was all set to realize my dream.
One by one, the names were announced and the whole school cheered as the girls with the highest votes walked up to the stage. I closed my eyes and waited for my name to be called. The last name was read and my name wasn't among them. I was totally brokenhearted. My dream had been shattered, and I just wanted to cry my heart out.
Then the reality struck me: I hadn't had a chance to win. I wasn't well known and wasn't pretty. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it took to win a school election. I was so depressed because I had nurtured this dream for a long time.
As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly decided I was going to stop seeing myself as a failure. I decided that I would stand for elections again in my final year at school-and I would win.
I recognized that my competitors had a lot of things in their favor. Their personalities were their biggest strength.However, I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest strength was the faith I had in myself to be a good leader.
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。

That evening, I began my election plans a whole year in advance.
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The day after the election, every minute seemed like an hour while I waited for the results. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
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