2022-2023学年湖北省天门市名校高二上学期12月月考英语试题（Word版含答案，含听力音频及文字材料）

天门市名校2022-2023学年高二上学期12月月考

     英   语

考试时间：120 分钟   满分：150分

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 to do?

A. Turn on the TV.      B. Switch off the TV.   C. Watch a TV program.

2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A. In a bookstore.      B. In a cinema.         C. In a supermarket.

3. What is the woman doing?

A. Making a decision.  B. Doing an experiment.   C. Taking an examination.

4. Who will probably pick up Anne tonight?

A. Michael.          B. Jenny. C. John.

5. When should the man arrive?

A. 8: 10.            B. 8: 20. C. 8: 30.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)

听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。

6. What subject does Mike like best?

A. Physics.        B. Biology. C. Chemistry.

7. How does the man feel about his career prospects?

A. Anxious.      B. Confident. C. Confused.

听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。

8. Why does the man feel surprised about Betty?

A. She went to the concert late.

B. She didn’t enjoy the concert.

C. She argued with somebody.

9. What did the boy do in the concert?

A. He kept talking.     B. He littered the rubbish.    C. He stared at the woman.

10. What would the man have done if he had been there?

A. Ask for help.       B. Hit the boy.             C. Quarreled with the woman.

听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。

11. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Strangers.          B. Colleagues           C. Schoolmates.

12. Why did the woman become a tour guide?

A. To visit new places.  B. To meet new people.    C. To get work experience.

13. What did the woman think of her job as a tour guide?

A. It was boring.      B. It was difficult.         C. It was creative.

听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。

14. What does the man advise the woman to add to the letter?

A. Her hobbies.      B. Her photo.        C. Her driving license.

15. Which language is the woman least fluent in?

A. Chinese.         B. French.       C. Japanese.

16. What did the woman do in Paris?

A. She visited her uncle. B. She received education.  C. She worked as a teacher.

听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。

17. How much salt should we eat every day?

A. At most 4 grams.   B. At most 5 grams.      C. At most 6 grams.

18. What should we do to overcome negative emotions?

A. Have a party.     B. Go out for a walk.      C. Eat some snack foods.

19. What should we do on the day of an important event?

A. Have a big lunch.   B. Avoid eating breakfast.  C. Have breakfast as usual.

20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A. How to eat healthily.   B. What healthy foods are .   C. Why health is important.

第二部分 阅读(每小题2.5分，共计50分)

第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Dinosaur Attractions

The Field Museum

Even beyond its impressive dinosaur exhibit, the Field Museum is a must-see destination for the whole family. The Evolving Planet display follows the evolution of life on our planet from the very beginning, when life was a single-celled organism, to the appearance of mankind.

Fee: Adults $38.00; Children (6-18) $17.50, (5 and under) free

Museum of the Earth

This museum is kid-friendly thanks to its large number of hands-on activities. There is a vast collection of fossils(化石), such as large, complete skeletons(骨架) and those of small sea animals. The Discovery Lab at the museum is an interactive space for kids to play and learn in. They can even search for fossils and keep what they find.

Fee: Adults $18.00; Children (13-19) $10.00, (12 and under) free

Dinosaur World

This park offers animatronic(电子的) dinosaurs that bring to life many prehistoric scenes and it features fossils from dinosaurs found in Florida. Although this park has plenty to offer, food isn’t one of them. However, there is a lovely picnic area where families can bring their own lunches and enjoy the bright Florida sunshine.

Fee: Adults $26.00; Children (10-19) $15.00, (9 and under) free

Cabazon Dinosaurs

Cabazon Dinosaurs, located in Riverside County, California, is an unusual roadside attraction that has been there since 1975. Home to over fifty larger-than-life dinosaur statues, this park is a fantastic place to let kids run wild. Visitors can hunt for fossils and participate in a dinosaur dig. Featured a lot of movies, this park is a great way to spend a few hours.

Fee: Adults $13.00: Children (8-18) $11.00, (7 and under) free

21. At which place may visitors learn about the development of life on Earth?

A. The Field Museum.  B. Dinosaur World.  C. Cabazon Dinosaurs.  D. Museum of the Earth.

22. How much should a teen and his parent pay for their visit to the Discovery Lab?

A. $54.00      B. $46.00     C. $36.00      D. $28.00

23. What is the shared feature of the four dinosaur attractions?

A. Interactive spaces. B. Hands-on activities.

C. Kid-friendly design. D. Dinosaur-themed movies.

B

I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face?”

Shocked, I started to explain my condition but my 6-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she approached that situation.

I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone hecause of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love, but I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside.

When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if world would judge my children. I also worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged.

Unfortunately, my facial difference has impacted my children. My daughters get disinvited (取消邀请) from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.

When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare, and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love.

With time, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.

Their worldviews are similar to mine: we see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!

24. What happened during the parent-teacher night?

A. The writer came late.

B. Athena saved her mother from embarrassment.

C. The writer felt proud of Athena’s academic performance.

D. Some adults whispered about the writer’s face.

25. Why did the writer feel worried when she had Athena?

A. Because Athena also had a birthmark.  B. Because Athena was seriously ill.

C. Because Athena felt judged.          D. Because Athena might be looked down upon.

26. How does the writer feel to her daughters?

A. Critical.   B. Disappointed.      C. Grateful.   D. Ashamed.

27. What does the writer most likely agree with?

A. Don’t judge a book by its cover.   B. No pains, no gains.

C. Nothing is impossible.           D. Misfortune may be an actual blessing.

C

A new device from University of Florida (UF) researchers could offer highly accurate test results for COVID-19 in 30 seconds, dramatically improving convenience for activities such as large events or air travel.

Researchers say the tests are as accurate as polymerase chain reaction tests, commonly known as PCR tests, which can take 24 hours to a few days to process. The new tests can also be offered at a fraction(小部分)of the cost,they say.

The device samples(检测)saliva(唾液)using the same kind of inexpensive strip(试纸) used for glucose(葡萄糖)testing but with a different chemical agent(药剂). The strip then sends a signal to a transistor machine, which provides a result within 30 seconds. In studies with human samples, the researchers found a 90% accuracy rate-the same as PCR tests and higher than rapid tests,which take 10 to 15 minutes for results.

“The beauty of this thing is that the time is so short,” said Fan Ren,a UF chemical engineering professor who had been studying the device for other uses prior to the pandemic(流行病).

Researchers think the small machine, which is battery powered,can one day be used to detect levels of other potential health threats,such as cancer and heart attacks,and significantly cut the costs of health care.

“The potential for the sensor is endless,” said Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, a UF dental sciences professor and member of the research team. “It can revolutionize the way diseases are diagnosed(诊断).”

28. What’s the advantage of the new tests by using this new device compared with PCR test?

A. More accurate results and less cost.

B. More accurate and faster results.

C. Faster results and less cost.

D. More accurate results and more convenient operations(操作).

29. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?

A. The reason for using a different chemical agent.

B. The comparison between saliva testing and glucose testing.

C. The invention of this new device.

D. The operation process of the new tests.

30. Which word can replace the underlined word in the last sentence of the last paragraph?

A. change       B. prevent       C. equal     D. end

31. What may be the best title for the passage?

A. COVID-19 Test Results are Becoming More and More Accurate.

B. An Accurate COVID-19 Test in 30 Seconds is Coming Soon.

C. A New Device Will Make a Big Difference to Our Life.

D. The Appearance of a New Device Means the End of the Pandemic.

D

Most people have no idea what to do with their old drugs. Unused or expired(到期的) medicines lying around at home can get into the wrong hands, leading to accidental poisoning or drug overdose. When drugs are flushed or sent to landfill, the medicines can pollute our groundwater, rivers, and streams, threatening human and sea life.

In an effort to find a solution for drugs kept in medicine boxes or waterways, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration launched its first National Take-Back Day in September 2010. In the drug take-back program, the returned drugs are sent to medical waste incinerators (焚烧炉). However, the process of transporting and burning such waste can release green-house gas emissions that could be potentially greater than those generated if the drugs were poured into landfills.

“But take-back programs are preferred as they reduce the risk of drug misuse and the incineration effectively eliminates the entrance of these medicines into our nation’s waters,” says Tim Carroll, a spokesperson for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Perhaps surprisingly, not all unused medicines need to be thrown away. Every year five billion dollars’ worth of unexpired medicines end up being deserted in the U. S. “We’re wasting a lot of medicines which are already paid for,“ says Anandi Law, a patient engagement specialist. “Millions of U.S. adults skip or delay getting their prescriptions filled due to high costs. We could give them to somebody else who needs it.”

Now, at least 40 states have passed legislation establishing drug donation programs that allow drug manufacturers, medical and long-term care facilities, and sometimes individuals to donate their unused drugs. For example, since its start in 2007, lowa’s program, SafeNetRx, has served more than 117,000 patients and redistributed nearly 54-million-dollar worth of medicines and supplies. Georgia’s program formally launched in 2018, and it has already filled prescriptions worth over 50 million dollars.

“All of these efforts are still relatively new,” Carroll says. “We still have a long way to go until households change their habits.”

32. What disadvantage of the drug take-back program is mentioned in paragraph 2?

A. It costs large amounts of money.     B. It increases the greenhouse effect.

C. It can produce poisonous chemicals.  D. It wastes lots of energy to deal with old drugs.

33. What is Tim Carroll’s attitude towards the take-back program?

A. Cautious.      B. Supportive.     C.  Indifferent.        D. Disapproving.

34. What is Anandi Law’s suggestion about unused and unexpired medicines?

A. Sending them to landfills.              B. Selling them at a low price.

C. Donating them to someone in need.      D. Developing technologies to recycle them.

35. What do the numbers in paragraph 5 mainly indicate?

A. The challenging task of SafeNetRx.      B. The expense of recycling unused drugs.

C. The significance of health care facilities.  D. The achievements of drug donation programs.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Understand your pet's body language

Body language is different depending on what sort of animal you have chosen as your pet.___36___Understanding your pet's body language will help you to be a better communicator, as you can even copy some of its movements, expressions and sounds to send your message in a way it understands.

● ___37___If your dog isn't looking directly at you, but is looking out of the corners of its eyes so that you see a lot of the whites of the eyes, it might be about to have an aggressive outburst. If your dog is feeling stressed or aggressive, its wide eyes will be accompanied by a rigid(绷紧的)body.

●If your cat looks at you and blinks at you slowly, it's likely communicating affection.___38___For cats, closing one's eyes in the presence of another is a way to show trust. If your cat feels threatened, its tail will likely be upright; its back will likely be arched, too.

●___39___If your bird's pupils (  瞳孔) enlarge and shrink rapidly, this can be a sign that it's excited or greatly interested, or scared or angry.___40___Birds will shake their feathers while cleaning themselves ; if their feathers remain shaking, however, this could mean they’re unwell, in which case, take them to an animal doctor for a checkup.

A. Pets' health depends on your daily care.

B. You can do this back at your cat to show your love, too.

C. The context is important in telling which emotion it might be.

D. Birds can be quite expressive through their eyes, feathers, and voices.

E. When dogs feel stressed out or threatened, their eyes will look larger than normal.

F. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together.

G. If you're unsure or your pet's body language, consider reading some articles for your specific animal.

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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

In Washington DC, there is an entrepreneurial (创业的) teen, who owns and ____41____ his own bakery business. Young Michael Platt is the owner of Michael’s Desserts.

Born with a (n) __42______ love for sweets, he became ____43____ in baking when he was nine. Since he was diagnosed with severe epilepsy (癫痫) at 10, Michael has been homeschooled by his mother. With his activities ____44____ by his medical condition, Michael threw himself into ____45____ However, this is not just a (n) ____46____ bakery business. It operates on a one for one donation model for every cupcake sold he ____47____ one to the homeless.

“I knew that I wanted to start a (n) ____48____, but I knew I didn’t just want to make____49____ -I also wanted to ______50______ people in need at the same time, “he says. His business ______51______ creates new baked goods, which include ______52______ cookies and cupcakes, and cupcakes are his biggest seller.

Stephanie Gerstenblith, one of his ______53______, comes to buy cupcakes every day. She says that Michael’s cupcakes are not only delicious, but also have ______54______her to “provide everyone with sweetness”.

______55______ running his bakery, Michael hosts bake sales for the non-profit No Kid Hungry. Jessica Bomberg, a leader of fund-raising for the campaign. says. “Young heroes like Michael prove that everyone can make a difference in society.

It is Michael’s faith that everyone should take the responsibility to take care of others. “When I see people lack foods, I want to give them something.” he says. “It’s my way of telling them that they haven’t been forgotten.”

41. A. displays           B. increases        C. runs           D. evaluates

42. A. occasional         B. shocking        C. abnormal      D. incredible

43. A. interested          B. convinced       C. disappointed   D. tired

44. A. guided            B. limited         C. delayed        D. improved

45. A. baking B. study          C. work           D. research

46. A. difficult B. strange         C. special        D. ordinary

47. A. returns B. shows         C. gives           D. lends

48. A. innovation B. business       C. school         D. conversation

49. A. history B. friends        C. money         D. mistakes

50. A. help B. detect         C. teach          D. save

51. A. apparently B. barely         C. potentially     D. constantly

52. A. simple B. popular        C. official        D. meaningful

53. A. classmates B. customers      C. relatives       D. colleagues

54. A. inspired B. warned        C. force          D. asked

55. A. Rather than        B. Such as         C. Due to        D. Apart from

第二节 (共10小题：每小题1. 5分，满分15分)

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 rise of technology, along ____56____ the introduction of new products, is changing our world, ____57____ (lead) to the introduction of new words from all over the world. As we interact with different people, we also learn new words. Language change is ____58____ (obvious) among the younger generations than the older generations. The younger generations tend ____59____ (interact) more frequently with people from other ____60____ (region) of the world. Therefore, they bring in a ____61____ (various) of new words.

For example, words like sushi (寿司) ____62____ (introduce) into our vocabulary through our interactions with foreign people in the 1980’s. Such words would have been unheard of in an English-speaking region, had it not been for language change and globalization. This increased exposure to other parts of the world is also ____63____ (large) due to our beloved Internet connections!

We must also appreciate the fact ____64____ if language didn’t evolve (发展), we might still be using Shakespearean English.

However, not all change is good, The Internet has led to some deterioration (退化) in our language. The increase in text messaging and _____65_____ use of abbreviations (缩写) both lead to a significant decline of not only English, but also other languages of the world.

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

66. China Daily正在举办主题为Discover Beautiful China的照片和小视频征集活动。请你代表校学生会写一份英文通知，内容包括：

1.告知同学们此活动；

2.说明有关活动的一些情况(主题、要求等)；

3.动员同学们参加。

注意：1.写作词数应为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)

67. 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。

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, daydreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the sky. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm (一大群) of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and they seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding with great speed but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to lie in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson’s home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson’s house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon. But he tried his best to keep calm so that he could come up with an idea to escape from the dangerous situation. Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam which was often used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate ( 灌溉）his vegetable garden.

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。

Without hesitation, Andy jumped off his bike and dived into the cool water.

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In no time, his mother appeared in front of him.

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