2024-2025学年第二学期普高一年级月考试卷
苏州市太湖旅游中等专业学校 英语
2025.03
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本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
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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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hospital. B. In a shop. C. In a hotel.
2. How does the woman feel about Peter’s being late
A. Annoyed. B. Concerned. C. Uncertain.
3. What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera. B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
4. What did the woman forget
A. Her towel. B. Her sun cream. C. Her flat shoes.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Husband and wife.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man taking evening classes
A. To pass the time. B. To prepare for a new job. C. To qualify for his current job.
7. What is the most important part of the evening classes to the man
A. The course itself. B. The teachers. C. The classmates.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s problem
A. He has a temperature.
B. He is struggling to save energy.
C. He is too cold to do his work.
9. Where are the speakers likely to be
A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school.
10. What does the woman suggest
A. Focusing on typing the report.
B. Taking better care of their health.
C. Discussing the issue with the boss.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. On which day did the boy finish his project
A. November 12th. B. November 15th. C. December 17th.
12. Which paper will the boy probably write tonight
A. The Wonders of Liquids. B. Brown Bear Populations. C. The War of 1812.
13. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Time management. B. The choice of subjects. C. Designing some projects.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long did Roger Federer’s professional career last
A. 14 years. B. 17 years. C. 24 years.
15. What happened to Federer at the 2017 Australian Open
A. He got a sudden knee injury.
B. He had a hard-fought victory.
C. He faced a series of losses.
16. Which of the following words best describes Federer
A. Determined. B. Kind-hearted. C. Humorous.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker enjoy as a young child
A. Running. B. Climbing. C. Swimming.
18. What was the speaker doing when he injured himself
A. The long jump. B. A handstand. C. A forward roll.
19. For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising
A. Four. B. Eight. C. Twelve.
20. How did the incident affect the speaker
A. He developed a new hobby.
B. He began to read love stories.
C. He enjoyed physical challenges even more.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Discover the dramatic caves, water activities and hands-on courses that make the island of Zakynthos a family-friendly Greek getaway.
Beach time
Experienced visitors avoid popular Shipwreck Beach for Dafni, on the Vassilikos Peninsula, protected by the National Marine Park. Its calm waters are ideal for beginner swimmers and parents can supervise while lingering at the restaurants next to the sands.
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Coastal adventures
Keri Caves are a quieter alternative to the Blue Caves, and kayaks (皮划艇) can reach otherwise inaccessible rock cracks and beaches. Adventure Zone offers boat tours, with friendly guide Kostas Stoufis handling photography so families can concentrate on paddling and scanning the super-clear waters for turtles.
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Hands-on culture
Families can attend a pottery class with Hanne Mi Sauge. A two-hour session at her studio in Vassilikos includes instruction on how to use the potter’s wheel and make hand-built sculptures.
Where to stay
Sitting on the peaceful edges of Argassi town, Windmill Bay Hotel has family-friendly rooms. Its seafront restaurant Anadalis is one of the island’s best and offers a bargain children’s menu (?8/ 6.50) alongside Mediterranean cuisine. From 156 for a Junior Suite Sea View, B& B.
21. This passage is mainly targeted at _________.
A. professional explorers
B. experienced travelers
C. primary school teachers
D. vacation-seeking parents
22. What activities are recommended for tourists on the island
A. Dining at a restaurant at 6.50.
B. Creating their own pottery pieces.
C. Taking photos at Shipwreck Beach.
D. Kayaking and exploring the Blue caves.
23. The passage most probably comes from _________.
A. a travel website
B. a college textbook
C. a lifestyle column
D. an academic journal
B
Coco Gauff will never forget the happiness she felt in September 2023 when her backhand winner (制胜球) flew by her opponent at the U. S. Open final to give her, at 19 years old, her first Grand Slam championship. “I’ve never felt anything like that.” Gauff says. This is coming from a person who has bungee jumped off Sky Tower, New Zealand’s tallest building — twice.
Gauff wants to feel that championship high again. “That’s the motivation that drives me,” she says. “I’m sure fame and fortune will come along. But I don’t really care about that. I just care about how many trophies (奖杯) I can get in my house.”
The star failed in January 2024, when she lost in the semi s of the Australian Open. But Gauff’s triumphs have already fulfilled the promise she first showed at 15 in 20 19. Experts expected more titles from her sooner, but Gauff progressed at her own pace.
“Being a Black woman, in a sport that isn’t very diverse, means a lot to me,” she says. Her grandmother, who was the first Black student at her high school in 1961, has shaped her view. After a black man’s murder in 2020, Gauff posted about the injustice on social media and spoke at a protest. “I felt I had to speak out. If you stay silent, you’re supporting the abusers.”
Gauff, who turned 20 in March 2024, told TIME, “It’s crazy to think that I’m not going to be a teenager anymore.” But she knows she’s still early in her journey. “At first, I was scared to grow up, but now I’m embracing adulthood. Change is always needed in this world. I hope I can play a small part.”
24. What is Gauff’s motivation for playing tennis
A. To make a role model.
B. To set a world record.
C. To become famous and rich.
D. To strive for victory thrill.
25. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. She relied on her grandma.
B. She advocated for social justice.
C. She is anxious about growing up.
D. She is stressed as a black sportswoman.
26. Gauff can be described as _________.
A. talented and generous
B. sociable and innovative
C. ambitious and courageous
D. decisive and cooperative
27. What message does the text convey
A. This too shall pass.
B. No act of kindness is ever wasted.
C. All is well that ends well.
D. Great people write their own stories.
C
Two paralyzed patients have been able to walk short distances and even climb stairs after being implanted with electrodes (电极) in their brains. In a world first, surgeons used a technique called deep brain stimulation to “re-awaken” inactive nerve fibers in the spinal cord and re-establish control of the leg muscles.
The breakthrough came after neuroscientists at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute in Lausanne (EPFL) used AI to map all the neurons in the brain involved in helping rats and mice walk. To their surprise, a region called the lateral hypothalamus — known to be involved in arousal and motivation — was found to have a role in walking. It was so unexpected that the finding was initially questioned by other scientists who peer reviewed the paper for the journal Nature Medicine.
After successful tests in rats and mice, the Swiss team then implanted electrodes in the lateral hypothalamus of the human patients. The technique is carried out while patients are wide awake. Only then can surgeons be sure they have reached the right area in the brain, with the right strength of stimulation.
Professor Jocelyne Bloch, who carried out the operations at Lausanne University Hospital, said: “Once the electrode was in place and we performed the stimulation, the first patient immediately said, ‘I feel my legs’. When we increased the stimulation she said, ‘I feel the urge to walk!’”
Scientists believe the lateral hypothalamus sends signals down nerve fibres that remain undamaged after the spinal injury, which helps engage the remaining nerve connections and improve neurological recovery.”
The two patients did not make a complete recovery from their injury, and were only able to walk slowly over short distances with a stick or “walker”. But the Lausanne tea m has already shown it is possible to restore movement by using implants in the spinal cord. They hope that stimulating both the spine and the brain in future will enhance recovery and help patients walk further and faster.
28. What procedure allowed the patients to regain some mobility
A. Deep brain stimulation.
B. Spinal cord recovery.
C. Leg muscles improvement.
D. Artificial intelligence mapping.
29. What was the first reaction of other scientists to the discovery
A. Excitement. B. Skepticism. C. Acceptance. D. Indifference.
30. Why is the technique performed while the patient is awake
A. To minimize suigical risks.
B. To speed up the implantation process.
C. To confirm the correct spot and stimulation level.
D. To ensure the patient experiences minimal discomfort.
31. What is the best title of the passage
A. Artificial limbs are used for recovery
B. Brain part has new roles in movement
C. Regaining the ability to walk requires hi-tech
D. Paralyzed patients walk with brain electrodes
D
“Entire subway absorbed in the small devices held in hand. Some sort of worship ” The tweet by Joyce Carol Oates in 2019 alongside a photo of riders holding mobile phones, as if in prayer, captures how society holds technology sacred. Most people check their phones on waking and before sleeping, replacing an earlier generations’ prayer routine.
“Technology has become religion,” writes Greg Epstein, a “humanist” chaplain (牧师) who works at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in his controversial new book, Tech Agnostic. Believe him
There are plenty of parallels. Both tech and religion have gods, which in Silicon Valley might be legendary leaders such as Jobs or Musk, with devoted followers. Tech firms and religions are also considered as all-powerful and wealthy. Like monasteries, tech companies are secretive and boast unique cultures and rules. Techies can sound as if they are expressing religious principles, too. Google’s original motto — “Don’t be evil” — has biblical tones. Mr. Musk has described his interplanetary ambitions as aiming to “extend the light of consciousness to the stars”.
The first half of Tech Agnostic does an excellent job of exploring how tech companies have persuaded people to faithfully believe in their mission and team. Epstein excels when he applies religious knowledge to tech research, providing unique insights. His observations are fascinating and insightful.
But such insights are rare in the second half of the book. Instead, he recites a long list of familiar worries about technology, blaming it for excessive screen time, unstable gig economy jobs, and heavy monitoring via facial recognition and online ads. For every technology, he has found someone to criticize it exaggeratedly, then slightly softens the criticism (for the sake of fairness), but still lets the point stand.
This is a missed opportunity. Too few have explored tech leaders’ religious beliefs, from AI pioneers’ fascination with Jewish mysticism to Jobs’ Zen Buddhism practice. Meanwhile, Pope (教皇) Francis has held several meetings with AI experts in Rome. At the start of the book, Mr. Epstein asks: “Am I speaking literally Yes.” He is not lying. The book presents an interesting theory but falls short in fully addressing the topic.
32. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To give an explanation.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To support an argument.
D. To summarize the information.
33. The underlined word “monasteries” in paragraph 3 probably refers to ________.
A. religious places B. corporate offices
C. educational centers D. government buildings
34. How does Epstein deal with the second half of his book
A. He explores new and unique insights.
B. He focuses on positive aspects of technology.
C. He voices fierce criticism against technology.
D. He repeats common concerns about technology.
35. What does the author think about the book
A. It provides a detailed guide to technology.
B. It has an appealing idea but lacks deep analysis.
C. It offers a balanced view of technology’s impact.
D. It criticizes technology without providing solutions.
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。
Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere -and fast. If you do feel these things, then it is time to do something to increase the quality of your life. ____36____
Treat yourself.
It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out, or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing you do a treat you have been hoping for. Don’t make excuses about not having time or money. ____37____ It’s not hard to organize some time in your day if you want to. Remember, no more excuses! You are worth it!
______38______
Hobbies are brilliant for giving you something different to do. Maybe they are crafting, painting, or other hobbies. The whole point of a hobby is that it is something for you, so it doesn’t matter what it is as long you enjoy it and can be attracted by it.
Help others.
_______39_______ Not only do you feel good about yourself, but other people will benefit from what you do. You might offer to help in a special shop or to do some gardening for an older person. Helping others will make you feel that you have something to offer the world.
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive. Make the most of the years you have on Earth, enjoy them, don’t waste them being negative. Follow the advice above and you will surely increase the quality of your life. ______40________
A. Take up a hobby.
B. Remember a hobby.
C. Be positive, and be happy.
D. Treats can be free, and you can always make time.
E. Then how can you increase the quality of your life
F. One of the best ways of creating positivity is to help other people.
G. You will feel a sense of achievement that will boost your self-image.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to carefully think about the answer to the big question, “What is the meaning of life ”
I ask this question year after year, because my answer changes 41 , which I find interesting and insightful. There is no objectively(客观地) correct 42 , I believe, only answers that are 43 for you at any given time.
Great 44 have given the question thought, so you can look to the words 45 to them for 46 , Russian author Leo Tolstoy wrote, “The sole (唯一的) 47 of life is to serve humanity.” Albert Einstein 48 it this way: “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” And Martin Luther King Jr. expressed the view as a(n) 49 : “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others ’”
Others came to the 50 conclusion, in their own words. For instance, Scottish rugby legend(传奇人物) Nelson Henderson stated the view 51 when he said, “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose 52 you do not expect to sit.” And actress Whoopi Goldberg’s meaning—of—life metaphor was to “throw little torches out to lead people through the dark”.
“There is not one big cosmic meaning for all,” author Ana’s Nin wrote. I 53 , which is why I recommend 54 your own answer. And suggest answering it every year. And the last part of this experiment is to try to turn your answer into 55 . If “love” is the answer, then love more. Whatever small step you take toward finding the meaning of life is a step toward a more meaningful, and longer, life.
41．A．in time B．over time C．on time D．at times
42．A．process B．policy C．answer D．strategy
43．A．obvious B．powerful C．chief D．right
44．A．organizers B．residents C．survivors D．thinkers
45．A．belonging B．occurring C．appealing D．attending
46．A．donation B．destination C．inspiration D．application
47．A．process B．meaning C．impact D．procedure
48．A．wanted B．used C．tried D．put
49．A．question B．signal C．guideline D．explanation
50．A．only B．same C．final D．other
51．A．absolutely B．entirely C．poetically D．orderly
52．A．shade B．roofs C．control D．wings
53．A．agree B．protest C．retire D．confirm
54．A．applying B．defending C．delivering D．forming
55．A．arrangement B．action C．power D．reaction
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分 ，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Liang Wenfeng is a ______56_______ (remark) figure in the world of artificial intelligence. He is ______57_______ founder of DeepSeek, a company that has made significant ______58_______ (contribute) to the field of AI. Liang's journey is an inspiring story of innovation and perseverance.
Born in a small town, Liang showed a keen interest in technology from a young age. His passion for technology _______59______ (lead) him to pursue a degree in computer science at a prestigious university. There, he not only gained a solid foundation in his field but also developed a deep understanding of the potential of artificial intelligence.
After graduation, Liang joined a leading tech company, ______60_______ he quickly made a name for himself. He led several important projects and won numerous awards for his outstanding work. _______61_____, he was not satisfied with just working for someone else. He had a vision of creating something truly groundbreaking. In 2015, he determined ______62_______ (take) a leap of faith and founded DeepSeek.
Under Liang's leadership, DeepSeek has achieved great success. The company focuses on _______63______ (develop) advanced AI technologies _______64______ can solve real-world problems. One of their most notable achievements is the creation of an AI system that can accurately predict market trends. This innovation has not only helped businesses make better decisions but also opened up new possibilities for the future of AI.
Liang believes that the key to success is to keep learning and adapting. He often says, “The world is changing _______65______ (rapid), and we must be ready to embrace new challenges.” His determination and forward-thinking approach have made DeepSeek a leader in the industry AI.
单词填空（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Don’t be too p about what you eat and wear; pay more attention to your study and work.
Carrot is a very nutritious vegetable, c________ carbohydrate, fat, oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2.
They give this area the richest b on the Earth: one in ten known species in the world can be found here.
The plan crashed in an area of dense jungle. There were no s alive.
An a for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
On hearing this, a sudden smile of satisfaction (闪现，闪过) across his face.
The following are the main (要素) of the EU's common positions.
We destroy animal (栖息地）and leave many animals nowhere to live.
Police are investigating the (失踪）of a young woman.
It was the first time I had set foot on African . (国土，领土）
第四部分写作（共两节；满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
76. 假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter想要买一件具有中国特色的小礼物送给她妹妹，特写信请你推荐。
内容包括：
推荐的礼物：中国结（Chinese knot)；
你的理由。
表达祝福
注意：
写作词数应为80-100词左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
（3）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter，
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节 微写作（满分15分）
77. 人类活动已经导致动物种类近乎灭亡。一方面，例如捕猎、捕鱼这样的活动直接影响了世界上动物的数量。一些人捕杀动物为了食物，一些人捕杀动物是为了追赶潮流或者仅仅是为了兴奋的感觉。另一方面，例如城镇的发展这样的活动间接影响了世界上动物的数量。因为人类不断建造工厂，开垦农场，破坏了动物的栖息之地。因此，我们应该合作联手解决动物保护的问题，给地球野生动植物创建一个和谐家园。
要求：词数100左右。适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Human actives cause increasing harm to animals苏州市太湖旅游中等专业学校 英语英语试题答案
听力
1-5 CBBAB 6-10 BACAC 11-15 BCACB 16-20 AACCA
阅读理解
21-23 DBA 24-27 DBCD 28-31 ABCD 32-35 BADB
七选五
36-40 EDAFC
完形填空
41-45 BCDDA 46-50 CBDAB 51-55 CAADB
语法填空
56. remarkable 57. the 58. contributions 59. led 60. where
61. However 62. to take 63. developing 64. that/which 65. rapidly
单词填空
particular 67. containing 68. biodiversity 69. survivors 70. application
flashes/flashed 72. elements 73. habitats 74. disappearance 75. soil
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