云南省昆明市禄劝民族中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学检测英语试题.docx

1、云南省昆明市禄劝民族中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学检测英语试题一、阅读理解Im 23 now, and Ive had about eight different jobs. From each one Ive learned something valuable.The first job was as a receptionist(接待员)at a company that sold knives, and I got into the job so completely that I no longer had a life outside work. I was so des

2、perate(不顾一切的)not to lose the job that I tried my best to be the best employee there ever was. I would come in at 6 am. Sometimes I wouldnt leave until 11 at night.Not only was I afraid of getting fired, but also I was avoiding being at home. I was living in an apartment with people I hated, so I spe

3、nt all my time at work. And sometimes my boss asked me to lie to customers. I hated to do so. And soon my boss told me all his problems. I listened and offered whatever advice I could. It made me feel needed and useful.I didnt like the sleepless nights. I worried not only about my own problems but a

4、lso about my bosss as well. Even when my work started to suffer because of the stress, I couldnt tell my boss that I needed a break.Well, as you can imagine, I was working too much. It didnt take long for me to pass out(昏倒)one night. And I had to stay in hospital and I was fired because my boss said

5、 I couldnt handle the jobs pressure.1What was the authors first job?AA knife seller.BAn office cleaner.CA receptionist.DAn adviser.2What lesson may the author learn from his first job?AIts common for the boss to be indifferent.BIts necessary to lie to customers.CIts wrong to help his boss roundly.DI

6、ts important not to let work be the whole life.3What could be the best title for this text?AMy first jobBMy first bossCMy work experienceDMy eight jobsIn the cartoon Tom and Jerry, Tom tries his best to kill Jerry, and Jerry keeps finding ways to escape. Both Tom and Jerry have their own challenges

7、but they were born to never give up. Here are four life lessons we can learn from these two cartoon characters.We fight with our nearest and dearest ones because we feel it is our right. Well, it doesnt really matter how many times we fight; what matters is: Do we provide them with a sense of securi

8、ty (安全感) in the face of danger? Do we offer our shoulders when they are in need of us or stand by them when they feel upset? Do we share our happiness in life?If you are witty, then your size does not matter at all. A weak one might get frightened for a moment, but he can win over the strongest with

9、 his wisdom. Jerry just makes the best use of his brain and wins. If you ever feel lost, disappointed or weak, return to yourself and try to discover your strength. “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”At times, your best friend might behave rudely or se

10、em to be your greatest enemy. Its not the time to express your anger and prove him or her wrong. It is quite likely that your friend expects you to be wiser in difficult situations and wants you to admit your mistakes. Love is expressed in a variety of ways.Be prepared to face difficulties even if y

11、ou have had enough. There is an old saying,“Every difficulty is a chance!” Be prepared and let them come and get you annoyed; they will make you stronger and wiser as a person.4What can we learn from the cartoon characters according to Paragraph 2?AAlways be there for our friends when they need us.B

12、The nearest and dearest friends may be enemies.CFight with the nearest and dearest friends.DWithout friends, we can do nothing at all.5What does the underlined word “witty” in Paragraph 3 probably meanAStrong.BWise.CConfident.DHopeful.6What should you do if your best friend behaves rudely to you?ASh

13、ow your anger to him or her.BTry to prove him or her wrong.CSee it as a way of expressing love.DRegard him or her as your greatest enemy.7What does the old saying in the last paragraph tell us?ABecoming confident in solving all problems.BSeeing how wise we can be in the face of challenges.CTaking th

14、e chance to find our best and true friends.DMaking use of every difficulty to improve ourselves“Workers in Old Bridge Township found 15 wheel-barrow loads of illegal dumped pasta(意大利面食) along a river in a residential neighborhood,” Old Bridge Township s Business Administrator Himanshu Shah said.The

15、pasta came in a variety of shapes, from spaghetti to macaroni,sitting along a wooded bank of Iresick Brook. Photos from the scene set off a range of reactions-who would do such a thing and why?But for residents like Nina Jochnowitz, an environmental activist,the noodles unexplained appearance was th

16、e last straw. For her, its not who dumped the pasta, but why. Jochnowitz said,“The story really is about the fact that in Old Bridge Township, we do not have garbage pickup. It has been a point of argument for the entire time Ive lived in this town-23 years.”When Jochnowitz posted images of the dump

17、ed pasta on social media, it set off interest and questions. She estimated the pasta to weigh 300 pounds or 400 pounds.“My initial reaction is exactly what yours was,” Jochnowitz told the news agency. “It was funny, humorous and mortifying. Its funny because its pasta and not garbage; its humorous b

18、ecause you could make. a lot of jokes . And then Im horrified because of course it is the potential pollution of the nearby streamand river.”“Two workers from the citys Department of Public Works were able to scavenge the area in less than an hour,” Shah said.Jochnowitz thanked the department for th

19、e rapid response to what was called “Mission Impastable”, saying that when the workers removed the pasta, they also cleaned out all the garbage in the area.“Some people take to throwing their trash in remote parts of the town,” Jochnowitz said. “My neighborhood happens to be a pretty remote neighbor

20、hood, so its a common place for dumping.” She also urged the townships leaders to start offering public garbage services.8How did people react to the photos?AThey were satisfied and happy.BThey were interested and puzzled.CThey were relaxed and surprised.DThey were disappointed and anxious.9Why did

21、Jochnowitz feel horrified?ASo much food had been wasted.BThe environment would be polluted.CThe pasta blocked the way to her house.DThe photos would bring about trouble for her.10What does the underlined word “scavenge” in the sixth paragraph mean?AClear up.BTake over.CGive up.DGet away from.11What

22、did Jochnowitz hope for the region?APublic garbage services.BCleaner surroundings.CMore positive reactions.DSome good residentsThe smilodon (剑齿虎) died out probably about ten thousand years ago. Although it is also known as the saber-toothed tiger, it was not a close relative of the modern tiger. The

23、 more scientists study the two big cats, the more differences they find.Tigers are not sociable animals. They generally travel by themselves. The smilodon, on the other hand, probably lived in groups. Tigers run fast while hunting their prey. But the smilodon, with much shorter tails than todays tig

24、ers, did not have the balance to run at top speeds. It probably caught its prey by hiding quietly until an animal came near.Another main difference between todays tiger and the smilodon is the size of the smilodons teeth. It is known as a saber-toothed cat because of two huge teeth that grew from th

25、e top of its jaw(颌). These teeth grew up to nearly 18 cm long and were easily broken and damaged. The smilodon probably used the teeth to bite into soft parts of its preys body, such as its stomach. A modern tigers teeth are much smaller, but they are stronger.The smilodon lived in North and South A

26、merica from about two million years ago until about ten thousand years ago. Tigers, of course, still exist today and live in eastern and southeastern Asia. No one knows for sure why the smilodon disappeared.12Why does the smilodon run slower than tigers?ABecause of their big body.BBecause of their s

27、horter tail.CBecause of their huge teeth.DBecause of their living habits.13What is the reason why the smilodon disappeared according to this text?ANo exact reason found.BHuman activities.CThe changes of living places.DNatural disasters.14What can we infer from the text?AThe smilodon died out about 1

28、0,000 years ago.BThe smilodon was a relative to modern tigers.CModern tigers have more chances to get prey.DPeople have known the importance of protecting tigers.15What can be the best title for the text?AWhy the smilodon died out.BThe study of the smilodon.CHow to protect modern tigers.DThe smilodo

29、n and the tiger.For some, owning a small house is a creative challenge, as Australian architect Wayne and partner Anthea have done. They are parents of two young adults, Darienne and Remony, and have recently started their own tiny house adventure in not one, but two! One for the parents and the oth

30、er for the two daughters. 16 The two tiny homes are roughly similar. Each is equipped with a large storage space. 17 Some of the features are different according to the needs of children.Stepping inside Wayne and Anthea s tiny home, we see a beautifully appointed space that feels airy yet comfortabl

31、e.There is a long counter (操作台)in the kitchen on one side, which is naturally lit by a line of LED lights above. Theres plenty of storage above and below. 18 . Opposite the kitchen, there is another counter for extra space for preparing food. This counter can also turn into a four-person dining tabl

32、e. The whole family would gather around the table for meals during most weekdays.The sitting area is decorated with a number of colored cushions (软垫). 19 The huge sliding window here is a stroke of DIY genius. Wayne wanted to experiment with incorporating sunshades into the window itself. Besides th

33、at, there are also a couple of unique lamps which were made out of dried plants by a local artist. 20 , in addition to $10,500 in solar equipment, and all of the familys hours of loving labor. Finally, they were happy that the project brought the family closer together in a deeply rewarding way.ABut

34、 they have their own featuresBTiny houses represent more financial freedomCChildren like to play or read books here very muchDThis DIY project was constructed together as a familyEThe refrigerator sits in its own corner in the entry areaFThe four have learned to live in harmony with the landGWayne s

35、aid that each house cost about $70,000 in total二、完形填空Bethany Hamilton is from Hawaii. When she was just 13 years old, she and her friend were surfing in the 21 . While they were surfing, a shark attacked Hamilton.Hamilton was rushed to the 22 . When she got to the hospital, she had already lost more

36、 than half of her blood. She almost 23 , but the doctors saved her life.Hamilton 24 surfing, and she didnt want to stop. Of course, now it was much 25 for her, because she only had one arm. First, she got a 26 surfboard. This board was thicker, and it was easier to control. Then, she started to exer

37、cise her 27 . She needed stronger legs because she had to kick more to 28 the board through the water. 29 , she learned how to surf with only one arm.Today, Hamilton is a professional surfer. She has been in competitions in the USA, Brazil and Australia. She no longer 30 a special surfboard.Hamilton

38、 uses her 31 to teach people to never give up. She wrote a book about the shark 32 and her difficulties. She also goes on television shows and 33 her experience, and there was even a movie about her life. She has also won several awards for her 34 .Hamilton says that helping people has been a wonder

39、ful experience for her. She says that she has 35 a lot about life, love and being strong.21AoceanBriverCstreamDpool22AhomeBhospitalCshoreDshelter23AregrettedBdiedCcriedDstruggled24AhatedBdislikedCacceptedDloved25AeasierBearlierCbusierDharder26AsecretBuselessCspecialDheavy27AarmsBhandsClegsDeyes28Apu

40、shBtouchCjumpDhug29AFinallyBSadlyCHonestlyDObviously30AorganizesBmakesCneedsDexpands31AfreedomBhungerCconditionDexperience32AattractionBangerCattackDachievement33Asets aboutBtalks aboutCcares aboutDcomes about34AcourageBkindnessCselflessnessDsatisfaction35AleftBlearnedCsufferedDlost三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处

41、填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A dog that spent 7 years on the streets in Texas is now being called a hero by his proud, new owner. Last year, Mary Cormier got a call about a dog with a 36 (break) leg on the side of the road. The dog, Ranger, was hit by a car while 37 (run) around. Cormier took him in and got

42、 him the surgery he needed. While Ranger was at Cormiers home, she taught him how 38 (take) treats from her hand. He enjoyed spending most of his time inside.Cormier 39 (rescue) several dogs since then and she has offered adoptions (领养) for those 40 show interest in the dogs she has. One day, she ca

43、me across an 41 (apply) from Judy Okert. “The house is so empty 42 a dog, and Ranger is no doubt my perfect match,” Okert said. Ranger has lived with Okert for almost two 43 (month).Okert said he has been a companion (同伴). More 44 (important)，he is also a protector. Ranger woke up Okert when her gra

44、nddaughter was having a heart attack. Okert said she and Ranger now have 45 unbreakable bond. “He makes you laugh and makes you smile,” Okert said. “He makes you want to get up and be a part of life.”四、书信写作46假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David发邮件说他对中国传统文学非常感兴趣。但是他在阅读时遇到了很多困难，比如很多汉字不认识，理解不了文章的意思等等，他希望得到你的帮助。请你给他回复邮件，

45、内容包括：1. 表示理解并给予安慰；2. 提出建议并说明理由。3. 词数应为80左右；Dear David,_Yours,Li Hua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。It was Mr Morgans first day as a teacher. As a young teacher, Mr Morgan was determined to establish himself as strict but fair.As he launched into the lecture, the classroom door suddenly opened. A boy walked in. “Youre 20 minutes late. Could you introduce yourself?” Mr Morgan said.“Im Archie,“ replied the boy with tired eyes. Archie looked very untidy, as though he hadnt slept well. “