山东省德州市第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题.docx

1、山东省德州市第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期12月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Teen Creative WritingRelease your creativity as a writer, while learning the tricks of the trade. You have the freedom to write what you want, but you also need to gain the discipline of writing. There are no grades, no exams, and no wrong ans

2、wers-just creative writing. Each class is taught by a teacher experienced in helping young writers discover and develop their unique voices. This course is offered as a 6-week online class (with a 3-hour session per week). Its open to students aged from13 to 17.Upcoming ClassesStart on Tuesday, Octo

3、ber 1stOnline, anytimePrice: Registration fee $25, paid once per termThe Syllabus (教学大纲)The syllabus varies from teacher to teacher, term to term. Many topics will be similar to those covered in the online classes.Course ComponentsWeek 1(OIL)realizing the importance of having fun with writing, and e

4、xploring essential elements of creative writing observation, imagination, and languageWeek 2(Show & Tell)understanding the difference between showing and telling, as well as techniques for showing-sensory description, specificity, and scenesWeek 3(Individuality)exploring the power of a journal,

5、writing what you know, writing what you want to know, and finding your individual voiceWeek4(Fiction)learning the types and forms of fiction, where to find fiction ideas, and the basics of creating a story characters, plots, and points of viewWeek 5(Nonfiction)exploring three types of creative nonfi

6、ction writing memoirs (传记), personal essays, and narrative (叙述的) nonfiction, as well as learning where to find nonfiction ideasWeek6(Getting Better)including forming good writing habits, battling the blank page, revising your works, and reading as a writer.Note: Content may vary among individual cla

7、sses.1What is the purpose of the Teen Creative Writing program?ATo seek for talented young writers.BTo prepare students for writing exams.CTo enhance teachers educational skills.DTo guide young students to write creatively.2On which week of the program can you learn how to write a fantasy novel?AWee

8、k 1.BWeek 2.CWeek 3.DWeek 4.3Where is the text probably taken from?AA textbook.BA course plan.CAn exam paper.DThe introduction of a writing contest.Here on the side of Mount Everest, Kaji Bista has spent a decade keeping a lonely watch over a largely abandoned scientific laboratory. He expects the w

9、orlds highest research station to once again come to life.The laboratory opened in 1990 and for more than 2 decades, it served as a special spot for scientists seeking to keep an eye on changing conditions on Earths tallest mountain. In 2015, shifting scientific priorities cost the lab most of its f

10、unding, and its 15-person staff were reduced to just Bista. Now, the tall, soft-spoken man spends 10 months a year working to keep the aging facility functioning. “My emotional attachment to the lab. keeps me going,” he said.Bista began working at the station in 2006. He states that it was originall

11、y established to settle a disagreement between Italian and U. S. mountaineers over whether Everest or K2 was the worlds tallest. Researchers used GPS measurements to prove Everest was taller, as the Italian climbers maintained. That work ultimately evolved into a plan, backed by the National Researc

12、h Council of Italy (CNR) and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), to develop a facility that could do much more.Climate scientist Sudeep Thakuri says that he is grateful the lab has played an important role in not only his own studies of the regions glaciers (冰川), but also in studies

13、of regional biodiversity, the long-range transport of pollutants, etc. In response to the appeal of scientists, Suresh Kumar Dhungel, a senior scientist at NAST, reports discussions with CNR officials have recently resulted in moves to restore labaratory operations. And Agostino Da Polenza, presiden

14、t of Ev-K2-CNR, says he is working to regenerate lab programs. And his group plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign later to raise more money.Bista does his best to repair those aging instruments. “When I face any problem, I turn to experts in Italy and then act accordingly,” he said. But sometimes

15、 it can take months for spare parts to arrive. “I am helpless in this case,” he said. Yet, Bista hasnt lost hope. “This laboratory will soon be renovated (整修), ” he said. This is my belief.4What can we infer about the research station?AIt has set off a disagreement.BIt has been fully functioning.CIt

16、 involves high repair costs.DIt has been lightly regarded for years.5What was the station initially intended for?AConducting a geographic survey.BProviding accommodation for mountain climbers.CStudying the effect of human activities on Everest.DEstablishing a barmonious relationship between Italy an

17、d America.6What challenge is Bista encountering in his work?ALack of timely guidance from professionals.BPressure from administrative management.CConflicts between research team members.DDelays in transporting the repair parts.7Which can be a suitable title for the text?AMountaineers fuel debate ove

18、r EverestBScientists make the most of a lab on EverestCA lone caretaker struggles to keep a lab aliveDScientific research on Everest matters a lotMany years ago, I got drunk. The next morning, I told my dad what happened. “We had some wine at the restaurant”, I said, “and then some beer. It doesnt s

19、eem enough for me to feel this bad.” My dad said something I carry with me to this day, “Beer before wine and youll feel fine; wine before beer and youll feel queer (奇怪的).”Out of all the many pieces of advice my father handed down over the years, only a few stick in my memory. And those are the ones

20、 that rhyme. This is known as the “rhyme-as-reason effect”, a cognitive (认知的) phenomenon with lots of real-life, practical application. Theres a strange fact: You might be able to remember all the lines of the song from your childhood, yet you cant remember something that happened last week. When we

21、 use rhymes, we break down details into something that can more easily be stored and recovered.We often judge rhymes more favorably. Friedrich Nietzsche was a big fan of aphorisms (格言). He wrote a series of books entirely in aphorisms because he knew that a well-organized turn of phrase cut into you

22、r understanding far quicker than essays. He expressed in one of his books, “We sometimes consider an idea truer simply because it rhymes and presents itself with a brilliant skip and jump.”Two psychologists, Matthew McGlone and Jessica Tofighbakhsh, investigated this phenomenon. They presented their

23、 participants with a series of aphorisms some are rhymed; others not. They discovered that not only did participants aesthetically (审美上) prefer the rhymed sentences, but they more often considered them more accurate. Despite participants agreeing that aesthetic qualities dont represent truth, they c

24、ouldnt avoid their own prejudice. This led the team to remember the poet John Keats line: “Beauty is truth; truth beauty.”There are two important lessons to learn from this. The first is that rhyming makes for long-term memory. If you want to remember it, rhyme it. The second is that rhyming doesnt

25、equal accuracy. My dads wisdom might sound neat but it is based on insufficient evidence. Keep in mind that a nice turn of phrase isnt necessarily better than an awkward one.8What can we know about the “rhyme-as-reason effect”?AIt conveys a deeper meaning.BIt is less frequently used nowadays.CIt mak

26、es information more memorable.DIt is inconsistent with childhood memories.9Why does the author mention Friedrich Nietzsche in paragraph 3?ATo prove the influence of his writings.BTo illustrate peoples preference for rhymes.CTo show the complexity of his writing style.DTo encourage the wide use of rh

27、ymes and aphorisms.10What can be concluded from Matthew and Jessicas findings?AAesthetic qualities help clarify the fact.BPeople tend to ignore precision in rhymes.CRhymed sentences are usually less trustworthy.DAesthetic qualities likely conflict with peoples judgments.11What message does the autho

28、r want to convey at the end of the text?ATreat rhymes with a wise mind.BMake good use of factual information.CRespect the wisdom of our old generations.DFocus on the improvement of long-term memory.On March 3rd, a baby whale washed onshore in Georgia. Less than a month later, another whale, a recent

29、 mother, was found near the coast of Virginia. They are dying mainly because of human activity, and they are not alone. Traveling ships threaten whale populations worldwide, killing up to 20,000 individuals annually. With global ocean traffic forecast to rise by at least 240% by 2050, the problem wi

30、ll burgeon.Fortunately, a project taking advantage of the technology called Whale Safe is trying to fight against the issue. Callie Leiphardt, the scientist leading the project, says that for every killed whale found, ten more deaths are going unrecorded. That so many were dying despite voluntary sp

31、eed limits (自动限速) suggested more effective measures were needed. “By alarming ships, and publicizing which shipping companies ignored the speed limit, we might help bring down deaths,” Callie says.Their approach involves listening for whales underwater using microphone-equipped buoys (浮标) capable of

32、 separating low-frequency whale calls from the oceans background noise. The results are then fed into Whale Safes alarm tool, alongside sightings and model-based predictions, to tell nearby ships to slow down. The team then monitors ships speeds within established slow zones through a widespread GPS

33、-tracking system and awards parent companies marks from A to F, visible online.The idea is also catching on elsewhere. In 2022, Chile equipped its first buoy to alarm ships. That same year, Greek researchers published the results of a trial using buoys to detect sperm whales in the Mediterranean. An

34、other European project is developing detection boxes that use special cameras, alongside other sensors, to help ships spot whales early.After Whale Safe was first applied, the crashes between ships and whales seemed to be decreasing: only 4 were reported in 2022, compared with 11 the year before. Bu

35、t the accidents between ships and whales are unavoidable in busy ports. So its easy to feel pessimistic. But like the whales that used to be hunted, their number has bounced back from the edge of extinction. According to Dr Baumgartner, “Everyone that works on whales has hope.”12What does the underl

36、ined word “burgeon” in paragraph 1 mean?ABalloon.BDie down.CTurn around.DImprove.13How do the microphone-equipped buoys contribute to reducing whale deaths?ABy monitoring the speeds of nearby ships.BBy setting up proper locations for the slow zones.CBy detecting whale calls and reminding nearby ship

37、s.DBy creating an online model to predict potential accidents.14What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe successful cases of whale conservation.BThe innovations made to microphone-equipped buoys.CThe comparison of measures taken in different countries.DThe global adoption of similar whale protection te

38、chnologies.15What is the authors attitude towards the technology?ADoubtful.BPositive.CPessimistic.DUnclear.Its likely at some point in your life, a slice of burnt toast was the reason why you were late for school, work, or an important event. 16 But what if burning your toast is nothing more than ju

39、st a small, minor inconvenience? And what if it could be the very reason why you might be safe, healthy, and happy today? Lets get into the burnt toast theory.The theory is about much more than accidentally burning your toast. 17 A slice of burnt toast is something like your shoes not tying, your iP

40、hone not charging, having no ice in the freezer, forgetting your email password, etc.Meanwhile, the theory is simple: something as small as burning your toast could actually end up allowing something better to happen. Maybe those five minutes you spend toasting a new piece of bread save you from a t

41、raffic accident. 18 Whatever the case may be, the burnt toast theory emphasizes that everything happens for a reason, and that everyone experiences minor annoyances. Just face them bravely. 19 It helps you make meaning of setbacks (障碍) we may experience. It also helps you overcome setbacks and maint

42、ain a healthy mindset. And it makes you mentally stronger and more adapted to conflict and hardship in the future.So next time you feel frustrated by an inconvenience in your life, try shifting your perspective by expressing why youre grateful for the small inconvenience. 20 Of course, this may take

43、 some time and practice. But once you start shifting your mindset away from the negative and toward the positive, it will be easier to remember and practice the burnt toast theory when chaos happens.AApplying the theory to your life boosts personal growth.BIt refers to many other things that happen

44、unexpectedly.CAt the time, it probably felt like it was the start of a bad day.DAnd then your daylong misfortune was connected with the burnt toast.EIts a metaphor for any minor inconvenience you may face during the day.FYou can speak it out loud to yourself or write your thoughts down in a journal.

45、GOr maybe those five minutes allow you to meet an old friend you havent seen for long.二、完形填空As my daughters grow up, I find that getting them to spend time talking with me is more challenging. After all, short videos on YouTube and e-games are much more 21 than Daddy. Many parents who have already 2

46、2 this period told me that this would happen, but it is always more difficult when you actually 23 it.Another challenge is to get my girls 24 with one another. The 25 between my three girls is only five years. 26 , as they grow up, the age differences, even small ones, become more influential as eac

47、h one has different interests.A few months ago, I decided to 27 the challenges by carrying out a technique I have been researching for the past nine years. This is called the listening circle. What I did was set a family time when everyone had to be 28 ; for us, it was Friday evening. Each one of us

48、 had a speaking turn, during which, the others listened without 29 As in my experience in research in organizations, it took a few rounds, but the 30 were amazing. My girls started 31 and got really excited! 32 , we just set one bour for the time, but it ended up lasting more than two hours. Not only that, but after it