1、广东省梅州市梅雁中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读选择Arriving in New YorkThere are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take buses or taxis to any place in New York.Eating OutThere are many kinds of food in New York and you neednt eat at McDonalds every day. There
2、are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example.HotelsThere are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is The Plaza on Fifth Avenue but you dont have to pay a lot to stay in the city. There are also lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for the young peopl
3、e.Public TransportIn New York, theres a good bus and subway service. If you are planning to use the subway a lot, you should buy a subway ticket for the journey because its cheaper. But you dont have to use public transportthere are lots of places you can go to on foot, such as the Empire State Buil
4、ding, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The New York taxis are a part of the city experience, so you should take at least one taxi during your visit!Places to SeeFinally, there are a lot of places to see in New York-Times Square, the Statue of Liberty. And you shouldnt go home without climbing the Stat
5、ue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery of the city.ShoppingShopping in New York is fun. There are big shops on Fifth Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices, because you have to pay a special 8% tax (税) on everything you buy in New York.1“The Plaza” is the nam
6、e of _ in the passage.Aa hotelBa restaurantCa parkDa McDonald shop2How much do you have to pay if you buy a book of 20 in the New York?A$20.16B$21.6C$20D$283What can we learn about traveling in New York from the passage?AYou can only take buses at airport.BYou must stay in the best hotel.CYou had be
7、tter climb the Statue of Liberty.DYou have to be disappointed by shopping.“I wish I didnt have to go to school, Grandpa. complained Alex, throwing his bag on the ground and sitting m the bench beside him. Its such a waste of time. Id much prefer to be out working. I could be earning money already If
8、 started working now at a restaurant like Big Chicken, Id be earing good wages as well as good tips and Id be able to travel and see the world like you did!Grandpa smiled across at Alex and looked at him a moment. “It reminds me of a story I once heard-an old tale from China.”Long ago in China, ther
9、e was a kite. Although it rose higher than all the other kites, it longed to go higher. It saw the clouds and the birds way above and hated not being able to go up there. In fact it scolded the string for holding it back. The string was not happy with this situation and thought it was unfair.One day
10、, the wind was particularly strong. The kite went up rapidly as the string was let out quickly. “Aw, not again, string! yelled the kite to the string. Stop holding me back! Let me go higher this time! Let go of me! The string let go and dropped towards the earth, no longer pulled up by the kite. Wit
11、hout the tension of the string holding it, the kite dropped quite quickly down. The kite was badly injured. Do you see the lesson in this for your situation?”YES! Thanks Grandpa! I understand now. exclaimed Alex. What the story is actually saying is that sometimes you need constraint in order to rea
12、ch your potential. Sometimes its the things you think are holding you back that are actually mostly responsible for your growth. The string is to finish school and the kite is my future potential being realized. And the wind is my education lifting me higher and higher.Grandpa smiled back. Exactly,
13、Alex. Well done. I am proud of you, young man.4What do we know about Alex?AHe couldnt fit in with his classmates.BHe behaved badly at school.CHe desired to do what he wanted to do.DHe wanted to earn money to support his family.5In the old tale, why did the string show dissatisfaction to the kite?ABe
14、cause both of them dropped towards the earth.BBecause the kite blamed the string for holding it back.CBecause the string hated not being able to go higher.DBecause the kite could see the clouds and the blue sky.6What can be a suitable title for the text? AThe kite and The StringBThe Grandpa and The
15、GrandsonCMaking yourself a good kiteDA Story full of funNature has provided us with many kinds of resources. It is like a great magician(魔术师), creating wonders on Earth. One of them is the Amazon rainforest, the worlds largest and home to millions of plants and animals. Nicknamed”the lungs of our pl
16、anet”, it produces about one-fifth of Earths oxygen. However, this wonderful natural wonder is now in danger.Thousands of fires have broken out in Brazil, endangering much of the rainforest. These flames have lasted several weeks and are believed to be the”most intense”in almost ten years, according
17、 to BBC News.The Amazon has seen a large number of fires in 2019. Between January and August, there were over 74,000 fires the highest number since 2013, the BBC reported.Forest fires are common during the dry season, which runs from July to October. They are usually caused by natural events like li
18、ghtning. However, most of the fires this year are believed to be caused by farmers, who use fire as a traditional part of tropical agriculture(农业) to clean land, reported CNN.“Its the best time to burn because the plants are dry. Farmers wait for the dry season and they start burning and clearing th
19、e areas so that their cattle can have grass,”wrote CNN meteorologist Haley Brink.The disaster has raised concern(关注) around the world. The Amazon rainforest is important for preventing climate change, said the BBC, absorbing millions of tons of carbon annually. When trees are cut down or burned, the
20、 rainforests ability to absorb carbon is reduced.Brazilian climate expert Carlos Nobre told Reuters hes worried. If more than 20 percent of the ecosystem is destroyed, the Amazon rainforest could reach a”tipping point (临界点)”, where the thick jungle will turn into a tropical savannah(大草原).Nobre warne
21、d that it is not far off, with between 15 and 17 percent of the rainforest having already been destroyed.The Brazilian government has sent soldiers to fight the fires. Many people have offered their support and called for recovery efforts. For example, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said he wanted to donat
22、e money and US Actor Leonardo DiCaprios environmental charity, Earth Alliance, created a donation fund to help deal with the disaster.The public are also encouraged to donate to charities concerned with rainforest protection. “Every little bit helps in a bad situation like this,”commented Gizmodo.7T
23、he underlined word”intense”probably means _.AnaturalBterribleCcommonDunexpected8What is the main cause of forest fires in the Amazon rainforest this year?ALightning.BHot weather.CAgricultural activities.DGarbage left by tourists.9What was Nobre worried about in the article?AGlobal temperatures will
24、rise.BThe Amazon rainforest is close to disappearing.CAnimals in the Amazon rainforest are under threat.DIt will take tens of years for the Amazon rainforest to recover.10What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?AEfforts made to save the Amazon rainforest.BThe possible future of the Amazon rain
25、forest.CWhat the Brazilian government has done to fight fires.DCelebrities(名人) who care about rainforest protection.How to do basic First AidBasic first aid refers to a temporary form of help given to someone who has been injured or has got sick due to choking, a heart attack, drugs or other medical
26、 emergencies. 11 .Care for the person who has just gone through serious damage, including both physical treatment and emotional support. 12 . Let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be all right. Also you can ask for their names, if they know what has happened, and then
27、about their interests. 13 , if a person is in a state similar to sleep. Youd better listen for the sound of air coming in and out, and feel for air using the side of your face. If there are no signs of breathing, place two fingers under the chin (下巴) and gently guide the face pointing upwards to ope
28、n up their airways.Perform 30 chest compressions (心肺复苏) and two rescue breaths as part of CPR. 14 . And then press the chest down about 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths, done by opening the airways, closing the nose and fully covering
29、the mouth hole.Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical help. Remove some of your own clothing, such as your coat or jacket, and use it as a cover until medical help arrives. However, if the person has a heatstroke (中暑), do not cover him or keep him warm. 15 .AInstead, try to cool himBYo
30、u must stay calmCPerform first aid immediatelyDCheck for breathEHere are some tips for first aidFIt is important to take the correct chest compressionsGIn the center of the chest, put your two hands together first二、完形填空This past summer I set out on a journey to Canadas Arctic. When I left I was wrap
31、ped in a blanket of uncertainty and 16 . But when I first met the group members, I knew I didnt have anything to 17 . The group was amazingly 18 and I was soon part of a big family boarding on an amazing 19 !Approaching the Arctic, I was repeatedly 20 with its unusual largeness and its beauty. There
32、 I flew over vast glaciers (冰河) and stood on the frozen Arctic Ocean, 21 polar bears walk in search of seal holes, and 22 wait for a meal. However, I also learned the pollutants carried by ocean from far away have a negative 23 on all Arctic inhabitants. And global warming has put polar bears at 24
33、because a warmer climate means that they have a shorter time to 25 seals on the ice. During the journey, I talked with some 26 scientists about the ruins of homes once 27 by the ancient Thule people. I made good friends with people from different parts of world. The Arctic is a land of incredible be
34、auty which 28 to be preserved. Ive learned why it is so important to 29 it. This journey has made me more determined to try to 30 that I do not leave negative or harmful footprints on either Earth or its people.16AreliefBanxietyCprideDargument17Aput upBprepare forCgive upDworry about18Aeasy-goingBwe
35、ll-behavedCsensitiveDflexible19AfailureBperformanceCadventureDconflict20AembarrassedBashamedCamusedDshocked21AwatchingBorganizingCnoticingDguessing22ApainfullyBpatientlyCunconsciouslyDdoubtfully23AsourceBreactionCeffectDdevelopment24ArestBeaseCpeaceDrisk25AhuntBexploreChelpDmeet26AdemandingBlearnedC
36、modestDrigid27AclassifiedBdecoratedCconfusedDoccupied28ApromisesBbenefitsCdeservesDintends29Atake care ofBmake use ofCrun out ofDbecame tired of30AdenyBensureCargueDoverlook三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Friendship is a precious bond that enriches our lives in 31 (count) ways. True friend
37、s are like shining gems, offering support, love, and understanding. They are the ones with 32 we go through thick and thin, providing a sense of 33 (belong) and comfort. Friendship is a source of laughter, shared memories, and endless 34 (adventure). 35 its late-night conversations or impromptu (即兴的
38、) trips, every moment 36 (spend) with a friend becomes a cherished memory. I remember 37 time when my friend and I decided to go on a road trip. 38 no specific destination in mind, we set off on an unforgettable adventure, fueled by excitement and curiosity. Along the way, we 39 (strike) by breathta
39、king landscapes, tried new cuisines, and embraced the freedom of being on the open road. The laughter-filled conversations, and shared experiences made this journey a treasured memory that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, true friends
40、hip is a beam of light, 40 (remind) us that we are never alone. It is a precious gift that should be nurtured and treasured, for it is through friendship that we find solace, support, and everlasting joy.41This kind of disease was (exception) at that time. (所给词的适当形式填空)42The (photograph) is someone w
41、ho takes photos as a job or hobby.(所给词的适当形式填空)43It is harder for people to drive in a (fog) weather. (所给词的适当形式填空)44If you want to make greater progress, you have to learn more (practice) skills (所给词的适当形式填空)45The girl was (amaze) at entering the final contest that the result will be beyond expectatio
42、n. (所给词的适当形式填空)四、单词拼写46You should (突出) your skills and achievement. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47Many (航空公司)now allow passengers to print their boarding passes online to save time.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)48The new drug might help save the lives of cancer (受害者). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）49I was extremely inspired by the (文雅的) way the words
43、 sounded. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)五、根据所给汉语提示填空50I promised not to (提及；谈到) the matter again. (根据汉语提示完成句子)51He (把塞进) the newspaper his pocket and headed down the street. (根据汉语提示补全句子)52The beautiful scenery of the park . (让我们惊叹不已) (根据汉语提示补全句子)53The man (把.归功于)his success his family. (根据汉语提示补全句子)54The medical team
44、(由组成) 20 nurses and ten doctors was sent to the stricken area.(根据汉语提示补全句子)六、翻译55食物妙不可言、与众不同，但更为重要的是我们所获得的友谊。（主语从句）（汉译英）56从车窗向外望去，加拿大巍峨的山脉和辽阔的森林尽收眼底。(汉译英)57火车到站后，他们乘坐出租车前往路易斯湖，那里湛蓝的湖水美丽异常，让他们惊叹不已。(Lake Louise)(汉译英)58望着这美丽的风景，他们一致认为这是他们所经历过的中最棒的一次旅行。(汉译英)59除了欣赏壮丽的山峰和森林，旅程的亮点之一是能看到很多不同的生物。(汉译英)七、书信写作60
45、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友John 寒假要来中国旅行，来信让你推荐旅行地点。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：1. 推荐旅行地点；2. 推荐理由；3. 注意事项。_八、书面表达61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。Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum
