1、广东省梅州市梅雁中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解When the natural climate changes due to global warming, it can surely affect seals. The majority of them live in the Antarctic region so as the ice is melting, their natural habitat can be seriously affected. These changes dont take place overn
2、ight. They can be the result of many years of additional temperatures in the area. The seals then have to find ways to adapt.Seals depend on the cool air currents to bring plenty of food for them. When the temperature gets higher there is less and less food and the seal population starts to shrink.
3、Mothers arent healthy enough to feed their babies. Many of them end up abandoned as the mothers have to leave to find their own source of food.The fact that their desire to produce young can be changed by the warmer temperature is frightening too. It is also believed that the warmer temperature can
4、allow different diseases and viruses to attack the seals. This is a huge concern as they can rapidly wipe out huge numbers of seals out there.However, these changes in climate and temperature arent all bad for other species of seals. Scientists have found that those living in warmer climates are pro
5、ducing more young due to the changes. Research also shows that the females are moving further to find food and water. When they are out of the reach of the governing males, they are more willing to accept the moves of other males in the group.This is good news too because it means that there will be
6、 more selection in the gene pool (基因库) for future generations. It can help the seals as a species adapt to changes in their natural environment more easily.The climate change problem for seals is directly linked to humans.When we take action to change what we let out into the environment, we will ma
7、ke positive changes for the seals. However, it is going to take a very long time to reverse (彻底改变) the effects of what has already been done.1What does the author regard climate changes for seals as?AA double-edged sword.BAn unavoidable disaster for existence.CA mirror of evolution.DA requirement fo
8、r more choice in the gene pool.2What will happen to the seals in warmer climates?ATheir number will be on the increase.BThe female seals will be in the lead.CTheir genes will change a great deal.DThe females will keep away from the males.3Which of the following can be the best title for the text?ATh
9、e Importance of Protecting SealsBSeals Adaptation to Climate ChangeCHow Climate Change Affects SealsDWhy Are Seals Becoming Less and LessRising sea levels, extremes of weather and more droughts and floods will all destroy the worlds energy systems as global warming picks up its pace, a new report ha
10、s found.Energy companies are quite often cited as part of the problems of climate change, generating the lions share of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions, amounting to around 60% of the total. But they will also suffer as global warming worsens.Many large plants are particularly threatened by floo
11、ds because they lack protection from sudden storms. Electricity distribution networks are also likely to be affected.Christoph Frei, secretary general of WEC, said governments must play a key role in ensuring the worlds important infrastructure is protected. Climate change is certain to affect the e
12、nergy sector. We need powerful policy frameworks to unlock the long-term investments that are urgently needed to deliver the future we want. Leadership will be required at all levels.Despite efforts to increase energy efficiency, the amount of energy used globally is still set to rise. But the effec
13、ts of this could be reduced if companies spend more energy on renewable and low-carbon forms of energy.However, there is little sign so far that energy companies around the world have got this message. Fossil fuels continues to dominate new investment in energy generation capacity, according to the
14、International Energy Agency. Besides, we have failed in creating a global price for carbon emissions, which could help to reverse this trend.Another key focus must be energy distribution networks, according to the report, as new technology can be used to make them “smart”, saving energy by distribut
15、ing energy from generators to users in more intelligent ways.“The time has come to get real about the challenges facing the energy sector,” Frei said.Philipes Joubert, executive chairman of WECs global electricity initiative and former president of Alstom Power, said large companies are taking note.
16、 “Leading businesses in this sector are increasingly realising that business as usual is no longer acceptable.”4The energy companies are also sufferers because _.Athey are responsible for climate changeBtheir greenhouse gas emissions make up 60% of the totalCsome sudden natural disasters have a grea
17、t effect on themDthe government provides no protection for them5What is the authors attitude towards the present energy systems?APositive.BConcerned.COptimistic.DUncertain.6What can be the best title for this passage?AEnergy Companies Are to Blame for Their BehavioursBRenewable and Low-carbon Forms
18、of Energy Will Be a TrendCEnergy Distribution Networks Must Be SmarterDThe Worlds Energy Systems Suffer from Climate ChangeIn the UK, shoppers spent over 365 million on mushrooms over the last year, making them the nations third most popular vegetable after potatoes and tomatoes. And mushrooms are n
19、ow more popular than carrots, onions, broccoli and peppers because they are an excellent source of B vitamins, which are needed for a healthy diet. That is good news especially for many teenagers trying to lose weight.Today most teenagers are keen about food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. P
20、eople call this kind of food “junk food”. But bad eating habits go beyond fast food. We find many teenagers eat unhealthily. Some dont have breakfast before they go to school. During the day, some dont have a proper meal for lunch. In a recent survey at one school, scientists found that over two thi
21、rds of the students didnt follow a healthy diet. They didnt like vegetables, and many of them didnt like to eat fruits. They preferred to eat food with a lot of salt, sugar, or fat.Parents today also worry about their childrens diet. Some doctors give the following advice:. Teenagers shouldnt eat to
22、o much junk food. Dont eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure in the future. Teenagers should eat food without much fat, oil and sugar. Eat some fruits and vegetables every day, which are rich in vitamins and have little fat. Drink more milk. Milk will help their bones grow.
23、 Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their body and mind.7Which is the most popular vegetable in the UK?AMushrooms.BPotatoes.CTomatoes.DCarrots.8There is a fact that .Atoday all teenagers are overweight.Bscientists found two thirds of the students didnt have a healthy diet.Cpar
24、ents are worried about their childrens diet today.Dmilk, fruits and vegetables are not good for children.9After reading the doctors advice, we know its right to .Aeat junk food.Beat food with too much salt.Cdrink milk and eat junk food often.Deat vegetables that are rich in vitamins.10The main purpo
25、se of the passage is to tell the children .Ahow to keep a healthy diet.Bto eat fruits and vegetables, especially mushrooms.Chow to have a proper meal for lunch.Dnot to eat junk food which has a lot of fat.Go greenAre you worried about our earth? Do you want to do what you can to save it? 11 It may s
26、eem like the actions of one person wont make a difference, but there are actually many ways you can help. Here are some of them.Turn it off.Turn off anything that uses electricity when not in use. 12 If you leave your television on or dont turn off lights, its wasting electricity. Remember to turn t
27、hings off when you dont need them.Start recycling (回收利用).Its not just paper, plastic and glass that can be recycled clothes can be, too. 13 Its good for the environment and youll get a new look for free! 14 You dont have to travel far to get what you need, and products dont have to travel far to get
28、 to you, either. Shop at farmers markets and buy food that was produced as close to your home as possible. And when youre online shopping, try to find things that wont have to travel long distances.Save water.If you dont let the water run when youre brushing your teeth and take showers instead of ba
29、ths, you will be using less water and less energy but youll still be just as clean! 15 Use a method that requires less water to get the dishes clean.ABuy things nearby.BThink before you eat.CIts hard to know where to start.DTurn short jeans youve grown out of into shorts.EAlso, dont wash dishes with
30、 the water running continuously.FThis goes for lights, televisions, computers, printers, and so on.GBring a reusable water bottle with you when travelling or at work.二、完形填空Liz Woodward worked as a waitress at the Route 130 diner in Delran, New Jersey. One Thursday morning around 5:30 am, she was ser
31、ving two firefighters, Young and Hullings. Quite 16 she heard that they had been up all night putting out a 17 warehouse fire, which took 12 hours to get under control. Touched, Liz decided to honor these two heroes by picking up their 18 and writing them a heartfelt message of gratitude. It 19 Your
32、 breakfast is on me today-thank you for all that you do. Fueled by fire and driven by 20 , what an example you are! Get some rest. This simple act of kindness meant so much to the 21 firefighters. The firefighters 22 and thanked her before leaving the restaurant. To return the young ladys kindness,
33、upon his arrival home, Hullings posted a Facebook update 23 his friends to go eat at the diner, which was quickly 24 more than 3,000 times. 25 , it was not until afterwards that they realized Liz was really the one that could use the help. When they found out that Liz was trying to 26 money for her
34、paralyzed father to get a wheelchair-accessible van, Young posted with a 27 to a Go Fund Me page for Lizs dad, and the support 28 . The total donations reached $60,000 and went beyond Lizs wildest dreams. She had never expected that her small gesture would be paid in such a/an 29 way. Im truly bless
35、ed that those two walked through the doors today and 30 for the opportunity to be a part of something so positive and inspiring. Liz Woodward said on Facebook.16Ain privateBby accidentCin publicDon purpose17ApotentialBslightCrareDfierce18AmoneyBuniformsCcheckDbreakfast19ArepliedBwentCindicatedDread2
36、0AconcernBcourageCconfidenceDcuriosity21AexhaustedBbraveCmodestDanxious22Aended upBsat upCteared upDshowed up23AhelpingBforcingCremindingDurging24AsharedBcollectedCexaminedDremoved25AThusBInsteadCHoweverDBesides26AraiseBdonateCchangeDcount27ApictureBlinkCnoteDclick28AdoubledBrolled inCdeclinedDsprea
37、d out29AgenerousBconventionalCextremeDrapid30AgreedyBeagerCpreparedDgrateful三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Experts say the bee population is getting smaller because of climate change and other human-caused 31 （activity） . We are building houses and cities on land where they live, and using ch
38、emicals 32 are killing them. Last winter, U.S. beekeepers 33 （lose ） almost 40% of their colonies （蜂群）.Thiele, 34 beekeeper, says the usual ways people raise honey bees 35 （ be ） bad for their health. He rejects the white boxes that 36 （tradition ） beekeepers use. He also refuses to use chemicals, s
39、moke or protective clothing when he works with bees. He touches them 37 his bare hands. Thiele says his hives （蜂巢）are both a way to save bees and a personal project.While bees crawled （爬）over his hands and arms he said, It feels so close and I feel how 38 （deep） we belong and how important it is 39
40、（keep） them safe from harm.He added that honey bees show how fragile life is. He made a 40 （far） remark, As if they are really mirroring where we are on this time on this planet.41The dogs hearing is remarkably (sense). (所给词的适当形式填空)42They arrived to carry out a health and safety (inspect) of the bui
41、lding. (所给词的适当形式填空)43To keep our earth (habitat), everyone should do his or her bit. (所给词的适当形式填空)44There are three books I reread (annual). (所给词的适当形式填空)45Many people are concerned about animals and wildlife (conserve). (所给词的适当形式填空)四、单词拼写46He started to study (生态学) and decided to devote his whole lif
42、e to the science. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47The novel presents one aspect of the (改革) in the countryside. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)48Before (释放), the sea lions are fitted with electronic tracking devices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49She tiptoed the room quietly so as not to (打扰) the sleeping baby. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50They are looking for (充满活力
43、的) persons to be salesmen. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)五、完成句子51我代表我们班级，真诚、热情地欢迎你。 our class, I welcome you warmly and sincerely.52在这样的情况下我急切渴望得到你的帮助。I your help in such condition.53昨天晚上当玛丽亚走在回家的路上时，一个陌生人抓住了她的手。A stranger Maria while she was walking home last night.54我们需要下定决心，遵守纪律，并随着时间的推移做出一些小小的改变。We need to and sh
44、ow some discipline, and make small changes over time.55毫无疑问，它可以增强人们的健康意识。 it can enhance peoples consciousness of health.六、翻译56你必须思考自己的不良习惯，选定一些作出改变。(汉译英) 57这需要全世界人民的关注。(汉译英) 58政府需要采取适当的行动和措施以减少温室气体排放。(汉译英) 59我们有责任抓住每一个机会，让每个人都了解全球变暖及其原因和影响。(汉译英) 60这是我们的责任，因为这是影响我们地球上所有人最严重的问题。(汉译英) 七、书信写作61假如你是李华，是学校的学生会主席，你校即将开展为期一个月的“环保节” （the Environmental Protection Festival）活动，请你在学校的英文报上对全体学生发出倡议，号 召大家积极参加这个活动。内容包括：1.活动的目的和意义；2.活动的主要内容；3.发出号召。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear fellows,_八、书面表达62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。
