1、河北省衡水市阜城实验中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解The Largest World Fairs of All TimeNew York World Fair New York. 1939The 1939 New York World Fair was the largest exposition (博览会) in US history with visitors over 14 million. The Fair was planned during the Great Depression and was aimed at relieving the ci
2、ty from economic depression by attracting foreign investment. Major inventions to emerge (出现) at the New York World Fair included nylon fabric, a streamlined pencil sharpener, and a futuristic car city imagined by General Moiors.Exposition liniverselle Paris, 1900The Exposition Universelle was one o
3、f the earliest expositions to feature multiple countries with France inviting various countries to display their technological advancements and cultural heritage. Exposition Universelle was the birthplace of many inventions that we enjoy today including escalators (自动扶梯) and talking films.Expo 70 Os
4、aka. JapanExpo 70 was the biggest exposition of the 20th century and the second largest in history. Expo 70 had a record attendance of over 64 million visitors, a 40-year record that would not be broken until Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Notable exhibitions included a large piece of moon rock that was bro
5、ught back from the Apollo 12 mission.Expo 2010 Shanghai. ChinaExpo 2010 goes down as the largest fair in history, having attracted 73 million people. It also had the highest international participation of any exposition in the world with 246 countries participating. The opening ceremony featured the
6、 biggest LED screen in the world as well as one of the biggest fireworks displays in history.1Which Expo is the biggest one in history?AExpo 70 Osaka. Japan.BExposition Universelle ParisCExpo 2010 Shanghai, China.DNew York World Fair New York2What is the purpose of New York World Fair?ATo attract mo
7、re inventionsBTo improve the nations economy.CTo display the technological development.DTo share achievements with other countries3What did Expo 70 in Japan feature?AA piece of rock from spaceBA rocket in the Apollo 12 mission.CThe cultural heritage from countriesDThe biggest LED screen in the world
8、My first term at MIT（麻省理工学院）was awesomeI got all As, and I declared math as my major. My parents were expecting me to become a doctor like them so I was trying to satisfy them. But I was desperately running away from them. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. My third term, I ended up wit
9、h a D in math. I didnt do that well in my other classes, either. It seemed like all my friends were doing so well, getting opportunities over the summers.My fifth term, I realized that I was awful at higher-level math. I had lost all confidence in myself. I went to a few classes at the beginning of
10、the term, but after by midterm, I had totally stopped. My only relief was the dance team I was on. I would sleep all day, and then go to dance practice, and then go back to sleep. As expected, I failed in all of my classes and had to withdraw from MIT.I had no choice but to tell my parents. Instead
11、of yelling or hitting me, though, they just held me and cried. The next day, my dad took a day off from work and took me to a nearby, small arts college.I had lost all confidence in myself. Before my first biology test, I didnt think I could pass. I did pass. Since I had so much free time, I decided
12、 to join a biology lab. I realized that was what I wanted to do! I wanted to be a scientist!This past May, I graduated with the highest honors, and now I have my PhD in biology. Though it ended up taking me 5 years to graduate from college, I can say now that dropping out of MIT was one of the best
13、things that ever happened to me. Ive realized that a person is not their grades. Ive realized how much my parents loved me. Ive finally discovered my passion（热情）in life!4How was the authors first term at MIT?AHe was busy with exams.BHe knew his goals clearly.CHe did well in all subjects.DHe was fed
14、up with math.5How did the authors parents react to his failing at MIT?AThey hit him.BThey yelled at him.CThey quit their jobs to teach him.DThey forgave him for what he did.6In the arts college, the author _.Arebuilt his confidenceBvolunteered at many labsCfound it hard to learn biologyDhated the le
15、arning environment7What do we know about the author from the last paragraph?AHe felt sorry for his parents.BHe discovered his true interest.CHe realized the importance of grades.DHe felt ashamed of his failing at MIT.Morgans Wonderland, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a theme park mainly intended
16、for mentally or physically disabled children. The park was built by Gordon Hartman, a former real estate (房地产) developer. The creation of the park was inspired by his daughter, Morgan, who suffers from severe cognitive(认知) delay and physical challenges.The worlds first ultra-accessible family fun pa
17、rk, Morgans Wonderland opened in the spring of 2010. Admission for guests with special needs is free, and fees for the general public are set at a much discounted price so that people of all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment.Completely wheelchair-accessible,
18、 the park features 25 acres of attractions including rides, playgrounds, a catch-and-release fishing lake, and picnic areas throughout the park. The rides are custom-designed to accommodate wheelchair riders so that every family member can enjoy the fun. The adapted rides include the Off-Road Advent
19、ure, where guests can test their driving skills in sporty vehicles. Moreover, each visitor is offered the option to wear a GPS Adventure Band, which allows them to keep track of each other while in the park. The band also enables them to take part in electronic activities. For example, when the ride
20、rs scan the band at the Off-Road Adventure, a photo will be taken and sent to their email.In June 2017, Morgans Wonderland celebrated the opening of Morgans Inspiration Island. The new expansion is composed of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride. The wheelchair guests can be move
21、d out of their chairs into unique, waterproof chairs and enjoy the splash park without risking damage to their personal wheelchairs.“Morgan taught me that theres more to life in many ways than what I saw before,” said Hartman. “The blessing that Morgan has brought is beyond anything that I ever coul
22、d have imagined and could explain.”8What does “ultra-accessible” in the second paragraph imply?AIts easy for all visitors to use the facilities.BAdmission is free for people young and old.CWheelchairs are provided for every featured attraction.DMorgans Wonderland is situated in a convenient location
23、.9What does the park provide to prevent personal wheelchairs from being damaged?ASafe Boats.BWater-resistant cloth.CGPS bands.DSpecial chairs.10Which of the following statements is true about Morgans Wonderland?AWaterproof chairs enable visitors to wonder all over the park.BMorgans Inspiration Islan
24、d includes 25 acres of attractions.CThe success of the park is exactly what Morgan intended to achieve.DGPS bands allow visitors to enjoy the convenience of the electronic devices.11What is the passage mainly about?AThe new addition to Morgans Wonderland.BThe establishment and features of a special
25、theme park.CThe advanced technological devices in Morgans WonderlandDThe needs of people who suffer from physical and mental disabilities.Learning English or any language is like anything that requires continuous effort, like training for a marathon, or trying to lose weight. Rather than doing 1 or
26、2 days of studying all day, it is much better to do a small amount of study or practice every day, or at least on a regular (定期的) basis. 12 It is important when learning English or any language not to be afraid of making mistakes. The important thing is to be able to understand and communicate ideas
27、. Even native (土著的) speakers dont speak with perfect grammar. 13 If you speak English with any close friends or family, ask them to do that.Put yourself in an environment where you are surrounded by English. Watching TV in English and listening to English music can be good examples.Tell your friends
28、 and family about your goal or desire of learning English. 14 It could also help to explain why you want to improve your English, such as studying abroad or getting a new job.English has four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. 15 However, if you have trouble with any one of them, spen
29、d time on it. Generally, skills required to produce language like speaking and writing will develop slower than listening and reading. 16 Avoid trying to memorize long lists of vocabulary, unless you feel that this is the best way to learn. Try to learn words in a context. It will not only help you
30、to remember the words, but also help you to use them correctly when you are writing or speaking.AIt will be helpful to cover each skill.BUse mind maps to help remember vocabulary.CHere are some ways to improve your listening skills.DWriting is a big headache for many English beginners.EAnyway, here
31、is a list of some practical ways to improve your English.FFind friends with similar interests and who are supportive of your goals.GIf you do want to improve, ask your teacher to correct any mistakes you make.二、完形填空Its often the simple things in life that make the most significant impact on us. It w
32、as late one afternoon in mid-September. My three-month-old son was napping in his 17 . As I wandered through our living room, I happened to 18 my balcony window. Puddles (水坑) had 19 the ground and the rain had slowed.Down below 20 a boy of about four. Filled with a mixture of fascination and happine
33、ss, he stomped (踩) through the puddle, mud and 21 flying. He walked, stomped, splashed through that puddle 22 , happily enjoying what mother nature had left for him. Not more than ten feet away stood his mother. She didnt scold him. 23 , she watched with a pleasant smile on her face and stood 24 . A
34、s for me, it was a (n) 25 moment that changed the way I will forever view my role as a mother. The little boy probably will 26 each afternoon that his mother takes him outside, as he 27 . He may not remember each little thing that happens each time his mother lets him 28 his world. But he will remem
35、ber that his mother 29 him and he will know that she helps him to learn and grow in a pleasant and fun environment. Maybe we can all learn from the innocence of 30 that views a rainstorm not as something to run through or to avoid, but something meant to explore, to 31 and to love.17AdeskBbedCtoyDch
36、air18Ajump atBturn aroundClook out ofDstare at19AformedBleftCsavedDcollected20AwavedBtrembledCstoodDslid21AbirdsBcarsCashDwater22Aby and byBup and downCnow and thenDover and over23AInsteadBHoweverCThereforeDAlso24AstillBhesitantlyCanxiouslyDclose25AembarrassingBconfusingCtouchingDexhausting26Aexperi
37、enceBrememberCforgetDrecall27Agrows upBloses heartCturns inDcries out28AvisitBexploreCfindDunderstand29AlovesBhelpsCscoldsDkisses30AyouthBchildhoodCadolescenceDadulthood31AenjoyBshareCstopDawait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。Those 32 practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complicati
38、ons and better quality of life 33 those who didnt, the researchers say.Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinsons.The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinsons 34 (patient)
39、 for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular tai chi 35 another group of 187 did not.The researchers found that the disease progressed more 36 (slow) in the tai chi group on measurements of symptoms, movement and balance. At 37 same time, sleep and quality of life continuously im
40、proved.A previous trial of people with Parkinsons who practised tai chi for six months found greater improvements in 38 (walk), posture and balance than those not on the programme.Writing in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, researchers say their study 39 (show) that tai chi re
41、tains the long- term beneficial effect 40 Parkinsons disease. They say tai chi could 41 (use) to manage Parkinsons on a long - term basis and prolong quality of life, while still helping to keep patients active.四、单词拼写词性转换42distant adj. 远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的 n. 距离；远方 vt. 与疏远 43emphasis n. 强调；重视；重要性 v. 强调；重视；
42、使明显；重读 44occupy v. 占据 n. 职业；占领 45secure adj. 安全的；牢固的 vt. 获得；拴牢；保护 n. 保护措施 46available adj. 可获得的；有空的 n. 可利用；可用性 47normal adj. 正常的 adj. 不正常的 48 n. 娱乐（活动）；愉悦 amuse vt. （提供）消遣；（使）娱乐49incredible adj. 极好的；极大的；难以置信的 adv. 难以置信地；非常地 50combine vt. & vi. （使）结合；混合 n. 结合体；结合；联合；混合 51resist vi. & vt. 抵制；反抗；抵挡 n. 抵制；反对；抗拒 五、书信写作52假设你叫李华，你有个朋友叫 John。他在去北京之前辅导你学习英语口语，在他的帮助下你取得了很大的进步，在市里举办的英语口语比赛中取得第一名。请根据下列提示，给John写一封感谢信，内容包括：1.感谢 John的帮助;2.听说 John要和夫人一起来你们这里学习访问，对他们表示欢迎;3.给John寄去一本书作为礼物，希望他喜欢。注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;2.词数为80左右。Dear John,How are things with you in Beijing?_试卷第7页，共8页
