1、湖南省衡阳市衡阳县第四中学2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1 What happened to the man?AHe was bitten by a cat.BHe injured his arm.CHe lost his dog.2 What does the woman suggest doing this summer?ATraveling to India.BGoing to the beach.CAttending a summer camp.3 What stops the man from buying the painting?AIts char
2、acters.BIts price.CIts colors.4 Why should the man apologize to Mia?AFor cutting her hair badly.BFor ignoring her new hairstyle.CFor making fun of her new hairstyle.5 What will the man probably do this afternoon?AGo to a party.BRest at home.CVisit the woman.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6Why does Jacob want to v
3、olunteer?ATo complete his homework.BTo gain valuable experience.CTo travel and explore new places.7What does the woman advise Jacob to do?AVolunteer at an animal park.BResearch educational programs.CJoin an environmental organization.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8When will Sarah graduate from high school?AIn si
4、x weeks.BIn three months.CIn half a year.9What does John want to be?AA biologist.BA teacher.CA pilot.10What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AFriends.BCo-workers.CTeacher and student.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11Where is the Salamander?ANear the main square.BOn the airport road.CIn the countr
5、yside.12What does the man think of the Springhill?AIts not close enough.BIts quite unusual.CIts very peaceful.13Which hotel will the man choose?AThe Springhill.BThe Mayflower.CThe Salamander.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14What will the weather be like in southern England tonight?ASnowy.BWindy.CRainy.15What will
6、 the passengers get if the train is canceled?AA hotel room for free.BMoney for train tickets.CAccess to other public transport.16What is probably the woman?AA train driver.BA ticket seller.CA weather reporter.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17What does Julia do now?AShes a businesswoman.BShes a shop assistant.CShes
7、a teacher.18What is the biggest challenge for Julia in the beginning?ASpeaking a new language.BTaking care of her children alone.CAdapting to a new work environment.19Why did Julia go to Toastmasters?ATo make more friends.BTo organize an activity.CTo improve her English.20What does the speaker menti
8、on about Julia in the end?AHer love for her hometown.BHer impression of Canadians.CHer impact on her community.二、阅读理解4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our FutureThere was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for or s
9、ervice. Here are 4 examples.ValkyrieNASAs “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster
10、-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with female characteristics.SchaftThis robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. Thi
11、s gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.Ian the InvincibleIan, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and
12、 stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330pound giant still has quite a way to go.TelebotStill under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers a
13、n opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360 degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.21What does Valkyrie feature?ABuilt-in cameras
14、.BThe capacity to use tools.CIts unique gender design.DThe ability to pick up objects.22What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common?AThey have the same height.BThey offer similar applications.CThey both won in the Robo-Olympics.DThey now belong to the same firm.23Who is Telebot intended for
15、?AThe disabled.BThe police.CThe elderly.DThe astronauts.In a Zulu village, Daphne gave birth to a baby, named Xolani Nkosi. The baby was tiny, no more than two kilos. As the months passed, Daphne realized the boy was ill. The doctor who examined the boy had said his illness might be a result of HIV
16、infection.Meanwhile, another South African woman, Gail Johnson, was living a different life. She and her husband were not wealthy, but were comfortably middle class. A visit to a friends brother, who was in the terminal (晚期的) stage of AIDS, made her determined to do something. By October, she had ra
17、ised enough money to set up the Guest House, and took in a dozen dying of AIDS. Daphne sent her boy to the Guest House, where he became a star.But in 1992 the Guest House had to be closed for lack of money. Gail offered to adopt Nkosi. By his 4th birthday, Nkosi was eating better, gaining some weigh
18、t. In 1997, Gail sent Nkosi to school. In 3 years at school Nkosi had only one accident. He fell in the playground and cut his mouth. The bleeding was handled with care. His school performance was satisfactory.Nkosis progress was tracked in the media. Gail took advantage of the coverage to raise mon
19、ey and found a house in Johannesburg for some women and their kids. She called it Nkosis Haven. Nkosi and Gail became icons (偶像人物) in the international AIDS community. They were invited to the United States and spent a week there making appearances. Then in July 2000, the 13th International Conferen
20、ce on AIDS was scheduled to be held in Durban. Nkosi was introduced to a huge audience. He said, “Care for us and accept us. We are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. Dont be afraid of us. We are all the same.” His tiny body was ravaged, but his big heart inspired a nation
21、.24What drove Gail Johnson to found the Guest House?AHer middle class status.BHer visit to an AIDS sufferer.CHer ability to raise money.DHer determination to be wealthy.25What can we learn about Nkosi from the last paragraph?AHe won the battle against AIDS in the end.BHe made much progress in AIDS r
22、esearch.CHe became a leader in the AIDS community.DHe urged people to treat AIDS patients fairly.26What does the underlined word “ravaged” in the last paragraph mean?ARuined.BInjured.CControlled.DProtected.27Which of the following can best describe Gail?AClever and humorous.BCurious and inspiring.CS
23、trong-willed and demanding.DWarm-hearted and considerate.A community canteen at the Zhanongkou Community in Shangcheng, Hangzhou recently launched “happiness blind boxes”, which cost just 6 yuan per box. Sales start at 7 p. m. each evening.The dishes are packaged in transparent (透明的) containers, but
24、 to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid (盖子) of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m.A meal assistance program introduced in Zhanongkou subdistrict ensures the
25、 elderly can access meals within a 10-minute walk of their homes or have them delivered within five minutes. The service has also been welcomed by younger people living and working in the area.Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union Universitys Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born fro
26、m the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable (可自由支配的) income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said.The successful operation of community canteens
27、 depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and o
28、ther events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities.In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering f
29、or the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents.28What can we know about the “happiness blind box
30、es” from the passage?AThey are sold out every night before 8 p. m.BThey are beautifully decorated with stickers.CThey offer a sense of mystery with the unknown main dishes.DThey are only offered to the residents in the Zhanongkou Community.29Whats Yan Xuyangs attitude towards the future of the commu
31、nity canteen?APromising.BCautious.CUnclear.DObjective.30What might contribute most to the success of community canteens?AReasonable prices.BFast delivery service.CVarious functions.DUnexpected surprises.31Why is the Weikang community canteen mentioned in the last paragraph?ATo highlight the populari
32、ty of community canteens.BTo emphasize the importance of community canteens.CTo discuss the wide functions of community canteens.DTo show the innovative reform of community canteens.In 2000, a group of innovators in Denmark came up with a different kind of library the Human Library. It has since tra
33、nsformed into a global phenomenon where “readers” can check out a human “book”. Each “title” offers an opportunity for dialogue over difficult questions, a process which the library hopes will help us all “un-judge” one another.The first human library was organized by Ronni Abergel, his brother, and
34、 two colleagues. As a four-day event at a festival, the project was experimental. However, over a thousand readers came to read the human books available. The books themselves were chosen to represent often misunderstood groups. The initial library was a success leading to the foundation of the Huma
35、n Library Organization, which has since carried on the lending of human books.People can be part of the Human Library in two ways. One can volunteer to be a book and to offer first-hand knowledge of an experience or identity. Among the Human Library are books entitled “Alcoholic,” “Depression,” and
36、so on. While these titles may seem simple and direct, the Human Library hopes readers will pick a topic but come to know the book for so much more than just the cover and title. Volunteer books agree to share their experiences a commitment which requires patience, empathy (共情), and a level of comfor
37、t in sharing.Another way to experience the Human Library is as a reader. Readers check out books for a certain amount of time. While being respectful, the library create s a space where readers can listen to the stories of books. Readers are encouraged to ask the difficult questions they always wond
38、ered but never had a chance to ask. Specifically, the library hopes it will be “a place where people who would otherwise never talk find room for conversation.”The Human Library Organization today holds pop-up events around the world and even has permanent borrowing locations in several cities. They
39、 also work with companies as a rather unique provider of diversity and inclusion training.32What can we learn about the first human library?AIt was well received.BIt had only four workers.CIt was misunderstood.DIt was a weekly project.33What is required of a volunteer book?AEagerness to learn.BPainf
40、ul experiences.CWillingness to share.DRemarkable achievements.34How does the Human Library help readers?ABy creating a space for them to talk freely.BBy encouraging them to open up to strangers.CBy showing them how to be respectful of others.DBy teaching them to solve difficult questions alone.35Wha
41、t can be the best title for the text?AThe origin of the Human LibraryBHow to manage a Human LibraryCBorrowing people instead of booksDHow to get along with human booksMinor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winterMinor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms i
42、n the Chinese lunar calendar 36 Weve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.Why do people eat eight treasures rice pudding?Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New
43、 Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”. 37 . Because of its pronunciation, this traditional Chinese dim sum is regarded as a symbol of wealth and health.What else do people eat? 38 . Different regions in China have different ea
44、ting habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.Nationwide: Preparing for the Spring FestivalFor Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of th
45、e year: the Spring Festival. 39 . In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.Forecasts from animalsThe ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of
46、the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold. 40 . Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals warmth.AIt means getting rich or
47、 booming in business.BHowever, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold.CFor most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period.DEven though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away.EThe last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins a
48、round Minor Cold.FCabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved.GWith each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year.三、完形填空Before our first child was born last year, my wife and I often talked about the kind of parents we wanted to b
