1、河南省驻马店市驿城区部分高中2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Welcome to Grand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal is one of the most-visited destinations in New York City for a reason: history, architecture, dining, and shopping, all under one magnificent roof. Lets take a look at a few of public events.Easter B
2、runch at City WineryDate(s): Sunday, March 31Time(s): 12:00 pm 4:00 pmLocation: Vanderbilt Hall West, Upper LevelCelebrate your Easter at Vanderbilt Hall with City Winerys fine Easter Brunch. Taste half-priced cocktails while enjoying the beauty of Grand Central Terminal!Los Sabores de Mi MexicoTime
3、(s): Thursday April 4th, 10:00 am 3:30 pm;Friday April 5th Sunday April 7th, 8:00 am 6:00 pmLocation: Vanderbilt Hall EastImmerse yourself in this unique experience that celebrates the richness of art, history, and passion that shape Mexico.St. Patricks Day at City WineryDate(s): Saturday March 16 &
4、amp; Sunday March 17Time(s): 8:00 am 9:00 pmLocation: Vanderbilt Hall West, Upper LevelDont miss out on these delicious specials as we celebrate all things Irish this weekend! Gather your friends, wear your green, and head over to City Winery.Long Island, Where Golfers BelongDate(s): Monday April 8t
5、h Wednesday April 10thTime(s): 8:30 am 6:30 pmLocation: Grand Central MadisonCome to meet our Discover Long Island team and test your golf skills! Long Island is proud to be home of the 2025 Ryder Cup. From lovely beaches to world-class championship golf courses, learn all about why Long Island is w
6、here you belong.1Which event lasts the longest?AEaster Brunch at City Winery.BLos Sabores de Mi Mexico.CSt. Patricks Day at City Winery.DLong Island, Where Golfers Belong.2What is the highlight of St. Patricks Day at City Winery?AFestival celebration.BArtistic experience.CTasty food.DDelightful sea
7、view.3Where will you go if you like sports?AVanderbilt Hall West.BVanderbilt Hall East.CCity Winery.DGrand Central Madison.As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black shoes. I stood at Mrs. Blackstones door. Before I tried the great escape, the door opened. “Weve been waiting
8、for you!” Mrs. Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher, said loudly. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left taking center stage in front of a group of students.Over the next few days, Mrs. Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend. During history lessons, when I didnt want to sp
9、eak in front of the class, shed not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates.One spring afternoon, Mrs. Blackstone asked me to stay after class. “Id like to speak with you, Amanda.” My mind raced. Had I got a bad grade? Had I hurt anyones feelings? “Are you enjoying your new sch
10、ool?” She sat comfortably behind her desk. “I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else.” She continued, “I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, and the kindness you show I think you have great potential (潜力) to be something impor
11、tant.” I listened carefully to every word. “I have been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. Thats very important. Remember that and youll go far,” she said.Her voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her office, not staring at my shoes,
12、but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me! Years later, her words still remain inside of me.4The author went to school unwillingly most probably because she _.Adidnt like the school at allBoften got low grades at schoolCwas treated badly by her classmatesDw
13、asnt used to the new environment5When the author was asked to stay after class, she felt _.AannoyedBnervousCtiredDembarrassed6Why did Mrs. Blackstone have a talk with the author?ATo tell the author her potential.BTo help the author to realize her mistakes.CTo make the author feel cared and loved.DTo
14、 encourage the author to believe in herself.7What can we learn from the passage?AThe author came from a poor family.BThe teacher sang a song to the author.CThe author never forgets what the teacher said.DThe author no longer cared for anybody but herself.As you grow rapidly through your teenage year
15、s, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly. Dont panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now! With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed
16、about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future. You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you. Young adulthood mea
17、ns greater freedom and more choices. You will probably want to be independent. But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. Your family have been with you since you came into this world. It is also perfec
18、tly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. Choose your friends wisely. A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens. This period is part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout lifes journey and there will be som
19、e people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again. You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. So making the right cho
20、ices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!8As far as the author is concerned, teenage years are _.Aa period of complete freedomBtoo hard for young people to get throughCan important time for the young to make the right choicesDa very important period for young student
21、s to leave their parents9The underlined words “some people” in paragraph 4 probably refer to “_”.AYour parents.BYour classmates.CYour teachersDYour relatives.10The best title for this passage would be “_”.AThe Choices in LifeBThe Key to SuccessCSay Goodbye to the PastDBecoming a Young Adult11Who is
22、the passage mainly intended for?ATeenagers.BTeachers.CYoung parents.DAdults.The elderly residents (居民) in care homes in London are being given hens to look after to stop them feeling lonely. The project was dreamed up by a local charity (慈善组织) to reduce loneliness and improve elderly peoples wellbei
23、ng. It is also being used to help patients suffering dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Staff in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use.Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said: “I used to keep hens when I was younge
24、r and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school. ” “I like the project a lot. I am down there in my wheelchair in the morning letting the hens out and down there again at night to see theyve gone to bed.”“Its good to have a different focus. People have been bringing their c
25、hildren in to see the hens and residents come and sit outside to watch them. Im enjoying the creative activities, and it feels great to have done something useful.”There are now 700 elderly people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the North East, and the charity has been given financial support
26、 to roll it out countrywide. Wendy Wilson, extra care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to embark on the project, said: “Residents really welcome the idea of the project and the creative sessions. We are looking forward to the benefits and fun the project can bring to people here.”Lynn
27、Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said: “We are happy to be taking part in the project. It will really help connect our residents through a shared interest and creative activities.”12What is the purpose of the project?ATo ensure harmony in care homes.BTo provide part-time jobs for the aged.C
28、To raise money for medical research.DTo promote the elderly peoples welfare.13How has the project affected Ruth Xavier?AShe has learned new life skills.BShe has gained a sense of achievement.CShe has recovered her memory.DShe has developed a strong personality.14What do the underlined words “embark
29、on” mean in paragraph 7?AImprove.BOppose.CBegin.DEvaluate.15What can we learn about the project from the last two paragraphs?AIt is well received.BIt needs to be more creative.CIt is highly profitable.DIt takes ages to see the results.How to Adjust to a New SchoolSchool is a base for students, where
30、 they learn to succeed. 16 When you go to a new school, you might worry that you dont know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers are strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school. 17 Before you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. Find o
31、ut where your classroom will be, as well as other important places.Prepare for the First Day 18 Being well rested will help you remove (去除) any nervousness you may be feeling. Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if youre between 7 and 17 years old. 19 Make sure you leave lots of time in the mo
32、rning to get to school. You dont want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings. Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.Make friendsTake part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club.
33、 This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. 20 You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.AYou should go to school on timeBLeave early for schoolCGet to Know the SchoolDStart off your first day of school with a good nights s
34、leep.ELearning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.FBut adjusting to a new school can be difficult.GThis will also give you a chance to show your skills at sport or other activities.二、完形填空This morning I was reading a book outside my favorite beachside coffee
35、 shop when an 18-year-old boy sat down next to me and said, “The 21 in your hands is great, isnt it?” I closed the book and we started 22 . He told me he was getting ready to 23 high school next week and then started his college life in the fall. But he had no 24 what he wanted to do with his life.H
36、e asked me many questions, and I 25 them as well as I could, trying to give 26 advice with the time I had. And after a half-hour conversation, he thanked me and we parted ways. But on my way home I realized the 27 I had with that 18-year-old boy was 28 quite nostalgic (令人怀念的) . He made me 29 the tim
37、e when I was his age, more than twenty years ago. I had so many 30 back then. So, I started thinking about his questions again, and I began remembering all the helpful little things someone told me 31 I was 18. The 32 is that youd better do your best, one 33 , not all at once. And above all, laugh w
38、hen you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you cant 34 when everything develops. Life is short, yet 35 . Enjoy the ride!21AbookBmagazineCradioDnewspaper22AreadingBdancingCchattingDsinging23Agraduate fromBgive upCget toDlook for24ArightBideaCexcuseDmoney25AavoidedBrefusedCdoubtedDansw
39、ered26AproperBstrictChumorousDwrong27AcompetitionBexperimentCargumentDconversation28AangrilyBsadlyCactuallyDbravely29AforgetBrememberCwasteDdiscuss30AchancesBchoicesCquestionsDchallenges31AwhenBuntilChowDthough32AreasonBtruthCsilenceDcause33Aon timeBat a timeCin timeDfrom time to time34AvolunteerBim
40、agineCchangeDcheat35AsimilarBstrangeCdifficultDamazing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。Paper lanterns are beautiful decorative lanterns, 36 (original) made of rice or silk paper, covering a light source. They have been used to decorate rooms during festivals and other important 37 (occasion) fo
41、r hundreds of years. Nowadays, 38 (hang) lanterns is still one of the traditional customs in many places.Due 39 the thin covering of paper lanterns, the lanterns are very beautiful when they are lit. Different paintings and designs 40 (attach) to the thin covering, making the lantern more attractive
42、. The only color not traditionally used in making paper lanterns is white; it is often used in memory of 41 dead in many Asian cultures. Paper lanterns have 42 (vary) shapes and sizes. A common design is the ball or globe design, 43 holds its shape by being stretched (伸展) over bamboo strips.It is ve
43、ry unusual today to see paper lanterns that hold candles, unless the paper 44 (use) is fire resistant (耐火的). Its simply too easy for them to catch fire, otherwise. So in modern times, for safety, people often use a small electric light instead of a candle 45 (avoid) possible fires.四、书信写作46假定你是李华，暑假在
44、伦敦学习，得知当地美术馆要举办中国画展览。请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 个人优势；3. 能做的事情。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 结束语已为你写好。 五、书面表达47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。The winter of 1820 was a cold one for the Lincolns. It snowed nearly every day and the snow was high around their little farm house.Abe was just a
45、 boy, but he had to help his father Tom around the farm. He looked after the house, milked the cow and prepared the dinner. It was hard work, and there wasnt much fun for him and his brothers and sisters. Abe liked reading, but there was no book there. Abe was not happy. He was sad most of the time
46、and seldom talked or smiled.Mrs. Lincoln, Abes stepmother, really loved the boy. She noticed the boys silence and was concerned about him. She tried to think of ways to make Abe happy.One day Mrs. Lincoln got up early in the morning. She took all the pennies from a small box. “Im going to town tomorrow,” she said.“You are going to town?” Tom asked. He was surprised. “That
