1、陕西省安康市安康市高新中学，安中分校12月联考2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Dublin has a large number of places to see. Here are four of the great attractions.Dublin CastleIts hard to resist a good castle. And you have one right in the heart of Dublin. And like all good castles, it has a storied history-from its start in
2、 the 1200s. A fire in 1684 damaged a good bit of the castle, and in reconstruction, parts of it took on the look of a Georgian palace, making for an interesting mix of styles today. Its open nearly every day, but be sure to check just in case its closed for government business.Dame St, +353 16458813
3、St. Stephens GreenThis park is in the center of Dublin. It has important sculptures of major figures. Sycamores (梧桐) and other trees line the perimeter (周边) to help prevent city noise, and its a shelter for birds as well as people. Its open all year and its a very easy walk from the National Gallery
4、.At the top of Grafton StreetNational Gallery of IrelandIreland is a country known for its literary contributions, but dont overlook its contributions to the artistic world. The collections 15, 000 Irish and European works date from the 13th to mid-20th centuries and include paintings, prints and na
5、tional portraits.Merrion Square West, +353 1 661 5133Hapenny BridgeThis modest cast-iron bridge over the River Liffey has become the symbol of Dublin, with its wonderful design and lampposts. The Hapenny Bridge is so named for the one halfpenny originally charged to cross it. Before it was a tourist
6、 attraction, the Hapenny Bridge was a welcome addition for working folks. When it was built in 1816, the Hapenny Bridge was the first iron bridge across the Liffey.Bachelors Walk Wellington Quay, Ireland1What do Dublin Castle and St. Stephens Green have in common?ABeing open on any day.BLying in the
7、 center of Dublin.CBeing famous for special paintings.DHaving important sculptures of figures.2What is the feature of National Gallery of Ireland?AIts works are mainly made by the Irish.BIt has some literary collections.CIt offers the service of printing.DIt has some very old works.3Why is the cast-
8、iron bridge called the Hapenny Bridge?AIts the symbol of Dublin.BIt originally cost one halfpenny to cross.CIts a famous addition for working folks.DIt used to be the first iron bridge across the Liffey.As kids, some of us dream of multiple careers: being an astronaut and the next president. Or digg
9、ing up dinosaurs and selling out concert stadiums. As we get older, theres pressure to pick one. But what if we didnt have to? After all, John Urschel didnt.Urschel is a mathematician and professor at MIT. But before that, he played football. First, as a student at Pennsylvania State University, and
10、 later, for the Baltimore Ravens.When Urschel started college, he was on a third path: become an engineer. But as he took classes, he loved the way his math professors helped him go beyond numbers and prove why equations were true. He says one professor offered to do research with him, which eventua
11、lly helped him realize he wanted to pursue a PhD in math.“I was simultaneously (同步) falling in love with math as an actual career, taking all of these college math classes, while also trying to be the best football player I could be,” he remembers.Urschel says that often involved packing many things
12、. “Like I was the person who was trying to take the 8 a. m. classes so I could do all the football things and all the math things I needed to do in a day.”From his unusual career path, Urschel has learned a few lessons that, when asked, hell offer up:First, do not play the comparison game. Do not fo
13、cus on fame or how much and how far long other people are in comparison to you. Its something he reminds his students of a lot. It can have very negative effects.Second, be critical of yourself. “Its really important, if you like something and you do want to be good at it, to be critical of yourself
14、,” he says. But, he emphasizes, “You should only be critical of yourself and hard on yourself compared to your previous self.” Check in with yourself and ask questions like: How am I improving? How am I going to be better than I was two months ago?4What is the function of the first paragraph?ATo cit
15、e an example.BTo provide the background.CTo describe a phenomenon.DTo introduce the following text.5What led Urschel to pursue a PhD in math?AIt was his childhood dream.BHe loved taking math classes.CA professor invited him to do a research together.DHe liked the way his math professors taught him.6
16、What was Urschels college life like?AFulfilling.BRestless.CExhausting.DAnnoying.7What did Urschel advise his students to do?APlay the comparison game.BBe strict with themselves.CDevelop critical thinking.DFind fault with themselves.Youd like to connect with an old pal you havent talked with for a lo
17、ng time, but worry the friend wont be especially happy to hear from you. If worry is whats holding you back, new research may encourage you to reach out.A series of experiments involving nearly 6,000 people revealed that people often underestimate (低估) how much others in their social circle apprecia
18、te an unexpected interaction, whether it is by phone, text or email, according to a study published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.“Often when people cross our minds and we wonder how theyre doing, we wonder if we should reach out, said the studys lead author, Peggy Liu, Ph.D, assoc
19、iate professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. “Im hoping this research removes one of the barriers that might be in the way of people reaching out.”In one experiment, Liu and her colleagues asked 100 participants to recall the last time they reached out to someone in the
20、ir social circle just to catch up after a long time without any interactions. Another 100 people were asked to recall a similar situation, but in this case, they were the ones receiving the phone call, text or email.The volunteers were then asked to rate on a seven-point scale ranging from “not at a
21、ll” to “to a great extent” how much the contact had been appreciated. The researchers found that, on average, receivers rated their appreciation significantly higher than people who reached out to a buddy (朋友) guessed at how much the friend appreciated the contact.“When its really surprising, the ap
22、preciation gets a real boost,” Liu said. “I think the common thread through these various findings is that people who are reaching out do not realize how much others appreciate being on the receiving end.”The research also suggests that “people often are yearning to connect as much as you are,” Liu
23、said. “If neither of you takes the first step, thats a sad outcome. Im hoping this research might encourage people to reconnect with their friends.”8What concerns may people have about contacting old friends?AFriends would ask them how theyre doing.BFriends wouldnt answer the phone.CFriends would be
24、 displeased.DFriends wouldnt keep their phone number.9What can we learn from the passage?AThe expert advises thinking carefully before contacting old friends.BThe researchers reach the conclusion by multiple experiments.CPeople should reach out to their friends as often as possible.DPeoples underest
25、imation may be a means of self-protection.10What does the underlined word “yearning” mean in the last paragraph?AEager.BHateful.CWorried.DRegretful.11What is the purpose of this text?ATo encourage people to connect with everyone.BTo explain why people are worried about reaching out.CTo tell people t
26、he importance of friendship.DTo reduce peoples worries about social interaction.Researchers examined 120 babies aged 6 to 14 months as they watched a childrens opera performed at a concert hall (61 babies watched in person, the other 59 watched a recorded form). They carefully set the recording so t
27、he performers were at the same size, distance and volume as the live form. The babies responses were tracked through heart monitors and tablets, and afterward research assistants searched through the footage (镜头) to note when babies were looking at the stage and when they looked away.The live perfor
28、mance kept their attention for 72% of the 12-minute show and also had them continually watching for longer periods of time. The findings suggest that even babies feel the impact of being at a live show, through both musicians interactions with an audience and the social experience of being in a crow
29、d. “Their heart rates were speeding up and slowing down in a similar fashion to other babies watching the show. Those babies were dealing with all these distractions (使人分心的事) in the concert hall, but still had these interests in the performance,” says Laura Cirelli, an assistant professor. In compar
30、ison, the recording held the babies attention for just half of the 12-minute show.“If theres something happening that we collectively are engaging (参与) in, were also connecting with each other. It speaks to the shared experience,” says Cirelli. “Its well established that socialization (社会化) is impor
31、tant during early childhood development a babys brain is laying the groundwork for future life skills and abilities as it grows. Music can play a powerful part in making those important bonds. Babies are more likely to socialize with someone after hearing them sing a familiar song or dancing to musi
32、c with them.”The study, which was co-authored by Haley Kragness, now an assistant professor at Bucknell University, will also feed into some of Cirellis other work. “If a baby is frequently brought to these kinds of events, will that provide the foundation (基础) for their engaging in music and the co
33、mmunity later in childhood?” Cirelli says. “It speaks to why we are inborn to consume music and attend live shows in the first place.”12How did the researchers make the experiment convincing?ABy airing two different performances.BBy tracking babies activity with caution.CBy asking a smaller group to
34、 see the live show.DBy making the recording similar in every detail to the live form.13What can we learn about babies enjoying the live show?AThey watched the show more carefully.BThey had faster heart rates.CThey formed bonds with musicians.DThey enjoyed it without distractions.14What might be Cire
35、llis attitude to babies watching live performances?AConcerned.BUninterested.CSupportive.DIndifferent.15What will Cirellis further study focus on?AThe reasons for our attending live shows.BThe benefits of socialization for babies.CLive performances other influences on babies.DBabies growth after seei
36、ng recorded shows.Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin? 16 Its predicted that families in the U.K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year. “Food waste” means food that could have been eaten but instead is thrown away. Apples, bananas, bread, potatoes and salad are the mos
37、t common things that are binned. With food prices rising, its a good time to become a “food-waste warrior”. Not only will it save money, it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earths resources such as energy and water. 17 First, its a good id
38、ea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get thrown away most often and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For example, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday. 18 Weigh out pasta or ri
39、ce you need before you cook it, and before you fill your plate, check how hungry you are so you dont end up leaving food because youre too full. Your freezer (冰箱) is a good way to save food. You can freeze leftovers in a container for another day. 19 Its hard to keep track of food thats gone to the
40、back of the freezer. You could mark a shelf an “Eat me first” area for anything that has been there for a while. Finally, use your senses. Some U.K. supermarkets have taken “best before” dates off fruit and vegetables. 20 Ask an adult to help. Dont forget to update your diary to see how much change
41、you can make.ACooking the correct portion size helps too.BHowever, heat any leftovers thoroughly before eating.CPotatoes, carrots and turnips however, last a long time if kept in a cool, dark place.DHere are some simple tips that can help you and your family become food-waste warriors.EIt may sound
42、unpleasant but in fact it gives you a clue as to how much food your family throws out.FThis is done in order to encourage people to use their noses and eyes to work out if something is actually still fine to eat.GFruit that looks a bit sad can be made into a juice for a Friday treat.二、完形填空At just 14
43、 years old, Heman Bekele from Virginia stood out as the winner of the2023 Young Scientist Challenge. Among the ten finalists he 21 the title of “Americas Top Young Scientist” with his 22 creation known as the Skin Cancer Treating Soap(SCTS), a bar of soap created for the very first time at a low cos
44、t to treat melanoma, the most common kind of skin cancer.Rather than a cure, Bekeles brilliant idea 23 the development of a soap that aims to help the patients cells stay active while fighting melanoma. He always has endless passion for biology and technology, and the Young Scientist Challenge just
45、24 him with the perfect platform to display his ideas. Reflecting on his 25 , Bekele shared that his childhood experience had played a crucial role in 26 his innovative thinking. “Having witnessed people work tirelessly under the sun, I wanted to raise peoples awareness of 27 related to constant sun
46、 exposure.”“I wanted to make my idea accessible to a broad audience,” Bekele remarked during an interview with the media. Bekele also passionately expressed his 28 of turning the soap into a world where skin cancer treatment is within 29 for all. He was grateful that he had received invaluable 30 fr
47、om a product engineering specialist, who connected him with other scientists to 31 him to reach his ambitious plans.While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more 32 option. In the future, Bekele longs to 33 his invention by trial and error and establish a nonprofit organization 34 to providing fair skin cancer treatment to as many people as possible, bringing 35 in the battle against skin cancer.21AkeptBdesiredCdefendedDsecured22AinnovativeBinstantCrigidDcommon23Afocuses onBrelies onCputs onDagrees on24AarmedBsatisfiedCprovidedDassisted25Aprofessi
