1、湖南省邵阳市邵东市创新高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、听力选择题1What is the woman probably doing?AReading a newspaper.BReporting a study.CConducting an interview.2Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a bank.BIn a hotel.CIn a drugstore.3How does the man look to the woman?AConfused.BPle
2、ased.CAnxious.4Why is the woman speaking to the man?ATo ask a favor.BTo make an apology.CTo pass on a message.5What are the speakers mainly talking about?AA sport.BA park.CA city.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6How is the weather today?ACloudy.BRainy.CSunny.7Why does the woman suggest going to the park before Jun
3、e 28?ATo save money.BTo avoid large crowds.CTo enjoy better scenery.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8Why does the man speak of making a cake himself?ATo recommend a dish.BTo support his idea.CTo encourage the woman.9What does the woman plan to do?ACreate a paper animal.BMake a metal ring.CCarve a wooden toy.听下面一段较
4、长对话，回答以下小题。10What are the speakers arguing about?AWho to walk the dog.BWho to wash the car.CWho to collect the rubbish.11What is the probable relationship between the speakers?AHusband and wife.BFather and daughter.CBrother and sister.12What is the woman going to do next?ATake an exam.BCook a meal.C
5、Play basketball.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Who is the man probably?AA director.BA host.CA singer.14When should the fireworks go off as planned?AAt the beginning of the concert.BIn the middle of the concert.CIn the end of the concert.15What was the highlight of the concert?AGiving away tickets to fans.BTurni
6、ng off the lights.CThrowing T-shirts to the crowd16Where will the band give their next tour?AIn Boston.BIn Liverpool.CIn Manchester.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17How did Robert feel about receiving the first package?AMoved.BSurprised.CExcited.18Why did Robert have to call the company again?AThe items were valuab
7、le.BThe items were broken.CThe items were lost.19What caused the problem?AThe deliverymans mistake.BThe computer system.CThe change of Roberts address.20What did Robert do with the items in the end?AHe threw them away.BHe donated them to charity.CHe returned them to the company.二、阅读理解Where to Eat in
8、 BangkokBangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.NahmOffering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. Its the only
9、 Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the worlds 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his London-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.Issaya Siamese ClubIssaya Siamese Club is internatio
10、nally known Thai chef Ian Kittichais first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.Bo.lanBo.lan has been making waves in Bangkoks culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai di
11、shes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisines roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, theres a large set menu.GagganEarning first place
12、 on the latest “Asias 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues (场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff
13、in action. Culinary theater at its best.21What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?AThey adopt modern cooking methods.BThey have branches in London.CThey have top-class chefs.DThey are based in hotels.22Which restaurant offers a large set menu?AGaggan.BBo. lan.CIssaya Siamese Club.DNahm.2
14、3What is special about Gaggan?AIt hires staff from India.BIt puts on a play every day.CIt serves hard-to-find local dishes.DIt shows the cooking process to guests.It was the day before Thanksgiving and Kaleb Benham was wandering around outside his home in Noring California. His 90-pound pit bull (斗牛
15、犬), Buddy, was playing around nearby, doing what dogs do: getting into trouble. And this time, Buddy was getting into a whole lot of trouble.The unmistakable sound that no one wants to hear alone in the woods caught Benhams attention. It was the deep, strange roar of a black bear. Benham wheeled aro
16、und to see the beast, which Benham figured weighed around 350 pounds, some 100 feet away. In an instant, the bear fastened on to Buddys head and started dragging him away.Benham, a thin, fit, 24-year-old, took off after them. “Honestly,” he told CBS13, “the only thing I could think of was save my ba
17、by.” He lowered his shoulder and ran quickly towards the bear. But it only seized Buddy tightly. Benham grabbed the bear by the throat. Nothing. He tried getting its mouth open but the jaw was locked tight. Benham resorted to street fighting punching the bear over and over around its mouth and nose.
18、 It worked. The bear dropped the dog and ran off into the woods.Buddy was in bad shape. His face was bloodied. He had a bite mark clear through his lip and one that barely missed an eye.“My first thought was that I was going to lose him,” Benham said. He picked up Buddy, put him into his car, and sp
19、ed off to a nearby veterinarian. Buddys surgery took nearly four hours. Benham watched the procedure through a window, waiting for a miracle.This was the second time Benham had rescued Buddy, says CBS13. The first was from a shelter a few years ago. “If it was your kid, what would you do?” he asked.
20、 Nodding toward Buddy, he added, “Thats my kid.”24What is the text mainly about?AA brave rescue.BA regular routine.CA fearless pet dog.DA demanding surgery.25Why did the author mention the weight of the bear in paragraph 2?ATo prove the excitement of Benham.BTo describe the fear in Buddys heart.CTo
21、indicate the difficulty of the rescue.DTo show the bears starvation and fierceness.26How was the dog finally saved from the bear?ABenham defeated the beast by grabbing its throat.BBenham ra n towards the beast with dropped shoulder.CBenham punched the beasts mouth and nose repeatedly.DBenham forced
22、open the beasts mouth by unlocking its jaw.27What can we know about Benham and Buddy?ABuddy once saved Benham.BThey used to share a shelter.CBenham had no kid but Buddy.DThey had very close relationship.From the moment we wake up and check the messages on our smartphones, were exposed to text design
23、. Throughout our day, storefronts and websites announce themselves through the typefaces (字体) they use. Adonian Chan, a 33-year-old Hong Kong graphic designer, calls the different texts a “visual landscape”.In his hometown, signs written in traditional Chinese characters can be found around every co
24、mer. One calligraphy style, above all, has come to represent Hong Kong: Beiwei Kaishu, which has its origins in 4th-century China. After World War II, Beiwei Kaishu was used widely in Hong Kong signs, partly because it is highly recognizable, even from far distances.But with the appearance of LED si
25、gns and computer-generated typefaces, signs written in the style were disappearing from Hong Kong. As a result, few designers working today are aware of the Beiwei Kaishu style.In 2016, Chan asked a master of calligraphy in Hong Kong to teach him to write in the Beiwei Kaishu style. He then started
26、the process of digitizing the characters. He first wrote the characters on paper with a brush and ink. Next, he made a pencil sketch (草图). Finally, he recreated the characters digitally, using a computer program called Glyphs.One of the main challenges when digitizing the ancient calligraphy is stri
27、king a balance between the artistic expression and the need of design, says Chan. He can complete two characters a day, depending on their complexity, and is aiming to digitize 6,000 characters.Chan says his project is more than preserving a centuries-old writing style and that he sees himself as bu
28、ilding on the work of previous generations. He has named his typeface Beiwei Zansyu and hopes it will eventually appear on phones and computers.28Why was Beiwei Kaishu popular in Hong Kong after World War II?AIt had a long history.BIt could be seen clearly.CIt was a symbol of Hong Kong.DIt fitted in
29、 the “visual landscape”.29What leads to the disappearance of Beiwei Kaishu?AIts pattern.BUrban development.CIts designers.DNew technologies.30What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ABeiwei Zansyu will be available soon.BBeiwei Zansyu looks great on the phone.CChans project is time-consuming.
30、DPreserving the ancient style is Chans only purpose.31Which is the best title for the text?ADigitizing Tradition: Adonian Chans Journey with Beiwei ZansyuBHong Kongs Visual Landscape: Beiwei Kaishu in SignsCA Disappearing Typeface: Lost Art in the age of TechnologiesDCalligraphy Grisis Technology Sa
31、ved ArtDrone (无人机) light shows are becoming especially popular in the West. By now, if you live on the U. S. East or West Coasts, youve probably been troubled by wildfire smoke. The fires are increasing in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens. And fireworks, as you can guess from their
32、name, cause fires more than you might think.Thats what caused a handful of California towns to quit fireworks and turn to drones last year. Sydney, Australia, known for its massive fireworks display, is considering doing the same due to the risk of wildfires. And fire danger is now top of mind for m
33、any U. S. cities as the Independence Day, or the American national day, nears.In addition to reducing the risk of fires, drone light shows present a safer alternative for the folks behind the curtain. Fireworks injured more than 10,000 people last year because they can accidentally erupt while on th
34、e ground. Drones wont. And since light shows are required to keep the ground below the show clear, theres no risk of a drone falling from the sky into the crowd.Drones are also less disturbing, creating only a light buzzing noise. Fireworks, on the other hand, can burst your eardrum if youre standin
35、g close enough. Thats a nuisance for some families with animals, small children, or other people who are sensitive to noise.But perhaps the biggest reason for the switch to drones is that theyre thought to be greener. Besides starting fires, firework smoke leaves behind a trail of harmful chemicals
36、and is considered a pollutant. Drones are also a reusable option, capable of flying potentially hundreds of shows before they even require maintenance. Thats a huge benefit to the environment and to the companies paying to put on these performances.At the end of the day, though, some cities are like
37、ly switching to drones simply because theyre cooler. Thats not to say that fireworks arent cool. But drones allow for more creativity, with the ability to synchronize (同步) lights to music and recreate complex images in the sky.Nevertheless, its still too early to rush to the conclusion that drones w
38、ill completely take the place of fireworks in the near future.32Why are fireworks given up in some towns?AThey are too expensive.BThey bring along fire risks.CThey speed up climate change.DThey are not cool any more.33How does the author develop paragraph 3?ABy making a comparison.BBy analyzing caus
39、es and effects.CBy giving a definition.DBy referring to data from previous studies.34What does the underlined word “nuisance” in paragraph 4 probably mean?AReward.BAttraction.CInstance.DAnnoyance.35What will the author probably continue to talk about?AThe potential challenges drones will face.BThe s
40、imilarities shared by drones and fireworks.CThe importance of drones in promoting economy.DThe strong competition from companies in different industries.Its normal to face math anxiety. Here are three ways to overcome it. Peer (同龄人) Support; A Powerful Tool Against Fear of Math Working in groups, di
41、scussing math problems, and teaching each other can be beneficial. 36 , they improve their understanding and build confidence in their abilities. Realizing are not alone in their struggles, students can find comfort in collective learning. Sharing coping technique and study methods can create an env
42、ironment helpful to overcoming the fear of math. Technology: An Easy Way to Overcome the Fear of Math Some inter active platforms and alps meet the needs of math learners, offering personalized experiences. These platforms sometimes gasify (游戏化) the learning process. 37 hey allow students to progres
43、s at their own pace, ensuring they grasp basic theories before moving on to difficult topics. Teachers: The Helpers Against Math Anxiety 38 . A teacher who recognized the signs of math anxiety can perform targeted strategies to help a student. Regular feedback (反馈), constructive criticism (批评), and
44、constant encouragement can work wonders. Its necessary for teachers to create a classroom environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failure. 39 Understanding math anxiety and its far-reaching meaning is important in todays education. Math anxiety isnt an indication of
45、 ones wisdom or abilities. 40 The strategies mentioned above, when used effectively, can help in reducing and overcoming the fear of math.AIts a mental problem many faceBWhen students explain theories to their peersCThey make it more attractive and less frighteningDBecause students feel extremely pu
46、zzled once in a whileEMath anxiety has become more and more common at presentFThe role of educators in coping with math anxiety is importantGThis positive experience can slowly but surely reduce the fear of math三、完形填空Last week the electricity in my flat went out. I had just got home from work and wa
47、s 41 making my tea, when all of a sudden the power was off. I was surrounded by complete 42 . The lights had gone out, the oven had stopped working and my phone was no longer 43 . My flatmates and I tried to 44 it but we soon realised that we couldnt. We would have to wait for a(n) 45 to come in the morning. This left me a whole night without any 46 . My typical evening is spent watching TV and looking through social media. Tonight this wasnt 47 . Due to the lack of lights I couldnt even
