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广东省汕头市潮阳区潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
一、阅读理解
The Best Museums in London for Art, History, and Family Fun
London is a city rich in culture, and its museums are some of the best in the world. Whether you’re interested in art, history, or exploring with kids, these museums offer something for everyone.Tate Modern
Tate Modern is a global destination for contemporary art, housed in a former power station. It features works by Picasso and Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye, along with temporary exhibitions like Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. The museum is located by the Thames, near the iconic Millennium Bridge.Hours: Daily 10 AM-6 PM, closed December 24-26.
Cost: Free for the permanent collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
The V&A focuses on art and design, with a vast collection ranging from ceramics (陶瓷品) to fashion and furniture. Don’t miss the themed free tours and the amazing museum cafe. The Gamble Room, Poynter Room, and William Morris Room are particularly impressive.Hours: Daily 10 AM-5:45 PM, open until 10 PM on Fridays.
Cost: Free. Some exhibitions and events require tickets.
The National Gallery
Home to 700 years of paintings, the National Gallery features masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and British artists like Turner. Free one-hour tours are available from Tuesday to Thursday. The museum is located in Trafalgar Square, a central and iconic location.Hours: Daily 10AM-6 PM, open until 9 PM on Fridays. Closed December 24-26 and January 1.
Cost: Free. Advance booking is recommended.
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of London’s most famous cultural institutions. It houses artifacts from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. Rooms 62 and 63, where the mummies are displayed, are particularly popular.Hours: Daily 10 AM-5 PM, open until 8:30 PM on Fridays. Closed December 24-26.
Cost: Free. Advance booking is recommended.
1．Which museum is the most appealing for visitors interested in present-day artworks
A．Tate Modern. B．Victoria and Albert Museum.
C．The National Gallery. D．The British Museum.
2．Why do many visitors visit Room 63 in the British Museum
A．To appreciate Monet’s paintings. B．To admire fashion and furniture exhibits.
C．To explore British exhibits with their kids. D．To get a taste of ancient Egyptian culture.
3．What do the four museums have in common
A．Being located in the same district of London. B．Offering free access to main collections.
C．Requiring booking online before visits. D．Staying closed on the public holidays.
Jared was my regular hiking, ice-climbing and mountain-biking fellow. We were on an overnight trip, just a single night, and what he’d brought for dinner was this: Rice. Literally nothing else.
This was not a result of him trying to pack as light as possible, nor was it because he was broke. He wasn’t. I tried to convince him to at least put soy sauce (酱油) on it. But no, Jared wasn’t having a bar of it. “I don’t need it,” he said flatly.
Now, if he was talking only about outdoors’ meals, I’d almost get it. When you’re ravenous after a day of burning off calories walking or climbing or backcountry skiing in the mountains, how awesome do things taste! I know what you’re thinking; it’s simply that, as the saying goes, hunger is the best sauce. And I agree. Absolutely.
But there’s more to it than that. Last month, I went down the coast car camping with my family. One morning, my wife made a statement. “I don’t see the point,” she said. “It’s so much work, camping. But the views at home are better. The beds are more comfortable. It’s more peaceful. And at home, the food is better.” I’ll admit she’s right about the first three. But the food We had a simple pasta one night, snags another, chicken curry the third, but they all tasted good. Better than at home. And it wasn’t simply that we were hungry; it was because we were camping.
The real point I want to get to is that meals largely taste so good when I’m camping because I’m reminded of some things easily forgotten at home, where I can simply go to the cupboard, or the supermarket, and get whatever takes my fancy. Life, when you’re camping, is reduced to its essentials, and I am reminded of how lucky most of us are to be dry and warm and fed. More importantly, I am reminded that sadly, and in fact unforgivably, not all of us are. And I am reminded that we, as a society, should do better for them.
4．Why did Jared bring only rice for dinner on the trip
A．He didn’t like soy sauce. B．He preferred to travel light.
C．He couldn’t afford a better meal. D．He enjoyed simple outdoor meals.
5．What does the underlined word “ravenous” in the third paragraph mean
A．Tired. B．Starving. C．Fulfilled. D．Refreshed.
6．What does the author think of camping
A．It is a test of adaptability. B．It is a chance to enjoy good food.
C．It is a reminder of the good life he has. D．It is a bonding experience for his family.
7．What makes the author sad according to the last paragraph
A．Some people lack the basic necessities of life.
B．Some people fail to appreciate what they have.
C．People easily forget the beauty of simple things.
D．People easily quit camping due to its discomfort.
Our future selves used to be a riddle. Now, thanks to social media filters (滤镜), we can stare them right in the face. People fell in love with TikTok this month to share themselves “aging” in real time using a filter “Time Travel”. Set to a sad song, the effect shows the user’s face slowly getting older, complete with wrinkles and sunspots.
Camera filters that age you have been around for years. But advancements in AI are making the results more real. Doctor Aleksandra Brown said the TikTok “Time Travel” filter does well in guessing how a given face would age.
As we get older, our facial skin thins, fat dissolves (溶解) and gravity pulls everything downward. Not everyone is pleased about this. One of Brown’s friends didn’t like watching time fly past. She couldn’t stand watching herself age 50 years in 15 seconds—could life really go by that fast Brown cried herself after using the aging effect on her own young daughter. She won’t live to see her daughter get that old, she pointed out.
For other people, the “Time Travel” filter brought up unexpected positive feelings. Actor Jonathan Bennett shared a video saying his own filtered face recalled happy memories of his late father. Nicole Loehle, a 24-year-old in New Jersey, tested the effect with her boyfriend. It gave her a new viewpoint, she said, she could imagine the relationship lasting into their old age.
There’s no correct way to age. But it’s important to remember that no one can stop time or undo its effects. “I keep trying to view aging as a gift,” Brown said. “Some people don’t get to age, unluckily.”
8．What can people do with the “Time Travel” filter
A．Recover from a sad mood.
B．Recall their happy childhood.
C．Foresee their aging appearance.
D．Remove their wrinkles and sunspots.
9．What are Paragraph 3 and 4 mainly about
A．Reminder of the flight of time.
B．Instructions on using the aging filter.
C．Working principle of the aging filter.
D．Reactions to the aging effect of the filter.
10．What is Brown’s attitude towards aging
A．Optimistic. B．Negative. C．Indifferent. D．Ambiguous.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．“Time Travel”: Slowly or Quickly
B．“Time Travel”: to Enjoy or to Suffer
C．“Time Travel”: to Develop or to Drop
D．“Time Travel”: Backward or Forward
In science fiction movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, or Passengers, crew members are put into a state of sleep to take year-long journeys to space. Now a new study from Washington University has shown that human hibernation (冬眠) may soon become a reality.
The research team carried out tests on rats—animals that do not naturally hibernate. They first identified a group of neurons (神经元) in a deep brain region, which were found to be involved in controlling body temperature during hibernation. They showed that, in mice, these neurons could be stimulated using ultrasound (超声波), which was delivered through a helmet without causing an injury.
When receiving the ultrasound, the mice showed a drop in body temperature of about 3℃, and their heart rates fell by about 47％. When the ultrasound system was switched off, they woke up again. The result was "surprising and fascinating", said Hong Chen, a professor who led the work.
Researchers are also trying to determine how to employ the power of hibernation to help humans. They believe that it could be key to addressing health conditions like heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Furthermore, hibernation's ability to slow aging, which was observed in bats, could benefit space exploration, enabling longer missions with less food requirements. Research in animals also suggests that bodies of hibernating astronauts might lose less bone and muscle, making them fit and ready to start challenging exploration soon after they wake up.
The scientists now plan to look at how lowered body temperature might affect the cognitive (认知的) abilities of humans. "Our next experiments will test working memory in monkeys. This is important because while astronauts physically hibernate as they fly into deep space, their brain still needs to be working," said Chen.
12．Why are the movies mentioned in the first paragraph
A．To highlight the creativity of filmmakers.
B．To introduce the topic of human habitation.
C．To show the popularity of science fiction movies.
D．To explain the impact of movies on scientific research.
13．How did researchers make the mice hibernate
A．By pausing their heartbeats.
B．By simulating their brain neurons.
C．By making them sleep with helmets.
D．By exposing them to low temperature.
14．How might hibernation benefit humans according to the text
A．People might no longer suffer from diseases.
B．People might stay young as long as they wish.
C．Average people might be able to travel to space.
D．Astronauts might remain in space for a longer period.
15．What does the author mainly intend to tell us in the last paragraph
A．It is extremely challenging to be an astronaut.
B．There is always a gap between fiction and reality.
C．The hibernation experiment is far from complete.
D．The hibernation experiment remains to be tested on astronauts.
Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers But now you’re not a child anymore. In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers.
●You can meet a really great person.
Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet. 16 . You can also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job.
● 17 .
You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends’ and relatives’points of view about them, too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.
●You can improve your social skills.
18 . Asking appropriate questions and attentive listening are two skills that many of us don’t have. You can better these skills when talking to a stranger.
●You can cheer someone up.
The thing you’ll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someone’s day better. 19 . Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful.
●You can find the solutions you didn’t know about.
Talking to someone you don’t know is all about finding out something you didn’t know. You may have some problems that you can’t solve for a long time. However, someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didn’t even think about before. 20 .
A．You can expand your world view.
B．Smile and people will smile in return.
C．Why not speak to someone until your turn comes
D．It may be the help you needed to get a long time ago.
E．You shouldn’t miss these unexpected chances of meeting people.
F．You can meet a person who will become your best friend in the future.
G．Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.
二、完形填空
The side door of the aircraft was opened, and a brisk wind rushed in. Packed tightly like sardines were fourteen silent people. Two of them were my adult children, 21 out at the endless sky.
When we reached an altitude of 14,000 feet, my son’s face turned pale as he 22 inched to the opening and fell out of the 23 . Something went cold in my heart. But, only seconds later, instructions were being 24 , and it was my daughter’s turn. Her face, however, was 25 , and she laughed and whooped, falling away into the wild blue. For a quick moment, a desperate fear 26 me, and I wondered if that was the last time I would see them. But the thought soon 27 as I felt a strong pull on my pack and was moved into position.
With a big birthday approaching, my children had chosen to surprise me with an unforgettable way to dive into the decade I’d wanted to 28 , but when a woman celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary spontaneously decided to 29 , I knew I had to do it, too.
Now I was in the 30 . I forgot all the instructions as the sheer terror and joy 31 . Although it felt like forever, the minute before the parachute (降落伞) opened was memorable. With the earth quickly approaching, I spied my son and daughter running to 32 me. We had an excited three-way 33 .
It was a(n) 34 moment. I could have refused to leave the plane, missing both the extreme thrill of the dive and the unique beauty of the view from the sky. 35 to the appearance of safety no longer felt like the only option.
21．A．leaving B．standing C．staring D．putting
22．A．cautiously B．swiftly C．closely D．proudly
23．A．wing B．hole C．window D．plane
24．A．overlooked B．barked C．interrupted D．posted
25．A．regretful B．grateful C．joyful D．sorrowful
26．A．overcame B．refreshed C．discouraged D．confused
27．A．crept B．surged C．returned D．passed
28．A．give out B．set out C．chicken out D．work out
29．A．dive B．divorce C．withdraw D．abandon
30．A．jungle B．air C．dilemma D．darkness
31．A．came back B．faded away C．died down D．rolled in
32．A．rescue B．greet C．address D．search
33．A．hug B．exchange C．match D．comment
34．A．temporary B．awkward C．desperate D．symbolic
35．A．Climbing B．Sticking C．Responding D．Dropping
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Carbon-free travel is right up there with the times, which brings a breath of fresh air to 36 (sustain) tourism. In New Zealand, tourists can find themselves on the windy south coast, from Wellington to Dunedin north.
The challenge is 37 (get) around as carbon-free as possible, giving priority to walking, cycling, and public transport. Taking a train cross the North Island, you can feel Wellington is a typical kiwi city, with its shops 38 (line) regularly along streets. The picturesque route in the south of the island, between sea and countryside, is 39 blessing. The fresh, pure air washes away the stresses of everyday life. These immense landscapes are a breath of humility.
You can cycle towards Dunedin, along a coastline 40 sea-beaten shoreline seems to have been cracked. The green hills catch the wind and roll down to the coastal road. Small towns punctuate the road as it 41 (wind) its way between rolling hills of scalped grass, dotted 42 white sheep.
As soon as you arrive in Dunedin, a Scottish-influenced city, you 43 (attract) by the historic city — St. Paul’s Cathedral, theater and railway station. In this corner of Antarctica, 44 seems to be the nod is Anachronistic. Restaurants on the Octagon Square offer fantastic delicacies, the scents of which will haunt your memories when 45 (starve) seizes you.
四、单词拼写
46．The teacher (频繁地，经常) gives quizzes to ensure that the students are keeping up with the material. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47．The increase in temperature had an impact on Earth’s (生态学).(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
五、语法填空
48．Please keep in mind that your own (resolve) to succeed is more important than any other things. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49．I honour endurance, (persevere), industry, talent. (所给词的适当形式填空)
50．(fortunate), the project didn’t go as planned, and we had to start all over again. （所给词的适当形式填空）
六、单词拼写
51．Will you (放弃) the whole forest just for a single tree
52．While they are just (业余爱好者), they are qualified for what they are doing. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
七、语法填空
53．To tell you the truth, I think his behaviour at the party is completely beyond (comprehend). (所给词适当形式填空)
54．She sat down on the sofa and stared at him (blank). (所给词的适当形式填空)
55．I went through (complicate) emotions, such as fear, anxiety and sadness, just like many other people. (所给词的适当形式填空)
八、书信写作
56．假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的“变废为宝”活动。请给你的英国朋友Thomas写封邮件，分享这次活动，内容包括：
1. 你的作品介绍；
2. 你的感受。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Thomas,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
九、书面表达
57．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。
Mrs. Thompson, a retired teacher, was well-known for her insightful advice and genuine willingness to help others. Many high school students often turned to her for guidance and as her neighbor, me included.
One afternoon, feeling troubled and uncertain about my future after a disappointing exam,I decided to knock on Mrs. Thompson’s door.
“I don’t know what I’m doing with my life,” I admitted, my eyes fixed on the floor.“It feels like everyone else has it all figured out, and I’m just stuck.“ My voice trembled with sadness and a hint of fear.
I had bombed my last math test, and it felt like that failure stayed in every corner of my mind, increasing my anxiety about college examination and what I might want to pursue. While my friends seemed to advance effortlessly through their studies, I was struggling to stay afloat.The feeling that I was falling behind only deepened my sense of hopelessness.
Mrs. Thompson listened carefully, her face a picture of calm and understanding. Without saying much， she handed me a small tomato seedling (苗) in a pot. The tiny plant，with its delicate green leaves, seemed to symbolize a slight sign of hope.
”Let’s plant this in the garden,“ she said gently. “Water it every day and make sure it gets enough sunlight. But for a whole week, don’t focus on its progress. Just trust that it’s growing.”
Every day, I faithfully watered the little seedling, as if I was putting my own hopes into it.I carefully ensured it got the right amount of sunlight, positioning it just so under the sun’s rays.With great self-control, I resisted the urge to examine it too closely. As the days went by, I felt a mix of eagerness and impatience, like a child waiting for a long-promised gift,longing to see some sign that my efforts were making a difference.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph one:
“Let’s go to check on the plant,” Mrs. Thompson said to me a week later.
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Paragraph two:
One day,as I bent down to water it, a tiny yellow flower caught my eye.
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参考答案
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B
【答案】4．D 5．B 6．C 7．A
【答案】8．C 9．D 10．A 11．B
【答案】12．B 13．B 14．D 15．C
【答案】16．F 17．A 18．G 19．B 20．D
【答案】
21．C 22．A 23．D 24．B 25．C 26．A 27．D 28．C 29．A 30．B 31．D 32．B 33．A 34．D 35．B
【答案】36．sustainable 37．to get 38．lined 39．a 40．whose 41．winds 42．with 43．will be attracted 44．what 45．starvation
46．【答案】frequently
47．【答案】ecology
48．【答案】resolution
49．【答案】perseverance
50．【答案】Unfortunately
51．【答案】abandon
52．【答案】amateurs
53．【答案】comprehension
54．【答案】blankly
55．【答案】complicated
56．【答案】Dear Thomas,
I’m writing to share an amazing activity, Transform Waste into Treasure, which I participated in last week.
For my work, I collected some used plastic bottles and old newspapers. After cutting the plastic bottles into various shapes, I rolled the newspapers into sticks to connect the plastic parts and added some colorful markers and small decorations. Then a unique wind chime was born, making pleasant sounds and creating a beautiful sight when the wind blows.
This activity was truly rewarding. It enhanced my creativity and practical skills and deepened my understanding of environmental protection. Transforming waste into something useful made me realize every effort counts in protecting our planet.
Have you ever participated in any school activities
Yours,
Li Hua
57．【答案】“Let’s go to check on the plant,” Mrs. Thompson said to me a week later. With a heart full of anticipation, I followed her to the garden. When we reached the spot where we’d planted the seedling, I was amazed. The once - tiny plant had grown significantly. Its leaves were greener and more robust, and it stood taller, reaching towards the sky. Mrs. Thompson looked at me and smiled, “You see, just like this seedling, growth doesn’t always happen at a speed we can immediately notice. Your efforts in studying are like the care you gave this plant. They’re working, even if you can’t see the results right away.”
One day, as I bent down to water it, a tiny yellow flower caught my eye. A sense of joy and accomplishment washed over me. That little flower was a symbol of hope and proof that my care had paid off. It made me realize that just as the seedling needed time and consistent care to bloom, so did I in my studies. I no longer felt as lost or hopeless. From then on, I faced my study challenges with newfound confidence, knowing that with perseverance, my efforts would surely lead to beautiful “blooms” in my future.

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