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东莞外国语学校2024届高三年级第二次月考英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：120分）
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Your Garden Escape
Even in the big city you can find oases (绿洲) of calm and beauty. From a royal palace to a classical garden, we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of London.
Horniman Gardens
Horniman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London. Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden, Meadow Field, and even a Prehistoric Garden, which features a display of “living fossils.” The gardens are very popular with families, and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.
Chiswick Garden
As a classical garden landscape in London, it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent's designs. Enjoy fresh bread, seasonal food, and natural wines in the award-winning cafe, while admiring the beauty of the naturalistic landscape, spotted with impressive art and statues.
Buckingham Palace Garden
The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers, over 200 trees and a three-acre lake. The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London. A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace's famous grassland and lake.
Kew Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world's most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a walk through the vast garden, spot local wildlife at the lake, or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson. Be sure to visit the Temperate House, which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.
1. What can visitors do in both Horniman Gardens and Chiswick Garden
A. Study living fossils. B. Taste delicious food.
B. Enjoy impressive art. D. Appreciate fine views.
2.Where should visitors go if they want to join in hands-on activities
A. Horniman Gardens. B. Chiswick Garden.
C. Buckingham Palace Garden. D. Kew Garden.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To inform visitors of famous gardens.
B. To entertain interested garden visitors.
C. To stress the necessity of garden escape.
D. To show the benefits of touring gardens.
B
My childhood was a painted picture of sunny sky and rolling green fields stretching to the horizon. It tasted of sharp berries and smelt of sour grapes. My family lived in a cabin (小木屋) in the countryside but I lived in my mother's arms. They were so delicate but strong, her red hair falling around me like a curtain separating me from the world.
Childhood was simple. The borders of my village were the furthest my troubles went and monsters only lived in the pages of books. Every day was a waking dream of running races and muddy knees. My village was archaic, dying cabins housing dying farmers with dying traditions. There weren't many children but me and the other boys; boys of butchers and sellers formed our own group.
They called us wild. I suppose we were. Trees and mountains formed our playgrounds and fights broke out as easily as sudden laughter. Liberated from the restrictions of society, we would bound into the woods, deeper and deeper until we found a lake which, with a wild yell, we would jump into all at once.
My most vivid memories from boyhood center around that lake. Water shone brightly and the sounds of our screams broke into the outcry from birds. The shock of cold water against sweating skin would wake every nerve in my body and my bare feet would hit the sinking muddy bottom. As we submerged (淹没), time would suspend, movements slowing as bubbles rose around us.
I was drowning. I was living. I was living. I was drowning.
For timelessness or a second (both felt the same), we would suspend, curl up, and then be forced back out into breathing air.
We should have known that it wouldn't last forever. Yet, even under the best circumstances, there's something so tragic about growing up: to have your perspective on the people and life around you change; to always struggle to reach a mirror only to find yourself tall enough to see your reflection one day. And find, a different person staring back out at you.
4. What does the underlined word “archaic” mean in paragraph 2
A. Borderless. B. Valueless. C. Old fashioned. D. Poverty-stricken.
5. Why did the author consider himself and other children wild
A. They played in the woods crazily. B. They tricked others purposefully.
C. They frequently broke social rules. D. They firmly refused school education.
6. How does the author introduce his memories of the lake
A. By sharing feelings. B. By expressing ideas.
C. By making comparisons. D. By describing characters.
7. What message does the author seem to convey in the last paragraph
A. Loneliness and challenges make a man grow up.
B. The regret of growth is that you have never tried.
C. Growth is often accompanied by sad goodbyes to the past.
D. Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness.
C
Well, well, well. It looks like robots are now coming for our beloved furry friends. According to a new study, animal robots may be just as effective, if not better, at providing therapeutic (治疗的) benefits to children as real pets. As someone who has both interacted with real dogs and robots, I can tell you that this is quite a bold claim.
Sure, robots may have some benefits over real dogs. They can work for longer hours and won't cause allergies (过敏) or pass on diseases. But can a robot give you that wet-nosed, tail-wagging, slobber-filled experience that a real dog can I think not.
Now, I'm not saying that robots don't have their place in therapy. In fact, I can see how an animal robot could be helpful in certain situations where a real dog might not be possible. But let's not go replacing all the good boys and girls with robots just yet.
As for the study, it's interesting to see that while the kids said they loved real-life dogs better, they actually spent more time interacting with the robot. I can only imagine that it was doing some pretty impressive tricks, some robot dance or robot jokes maybe, to hold the kids' attention for that long.
In all seriousness, though, I do think it's important to consider the welfare of therapy dogs. Visiting hospitals can be stressful and tiring for them, and we should be exploring all options to make therapy experiences as positive and enjoyable as possible for both the animals and the patients.
So, while I may not be ready to trade in my furry friends for robots just yet, I am open to the idea of introducing animal robots into therapy programs. Who knows Maybe one day we'll all have our own personal robot pets that can provide us with just as much love and companionship as the real thing. But until then, I'll stick with my trusty furry friends.
8. What is the text
A. A response to a recent study. B. A summary of a scientific study.
C. A news report of a new invention. D. A review on a medical experiment.
9.What does the writer mean by saying “this is quite a bold claim” in paragraph 1
A. The new study is quite a breakthrough.
B. His personal experience supports the study.
C. Robots have no therapeutic benefits to children.
D. Robots cannot replace real pets at present stage.
10. Which of the following is a finding of the new study
A. The kids preferred robot pets to real dogs.
B. Robots kept the kids' interest for a longer time.
C. The kids' concentration was effectively improved.
D. Robots had more tricks to impress kids than real dogs.
11. Why is the author open to the idea of using robots in therapy
A. They can share some of therapy pets' work.
B. They can guarantee the welfare of therapy pets.
C. They provide us with just as much love as real pets.
D. They are better at releasing patients' stress and tiredness.
D
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed (安装) has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven't given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they'll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment (InSPIRE) project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators (传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that's going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
12. What do solar developers often ignore
A. The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B. The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C. The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D. The most recent advances in solar technology.
13. What does InSPIRE aim to do
A. Improve the productivity of local farms.
B. Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C. Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D. Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
14. What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To conserve pollinators. B. To restrict solar development.
C. To diversify the economy. D. To ensure the supply of energy.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B. Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C. InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D. Solar Farms: A New Development
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Sending handwritten letters may have fallen out of fashion, but I’m a great believer in the power of letters. There’s something unique and special about handwritten things. You write a letter not because there’s something you need to know, but there’s something you want to say. 16
The letter is a powerful and memorable way to touch the ones you care about. When my granny died and I cleared her house, I found hundreds of letters she had kept. 17 There were letters from her mother, who died long before I was born, but sitting reading them one rainy afternoon, her words stretched out across time and I felt I knew her.
18 It can enrich a relationship and allow it to grow. When I was 12, I faked a letter from a parent to the pet shop for a pet mouse. My mum punished me and made me write letters to some relatives. One of them was my uncle who I’d only met a few times before. I wrote a long letter detailing my life and listing my interests. My punishment complete, I forgot about this until I suddenly got a reply from him. “How lovely to hear from you,” he said, and went on to tell me all about his life. He’d love to hear about what subjects at school I enjoyed. 19 I have grown close to him since then.
I often think about how that one naughty childhood behavior led to such an enriching communication that stretched on for many years. It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact. 20 So, I’d encourage you to put pen to paper and see where it leads. What have you got to lose
A. That is the point of the letter.
B. They told the story of her relationships.
C. Receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise.
D. It’s also a way to make you more thoughtful.
E. And it’s something I keep up with to this day.
F. Then we started a communication that went on for years.
G. That’s why we would prefer handwritten letters to emails.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The sun was beginning to sink as I set off into the Harenna Forest. I was on my way to ___21___ a unique honey harvest. Here, in south-east Ethiopia, hand-carved beehives (蜂箱) are placed in the ___22___. Reaching them to get the honey is difficult—and often ___23___.
I ___24___ beekeeper Ziyad over a wide stretch of grassland before entering a thick jungle. Ziyad began preparations. He ___25___ handfuls of damp tree leaves, wrapped them with string, and ___26___ the bunch to create a torch (火把). Then, with one end of a rope tied to his waist and the other end around the trunk of a tree, Ziyad began ___27___. He stopped every few minutes to move the ___28___ higher up the tree trunk.
___29___, Ziyad got close to the hive which was around 20 metres above the ground. Sitting on a branch, he ___30___ towards it and blew smoke from his torch into a tiny hole in the hive. Suddenly, Ziyad let out a sharp cry. Within seconds, he'd ___31___ the trunk and was back on the ground.
It was too ___32___ to collect the honey. A cool summer had delayed ___33___. Baby bees were still in the honeycombs (蜂巢). The adult bees were ___34___ and kept attacking as Ziyad escaped from the tree. He had to wait for the right ___35___ to go back up.
21. A. share B. collect C. celebrate D. witness
22. A. courtyards B. fields C. treetops D. caves
23. A. urgent B. dangerous C. expensive D. pointless
24. A. searched B. recognised C. followed D. invited
25. A. gathered B. cleaned C. dropped D. checked
26. A. shook B. lit C. measured D. decorated
27. A. jumping B. talking C. testing D. climbing
28. A. hives B. leaves C. rope D. honey
29. A. Finally B. Surprisingly C. Naturally D. Immediately
30. A. backed B. dived C. shouted D. inched
31. A. cut off B. gone up C. slid down D. held onto
32. A. high B. early C. fast D. close
33. A. hatching B. training C. sowing D. trading
34. A. curious B. hungry C. bored D. angry
35. A. moment B. equipment C. person D. order
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
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。
For thousands of years, people have told fables(寓言)in ____36_____ attempt to teach a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures with the well-known Aesop's fables ____37_____(date) to the sixth century, B.C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today, as Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”
Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style, as well as tone (口吻), seemingly _____38_____(satisfy) the children. “There was once a town in the heart of America, where all life seemed ____39_____(enjoy) peaceful co-existence with is surroundings.” Her fable begins, with some familiar words____40_____ (adapt) from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message intended for everyone.
Different from traditional____41_____(approach), Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. She reminds people ____42_____the environmental dangers facing society, and she delivers the lesson ____43_____ people must take responsibility for saving their environment.
The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Cason’s theme is a more weighty warning about environmental destruction. ____44_____is likely that a simple lyric form that has been passed down through the ages can still be ____45_____(benefit) today to draw attention to important truths.
第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，曾在你校工作的外教Peter得知你们最近搬迁到新校区学习，来信询问新校区的情况，请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍新校区(地理位置，建筑布局，设施设备等)；
2. 邀请他闲时来访。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
“I’m going to miss you so much, Poppy,” said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye. He stood up, hugged his parents, and smiled, trying not to let his emotions (情绪) get the better of him.
His parents were not quite able to keep theirs under control. They had driven their son several hours out of town to the university where he would soon be living and studying. It was time to say goodbye for now at least. The family hugged and smiled through misty eyes and then laughed.
The boy lifted the last bag onto his shoulder, and flashed a bright smile. “I guess this is it.” he said. “I’ll see you back home in a month, okay ” His parents nodded, and they watched as he walked out of sight into the crowds of hundreds of students and parents. The boy’s mother turned to the dog, “Okay, Poppy, time to go back home.”
The house seemed quiet as a tomb without the boy living there. All that week, Poppy didn’t seem interested in her dinner, her favorite toy, or even in her daily walk. Her owners were sad too, but they knew their son would be back to visit, Poppy didn’t.
They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats. They even let her sit on the sofa, but the old girl just wasn’t her usual cheerful self. Her owners started to get worried, “What should we do to cheer Poppy up ” asked Dad. “We’ve tried everything.”
“I have an idea, but it might be a little crazy,” smiled Mom. “Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let’s get a little dog for Poppy.”
It didn’t take long before they walked through the front door carrying a big box. Poppy welcomed them home as usual, but when she saw the box, she stopped. She put her nose on it. Her tail began wagging (摆动) ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. ___________________________________
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A few weeks later the boy arrived home from university. 高三年级第二次月考·英语答案
阅读：1-3 DDA 4-7 CAAC 8-11 ADBA 12-15 BCAD 七选五：16-20 ABCFE
完形填空：21-35 DCBCA BDCAD CBADA
语法填空：
36. an 37. dating 38. satisfies 39. to enjoy 40. adapted
41. approaches 42. of 43. that 44.It 45. beneficial
应用文（2020年省一模应用文）Possible version:
Dear Peter,
I am really glad to hear from you. Things have changed quite a lot since you were last at our school. The biggest change is probably our new campus which you might be interested to know more about.
The new campus is more conveniently situated, within walking distance of the city center. As a result, now we have easier access to public facilities than before. On campus, areas of different functions are scientifically laid out, with the modern teaching block standing in the middle, surrounded by other functional areas like the library, the gym and the stadium, etc. In all four corners of the campus lie beautiful gardens of different themes. Above all, equipped with a computer and a smart screen, the spacious classrooms help create an ideal atmosphere for our daily study.
Do remember to drop by when you have time! Our new campus is well worth a visit.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【读后续写·Version 1】
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Pleasantly surprised, Poppy approached the box and craned its neck. In response, the little dog stuck its head out and barked, cautious and shy. “Say hello to your new friend.” Dad gave Poppy a pat on the back. At this, Poppy scratched the box and then out jumped the little dog. The next moment saw them sniffing and chasing each other like mad. The house was pulsing with life. “I bet our son likes it,” Mother said. (77 words)
A few weeks later the boy arrived home from university. He cannot wait to tell his parents how he missed them and Poppy. Upon seeing him, Poppy bit the corner of his trousers excitedly and dragged him to her new company. The little one jumped to lick his hands with efforts. “Wait, wait!” The boy stroked his head with affection, “Who are you ” Just then, Mother came over and smiled, “A companion for Poppy.” “Great! Poppy is more cheerful,” The boy exclaimed enthusiastically. Actually, so were the whole family. (79 words)
【读后续写·Version 2】
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. The little puppy, cute with yellow curly hair, slowly crawled out of the box. At first, he was a bit shy, but soon got familiar with Poppy, who jumped with joy at the sight of the little dog. It didn’t take long before the two played around the house, cheerfully running after each other. His owners were relieved to see this but kept the secret of the new family member, waiting for the boy to come back and find it out by himself. (83 words)
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. No sooner had he set his feet on/landed on the doorstep than Poppy dashed and threw herself into his arms, followed by a little puppy slightly behind. Wagging its tail as furiously as Poppy, the little puppy barked its warm greetings as well as a reminder of its presence. The boy hugged the little creature as his parents explained the whole story. Soon they three were seen playing together, running around in the house. The whole house came back to a noisy but normal and happy state. (87 words)
【读后续写·Version 3】
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Coated with brown curly hair, it looked everywhere, eyes sparkling with curiosity and a little uneasiness. When Poppy approached, it backed (后退) a bit. Dad knelt down, gently stroking its curly hair and comforting, “Don’t worry, you will get used to the new family." His magical words seemed to lessen its anxiety. Meanwhile, Poppy's eyes were full of eagerness and excitement. Soon the dogs were playing so happily. Since then, the quiet house was filled with fun again and the parents finally burst out a sign of relief. (91 words)
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. For weeks he had been picturing Poppy's lonely and miserable life and exhilarated eyes upon seeing him. When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small furry ball came racing up to lick his face too. “Oh my, who is this ” he exclaimed. His parents laughed, seeing the look of shock on his face. “That's Pee-wee,” said Dad. “I can't believe you got yourselves a puppy!” “We didn't,” replied Mom. “This puppy is for Poppy.” Instantly, moments of loneliness in the university flashed across his mind, “I should also learn to get along with others and adapt to new environment, just like them.” he murmured. (114 words)

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