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荆州中学2024-2025学年高一上学期12月月考
英 语 试 题
（全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
第一部分听力(共两节.满分30分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A 、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是 C.
1. Where are possibly the speakers
A. At home. B. At school. C. At hospital.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. An exam. C. A debate.
3. What is the woman worried about
A. Driving too fast. B. Missing the exit. C. Getting a ticket.
4. What is the weather today
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
5. Who is good at playing the violin
A. The man. B. The man’s sister. C. The woman.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6.7题。
6. Why is the woman making the phone call
A. To pay for the contract(合同).
B. To rent an apartment.
C. To make some arrangements.
7. How will the woman make the payment
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By check.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What was the girl’s mother angry about
A. She didn’t do her homework.
B. She didn’t ask for permission.
C. She didn’t finish the housework.
9. What does the man offer to do for the girl
A. Give her a ride. B. Pick her up later. C. Help her with homework.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man need to borrow books
A. An application form. B. A library card. C. An identity card.
11. How much should the man pay if he is late for a day
A. Six pence. B. Fifteen pence. C. Fifty pence.
12. What is not allowed in the library
A. Laptops. B. Food and drinks. C. Cellphones.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. When did the speakers last meet
A. Last week. B. Weeks ago. C. Months ago.
14. What did the man do last month
A. He joined a health club.
B. He had a new job.
C. He bought some guest passes.
15. How did the woman feel about exercising at home
A. She felt great. B. She felt sad. C. She felt bored.
16. What will the speakers possibly do this weekend
A. Join a gym. B. Work out together. C. Start a health club.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When is deadline of the essay
A. 18th October. B. 19th October. C. 28th October.
18. Which way is better to hand in the essay
A. By email. B. In person. C. By post.
19. What goes on the last page of the essay
A. The ideas you used. B. The books you used. C. The data you used.
20. What is not mentioned in the speech
A. Making the essay easy to read.
B. Using page numbers.
C. Noting the words limit.
第二部分阅读理解(共 20小题.每小题2.5分,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,从每题所给的四个选项A、B 、C、D中选出最佳选项。
A
I’m a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look incredibly good when you’re in a foreign country and can understand and speak the language. The list below is 4 apps that will help you learn a foreign language! You can download them for free.
Babbel – Learn Languages
Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step with learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments. You need to pay a monthly subscription(定金), but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a tutor!
Duolingo: Learn Languages Free
The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way
to advanced words and sentences. It’s all completely free too! It’s incredibly well designed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day.
Tandem – Language Exchange
Rather than have you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. It’s a great way to learn with only $1 a day.
Learn English: busuu
This app is perfect if you want to learn English. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids, for which you only need to pay $10 per week. You’ll find yourself working through interactive tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogue, which
21. What is the purpose of the passage
A. Sell apps to language learners. B. Introduce language learning apps.
C. Teach language learners to use apps. D. Teach languages through apps.
22. Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication
A. Babbel – Learn Languages B. Tandem: Language Exchange
C. Duolingo: Learn Languages Free D. Learn English – busuu
23. What is Duolingo different from the other three apps
A. It is completely free to use. B. It is specially for English learning.
C. It is unsuitable for beginners. D. It is the most effective app.
B
Standing on the ruins after the fire where his house had been, Peter Ruprecht recognized that he was not sure how or when to rebuild. He was still shocked by what Australia’s increasingly changeable climate had already delivered: first a drought, then a destructive bush fire, then heavy rain from a storm.
“It’s unstoppable,” said Mr. Ruprecht, a former dairy farmer. “We speak about the warmth of Mother Nature, but nature can also be vicious and wild and unforgiving.”
Australia’s hellish (地狱的) fire season has come to an end, but its people are facing more than a single disaster. With floods destroying homes not far from where fires recently spread, they are facing a cycle of what scientists call “compound extremes”: one climate disaster strengthening the next.
Warmer temperatures do more than just dry out the land. They also heat up the atmosphere(大气层), which means clouds hold more moisture (水汽) for longer periods of time. So droughts get worse, giving way to fires, then to heavy rains that the land is too dry to take in.
Many Australians in disaster areas complain that their government, after paying little attention to climate change for years, has not yet to make recovery plans that are clear and that take future risks into consideration.
At the same time, the economic costs of a changing climate are rising quickly. Philip Lowe, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, warned recently that Australia was already paying a price, and that it would only go up.
24. Peter Ruprecht is mentioned in the beginning to ______.
A. to arouse readers’ pity B. to introduce the topic
C. to stress the problem D. to call on readers to help
25. Which word can replace the underlined word “vicious” in Paragraph 2
A. Graceful. B. Balanced. C. Responsible. D. violent
26. What is the main cause of “compound extremes” in Australia
A. Government inaction. B. Warmer temperature.
C. The shortage of money. D. No recovery plans.
27. Where is the text probably from
A. A guidebook. B. A travel journal.
C. A news report. D. A book review.
C
In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity; others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit(追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an totally different attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame(责备) competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to weaken can we discover a new meaning in competition.
28. What does this passage mainly talk about
A. Competition helps to set up self-respect.
B. Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
C. Opinions about competition are different among people.
D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition.
29. Why do some people prefer competition according to the passage
A. Because it builds up a sense of duty.
B. Because it pushes society forward.
C. Because it improves personal abilities.
D. Because it encourages individual efforts.
30. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail
A. One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.
B. One’s success in competition needs great efforts.
C. One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.
D. One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others.
31. Which point of view may the author agree to
A. Fear of failure should be taken away in competition.
B. Competition should be encouraged.
C. Winning should be a life-and-death matter.
D. Every effort should be paid back.
D
For many, travel isn’t just about the destination — it’s about making the most of the journey. However, for a lot of people, the journey is often ruined by an uncomfortable experience often accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), known as motion sickness. If you’ve ever felt the unwelcome urge to vomit while reading or using your device in a moving vehicle, you’re not alone. Recognizing this common issue, Apple has stepped up to offer a solution: the Vehicle Motion Cues feature(功能) for iPhones and iPads.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your body feels. When you’re in a moving vehicle, your body senses motion through its vestibular system (the inner ear), but if your eyes are focused on a still screen that doesn’t reflect this movement, the brain receives mixed signals. This sensory(感官的) conflict can lead to dizziness(头晕), nausea, and overall discomfort – symptoms（症状）all too familiar to motion sickness sufferers.
Apple’s new Vehicle Motion Cues feature is designed to bridge this gap and bring relief to those likely to experience motion sickness. This feature works by showing animated(动画的) dots around your screen, which move at the same time and speed as the motion of your vehicle. These moving cues help keep the motion your body feels in agreement with what your eyes see, effectively reducing the sensory mismatch that causes motion sickness. By matching the visual input with the physical sensations of motion, your brain is less likely to experience the confusion that leads to sickness.
Early reports and user feedback(反馈) indicate that Vehicle Motion Cues is receiving high praise for its effectiveness. So next time you embark on a journey, whether short or long, remember that Apple’s got your back — or rather, your brain - helping you make the most of every mile with ease and comfort.
32. Which type of people can be interested in Vehicle Motion Cues
A. Frequent travelers. B. Book lovers.
C. Vehicle operators. D. Sport scientists.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The principle of Apple’s new design.
B. The cause of motion sickness.
C. The functions of Apples new design.
D. The symptoms of motion sickness.
34. By displaying animated dots around the screen, Applet Vehicle Motion Cues is able
to_____.
A. ease sensory conflicts in the brain
B. tell the mismatched physical sensations
C. balance the movement of our eyes and body
D. increase the effectiveness of vehicle motion
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Make the Most of Your Journey: Apple Bridges the. Gap
B. Find the Magic of a Moving Vehicle: Apple’s Got! Your Back
C. Enjoy Your Reading: Apple Offers a Revolutionary Solution
D. Say Goodbye to Motion Sickness: Apple Introduces Its New Design
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。
During New Year’s Eve, some people travel to Times Square for the official count down. 36 For my family, we preferred to spend a quiet evening at home, dully killing the time and trying to stay awake until midnight. This didn’t change until my friend gave me a gift years ago.
It was a box of 365 cards - one for each day of the year. The idea was to write on the cards daily as one would write in the journal. I decided to use the cards as a “family journal” with highlight s of each day. I didn’t have high hopes that I would keep up with this for a whole year. 37 I kept writing and finally successfully wrote something on every card on every day of 2012.
On New Year’s Eve, my husband and sons were curious about what I had been writing all year. We decided we would start with the first card and read them all aloud together. We took turns reading a whole month’s worth of cards before passing the box to the next person. 38
Some cards would say something simple like, “we took a family walk after dinner tonight.” Others would say something important like, “ 39 ” As the cards were read, we would make comments like, “That was an amazing day.” After that evening, I continued writing on cards and on New Year’s Eve, we read them together.
40 It’s a wonderful way for us to think about the year that has passed and look forward to the new year that begins at midnight. Besides, it brings us fun, preventing us dully spending New Year’s Eve. Moreover, it gathers us together and strengthens our bond.
A. This family tradition is significant to us.
B. We had a terrible quarrel with each other.
C. Unfortunately, I have never kept a journal.
D. At midnight, we finished reading the 365 cards.
E. Today, we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary.
F. Some have exciting gatherings with family and friends.
G. But for some reason, I was highly motivated to fill up those cards.
第三部分、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。
There are places that call your name. Though 41 passes, there’s a lasting calling, an ancient request to experience their offerings. Egypt has always been that 42 place for me. I wanted to sit on a camel’s back while gazing (凝视) between its 43 . I wanted to have a sense of how its people 44 life, death and rebirth.
I lost loved ones like many during the COVID．One result for me was a 45 that no one knows what’s around the corner. Life is precious and 46 I have to ride a camel(骆驼), the time is now.
On my second day in Egypt, my four-legged adventure partner, called Humphrey, and I 47 each other. Then I swung my leg over his back and the owner showed him to 48 so I could move toward the location of the best 49 advantage. The smile on my face in those photos is beyond 50 .
Amazingly, the camel boss asked, “You ride horses ” “Yes.” He threw the rein (缰绳) up to me and said, “It’s just like a horse.”
I was 51 . “Can I go anywhere ” He nodded.
Unbelievably, I rode with Humphrey and gazed between his ears at the most spectacular view of the Great Pyramid of Giza, a wonder that has 52 to the present day. As I 53 my way back, the camel boss asked if I wanted to go faster. Of course!
Returning Canada, I continue to feel the magic and mystery of Egypt, as if it was deeply rooted in my heart. Death cannot be avoided, and the Egyptians 54 that view. They did not fear death but planned for it by living 55 . Even for a camel-riding.
41. A. class B. prize C. time D. address
42. A. available B. obvious C. distant D. magical
43. A. legs B. ears C. eyes D. teeth
44. A. saw B. behaved C. overcame D. blamed
45. A. duty B. reminder C. request D. custom
46. A. until B. although C. if D. unless
47. A. eyed B. waved C. sweated D. exchanged
48. A. go through B. bring up C. look out D. stand up
49. A. slim B. photographic C. admiring D. frightening
50. A. description B. freedom C. balance D. understanding
51. A. anxious B. relieved C. shocked D. scared
52. A. commented B. indicated C. survived D. reflected
53. A. felt B. showed C. gave D. made
54. A. embraced B. referred C. regarded D. reflected
55. A. eventually B. fully C. gradually D. fortunately
第二节(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。
Shadow puppetry (皮影戏), also called shadow play, got 56 (it) start thousands of years ago in China and India. This unique form of storytelling is the 57 (old) type of puppetry in the world .
Shadow puppets are figures that 58 (place) between a light and a screen. Moving them creates the illusion (假象) of moving pictures on the screen. 59 experienced puppeteer can make figures appear to walk, talk, fight and dance.
China, India, Indonesia and Turkey have been very important in the 60 (develop) of this art form over time. The types of stories 61 (tell) with shadow puppetry vary from country to country.
For example, in China, shadow plays are usually based on Chinese folk tales.
Traditional Chinese shadow puppets are made out of animal skin. Today, you might see different kinds of shadow puppets, many of 62 also contain paper, plastic, wood or cloth. There’s really no end to how creative puppeteers can be when 63 (make) their puppets.
Shadow puppets are usually constructed from separate 64 (piece) that are then put together with strings or wires. The strings or wires are usually tied 65 long sticks that the puppeteer will use to control the movement of the puppet.
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
你校于12 月9日举办了“一二 九运动”学生合唱比赛。作为校英文报记者，请你写一篇报道，内容包括:
1. 前期准备；
2. 比赛情况
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80 左右;
2. 不得出现真实班级、姓名
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写 （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。
Jenny was the only child in her home. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn't help weeping(哭泣) sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding(训斥) from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat, but it was not possible for her, since she had nothing with her. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she sighed and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, "Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles "
"Oh, yes...but I don't have money on me…" she replied.
"That's nothing. I'll treat you today," said the man. "Come in."
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
"What is it " asked the man kindly.
"Nothing, actually I was just touched by your kindness!" said Jenny as she wiped her tears. "Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!!"
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, "Girl, do you really think so I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you Have you expressed your gratitude to her "
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb(麻木的) with shock; she remembered mother's familiar face and weathered(饱经风霜的) hands. "Why did I not think of that A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted, but I have never thanked my mum for what she has done for me."
On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an apology(道歉) to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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。
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.荆州中学2024级高一上学期12月月考英语参考答案
听力：1-5AABCB 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 CBCAC 16-20 BAABC
阅读理解 21-23 BBA 24-27 BDBC 28-31 CBDA 32-35 ABAD
36-40 FGDEA
完型填空 41-45 CDBAB 46-50 CADBA 51-55 CCDAB
语法填空
56. its 57. oldest 58．are placed 59．An 60．development
61. told 62．which 63．making 64．pieces 65．to
应用文写作：
A singing competition was held in honor of December 9th movement in the school hall last Wednesday, attracting great attention of all the teachers and students.
It was required that every class participate in the competition in the form of chorus and the songs chosen should represent the revolutionary spirits. All the classes, immersed in the preparation for the competition, went to great lengths to adapt the music, conduct the stage design and rehearse to the musical accompaniment. Then came the big day—December 9th, when all the participants impressed the judges and audience with appropriate costume, amazing team spirits and splendid power of their show. 6 Classes were eventually awarded with the first prize in the finals after fierce competition.
The competition was a huge success. According to the students, not only did they learn more about the December 9th movement, but they also strengthened their team spirit by taking part in this activity.
读后续写：
Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she knocked at the door, she found the door was locked and her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house silently.“Where could mother be ” She wondered, “Was she really so angry with me that she didn’t want to show any care for me ” Again,the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her, she felt deeply ashamed, tears rolling down her cheeks.
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back. She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes.“Here you come! I’ve been looking for you,” came the tired voice. Jenny couldn’t help throwing herself into her mother's arms."Mum, I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for me." She expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hardly had her mother heard this when she smiled, patting Jenny’s back gently.

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