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广东省肇庆市肇庆鼎湖中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years
Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks (1913-2005)
On 1 December 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus toa white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.
1．What is Jane Addams noted for in history
A．Her social work. B．Her teaching skills.
C．Her efforts to win a prize. D．Her community background.
2．What was the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm
A．Her lack of proper training in law.
B．Her little work experience in court.
C．The discrimination (歧视) against women.
D．The poor financial conditions.
3．Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US
A．Jane Addams. B．Rachel Carson.
C．Sandra Day O’Connor. D．Rosa Parks.
Driving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerve-racking (神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasn’t the most athletic person so I knew that I couldn’t stick through all the hiking up and down. It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.
The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still have a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.
The great thing about nature is that, it’s just you, the views, and the people around you. There’s nothing there to bother you and it’s the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the world’s highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; it’s formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of them are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. It’s definitely something you wouldn’t want to miss.
Yosemite isn’t the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends. It’s a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.
4．The author writes the first paragraph mainly to ________.
A．introduce the topic of this passage
B．offer an example to us
C．tell us his future plan for hiking
D．describe a national park
5．While climbing up rocks, the author was ________.
A．nerve-racking B．injured C．pleased D．worried
6．According to the passage, Yosemite ________.
A．is crowded with visitors every day
B．is the only great National Park
C．is worth travelling to
D．is nothing but a common destination
7．The author suggests us ________.
A．keeping a good bond with other people
B．visiting Yosemite now and then
C．trying to protect the environment
D．going out to enjoy the beauty of nature
Have you ever run out of coffee or tea Found no eggs in the fridge No bread for the sandwich and the nearest shop is too far away Well, all that can change in the future.
If all goes well, the intelligent future kitchen will soon help solve all your problems. In the future, all kitchen units will be connected to the Internet. The intelligent future kitchen will give wise advice on planning your menu for the day. Worried about your weight -- It will tell you the right diet and what is good for your health. It will even keep in mind your likes and dislikes!
Designed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this smart kitchen promises to pay attention to all your needs. The computer’s system will help keep an “eye” on the fridge. If the fridge is empty, the kitchen will automatically call and place an order at the local supermarket. So you don’t have to worry about it at all.
You get home late, and don’t know what to make from the collection of ingredients (原料) in your fridge. A while back you might have ordered a take-out but now, instead of worrying about eating a collection of this and that, you’re excited. You can pull out each vegetable, and pass each one in front of a web camera next to your fridge. A few moments later, a screen on your fridge would display a tasty recipe.
After dinner, you take your plates to a box next to the sink. You don't have to clean them, your machine does. It produces new plates every time you need to eat. Later in the evening, you phone your other half, who is on a business trip half-way around the world. As you drink your cup of hot coffee, it makes your other half’s cup change color on the other side of the world, another special way to keep in touch.
8．The problem mentioned in the first paragraph will be solved ______.
A．by the intelligent kitchen itself
B．by finding a good housekeeper
C．after you call the supermarket
D．after you buy great amounts of food
9．The kitchen of the future may help you ______.
A．lose weight fast B．keep a healthy diet
C．cook delicious food D．clean fridge in time
10．The underlined word “automatically” in the third paragraph means ______.
A．in secret B．by chance
C．by itself D．again and again
11．The fourth paragraph tells us that the smart kitchen ______.
A．will order a take-out for you if you get home late.
B．has a big color television and some web cameras
C．can pull out all the vegetables from you fridge
D．can give a suitable recipe according to your ingredients
The connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.
The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when they’re short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. ＂We’re thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,＂explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.
One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano’s team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps.
In the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant’s lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off＂switch＂where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.
Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)-such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway-a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输).Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.
12．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．A new study of different plants.
B．A big fall in crime rates.
C．Employees from various workplaces.
D．Benefits from green plants.
13．What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer
A．To detect plants’ lack of water
B．To change compositions of plants
C．To make the life of plants longer.
D．To test chemicals in plants.
14．What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future
A．They will speed up energy production.
B．They may transmit electricity to the home.
C．They might help reduce energy consumption.
D．They could take the place of power plants.
15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Can we grow more glowing plants
B．How do we live with glowing plants
C．Could glowing plants replace lamps
D．How are glowing plants made pollution-free
When meeting someone for the first time, who won’t know you habitually frown if you’re concentrating, you will be misunderstood. 16 Here are four more.
Ignore the context
17 Depending on the context, the same nonverbal signals can take on totally different meanings. People can’t really understand someone’s nonverbal message unless they understand the circumstances behind it. If you yawn in a staff meeting because you were up early for an international business call —let people know why you’re tired.
Find meaning in a single gesture
People often try to evaluate your state of mind by monitoring your body language. But they take more notice of any single sign that indicates you’re in a bad mood and not to be approached. 18 So when you are standing with your arms folded for your comfort, others may judge your body language as resistant and unapproachable.
Evaluate you through the biases (偏见)
A neighbour likes me from the moment we met. Before long. I know it’s because I resemble her favorite aunt. That’s how biases can work —the so-called “halo effect.” But biases can also work against you. What if you remind people of someone they dislike In that case, their original response to you wouldn’t be a good one. 19
Compare your behavior with their culture
Most of culture’s values are absorbed unconsciously at an early age. Such values affect how people think and act, and more importantly, the kind of criteria by which people judge others. 20 For instance, people’s greetings, hand gestures etc. vary with cultures.
Therefore, there are many mistakes people make when reading your body language. Under-standing them, and trying not to make the same mistakes, will help you display nonverbal ability.
A．Nonverbal signals are very common in our daily life.
B．They would even look for your behavior that confirmed this bias.
C．What they didn’t realize was that, for this individual, it was a normal behavior.
D．In fact, people easily make mistakes reading and reacting to others’ body language.
E．What’s proper and correct in one culture may be ineffective or even rude in another.
F．Besides, they often assign meaning to negative messages than it does to positive ones.
G．Context includes locations, relationships, time, experience, and even room temperature.
二、完形填空
After observing a few big falls from a tree, the Morgan family knew that there were two baby squirrels that needed a bit of extra 21 . When the Morgans saw a dead squirrel nearby, they 22 that these two sweethearts were likely orphans. Father Keith and his daughter Riley took the 23 to offer help. They moved the babies into a rabbit cage to bring them back to health. They became 24 family members, receiving the names Chip and Dale.
Keith did a bit of research, and the family 25 the babies Pedialyte (电解质水) to help them. While Chip 26 passed away despite the extra care, Dale held on tightly. He responded well to the food and care the Morgans 27 and soon got strong enough to leave the cage.
But then something 28 happened. Dale the squirrel kept coming back!
“Little by little he would go up in a tree, climb up to play, and then come back down to stay with us,” Riley 29 “OK. If he wants to stick around, we’ll build him a 30 in the trees. Riley’s a big Whataburger (a fast food restaurant) fan and we decided to 31 that design into Dale’s home,” said father Keith.
On July 10, Keith uploaded a picture of the squirrel home to a Whataburger group online, and the content 32 . Over a thousand people shared the 33 , and the comment section was full of delight and awe. While Dale hasn’t stopped home to 34 in a while, the Morgan family knows he’s out there making the most of his life. Dale serves as a(n) 35 that a little extra care can make a big difference!
21．A．survival B．rest C．support D．control
22．A．responded B．realized C．recalled D．argued
23．A．lead B．place C．right D．risk
24．A．random B．official C．mature D．active
25．A．told B．asked C．bathed D．fed
26．A．secretly B．specifically C．unfortunately D．temporarily
27．A．required B．obtained C．preferred D．provided
28．A．unnecessary B．uncertain C．unexpected D．unavoidable
29．A．announced B．observed C．predicted D．admitted
30．A．house B．statue C．pond D．circle
31．A．persuade B．introduce C．stretch D．force
32．A．went viral B．took effect C．made sense D．got stuck
33．A．claim B．factor C．image D．steam
34．A．help B．judge C．hide D．visit
35．A．adviser B．warning C．sensor D．reminder
三、语法填空
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。
Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the 36 (celebrate) of World Day for Cultural Diversity (多样性) for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for 37 (achieve) peace and sustainable development.
The day provides us with an opportunity 38 (deepen) our understanding of the values of cultural diversity. Why does cultural diversity matter Three 39 (four) of the world’s major conflicts (冲突) have something to do with culture. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means 40 leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. This 41 (conclude) in the culture meetings, which provide a solid basis for the promotion of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is thus an advantage 42 is necessary for poverty reduction and the achievement of sustainable development. At 43 same time, acceptance and recognition of cultural diversity — 44 (particular) through innovative use of media and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) — 45 (be) beneficial to dialogue among civilizations and cultures, respect and mutual understanding.
四、翻译
汉译英
46． adj.必不可少的；极其重要的；充满生机的
47． adv.显而易见；看来；显然
48． adj. 不一般的；非凡的；意想不到的
49． vt. 劝说；说服
50． adj.效率高的；有功效的
51． adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的
52． vt.反对；抵制；阻挠
53． vt.提倡；支持；拥护 n. 提倡者；支持者；拥护者
54． vt.陪同；陪伴；伴随;（尤指用钢琴）为……伴奏
55． adj. 极好的；极大的；难以置信的
56． vt.采用；采取；采纳 vt.& vi. 领养
57． vt.当场看到；目击；见证 n.目击者；证人
汉译英
58． 换句话说；也就是说
59． 消除；分解；打破
60． 出发；启程；（怀着目标）开始工作
61． （与……）保持联系；了解（某课题或领域的情况）
62． （开始）掌权；上台
63． 达到（某数量、程度等）；直到；不多于；能胜任
五、完成句子
64． the Nobel Prize, (当听到自己被授予诺贝尔奖时) she said, “The honour is not just mine…” (根据汉语提示完成句子)
65．Later, the medicine was tested on malaria patients, (大多数都康复了) (非限制性定语从句) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
66．Even though the sun is brightly shining, (无法分辨是早上还是晚上) (-ing作主语) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
67． (在驯鹿之后来的是萨米人), who made this territory their home. （根据汉语提示完成句子）
68． (如果你寻找的是海洋娱乐), come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom! (强调句) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
69． (无论你喜欢哪一个，无论你喜欢什么), there is an incredible theme park that will appeal to you! (用让步状语从句)(根据汉语提示完成句子)
70．Just like spoken language, (肢体语言因文化而异). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
71．And if you are feeling down or lonely, (最美好的事情莫过于看见好友的笑脸). (比较级的否定形式) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
六、书信写作
72．请参考下表信息写一篇英文短文，推荐中国西北之行的亮点之一——张掖丹霞国家地质公园。
位置 靠近甘肃省张掖市，占地约536平方公里
亮点 1.有着五颜六色的风景和美妙的远足小径； 2. 数百万年形成的自然美景：红色砂岩经过风化和水的侵蚀，以及其他自然环境的影响； 3. 壮观多彩的神奇岩层。
游客 成千上万的人流量
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：张掖丹霞国家地质公园Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park　砂岩sandstone　侵蚀erosion　风化weathering
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参考答案
1．A 2．C 3．D
4．A 5．C 6．C 7．D
8．A 9．B 10．C 11．D
12．D 13．A 14．C 15．C
16．D 17．G 18．F 19．B 20．E
21．C 22．B 23．A 24．B 25．D 26．C 27．D 28．C 29．B 30．A 31．B 32．A 33．C 34．D 35．D
36．celebration 37．achieving 38．to deepen 39．fourths 40．of 41．is concluded 42．that/which 43．the 44．particularly 45．are
46．vital 47．apparently 48．extraordinary 49．persuade 50．efficient 51．available 52．resist 53．advocate 54．accompany 55．incredible 56．adopt 57．witness
58．in other words 59．break down 60．set out 61．keep in touch with 62．come to power 63．up to
64．Upon hearing that she had been awarded
65．most of whom recovered
66．telling whether it is morning or night is impossible
67．Following the reindeer were the Sami people
68．If it is ocean entertainment that you are looking for
69．Whichever and whatever you like
70．body language varies from culture to culture
71．nothing is better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend
72．参考范文：
If it is the colourful scenery and wonderful hiking trails that you are looking for, come to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park! It is one of the highlights of the trip to the northwestern part of China.
Located near the city of Zhangye in Gansu Province, the Park covers about 536 square kilometers. It is famous for the spectacular and colourful mountain range of rock formations, with mixed colours of red, yellow, blue, white, green, etc. It took millions of years to form the splendid red sandstone, which went through weathering and water erosion, together with other influences of natural environment. The natural beauty of the rocks appeals to tens of thousands of people to come here each year. Therefore, visiting the colourful, magical rock formations in person will surely be an unforgettable experience.

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