北京育才学校2024-2025学年度第二学期
高二英语3月月考试卷
（考试时间100分钟，满分100分）
第Ⅰ卷（共80分）
第一部分：听力理解（共二节，15分）
第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分）
听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
1．What is the woman’s suggestion for the man
A．Having a good rest. B．Doing more exercise. C．Taking some medicine.
2．Where did the man study last night
A．At his home. B．At the Smiths’. C．At a café.
3．What does the man like to read best
A．Romantic poetry. B．Detective novels. C．Science fiction.
4．What is the man probably doing
A．Creating a design. B．Introducing a major. C．Having an interview.
第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）
听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5．Why did the woman start to learn dancing
A．She wanted to become a dancer.
B．She had to take part in a show.
C．She needed to keep in shape.
6．Who persuaded the man to learn piano
A．His uncle. B．His teacher. C．His mother.
听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
7．Why does the woman want to go to Argentina
A．To learn more Spanish.
B．To study the local environment.
C．To do some research on farming.
8．What may the woman do next
A．Take a Spanish course.
B．Write an application letter.
C．Talk to the program director.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。
9．What does the woman think of buying a blind box
A．She seems unsure. B．She shows interest. C．She rejects the idea.
10．What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A．Why people like blind boxes.
B．When people buy blind boxes.
C．What is usually in blind boxes.
第二部分：知识运用（共两节，25分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Kindness from a Stranger
When I was a teenager, I travelled with my friends in Europe. One night when we arrived in Berlin, my friends were tired and stayed in the hotel while I chose to ___1___ this city. However, I got lost in Berlin.
That night I visited many attractions around the city. When the tiredness began to set in, I checked the time on my watch. I was ___2___ to see that it was two o'clock in the morning! On my way to the subway station, I walked past a bakery. ___3___ I realized that it was my dad’s birthday. This would be the first birthday I couldn’t ___4___ with him because he passed away a few months earlier. At that time, the train was about to leave. I dashed onto the train. At first, I was thankful to have ___5___ it onto the train, ___6___ it quickly turned to panic when I noticed that the train was headed in the wrong direction!
I looked around the nearly ___7___ train. Only a young woman was sitting quietly by the window and I came up to her “Hi. Do you speak English I’m lost. Can you help me ” I asked. She told me how to return to where I had first gotten on the train. I was too nervous to follow her ____8____. Without thinking, I blurted out. “Can you come with me ” Her face froze at my sudden request. After a second of ____9____, she agreed to help me.
On the journey back to my train station, we shared our life stories, our heartaches and our hopes for the future. At my stop, I ____10____ her for accompanying me back. I gave her a hug for a stranger’s kindness.
1. A. inspect B. search C. explore D. observe
2. A. surprised B. worried C. confused D. puzzled
3. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Happily D. Suddenly
4. A. congratulate B. celebrate C. maintain D. select
5. A. made B. had C. left D. got
6. A. so B. for C. and D. but
7. A. new B. empty C. dangerous D. dark
8. A. introductions B. explanations C. expressions D. instructions
9. A. doubt B. anger C. hesitation D. excitement
10. A. thanked B. inspired C. educated D. attracted
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Brian Skerry is an underwater photo journalist. As part of his job, he encounters mysterious sea____11____(creature) such as whales and sharks. To get the best photo, Skerry gets close to the wildlife—even if it’s dangerous. One time in Mexico, a squid grabbed Skerry as he____12____(take) a photo.
Why does Skerry take these risks He hopes his photographs will make people think about life in the oceans. As Skerry says, “The oceans are in real trouble. As a journalist, the most important thing I can do is to raise public____13____(aware).”
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In the past few years, researchers at Lund University____14____(publish) several papers on dogs’ ability to detect the warmth of a body without touching it. Their results show that, from 5 feet away, dogs can reliably tell the difference____15____a 4-inch object at body temperature and one at room temperature. The scientists identified a set of nerves in a dog’s nose____16____appear to be responsible. The skin on a dog’s nose can absorb the tiny amount of infrared light leaking from a warm object, and the nerves inside the skin quickly sense that extra energy,____17____(signal) to the brain that something warm is nearby.
C
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。
In ancient times，people held nature in awe（敬畏）.For example，the American Indians ____18____（believe），"Humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans". However，as human beings master more knowledge， people try to change nature. They use more land ____19____（make） buildings and capture some wild animals to suit their own needs. In this process，humans ____20____（gradual） lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. Please remember： Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home.
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分；共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hot Spots for Retirees to Start Their Encore Career
Encore Career: Vocational School Instructor
Retire in: Los Angeles, CA
Ever since IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined the term “new collar” to describe well-paid jobs that require specific skills but not necessarily a degree, vocational schools have made a serious comeback. Apparently instructors are in short supply in sunny L.A., where there are 13 jobs at vocational schools for every applicant on the market. This is a great opportunity for skilled retirees since, unlike teaching at a public school that requires a state certificate, the only requirement here is that you be a seasoned expert in your field.
Encore Career: Business Consultant
Retire in: Miami, FL
Consulting is a great option for a retired business professional looking to make their own hours, be their own boss, and earn as much or as little as needed to maintain their standard of living. For every consultant in Miami right now there are 13 businesses hoping to hire them. There’s even greater demand here than in Washington D.C., which is typically considered the consulting capital of the world.
Encore Career: Tourist Wrangler
Retire in: Austin, TX
As the economy continues to boom and more Americans have extra income to spend, the tourism industry has taken off. This is particularly true in Austin, TX, where there were astonishing 36 tourism jobs for every applicant in July. Between four-star hotels, the noisy rock n’ roll scene, and a new food culture, Austin is the place to be if you want to work in service industry.
Encore Career: Supporter of the Arts
Retire in: Charleston SC
If you’re a Baby Boomer with a degree in the arts, now could be the perfect time to revisit your passion for creativity, especially if you also want to live in the center of southern charm. Between the 14 art galleries on King Street in Old Town, an abundance of acting companies and theaters, and music festivals, it’s not surprising there were 25 jobs for every arty applicant iii Charleston.
21. Which career focuses on an applicant’s skills instead of a diploma
A. Vocational School Instructor. B. Business Consultant.
C. Tourist Wrangler. D. Supporter of the Arts.
22. Which city offers an applicant more job options than the others
A. Los Angeles. B. Miami. C. Austin. D. Charleston.
23. Who is the text intended for
A. Children. B. Graduates. C. Retirees. D. Tourists.
B
Adults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often assume that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less.
I found the pre-holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to put the money into her school fund(基金)(our kindergarten daughter is serious about becoming a doctor)
For weeks, I've been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it a habit for them And how do we train ourselves to help them live with, need, and use less Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball-simple, universally available. We passed it, he tried to put it in his mouth, he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it, throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch.
We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention and I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us.
24. What do the words “more is more” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. The more, the better. B. Enough is enough.
C. More money, more worries. D. Earn more and spend more.
25 What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects
A. Saving up for her holiday B. Raising money for a poor girl
C. Adding the money to her fund D. Giving the money to a sick mother
26. Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd
A. To try out an idea
B. To show a parent’s love
C. To train his attention
D To help him start a hobby
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Take It or Leave It B. A Lesson from Kids
C. Live More with Less D. The Pleasure of Giving
C
It is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we’re thankful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should limit it to just a few weeks in the year Gratitude（感恩）is a muscle we should strengthen year-round to make us healthier, happier humans and leaders.
Gratitude builds empathy. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple or automatic, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being empathetic to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better professional, no matter your career.
Through his research, Emmons, a leading researcher, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren’t. In the workplace, well-being（健康快乐）is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated are more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’ well-being is simply the right thing to do. Offering fitness classes or carrying out flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.
Working in a developing, fast-paced industry, we are often surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving（奋斗）for more and better. Gratitude makes us more self-aware. It challenges us to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what’s going on in our life, and that true self-awareness is a key factor to being successful in our career.
Gratitude is a powerful tool for making relationships stronger, both at work and in our personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create relatively long-lasting connections.
During my month-long vacation, I made it a point to be reflective during the time I had without disturbances or deadlines. Part of that was making a mental list of the people, things and experiences I was grateful for in my life. I decided to reach out to my fifth-grade teacher and thank her for being positive instructor and a strong influence on my life.
The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude. Taking the time to thank people for their work, kindness or empathy-whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier, healthier and more self-aware. And that’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.
28. What does the underlined word “empathy” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. The feeling of being sorry for others’ problems.
B. The desire to help people in difficult situations.
C. The ability to understand other people’s feelings.
D. The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction towards others.
29. What can be inferred from the passage
A. People who have self-awareness can succeed without effort.
B. Grateful people will live a much longer life than ungrateful people.
C. Wise enterprises should raise the employees’ sense of well-being.
D. Gratitude can ensure the relationship between people is unbreakable.
30. Why does the author mention his own experience in Paragraph 6
A. To encourage people to contact with teachers.
B. To show it’s never too late to express gratitude.
C. To order people to keep long-lasting connection.
D. To present that his teacher greatly influenced him.
31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. Being Grateful Year-Round.
B. The Season for Gratitude.
C. The Way to Show Thanks.
D. The Special Holiday of Gratitude.
D
Preparing Cities for Robot Cars
The possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurist’s dream, years away from materializing in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The California Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted, isn’t leading the way panies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country. It’s hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better or for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.
While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars(and rightfully so), policymakers also should be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions(排放) and offer more convenient, affordable mobility options. The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.
Do we want to copy — or even worsen — the traffic of today with driverless cars Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving vehicles. They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread. They take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for parking. Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport — an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing(叫车) services.
A study from the University of California at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric, self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation 80% and cut the cost of transportation infrastructure(基础设施) and operations 40% by 2050. Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sound pretty appealing. The first commercially available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues(责任与维护问题). But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and more people become comfortable with the technology.
Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesn’t extend the worst aspects of the car-controlled transportation system we have today. The coming technological advancement presents a chance for cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.
32. According to the author, attention should be paid to how driverless cars can __________.
A. help deal with transportation-related problems
B. provide better services to customers
C. cause damage to our environment
D. make some people lose jobs
33. As for driverless cars what is the author’s major concern
A. Safety. B. Side effects.
C. Affordability. D. Management.
34. What does the underlined word ＂fielded＂ in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Employed. B. Replaced.
C. Shared. D. Reduced.
35. What is the author’s attitude to the future of self-driving cars
A. Doubtful. B. Positive.
C. Disapproving. D. Sympathetic.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The effects of working while attending school or college
Youths working while in school or college seems like a tradition in many countries and the trend is growing. A recent study has found that 80% of students in some countries have at least a part time job during their study years.
Why do students look for employment _____36_____ Education costs are high, and college tuitions have grown considerably during the last few years. Moreover, parents also contribute less toward covering the education costs of their children, which means students must earn their own money while studying.
Having a job during school or college years affects the students’ personal and academic lives. First of all, employed students have less free time and, as a result, they can’t be around their family or friends as often as they would want. They lack sleep and are more stressed, and they may even develop health problems. Furthermore, student employment also impacts academic performance. A new research shows that students working more than 20 hours a week have lower grades than those who work less or not at all. ___37___
However, the benefits of student employment are also notable. It seems that employed students tend to be more engaged in academic activities than those who do not work, probably because they have developed a higher sense of responsibility.
___38___ Firstly, fresh graduates who already have work experience gained during their study years have better chances of landing a job. Employers usually prefer to hire a graduate with workplace experience, because they needn’t spend too much time and resources to train the new employee. Secondly, studies show that working learners are more likely to move into a managerial position soon after graduating. _____39_____ As they try different jobs during their school years, they are more aware of their job preferences and target field, and thus far less confused than fresh graduates who have never worked.
To sum up, because of financial difficulties, many youths look for employment while attending school or college, and this can have positive or negative effects on their lives.
___40___ In this way, employed students can gain noteworthy advantages in terms of career path after they graduate.
A. The main cause is financial pressure.
B. Student employment has an effect on future careers as well.
C. The government has increased funding for higher education.
D. They state that the job limits the number of classes they can take.
E. Employed students know what type of work field would be best fit for them.
F. Finally, employed students develop a better appreciation of the career path to pursue.
G. So guidance should be given to help them keep a proper balance between study and work.
第Ⅱ卷（共20分）
一、用方框中单词或短语的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词或短语只能使用一次。（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
选词填空
1．demand 2．at an amazing pace 3．in addition 4．relevant 5．in all likelihood 6．respectful 7．keep in contact with 8．figure out 9．absorb 10．logic
41. He likes playing basketball. ______, he also loves playing badminton.
42. If you want to succeed, you must develop your critical thinking and ______ thinking.
43. Being a doctor is a busy and ______ job.
44. The shared memories in our high school motivated us ______ each other after graduation.
45. The son was listening ______ when his parents scolded him.
46. ______, this team will win because they have better teamwork.
47. Your remarks are ______ to the topic. That means what you say is not connected with what we are discussing.
48. I had a hard time ______ the solution to this math problem because it was too complex.
49. Chess can be an extremely ______ game. Many people like it.
50. The runners rushed to the finishing line ______.
二、书面表达（10分）
51. 假如你是红星中学高二（1）班的学生李华，你校校园网需要招收英文网络编辑（web editor），请根据以下提示，用英语向外籍主编Chris申请这一职位。
1.关心时事，对新闻工作感兴趣；
2.有做校刊记者的工作经历；
3.擅长英语，曾获校英语写作大赛一等奖。
注意：
1.词数不少于80；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
北京育才学校2024-2025学年度第二学期
高二英语3月月考试卷 参考答案
（考试时间100分钟，满分100分）
第Ⅰ卷（共80分）
第一部分：听力理解（共二节，15分）
第一节：（共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分）
听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
1．What is the woman’s suggestion for the man
A．Having a good rest. B．Doing more exercise. C．Taking some medicine.
2．Where did the man study last night
A．At his home. B．At the Smiths’. C．At a café.
3．What does the man like to read best
A．Romantic poetry. B．Detective novels. C．Science fiction.
4．What is the man probably doing
A．Creating a design. B．Introducing a major. C．Having an interview.
第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）
听下面三段对话，每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5．Why did the woman start to learn dancing
A．She wanted to become a dancer.
B．She had to take part in a show.
C．She needed to keep in shape.
6．Who persuaded the man to learn piano
A．His uncle. B．His teacher. C．His mother.
听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
7．Why does the woman want to go to Argentina
A．To learn more Spanish.
B．To study the local environment.
C．To do some research on farming.
8．What may the woman do next
A．Take a Spanish course.
B．Write an application letter.
C．Talk to the program director.
听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。
9．What does the woman think of buying a blind box
A．She seems unsure. B．She shows interest. C．She rejects the idea.
10．What are the two speakers mainly talking about
A．Why people like blind boxes.
B．When people buy blind boxes.
C．What is usually in blind boxes.
第二部分：知识运用（共两节，25分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【1~10题答案】
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. A
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
【11~13题答案】
【答案】11. creatures
12. was taking
13. awareness
B
【14~17题答案】
【答案】14. have published
15 between
16. that/which
17. signaling
C
【18~20题答案】
【答案】18. believed
19. to make
20. gradually
第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）
第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分；共30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【21~23题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C
B
【24~27题答案】
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C
C
【28~31题答案】
【答案】28. C 29. C 30. B 31. A
D
【32~35题答案】
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 35. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【36~40题答案】
【答案】36. A 37. D 38. B 39. F 40. G
第Ⅱ卷（共20分）
一、用方框中单词或短语的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词或短语只能使用一次。（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
【41~50题答案】
【答案】41. In addition
42. logical
43. demanding
44. to keep in contact with
45. respectfully
46. In all likelihood
47. irrelevant
48. figuring out
49. absorbing
50. at an amazing pace
二、书面表达（10分）
【51题答案】
【答案】Dear Chris，
I’m writing to apply to be a web editor, which I saw advertised on our school website.
I would like to work for you because I care a lot about current affairs and take great interest in journalism. I think I can do the job well due to my language skills. I’m good at English. Once I got the first prize in the English Writing Competition in our school. In addition, I worked as a reporter for our school newspaper last year, which will surely help me do the job better.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua

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