广州市第四中学2024学年第二学期3月月考
高二英语
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。
A
Active Cities — A Glimpse into Global Fitness
Berlin: Sports City in Europe
In the middle of Europe, there is Berlin, a city famous for its love of sports. With more than 2,500 sports clubs, Berlin has many things for people who like to exercise. People like to ride bikes in Berlin, and there are special paths for bikes on the city’s old streets. The city also has a big running race called the Berlin Marathon, where runners from all over the world come to join.
Sydney: City of the Great Outdoors
Far away across the ocean, in Australia, is Sydney, a city that loves being outside. There is a famous path called the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk where people like to run and walk. Water sports are very popular here, and many people enjoy surfing and kayaking. The beaches in Sydney are not just for lying in the sun; they are places where people exercise and have fun together.
Tokyo: Old and New Ways to Stay Fit
In Asia, Tokyo is a city that mixes old and new ways to stay healthy. There are many places to learn martial arts (武术), which shows that the city values discipline and being strong. Tokyo also has many modern ways to exercise, with lots of gyms and yoga places for people who cared about their health.
New York: Always on the Move
Adding to our list, New York City is a place where people are always moving. From people running early in the morning in Central Park to yoga classes on rooftops at night, New York is full of activity. The city’s parks are full of people playing sports, from basketball to tai chi. New York’s way of staying fit is as different as the people who live there, with something for everyone.
These cities show us that no matter where you are in the world, there are always ways to keep your body moving and stay healthy.
1. What do people in Berlin like to do
A. Bike. B. Surf.
C. Climb mountains. D. Play basketball.
2. What do Sydney and New York have in common
A. Both have famous beaches. B. Both have many sports clubs.
C. Both own lots of yoga studios. D. Both own popular running paths.
3. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A book about history. B. A magazine about sports.
C A dairy from a tourist. D. A guide for city planning.
B
Arthur Lih of Massapequa sold his first LifeVac, a device to help save people’s life, to a fire department about 18 months ago, when the Jericho Fire Department purchased 21 of the devices. Now about 10 Long Island fire departments have purchased Lih’s invention, which is designed to draw foreign objects from the throats of choking victims when procedures such as the Heimlich Maneuver (海姆立克急救法) don’t work. He has sold about 5,000 LifeVac devices in the United States and abroad since the device went on the market in August 2014.
The Freeport Fire Department is one of Lih’s clients. It bought about 25 LifeVac devices to put on trucks, as well as in chiefs’ vehicles, said Ray Maguire, the department’s executive director. “It’s an extra tool in the toolbox,” Maguire said. “I’d be surprised if anyone who sees it doesn’t purchase it. It’s that tool you may only need once, but it’s the tool you really want in case you need it. It’s affordable. I have it in my car. I have one at home, too.”
Dr. Lee Smith at Northwell Health said that if a choking victim can’t breathe, he or she becomes a candidate for the Heimlich. If the Heimlich doesn’t work, the victim would probably lose consciousness because of a lack of oxygen.
A challenge for any new medical device is convincing potential users that it works and is safe. In tests, the LifeVac successfully removed an obstruction (阻塞物) from the throat of a dead human body on the first try 49 out of 50 times, according to an August research article in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Lih invented the product in his garage, inspired after he went with a friend to a hospital while the friend’s mother was going through tests. The friend said the last time he was there, a 7-year-old child had choked to death on a grape.
4. What’s the function of the LifeVac device
A. To put out the fire. B. To remove foreign objects.
C. To design procedures. D. To treat victims’ throats.
5 What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the invention
A. Its target users. B. Its practical necessity.
C. Its major advantages. D. Its reasonable price
6. What inspired Lih to invent the product
A. A kid’s death. B. His client’s suggestion.
C. A garage accident. D. Material rewards.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. A productive inventor. B. A convincing cure.
C. An anti-choking device. D. An important toolbox.
C
The dappled stars and swirling clouds (漩涡云) in The Starry Night are thought to reflect the artist’s troubled state of mind when he painted it in 1889. Now, a new study suggests Vincent van Gogh had a deep understanding of how turbulent flow (湍流)moves.
Turbulent flow occurs in fluids like ocean currents and storm clouds, where big swirls break into smaller ones. “These swirls aren’t random. They arrange themselves in specific patterns that can be predicted by physical laws,” explained Yongxiang Huang, lead author of the study.
Huang and his colleagues examined 14 main whirling shapes in a digital version of the painting. The atmospheric motion in the painted sky cannot be directly measured, so they measured the size of brushstrokes and the brightness of varying paint colors. They discovered that the 14 big swirls match a physical law called Kolmogorov’s theory of turbulence. The smallest paint mixes also follow a pattern known as Batchelor’s scaling.
Finding both laws in one painting is rare, and it is such an amazing coincidence (巧合). Van Gogh would not have been aware it was physics, but likely he spent a lot of time observing turbulence in nature. “It must be planted into his mind so that he could make this famous painting so convincing,” Huang said.
The team performed a similar analysis and detected the same phenomenon in another painting, Chain Pier, Brighton by John Constable in 1826. While it doesn’t have clear swirls, its clouds show rich structures like those seen in the sky.
Scientists have long struggled to fully understand turbulent flow, which is important for weather forecasting, flight turbulence and many other processes. Even after over 100 years of study, defining this complex natural phenomenon is still challenging. Huang also noted that artworks like The Starry Night matching turbulence models might mean the statistical methods and tools are less precise than thought.
8. What is the main focus of the new study
A. Van Gogh’s troubled mental state. B. The artist’s hidden talent for science.
C The display of swirls in the painting. D. The artistic value of the painting.
9. Which is a way researchers analysed the atmospheric motion in The Starry Night
A. Predicting the physical laws in the sky.
B. Comparing the swirls with their digital versions.
C. Measuring the movement of brushstrokes.
D. Examining the variations of paint colors.
10. What probably made Van Gogh’s The Starry Night so vivid
A. Awareness of capturing beauty.
B. Insightful observations of nature.
C. Complicated painting techniques.
D. Scientific understanding of turbulence.
11. Why did the researchers study Chain Pier, Brighton
A. To check their previous study result.
B. To show they take the study seriously.
C. To provide background information for the research.
D. To confirm clear swirls are unique to Van Gogh’s works.
D
The facts of climate change are widely reported. It is noted that with a 2℃ increase in global temperatures, as compared with a 1.5℃ increase, about 61 million more people living in urban areas around the world will be exposed to severe drought.
The problem with communicating these numbers, however, is that math anxiety — the experience of tension, fear or worry when facing mathematical problems — and the inability to understand and employ numerical concepts — are both quite common.
Despite high rates of innumeracy (数学盲), there are reasons to think that people may not disengage when they receive numbers. First, multiple past studies show that people often prefer getting numerical details over vague description or purely verbal communication. People also trust messages provided by medical professionals or journalists more when that communication includes numbers than when it does not. The use of specific numbers signals expertise to readers.
But trade-offs exist. Given people’s anxiety about math and level of mathematical ability, there is an upper limit when communicating these kinds of details. In past research, it was found that people find numbers helpful, so long as there aren’t too many of them. No hard-and-fast rule suggests how many is too many-it depends on the complexity of the topic, people’s familiarity with the subject and their overall numeracy. Communicators therefore need to know and attend to their audience: if a speaker sees someone looking bored, for example, it’s a sign to back off on the numbers.
In addition to the possibility of being overloaded by numbers, their persuasive power could have consequences that communicators need to consider. Based on the most recent findings, more negative feelings about the posts containing numeric consequences of climate change are reported. To be clear, this doesn’t reflect math anxiety. Instead, these posts resulted in negative emotions because the numerically precise messages were stronger in conveying the disastrous consequences of climate change. If you can suggest actions that people feel they can carry through, that could set off the negative feelings that arise when they consider climate change’s consequences.
So whether you’re an environmentalist seeking to communicate more effectively over social media or looking for strategies to persuade family over the dinner table, there are a few lessons here. Find the key numerical data and share that. Think strategically about data presentation. When talking about climate change, include some proposed action. Given that past work suggests that sharing numbers builds trust, your readers or listeners may be more likely to follow your recommendations. When used wisely, numbers can help transform anxiety into action, which could help turn the tide in our fight against climate change.
12. According to the passage, what can numbers do when they are used to illustrate climate change
A. They can arouse people’s anxiety about math.
B. They leave the audience even more confused.
C. They help make the message more credible.
D. They don’t really change how people feel.
13. Which of the following best fits the description of “trade-offs” (paragraph 4)
A. Numbers cause difficulties in understanding the matter.
B. People find the subject being talked about unfamiliar.
C. It takes time to confirm the precision of all numbers.
D. People tend to hold more debates about the topic
14. According to the passage, which of the following is an effective climate message
A. Sea level rise: a ticking time bomb for coastal cities!
B. Cycle 5 miles daily, save 50% on carbon emissions!
C. 50% of species lost: a warning from climate change!
D. Plant more trees today, enjoy fresher air tomorrow!
15. What is the best title for this passage
A. Numbers: Origin of tension about climate change.
B. Numbers: Reason for high levels of math anxiety.
C. Numbers: Cause of boredom in public speaking.
D. Numbers: Aid in fighting environmental issues.
第二节 阅读七选五(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
I hated writing growing up. But I couldn’t avoid it: learning English was a must in high school. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disorganized thoughts into fluent sentences. I tried my best but my teachers would return my papers littered with red. I was frustrated to no end. ____16____ And that was OK. I didn’t have to be good at everything.
____17____ I liked it that objective truth could be found if I searched properly. In college, I joined a research lab to enhance conductor efficiency, and after a year of hard work, we developed a design that halved energy losses. However, the joy was short-lived as I had to write a research paper about our findings.
I knew that if I wanted to become an academic, I would need to spend time penning papers. But with my awful track record with writing, I was scared of failing. In a panic, I asked a graduate student in my lab for help. We defined a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback, I soon found the paper covered in red marks. ____18____
Before I could give up in defeat, though, the graduate student explained those red marks didn’t mean I was a bad writer. ____19____ It requires revising your work, often several times. I kept improving the outline of my paper, eventually turning it into sentences and paragraphs. My initial draft wasn’t perfect. I had buried a few key takeaways, and the introduction was missing important context. But with help, I finally made it.
From then on, writing became one of my favorite parts of research. ____20____ But I came around. All it took was some trial and error.
A. “Not again,” I screamed inside.
B. I should view it in a positive way.
C. Maybe I wasn’t cut out for writing.
D. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing.
E. I soon realized writing was my strength.
F. I switched to the world of math and science.
G. I had never imagined it in my wildest dreams.
第二部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Roger Bannister, born in Harrow, London, early showed a talent for running. University education was beyond the ____21____ of his working-class parents, but he was ____22____ to secure a place at one of England’s top universities and pursue a career in ____23____.
Luckily, owing to his academic efforts, Bannister was awarded a scholarship by Oxford University, where his exceptional speed on the track soon earned him the attention and ____24____ from the sports media. Surprisingly, he ____25____ to compete in the 1948 Olympics in London, preferring to focus on his ____26____ and his medical studies. By 1951, Bannister had won the British championship in the mile and felt ____27____ for Olympic competition. ____28____, a last-minute change in the schedule ____29____him to compete without resting between events and he finished just fourth in the 1500-meter race at the 1952 Olympics. To break the four-minute mile barrier, Bannister ____30____ 45 minutes every day from his full-time medical studies for training. On May 6, 1954, at Oxford, his ____31____eventually paid off. At age 25, Bannister made history, crossing the finish line at 3: 59.4. When the announcer read out the time: “3…”, the rest was ____32____ by the cheering crowd. In the following famous “Mile of the Century” race, Bannister ____33____ Australian runner John Landy with a time of 3: 58.8 to Landy’s 3: 59. 6, both under four minutes. In 1955, Bannister’s autobiography, First Four Minutes, was published.
Bannister’s ____34____ to academic medicine is equally remarkable, but his spirit of the four-minute mile is ____35____ to not only people of our era, but to before and after.
21. A. hope B. reach C. sight D. control
22. A. excited B. surprised C. satisfied D. determined
23. A. medicine B. biology C. history D. literature
24. A. support B. guidance C. permission D. recognition
25. A. decided B. planned C. declined D. promised
26. A. family B. training C. profession D. competition
27. A. cool B. proud C. ready D. afraid
28. A. Naturally B. Actually C. Obviously D. Unfortunately
29. A. forced B. allowed C. expected D. encouraged
30. A. take in B. set aside C. carry away D. get through
31. A. interest B. effort C. courage D. attention
32. A. favored B. attracted C. drowned D. confirmed
33. A. defeated B. inspected C. overlooked D. approached
34. A. promise B. attitude C. contribution D. viewpoint
35. A. inspirational B. considerate C. aggressive D. controversial
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。
Researchers at University College London have discovered that regularly taking naps is ___36___ (benefit) for the brain, helping to maintain its size and delay aging. Their study found that nappers’ brains were 15 cubic centimetres larger than those who did not nap, ___37___ is equal to delaying aging by between three and six years. However, the scientists ___38___ (extreme) recommend keeping naps to less than half an hour.
As we age, the brain naturally becomes smaller, and ___39___ naps can prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s remains a topic for further research. Overall brain health is of ___40___ (important) for protecting against dementia, which is linked to disturbed sleep. Poor sleep can damage the brain over time by causing inflammation and ___41___ (affect) the connections between brain cells. Therefore, regular napping may protect against neurodegeneration by making up for the lack of sleep.
While napping might boost health, the opposite is also true: poor health can lead to ___42___ (tired) and the need for more naps. ___43___ (prove) the benefits of napping, the researchers used a natural experiment based on DNA. They ___44___ (compare) genetic “nappers” with “non-nappers” among 35, 000 people aged 40 to 69 who participated in the UK Biobank project. The results, published in the journal Sleep Health, showed a significant difference ___45___ brain size between the two groups, equal to 2. 6 to 6. 5 years of aging.
第三部分 写作(共三节，满分50分)
第一节 单词拼写(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据听给的中文提示，从选择性必修2第5单元、选择性必修3第1、2、3单元中选择合适的单词，填写到横线的空白处，将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
46. He admitted _______ (滥用) his power when in office. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. _______(限制) by strict regulations, the company had to change its marketing strategy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. She entered the room, _______ (抓住) her notebook, and started taking notes immediately. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The company tried to _______ (证明……有道理) its decision to cut jobs. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. The school has a strict _______ (纪律) policy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. He knew_______(准确) what he had to do to win the game. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. The package is_______(保证) to be delivered within three days. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. Good communication_______ (促进) better cooperation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. The polar bears in the Arctic are _______ (挨饿) because of global warming. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. The_______(代表) from various countries are engaged in discussions about global environmental protection strategies. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节 应用文写作(共1小题，满分15分)
56. 你校英文报就最近举办的“当英语遇上艺术”(When English Meets The Arts)系列活动开展征文，请你写一篇短文，分享其中让你印象深刻的一项活动，内容包括：
1.活动介绍;2.你的感想
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
When English Meets The Arts
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第三节 读后续写(共1小题，满分25分)
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。
Kathy's family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year, however, her parents announced a new rule: no phones for the entire week.
“But my friends will be expecting updates about the trip, "Kathy complained. Kathy's mom gave her a serious look. Unwillingly, Kathy handed her phone over and her mom locked it away.
The drive to the beach house took most of the day. As they turned off the highway onto country back roads, the clouds darkened. Rain started to pour. "Even more beautiful in the rain," her mother said. " What do you think, Kathy " Kathy glared at her mom. "Beautiful, "she muttered.
That night after dinner, Kathy wandered into the kitchen, where her father was washing dishes. She gave her father a loving look and said in her sweetest voice, "Couldn’t I have my phone back, just for one second Just so I can tell everyone what an amazing time I'm having ”
“Can't, "he said. "It's not here. Remember " Kathy was very annoyed. Having nothing better to do, she examined the dusty bookcase in the living room. The books looked as dull as the weather. On the top shelf, however, she spotted a puzzle. She took it, emptied the pieces on the table, and began to sort them.
After what seemed like a few minutes, she looked up. It was past ten o'clock. She had been working for almost two hours! She yawned. The puzzle was less than half done, but she was exhausted. So, she went to bed.
When Kathy awoke the next morning, she jumped out of bed and threw open the curtains. A blazing sun was rising over the blue ocean. The sky was cloudless. The scene reminded Kathy of a photo that her friend betty had recently sent her.
This view was even better. It would leave everyone speechless. Kathy dashed to her bedside table and reached for her phone. But there was nothing there. She sighed. Still, she wandered in front of the window, admiring the sunrise.
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。
After a quick breakfast, Kathy headed to the beach.
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Appreciating the finished puzzle, she realized she hadn't thought of her cellphone for hours.
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广州市第四中学2024学年第二学期3月月考
高二英语 参考答案
第一部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1 A 2. D 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. C
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
第二节 阅读七选五(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. A 19. D 20. G
第二部分 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. A
第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. beneficial
37. which 38. extremely
39. whether
40. importance
41. affecting
42. tiredness
43. To prove
pared 45. in
第三部分 写作(共三节，满分50分)
第一节 单词拼写(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
根据听给的中文提示，从选择性必修2第5单元、选择性必修3第1、2、3单元中选择合适的单词，填写到横线的空白处，将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
【46题答案】
【答案】abusing##having abused
【47题答案】
【答案】Restricted
【48题答案】
【答案】grabbed
【49题答案】
【答案】justify
【50题答案】
【答案】discipline
【51题答案】
【答案】accurately
【52题答案】
【答案】guaranteed
【53题答案】
【答案】promotes
【54题答案】
【答案】starving
【55题答案】
【答案】representatives
第二节 应用文写作(共1小题，满分15分)
【56题答案】
【答案】When English Meets The Arts
Recently, our school organized a series of activities titled ”When English Meets The Arts". Among them, the activity that left a deep impression on me was the English drama performance.
During the activity, students from different grades cooperated to produce and perform short English dramas. Each drama showcased a unique storyline and creative dialogue, providing a platform for students to showcase their English proficiency and acting skills. Personally, I was deeply impressed by the dedication and teamwork displayed by the students. Despite the challenges of language learning and stage fright, they demonstrated confidence and enthusiasm on stage. Moreover, the dramas not only entertained the audience but also encouraged language learning in a fun and interactive way.
Overall, the English drama performance was a memorable and inspiring experience, highlighting the synergy between language learning and artistic expression. It reinforced the importance of creative approaches in language education and provided valuable opportunities for students to shine on stage.
第三节 读后续写(共1小题，满分25分)
【57题答案】
【答案】After a quick breakfast Kathy headed to the beach. Under no circumstances had Kathy expected the scenery to be so spectacular! With the sea wind blowing against her face, Kathy totally lost herself in the stunning views. After half an hour's leisure walk along the beach, Kathy returned to the house. “How do I spend the rest of the day ” Kathy murmured to herself. Suddenly, the unfinished puzzle caught her attention. She felt a little excited and buried herself in it once again. Every time the shapes met, Kathy was overwhelmed with happiness. Soon, all that were left were a few gaps. She quickly put the remaining pieces into place. The puzzle was completed!
Appreciating the finished puzzle, she realized she hadn’t thought of her cellphone for hours. Trying to preserve the image in her mind, she quietly started taking it apart rather than taking pictures to update about the trip. That, she thought, was just for me. Without the distractions from her cellphone, she found herself engaged in story sharing session with mom and daddy willingly. They spent a high-quality family time together. On arriving home, mom gave her cellphone back. This time, however, she had no intention to share but to keep all the great memories in her mind. (189 words)

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