湖南岳阳2025届高二英语下册一月考试题

1、―What do you think of learning English?

―_____is a challenging task to learn a foreign language,I think.

A.This B.That C.It D.What

2、It was only after he had read the papers ________ Mr. Gross realized the task was extremely difficult to complete.

A. that B. when C. which D. what

3、—May I borrow your book Steve Jobs?  —________you return it before Friday.

A.If only B.Unless C.On condition that D.Now that

4、I was the first reporter ________ to take pictures of giant pandas in the reserve.

A.to permit B.to be permitted C.permitted D.permitting

5、Could you tell me the name of the shop ________ you bought your coat last week？

A. which B. in which

C. that D. in that

6、It seems that number sense is something we have ________ with many animals in the world.

A.in common B.in turn C.in charge D.in return

7、The number of road accidents and the deaths _____ those accidents _____ over the past years.

A.resulting in; has increased B.resulting in; have increased

C.resulting from; has increased D.resulting from; have increased

8、I was told that   flight would take us to Shanghai in time to reach  Fudan University．

A.the; / B.the; a C.a; the D./; the

9、_____ is even important _____ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.

A. That, which B. What, that

C. What, what   D. It, that

10、This time next year, we _________ on a beach somewhere in Brazil.

A. will lie B. will have lay C. will be lying D. will be laying

11、At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and ________ down to eat our picnic lunch.

A.sitting B.having sat C.sat D.to sit

12、We don’t doubt _____ he will succeed in the research work.

A. that B. whether

C. how D. what

13、More than one of his classmates who often _______ voluntary work in the local community _____ been awarded by the government.

A.does; has B.does; have C.do; has D.do; have

14、He promised that he would come, but he hasn’t   yet.

A.turned up B.turned down C.turned out D.turned over

15、The traditional view is _____________ we sleep because our brain is ＂programmed＂ to make us do so.

A.when B.why

C.whether D.that

16、Continuing violence could ________ the progress towards reform.

A.hold on B.hold out C.hold on to D.hold up

17、—How did you find him out?

—I ______ his name by chance on the list.

A．came down

B．came about

C．came up

D．came across

18、The old photos buried at the bottom of the suitcase ________ me of those happy old days we had spent together.

A.repeated B.remembered C.remained D.reminded

19、_______ , every road leads to Rome, and I do believe hard work pays off.

A.In all B.All in all

C.First of all D.After all

20、Bruno was secretly pleased when he knew that it could be weeks before they went back because he had_______ himself to the idea of spending one more month there.

A.contributed B.stuck C.devoted D.resigned

21、In the past decade, our education system_________too much on grades. However, there is always some doubt________grades have a direct connection with future success.

A.focused; whether B.focused; if C.has focused; whether D.has focused; if

22、Few people paid full attention to their health conditions _____ they were seriously ill.

A.when B.if C.until D.before

23、—I can’t think why he ________ so angry. I mean no harm.

—It’s typical of him to be sensitive(敏感的).

A.should have been B.must have been

C.might have been D.can have been

24、People were ________ at his sudden death. It was really ________ to them.

A．shocked; shocked

B．shocked; a shock

C．shocking; a shock

D．shocking; shocking

25、Great changes have taken place everywhere in the city. It is no longer _______ it was 20 years ago, when it was not developed.

A.what B.how C.that D.which

26、Many families take their children on vacation.They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks.But Julie and Tim Smith planned a longer vacation with their two children.The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world.They plan to visit 30 countries in all.Right now,the four travelers are about halfway through their trip.Ms.Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can.

Mr.Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people.He says people have been extremely friendly,very welcoming and love their kids.Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met.He said,“I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles than in America.”His sister,9-year-old Kara,discovered that she liked Thai food.Ms.Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.

It took the family a year to prepare for the trip.They had to sell their house and cars.Ms.Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave.They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need.Ms.Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back.She says she does not miss the things she has back home.“What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking those with us instead.”

The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.

【1】In what way is the Smith family’s trip different from many others’according to paragraph 1?

A．They take their children on vacation.

B．They travel during school breaks.

C．They travel for a few weeks with children.

D．They travel around the world for a year with children.

【2】What does Tyler find interesting during the trip?

A．Living in Africa.

B．Learning about the people they have met.

C．Lifestyles in America.

D．Having Thai food.

【3】Which of the following is NOT true about the Smiths’preparation for the trip?

A．They both left their jobs.

B．It took the Smith family a year.

C．They sold their house and cars.

D．They put lightweight clothing in small bags.

【4】What does the underlined word“those”in paragraph 3 refer to?

A．The memories of the family.

B．The small bags they carry.

C．The things on her back.

D．The things back home.

27、   Ireland’s Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination. However, since last April, the small island of just 2,600 residents has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical reappearance of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.

The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the five settlements on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms. There were only rocks and rock pools left. For over 30 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores. The area’s tourism industry slowly declined, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.

Then around Easter last year, something magical happened - an unusual ten-day tide blanketed the bare 300-meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand. Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.

The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes. However, Sean Molloy, manager of Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we don’t know how safe the beach is now because currents ( 洋流 ) could be changed and it’ ll take a little bit of time.” He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act. It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, before returning in 1927. However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay.

【1】What has made Achill Island famous worldwide recently?

A.An unusual storm. B.The decrease in the number of residents.

C.The return of its beach. D.The building of a new tourist destination.

【2】What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades?

A.Tourism went down gradually. B.Restaurant developed slowly.

C.Storms attacked frequently. D.Rock pools disappeared completely.

【3】What should tourists avoid according to Sean Molloy?

A.Spoiling the shores. B.Getting into the rock pools.

C.Playing with dolphins. D.Swimming near the beaches.

28、   It was Monday. Mrs Smith’s dog was hungry, but there was not any meat in the house.

Considering that there was no better way, Mrs Smith took a piece of paper, and wrote the following words on it, “Give my dog half a pound of meat” Then she gave the paper to her dog and said gently, “Take this to the butcher(卖肉者), and he’s going to give you your lunch today.”

Holding the piece of paper in its mouth, the dog ran to the butcher’s shop. It gave the paper to the butcher. The butcher read it carefully, recognized that it was really the lady’s handwriting and pleasantly did as he was asked to. The dog was very happy, and ate the meat up immediately.

At midday, the dog came to the shop again. It gave the butcher a piece of paper again. After reading it, he gave it half a pound of meat once more.

The next day, the dog came again exactly at midday. And as usual, it brought a piece of paper in the mouth. This time, the butcher did not take a look at the paper, and gave the dog its meat, for he had thought of the dog as one of his customers.

However, the dog came again at four o’clock. And the same thing happened once again. To the butcher’s more surprise, it came for the third time at six o’clock, and brought with it a third piece of paper. The butcher felt a bit puzzled. He said to himself, “This is a small dog. Why does Mrs Smith give it so much meat to eat today?”

Looking at the piece of paper, he found that there were not any words on it!

【1】When Mrs Smith’s dog was hungry, what did she give to the dog?

A.Some chicken. B.Half a pound of meat.

C.A hot dog. D.A piece of paper with some words on it.

【2】Mrs Smith treated her little dog quite _______.

A.cruelly B.fairly C.kindly D.unfriendly

【3】From its experience, the dog found that _______.

A.only the paper with Mrs Smith’s words on it could bring it meat

B.a piece of paper could bring it half a pound of meat

C.the butcher would give the meat to it whenever he saw it

D.Mrs Smith would pay for the meat it got from the butcher

【4】At the end of the story, you’ll find that_________.

A.the dog was clever enough to write on the paper

B.the dog dared not go to the butcher’s any more

C.the butcher was told not to give any meat to the dog

D.the butcher found himself cheated by the clever animal

29、   Who made the ABC song? Some people say a man named Charles Bradlee made the song. He was the first person to say he owned it. That was in 1834. Bradlee called the song “The Schoolmaster”. A schoolmaster is an old name for a teacher. No one knows where it came from. But we do have some clues.

Sounds Like Another Song

The ABC song sounds the same as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. It has the same tune, or music. It sounds like “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, too. Try singing each song. Sing them in a row. You can hear for yourself! The tune was first printed in 1761. It didn’t have any words. No one knows who wrote it. Later, a woman wrote the words for “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. Her name was Jane Taylor. She lived in England. She wrote the words in 1806. Mozart was a very famous composer. He wrote a piece of music in 1785. It sounds a lot like the ABC song!

We Learn Better From Songs

When the ABC song first became popular, few children went to school. Most people did not learn how to read. They did not learn how to write, either. As time went on, this changed. More people needed to know how to read and write. More children started learning the ABC song. It helped them remember the letters.

Why do we sing the ABC song? We could just read it quietly. Or we could say it without singing. Why is the song partly important? The answer is related to how we learn. Children have always leaned from grown-ups. But 200 year ago, most people couldn’t read or write. Children had to remember things. They could not write down what they learned. They could not read about it later. So it was important to remember. Songs helped people remember. People sang songs that told stories. They taught their children what they knew through songs.

So, no none really knows who made the ABC song. We do know that this song is popular today. Most children who learn to speak English will sing it. Then they will remember their letters!

【1】How is the passage mainly developed?

A.By comparing. B.By listing facts.

C.By telling a story. D.By examining differences.

【2】Who made the ABC song?

A.Charles Bradlee B.Jane Taylor.

C.Mozart. D.No one knows the answer exactly.

【3】Which of the following is not true about the importance of songs?

A.Songs help children remember the letters.

B.Songs told stories.

C.People can teach what they know to children through songs.

D.Songs help people have a happy life.

【4】Why the Question “Who made the ABC song?” is used in the beginning?

A.To test the readers. B.To show the song is important.

C.To introduce the topic. D.To analyze the cause and effect.

30、   When I was a young boy growing up in North Dakota, my grandparents were farmers. And I remember the huge garden that my Grandma _______. I promise you it was about 4,000 square metres. Well, _______ it seemed that way to me! She _______ the garden all by hand, with a hoe (锄头) and some water. Each spring the garden took shape from cold flat earth, which she changed through much hard work into rows and hills ready for _______.

I especially remember _______ Grandma plant potatoes. Grandma had _______ potatoes from last year. She stored them with the rest of the harvest in the outdoor cellar (地窖). There vegetables kept safely all _______. When spring came, we _______ last year’s potatoes and planted each piece into hills of soil in the garden. I thought we would never _______ the end of the long hills for planting!

Before long the garden became fully ________ because of sunny days,warmer temperatures and rain. ________ it needed lots of hoeing and watering by Grandma and her helper to have a harvest. It provided vegetables throughout the summer, until the final harvest when ________ weather set in.

By the time Thanksgiving dinner ________, the ground at my grandparent’s farm often would be covered with snow and we’d be ________ for a long winter. Warm inside the house around Thanksgiving dinner, we looked through windows at bare (光秃的) tree branches (树枝) in the ________ garden. Our whole family would ________ potatoes and other vegetables from the ________. And of course wonderful pumpkin (南瓜) pie... I can smell it now! It's ________ how a pumpkin pie can make me __________ years of Thanksgiving dinners, and how that warmth ________ in my heart.

【1】A.shared B.controlled C.owned D.found

【2】A.at first B.at last C.at most D.at least

【3】A.looked after B.showed off C.took over D.knew about

【4】A.watering B.planting C.moving D.giving

【5】A.helping B.watching C.making D.hearing

【6】A.sold B.saved C.chosen D.brought

【7】A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter

【8】A.ate B.washed C.cut D.grew

【9】A.reach B.see C.use D.cover

【10】A.important B.popular C.active D.peaceful

【11】A.for example B.of course C.in return D.after all

【12】A.fine B.dry C.cold D.hot

【13】A.continued B.followed C.ended D.arrived

【14】A.right B.ready C.fit D.safe

【15】A.sleeping B.changing C.tiny D.poor

【16】A.want B.enjoy C.buy D.send

【17】A.garden B.market C.store D.farm

【18】A.difficult B.doubtful C.amazing D.crazy

【19】A.accept B.understand C.realise D.remember

【20】A.races B.passes C.stays D.jumps

31、根据课文内容填空

The most 【1】 and important festivals are the ones that look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. 【2】 the Spring Festival in China, people eat dumplings, fish and meat and may 【3】children lucky money in red paper. There are dragon dances and carnivals, and families celebrate the Lunar New Year 【4】 .Some Western countries have very exciting carnivals,【5】 take place forty days before Easter, usually in February. These carnivals might include parades, 【6】 in the streets day and night, loud music and colourful 【7】 of all kinds. Easter is an important religious and social festival for 【8】around the world. It celebrates the return of Jesus from the dead and the coming of spring and new life. Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival 【9】 a little later. The country, covered with cherry tree flowers, looks as though 【10】is covered with pink snow.

32、假如你是某国际学校的学生李华，你想邀请你的留学生朋友 Horford于本周日去市人民公园游玩，请你依据下列要点，给他写一封电子邮件。

要点：1.游玩安排；

2.注意事项。

要求：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Horford,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua