河南省南阳市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次月考（6月）英语试题.docx

河南省南阳市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次月考（6月）英语试题
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一、阅读理解
Pedal Street by Breeze
Reviewer Anna Martino, age 13
Breeze has released Pedal Street after a two-year wait, in spite of pressure from fans and the record company. Fans had been told to expect something special and this is a masterpiece. This band’s music is exceptional.The song lyrics (歌词) express emotions that are felt by everybody, focusing on topics other artists seem to prefer not to sing about. Breeze uses an interesting mix of styles including classical strings (弦乐器) and modern guitar riffs (重复段).
Thrill by Skydiggers
Reviewer Alexis Walker, age 14
Skydiggers, a Canadian rock group, have released the album (专辑) Thrill, which was recorded over two years. Although some tunes (曲调) are difficult to tell apart from each other in the sense that Suzi Tarrant’s voice doesn’t vary from song to song, the album will soon be permanently fixed on your playlist.
Silver Honeybees by Lena and the Lantanas
Reviewer Sam Roberts, age 16
Lena has been allowed to sing all types of songs here in order to really show what she can do. And in case you think that her new far-ranging style may not be attractive to a youthful teenage fan base, remember that her teen audience is sure to grow along with her as she makes more music. While some bands include good beats but have meaningless lyrics that make you feel slightly sick, or sing songs with meaningful words yet make a terrible sound, the Lantanas are different and a rare find.
Hungry Rock by April Sapa
Reviewer Julie Zhang, age 14
The album covers everything a teenager can feel: love, hate, acceptance and even boredom. It is an excellent combination of easy listening, even though there are several songs that could easily have been left out, resulting in a better album overall.
1．What can we learn about Pedal Street?
A．It was a let-down for fans. B．It is emotional and unusual.
C．It was prepared in a short time. D．It mainly consists of rock music.
2．What does Roberts say about Silver Honeybees?
A．It attracts people of all ages.
B．It makes you feel heartbroken.
C．It covers several types of music.
D．It has both good words and sounds.
3．What type of writing is this text?
A．Reports. B．Music reviews. C．Advertisements. D．Event announcements.

For the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.
Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help for Heroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD．Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.
By 2019, Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I’d be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we’re up to almost 3,000 members now.”
Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.
4．What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage?
A．He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.
B．He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD．
C．He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.
D．He received the assignment from his employer.
5．How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows’ PTSD?
A．It resulted in his embarrassment. B．It increased his sense of isolation.
C．It worsened his stress and anxiety. D．It brought him comfort and relief.
6．What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain?
A．He feared being teased for his action.
B．He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.
C．He was unsure about the group’s development.
D．He worried about the local council’s disapproval.
7．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．A Joyful Volunteer Experience B．A Trucker’s Cleanup Initiative
C．A Fighting Hero against PTSD D．A Platform for Environmentalists

A wild African bird that will lead people to trees with honeycomb (蜂巢) seems to somehow learn the distinct whistles and calls of the human foragers (觅食者) who live near them.
This bird species has far more information about what the bees are doing than humans ever could. In Tanzania, Hadza foragers can use a special whistle to attract this bird, which will then fly down and start leading them to honey. With its noisy chattering sound, the bird is very conspicuous. Once the bird arrives at a tree with honey inside, it will rest near the beehive silently, seemingly not to disturb the bees. “That’s the signal to the Hadza to really start searching,” says Brian Wood, an anthropologist at University of California, Los Angeles. Pretty soon, the foragers will locate the hive and cut open the tree trunk.
It is found that the birds are more likely to show up when the familiar signal used by the locals is being broadcast. According to the research, the birds appear 82% of the time when Hadza whistles are being played. But they appear only 24% of the time when the researchers play the whistles traditionally used in a different country.
This makes it clear that the birds have learned what their human neighbors do when they want to partner up and go honey-hunting. “This is a very strong result which supports the idea that there’s a learning process involved,” says Wood.
But how do the birds learn? It’s still unclear. What is clear is that this human-animal communication seems to benefit both parties, and it may go back many thousands of years. When the honeycomb is out, the birds get some of the beeswax, which they love to eat. And the human foragers get the honey—which is an enormously important food for the Hadza. Wood has calculated that the Hadza get about 10% of the calories in their annual diet with the help of the birds.
8．What does the underlined word “conspicuous” in Para.2mean?
A．Eye-catching. B．Care-free. C．Naughty. D．Attractive.
9．What can we know about the birds?
A．They are raised by humans. B．They help cut open the tree trunk.
C．They feed on honey as their annual diet. D．They can distinguish different whistles.
10．Which of the following can best describe the honey gathering?
A．A complex dilemma. B．An unfair trade.
C．A double-edged sword. D．A win-win cooperation.
11．Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A．The familiar signal in the forest.
B．A talented expert in hunting the bees.
C．A wonderful guide to collecting honey.
D．The human-animal communication in Tanzania.

As people hold different views on almost anything, we live in a judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults and imperfections of others, yet seem unaware of their own. Some misguided souls believe they have a duty to help you to be a better person by telling you what a failure you really are first and then offering suggestions as to how you can improve.
So what is the possible solution to criticism?
If you are the one forcing others to feel ashamed of themselves, STOP. Make a conscious decision rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person’s performance or attitudes. You are more likely to offer helpful suggestions from the beginning. If you are on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you are doing or a personality issue of yours, a natural response is to defend and attack. However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. Instead, simply reply with “OK”. This brief one-word response acknowledges the other person’s comment without agreeing with it or feeling necessary to engage in a debate about it.
It is important to remain emotionally attached to what the other person is saying, to listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. In fact, there is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Did I make a mistake? Could I have done better? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? If so, how can I improve myself? As for chronic(习惯性的) criticizers: It is important to set strict boundary with them. Remove yourself from their presence when necessary.
In any case, one can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact your life or relationship with the other party.
12．What may the author think of people who prefer to judge others?
A．Warm-hearted. B．Self-centered. C．Talkative. D．Responsible.
13．What does a person probably convey by saying “OK” according to paragraph 3?
A．He thinks the suggestions are helpful.
B．He defenses himself with the response.
C．He agrees with the comments completely.
D．He wants to avoid unnecessary arguments.
14．What is the key to making an objective observer according to paragraph 4?
A．Having debates. B．Accepting criticism.
C．Keeping calm. D．Avoiding criticizers.
15．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To make a judgment on others. B．To explain some social behavior.
C．To call for action against attack. D．To give advice on facing criticism.

The Getting Things Done (GTD) method refers to a personal productivity methodology (方法论) that redefines how you approach your life and work. It relies on the idea that you need to simplify your workload. If you frequently feel overwhelmed or you just have too much going on, this method might be great for you. 16 However, it can indeed easily be broken down into five main components:
17 Write it all down, either in a planner or a document, and don’t skip anything, even if it seems irrelevant. You will find it somehow helpful in the future.
Clarify what you have written down. Look at each task and identify the steps you can take to complete it. Quickly write those down, so you break each task into steps. 18 Then consider whether it can be thrown out or handled later instead.
Organize by creating a to-do list, putting action items on your calendar, assigning smaller tasks, filing away reference materials to create a timely, structured approach to getting it done.
Reflect frequently and review all your organized materials on a regular basis. 19 Try using an “after-action review” to comprehensively go over what you’ve done and what you need to work on or stick with as you move forward.
Engage by tackling your action items knowingly and actively. You have a list of tasks and action items, an organized system with dates and references, and a schedule for checking in with yourself. 20
A little stress can push you to be more productive, but too much will have the opposite effect, so using the GTD method can really make you calm and confident.
A．Seize whatever is coming into your head.
B．Note down the main concerns in your daily life.
C．Sometimes you may feel it tough to work out the plan.
D．Then you have all in place and work toward goal completion gradually.
E．The methodology of GTD may be involved enough to fill a whole book.
F．This could mean every Monday, you check it update or revise something.
G．You may find that there are no actionable steps associated with some task.

二、完形填空
I was angry with my sixteen-year-old son Anthony, and stormed out of the house. Standing on the front porch (门廊), I 21 deeply. I saw my elderly neighbor, Clara, working in her garden. Seeking 22 , I walked across the street.
“Anthony again?” Clara asked. “It’s his hair again,” I replied. “Have you seen him? All that mass of messy curls 23 over his shoulders! But just mention a haircut, and he gets that same 24 look in his eyes I’ve seen a million times before.”
Clara smiled, “It’s only hair, Liz.” She spoke slowly, 25 each word, “It’s … only… hair!” Then her smile disappeared, and her expression became 26 . “I learned years ago when my husband died, leaving me three young kids. I had to put everything in perspective if I were to 27 . I learned how to say, ‘But it’s only…’ But it’s only a bad day. Tomorrow will be better.” She nodded her head firmly. “You 28 it, don’t you, honey? Everybody has enough 29 in their lives without wasting 30 on the ‘it’s only ’ things that come their way.”
After returning to my house, I baked some cookies, and carried them to Anthony’s room. “Can I come in, honey?” “Not if you’re going to 31 about my hair again.” I pushed the door open and held out the cookies. “Not one word. I 32 .” He stared at the plate of cookies greedily, but there was still a glint of 33 in his eyes. “Not one word about my hair?” He looked at me challengingly.
“It’s only hair,” I said. “It’s your hair. Not mine.” Anthony smiled broadly, saying, “Thanks for 34 understanding me, Mom. And thanks for the cookies.” Now I’ve learned to let go of the “it’s only” 35 , and Anthony is more willing to listen to me.
21．A．dug B．drank C．sighed D．reflected
22．A．acceptance B．sympathy C．company D．relaxation
23．A．fixing up B．showing off C．flying around D．hanging down
24．A．disapproving B．puzzled C．loving D．hungry
25．A．analyzing B．recalling C．emphasizing D．polishing
26．A．awful B．serious C．funny D．acceptable
27．A．return B．succeed C．persist D．survive
28．A．take B．make C．get D．believe
29．A．power B．trouble C．work D．support
30．A．mess B．freedom C．space D．energy
31．A．complain B．bring C．lie D．joke
32．A．doubt B．pretend C．promise D．protest
33．A．annoyance B．suspicion C．competence D．rebellion
34．A．finally B．instantly C．accurately D．completely
35．A．principles B．approaches C．situations D．regulations

三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In May, 2023, the National Museum of China (NMC) launched 36 (it) first original stage play, Joyful Songs In A Flourishing Age, as part of a project seeking to make cultural heritage active again.
Inspired by The Pottery Storyteller Beating A Drum, a piece in the NMC’s collection from the Eastern Han Dynasty, 37 play presented a fantasy “dialogue” between the ancient ceram