天津市和平区天津市第五十五中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考 英语试卷（含解析）

天津市和平区天津市第五十五中学2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题 一、单项选择（本大题共15小题） 1．—Have you heard the news that Mrs Smith will be appointed as our head — _____. She is just an assistant. A．You said it B．By all means C．You don’t say D．You bet 2．An expert, together with some assistants, _____ in the lab day and night since the outbreak of the flu. A．was working B．were working C．have been working D．has been working 3．_____the soldiers sacrificed themselves in the battle against the flood made many people in grief. A．That B．When C．What D．Why 4．She was a very determined and diligent person, and that made her really successful in her career. A．apparently B．dramatically C．gradually D．instantly 5．MSF is an independent, non-profit organization mission is to provide medical care to those affected by conflicts, epidemics or disasters. A．that B．which C．whose D．where 6．-- Mary, what do you think of the soup I cooked especially for you --_____, but it tastes too oily. A．My fault B．Forget it C．Excuse me D．No offence 7．As a soldier, he showed selfless _____ to duty. A．variation B．dedication C．conservation D．comparison 8．Let’s _____ our differences and try to reach an agreement. A．lay aside B．take over C．bring forth D．turn out 9．_____ is important for us to break boundaries and work together. A．What B．It C．As D．Which 10．The number of new students from 210 to 160 this year. A．multiplied B．exploded C．decreased D．owed 11．_____our hobbies, the Internet can connect us with others who enjoy the same hobbies, even if they live on the other side of the world. A．However B．Whatever C．Wherever D．Whichever 12．—Will you take over at the next service area I want a short rest. —Sure. You _____ for over four hours by then. A．have driven B．have been driving C．will be driving D．will have been driving 13．-You look sleepy today. - _____ not to miss the flight, I didn’t dare to close my eyes the whole night. A．Having reminded B．Reminded C．Being reminded D．To be reminded 14．Jerry received 3 text messages from his bank, _____ him that 3 online payments had just been made from his account. A．informed B．to inform C．informing D．inform 15．I love spring because I_____ endure the cold of winter or avoid the burning sun of summer in spring. A．mustn’t B．needn’t C．can’t D．shouldn’t 二、完形填空（本大题共1小题） When 10-year-old Naivy Bloxson and her siblings (兄弟姐妹) first started their lemonade stand (汽水货摊) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, their 16 was modest: to earn enough money to 17 their mom in buying school supplies and clothing. Now, with their profits, the kids are able to buy the fun items they desire ! Beyond these 18 gains, operating the stand has become a 19 learning experience in business and social skills for them. Their mom, Danielle, who works in a school herself, 20 the significance of these lessons. “I work in 21 , so I know how crucial these skills are: learning about busi ... ...