河南省博爱英才学校2020-2021学年高二英语第四次月考试题.doc

1、河南省博爱英才学校2020-2021学年高二英语第四次月考试题 第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分 30分）第一节（共5小题）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman going to do this evening?A. Go to dinner. B. Visit her sister. C. Go to the airport.2. What does the woman mean?A. T

2、he manager is sure to be at the office.B. She is wondering where to go.C. Shed like to give her help.3. How often did the woman take the medicine?A. Four times a day. B. Twice a day. C. Three times a day.4. Why doesnt the man take the suit?A. It is too big. B. It doesnt fit him. C. It is too expensi

3、ve.5. What can be the result of the talk?A. The woman can be off on Friday.B. The woman should work on Friday.C. No result.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第67小题。6. Whats the probable relationship

4、 between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Salesman and customer.C. Teacher and student.7. What color will the woman choose?A. White. B. Yellow. C. Green.听第7段材料，回答第810小题。8. What does the woman want to do?A. To get to the cinema.B. To go to a shoe shop.C. To go to a post office.9. Where is the

5、place the woman is going to?A. Not far from the Queens Road.B. Across the road.C. Behind the post office.10. How will the woman go to the place?A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus.听第8段材料，回答第1113小题。11. Who gave the nickname “Big Apple” to New York City?A. Some painters.B. Some musicians.C. Some people

6、visiting New York.12. What is the woman especially interested in?A. An art show. B. A play. C. A musician.13. What do you think the word “Apple” in “Big Apple” refers to?A. A famous city. B. A splendid theatre. C. A wonderful concert.听第9段材料，回答第1416小题。14. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A

7、part-time job. B. A computer lesson. C. A summer holiday plan.15. How did the man get this information?A. He asked the computer centre.B. He received a letter.C. He received an e-mail.16. What does the woman think of herself?A. She knows little about computers.B. She doesnt have much experience.C. S

8、he has little interest in the Internet.听第10段材料，回答第1720小题。17. What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage?A. World Wide Web. B. Weather reports. C. Climate in Africa.18. What does the writer think about weather reports?A. They are surprising. B. They are normal. C. They are exciting.19. Wha

9、t can we learn about the usual weather in Colorado?A. It often snows in June there.B. It doesnt snow in June there.C. It always rains in June there.20. What other fact do we know from the passage?A. Southern California desert had become larger.B. African continent has become larger.C. Sahara Desert

10、has become larger. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADear Sir,It is not often that a woman can thank personally the inventor of devices (设备) that make life livable for her. I feel that it is my duty to tell you how much we women of this small town are in deb

11、t to you. I am an officer in the District Womens Club and my husband is a doctor. We have a large house so as I do practically all my own housework, my duties are many. Still, I enjoy my work and do not feel that I entirely lose out on lifes pleasures. Right now, I hear my washing machine chugging (

12、发出轧轧声). The house is lighted by electricity. I cook on an electric stove and wash dishes in an electric dishwasher. I clean the house with electric cleaners. When I rest, I take an electric massage (按摩). I forget Im living in a tiny town. But Im reminded (使想起) when the automatic alarm in my stove ri

13、ngs and know my dinner is now cooking. The doctor comes home. He finds a wife not tired and dissatisfied. Instead, he sees a woman waiting, who has worked faithfully. She is now rested and ready to serve the tired man and discuss things of the day. Possibly he brings home a guest without warning, bu

14、t electricity saves the day for the hostess. Please accept my appreciation, Mr. Edison, from the most truly grateful of women. I know you must have received the thanks of other women before but I believe men are like women after all and like to know that their work is appreciated. I do think the wor

15、ld is often not thankful enough for such work and the value of it.Sincerely, Mrs. W.C. Lathrop21. What can we learn about the author?A. She works in a hospital.B. She lives downtown.C. She is badly in debt.D. She is an officer.22. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. The woman has a bad memory.B

16、. The washing machine is broken.C. The woman likes doing housework.D. The house is affected by power cuts.23. Whats the authors purpose of writing this letter?A. To express her thanks.B. To make an apology.C. To ask for help.D. To give a reply. BHigh in a valley on the border of Italy and Austria, a

17、 young couple went out for a hike. As the hikers made their way across the snow-covered rocks, they found that a human body lay buried in the melting ice. They quickly called the police. Finally, the body was dug out of the ice and sent to a laboratory. In the lab, an archaeologist (考古学家) examined t

18、he body and other items (物品) that had been found nearby. The study of these items showed that they were over 5,000 years old!The local people were very excited by this news. They called him Otzi because he had been found near the Otztal valley. As news of the iceman spread, people all around the wor

19、ld took an interest. Who was Otzi the Iceman? Where did he come from? How did he live? Why did he die?Scientists have come a long way toward answering these questions. They have learned a great deal from Otzis belongings about what life was like 5,000 years ago. They believe that he had a diet made

20、up of grains. By examining his teeth and bones, they believe that he was born in a small village near present-day Bolzano, Italy.Scientists made X-rays of Otzis body. They found that Otzi had been in a fight before he died. They believe that he escaped his attackers and fled up the mountain and foun

21、d a place to rest. He placed all his belongings neatly at his side, and lay down on the ground. He was weak from loss of blood. After some hours had passed, Otzi died. Snow fell, covering his body. For thousands of years, snow fell on the mountain. Otzi became buried deeper and deeper inside the gla

22、cier (冰川). There he remained until the melting ice exposed him to the hikers.Today, Otzi rests inside an ice case in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy. Otzi the Iceman is the oldest human body ever found. Because of Otzi, we can touch the distant past and imagine the lives of o

23、ur human ancestors.24. Who found Otzi?A. An archaeologist. B. The local people.C. A policeman. D. Two hikers.25. Whats peoples reaction to the discovery?A. Critical. B. Curious.C. Terrified. D. Uninterested.26. Otzi probably died of injuries he received _.A. while escaping from a snow slideB. in a f

24、all from the mountainC. in a fight with enemiesD. from a wild animal27. Why did it take so many years for Otzi to be found?A. He was buried underground.B. He fell into a hole in the glacier.C. He was covered in snow and ice.D. He was hidden deep in the mountain.CCriticisms of the Common Core curricu

25、lum have mostly centered on its attention to keeping things new, fresh and relevant. English classrooms are now asked to focus on current events, rather than timeless works, for fear of losing students interest. Thats good news for students hoping to enter fields like science, tech, and journalism b

26、ut not-so-good news for those interested in the arts. Even kids who arent longing to (渴望) write poetry might benefit from reading it, however, as it aids self-reflection and pattern-forming.But classic poetry hasnt been excluded from public school classrooms just yet. Organizations like Get Lit, a n

27、onprofit based in LA and run by former teacher Diane Luby Lane, are keeping it alive. Founded in 2006, Get Lit began as a one-woman show performed by Lane, which developed into a curriculum she began teaching at public high schools in California. Today, her lesson plans meet Common Core standards, a

28、nd are taught at over 100 public high schools in the state.The process of the lesson-plan-turned-artwork is simple: participants select classic poems, then write and perform their own spoken-word responses. The poems then can qualify for the organizations Classic Slam. Some have even been selected t

29、o be included in a book, Get Lit Rising: Words Ignite. Claim Your Poem. Claim Your Life.According to the publisher, the teens included in the book come from a variety of backgrounds some are battling with mental illness or eating disorders, others have parents who are in prison, and still others are

30、 homeless. Lane says that classic poetry isnt just the language of the upper classes. In an interview with LA Weekly, she said, “It makes me so angry because we decide, Well, if youre going to go to classes, youd better bring hip hop (嘻哈) here because thats what the kids like.” Lane believes both hi

31、p hop and the classics matter. Both Walt Whitman and Kendrick Lamar deserve to go down in history and to be taught in schools. 28. What do we know about the Common Core curriculum?A. It has been praised all the time.B. It focuses on current events.C. It ruins students interest.D. It is homework-cent

32、ered.29. What does the author think of poetry learning?A. Interesting. B. Beneficial.C. Upsetting. D. Tough.30. What can we learn about Get Lit?A. It aims to select classic poetry.B. It puts on talk shows worldwide. C. It is a poetry learning curriculum.D. It is unacceptable by many students.31. Wha

33、t is Lanes opinion on classic poetry?A. It is more important than hip hop.B. It should be given more attention.C. It is the language of upper classes.D. It fails to attract most students interest.DIn the United States there are more than half a million criminals serving time in prisons. Most prisone

34、rs are male high school dropouts between the age of 18 and 29. Even more shocking is the fact that the number and rate of imprisonment has more than doubled over the past twenty years, and the recidivism (累犯) is more than 60 percent.Although the aim of the criminal justice system is to get them back

35、 into society, the system itself doesnt support such a goal. Although most prisons are located within the community, prisons are usually isolated (隔离的) and terribly overcrowded. Even in the better-equipped prisons, only one-third of the prisoners have job training opportunities or work release (监外就业

36、) choices. If prisons are to achieve the goal of getting prisoners back into society, then the prisons themselves will have to change. First, they will have to be smaller, housing no more than five hundred prisoners. It has been shown that crowding does not help improve (改进) behaviors. Second, they

37、will have to be built in or near population centers with what prisoners need. This must include social services. Finally, prison programs must be reorganized to provide work release and job training for all prisoners, giving them skills that carry over into their lives after release. In addition to

38、work release, successful models for such teamwork between the criminal justice system and the community already exist in several hundred half-way houses throughout the country where prisoners complete their sentences while beginning to rebuild their lives as productive members of society. Studies su

39、ggest that imprisonment as it is currently operated must be viewed as punishment rather than reform. Until we approach the problem in terms of changing behaviors, prisoners who are set free will probably return to a life of crime.32. What can be learned about the prisoners in the US?A. Most of them

40、are high school graduates.B. About 60% of them are in their twenties.C. The number of them is decreasing these years.D. Under 40% of them are in prison for the first time.33. What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?A. To raise public awareness of crime.B. To improve prisoners performa

41、nce.C. To bring prisoners back to a normal life.D. To offer criminals job training opportunities.34. Why should prisons be built near towns or cities?A. They give prisoners hope for a better after-release life.B. Prison programs require a social support system.C. They benefit the prison reorganizati

42、on.D. Prisons are better-equipped inside. 35. Which of the following is necessary for prison improvement?A. Bigger prisons.B. Formal education.C. More isolated areas.D. Community support.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短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。In this fast-paced life, its hard to find the time

43、to cook. But cooking for other people can be fun and beneficial because it comes with some positive psychological benefits.36 . Performing an act for another human being, like cooking for them, is a form of selflessness. And it can make people feel happy and connected to others.Cooking is a form of

44、nurturing (养育).When it comes to cooking, you are feeding someone, which is necessary for survival. Cooking for others is nurturing. 37 .Cooking can create bonds.If youre cooking for someone, even if theyre not present during the act, it can absolutely bring a sense of closeness in that youre express

45、ing your love and care for someone. 38 . And cooking for others helps us build and strengthen those connections. 39 .Not only does cooking for yourself help you eat more healthfully, but it also sends yourself a message that you are important. Cooking can also help raise your confidence.Cooking is a

46、 practice of mindfulness.Cooking can encourage us to really focus. 40 : walk away for a minute and you can burn the onions; check in with your phone and your water can overflow. Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities and with community comes feelings of connection and hap

47、piness. Now all you have to do is find the time to add cooking into your busy life.A. Making connections is one of humans basic needsB. If you lose your focus things can easily go wrongC. It can provide a means for social acceptance D. Cooking can strengthen your knowledge E. Cooking for others is a

48、 selfless actF. It is helping to keep them aliveG. Cooking is a form of self-care第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There are many reasons that students dont do well in school. Its related to learning challenges, an inability to connect with ins

49、tructors, or simply being bored.These 41 are relevant to me as a former at-risk student.In the 10th grade, I failed 6 of 7 classes because I didnt 42 to the teaching method used, and 43 with students who didnt care about school. As a 44 , I repeated 10th grade and was assigned to Ms. Felders office.

50、Ms. Felder made it clear that my 45 behavior wouldnt be allowed. She also provided 46 direction that I didnt want, but really needed at that time. Our conversations didnt 47 change my behavior, although it was the first time an educator showed any 48 for me.The previous school year I didnt receive a

51、ny offers of 49 from my teachers. The 50 during my second attempt at the 10th grade was Ms. Felder who was everywhere I didnt want her to be. She was always in my 51 : checking-in, providing guidance, and supporting my growth. I didnt want her 52 , but its one of the best things that happened in my

52、life. This seemingly 53 year with Ms. Felder made a change in my thinking and behavior, 54 unfortunately it would take many years before my performance and expectations for myself would slowly change.My 55 journey was very difficult. Part of the reason that I 56 pushing forward was that I 57 that Ms

53、. Felder told me to do better and have higher expectations for myself.After many years of 58 , I graduated with my undergraduate degree from a famous school American University.Ms. Felder: Thank you for being there, supporting this once 59 youth. Please know that the lessons you taught me are now 60

54、 with at-risk students through my work to help them do better, too.41. A. feelings B. reasons C. relations D. remarks42. A. refer B. devote C. connect D. admit 43. A. exchanged B. associated C. argued D. competed44. A. result B. rule C. whole D. group45. A. violent B. distinct C. strange D. bad46. A

55、. unfair B. tough C. improper D. simple47. A. immediately B. regularly C. luckily D. clearly48. A. doubt B. comment C. concern D. duty49. A. assistance B. examination C. compromise D. explanation50. A. difference B. opportunity C. problem D. challenge51. A. plan B. business C. system D. career52. A.

56、 introduction B. influence C. involvement D. information53. A. unbearable B. useless C. universal D. unique54. A. so B. if C. but D. because55. A. spiritual B. educational C. professional D. technical56. A. suggested B. avoided C. considered D. kept57. A. remembered B. recorded C. noted D. determine

57、d58. A. application B. struggles C. performances D. research59. A. absent-minded B. at-risk C. kind-hearted D. hard-working60. A. shared B. compared C. agreed D. combined第二节（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。The Renaissance was a time of great intellectual 61. _ (grow) and rebirth.

58、 It affected people in the following ways:Rise of HumanismDuring the Middle Ages, individuals were expected to devote their lives 62. _ the church above all else. In strong contrast, Renaissance humanists focused on 63. _ (person) interests. Humanists emphasized the importance of worldly pleasures a

59、nd studied classic texts from philosophers like Plato and Aristotle for inspiration.Spreading of KnowledgeAround 1450, a German citizen 64. _ (invent) the printing press, and with it came an increasingly informed society. Thanks to the printing press, 65. _ revolutionized communication, new ideas sp

60、read quickly throughout Europe and allowed for widespread educational reform.Realism in ArtThe Renaissance is best known throughout popular culture for 66. _ (it) contribution to the arts. Instead of 67. _ (focus) on religious figures, artists painted the human body in detail. Whats more, they studi

61、ed the newly improved knowledge of anatomy (解剖) 68. _ (create) perfect paintings. Reliance on ObservationWith the Renaissance came a divide between science 69. _ religion. Scientists began to 70. _ (main) focus on practical observation instead of religious teachings.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；

62、每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Today Id like to share a lesson I learned it in my life: If you just sit around and wait for

63、your life to turn out how you want it to be, it wont. Three years ago, I just dreamed that one day I will become a person without a sense of achievement. However, I spent few time on my studies. Thats because I ended up being a loser. Then I decided to make a change and study hardly. I have made gre

64、at progresses and I do have a sense of achievement now. Remembering that you must come out of your comfort zone if you want achieve something.第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，你所在的福州国际学校要征集一封英文感谢信，以致意奋战在抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎第一线的医护人员，请你根据下列要点写一封信用于投稿。 1. 表达谢意； 2. 个人感受； 3. 表达信心。注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头语和结束语已为

65、你写好。参考词汇：流行病epidemic 疫情 epidemic situation 新型冠状病毒 novel corona virus_答案听力：15.CCACB 610.BABCC 1115.BAAAC 1620.BBABC阅读理解21-25 DCADB 26-30 CCBBC31-35 BDCBD 36-40 EFAGB完形填空 41-45 BCBAD46-50 BACAA 51-55 BCACB 56-60 DABBA语法填空61. growth 62. to 63. personal 64. invented 65. which 66. its 67. focusing 68. to

66、 create 69. and 70. mainly短文改错71. . I learned it . 去掉it72. . turn out how you . how what73. . I will become . will would74. . without a sense . without with75. . few time on . few little76. Thats because I . because why77. . and study hardly. hardly hard78. . made great progresses . progresses progr

67、ess79. Remembering that you . Remembering Remember80. . you want achieve . want后加 to第二节 书面表达(满分25分)Dear Medical workers， I am Li Hua from an international school in Fuzhou. On behalf of my school, I would like to express sincere gratitude to you all for your devotion and sacrifice in the battle agai

68、nst the novel corona virus. In this epidemic, it is you who, regardless of the shortage of equipment and the potential of infection, desperately rescue those infected but struggling for life. It is also you who have shed new light on the virus with expertise to build up our confidence to defeat it. It is you who deserve all admiration and love! Such few words cant fully convey our thankfulness for your irreplaceable contribution. I believe with our joint efforts China will win the battle and make a quick recovery. Good luck and stay well!Yours sincerely,Li Hua