山西省长治市第二中学校2020-2021学年高一英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、山西省长治市第二中学校2020-2021学年高一英语上学期第二次月考试题【本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟】第卷（共100分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分，计入总分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）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三个选项中选择最佳选项，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. Where does the man work probably?A. At a restaurant.B. At a store.C. At a hotel.2. What did t

2、he man do yesterday afternoon?A. He had fun with friends.B. He went to see a doctor.C. He called the woman.3. When will the train arrive?A. At 2:30 pm.B. At 3:00 pm.C. At 3:30 pm.4. What did the man think of his experience last night?A. Disappointing.B. Funny.C. Exciting.5. What are the speakers mai

3、nly talking about?A. Their hobbies.B. Their part-time jobs.C. Their favorite books.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）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三个选项中选择最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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6至7题。6. Which country is the woman from?A. The US.B. Canada.C. Chin

4、a.7. How old is the woman now?A.17.B.22.C.27.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What does the woman want to do?A. Get her book back.B. Borrow the mans book.C. Return the book to the man.9. When will the man take the book to school probably?A. Tomorrow.B. This weekend.C. Next Monday.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. How many bedr

5、ooms does the apartment have?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.11. What does the man think of the kitchen?A. Not large enough.B. Small but bright.C. Well designed.12. How does the woman feel about the apartment?A. Disappointed.B. Uncertain.C. Satisfied.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the woman decide not to take

6、a walk in the park?A. Because the weather is bad.B. Because the park is closed.C. Because she has a cold.14. What will the woman do tonight? A. Watch a movie with the man.B Take a walk with the man. C. Invite the man to dinner.15. When will the speakers meet?A. At about 8: 30 pm.B. At about 8: 00 pm

7、. C. At about 7: 30 pm. 16. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates. C. Father and daughter.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speakers brother do?A. A college student.B. A high school student. C. A primary school student.18. What does the speakers si

8、ster want to become?A. A teacher.B. An engineer. C. An artist.19. What do the speakers parents usually do on weekends?A. Work overtime.B. Go to the beach. C. Stay with family.20. Who is Henry?A. The speakers cousin. B. The speakers classmate. C. The speakers neighbors son.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 (共1

9、5小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis is the classic Red Center tour. Take your time to spend three days exploring the highlights of the areaUluru, Kata, Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru(Ayers Rock)Starting in Alice Springs, set off to experi

10、ence a working camel farm, perhaps even enjoying a ride. In the afternoon we set out for Kata Tjuta and take a guided walk through the impressive Domes of Kata Tjuta. We then head to Australias most iconic landmarkUluru(Ayres Rock).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 nig

11、ht)Fees included: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park admission Uluru sunset drinksMeals Included: Lunch and DinnerDay2: Uluru SunriseAn early start this morning is rewarded with the Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh, enjoy a walk around the base of the rock, gaining insights into the land and th

12、e local Mala Aboriginal people. After lunch, perhaps we will purchase some local arts and crafts at the Uluru Cultural Center. We will eat and spend the night at Watarrka National Park(Kings Canyon).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Activities included: Mala cult

13、ural interpretative walk Uluru Cultural Center Watarrka National Park(Fees not included)Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerDay3: Kings Canyon Rim（边缘）walk After breakfast, get your hiking shoes on and head out to explore the Kings Canyon. Youll be left breathless by the great beauty of the ca

14、nyon as you walk through the Lost City and the North and South Walls. After lunch, we will go back to Alice Springs.Activities included: Kings Canyon Rim walkMeals Included: Breakfast and Lunch Special Information: $600 person, 10% discount for two people together.Flight must be booked to depart fro

15、m Alice Springs the day after the trip finishes.21. What do Day1 and Day2 have in common? A. The starting time. B. The guided activities. C. The living condition. D. The meal arrangements. 22. If a couple go on the tour, they will pay . A. $540. B. $600. C. $1080 D. $114023. Whats the authors purpos

16、e of writing the text? A. To introduce a touring route. B. To stress the benefits of travelling. C. To tell people how to organize a three-day tour. D. To show visitors how to enjoy themselves to the full.BJ.K.Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. She completed much of her

17、first work, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in a poor situation, often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh.Before penning the Harry Potter books, Rowlings life was one of struggle and loss. Her mother died in 1990 because of the multiple sclerosis（多发性硬化症）. H

18、er first marriage ended just three years later. Unable to find work, Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid. Her financial conditions would not change until the late 1990s, when the Harry Potter series became a success beyond all expectations. Aided by the Scottish Arts C

19、ouncil, Rowling was able to complete her first novel, but primary encouragement from publishers was actually non-existent. She was told to find a day job, and the UK publisher, Bloomsbury, firstly published only 1,000 copies of the novel, titled in the UK as Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.With

20、in a half year of its publication in 1997, the novel achieved its first award, the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. A few months later, it received the British Book Award for Best Childrens book of the year. In 1998, Scholastic purchased（购买） publication rights, and Rowling, now on her third payment of th

21、e series, was enjoying great success.The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular childrens author ever. Both adults and children who show great interest in the books are eager for the publishers next payment for Harrys adventures.Queen Elizabeth II honored Rowling in 2000, titling

22、 her as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. She remarried in 2001, to Dr.Neil Murray, with whom she has two children, In her public life, she devotes time to causes dear to her, including supporting Amnesty International. and funding research on a medical treatment for multiple sclerosis.

23、24. How did Rowling make a living before the late 1990s?A. By receiving government support.B. By depending on her husband.C. By working in a cafe near her home.D. By writing articles for local publishers.25. What does the underlined word “support” mean ?A. Encourage sb by saying or showing you agree

24、 .B. Provide everything necessary so that sb can live or exist.C. Be ready to give help.D. Hold sb in place.26. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Rowling works for the British royal family.B. Rowling suffers from multiple sclerosis.C. Rowling has done much for public charity.D. Rowling st

25、ays single till now.27. What main message does the author tell us with the story?A. J. K. Rowlings major works .B. J. K. Rowlings inspiration for Harry Potter series .C. J. K. Rowlings success as an author.D. J. K. Rowlings extraordinary life.CThe forest of today will not be the forests of tomorrow.

26、 Rising temperatures, trees being cut down, development and climate-change-caused disasters are changing the very makeup of the Earths forests, new research published in Science finds.Older, bigger trees are being lost at an alarming rate, making the planets forests shorter and younger. The change i

27、s being driven at different rates by different causes in different places, the studys authors say, but the consequences will be global.Old growth forests absorb and store massive amounts of climate-warming CO2. They provide habitats for rare and endangered species and promote rich biodiversity. Rese

28、archers found that the world lost roughly one-third of its old growth forests between 1900 and 2015. In North America and Europe, they found that tree mortality（死亡率） has doubled in the past 40 years.“Warming temperatures, wildfires, logging and insect outbreaks were among the many causes of the decl

29、ine,” says Nate McDowell, the studys lead author. “Whats perhaps more concerning is that the trajectory（发展轨迹） of all these disturbances is generally increasing over time and is expected to continue increasing in the future.” he says.McDowells focus is on how trees are affected by rising temperatures

30、, arguably the biggest driver of forest change. To get a broader understanding of how forests are changing globally, he brought in more than 20 other researchers in different fields. Together, they examined more than 160 previous studies about tree mortality and its global causes, applying current s

31、atellite data and modeling to create a look at the Earths changing forests to date.“Its not a shock, but its very sad,” says Kristina, an ecologist and leader of the ForestGEO Ecosystems &Climate Program who helped with the research. “We as a human society are hitting these forests so rapidly with s

32、o many different changes that they cant keep up.” she says.28. What can we know from the figures in the paragraph 3? A. More trees should be planted in no time.B. We are losing old growth forests quickly.C. Forests are important habitats for wildlife.D. Different trees can absorb CO2 differently.29.

33、 What can we say about McDowells research?A. Timely and long-standing B. All-sided and careful C. Time-limited and regional D. Traditional and extensive30. Whats Kristinas attitude towards the findings of the research?A. Worried B. Optimistic C. Supportive D. Indifferent31. Whats the writers purpose

34、 of writing the passage?A. To call on people to plant more trees.B. To discuss the influence of climate change.C. To warn against the loss of old growth forests.D. To compare forests of today with those of the future. DNowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to

35、 tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting（发送信息）on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition software is becoming more and more advancedmaking even keyboard unnecessary!

36、So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination（手眼协调）skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine（精细的）visual-motor（视觉运动）skills in early childhood can predict not only writing success, bu

37、t better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy. And this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with id

38、eas for an essay, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains development.The first attempts at writing can be challenging for preschool children whose necessary fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills t

39、o prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalk on a board before trying

40、to draw shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination.Lets face ittechnology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. B

41、ut, theres plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice young children get can provide a jump start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school.32. According to paragraph1, handwriting is .A. easy to learn on a touch screen.B. more difficult than typewriting.C. use

42、d less for communication now.D. totally replaced by voice recognition software.33. How does the author explain the benefits of handwriting?A. By stating some research finding.B. By giving examples of the kids around him.C. By quoting some news reports on handwriting.D. By analyzing data about pupils

43、 with good grades.34. What does the author suggest parents do?A. Keep young children away from electronic devices.B. Teach preschool children to write letters with chalk.C. Encourage children to face writing challenges bravely.D. Help children get ready for handwriting before school.35. What can be

44、the best title for the text?A. Does poor handwriting really mean being lazy?B. How can handwriting affect childrens self-confidence?C. Should handwriting be taken seriously in childrens growth?D. Should homework be done through handwriting or typewriting?第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入

45、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Phone addiction has a number of negative effects. Here are some ways to remove it.In order not to look at your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning, place your phone in another room or your coat pocket. Then spend at least the first 30 minutes of your day building good ha

46、bits. 36 . Studies show that on average we use the phone 50 to 150 times a day. 37 You could do some reading, do a crossword puzzle or even something as simple as a walk in the yardanything helping you get rid of your phone is OK.One of the main problems with smart phones is that you worry if you do

47、nt check your phone regularly, you may miss out on something important, such as invitations to events or work emails. 38 When someone has something important to tell you, they may give you a call. Therefore, it is OK to stay away from your phone sometimes.Whats going on in the real world, right in f

48、ront of you, is almost always more important than what is happening online. Put away your phone when you are with someone important. 39 For example, having dinner with friends will become awkward if you always check your phone. 40 That is because being addicted to the phone before going to bed great

49、ly influences your sleep. This can harm your physical and mental health in the long run. Therefore, make it a rule to stop using your phone an hour before you go to sleep.A. Ask your friends or family for help.B. However, it is almost never the case.C. Your smart phone has almost every tool that you

50、 need.D. So you should do something meaningful to avoid looking at it.E. A good rest should be more important than your phone at night.F. This could be exercise like a morning run or cooking a good breakfast.G. Many relationships have suffered because of our addiction to the phone.第三部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满

51、分45分)第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I wanted to do something special during my last year in the middle school. After thinking for one day, I 41 to hold an art show auction（拍卖会）in my school for “Make a wish”. My best friends all came to help, 42 everything worked out very well.When the big day finally

52、came, a little boy entered the room where the art show was being held. Born into a 43 family, he had never been to Disneyland. His 44 was to go there one day. We were glad to help him make it. His mom came up to me and 45 me. Being a single mother of three children, she couldnt afford the 46 for her

53、 youngest boy to visit the Disneyland. She was so 47 that someone offered to help her.After the auction weeks of collecting and selling all the art works, it was time to announce the money we 48 . When I saw the amount, I was greatly 49 . I couldnt believe we had raised so much money. I got up on st

54、age and said, “Everyone, Im 50 to tell you that we have raised over $1,000 ! Its more than what we 51 . ” Hearing what I said, everyone clapped 52 . I went on with my 53 , thanking everyone for coming and our sponsors for 54 food and the donations.Once everybody started to go out, I 55 my friend and

55、 asked if the money was 56 , and she assured me it was. I went up to the boy and his mother and told them the good 57 .The boy started to smile with 58 . And the mother thanked me and was almost moved to tears. I would 59 forget the happy look on their faces. “Make A Wish” has made many childrens wi

56、shes 60 . At the same time, it makes my day!41.A. beggedB. decidedC. hesitatedD. pretended42.A. ifB. forC. soD. but43.A. friendlyB. meanC. poorD. traditional44.A. hobbyB. scheduleC. wishD. worry45.A. thankedB. praisedC. encouragedD. inspired46.A. workB. moneyC. energyD. time47.A. interestedB. anxiou

57、sC. smartD. happy48.A. lentB. savedC. raisedD. borrowed49.A. surprisedB. hurtC. depressedD. moved50.A. luckyB. gladC. sorryD. dad51.A. promisedB. expectedC. foundD. permitted 52.A. regularlyB. gentlyC. loudlyD. slowly53.A. imaginationB. eventC. interviewD. speech54.A. introducingB. providingC. tasti

58、ngD. removing55.A. approachedB. doubtedC. rememberedD. shocked56.A. littleB. newC. enoughD. old57.A. commentB. storyC. explanationD. news58.A. stressB. desireC. concernD. joy59.A. graduallyB. neverC. everD. always60.A. come trueB. set offC. take effectD. turn up第卷（共50分）第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

59、阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The popularity of Chinese video-sharing social networking service TikTok continues to grow among young people in the United States, especially teens and young adults.The service lets users create and share short videos, many of (61) _ are within 15 seconds. The

60、 TikTok app offers a wide choice of sounds, brief parts of songs and special effects tools (62) _ (produce) a video. Videos often include popular songs from famous (63) _ (art) and TikTok has even helped begin the careers of new music stars.TikTok (64) _ (consider) a competitor to video-sharing app

61、Snap chat, as well as Facebooks Instagram service, which also mainly interest young users with photos and videos centered (65) _ (large) on fashion, pop culture and humor.Last year, TikTok was the (66) _ (two) most downloaded app from Apple and Google stores. (67) _ was said that people have downloa

62、ded the TikTok app 1.65 billion times.While TikTok has continued to grow, some experts and parents have expressed concerns about videos (68) _ (appear) on TikTok that might be (69) _ (harm) to young users. (70) _ this reason, they urge parents to monitor what their children watch on TikTok and sugge

63、st that only those over 16 should have access to the service.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 请根据提示，用必修一所学单词的正确形式填空。(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)71. 72 hours is the critical rescue time after an earthquake s_（侵袭）a region.72. She was good at physics _（尽管）the fact that she found it boring.73. We should develop a very _（积极

64、的）attitude to life.74. The king _（发表了）a televised speech to the nation on November 5.75. The basic _（设计）of the car is very similar to that one.76. My adviser r_ that I should sign up for advanced literature.77. Stay in a local hotel, visit the museums, a_ the architecture and enjoy the excellent foo

65、d.78. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out those who were t_ and to bury the dead.79. It was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to many v_ of dialects and characters.80. Jordans skills were impressive, but the mental s_ that he showed made

66、 him unique.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，本周末你们班要举行庆祝冬至活动。请你写信邀请你们的外教Brown先生来参加该活动。内容包括：1.活动举行的时间和地点；2.活动内容：包水饺，吟诵诗歌等；注意：1.词数100左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.参考词汇：冬至：winter solsticeDear Mr Brown,How is it going recently? Im writing to Im looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua2

67、020-2021学年第一学期高一月考英语答案听力:1-5CBBAA 6-10 BBACC 11-15 ACAAB 16-20 BACCA阅读:21-23CCA 24-27ABCD 28-31BBAC 32-35CADC 七选五:36-40 FDBGE完型:41-45BCCCA 46-50BDCAB 51-55BCDBA 56-60CDDBA 语法填空：61.which 62.to produce 63.artists 64.is considered 65.largely66.second 67.It 68.appearing 69.harmful 70.For单词补全：71. strikes

68、 72. despite 73. positive 74. delivered 75. design76. recommended 77. admire 78. trapped 79. varieties 80.strength 参考范文：Dear Mr Brown,How is it going recently? Im writing to invite you to attend the winter solstice party to be held in our classroom this Saturday. The winter solstice is one of the Tw

69、enty-four Solar Terms and it is called Dongzhi in Chinese. As one of the important Chinese traditional festivals, it dates back over 2,000 years. On that day in China, it is a tradition custom that people will celebrate this festival by eating dumplings. Therefore, at the party, we will make dumplings together and afterwards, everyone will share some poems about winter. I believe you will have a good time with us. Im looking forward to your early reply.Yours sincerely, Li Hua