山西临晋中学2020-2021学年高二月考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英 语 试 题 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分)第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）AWantedEnglish TeacherResponsibility:Conduct English teaching according to British education system.Requirements:Have a university degree or above and major in English.Be eager to learn and open-minded about creativity.Have a deep understanding and r

2、espect for different cultures.（Warmly welcome fresh graduates to apply for this position.）Project AssistantResponsibility:Provide service for the project in Chongqing.Offer assistance to the project manager for everyday work.Be responsible for file management and customer service.Requirements:A coll

3、ege degree.Good English and computer skills.Related working experience in the international organization.Be patient, careful, supportive. Has strong teamwork spirit.Marketing AssistantResponsibility:Be responsible for the local management of marketing and sales activities according to the instructio

4、n from the head office.Collect related information for the head office.Develop a good relationship with the local media and customers.Requirements:A college degree or above with good English (speaking and writing).Have a basic idea of sales and marketing and related experience is preferred.Working e

5、xperience in the international organization is a must.Good communication and presentation skills.AccountantResponsibility:Perform the finance management locally according to the rules and policy of the company.Requirements:A college degree or above in finance area.Good English and computer skills.Go

6、od sense of finance management.At least two years of experience in the international organization is a must.Be hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.21. Which position may attract new graduates most？A. A marketing assistant. B. An accountant.C. An English teacher. D.A project assi

7、stant22. Which of the following is a must for the four positions?A. Eagerness for learning. B. Good English.C. Good computer skills. D. Good presentation skills.23. If you are a project assistant, you neednt _.A. collect the related information for the head office.B. provide service for the project

8、in Chongqing.C. provide assistance for the project manager.D. be responsible for customer service.BA five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.The man, Bob, was alone when he left his Michigan farmho

9、use on New Years Eve to collect firewood. Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers, although the temperature was around -4.After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance.I was shouting fo

10、r help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 pm,” Bob explained. but my Kelsey came. By the next morning, my voice was hoarse(沙哑的) and I couldnt yell for help, but Kelsey didnt stop barking.Bobs companion kept him warm. She licked his face and hands to keep him awake. K

11、elsey kept barking but never left my side, Bob recalled. She kept me warm. I knew I couldnt give up and that it was my choice to stay alive.Bob spent 19 hours in the freezing cold. When he finally lost consciousness, his dog kept barking. Finally, hearing the barking, Bobs neighbor discovered him at

12、 6:30 pm. on New Years Day and called the emergency services at once. When Bob arrived at hospital, his body temperature was below 21. However, doctors were surprised to find that he didnt have any frostbite (冻疮). They believed it was because of Kelseys determination to keep him warm, Dr. Chaim Cole

13、n, who treated Bob said, Animals can help and his dog really saved him. He was very fortunate.” Bob said he was enormously grateful to both Dr. Colen and his Kelsey, They saved my life. They are truly heroes!24. What happened to Bob on New Years Eve?A. He left his dog alone in his farmhouse. B. He h

14、eard his neighbors shouting for help.C. He broke his neck and couldnt move. D. He was praised for saving a dog owner.25. Why did Kelsey keep barking?A. To seek help from others. B. To stay alive.C. To keep Bob awake. D. To keep warm.26. How does Dr. Chaim Colen feel about Kelsey?A. Grateful. B. Fort

15、unate. C. Helpful. D. Friendly.27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A neck-breaking accident. B. The magic night.C. Warmth on a winters night. D. Determination to keep alive.C For over a century, native Asian honeybees have been steadily pushed aside by the European species, which were

16、introduced to China by beekeepers because the female workers are more focused on their job and produce more honey, which is also sweeter.However, the European species also carries a number of deadly diseases that can damage the natural habitat. Some researchers calculate that up to 80 per cent of Ch

17、ina native honeybee population has been lost since the first European bee farm in the country was established in the late 19th century.The sweeping expansion of Asias European honeybee population causes an ecological Crisis. After more than 70 million years of evolution, native Asian honeybees could

18、 pollinate(对授粉)a wide range of plant species in the region. However, many Asian bee species across the region are now close extinction，And thats a cause for concern as the flowers of many Asian plants are not recognized by European honeybees, which will cause fundamental changes in the ecological ba

19、lance.A solution put forward by bee scientists was to draw a border between European and Asian honeybees. In some parts of China, bee farms are not allowed to use the European species, giving the native bees some breathing space.After years of decline, the Eastern honeybees are gaining a foothold, e

20、specially in mountains and warm, tropical areas. It is because they can deal with the real hardship of life. The Western honeybees, on the contrary, rely very much on the protection and care of humans. Without caretakers, they have little chance to survive in Asia, where hornets(大黄蜂) alone could wip

21、e them out.The decline of Asian honeybees was alarming because of their important role in the food chain. Fewer bees mean fewer plants, fewer plants less food and less food fewer humans. We must take positive, sustainable steps towards protecting Chinas Asian honeybees.28. What made Chinas native ho

22、neybees endangered?A. Introduction of European bees B. Overdevelopment of the land.C. Pollution from cars and factories. D. Lack of a variety of plant species.29. What can be inferred about many Asian plants from the third paragraph?A. They will not flower. B. They might not be pollinated.C. They mi

23、ght grow slowly. D. They will harm the environment.30. What is basically typical of Chinas honeybees?A. Adaptable. B. Aggressive. C. Sociable D. Productive31. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A To analyse influence of European bees B. To urge protection of native Asian beesC. To s

24、uggest ways of limiting European bees D. To introduce comeback of native Asian beesD We are the products of evolution, and not just evolution that occurred billions of years ago. As scientists look deeper into our genes(基因)，they are finding examples human evolution in just the past thousand years. P

25、eople in Ethiopian highlands have adapted to living at high altitudes. Cattle-raising people in East Africa and northern Europe have gained a mutation(突变) that helps them digest milk as adults. On Thursday in an article published in Cell, a team of researchers reported a new kind adaptation-not to a

26、ir or to food, but to the ocean. A group of sea-dwelling people in Southeast Asia have evolved into better divers. The Bajau, as these people are known, number in the hundreds of thousands in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. They have traditionally lived on houseboats; in recent times, theyv

27、e also built houses on stilts(支柱)in coastal waters. “They are simply a stranger to the land, said Rodney C. Jubilado, a University of Hawaii researcher who studies the Bajau. Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while growing up on Samal Island in the Philippines. They made a living as divers, spearfish

28、ing or harvesting shellfish. We were so amazed that they could stay underwater much longer than us local islanders,” Dr. Jubilado said “I could see them actually walking under the sea.” In 2015, Melissa llardo, then a graduate student in genetics at the University of Copenhagen, heard about the Baja

29、u. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the evolution of physical characteristics that made the task easier for them. “It seemed like the perfect chance for natural selection to act on a population,” said Dr. llardo. She also said there were likely a number of other genes that help

30、the Bajau dive.32. What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 1?A. Environmental adaptation of cattle raisers.B. Significance of food selection.C. Recent findings of human origin.D. New knowledge of human evolution.33. Where do the Bajau build their houses?A. In valleys B. Nea

31、r rivers C. Off the coast D. On the beach34. Why was the young Jubilado astonished at the Bajau?A. They could walk on stilts all day. B. They could stay long underwater.C. They had a superb way of fishing. D. They lived on both land and water35. What can be a suitable title for the texts?A. Bodies r

32、emodeled for a Life at Sea B. Highlanders Survival SkillsC. Basic Methods of Genetic Research D. The Worlds Best Divers第二节(共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项. Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking 36 Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some p

33、rinciples you must master. People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” at the expense of the “speaking.” 37 Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connect

34、ion.Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. Peoples attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speakers message. So, dont stop speaking when you make a mistake unle

35、ss its a truly serious one. 38 Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker. 39 And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.40 Its rare to hear someone say, I wish that speaker had spoken longer. ”On the

36、 other hand, you probably cant count the times that youve thought, Im glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever! So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. Its better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in thei

37、r seats waiting for your speech finally to end.A. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audienceB. You dont need to apologize for a minor slip.C. You want to be an effective public speaker.D. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners.E. Do the opposite.F. When it

38、comes to public speaking, less is usually more.G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be. 第二部分 完形填空（共20个小题，每个题2分，总分40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。It was the homecoming parade in Rockwall, Texas, and Tyra Winters was riding on top of one of the sch

39、ools floats（彩车）. As it slowly made its way down the street, the 17-year-old excitedly 41 at the crowd.All of a sudden, there was a terrible 42 .Looking down, Winters saw a two-year-old 43 on the sidewalk, his frightened mother crying for 44 .The child had been sucking on a piece of candy 45 it slid

40、down the back of his mouth, stuck in his 46 .There was no coughing. He was 47 having difficulty breathing. No one seemed to 48 how to help . Except for Winters. A senior with 49 of becoming a surgeon, she had learned 50 in school. Knowing that the clock was 51 , she jumped off the moving float and r

41、an to the child. By the time she got to the child, his 52 had turned purple. She grabbed him from the mother. Then she 53 him and gave three back pushes. Soon, the boy 54 the piece of candy and began breathing again. Without another word, Winters 55 him back to the mother and went back to her float

42、56 before it could leave her behind. It all 57 so fast that the mother never had time to 58 the teen.“She didnt need to,” says Winters. “I knew what she was 59 .I saw her tears. I saw her face.”A good thing, because Winterss heroic actions 60 the mother speechless.“I dont really have any words, ” th

43、e mother says. The words that you would say to anyone who does something for you is thank you. But that doesnt seem good enough.”41. A. jumpedB. wavedC. laughedD. stared42. A. accidentB. mistakeC. stormD. scream43. A. homelessB. hungryC. breathlessD. alone44. A. foodB. helpC. workD. rest45. A. thoug

44、hB. whenC. onceD. because46. A. noseB. mindC. throatD. finger47. A. justB. neverC. stillD. yet48. A. knowB. askC. noticeD. decide49. A. chancesB. choicesC. opinionsD. dreams50. A. first aidB. sign language C. psychologyD. physics51. A. droppingB. changingC. tickingD. striking52. A. hairB. faceC. bra

45、inD. body53. A. tappedB. draggedC. tiedD. tipped54. A. gave upB. picked upC. coughed upD. fixed up55. A. handedB. keptC. broughtD. held56. A. firmlyB. privatelyC. quicklyD. directly57. A. happenedB. managedC. provedD. continued58. A. catchB. visitC. thankD. comfort59. A. enjoyingB. imaginingC. touch

46、ingD. feeling60. A. showedB. leftC. surprisedD. required第三部分 语法填空（共10个，每空1.5分，总分15分） British and American English differ in many ways. The difference in vocabulary is the most obvious. Sometimes, the same word has a 61 (slight) different meaning, which can be 62 (confuse). There are a few difference

47、s in grammar, too. The British use prepositions where Americans sometimes omit them. The other two areas in 63 the two varieties differ are spelling and pronunciation. American spelling 64 (seem) simpler, and many factors 65 (influence) American pronunciation since the first settlers arrived there.

48、Although there are so many 66 (different), some experts believe that the two varieties are moving closer together. Communications across the Atlantic have developed steadily for over a century. The experts think this non-stop communication has made it easier for British people and Americans 67 (unde

49、rstand) each other. But it has also led 68 lots of American words and structures 69 (pass) into British English, so that people now believe that British English will disappear. There are going to be many Englishes” in the future. But the most important thing is that users of English will all be able

50、 to understand each other- 70 they are.第四部分 短文改错（共10分） My mom is really concerning with the health of everyone in our families. In order to make surely all of us are in good health, and she makes specific plans for us. For example, every morning, my dad has to have the bowl of egg soup while I had t

51、o eat an apple. My dad dont like the soup and I dont enjoy apples. I tell my mom that if were forced eat things, we may become ill. But he insists on us eating healthy food. Understanding her good intentions, I eat all the food what is provided by Mom with appreciation.第五部分 书面表达（共25分）假定你是晨光中学的李津。下周你

52、校将与英国友好校举办一场在线会议，探讨如何利用网络学习英语，请你根据以下提示撰写一篇发言稿：1.介绍你是如何利用网络学习英语的（至少写出两点）；2.简单谈谈你对利用网络学习英语的看法；3.请友好校的学生分享他们的经验。注意：1.词数不少与100；2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Good morning, dear friends. My name is Li Jin. Id like to take this opportunity to talk about how I learn English on the Internet._Thank yo

53、u.答案阅读理解答案21. C 22. B 23.A 24.C 25.A 26.C 27.C 28.A29. B 30.A 31.B 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.A 36. G 37.E 38.B 39.C 40.F完型填空答案41- -45 BDCBB 46-50 CAADA51- -55 CBDCA 56-60 CACDB语法填空61. slightly 62. confusing 63. which 64. seems65. have influenced 66. differences 67. to understand68. to 69. passing 70. wherev

54、er短文改错1. concerning-concerned 2.families-family 3. surely-sure4. and去掉 5.the-a 6. had-have 7. dont-doesnt 8.forced后加to 9. he-she 10. what-that 书面表达第二节:书面表达Good morning, dear friends. My name is Li Jin. Id like to take this opportunity to talk about how I learn English on the Internet. Since I entere

55、d senior high school, I have formed the habit of visiting the website of Studio Classroom at weekends , where I can read some interesting English articles and download some listening materials, which broadens my horizons and helps me to know more about western culture.I also enjoy watching some inte

56、resting English films on the Internet , which helps to improve my listening and speaking skills.Personally, online learning benefits me a lot because so many learning materials are available. It allows me to learn English more conveniently and more efficiently. That is also why more and more people have turned to online learning these days.Now I would like to hear some of you share your opinions about online learning.Thank you