宁夏海原第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、宁夏海原第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题第卷注意事项：1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有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

2、一遍。1. When should the speakers meet at the bus stop?A. At 8:15 a.m. B. At 8:45 a.m. C. At 9:30 a.m.2. What will the weather be like in morning?A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.3. What does the man mean?A. The woman cant leave early.B. Hell pick up the womans parents.C. Mr. Black wont come at 4 oclock.

3、4. How will the speakers go to the grandparents home?A. By car. B. By bike. C. By bus.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A subject. B. The weather. C. The school.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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三个选项中选出最佳选项。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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两

4、遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. Where does the man like to go?A. The coffee shop. B. The island. C. The beach.7. What does the woman like doing?A. Getting away from the tourists.B. Visiting some quiet and peaceful places.C. Meeting people when she is on holiday.听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8. Who makes the complaint?A. The man

5、s neighbor.B. The womans neighbor.C. The assistant manager.9. What will the man do next?A. Change the room. B. Buy a cake. C. End the party.听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. How many kinds of tea are there according to the man?A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.11. Why is green tea good for people in summer?A. It can dri

6、ve away the heat.B. It can make people stronger.B. C. It can help people keep energetic.12. What does the woman think of tea culture?A. Its relaxing. B. Its boring. C. Its interesting.听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. Where are the speakers?A. In the classroom. B. In a hotel. C. At a restaurant.14. What will the

7、man do at 2 oclock?A. Take a class. B. Go shopping. C. Meet his friend.15. What does the woman say about the summer school?A. The students are active.B. The teachers are strict.B. The classroom is small.16. Why will the man go to New York?A. To have a trip. B. To study math. C. To do business.听第10段材

8、料，回答17至20题。17. When does Jane often eat fruit with her kids?A. At 10:00 a.m. B. At 11:00 a.m. C. At 2:00 p.m.18. What can parents do with their kids in the garden?A. Plant some vegetables.B. Water some flower. C. Pick some fruit.19. What does Jane do now for her kids?A. She takes cooking classes.B.

9、She keeps food in a bowel.C. She creates funny faces on the bread.20. What is Jane mainly talking about?A. How to help kids eat healthily.B. How to influence kids eating habits.C. How to teach kids to plant.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。ACollege is an exc

10、iting time and place for young adults, but it can also be unsettling. Thankfully, there are plenty of books to help your child make a smooth transition to living independently and exploring the world of higher education. Here are some fantastic stories and resources to help your teen get ready for c

11、ollege.Every Body Looking Going to college means that Ada will be living away from her family for the first time in her life. The distance gives her anxiety, but breathing room, too. She has the opportunity to reflect on her upbringing, her familys expectations, and what she wants for herself. Payin

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13、ressful, too. Stress can have negative impacts on their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. This wellness guide will help your child identify their stressors, find ways to stay healthy at college, and get help if they need it.College Admissions During COVIDWere living in unusual times, and i

14、t has affected the college admissions process. This guidebook contains the latest information about applying to college during the pandemic(流行病). Whether youre applying to test-optional schools or considering taking a gap year, this book has answers to your most pressing questions. 21. Who are the b

15、ooks designed for?A. College teens. B. College teachers. C. Parents. D. Medical majors.22. Which book will you choose if you are under great pressure?A. Every Body Looking B. Paying for College C. The College Wellness Guide D. College Admissions During COVID23. What is the text mainly about? A. Reco

16、mmendation of books. B. Introduction to college life.C. Guide for problems to meet in college. D. An advertisement of a bookstore.BMany people, including doctors, parents, teachers, and others, are concerned about the health risks of cigarette smoking. According to the latest statistics, active smok

17、ing kills 400,000 smokers in the United States each year, and secondhand smoke kills 53,000 nonsmokers in the United States each year. Equally disturbing is the fact that 80% of smokers have their first cigarette before they are 18 years old.Before trying to solve the health problems related to ciga

18、rette smoking, an important question to ask is why people start smoking to begin with. Some factors involved in beginning to smoke are environmental. For example, family history influences whether or not a child becomes a smoker.When parents smoke, they model smoking behaviour, and children often co

19、py what they see their parents do. Many people, especially young people, have their first cigarette because of peer pressure. They want to be accepted in their social group, and if smoking is part of the groups activities, young people will begin to smoke in order to be accepted into the group.Perso

20、nal factors also affect whether a person will begin to smoke. People with tendencies toward risk-taking behaviour are more likely to start smoking than people who tend not to take risks. Outgoing people are also more likely to become smokers than shy people are. People also take up smoking to releas

21、e stress, or to help themselves lose weight. Finally, people, especially young people, begin to smoke because they believe smoking makes them appear mature, self-confident, and independent.When we understand the reasons why people become smokers, we can help smokers become nonsmokers again. We can a

22、lso help nonsmokers remain lifetime nonsmokers.24. If one wants to quit smoking, what should he do first?A. To ask parents and teachers for help.B. To figure out why people start smoking.C. To find a comfortable environment.D. To strengthen the resolve to stop smoking.25. According to the text, whic

23、h is not the reason for starting smoking?A. Parents influence. B. Peer pressure. C. Personality. D. Addiction.26. Which of the following statement is not true?A. More people die from active smoking than passive smoking.B. Most of smokers start smoking before 18 years old.C. One can be easily accepte

24、d by a social group if he smokes.D. Outgoing people has a stronger tendency to become smokers than shy people.27. Where will you probably read the passage? A. Health magazine. B. Research report. C. Fiction story. D. Newspaper.CDear son,We are upon the first anniversary(周年) of a shocking killing. La

25、st May, outside of a grocery store in Minnesota, George Floyd - a Black man - was slowly, casually murdered by a White police officer. Floyds daughter, Gianna, is the same age as you. I know that Floyd certainly didnt choose to sacrifice, as one government officer said, his life to the cause of raci

26、al（种族的） justice, leaving her daughter fatherless. Sometimes, when I look at your beautiful face, I think of that little girl and my heart breaks.My son, you came into my heart almost seven years ago as a gift. You were lucky enough to be born in a country where dreams can come true, so they say, and

27、 I hope that this will be the case for you. But you were also born inside Black skin and sadly, that is still a burden to bear in todays America. Every day I pray for strength so that I may help you to carry that burden, make you proud of who you are, and teach you how to face the challenge of racis

28、m.More than anything else, I pray that I will be able to keep you safe. No child should have to know this, but you will meet individuals who will not see you as human because of the color of your skin. Some of them will even be the very people who have promise to protect and serve you, and they can

29、be police.Since 400 years ago, Black and brown people have been fighting, first for our freedom and now for equality. Our ancestors did not live to see their efforts rewarded, but sometimes something shocking happens will bring change in its wake. Sadly, that something is often the murder of someone

30、 who looks like you. Your father28. What led to the death of George Floyd? A. It was a natural death.B. He had a heart attack. C. He was killed by a white policeman.D. He chose to sacrifice to the cause of racial justice.29. What can we infer from the text? A. The son is nearly 8 years old now. B. T

31、he father feels heart-breaking for the girls ordinary appearance. C. The father thinks it very safe to be a black person in America. D. Americans still have a long way to go to remove racial prejudice.30. What is the authors attitude towards racial justice? A. Optimistic. B. Pessimistic. C. Neutral.

32、 D. Indifferent.31. What social problem in America does the letter mainly talk about? A. Orphans upbringing. B. Sever racial discrimination. C. Childrens education.D. The dangerous living environment.DThe national outpouring of grief(悲痛) at the death of two legendary academicians(院士)over the weekend

33、, as if people had lost beloved members of their own families, offers much food for thought.At 1:02 pm on May 22nd, 2021, liver surgeon Wu Mengchao, 99, died in Shanghai. He is known as the founder of hepatobiliary surgery(肝胆外科) in the country and was the teacher of roughly 80 percent of the nations

34、 experts and doctors specializing in liver surgery today. Wu operated on thousands of patients, and saved at least 16,000 lives. Five minutes later in Changsha, Hunan province, agricultural scientist Yuan Longping died at the age of 91. He was known as the father of hybrid rice who helped lift the n

35、ation out of hunger.With their dedication to science and commitment to the people, the two devoted their lives to saving lives and improving peoples livelihoods. Together with generations of their students, they not only made a big difference to the lives of the Chinese people, but also many living

36、in other developing and least-developed countries.Wu insisted that medical science is humanity while Yuans lifelong dream was always to enable the Chinese people to fill their own bowls with rice. What makes Wu and Yuan great is not only their achievements, but also their shared attachment to the pe

37、ople. The publics spontaneous(自发的) outpouring of grief at their deaths, which has been rare in the country for decades, shows how much their down-to-earth dedication to improving peoples lives touched hearts throughout the country.Yuan and Wu are just two representatives of the large numbers of scie

38、ntific workers that have devoted their lives to their research, giving the countrys people-centered development principle with more practical meaning. The country needs more scientists to inherit and carry forward their spirit. Even those in other walks of life can draw inspiration from the two acad

39、emicians commitment to their dreams, care for the people, and unconcern about material enjoyment, so as to make the best of what life grants for themselves and others.32. Which two fields do the Wu Mengchao and Yuan Longping specialize in?A. Education and agriculture.B. Medicine and social science.C

40、. Education and social science.D. Hepatobiliary surgery and agriculture.33. What does the underlined word “dedication” in Para 4 mean?A. devotion B. influence C. exploration D. respect34. Why did the academicians death grieve the whole nation?A. Because the modern Internet helped to spread the news.

41、B. Because Wu and Yuan are well known over the country.C. Because people think it necessary to follow the sorrowful trend.D. Because they made great contributions and shared selfless love to the people.35. Whats the best title for the text?A. A sorrowful weekendB. Let their scientific spirit live on

42、C. Two great academicians passed awayD. The great contributions of two great scientist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。Things you may not know about Grain BudsGrain Buds(小满), the 8th solar term of a year in traditional Chinese lunar calendar, begins on May 21 this year a

43、nd ends on June 4th. 36._. In China, the 24 solar terms were created to guide agricultural production. But its culture is still useful today to guide peoples lives through many aspects. Lets see what we can do during the Grain Buds period.37._Because of increasing rainfall during the Grain Buds, riv

44、ers are full of water, which gives rise to great tasting fish and shrimps. This is a good time to enjoy them. It is also a good season to eat mulberries as they are becoming black. People in Ningxia Hui autonomous region like to eat the blended herb of the common sow thistle(苦荬菜), which tastes savor

45、y and helps people feel refreshed. Tips on health High temperatures and humidity are common during the Grain Buds period. The increase in temperature over this season may also give rise to many kinds of skin diseases. 38._. Walking, jogging and practicing tai chi are popular.Key period for flower ma

46、nagementThis time is a good period of the quick growth of flowers. 39._, which makes caring for your garden even more important. People need to trim and fertilize the flowers as well as weed the garden. Flowers need a lot of water and extra care to stay healthy. 40._. People in Jiangsu and Zhejiang

47、provinces celebrate this season as the birthday of the silkworm deity(蚕神). Farmers also tend to the field by planting green Chinese onions in Shandong and harvesting vegetables in Zhangye, Gansu.A. A good time for eating fishB. A good time for eating seasonable foodC. It is also important to exercis

48、e during the hot summer daysD. It is also a season when plant diseases and pests are at an all-time highE. It means that the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripeF. People in different regions of China have some other different activities during this time.G. Grain Buds leads people

49、s lives through foods, cultural ceremonies, gardening and even healthy living tips.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。I was cycling and noticed a person about a quarter of a kilometer in front of me. I could tell he was cycling a little slower t

50、han me and 41 to try to catch up with him. I had about a kilometer to go on the road 42 turning off. So I 43 cycling faster and faster and on every 44 , I was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes I was only about 100 yards 45 him, so I really picked up the pace and 46 myself. Y

51、ou might 47 I was cycling in the last section of the London Olympic triathlon. 48 I caught up with him and passed him. On the inside I felt so 49 . I beat him, of course, but he didnt even know we were 50 . After I passed him, I 51 that I had been so focused on competing against him that I had 52 my

52、 turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and go all the way back. Isnt that what happens in life when we 53 competing with co-workers, neighbors, and friends, trying to 54 that we are more successful or more important? We spend our time and 55 chasing after them and we miss

53、 out on our own 56 our future. The 57 of unhealthy competition is that its a never-ending 58 . And there will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with a 59 job, more money and a better education, etc. Therefore, just take what life has given you, your height, weight and personality. Stays focus

54、ed and live a peaceful life. Theres no 60 in life. Run your own race and wish others well! 41. A. failed B. forgot C. agreed D. decided42. A. unless B. after C. before D. when43. A. started B. enjoyed C. stopped D. regretted 44. A. way B. time C. step D. block45. A. apart from B. behind C. ahead of

55、D. above46. A. pushed B. protected C. comforted D. supported 47. A. dream B. remember C. think D. hope48. A. Apparently B. Finally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly49. A. calm B. good C. astonished D. lucky50. A. celebrating B. exercising C. racing D. cycling51. A. realized B. expected C. believed D. u

56、nderstood 52. A. escaped B. lost C. made D. missed53. A. worry about B. focus on C. depend on D. care for54. A. explain B. declare C. prove D. inform55. A. energy B. money C. tears D. pain56. A. plans B. entrances C. paths D. barriers 57. A. problem B. difficulty C. task D. goal58. A. movement B. ro

57、utine C. event D. cycle59. A. steady B. better C. temporary D. suitable 60. A. mistake B. challenge C. pressure D. competition第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Nowadays, wherever you are and whatever you do, 61 (stay) healthy is always important. With the improvement of our liv

58、ing standards, people are attaching more and more importance 62 their health. What is the best way to keep healthy? 63 , opinions vary from person to person: eating green food, doing outdoor exercise or going to hospital for medical treatment frequently. As far as I am 64 (concern), the best way to

59、keep healthy is to develop a good quality of psychology. According to some surveys, nowadays, most patients are not physically sick but 65 (mental) ill. The burden on their shoulders is much heavier than others, so they cant step out of the shadow of 66 (depress) and sadness. They need to release th

60、eir spirit to the nature.Besides, if you have developed a good quality of psychology, youll become more sociable and thus more willing 67 (play) your part in the society. Enrolling for some keep-fit clubs or joining some travel agency, which 68 (be) one of various versions of physical exercise, will

61、 be 69 (benefit) to you. 70 a poem says: youth is not a period of time; its a state of mind. Keep a good quality of mind, or keep a sense of humor, to be precise, even if you are 80, and youll never be old.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错(共10小题；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

62、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：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的单词。Since I was a little kid, I have been decided to become a policeman, whose uniform is so coolly. As time goes through, I gradually become aware of the great contributions made by the police, that ar

63、ouse a deep sense of responsibility in my heart. Each time I see the police, I was encouraged a lot by my dream. To realize dream, I have to be physically fit by keeping a healthy diet and do exercise regularly. Besides, I must work hard to make great progresses in my studies. Although it is not tha

64、t easy to being a policeman, Ill never give up my dream and spare no effort to realize them.第二节 书面表达（满分20分）假如你是某国际学校学生会的学生会主席李华。请你围绕“建设文明（civilized）校园”的主题，根据所给的要点提示，代表学生会用英语给全校同学写一封倡议书。要点提示：1. 遵守班规校规 2. 注意举止文明 3. 关爱和帮助他人注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear fellow students, _Studen

65、ts Union 海原一中2020-2021学年第二学期第二次月考高二英语试卷听力：1-5 BCACA 6-10 BCACB 11-15 ACCAC 16-20 BBABA阅读理解：21-25 ACABD 26-30 CACDB 31-35 BDADB36-40 EBCDF完形填空41-45 DCADB 46-50 ACBBC 51-55 ADBCA 56-60 CADBD语篇填空：61. staying 62. to 63. However 64. concerned 65. mentally 66. depression 67. to play 68. is 69. beneficial

66、70. As短文改错：1. 去掉been2. coollycool3. throughby/on4. that-which5. was-am6. dream 前加 the7. do-doing8. progresses-progress9. being-be10. them-it作文参考范文：Dear fellow students,As a student, everyone has the responsibility to create a civilized campus. Here is what we students should do on campus.First of al

67、l, it is important to obey class regulations and school rules, which are there to make sure we behave properly. Second, we should mind our manners. If we are friendly and polite, we can live in harmony with others. More importantly, we need to show concern about others and give a helping hand when necessary.Now lets start and do a little bit every day, every hour, and every minute! We will be able to create a campus that is full of love and civilization.Students Union