宁夏青铜峡市高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题.doc

1、宁夏青铜峡市高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分 听力理解（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分 30 分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。1. Who is the woman probably talking about?A. A policeman B. A reporter C. A judge2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Visiting the zoo B. Making a toy C. Buying a gift3. Where are the speakers probably?A. At

2、the restaurant B. At the cinema C. On the bus4. What sport will be shown first on the TV program Sports World?A. Diving B. Basketball C. Windsurfing5. What will the speakers have for dinner probably?A. Chicken B. Fish C. Pizza第二节 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What are the speakers doing?A. Buying some furni

3、ture. B. Marketing some products. C. Looking at an advertisement.7. How much is the dining room table?A.530 B. 400 C. 350听第7段材料，回答第8-10小题。8. What can the woman find in the room?A. A hairdryer B. Some toothpaste C. Some toothbrushes9. What service can the woman use anytime?A. The Internet B. The laun

4、dry service C. Room service for bar food10. When will the woman have dinner this evening?A. At 6:00 B. At 7:00 C. At 8:00听第8段材料，回答第11-13三个小题。11. What will Jenny do on Saturday?A. Prepare for a fair B. Go camping C. Study science12. What is Georges plan for Saturday?A. To skate in a park B. To watch

5、a competition C. To take part in a national event13. Who will the man probably have lunch with on Saturday?A. His mother B. His wife C. His friend听第9段材料，回答第14-17四个小题。14. What did Dr. Ahmed think of the mans essay this time?A. Organized B. Interesting C. Lengthy15. Why is the woman worried?A. She has

6、 poor taste in fashion.B. She has problems in organizing people.C. She has to deal with too much information.16. What does the man suggest the woman make a list of?A. People she will invited B. Things she has done C. Places she plans to visit17. How long will the event last?A. For two days B. For th

7、ree days C. For five days听第10段材料，回答第18-20三个小题。18. How many gold medals has Mark won?A. 7 B. 13 C. 3119. When is Mark free from training?A. On Wednesdays B. On Fridays C. On Saturdays20. What do we know about Mark?A. He goes track running every day.B. He changes his diet before a competition.C. He ea

8、ts lots of red meat to keep the power.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，每小题2分，满分40分)AFairbanks, AlaskaFor winter fun，head to Fairbanks，where you can stay at a lodge with glass-ceiling domes for northern lights viewing in comfort Want even more adventures? Consider a guided adventure that combines cross-country skiing an

9、d dog mushing（狗拉雪橇）.St. Moritz, SwitzerlandNight skiing in this Swiss town is some of the best in the world： full moon，inky quiet，and a clear sky full of stars. If you need energy for skiing, you can always refuel with pizza from the wood-fired oven at Murtel middle station. You can keep skiing unti

10、l the last cable car at 1：40 a. m.Quebec City, CanadaIn winter, Quebec City comes alive as the cold freezes ponds into glittering skating paths. Dont miss the largest winter carnival in the world, which offers more than 200 activities and welcomes nearly 500,000 people. And if you are lucky enough,

11、you may see the green dancing lights.Rovaniemi，FinlandWelcome to the home of Santa Claus, where you can watch ice sculpting，take a dog sled ride，and even get a reindeer sleigh ride. There are plenty of Christmas-themed restaurants here，too. Since youre nearly at the North Pole, you can catch the nor

12、thern lights. Book a stay at the local ice hotel, as well.21Who might be interested in this text?APeople who like skiing.BPeople who like beaches.CPeople who like going hiking.DPeople who like delicious food,22If one wants to experience the atmosphere of carnival, what is the best choice?ARovaniemi.

13、BFairbanks.CSt. Moritz.D Quebec City.23What makes Rovaniemi different from the other three?AGuided adventures.BNorthern lights.CChristmas-themed restaurants.DDelicious food.BHow many people have I met who have told me about the book that they have been planning to write but have never yet found the

14、time? Far too many.This is Life, all right, but we do treat it like a rehearsal (排演) and, unhappily, we do miss so many of its best moments.We take jobs to stay alive and provide homes for our families, always making ourselves believe that this style of life is merely a temporary state of affairs al

15、ong the road to what we really want to do. Then, at 60 or 65, we are suddenly presented with a clock and several grandchildren and we look back and realize that all those years waiting for Real Life to come along were in fact real life.In America they have a saying much laughed at by the English：“Ha

16、ve a nice day!” They speak slowly and seriously in their shops, hotels and sandwich bars. I think it is a wonderful phrase, reminding us, in effect, to enjoy the moment: to value this very day.How often do we say to ourselves, Ill take up horse-riding (or golf, or sailing) as soon as I get a higher

17、position, only to do none of those things when I do get the higher position.When I first became a reporter, I knew a man who gave up a very well paid respectable job at the Daily Telegraph to go and edit a small weekly newspaper. At the time I was astonished by what appeared to me to be his complete

18、ly abnormal (反常的) mental state. How could anyone turn his back on Fleet Street in central London for a small local area？I wanted to know.Now I am a little older and possibly wiser, I see the sense in it. In Fleet Street the man was under continual pressure. He lived in an unattractive London suburb

19、and he spent much of his life sitting on Southern Region trains.24The first paragraph of the passage tells us that_.Awe always try to find some time to write a bookBwe always make plans but seldom fulfill themCwe always enjoy many of lifes best momentsDwe always do what we really want to do25The und

20、erlined phrase turn his back on (paragraph 6) most probably means_.Aleave forBreturn toCrely onD give up26The man (paragraph 6) left his first job partly because he was_.Ain an abnormal stateBunder too much pressureCnot well paidDnot respected27What is the best title for the passage?AProvide Homes F

21、or Our FamilyBTake Up Horse-ridingCValue This Very DayDStay AliveCI am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was social study. The last class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.Soon after we were

22、 given the project, my husband, my youngest son, and I went out to McDonalds one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back way. I turned around and found there

23、 standing behind me were two poor homeless men with a horrible “dirty body” smell. The short gentleman, close to me, was “smiling”. His beautiful sky-blue eyes were full of light as he searched for acceptance. The second man played with his hands uneasily as he stood behind his friend. I realized th

24、e second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation(救赎). The short man just asked for a coffee because that was all they could afford.I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray(餐盘).I then walked around th

25、e corner to the mens table. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentlemans cold hand. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and said “Thank you”.I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down, my husband smiled at me and said, “Thats why G

26、od gave you to me, Honey. To give me hope.”On the last evening of class, I turned in “my project” and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, “Can I share this?” I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and we all knew that we need to heal people an

27、d to be healed.I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. “LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS-NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.”28Why did the people around the author back away?ABecause the second man stood playing with his hands.BBecause the two homeless men wer

28、e also waiting in line, with a bad smell.CBecause the short gentleman was smiling to everyone around.DBecause both men were poorly dressed and mentally ill.29After the author handed the meals to the homeless men, she _.Aregretted and criedBturned in her projectCwent back to her husband and sonDtalke

29、d with them for a while30What kind of woman do you think the author is?ACaring.BMature.COver-curious.D Lovely.31According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?APoor as the homeless men were, they had their dignity.BThe author felt we should know how to heal people.CThe authors husband

30、was very proud of her.DWhat the author did to the men touched many people.DIts common for children to grow up being told to minimize daydreaming, and instead to focus on lessons and class work. Historically, daydreaming students who go off on their own thoughts, rather than focusing on the teachers,

31、 the blackboard, or their class work, are often encouraged to stop allowing their attention to wander and to bring themselves back into the present moment. Theyre described as uninterested in school work and their future. Traditionally, daydreaming is seen as a practice that results in bad consequen

32、ces.But recent studies are beginning to renounce those common beliefs by pointing out the potential benefits that daydreaming may provide. PsychCentral reports that Mary Smith, a psychological scientist and researcher, recently examined scientific writings and studies to gain a better understanding

33、of the role of a reflective brain. These studies have shown that the brain has a network that is active when a person is daydreaming and that brain network can help memory and learning.Though paying attention in school is important, these results suggest that there should be time for students to day

34、dream, too. Giving them the chance to reflect and daydream can help improve learning and development. Research also indicates that when students are permitted to daydream, they experience less anxiety and become more motivated. On the other hand, if students are warned against daydreaming, their kno

35、wledge of themselves and the world around them may suffer.As a result, educators are encouraged to promote a balance between outward and inward attention. A little bit of daydreaming to break up the hard focus on school activities can be beneficial, and it may help students become better, active lea

36、rners.As for students, the lesson here is not to be afraid of doing some daydreaming. Sure, you want to pay attention to the vital information conveyed to you during your classes, but dont get discouraged if your mind wanders. A little bit of daydreaming is healthy.32What do people usually think of

37、daydreaming students?AThey live in the future instead of in the moment.BThey pay too much attention to their own thoughts.CThey care about neither their studies nor their future.DThey go off on their own thoughts to avoid bad results.33What does the underlined word “renounce” in Paragraph 2 most pro

38、bably mean?A Encourage.BDisapprove.CPromote.DInspire.34What can we infer from the text?AThe more we daydream, the better.BStudents should stay fully focused in class.CDaydreaming reduces students motivation.DWe shouldnt always say no to mind-wandering.35What is the best title for the text?ACauses of

39、 DaydreamingBBenefits of DaydreamingCWays to Reduce DaydreamingDAttitudes towards Daydreaming二、七选五 Nowadays, travelling has been a trend. Many people often dream of a perfect holiday with white sands, blue beaches and so on. 36 Here are some tips to make your holiday a enjoyable and memorable one. S

40、et a budget. Before making a plan for the holiday, the most important thing is to plan how money will be spent.37 Plan ahead.38 Do you want to experience the local culture or just have fun on those sandy beaches? You can plan your trip according to your needs and likes. 39 You had better look for in

41、formation before visiting an unknown holiday place. Buy a good guidebook and read up on the culture, history, local attractions of the place. You can also surf the internet for more information. The more you know, the better you can enjoy the place and its traditions. Pack light and right. Pack only

42、 the important things. Avoid carrying unnecessary things around.40 Carry clothes that are suitable and right for the season. Try to put everything you need in a single carry-on bag. Have realistic expectations. Unreasonable expectations can lead to a lot of stress. So enjoy each moment, whether good

43、 or bad. If you bear these suggestions in mind, planning a perfect holiday isnt just a dream.ARead up before you go.BA heavy luggage may sometimes influence your holiday spirit.CBuy as many books as possible for your holiday.DBut sometimes planning a trip can be difficult.E. It helps you to plan and

44、 enjoy the trip within your limits of money.F. The first thing you need to do is to be sure of what you need from this trip.G. Its vital for you to make a list of things you need to buy during your coming holiday.第三部分：完形填空 (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。 Herman Travis, 55

45、, lives in Holly Courts, a low-income neighborhood in San Francisco. Every Tuesday, Travis 41 a shopping cart with groceries from a local food bank (食品赈济站). Then he makes home 42 to his elderly and disabled 43 . He started doing it in 2007 and when he first 44 , people were doubtful. They didnt welc

46、ome it as he had 45 . “At first people were 46 . They didnt let me in. However, 47 they got to really know me they would just be 48 to see me,” Travis once told me.I am one of Travis neighbors who 49 deliveries from him. Like everyone else, I 50 appreciate his help, and love to see the joy. Travis g

47、ets out of making his rounds. Im 51 with the way he handled himself with the people here. Hes very kind and warm, always smiling, as if hes 52 a favor for his own family. 53 , people are happy when they see him coming, knowing they are treated with 54 .There are people in nearby 55 that have been tr

48、ying to steal Travis for years. They suggest 56 him to go and deliver food for them. But he simply wouldnt do it for money.What Travis does for us might be 57 things, but he does them with big love. Its 58 rewarding for himself. And for those of us who receive his 59 every week, it is truly 60 . Hes

49、 a modern-day hero.41AfillsB findsCchoosesDdefeats42A projectsBdeliveriesCproductionsDsales43ArelativesBcustomersCneighborsDcolleagues44AapproachedBstartedCknockedDreacted45AobservedBintendedCdreamedDexpected46AcautiousBmodestCcontentDconsiderate47A afterBbeforeCbecauseDalthough48AterrifiedBconfused

50、CashamedDexcited49AreceiveBreduceCfindDorder50AslightlyBobviouslyCreallyDexactly51AboredBdisturbedCattemptedDimpressed52AshowingBsharingCdoingDmaking53AThereforeBHoweverCOtherwiseDBesides54AadmirationBhumorCtrustDrespect55AcitiesBhousesCneighborhoodsDcountries56ArequestingBpayingCexpandingDinspiring

51、57A worthyBsmallCemergentDparticular58AvisuallyBphysicallyCspirituallyDoccasionally59AcontributionBcuriosityCpatienceDkindness60Asoul-searchingBheart-warmingCeye-openingDmind-blowing第II卷（非选择题）第四部分： 语法填空 （每小题1.5分，满分15分）Beijing Opera, 61(know) as Chinas national opera, also called Peking Opera, which

52、originated in the late 18th century, is a combination of music, dance, art and acrobatics (杂技). It is the most influential and representative of all operas in China. It is called Beijing Opera because it is formed in Beijing. Beijing Opera has 62history of 200 years and its origin can date back to o

53、ld local operas, especially Anhui Opera, 63was very popular in northern China in the 18th century. In 1790, the first Anhui Opera performance 64 (hold) in Beijing to celebrate the Emperors birthday. Later, some other Anhui Opera troupes (班子) 65 (continue) performing in Beijing. Anhui Opera was easy

54、66 (move) and good at absorbing the acting styles of other types of operas. Beijing accumulated many local operas, 67 (make) Anhui Opera improve quickly. 68the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, after the marriage for 10 years, Beijing Opera finally formed, and became the

55、 69 (big) of all Operas in China. We can 70 (honest) say that Beijing Opera is the most important opera in China. 第六部分：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）Dear Charles,Today we gathered here to have a meeting to welcome you. We are so happy for your come to our school to work. Our school, locati

56、ng on a beautiful island, has a wonderfully environment and charming scenery. It covers area of 25 square kilometers. It has taken on a new look with newly-built advanced computer room, libraries and science labs, that provide a material support for teaching, research and study. Their school has 24

57、classes with 2,300 teachers and students, between whom there are 160 teachers. In recent years, our school has been made great progress in teaching and education. We all hope you will work happily here.Yours,Li Hua第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华,今年18岁,是一名高二学生。你所在的城市明年要举办国际旅游节(the International Tourism Festiva

58、l)，现向全市招募志愿者，请你根据以下要点向组委会写一封申请信，应征旅游节志愿者的工作。要点如下:1.你的个人信息;2.爱好旅游且已经参观过许多名胜古迹，了解城市的历史;3.擅长英语,所以对你而言和外国人交流很容易;4.乐意为自己的城市工作，如果有机会，会投身于工作。注意:词数100左右。 参考答案英语听力：1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BCACC 11-15 ABAAC 16-20 BABCB 阅读A篇：21A 22D 23C B篇：24B 25D 26B 27CC篇 28B 29C 30A 31B D篇 32C 33B 34D 35B七选五：36-40 D E F A B完型填空：41-4

59、5 A B C B D 46-50 AA D A C51-55 D C A D C 56-60 B BC D B语法填空61known 62a 63which 64was held 65continued 66to move 67making 68At 69biggest 70honestly作文 Dear sir or madam,Thank you for reading my letter. I really hope to be a volunteer for the International Tourism Festival in our city.I am Li Hua, an

60、outgoing boy and Im 18years old in Senior 2. Im interested in travelling and have visited many places of interest. I have a good knowledge of our citys history. Whats more, English is my favorite subject. I think it is easy for me to communicate well with the foreigners.Ill be glad to work for our city if I am given the opportunity. Ill be surely devoted to the job , making the foreigners more familiar with our city.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua