吉林省延边第二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期第一次考试月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、 延边第二中学20202021学年度第二学期第一次阶段检测高二英语试卷注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。考试时间90分钟。第卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分 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。AEtiquette (礼仪) For Teens Aged 13-18Provide your teen with that “edge” that will help them succeed in life and

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7、can receive a $ 10.00 credit toward your course fee. If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop, fill out our application form online.1. Whats the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?A. Help teens know themselves. B. Provide teens with survival skills.C. Motivate teens to study efficie

8、ntly. D. Assist teens in learning social skills.2. What will teens learn on the first day?A. How to behave at table. B. How to chat with someone.C. How to tip others properly. D. How to prepare for an interview.3. How much will Green pay if he invites a friend to the workshop?A. $ 295.00.B. $ 285.00

9、.C. $275.00.D. $265.00.BI believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to turn dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common view of the future. For me, thats true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, f

10、ishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasnt Mickey, but a Klingon battle cruiser (巡洋舰) on the screen.Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When its warm at night, w

11、ere not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me.Gene Roddenberry, creator of St

12、ar Trek, once said, “Science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses (绕过) a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes

13、 for the future. Im now a science writer.Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” (书呆子) and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those authors who have shared their visions: the world a

14、nd my family are better for it. Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennysons words, “For I dipped into the future, far as human eye could see, saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be.”4. Wh

15、at contributes to the bond between the author and his father?A. Their similar dream. B. Their love for each other.C. Their common interest. D. Their hobby of fishing.5. What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2?A. His deep impression of his dad. B. His feeling of staying with his dad.C. His ea

16、rliest memory of his dad. D. His good relationship with his dad.6. How does science fiction help the author at present?A. It leads him to pursue a desirable career. B. It brings him the courage to live better.C. It inspires him to face the danger of technology. D. It makes him a source of his family

17、s joy.7. What may be the best title for the text?A. The Wonders Science Brings B. The Power of Science FictionC. The Stories About Science Fiction D. The Time Together with My FatherCFrom the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plastic continues to pollute the environment, a

18、nd it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth. Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution, we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products. Now, thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl, Arora, we finally have a better choice. This plastic-like material is made fr

19、om prawn (大虾) shells, and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today.The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother. She wondered why her mother had to pay for the plastic b

20、ags. When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.But the journey of inventing “eco-friendly plastic

21、” was not easy. She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels, both of which had to be ruled out because of their solubility (溶解性). One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to resear

22、ch. Later, she would describe that dinner as her “Eureka” moment. She extracted the material called “chitin” from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called “fibroin”, which is found in silk cocoons. Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plastic-lik

23、e material that breaks down completely within just 33 days. Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.Aroras invention has caused a stir, and she has won a number of awards. As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a differen

24、ce in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.8. What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic?A. A cashiers words about paid plastic bags. B. Her determination to protect the prawns.C. A class about p

25、lastics impact on the planet. D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.9. What could be a “Eureka” moment?A. A moment of needing reflection. B. A moment of finding the truth.C. A moment of having sudden inspiration. D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.10. What can be known about the new pla

26、stic in paragraph 4?A. It is made from non-organic materials. B. It can break down totally in a month.C. It can be used to help plants to grow. D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.11. Which of the following can best describe Arora?A. Brave and clever. B. Creative and inspiring. C. Active an

27、d considerate. D. Humorous and friendly.DEven as self-driving cars become more and more popular, theres one problem that Silicon Valley hasnt solved: the traffic jam. But Airbus Group, a U.S. aeronautics and space company, thinks that it has a solution. The companys Silicon Valley branch recently an

28、nounced its been working on a secret project titled “Vahana”, an autonomous flying vehicle that can be used for both passenger and cargo (货物) transport.Airbus flying taxi resembles a drone in design, and would use multiple propellers (螺旋桨) to travel medium-length distances. Developers in France and

29、Germany are working on an electrically operated platform that would allow the flying taxi to carry multiple passengers once between city destinations. Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aerial vehicles, so the vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot.Flight tests of the first Va

30、hana prototype (原型) are planned, in the hope of bringing the product to consumers quickly. Thats about a decade sooner than another future-travel system Hyperloop One. “Im no big fan of Star Wars, but its not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along r

31、oads in the sky,” says Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders. “In a not too distant future, well use our smartphones to book a fully automated flying taxi that will land outside our front door without any pilot.”But before you get too excited about beating rush-hour traffic, its worth noting that the company

32、has a lot of technological kinks to work out before the product is ready to test. The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesnt exist for aerial vehicles. Airbus Group isnt the only company trying to get in the autonomous air transportation game. There are a numb

33、er of cargo drone companies on the market and the Ehang 184, a Chinese passenger drone, began flight testing in June.12. Why does the present flying taxi have to be manned?A. It makes urban planning hard. B. It makes future traffic busy.C. Its not legally permitted. D. It may cause accidents.13. Wha

34、t is Tom Enderss attitude towards the project?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Disapproving.D. Uncaring.14. What does the underlined word “kinks” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Barriers.B. Strategies.C. Solutions.D. Means.15. Whats the best title of the text?A. A Solution to Worldwide Traffic Jams B. Airbus Joins

35、 the Air Transportation GameC. Airbus Will Make Flying Taxis a Reality D. A Bright Future of Flying Vehicles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。Books have a beginning, a middle and an end. 16 To properly read a book, you should pay attention to its importance. For non-fict

36、ion (纪实文学) books, it is important to read text in its entirety but think about only the major points the author is trying to express.Choose a well-lit and quiet place to read your book. 17 You are more likely to concentrate on the words on the page if you are not affected by noises or other things.D

37、ecide how much time you want to devote to the reading. You may want to adjust this time allotment (分配) according to how long and difficult the reading material is. 18 19 If you own your book, use note-taking symbols in the paragraphs. For example, if you find something that is important, put a star

38、or a few words next to it. If you are unsure of something and it needs more research, put a question mark next to it.Write answers to questions at the end of your reading and give definitions (定义) of important terms. For every 100 pages of text you should have at least three to five pages of written

39、 notes. 20 If you are using a computer to take notes, dont copy and paste text from your reading.A. Write in your book.B. Make a detailed plan.C. Use your own words to answer your questions.D. As such they should be read from start to finish.E. Turn off your cell phone and television so that your at

40、tention wont be disturbed.F. Therefore, stop every now and then to think about the structure and main content.G. For example, spend 4 hours on detailed reading of a 250-page book and 1 hour on note-taking.第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分55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。Last

41、 Monday, to prepare a picnic, I decided to go into a superstore. I parked my car and went into the superstore, which was a 21 one. After 45 minutes of 22 to just get some tomatoes, cheese and 3 toothpicks, I got to the cashier line (收银员线), a bit 23 by the time I spent to get 3 24 . I wondered why I

42、did not go to a small local store.After 15 minutes of waiting in the line, the woman 25 me calls me, “Hey. you only have 3 articles? 26 before me, I have more items than you!”It wasnt the first time it happened to me. 27 her initiative (主动提议) was disarming, as well as was her 28 (she did not wear an

43、y 29 , so I could see it). Not knowing what else to do, I accepted her 30 . We chitchatted a bit waiting for the 31 ahead of us to finishshe was unbelievably 32 . Then I thanked her, giving her back my brightest smile.Getting back in my car, I rethought about that 33 moment, and realized that she 34

44、 my day. In the meantime, I wondered how to give it back to her. No doubt it was quite 35 , so I considered how to pay it forward to someone else.While 36 , I realized that she saved me 10 minutes. And while I was driving at 70 mph, I reduced my 37 to 55 mph. My fuel consumption sharply 38 by 35%.I

45、39 part of the 10 minutes that the woman offered me, but it was a way to 40 her and do a small thing for the environment.21. A. hugeB. emptyC. well-decoratedD. crowded22. A. wanderingB. drivingC. shoppingD. relaxing23. A. excitedB. tiredC. unsatisfiedD. embarrassed24. A. boxesB. articlesC. parcelsD.

46、 choices25. A. in front ofB. next toC. beyondD. behind26. A. StopB. CrossC. RushD. Pass27. A. ButB. SoC. AndD. Or28. A. smileB. answerC. voiceD. gesture29. A. necklaceB. maskC. earringD. makeup30. A. permissionB. excuseC. explanationD. offering31. A. waitersB. customersC. cashiersD. neighbors32. A.

47、smartB. pleasantC. patientD. generous33. A. goodB. familiarC. importantD. romantic34. A. stoleB. ruinedC. madeD. occupied35. A. unbelievableB. unnecessaryC. meaninglessD. impossible36. A. bargainingB. leavingC. packingD. driving37. A. fuelB. priceC. speedD. time38. A. took offB. rose upC. dropped do

48、wnD. cooled down39. A. reusedB. relostC. savedD. wasted40. A. encourageB. thankC. remindD. repay第II卷（非选择题 共50分）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。Trade is a very important way for any country to earn money and create jobs. People and countries have traded for thousands of years

49、, but in todays 41 (globe) economy, information, goods and money can be moved around the world at 42 unbelievable speed. Companies aim to make the best product at the 43 (low) price.The World Trade Organization (WTO) is responsible for 44 (negotiate) international trade agreements. Most rich countri

50、es want a free trade system in 45 the prices of goods are determined by the amount that people want to buy and sell. But many people believe such a system favors richer countries like the USA and Japan and want the WTO to be reformed. They argue that world trade must 46 (manage) so the poorest count

51、ries benefit more. 47 other words, they want world trade to become “fair trade”.Fair trade is trade that is good for the producer, a system that ensures more of the price consumers pay 48 (go) to the producer. Fair trade staff would be paid a fair wage, have good working conditions and be allowed 49

52、 (form) trade unions to defend their rights.Fair trade campaigns, such as the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC), have drawn 50 (attend) to the working conditions of workers all around the world.第三节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据括号内的释义和首字母提示在空白处填入单词的正确形式。1. Watch out for the sharp bends and a_(to change sth. sligh

53、tly to make it more suitable)your speed accordingly.2. Everybody should be made a_ (knowing or realizing sth.) of the risks involved.3. The authors are to be c_(to tell sb. that you are pleased about their success or achievement) on producing such a clear and excellent work.4. I d_ (to pull sb./sth.

54、 along with effort and difficulty) the chair over to the window.5. We encouraged the students to p_ (to take part in or be involved in an activity) in the discussion.6. He r_ (to officially tell sb. that you are leaving your job) as manager after eight years.7. I have no s_(the feeling of being sorr

55、y for sb.) for Jo because its all her own fault.8. We have 20 part-time s_(all the workers employed in an organization) members in our company.9. The report u_(to advise or try hard to persuade sb. to do sth.) that all children be taught to swim.10. Police have appealed for anyone who w_(to see a cr

56、ime or accident happen) the incident to contact them.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25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：在错的词下画一横线，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。I will

57、never forget first time when I learn to swim. It was my father who was taught me how to swim. At first, I was looking forward to learning to swim but thought it easy to learn. But it turned out wrong when I had difficulty take a breath. No matter how hardly I tried, I still couldnt do it better and

58、almost gave up. As soon as my father found his problem, he showed me how to do it again and again with great patient. Little by little, I became interested in swimming and was good for it.第二节 书面表达（满分15分）假定你是李华，你正主持英语角活动。活动中大家以“外卖食品是否应该进校园”展开讨论。关于该问题有人赞同，有人反对，请你总结大家赞同和反对的原因，并提出自己的观点。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.

59、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：takeout food 外卖食品答案阅读（40） A-DBC B-CDAB CACCB DCBAC 16-20 DEGAC完型（30） 21-25 ACCBA 26-30 DAABD 31-35 BBACD 36-40 DCCBD语法填空（15）41 . global42. an43. lowest44. negotiating45. which46. be managed47. In48. goes49. to form50. attention短文改错（10）第一处：first前加the第二处：learn 改为learned/learnt第三处：

60、删掉taught前的was第四处：but改为and第五处：take 改为taking第六处：hardly改为hard第七处：better改为well第八处：his改为my第九处：patient改为patience第十处：for改为at单词拼写（10） 1 adjust 2. aware 3. congratulated 4. dragged 5. participate 6. resigned 7. sympathy 8. staff 9. urged 10. witnessed 参考范文（15）：Peoples opinions are divided when it comes to th

61、e question whether we can order takeout food at school. Some people are in favour of it because it saves them much trouble, allowing them to have delicious food delivered directly to them. However, others dont think it right to do so. They point out that takeout food is usually delivered in plastic containers. Countless plastic bags and boxes will cause white pollution. Whats more, there can be health risks involved in takeout food. Personally, I will say no to takeout food, which must be banned from entering the school, so that we can have a good environment.