四川省叙州区第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、四川省叙州区第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题注意事项：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）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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

2、出最佳选项。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。1When are the speakers waking up tomorrow?AAt ten.BAround nine.CBefore eight.2Why has the woman changed the boys seat?ABecause he cant see clearly.BBecause he talks too much.CBecause he has trouble in listening.3What does the man say about Sam?AHe is n

3、ow in America.BHe will hold a goodbye party.CHe has returned from abroad.4What seems to be the problem?AJane cant type fast.BThe report is too long.CThe computer may break down.5Which team will have to wait?AThe yellow team.BThe red team.CThe blue team.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

4、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，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、7题。6What do the artists make the sculptures from?AAnimals fur.BGarbage.CClay.7What will the man probably do?AStudy art.BGo to a show.CPick up trash in the ocean.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8When is the new appointme

5、nt?AFriday at 2:30 p.m.BFriday at 4:30 p.m.CWednesday at 9:00 p.m.9Where does the conversation most likely take place?AIn a hospital.BIn a meeting room.COn the phone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10Where are the speakers?AIn Japan.BIn China.CIn America.11What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first?AFast

6、 food.BStreet food.CHome-made food.12What will the woman do next?AStart cooking.BGet changed.CSurf on the Internet.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What are the speakers mainly talking about?AA missing pet. BA late package. CA wrong food order.14Who is Tommy?AThe womans son.BThe womans pet.CThe womans boss.15What

7、 is wrong with the delivery drivers?AThey are ill. BThey are out for lunch. CThey have left the company.16What will the woman get the money for according to the man?AHer lost item. BDelivery costs. CHer time spent on the phone.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17How long did Westlife last?A19 years.B14 years.C12 ye

8、ars.18Which is Westlifes first single?AFlying Without Wings. BIf I Let You Go. CSwear It Again.19What do we know about Westlife?AIt broke up in 2011.BIt sold over 15 million records in all.CIts first three singles topped the lists in the U.K.20Which country did Westlife fail to break into?AThe U.S.B

9、Ireland.CThe U.K.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。A Washington, DCBicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, DCDuration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington,

10、DCYour guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular mon

11、uments in Washington, DCExplore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, DCDuration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is t

12、he perfect tour for DCnewcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, DCin a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling

13、 between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours (7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, DCGet up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall

14、. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.21Which tour do you need to book in advance?ACherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, DCBWashington

15、Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.CCapital City Bike Tour in Washington.DWashington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.22What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?AMeet famous people.BGo to a national park.CVisit well-known museums.DEnjoy interesting stories.23Which of the following does the bicy

16、cle tour at night provide?ACity maps.BCameras.CMeals.DSafety lights. BElon Musk, perhaps the worlds most famous businessman, has a habit of making statements that stretch the bounds of believability.On July 16th, 2019, he introduced a new type of brain-machine interface (BMI), starting from the desi

17、gn of a “neural lace (神经织网)”, a net of thin electrodes (电极) that capture the information from the brain. However, the electrodes must be flexible, so that they do not damage brain tissue and will last for a long time. And to make the implantation (植入) of so many electrodes safe, painless and effecti

18、ve, the process has to be automated.Mr. Musks team does indeed seem to have made progress towards these goals. Its presentation included videos of a robot that is best described as a sewing machine. This robot grabs “threads”, and shoots them deep into the brain through a hole. The firm has also des

19、igned a chip that can handle signals from as many as 3,072 electrodes.With all these technological breakthroughs, the firm now hopes to help people overcome such illnesses as blindness and paralysis. They designed a small device that would sit behind someones ear, picking up signals from the implant

20、ed chip and passing them on as appropriate. In a few years, using a brain implant to control your devices may be as prevalent as wearing wireless earphones today. Finally, Musk predicts neural lace will allow humans to be combined with AI systems, thus enabling the species to survive.Though, as this

21、 announcement shows, Mr. Musk does have a habit of presenting himself as the hero of the human race, the idea that some machines at least will come under the direct control of human brains seems possible to be carried out. The biggest barrier to this happening will probably not be writing the softwa

22、re needed to interpret brainwaves, but rather persuading people that the necessary surgery, whether by sewing machine or otherwise, is actually a good idea.24We can learn from the first two paragraphs that _.Aelectrodes should be flexible to extend lifeBElon Musk constantly comes up with unexpected

23、ideasCa neural lace is used to store information from the brainDelectrodes are implanted by top surgeons for safety reasons25What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?AUseful.BCommon.CProfessional.DAppropriate.26What is the hardest part of carrying out BMI?AConvincing pe

24、ople to accept the surgery.BDeveloping devices to perform the surgery.CWriting the software to interpret brainwaves.DInforming people of the success of the surgery.27What is the best title of this passage?AThe Neural Lace, A New Type of BMI.BElon Musk, the Hero of Human Beings.CArtificial Intelligen

25、ce, the Way to Survive.DA Brain Implant, A Step to Control Machines.C “Congratulations, Mr. Jones, its a girl.”Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and bring forth a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, while others worry, wo

26、ndering whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for s

27、ome time. For other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is clear that the change from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have be

28、en made to educate fathers in this resocialization process. Although many books have been written about American mothers, only recently has literature referred to the role of a father.It is argued by some writers that the transition (转化) to the fathers role, although difficult, is not nearly as grea

29、t as the transition the wife must make to the mothers role. The mothers role seems to require a complete transformation in daily life and highly innovative (革新性的) adaptation, on the other hand, the fathers role is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact that growing

30、numbers of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the family.28According to the author, being a father _.Abrings a feeling of excitement to some menBmakes some men feel proud and others worried.Chas a different meaning for those who have daughte

31、rsDmeans nothing but more responsibilities29In the third paragraph, the author _.Acriticizes (批评) fathers for not taking enough responsibilities in bringing up their childrenBexcuses the American writers for ignoring the difficulties of being a fatherCsupports the idea that the chief (主要的) role of a

32、 father is to earn money for the familyDcomplains about the lack of social program to help husbands get used to the role of a father30The transition to the mothers role requires that the wife _.Achange her life style in a highly innovative wayBstay at home to take care of the babyCmake a complete ch

33、ange in her everyday life to deal with the new situationDhelp her husband in his resocialization process31Some writers argue that with respect of (关于) the change of roles, fathers, compared with mothers, _.Ahave an easier job to doBhave to make more difficult adaptationChave to shoulder more respons

34、ibilitiesDcan usually do a better jobD The sun is going to expand into the orbit of Mercury according to scientific calculations, which will result in the entire Earth catching on fire. Who will save the world?This imaginative tale is at the heart of the latest Chinese sci-fi movie The Wandering Ear

35、th. Unlike many American space-themed films where the solution to a disaster Earth faces is always fleeing (逃离) the planet in spaceships, this time were taking the Earth with us. The film, which has made it the countrys most successful film of all time, has offered a different and more ambitious ide

36、a.The “ambition” didnt come from nowhere. For thousands of years, “homeland” has had a soft spot in the hearts and minds of Chinese people. One old idiom that shows a strong feeling that Chinese people have had for their homeland is “luoyeguigen”, which means returning to ones homeland in old age, l

37、ike fallen leaves returning to the roots of their tree.“What is Chinese sci-fi?” Guo Fan, the films director, said in an interview. “A vehicle that really expresses our cultural and spiritual core ( 核 心 ) can be called Chinese sci-fi. Otherwise, were just following others and telling the same Hollyw

38、ood stories.”And the makers of The Wandering Earth may have chosen the best time to tell its Chinese sci-fi story. The film was released on Feb 5, the first day of Chinese New Year. It was a time when many people had just made the hard journey back to their hometowns. So to them, there is only one p

39、ossible way to tell the story: Earth goes wherever humans go, because its our home.32The main purpose of the opening paragraph is to .Agive a brief account of the filmBwarn people of the coming threatCexplore ways to avoid the disasterDintroduce the topic of the passage33The underlined phrase “a dif

40、ferent and more ambitious idea” refers to .Afleeing the Earth in spaceshipsBbringing in huge successCfilling the gap in Chinese sci-fi moviesDhelping Earth make its escape34Which of the following is unlikely to account for the success of the film?AThe rich imagination of the story.BHollywood-style s

41、pace stories.CThe special cultural background.DThe time chosen to release the film.35What is likely to be title for the passage?AChinese Sci-fi Catches UpBThe Most Successful Chinese Sci-fiCChinese Sci-fi Sets a New PathDChinese Sci-fi Challenges Hollywood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

42、处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Carving pumpkins is a classic Halloween activity. Families and friends can come together to create amazing scenes and faces out of pumpkins while enjoying each others company in a family friendly environment.36 After choosing your pumpkin, you should make sure you have all of the

43、 right carving tools. Once you have the right pumpkin, the tools, and perhaps a template, it is time to start carving.First, use a saw to cut out the top, around the stem of the pumpkin, so you can reach inside. You can cut the top of the pumpkin round. Of course, you can cut a notch in it. 37 Once

44、your top is off, reach inside with a large spoon and take out all of the seeds and stuff insides of the pumpkin.When all of the insides are taken out and the inside of your pumpkin looks clean, you are ready to start carving. You can use a pen to draw your pattern onto the pumpkin so its easier to c

45、arve or you can draw your design. 38After your pumpkin is carved, it is time to put it outside of the house and light it. 39That gives it the flaming quality which is the best on Halloween. You can also use some lights that are battery powered rather than actually on fire.On Halloween night, your fa

46、ntastic pumpkin creations will surely amaze all of the trick-or-treaters. 40 Hopefully, you have fun carving pumpkins with all of your favorite people and sharing your creation with the world.AThe top should be big and beautiful.BEnsure that all necessary items are available.CThe naughty children wi

47、ll stop by your house.DYou can use an actual candle inside your pumpkin.E.Children will pay a visit to every family in their community.F.The most important part of pumpkin carving design is to be creative.G.Because its simpler to remember how the top and the pumpkin fit together.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45

48、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。 The moment I stepped off the plane after a writers conference, my youngest son Jeremy greeted me and cried out, “Poster paper, Mama! I need poster paper. Were having a 41 at school.”Being a housewife and writer, I felt like no m

49、atter how hard I tried, I couldnt keep up with the needs of my 42 . Back at home, Jeremy kept reminding me of the poster paper, but I just couldnt 43 a minute for it. Gradually though, he began to speak more 44 , almost 45 he were talking to himself. “Maybe hell just forget it, ”I thought hopefully.

50、 So I put Jeremys request at the 46 of my long list of things to do.My third day home I managed to take fifteen minutes to type an article when a small 47 fell across my paper. I knew who it would be before I 48 . Jeremy stood quietly watching me.“Oh, Lord, please dont let him say it again.” I knew

51、what he wanted but I needed to 49 . I smiled 50 at Jeremy and kept typing. He 51 for a few more minutes, then turned and walked away. I almost didnt hear his 52 . “Competition is over tomorrow, anyway.” The small figure walking out of my room, a silent voice spoke urgently to my heart, “Get him that

52、 papernow!”“Lets go to get the paper, Jeremy.” He stopped, 53 and looked at me in 54 “Youre going to the store just for me?” I 55 . Suddenly, a look of 56 shot across his face, erasing the disbelief. I dont think Ill ever 57 that moment. Later that day, he worked silently on the 58 all afternoon. An

53、d a few weeks later, a large yellow envelope came. Inside it was the Certificate of Award. So 59 was I that I didnt turned away from his 60 to get him some poster paper.41AraceBclassCceremonyDcompetition42AcolleaguesBfamilyCneighborsDrelatives43AspareBwaitCspendDlose44AslowlyBsoftlyCconfidentlyDloud

54、ly45Aas soon asBas long asCas thoughDeven if46AbottomBtopCbeginningDcorner47AletterBfootCimageDshadow48Awoke upBstood upCgot upDlooked up49ArestBtypeClearnDexercise50AwidelyBhappilyCweaklyDpolitely51AwatchedBsearchedChesitatedDcomplained52AcommentBfootstepsCwarningDadvice53Afell overBsat downCturned

55、 aroundDwalked away54ApeaceBastonishmentCreliefDsilence55AdoubtedBarguedCapologizedDnodded56AsurpriseBsadnessCdisappointmentDexcitement57AenjoyBrememberCforgetDvalue58AstoryBquestionCposterDcomposition59AgratefulBgenerousCforgetfulDselfless60AopinionBrequestCpromiseDgift第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面

56、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。When it comes to your brain, researchers have found heres no better super food than a book. According to the data 61( collect) by the University of Michigans Health and Retirement Study, a hopeful pattern came out: people who read books for as little 6230 minutes a day ov

57、er several years were living an average of two years longer than people 63 didnt read anything at all.Strange still, as science reminds us, reading books-especially fiction64(force) your brain to think critically and make connections from one chapter to another, and to the outside world. Also, readi

58、ng 65(story) can lead to a noticeable increase in human interaction, which in turn can lower stress levels.But it doesnt mean that magazines, newspapers and web articles are 66(use). Any reading material that fills your mind and enlarges your vocabulary seems 67(carry) mental benefits. Therefore, wh

59、ether youre reading a page-turner or simply scanning 68instruction for your coffee maker, many parts of your brain 69involve) in positive thinking. Still not inspired to give 70 a try?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，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、

60、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：在错的词下划一横线，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。Mistakes are unavoidable in life. But attitudes towards it may make difference. I still remember how my spoken English was improved. At the beginning, I always kept silent in our o

61、ral class to avoid make mistakes. Before long my teacher got to know about my situation, and he encouraged me to speak out that I thought. Whenever I made mistakes and felt discouraging, my teacher and my classmate would help me to find out my problem. I also joined in an English club to get more ch

62、ances to speak. Practice makes perfect. Now I can talk fluent in English. Just as the saying went, “Every bean has its black.” Dont be afraid of making mistakes. Learning from mistakes, and success is just waiting for us.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，你所在学校的英语俱乐部（English club）将举行一个英语晚会，你准备邀请你的外国朋友John一同参加。请根

63、据以下内容要点给John写一封邀请信。要点：1.晚会时间、地点；2.活动内容：英语歌舞表演；英语游戏；3.可以结交新朋友。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John,How is everything going?_Yours,Li Hua2020年秋四川省叙州区第一中学高二第二学月考试英语试题参考答案一听力1-5:CBCCA6-10:BBACA11-15:ABBBA16-20:CBCCA二阅读理解21-23:ADD 24-27:BBAA 28-31:BDCA32-35:DDBC 36-40:BGFDC三完形填空41-45:DBABC 46-50:ADDB

64、C 51-55:AACBD56-60:DCCAB四语法填空61collected62as63who64forces65stories66useless67to carry68an69are involved70it五短文改错1. make后加a 2. makemaking 3. hismy 4. thatwhat5. discouragingdiscouraged 6. classmateclassmates 7. 去掉join后的in8. fluentfluently 9. wentgoes 10. learninglearn六书面表达Dear John, How is everything

65、 going?I am writing to invite you to attend an English evening party held by our schools English Club.The party will start at 6:30 p.m. this Friday evening in our School Hall.At the party there will be a variety of wonderful activities that you cant miss.Not only will you be able to appreciate brill

66、iant singing and dancing performances,but also you may participate in some interesting English games in person.In addition,this is also a good chance for you to know some new Chinese friends and talk about Chinese culture with them.I bet you will have great fun here! Looking forward to your reply!Yours, Li Hua