四川省仁寿第一中学南校区2020-2021学年高二英语4月月考试题.doc

1、四川省仁寿第一中学南校区2020-2021学年高二英语4月月考试题（满分：150分， 时间120分钟） 第卷第一部分：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。1. When does the man often do some housework？A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.2. What was the man working as in A

2、frica？A. A volunteer.B. A teacher.C. A headmaster.3. What is the woman probably doing？A. Buying coffee beans.B. Selling something.C. Working on the farm.4. How does the man feel？A. Tired. B. Worried.C. Happy.5. What will the man still look for？A. The knives.B. The forks.C. The spoons.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.

3、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，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。6. When did the speakers meet last time？A. A day ago.B. Five years ago.C. Ten years ago.7.What is the purpose of the mans visit？A. To go on holiday.B. To see his fami

4、ly.C. To be on business.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A. Classmates.B. Sister and brother.C. Doctor and patient.9.How did the man hurt his arm？A. When cutting wood. B. When lifting weights. C. When using a computer.10. What does the woman promise the man to

5、 do？A. Keep his secret. B. Take care of him.C. Tell the truth.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. In which century was the house built？A. 19th.B. 20th.C. 21st.12. How many bedrooms does the house have？A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.13. What is the mans main concern about the house？A. Its age.B. Its size.C. Its location.听

6、第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. When did the man first meet the bridegroom？A. At work.B. At university.C. At the wedding.15. What is the woman doing in India？A. Studying.B. Traveling.C. Working.16. Where is the woman from？A. England.B. India.C. Japan.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did John probably buy？A. A car.B.

7、A television.C. A washing machine.18. How can John get his money back？A. If the product was not used.B. If the product cannot be repaired.C. If he decides to buy another product.19. What discount code will John get？A. 20%.B. 80%.C. 100%.20. What is the main purpose of the notice？A. To keep John sati

8、sfied.B. To introduce a family business.C. To ask specialists for suggestions.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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWith over 2.4 millon visitors every year, Cinque Terre is one of the mostvisited regions in Italy. Cinque Terre is truly special.

9、The five candycolored fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Comiglia, Vemazza, and Monterossoal Mare are built into cliffs over the clean and brightlyshining Ligurian Sea. Whether youre visiting the region for a few days or a few weeks，these are the experiences you should add to your trip pleas

10、ure.Take a scenic hike.Its easy to visit each of the attractive villages on foot. The most popular hike is the coastal path Sentiero Azzuro. It links all five villages and offers extremely beautiful scenery of the sea, architecture and vineyards(葡萄园). It takes about six hours to go across，with short

11、 breaks，but most people are going to stop in the villages for food and swimming.Eat seafood in a cone(锥形)Dessert lovers might think that Italian icecream is the best thing to be served in a cone but make room for seafood cones as well. Thanks to its coastal location, Cinque Terre is full of seafood

12、restaurants.Get on a boat.If the weather cooperates, take the time to get out on the water. The villages look very beautiful from a boat. The cheapest and easiest way is to jump on the public ferry from one of the villages to the next, but these boats are often crowded. Its far more relaxing to take

13、 a private cruise, which departs from the docks in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vemazza, and Monterossoal Mare.Take the train.Cinque Terres train system is one of the most scenic in Europe. The highspeed train runs through each of the five villages every 20 minutes or so. And the whole line is directly on

14、 the coast, offering lovely views of the Ligurian Sea and rocky cliffs.21. What is special about the five candycolored fishing villages?A. Their special location. B. Their long history.C. Their delicious foods. D. Their friendly villagers.22. What is the favorite food for the hikers in the five vill

15、ages?A. Italian noodles. B. Italian icecream. C. Italian wines. D. Seafood cones.23. What is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food?A. Taking a private ferry to the villages. B. Walking with short breaks on the coast.C. Taking a scenic hike along the coastal path. D. Taking t

16、he train running through the villages. BA few years ago, when I began writing about education, school leaders didnt worry much about teachers. They believed a long line of new teachers waited. Not any longer, as districts struggle to fill math, science, world language and special education jobs.A 20

17、17 Learning Policy Institute study found 90 percent of open teaching posts are the result of people leaving the profession. While retirements play a role, the report noted twothirds of teachers depart for other reasons, most saying dissatisfactions with the job.How can districts support teachers and

18、 persuade new ones to enter the field?Education professor Peter Smagorinsky said, “The best way I know of to support teachers is to listen to them. Teachers know better than anyone how schools work, what kids need, what teachers need to do their best work. But kids and teachers wont always agree, an

19、d you will get opposite suggestions. But at least they feel recognized, consulted, listened to, and respected.”High school principal Betsy Bockman said，“What I try to inform：Firstly, everyones job is to do all we can every day to support students. Secondly, for the employees who are not teachers at

20、Grady, our job is to remove every single barrier that keeps teachers from teaching. Make the job of teaching easier.”Vicepresident Gary McGiboney said, “Teachers develop well in a school with a positive school climate where they dont feel alone, which is what teachers desperately want and need.”My o

21、wn view is that most want to do their best for their students, but often feel attacked when told they need to improve. To grow, develop and keep effective teachers, Georgia schools must first create a culture in which teachers trust that leaders want them to succeed.24. Why do too many teachers leav

22、e their profession?A. The leaders dont care about them. B. There are too many trained teachers.C. Most arent satisfied with their jobs. D. Many teachers have already retired.25. What does Principal Betsy Bockman try to tell us?A. The schools whole effort is to make teaching easier.B. Schools should

23、listen to the teachers suggestions.C. What the teachers want should be concerned by others.D. School leaders must show respect for the teachers thoughts.26. What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A. To show the authors concern for the teachers.B. To criticize the state of Georgias educatio

24、n.C. To ask the teachers to do their best for the students.D. To call on the school to create a culture for the teachers.27. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Why the schools are short of good teachers . B. How to keep enough and effective teachers. C. What we should do to teach the studen

25、ts well. D. How to deal with teacherstudent relationship.CA large body of research has been developed in recent years to explain many aspects of willpower. Most of the researchers exploring selfcontrol do so with an obvious goal in mind: How can willpower be strengthened? If willpower is truly a lim

26、ited resource, as the research suggests, what can be done to make it stay strong?Avoiding temptation (诱惑) is an effective method for maintaining selfcontrol, which is called the “out of sight, out of mind” principle. One recent study, for instance, found office workers less attracted to candy in the

27、 desk drawer than that on top of their desks, in plain sight.The research suggesting that we possess a limited reservoir of selfcontrol raises a troubling question. When we face too many temptations, are we to fail? Not necessarily. Researchers dont believe that ones willpower is ever completely exh

28、austed. Rather, people appear to hold some willpower in reserve, saved for future demands. The right motivation allows us to tap into those reserves, allowing us to carry on even when our selfcontrol strength has been run down. High motivation might help overcome weakened willpowerat least to a poin

29、t.Willpower may also be made less vulnerable(脆弱) to being exhausted in the first place. Researchers who study selfcontrol often describe it as being like a muscle that gets tired with heavy use. But there is another aspect to the muscle comparison, they say. While muscles become exhausted by exercis

30、e in the short term, they are strengthened by regular exercise in the long term. Similarly, regular practices of selfcontrol may improve willpower strength.The evidence from willpowerexhaustion studies also suggests that making a list of resolutions on New Years Eve is the worst possible approach. B

31、eing exhausted in one area can reduce willpower in other areas, so it makes more sense to focus on a single goal at a time. In other words, dont try to quit smoking, adopt a healthy diet and start a new exercise plan at the same time. Taking goals one by one is a better approach. Once a good habit i

32、s in place, Baumeister says, youll no longer need to draw on your willpower to maintain the behavior. Eventually healthy habits will become routine, and wont require making decisions at all.28. From the studies in the passage we learn that _A. people have unlimited selfcontrol B. high motivation ens

33、ures ones successC. willpower is hardly completely exhausted D. too many temptations often lead to failure29. The underlined phrase “tap into” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _A. make use of B. run out of C. build D. increase30. The author compares selfcontrol to muscles _A. to prove the longterm

34、 effect of willpower B. to show the significance of regular exerciseC. to argue that selfcontrol can be easily used up D. to explain the benefits of practicing selfcontrol31. To develop a good habit, which of the following does the author prefer? A. “I will give up dessert and do exercise.” B. “I wi

35、ll set three goals this new semester.” C. “I will read an English novel every month.” D. “I will keep myself from any temptation.”DFairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problemsolving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers

36、of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take

37、 to its cold, mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from k

38、illing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德)It collects story plots from the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the des

39、igners involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Witho

40、ut any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robot will learn the mo

41、ral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. Its a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to av

42、oid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.32. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A. They entertain robots. B. They highlight dangers.C. They make robots more intelligent. D. They enable robots to behave mor

43、ally.33. What is “Quixote” in the text?A. A punishment system B. A character in literatureC. A big name in technology D. A software educating robots.34. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A. To take advantage of its privilege. B. To finish the task most efficiently.C. To per

44、form in a good mannered way. D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper.35Which of the follow can best express the authors opinion?A. Robots will definitely have more functions.B. Robots with humans emotions are perfect.C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D. The development of robots

45、 is still in a baby step.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。During the cool months from October to March, camel caravans (骆驼车队)arrive in the desert city of Timbuktu (廷巴克图)every few days. Led by Tuareg and Arab traders, the caravans have traveled from the salt mines of Taou

46、denni in Mali. 36 Long ago people in the deserts of Africa could not get it easily. Salt was so valuable that 1 ounce of salt was worth 1 ounce of gold.Nowadays, each salt caravan has from 60 to 300 Camels. Each Camel carries four to six bars of salt. The journey from the mines to Timbuktu takes 15

47、days. 37 At Taoudenni, salt is mined from ancient lake-beds that dried up millions of years ago. The mines lie deep below the Earths surface and are reached by tunnels. Large blocks of salt are dug out and then cut into small blocks above ground. 38 The local people of the Bella and Haratin groups d

48、o the work. However, their wages are so low that they are treated little better than slaves. 39 Here the salt is sold and carried downriver to other parts of West Africa. So Timbuktu is an important meeting place for the desert travelers. It was also once a center of education, with schools and a un

49、iversity that drew scholars from all of the world.Trucks are taking the place of camels carrying salt. One truck can carry hundreds of bars of salt. And a truck can make the 900-mile round trip in about a week. 40 A. Mining salt is a very hard job.B. Traders are familiar with the mines there.C. Some

50、thing bad happens to the camels on the way.D. The days of the camel caravans are coming to an end.E. It is a trade that has not changed in thousands of years.F. To avoid the hot sun，the caravans travel only at night.G. Timbuktu is near a river at the crossroad of three trade routes.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分

51、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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Im sitting in a quiet hotel room. Its just past noon, late July, and Im listening to the 41 sounds of a lifeordeath struggle going on a few feet away. Theres a small fly burning out the 42 of its short lifes energies in a frui

52、tless attempt to 43 through the glass window. The beating wings tell the moving story of the flys 44 : Try harder.But its not 45 The crazy effort offers no hope for 46 Ironically, the struggle is part of the 47 It is 48 for the fly to try hard enough to succeed in breaking through the glass. This fl

53、y is doomed. It will die there on the windowsill. Across the room, ten steps away, the door is 49 Ten seconds of flying time and this small creature could 50 the outside world it seeks. With only a fraction of the effort now being 51 , it could be free of this selfcreated trap. Why doesnt the fly tr

54、y another approach, something dramatically 52 ？ How did it get so 53 in the idea that this particular route offers the most promise for success? What logic is there in continuing to seek a (n) 54 by repeating the same failed action?There is no doubt that the approach of “keep trying hard” makes sens

55、e to the fly. Regrettably, its the same idea that will eventually 55 the fly. Trying harder isnt 56 the solution to achieving more. It may not offer any real 57 for getting what you want out of life. Sometimes, trying harder is the problem. If you 58 your hopes for a breakthrough on trying harder th

56、an ever, you may 59 your chances for success. You should try harder by trying 60 41. A. sweet B. desperate C. mysterious D. curious42. A. last B. first C. best D. worst43. A. put B. run C. see D. fly44. A. performanceB. strategy C. contribution D. dream45. A. working B. improving C. moving D. living

57、46. A. pleasure B. return C. peace D. escape47. A. prize B. design C. trap D. success48. A. irresponsible B. impossible C. reasonable D. practical49. A. bright B. broken C. open D. wide50. A. reach B. see C. own D. leave51. A. done B. tried C. sought D. wasted52. A. dangerous B. demanding C. differe

58、nt D. powerful53. A. concerned B. worried C. frustrated D. locked54. A. breakthrough B. explanation C. improvement D. guarantee55. A. interrupt B. kill C. encourage D. persuade56. A. completelyB. importantly C. necessarily D. appropriately57. A. experience B. promise C. position D. challenge58. A. f

59、ollow B. shift C. get D. risk59. A. miss B. increase C. abandon D. substitute60. A. simpler B. sooner C. smarter D. braver第卷第二节 （共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Each year, on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar, the Ghost Festival is celebrated a

60、ll over Asia. On this day, it 61 (believe) that the gates of Heaven and Hell open up, 62 (allow) the spirits of all the dead to visit the Earth. During this time, people will burn offerings(祭品)and prepare fancy meals 63 (pay) respect to the dead.Similar holidays are celebrated all around the world.

61、However, these holidays tend to be less gloomy(阴郁的) 64 Chinese holidays. In the Western world, Halloween, Oct 31 every year, is mainly celebrated by 65 (light) pumpkin lanterns and dressing up in costumes (服装). It is considered 66 a time to remember and honor the dead. The Day of the Dead is celebra

62、ted in Mexico on Nov.1&2 each year. People will build altars(祭坛)at home and decorate them with candles, flowers, skulls(骷髅头)and gifts. Around the altar, people pray and tell stories about the dead. This holiday is also 67 (joy). In some public areas, there are even parties at night.Death is a 68 (fr

63、ighten) thing. But holidays like these can help us to better understand death as a natural part of life， 69 can remind us to value our own time on Earth and encourage us to live our best 70 (life).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)文中共有10处错误，错误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。

64、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。Every family has many housework. Though we are busy with our study, but we should learn to do some housework. I often help my parents housework, such as cleaning the room and wash clothes. I think Ive learn how to

65、take good care of me and my family by doing housework. That is something I really feel proudly of. Sometimes cleaning all the window is an enjoyable experience. And doing housework help me get some exercise. As the winter holiday is coming, Im going to learn what to cook some dishes, which my parent

66、s will be happy to enjoy.第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，你的英国好友Peter发来邮件，提到他们班有个女生总是拿他开玩笑，他为此感到恼火。请你用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括：1.表示安慰；2.提出建议；3.表达祝愿。注意：1. 词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter, Yours, Li Hua 第一部分 听力1-5 CABCC 6-10 ACACA 11-15 BBABB 16-20 CCBAA阅读理解 21-23 ADC 24-27 CADB 28-31 CADC 32-35 DDCC七选五 36-40 EFAGD完型

67、 41-45 BADBA 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 DCDAB 56-60 CBDACDear Peter,I feel so sorry to know that youve been going through a hard time when your classmate usually plays jokes on you. Many students have experienced and overcome it eventually, including me, so there is no need to worry. Maybe the following advi

68、ce will be of help to you.Its essential to express our true feelings, especially to a real friend. Why not try to talk with the girl calmly, informing her that you dont like such jokes? If this doesnt work, be yourself and make friends with those who truly like and respect you.Keep it in mind that I

69、 always stand by you. I do hope that youre getting better, so feel free to write to me when you are faced with any problems. Yours, Li Hua附听力原文：Text 1W: How about seeing the new movie at the theater tomorrow？M: Sorry. I should do some shopping for my old mother every Saturday, and the next day I alw

70、ays have to do some cleaning at home.Text 2W: It says here that you were once a volunteer in Africa. How was that experience？M: I had the great opportunity of working with an organization called“Schools for Children.” I helped small villages build schools and water wells.Text 3M: Oh dear its so expe

71、nsive! The one I bought in a supermarket was much cheaper.W: To be honest, youre not the only one to say that here. Actually, all of our coffee beans are hand-picked from large farms that use organic agriculture.Text 4W: Why are you out of bed already？Youve only slept for four hours. Youre going to

72、be so tired.M: I feel on top of the world. The exams are over and Im optimistic about the results.W: You see, all that worry was for nothing.Text 5M: I just need to finish washing the glasses and plates before we can set the table. Did you find the forks, knives and spoons？W: I found the forks and k

73、nives in the cupboard, but the rest is missing.M: Oh, thats right. I havent emptied the dishwasher.Text 6M: You again! We keep running into each other, dont we？W: Yes, how have you been since yesterday？M: Ha-ha. Fine, thanks. How strange that we havent seen each other for ten years and then meet twi

74、ce within two days.W: I think it is more like five years but yes, it is strange.M: Well, I will go back home tomorrow, so it may be another five years until we meet again.W: Oh, did you come back to see your family？M: Im here to meet a customer. He has a lot of dealings with our company.Text 7W: Wha

75、t on earth have you done to your arm？That looks serious.M: I went to the hospital and they fastened it up like this.W: Have you been lifting weights or something？M: No. Its embarrassing. I have been using my computer so much. It has injured my arm.W: Really？You must have spent all your time on that

76、computer.M: Our classmates will laugh at me when they find out what happened. My sister couldnt stop laughing about it. Even the doctor thought it was amusing.W: Well, it does look like a serious injury.M: Im going to say I hurt it when gathering wood. You wont tell them the real story, will you？W:

77、Dont worry. Your secret is safe with me.Text 8M: I do like the house, but isnt it a bit old？W: But houses were built better in those days. People used good materials.M: Well, yes, but in 1925 they didnt know much about saving energy. A lot of heat went out through the roof.W: Im sure the owners must

78、 have put that right by now. Lets buy it.M: A brand new house would be warmer and more economical.W: But this is bigger. Theres a nice bedroom for us, plus one each for Jamie and Tom.M: Older places need more repairs. Things wear out and need replacing.W: Look at the place, though. Can you find a be

79、tter location？This house has character. Its not just a box for living in.M: I hear what you are saying. We need to think about this carefully.Text 9M: I dont think weve met nice to meet you. How do you know the bride or bridegroom？W: I dont. Actually, I dont know anybody here. Someone just met me on

80、 the street and invited me to come. M: Thats strange. You just got invited to the wedding like that？W: You must not be from around here! Its common in India to invite as many people as you can to a wedding whether you know them or not. M: Im from England. I actually know the bridegroom from when we

81、were both studying in university there. That sounds like an interesting custom, but how do you know that？You dont look like a native here either.W: I just graduated from university and I am traveling around Asia. India is the last place on my list before I return home and start working. Im not looki

82、ng forward to it.M: Why not？The first years of work are always exciting.W: Not in Japan. Work is very intense over there. Anyways, it seems like the minister is the one who invited me I think the ceremony is about to start.Text 10W: Dear John, we take your review very seriously. And we are disappoin

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