四川省成都外国语学校2020-2021学年高二英语4月月考试题.doc

1、四川省成都外国语学校2020-2021学年高二英语4月月考试题第卷 （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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEnglish is changing faster than ever with the development of society. Do you long to keep up with the times? If so, here are some old-fashioned words you should remov

2、e from your vocabulary list.WhippersnapperAs an alteration of the term snippersnapper, the word first appeared in the 17th century, expressing our ancestors annoyance at ill-mannered children. In its more contemporary version, the word relates to a young person who is too confident and does not show

3、 enough respect to older.TapeAre you born in the 1980s? If so, you may still be using the term tape when speaking of recording music or TV shows. Today, though digital media has made data storage on magnetic an outdated thing, this old linguistic habit still exists.StewardessIn the earlier age of ai

4、r travel, female crew members serving airline passengers were called stewardesses. It was the development of womens rights movement in the 1960s that the word fell out of use. Stewardess was replaced by a more gender-neutral term, flight attendant”. DungareesWhat we know as jeans today were once cal

5、led “dungarees to refer to trousers made of denim （蓝粗棉布）.As traders began importing the cloth from Genoa in Italy, this kind of trousers got a new name jeans”. So dont be surprised if you catch your grandpa saying dungarees.1. Who can be described as a whippersnapper nowadays?A. A child who is bad-t

6、empered.B. An elder who doesnt like children.C. An elder who has confidence and influence.D. A teenager who is overconfident and impolite.2. Which of the following has become out of date with digital technology?A. Whippersnapper. B. Tape. C. Stewardess. D. Dungarees.3. What is the authors purpose in

7、 writing the passage?A. To show readers how to stay young.B. To explain how to keep up with the times.C. To analyze the differences among modem words.D. To advise readers not to use some old-fashioned words.BEugene ONeill, who was born in 1888, in New York, was a leading American drama writer and th

8、e winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936. His father was a successful touring actor. Because of that, Eugene spent his early childhood in hotels, on trains, and backstage. Although later in his life he grew to hate his father for not giving him security in his early years and a loving, comf

9、ortable family, he had the theater in his blood.As a student, ONeill went to boarding schools but spent the summers in a moderate house his family owned. He left Princeton University in 1907, only about one year after he entered it, to start what he later called his real education in life experience

10、. At the age of 24, he was hired as a reporter and poetry column writer for the New London Telegraph.ONeill didnt cut a figure in playwriting until the summer of 1916. Before that, he had written awkward plays that were hardly accepted by the mainstream of American theater. While ONeill was only one

11、 of those whose plays were produced by the theater, he led the group to success because of his contribution within the next few years. Between 1916 and 1920, the theater produced all of ONeills one-act sea plays. By the time his first full-length play, Beyond the Horizon, was produced on Broadway on

12、 February 2, 1920 at the Morosco Theater, the young playwright already had a small reputation.Theater critics spoke highly of Beyond the Horizon for its tragic realism. The play brought ONeill more public attention, as well as his first Pulitzer Prize, apart from which he won another three for Anna

13、Christie, Strange Interlude, and Long Days Journey into Night. Over the next two decades, ONeill continued to gain reputation nationally and globally. He became the most widely produced dramatist after Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw.4. What might inspire ONeills passion for theater?A. His fathers care

14、er.B. The support of his familyC. Hotel rooms he had lived in.D. Stories he had heard on trains.5. Why did ONeill drop out of Princeton University?A. He didnt want to study in a boarding school.B. He wanted to receive real education from life.C. He got a job from the New London Telegraph.D. He was u

15、nsatisfied with the university education.6. What does the underlined phrase “cut a figure in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Show interest. B. Hold a degree. C. Attract attention. D. Receive an award.7. What can we learn about ONeills Beyond the Horizon?A. It drew theater critics attention to tragic re

16、alism.B. It inspired him to compose another three dramas.C. It increased his reputation in the field of theater.D. It made him the most widely produced dramatist in history.CFor years, Hainan, Chinas southernmost island province, has been an attractive tourist destination for people around the world

17、 because of its pleasant environment. Beginning this year, the beautiful island will have a new identityan open and distinctive free trade port.The Hainan Free Trade Port will serve as a special functional economic area and its level of openness will be better than any other port in the world. Produ

18、cts and funds from abroad will have free access to the port, and most goods will be duty-free. The decision shows Chinas willingness to further open up to the world.The province of Hainan was founded in 1988. Later it became an appointed special economic (SEZ) to attract foreign investment. In 1992,

19、 the Yangpu Economic Development Zone, which was the first area in China to be comprehensively developed by foreign investors, was established. After eight years, in 2000, Hainan took the lead in carrying out a policy of visa on arrival. In the following years, a series of similar initiatives have b

20、een implemented for Hainans continuous development, including a pilot zone for free trade founded in 2018.Apart from an attractive landscape, Hainans industrial structure features tourism and modem services. Not only will they become the highlights of the free trade port, but also they are in line w

21、ith the rapid trade growth in global services as well as the development of many ports toward the service sector. In addition, as a free trade zone and port at provincial level, Hainan has a satisfying scale and full experience. All these advantages will enable Hainan to become a global trade center

22、.From SEZ to free trade pilot zone, and now todays free trade port, Hainans development and its determination to build an open economy are evident to all. Its hoped that it will seize the chance of free trade and attract more business and experienced professionals from around the world to come to th

23、e island.8. Whats Hainans future plan?A. To construct a free trade port.B. To boost Hainans tourism and services.D. To strengthen environmental protection.C. To remove the tax on all imports and exports.9. How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B.By giving descriptions.C. By foll

24、owing time order.D.By making comparisons.10. Which of the following is good for Hainan to become a global trade center?A. Its slow trade growth.B.Its traditional services.C. Its development of IT industry.D.Its distinctive service industry.11. What is the best title for the passage?A. Hainan: A Push

25、 for Global EconomyB. Hainan: A Witness to Chinas Opening-UpC. Hainan: An Island Full of Ups and DownsD. Hainan: An Unforgettable Tourist DestinationDPoaching（盗猎）has been threatening the survival of the African black rhino for long. But thanks to conservation efforts, the population of this endanger

26、ed animal is slowly increasing, according to a recent update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.Between 2012 and 2018, the number of black rhinos in Africa has increased moderately, at annual rate of 2.5%, The population in the wild has grown

27、from approximately 4,845 to 5,630. As IUCNs update suggests, the population models predict the number will continue to rise slowly over the next five years.The white rhino, Africas another rhino species that exists in greater numbers, has been on the IUCN Red List categorized as Near Threatened. Com

28、pared to the black rhino, the white rhino is at higher risk of being poached as it has larger horns and prefers more open habitats, which makes it easier to spot.The threat to the two species mainly comes from poaching for the illegal international rhino horn trade. Fortunately, in recent years, a n

29、umber of groups including range states, private landowners, and communities have been making efforts to protect them, and the measures are working. In 2015, there were at least 1,349 rhinos poachedan average of 3.7 rhinos hunted per day. Since then, the poaching numbers have decreased every year. In

30、 2018, there were at least 892 rhinos poached, meaning approximately 2.4 African rhinos poached per day, or one every 10 hours. The data for 2019 looks promising as the poaching levels appear to have further gone down.Although the levels of rhino poaching have been declining slightly in recent years

31、 due to conservation efforts, the costs of keeping rhinos safe have greatly gone up and sale prices for live rhinos have decreased considerably over the last 10 years, making private landowners and communities less motivated to protect rhinos. This trend could delay the continued progress of expandi

32、ng the species range and numbers.12. Which of the following can best describe the number of the African rhinos now?A. Slightly declining.B. Slowly expanding.C. Greatly increasing.D. Considerably decreasing.13. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The better situation for the African white rhinos.B. T

33、he reason for protecting the African white rhinos.C. The process of the white rhino being on the IUCU Red List.D. The reason why the African white rhino is more likely to be poached.14. In which year did the African rhinos suffer the most from poaching?A. In 2015.B. In 2016.C. In 2018.D. In 2019.15.

34、 What can be the authors attitude to the future range and numbers of rhinos?A. Favorable.B. Confident.C. Concerned.D. Uninterested.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项。The wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1

35、992, the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions. 16. _. He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages. 17._. A large number of competitors,

36、 people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.18. _. The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.3 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep. The wife to be carried may be yo

37、ur own, or your neighbors. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49kg, the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds. 19. _. Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is a

38、lso a team competition. The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official “wife-carrying drink.” Then he may continue the race. 20. _.While the Wife-carrying World Championship is being held, there are bands playing mu

39、sic, a wife carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.”AThere are a few basic rules.BPeople everywhere hold the event.CA special prize is awarded to the team.DDo you know how these traditions restarted?EThis event is becoming increasingly popular.FThe winner is the couple who complete the cour

40、se in the shortest time.GBack in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.第二部分 完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A teacher named Kerry in Massachusetts has adopted one of her students Jake with Down syndrome （唐氏综合症）after J

41、akes mother, Jean, recently died of cancer. Jake and his mother had to 21 to Massachusetts from Florida,22 his mother could get the 23 care that she needed in Massachusetts. It became24 that Jean was going to have more challenges involving getting Jake 25 . Fortunately, a school was found and Jake b

42、ecame settled into what would be his 26 life later.Thats when Jean and Jake 27 Kerry Bremer in the school. Kerry Bremer would become more than just a 28 to Jake, “I fell in love with this 29 boy instantly, Kerry told WCVB.After reaching a（an） 30 with her husband, Kerry made Jean an offer. Kerry Brem

43、er came to Jean as a pure 31 on earth and 32 to bring Jake into her family of five if Jeans cancer should 33 Jeans friend Chery said； So, Jean and the Bremer family worked together to help Jake 34 become familiar with what could turn out to be his new family. He spent weekends and holidays with them

44、 over the 35 few years.On November 13, Jean took a short 36 after a chemotherapy （化学疗法）treatment and never woke up. As 37 , Kerry immediately picked up Jake and is now in the 38 of helping him deal with what will be his new life.“My mom went to 39 Jake said. Shes always in my heart. I know she will

45、be 40 to see my new mom takes care of me.”21. A. escapeB. runC. moveD. return22. A. ifB. thoughC. becauseD. unless23. A. satisfyingB. patientC. longD. medical24. A. clearB. rightC. strangeD. traditional25. A. fedB. dressedC. educatedD. raised26/A. hardB. normalC. regularD. new27. A. metB. introduced

46、C. choseD. paid28. A. womanB. teacherC. doctorD. sister29. A. kindB. faithfulC. specialD. attractive30. A. levelB. pointC. goalD. agreement31. A. angelB. friendC. lawyerD. captain32. A. hesitatedB. offeredC. warnedD. refused33. A. beginB. winC. continueD. disappear34. A. immediatelyB. crazilyC. regr

47、etfullyD. slowly35. A. nextB. previousC. valuableD. difficult36. A. breakfastB. sleepC. journeyD. message37. A. imaginedB. reportedC. promisedD. suggested38. A. commandB. needC. fearD. process39. A. heavenB. hospitalC. workD. church40. A. proudB. happyC. awkwardD. bored第II卷（非选择题 共80分）注意事项：必须使用黑色墨迹签字

48、笔在答题卡上题目所指的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。第一节：首字母填空 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）1. Extreme ironing is called an extreme sport by some people and a p_ art by others.2. The boxer knocked his o_ down three times in the first round and he won the game easily.3. If you really want to lose weight, there are some p_ trainers who

49、can guide you to do certain necessary exercise in that fitness center.4. The health a_ now know the way to deal with COVID-19, which is to call on the public to wear masks wherever they go.5. Great changes have taken place in my hometown since I left. Now it is beyond r_, and I even get lost when I

50、am in the city.6. “I have a dream”, Martin Luther Kings famous speech, i_ many black people in the United States to fight for equal rights.7. David put himself through this physical and mental t_, because he wants to prove that a muscular boxer still has a brain.8. As a c_ of climate change, many sp

51、ecies in the world are on the edge of extinction.9. On September 11th, 2001, people on the ground watched in h_ as two planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, which is now known as the “9.11 event”.10. Fabiola da Silva wanted to skate as a_ as her friends did, so she practiced d

52、ay and night so as to improve her skills.第二节 短语选择变形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）take part in not be capable of come across in search of turn down fix a date for appeal to adjust to be associated with on the tour set out from time to time1. China first _ the Olympic Games in 1932 with only two athletes.2. At

53、 the store yesterday I _ the teacher who taught me in my primary school, but she could barely recognize me.3. This is a small company and it _ dealing with such a large order.4. She went down to the basement, and it took a few seconds for her to _ the darkness.5. Its important to meet friends in per

54、son _, not just on social media.6. We _ to paint the whole house that day, but finished only the front part.7. How could you _ such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months?8. _ his lost daughter, he covered every corner of the country.9. The teacher _ the students to be careful on

55、their way to school for many times.10. In childrens eyes, summer _always _ swimming, ice cream and summer holidays.第三节: 单句语法填空 (共10小题，每题1分，满分10分)1. This book, _ you can buy at any bookstore, will provide you with all the information you need.2. More highways have been built in China, _ (make) it muc

56、h easier for people to travel from one place to another.3. His attention _ (fix) on the game on his smartphone, the student didnt notice his teacher standing behind him.4. He had always wanted an _ (adventure) life in the tropics.5. He talks as if he _ (be) to many countries around the world. Dont b

57、e taken in by his fancy words.6. -How was it _ the farmers discovered the entrance to the secret cave in the valley?-Totally by chance.7. Some families which are restricted to _ (have) one child want to have another child.8. _ is reported in the newspaper is that seventeen climbers have been killed

58、in the snowstorm.9. It remains _ (see) if the advancement of globalization would cause the ethnic groups to lose their individual identity.10. There is some doubt _ one day humans will find a cure to deal with COVID-19, the horrible disease, which now spreads all over the world.第四节：段落语法填空（共10小题；每题1.

59、5分，满分15分）Since last September, the Australian bushfires _1_ (destroy) around 80,000 square kilometers of forest.Early on, most reports about the bushfires focused on the cost to humans. Recently, people have shown more concern about the effects _2_ animals than before. Chris Dickman, a scientist at

60、the University of Sydney tried to figure out how many animals might have been killed by the fires. The number he came up with was _3_ (surprising) large: over 1 billion animals.The _4_ (lose) of animals could be especially bad news in Australia, which _5_ (be) home to many special animals that cant

61、be found anywhere else. Scientists worry that the bushfires might put _6_ end to some kinds of animals that were already in danger of dying out.Even when animals survive, it can be hard for them to stay alive in the world _7_ (leave) behind by the fires. Thats _8_many of the places they live in and

62、their sources of food have been ruined. For that reason, workers for Australias National Park are using helicopters to drop sweet potatoes and carrots onto 12 _9_ ( difference) areas where rock-wallabies (岩石袋鼠)live. Rock-wallabies often survive bushfires, but can have difficulty _10_ (find) enough t

63、o eat.第五节：短文改错（共10小题，每题1分, 满分10分）Dear Mr. Wang,Im Li Hua, a Senior 3 student in our school. Im sorry to disturb you, and I have to ask you a favor in the hope you will be so kind to help me.Ever since last month, my mother hadnt allowed me to surf the Internet. In her opinion, it is the waste of tim

64、e surfing the Internet and also affects my study. However, I dont agree with him. With the Internet, I can easily find the informations I need. I can compare notes with my classmates if I meet with problems in my study. Also I can share something that worry me with my friends, which reduces my stres

65、s. Facing with my mothers attitude, how should I do?I real need your help!Yours,Li Hua第六节 书面表达 （25分）假定你是李华，最近你的美国朋友Bob看到共享单车（shared-bike）在中国非常流行但是也有各种乱象的新闻，来信询问你共享单车在中国的现状。请你给他写一封回信，介绍共享单车的现状并分享你的看法，回信包含以下要点：1.共享单车的好处（两点）；2.共享单车的乱象（两种）；3.你对共享单车的看法。注意:1. 词数120字左右。2.可以适当增加情节，使行文连贯。3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。

66、Dear Bob,Hows everything going?_I m looking forward to hearing from you.Yours,Lihua高二英语答案阅读：1-5 DBDAB 6-10 CCACD 11-15 BBDAC 七选五 16-20 GEAFC完型填空 21-25 CCDAC 26-30 DABCD 31-35 ABBDA 36-40 BCDAB第一节：首字母填空 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）performanceopponentprofessionalauthoritiesrecognitioninspired/inspirestorturecon

67、sequencehorroraggressively第二节 短语选择变形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）took part in came across isnt capable of adjust to from time to timeset out turn down In search of (has) appealed to is associated with第三节: 单句语法填空 (共10小题，每题1分，满分10分)whichmakingfixedadventuroushad beenthathavingwhatto be seenwhether第四节：段落语法填空（共

68、10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）have destroyed on surprisingly loss is an left because different finding第五节：短文改错（共10小题，每题1分, 满分10分）Dear Mr. Wang,Im Li Hua, a Senior 3 student in our school. Im sorry to disturb you, I have to ask you a favor in the hope you will be so kind to help me. thatEver since last month, my

69、 mother allowed me to surf the Internet. In her opinion, it is waste of time surfing the Internet and also affects my study. However, I dont agree with. With the Internet, I can easily find the I need. I can compare notes with my classmates if I meet with problems in my study. Also I can share somet

70、hing that me with my friends, which reduces my stress. with my mothers attitude, should I do?I need your help! 第六节 书面表达 （25分）Dear Bob,Hows everything going? In your last letter you were asking about the current situation shared-bikes. Im writing to tell you something about it.Undoubtedly , the share

71、d-bikes can bring lots of benefits. To begin with, riding a bike is not only economic but also time saving, especially when your destination is not far away. What s more,they makes contributions to reducing air pollution.However, there is also some disturbing news connected with it. Some shared-bike

72、s are parked everywhere, making the city roads messy and dangerous. Worse still, some shared- bikes have been damaged, stolen or even burnt.As far as Im concerned, as long as people park the bikes in the right places and obey the traffic rules. I m definitely in favor of such a program. Do you think so?I m looking forward to hearing from you.