吉林省吉林市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语9月月考试题.doc

1、吉林省吉林市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语9月月考试题第卷说明：1、本试卷分第I试卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分；2、 满分120分，考试时间80分钟。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。ALast week，Donna Strickland was awarded the 2018 Nobel prize for physics jointly with Arthur Ashkin and Grard Mourou. Its the first time in

2、55 years that a woman has won this famous prize，but why has it taken so long？We look at five other pioneering female physicists-past and present-who actually deserve the prize.Jocelyn Bell BurnellPerhaps the most famous snub(冷落): thenstudent Bell discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967， when she

3、was a PhD student at Cambridge. The Nobel prize that recognised this landmark discovery in 1974, however,went to her male supervisor, Antony Hewish. Recently awarded a 2.3m Breakthrough Prize， which she gave away to help underrepresented students,she joked to the Guardian，“I feel Ive done very well

4、out of not getting a Nobel prize.”Lene HauHau is best known for leading the research team at Harvard University in 1999 that managed to slow a beam of light,before managing to stop it completely in 2001. Often topping Nobel prize prediction lists，could 2019 be Haus year？Vera RubinRubin discovered da

5、rk matter in the 1980s，opening up a new field of astronomy. She died in 2016,without recognition from the committee.ChienShiung WuWus “Wu experiment” helped disprove the “law of conservation of parity”. Her experimental work was helpful but never honoured，and instead，her male colleagues won the 1957

6、 Nobel prize for their theoretical work behind the study.Lise MeitnerMeitner led groundbreaking work on the discovery of nuclear fission. However, the discovery was acknowledged by the 1944 Nobel prize for chemistry， which was won by her male colead,Otto Hahn.1.When was the discovery of radio pulsar

7、s recognized by the Nobel？A.In 1944. B.In 1967.C.In 1974. D.In 1980.2.Which woman is most likely to win a Nobel prize later according to the text？A.Donna Strickland. B.Jocelyn Bell Burnell.C.Lene Hau. D.Vera Rubin.3.What do we know about the five females？A.The five female scientists did greatly in c

8、hemistry.B.Vera Rubin had opened up a new field in geometry.C.Lise Meitners teacher won a Noble prize for her work.D.All their findings havent been recognized by the Nobel.BThe Master of Suspense(悬念)One of Englands greatest movie directors was a man by the name of Alfred Hitchcock, born in 1899. He

9、made many famous black and white movies that were scary and full of suspense, therefore his nickname as the “Master of Suspense”. His most famous films include The Birds and Psycho. Most of his films were murder mysteries, with clever dialogues, interesting plots and talented actors and actresses. H

10、e was also a revolutionary filmmaker and introduced many new techniques to the movie-making industry. Hitchcock had a roundish belly and a big nose, which made his profile very recognizable. He was not an actor but he loved to make cameo appearances in his own films. Hitchcock was an unusual man. Fo

11、r example, he produced frightening movies about mysterious murders, and yet once he said his own greatest fear was the fear of small children!Hitchcock also had a very clever imagination, which is especially clear in his movie The Birds. In this terrifying movie, a town is attacked by a large flocko

12、f black birds. The angry birds break into peoples homes to take revenge（报复）.This mans great imagination is also reflected in Psycho, which is one of the most famous British movies of all time. In Psycho, a young man claims to run a small motel with his elderly mother. But it turns out that the mothe

13、r is fictional; she exists only in the young mans head. At night, he dresses up like his mother and sits near the window for people to see. But after midnight he breaks into his guests bedrooms and murders them.In Hitchcocks time and era, murder mysteries were not gruesome(可怕的), like many of todays

14、horror films with lots of blood. They thrilled audiences with their focus on plot and suspense.4. Which of the following is NOT true about Hitchcocks movies?A. They were all murder mysteries.B. They have clever dialogues and interesting plots.C. They have talented actors and actresses.D. They are bl

15、ack and white movies. 5. Why was Hitchcock an unusual man in the writers opinion?A. He was a large man with a big nose.B. His movies are horrible movies.C. He produced frightening movies, but he thought small children frightened him the most.D. His mysterious movies scared children the most. 6. What

16、 does the phrase “make cameo appearances” in the first paragraph most probably mean?A. Appear with a camera. B. Play an unimportant part.C. Make a short appearance. D. Play in a funny way.7. About Alfred Hitchcock, which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. His contribution. B. His career. C. His nick

17、name. D. His weakness. C George Washington Carver was born some time in the early-mid 1860s. A sickly child, Carver was unable to work in the fields, so he did gardening. He was left with many free hours to walk in the woods beginning his career with nature. He soon became known as the “Plant Doctor

18、” and would help friends and neighbors manage sick plants.In 1890, Carver began to study music and art at Simpson College. His artwork was on show at the 1893 Worlds Fair. Painting gave him the chance to combine his two loves art and nature. Yet it was his talents (天赋) for gardening that took him in

19、 another direction in 1891. Carver became the first African-American to attend what is today Iowa State University. He proved to be a first-class student and upon graduation he became the schools first African-American teacher.In 1896, he received an invitation from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Sc

20、hool in Tuskegee, Alabama. Upon arriving, he found that the school was short of money so Dr. Carver had to equip his own lab. He and his students would search trash heaps (垃圾堆) for things to use. This proved that Dr. Carver was well ahead of his time. In 1916, he published a research report on peanu

21、ts, which helped many farmers turn to peanuts as a cash crop and saved the economy (经济) of the South when it was destroyed by the cotton insects attack. Carver continued his research with the peanut. He went on to find many uses for the peanut. But he didnt invent peanut butter (花生酱). Dr. Carvers re

22、search earned him much worldwide praise. Dr. George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943, and was buried at Tuskegee. Carver contributed his whole life savings to Tuskegee. Upon his death, Franklin D. Roosevelt gave him this title “an inspiring example to youth everywhere.”8. How was Carvers ch

23、ildhood?A. He took up gardening. B. He grew crops in the fields.C. He enjoyed good health. D. He dreamed of being a doctor.9. How was Carvers performance during his education?A. Bad. B. Strange. C. Ordinary. D. Excellent.10. What do we know about Carvers life in Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School

24、?A. He was well paid by the school.B. He relied on himself to build his lab. C. He saved money by picking up trash. D. He published his findings ahead of time.11. What can be learned about Carvers report on peanuts?A. It made a contribution to the economy.B. It included new findings on peanut butter

25、.C. It prevented peanuts from insects attacking.D. It helped farmers find many other uses of peanuts.DWhenever I talk about personality in relation to choosing a career, some people complain (抱怨) like this: Those tests are so stupid. When I was in sixth grade, I took one of them and it said that I s

26、hould be a farmer. While I dont think I would be a very good farmer, the results are probably a lot more accurate (精确的) than Id like to admit. At the time, it seemed unreasonable I hated the outdoors and physical activities. Now, I think it might have had some points that fit my personality: I like

27、planning (good for planning how to grow crops), working by myself (for those long days on an agricultural machine), and sometimes working on a team (for harvest time).Watch out for any personality test that claims (声称) to be able to tell you what your dream job is by the type of animal youd like to

28、be, or from your favorite breakfast food as a child. While there are many personality assessments (评估) that are accurate, Id like to say that they are a second step. The best choice is self-assessments.Before finding ways to know your work preferences, its important to make a clear difference betwee

29、n liking a topic and liking the work. I once met a third-year marine (海洋的) biology student at a large state school in Ohio. He was placed into the Whale Watch program, where he found out that he became violently seasick on any kind of boat a big disadvantage for a student who thought he wanted to st

30、udy whales in the wild.The best match is a career in which the major tasks of the work are the tasks you most enjoy doing and the topic is one of interest. If that career doesnt exist, my advice would be to take the job where there is a skill match. In this way, you will succeed at the basic tasks o

31、f your job and perhaps become interested in it.12. What is some peoples opinion on choosing a career through personality tests?A. Its possible to lead to career failure.B. Its helpful only in a limited way.C. Its unreasonable. D. Its worth a try. 13. What does the author think of the personality tes

32、t she took when she was young?A. She admits it forecasts her present job accurately.B. She thinks it shows some part of her personality.C. She finds it helpless for her.D. She has little interest in it. 14. What is the best way to know your dream job? A. Taking personality tests on your favorite thi

33、ngs.B. Doing accurate personality assessments.C. Trying your dream job in practice.D. Finding it out by yourself.15. Why was the marine biology student unsuitable for his job?A. He disliked the job.B. He felt sick traveling on a boat.C. He was afraid of marine animals.D. He knew little about his pre

34、ferences.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。As a child grows out of being an infant and begins to notice and react to the world around him, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly impart(给予；传授) all of the things that he needs to become a responsible, respectful ad

35、ult. _16_A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others, but also learns to respect himself as well.Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving him your full attention and he will le

36、arn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in communication._17_The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.Agree to disagree._18_Explain your decision

37、 so that he will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesnt equate (等于)to disobedience.Control your impulse to overact. When a situation arises between you and your child that requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct beh

38、avior._19_Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough._20_ATeach manners by using polite requests and responses.BTry to remember that a child wont always agree with you.CRespect is necessary for a mean

39、ingful and successful life.DIf he sees you lose temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.EA child may act like he pleases, but will respect being given limits.FWhen you see your child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.GSetting a good example

40、 is the best way to start a child on the path to respect第二部分：完形填空 (每小题1.5分，满分30分)Gold Mine in ScotlandIf you were interested 21 a gold miner, you would probably not think 22 to Scotland to begin your career. But 23 a gold rush in Scotland a hundred years ago, even though it only lasted 24 a short ti

41、me. The 25 thing about this gold rush was that the man who started it, a Mr Gilchrist, 26 back from Australia after 27_ many years looking for gold without success. 28_ , while he was standing on a bridge near his home, he 29_ that the stream was shining brightly. He 30 surprised to realize that the

42、 gold he had been looking for 31 long time was on his doorstep, so to speak. He 32_to work immediately but he soon told his neighbours about this good 33_ and hundreds of men 34 the village, hoping to make their fortunes, too. After a year or so, the gold had gone and 35_ but expeditions have been f

43、ormed from time to time 36 then to see where the gold comes from. So far 37 38 find the source and interest has died down 39_ the greater attractions of the “black gold” off the Scottish coast, the oil recently discovered in the North Sea which 40_ to provide Scotland with great wealth in the future

44、.21. A. for becoming B. in becoming C. on becoming D. to become22. A. to go B. of going C. in going D. with going23. A. there had been B. it has been C. there was D. it was24. A. during B. while C. for D. since25. A. strangest B. most strange C. stranger D. more strange26. A. has just come B. was ju

45、st coming C. had just come D. just come27. A. to pass B. to spend C. passing D. spending28. A. One time B. One day C. One occasion D. Once upon a time29. A. noticed B. remarked C. viewed D. accounted30. A. had to be B. was to be C. should have been D. must have been31. A. so B. such C. such a D. a s

46、o32. A. came B. made C. put D. started33. A. chance B. luck C. sort D. event34. A. reached to B reached at C. arrived to D. arrived at35. A. also had the men B. also the men had C. so had the men D. so the men had36. A. since B. after C. when D. before37. A. anyone B. no one C. someone D. none38 A.

47、has been able to B. could C. can D. is able to39. A. because of B. because C. for D. as40. A. will perhaps B. will likely C. is free D. is likely第II卷第三部分：词语填空第一节:用1-3 单元词汇的正确形式填空，使句意完整。(每小题1分，满分15分)41. The committee c_ of ten members.42. The class is d_ into six study groups.43. Their team was d in

48、the finals, so the famous player retired with a feeling of failure. 44. This building was _ （完成）in the 1810s and it has a history of about 200 years.45. They married last month but I didnt attend their w_.46. We should do all we can to improve _ (关系) between our two countries.47. The position of the

49、 house combines quietness and _ (方便).48. A lot of tents have been sent there to help the _(受害者) of the earthquake. 49. To our _ (高兴), he passed the entrance examination.50. Can you _ (安排) for car to collect them from the airport?51. People who _ (吸收) the dirty air are more likely to get diseases rel

50、ated to lung.52. The patient has been _(照顾)by nurses and his family day and night since the operation.53. _（暴露）to the sun for a long time in the summer, your skin will easily get burnt. 54. He drew a _（结论）after a lot of experiments.55 It is clear that Picasso had a deep i_ on her painting.第二节:填写课文背诵

51、段落中所缺的词语,每空一词或多词.(每空1分,共5分)Neither its cause _56_wasunderstood. Somanythousandsofterrifiedpeople diedeverytime_57_.Heknewthatcholera_58_untilitscausewasfound.Nowwhenpeople_59_Englandyouwill find Wales _60_ as well第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30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。

52、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。Peter joined in the army. He did quite well in everything besides shooting. One day the new soldiers were practiced shooting, and all of them were doing quite well except Peter. Afte

53、r he had shot at the target nine times and had not hit it one, the officer shouted him, “Youre quite hopeless. Dont waste your last bullet! Go behind that wall and shoot yourself with it!” Peter went behind the wall, and a few seconds late the sound of a shot was heard by the officer and the other s

54、oldier. “Heavens!” the officer said. “Has that silly man real done so?” He ran behind the wall anxiously, and Peter was all right. “Im sorry,” Peter said, “but I miss again.”第II卷 书面表达(20分)假如你是李华,你的朋友Tom要来你校学习,来信询问学校的情况.请回信简单介绍学校情况。内容包括：1.你校建于1953年。 2.学校很美，有许多花草树木，两座教学大楼。 3.学校设备优良，教师认真负责。要求:1.词数100左右

55、. 2.可适当增加细节以使行文连贯.Dear Tom,_ Yours truly LiHua 答案阅读：(每题2分,共40分) A 篇 1-3 CCD B篇 4-7 ACCD C篇 8-11ADBA D篇 12-15 CBDB E篇 16-20 CGBDF完型：(每题1.5分,共30分) 21-25 BBCCA 26-30 CDBAD 31-35 CDBDC 36-40 ABAAD单词填空：(每题1分,共15分)41. consists 42.divided 43.defeated 44accomplished 45.wedding46.relations 47.convenience 48.

56、victims 49.delight 50.arrange51.absorb 52.attended 53.Exposed 54.conclusion 55.impression课文背诵 (每题1分, 共5 分)56. nor its cure 57. there was an outbreak 58.would never be controlled59. refer to 60. included第部分写作（共两节，满分30分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Peter joined in the army. He did quite well in everythi

57、ng besides shooting. One exceptday the new soldiers were practiced shooting, and all of them were doing quite well practicing except Peter. After he had shot at the target nine times and had not hit it one, the once officer shouted him, “Youre quite hopeless. Dont waste your last bullet! Go at behin

58、d that wall and shoot yourself with it!” Peter went behind the wall, and a few seconds late the sound of a shot was heard by the officer and the other soldier. later soldiers “Heavens!” the officer said. “Has that silly man real done so?” He ran behind the reallywall anxiously, and Peter was all rig

59、ht. “Im sorry,” Peter said, “but I miss again.” but missed书面表达：(20分)DearTom,Imdelightedtohearthatyouwillcometomyschooltostudy.Idliketomakeabriefintroductionofmyschooltoyou.Myschoolwasfoundedin1953.Thecampusisbeautifulwithgrass,flowersandalotoftrees.Wealsohavetwoniceteachingbuildings.Inaddition,itisw

60、ell equippedwithteaching facilities, such as a computer in each classroom. Above all, there are many excellent teachers in our school, whose classes are interesting. They are responsible, from whom I can learn a lot. I hope my introduction will be of help for you. Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua