山西省山西大学附中2019_2020学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题202003160373.doc

1、山西省山西大学附中2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题时间：100分钟 分值:100分第一部分 听力（1-20省略）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Are you still searching for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A s

2、ingle-day admission ticket to these four theme parks is $78 for adults and half for young children above three years old. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. Youll surely have a fantastic and memorable experienc

3、e!Magic Kingdom This is the original Disney park from which the entire Disney World has expanded. Once you get here, you can pose for pictures with the Disney characters at the entrance. But if you want to save time, go straight to the Main Street. The children would almost certainly desire to see t

4、he Dumbo and Winnie. Just bear in mind that the parking lot is usually packed. You will need to walk to the entrance gate.Epcot Epcot is divided into two sections: World Showcase and Future World. Future World is all about futuristic rides and high-tech attractions like Test Track and Turtle Talk wi

5、th Crush. World Showcase, which lies along a lake, shows international styles from different parts of the globe, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China and a lot more.Disneys Animal Kingdom If youre an animal lover, youll really like the Animal Kingdom. The newest addition to this part of Disney W

6、orld is the Expedition Everest ride plus the Finding Nemo stage show. Its the best to come here in the morning when animals are more active. The safari（游猎） is open but the opening hours depend on the animals, and how active they are during the day.Disneys Hollywood Studios You will discover plenty o

7、f huge attractions inside this movie park. Indiana Jones, Playhouse Disney Live, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, and also the Lights, Motors, Actions Extreme Stunt show are just few of what you need to watch out for. It is also the very best spot for taking pictures with Disney characters.21. If

8、 Toms parents take Tom aged 8 and his 2-year-old brother on a two day trip to Disney World, the total price is .A. $195B. $273C. $390D. $54622. Which of the following statement Disney World is wrong according to the passage?A. The parking lot in Magic Kingdom is often crowded.B. The opening hours fo

9、r the safari are in the morning.C. You can enjoy the foreign styles along the lake in Epcot.D. You can take photos with Disney characters in Disneys Hollywood Studios.23. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce his experience in Disney World.B. To express his opinions abo

10、ut Disney World.C. To compare the four theme parks in Disney World.D. To attract people to pay a visit to Disney World. B An elm tree was planted in the first half of the 20th century on a farm in Michigan, US. In the 1950s, the family that owned the farm kept a bull chained to it. The bull walked a

11、round the tree, pulling a heavy iron chain, which made a groove (沟） in the tree about a meter off the ground. The groove deepened over the years, though for whatever reason, it didnt kill the tree. After some years, the family sold the farm and took their bull with them. They cut the chain, leaving

12、most of it hanging down from the tree. Eventually, bark (树皮) slowly covered the old chain. Then one year later, disaster struck Michigan in the form of Dutch elm disease. It left a path of death across vast areas. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm were infected and died. Everyone f

13、igured that the old elm tree would be next. There was no way the tree could last, with its age and the chain hanging off its trunk. The present owners considered pulling the chain out and chopping the tree up into firewood before it died. But they simply couldnt bring themselves to do it. It was as

14、if the old tree had become a family friend, so they decided to let nature take its course. Amazingly, the tree didnt die. Year after year, it grew stronger. Nobody could understand why it was the only elm still standing in the whole area. Experts from Michigan University came to observe the tree lat

15、er, examining the scar left by the iron chain. The experts decided that it was actually the chain that saved the elms life. They reasoned that the tree must have absorbed so much iron from the chain that it became immune to Dutch elm disease. Its said that what doesnt kill you will make you stronger

16、. So if youre ever in Michigan, look for that beautiful elm tree. Look for the wound made by the chain - it serves as a reminder that even with wounds, we can still have hope. Our wounds can give us the resources we need to cope and survive. They can truly make us strong.24. What is the right order

17、of the events related to the elm tree?a. The new owners left the elm tree as it was.b. A farmer planted an elm tree on the farm.c. A ball was chained to the elm tree by the owner.e. The elm tree survived and grew stronger gradually.d. The tree was left behind with most of the chain hanging down.A. c

18、dbeaB. bdceaC. bcdaeD. cbade25. What can we learn about the elm tree from the article?A. A heavy iron chain gradually became part of it.B. The scar in the tree was completely healed finally.C. The tree was almost killed by the bull and its chain.D. The tree grew stronger because of the owners care.2

19、6. How did the elm tree survive Dutch elm disease?A. Its thicker bark protected it from the disease.B. Infected trees near it were all chopped down.C. It was saved by experts from Michigan University.D. It got enough iron that sheltered it from the disease.27. What message does the writer intend to

20、convey?A. We should make use of what we have to overcome difficulties.B. Something we consider a weakness can make us stronger.C. Never give up hope on life even in hopeless situations.D. Letting nature take its course is the best way to deal with problems. C Lying alongside mountains of smelly garb

21、age under the South American sun, Cateura is a long way from the music schools of Prague or Vienna. Yet the township, which grew out of Paraguays largest dump (垃圾场)，is gaining a reputation as a hothouse for musical talentand for its youth orchestra that plays instruments made from garbage. The world

22、 sends us garbage. We send back music, says Favio Chavez, leader of the Recycled Orchestra. Orchestra members, poor children from Cateura, play violins fashioned from oven trays and guitars made from dessert dishes. The orchestra provides the youngsters an outlet and an escape, a chance to go beyond

23、 the mess of their slum through the music of Mozart, and even Sinatra. In the beginning, it was difficult to play, says the l0-year-old violinist Celeste Fleitas. But Favio helped me learn over time. From Favio, 1 have learned to be more responsible and value the things I have.The destination for mo

24、re than 1,500 tons of waste each day, the community has no safe drinking water and little access to electricity or sanitation(卫生设施). Illiteracy is severe, and the children of the township often fall into drugs, violence and crimes.Favio Chavez, a musical talent, came to Cateura as an environmental t

25、echnician in 2006 and started a youth music school. He knew shop-bought instruments were beyond the means of villagers whose sheds are worth less than a violin, so he approached a carpenter to make some out of waste from the dump. The orchestra caught the eye of Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amaril

26、la. She uploaded a short piece of the orchestra to YouTube in 2012, hoping to secure crowdfunding for what would become Landfill Harmonic, a documentary released across the United States this month and promoting the youngsters on a tour of the worlds music halls later on.28. What do we know about Ca

27、teura?A. It has raised peoples awareness of recycling trash.B. It has caught more attention through the orchestra.C. It recycles more than 1,500 tons of rubbish per day.D. It provides its children with better schooling conditions.29. What can we learn from Favio Chavez?A. To work in a team weighs mo

28、re.B. To recycle things is to conserve things.C. To be creative is a quality of a leader.D. To own nothing is no excuse to do nothing.30. Why did Alejandra Amarilla upload a piece of the orchestra to YouTube?A. To collect funding for a documentary.B. To assist the youngster with a world tour.C. To o

29、rganize carpenters to make instruments.D. To catch the eye of the Paraguay government.31. What is the best title of the text?A. A town for music fans.B. An orchestra on a global tour.C. Youngsters carry tunes from garbage to victorD. A music talent hit the road to the world stage D Teacher burnout a

30、nd student stress may be linked, according to a study of University of British Columbia. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and students cortisol levels(皮质醇水平）, which are a biological indicator of stress. Researchers collected saliva(唾液）samples from

31、over 400 elementary school children and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout, or feelings of emotional exhaustion, students cortisol levels went up. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have linked to learning difficul

32、ties as well as mental health problems. This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers, said Eva Oberle, the study s lead author. It is unknown what came first-raised cortisol or teacher burnout. We consider the connection between student

33、 and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom. Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers, which may influence teachers ability to effectively manage their students. A poorly managed classroom can lead to students needs not being met and

34、increasing stress. This could be reflected in raised cortisol levels in students. Alternatively, stress could start from students, who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety, behavioral problems, or special needs. In this case, teachers could feel overwhelmed and report hig

35、her levels of burnout. Our study is a reminder of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as class sizes increase and supports for teachers are cut, said Oberle. It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and that teachers n

36、eed adequate resources and support in their jobs in order to battle burnout and get rid of stress in the classroom, said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. If we do not support teachers, we risk the additional damage of students.32. Students are generally believed to feel stressed bec

37、ause of .A. academic difficulties and mental health problems.B. lack of support for teachers and growing class sizes.C. heavy study burden and pressure from other students.D. poor classroom management and overstrict teachers.33. According to the research, whats the relationship between teacher burno

38、ut and student stress?A. They both lie in the stressful social environment.B. Student stress results from teachers emotional exhaustion.C. They are closely related and may contribute to each other.D. Teachers suffer burnout because of more challenging students.34. What does the underlined word overh

39、elmed in paragraph 4 mean?A. amazedB. defeated.C. encouraged.D. inspired.35. Professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl seemed to believe that .A. students should be taught to show respect for their teachers.B. teachers are generally to blame for not meeting students needs.C. students should learn to contro

40、l their behaviors to please their teachers.D. teachers should be provided with more resources and support in their profession.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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With the Christmas Day, the New Year, as well as the Spring Festival plus the Valentines Day on the way, the g

41、ift-giving season has been in full swing. When receiving a gift contrary to your expectation, some will feel annoyed and it may lead to quarrelling. 36 Dont expect a specific gift First of all, before youve even opened the present, you need to get yourself in the right mind tendency. If youve got a

42、specific gift in mind (say, a new pair of running shoes please Santa!), youre only setting yourself up for disappointment. 37 Have an open mind about it Once youve opened the present and seen whatever it may be, give yourself a moment. Dont react until youve had a proper look at the thing. 38 . Inst

43、ead you should take it seriously and consider why it is. With that in mind, try to figure out whether you could, in fact, learn to love it. 39 . Right after you say thank you! and before you say anything else, you need to find something positive to comment about the gift. It could be something as sm

44、all as the fact that you like the color of ii. It could be that you think its practical. If you begin with the word of praise, the whole thing will be much easier. Skillfully ask about the gift receipt If youve decided that youre likely not going to use the thing at all, ask about the gift receipt s

45、killfully. Now you should give a seemingly convincing reason for wanting it. For example, if its a clothing item, you could say that its in case it doesnt quite fit. 40 . Let the gift-giver feel at ease. No matter what you receive, always remember to see things in others shoes.A. Dont be casual abou

46、t it.B. Find something to speak highly of.C. Your friendship may come to an end.D. Get your gift ready before leaving home.E. Therefore, how to handle it appropriately is vital.F. If its a glass item, say you just want to have it in case it breaks.G. Unless youve told the gift-giver your favorites,

47、you have to accept it.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Its time to wake up, Catherine, my mom sang from the kitchen. I tried to open my eyes. Why didnt the alarm on my cellphone 41 ? Soon, I sighed and realized today was the

48、day for my 42 :A day without technology. I didnt realize what I had gotten myself into until I was driving to school in my car in 43 . No radio blasting my favorite songs, I had to sing to myself. The instant I got to school, I went to the library to print out my English project from my flash drive.

49、 Uh-oh, I thought. This isnt 44 . The school day went on and I finally grew 45 the rule. This wasnt so 46 ! I could do this every day. I drove home in silence again, and my 47 eventually went into after-school mode, 48 on what I would eat for supper and who would be voted off (淘汰出局） American Idol la

50、ter that night. The next thing I knew, I was chatting with friends on Facebook, checking emails and watching a video on YouTube, all at the same time! My mom walked in and her jaw 49 . What happened to no 50 ? she asked me. I 51 for the second time that day and forced myself to go back to reality. I

51、 had failed. This experiment, which many teenagers would 52 have the courage to attempt, was actually 53 to me. Even though my attempt at going about my day without these luxuries (奢侈品） was a 42 , I realized that if I really tried, I would be completely 55 without my addiction to technology. We may

52、even 56 we like talking to our families instead of watching TV. We might 57 a bicycle ride or a walk to the park instead of looking at pages and pages of Facebook pictures. These devices 58 make my life easier, and I definitely wouldnt 59 getting rid of them altogether, but I do believe the lives of

53、 todays teenagers would be dramatically 60 without our tech dependence.41. A. break downB. set offC. go offD. take up42. A. adventureB. experimentC. explorationD. investigation43. A. angerB. delight C. sadness D. silence44. A. allowed B. expected C. required D. rejected45. A. exposed to B. responsib

54、le for C. optimistic about D. used to46. A. easy B. creative C. positive D. hard47. A. rule B. imagination C. mind D. idea48. A. agreeingB. focusing C. going D. depending49. A. droppedB. disposedC. goneD. sank50. A. ecologyB. homeworkC. pressureD. technology51. A. frozeB. slidC. whisperedD. yawned52

55、. A. everB. neverC. just D. once53. A. harmfulB. convenientC. beneficial D. avoidable54. A. failureB. pleasure C. instruction D. brochure55. A. sensibleB. enthusiasticC. fine D. curious56. A. believeB. find C. suspect D. announce57. A. quitB. enjoyC. challengeD. regret58. A. hardlyB. graduallyC. cer

56、tainlyD. simply59. A. suggestB. forbidC. admit D. imagine60. A. boring B. efficientC. difficult D. different第二节(共10小题；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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 You may have seen bianlian, an ancient kind of opera in which performers change their masks rapidly-so fast, in fact, 61 it looks

57、like magic. According to Lonely Planet, the art of bianlian is a perfect interpretation of the many faces of Sichuan, the province 62 it was created. Up to now, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, 63 (grow) into a cool and modem city full of interesting buildings, art, and food, 64 (know) for its use o

58、f Sichuan peppercorns and hot chilis, Chengdu food is beloved by locals. They love to search for small restaurants in out-of-the-way places that may just 65 (special) in a couple of dishes. Sichuan has lots more to offer. 66 (walk) beyond Chengdus busy ring roads and youll find a more traditional la

59、ndscape with ancient villages 67 (sit) on cliffs that feature Buddha statues. The Chengdu-based Giant Panda Sanctuaries (保护区） are home 68 more than 30 percent of the worlds pandas and other globally 69 (danger) animals such as the red panda and the snow leopard.With its delicious food, small village

60、s, and giant pandas, Sichuan is a true taste of everything China has to offer. It is no wonder that it is the only place in China 70 (make) Lonely Planets 2018 Best in Asia list.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

61、。 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。Dear David, Im more than delighted to receive your letter. I had learnt that you are concerned about the smog which frequently strike some cities and areas of China. Thank for yo

62、ur concern. Im also very worried about so terrible weather because it has brought much inconvenience or rather harmful to peoples health such as traffic jams, road accidents, bad coughs and even lung cancers. It is known to all, good environment comes from careful protection. So we should do what we

63、 can protect it. I believe the small step can make a difference. Try to drive less and choose air-friendly products. Only when all of us have the environmental awareness can they have a blue sky.Looking forward to hearing from you and sharing with your good ideas. Yours, Li Hua第二节书面表达（满分15分）假定你是李华，你

64、们学校计划将于本周六举行书法讲座，请你写信邀请对中国汉字书法感兴趣的外教Mr. Smith前来参加。1. 时间：9月7日（星期六）上午9:0011:00；2. 地点：图书馆二楼202房间；3.活动安排：听讲座，讨论，观摩即兴创作等。参考词汇：书法calligraphy n；即兴创作improvisation n.注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. Smith,_Yours， LiHua 山西大学附属中学高二年级（上）英语考试 时间：100分钟 分值:100分 参考答案二、阅读理解21-23CBD24-27CADB28-31 BDAC32-35AC

65、BD三、七选五 36-40EGABF四、完形填空41-45CBDAD46-50DCBAD51-55 ABCAC56-60BBCAD五、语法填空61. that62. where 63. has grown64. known 65. specialize 66. walk 67. sitting68. to 69. endangered 70. to make六、短文改错 had 改成have strike改成strikes Thanks改为Thank或后面加you so改成suchharmful改成harm It改成As can后面加个to the改成a they改成wewith去掉第二节 书

66、面表达（满分25分）Dear David, Knowing that you are in interested in Chinese traditional culture, especially Chinese calligraphy, Im writing to invite you to the lecture on Chinese calligraphy.The lecture will be given (by a famous calligrapher, ) in Room 202 on the second floor of the school library on Sep

67、7th this Sunday. The lecture will last from 9 a.m to 11 a.m.The activity main consists of three parts: listening to the lecture, discussion and watching the calligrapher improvising on the spot. I think you must enjoy it. I will be very glad if you come. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, LiHua