湖南省衡阳市第八中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第一次（4月）月考试题（PDF）.pdf

1、1衡阳市八中 2020 年上期高二第一次月考英语试题命题人：欧梦媛 资晶 张思宇审题人：欧梦媛请注意：时量 120 分钟满分：150 分第一部分听力（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.What does the man always do on Saturday?A.See a film.B.Have a class.C.Review his

2、 notes.2.How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?A.By recording them.B.By talking with lecturers.C.By attending them again.3.Where will the man fetch his notebook?A.In the library.B.In the classroom.C.In the teachers office.4.What kind of music does the man often listen to?A.Jazz music.B.Cla

3、ssical music.C.Rock music.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Sarahs happy retirement.B.The mans art classes.C.Their hobbies.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个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段对

4、话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6.Why does the man apologize to the woman?A.He lost her dictionary.B.He made her desk dirty.C.He damaged her glasses.7.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Buy her an ice cream.B.Look up some new words.C.Tidy up her desk carefully.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8.What makes the man cha

5、nge his appointment?A.An unexpected visitor.B.His urgent problem at work.C.The traffic due to the bad weather.9.When will the man meet Dr.Martin?来源:学科网A.On Wednesday.B.On Thursday.C.On Friday.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10.What can people enjoy in Richmond?A.Local foods.B.Local artworks.C.Local shoppi

6、ng centers.11.How far away is Sun Valley from Richmond?来源:学.科.网 Z.X.X.KA.5 minutes walk.B.10 minutes walk.C.15 minutes bike ride.12.Where do the speakers decide to stay?A.In a tent.B.In a hotel.C.In a villagers house.2听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13.What is the relationship be tween the speakers?A.Teac

7、her and student.B.Journalist and sportsman.C.Interviewer and job applicant.14.What does the man think of a teachers work?A.Easy.B.Boring.C.Challenging.15.What does the woman like doing?A.Playing sports.B.Watching sports.C.Teaching sports.来16.What does the man value most about doing sports?A.Teach th

8、e young important life lessons.B.Try to maintain mental well-being.C.Make efforts to keep physically fit.听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17.What does Voltermans Smart Wallet focus on?A.The function.B.The design.C.The security.18.What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart?A.The alarm.B.The c

9、amera.C.The GPS tracker.19.What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly?A.A picture of him.B.A voice from the phone.C.A message from the wallet.20.Why is Voltermans Smart Wallet suitable for travel?A.It doesnt need to recharge.B.It is light and easy to carry.C.It has a large capacity f

10、or pictures.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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。AIf you could have one superpower,what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds,see through walls,or havesuperhuman strength may sound silly,but it actually gets t

11、o the heart of what really matters inyour life.Every day in our work,we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things toimprove the world.They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess:the power to make adifference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone

12、 needs to contribute their lives to the poor.Your lives are busyenough doing homework,playing sports,making friends,seeking after your dreams.But we dothink that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy tosomething much larger than yourself.Find an issue you are

13、 interested in and learn more.Volunteeror,if you can,contribute a little money to a cause.Whatever you do,dont be a bystander.Getinvolved.You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre older.Butwhy not start now?Our own experience working together on health,development,and e

14、nergy the last twentyyears has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives.It has changed who we are and3continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in theyears ahead.21What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?AYour life style.BYour l

15、ife value.CYour trouble in life.DYour life experience.22Why does the author say they are inspired every day?AThey possess different kinds of superpowers.BThey have got the power to change the world.CSome people around them are making the world better.DThere are many powerful people in their life and

16、 work.23What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?ALearning more and contributing more to a cause.BRising above self and acting to help others.CWorking hard to get a bigger opportunity.DTrying your best to help the poor.BWhen talking about colds,maybe some people say it is very common.During the co

17、ld winterdays,many people will complain the cold winter makes them catch a cold,and what they feelupset are not only the headache,cough but also the runny nose.It is so embarrassing when theyforget to take a handkerchief or tissue along with them.Want to stay away from colds?Put on a happy face.Comp

18、ared to unhappy people,those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likely to sufferfrom colds,according to a new study.Its possible that being happy helps the body fight illnesses,say the researchers from New York University.It seems that positive feelings may reduce the danger of illness,said the s

19、tudys chiefresearcher Sheldon Cohen.In an earlier study,Cohen found that people who were cheerful and lively caught coughs andcolds less often.People who showed feelings were also less likely to tell their doctors that they feltill.In this study,Cohen has interviewed 193 adults every day for two wee

20、ks.During theinterviews,the people told researchers that they were given colds by doctors and had to stay alonein a room for six days.The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get ill.But for peoplewho said they felt happy during the research period,their illness are less s

21、erious and lasted for ashorter time.Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings,their body may produce achemical that helps fight illness and disease.So if you are worried about your health,look on thebrighter side more often.24The underline part in Paragraph 5 is probably means _.A

22、were sadBwere bad-temperedCwere thoughtfulDwere outgoing25What did the study find?_APeople who felt happy never got ill.BPeople with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.4CPeople with good feelings became ill more easily.DPeoples feelings didnt influence their health.26According to Cohen,whi

23、ch of the following may help fight illness?_AEating.BLaughingCCryingDSleeping.27What is the best title for this passage?_ASmiles can fight coldsBCause of colds foundCThe danger of coldsDHow people get sickCSteven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks.His strange habit makes sense when you considertha

24、t hes an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter,including things that fall offgarbage trucks as they drive down the road.What is even more interesting is that one of Steinsjobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bags.Americans use more than 100 billion thin film p

25、lastic bags every year.So many end up intree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts(收银台).The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California,including Los Angeles.Eyeingthese headwinds,plastic-bag makers are hiring scientists like Stein to make

26、the case that theirproducts are not as bad for the planet as most people assume.Among the bag makers argument:many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchasepaper bags,which are easily recycled but require more energy to produce and transport.And whileplastic bags may be ugly to look at,they

27、represent a small percentage of all garbage on the groundtoday.The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement:reusableshopping bags.The stronger a reusable bag is,the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use itcancels out.However,longer-lasting reusable bags

28、often require more energy to make.One studyfound that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic.Environmentalists dont dispute(质疑)these points.They hope paper bags will be bannedsomeday too and want shoppers to use the same reusable bags for years.28What h

29、as Steven Stein been hired to do?AHelp increase grocery sales.BRecycle the waste material.CStop things falling off trucks.DArgue for the use of plastic bags.29What does the word“headwinds”in paragraph 2 refer to?ABans on plastic bags.BEffects of city development.CHeadaches caused by garbage.DPlastic

30、 bags hung in trees.30What is a disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag makers?AThey are quite expensive.BReplacing them can be difficult.CThey are less strong than plastic bags.DProducing them requires more energy.31What is the best title for the text?APlastic,Paper or Neither5BIndus

31、try,Pollution and EnvironmentCRecycle or Throw AwayDGarbage Collection and Waste ControlDThe great-grandmother is learning English with the help of her family when she is at the ageof 91.She hopes to use the language at next years Olympic Games in Tokyo.Takamizawa wasone of the more than 200,00 peop

32、le who requested to volunteer for Tokyos 2020 Games.Englishis not required for service,but it is a useful skill for volunteers to have.But Takamizawa had not been able to learn the language when she was young.Takamizawasaid that she was in high school when World War Two started.She said,“In my secon

33、d year there,English was banned because it was the enemy language.”Takamizawa said her grandchildren helped persuade her that she was not too old to learn.“When I talked to my grandchildren about my wish,they said,Its not too late.We will teach youone word a day”.Natsuko is Takamizawas granddaughter

34、 and main English teacher.Natsukosends a new English word to her grandmothers phone every day.They also often work togetherdirectly on phrases that Takamizawa will need for the Olympics.“Welcome to Tokyo,this is theOlympic stadium,how can I help you?”Takamizawa answers when asked to say an Englishph

35、rase she has learned.Natsuko explains that she wanted to give her grandmother something toenjoy.“I can clearly see her English is getting better.Its my joy now.”The EF English Proficiency Index is a measure of the level of English spoken in a country.Japan ranks 49th among countries where English is

36、 not the first language.This situation is slowlychanging as younger generations welcome English.However,Takamizawa believes real changewill not happen unless Japanese people become more open to the rest of the world.With around500 days to go until the games begin,the whole Takamizawa family is ready

37、 to welcome theworld to Tokyo.32Why couldnt Takamizawa learn English when she was young?ABecause English was useless.BBecause she was too young to learn English.CBecause English was forbidden to learn.DBecause she was unwilling to learn English.33What can we know from the third paragraph?ATakamizawa

38、 gets strong support from her family.BTakamizawas grandchildren love her a lot.CNatsuko is Takamizawas granddaughter and only English teacher.DNatsuko teaches Takamizawa English mainly by talking with her.34What does the underlined phrase“This situation”in Paragraph 4 refer to?AEnglish is not the fi

39、rst language in Japan.BThe level of English spoken in Japan is relatively low.CYounger generations in Japan welcome English.DJapanese people become open to the rest of the world.35What is the main idea of the passage?AWhere there is a will,there is a way.BIt is never too late to learn.CThe early bir

40、d catches the worm.DTwo heads are better than one.6第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Stay on the brighter side of lifeOne very important component of optimism is gratitude or feeling grateful.In fact,there is astrong connection between a grateful attitude and a

41、heightened sense of well-being.Appreciate allthe positives in your life by starting a gratitude journal in order to remember what youre gratefulfor._36_Feeling down?Instead of feeling sorry for yourself waiting for the universe to throw you abone,try acting like youre happyeven if you arent.A sincer

42、e smile and a forced smile willcause the same chemical reactions in your brain,so you can actually fool your mind into feelingbetter by making it react chemically as if things were going well._37_ Reassure yourself thateverything is goodeven if you dont feel it.“_38_.If youre stuck in traffic,then e

43、verything else must be going horribly too,”saysAnne Parker,a wellness counselor.By blowing negative events out of proportion,youre settingyourself up for feeling down all day.Instead,acknowledge that youre stuck in traffic,but alsobring to mind something good,like the beautiful scenery outside the w

44、indow.That way,youll getin the habit of forbidding negative circumstances from blanketing your whole day.Swearing to lose 20 pounds or to run a marathon seems like goals leading to happiness,butthey take time to achieve._39_ You may even end up admitting that you have been defeated.However,if you fo

45、cus on the small milestones that occur along the way,you will feel positiveabout your progress,which will give you the strength to keep going._40_.Try making someone elses day better.A report by United Healthcare andVolunteer Match found that volunteers are 72%more likely to characterize themselves

46、asoptimistic compared with non-volunteers.Plus,89%of volunteers say that volunteering hasimproved their sense of well-being,and 92%say that it enriches their sense of purpose in life.A.Try to help someone in need.B.Want to give your attitude a lift?C.People tend to think in an either-or way.D.Act in

47、 an optimistic waysmile,laugh,tell a joke.E.Youll fail to appreciate more important things in your life.F.By focusing on not having accomplished them yet,you will start to feel down on yourself.G.By remembering the pleasant things in your life,you can actually turn a negative attitudearound.第三部分英语知识

48、运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、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。I wasnt prepared for the way I felt when my 18 year-old son,Dylan,left for Asia during hiswinter break.I was _41_ the moment he first told my husband Michael and me that he wanted to usesome of

49、his _42_ to travel around China.We were excited for him to explore the world.We toldhim that traveling was one of the best ways to spend his money and the _43_ would last a7lifetime.On the morning of Dylans departure,he put a few more things into his bag.Before he andMichael _44_ to the airport,I ye

50、lled,Be safe,and _45_ when you arrive in Shanghai.”That night while he was flying somewhere over the Pacific Ocean,it hit me that Dylan wasreally on his _46_.I woke hourly,each time _47_ the clock and counting the hours before hewould land the following morning._48_ my decision to let him go alone,I

51、 prayed and thoughtabout all the things that could go _49_.Then I heard for him.The first text said hed arrived.The second text said his luggage didnt make it.Feeling anxious,I madly attempted to _50_ his luggage.To search for lost baggage,Ipersuaded him to go back to the airport and suggested he go

52、 to the airlines office.My efforts_51_.All the while Dylan was texting me he was all right.After that,there was no more _52_ about lost luggage.I knew that hed figure it out,andthat the life lesson would be _53_.After Several days into the trip,Dylan sent a photo from Hong Kong.“I thought I couldnev

53、er study abroad anywhere but Europe,_54_ I could definitely do it here,”his note read.And I was _55_.41.A.thrilledB.worriedC.eagerD.upset42.A.skillsB.savingsC.relationsD.friends43.A.costsB.virtuesC.itemsD.memories44.A.gave offB.saw offC.pulled awayD.ran away45.A.writeB.callC.textD.email46.A.behalfB.

54、feetC.mindD.own47.A.mendingB.checkingC.settingD.winding48.A.ConvincingB.DoubtingC.AdmittingD.Denying49.A.wrongB.wildC.smoothD.bad50.A.bring downB.turn downC.settle downD.track down51.A.failedB.workedC.paidD.lost52.A.presentationB.talkC.appearanceD.rumor53.A.awfulB.unbearableC.deepD.worthless54.A.orB

55、.soC.andD.but55.A.in despairB.at a lossC.at peaceD.in reality第二节（共 10 个小题；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（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。How to keep yourself safe from new virus?After56new-type coronavirus(冠状病毒)was detected in viral pneumonia cases inCentral Chinas Wuhan city a month ago,more cases57(report)

56、in recent days.58(prevent)catching the infection,heres what you can do:Wearing a mask is one of the59(effect)ways to protect you from getting60(infect)as the virus is predominantly spread in droplets.And make sure to wear it properly bytightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over yo

57、ur chin so that your nose and mouthare both covered.Wash your hands with soap and running water61(thorough)for at least 15 seconds,especially before eating and after using the toilet,after returning home,after touching trash or8garbage,and so on.Regular exercise is one of the most important62(way)to

58、 help you stay away fromcatching any infections.Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid63(go)to crowded places such as hospitals,railway stations and airports.Seek immediate medical attention if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection.Avoid contacting people64have flu

59、or cold-like symptoms.Eat completely cooked meat and eggs.Avoid contact65wild animals or farmedlivestock without any protection.第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）假设你叫李华，现在美国某所中学作交换生。你所在的旅游社团计划下周末组织大家去旅游，该社团负责人彼得就旅游目的地及活动项目征求大家的意见。请你根据以下要点给他写一封建议信。要点如下:1.旅游目的地:科罗拉多州(Colorado);原因:风景优美(有激流、峡谷、森林等);便

60、宜便捷(乘车约两小时可到);2.活动项目:国家公园宿营、河边野炊、垂钓、徒步、摄影、绘画等注意:1.词数 80 左右2.信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数.Dear Peter,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。Jenny was the only child in her home.She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon andshe ran out of the house angrily.She cou

61、ldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of thescolding from her mother.Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours,she felt a littlehungry and wished for something to eat,but it was not possible for her,since she had nothing withher.She stood beside a stand for a while,watching the midd

62、le-aged seller busy doing his business.However,with no money in hand,she sighed and had to leave.The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked,“Hey,girl,you want to have thenoodles?”“Oh,yes.but I dont have money on me”she replied.“Thats nothing.Ill treat you today,”said the man.“Come

63、in.”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles,whose smell was so attractive.As she was eating,Jenny cried silently.“What is it?”asked the man kindly.9“Nothing,actually I was just touched by your kindness!”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles,

64、while my mother drove me out ofthe house.She showed no care for me.She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”Hearing the words,the seller smiled,“Girl,do you really think so?I only gave you a bowl ofnoodles and you thanked me a lot.But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby.Can

65、 you number the times she cooked for you?Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”Jenny sat there,speechless and numb with shock;she remembered mothers familiarface and weathered hands.“Why did I not think of that?A bowl of noodles from a stranger mademe feel indebted,but I have never thanked my mu

66、m for what she has done for me.”On the way home,Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother forher rudeness as soon as she arrived home.注意:1）所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;2）续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好.Paragraph 1:Approaching the doorway,Jenny took a deep breath._Paragraph 2:A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back._