1、绝密启用前襄阳市一中2020年高二年级2月月考英 语考试时间：90分钟 卷面满分：150命题人： 审题人：注意事项：1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第I卷第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题l.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从试题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的
2、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 helps the man study?A. Having the TV on. B. Listening to music. C. Staying in a quiet place.2. Why does Anne need help?A. Her bag is full. B. Shes carrying something. C. It is hard to close her drawer.3. How often does the man work out now?A. On
3、ce a week. B. Twice a week. C. Every other day.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Monitor and classmate.5. How does the man feel about the idea?A. Relaxed. B. Unsure. C. Excited.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，
4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和7题。6. How is the man feeling?A. Angry. B. Scared. C. Sleepy.7. How long is the speakers trip?A. Thirteen hours. B. Ten hours. C. Four hours.听下面一段对话，回答第8和10题。8. What does the woman think about
5、famous brands?A. They are the best. B. They are beautiful C. They are too expensive.9. Why do some people prefer famous brands according to the man?A. To show off their knowledge . B. To get people to follow them.C. To look special and fashionable.10. What does the man think about first when he buys
6、 things?A. Brand and style. B. Quality and price. C. Advertisement and brand.听下面一段对话.回答第11至13题。11. What is the conversation mainly about?A. What made Alexas plants dead. B . Where Alexa planted her plants.C. Why its hard to keep house plants.12. What did Alexa do with her yellow plant?A. She put it
7、in the sunlight. B. She returned it to the shop C. She gave it too much water；13. What does the man suggest Alexa do?A. Throw all her plants away. B. Find out more about plants online.C. Move all her plants out of the sun.听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。14. By 2020, where should trash sorting happen?A. In all maj
8、or cities of China., B. Only in Zhejiang province.C. In Ms. Chus neighborhood.15. What is Ms. Chus profession?A. Trash collector. B. Reporter. C. Politician.16. What is one of Mr. Tangs solutions?A. Door-to-door training. B. Free trash cans. C. Plastic trash bags.17. How will a trash collector find
9、a bags owner?A. He will call a volunteer. B. He will see a name on the bag.C. He will scan the bag with a phone.听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。18. What is the purpose of the staff meeting?A. To find ways to help Mrs. Smith. B. To hear how Mrs. Smith is doing.C. To figure out whats wrong with Mrs. Smith.19. Where
10、 did Mrs. Smith feel the pain?A. In her arm. B. In her lung. C. In her shoulder.20. How long has Mrs. Smith worked at the company?A. Over five years. B. About three months. C. Less than two weeks.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALevi Str
11、auss was born in Germany on February 26,1829. Growing up in Germany was tough on his family because they were Jewish. Many people there didnt like Jews and made it difficult on Levi and his family. After his father died from tuberculosis, Levi boarded a ship and headed to America with his mom and tw
12、o sisters.They lived in New York City where his brothers had opened a dry goods business. Levi worked for his brothers. He learned about the merchant business and how to run a store.Levi had heard about the California Gold Rush and thought this would be an excellent opportunity for a new business. I
13、n 1853, he boarded a ship bound for California. Once in San Francisco, Levi opened up a dry goods store called Levi Strauss&Co. One big advantage that Levi had over other stores was that he was able to get supplies from his brothers in New York. He sold all sorts of products including sewing supplie
14、s, clothing, canvas for tents, bedding, and tools.Over the years, Levis business grew. In 1872, Levi Strauss was approached by a Nevada tailor named Jacob Davis. Davis had invented a new way to make durable work pants. He would hammer metal rivets(铆钉）into the pockets to make them last longer. Davis,
15、 however, could not make enough of them and he needed help. Strauss hired Davis and began to manufacture the new type of pants in volume（大量）. He also patented（取得专利）the rivet process. At first these new pants were made with canvas（帆布）,but eventually Strauss began to use a tough material called denim（
16、牛仔布）. The denim was dyed blue to hide stains .Strauss called these pants “waist high overalls “,but they eventually became known as “Levis” or “blue jeans.”The pants were very popular and soon Levi had built a large factory just to manufacture the pants. He continued to sell other items, but he beca
17、me famous and made the most money off of his unique pants. Levi Strauss died in San Francisco on September 26, 1902. He was 73 years old. 21. We can learn from the passage that_A. While living in New York, Levi opened up a dry goods store called Levi Strauss&Co. B. Levi had invented a new way to mak
18、e durable work pants.C. Davis hammered metal rivets(铆钉）into the pockets to make durable work pants.D. Strauss use a tough material called canvas, which was known as “Levis” .22. What is the big advantage that Levi had over other stores?A. He worked harder than others.B. He sold all sorts of products
19、 including sewing supplies, clothing, canvas for tents, bedding, and tools.C. He was the first one who opened up a dry goods store in San FranciscoD. His brothers were able to offer supplies to him in New York23. Which of the following cant describe Levi Strauss?A. intelligent B. stubborn C. hardwor
20、king D. extraordinaryBOf the many Valentines Day traditions, one of the most enduring is the classroom card exchange. Each year, elementary school children choose a box of valentines featuring their latest favorite superhero, princess, snack, Internet meme, etc., fill out a card for each of their 25
21、 or so classmates, and distribute the cards among their peers decorated shoeboxes during class time. While a fun entertainment for kids, especially if they persuaded their caregivers to splurge on cards that include stickers or glue sticks, parents have complained about the custom for years. Many ad
22、ults may wonder how a holiday obviously meant to celebrate romance was usurped（篡夺）by children. More importantly though, they may ask: “Why do we give Valentines Day cards anyway?”The custom of trading valentines seems to have begun in Europe and the United States in the 18th century, but some legend
23、s attribute the exchange of affectionate greetings to St. Valentine himself. Valentine may have been the name of one or two martyred Christians: one is said to have been a priest and physician in Rome and the other a bishop in Terni, Italy. Both are said to have been executed（处决） on February 14 abou
24、t the year 270 and could very well have been the same person. In any case, stories describe how Valentine was condemned to death for defying the emperor by secretly marrying couples to spare the husbands from war. It is said that Valentine, while in prison, befriended (or, in some versions of the st
25、ory, fell in love with) his jailers daughter, whom he also miraculously cured of blindness. The night before his execution, he is said to have written her a farewell message and signed off with “Your Valentine.”Valentines Day is popular in the United States as well as in Britain, Canada, and Austral
26、ia, and it is also celebrated in other countries, including Argentina, France, Mexico, and South Korea.The holiday has expanded to expressions of affection among relatives and friends. Traditional gifts include candy and flowers, particularly red roses, a symbol of beauty and love.24. What can we le
27、arn from passage? A. The classroom card exchange is the most long lasting tradition.B. Children may find no pleasure in the classroom card exchange .C. Parents welcome this tradition since it is a fun activity for kids.D. Children ignore the reason why they give Valentines Day cards.25. What does th
28、e underlined word “splurge” refer to?A. overwaste ones time B. overspend ones money C. overcontrol ones feeling D. overspeed ones memory26. What can we conclude from the passage?A. TheValentines Day began in Europe and the USA in the 18th century.B. People exchange their affectionate greetings in ho
29、nor of St. Valentine.C. The real identity of St. Valentine is still a mystery to be discovered.D. Valentine was put to death by the emperor for his foolish marriages.27. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. To argue why the Valentines Day is celebrated. B. To describe how kids like the Valentines D
30、ay.C. To inform the traditions of the Valentines Day. D. To explain why we give Valentines Day cards.CBoxing can be said to date back to ancient times as fighters have stood against each other in hand to hand combat competitions held for the entertainment of others since the earliest human civilizat
31、ions. The ancient Greeks, who believed a form of fighting for the sake of sport had been invented by the gods on Mount Olympus, were known to take in a sport like boxing and in 688 BCE, it was made a part of the Olympic Games. It is a combat sport where two people engage in a contest of strength. It
32、 is an intense sport where boxers throw punches at each other with gloves. The game is controlled by a referee, who officiates a series of one to three minute rounds depending on whether they are professional or amateur fights.In professional boxing matches they can last up to three minutes long and
33、 the bouts can last anywhere between four to thirteen rounds. The main objective in professional boxing is to win each round or get a knock out. If a boxer knocks his opponent down or hits him hard enough for the referee to instigate a standing count, he rarely loses the round.In amateur boxing the
34、bouts are usually around three to four rounds long and only last up to two minutes. Amateur boxing can be found at events like the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and the objective is to win points by landing more scoring shots on the opponents target area.Towards the start of the twentieth ce
35、ntury, America began to take an interest in boxing and Britains stranglehold on the world titles began to wane（衰退）. Throughout the century, new weights, rules, safety guidelines and boxing commissions have gradually been introduced and today boxing is recognized as one of the most popular sports on
36、the planet, bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars each year and entertaining countless people in the process.28. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. More than two can engage in the competition.B. Boxers took part in the sport for money in ancient times.C. The ancient Greeks held some
37、kind of belief about boxing.D. Boxing has only been a part of the Olympic Games for 1400 years.29. Which is true according to the passage?A. The main objective in professional boxing is to win points. B. Time in amateur boxing may be shorter than that in professional boxing.C. The boxer who knocks t
38、he other one down can definitely win the round.D. The boxers can get more points by hitting his opponents everywhere.30. What is the meaning of the underlined word “instigate” in paragraph 3?A. start B. stop C. convince D. continue31. Where might the text be taken from? A. A book review. B. A sport
39、magazine. C. A science fiction. D. A travel brochure.第二节（共 5 个小题；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。 Four things you may not know about Lantern FestivalFeb 8,2020 is the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival with great significance, during which, children go out
40、 at night to temples carrying paper lanterns and solve puzzles on the lanterns. 32 .The origins of Chinese lanterns 33 . The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of worked metal lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most luxury. Later, decorative lanterns came to be us
41、ed in festivals. During the Qing Dynasty, impressive exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city. Eating small dumpling ballsJust as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival is to eat small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Ta
42、ng Yuan. Obviously, they get the name from the festival itself. Made of sticky rice flour filled with sweet or salty stuffing and round in shape, 34 . 35 The biggest attraction of the Lantern Festival is the sea of lanterns in every imaginative size and shape. When it comes to the Lantern Festival,
43、Guessing lantern puzzles is an essential component. Lantern owners will write puzzles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance. If visitors can answer the puzzles, they can just pull the paper out and go to the lantern owners to check their answers. If they are right, they will g
44、et a little gift. Festival activitiesIn the daytime, there are performances, such as the dragon lantern dance, lion dance, land boat dance, yangge dance and so on. At night, in addition to impressive lighted lanterns, fireworks form a grand scene. Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Fe
45、stival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. 36 , people become really absorbed in the imposing fireworks and bright moon in the sky.A. Watching Lantern Festival danceB. Guessing lantern puzzlesC. If festival activities are held during the Lantern FestivalD. it symbolizes family unity, compl
46、eteness and happiness.E. On the night when the first full moon enters the New YearF. The origins of Chinese lanterns reach back to the Stone Age. G. Here are following things you should know about the Lantern Festival.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
47、选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 As the legend goes, in the area of Qian (now Guizhou Province) there were no donkeys. Later, abusinessman 37 one by boat from somewhere else, but he found the donkey of no use. So he left the donkey at the 38 _of a mountain and let it do as it pleased. A tiger in the mountain, which
48、had never seen a donkey before, thought this huge monster was a divine beast and was rather 39 . Therefore, the tiger hid itself in the woods and 40 the donkey secretly. After a while, seeing the donkey stand there without 41 , the tiger came out of the woods slowly, approached it 42 , but couldnt 4
49、3 yet what monster it was. One day, while the tiger was observing, the donkey 44 gave a loud cry, which frightened the tiger so much that it took to its 45 , for fear that the donkey would kill it. 46 when turning its head, it discovered that the donkey was still at the same place, again without mov
50、ing a bit. The tiger again slowly 47 the donkey, gradually got used to its neighs（撕叫） and felt it wasnt 48 at all. The tiger came nearer and nearer, and even tried to 49 the donkey at times with its paws. Being very much 50 the donkey gave the tiger a good 51 . Thus, the tiger felt very 52 and said
51、to itself : “So thats all the 53 it has”. The tiger gave a big 54 , jumped up and pounced fiercely upon the donkey, 55 into its throat, devoured (吞噬）its flesh, and went away 56 .37.A. tookB. transportedC. keptD. raised38.A. mouth B. entrance C. footD. bottom39.A. scaredB. ashamedC. confusedD. excite
52、d40. A. glancedB. foundC. learnedD. observed41. A. jumpingB. movingC. howlingD. shouting42. A. cautiously B. deliberatelyC. fiercelyD. steadily43. A. bring inB. dig outC. figure outD. make sense44. A. sharplyB. quicklyC. temporarilyD. suddenly45. A. legsB. heelsC. feetD. ankles46. A. SoB. Even C. Ye
53、t D. Otherwise47.A.approachedB. passedC. leanedD. hit48.A. fearlessB. mildC. puzzlingD. frightful49. A. teaseB. holdC. amazeD. meet50.A.discouragedB. annoyedC. thrilledD. frightened51. A. blowB. cryC. kickD. pat52. A. astonishedB. delightedC. disappointedD. worried53. A. tricksB. strengthsC. usesD.
54、characteristics54. A. callB. bowC. barkD. roar55. A. toreB. ateC. bitD. beat56. A. shockedB. amusedC. fascinatedD. satisfied第 II 卷（非选择题共 55 分）第二节: 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 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。The shadow puppet play Monkey King and Coronavirus(冠状病毒), created by the Beijing Longza
55、itian Shadow Puppet Theater, 57 （broadcast）online since Feb 14 with nearly 5 million hits on the internet.In the show, the Monkey King heard about the novel coronavirus outbreak, so he went to Wuhan, 58 capital city of Central Chinas Hubei province to fight the demon.Wang Xi, head of the creative te
56、am, said he saw thousands of medical staff 59 （fight）against the epidemic(流行病）and greatly admired them. As for ordinary people 60 actively responded to the governments call by 61 （conscious）remaining isolated at home, he thought they might feel 62 （bore）. Wang said a shadow puppet play might help pe
57、ople calm down and relieve anxiety.As Chinese shadow puppet artists, 63 is our wish to let intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产）play a role 64 the fight. Also, it is the common mission and responsibility of our intangible cultural heritage inheritors, said Lin Zhonghua, the writer of the 65 (produce). We hope that this work can bring optimistic 66 (hopeful）and courage to the frontline medical staff, patients and people living at home.第四部分：应用文写作：（满分 30 分）|假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jack春节期间将到你家做客，请你用英文给他写一封信，内容包括：1.春节的由来2.春节的庆祝活动3.询问到来的时间注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_
