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1、大名一中2020-2021学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题 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 time is it now ? A. 5:40. B. 5:20. C. 5:10. 2. What will the woman do on Friday? A. Study at home. B. Take an e

2、xamination. C. Go on a tour with the man. 3. What will the woman probably do? A. Buy a new fridge. B. Call a repairman. C. Ask the man to fix her fridge. 4. What can we know about the man? A. He will not give up his job. B. He likes his job very much. C. He has a large family to support. 5. How will

3、 the guests go to New York? A. By train. B. By car. C. By plane.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。 听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。 6. What is the mans telephone number? A. 720-6622. B. 720

4、-2626. C. 720-7722. 7. What can we learn from the conversation? A. Mr. James Miller is the mans brother. B. The man doesnt know Mr. James Miller. C. Mr. James Miller is the mans workmate. 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. What happened just now? A. The man got injured. B. The man fell onto the ground. C. Th

5、e man broke a nice dish. 9. What is the father doing? A. Writing in the study. B. Eating a piece of cake. C. Drinking a glass of water. 10. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. To watch TV. B. To do homework. C. To get a glass of water. 听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is the woman doing? A. Wa

6、tching videos on the Internet. B. Searching on the Internet. C. Preparing for a lecture. 12. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 13. What is the womans plan for tonight? A. To go to the gym. B. To stay in her room. C. To go shopping.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. Whats wrong with D

7、avid? A. He is seriously injured. B. His right arm is injured. C. He hurt his forehead in a traffic accident. 15. What does the woman think of David? A. He drives too fast. B. He is very careless. C. He is bad at driving. 16. Who caused the traffic accident? A. David. B. Davids daughter. C. The truc

8、k driver. 17. What do we know about Davids daughter? A. She was injured in the accident. B. She was frightened in the accident. C. She kept calm in the accident. 听第 10 段材料,回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What does Bill Bird do? A. He makes shoes for poor people. B. He repairs shoes that are extremely expensive.

9、C. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual sizes. 19. What is Bill Birds problem? A. People think he asks for too much money. B. He cannot find skilled workers. C. His workers dont work hard. 20. How much do customers pay for their first pair of shoes? A. About 500 dollars. B. About 450 dolla

10、rs. C. About 320 dollars. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分35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。ALondon weekend Walks 1,000 Years of History 11:00 am Westminster Underground This walk is the best choice for the first-time visitor. Well show you where kings and queens were crow

11、ned(加冕), where they lived and where they are buried. You will see where politicians have shaped the course of history over the years. This walk finishes at the House of Parliament, which you can visit afterwards at a good discount.Canals and Cafes11:00 am Camden Town UndergroundCamden Town, with its

12、 canals, cafes and studios, is the home of many artists, musicians and writers. The high point of the walk is a visit to Camden Lock, Londons most exciting street market. You may like to take a canal trip to London Zoo after this walk.Historic Greenwich2:00 pm Tower Hill UndergroundThe walk begins w

13、ith the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there youll walk through Greenwich Park past the Naval Museum and other historic buildings to the village itself. Well take you down narrow streets with busy shops and mar

14、kets, back to the riverside where this walk ends.Unexpected London3:00pm Tower Hill UndergroundThis walk begins with a ride on Europes most modern city railway giving you fine views across the Thames and riversides area. We will get on and off the train for mini-walks to discover the hidden corners

15、of the former port(港口) of London.To go on one of our walks, simply meet your guide in the street outside the underground stations. All these walks last about two hours and end near underground stations. A walk costs 4.50(3.50 for the elderly). Children under 12 can go for free but they must be with

16、an adult. 21. Which walk includes a visit to Londons most exciting street market?A. Canals and Cafes. B. Historic Greenwich.C. Unexpected London. D. 1,000 Years of History.22. What will you do on the Historic Greenwich walk? A. Walk through the Royal Naval College. B. Visit the Naval Museum. C. Meet

17、 famous people. D. Take a boat trip.23. How much will a young couple with their 6-year-old kid spend on one of the walks? A. 4.50. B. 7.00. C. 9.00. D. 13.50. BWomen have been making scientific discoveries since ancient times. Dozens of women have won the Nobel Prize in science, one of the highest h

18、onors in the world. Some women scientists never married, some worked with their husbands, and others raised large families. It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.In the early 1800s in England, Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the an

19、cient history of the earth. Mary and her father collected fossils(化石)in their village on the south coast of Great Britain. Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks for millions of years.When she was only twelve years old, Mary became the first person to find the almost co

20、mplete skeletons (骨架)of several animals that no longer existed on earth. She didnt become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.In 1891, a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics. She did so

21、because she could not get a college education in Poland. She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together. They received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 along with another scientist. Marie Curie became the first

22、 person to be awarded a second Nobel Prize in 1911,this time in Chemistry. Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time that became famous as a scientist.24. What does the author think of women scientists according to Paragraph 1?A. They go through difficulties to be successful.B. They cannot ge

23、t the highest honors in the world.C. They had better pay more attention to their families.D. They have more opportunities to become successful.25Why did Mary fail to be famous for her discoveries of fossils?A. She didnt want to be known to anyone. B. They werent worth studying.C. Nobody recognized t

24、hem. D. She sold them for money.26What can we know about Marie Curie?A. She finished her college education in Poland.B. She was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes.C. She won the first Nobel Prize before getting married.D. She and her husband won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.27. Whats the text

25、mainly about?A. Ancient discoveries of scientists. B. Some stories of women scientists.C. Successful marriages of women scientists. D. Some women scientists winning the Nobel Prize.CThere are many ways to travel within a city. We can walk, cycle, or take a bus. But no matter which way we travel, we

26、have to stick to the route(线路) the city planners laid down for us. Parkour practitioners (跑酷爱好者), however, see the city in a completely different way. To them, there are no fixed routes. There are no walls and no stairssince they jump, climb, roll and crawl to move across, through, over and under an

27、ything that they find in their path. The city is their playground. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has noticed that this activity is drawing more and more people to itthere are 100,000 people taking part in parkour today in the UK alone, according to the Guardianand how it is helpful f

28、or people to be much stronger: It trains coordination(协调性) and balance. So the organization is thinking about recognizing parkour as a new sport and adding it to the Olympics by 2024. But parkour practitioners themselves dont seem to be happy with the idea. They see parkour as “a lifestyle”, wrote t

29、he website NextSportStar. “Its a competition against the conditions rather than just a sport.” Indeed, many do parkour just to “escape the daily routine(事务) and experience the city in different ways”, wrote reporter Oli Mould on The Conversation. They see parkour as a way to express themselves throu

30、gh relaxing moves and creative routes while freeing themselves from the pressure.Its great that the FIG wants to develop new sport and stay close to a new cultural form. But it would be greater if they knew that not everything in life is a competition. 28. How do the parkour practitioners do parkour

31、? A. They move on as they wish. B. They choose the routes the city planners laid down. C. They run faster than others. D. They stick to certain routes. 29. Why does the FIG want to add parkour to the Olympics? A. Its a special way of life. B. It draws their attention. C. Its good for people to keep

32、healthy. D. It needs some rules and instructions. 30. What is the authors idea on parkour? A. It is more formal than other sports. B. It helps people to be creative. C. Its worth adding to the sporting event. D. It calls on people to work as a team. 31. What is the best title for the passage? A. A n

33、ew sports competition B. Parkour practitioners C. Training in a different way D. Making the city their ownDWhat kind of amusing activities will you participate in during your life? Will you be spending your free time doing safe sports with little danger or will you always be one of the first people

34、to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some people seem to prefer dangerous activities.Researchers have found that men often try to impress other people by proving that they are courageous and fearless, and they are more likely to take risks when

35、 people are watching them or when they are competing against other men. Research also shows that as people get older they usually behave more responsibly and try not to take unnecessary risks. In addition, when people are in stable relationships, they seem to be less attracted to daring activities.S

36、ome people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types. Do they take all types of risk? Psychologists have identified a number of categories(种类) of risks. These include financial risks, risks related to health and safety, amusing risks and social risks. Psychologists disco

37、ver that just if a person enjoys bungee jumping, it doesnt mean he or she will take chances when investing money or that he or she will tell a joke to a group of strangers.Interestingly, research shows that in most cases men are less cautious than women, but women take more social risks than men. Me

38、n are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in business meetings.Yet, at the end of the day, the probability of particular people taking a risk depends on what type of people they belong to. In general, optimistic people are more likely to take risks

39、because they focus on the possible positive outcomes (结果) of their actions. On the other hand, pessimistic people are the complete opposite.32. Why do men try to prove they are brave according to the research?A. To attract peoples attention. B. To take on more responsibility.C. To make favorable imp

40、ressions on people.D. To develop stable relationships with others.33. What does the example of bungee jumping indicate?A.There are more than one type of risk.B. Bungee jumping is dangerous, but popular. C. People take one type of risk, but not another.D. Some people are more courageous than others.3

41、4. What have researchers discovered about women?A. They are willing to take risks.B. They are always changing jobs.C. They are good at doing business.D. They are usually more conservative (保守的) than men.35. What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?A. Their personalities (性格). B. Thei

42、r financial conditions.C. There social relationships. D. Their expectations of outcomes.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填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips for taking care of friendshipsSome people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your

43、 life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.Send handwritten notes Just find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it. 36 Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression. Be

44、active in contacting friendsMany people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is that it looks as if you dont really care about your friend. 37 Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere. Call up friends Electronic communication is great, but the

45、re is nothing like hearing your friends voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up your friends and check in with them. 38 Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.Give meaningful gifts Put some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 39 In fact, often the sma

46、llest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit. 40 People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict(冲突). Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.A. Talk things out B. Get togeth

47、er with friendsC. The phone calls dont have to be long D. The presents dont have to be large or expensiveE. This will really stand out in your friends mailboxF. Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthierG. Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are

48、doing.第三部分 语言运用(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)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (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。Scott had always been creative. As he finished university, he decided to become an inventor. He often designed many new things. His friends thought that he was misguided. “You cannot spe

49、nd your life as a(n) 41 . You will 42 have asteady (稳定的)income.” Luke, his best friend, was 43 his friends future. “Why dont you reconsider and get a job in the city?” Luke often asked. “This is my 44 ,” Scott said to Luke. “I havewanted to be an inventor since I was a small child. I am not going to

50、 45 .” Over several years, Scott developed many ideas that 46 to become a success. His first invention had many 47 and he was unable to sell it. His second idea received little support from people or companies. Scotts friend Luke continued to encourage him to find a(n) 48 career (职业). “Scott, you ha

51、ve to think about your future. I think it is time to 49 something else.” “But I cannot stop now. I am so close to coming up with something huge. 50 I left my designs now, all my life would have been wasted,” he replied. Luke nodded, “I 51 _, my friend. Just know that I am here to support you.”Then o

52、ne day it happened. Scott 52 his design of a new wing for an airplane. He presented it to several companies who all loved his 53 . After some competition, a company offered to buy his design.“I knew that one day I would 54 it!” he said to Luke as they celebrated at his apartment. Luke felt a little

53、guilty (内疚的) for ever suggesting that Scott should give up. “I dont know how you kept going all these years,” Luke said. “You certainly deserve every bit of your 55 .”41.A. writerB. inventor C. doctor D. teacher42.A. never B. still C. even D. also43.A. tired ofB. interested in C.disappointed atD.wor

54、ried about44.A. change B. dream C. honor D. chance45.A. look backB. fall behind C. run away D. give up46.A. failed B. started C. happenedD. appeared47.A. secrets B. disadvantages C. stories D.corrections48.A. different B. unusual C. important D. happy49.A.design B.check C. try D. learn50.A. BecauseB

55、. Although C. If D. When51.A. insist B. doubt C. rememberD. understand52.A. began B. completed C. used D. impressed53.A. idea B. hobby C. job D. help54.A. have B. finish C. make D. keep55.A. comfortB. success C. patience D. wealth第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)One day, when I was cooking the evening meal,

56、my daughter stood beside me very still. When I turned, I nearly knocked her down. “Move out of the way,” I said impatiently. She walked away, and her little heart was 56 (break). I didnt realize 57 rudely Id spoken.When I 58 (lie) awake in bed, Gods small voice came to me and said, “While 59 (deal)

57、with a stranger, you use common politeness, but the children you love, you seem to abuse. Look at the kitchen floor, and those are the flowers she brought for you.”By this time, my tears began to fall. I quietly went and sat by her bed. “Are these the flowers you picked 60 me? Im so sorry.” I said.

58、She smiled, “Oh, Mom, thats okay. I love you anyway.” I said, “Daughter, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, 61 (especial) the blue.”You should be aware that if we were to die tomorrow, the family we left behind would feel the 62 (lose) for the rest of their lives. And come to think about it,

59、 we devote 63 (us) more to work than to our family-an unwise 64 (decide) indeed. So, what is behind the story? Fill life with love and bravery, and we shall live 65 happy life.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)假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Tom来信说,他将在暑假期间来中国学习中国画,希望能在本市参加一个短期课程。你帮他联系了一所艺术学校,请给他回信,告知以下内容:1学习内容:水墨山水画(C

60、hinese ink landscape painting);2课程时间:六周;3收费及食宿安排注意:1词数80左右;2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;Dear Tom,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Shyness is partly a result of genes a person has inherited (经遗传得到). Its also influenced by behaviors theyve learned, the ways people have reacted to their shynes

61、s, and life experiences theyve had. The examples other people set can also play a role in whether a person learns to be shy or not. If the parents of a shy child are overly cautious or overprotective, it can teach the child to back away from situations that might be uncomfortable or unfamiliar.Many

62、people want to reduce their shyness. But people who are naturally shy also have gifts that they might not appreciate in themselves. For example, because shy people may prefer listening to talking, they sometimes become really good listeners. People who are shy might also become sensitive to other pe

63、oples feelings and emotions. Because of their sensitivity and listening skills,many people with a shy personality are especially caring toward others, and interested in how others feel. People often consider them the finest friends.Overcoming shyness takes practice. People who are shy tend to give t

64、hemselves fewer chances to practice social behaviors. Its no wonder that people who shy away from socializing dont feel as socially confident as people who are outgoingthey have less practice! The more you practice social behaviors,the easier they get,and the more natural they feel for you.Take slow

65、, steady steps forward. Going slow is OK. But be sure to go forward. Stepping back from any situations that might trigger you to feel shy can reinforce shyness and keep it at a level thats hard to get past. Build confidence by taking one small forward step at a time. Also, its OK to feel awkward. Ev

66、eryone does sometimes. People who are shy are often afraid to feel awkward or uncomfortable. But dont let that keep you from doing what you want. You might feel awkward asking your friends for help. Thats perfectly natural. Whether your friend says “yes” or “no” is out of your control. But not askin

67、g at all means youll never get the help. So go for it anyway!高二第一次月考英语答案听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)1-5 CABAC 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 AACBA 16-20 CBCBA阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2.5分,满分50分)21-23 ADC 24-27 ADBB 28-31 ACBD 32- 35 CCDA 36-40 EGCDA完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)41-45 BADBD 46-50 ABACC 51-55 DBACB 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分1

68、5分)56. broken 57. how 58. lay 59. dealing 60. for 61. especially 62. loss 63. ourselves 64. decision 65. a应用文写作 (满分15分)Dear Tom, How is everything going? Im delighted to know youre coming to China to learn Chinese paintings, hoping to take a short course in my city An art school, which is located in

69、 the center of the city, is the best choice for you. As Ive learned, youll finish studying Chinese ink landscape painting in six weeks. Whats more, you can both eat and live in the school while studying here. Therefore, you neednt worry about your accommodation. In addition, the school charges a rel

70、atively modest fee. If you have any other questions, please write to me as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua 概要写作(满分25分)Paragraph 1:害羞的部分原因在于遗传,同时也受许多外部因素的影响。Paragraph 2:许多人想要克服害羞,但是那些天生就害羞的人却有自己都未必知道的天赋善于倾听。Paragraph 3:克服害羞需要实践。Paragraph 4:要慢慢地并稳步前进,碰到让自己害羞的情况便畏缩不前更会加剧害羞。要通过每次进步一点点来培养自信心。【参考范文】Shyness

71、has something to do with genes, behaviors and the ways people deal with it and so on.(要点1) Some people seek to get rid of it, while in fact it can also motivate such gifts as good listening and understanding in people.(要点2) However, overcoming shyness takes time and much practice.(要点3) So take slow,

72、 steady steps forward and build confidence step by step.(要点4)听力原文: Text 1M: This is Tom speaking. I will come to your house and pick you up in half an hour. Is that OK?W: Good! That means youll be here at 5:40.Text 2M: Would you like to go on a tour with us on Friday?W: I would enjoy that very much

73、if I didt have to take an examination on Saturday. I think Id better stay at home and study.Text 3M: Im no expert, but that noise in your fridge doesnt sound good. Maybe you should call and have it checked out.W: Youre right. Ill do that right away.Text 4W: Well, you said you didnt care very much fo

74、r you job. Have you ever thought of giving it up?M: Not really. You see I have a lot of friends in the office. Im part of the family there.Text 5M: The guests are leaving for New York today on the ten oclock flight. We need someone to get them to the airport on time.W: Id be happy to, but my car is

75、being repaired now.Text 6W: May I speak to Mr. James Miller?M: James Miller? There is no one here by that name.W: Is this 720-6622?M: Yes, you have the right number. But there is no one here by that name.W: I am sorry. M: Thats all right.Text 7W: Whats the big noise?M: Sorry. Mom. I broke a dish.W:

76、Oh, that was a very nice dish. But it doesnt matter, honey. Are you injured?M: No.W: But what do you need a dish for?M: Dad has been writing his book in the study for three hours. He must be hungry now. I want to bring him some food.W: Dont worry. He came downstairs about half an hour ago. He ate a

77、piece of cake and drank a glass water.M: Then Ill go to watch TV now.W: Dear, its time for homework.Text 8M: What is so funny? You are laughing all the time.W: Im watching some funny videos on this website. They are really funny.M: Oh, I came to remind you that the lecture begins in an hour. You sho

78、uld go now.W: The lecture has been put off.M: Really? When will it be held then?W: The day after tomorrow, this Sunday.M: Then what will you do this afternoon? I dont think its a good idea to stay in your room all the time.W: Ill go to the gym with Alice at four oclock this afternoon. Well work out

79、there for an hour.M: Will you come back for supper?W: Yes. Ill be back around six oclock. After supper, Ill go to buy a dress with Alice.Text 9W: I saw David in the hospital yesterday. Whats wrong with him?M: He had a traffic accident yesterday morning. He hurt his arm.W: He drives fast. He really s

80、hould change this bad habit.M: But it wasnt his fault yesterday. As a matter of fact, he wasnt driving fast at all.W: Then whose fault was it?M: Well, he was driving carefully yesterday because his daughter was in the car. But suddenly, a truck appeared and blocked their way. The truck driverwas dru

81、nk. It was his fault. W: That was very dangerous.M:Sure it was. Luckily, David is a good driver. He avoided the truck. But his car hit a tree and his right arm was injured.W: Did his daughter get hurt, too?M: Luckily, she didnt. But she was frightened. She cried out loudly. W: Im sure shell have bad

82、 dreams. People should never drive when they are drunk.M:You are right.Text 10Bill Bird is a shoemaker. He now cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of customers. He asks for more than 300 dollars for one pair of shoes. Customers travel hundreds of kilometers to have their feet measur

83、ed. His shoe-making shop is in the country side near London. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual sizes: very large, very small, very broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as good as those found in ordinary shops. Mr. Bird says, “My problem is that I cannot find skilled workers. You

84、ng people all seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. I am 45,and now I want to teach young people everything I know about making shoes. Its a good job, and a lot of people want to buy beautiful s

85、hoes made specially for them.” He started working in the business 19 years ago and now he employs three other people. His customers pay about 500 dollars for their first pair of shoes. He says, “Our customers come because they want comfortable shoes which are exactly the right size.” Extra pairs of shoes cost between 320 dollars and 450 dollars as it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe.

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