1、2021年高二年级第一次月考英语试题第卷（选择题，共70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。ADo you look for something to read while in London? If so, youre lucky. The British capital happens to have an incredible collection of bookshops. FoylesIf you will, dig the picture: four miles of she
2、lves holding up to 200, 000 books. Lets hope you have some time to read books when travelling in Foyles. This bookshop is impossible to leave empty-handed. It was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest bookshop on the planet.Location: 107 Charing Cross RdHatchardsIn the yea
3、r 1797, Thomas Paine published Agrarian Justice. Its also the year this London bookshop, the oldest in the city today, first turned on its lights. It stocks an excellent selection of fiction, nonfiction, history and other sorts. Location: 187 Piccadilly StLibreriaThis bookshop is one of the most ple
4、asing of its kind in London. The yellow bookshelves add a touch of color and mystery and, well, you kind of just want to grab a book and a seat and stay a while. Mobile phone usage is strongly banned here. Location: 65 Hanbury St London Review BookshopThis wonderful bookshop that opened in 2003 come
5、s from the smart people of the London Review of Books. As youd expect, there is an excellent selection of history, philosophy, politics, new fiction and many other sorts here. Plus, theres a nice cafe in which you can have something to drink and start reading. Location: 16 Bury PI1Where can you find
6、 the oldest bookshop in London?A16 Bury PI.B187 Piccadilly St.C107 Charing Cross Rd.D65 Hanbury St.2What is special about Libreria?AIt has various books.BIt is located in London.CIt has yellow bookshelves.DIt is the biggest one.3Which bookshop can offer people coffee?AFoyles.BHatchards.CLibreria.DLo
7、ndon Review Bookshop.BThe sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new Ph.Dprogram. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldnt be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.Anne, our f
8、irst daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, Id read my class notes out loud with my daughter.
9、Shed respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria?” It helped us both learn.After I graduated, I knew that I would need a Ph.Dto land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-grad-student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I
10、 was being selfishthat my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long-term negative impacts on my kids.Over the past year, though, Ive started to let go of some of this worry. Ive realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband lande
11、d a job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Navigating academia as a young mother is h
12、ard, but its also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through the lens of science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose.4How did the writer feel about the move for her Ph.Dprogram?AIt was fruitful
13、but exhausting.BIt was the last thing she would do.CIt was hopeful but challenging.DIt was promising for the whole family.5Which can best replace the word “invigorate” in Paragraph 3?Aboost.Bchange.Ccreate.Dchoose.6What could be inferred from Annes words in Paragraph 4?APeople are afraid of having c
14、ancer.BCancer is health enemy No.1.CHer mother takes her job seriously.DAnne is proud of her mother.7What might be the best title of the text?AOnwards and UpwardsBDouble Gains of Mums PursuitCLike Mother Like DaughterDGeneration Gap Narrowed by LoveCIf you live near a park, youve probably observed t
15、his unique squirrel behavior. As winter approaches, these creatures begin what looks like preparation for a wide scavenger（觅食）hunt. In great numbers, these squirrels begin to bury nuts! This kind of behavior raises a lot of questions for squirrel enthusiaststhe most pressing being how the squirrels
16、find their nuts again. Eastern gray squirrels, in particular, bury their nuts far and wide. Scientists themselves arent even quite sure of everything that goes into this hiding behavior, but they have some ideas.For one, scientists have observed gray squirrels frequently burying and reburying their
17、nuts. The scientists assumed that this behavior was to help always keep a fresh memory of the nuts! locations. However, its not only memory that the squirrels need to combat（战斗）in order to find their nuts! The gray squirrel community is rampant(猖獗的)with nut stealing. The squirrels can lose up to 25%
18、 of their hidden nuts to such thieves! Luckily, the squirrels have developed some clever methods to protect their nuts. Scientists have observed the squirrels creating false caches（储藏）in order to trick thieves. If the squirrels are worried about thieves, they will also start to hide their nuts in di
19、fficult-to-reach places（like under bushes or in muddy areas）.While it might be frustrating for squirrels to lose their carefully hidden nuts, it can be beneficial for other organisms. In particular, it can help the forest itself! A study done at the University of Richmond reports that squirrels fail
20、 to recover up to 74% of the nuts they bury. This misplacing of so many acorns (the seeds of oak trees), the study says, is likely responsible for oak forest regeneration. When squirrels misplace these buried acorns, they allow for these seeds to eventually grow into full oak trees! The squirrels ha
21、bit of widespread caching is also important to the growth of the forest, as it allows the genetic（基因的）information to spread far.What seemed like a harmless scavenger hunt is actually part of an endless complex ecosystem in our forests!8In what aspect do squirrels puzzle people most?AThe way they sea
22、rch for food.BThe places they hide in winter.CThe location of their hidden food.DThe way they recover hidden nuts9What can we learn about the gray squirrels?AThey often fight with each other for food.BThey tend to feel more secure in bushy places.CThey are cautious about storing food for winter.DThe
23、y survive largely thanks to their team spirit.10Whats the message conveyed in the third paragraph?ASquirrels can starve due to lack of food.BIt can be beneficial that squirrels lose their nuts.CIts easy to get squirrels genetic information.DSquirrels always misplace their nuts deliberately.11Which c
24、an be the best title for the text?AWhy do squirrels steal nuts?BHow do squirrels survive the winter?CThe secrets behind squirrels burying nuts.DThe ecosystem in the forest.DWhich kind of diamond is better for the environment and the world we live in: a diamond from a traditional mine or one made in
25、a laboratory? It seems that everyone would think that man-made diamonds would be better. But wait a minute. Dont draw your conclusion so quickly.Some recent reports suggest the answer may not be so clear. At the very least, these reports provide evidence of tensions between two different sectors of
26、the diamond industry. Lab-grown diamond companies say they are more moral and cause less harm to the Earths environment as they dont have to dig deep into the earth for diamonds.The traditional diamond sector notes that its businesses help the communities where they operate mines. It says they provi
27、de jobs, help build roads and other infrastructure and make investments in conservation. Some companies, such as De Beers, work on both sides. De Beers sells natural and man-made diamonds.In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission(FTC)investigates reports of deceptive, or misleading, adverti
28、sing. In April, the commission sent warning letters to eight lab-grown diamond companies. One of the FTCs concerns was the use of the word eco-friendly, and similar terms, to describe diamonds made in a laboratory. The lab-grown process requires very high temperatures and uses a lot of energy.Trucos
29、t is a company that estimates the costs of using natural resources. Asked by the Diamond Producers Association to study the issue, Trucost found the carbon intensity of natural diamonds was lower than lab-grown diamonds. The Trucost report did note that diamond miners should reduce their effect on t
30、he environment by using more wind power and sunlight.The Reuters news agency reported that the International Grown Diamond Association did not immediately respond to requests for comments about the story.12. Whats the opinion of traditional diamond companies about their business?A. They refuse lab-g
31、rown diamonds.B. They bring benefits to local people.C. They cause less harm to the Earths environment.D. They are more moral than lab-grown diamond companies.13. Why were lab-grown diamond companies warned by FTC?A. They sold false diamonds. B. They teased customers.C. They took unfair competition.
32、 D. They made false advertisements.14. What did Trucost advise diamond miners to do?A. Use renewable energy. B. Give up mining diamonds.C. Change mining equipment. D. Develop lab-grown diamonds.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Natural Diamond Mining Coming to an End?B. Do Diamond
33、Miners Really Protect the Environment?C. Which Kind of Diamond Is Better for the Environment?D. Why Are Lab-grown Diamonds Environmentally Friendly?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。Tips for Keeping Awake in ClassIf you want to keep awake during class, sleep the night bef
34、ore your class. Students who doze(打瞌睡)in class often missed sleep the night before. Getting enough sleep is your first line of defense when it comes to staying awake in class. 16 For most people, eight hours of sleep is enough to get through the day, but your body may require more. 17 This will trai
35、n your body to know when it needs to be asleep and when it is time to wake up. Allow yourself time to relax before heading to bed by putting away your phone, homework, and other things that keep your mind active. Getting enough high-quality sleep can help you.Another way is to take a shower before c
36、lass. 18 The warm water from your shower raises your body temperature. This also increases your heart rate so your blood travels around your body faster. Finally, it helps deliver oxygen to your important organs so your body can work at the best level of efficiency. 19 When your body is exposed to c
37、old water, your blood will flow at a higher pressure, meaning that your circulation(循环)is even further increased. The cold water will also help wake you up because it will shock your body, forcing you to breathe more deeply. 20 And thus you will be more mentally sharp.A. Having a warm meal also work
38、s.B. This will increase your oxygen intake.C. Perform a series of movements before sleep.D. This helps you feel refreshed and awakens your senses.E. For some extra energy, finish your shower with cold water.F. Make sure to get some shut-eye if you have a class the next day.G. Keep a regular sleep sc
39、hedule by going to bed at the same time each night.第三节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。Sometimes, animals act just as humans do. Officer Burgess found a mother duck pecking(啄)on his car. He figured she just wanted 21 . But the pecking continued.Office
40、r Burgess grew 22 when the duck ignored the food he threw out of the window. Instead, the duck 23 away just a bit, then stopped, looked back, and returned to the 24 for some more pecking and screaming.After the ducks doing so for a second time, Officer Burgess 25 got out of his car to follow the duc
41、k. But he wasnt prepared for what he was about to 26 !She led me about 100 yards away to this grassy 27 near a lake where I saw one of her 28 all tangled up(缠住)in some string. His little feet were 29 , the officer explained. She led me straight to him.Officer Burgess thought the mother duck might 30
42、 him if he tried to touch her baby, so he 31 the animal rescue center for help. The rescue group didnt have any staff readily 32 to assist, but a policewoman, Officer Cecilia Charron, decided shed lend a 33 .When Officer Charron arrived, she went straight to works on carefully 34 the little one. The
43、 mother duck just 35 , like she knew. It was amazing, Officer Burgess recalled.Once freed, the baby ran to its mama, and they safely 36 away.It was an unbelievable 37 for the shocked officers, and Officer Charron 38 teared up a bit.Officer Burgess said, I honestly dont know why I decided to 39 her,
44、but I did. It makes me wonder-do they know to 40 humans when they need help?21. A. water B. peace C. food D. protection22. A. curious B. stubborn C. happy D. grateful23. A. hid B. walked C. broke D. floated24. A. lake B. road C. sidewalk D. car25. A. finally B. sincerely C. actually D. exactly26. A.
45、 believe B. find C. hear D. regret27. A. hallway B. house C. garden D. area28. A. neighbors B. nests C. babies D. wings29. A. kicking B. sinking C. climbing D. wandering30. A. help B. attack C. admit D. trap31. A. encouraged B. warned C. refused D. called32. A. available B. willing C. powerful D. ce
46、rtain33. A. volunteer B. vehicle C. hand D. tool34. A. fixing B. comforting C. freeing D. curing35. A. glared B. watched C. cheered D. screamed36. A. escaped B. flew C. swam D. carried37. A. experiment B. goal C. chance D. moment38. A. even B. yet C. still D. ever39. A. stop B. drive C. ignore D. fo
47、llow40. A. suffer from B. turn to C. come across D. concentrate on第卷（共50分）第一节(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。The Palace Museum has announced that all entrance tickets are now being sold online, a move 41(save) visitors from queuing to buy tickets at the gate. October 2nd was
48、 the first day the museum, also known as the Forbidden City, sold all 42(it) 80, 000 daily tickets online. For visitors 43 have not bought tickets in advance, museum staff will assist them to purchase tickets on their mobile devices44scanning a QR code (二维码). 45(base) on current sales data, between
49、15, 000 to 20, 000 tickets per day are available to be purchased on site using the QR code. That amount is approximately what was 46(previous) sold through 30 ticket booths in two hours. If visitors are unable to purchase their tickets online, for example the elderly, foreign tourists 47 those witho
50、ut e-payment, staff at the museum can book tickets online on their behalf. A trial of the online ticketing service began on September 25th, 2011. Last year, around 77 percent of the tickets 48 (book) online. The museum began to limit daily visitors to 80, 000 in June 2015, preventing excessive numbe
51、rs of tourists during holiday periods. Since 2012, the museum 49(receive) at least 15 million visitors each year, with 50 number of visitors hitting 16 million last year.第二节 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。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加
52、的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。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。When I was a freshman at college, I spend most of my spare time taking a part-time job in the school library. My job was main to sort the books returned by students. It took great effort to put the books in the
53、 place. I enjoyed my work because I could do when I really liked instead of play video games like other students in the dorm. Later without new technology introduced, the library equipped with electronic management systems. It made we work more efficiently than before. But not paid much, I could gai
54、n some work experiences before graduation.第三节 书面表达(满分25分)生活教会我们成长。某英文网站“青春论坛”专栏正在征集成长故事。请你发帖分享你的亲身经历，并谈谈感想。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 不得透露个人及学校真实信息。_ 高二英语答案阅读理解1-3 BCD 4-7CADB 8-11 DCBC 12- 15 BDAC 16-20FGDEB完形填空21-25CABDA 26-30BDCAB 31-35DACCB 36-40CDADB语法填空41to save 42its 43who / that 4
55、4by 45Based46previously 47or / and 48were booked 49has received 50the短文改错1.spend改为spent 2.main改为mainly 3.in the place中去掉the 4.when改为what 5.play改为playing 6.Without改为With 7.equipped前加was 8.we改为us/me 9.But改为Though/Although/While10.experiences改为experience作文范文一：Last year, I first logged in to my account
56、on WeChat. Its convenience and instant updates in the Moments soon intrigued me. As a result, I gradually became addicted to WeChat. I spent so much time chatting with my friends or checking the comments that I stayed up late and left homework unfinished nearly every day.It was not until one day whe
57、n I fell asleep in class again that I realized I had gone too further. I must learn to control myself. Then I locked the phone in the drawer during the weekdays and always made study a priority. It was tough but I made it. Practicing self-control helped me grow into a better self.范文二：The winter holi
58、day of 2020 was undoubtedly the most unforgettable holiday I had spent. With the outbreak of COVID-19, everyone was engaged in the battle against the epidemic. Inspired by volunteers and medical workers, I took the initiative to participate in the battle of anti-epidemic. I briefed my relatives and
59、friends on the situation and called on them to stay at home. I also volunteered to help in my community. I was proud that I could make a difference.Instead of having others take care of me, turning 18, I began to feel more aware of other people and to develop a stronger sense of social responsibilit
60、ies.范文三：Growing up means more responsibilities.One day during the lockdown of COVID-19, I joined my parents in doing voluntary work in our neighborhood community. Standing in the chilly cold, we were occupied with registering every car and person walking through the gate and took everyones temperatu
61、re. Exhausted and hungry, we worked for the whole morning until other volunteers came to relieve us.Although what I did was nothing compared with the heroes fighting against the virus, I still felt proud of myself. This special experience will be kept in my memory forever because it has witnessed my
62、 growth, proving that young as I am, I can still be a responsible member of our society.范文四：One winter morning, when I was in Grade 6, on my way to school, an old lady of over 80 asked if I would walk with her to the local clinic since the street was a bit icy. Hesitating for a second, I took her ar
63、m in my hands, though worried about being late for school as she snailed her way step by step. The moment she safely went into the clinic, I rushed out and flew my way to school. With the ringing for class, I took my seat, quite out of breath. Never did I regret my decision on that winter morning. A
64、nd Im thankful for the old lady to help me grow into a better person.范文五：When lending others a hand in tough time, I will always think of a special scene Mum and other parents standing in deep water volunteered to help us struggle forward one by one when rainstorm struck our town and flooded the street outside our school.While growing up I have learned a lot，but what Mum did and said matter most. She came to my assistance whenever I needed a helping hand. Her motto - Many hands make light work - has become mine.Following in her footsteps, I have been the one giving helping hands.
