1、江西省南昌新建一中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题温馨提示卷面分：5分（5分：字体端正、卷面整洁、无涂改；43分：字迹清楚，卷面整洁； 2分：字迹较清楚、有少量涂改、卷面较整洁；1分：字迹潦草、卷面脏乱。0分：大多主观题没写或全部没写。）第一部分 听力（共20小题；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 do we know about Mr. L
2、ee?A. He has many ties. B. He has many hats. C. He hates wearing a tie.2. What would the woman not like to have?A. Beef. B. Juice. C. Sliced tomatoes.3. What does the man mean?A. Susan lives in America now. B. Susan lived in America for 12 years.C. Susan moved to America 12 years ago.4. Who are the
3、two speakers most probably?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Husband and wife.5. Where may the woman live?A. In Apartment13-B. B. In Apartment33-A. C. In Apartment 33-B.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
4、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至7题。6.What time will the plane take off?A. At 1:30 pm. B. At 3:00 pm C. At 3: 30 pm.7. What will the man do?A. Call the hotel B. Call a taxi. C.Book a hotel.听第7段材料，间答第8至9题。8. Why does the man want to change a table?A. Because its so dirty. B. Because its in the smok
5、ing area.C. Because he wants a table by the window.9. What does the woman probably do?A. A manager. B. A receptionist. C.A waitress.听第8段材料，冋答第10至12题。10. When will the man leave?A. Next Saturday morning. B. Next Saturday afternoon.C. Next Saturday evening.11. How would the man like to fly?A. Economy.
6、 B. First class. C. Business class.12. Where will the man take the plane?A. In Shanghai. B. In Beijing. C.In Madrid.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman do?A. A tour guide. B. A TV hostess. C. A writer.14. What does the man think of his job?A. Interesting but demanding. B. Easy but boring. C.Exc
7、iting and easy15. Which is the most popular theme park with adventure rides? A. Magic Kingdom. B. Cedar Point. C. Universal Studio.16. Which country will build the longest roller coaster?A. Singapore. B. The US. C. China.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.Why do people build underground houses?A. To save time an
8、d energy. B. To save land and money.C.To save land and energy.18. What do people think of the idea of underground houses?A. An old one. B. A new one. C. A wrong one.19. What do we know about Canada?A. It has underground factories. B. It has underground shop-houses.C. It has underground shopping cent
9、ers.20. How does Joyce feel at home in February?A. Cool. B. Warm. C. Cold.第二部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ASmall-Group Tour of Angkor Wat from Siem ReapWatching the sunrise over Angkor Wat and the amazing temples is a truly unforgettable experience that makes for spectacular photos. It i
10、s a must visit when you go to Cambodia. On this tour, arrive early to beat the crowds and midday heat, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins, and visit the temples of Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple.Tour of Angkor WatStart your tour with an early morning pickup from your Siem Reap hotel a
11、nd travel to the Angkor Archaeological Park to experience Angkor Wat at sunrise.After watching the grand sunrise, set out to explore Angkor Wat on a guided walking tour and listen as your guide points out attractive architectural features and details the fascinating history of the Khmer Empire.Angko
12、r Thom and the Bayon TempleAngkor Thom is a smaller site than Angkor Wat but no less impressive, especially the Bayon Temple, which is famous for all the great stone towers with their mysterious smiling heads. The artistry is quite unique and truly a wonder of the world. The temples are better prese
13、rved and more interesting than those at Angkor-picturing details of peoples everyday life, rather than just battle scenes.Additional InformationDress Code: Respectful dress which covers your shoulders and knees is required.Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.No wheelchair accessible.Most trave
14、lers can participate. Minimum age is 5 years to participate on this tour (younger than 5 years old are not allowed).21. Whats the best time of the day for the tour of Angkor Wat?A. Early morning. B. Early afternoon. C. Late afternoon. D. The evening.22. What is the Bayon Temple best-known for?A. The
15、 fascinating history. B. The unique architectural features.C. The huge stone towers with smiling faces. D. The ruins of the capital of an ancient kingdom.23. What can we learn from the additional information?A. Its free for travelers to tour in Cambodia.B. Angkor Wat is not quite friendly to the dis
16、abled.C. People have to tour Angkor Wat in small groups.D. Comfortable walking shoes is a must for all travelers.BKatharine Meyer Graham was once described as the most powerful woman in America. She was not a government official or elected representative, but she owned The Washington Post newspaper.
17、 Under her leadership, it became one of the most important newspapers in the country.Katharine Meyer was born in a rich family in New York City in 1917. In 1933, her father had bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Her marriage was a tragedy. Her husband treated her badly and suffered fro
18、m mental illness, killing himself in 1963.With no training or experience in business, she was insecure and she did not think she had the ability to do an important job. But Katharine Graham didnt give up. In 1969, Missus Graham became publisher as well as president of The Washington Post Company.In
19、the 1970s, The Washington Post became famous around the world because of two major successes. In 1971, an order from a federal judge stopped The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon(五角大楼)Papers, because President Richard Nixon believed publication would endanger national security. Yet Kathari
20、ne Graham ruled against the judges order and decided to publish the Pentagon Papers in The Washington Post, which was considered a major success for freedom of the press.In 1972, The Washington Post had another major success. Through the long Watergate(水门事件)investigation, despite government s threat
21、, Missus Graham supported her reporters and editors. The newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1973 for its Watergate reporting. The next year, President Nixon resigned from office.Katharine Graham died of head injuries when she was eighty-four. She used her intelligence and
22、 bravery to improve the American media. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: A world without Katharine Graham will not be the same at all.24. What is Katharine Graham remembered for?A. Her struggling with her unfortunate marriage.B. Her success in running The Washington Post.
23、C. Her bravery in competing with other newspapers.D. Her close relationship with her reporters and editors.25. How did Katharine Graham feel before taking over the business?A. Excited and overjoyed. B. Curious and eager.C. Unconfident and unsure. D. Annoyed and upset.26. What can we learn about Kath
24、arine Graham from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A. Her determination and bravery led to the success of the newspaper.B. Her father laid a solid foundation for her success.C. She was good at working with the government.D. She was born a great leader.27. Which might be the best title for the passage?A. The Rise
25、of The Washington Post B. The Making of a Great NewspaperC. Great Newspapers of the United States D. A Powerful Media Leader in AmericaCAs the coronavirus (冠状病毒) outbreak continues, many Americans are fearful of using public transportation. They are also looking for ways to get exercise without goin
26、g to a gym. So, it may not be surprising that the pandemic (疫情) has led to a major increase in bicycle sales.In the US, bicycles at big stores have sold out. And small bicycle stores cannot keep up with demand for “family-style” bicycles: the low-cost, easy-to-ride models. “The bicycle industry is s
27、eeing its biggest sales increase since the oil crisis of the 1970s,” said Jay Townley, an industry expert. He compared the sale of bicycles to the rush to buy products like toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.The rise in bicycle sales is not happening just in the US. Italy has created bicycle
28、paths for the growing number of people who want to avoid public transportation. In London, city officials plan to ban cars from some central roads. Bike shop owners in Manila say demand is even stronger than what they see at Christmas time.Of course, you can only buy a bicycle if you can find one. I
29、n the US, the shortages now mean it may take many months to get a bicycle. High demand is not the only reason for the shortage. Many bicycle factories were shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. The increase in bicycle demand began in March as countries began to close down. In April, the sale of
30、bicycles increased 200 percent in the US.Joe Minutolo is the co-owner of Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop in Maine. He said he hoped the increased sales meant a change in the way people think about transportation. “People are having a chance to rethink things,” he said, “Maybe well all learn something out of
31、 this, and something really good will happen.”28. What causes the increase in bicycle sales?A. Shortage of public transportation.B. Outbreak of the coronavirus.C. Peoples desire to defeat disease.D. Peoples fear of natural disasters.29. What change has the pandemic caused in Italy?A. More bikes are
32、sold than at Christmas time.B. “Family-style” bicycles are in great need.C. Cars are banned from some central roads.D. New bicycle paths have been built.30. What can we know from Paragraph 4?A. Its impossible to buy a bike.B. Bike factories were closed in April.C. High demand for bikes began in Marc
33、h.D. It takes many months to produce a bike.31. What is Joe Minutolos attitude towards the increased sales of bicycles?A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncertain.D. Critical.DThe snow in Antarctica is turning green and scientists say climate change may be to blame. According to a study at the Cambridge
34、University, microscopic algae blooms (藻类爆发) across the surface of the snow is slowly turning Antarcticas winter white landscape green. Although microscopic, scientists say theyre able to see the “green snow” from space when the algae blooms all together.Researchers created a large-scale map of green
35、 snow algae along the Antarctic coast using a combination of satellite data and on-the-ground observations over the course of two summers. The study found that the green snow algae bloomed in warmer areas where the average temperatures are just above 0 during the southern hemispheres (半球的) summer mo
36、nths from November to February.“As Antarctica warms, we predict the overall mass of snow algae will increase,” said Dr Andrew Gray, lead author of the paper, and a researcher. Researchers say larger blooms of algae can be found north of the Antarctic and South Shetland Islands, where it can spread t
37、o higher ground as the snow melts.The team also discovered some sea birds and mammals influenced the distribution（分布） of algae. Over 60% of algae blooms were found within three miles of a penguin settlement. Scientists hypothesize this may be due to their droppings, which act as a “highly nutritious
38、 fertilizer.”“This is a significant advance in our understanding of land-based life on Antarctica, and how it might change in the coming years as the climate warms,” said Dr. Matt Davey in the University of Cambridges Department of Plant Sciences, who led the study.32. What is turning the Antarctic
39、snow green?A. The melting of snow.B. The blooming algae.C. The beautiful landscape.D. The balanced temperature.33. Where is microscopic algae most likely to bloom in Antarctica?A. North of the Antarctic.B. West of the South Pole.C. South of the Antarctic.D. Around the southern hemisphere.34. What do
40、es the underlined word “hypothesize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confirm. B. Support. C. Assume. D. Warn.35. What can we learn from the text?A. Penguins feed on microscopic algae.B. Antarctic algae grow under the snow.C. Ground observation lasted for four months.D. Animal droppings contribute to
41、 the algae blooms.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。Ways to improve your mental health in 2020Looking on the bright side of life really is beneficial. Optimists have a less chance of having a heart attack or stroke, a bigger chance of a healthy and long life. However, bei
42、ng an optimist doesnt mean you ignore the stress of daily life. 36 . How to do that?Practice optimismFaced with a challenge, optimists more often see it as temporary or even positive, allowing themselves to learn and grow. 37 . Imagining yourself with all of your problems solved in a future may work
43、.38 Studies have shown putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return is useful. Even if you have little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve our health, possibly by temporarily reducing our sense of pain.Be gratefulBeing thankful prot
44、ects us against anxiety and depression and boosts optimism. 39 . Before going to bed, write down any positive experience you had that day, however small.Improve your social connectionsGood relationships keep us happier and healthier. 40 . Instead, its the quality of the relationship that matters. Hi
45、gh-conflict marriages, for example, without much affection, turn out to be bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced, though its not right to make light of divorce.A. Start volunteeringB. Find your purposeC. And you dont have to have scores of friends to get this benefitD. One of the b
46、est ways to make it a part of your life is to keep a daily journalE. It simply means when unpleasant things happen, dont blame yourself unnecessarilyF. People who are more socially connected to family, to friends, or to community, are happierG. They also believe they have control over their fate and
47、 can create opportunities for good things to happen第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （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。Challenges in my LifeMany high school students tend to follow the crowd and not to do what they believe to be the right thing. I was one of them. It took me t
48、wo years of high school to realize that I was capable of standing on my own two feet and taking up the 41 of wrestling, which has had a long history in my 42 .The tipping point(转折点) for me was the constant urging of my family to 43 . I can remember my grandpa telling me the story of how he 44 his ch
49、ampionship match and the 45 he had when they announced his name as the New York State Champion. I never had 46 that feeling till the night I won my first match. The one thing that scared me away from this sport was the 47 which was a tight-fitting (紧身的) tracksuit that exposed my entire body. I also
50、never realized the 48 demand that wrestling took the long hours of learning new moves and lifting weights. And the mental 49 for this sport is overwhelming, too. Also, I had to learn to 50 my time between my school, home, work, family, and friends.Wrestling is more of an individual sport but it also
51、 51 the help and support of a team to be successful. The coaches taught us to 52 ourselves and also the 53 that we face on the mat (地垫). As a team at the festival, we were able to bring toys to Upstate Cancer Center for the 54 children who were facing a major illness and could not be home in the hol
52、iday with their families. This taught me a valuable 55 not to be afraid of those things that frighten me. It also made me 56 _ that I needed to live each day to the fullest.Wrestling has 57 me that I am capable of being my own individual. The 58 that I have gained has allowed me the possibility of f
53、urthering my wrestling 59 later. From this sport, I now know that in order to be 60 you must not be afraid to try something new.41. A. challenge B. journey C. adventure D. experience42. A. life B. family C. school D. town43. A. exercise B. study C. wrestle D. perform44. A. scored B. earned C. won D.
54、 accepted45. A. impression B. feeling C. expression D. belief46. A. avoided B. ignored C. forgotten D. gotten47. A. uniform B. rule C. standard D. requirement48. A. emotional B. mental C. physical D. spiritual49. A. preparation B. support C. judgment D. understanding50. A. control B. manage C. spend
55、 D. spare51. A. appreciates B. receives C. requires D. promotes52. A. trust B. devote C. defeat D. respect53. A. opponents B. coaches C. teammates D. cheerleaders54. A. unfortunate B. disabled C. homeless D. troublesome55. A. message B. meaning C. lesson D. game56. A. realize B. predict C. suppose D
56、. admit57. A. informed B. convinced C. taught D. warned58. A. determination B. patience C. reputation D. confidence59. A. program B. career C. experiment D. course60. A. helpful B. influential C. creative D. successful第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61. After a long-term effort, this team finally d_ (打败) the
57、 former champion last month.62. A wise person is willing to listen to others and consider what they say, but he draws the final _ (conclude).63. When I came in, I saw him _ (sit) in the sofa lost in thought.64. Having _ (澄清) all the questions that most people have, Mr. Lee left the hall angrily.65.
58、These _ (货物) are in short supply; the price will be high.66. I dont trust Bob because what he does isnt _ (consist) with what he says.67. I called her name _ (instant) I saw her.68. The new teacher made a good impression _ the students.69. Mr. Smith is _ (caution) about making decisions about his bu
59、siness.70. _ (Attract) by the beauty of nature, the girl decided to spend another two weeks on the farm.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35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。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。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面
60、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每处错误及其修改仅限一词2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分The best gift I have ever received is a hand-made calendar. It was made up by my best friend Jane, with who I have so much in common. On each page of the calendar, there is the picture of us with some word written
61、by Jane. She either tells me what she feels about our friendship or encourages me try my best and live a happy life. Whenever I look at the calendar, I am touched by something warmly, and my heart is filling with love. This gift is a memory of the wonderful time I spend with Jane in junior high scho
62、ol and I will keep them forever.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的同学Lily因为妈妈管束太严而向你诉苦，希望你能给她提供一些建议。请你根据下面的提示给她写一封电子邮件。1. 找机会和妈妈谈一谈；2. 认真学习，好好锻炼身体，让妈妈放心；3. 和妈妈说明：自己长大了，希望能有足够的自由。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。Dear Lily,_Yours,Li Hua高二英语试卷参考答案听力15 AABCB610 BABCA1115 CABAB1620 CCACB阅读理解2123 ACB 2427 BCAD2831 BDC
63、B3235 BACD七选五3650 EGADC完形填空4145 ABCCB 4650 DACAB5155 CDAAC 5660 ACDBD单词拼写61. defeated 62. conclusion 63. sitting64. clarified 65. goods66. consistent67. instantly68. on69. cautious70. Attracted短文改错The best gift I have ever received is a hand-made calendar. It was made up by my best friend Jane, with
64、 who I have so much in common. On each page of the calendar, there is the picture of us with some word whom a wordswritten by Jane. She either tells me what she feels about our friendship or encourages me try my best and how tolive a happy life. Whenever I look at the calendar, I am touched by somet
65、hing warmly, and my heart is filling warm filledwith love. This gift is a memory of the wonderful time I spend with Jane in junior high school and I will keep spentthem forever.it作文Dear Lily,Im sorry to hear that you are feeling sad now. Id like to offer you some advice.First of all, I recommend tha
66、t you find a chance to have a face-to-face talk with your mother, which will help you two understand each other. Secondly, youd better try your best to work hard and balance your lessons and physical health, and in that case your mother will have confidence in you. Thirdly, tell your mother that you have grown up and can deal with some things on your own and advise her not to be concerned about you. In addition, its a good idea to tell her that you are eager to be independent and eager for more freedom.Hope my suggestions will be helpful to you.Yours,Li Hua
