1、2019级高二上第一次月考英语试卷（时间100分钟）学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5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AMagnolia StreetThe most well-known attractions at Magnolia Street are its grand theatres. Three beautiful restaurants provide delightful dining for the whole family. Unique (独特的)
2、 specialty shops are to be found throughout the Shopping Extravaganza District. For more information call (805)555-2243.Admission (入场) Information*Open daily from 11:00 am to 2:00 am*Yearly passes available*Admission price includes all theater shows*Discount (折扣) admission for seniors and children u
3、nder 12*Lots of free downtown parking availableOcean WorldExperience the creatures of the sea through live shows, exhibits, and hands-on displays.General Park InformationOpen 9:00 am to sunsetClosing times vary by seasonCall (805) 555-1458 for daily show informationFor private parties, call (805) 55
4、5-7937Admission Price*$30 daily pass includes all attractions*2-day pass can be purchased for only $45*Credit cards accepted*Parking is $5Water WildernessOver 25 pools, water slides and other swimming attractions make Water Wilderness a great outdoor adventure!*No alcoholic (酒精的) drinks or pets allo
5、wed*Picnics allowed*Discounted yearly passes and second day passes available*Open March through OctoberCall (805) 555-3574 for seasonal hours and admission pricesMangrove Gardens St. Angelos oldest park and botanical gardensOpen 365 days, 9:30 am until 5:30 pm with extended hours during the summer.*
6、Free parking*Special group rates and private party accommodations*Admission: $37.50*Children under 12 free with adult ticket purchase1.In which attraction are visitors allowed to leave after midnight?A.Ocean World.B.Magnolia Street.C.Water Wilderness.D.Mangrove Gardens.2.To know more about sea anima
7、ls live shows, which number can visitors call?A.(805) 555-2243.B.(805) 555-1458C.(805) 555-3574D.(805) 555-79373.What can we learn about Ocean World and Water Wilderness?A.Both offer free parking lots.B.Both are closed before sunset.C.Both are open all the year around.D.Both offer a discount on 2-da
8、y pass.BWhat 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 to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some p
9、eople 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 people are watching them or when they are competing against other men. Research also shows that as
10、 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.Some people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types. Do they take all
11、 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 discover that just if a person enjoys bungee jumping, it doesnt mean he or she will take chances when in
12、vesting 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. Men are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in bus
13、iness 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 because they focus on the possible positive outcomes (结果) of their actions. On the other hand, pess
14、imistic people are the complete opposite.4.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 impressions on people.D.To develop stable relationships with others.5.What does the example of bungee jumpin
15、g 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.6.What have researchers discovered about women?A.They are willing to take risks.B.They are always changing jobs.C
16、.They are good at doing business.D.They are usually more conservative (保守的) than men.7.What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?A.Their personalities (性格).B.Their financial conditions.C.There social relationships.D.Their expectations of outcomes.CWhen Rachel Ratelle saw a news video
17、of a burned koala trying to climb a tree to safety in fire-stricken Australia, she decided to do something about it. She looked up wildlife rescue and relief agencies in Australia to find out what they needed most. Besides donations, many organizations asked for hand-sewn and knitted pouches(袋子) and
18、 wraps for koalas and other animals that were burned or had lost their homes and parents in the fires.This idea attracted Ratelle, but there was just one problem. Id never sewn in my life, said Ratelle, 17, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, US. Giving money seemed like something t
19、oo simple. But I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself so I decided to learn how to sew.Over the next few months, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew via videos online. Then she purchased 18 yards of fabric and sewed 25 pouches of different s
20、izes and shipped them off to FAWNA, one of several relief organizations that have rushed to rescue koalas, kangaroos and other species suffering from burns.A week later, she received a photo from FAWNA with a young koala in one of her larger pouches. It made me feel like I contributed to the world a
21、nd it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way, said Ratelle, who hopes to study biology for a future career as a nurse practitioner.Several craft(手工) websites around the world have appealed to people to make the animal pouches. Karen Newberry and her two daughters Madison, 12, and Roch
22、elle, 8, from San Diego also offered their help in such a way. For Newberry, “It was a big push that made us crafters, sewers realize theres something more we can do than just make things for ourselves,” she said.8.What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A.What inspired Ratelle to learn to s
23、ew.B.The poor living conditions of Australian animals.C.What is needed to save koalas and other species.D.Different ways to help koalas and other animals.9.How did Ratelle feel when she received a photo from FAWNA?A.Calm.B.Surprised.C.Proud.D.Disappointed.10.What can we learn from the last paragraph
24、?A.It is challenging for crafters and sewers to do relief work.B.Life is not easy for crafters and sewers in Australia.C.People should stay united through difficult times.D.Many people are involved in helping injured animals.11.Whats the best title for the text?A.Helping Injured WildlifeB.A Big Bush
25、fire in AustraliaC.Making Animal PouchesD.Relief Agencies in AustraliaDCall it a mobility system or a wheelchairit can be seen at the Tokyo airport moving on its own. It is helping with social distancing while fighting the spread of the coronavirus. It also helps older passengers and those who other
26、wise need assistance walking the last few steps to the boarding gate.The mobility system seats one person and runs on its own without hitting anything. It has a pre-programmed path of about 600 meters at Tokyos Haneda International Airport. It was shown on Monday by WHILL, the company behind the tec
27、hnology.WHILL Chief Executive Satoshi Sugie said robotics and self-driving technology reduce the need for a human at the wheel. They are good for these times of living with coronavirus. The ride lasts several minutes. It travels from the security area to the boarding gate at a speed of 3.5 kilometer
28、s per hour. But many people hope the technology can help in other places, such as hospitals or parks. The technology uses sensors and cameras to see a clear path and avoid hitting those walking toward it. It could also help Japan free up laborers. Japan, like many other nations, suffers from a labor
29、 shortage. The technology could free a worker to do another job.Tests have been carried out at several airports since last year, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The company hopes to put it in airports around the world.The person on the machine can start or stop it throug
30、h a simple controller. It runs on batteries and is programmed to return to where it started when its passenger gets off. Anyone needing help walking long distances can use it at Terminal One at Haneda airport. It is called the “last-mile mobility”, says WHILL.12.What do we know about the mobility sy
31、stem?A.It can seat more than one person.B.It runs with the assistance of a controller.C.It helps older passengers to the boarding gate.D.It has a flexible path of about 600 meters.13.What does “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Humans at the wheel.B.The needs for human beings.C.These times of living w
32、ith coronavirus.D.Robotics and self-driving technology.14.What plays an essential part in the technology?A.Sensors and cameras.B.The speed of the machine.C.The path of the ride.D.The distance of the ride.15.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A.The system runs completely on its own.B.The
33、system has been put into use in the US.C.WHILL will continue to test the system in airports worldwide.D.The system is controlled by a passenger to return to the start.二、七选五(共5个小题，每小题2.5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。How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is
34、 an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. 16_.But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic
35、and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America,you might ask,“ Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” 17_.Hit the streets with confidence.18_.Say,“Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and
36、 I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested in talking on camera. Dont get discouraged.19_.Each interview that you get on the street shouldnt be longer th
37、an ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you wont be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six t
38、o ten.20_.If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, dont leave work without them.A.Limit your time.B.As you approach people, be polite.C.If you dont own a camera, you can buy one.D.For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E.To ge
39、t good and useful results, ask them the same question.F.That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G.With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.三、完形填空(共15个小题，每小题1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。One day, my father and I were watching a
40、 dance reality show. For some reasons, I disliked one of the dancers from the very beginning of the show.Unknowingly, I kept finding his 21 and criticizing(批评) his dance moves. 22 , my father was watching the 23 with a smile all the time. When the performance ended, he looked at me and asked softly.
41、 How much do you 24 about the dance competition, Martha? No, Dad, not at all, I said. Then how do you know that he is a 25 dancer? he asked still with a smile. Just26 the other dancers! He is not as good as them, I said. But he is among the final 10 competitors who were carefully 27 . How can he be
42、bad? Maybe his dance is of no 28 to you. but that doesnt mean you can 29 or even criticize his creativity. Why not? I asked carelessly. Because criticizing someone or something 30 nothing but negativity around you. Instead of criticizing something you dont like, you should spend your time 31 somethi
43、ng you like, which will spread 32 thoughts, my father added.So choose 33 ! Never criticize anyone or anything unless you have a good 34 of it. This is the most 35 advice my father has ever given me.21.A.secretsB.tricksC.mistakesD.strengths22.A.BesidesB.HoweverC.FinallyD.Immediately23.A.movieB.action
44、C.performanceD.sign24.A.knowB.debateC.inquireD.complain25.A.representativeB.hadB.badC.commonD.silly26.A.call onB.spy onC.glare atD.look at27.A.treatedB.raisedC.suspectedD.selected28.A.benefitB.useC.interestD.importance29.A.ignoreB.limitC.preventD.forget30.A.affectsB.getsC.containsD.solves31.A.awardi
45、ngB.appreciatingC.recordingD.remembering32.A.positiveB.freshC.originalD.unique33.A.freelyB.confidentlyC.wiselyD.independently34.A.defenceB.luckC.dealD.knowledge35.A.valuableB.ambitiousC.elegantD.embarrassing四、语法填空(共10个小题，每小题1.5分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单同或括号内单词的正确形式。With the development of the Internet, e
46、lectronic payment 36_( become) more popular to pay bills so far. 37_(actual),the probability of paying bills electronically is decreasing with age and increasing with education, and 38_seems that women tend to use electronic payment at a 39_( high) rate than men. In addition, some consumers may resp
47、ond negatively to fees when they 40_( charge ) by banks for electronic deals,41_may keep some consumers away from electronic payment and let them turn to signature payment. Moreover, consumers”use of electronic payment will vary with financial conditions and expectations of the future. For example,
48、if they have negative expectations of their future financial conditions, consumers are more likely 42_( pay)electronically.On 43_whole, businesses which offer electronic payment 44_( serve) can not only improve customer service, but also cut costs, reduce late payments and provide a greener business
49、 solution 45_consumers, improving the companys competitive advantage.五、书面表达(一)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(Chinese 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(二)阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完
50、整的故事。续写的词数应为150左右。Several centuries ago,there was a very large ,dense and dark forest. A group of monkeys arrived at the forest. It was winter , and the monkeys struggled hard to survive the freezing cold nights. They were hunting for fire to get warm.One night, they saw a firefly(萤火虫)and considered
51、 it a dab(少量)of fire. All the monkeys in the group shouted, Fire, Fire, Fire .Yeah, we got fire.A couple of monkeys tried to catch the firefly and it escaped. They were sad as they could not catch the fire. They believed that they couldnt live in the cold if they didnt get fire.The next night, again
52、 they saw many fireflies. After several attempts, the monkeys caught a few fireflies. They put the fireflies in a hole dug in the land and tried to blow the fireflies.They blew the fireflies very hard without knowing the fact that they were fireflies.An owl(猫头鹰)was watching the activities of the mon
53、keys. The owl reached the monkeys and told them , Hey, those are not fire! They were fireflies. You wont be able to make fire from it.The monkey laughed at the owl. One monkey replied , Hey ,old owl, you dont know anything about how to make fire. Dont disturb us!The old owl warned the monkeys again
54、and asked them to stop their foolish act. Monkeys , you cannot make fire from the fireflies! Please hear my words.The monkeys tried to make fire from the fireflies.The owl told them again to stop their foolish act . You are struggling so much. Go back to take your shelter in a nearby cave. You can s
55、ave yourselves from the freezing cold! You wont get fire.注意:1.所需写短文的词数应为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:One monkey shouted at the owl _Paragraph 2:They went back to shelter themselves _ 参考答案1.答案：1.B; 2.B; 3.D2.答案：4.C; 5.C; 6.D;7.A3.答案：8.A; 9.C; 10.D; 11.A4.答案：12.C; 13.D;143.A;15.C5.答案：16. D
56、17. G18. B19. A20. F6.答案：21.C; 22.B;23.C;2 4.A; 25.B; 26.D; 27.D; 28.C; 29.A; 30.B; 31.B;32.A; 33.C; 34.D; 35.A7.答案：has become; Actually; it; higher; are charged; which; to pay; the; services; forDear Tom,How is everything going? Im delighted to know youre coming to China to learn Chinese paintings,
57、 hoping to take a short course in my city.An art school, which is located in 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
58、neednt worry about your accommodation. In addition, the school charges a relatively modest fee.If you have any other questions, please write to me as soon as possible.Yours, Li HuaParagraph 1One monkey shouted at the owl and the owl left the place. The monkeys were simply doing the foolish activity
59、for several hours and it was almost midnight. Although they tried their best, they had to give up. They were very tired and realized that the words of the owl were correct. It was true that they couldnt succeed in making fire from the fireflies.Paragraph 2They went back to shelter themselves in the
60、cave and escape from the cold. Since then, the monkeys never make fire from fireflies. They save themselves from the freezing cold in their cave every winter. Sometimes people act like monkeys. Some people may go wrong once in a while, but they persist in doing it , which does no good to themselves. They should seek and accept the advice provided by others. Maybe others advice is valuable for them.
