1、江西省宜春市第九中学2021-2022学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷第一部分听力（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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C1. When can the woman take a vacation?A. This week.B. At the end of June.
2、C. At the end of August.2. Where does the woman like to work?A. At a restaurant.B. At a school. C. At a supermarket.3. What did the man do?A. He started the phone.B. He broke the buttons. C. He fixed the screen.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Try a different website. B. Sign up to be a
3、member. C. Choose movies at home on TV.5. Who is the woman probably speaking to?A. Her good friend.B. Her doctor. C. Her personal trainer.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。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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. What tim
4、e was the plane originally scheduled to leave?A. At 3:00.B. At 4:00.C. At 5:00.7. Why is the woman worried?A. The weather is bad.B. The report is not finished.C. An appointment will be delayed.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. How did Christopher eat on the wedding in India?A. By using a spoon and a fork.B. By us
5、ing chopsticks.C. By using his hands.9. What did Christopher think of the food?A. Terrible.B. Just so-so.C. Delicious.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. Who are Jane and Robert?A. The speakers neighbors.B. The speakers classmates.C. The speakers colleagues.11. Why doesnt the woman want to buy a toy?A. It is too
6、expensive.B. The baby already has too many toys.C. The baby is too little to play with it.12. What has the man decided to do in the afternoon?A. Visit Jane and Robert. B. Go to a department store. C. Drive Dave to the airport.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13. When did the accident happen?A. Around 12 noon.B. Ar
7、ound 1:00 pm.C. Around 1:30 pm.14. How many people were in the car?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.15. Where did the car hit a bicycle?A. On Mark Road.B. On Green Road.C. On High Street.16. What does the woman tell the man about the car?A. Its color.B. Its model.C. Its number.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What is the
8、 talk mainly about?A. Ways to learn Latin well.B. The origin of the Latin language.C. Attempts to bring Latin to life.18. How often is the Vatican Radio news broadcast?A. Every day.B. Once a week. C. Five times a month.19. What makes Luca Desiatas book special?A. Being written in two ancient languag
9、es.B. Being translated into several versions.C. Being about crossword puzzles.20. What did Carlo Egger try to do?A. Renew Latin through the Internet.B. Create some new Latin words.C. Form Latin Facebook groups.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ALondon weekend Walks
10、1,000 Years of History11:00 am Westminster UndergroundThis walk is the best choice for the first-time visitor. Well show you where kings and queens were crowned(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
11、 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 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 m
12、ost 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 with the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there youll wa
13、lk 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 markets, back to the riverside where this walk ends.Unexpected London3:00pm Tower Hill UndergroundThis walk begins with a ride on Europes most mod
14、ern 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 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 wa
15、lks 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 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
16、. 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 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
17、.50.BAdventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches (拐杖) that she didnt move f
18、or three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day, ” says Emma.She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run a quarterly event that she hasnt missed since 2014. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each
19、season, you get Alpha Wolf status,” explains Emma. “This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that Id lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course even with her injured ankle.“I was telling my friend that I was going to cance
20、l, and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept me going. Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely c
21、hanged my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again, which had a real impact on my mental well-being.”On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and
22、 clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going,” says Emma.24. Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?A. She was afraid of recovering slowly.B. She was warned not to move around.C
23、. She just had an operation on her foot.D. She often got injured when using one.25. What does the underlined word “gutted” mean in Paragraph 2?A. Extremely sad.B. A bit relieved.C. Very surprised.D. Pretty cheerful.26. What actually made Emma take part in the race?A. Her new hi-tech artificial leg.B
24、. Her fear of letting her friend down.C. Her strong desire to achieve her ambition.D. Her complete recovery from the operation.27. Which of the following best describes Emma?A. Strong-willed.B. Supportive.C. Creative.D. Humorous.CErik Kobayashi-Solomon spent a day with Dr. Paul Gauthier, a plant phy
25、siologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming.Humans have 12,000 years of experience growing food, but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors. We are still progressing up the technology learning curve
26、(学习曲线). Whats more, traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming. Therefore, without taking time to understand the science, vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.The cost of powering LED grow lights is one o
27、f the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome. Dr. Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as pie-in-the-sky businesses. He famously calculates, for instance, that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $ 24 if farmed indoors the cost is too high. Gauthier acknowledges that e
28、nergy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis (光合作用), so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high, vertical farming does c
29、reate high efficiencies in other areas. Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again. Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary. Its clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.The future is pr
30、obably mixed. In some environments the Middle East, for instance a move to vertical farming is a no-brainer. An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia, for instance, can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland. In other geographies, though, the expense of establishing a fa
31、cility places a high bar on growth and profitability. A large vertical fanning and equipment operation only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine-year life.28. What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2?A. It will replace traditional farming one day.B. It relies on
32、 research of more basic science.C. It can be applicable on different conditions.D. It actually came into being 12,000 years ago.29. What does Dr. Albright think of vertical farms?A. They use less light than traditional ones.B. They may seem very unlikely to succeed.C. They can overcome many problems
33、 in farming.D. They do not need any natural sunlight any longer.30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. The ways of reducing costs of vertical fanning.B. The secrets of developing vertical farming.C. The recent trend of vertical farming.D. The benefits of vertical farming.31. Why is the exa
34、mple of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned?A. To show vertical fanning can work well in some places.B. To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia.C. To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.D. To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.DWhat
35、 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 people seem t
36、o 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 people get
37、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 types of ri
38、sk? 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 investing mone
39、y 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 business meetin
40、gs.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 of their actions. On the other hand, pessimistic people ar
41、e 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 impressions on people.D. To develop stable relationships with others.33. What does the example of bungee jumping indicat
42、e?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.34. What have researchers discovered about women?A. They are willing to take risks.B. They are always changing jobs.C.
43、 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.B. Their financial conditions.C. There social relationships.D. Their expectations of outcomes.第二节：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
44、有两项为多余选项。（共10分）Why Is 2020 Called a Leap Year?February 29 comes up on the calendar only every four years A year with a February 29 might be good news if you are paid by the day or the week. But it might be bad news if you were born on a February 29._36_.American English has a term for the unusual si
45、tuation. February 29 is called a leap day. And the entire 12-month period with a February 29 in it is called a leap year. This year, 2020, is such a year. In a leap year, the dates jump over one day of the week. Let me explain. In 2017, the last day of the year, December 31, fell on a Sunday. In 201
46、8, it fell on a Monday. In 2019, it fell on a Tuesday. But in 2020, December 31 will fall on a Thursday._37_. The reason for a leap day or a leap year is because our calendar does not follow the Earths orbit around the sun exactly._38_. So every four years, we put all that time together into an extr
47、a day or, what is officially called an intercalary(闰) day. “Leap” is also an important word for two other common American expressions._39_. If you want someone to investigate a situation completely before taking action, you might say, “Look before you leap.” The other expression is a phrase of hope.
48、 Urging someone to “take a leap of faith” means inviting the person to take action, even if not everything about a situation is known. Interestingly, both phrases are completely reasonable to say to someone who is about to get married. On that note, some people choose to marry on February 29 because
49、 it is an unusual date._40_. Leap years were believed to be difficult, and leap days unlucky and a bad time to begin anything new. Whatever you think about them, the change in the calendar will be gone soon enough. Then we can return to normal, and leap over February 29 as usual.A. One is a kind of
50、warning.B. Thats why we called it a Leap YearC. It just leaped right over Wednesday.D. Each year, we have a little time left over.E. You have to wait three years in between birthdays!F. As a verb, the word “leap” means to jump, or to move quickly.G. Some ancient peoples would likely tell couples not
51、 to do it, however.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分 30分）As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation._41_ you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to _42_ down. But relaxation is _43_ for a
52、 healthy mind and body.Stress is a _44_ part of everyday life and there is no way to _45_ it. In fact, it is not the bad thing that it is often supposed to be. A _46_ amount of stress is important to provide motivation and give _47_ to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control _48_ it can
53、 lead to poor performance and _49_ health.The amount of stress a person can bear _50_ very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such _51_ are obviously chief material for managerial.(管理的) responsibilities. Other people lose heart at first _52_ of unusual difficulties. Wh
54、en exposed to stress, in _53_form , we react both physically and mentally. In fact we make a choice between “_54_ and fight”. And in more ancient days the choices made the _55_ between life and death. The crisis we meet today are _56_ to be so extreme, but however little the stress is, it requires t
55、he same response. It is when such a reaction _57_ a long time, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes _58_ . Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. _59_ we cannot remove stress from our lives, we need to find ways to de
56、al with it.So what do you think of _60_ ? What is your way to deal with it?41. A. WhenB. WhileC. OnceD. As42. A. slowB. calmC. getD. turn43. A. unnecessaryB. satisfiedC. useful D. necessary44. A. physicalB. naturalC. hardD. terrible45. A. tolerateB. solveC. avoidD. accept46. A. sureB. certainC. larg
57、eD. great47. A. purposeB. resourceC. influence D. instruction48. A. whenB. whyC. thatD. how49. A. illB. goodC. strongD. weak50. A. insistsB. dependsC. callsD. spends51. A. patternsB. personalities C. situations D. characters52. A. glanceB. viewC. sight D. impression53. A. whicheverB. whateverC. howe
58、ver D. whenever54. A. peaceB. frightC. pressure D. heaviness55. A. decisionB. promiseC. differenceD. choice56. A. unlikelyB. likelyC. necessaryD. probable57. A. continuesB. livesC. standsD. lasts58. A. balancedB. injuredC. endangered D. changeable59. A. UnlessB. SinceC. BecauseD. As60. A. stressB. r
59、elaxationC. ways D. exposure第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A painting with a _61_(long) of 1014. 37 meters has received a Guinness World Record title for the longest drawing by an individual artist. The record was announced at the Simatai Great Wall on Saturday, _62_ is sur
60、rounded by the verdant (草木苍翠的) mountains of an early autumn, and the painter folded the painting with great care _63_ the presence of many viewers._64_ took artist Guo Feng two months to complete the black-and-white painting named Yongsheng in Chinese, meaning living forever. Clearly _65_ (inspire)
61、by the view of the Great Wall from the sky, he wanted to call for peace and harmony in the world. In fact, Guo Feng is _66_ (familiar) to the public as a music producer than as a painter. And one of his songs, Let the World Be Filled with Love, has enjoyed great popularity all over the country for _
62、67_(decade).The painting is made up of 10 sub-themes, and was created _68_(large) using marker pens. I _69_（draw） for more than 10 hours a day over the past months and sometimes I began working at 4 am,” said Guo. Creating the work on the Great Wall was an unprecedented (空前的) lonely and quiet time f
63、or me _70_ (look) into my past, today and the future,” he added.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）71. 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，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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
64、起）不计分。Yesterday, I spent one memorable afternoon with my little friend Tom, which was the child of my neighbors next door. When I reached home after school, I find Tom sitting on the stairs.Know he had lost his key, and I invited him to my home. He started to do his homework. Meanwhile, I called her
65、 mother and told her what had happened. Soon Tom finished all his homework. Since it was still early, I decided play Chinese chess with him so that he wouldnt feel boring. Tom was very careful and he thought very hard before makes any move. Later, Toms mother arrived and thanked me for taking care o
66、f her sons. Tom said he had an enjoyable afternoon. In fact, I also felt very happily.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）72. 假设你是李华，你的朋友迈克来信说希望了解你家乡的情况。请你用英语给他回一封信介绍你的家乡，要点包括：1. 地理位置；2. 交通条件；3. 旅游景点。注意：1. 词数100左右（信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。2020-2021学年度上学期高二年级第一次月考英语试题答案听力 CAAAB ACCCA CCBBC BCBAB阅读 A篇ADCB篇DA
67、CAC篇BBDAD篇CCDA七选五 36. E 37. C 38. D 39. A 40. G完形填空41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. C 56. A 57. D 58. C 59. B 60. A语法填空61. length 62. which 63. in 64. It 65. inspired 66. more familiar 67. decades 68. largely 69. have been drawing 70. to look改错参
68、考范文Dear Mike,Im glad to know that you are interested in my hometown. Here, Id like to tell you something about it. I live in Fujian, which lies in the southeast of China with Fuzhou as its capital city. It has a population of over 38 million. Because of the nice environment, its known as Refreshing
69、Fujian. It attracts millions of tourists from home and abroad. If you come, you can enjoy fresh air, blue sky as well as beautiful mountains and clear rivers. Many famous places of interest like Mount Wuyi and Gulang Island are well worth visiting. Besides, you can taste various kinds of delicious food.Im looking forward to meeting you!Yours,Li Hua
