1、育才学校2020-2021学年度第二学期第三次月考高二英语试卷 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。1. What does the man work as now? A. An official.B. A lawyer.C. A sales manager.2. What did the man do during his vacation? A.
2、He stayed at home. B. He had a part-time job. C. He took some courses.3. At what time does the office open? A. 7:45.B. 8:00.C. 8:15.4. How might the mans action appear to others in the U.S.? A. Very rude.B. Quite normal.C. A little old-fashioned.5. What do we know about the speakers? A. They live to
3、gether.B. They both like Star Wars.C. They are talking in the mans room.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 relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wif
4、e. B. Boss and secretary. C. Ticket seller and customer.7. Where does the woman suggest the man look for the receipt? A. In his clothing.B. In his office.C. In his car.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where has the man been before? A. To a folk concert.B. To a pop concert.C. To an opera.9. What does the woman thin
5、k of the opera? A. Its a bit too heavy.B. Its boring.C. Its fantastic.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient.B. Mother and son.C. Friends.11. When did the man start to have back pains? A. A month ago.B. A week ago.C. Three days ago.12. What may be t
6、he cause of the mans problems? A. He studied too hard.B. He didnt get enough exercise.C. He was nervous about the midterm exams.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long will the woman stay in Florida? A. Only one day.B. Three days.C. Seven days.14. What can we learn about the man? A. He has friends in Florida.
7、B. He has been to Disneyland before.C. He hasnt decided where to go this year.15. How many sections is Disneyland in Florida made up of according to the man? A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.16. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends.B. Brother and sister. C. Tourist and tour guide.听第10段材料，回答
8、第17至20题。17. What did the speaker do in 1970? A. He won a contest at school. B. He left the Ford Motor Company.C. He became the president of a company.18. What did the speaker think of hugging and kissing his father? A. It was natural.B. It made him mad.C. It made him uncomfortable.19. How long did t
9、he speakers father have the motorcycle? A. Six weeks.B. A month.C. Several months.20. When did the speaker first drive a car? A. After his sixteenth birthday.B. As soon as he was 18.C. When he was in junior high school.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15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或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答
10、题卡上将该项涂黑。AThree Films to Watch in OctoberOctober is approaching and a new wave of films will be on soon. Here are three breath-taking films recommended by BBC and see which of the following will appeal to you best?Rebecca (蝴蝶梦)The famous adaption of Rebecca is the Oscar-winning Alfred Hitchcock clas
11、sic Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. How can Ben Wheatleys new version possibly compete? Well, one answer is to have Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs Danvers, a stroke of casting genius which is enough to justify the films existence. Another answer is going back to the book and trying to get closer to
12、 the actual story. You think you know it and you just dont.On Netflix from 21 OctoberPossessorAndrea Riseborough stars as an assassin(刺客) who can control other peoples bodies and get them to do the killing for her. Her latest job is to kill an IT tycoon (Sean Bean) and his daughter (Tuppence Middlet
13、on) by possessing the daughters future husband (Christopher Abbott). David Ehrlich of IndieWire claimed , “90 minutes of Andrea Riseborough and Chriustopher Abbott engaging in warfare over control of the latters body is more satisfying”.Released on 2 October in the US and 9 October in CanadaHonest T
14、hiefLiam Neeson plays Tom, a retired bank robber who promises to return his ill-gotten gains in exchange for a reduced prison sentence so that he can settle down with the woman he loves (Kate Walsh). But the two FBI agents (Jai Courtney and Anthony Ramos) assigned to fetch the money decide to steal
15、it instead and frame Tom for murder. Unfortunately for them, he is a man with a very particular set of skills, so the explosions, car chases, and shoot-outs all come.Released on 14 October in France,15 October in Portugal and 16 October in the US21. What do we know about Ben Wheatleys new Rebecca?A.
16、 It is the most famous adaptation of Rebecca.B. It is directed and produced closer to the original.C. Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine starred in his film.D. Kristin Scott Thomas, a casting genius edited the movie.22. When can you first enjoy Possessor in Canada?A. On 2 October. B. On 14 October.
17、C. On 9 October. D. On 15 October.23. What can be expected in Honest Thief ?A. Tragic love. B. Thrilling action.C. Beautiful landscape. D. Psychological control.BAt the beginning of Grade Two, I joined the cross-country running team in our school.When I came to the first practice, I was filled with
18、optimism. But as the distance we ran in each practice gradually increased from three to four, to six miles, I realized with surprise that no matter how hard I tried, I wasnt able to run as fast as others. In fact, I was one of the slowest on the team.What was the point of putting myself through so m
19、uch pain? After the first few weeks, I wanted to quit.Then we had our first cross-country meet.When we started the race, I felt the great pressure of expectations sink onto my shoulders. And after a while I stopped running and struggled to walk up the hill. But then I heard my coaches shouting my na
20、me from the top of the hill. I felt confused and embarrassed; why were they cheering for me? I was running terribly! As I tried my best to finish the race, I realized that my coaches didnt care how fast I ran. Neither did my teammates. During the rest of the season, they were always on the sidelines
21、 of every race, cheering for me just as loudly as theyd cheered for the front runner.From then on, I began to put my effort into supporting my teammates instead of focusing on my own performance. In that way, I celebrated my teammates victories as if they were my own; I felt their pain and exhaustio
22、n as if they were my own.Cross-country running made me realize I dont need to be the best to be successful in life. It taught me to value my relationships with people more than my relationship with my ego. It taught me to cheer for others even if I dont know their names.24. Why did the author want t
23、o give up after the first few weeks?A. He had much pain in his knees.B. He didnt perform well in long-distance running.C. He couldnt get along well with othersD. He showed no interest in running.25. Which of the following can best describe the coaches?A. Strict and hard-hearted.B. Brave and adventur
24、ous.C. Considerate and supportive.D. Optimistic and humorous.26. After his first cross-country race, the author _.A. lost himself in victoriesB. put more effort into his studyC. received more support from his coachesD. started caring about his teammates 27. What did the author realize from his exper
25、ience?A. The importance of team spiritB. The value of competitionC. The secret of winning a raceD. The benefits of doing sportsCDid you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and did not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his mental abilit
26、y.Beethovens music teacher said about him, “As a composer he is hopeless.” What if this young boy believed it?When Thomas Edison was a young boy, his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything. He once said,I remember I used to never be able to get along at school. I was alway
27、s at the foot of my classMy father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.”What if young Thomas believed what may said about him?When the sculptor Auguste Rodin was young, he had difficulty learning to read and write. Today, we may say he had a learning disability. His
28、 father said of him, “I have an idiot(白痴) for a son.” His uncle agreed. “Hes uneducable,” he said. What if Rodin had doubted his ability?Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”. Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher, “you cant sing. You h
29、ave no voice at all.” And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have popular appeal.What if these people had listened and become discouraged? Where would our world be without the music of Beethoven, the art of Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt
30、 Disney? As Oscar Levant once said, “Its not what you are but what you dont become that hurts.”You have great potential. When you believe in all you can be, rather than all you cannot become, you will find your place on earth.28.How many successful people are mentioned as examples in the passage?A.s
31、ix. B.seven. C.eight. D.nine.29.Which of the following statements is RIGHT?A.When he was young, Thomas Edison always got good grades at school.B. Levant thought Louisa May Alcott couldnt write any popular works.C. Only Auguste Rodins uncle regarded him a boy of learning ability.D. Both Enrico Caruso
32、 and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.30.Whats the meaning of the underlined sentence “Hes uneducable”?A. He cant be taught. B. He is very clever.C. He is different. D. He is a late success.31.What is the best title of the passage?A. Working Hard for Success B. Having DreamsC. Believing in Y
33、ourself D. Self-challengingDThe snow in Antarctica is turning green and scientists say climate change may be to blame. According to a study at the Cambridge University, microscopic algae blooms (藻类爆发) across the surface of the snow is slowly turning Antarcticas winter white landscape green. Although
34、 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 snow algae along the Antarctic coast using a combination of satellite data and on-the-ground observations over the course of two summers. The
35、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 months from November to February.“As Antarctica warms, we predict the overall mass of snow algae will increase,” said Dr Andrew Gray, lead author
36、 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 to higher ground as the snow melts.The team also discovered some sea birds and mammals influenced the distribution of algae. Over 60% of algae b
37、looms were found within three miles of a penguin settlement. Scientists hypothesize this may be due to their droppings which act as a “highly nutritious 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 th
38、e 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 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 l
39、ikely 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 does 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.
40、 Penguins feed on microscopic algae.B. Antarctic algae grow under the snow.C. Ground observation lasted for four months.D. Animal droppings contribute to 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。Memories are important, but as we age our memory declines. The goo
41、d news is that scientists have been learning more about our brains amazing ability to change and grow, even in old age. 36 Learn something new.Memory strength is like muscular strength. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But you cant lift the same size weight every day and expect to get stro
42、nger. Youll need to keep your brain constantly challenged. 37 Repeat and retrieve.When you learn new information, youre more likely to record that information if its repeated. Repeat what you hear out loud. _38_ Write it down and read it aloud. But the work doesnt stop there. Youll need to try to re
43、trieve the information without looking at it later. Testing yourself to retrieve the information is better than repeated studying.Drink water.Water acts as a shock absorber for the brain. 39 A small amount of dehydration(脱水) can have disastrous effects. Mild dehydration has been shown to cause brain
44、 shrinkage and memory damage. Aim for at least eight to ten glasses per day. 40 Another common mistake is relying on the GPS every time you drive. Researchers found relying on response techniques for navigation shrinks a part of our brain. Try to get to your destination using your brain. Perhaps use
45、 GPS to get there, but use your brain to get back home. Your brain will thank you for the extra challenge.A. Lose the GPS.B. Try using it in a sentence.C. Dont turn to Google right away.D. It helps our brain cells use nutrients.E. Learning a new skill is an excellent way.F. Research shows that repet
46、ition is an ineffective learning tool.G. The following are some effective methods for improving memory.第三部分 英语知识运用（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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、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。Rolling, dark clouds covered much of the sky. The warm wind suddenly became cold and
47、 picked up wildly, sending some dead leaves flying 41 across the sky. A few drops of rain mixed with ice began to fall, then into heavy 42 .Doug, my older brother, and I first rode the bus to a bus stop. Then we 43 off and began our long walk home. The wind was 44 the snow around us like a huge blan
48、ket, making it 45 to see clearly. The only sounds we heard were the 46 of the wind as well as the crunch of our footsteps on the snow. Slowly but 47 , my brother and I were 48 to death. Looking to my left, I saw a pine tree and squatted down.“What are you doing here, Bud? Come on!” said Doug, “There
49、s no 49 behind this little tree. If we rest here, we will die from the freeze.”“You go on, and Ill 50 soon.” I replied.Doug was 51 for a moment. Then he spoke, “Bud, do you remember the four pine trees at the side of the road? 52 we get there, we can rest a while and get warm. You just stick your ha
50、nd down the back of my 53 , keep your head down and hold on.”As we struggled through the snow, my hand 54 from my brothers belt and I fell to my knees.“Where are the trees?” I said, as the snow 55 up around me like a feather bed. Once again, Doug pulled me to my feet.“Just a few more 56 and well be
51、home and warm,” he said.As the darkness closed around us, we approached home, 57 I only heard a worried shouting not in the distance. Then someone took my hand and 58 me into a warm, bright light. And then I survived.Now, I still think about the lesson learned from our winter 59 story: Never 60 , no
52、 matter what the odds and whatever to come.41Aslowly BelegantlyCpeacefullyDfiercely42Asnow BstormCsmogDfog43Acame BbrokeCshowedDgot44Amelting BrollingCpollutingDclearing45Adifficult BsimpleCavailableDlikely46Acall BshoutCtoneDwhistle47Asurely BcarefullyCsecretlyDhardly48Ascaring BfreezingCfightingDs
53、tarving49Aattraction BrecreationCprotectionDradiation50Acatch up Bfall behindClook onDhang around51Abrave BsilentCproudDconfident52ABefore BUnlessCAlthoughDWhen53Adress BbootCbeltDcoat54Aslipped BbrokeCseparatedDshook55Awent BclearedCmixedDfolded56Astops BstepsCmilesDblocks57ADiscouraged BdynamicCun
54、consciousDenthusiastic58Apersuaded BfollowedCforcedDpulled59Asurvival BtravelCexplorationDresearch60Ahold on Btook offCgive upDset aside第二节 语法填空（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。Every day people throw away a lot of household garbagepaper, cans, kitchen waste, used batteries an
55、d glass 61 sorting it. There are many problems 62 (cause) by unsorted garbage. On one hand, its 63 great waste of resources. On the other hand, the disposal of unsorted garbage can cause serious environmental pollution, 64 does harm to peoples health. Now our government has realized the importance o
56、f garbage sorting. So far many activities 65 ( hold) to teach people how to sort garbage 66 (proper).People in cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, are required to sort garbage into four categories kitchen waste, 67 (danger) waste, recyclable waste and other waste. Also, they can get certain points fo
57、r sorting their garbage. When they accumulate enough points, they can go to the community 68 (exchange) them for some gifts of daily use. However, still a lot of people in China lack the 69 (aware) of garbage sorting. Changing peoples mindsets and habits will take a long time. But once one person 70
58、 (develop) the habit of garbage sorting, more may be influenced to do the same.第四部分 写作（共两节 满分35分）第一节 短文改错 （共10小题；每题1分，共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；As soon a
59、s I arrive home, I take my fathers smartphone. Then I start to chat on QQ and listen some pop music. Although the screen is not big enough, but I look at it excitedly. My friend love QQ, too and when I can talk with them happy, theyre happy too. Usually, I go on using the smartphone until 22:00. Som
60、etime, Im unhappy when my father stopped me playing with the smartphone. However, I know clearly what I should not spend so much time on the smartphone. Instead, I must study hardly for a bright future, as it is not easy to go to a excellent university before graduation from high school.第二节书面表达（满分25
61、分）假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter很想了解中国文物的故事，请你根据以下要点，写一封邮件向他推荐CCTV -3的国家宝藏（National treasures）节目。要点：1、节目内容：介绍中国重点文物的故事；2、节目目的：感受中国悠久的传统文化。注意：1.写作词数应为100左右。2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;育才学校2020-2021学年度第二学期第三次月考参考答案听力 1-5 CCBBC 6-10AABBA 11-15 CACBB 16-20 ACABA 阅读理解21-23 BCB 24-27 BCDA 28-31 BDAC 32-35 BACD七选五 36-40 GEBDA完形
62、填空41-45 DADBA 46-50 DABCA 51-55 BDCAD 56-60 BCDAC语法填空61. without 62.caused 63.a 64.which 65.have been held 66.properly 67.dangerous 68.to exchange 69.awareness 70.develops短文改错1. 第二句listen后加to 2. 第三句 去掉but 2. 第四句 friend改为friends 4. 第四句 happy改为happily 5. 第六句 Sometime改为Sometimes 6. 第六句stopped改为stops 7.
63、 第七句 what改为that或去掉 8. 最后一句hardly改为hard9. 最后一句 excellent前的a改为an 10. 最后一句 before改为after 作文Dear Peter,How is everything?I am very glad that you would like to know something about our historical relics. Let me recommend to you “National Treasures” on CCTV -3, a cultural exploration programme. As you kno
64、w, China is well-known for its long history, leaving over lots of amazing cultural relics, which form the unique cultural name cards of China.So “National Treasures” tries to cover the origin and interesting stories of main historical treasures stored in our famous national history museums, reminding people of our long excellent traditional culture. I have the confidence that you will have a better understanding of our cultural relics by watching it.Hope you will like the programme.Yours,Li Hua 9
