1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家集宁一中东校区20192020 学年第一学期第二次月考高一年级英语试题本试卷满分为120分，考试时间为100分钟。第卷（选择题 共70分）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40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。AFinding a winter job is often a proof that youre growing up, and its also a method for earning money to pay for what you dre
2、am of. Its never too early to start considering the future. Now, here are some good choices for you.Retail（零售） SalesRetail offers plenty of opportunities for teens who are looking for jobs. This type of work can pay from $ 10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can
3、 also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 4005075.Food ServiceA job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learni
4、ng about following instructions. It also comes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 4005077 for more information.BabysitterThis job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This i
5、s a great choice for teens who wish to make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 4005076.HousekeepingThis type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to lea
6、rn the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 4005079 1. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retailer?A. $20 B. $12 C.$16 D.$102. Which number
7、 would you call if you hope to work in a hotel ?A. 4005075 B. 4005079 C. 4005076 D. 40050773. Which job suits you best if you are good at team work?A. Retail Sales B. Babysitter C. Food Service D. HousekeepingBFor Canaan Elementarys second grade in Patchogue, N.Y.，today is speech day, and right now
8、its Chris Palaezs turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the kind of kid who would enjoy public speaking.But hes nervous.“Im here to tell you today why you should should”Chris trips on the“-ld,”a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English spea
9、kers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support.“Vote for me ”Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little o
10、ver three years ago. Whaley recalls（回想起）how at the beginning of the year，when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any s
11、tudent，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，I dont know，but I want to know.”Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thou
12、ght they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast（夸耀）about themselves.“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whaley says，“is very difficult for a chi
13、ld who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”4. What made Chris nervous？A. Telling a story.B. Making a speech.C. Taking a test.D. Answering a question.5. What does the underlined word “stumbles” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Improper pauses.B. Bad manners.C. Spelling mistakes.D. Silly jokes.6.
14、 We can infer that the purpose of Whaleys project is to _.A. help students see their own strengthsB. assess studentspublic speaking skillsC. prepare students for their future jobsD. inspire students love for politics7. Which of the following best describes Whaley as a teacher?A. Humorous.B. Ambitiou
15、s.C. Caring.D. Demanding.CFor Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“Its no secret that China has always been a source(来源）of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and hom
16、e to some of the biggest fashion shows. Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how
17、 China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.China is impossible to overlook, “says Hill. Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over th
18、e world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion-they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are todays top Western designers being influenced by China-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “ Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are
19、taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers, she says. China is
20、no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.8. What can we learn about the
21、exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.9. What does Hill say about Chinese women?A. They are setting the fashion. B. They start many fashion campaigns.C. The
22、y admire super models. D. They do business all over the world.10. What do the underlined words taking on in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning from B. looking down on C. working with D. competing against11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB.A Chinese Ar
23、t Exhibition Held in New YorkC. Differences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsD. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsDThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges
24、 faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are
25、 developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “ For many older people, particularly those living a
26、lone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.”“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging
27、 driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before they really need to.”Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains: “ The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties are for
28、 older drivers and how we might use technology to address(处理) these problems.”“For example, most of us would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed l
29、imit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preventing that. ”“ We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay behind the wheel. ” 12. What is the purpose of the DriveLAB ?A.
30、 To explore new means of transport. B. To design new types of cars.C. To find out older drivers problems. D. To teach people traffic rules. 13.Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A It keeps them independent. B It helps them save time. C It builds up their strength. D I
31、t cures their mental illnesses. 14. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A. Improve their driving skills. B. Develop driver-assist technologies.C. Provide tips on repairing their cars. D. Organize regular physical checkups.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A New Model Electric C
32、ar B. A Solution to Traffic Problems C.Driving Services for Elders D. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road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。How to Have a Successful Teenage LifeEveryone wants to succeed in their life, dont they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success i
33、n your life. It really isnt that hard. _16_.Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school: listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a be
34、tter university, which will enable you to have a bright future. _17_Do good in your community. Volunteering can not only improve your communitys status, but can make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression(抑郁) than people who dont. _18_. For example,
35、 if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself._19_. Remember, theyre there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, eve
36、n if they annoy you sometimes. _20_. You dont get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when youre an adult, you dont get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.A. Live life fully.B
37、. Be nice to your parents and teachers.C. School sets you up on the right track.D. Find chances to do voluntary work that interests you.E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality.F. Here are some important points that you may find helpful.G. Keep in mind that they do the things becau
38、se they care about you.第二部分 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四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。The blind boyA blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a _21_ which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few _22_ in t
39、he hat.A man was walking by the boy. He took a few coins from his _23_ and dropped them into the hat. He _24_ took the sign, turned it around and wrote some words. He _25_ the sign _26_ everyone who walked by would see the new words.Soon the hat began to _27_. A lot more people were giving money to
40、the blind boy.That afternoon the man who had _28_ the sign came to see _29_ things were. The boy _30_ his footsteps and asked, “ Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?”The man said, “ I only wrote the truth. I said what you said in a different way, _31_ .” What he had
41、 written was: “Today is a(n) _32_ day and I cannot see it.”Do you think the first sign and the second sign were saying the same thing? _33_, both signs told people the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people they were so _34_ that they were not bl
42、ind.Should we be surprised that the second sign was more _35_?Be thankful for what you have. _36_ life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to _37_. Face your past without regret. _38_ your present with confidence. Prepare for the _39_ without fear. Keep the faith and
43、 _40_ the fear.21A. coverBsignCboardDnote22A. changesB. treasures CpenniesDcoins23A. pocketBcan CbackpackDcase24A. still Bthen CalreadyDyet25A. put onBput outCput offDput back26A. in caseBnow thatCso thatD.as though27A. mix upBshow upCfill upDmake up28A. changed BpreparedCsupportedDreached29A. what
44、Bwhy CwhereDhow30A. realizedBrecognizedCfeltDdiscovered31A. though Bbut Cyet Dstill32A. averageBsuccessfulCharmoniousDbeautiful33A. After allBIn allC. Of courseDOf all time34A. happyBdisappointedClucky Dstrange35A. effectiveBbraveCsurprisingDscientific36A. OnceBWhen CWhereDBecause37A. smileBexistCsu
45、rviveDprove38A. Look intoBSearch for CDeal with DDepend on39A. tomorrowBadventureCfutureDsunrise40A. preserveBcharge CloseDdrop第II卷（非选择题 共50分）第二节（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。She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward
46、 to the challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends, 16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term 41 (rest). Instead, she is earning 6,500 a day as 42 model in New York.Sarah 43 (tell) that she could be Britains new supermodel, earning a million dollars in the next year. Her fa
47、ther Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, 44 has taken part in shows along with top models, wants 45 (prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her 46 (educate).She has turned down several 47 (invitation) to star at shows in ord
48、er to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to take a year off to model full-time before going to university to get a degree 48 engineering or architecture.Sarah says, “My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school 49 (come) first. I dont want to get too absorbed
49、in modeling. It is 50 (certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I dont want to have nothing else to fall back on when I cant model any more.”第三部分 写作 (共两节, 满分35分 )第一节 短文改错 (共10分; 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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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(), 并在此符号下面写
50、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、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。 It is three years now since I graduate from No. 1 High School. Last Sunday the class that I was on held a get-together, which took us a long time prepare. It was indeed not easy to get in the touch wi
51、th everybody and set a well time for all of us. We all enjoyed this precious day greatly, remember the time we spent together and the people they were familiar with. It was a pity which some of us were not present as they had gone to abroad for further studies. But they called back or sent greeting card from different places.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，得知学校要举办英语周活动，期间要举办多场晚会，需要招聘晚会主持人。请你给英语周组委会的刘老师写一封求职信。内容包括：1. 信息来源，求职意愿；2. 自我介绍，申请理由；3. 表示谢意，盼望回复。注意：1. 可加入细节，使文章通顺合理；2. 词数100左右。Dear Mr Liu,_. Yours, sincerely Li Hua - 12 - 版权所有高考资源网
