1、 高二英语月考试题(120分钟,150分)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 will the weather be like tomorrow?A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny. 2. Who is making that noise in the womans eyes?A. The Nelsons. B. Her n
2、eighbors pet. C. The window cleaner. 3. What is woman going to do?A. Go to a theater. B. Buy some food. C. Clean the kitchen. 4. What are the speakers doing?A. Watching TV. B. Visiting a zoo. C. Reading a book. 5. Where is the man?A. At a garage. B. In a car. C. At home. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下
3、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。听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。6. How does the woman sound?A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Stressed. 7. What do the speakers want to do?A. Clean the ships. B. Take pictures of the ships. C. Read stori
4、es on the ships. 听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Salesman and customer. 9. What does the man suggest the woman buy for Hila?A. A blue shirt. B. A green coat. C. A white sweater. 听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What happen
5、ed to the girl this morning?A. She got up late. B. She forgot to take a shower. C. She quarreled with her brother. 11. How did the girl go to school today?A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 12. What did the girl leave at home?A. Her wallet. B. Her keys. C. Her schoolbag. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。13. Wh
6、en is fitness exercise unavailable(无法得到的)?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 14. How much does a three-time-a-week class cost on average?A. $14. B. $20. C. $30. 15. What can members enjoy?A. A private pool. B. Half price. C. Advanced class. 16. When can the woman register for
7、 membership?A. On February 14th. B. On February 16th. C. On February 20th. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Who stands in the middle of the three assistants?A. Mary. B. Gladys. C. Daniel. 18. What is Daniel in charge of?A. The computer lab. B. The reference department. C. The periodical(期刊的) area. 19. When
8、 is the library open on Fridays?A. From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. B. From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. C. From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. 20. What will the assistants do next?A. Introduce the library. B. Ask some questions. C. Welcome the parents.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和
9、D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AKids Nature and Survival CampSet free your kids imagination and spirit of adventure at this camp, as they learn about the natural environment and the important skills of survival.Activity overview* 44-day Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains* Basie Survival Skills: Shelter, Wa
10、ter, Fire, Food* Expert Instructors-with a minimum of 10 years of experience* Set your own custom(定制的) camp dateDetails * The camp will run for 5 hours each day: 9 am-2 pm. * This class is 100% hands-on and very active. Everything your kids learn, they will dono indoor classrooms or long lectures.*
11、Each day will center around one of the 4 main necessities of survival: SHELTER(day 1). WATER(day 2), FIRE(day 3), and FOOD(day 4). Dates offered* We offer 1 public camp date each summer for ages 8-12. For 2021, that date is August 5-8(9 am-2 pm each day). To book that date for a child between the ag
12、es of 8-12, please click the REGISTER NOW link below. * We also arrange custom/private camp dates for both kids and teens all year round.Extra information* 4-Day Camp: $395* Add shuttle(班车) ride to/from downtown Santa Cruz for $160($40 per day)* At this time we do not have shuttle service from the S
13、ilicon Valley side of the hill, but we do work to help organize carpools(拼车) from the Los Gatos/Saratoga/Campbell area each year for interested parents.21. What will kids learn if they join the camp?A. How to make long lectures. B. How to survive in the wild.C. How to organize a camp. D. How to impr
14、ove their imagination.22. Whats special about the class of camp?A. It is free for all children.B. Children could learn it online.C. It is based on practicing in person to learnD. Kids could hook a public camp date each spring.23. Which of the following provides shuttle service?A. Los Gatos. B. Santa
15、 Cruz. C. Saratoga. D. Campbell.BThis is the moment a cleaner at a British university burst into tears after students raised $ 2,063 to send him to Jamaica on vacation to see family.Herman Gordon, who has worked at Bristol University for more than a decade, is described as “one of the most loved” me
16、mbers of its cleaning staff. He is so well liked that a group of students raised money to give him a holiday. A video shows a student hands an envelope of cash to the surprised Gordan with tears rolling down his cheeks. He wipes away tears with a cleaning cloth and hugs the student who gave it to hi
17、m. Gordan said: “I want to thank every one of you and God bless every one of you.”The group of students started the fundraising because they liked Gordon so much. A post said: “The Jamaican cleaner in the biomedical library is the jolliest man I have ever met; he makes me smile even when Im in the d
18、eepest depths of sorrow, if you want a reason to smile, go talk to him for a minute or two.”Anyone who has been to the biomedical library knows who Herman the cleaner is. Simply put, Herman is the epitome(典范)of happiness, “All year round, this man works hours on end to provide us with a clean workin
19、g space in which to study. But most importantly, his everlasting positive attitude has managed to turn many students dark days into positive ones filled with joy,” said a student. Whether youre just feeling generally down or stressed out due to exams, Herman is always there to encourage you. This le
20、gend proves that happiness is not about what you own,what job you have or how much money youve got, but about appreciating what you currently have in life even if its small.24. What was Herman Gordon reaction when receiving the fundraising?A. grateful. B. stressed. C. delighted. D. astonished.25. Wh
21、at does the underlined word “jolliest” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. most miserable. B. most cheerful.C. most generous. D. most glorious.26. In which aspect do students benefit most from Herman?A. Building confidenceB. Developing exam skills.C. Learning self-control.D. Gaining biomedical knowledge.27.
22、What is the text mainly about?A. A biomedical library cleaner. .B. A group of warm-hearted students.C. Money-raising to send a cleaner on vacation.D. The most loved cleaning staff.CCapone came into Animal Friends rescue in Pittsburgh in November 2017 as a transfer from a partner rescue organization.
23、 He was an immediate hit with everyone who met him. “Capone is a sweet, silly, outgoing, and loving dog who has so much passion for life,” Monique Serbu, the shelter coordinator(协调员)tells Treehugger. “Hes very intelligent learned quickly and is always eager to please. There were many staff and volun
24、teers who developed a special bond with him.”But when adopters came into the shelter looking for a pet, no one left with Capone. “Unfortunately Capone seemed to have many features and criteria not in his favor the color of his fur, his age, he preferred to be the only pet in the household and no chi
25、ldren,” Serbu says. “Capone also had some very specific behavioral and medical challenges and our dedicated team of staff and volunteers worked with him each day to ensure he was receiving the best possible care while preparing to find a family he could call his own.”But then a family came in and sa
26、w something special in Capone. They visited the shelter several Saturdays in a row to get to know him and decided to foster him for a few weeks, hoping that it would work out and they would eventually adopt him. “I honestly have no words that exactly express how beautifully Capone has made his new h
27、ouse a home and of the love between him and his adopters. His pestilence has truly paid off,” says JT Mangan, the adoption counselor(顾问)who made the match. His adopters have requested privacy as they settled in with their newest family member, but they told the rescue;“Since weve welcomed Capone int
28、o our home, his transformation has been truly amazing. His anxiety has decreased quickly. He is a good and loving boy who enjoys snuggling(依偎)and family life. We attribute his success to the care and training he received from the devoted staff and volunteers at Animal Friends.” After 1,134 days, Cap
29、one has finally found his forever home.28. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. The characteristics which the coordinator has.B. The reason why Capone was liked immediately.C. The reason why Capone entered the shelter.D. The special bond with Capone many staff developed.29. Why was Cap
30、one overlooked by potential adopters?A. He had some very foolish behavior.B. He looked ugly and he was not young.C. He didnt get the best possible care.D. He had some specialties bad for him.30. What does the underlined phrase “in a row” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. in the end. B. in a way.C. one afte
31、r another. D. in order.31. Which sentence can best describe the story?A. Good things come to those who wait.B. It gives no hope for animals in rescues.C. Each dog can finally find his new family.D. All efforts can truly pay off.DImagine you made plans with a new friend to talk on the phone. You call
32、ed but there was no answer and you didnt get a call back. What happened? Perhaps they got held up by a work obligation. Perhaps they didnt want to meet but didnt bother to cancel. Or perhaps they had a busy week and simply forgot to write down your appointment time. In social situations like this, o
33、ur minds can produce various explanations, ranging from ones that are more understanding to ones that put blame to the other party. Psychologists refer to this as our attributional style. Past research has found that individuals with a “hostile” attributional style tend to be less satisfied with the
34、ir relationships.According to a new study, theyre also less happy overall. The researchers cant say for sure whether seeing people as hostile directly lowers our happiness, or whether unhappy people are just more likely to make hostile attribution in the first place. However, this study does suggest
35、 the possibility that giving people the benefit of the doubt is a practice to improve our relationships and well-being. Dorota Jasielska, lead researcher of the study, suggests that we start by developing positive and trusting social relationships. When we find ourselves surrounded by warmth and sup
36、port, it can help us see the social world in a kinder light. Another important strategy is to have open and direct communication. Instead of letting your anxieties get worse, it may be better to simply talk to people about their confusing behavior. So the next time a friend cancels plans or forgets
37、to text back, consider giving him the benefit of the doubt and waiting to hear his side of things before jumping to conclusions. Assuming others have good intentions will make the world seem like a friendlier place.32. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By giving an example.B. By
38、 asking a question.C. By giving a definition.D. By telling a story.33. What is the attributional style?A. To show an understanding of ones mistake.B. To imagine a particular social situation.C. To find out the cause of social phenomena.D. To make assumptions on uncertain things.34. What can make us
39、happier according to the study?A. Finding common interests with others.B. Making positive excuses for others. C. Improving social communication.D. Being friendly to others.35. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?A. Importance of reaching out and making friends.B. Strategies for having
40、effective communication.C. Advice on handling confusing social behavior.D. Methods for improving our social relationships.二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。 Many students study with little thought about what comes after their study session. 36 . Now we will explore so
41、me no-cost ways that can help you improve your learning 37 . Perhaps they look at their phone or computer. They might even play a video game or watch television. But research suggests that resting after you study may help you remember what you studies.A study published in the journal PLOS One examin
42、ed how well older people who were in good health could remember certain words. In two different experiments, researchers found that older adults who rested for 10 minutes after learning new words had better memory of those words. “A period of wakeful rest immediately after new learning increases fre
43、e recall of verbal material,” the researchers wrote. 38 .”In addition to wakeful rest, sleep is also important for learning. A report on the website of Harvard Medical School explains that a person lacking sleep cannot focus attention and therefore cannot learn efficiently. 39 . That is essential fo
44、r learning new information.Robert Stickgold is a doctor and sleep expert at Harvard Medical School. “ 40 ,” he said. “When we first form memories, theyre in a very raw and fragile form. Sleep is important for forming memories.”Stickgold suggested that adults between the ages of 18 and 64 get between
45、 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers may need slightly more, and people over the age of 65 may need a little less.A. New memories can be hard to keepB. The results were strong even after seven daysC. But what you do after studying could have an effect on how well you learnD. Now you have two s
46、uggestions for how to learn new informationE. Many students often go straight to another activity after finishing studyF. By reducing your activity after study, your brain gets a chance to restG. It also says sleep itself has a role in strengthening memory第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1
47、分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 4155 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和 D)中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 After a whole days football practice with her three kids, Brittany felt worn out and decided to grab dinner from McDonalds. Wyatt was a teenager working at McDonalds who took Brittanys 41 . As Brittany pulled up to the drive-
48、through window to 42 , her 4-year-old son began crying and the other two soon 43 , almost driving Brittany mad. And that was when it 44 Brittany that shed left her purse at home.“I wanted to cry,” Brittanyrecalled (回忆). “I looked at the young man with 45 eyes and said, Im so sorry but I have to 46 t
49、he order.” 47 , Wyatt pulled out his wallet, swiped (刷) his card and paid for the 48 moms meal. Wyatt probably couldnt make much money from his job. Yet, he firmly 49 Brittanys promises to pay him back later, 50 saying that it was no big deal. Brittany was so grateful that she was determined to 51 W
50、yattsin a big way! She discovered that Wyatt was saving up for a vehicle, so she shared the story on social media and started a 52 campaign to help him realize his dream. Strangers from all over the country were inspired by the young man and 53 poured in. Before long, Brittany collected over $ 40,00
51、0! She was shocked. “I honestly didnt expect such an incredible 54 ! Wyatt will now have enough money to buy a car and even start saving for college. So when you put 55 out in the world, it comes back to you more than you expect.” 41. A. opportunity B. order C. position D. advice 42. A. pay B. rest
52、C. eat D. explain43. A. stood out B. moved aside C. cooled down D. joined in44. A. hit B. attacked C. reminded D. touched 45. A. curious B. cold C. tearful D. sharp46. A. place B. cancel C. refuse D. change 47. A. In secret B.Out of respect C.Without hesitation D. By accident48. A. responsible B. re
53、lieved C. elegant D. stressed 49. A. declined B. accepted C. considered D. appreciated 50. A. proudly B. humbly C. impatiently D. vividly51. A. deserve B. express C. reward D. spread52. A. brain-washing B. painstaking C. time-saving D. fundraising53. A. letters B. supplies C. donations D. complaints
54、54. A. experience B. response C. arrangement D. behavior 55. A. good B. hope C. honesty D. passion 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下而材料、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。With the Year of the Ox on the horizon, you will find 56 common to see various ox figures made of gold, wood, plastic, and stone on s
55、ale in stores. The ox is not merely an 57 (influence) representative of the farming, but a symbol of diligence and responsibility in China.The ox has also long played 58 significant role in Chinese literature. Ancient Chinese poets and writers 59 (constant) described the ox. In the Classic of Poetry
56、, which is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry and reflects the 60 (wise) of ancient Chinese people, the ox appeared in nine out of the 305 pieces. A couplet from a poem 61 (write) by Lu Xun: “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serv
57、e the children”, fully expresses the poets devotion 62 the people.To this day, when someone achieves a great accomplishment through hard work, people often use “niu”, 63 (mean) “awesome”, to describe him or her. So naturally, those born in the Year of the Ox 64 (expect) to be hardworking, reliable a
58、nd loyal. “ 65 is special about oxen is that they never seek to be the focus and do not look for praise.” the website China Highlights noted.第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Tony来邮件说他对中国古建筑很感兴趣,希望有机会来中国参观。请你给他回复邮件,内容包括:1. 推荐要参观的建筑及理由;2. 提出参观建议;3. 你的希望。注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右; 第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料, 根
59、据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。Daniel was 15 years old then. He grew up in a very poor neighborhood. No one in his family had gone to college before. Actually, few people around him had received higher education. They all struggled to live A good life. Therefore, Daniel knew nothing about colleges or
60、 scholarships and he never thought he would go to college one day. Although he was a smart boy, he didnt study hard at school and often got into trouble with other teenagers in his neighborhood. One day, while Daniel was walking on the playground, a boy of his age started making fun of him. Then tha
61、t boy pushed him hard and Daniel fell onto the ground. Daniel became so angry that he stood up and beat that boy. So a fight began.It happened that Daniels English teacher Mr. Smith was walking nearby. He immediately ran to the boys to stop the fight. Daniel was a bit worried because he knew his tea
62、cher was very strict with students. He was afraid his teacher would punish him. However, to his surprise, his teacher didnt do that.“Daniel, lets have a talk,” said his teacher.Daniel, not knowing what his teacher wanted to do, was very worried. But he nodded. So they went to a bench nearby and sat
63、down. After they sat down, Mr. Smith began, “Daniel, I know youre a smart boy, but youre wasting your life now. Why dont you study hard to go to college so that you can change your life and have a bright future?”Hearing that, Daniel didnt know what to say. He had never thought about it. Daniel was i
64、n silence. Mr. Smith continued, “I know you may have never thought about going to college. But everything is possible. When I was at your age, I was a troublemaker just like you and never thought Id be able to go to college, either. It was all because of the support and encouragement of Mr. Brown, m
65、y math teacher in high school.”注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1Then, Mr. Smith began to tell Daniel his story. Paragraph 2Daniel was greatly touched by Mr. Smiths story. 15 CCAAB 610 ABACA 1115 BCABB 1620 BCBBA 21. B 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. C32. A
66、33. D 34. B 35. C36. C 37. E 38. B 39. G 40. A4145 BADAC 4650 BCDAB 5155 CDCBA 【答案】36. it 37. influential 38. a 39. constantly 40. wisdom 41. written 42. to 43. meaning 44. are expected 45. What 第一节 (满分15分) (One possible version)Dear Tony, Learning that you are fond of the ancient Chinese architectu
67、re, I strongly recommend the Forbidden City to you. Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City has a history of over 600 years. It is the largest wooden royal palace in the world, whereyoucansee various buildings and decorations featuring the splendid Chinese culture and reflectingthewisdo
68、mof ancient Chinese architects. To get a better knowledge of it, I suggest you make your tour with a professional guide. I heartily hope you will come and visit the Forbidden City. Im sure it wont fail you. Yours, Li Hua第二节 (满分25分) (One possible version)Then, Mr. Smith began to tell Daniel his story
69、. “At that time, I usually skipped classes and every teacher was seemly used to that, except Mr. Brown. He arrested me again and again, so finally I yielded in case of meeting his disappointed eyes. And he noticed my change, talking with me about future. That was the first time I had heard somebody
70、who suggested me to further my education and I began to study hard to be admitted into a college with the help of scholarship. And finally, I made it.”Paragraph 2Daniel was greatly touched by Mr. Smiths story. So he began to listen to the teachers carefully in class and finish his homework by himself. Fortunately, Mr. Smith was willing to help him make up what he missed before, and other teachers were all glad to see his change and answer his question with patience. Eventually, he was admitted into a famous college and became a doctor.