1、2020-2021学年度第二学期第一次月考考试高二级英语试卷 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节, 每小题2.5分，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, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABook Worm Cultural Homestay ProgramSTAY IN THE ASIAN COUNTRY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR 3 MONTHSOur program gives you the chance to improve your Asian language skill
2、s (or start learning a new language) as well as discovering more about the country you are visiting. You will live with a local family specially chosen for you based on your shared interests. In return for teaching the familys children English for around 2 hours each day, you will be given the chanc
3、e to experience the local language and culture. You will also receive 400 dollars pocket money each month, as well as free plane tickets to and from the country you visit.ABOUT THE PROGRAMTO TAKE PART YOU MUST: Have a current passport Be a senior middle school or university student Be between 16 and
4、 25 years old Have excellent English language skills Be open to other cultures Be interested in Asian cultureBOOKWORM WILL GIVE YOU: Free return ticket to the country you choose Local language lessons (6 hours per week) Your own private bedroom with free Internet Pocket money ($400 a month) A local
5、phone card Airport pickup, welcome dinner and 3-day city tourFor a full list of participating countries and details about how to apply please visit our website at: www.bookwormasia.org21.Why would a homestay family probably want to take part in this program?A. They are eager to share their interests
6、. B.They are paid to do so by the company.C.They wish to travel to other countries later.D.They want their own children to learn English.22. Who CANNOT take part in the program as a homestay visitor?A.Someone who already speaks an Asian language.B. A student that has taken part in the program before
7、.C. A 24-year-old middle school English teacher from Britain.D. A student born in a non-English language speaking country.23.What will each homestay visitor receive for free as part of the program?A.A mobile phone. B.A return airplane ticket.C.Three restaurant meals a day. D.Citywide bus and train t
8、ravel.BI didnt like his looks and hated doing business with him, but I needed the moneyHe was the first customer to come to my new timber（木材） yardThe moment he came, his strangely twisted and scarred face repelled meHe was in his late twenties, and he held his head low throughout the tradeIn checkin
9、g his credit rating, I found that Frank Dandridge was a qualified concrete contractorThe frequency of Franks trips to the yard increasedSometimes I had the feeling that he wanted to talk to me but was hesitant to do soThen one morning Frank Dandridge came in to make a purchaseWhen his order was comp
10、leted and put into his truck, he scanned his load and headed back into the officeNaturally, I guessed something was wrongAs I followed him into the office, I was ready to defend the quality of my goodsNeither of us spoke for a long minuteAt last he said, Do you remember a Mrs Standish who once worke
11、d for you as a bookkeeper?I do, indeedThat was years agoAnd do you remember her son, who accidentally shot himself in the face while hunting?Of course, I remembered the little boy, who bravely returned to school, enduring the teasing of his thoughtless classmates about his artificial eye and scarred
12、 faceWell then, Dandridge continued, you must remember how you used to visit the boy after the accident and bring him toys and ice cream and draw funny animal pictures to make him laughThat was eighteen years ago, but Ive never forgottenFrank Dandridge was obviously that boyBut, Frankie, I protested
13、, why didnt you tell me who you were that first day?Well, from the moment I read your advertisement in the paper, I decided to be your first customer to express my gratitude in this way for the help you gave me so long agoI looked at him now and for the first time I did not see scarsI saw his kindne
14、ss, his desire to be friendly, and I recognized a brighter radiance（光辉）in his personality24. What does the underlined word repelled in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. DelightedB. ComfortedC. DisgustedD. Confused25. What happened to Mrs Standishs son?A. He was greatly encouraged by others friendlinessB.
15、 He became aggressive to those who made fun of himC. He didnt dare to go to school because of his scarred faceD. He wasnt well treated by his classmates after the accident26. Why didnt Dandridge tell the author who he was that first day?A. He wanted to see whether the author still remembered himB. H
16、e was busy and could not find time to chat with the authorC. He was sure that the author would recognize him the next timeD. He wanted to support the authors business as a common customer27. What can we infer from the text?A. The author often sold goods of poor qualityB. The boys appearance had chan
17、ged a lotC. The author pretended not to recognize the boyD. Mrs Standish didnt remember the author any moreCGrowing up in south Florida, Rebecca dreamed of becoming a professional singer, but after a serious illness damaged her voice at college, she settled for the next-best thing.She couldnt be an
18、artist, but she could become a lawyer for artists. “I knew Id go to a law school and Id try to help musicians because even if I didnt have my own voice, I could help them find theirs,” said Rebecca, 19. “There hasnt been a day when Ive questioned my choice,”That seems to be the case with hundreds of
19、 students who have signed up for entertainment law courses at Harvard Law School (HLS) over the last 20 years. It marks a trend among law students to change from the traditional field of corporate law and look to working in creative industries. The trend, also noticeable at other law schools around
20、the country, has pushed growth in the field of entertainment law.“These students are propelled by a love for music, the arts, and show business. Its an exciting career for a music lover,” said HLS Clinical Professor of Law Brian Price, whos in charge of the Entertainment Law Clinic.Price added, “Alt
21、hough entertainment lawyers work behind the scenes, they can have a bigger influence on artists careers than managers. They review artists agreements, deals and contacts, making sure their customers interests are protected.”“Artists are becoming wise and want to be involved in the business aspects o
22、f their careers,” said Price. “When they ask for legal advice, they warn to know their legal rights, and how to make good deals and find ways to make more money.” Most HLS graduates end up working in business or corporate law, though some have had successful careers in the entertainment industry. Am
23、ong them are Bruce Ramer, 58, who represents customers like George Clooney and Clint East wood; Bert Fields, 52, who represents Michael Jackson.28. What does the author want to show through the example of Rebecca?A. The importance of learning entertainment law.B. Her determination to succeed in the
24、field of law.C. The rising popularity in the field of entertainment law.D. Her dull future caused by her serious illness at college.29. What does the underlined word “propelled” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Blown. B. Driven. C. Depressed. D. Confused.30. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. HLS
25、is home to many famous artists.B. Artists are wise enough to learn corporate law.C. Artists are becoming more focused on legal needs.D. Famous artists pay no attention to making money.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Death of Rebeccas Dream B. Making It Big behind the ScenesC. Help
26、ing Musicians Improve Themselves D. A Brief Introduction to Entertainment LawDWe have heard some interesting news about how 5G wireless technology might change our lives in the future .5G-short for the 5th Generation Cellular Network Technology, promises the Internet speeds 50 to 100 times faster th
27、an current 4G systems.While 5G is set to be used in some limited areas of America this year, much of the world is not expected to receive widely available service until 2023.One project in Britain, however, is already testing this super fast technology on an unlikely group of the Internet users-cows
28、. The project was developed by Cisco Systems, an American technology company. It also receives money from the British government. Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural areas around the world. Testing areas were set up on farms in three rural areas in England.
29、 The cows are equipped with 5G-connected devices that link up to a roboti milking system, which uses sensors and machine learning to fully automate the process. System designers say technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be milked and walks toward an automatic gate. The device is designed
30、to recognize each individual cow . It then positions equipment to the right body position for milking. During the process, machines release food for the cow as a reward.Other 5G technology tools include automated brushes that start when the cow rubs against them . Sensors also control the amount of
31、light in the cows living areas depending on the weather. And an automatic feeding system makes sure the animals always get enough food to eat.Duncan Forbes , head of the project , told Reuters that the project shows the farms cow operation can be greatly improved with 5G technology and that the expe
32、riment provides strong evidence that 5G technology can be widely used in the future, not just on farms in Britain, but in rural communities across the world.32. What is the purpose of Cisco Systems program?A. To win financial support from British government.B. To test the effects of 5G technology on
33、 animals.C. To promote its technological development in Britain.D. To expand the future use of 5G in rural communities.33. What does the underlined word It in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The project. B.The company. C.The technology. D. The group.34. What can we learn about 5G according to the text?A. It
34、 is no better than 4G in terms of speed.B. It is already widely available in the world.C. It enables cows to control their own milking.D. It is based on sensors and machine learning.35. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment. B.Lifestyle. C.Education. D. Technology.第二节
35、七选五 （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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。A good teacher can make a world of difference in a students life, influencing everything from their classroom learning to their long-term success. 36 Here are some of the qualities that good teachers have in common. 37 When it comes t
36、o effective leaching, strong communication skills are a must. By communicating with students at the beginning of the year, a teacher can help students be able to approach the subject in a more enjoyable way that better supports their learning.Good teachers listen well. Teachers that are skilled in l
37、istening and observing often pick up on what isnt being said, such as any anxiety a student may have, and can then help the student build their skills and confidence levels. Effective listening skills also help a teacher better understand their students. 38 Good teachers are adaptable. 39 And they m
38、ust adjust their teaching methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and changing curriculum and practices.Good teachers are lifelong learners. Continuing to expand your own knowledge is key to expanding that of your students. Good teachers are devoted to their subjects with
39、 a great desire for learning. 40 Its important for teachers to never feel as though theyve learned it all, and to remain open to new experiences.A. So what makes a good teacher?B. Good teachers know their learners.C. Good teachers are strong communicators.D. They also need to have a desire to pass o
40、n that knowledge.E. The students can create a great learning environment no matter what comes.F. Good teachers need be able to work in a constantly changing environment.G. This will open a door for the students to receive and learn the course being taught.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15小题；每小题1分,
41、满分15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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Have you seen people who take pictures of food for more than 10 minutes before eating? My friend Stella is such an example. Every time we went to a restaurant, she would not take a bite until all the dishes we 41 were on the table. The
42、n she would spend five minutes in 42 the dishes in a seemingly random but in fact 43 order. Then the most important part: taking pictures. After that, she would choose one of the 44 and click in the filter(滤镜)app. The food eventually looked 10 times more delicious than it really was, but we had no 4
43、5 to really enjoy itit all went cold. Actually Stellas real life is much less elegant. For example, she hates to wash the dishes, so she leaves them in the sink for days.Many people care too much about others opinions and try too hard to 46 others. They find it hard to be 47 and to accept themselves
44、, and thus they are afraid to show their 48 life on social media. What they are trying to prove is 49 what they lack in reality. But this will not bring any 50 to reality, as they still 51 the same old pattern of life.If they really want an elegant life, they should put more 52 into achieving it 53
45、fabricating(伪造)it. Being more confident, 54 themselves and trying their best to be better are much more meaningful than 55 their life on social media.41. A. ordered B. servedCofferedDprepared42. A. cooking B. washingCsettingDcollecting43. A. messyB. arrangedCcasualDmissed44. A. dishesB. restaurantsC
46、tablesDpictures45. A. chanceB. choiceCexcuseDreason46. A. comfort B. pleaseCinspireDdiscourage47. A. independentB. generousCresponsibleDconfident48. A. realB. secretCpeacefulDhealthy49. A. rarelyB. hardlyCexactlyDnearly50. A. difficultyB. changeCguidanceDharm51. A. questionB. dislikeCdoubtDfollow52.
47、 A. effortB. ambitionsCfeelingsDmoney53. A. other thanB. more thanCrather thanDless than54. A. identifyingB. acceptingCpersuadingDamusing55. A. simplifyingB. ruiningCbeautifyingDworsening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）或括号单词的正确形式。My disability is in reading. Most of the time I
48、hate reading because I think people 56 (make) fun of me if I get words wrong. Sometimes I feel like crying. I get 57 (annoy)because I cant read as well as I would like to. My reading disability also getsin the way with my tests because I sometimes cantfigure outthe meaning of the questions.I also fi
49、nd that if a book doesnt interest me, I easily getboredand reading becomes 58 (challenge) to me. When I read, I prefer to 59 (leave) alone where it is quiet so I can concentrate better. There arecheerfuldays when I am asked to read, and I dont pronounceany of the words wrong. I used to think I was t
50、he only one 60 couldnt read until I attended a class with a girl and she found out my61 (weak). Then I found out she couldnt read very well. 62 wasexcitingto find out we had something incommon. Together we learned there were ways 63 (get) information other than by reading. There are books on tape, v
51、ideo and people who willread to us. We are trying to adapt 64 it. And I believe we can be 65 (access) to success. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是李华，国庆节前你校举办了主题为“美丽中国”的现场国画（traditional Chinese painting）比赛。请为校报英文专栏写一篇活动报道。内容包括：1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动概况； 3. 活动意义。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.文章标题已经给出。
52、Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese Painting 第二节：读后续写 （满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Mothers GiftI grew up in a small town when the primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be standing at the top of the stai
53、rs, smiling down at me.One lunch-time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed my lines so hard with me. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word di
54、sappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrators (旁白的) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her words, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl.I didnt tell my mother what had happened when I we
55、nt home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass in bunch, as if a pai
56、nter had touched our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. “I think Im going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, “pulling it up by its roots. From now on, well have only roses in this garden.”“But I like dandelions,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful-e
57、ven dandelions.”My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesnt it?” She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.” Relieved th
58、at she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1:“But you will be a good narrator,” she said, _Paragraph 2:After the play, I took home the dandelion. _2020-2021学年度第二学期第一次月考高二级英语答案阅读理解 A篇 D
59、CB B篇CDDB C篇 CBCB D篇 DACD七选五 ACGFD 完型填空41ACBDA 46BDACB 51DACBC语法填空56 willmake 57 annoyed 58 challenging 59 be left 60 who61 weakness 62 It 63 to get 64 to 65 accessible书面表达第一节Beautiful China in Traditional Chinese PaintingSept 29th witnessed a traditional Chinese painting competition “Beautiful Chin
60、a” on campus,which has sparked a growing love for traditional art. Over one hundred students participated in the competition. As the competition began, participants laid out the paper, picked up the paintbrush and gave full play to their talent, displaying the beauty of our motherland. Two hours lat
61、er, the competition came to an end. The results will be announced in two days, and the winning entries will be on show in the exhibition hall. Most of the students think highly of this live painting competition, which provides a platform for them to explore the beauty of China and experience the cha
62、rm of Chinese art.第二节 续写范文1 Paragraph 1:“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, encouraging and comforting me as always as she did. My beloved mom, wearing a shining smile on her scarlet face, added. “The narrtors part is important, too.” Thanks to her encouragement, which calmed me down g
63、radually, and I began to accept the narrator part was of vital significance. Time went so fast that it reached to the performance day. At first I was still nervous, but it was at that very moment that I found a dandelion in my pocket. I knew my mom passed the flower to me, which meant to be in compa
64、ny with me.Paragraph 2:After the play, I took home the flower. Mom carefully gazed at the dandelion, gently pressed it into the dictionary and grinned happily as she did. “We were perhaps the only people who would press such a sorry-looking weed.” Though decades have passed, I constantly recall our
65、precious lunchtimes being together, clinging to each other, bathed in the soft midday light. For this, I am forever grateful, because smiles on mothers face and her kind act foster a man like me now! And all those inspiring words like “Cease to struggle and you cease to live.” have been echoing in m
66、y mind as fresh as a daisy.续写范文2Paragraph 1“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her. “The narrators part is every bit as important as the part of a princess.” Her constant encouragement filled me with pride but before the night o
67、f the performance, I suddenly felt nervous backstage. My teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you,” she said, handing me a dandelion. Looking at It, I knew my mother was out there.Paragraph 2After the play, I took home the flower and my mother pressed it between two sheets
68、of paper in a dictionary, laughing as she did it that, “we were perhaps the only people who would press such a sorry-looking weed.” After all these years, I often look back on our lunchtimes together, bathed in the soft midday light. For this, I am forever grateful, because smiles on mothers face and her kind act foster a man like me now!
