1、山西省晋中市祁县中学校2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题满分：150分 第一部分 阅读理解(满分60分)第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour books that will inspire you to travel the worldTheres truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspective(远景) and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the ad
2、venturing mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help us come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel around the world. For more information, please click A.SEATTLE: Where Youd Go, Bernad
3、ettePrice: $16.73Maria Samples first novel is not exactly a love story to Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as self-involved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon.
4、ITALY: Beautiful RuinsPrice: $16.29This book by the popular author Jess Walters is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually appears on the screen in Hollywood. With the settings of the background from Italy to Edinburgh to Los Angeles, you will find yourself long
5、ing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon.ENGLAND: Wolf HallPrice: $15.57You cant travel to Thomas Cromwells England without a time machine，but reading Hilary Mantels prize-winning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside,
6、much of which is still there. Buy it on Amazon.NANTUCKET: Heres to UsPrice: $ 17.16Eli Hildebrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest is Heres to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach read. Buy it on Amazon.21. What can you buy
7、 if you have only $32?A. Beautiful Ruins and Wolf Hall. B. Where Youd Go, Bernadette and Wolf Hall.C. Beautiful Ruins and Where Youd Go, Bernadette. D. Wolf Hall and Heres to Us.22. What do the four books have in common?A. They have the similar content. B. They have the same price. C.They have the s
8、ame place of sales. D. They have the similar background. 23. Where does the text probably come from?A.A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A newspaper.D. A website.B An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old son.Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window. The fathe
9、r asked his son, What is that? The son replied, That is a crow. After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, What is that? The son said, Father, I told you just now. Its a crow. After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for the third time, What is that? T
10、his time, the son said to his father in a low and cold tone, Its a crow, a crow. After a moment, the father yet again asked his son for the fourth time, What is that? This time his son shouted at his father, Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? I have told you already, IT IS
11、A CROW. Are you not able to understandthis? A minute later the father went to his room and came back with a diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page.Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow suddenly land
12、ed on the window edge. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied him 23 times that itwas a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didnt at all feelangry, but instead feltaffectionfor my son. If your parents reach old age, do not look at them as a burden, but
13、 speak to them gently,and be kind to them. From today say this aloud, I want to see my parents happy forever. They have cared for me ever since I was a little child. They have always showered me with love. I willtake care of my old parents in the BEST way no matter how they behave. 24. The writer ma
14、inly intends to _. A. introduce a pair of son and father B. tell us the function of a diaryC. teach us what a crow is D. call on us to love our parents25. The underlined word affection probably means_. A. Love B. puzzle C. worryD.hatred(恨)26. We can infer that the father wrote that piece of diary at
15、 the age of _. A.forty-five B. thirty-fiveC. thirty-eight D. eighty27. Why did the father ask his son questions about the crow? A. Because he had difficulty in hearing.B. Because he tried to remind his son of what he did in the past.C. Because he didnt want to be treated as a burden.D. Because he wa
16、nted to test his sons patience. CMeeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship. Different cultures emphasize (强调) the importance of relati
17、onship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European count
18、rieslike the UK or Francepeople find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office. Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussi
19、on; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words ar
20、e unnecessary. Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discus
21、sions and makes decisions more quickly. People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.28. In
22、 some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _.A. keep each other company B. share the same cultureC. develop closer relations D. get to know each other29. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _. A. too many words are of no use B. the Englis
23、h prefer to make long speeches C. even talk and silence can be culturally differentD. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature30. According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?A.By accepting different habits. B. By recognizing different values.C.
24、By speaking each others languages. D. By sharing different ways of life. 31. What would be the best title for the text?A.How to Build Up a Relationship. B. Multicultural Environment. C. How to Understand Each Other. D. Cross-Cultural Differences. DScience cant explain the power of pets, but many stu
25、dies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer. Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002
26、 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people half of them pet owners while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or
27、with a pet. People with pets did it best. Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. With pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more
28、 relaxed (放松)around pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets dont judge.A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year studying 36 fat peop
29、le and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Dog
30、 owners didnt lose any more weight than those without dogs but, say researchers, got more exercise overallmostly with their dogs and found it worth doing.32What does the text mainly discuss?A. Peoples opinions of keeping pets. B. Pets value in medical research.C. What pets bring to their owners. D.
31、How pets help people calm down.33. We learn from the text that a person with heart disease has a better chance of getting well if_ .A. he is taken care of by his family. B. he often does mental arithmetic. C. he has less stress of work. D. he has a pet companion. 34According to Allen, why did the pe
32、ople do better with pets around when facing stressful tasks?A. They are in higher spirits. B. They are less nervous. C. They become more patient. D. They have lower blood pressure. 35The research mentioned in the last paragraph reports that_ .A. people with dogs did more exercise B. people without d
33、ogs found the program unhelpfulC. dogs lost the same weight as people didD. dogs liked exercise much more than people did第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 36 Second, yo
34、ur notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 37 Whenever o
35、r however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 38 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes i
36、n your own words. 39 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 40 A.You will also want to develop your own method for
37、 taking notes.B.There are three practical note-taking methods.C.Use words, not complete sentences.D.First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.E.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.F.You must wr
38、ite your notes on separate paper.G.Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.第二部分 完形填空(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top
39、 _ 41_, but on their way back conditions were very _42_. Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon _ 43_ alone, he would probably get back _44_. But Simon decided to risk his _45_ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope（绳）. As they _46_ down, the weather got worse. Then anoth
40、er _47_ occurred. They couldnt see or hear each other and, _48_, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice（峭壁）. It was _49_ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joes _50_ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. _51_, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy c
41、old, Simon had to _52_. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe _53_ into a large crevasse（裂缝）in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldnt walk, but he _54_ to get out of the crevasse and started to _55_ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers _56_. Simon had _57_ the c
42、amp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be _58_, but he didnt want to leave _59_. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joes voice. He couldnt _60_ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.41. A. successfully B. hurriedly C. carefully D. early42
43、. A.normal B. special C. similar D.difficult 43. A.worked B. rested C. continued D. climbed44. A. regretfully B. safely C.unwillingly D. slowly 45. A. health B. time C.fortune D. life46. A. settled B.looked C. went D. lay47. A. trouble B.change C. storm D. damage48. A. By luck B. by chance C. by cho
44、ice D.by mistake 49. A. unnecessary B.impossible C. important D. practical50. A. weight B. equipment C. strength D. height51. A. Finally B. Surely C. Patiently D. Quickly52. A. hold on B. take a rest C. make a decision D. stand 53. A. backed B.jumped C. escaped D. fell 54. A.planned B. managed C. ho
45、ped D.waited 55. A. move B. run C.skate D. march56. A. away B.above C. around D. along57. A. left for B. traveled to C. headed for D. returned to58. A.late B.dead C. weak D. hurt59. A. Anxiously B. tiredly C. immediately D.secretly60. A. find B.accept C. make D. believe第三部分 英语知识运用(每空1分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，
46、在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Starting a new school term is always exciting. It is a chance 61 (see) your friends again. But most exciting 62 all is that the new term lets you take up new hobbies. In Britain it is common for students to take up new hobbies after the Christmas holidays. Promising to learn
47、 something new is a common New Years resolution.Most schools offer different kinds of hobby classes. Students 63 (usual) take them in their free periods or after school. You have to pay for some classes but some 64 (be) free. For example, I once took a free Wednesday evening gymnastics class, 65 is
48、offered by my school. But when I learnt how to play the drum, my parents had to pay for the lessons. The most popular extra classes at my school were piano lessons and the drama club. Both offered exams students could take. Students with many hobbies sometimes felt 66 stressed than those without any
49、. But the students with hobbies left school with many extra 67 (skill). I havent continued any of the hobbies I 68 (begin) at school. But I have never regretted 69 (take) them. My 70 (good) friend today is someone I met in my gymnastics class.第四部分 写作(满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；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
50、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。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()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处起)不计分。The new term is coming! Its time for school. Last term, I make little effort to learn my English, butmy grades were not sati
51、sfied. During the holiday, I realized English is of great important and made up my mind to make a progress. My plan is as follows: for one thing, I will learn new words for at least 20 minutes every morning and recite a l00-words paragraph; for another, I will try to be actively in class. Beside, in
52、 my spare time, I will read more books about different topics open my mind. I think I can improve myself a lot in this way, because that there is a will, there is a Way.第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文. 请你根据以下提供的要点，写一封回信.要点: 1. 参加中文学习班; 2. 看中文书刊、电视； 3. 学唱中文歌曲； 4. 交中国朋友。注意：1.词数100左右；
53、 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。Dear Peter, Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. Yours, Li Hua月考答案A篇 A C DB篇 D A C BC篇 C C B DD篇 C D B A七选五 D A E C G完型61. to see 62. of 63. usually 64. are 65. which 66. more 67. skills 68. began 69. taking 70. bes
54、t51.第三句 make 改成made 52. 第三句but改成so/and 53. 第三句satisfied改成satisfying 54. 第四句important改成importance 55. 第四句去掉a 56. 第五句100-words改成100-word57. 第五句actively改成active 58. 第六句Beside改成Besides59. 第六句open 前加to 60. 第七句 that改成whereOne possible version： Dear Peter, Im glad to receive your letter asking for my advic
55、e on how to learn Chinese well. Here are a few suggestions. First, it is important to take a Chinese course, as youll be able to learn from the teacher and practice with your fellow students. Then, it also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers and magazines in Chinese whenever possible. Besides, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so youll learn and remember Chinese words more easily. You can also make more Chinese friends. They will tell you a lot about China and help you learn Chinese. Try to write to me in Chinese next time. YoursLi Hua
