1、河南省宝丰县第一高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期6月月考试题第二部分 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if youre willing to leave your country and explore life
2、 in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U.S. Doll
3、ar for their currency. In this country, its cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while youre away.MexicoAlthough the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many we
4、althier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich
5、history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, its not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.VietnamVietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many mil
6、lion-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.21. Why has Ecuador become a holiday destination for Americans?A. Because housing is very cheap.B. Because it has a low cost of living.C. Because it is s
7、imilar to America in many ways.D. Because it has lots of nice places for sightseeing.22. What do all of the four countries have in common?A. All of them have great restaurants.B. All of them have a low cost of living.C. All of them are poor developing countries.D. The middle-sized homes are a little
8、 expensive.23. In which country is the U.S. dollar used for its currency? A. Ecuador B. Mexico C. Argentina D. VietnamBWhat makes one a great person? The legendary volleyball coach Lang Ping gave the answer in the recent documentary The Iron Hammer, titled after her nickname for her powerful strikes
9、.The documentary features Lang s inspiring journey from her gold medal victory as a volleyball player in the 1984 Olympics to her unparalleled(无可比拟的)career as a successful coach for both Team USA from 2005 to 2008 and China since 2013.She led the US to a silver medal finish and China to a gold medal
10、 triumph in the 2008 and 2016 Olympic Games, making her the first person to win Olympic volleyball gold as a player and coach.Lang Ping revealed the secret to such remarkable achievements in the documentary. “I believe volleyball was my destiny, she said.But glory and challenges go hand in hand. Tro
11、ubled by severe injuries to her cervical vertebra(颈椎),back, waist and knees, caused by intense exercise and hard work, the 60-year-old has undergone more than 10 surgeries. “No parts of my body function well, she joked.But illness is certainly not the only difficulty Lang has faced throughout her ca
12、reer. In 2005, she struggled with balancing raising her daughter Lydia Bai Lang, who lived in the US, and her coaching career, according to China Sports Daily. She eventually decided to work for USA Volleyball that year and this decision aroused a lot of negative comments back in China.“Im proud of
13、being Chinese.” Lang responded in an interview.Later,she returned to head the Chinese women s volleyball team in 2013, leading the team successfully defending its World Cup crown with a perfect record of 11 straight wins last year.There is no doubt that Lang is one of the greatest players and coache
14、s in history. As an athlete commented in the documentary, “Lang Ping is like Michael Jordan in our minds.”24. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. Ways to become a great person.B. Reasons for Lang Pings success.C. Lang Ping and her successful career.D. Great athletes and their achievements.25
15、. Why did Lang Ping go to work for USA Volleyball in 2005?A. To make a big fortune. B. To take care of her family.C. To avoid negative comments. D. To establish her reputation abroad.26. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 probably mean ?A. Success comes at a price.B. Challenges are as
16、important as glory.C. Athletes are likely to get their hands injured.D. Lang Ping has trouble in achieving her goals.27. Why is Michael Jordan mentioned at the end of the passage?A. To honor the legendary pop star.B. To draw the attention of readers to another field.C. To illustrate there are lots o
17、f great people in the world.D. To acknowledge Lang Pings status and achievements.CWhen there are some strangers in front of us, which of them will we trust?According to a new study in the online PLOSOne, people make their decisions to trust others largely based on their faces. Your appearance can do
18、 a lot for you, especially if you are in the financial industry. The more trustworthy you look, the more likely people will buy what youre selling.Researchers from Britains University of Warwick Business School, University College London, and Dartmouth College, US, did a number of experiments.The re
19、search team used computer software to make 40 faces, from the least to the most trustworthy-looking. The study said that the difference between a trustworthy face and one that isnt as trustworthy comes from features that look slightly angry or slightly happy, even when the face is at rest. However,
20、a slightly happy face is more likely to be trusted. Researchers gave participants some money and asked them which face they trusted to invest the money for them. Then researchers gave some good and bad information about the people with these faces, and asked the participants again whom they trusted.
21、 The results showed that even if they got different information, the participants didnt change their choices. They were still more likely to invest their money with the more trustworthy-looking faces.Chris Olivola one of the studys authors, said in the University of Warwicks press release: “It seems
22、 we are still willing to go with our own instincts about whether we think someone looks like we can trust them.”28. According to the study, which of the following faces is most likely to be trusted?A. An embarrassed face.B. A disappointed face.C. A smiling face.D. A nervous face.29. What do we know
23、about the experiments?A. Most participants gave their money to the trustworthy-looking faces.B. Researchers took photos of the 40 peoples faces in colleges.C. The trustworthy faces were given good information.D. Participants liked to choose the faces with good information.30. Which of the following
24、best explains “instincts” underlined in the last paragraph?A. Feelings rather than opinions or ideas based on facts.B. Judgements that are easily changed by others.C. Good information that are given by people around.D. Opinions that grow out of social practice.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Wh
25、y people trust a stranger with good appearance.B. People usually judge strangers according to their faces.C. How different information affects peoples decisions.D. Why the research team carried out the experiment.DA customer stands on the other side of the counter at my work, eyeing the menu. “The f
26、ood here is so caloric,” she complains, and then looks at me. “You dont eat here, do you? It certainly doesnt look like it.” My face turned red.Im not quite used to how others see me. Since June 2018, Ive lost almost 50 pounds. When I made the choice to change my body physically, everyone around me
27、told me that I would be happier: Skinny meant pretty, and pretty meant happy and satisfied. After looking through dozens of before-and-after changes on Instagram and other social media, I was more eager to make myself smaller, to better fit into the world. But none of that happened. I didnt feel mor
28、e whole, or more peaceful. More than anything, I felt lied to.Human health is unbelievably complex, and theres so much more to our well-being than caloric balance. For several months, I often felt very tired and got angry easily, convinced that my body was a machine and I had to hard-wire it to look
29、 as physically perfect as possible. But at the end of the day, I realized that saying no to my bodys natural desire only left me feeling upset.Our world is filled with losing weight. Nearly every time I listen to the radio, I hear some ads criticizing empty promises of giving you a better body, achi
30、eved only by this gym membership/ this prepackaged Keto shake/ this waist trainer. These all live by the same message: That food is dangerous, and the less we eat, the better off we are. In extreme cases, this message can lead to eating disorders, which will affect over 30 million people in their li
31、fetimes, according to the Body Image Therapy Center.These ideas could not be further from the truth. We eat food for a reason: It gives us energy, it keeps our body functioning, and it makes us human. I urge everybody to adopt a diet based on sustainability (可持续发展), to eat for energy, based on what
32、makes us happy. We all deserve healthy relationships with food and mindful eating is the best place to start.32. How did the author feel when hearing the customers words?A. Quite proud.B. A bit angry.C. Rather guilty.D. A little embarrassed.33. Why did the author desire more strongly to lose weight
33、later?A. She was laughed at by others.B. She got encouragement from her family.C. She was attracted by pictures on the Internet.D. She got tired easily when being overweight.34. What did the author think of her weight loss experience?A. It made her disbelieve others. B. It did harm to her well-being
34、.C. It helped lift her confidence a bit. D. It taught her about determination.35. What is the problem with the ads mentioned according to the author?A. They are far from creative.B. They hurt humans relationships with food.C. They cause many people to do too much exercise.D. They mislead some youths
35、 into having wrong ideas of beauty.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。By making positive(积极的)changes in your life you can become better. 36 Here are some quick and easy ways to help you become a better person. 37 Recognize what areas you are lacking. For this you can ask
36、a trusted friend or family member for help. Being unaware(不知道)of your weaknesses makes it hard for you to improve. The successful people know where they arent strong and they use their strengths to make up for it.Quit a bad habit.Quitting a bad habit is good for you. 38 .If you arent ready to quit y
37、our bad habits right away, start out with small steps. Find a trusted friend that can give you encouragement if youre struggling.Break up with negative(消极的)thinking. 39 .This can have a bad influence on your life. Negative thinking really makes you down mentally and physically. Trying to think more
38、positively helps you reduce stress and requires you to stop making excuses.Treat others with kindness.Showing other people that you care for them is a great way to be a better person. 40 .Something just like buying a coffee for your classmates can make a huge positive impacton their and your day.A.
39、However, it may be difficult sometimes to figure out how to do it.B. Take care of yourself.C. Negative friends often complain about things.D. Do you always see the negative side of things?E. It not only makes you a better person, but it makes you more confident.F. Know your weaknesses.G. Small acts
40、of kindness will make other people feel better and lift your spirits as well.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。28 years ago, I was a young dad with two babies under three. My parents had 41 us to their home for New Years
41、Eve dinner. Their tiny house was 42 . There was my wife, myself, and our babies. My two brothers were also there with their families. So 43 was the kitchen table that some of us had to stand with plates in the hands. Old 44 were being shared with laughter and love. I saw my baby girl in her high cha
42、ir with her face 45 in mashed potatoes(土豆泥). My mom was 46 fruit for us with a smile on her face. My wife and sisters-in-law were talking 47 while my dad and two brothers were 48 and teasing(取笑) each other in the living room. As I watched it all, suddenly I had a 49 in the center of my heart. It was
43、 a curious 50 of peace, love and joy. At that time I 51 what I was feeling: a moment of pure (纯粹的) 52 .Many years have gone by since then. Still, that 53 lives on in my heart as if it were yesterday. It wasnt the food that made it so 54 . It was the coming together as a family in love. My mom and da
44、d have 55 , after that my brothers and I dont 56 each other as much as I would like. 57 , I can still feel their love for me. I carry it always in my heart and soul. The Spring Festival isnt just a holiday that we 58 together once a year. It is a way of life. When we 59 our hearts with love, we beco
45、me the people we were always meant to be. And when we 60 that love with others, we make this world what it was meant to be as well. May all of your days be full of love!41. A. directedB. invitedC. takenD. sent42. A. crowded B. mysteriousC. distantD. comfortable43. A. tidy B. beautifulC. fullD. long4
46、4. A. viewsB. memoriesC. tasksD. goals 45. A. coveredB. fixed C. stuckD. set46. A. tastingB. buying C. producing D. cutting 47. A. secretlyB. regularly C. happily D. quietly 48. A. shoutingB. laughing C. whispering D. arguing49. A. feelingB. dreamC. word D. plan50. A. mixtureB. consideration C. intr
47、oduction D. research 51. A. expectedB. forecastedC. realized D. hoped52. A. respectB. anxiety C. thankfulness D. regret 53. A. storyB. moment C. behaviorD. instance54. A. specialB. realistic C. familiar D. urgent55. A. gone outB. passed away C. run away D. kept out56. A. seeB. help C. admireD. blame
48、57. A. ThereforeB. Instead C. However D. Meanwhile 58. A. studyB. observeC. play D. complain 59. A. fillB. compare C. divide D. touch60. A. createB. find C. appreciate D. share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。The first practical cooling system for use in industry was
49、invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier in New York, the USA. He continued to improve his 61 (invent) and, in 1928, 62 (develop) the first air conditioner for home use. In 1939, an American car company introduced the first air conditioner for cars, 63 (make) driving more comfortable. After World War II,
50、many homes in the USA were built _64 central air conditioning. Central air conditioning uses a single unit to heat _65_ cool a whole house. With this, people could escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter no matter 66 they were in the house. But when electricity became more expensive, people
51、 managed to develop 67 (good) air conditioners 68 (save) money. Later, the cooling gas in air conditioners 69 (find) to pollute the environment, so engineers have been working to produce air conditioners more friendly to the environment since 70 1980s.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
52、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;It was the Mid-Autumn Festival yesterday, and I invite my foreign friend Harry to spend the traditionally festival with my family.At din
53、ner table, my father was warmly welcomed Harry. He said, This is a family reunion dinner for a Chinese family on the Mid-Autumn Festival, so today you are certainly one of our family. Harry was so happy but, of course, enjoyed the delicious Chinese dishes preparing by my mother.In the evening, we sa
54、t in the yard, listening to some beautiful story about the moon and sharing moon cakes while admire the moon. How an amazing day Ive had today! I will never forget them, Harry said.第二节书面表达(满分25分)你是李华,你的英国好友Tom在中央电视台主办的汉字拼写大赛中获一等奖,请给他写一封信。内容:1.表示祝贺;2.请他介绍经验;3.盼复。 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;参考
55、词汇:汉字拼写大赛 the Chinese Character Spelling Contest参考答案阅读理解21-25CBACB 26-30ADCAA 31-35BDCBB 36-40 AFEDG完形填空 41-45 BACBA 46-50 DCBAA 51-55 CCBAB 56-60 ACBAD语法填空61. invention 62. developed 63. making 64. with 65. or 66. where 67. better 68. to save 69. was found 70. the作文Dear Tom, On hearing you have won
56、 the first prize in the Chinese Character Spelling Contest held by CCTV1, I felt extremely excited. Congratulations to you ! As your best friend, I take pride in you! Your proficiency in Chinese character as well as your deep dive into Chinese culture has left a lasting impression. It came as no sur
57、prise that you won the contest. Of course, you deserve it! I wonder how you are able to have a good command of a foreign language. I really wish to improve my English, so could you please share with me your own experience and unique ideas on language learning? I would be grateful if you could write me back. Looking forward to your early reply. Thank you in advance! Yours, Li Hua
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