1、河南省确山县第二高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题 第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIn celebration of Womens History Month, here are a few of the millions of women that have broken all conventional rules to make a difference in the world.Susan B. AnthonyBorn on February
2、15, 1820, Susan B. Anthony was a womens rights activist in the US. She spent many years campaigning for womens right to vote. Anthony was also against slavery, helping support the passage of the Civil War Amendments. She also lent her voice to the battle for equal pay and educational opportunities f
3、or all.Anne FrankAnne Frank grew up in a happy family. However, things changed when Hitler came to power. Anne and her family were forced to hide inside a tiny house, where the young girl recorded her familys fears and struggles. Even after all these years, her journal, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Yo
4、ung Girl, continues to be popular with people across all ages and cultures.Aung San Suu KyiDetermined to bring democracy (民主)to Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi founded the National League for Democracy (NLD). Suu Kyis open displeasure with the government resulted in her spending much of the time between 1
5、989 and 2010 in prison or under house arrest. In 1991，Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2015, five years after she had been freed, Suu Kyis NLD Party won a great victory in the general elections.Malala YousafzaiMalala Yousafzai was born to a Pakistani educator and poet. When the Taliban dec
6、lared that girls should not be educated, the worlds youngest Nobel Prize winner decided to challenge these unfair policies (政策)On October 9, 2012, she was shot and badly injured. Since recovering, Malala continues her fight for girls education. Her bravery is encouraging young people all over the wo
7、rld to stand up for what they believe is right.21Who made a great contribution to womens right to vote?AAnne Frank. BMalala Yousafzai.CSusan B. Anthony. DAung San Suu Kyi.22Why was Aung San Suu Kyi put into prison?AShe refused to leave Myanmar.BShe demanded that the democrats be freed.CShe voiced di
8、ssatisfaction with the government.DShe blamed the government for its economic policy.23Which of the following can be used to describe the women mentioned in the text?ABrave and inspiring. BReliable and devoted.CHonest and responsible. DConsiderate and optimistic.BMy husband, my fourmonthold daughter
9、 and I set out on a fiveday driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat.One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman stan
10、ding at one side. He was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back.Holding my daughter, I turned around and said to the gentleman，“Sir. Are you hungry？”He said，“Yes.”I then asked，“May we buy you s
11、omething to eat？”He responded with，“Sure, I can order something myself.”My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order whatever he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened. I spoke before he had an opportunity
12、 to.“This gentleman will have lunch with us today，”I said.“Please add his order to our bill.”The manager said with a frown(皱眉)，“Okay.”We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly，“Thank You！”We were seated and upon completing our meal we were handed our bill. I asked my husband
13、what the gentleman had ordered. One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a side of hash browns.When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman but didnt see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to add some joy to his li
14、fe, even if only for a few minutes.24Why they had to stop frequently during their journey?AThey wanted to visit as many places as they can. BThey stopped to help the gentleman.CTheir little child wanted to eat some food. DTheir child needed to stretch from the car seat.25From the appearance of the g
15、entleman, we can guess he was probably a(n) _AwaiterBactor Cbeggar Dworker26The manager of the restaurant looked frightened because _Athe man was not friendly Bthe man had stolen something from the restaurantChe had fired the man before Dhe was afraid the man wouldnt afford to pay the food27From the
16、 passage, we can infer the man _Awas thankful for their kind act Bfelt ashamed and slipped awayCwas hungry and ate a lot of food Dwas too proud to accept their offerCAs I stood in a stall (货摊) of Beijings Silk Market,waiting to exchange a silk garment (服装),I watched in amazement as the young vendor
17、(小贩) pulled out silk nightgown after nightgown for a foreigner,who sounded like an American,but frankly could have been from any English-speaking Western country.The man appeared satisfied when she pulled out a bright,purple nightgown and said,“This one,very good.” and probably asked how much it cos
18、t,for the owner pulled out her calculator showing 800.My heart was pounding heavily.After all,I was holding a similar gown in my hand for which I had paid all of 60 yuan ($9.39) just the previous day.I wanted to scream and say,“Wait,you are being taken for a ride”.But I just kept silent.As I moved a
19、way from the stall a thousand thoughts flashed in my mind.Should I have just stepped in and stopped it?I may have saved the man but could have brought danger to myself.Maybe I could have pretended to seek help with some English from that man and warned him not to be cheated?When I told the incident
20、to some of my friends,most seemed to think it was unfortunate but one couldnt fault the vendor.Everyone visiting China knows,or ought to know,that bargaining is a way of life here,they said.Although I do agree that the man should have been better informed,it just doesnt seem right that the place,to
21、which tourists from all over the world are brought and made to believe is a Mecca (向往的地方) for shopping in Beijing,should be allowed to get away with such daylight robbery.I still think I should have done something about what I witnessed.28.The underlined part “being taken for a ride” in Paragraph 2
22、probably means .A.getting a liftB.being taken in C.wasting money D.making a mistake29.The writer kept silent over this matter probably because .A.the man should know bargaining is a way of life here B.he couldnt exchange his garment if he did soC.he was worried the vendor would take revenge on himD.
23、he thought the nightgown was worth the money30.What can we know from the passage?A.The foreigner is not an American from English-speaking countries.B.Most think what the vendor did was wrong.C.Many tourists visit the place where the stall is.D.Foreigners are often taken in in the daylight.31.What ca
24、n be safely concluded from the passage?A.The writer regretted not having warned the man of danger.B.The writer wont buy silk garments from the vendor again.C.Most tourists are not better informed when travelling in Beijing.D.Mecca is a place where a wide variety of high quality goods are sold.DThere
25、 is no point destroying your peace of mind and happiness by taking the wrong job.Society may pressure you into grabbing whatever you can get.If you do not have a set path that must be taken,then you have the opportunity to choose something you will not only be paid for doing,but enjoy.One of the bes
26、t ways of finding a suitable career is to determine your personality type.It may seem obvious that the creative type does not really find much pleasure in a job as a butcher or dry cleaning assistant,and that a weak character may not find happiness in a career based on teaching or leading a team.To
27、find the best job for your personality type,the first step is to know what and who you really are.If you already know your style,you can search for suitable employment;however,if you are uncertain,there are ways that will help you discover who and what you are.For example,an employment centre,a care
28、er adviser,or an online quiz can help you.Taking my own situation for example,I am definitely a creative type.Besides,I prefer to be my own boss or,if I cannot,at least I want to rely on a boss I truly both respect and admire.I do not like telling people what to do,or being told what to do.I do not
29、relate well to regular 9-5 hours.I do not feel satisfied being paid a high wage for a bad job.I feel much happier at home.Combining my creativity,independence,and desire to stay at home,my ideal career would be running a home-operated business involving creativity.I actually happen to have chosen th
30、is solution;I am a writer,poet,author and publisher.I have suited my career to my personality type.32.The first paragraph is used as a(n).A.exampleB.introduction C.conclusion D.contrast33.The author thinks in order to find the right job we should first know about .A.something about employment centre
31、 B.online job markets C.our personality types D.the economic situation34.Which of the following statements about the author is TRUE?A.He prefers to rely on his colleagues.B.He dislikes home-operated businesses.C.He likes giving orders to others and doesnt like facing orders.D.He doesnt like the usua
32、l way of doing things.35.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Creativity and chances of success. B.Jobs and your peace of mind.C.Following the set path and making life easier. D.Finding the right job for your personality type.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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The holiday
33、 season isnt about shopping and gifts.36 However,holiday travel can be more expensive than gifts.Fortunately,the following tips will help keep your travel spending under control.Plan ahead.The earlier you book your travel,from airfare to hotels,the easier it is to find good deals.37 Your best prices
34、 on airfare come when you book three weeks before the plane leaves for domestic(国内的) flights.For international flights,consider booking 30 days in advance.Many experts point out that you should book travel between one month and three months out for high-traffic holidays.Book your air travel on cheap
35、er days.Traveling by air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays often costs less than on Fridays and Sundays.During the holidays,its not just about a specific day of the week.You also need to consider the days surrounding the holiday but days immediately before and after a holiday can be expensive.One of the be
36、st ways to save is to plan your air travel on the day of the holiday.38Consider traveling overnight.Red-eye flights and overnight flights often cost less than those at more convenient times.39 Traveling overnight can help you avoid a night in the hotel,as well as save your money on travel to your de
37、stination.40 You cant bring liquids with you on the airline,but you can bring sandwiches and other snacks.When youre on the road,you can buy food at local groceries to make your own meals,especially if you have access to(可使用)a microwave.A.Bring your own food.B.Consider affordable accommodations.C.Tr
38、aveling by plane is not the best choice.D.Plus,booking earlier can save your money.E.For instance,traveling on Christmas Day might be a great deal.F.A great deal of travel also takes place during this time of year.G.Other choices include sleeper trains as well as overnight ferries.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分4
39、5分)第一节(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和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was 15 when I walked into McCarleys Bookstore in Ashland.As I was looking at 41 on the shelves,the man behind the counter,42,asked if Id like 43.I needed to start 44 for college,so I said yes.I 45 after school and during summer
40、s for the lowest wages and the job helped pay for my freshman year of college.I would work many other jobs:I made coffee in the Students Union during college;I was a hotel maid and even made maps for the US Forest Service.But selling books was one of the most 46. One day a woman asked me for books o
41、n cancer.She seemed fearful.I showed her almost 47 we had at that time 48 and found other books we could order.She left the store less 49.Ive always remembered the 50 I felt in having helped her.Years later,as a 51 in Los Angeles,I heard about an immigrant(移民)child who was born with his fingers conn
42、ected,weblike.His family could not 52 a corrective operation,and the boy lived in 53,hiding his hand in his pocket.I 54 my boss to let me do the story.After my story was broadcast,a doctor and a nurse called,offering to perform the 55 for free.I visited the boy in the recovery room soon after the op
43、eration.The first thing he did was to hold up his 56 hand and say,“Thank you.” I felt a sense of 57.In the past,while I was 58,I always sensed I was working for the customers,not the store.Today its the same.NBC News pays my salary,59 I feel as if I work for the 60,helping them make sense of the wor
44、ld.41.A.mapsB.titles C.articles D.reports42.A.the readerB.the college student C.the shop owner D.the customer43.A.a bookB.a job C.some tea D.any help44.A.planningB.saving C.preparing D.studying45.A.readB.studied C.cooked D.worked46.A.boringB.surprising C.satisfying D.disappointing47.A.anythingB.some
45、thing C.nothing D.everything48.A.in needB.in all C.in order D.in store49.A.worriedB.satisfied C.excited D.puzzled50.A.prideB.failure C.regret D.surprise51.A.doctorB.store owner C.bookseller D.TV reporter52.A.payB.cost C.afford D.spend53.A.shameB.honour C.horror D.danger54.A.advisedB.forced C.persuad
46、ed D.permitted55.A.actionB.program C.treatment D.operation56.A.repairedB.connected C.injured D.improved57.A.pleasureB.sadness C.interest D.disappointment58.A.at the TV station B.in the Students UnionC.at the US Forest Service D.at McCarleys Bookstore59.A.soB.and C.but D.because60.A.readersB.viewers
47、C.customers D.passengers第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A 90-year-old has been awarded “Woman Of The Year” for 61(be)Britains oldest full-time employeestill working 40 hours a week.Now Irene Astbury works from 9 am to 5 pm daily at the pet shop in Macclesfield,62 she opened w
48、ith her late husband Les.Her years of hard work have 63(final)been acknowledged after a customer nominated (提名) her to be Cheshires Woman Of The Year.Picking up her “Lifetime Achievement”award,proud Irene 64(declare) she had no plans 65(retire) from her 36-year-old business.Irene said,“I dont see an
49、y reason to give up work.I love coming here and seeing my family and all the friends I 66(make) over the years.I work not because I have to,67 because I want to.”Granddaughter Gayle Parks,31who works alongside her in the family businesssaid it remained unknown as to who nominated Irene for the award
50、.She said,“We dont have any idea who put grandma forward.When we got a call 68(say)she was short-listed,we thought it was 69 joke.But then we got an official letter and we were blown away.We are so proud of her.Its 70(wonder).”第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题l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
51、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。I became interesting in playing football thanks to a small accident. One afternoon where I was in primary school, I was walking by the
52、school playground. Suddenly football fell just in front of me but almost hit me. I stopped the ball and kicked it hardly back to the playground. To everyones surprising, the ball went into the net. All the football player on the playground cheered loudly, say that I had a talent for football. From n
53、ow on, I started to play my football with classmates after school. I am a good player now.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你叫李华,从报纸上了解到一家广告公司要招聘一名打字员。请根据以下提示写一封求职信。个人情况:九中高三年级学生,曾经利用假期做过打字员,平时在学校兼职做打字员,每分钟可打120字左右。求职优势:做事有耐心,对广告业有一定的了解。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。高二十月份英语月考试题答案第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分3
54、0分)21-23CCA 24-27DCDA 27-31BCCA 32-35BCDD第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)3640 FDEGA第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)41-45BCBBD 46-50CDDAA 51-55DCACD 56-60AADCB第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)61.being62.which63.finally64.declared 65.to retire66.have made67.but68.saying69.a70.wonderful第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）参考答案I became interesting in p
55、laying football thanks to a small accident. interestedOne afternoon where I was in primary school, I was walking by the whenschool playground. Suddenlyfootball fell just in front of me but almost hit a andme. I stopped the ball and kicked it hardly back to the playground. To hardeveryones surprising
56、, the ball went into the net. All the football player on surprise playersthe playground cheered loudly, say that I had a talent for football. From sayingnow on, I started to play my football with classmates after school. I am a thengood player now.第二节书面表达(满分25分)Dear Sir,I have learned from your adve
57、rtisement in the newspaper that your company is in need of a typewriter this summer vacation.I would like to apply for the position because I believe I am a suitable person for the job.I am a senior student in No.9 Middle School in grade 3.I enjoy typing very much and my speed is about 120 words per
58、 minute.I once worked as a typist in holidays,and now I am a typist in my school as a part-time job.Besides I am a person with great patience.Whats more,I have some knowledge of advertising.Id appreciate it very much if you would give me the opportunity.Thank you for your consideration.I am looking forward to receiving your reply.Yours faithfully,Li Hu
