1、内蒙古集宁一中（西校区）2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题第一卷 （选择题）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）AGolden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally thrown open to public traffic in 1937. It cost
2、$ 25.7 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2,737 meters, was the longest suspension bridge(吊桥) in the world.Brooklyn BridgeTheBrooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, having been opene
3、d in the year 1883. The length of the bridge is 1,843 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge and the Columbus Bridge, the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after
4、a .construction period of almost 4 years. It is a two level suspension bridge that cost about $ 52 million to build.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8,038 meters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David B. Steinman who directed the constructio
5、n of the bridge which started in the year 1954 and opened to the public in 1958. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1
6、927, ending two years later, costing $ 390,000. In the 1990s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1994. The first bridge is now used only by pedestrians.1.What do we know about the Golden Gate Bridge?A.It consists of two bridges. B.It costs the least of the five bridges.C.It i
7、s the longest suspension bridge in the world.D.It takes about 4 years to complete the construction.2.Which of the following bridges was built the earliest?A.Golden Gate Bridge. B.Brooklyn Bridge. C.George Washington Bridge. D.Navajo Bridge.3.What will you do if you drive across Mackinac Bridge?A.Hav
8、e to pay some money. B.Use the second bridge.C.Cover nearly 250 meters. D.Sec the statue of Dr. David B. Steinman.B As smog forced students to stay home, the online learning industry saw a sharp increase in consumers.During the air pollution red alert from Dec.8 to 10 last winter, Beijng Commission
9、of Education ordered all kindergartens, primary schools and middle schools to suspend classes(停课）. But the commission urged that, “Teachers should guide students to make full use of digital materials and conduct online learning at home.” According to the China Education and Research Network, the num
10、ber of new users of 17 , an online homework platform, tripled(增至三倍） on Dec.8 compared to the previous day. Online course companies also adopted special measures to meet students demand for Internet learning during the red alert period.For example, New Oriental offered free online English classes for
11、 three days for school students as well as online question answering services. Recent years have seen the popularity of online courses increase sharply in China. Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC),for example ,originated in the United States but have become widespread in China since 2013. Some Chine
12、se universities, including Tsinghua Uniersity and Peking University ,have started their own MOOC platforms. “MOOCs have enlarged the time and space of teaching, fired up learners interest, helped more people benefit from high quality educational resources and accelerated reform in many aspects of te
13、aching,” an official at Ministry of Education told China Daily4.What were the teachers required to do during the red alert period?A Start MOOC platform B Reform their way of teaching C Guide students to learn via the Internet D Work at home answering phones.5.Who offered free online courses during t
14、he red alert?A New Oriental B The Ministry of Education C Tsinghua University D Peking University 6.The underlined words “fired up” in the last paragraph can be replaced by A displayed B inspired C explained D destroyed 7.What may be the best title for the text?A Teach Online Courses B Stay Home, Ge
15、t Online to LearnC Take Measures, Stop Air Pollution D Speed up Education Reform CThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of humor, laughter and play has an important part in keep
16、ing you healthy.Use the best medicine to treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laughter is shared between people, it makes them closer to eac
17、h other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smile, even with a stranger. Play is an important part of mak
18、ing sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of their life as its for children. Physical play is important fo
19、r the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.Anyway, adding humor, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally
20、, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier.8.What does the underlined word infectious in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.C
21、.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.9.What can laughter increase according to the author?A.Cognitive ability. B.Good relationships. C.A sense of humor. D.Happiness and trust.10.What does the author think the old should do?A.They should have a good rest. B.They shou
22、ld play like children.C.They should prevent cognitive falling. D.They should take part in physical play.11.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Humor, Laughter and Play for Health B.Always Keep Our Body HealthyC.Have an Active and Happy Life D.Let Our Body and Mind RelaxD Ha
23、ve you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard，maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? There is an old phrase “calm before the storm,often used in a situationa quiet period just before a great activity or. excitement. According to our own ex
24、perience, we know there is actually calm before the storm. But what causes this calm? And is it always calm before the storm? Lets hear what scientists have to say.A period of calm happens in a particular kind of storm, the simplest kind of storma single-cell thunderstorm. In this type of thundersto
25、rm, there is usually only one main updraft, which is warm, damp air and drawn from places near the ground. Storms need warm and damp air as fuel, so they typically draw that air in from surrounding environment. Storms can draw in the air that fit their need from all directionseven from the direction
26、 in which the storm is traveling.As the warm, damp air is pulled into a storm system, it leaves a low-pressure vacuum（真空）coming after. The rising air meets the cold dry air that has already existed in the storm clouds, thus the temperature of the warm, damp air drops, and the water vapour（水蒸汽）in it
27、changes into tiny drops that are a precondition of rain. These drops accumulate and build on larger particles like dust, until they grow large enough to form raindrops.This warm, damp air keeps moving upwards, but it becomes cooler and drier during its trip through cloud. When it reaches the top of
28、the cloud, the air gets spit out（被挤出）at the top. This air is sent rolling out over the big thunderclouds. From there, the air goes down. Warm and dry air is relatively stable, and once it covers a region, that air, in turn, causes the calm before a storm.Most thunderstorms, though, dont start with c
29、alm. Thats because most are actually groups of storms with complex wind patterns. Theres so much air moving up and down storm groups that the calm before the storm never happens. Instead, before the storm,itmight be really windy!12.Which best fits the description of a particular kind of storm?A.A th
30、understorm with a single shape.B.A thunderstorm without strong winds.C.A storm with air drawn from every direction.D.A storm fueled by moving air from the ground.13.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Cold and dry air. B.Warm and dry air.C.Cold and damp air. D.Warm and damp
31、air.14.Which does the writer most likely agree to?A.Presence of the calm relies on stable air.B.Not all thunderstorms start with the calm.C.The drier the air is, the bigger the storm will be.D.Storm happens without air moving up and down.15.What is the passage mainly about?A.Causes and effects of a
32、heavy storm.B.A brief description of a peaceful storm.C.A personal experience of a heavy storm.D.An explanation of the calm before a storm.第二节 （共5小题，每题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选题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。 Top 5 Ways to Build a Wonderful LifeLive below your means(收入). We all want to buy that new piece o
33、f technology, or take out a loan(贷款) for the expensive car we cant afford. It might feel great at the time but spending too much hurts a lot later on.Enjoy lifes simple pleasures and save as much as you can. 16 Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run.Put your money to work.
34、17 Good investments(投资) can be the difference between retiring in your 40s or in your 60s. If a person in their 20s invests 20% of their income, the interest(利息) they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40s. They could retire without a drop in income! Educate yourself.To
35、 be happy we need continuous growth. 18 This doesnt mean you need to get a doctors degree or spend 2 hours every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.19_ Suppose you had
36、everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Dont forget about them. Without the people you care about youll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you
37、 are.Work towards a dream.Even if your life isnt perfect, you can always build towards a goal. If you arent building towards something, youll probably stagnating(停滞). 20_ We cant control everything about lives, but working towards a goal lays the basis for future success. No matter what your dream i
38、s, get out there and start doing something. A. Take care of others. B. Education builds over time. C. Develop lasting personal relationships. D. The best way to grow is life-long education. E. The best way to avoid this is working towards a goal. F. Expensive things dont create lasting happiness and
39、 security. G. Saving is great, but to make the most of your money, you need to put it to work.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20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）Hannah Taylor is a schoolgirl from Manitoba, Canada. One day, when she was five years old, she was walking with her mother in downtown Winnipeg. They saw a
40、man21out of a garbage can. She asked her mother why he did that, and her mother said that the man was homeless and hungry. Hannah was very22.She couldnt understand why some people had to live their lives without shelter or enough food. Hannah started to think about how she could23,but, of course, th
41、ere is not a lot one five-year-old can do to solve the problem of homelessness. Later ,when Hannah attended school, she saw another homeless person. It was a woman,24an old shopping trolley（购物车）which was piled with25 It seemed that everything the woman owned was in them. This made Hannah very sad, a
42、nd even more26to do something. She had been talking to her mother about the lives of homeless people27they first saw the homeless man. Her mother told her that if she did something to change the problem that made her sad, she wouldnt28as bad. Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manit
43、oba and then in other provinces. She hoped to29 her message of hope and awareness. She started the Ladybug Foudation ,an organization aiming at getting rid of homelessness. She began to30 “Big Bosses” lunches, where she would try to persuade local business leaders to31 to the cause. She also organiz
44、ed a fundraising (募捐)drive in “Ladybug Jars” to collect everyones spare change during “Make Change” month. More recently, the foundation began another32called National Red Scarf Daya day when people donate $20 and wear red scarves in support of Canadas33and homeless. There is an emergency shelter in
45、 Winnipeg called “Hannahs Place”, something that Hannah is very34 of. Hannahs Place is divided into several areas, providing shelter for people when it is so cold that35outdoors can mean death. In the more than five years since Hannah began her activities, she has received a lot of36. For example, s
46、he received the 2007 BRICK Award recognizing the37of young people to change the world. But38 all this, Hannah still has the39 life of a Winnipeg schoolgirl, except that she pays regular visits to homeless people. Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a40 in the world. You can
47、, too!21. A. jumping B. eating C. crying D. waving22. A. annoyed B. nervous C. ashamed D. upset23. A. behave B. manage C. help D. work24. A. pushing B. carrying C. buying D. holding25. A. goods B. bottles C. foods D. bags26. A. excited B. determined C. energetic D. grateful27. A. since B. unless C.
48、although D. as28. A. sound B. get C. feel D. look29. A. exchange B. leave C. keep D. spread30. A. sell B. deliver C. host D. pack31. A. contribute B. lead C. apply D. agree32. A. campaign B. trip C. procedure D. trial33. A. elderly B. hungry C. lonely D. sick34. A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. sure35
49、 A. going B. sleeping C. traveling D. playing36. A. praises B. invitations C. replies D. appointments37. A. needs B. interests C. dreams D. efforts38. A. for B. through C. besides D. along39. A. healthy B. public C. normal D. tough40. A. choice B. profit C. judgement D. difference第二卷 （非选择题）第二节 语法填空
50、（共10小题，每题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。 When people 41 _(face) with health or nutrition questions, it is 42_(increasing）common to go online and diagnose themselves. But the Internet is full of conflicting health warning with no regulations to get rid of the wrong advice,some of 43_
51、is extremely dangerous! Also, search engines rank results from popularity rather than accuracy, 44_solid facts can be tricky to find. It is worth45_(check) if the writer of an online piece is properly qualified as an expert. Anyone can call 46_(they) a “diet expert”, “nutritionist” and even a “docto
52、r”-given it could refer to qualifications like a PhD. But remember, only officially 47_(recognize) practicing doctors as well as dietitians have degrees in giving medial48_(suggest). So if you are unsure and still wondering49_the chocolate diet really does work or not, then it pays to make 50_ appoi
53、ntment with your dietitian or doctor. The truth is out there,and you just need to look in the right place 第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错( 共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误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：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出改正后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，从第11处起不
54、计分。Yesterday, I saw the old lady fall down when I was hurrying to school. I was about to help her up while a passer-by stop me, saying that I might be accused of knocking him down. Heard his words, I began to hesitate and slowed down my steps. At the moment, another student, that saw everything, wen
55、t up to help. The old lady said nothing but lots of thank to the good boy. I felt ashamed.As is known to all, helping others is forever a good quality. Even though some old people behave improper, we cant let it to disappear. I have made my mind that I will reach out my hand without hesitation next
56、time.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的英国笔友John写信告诉你近日他由于沉溺于电脑游戏，健康受到很大影响。他十分焦虑。请你根据以下要点提示，给他写一封回信，建议他养成良好的生活习惯。1. 限制玩游戏的时间，把精力逐渐转移到其他事情上2. 规定起床和睡觉时间，形成良好的作息时间3. 每天锻炼半小时，增强体质。注意：1 词数100左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 2 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John,_ Best wishes! Yours sincerely Liu Hua 集宁一中西校区2020-2021学年第一学期第二次月考高二英语试卷参考答案A答
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