1、雷州二中2020-2021年高二上学期第一次月考试题英语（考试时间120分钟，满分120分）第卷第一部分：听力(共三节，满分15分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面五个句子，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出句子中所包含的信息的选项。每个句子读两遍。1.A. care B. pairC. hair2.A. workB. wake C.walk3.A. noisy B.lazy C.busy4. A.grass B.glass C.grade5.A. put downB.turn downC. take down第二节(共5小题；每题1分，满分5分)听下面五个句子，从题中所给的A
2、、B、C三个选项中选出该句的最佳答语。每个句子读两遍。6. A.About 100 cm tall.B.Over 100 kilosC. About two months old7. A.Pandas.B.Storybooks. C.Geography.8. A. By playing the violin. B. By bike. C.By themselves.9. A.Apples, pears and bananas.B. History, biology and English.C. Doctors, teachers and policemen.10.A. Youre welcom
3、e.B.Good idea!C.Thatll be great!第三节(共5小题；每题1分，满分5分)听下面五组对话和问题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每个对话读两遍。11.Which direction should the man take?A.B.C.12. In Which year was Ivans sister born?A. B. C.13. What does Cathy like doing in her free time?A. Listening to rock music and taking short videos.B.Drawing and l
4、istening to music.C.Playing the guitar and taking short videos.14. How many directors created the movie My people, My country? A.Five. B.Six. C.Seven.15. When will Alice go to see the movie? A. On October 5th B. On October 15th C. On October 25th第二部分完形填空（共15小题；每小题 1 分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个
5、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。Recently，I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive，the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight16before setting down. High desert winds had17the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be circling the city f
6、or a few minutes waiting to18. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened19there might be a few bumps(颠簸)We11，that few minutes turned into about fourfive minutes，including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) pale by comparison.The movement was so fierce
7、that several passengers felt _20and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess, thats not good thing to have happen in a(n)_21space because it only serves to increase the discomfort of the situation. About twenty minutes into the adventure，the entire airplane became very _22. There was now a se
8、nse of anxiety and fear that could be _23_noticedEvery passenger simply held on for dear life except one. A 24was having a good time! With each bump of the airplane, he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight. As I observed this，I 25that he didnt know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about hi
9、s26 . He neither thought about the past nor about the future. Those are what we grownups have learned from 27. He was _28the ride because he had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this，I took a deep breath and 29back into my seat，pretending I was really on a roller coaster. I smiled f
10、or the rest of the flight. I even 30 to giggle once or twice ,much to the chagrin(烦恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.16. A. mistake B. delay C. change D. wind 17. A. forced B. warned C. swept D. reminded18. A. arrive B. enter C. stop D. land19. A. if B. though C. because D.
11、 while20. A. sick B. nervous C. angry D. afraid 21. A. empty B. narrow C. secret D. open 22. A. quiet B. hot C. dirty D. crowded23. A. partly B. gradually C. shortly D. clearly24. A. pilot B. baby C. guard D. man25. A. realized B. hoped C. agreed D. insisted26. A. health B. safety C. joy D. future27
12、. A. teachers B. books C. experience D. practice28. A. learning B. taking C. missing D. enjoying29. A. sat B. lay C. went D. rode 30. A. attempted B. managed C. wanted D. decided第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AWealthy Chinese undergraduates arent the
13、 only ones looking to get a college degree in the U.S. So are a growing number of Chinese students from lower middle-class families who are enrolling in community colleges. The Los Angeles Times reports that while thousands of Chinese students from wealthy families enroll in U.S. Colleges each year,
14、 the number from less privileged backgrounds also has begun to rise. In 2007, just 2,500 Chinese students were enrolled at U.S. community colleges. Now more than 16,200, or 13% of all Chinese undergraduates in the U.S., are studying at community colleges in the country.Many of those students are sea
15、rching for an alter native to Chinas high-pressure and over crowded educational system. Los Angeles community colleges host a large percent of those students. In China, intermediary agencies are marketing U.S. community colleges as a stepping stone to a four-year university. Experts say the number o
16、f Chinese students at community colleges is likely to increase. 31. We can infer from the text that _A, Only the wealthy students are interested in a college in the US.B, more and more Chinese students are coming to attend colleges in the US.C, The 2500 students are admitted to the colleges in the U
17、S each year.D, Colleges are use agencies as their stepping stone to Chinese students.32, Why are the American colleges so attractive to Chinese students? _A, because they are too rich to attend a top university in the world.B, because it is easy for Chinese students to get a college degree in the US
18、.C, because it is inexpensive for Chinese students to get a college degree in the US.D, because there are less depressing and easy situations in American colleges.33, What is the best title of the article?_A, the new preference among Chinese studentsB, the rise of the Chinese students in collegesC,
19、the wealth of the Chinese students in the US collegesD, The admission to the Chinese students in the US collegesBRecently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top-class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world. I was pretty shocked when I first stepped ont
20、o the campus. Well, its not even really a campus. Its more like a district in a small town. Harvards main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say theyre a little shabby(破旧的). They dont fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surround
21、ed by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a castle of Middle Ages. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again.It creates a strong contrast(对比)and brings a special atmosphere to the school. Our tour guide Ga
22、ry took us around and told us, “You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. ”Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn! I saw some
23、 students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all. Harvard has the worlds first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of hig
24、h-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in. I hope one day Ill attend my dream schoolHarvard. 34. The article is mainly about _. A. the authors campus
25、 life in HarvardB. the authors impression of HarvardC. Harvards old buildingsD. the academic system at Harvard35. The author was most impressed by _ , according to the article. A. Harvards mix of tradition and new technologyB. the classes held on beautiful lawns at HarvardC. Harvard students not tak
26、ing their graduation ceremony seriously D. the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus36. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in theworld? _A. Literature, arts, and law. B. Religion, law and arts. C. Literature, arts and computer science. D. Religion, computer scie
27、nce and literature. 37. The underlined word “lawn”in Paragraph 4 means _ . A. playgroundB. benchC. grass field D. blanketCRajesh Chouhan had walked 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. The 26-year-old migrant worker(外来务工者) was in the heart of India and only halfway home. When India announced i
28、ts nationwide lockdown onMarch 24to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒). Overnight, many like Chouhan were stranded without jobs, food or savings. They had to figure out ways to leave the cities. With no way to survive in the cities, and Indias vast railway network mostly shut down, many
29、made the extraordinary decision to walk thousands of miles back to their families.Normally Chouhan pays 300 rupees ($4) for the 48-hour trip home in the lowest train carriage, but during the pandemic(大流行病) that price rose to 1,200 rupees ($15.90). State police were assigned to sell tickets and keep
30、order at police stations packed with travelers desperate to get home. Police in Bengalore said they used sticks to clear the crowds when sales for the day ended.We were beaten many times. Just because we are poor, doesnt mean we cant feel pain, says Chouhan. After spending five days outside a police
31、 station trying to get a ticket, Chouhan and his fellow villagers decided to walk. They didnt dare tell their families.Many didnt make it. In one incident, 16 laborers were run over by a freight train as theyslept on rail tracks. Roadside accidents took the lives of others. Some died from exhaustion
32、, dehydration(脱水) or hunger. Those picked up by police were often sent back to the cities they had tried to leave. Chouhan knew the risks. But on May 12, he decided to challenge Indias strict lockdown laws and begin the 1,250-mile (2,000-kilometer) walk to his village in the northern state of Uttar
33、Pradesh.Hed hoped to hitchhike much of the way, but with police checking trucks for stowaways(偷渡者), drivers were demanding fees beyond Chouhans budget. For 10 days, hed have to avoid police check points, survive on tea and biscuits, and walk on aching feet. I dont think I can forget this journey thr
34、ough my life, he says. Itll always carry memories of sadness and anxiety.38. What does the underlined words “were stranded” probably mean in paragraph 1? A be hired B be hurt C unable to leave D unable to live39. Why did Chouhan and other villagers decide to walk home ? A Because the price of ticket
35、s were too high. B Because they tried to get train tickets in vain. C Because they were beaten by police. D Because the a five-day sale of tickets ended.40. What can we guess about the risks of Chouhans journey home ? A He may have lost his money during his walking. B He would have died if he had ta
36、ken a train. C Police will sent him home if he wishes. D Perhaps he cant get enough food and drink.41. What can we know about Chouhan ? A He was caught by police amid his journey. B He helped his fellow villagers to get home. C He was impressed by the journey.D He wont go to cities for jobs.第二节：(共5小
37、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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Find Time to Read?That everyones too busy these days is ordinary. But one specific complaint is made especially sadly：42 What makes the problem worse is that the usual time-management techniques dont seem efficient. The webs full of a
38、rticles offering tips on making time to read: “Give up TV” or “Carry a book with you at all times”43Sit down to read and the work-related thoughts keeps going on and on or else youre so exhausted that a challenging books the last thing you need. The modern mind, Tim Parks, a novelist and critic, wri
39、tes, “Most people tend to communicateIt is not simply that one is interrupted; it is that one actually tends to interrupt”. Deep reading requires not just time, but a special kind of time which cant be obtained merely by becoming more efficient.44Thinking of time as a resource to be maximized means
40、you approach it on purpose, making any given moment as well spent only in so far as it advances progress toward some goal immersive reading, by contrast, depends on being willing to risk inefficiency, goallessness, even time-wasting. Try to slot it as a to-do list item and youll manage only goal-foc
41、used reading-useful, sometimes, but not the most fulfilling kind. “The future comes at us like empty bottles along an unstoppable and nearly infinite conveyor belt,” writes Gary Eberle in his book Sacred Time, and “we feel a pressure to fill these different-sized bottles (days, hours, minutes）as the
42、y pass, for if they get by without being filled, we will have wasted them”.45So what does work？Perhaps surprisingly, scheduling regular times for reading. Youd think this might fuel the efficiency mind-set, but in fact, Eberle notes, such usual behaviour helps us “step outside times flow” into “soul
43、 time”.46“Carry a book with you at all times” can actually work, too-providing you dip in often enough, so that reading becomes the default state from which you temporarily surface to take care of business, before dropping back down. On a really good day, it no longer feels as if youre “making time
44、to read,” but just reading, and making time for everything else. A. How do we make reading easy?B. Theres never any time to read.C. In fact, “becoming more efficient” is part of the problem.D. No mind-set could be worse for losing yourself in a book.E. Most people dont pay more attention to physical
45、 book reading.F. You could limit distractions by reading only physical books, or on single-purpose e-readers. G. But in my experience, using such methods to free up the odd 30 minutes doesnt work.第II卷第四部分语言知识运用（共四节，满分73分）第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Last week, our yearly school sports meeting 47 (hol
46、d) and the students of our class took 48 active part in it. On the first day, we watched the impressive opening ceremony 49 (perform) by energetic teachers and students. Soon, the games formally began. Some of my classmates ran to the track to cheer for the 50 (athlete) while others remained 51 (sea
47、t), watching them from a distance. I was 52 (excite) because I would compete 53 the 100-meter dash with my classmates cheering. 54 (fortunate), I fell on the ground, 55 (miss) the chance to win. What a pity! Although I failed, I was still looking forward to a better performance the next day. However
48、, as a result of the rain, we had to put off the sports meeting, 56 made us disappointed.第二节 用括号内单词的正确形式填空。(共5小题；每题2分，满分10分)57. Many children are afraid of being for making mistakes in speaking English.(blame)58. But he became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people _ to cholera.(expo
49、se)59. These cities do not have the historical _ of other places.(attract)60. We provide these meals for the _ of the customers. (convenient)61. Our cooks sudden _ that she was leaving surprised us.(announce)第三节完成句子(共5小题；每题2分，满分10分)62 这位作家在全神贯注地写作。The writer _ his writing.63除了运动外，我课外其他的兴趣是音乐。_ sport
50、s, my other interest outside class is music. 64在物理学领域，没有人能取代他的位置。Nobody could _ him in the field of Physics.65由六个男孩和三个女孩组成的队伍成功地通过了山谷。 The team _ six boys and three girls succeeded in passing the valley.66 漏掉了一个词，所以这个句子没有意义。 A word is _, so the sentence does not make sense.笫四节书面表达（满分15分）假如你是李华，你的美国朋
51、友Tom，因为最近欧洲的疫情只能待在家中，他感到又害怕又焦虑。请你给他写封信表示安慰，内容包括：1. 表示安慰2. 应对措施3. 表达愿望和祝福注意：1. 词数80左右2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：疫情 epidemic; 洗手液 hand sanitizer; 口罩 mask Dear Tom,_2020-2021年高二上学期第一次月考试题答案听力部分1.B 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.A 8.B 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.A完型填空：16-20 BADCA 21-25: BADBA 26-30 BCDAB阅读31-33
52、 BDA 34-37 BADC 38-41 CBDC七选五 42-46 BGCDF语法填空 47. was held 48. an 49. performed 50. athletes 51. seated 52. excited 53. in 54. Unfortunately 55. missing 56. which单词填空57. blamed 58. exposed 59. attractions 60, convenience 61. announcement 完成句子62. is absorbed in 63 Apart from 64. take the place of 65.
53、 consisting of 66. left out书面表达Dear Tom; Learning you have been frightened and worried at the particular time of epidemic, I am deeply concerned. However, you need to cheer up and do as I suggest. Firstly, you should avoid going out. If you must go outdoors, do wear protective masks to prevent yourself from getting infected. Moreover, you are supposed to wash hands frequently with hand sanitizer, which is an effective way to prevent the virus. Additionally, avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough.May you get rid of your worries soon.