1、宁夏吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语10月月考试题(无答案)时间:120分钟 满分:150第一部分 听力理解(共两节,每小题1分,满分 20 分) 做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a c
2、lassroom.C. In a bookstore.2. At what time will the film begin?A.7:00B. 7:15 C. 7:203. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend JaneB. A weekend trip. C. A radio programme. 4. What will the woman probably do?A. Go shopping.B. See the man off C.Catch a train. 5. why did the woma
3、n apologize?A. She couldnt take the cake backB. She went to the wrong place C. She made a late delivery第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段材料,回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Whose CD is broken?A. Kathys B. Mums C. Ja
4、cks 7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A. Buy her a new CD. B. Do some cleaning. C. Give her 10 dollars.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What did the man think of the meal?A. Just so-so. B. Quite satisfactory C. A bit disappointing. 9. What was the 15% on the bill paid for?A. The food. B. The dri
5、nksC. The service.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Why is the man at the shop?A. To order a camera for his wifeB. To have a camera repaired C. To get a camera changed 11. What colour does the man want?A. Pink.B. Black. C. Orange.12. What will the man do afterwards?A. Make a phone callB. Wait until further
6、notice C. Come again the next day. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What would Joe probably do during the Thanksgiving holiday?A. Go to a play. B. Stay at home.C. Visit Kingston. 14. What is Ariel going to do in Toronto?A. Attend a party.B. Meet her aunt.C. See a car show. 15. Why is Ariel in a hurry to le
7、ave? A. To call up Betty B. To buy some DVD s. C. To pick up Daniel 16. What might be the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Fellow workers C. Guide and tourist 听下面一段对话,回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Where does Thomas Manning work?A. In the Guinness CompanyB. At a radio station. C. In a museum.
8、18. Where did the idea of a book of records come from?A. A bird-shooting tripB. A visit to Europe C. A television talk show.19. When did Sir Hughs first book of records appear?A. In 1875B. In 1950 C. In 195520. What are the two speakers going to talk about next?A. More records of unusual factsB. The
9、 founder of the company C. The oldest person in the world.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,每小题2分,满分40分)第一节:阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选AFalls are common in young children and older people. Although most result in mild bumps and bruises,some falls can cause serious injuries that require immediate medical attention.What t
10、o do:Do not move the person and call for emergency help if the person:may have seriously injured the head,neck,back,hip bones or thighs is unconscious or was briefly unconsciousis having difficulty breathingisnt breathing (starts CPR)has a seizure(癫痫突然发作)has clear fluid or blood coming from the nose
11、,ears or mouthCall a doctor or seek medical attention if the person:becomes very sleepy and is very difficult to wake upbrings up more than two or three timescomplains of neck or back painscomplains of increasing pain anywhere on the bodyisnt walking normallydoesnt seem to be focusing his or her eye
12、s normallyhas any behavior or symptoms that worry youIf you think its safe to move the person:place a cold compress(敷布) or ice pack on any bumps or bruisesgive acetaminophen(解热镇痛药) for painlet the person rest,as needed,for the next few hourswatch the person closely for the next 24 hours for any unus
13、ual symptoms or behaviorNever leave young children on any bed or other furniture unsupervised(未监督)Always strap(用带捆住) children into high chairs,changing tables,shopping carts,and strollers. Always buckle(扣住) kids into ageappropriate safety seats when riding in motor vehicles,and make sure they always
14、 wear helmets when biking or skating or when using skateboards or scooters(踏板车)21What is the text mainly about?AFalls cant cause serious injuries. BWays to deal with falls.CWays to prevent falls. DFalls happen to kids.22If a person bleeds from his mouth after the accident,what should you do?AShake h
15、im forth and back. BMove him to another place.CGive him some medicine to have. DLet him stay where he is.23Which of the following will be the best title for the last paragraph?APrevent Your Kids BPlace Furniture WellCWear Helmets DPrevent FallsBTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for f
16、un,according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers,some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key
17、 findings,“the proportion(比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13yearolds and 9 percent of 17yearolds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages 28,remain largely the same.But t
18、he amount of time spent in reading each session has declined,from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading,the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of ereaders and tablets on reading.It does point ou
19、t that many parents still limit electronic reading,mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read
20、 frequently,compared to infrequent readers,have more books in the home,more books purchased for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches,and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead,parents might take this chance to step in
21、and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.24What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?AChildrens reading habits.BQuality of childrens books.CChildrens afterclass activities.DParentchild relationships.25Where can you find the data that best s
22、upports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?AIn Paragraph 2. BIn Paragraph 3. CIn Paragraph 4. DIn Paragraph 5.26Why do many parents limit electronic reading?AEbooks are of poor quality. BIt could be a waste of time.CIt may harm childrens health. DEreaders are expensive.27How should parents en
23、courage their children to read more?AAct as role models for them. BAsk them to write book reports.CSet up reading groups for them. DTalk with their reading class teachers. CHistory tells us that footwear was one of the first things ancient people learned to make. Footwear helped them across rocky pa
24、ths or hot sands without injuring themselves. The earliest footwear we know of was simply a piece of plaited(编织的) grass or leather tied to the feet.The ancient Egyptians seem to have invented the first footwear with a firm sole(鞋底)sandals. Egyptian royalty usually wore sandals that had a different s
25、tyle from those with lesser status(身份),while slaves were not allowed to wear anything on their feet. The sandal is still the basic form of footwear in many countries,particularly those with a hot climate,whereas in cold climates,an entirely different type of shoe appearedthe moccasina slippershaped
26、shoe made of soft but strong leather.The Greeks were the first to develop shoes with heels(鞋跟)Then,in the Middle Ages,shoes with long points at the toe became very chic for the nobility. These shoes were often very difficult to wear. Other trends followed,with squaretoed shoes,wide shoes,and even sh
27、oes that could make a woman stand two feet taller. Not surprisingly,these sometimes led to accidents. Even today,fashion rather than comfort often leads to the kind of shoes women wear.Mechanical shoemaking appeared in the 1800s in North America. Until then,shoes had been made with the same kinds of
28、 hand tools used by the ancient Egyptians. And in 1858,a machine was invented that could stitch(缝合) the sole of a shoe to the upper part. Now it was possible to make shoes that were shaped to fit either the left or right foot. Toward the end of the 1800s came a new type of shoe that was specifically
29、 designed for sportsthe sneakerand it soon become an alltime favorite.28What did shoes often show in ancient times?AThe rich resources. BPeoples different beliefs.CPeoples status in society. DThe changeable climates.29What does the underlined word “chic” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AValuable. BConv
30、enient. CFashionable. DComfortable.30Before mechanical shoemaking appeared, .Ashoes were often very difficult for people to wearBall the shoe patterns made by the Greeks were the sameCthe only function of footwear was to protect peoples feetDpeople wore the sameshaped shoes on their two feet31How do
31、es the text mainly develop?ABy providing examples. BBy making comparisons.CBy following the order of time. DBy following the order of importan DThe United States has about 475,000 school buses -all painted yellowEach day they carry more than 25,000,000 children, half of all schoolchildren in the cou
32、ntryBut these buses, on average, use four liters of diesel (柴油) fuel to travel less than sixteen kilometersWhen the school year began last fall, diesel averaged 55 cents a liter nationallyThe price nearly doubled, to a dollar and 8 cents, by the end of school in JuneBob Riley speaks for the American
33、 School Bus CouncilHe says fuel prices for schools are not much lower than others have to payAs a result, schools are looking for ways to reduce transportation costsBus routes are being redrawn or, in some cases, canceled (取消)Some areas are buying buses that use natural gas or other alternative fuel
34、sOther steps include fewer field trips and less travel by sports teamsAnd some school districts (地区) may end any bus service not required by lawStudies show that school buses are the safest form of transportation to and from schoolThe American School Bus Council says cuts in bus service are bad for
35、children and possibly the environmentIt says removing buses from the road will mean an increase in other vehicles transporting studentsSpokesman Bob Riley says another concern is that reducing bus services might reduce attendanceBut it could also get more children to walk or bicycle to schoolAnd tha
36、t would surely make people happy at the National Center for Safe Routes to SchoolMore kids walking or biking safely to school is the aim of a three-year-old federal program, part of an international movementThe goal is to increase physical activity and reduce air pollutionThe United States will cele
37、brate Walk to School Day on October eighth this yearBut for some students, high fuel prices could make every day a walk-to-school day32What does this passage mainly tell us?AHigh fuel prices influences on school busesBNew measures to transport school studentsCThe safest form of student transportatio
38、nDThe origin of Walk to School Day33What can we learn from Paragraph 3?ACuts in bus service will have negative resultsBThe US government is encouraging cuts in bus servicesCThe US schools are searching for the safest transportation meansDReducing bus service will do a lot of good to the environment3
39、4In order to cut down transportation cost, many schools take the following measures EXCEPT_Achanging some bus routes Bstopping some bus routesCasking parents to drive children to and from schoolDusing other types of fuels35The National Center for Safe Routes to School encourages more children to wal
40、k or bike to school in order to _Asave more fuels and diesel for the countryBkeep the children safe on their way to schoolCmake the children live a simple lifeDkeep the children healthy and the environment clean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。Stress occurs when you feel
41、 that demands placed on yousuch as work, school or relationshipsare beyond your ability.36However, untreated long-term stress can result in serious health conditions including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. 37Everyone is different, and so are the wa
42、ys they choose to manage their stress. Some people prefer pursuing hobbies such as gardening, playing music and creating art, while others find relief in more solitary(独自的)activities: meditation, yoga and walking.38 Do some exercise. The research keeps growingexercise benefits your mind just as well
43、 as your body. We keep hearing about the long-term benefits of a regular exercise routine. But even a 20-minute walk, run, swim or dance session in the midst of a stressful time can give an immediate effect that can last for several hours.39It may seem difficult to get away from a big work project,
44、a crying baby or a growing credit card bill. But when you give yourself permission to step away from it, you let yourself have time to do something else, which can help you have a new perspective or practice techniques to feel less overwhelmed. Its important not to avoid your stress(those bills have
45、 to be paid sometime), but even just 20 minutes to take care of yourself is helpful. Smile and laugh. Our brains are interconnected with our emotions and facial expressions. When people are stressed, they often hold a lot of the stress in their face. So laughs or smiles can help relieve some of that
46、 tension and improve the situation.Try meditation. Meditation and mindful prayer help the mind and body to relax and focus. Mindfulness can help people see new perspectives, develop self-compassion and forgiveness. 40Much like exercise, research has shown that even meditating briefly can bring immed
47、iate benefits. A. Take a break from the stressor.B. Get some social support from whatever sources you can access.C. Too much stress can affect body systems and cause mental problems.D. Here are four healthy techniques that may help reduce stress in the short and long term.E. But by finding positive,
48、 healthy ways, many of these negative health consequences can be reduced.F. When practicing mindfulness, people can release emotions contributing to the body physical stress.G. Some stress can be beneficial at times, producing a boost that helps people get through tough situations.第三部分:完形填空 (每小题1.5分
49、,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。When I was a little girl,I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling41in your life. Little did I know you were42every penny you earned to go to43school. I cann
50、ot thank you enough for44you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried45piles of law books. I was46.Why were you doing what I domemorizing textbooks and studying for47?When you said you were in law school, I was m
51、ore puzzled. I didnt know Moms48be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you can do anything you want to do.” As young as I was, that statement kept49in my ears. I watched as you faced the50of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a51and a Mom of five kids. I w
52、as exhausted just watching you52.With your words of wisdom in my53mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world54.I set out to live my life filled with55,seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements. Your words became my motto. I56found myself in the uni
53、que position of being either the first(woman doctor in Maryland Rotary)57one of the few women(chief medical reporters)in my field. I gained strength every time I said,“Yes, Ill try that.” Encouraged by your58,I have forged ahead(毅然前行)with my lifes journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and59meeting
54、each challenge. You did it, and now Im60it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live. 41.A.found B. played C. keptD. provided42.A.savingB. making C. donatingD. receiving43.A.businessB. fashion C. law D. medical44.A.what B. that C. which D. where45.A.at B.to C. upon D. under46.A.amuse
55、d B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed47.A.roles B. tests C. positions D. shows48.A.must B. ought to C. need D. could49.A.ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating50.A.choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes51.A.professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model52.A.in danger B.in action C.in troubleD. in
56、 charge53.A.weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty54.A.came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up55.A.hope B. hardship C. harmonyD. sadness56.A.constantlyB. shortly C. hardly D. nearly57.A.and B. but C. or D. for58.A.description B. statement C. praise D. introduction59.A.secretlyB. curiouslyC.
57、carelessly D. eagerly60.A.doing B. consideringC. correcting D. reading第四部分: 语法填空 (每小题1分,满分10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People Eat Rice All over the WorldRice 61 (believe) to have been first grown in China or possibly somewhere else in eastern Asia around 10,000 years ago. 62 earliest evide
58、nce of rice farming comes from a 7,000yearold site near the lower Yangtze River village of Hemudu in Zhejiang Province in China.Rice is a kind of food which requires much labor. In developed countries,the planting and harvesting is done 63 (most) with machines. 64 ,in much of the world,these things
59、are still largely done by hand. It takes one farmer 1,000 to 2,000 working hours 65 (raise) a rice crop on 2.5 acres of land. The fact that rice needs so much labor means 66 (keep) a lot of the population on the land.Rice is also a crop 67 need of lots of water. The wet rice grown in most of Asia ne
60、eds hot weather after a period of rain and conditions provided by the rainy seasons affect many of the places 68 rice is grown.Rice straws(稻秆) 69 (leave) in the fields add nutrients(营养物) to the soil after rice is harvestedFor the next years crop,rice farmers can often enjoy a good harvest by adding
61、little 70 no fertilizer(肥料)第五部分: 单词拼写 (每小题1分,满分15分)根据下列句子及所给汉语注释,将空缺处各单词或短语的正确形式写在答题纸的横线上。71. The director decides to end the movie with a beautiful s_ of the sunset on the sea.72. It is reported that a fierce shark _ (袭击) sevral visitors swimming near the shore.73. The local agriculture develops fa
62、st because the land is very f_ for crops to grow well.74. There are a number of factors leading to the _ (灭绝) of dinosaurs in a short time.75. All students are f_ to ride their bikes at school.76. Little Tom felt quite sad as everyone was _ (不相信) about his story.77. People in the hospital walked tow
63、ards the doorway, carefully keeping their d_ from each other.78. My mothers sweet smile always _ (表明)that she is proud of me.79. That woman is so m_ that no one knows what she does and where she lives.80. Only when we treat the world _ (积极正面地) will we discover where the beauty is .81. 我父亲曾经在旅游景点购买纪念
64、品时被小商贩敲竹杠。My father _ by some peddlers when buying some souvenirs at the scenic spot.82. 汤姆过去常常从同友人下象棋中获得乐趣。Tom used to _ playing chess with his friend.83. 大多数高中生每天都有大量的家庭作业要去完成。Most high school students _ homework to finish every day.84. 现在一些稀有动物正以惊人的速度在不断灭绝。Today some rare animals _ at an unbeliev
65、able speed.85. 请删除多余信息,直切正题Please cut out the unnecessary information and .第六部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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只允许修改十处, 多者(从第
66、11处起) 不计分It seems that if the result is bad,which people work for will be meaningless. Personally speak,the process of fighting for the goal is less important than the result. When we fight for our goals,we will be devoted what we are doing and try to improve us. If we fail in the end,when we look b
67、ack on the beginning,we will find that we are no longer the childish one. We have grown up. Whats the more,in the process of fighting,we got close to success. As the saying goes,“Failure are the mother of success.” So dont treat the result so serious; just enjoy the process.第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是育才中学学生会主席李华,针对目前一些地方血库纷纷告急的情况,请参照以下提示,用英文写一份倡议书,提倡无偿献血 (donate blood for free)要点提示:1. 社会上对献血的错误认识;2. 指出献血的意义;3. 开展相关活动。