1、河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第五次月考考试试题第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AYou know that Grandparents Day, taking place the Sunday after Labor Day every year, is a holiday for celebrating your parents parents. But how did the holiday come to
2、be? Did it originate out of a sweet, sincere wish at heart . or was it all a giant marketing plan to sell more goods?It is, in fact, the former. When Marian McQuade first thought of the idea for the holiday, commercialism (商业主义) was the last thing on her mind. In 1956, McQuade was trying to plan a c
3、elebration for the elderly members of her community. She made the sad discovery that many of the senior citizens in the nursing home didnt often receive visits from their families. So she set a day to appreciate grandparents.In any case, McQuade never wanted the holiday to be a money grab. Mothers D
4、ay actually has a similar story; in fact, its founder wanted it discontinued in the 1920s after she saw how commercialized it had become. However, it didnt stop card companies from getting excited about the future of a new holiday. Hallmark predicted that, by 1983, Grandparents Day would become the
5、sixth highest card-selling holiday. But to their disappointment, it never became a commercial holiday.Many families have much more meaningful ways of celebrating the holiday. Danielle Kirsch celebrates by trying a new activity every year with her grandmother Elsie. “This year, well be painting toget
6、her,” she tells RD.com. Molly Arnolds grandmother is no longer around, yet she still finds a way to honor the holiday. Arnold is the Chief Operations Officer of the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation, a charity she created in memory of her grandmother, Barbara Broyles, who passed away from Alzheim
7、ers disease (老年痴呆症). However, just because the holiday is not about commercialism doesnt mean you cant exchange gifts. S actually suggests that grandparents give their grandchildren gifts, especially gifts that “honor family traditions”. For example, a meaningful gift from a grandpa to his granddaug
8、hter would be actually a birthday gift, but we think its a perfect Grandparents Day idea too.21. Why did McQuade found Grandparents Day?A. To grow her own business. B. To realize her parents dream.C. To remember her own grandparents. D. To call on people to care for the elderly.22. What does the und
9、erlined part “a money grab” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. A way to make big money.B. A celebration of ones wealth.C. A chance to give others money.D. A deal between family members.23. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. Meaningful ways of celebrating the holiday. B. Peoples attitudes toward the ho
10、liday.C. The effort to carry out the holiday. D. The future of the holiday.BThe award-winning Ballad fromTibet天籁梦想) by the Chinese director Zhang Wei is scheduled to premiere in New York City on Saturday, March 10.The film, which tells the story of four visually impaired kids from Chinas Tibet Auton
11、omous Region embarking on a journey for their dream, will be presented at the Bronx Library Center on Saturday, at the Mid-Manhattan Library on Sunday, at Lehman College and Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on Tuesday, and at the Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday.Based on a true story, Ballad from Tib
12、et is about the four Tibetan kids-Thupten, Sonam, Kelsang and Droma-achieving their dream against all odds.Thupten is a 10-year-old boy partially sighted in one eye and blind in the other. His doctor says that there is a chance that he can completely lose his sight, but there is an operation that ca
13、n offer a 50 percent chance of saving his vision.His teacher firmly suggests that he should have the operation right away, but Thupten is afraid and wants to see the world before his life is plunged into total darkness.Along with his three friends who also suffer from blindness, Thupten embarks on a
14、n exciting adventure. Together they decide to go to Shenzhen in South Chinas Guangdong Province, a city more than 3,700km away from Tibetan regional capital Lhasa.The reason for the childrens decision to go to Shenzhen is their love of music. They are all talented and want to sing their hearts out i
15、n front of national audience by participating in a Shenzhen-based reality show.The foursomes trip is indeed fun, but it turns out to be dangerous as well. Luckily, help is on hand along the way in the form of a wandering family, a shepherd, a motorcycle club, and a TV producers assistant.Ballad from
16、 Tibet has won the award for Best Childrens Feature Film at the 13th China International Childrens Film Festival in November 2017, and earned nominations at 17 different international childrens film festivals in Germany, Canada, Japan, Greece, Australia and India.24.What does the underlined word imp
17、aired in Paragraph 2 mean?A.damaged B.strengthened C.short-sighted D.amazing25.Why do the four children in Ballad from Tibet choose Shenzhen as their destination?A.Because their teacher advises them to go there to pursue their dream.B.Because they want to look for their parents there.C.Because they
18、long to earn money there to support themselves.D.Because they want to take part in a Shenzhen-based reality show.26.What can we infer about Ballad from Tibet in the text?A.The teacher and the doctor are in favor of Thuptens decision.B.The film is going to be shown in New York City for the first time
19、.C.Not all the four children in the film suffer from blindness.D.The children get to their destination very smoothly.27.What does the author think of Ballad from Tibet?A.Successful B.Negative C.Awful D.SurprisingCHeres an idea whose time has come: A flu shot that doesnt require an actual shot.For th
20、e first time, researchers have tested a flu vaccine patch (疫苗贴) in a human clinical trial and found that it delivered as much protection as a traditional injection with a needle. Doctors and public health experts have high hopes that it will increase the number of people who get immunized (免疫的) agai
21、nst the flu.Seasonal flu is responsible for up to half a million deaths around the world each year according to the World Health Organization. A team led by Georgia Tech engineer Mark Prausnitz has come up with another method that uses “microneedles”. These tiny needles are so small that 100 of them
22、, arranged in order on a patch, can fit under your thumb.Yet theyre big enough to hold vaccine for three types of flu.None of the study volunteers had serious side effects. The groups that got patches had mild skin reactions that were not seen in the regular needle group, while the volunteers in the
23、 regular needle group were more likely to experience pain. Overall, 70 percent of the volunteers who got vaccine patches said theyd rather use them again than get a traditional flu shot. The study authors declared it a success on all fronts.The biggest beneficiaries could be people in low- and middl
24、e-income countries, where flu vaccines are hard to come by. Reducing pain is nice, but other benefits-the patch costs less，is easier to transport, doesnt require refrigeration, can be self-administered and doesnt cause waste of needlesare even better.“Microneedle Patches have the potential to become
25、 ideal candidates for vaccination programs,” wrote Katja Hoschler and Maria Zambon of Public Health England.28. What is the passage mainly about?A. A patch that makes flu shots a thing of the past.B. A clinical study that protects people from disease.C. A vaccine patch that cures people of their flu
26、.D. A method that makes traditional flu shots painless.29. What do we know about the vaccine patch?A. It is produced by the WHO. B. It delivers vaccine to the little finger.C. It causes slight side effects. D. It works badly on 30% of the volunteers.30. The new patch has all the following benefits e
27、xcept that_.A. it can be used without a doctor B. it is provided free of chargeC. it can be kept at room temperature D. it needs less care in transportation 31. What is Kaija and Marias attitude towards the new shot?A. Cautious. B. Disapproving. C. Ambiguous. D. Favorable.DThe 2018 China ( Ningbo) C
28、ulture Week kicked off at the Sofia Chinese Culture Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sept. 24.Beginning on Sept. 24, the China (Ningbo) Culture Week has featured more than 10 events under the theme of “Inheritance and Innovation(继承与革新),Collision and integration(冲突与融合)”,presenting the Bulgarian people w
29、ith Chinese culture through exhibitions, performances, lectures and films. These include the qipao art show, symphony(交响乐) concert by Chinese musicians, short film show and outdoor film festival.Additionally, the week has showcased more than 100 Chinese traditional handicrafts, representing national
30、 intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)as well as the living inheritance of Ningbo culture through modern interpretation.As an Eastern departure port of the ancient maritime Silk Road, Ningbo has always served as a messenger for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. Today, it activ
31、ely participates in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, boosting Chinas economic and trade cooperation with central and Eastern European countries.The Ningbo Municipal Government participated in the preparation and operation of the Sofia Chinese Culture Center commissioned by the Minis
32、try of Culture and Tourism, which officially opened in November last year. This time, the China ( Ningbo) Culture Week will be held on the occasion of the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Its hoped that more Bulgarian friends will know China, understand Ningbo and create a better future toge
33、ther with us.The director of Sofias Cultural Bureau said she was very happy to be able to share traditional Chinese festivals with the Bulgarian people. At the beginning of this year, the Sofia Municipal Government and the Sofia Chinese Cultural Center jointly organized many activities that were wel
34、l received by the people of Sofia. She hoped to continue to strengthen exchanges as well as explore and develop cooperation in various fields in the future.32. According to the passage, what is the representative of Chinese intangible heritage?A. The qipao art show B. The symphony concertC. The shor
35、t film show D. Traditional handicrafts33. What can we know from Para. 4 and Para. 5?A. Ningbo plays a key role in promoting ties with foreign countries.B. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism opened last November.C. The China (Ningbo) Culture Week is not set on the occasion of Chinese Mid-AutumnFesti
36、val.D. Without the culture week, no foreigners would know China.34. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Its important to maintain China-Bulgaria ties.B. The China (Ningbo) Culture Week promotes China-Bulgaria ties.C. Various events were organized in the China (Ningbo) Culture Week.D. The China (Ni
37、ngbo) Culture Week shows a strong China.35. Whats the directors attitude towards the future between China and Bulgaria?A. Hopeful B. Skeptical C. Negative D. Uncertain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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a
38、very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each others company. 36 Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple sou
39、p can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices. 37 Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb an
40、d so on. You can make your hot pot using the more traditional method of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables. 38 Mushrooms of all kinds are also common to Chinese hot pot preparations. 39 At home, a single hot pot would work well up t
41、o 4-8 people depending on the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings. 40 !A. Finally, arrange the seating reasonably. B. Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese
42、 hot pot at home. C. It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fully. D. For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuan. E. It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in small parts. F. Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot pot.G. Popular choices
43、 include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomato. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1. 5分7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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One day a crane stood on the bank of a pool with a sad look on his face. A crab (蟹) noticed the bird and asked,“The pool is full of 41 _. Why
44、 do you stand there as if you have 42 _ the thought of eating?” “I am 43_ ,” said the crane. “Because I heard the fishermen say they will pick up every fish in the pool tomorrow. I shall have nothing to 44_ when that happens. I am now prepared to die of 45_ .”The fishes in the pool heard what the cr
45、ane said, and they said to each other in46_ , “Since he and we have a 47 _enemy, perhaps the wise crane can advise us what to do.” So they asked the crane how they may 48 _themselves. “There is only one 49_ ,” said the crane. “You must get to another pool 50 _ it is too late. I know a pool nearby. L
46、et me carry you there.” The fishes 51 _ among themselves and said, “Since we cant save ourselves, we must 52 _ with the crane.” They agreed to let the crane 53 _them to the pool. The 54 _ crane took the fishes to a spot nearby, where he ate them. He returned for more, 55 _that all the others were sa
47、fe in another pool.Finally all the fishes were 56_ , and the crab said, “Sir, take me also to that pool, for I 57 _to be with the fishes.” The crane carried him to the spot where he had eaten the fishes. When the crab saw the 58 _on the ground, he thought to himself: “I am cheated! Yet when the wise
48、 are 59 _, they will die fighting instead of giving up, even if there is no 60 of saving themselves.” Then the crab fastened his claws upon the cranes throat and tore at it until the crane died.41. A. weed B. shells C. sand D. fishes42. A. learned about B. spoken outC. brought backD. given up43. A.
49、confusedB. carelessC. sorrowful D. surprised44. A. deal withB. live on C. take up D. find out45. A. violence B. coldness C. hungerD. illness46. A. depression B. order C. relief D. return47. A. common B. new C. special D. smart48. A. enjoy B. save C. improve D. change49. A. fisherman B. way C. friend
50、D. problem50. A. before B. if C. unless D. though51. A. complained B. arguedC. explainedD. discussed52. A. play B. compare C. meet D. cooperate53. A. transport B. invite C. followD. introduce54. A. helpful B. greedy C. curious D. tired55. A. reportingB. believing C. thinkingD. imagining56. A. worrie
51、d B. gone C. disturbedD. bored57A. agree B. decide C. wish D. regret58. A. treasures B. holes C. bones D. cranes59. A. discovered B. respected C. forgottenD. attacked60. A. need B. intention C. doubt D. hope第二节 （共10个小题；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或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you Douyin？Got a moment, or, perha
52、ps, 15 seconds? In the age of fragmented (碎片化的) time, Douyin, which is a big hit in China right now, can perfectly fill in the gaps when people have nothing better 61 (do) between two things. In the past few years, Douyin videos 62 (spread) over one billion. The app allows users to produce creative
53、short videos that combine music with mouth shapes or body moves. They can dance, sing, cook or do 63 _they want. 64 (found) in September 2016, Douyin is owned by Zhang Yiming, one of Chinas top tech leaders. Similar 65 other video platforms, Douyin is a 66 (collect) of 15-second music videos. 67 it
54、is certainly suitable for all ages, Douyin mainly focuses on young people.On the platform, childish and strange behaviors are 68 (complete) acceptable. In the high-pressure world, it is no surprise that Douyin has become so successful-all you need to do is pick up your phone and open the app to reli
55、eve some stress and have a good time. However, Douyin can be quite addictive-many people just want to enjoy 69 few minutes at first, but end up 70 (spend) several hours video time.第四部分： 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，即将进入高三，最近收到美国笔友Paul的来信，询问你新学期的打算，请你写一封信，包含以下要点。1. 对高三生活既兴奋又紧张；2. 因英语成绩不好，准备努力学习，希望得到老师和他的支持；3. 希
56、望了解他的近况。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 英语试题答案阅读：21-23: DAA 24-27: ADBA 28-31: ACBD 32-35: DABA 36-40: BCGAF完型：41-45 DDCBC 46-50 AABBA 51-55 DDABA 56-60 BCCDD语法填空：61. to do 62.have spread 63. what/whatever 64.Founded 65. to66. collection 67. Although/Though/While 68. completely 69. a 70. spending书面表
57、达：Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your letter. Im very pleased to hear from you. Its going to be my senior year in high school pretty soon. Im very excited about it, expecting it will be an enjoyable experience through challenging. Anyway, what makes me worried is my English. Im kind of left behind
58、 by my classmates. To be honest with you, my English score is quite low in exams. I plan to work on it and study harder in the coming year, hoping to catch up with others before the University Entrance Exam. And I need my teachers help and your support. Would you like to tell me your plan? Im looking forward to your early reply. Sincerely yours, Li Hua
