1、宁夏吴忠市吴忠中学2020-2021学年高二英语3月月考试题第I卷 客观题（满分90分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）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。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 the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now
2、?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $520.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do? A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas. C. Return at 3 oclock.5. Why would David quit his job? A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm. C. To work for his frien
3、d.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man want the woman to do?A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee.C. Shop assistant and customer.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. W
4、here did the woman go at the weekend?A. The city centre. B. The forest park. C. The mans home.9. How did the man spend his weekend?A. Packing for a move. B. Going out with Jenny. C. Looking for a new house.10.Whatwillthewomandofortheman?A.TakeHenrytohospital. B.Staywithhiskid. C.Lookafterhispet. 听第8
5、段材料，回答第11至13题。11.WhatisMr.Stonedoingnow? A.Eatinglunch.B.Havingameeting.C.Writingadiary.12.WhydoesthemanwanttoseeMr.Stone? A.Todiscussaprogram.B.Tomakeatravelplan.C.Toaskforsickleave.13.WhenwillthemanmeetMr.Stonethisafternoon? A.At3:00.B.At3:30.C.At3:45.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What are the speakers tal
6、king about?A. A company. B. An interview. C. A job offer.15. Who is Monica Stansfield?A. A junior specialist. B. A department manager. C. A sales assistant.16. When will the man hear from the woman?A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did John enjoy doing in his
7、childhood?A. Touring France.B. Playing outdoors.C. Painting pictures.18. What did John do after he moved to the US?A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.19. Why did John go hunting?A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.20. What is the subject of Johns works? A. Ameri
8、can birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AStudent Accommodation to Let in LondonOne - bedroom flatRiverside Gardens, W6 1,250 pcmThis one - bedroom top floor flat is located at Riverside Gardens in Hammersmith. It is
9、perfectly located for shopping and entertainment. Walking distance to Hammersmith Broadway, Ravens Court Park & the River Thames.Key features (特点): Spacious living area; fully-equipped kitchenTwo - bedroom flatNew Orient House Chelsea, SW6 1,148 pcmThis flat has easy access to West Brompton station
10、where a quick change to the District Line will allow you to make good use of the London Underground. This means that you are within easy access of 21 higher education institutions including Imperial College London and Kings College London.Key features: Excellent social spaces: movie room, games area
11、 and dining areaPrivate hallsNido West Hampstead, NW6 1,664 pcmOur modern student accommodation is near West Hampstead Tube Station, allowing you to easily explore London. It is close to all major universities in the city. Our house team will look after you during your stay; all you need to worry ab
12、out is living your best student life.Key features: In-house gymRooms for the 2019/2020 academic year start from just 229 pp/pw. (pcm: per calendar month; pp/pw: per person per week)21.What will Tom who works part-time in a restaurant by Ravens Court Park probably choose?A. The flat next to West Brom
13、pton station.B. An apartment at Nido West Hampstead.C. The flat at Riverside Gardens.D. The flat at New Orient House Chelsea.22.Who are most likely to choose the flat at New Orient House Chelsea?A. Nature lovers.B. Party lovers.C. Shopping fans. D. Gym fans.23.How much will Jane spend at least each
14、month, if she is going to live at Nido West Hampstead from Sept 1st, 2019?A. 1,250. B. 1,148. C. 916. D. 229.BThe grey squirrels (松鼠) and Mary Krupa became friends during Mary Krupas first week at Penn State University. After seeing them running around, she wondered what they would look like with ti
15、ny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”.Mary started bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her friends could use something to lift their spirits, she start
16、ed posting those photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became very famous on the Internet.Growing up in a neighborhood outside State College, Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didnt communicate with people very
17、much. She was later diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome(埃斯伯格综合征)，but the squirrels changed that. “Being together with the squirrels is actually a good way to break the ice, because Ill be sitting here, touching a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels t
18、ogether and chatting about them.” she said. “I am a lot more outgoing.”Perhaps youre wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos. Actually, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butte
19、r on a plate, and theyll grab it. But getting to that part took a while. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they didnt want to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust.This year, Mary graduated with a
20、 degree in wildlife science. She wants to be a science writer and educate people about how to protect the environment. As for her furry friends, Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.24. How did Mary manage to make the squirrels trust her?A. By playing music for them. B.
21、By providing them with food.C. By playing together with them.D. By building a small house for them.25. How has the experience changed Mary?A. She is friendlier to others. B. She is more interested in animals.C. She is more outgoing than before. D. She is more willing to share her secrets.26. What ca
22、n we infer about Mary?A. She is studying medicine in the university.B. She is making a study on the life habits of squirrels.C. She is very patient when getting close to the squirrels.D. She likes animals because she can take photos of them.27.What is the best title for the text?A. The Squirrel Girl
23、 of Penn State UniversityB. How Mary Made Friends with Wild AnimalsC. How Mary Helped Squirrels in Her NeighborhoodD. Marys Studying Experience in Penn State UniversityCA few minutes of looking into a deep red light could have a dramatic effect on preventing eyesight decline as we age, according to
24、a new study published this week in the Journals of Gerontology.“You dont need to use it for very long to start getting a strong result.” said lead author Glen Jeffery, a professor of neuroscience at University College Londons Institute of Ophthalmology（眼科）. The study was small, an experimental study
25、 to test the concept. Researchers recruited 12 men and 12 women, whose ages ranged from 28 to 72. Each participant was given a small hand-held flashlight that emitted a red light with a wavelength of 670 nanometers(纳米). They spent three minutes each day looking into the light over a period of two we
26、eks.The lights work on both cones (视锥细胞) and rods (视杆细胞) in the eye. Cones are photo receptor cells that detect color and work best in well-lit situations. Rods, which are much more plentiful, are retina cells that specialize in helping us see in dim light, according to the American of Ophthalmology
27、. Researchers measured the cone function in subjects eyes by having them identify colored letters with low contrast. And they measured their eyes rod sensitivity by asking them to detect light signals in the dark.There was a 14% improvement in the ability to see colors, or cone color contrast sensit
28、ivity, for the entire two dozen participants. Improvement, however, was most significant in study participants over age 40. For those ages, cone color contrast sensitivity rose by 20% over the course of the study.That age group also saw significant increases in rod threshold, that is the ability to
29、see in low light. Study participants under 40 also experienced some improvement, but didnt see the same jump as older subjects. Younger eyes havent declined as much as older eyes.“The retina(视网膜) ages faster than any other organ in your body.” Jeffery said. “From an evolutionary viewpoint, they fund
30、amentally have never lived past 40. Now, of course, we regularly live well beyond that age, and need ways to care for the organs that have been the most likely to wear out earliest in life. But more studies are needed to prove it helps.”28. What do we know about the study?A. 24 old people took part
31、in the test.B. Each participant has good eyesight.C. All the participants were tested for their eyes cone and rod sensitivity.D. The participants were asked to detect light signal in well-lit situation.29. What does the study led by Glen Jeffery find?A. Cone sensitivity rose by 20% for those under 4
32、0.B. Younger participants havent get any improvement.C. Older eyes havent declined as much as younger eyes.D. The participants over 40 have increases in the ability to see in the dark.30. What does Jeffery mean in the last paragraph?A. Its easy to protect our organs.B. He will carry out further rese
33、arch.C. Our organs never last past 40 years.D. The research has benefited many people.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Using a flashlight can improve peoples eyesight.B. Looking into a red light can lead to good eyesight.C. Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at a red light.D. Light ca
34、n raise eyes cone and rod sensitivity.DI have always found the Chinese to be very polite people. In particular, Chinese frequently compliment (称赞) foreign friends on their language skills, knowledge of Chinese culture, professional accomplishments, and personal health. Curiously, however, Chinese ar
35、e as loath to accept a compliment as they are eager to give one. As many of my Chinese friends have explained, this is a sign of the Chinese virtue of modesty.I have noticed a difference, though, in the degree to which modesty is emphasized in the United States and China. In the US, we tend to place
36、 more emphasis on “seeking the truth from fact”, thus, Americans tend to accept a compliment with gratitude.Chinese on the other hand, tend to refuse the compliment, even when they know they deserve the credit or recognition which has been awarded them. I can imagine a Chinese basketball fan meeting
37、 Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. He might say, “Mr. Jordan, I am so happy to meet you. I just want to tell you, you are the best basketball player in the world; youre the greatest!” to which Jordan would probably respond, “Thank you very much. I really appreciate it! I just to try to do my best
38、 every time I step on the court.” If an American met Deng Yaping, Chinas premier pingpong player, he might say much the same thing: “Ms. Deng, youre the best!” but as a Chinese, Deng would probably say, “No, I really dont play all that well. Youre too much kind.”Plainly, Americans and Chinese have d
39、ifferent ways of responding to praise. Ironically, many Americans might consider Ms. Dengs response the less modest, because it is less truthfuland therefore less sincere. Americans generally place sincerity above manners; genuine gratitude for the praise serves as a substitute for protestations of
40、modesty. After all, in the words of one of my closest Chinese friends, modesty taken to the extreme is pride.32. What does the underlined word “loath” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Polite.B. Uncertain.C. Curious. D. Unwilling.33. Why does the author mention Michael Jordan and Deng Yaping?A. To note the
41、y do as much as they can each time they play against others.B. To remind readers they are the best players in basketball and table tennis.C. To explain they deserve the credit or recognition for their great contributions.D. To show they as Chinese and Americans are different in accepting praise.34.
42、Why do Americans consider Ms. Dengs response the less modest?A. They think sincerity matters the most.B. They think her reply is against the fact.C. They think she is too modest to believe.D. They think manners is more important.35. In what column can you find this passage in a newspaper?A. Educatio
43、n.B. Sports. C. Culture.D. People.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Feeling Phone-overwhelmed?Many people are feeling “phone-overwhelmed”, longing for a “simpler time” when smart-phones didnt exist. Actually you dont necessarily need to flush your brand-new iPhone down
44、the toilet or vow to never, ever tweet again. Things dont have to be that black or white. 36 Here are a few simple steps.Make a plan. To earn a college degree, you select specific classes happening at specific times and you attend them. This keeps you on track, moving steadily towards your goal. 37
45、Choose specific times to check texts, social media updates, and so on, and then do your best to stick to the plan. Create phone-routines that help you to create the kind of day (and life) that you want.Enjoy the sound of silence to the fullest. If your phone is continually bleeping and pinging every
46、 time “something happens,” its going to be tough for you to stay focused - youll be tempted to check in and see whats up! It may seem obvious to turn off those noisy notifications（通知）. 38 .You can also create a “call filter” so that certain peoples calls come through even if your phone is on “silent
47、”. That way you can rest easily, knowing you wont miss something truly urgent. 39 . For many couples and families, dinnertime is the only time of the day when everyone is gathered together in one place. Make dinner a special, sacred time without techie distractions( 分心). No phones at the table. If p
48、eople get restless or bored, strike up an interesting conversation by playing a question game.Ask yourself, “What am I desiring right now?” When you feel the urge to check your phone, and you dont really “need” to, pause for moment. 40 Do you seek out company, entertainment or inspiration? Whatever
49、you want, see if you can find a non-phone-related way to satisfy yourself. Go for a jog, listen to music or pop by a friends house to say “hi”. Feeding your spirit in the “real world”, you may discover that the “phone world” just isnt that appealing any more.A. Take some phone-free time.B. Make dinn
50、ertime a phone-free zone.C. Check in with yourself and see what you want.D. See how it feels to move freely without your phone.E. You can apply that same logic to your smart-phone usage.F. You can take specific steps to create healthier, more balanced relations of technology.G. Better yet, turn the
51、volume down to zero or power down your phone completely.第三部分 完形填空 （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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It is 5 am and its too dark to see the fields of volcanic rock and trees on either side of the highway. But over the lights of my car, I get a taste of the _41_ Im really here
52、for, as a few stars pierce(渗透) the inky _42_ sky. Today our relationship to the universe is largely connected by _43_, such as telescopes and NASA assignments. But for thousands of years, humans could _44_ look up on a clear night to be _45_ at the bright spots that stretched directly over them. But
53、 over time, weve _46_ ourselves from our sky, building a covering of artificial light between ourselves and the dark depth of space. Our _47_, neon signs, and other electric lights are increasingly flooding the night sky and _48_ the stars. _49_, about one third of the worlds population cannot see t
54、he Milky Way (银河) from where they live. And some cant even recognize it. The sense of wonder for the night sky _50_, and that means something vital to humanity is lost as well. Thats why Ive dragged myself out of bed hours before _51_. Like 99 percent of Americans, I live with _52_ pollution and Ive
55、 never seen a truly night sky. So Im here to _53_ my first glance. As I _54_ out of the car, I _55_ raise my face up towards the sky, worrying whether I can make it. There it is, _56_ across the sky as far as I can see. The Milky Way is so vivid that my eyes dont even have to _57_ the dark to see it
56、. I expect to feel the_58_ of the sky, perhaps as though Im falling into a bottomless hole. Instead, the blanket of stars above me is so thick that it is hard to _59_. In black and white, the whole scene feels surreal. As I get back in the car, I pass a _60_ that says “Never Stop Looking Up.” 41. A.
57、 view B. issue C. event D. cause 42. A. clear B. black C. blue D. dirty 43. A. emotion B. survey C. imagination D. technology 44. A. completely B. hardly C. simply D. rarely 45.A. depressed B. frightened C. confused D. amazed 46.A. excused B. distanced C. freed D. defended 47. A. shops B. decoration
58、s C. streetlights D. buildings 48.A. covering B. beating C. unlocking D. reflecting 49. A. Moreover B. Instead C. Therefore D. Meanwhile 50. A. increases B. disappearance C. struggles D. pours 51. A. sunrise B. dark C. sunset D. dusk 52. A. noise B. air C. waste D. light 53. A. turn out B. search fo
59、r C. apply for D. figure out 54. A. step B. look C. wonder D. think 55. A. formally B. confidently C. nervously D. casually 56. A. putting B. walking C. cutting D. stretching 57. A. adjust to B. turn to C. depend on D. throw away 58. A. length B. width C. depth D. strength 59. A. test B. weigh C. ca
60、tch D. measure 60. A. note B. sign C. letter D. signal 第II卷 主观题 （满分60分）第四部分 语法填空（共 10 小题；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或括号内单词的正确形式。In ancient China lived an artist 61 paintings were almost lifelike. The artists reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait done so h
61、e called all great artists to come and present their 62 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would 63 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperors chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li Riverperhaps he co
62、uld learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.Filled with 64 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 65 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and 66 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and
63、set out 67 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved, _ 68 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and t
64、he soft clouds 69 _ (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the greatest artist 70 earth, Mother Nature.第五部分 单词拼写和短语填空 （每小题1分；满分15分）第一节 请根据汉语释义或首字母提示完成下列句子71. To make the earth a better place to live, we all need to p_ the endangered animals.72.
65、Jiesang was killed in the _ (战斗) against the poachers.73. This novel is so interesting that it is w_ reading.74. Toms MP3 was _ (没收) by his teacher in class as he had played it in secret.75. Asia, Europe, Africa and North America along with South America are five big c_ .76. The boy _ (道歉) to Mr Smi
66、th for breaking his window yesterday afternoon.77. Small talk is an i_ and relaxing conversation about safe topics.78. If you desire to improve yourself, you should overcome your _ (缺点) first.79. It is quite rude to i_ someone when he or she is talking.80. Look ! the supermodels are walking very _ (
67、优雅地) on the T-stage.用所给词组的适当形式完成下列句子(有两个词组是多余的)be concerned about, on the brink of , feed on , show off, be aware of , cheer . up , put ones foot in ones mouth81. Esther is so outspoken that she always _ when chatting with others.82. When I got ill, my mother _ me and asked me to take medicine on ti
68、me.83. Today an increasing number of wild animals are _ extinction.84. She usually _ her best friends when they are in low spirit.85. Have you _ your mistake at work ?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）假定英语课上老师要求同学们叫唤修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。 错误仅仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一
69、个漏字符号（/）,并在其下面写出改加的词。删除：班多余的词用斜线（）划掉修改：砸错的词下面划一横线，并在词汇下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。In order to help foreign students promote their understanding of traditional Chinese culture, our school is going to provide a course naming Chinese Classic Poems Singing for them. Any fore
70、ign student who is studying at our school and interested in Chinese poems are welcome to choose it. It would be a golden opportunity to enjoy the beautiful of the Chinese poems or show a talent for singing. If interesting, do sign up for the course before the next Saturday. Dont miss it. General spe
71、aking, to apply for the course, foreign students are required to hand an individual application form. They can be got either from the Students Union directly and be downloaded from the school website. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是学校英语报记者，你校高二年级最近举办了一次趣味运动会，给同学们减压。请以“A Successful Fun Game”为标题写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：
72、1. 时间与地点: 3月11日,学校操场; 2.活动目的； 3.活动内容 注意:1. 词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇: 拔河比赛 tug of war 跳绳 rope skipping 踩气球比赛 balloon racingA Successful Fun Game_吴忠中学2020-2021学年第二学期高二年级月考英语试卷 - 参考答案 2021.03.听力理解：1- - 5 B C B A C 6- 10 C A B A C 11- - 15 B A C C B 16- 20 A C A B A阅读理解：21- - 23 C B C 24-27 B C
73、C A 28- 31 C D B C 32-35 D D A C 36- 40 F E G B C完形填空：41- -45 A B D C D 46-50 B C A C B 51- -55 A D B A C 56-60 D A C D B语法填空：61 whose 62 finest 63 be chosen 64 curiosity 65 When / As66 pointed 67 to find 68 gently 69 surrounding 70 on单词拼写：71 protect 72 battle 73 worth 74 confiscated 75 continents76
74、 apologized 77 informal 78 shortcomings / disadvantages /weaknesses / weak points 79 interrupt 80 graciously短语填空：81 puts her foot in her mouth 82 was concerned about83 on the brink of 84 cheers up 85 been aware of短文改错：1 naming named 2 are welcome is welcome3 would will 4 beautiful beauty 5 interesti
75、ng interested 6去掉the next Saturday 中的 the 7 General Generally 8 hand in9 They It 10 an or书面表达：A Successful Fun GameInteresting games for all students were held on the school playground on March 11. There were various fun and exciting sports games, including tug of war, rope skipping and so on, among
76、 which balloon racing attracted more students than the other ones. Although it was cold outside, the playground was filled with the students laughters and cheers.The Fun Game was organized for the first time to give the students a break from their heavy schoolwork pressure. It seemed to be a great success. A great many students said that they got a lot from that interesting game.Hopefully, the laughters from the Fun Game will stay with them in their later study.