1、山西省新绛县第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语10月月考试题一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分 ）第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 3 分，满分 45 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。AHEARST CASTLE, CAHearst Castle is open for tours daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.Tour A The Grand RoomsView the ground floor rooms of La Casa Grande where Mr.
2、 Hearsts guests met their host and were entertained during their stay. See the Assembly Room, where guests met for cocktails, the Refectory, where meals were served, the Morning Room, Billiard Theater. Your knowledgeable guide will bring this big house to life sharing stories about Mr. Hearst, his m
3、any guests, and the art collection it contains.Prices: Adults: $25.00; Children: $12.00.Tour B The Upstairs Suites (套房)This tour features rooms on the upper floors of Casa Grande. Travel through guest suites on your way to the library where Mr. Hearst housed a collection of 2,000-year-old Greek pots
4、. Visit Mr. Hearsts private third floor suite including his bedroom and private study where he held business meetings. Learn about the genius of architect Julia Morgan and the way she put Mr. Hearsts art collection into the design.Prices: Adults: $20.00; Children: $10.00.Tour C Evening TourThis tour
5、 allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as a visitor to the Castle in the 1930s might have. It features highlights from the experience, Upper Floors of Casa Grande, and Garden tours. Evening tours are offered on most Fridays and Saturdays during March May & October December.Prices: Adults
6、: $36.00; Children: $18.00.Tour D Accessible Holiday TwilightThis tour is wheelchair accessible. Visitors who have difficulty climbing stairs, or who cannot stand or walk for extended period, may also benefit from this tour. Accessible transportation is provided from the Visitor Center to all areas
7、of the Holiday at Hearst Castle tour. Call 866-712-2286 for additional information.Prices: Adults: $30.00; Children: $15.00.1.Which place can you take your child to visit if you have a tight budget?A.The Morning Room. B.The Upstairs Suites.C.The Grand Rooms. D.The Billiard Room.2.Which of the follow
8、ing is proper for you to take part in Tour C?A.A Saturday in July. B.A Saturday in April.C.A Friday in January. D.A Friday in September.3.Which is the best choice for disabled people?A.Tour A. B.Tour B. C.Tour C. D.Tour D.BDevon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to kno
9、w exactly where shes been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated (截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused setbacks for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as inspiration for living her best life. To sp
10、read that message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe, but instead of using geo-tag (地理位置标签), she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture. Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cyc
11、ling over the canal in Amsterdam, Holland, relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, Spain, posing with a waffle (华夫饼) in Brussels, Belgium, taking in the impressive Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, Hungary, all with the well-known locations wr
12、itten on her artificial leg.“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother werent too keen on the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”“When Im
13、writing on my leg, people often stare, looking puzzled, but once I share the photos, I receive only positive feedback. Seeing this, I feel much fired up and decide to try more. My leg hasnt stopped me from doing anything Ive wanted to do. I dont know if its my determination to prove to myself that I
14、 can do it, but regardless, Ive been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life,” said Gallagher.Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.4.What message does Gallagher want to spread in he
15、r special way? A. She suffers little from her leg amputation.B. She has become healthier after traveling globally.C. She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing.D. She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online.5. How does Gallagher record her travels across the globe? A. By k
16、eeping a personal journal of her travels across the world.B. By sharing pictures with locations written on her artificial leg.C. By describing the impressive scenic spots in detail.D. By interacting with her family and friends on social media.6. What encourages Gallagher to continue in the face of o
17、thers confusion about her behavior? A. Peoples positive feedback.B. The peer pressure.C. The recovery from her bone disease.D. The support from her relatives.7. Which of the following can best describe Gallagher?A. Helpful and ambitious.B. Friendly and generous.C. Determined and creative.D. Independ
18、ent and sensitive.CPaying a higher price than usual for a ticket to see a film in 3D is the annoyance of many a cinema-goers life.But there may be a benefit to doing so, as a study has found that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.
19、The research found that people who watched a movie in 3D improved cognitive (认知的) skills, compared to those who watched it in 2D.The research was led by neuroscientist(神经学家) Dr.Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London.More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants wat
20、ched Disney film Big Hero 6 in either standard format or RealD 3D.They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a section from the film.The test covered memory, reaction times and cognitive function and the results were compared later.According to the research, which was
21、carried out in partnership with science group Thrill Laboratory, participants experienced a 23 percent increase in cognitive processing,as well as an 11 percent increase in reaction times.Dr.Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a
22、 part in improving brain power in the future.“These findings are more significant than you might think,” he said.“It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a noticeable decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can worsen future quality of life.There has never been a better
23、time to look at ways to improve brain function.The initial results of this study show that 3D films may potentially play a role in slowing this decline.”A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets that scanned brain activity and this too showed heighte
24、ned(加强的) activity when watching 3D.According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching,adding to argument that 3D movies are more like watching real lifesomething Professor Brendan Walker from Thrill Laboratory agreed with.“As Professor Brendan Walkers
25、 test concluded,3D films are more attractive and heighten the sensesthis,in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr.Fagan said.8.According to the research, people watching a movie in 3D .A.have a good exercise for their brain B.lose their short memory of its plotsC.are willing to pay a high
26、 price for tickets D.react the same way as those watching it in 2D9.What can be learned from the research?A.Watching 2D films limits brain function.B.3D would be a contributing factor in improving brain power.C.The test was carried out after the whole film was viewed.D.The participants took the brai
27、n-training-style test once.10.Paragraph 8 is mainly about .A.the application of 3D B.the disadvantages of 2D filmsC.the change in brain function D.the significance of the study11.The text is most likely to appear in .A.a sports newspaperB.a biology textbookC.a science magazineD.a film reviewDOn aver
28、age, primary school children in England have at least three sugary snacks a day, Public Health England (PHE) found. This means that the sugar they consume is three times more than the recommended maximum.Children between the ages of 4 and 10 consume 51.2% of sugar from unhealthy snacks. PHE has laun
29、ched a campaign, Change4Life, to encourage parents to look for healthier snacks of no more than 100 calories, and to limit them to two a day. The campaign advises parents to give their children a maximum of two snacks a day, with each containing no more than 100 calories.The campaign will also offer
30、 parents special suggestions on a range of healthier snacksones with 100 calories or fewerat selected supermarkets, PHE said.PHE said it had also improved its app so that it could mark the content of sugar, salt and fat in food and drinks. Dr Alison Tedstone told the BBC she hoped the campaign would
31、 help parents to choose healthier snacks for their children. “If you wander through a supermarket, you can see much more goods being sold as snacks than ever before,” she said, “Its a common phenomenon that kids lunchboxes are full of snacks, leading to a lot of calories for lunch. Our research show
32、sthat parents usually appreciate a rule of thumb (经验法则). However, they are surprised to knowhow much sugar their children are consuming in snacks now.”Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet, said, “The intake of sugar that kids are getting from snacks and sugary drinks alone is pretty astonishing, and
33、it can often be difficult to distinguish which snacks are healthy and which are not. The rule of thumb from Change4Life can help parents make their decision correctly and wisely. ”12.In terms of snacks, the Change4Life recommends that children have at most .A. 200 calories a dayB. three snacks a day
34、C. 100 calories a dayD. one snack a day13.What can PHEs improved app help parents do?B. Test the calories of snacks.B. Choose delicious snacks.C. Know the exact content in snacks.D. Save much money buying snacks.14.Which of the following can be inferred from Justine Roberts words?C. Most parents for
35、mer experience about snacks is practical.D. It is easy to tell healthy snacks and unhealthy snacks apart.E. Change4Life is meaningful for parents decisions on snacks.F. Children only take in lots of sugar from snacks and drinks.15.What is the best title for the text?G. Solve the Health Problems of C
36、hildrenH. Change the Eating Habits of ChildrenI. Ensure Childrens Healthy LifestyleJ. Limit Childrens Intake of Calories第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 3分，满分 15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。选项中的两项为多 余选项。If your clear intention is to add a thousand or more new words to your present vocabulary add them permanently,
37、unforgettably add them so successfully that you will soon find yourself using them in speech and writing, I advise you to take full advantage of this book by carefully following the laws of learning:_16_Each chapter of this book may take one half hour to an hour and a half depending on the amount of
38、 material and on your own speed of learning. Do one or two chapters at a time. And always decide when you stop exactly and when you will return.Do not rush_17_Everyone learns at a different pace. Fast learners are no better than slow learners. Its the end result that counts, not the time it takes yo
39、u to finish.ReviewWhen you start a new chapter, go back to the last exercise of the previous chapter, cover your answer, and test your retention (记忆力). 18 Test yourselfYou are not aiming for a grade, or putting your worth on the line, when you take the “Three Comprehensive Test” (chapter 8, 13 and 1
40、7). 19 You are deciding where repairs have to be made. Especially, you are experiencing a feeling of success at work well done. Use these 3 tests, as well as the abundant drill exercises, which aids to learning. No one is perfect and no one learns in the exact same way. 20 And then give yourself eve
41、ry opportunity to exploit your actual and potential abilities.But most importantly, develop a routine and stick to it!A. Remember to previewB. Schedule your learningC. Go at your own comfortable speed.D. Actually you are discovering your weakness, if any.E. Real learning goes on only through active
42、participation.F. Find your best technique and speed for your unique learning patterns.G. Do you have a quick recall after a day or you simply forget everything？第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分 55 分)第一节：完形填空 (共 20 小题，每小题 2分, 满分 40 分)阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）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。That was a happy eveni
43、ng for the little Down syndrome (唐氏症) girl a teenager the size of a ten-year-old. She and her family were 21 themselves at McDonalds. She made herway to the restroom. Her younger, but 22 , brother sat quietly. He noticed something, which 23 , she had not noticed.Four teenagers had taken an interest
44、in the little girl the moment they 24 her. They were openly laughing and pointing.The brother 25 for his sister. He walked to the guys. They paled slightly and looked alarmed as this total stranger a year or two their 26 placed his hands 27 on their table. They studied each other while he was clearl
45、y in their 28 , and while they were most definitely out of their comfort zones. The brother 29 with one hand for one of them to move over. He 30 to sit right down next to them. Somewhat in 31 , and thrown completely off-guard. They made space for him. “I was watching you making fun of my sister,” he
46、 quietly 32 them. All four stumbled (磕磕绊绊) over their words in their rush. “Who? That was your sister? We werent making fun of her! We 33 we would never 34 anyone. We just felt sorry for her.” But he told them again, “I watched you.” They 35 ,knowing they had been caught red-handed and maybe even re
47、alizing their 36 and cruelness. Maybe they even sense the love this guardian had for his sister. The brother turned to his 37 and then he said 38 “I feel sorry for people like YOU!”Then he walked away. When the sister went back to her seat, the four looked 39 ,making sure they looked absolutely anyw
48、here 40 that little girl.21. A. caringB. cookingC. enjoyingD. helping22. A. elderB. braverC. biggerD. smarter23. A. thankfullyB. hopefullyC. consideratelyD. unexpectedly24. A. robbedB. spottedC. blockedD. caught25. A. made upB. put upC. took upD. stood up26. A. colleagueB. classC. groupD. junior27.
49、A. cautiouslyB. carefullyC. gentlyD. boldly28. A. rangeB. possessionC. spaceD. shelter29. A. remarkedB. signedC. drewD. fought30. A. intendedB. promisedC. agreedD. ordered31. A. joyB. surpriseC. peaceD. pride32. A. informedB. commandedC. convincedD. instructed33. A. resistB. complainC. swearD. insis
50、t34. A. look atB. look up atC. look down atD. look down on35. A. wound him upB. gave inC. joined upD. called on him36. A. curiosityB. violenceC. carelessnessD. rudeness37. A. friendsB. relationsC. acquaintancesD. partners38. A. pitifullyB. stronglyC. calmlyD. honestly39. A. awayB. outC. insideD. bey
51、ond40. A. other thanB. better thanC. more thanD. less than第二节：（共 10 小题，每题 1.5 分，共 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。About three years ago,I gave a card to a Starbucks waitress.When I went in the next day,she couldnt help crying and told me that she was 41.(deep) moved by my note and realized
52、 what she did really mattered.I went through a hard time 42. I felt anything but thankful.On New Years Day of 2008, I went for a hike, feeling 43. (happy). I owned a lawyers office,but it was losing money.On my hike,I heard a voice.It said I shouldnt worry about what I wanted or had lost but should
53、be grateful 44. what I had.The idea of a year of thank-yous came into my head. This project changed my life. After I thanked my 45.(colleague) for directing cases to me,they sent me 46.(many).When I expressed gratitude to clients for paying on time,they 47. (begin) doing so even more quickly.48.(me)
54、 life has improved since that hike.Im now in great shape,and I have got my dream job.Having written my 860th note, I can say thank-you letters make 49. difference and that 50.(grateful)is a path to the peace we all try to get.第三部分：写作(共两节, 满分 35 分)第一节：短文改错 (共 10 分，每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文
55、，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。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 10 处, 多者(从第 11 处起) 不计分。The summer vacation was coming. Id like to share with you my plan for it. Firstly, Im going to do some reading, becaus
56、e of reading books is not only interesting but also help me learn more. Secondly, I will spend more time chat with my parents and helping them do some houseworks. Thirdly, Im going to take part in some social activities which I can know more about the society. If possibly, I will make a trip to Sany
57、a and stay there for few days. Im sure Ill have an excited and meaningful holiday and Im looking forward to them.第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分)在当今社会，越来越多的人买私家车，请就“Private Cars”为题，写一篇作文，要点如下：1. 分析出现这一现象的原因（至少两点）2. 说明这一现象带来的问题（至少两点）3. 针对问题提出你的建议Nowadays, its a common phenomenon to own a private car. 答案一、阅读选择题：1、BB
58、DCB 6 ACABD 11 CACCD 二、七选五 16-20 BCGDF三、完形 21-25 CCABD 26-30 DDCBA 31-35 BACDB 36-40 DCBAA四、填空41.deeply 42.when 43.unhappy 44.for 45.colleagues 46.more 47.began 48.My 49.a 50.gratefulness 五、改错1.wasis 2. 去掉of 3. helphelps 4. chatchatting 5. houseworks housework 6. which where或其前加from 7. possibly poss
59、ible 8. a+few 9. excitedexciting 10.them it六、书面表达：（共25分）Sample writingNowadays,itsacommonphenomenontoownaprivatecar. Asameansoftransportation,thecarplaysan importantroleinourdailylife. There are two reasons why there are more and more private cars. For one thing, with the improvement of peoples livi
60、ng standards, more and more people can afford a car. For another, cars allow us to go anywhere more conveniently and fasterinstead of waiting for a long time to find the bus is full.While private cars are good for our life, they also cause some problems. First, we may easily find ourselves stuck in
61、a traffic jam with the private cars around us. Second, as cars give off plenty of waste gas, air pollution will become more and more serious, which has a bad effect on our health.Atlast,Iwanttosay,maybethecontinuousgrowthofcarsisa trend, but we can choose the public transport when we are not in a hurry.