1、绝密启用前河北艺术中学2020-2021学年第一学期高二年级第一次月考英语科试卷考试时间：90分钟；总分：120分注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解（每小题2.5，共25分）Fairbanks, AlaskaFor winter fun，head to Fairbanks，where you can stay at a lodge with glass-ceiling domes for northern lights viewing in comfort Want even more adventures? Consi
2、der a guided adventure that combines cross-country skiing and dog mushing（狗拉雪橇）.St. Moritz, SwitzerlandNight skiing in this Swiss town is some of the best in the world： full moon，inky quiet，and a clear sky full of stars. If you need energy for skiing, you can always refuel with pizza from the wood-f
3、ired oven at Murtel middle station. You can keep skiing until the last cable car at 1：40 a. m.Quebec City, CanadaIn winter, Quebec City comes alive as the cold freezes ponds into glittering skating paths. Dont miss the largest winter carnival in the world, which offers more than 200 activities and w
4、elcomes nearly 500,000 people. And if you are lucky enough, you may see the green dancing lights.Rovaniemi，FinlandWelcome to the home of Santa Claus, where you can watch ice sculpting，take a dog sled ride，and even get a reindeer sleigh ride. There are plenty of Christmas-themed restaurants here，too.
5、 Since youre nearly at the North Pole, you can catch the northern lights. Book a stay at the local ice hotel, as well.1. Who might be interested in this text?APeople who like skiing.BPeople who like beaches.CPeople who like going hiking.DPeople who like delicious food,2. If one wants to experience t
6、he atmosphere of carnival, what is the best choice?ARovaniemi.BQuebec City.CSt. Moritz.DFairbanks.3. What makes Rovaniemi different from the other three?AGuided adventures.BNorthern lights.CChristmas-themed restaurants.DDelicious food. If two scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are correct,
7、 people will still be driving gasoline powered cars 50 years from now, giving out heat-trapping carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) into the atmosphereand yet that carbon dioxide will not contribute to global warming.In a proposal by two scientists, vehicle emissions(排放) would no longer contribute to global warmin
8、g. The scientists, F. Jeffrey Martin and William L. Kubic Jr., are proposing a concept, which they have named Green Freedom, for removing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it back into gasoline.The idea is simple. Air would be blown over a liquid solution of potassium carbonate, which would ab
9、sorb the carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide would then be put to chemical reactions that would turn it into fuel(燃料): gasoline or jet fuel.This process could change carbon dioxide from an unwanted, climate-changing pollutant into a vast resource for renewable fuels. The cycleequal amounts of carbon
10、dioxide produced and removedwould mean that cars, trucks and airplanes using the synthetic(合成的) fuels would no longer be contributing to global warming.Although they have not yet built a synthetic fuel factory, or even a small model, the scientists say it is all based on existing technology. “Everyt
11、hing in the concept has been built, is operating or has a close cousin that is operating.” Dr. Martin said.The Los Alamos proposal does not go against any laws of physics, and other scientists who have independently suggested similar ideas. Dr. Martin said he and Dr. Kubic had worked out their conce
12、pt in more detail than former proposals.There is, however, a major fact that explains why no one has built a carbon-dioxide-to-gasoline factory: it requires a great deal of energy.According to their analysis, their concept, which would cost about $5 billion to build, could produce gasoline at an ope
13、rating cost of $1.40 a gallon and would turn economically practical when the price at the pump hits $4.60 a gallon.Other scientists said the Los Alamos proposal perhaps looked promising but could not evaluate it fully because the details had not been published. “Its definitely worth pursuing,” said
14、Martin I. Hoffert, a professor of physics at New York University. “Its not that new an idea. It has a couple of pieces to it that are interesting.”4. What is the value of the scientists proposal?AIt increases the productivity of a fuel factoryBIt decreases the cost of producing gasolineCIt reduces t
15、he pollution caused by car drivingDIt promotes a new idea of environmental protection5. The underlined part “has a close cousin that is operating” probably means the technology in the concept _.Ahas been popular for so longBhas been ignored by many peopleCis not appropriate for practiceDwill be put
16、into practice in the near future6. What is the biggest challenge in realizing the concept Green Freedom?AThere is no theoretical basis.BIt is not economically practical.CThere is no solution to some technical problems.DOnly a few scientists support the idea. US author Henry Rollins once wrote: “Lone
17、liness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.” Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that are inspired by loneliness, and many works of literature that center aro
18、und this theme.In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic (浪漫的). Instead, its a “giant evil” thats become a serious problem in the country.So just how serious is it? On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the countrys v
19、ery first “Minister for Loneliness”. Her job is to tackle (处理) the loneliness that the countrys been feeling a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and is more harmful to ones physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes
20、 a day.And the problem hasnt just appeared recently. Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the “loneliness capital of Europe” by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were less likely to get to know their neighbors or build strong relationships with peo
21、ple than those from other European countries.“There is something British about wanting to deal with problems yourself,” Christian Guy, director of the Centre for Social Justice think-tank (智囊团), told The Telegraph.But this doesnt mean that the problem only affects Britons. In fact, were all sufferin
22、g from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now having access to the internet, which has enabled us to be more connected than ever.What we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have “proper human connections”. “Our lives nowadays ar
23、e so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops. We need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings,” Leadbetter said at an event last year.But the first steps toward fighting this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or i
24、ntimidated (吓倒) by it. After all, without loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldnt even exist. And “evil” or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being human.7. What can we learn about the UKs loneliness problem?AThe UK became the loneliest country in
25、the world in 2014.BMore than half of British people suffer from loneliness.CThe government is working to solve the problem.DBritish people communicate less with their neighbors than ever.8. According to the text, social loneliness _.Ahas become a problem worldwideBdidnt attract the publics attention
26、 until recentlyCis mainly caused by the wide use of the internetDdoes more harm mentally than physically9What does Leadbetter suggest doing to cope with loneliness?AMaking more phone calls to our friends.BStopping the use of electronic products.CInteracting with the people around us face to face mor
27、e often.DAccepting its existence calmly.10Which of the following would the author probably agree with?ALoneliness is a giant evil of society.BOnly artists can appreciate the beauty of loneliness.CIt is hard to find a solution to social loneliness.DLoneliness is just a normal part of our life.二、七选五（每
28、小题2分，共10分）Tips for Upcoming Senior TwoThe upperclassmen often describe Senior Two in No.7 High as a year with “much more homework, more frequent exams and more fierce competitions”. 11Manage your time carefully and make the most of it.Try to study not only hard but efficiently. Make a to-do-list for
29、 your time after school. Dont just spend quite a long time on only one subject, especially a science subject. 12 Remember to take breaks when you feel exhausted.Treat competition in class in a right way.Competition cannot be avoided, but everyone wants to study and live in a friendly environment. Do
30、nt treat your classmates as potential enemies. 13By helping others solve problems, you inspire others, consolidate your own knowledge and gain lasting friendship. 14Dont let your former rankings limit you. What really matters is how you treat exams and rankings. Forget the class or grade rankings, b
31、ut compete with yourself. In a while, you will see yourself climbing in scores and rankings.All in all, the coming new school year is sure to be full of challenges. Too much worry only adds to your difficulties in your development. 15 Wish you the best of luck in the new academic year in No.7 High!A
32、Treat yourself as the rival.BHave a right attitude towards your rankings.CHowever,rearrange your time table is of great importance.DInstead,divide the hours into small periods for different subjects.E.So when they turn to you for help,just share your wisdom generously.F.If you keep my advice in mind
33、,you will achieve a lot and lead a happy life.G.When you prepare for the upcoming challenges,some advice from me may be helpful三、完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分） Hailey is an ordinary nine-year-old girl, but her kindness is rather uncommon and awe-inspiring(令人惊叹的). The little girl has made it her task to help the
34、 16 in her community by giving them a place to 17 . While most other kids of her age are 18 playing with toys, Hailey picks up 19 to build tiny shelters for people living on the streets.Haileys kind spirits 20 four years ago, when she and her mother bought a homeless man a sandwich. She 21 that she
35、wanted to do more in terms of providing 22 for the homeless. So she came up with the idea of starting a 23 to grow and donate fresh vegetables.I was 24 that it would last a week, Haileys mother told non-profit Together Rising. But its been four years and she 25 delivers food to the homeless constant
36、ly. With her mothers help, Hailey 26 a grant(拨款) from Together Rising 27 she was awarded $ 3,000 to help her get started. We cant think of a better 28 than our Hailey. Shes proof that no person or act of kindness is too 29 to change the world, said Glennon Doyle Melton, founder of Together Rising.Th
37、e wooden homes that Hailey is building will 30 a front door, windows and solar panels. 31 , she does most of the work herself, under the guidance of her grandfather, who is a(n) 32 . She is currently halfway through her first home, which she 33 to give to Edward, the homeless man who inspired her 34
38、 .Once shes done, Halley said she wants to 35 building more sleeping shelters in Bremertons Tent City.16AcarelessBfearlessChomelessDhopeless17AsleepBstandCstudyDwork18Asuffering fromBsatisfied withCaware ofDinterested in19AstonesBpencilsCtoysDtools20AroseBstartedChappenedDfailed21ArealizedBpromisedC
39、expectedDagreed22AheatBbatteryCfoodDblood23AcompanyBgardenChospitalDschool24AsadBhappyCproudDsure25AstillBevenCalsoDjust26Apushed asideBresponded toCinsisted onDapplied for27AuntilBbutCthoughDbecause28ArecordBexampleCresultDrule29AsmallBstrongCpoorDclever30AfollowBcontainCfeatureDcover31AFortunately
40、BGraduallyCActuallyDEventually32AarchitectBofficialClibrarianDmagician33ApretendsBrefusesCintendsDdetermines34AabilityBprojectCbusinessDgrowth35AsuggestBpreventCdelayDcontinue第II卷（非选择题）四、用单词的适当形式完成短文（每小题1.5，共15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When the winter approaches, tanghulu, a traditional Chi
41、nese snack can be found on the street corner in northern China. Since the ancient times, it 36 (be) very popular with natives, especially children.Tanghulu is 37 (common) made of haws (山楂), which are rich in vitamin C and are known 38 (have) traditional Chinese medicine properties. According to a le
42、gend, 800 years ago, one of the emperors 39 (wife) was sick and had 40 poor appetite. The doctor suggested that she eat 10 haws 41 (boil) with sugar before dinner. She recovered within two weeks. Later, the prescription was passed on 42 ordinary people. People put haws on a stick, dipped them in hot
43、 sugar syrup (糖浆) and dried. The syrup finally turned into a solid coating, like crystal on the surface of haws. That is 43 they are also called bingtanghulu. 44 origin story says that the very first tanghulu only had two haws: a small one on the top and a big one below, making it resemble a hulu, a
44、 bringer of good luck.With sour haws and sweet sugar, the taste of tanghulu is a combination of flavors, which often 45 (remind) people of their happy childhoods.五、提纲类作文（共15分）46假如你是张萌，在刚结束的寒假里，你作为一名交换生（exchange student）去了美国的Wilson Senior High School学习，期间你结交了很多朋友，增进了对美国文化的了解。现请你代表你的学校，根据下列要点，给Wilson
45、Senior High School的校长写一封感谢信。要点：（1）自我简介；（2）你的收获；（3）表示感谢；（4）欢迎来你校参观。注意：1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Headmaster,My name is Zhang Meng._Best wishes.Yours sincerely,Zhang Meng六、概要写作（共25分）47阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Choosing the right college can be a difficult task. There are thous
46、ands of colleges and universities for you to choose from and many are worthy of being considered. For each potential college, find out the success rate of students getting their jobs, especially those related to your majors. Here are some strategies（策略）for you to make the right choice.Colleges which
47、 offer practice in some of the fields are worthy of your attention. It can provide you with a large amount of information on job hunting. Companies often prefer employees that perform well. Practice gives you the valuable experience and necessary opportunities. Some practical skills that you learn w
48、ill really prepare yourself for the certain jobs. Besides, choosing a college that has teacher members with good reputations in their fields can also be very useful since these teacher members can provide you with steps into the working world by practice.School rankings and a national reputation of
49、academic success are often the important factors（因素）for your potential employers. This type of information can be found easily on the Internet and in magazines. To the employers, graduates from high ranking colleges are often considered more reliable. They have a stronger ability to learn and are mo
50、re likely to create wealth for the company. Sometimes it can even be a more important factor in looking for a job than the actual quality of education the college provides.After narrowing down your choices to a few colleges, its time to visit them. Taking a look at the campus（校园）can change your atti
51、tude to a particular school. Plan your tour and then do some research on your own. It is also important to talk to as many students as you can and find out if earning a degree from the school is helpful in getting a job. Meanwhile, you can speak to the students in the majors youre considering to kno
52、w what the courses are like, what youll learn, and what your expected outcome will be._参考答案1has been2commonly3to have4wives5a6boiled7to8why9Another10Reminds11G12D13E14B15F16C17A18D19D20B21A22C23B24D25A26D27B28B29A30C31C32A33C34B35D36Challenging as it is to choose an ideal college, therere some tips
53、that may help. (要点1) First, colleges that provide practice and have distinguished teachers in certain fields are worth considering. (要点2) Second, its advisable to search for academic rankings and reputation, which your future employers may care about. (要点3) After you have candidates, visit them and
54、enquire more of related students. (要点4)37Dear Headmaster,My name is Zhang Meng. I studied as an exchange student in your school for a month during the just - ended winter vacation, Now Im writing to express my thanks to you on behalf of my school. The past month was a wonderful time, during which I
55、made many friends and learned a lot about American culture. Not only my spoken English but also my ability to live independently has improved a lot. Thanks for your treatment and the service you offered to me. And since this activity was a complete success , our school hopes to hold such activities more often in the future. Finally, we warmly welcome you as well as your teachers and students to visit our school. I would be very glad to be your guide at that time. Best wishes. Yours sincerely,Zhang Meng38A39B40C41C42D43B44C45A46C47D
