1、甘肃省定西市岷县第一中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（考试时间：100分钟 满分：120分）第I卷第一部分：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、D）中，选出最佳选项。ANearly 25% of the entire U.S. population is likely to hit the road during the holidays this year. Weve picked the best road food stops along some of the Souths m
2、ost traveled interstates（洲际公路). 1-35 | San Antonio, TX, to Oklahoma City, OK Fancy That | Exit 109, Norman, OK | Miles from Interstate: 2.8This downtown store offers a sit-down “classic lunch” for $8 that includes an entree（主菜）and a side: a big meatball sandwich, perhaps, with a strawberry, blue che
3、ese, or a fat BLT on Texas toast with a salad 215 East Main Street; 236/908-2209; fancy that, us. com Babes Chicken Dinner House | Exit 477, Sanger, Texas | Miles from Interstate: 0.8 Youll find yourself at Babe s by the log-foot-tall chicken standing outside the front door of this store. But heres
4、the real draw: golden fried chicken and chicken-fried steak, served worth family-style sides. 202 North Fourth Street: 116/498-1208: babes chicken. com I-40 | Nashville, TN, to Wilmington, NC The Feed Bag Restaurant | Exit 174, Farming ton, NC| Miles from Interstate: 2.2 Located in a former general
5、store down a country road, this simple country restaurant serves fresh, local food with zero cheats and tricks 2339 NC Highway 801 North; 336/998-1109 Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen| Exit 270, Chapel Hill, NC | Miles from Interstate: 1.8 Sunrise is sandwich king-theres no beating these giant biscuits fille
6、d with egg, sausage, cheese, or whatever filling youd like. Its drive-through only-perfect for when you dont have time to stop and sit. Just get there before 2:30 p.m., when they close. 1305 East Franklin Street; 919/933-13241. If you are interested in meatball sandwiches, which telephone number wil
7、l you call? A. 236/908-2209 B. 336/998-1109 C. 919/933-1324 D. 116/498-12082. What is special about Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen? A. You can taste fresh local food. B. A sit-down classic lunch is served.C. You dont have to stop and sit. D. A l0-foot-tall chicken stands outside. 3. What do the four food s
8、tops have in common? A. Providing giant biscuits B. Being close to the interstatesC. Being open 24 hours D. Having their own website BLong long ago there lived a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.One day he was wal
9、king along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasnt dancing, but inste
10、ad he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.As he got closer he called out, “Good morning! What are you doing? ”The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing
11、starfish in the ocean?” “The sun is up and the tide is going out, and if I dont throw them in they ll die.”“But, young man, dont you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You cant possibly make a difference!”The young man listened politely, then he bent down, pic
12、ked another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the str
13、ength of our visions the power to shape the future.We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.4. One day, the wise man saw the young man .A. dancing along the beach B. walking with a dancerC. picking up starfish for sale D. trying to save a
14、s many starfish as possible5. Near the end of the passage, “something very special” refers to .A. the gifts from friends B. the ability of shaping ones own futureC. our own starfish D. the strength of making decision6. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that .A. the wise man realized somethi
15、ng new and importantB. the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfish into the oceanC. the young man had the ability to make a differenceD. it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach7. The writer told this story in order to show us .A. how and where we can write a g
16、ood article B. everyone can do something for the futureC. wise men are sometimes stupid D. young people are actually wiser than old people CCan trees talk? Yes, but not in words. Scientists have reason to believe that trees do communicate with each other. Not long ago, researchers learned some surpr
17、ising things. First a willow tree (柳树）attacked in the woods by caterpillars (毛虫) changed the chemistry of its leaves and made them taste so terrible that they got tired of the leaves and stopped eating them. Then even more astonishing, the tree sent out a special smell-a signal causing its neighbors
18、 to change the chemistry of their own leaves and make them less tasty. Communication, of course, doesnt need to be in words. We can talk to each other by smiling, raising our shoulders and moving our hands. We know that birds and animals use a whole vocabulary of songs, sounds, and movements. For ex
19、ample, bees dance their signals, flying in certain patterns that tell other bees where to find nectar (花蜜) for honey. So why shouldnt trees have ways of sending message? 8. It can be concluded from the passage that caterpillars do not feed on leaves that .A. bees dont like B. have an unfamiliar shap
20、eB. are lying on the ground D. have an unpleasant taste9. The willow tree described in the passage protected itself by .A.growing more branches B.changing its leaf chemistryC.communicating with birds and bees D.shaking caterpillars off 10. According to the passage, the willow tree was able to commun
21、icate with other trees by .A. waving its branches B. giving off a special smell C.dropping its leaves D.changing the colour of its trunk 11. According to this passage, bees communicate by .A.smelling one another B. making unusual soundC.making special movement D. touching one another DAncient Chines
22、e folk paintings and many other art styles have been passed down from generation to generation,and are still practised in different parts of China. Heres a look at four unique Chinese folk art forms. Chinese Opera（戏剧）is the traditional form of Chinese drama. According to incomplete statistics， in Ch
23、inas various ethnic regions there are about more than 360 kinds of operasThe most famous ones include Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, Yueju Opera, Yuju Opera, Sichuan Opera, Fujian Opera, Hebei opera, Huangmei Opera and so on, in total more than 50, among which Peking Opera is the most popular in China.
24、Shadow Play（皮影戏）dates back to Western Han Dynasty in Shaanxi more than 1000 years ago, The moving figures, usually carved out from leather, are operated by folk artists, accompanied by music and singing. It is the worlds first dubbed（配音的）motion picture art form, thus considered the “ancestor” of mod
25、em film. Today this art form is still popular in northern China. Paper-cutting（剪纸）is one of the most popular traditional decorative arts in China with a long history. Paper-cutting can be seen across China and it has even developed into different local genres（流派). They are usually used to decorate g
26、ates and windows during festivals. The Kite was invented by Chinese people. According to legend the earliest kite in China was a wooden bird by Mo Di in the Eastern Zhou dynasty. Later his student Lu Ban improved the tech and used bamboo as material to make a kite.Today, various kite-flying activiti
27、es can be found in different regions of China. Shandong Weifang Kite Festival is held every year and attracts lots of kite lovers and travelers. 12. Which Chinese Opera is the most popular in China? _ A. Yuju Opera B. Kunqu Opera C. Yueju Opera D. Peking Opera 13. Why is Shadow Play considered the a
28、ncestor of modern film? _ A. It has a history of more than 1000 years. B. It was operated by ancient folk artists C. It is accompanied by music and dances on the stageD. It is the worlds first dubbed motion picture art form14. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 4 refer to? _ A. Differ
29、ent local genres B. Paper-cutting art worksC. Traditional decorative pictures D. Popular Chinese handwriting 15. What is the main topic of this article? _ A. Chinese folk paintings B. Chinese folk art C. Chinese operas D. Chinese folk plays 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人空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余选
30、项。Simple ways to get happyWe are not suggesting that you can reach a permanent state called “happiness” and remain there. But there are many ways to turn the path of anxiety, anger, and sadness into a state of happiness. Here are four ideas to get you started. 16 Laugh out loudJust expecting a happy
31、, funny event can raise levels of pleasure-causing hormones (荷尔蒙) and lower production of stress hormones. Researchers at the University of California tested 16 men who all agreed they thought a certain videotape was funny. Half were told three days in advance they would watch it. 17 When they actua
32、lly watched the video, their levels of stress hormones dropped greatly, while their levels of pleasure-causing hormones rose 27 percent. Do one thing at a timeEdward Suarez, professor of medical psychology at Duck, found that people who do several things at the same time are more likely to have high
33、 blood pressure. 18 Instead of talking on the phone while cleaning the kitchen, sit down in a comfortable chair and turn your entire attention over to the conversation. 19 Although relationships help take away stress, sometimes you need time to recharge and reflect on your own. Take yourself out to
34、lunch or to a movie, or simply spend an afternoon reading at home, or looking through books in a bookstore. Practice mindfulness20 Instead of worrying about your check-up tomorrow while having dinner with your family, focus on the here and now food, the company, and the conversation.A. Spend time al
35、one. B. Focus on the present. C. Take care of the soul.D. Take that finding seriously.E. Choose the ones that work for you.F. They started experiencing biological changes right away.G. Find a quiet place near your house and make it your secret place to escape.第二部分：英语知识运用（满分30分） 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分
36、30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was shopping a few months ago , I saw a man trying to get people to donate to a very well-known charity for children. I 21 to him that I cant donate money any more 22 my bank account having some problems last year. It was a 23 time and took mont
37、hs to get back our money. 24 , I noticed the man was hungry and cold, so I offered him a(n) 25 in the nearby restaurant.Last week I 26 home on a really hot day. My husband Stewart was at the table with a person from a Charity having a 27 . We talked for a while and then I said, “I 28 you!” and he lo
38、oked at me in surprise and said, “ Oh, youre the lovely lady that 29 me a big lunch and drinks when I was at 30 trying to get people to donate.” We both laughed and we had a little 31 . He told me that he had let the organizers know about this lovely woman 32 him out on a cold day. He said 33 was so
39、 unexpected. I was so 34 to see him again, sitting in my home. My act had really 35 him for the kindness of it and I loved the fact that Steward had 36 him in out of the heat for a cold drink.In our daily life, maybe we 37 know how we 38 people when we do good things. But in fact, 39 we do does affe
40、ct others, for it is a lovely 40 . Kindness is so catching (感染力的).21. A. suggestedB. explainedC. admittedD. reported22. A. because ofB. thanks toC. refers toD. in terms of23. A. fantasticB. relaxingC. terribleD. fortunate24. A. FrequentlyB. ThereforeC. ActuallyD. However25. A. mealB. occupationC. re
41、st D. coat26. A. left B. came C. stayed D. phoned27. A. dinnerB. game C. drink D. sleep28. A. appreciateB. know C. thank D. respect29. A. madeB. preparedC. broughtD. bought30. A. streetsB. shops C. banks D. restaurants31. A. hugB. fight C. joke D. discussion32. A. takingB. survivingC. helpingD. trai
42、ning33. A. it B. he C. she D. I34. A. disappointedB. nervousC. embarrassedD. surprised35. A. changedB. worriedC. moved D. saved36. A. pulledB. advisedC. persuadedD. invited37. A. everB. never C. often D. always38. A. careB. attract C. affect D. hurt39. A. whatB. why C. how D. when40. A. reactionB. i
43、mpressionC. balanceD. connection第II卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 语法填空（共10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。（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Communicating with the old can be challenging, especially when considering the fact 41 their abilities are failing.First of all, you are 42 (suppose) to respect the olds tho
44、ughts, backgrounds and life experience. Do not correct their 43 (opinion) even when you cant reach any agreement. And when old people are talking, listen 44 (careful). Let them finish because letting them express their thoughts and emotions 45 (be) important.When youre together with them, try to kno
45、w if they would like 46 (chat) or be quiet. And when you feel they want to be quiet, just be there, because 47 (spend) time with them is as important as talking to them or cheering them up.As communication with old people can be difficult, it is 48 (importance) to be always patient. When you are exp
46、laining something 49 them, you should remain patient when they ask you to repeat yourself. Try using gestures while you talk with them, or write down what you want to say when 50 is necessary.第二节 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桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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
47、处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。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l1处起）不计分。The first a few weeks of the term are over and it has definitely been a new experience. Having school lesson online is something Ive only read about in articles where discuss future techn
48、ology. Now I am living in the future! They took me some time to get used to my new Internet classroom. At first, I cant always hear what the teacher or my classmates was saying. Sometimes I wasnt well preparing. Slowly, however, I adapted the new learning environment but now things are going smoothl
49、y. Of course, I still miss seeing my classmates and play together outside. Hopefully, we can meet in person soon.第二部分：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校将举行“读书节” ,请你写封邮件邀请在你校学习的Tony参加。内容包括:1. 目的和时间; 2. 内容:交换书籍、西方文学讲座、中国诗歌朗诵比赛等。注意：1.词数100左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇: 读书节Reading Festival 交换exchange 文学literature 诗歌朗诵poetry readingDear Tony,How are you doing?_ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
