1、绝密启用前怀仁市大地学校2020-2021学年度上学期第一次月考高二英语（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1. 本试卷由三个部分组成。其中，第一和第二部分的第一节为选择题。第二部分的第二节和第三部分为非选择题。2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。4. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) （略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题；
2、每小题3分，满分45分)APOETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes：Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winners choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, ho
3、tel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes：The book Sky Pioneer：A Photo biography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions：Judges will choose up to 50 honorable
4、 mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earharts final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both
5、the front and back of the paper.On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name,address, telephone number, and birth date.Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year. 1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Six.2. What will each of the ho
6、norable mention winners get?A. A plane ticket.B. A book by Corinne Szabo.C. A special T-shirt.D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A. Typing your poem out.B. Writing a poem of 120 words.C. Using both sides of the paper.D. Mailing your entry on Octobe
7、r 30.BI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in
8、 Mutton town. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to
9、construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents,but they were absent.
10、 I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous nig
11、ht to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all LUNCH！The parents ha
12、d done their duty and would probably continue to do so.4. What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?A. Efforts made in vain.B. Getting injured in his workC. Feeling uncertain about his future.D. Creatures forced out of their homes.5. Why was the author called to Mutton
13、town?A. To rescue a woman.B. To take care of a woman.C. To look at a baby owl.D. To cure a young owl.6. What made the chick calm down?A. A new nest.B. Some food.C. A recording.D. Its parents.7. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?A. Its unexpected.B. Its beautiful.C. Its humorou
14、s.D. Its discouraging. CSome parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child, but researchers said puzzles（玩拼图) help children with math-related skills.Psychologist Susan Levine, an expert on mathematics development in young children at the University of Chicago, found child
15、ren who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition(认知) after controlling for differences in parents income, education and the amount of parent talk, Levine said.The researchers analyzed video recording
16、of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home and found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age.“The children who played with puzzles performed better than those who did not, on tasks that assessed thei
17、r ability to rotate(旋转) and translate shapes,” Levine said in a statement.The parents were asked to interact with their children as they normally would, and about half of the children in the study played with puzzles at one time. Higher-income parents tended to have children play with puzzles more f
18、requently, and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills. However, boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls, and the parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than the parents of girls.The findings were publishe
19、d in the journal Development Science.8. In which aspect do children benefit from puzzle play?A. Building confidence.B. Developing spatial skillsC. Learning self-control. D. Gaining high-tech knowledge.9. What did Levine take into consideration when designing her experiment?A. Parents age.B. Children
20、s imagination .C. Parents education.D. Child-parent relationship.10. How do boys differ from girls in puzzle play?A. They play with puzzles more often. B. They tend to talk less during the game.C. They prefer to use more spatial language.D. They are likely to play with tougher puzzles.11. What is th
21、e text mainly about?A. A mathematical method. B. A scientific studyC. A woman psychologist. D. A teaching program.DWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smart phones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfo
22、rtable silence.Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider t
23、hat small talk（闲聊）is worth the trouble .Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂)for socia
24、l communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast .Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others,not just communic
25、ate with them.”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter, the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their
26、server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband.”says Dunn .But interactions with peripheral (边缘的)members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dunn believes that peo
27、ple who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners.”he says.12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to
28、smart phones.B. Inappropriate behaviors in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.13. What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners.B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic.D. Making business d
29、eals14. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships.B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It matters as much as a formal talk.D. It makes people feel good.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Conversation CountsB. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefi
30、ts of Small TalkD. Uncomfortable Silence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，选项中有两项为多余选项。The last thing you want is a bad grade on a paper that took a lot of hard work and time. 16 .To be successful in school, you have to make sure you know what assignments youre supposed to complete.
31、 And know exactly how and when youre expected to complete each assignment. So, you need to talk with the teacher. 17 You dont have to become a person who looks stupid and follows the teacher around. 18 However, you should check in with your teacher every time he or she assigns a project that is new
32、or unfamiliar.You should also communicate with your teacher if you receive a poor grade unexpectedly.Teachers are humans,and they make mistakes. 19 Be polite. Your teacher will explain(and maybe appreciate the opportunity to fix any potential mistakes) 20 On test review day, pay attention and ask if
33、 there are any themes or patterns that are covered during the test period. Ask the teacher to explain any terms or exercises that arent absolutely clear to you. A. What a nightmare! B. But when should you talk to a teacher? C. If the teacher provides an email address, use if often!D. Dont be a pest,
34、 and dont call your teacher after dinnertime. E. You dont have to speak to the teacher at the end of every classF. If you dont understand why your grade is low, go ask!G. You should also ask questions any time a big test day is approaching第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分55)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
35、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。My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard. That first year, I 21 feeding peanuts to the blue jays, then the squirrels. The squirrels had no 22 coming up right to me for them. As the months went by, the rabbits saw th
36、at I was no 23 and didnt escape. When I threw carrot slices(薄片), they even came for a nibble(啃). Slowly they came to 24 me, and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand.That second year, the rabbits 25 me, and one would even sit up for slices! While I was feeding them, I 26 that a grou
37、ndhog who used to run away was now taking an 27 interest in this food situation. I carefully extended a long 28 , with a keen eye on those teeth, and 29 , there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit, both munching(津津有味的咀嚼) on carrots. A few months later, while 30 , she would
38、 even turn her back to me. 31 when she was facing away, I reached out and 32 scratched(搔) her back with my finger, She didnt move.By year three, the rabbits and the groundhog were back. The groundhog 33 didnt have a problem with me scratching her back, and I got an idea, Id always 34 , while slicing
39、 up carrots, that the end looked like a cap. 35 one day, just to see what she would do, I gently 36 one on top of the groundhogs head. Again, not a 37 , The next time, I had my camera ready to record what you see here, one of several dozen such pictures, 38 she had a slice to eat, she never 39 the o
40、ne of her head. It was a fair 40 I got a pleasure, and she had yet another tasty treat.21. A. avoidedB. startedC. canceledD. suggested22. A. business B. funC. problem D. privilege23. A. help B. cheat C. threat D. exception24. A. trust B. miss C. admire D. appreciate25. A. fearedB. ignoredC. discover
41、edD. remembered26. A. proved B. decided C. noticed D. understood27. A. extremeB. increasingC. additionalD. inspiring28. A. squirrel B. rabbit C. peanut D. carrot 29.A. before longB. long agoC. over and over D. all over again30. A. eating B. playing C. sitting D. sleeping31. A. Next B. Once C. SoonD.
42、 Lately32. A. carefully B. suddenly C. violently D. patiently33. A. also B. thus C. just D. still34. A. thought B. doubted C. admitted D. recognized35. A. whileB. Or C. So D. For36. A. fixed B. placed C. hung D. kept37. A. tremble B. move C. delayD. hesitation38. A. Even if B. Ever since C. As far a
43、s D. So long as39.A. welcomed B. required C. bothered D. expected 40. A. trade B. competition C. task D. affair第II卷第二节语法填空(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(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。On our way to the house, it was raining _41_ hard that we couldnt help wondering how long it would take _42 _ (get) there
44、. It was in the middle of Pearl City.We were first greeted with the barking by a pack _43_ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters _44_ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and _45_ (recommend) wonderful places to eat
45、,shop,and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.When they were free from work，they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting _46_ (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many _
46、47_ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were _48_ (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we _49_ (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, _50_ (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分35分)
47、第一节短文改错(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。每处错误仅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11处起)不计分。My mom is really concerning with the health of everyone in our families. In order to
48、 make surely all of us are in good health, and she makes specific plans for us. For example, every morning, my dad has to have the bowl of egg soup while I had to eat an apple. My dad dont like the soup and I dont enjoy apples. I tell my mom that if were forced eat things, we may become ill .But he
49、insists on us eating healthy food. Understanding her good intentions, I eat all the food what is provided by Mom with appreciation.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，你的美国朋Jake将于2022年来中国张家口参加冬奥会，他来信向你咨询如何提高汉语水平。请你用英语给他写一封回信，内容包括：1.表示欢迎； 2.提出建议； 3.说明原因。要求：1. 100-120words 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.答案 阅读理解 A: ACB B: ACAB C:B
50、CDB D:CBDCABEFG完型填空: BCCAD CBDAA BADAC BBDCA 语篇填空：41. so 42. to get 43. of （a pack of，意为“一群”）44. who 45. recommended 46. competition 47. traditional 48. hugely 49. were invited 50. listening 短文改错1.concerning-concerned 2.families-family.考查名词的单复数。3.surely-sure. 4.删掉and. 5. the-a. 6. had_have 7. dont-d
51、oesnt. 8.eat前加to 9.he-she. 10. what-that作文：Dear JackGlad to know that you will come to China for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, I am more than delighted. As for how to improve your Chinese, Id like to give you some suggestions.To begin with, make more Chinese friends in your daily life, with whom yo
52、u can practice your spoken Chinese. Whats more ,listening to Chinese songs and watching Chinese movies are also good ways, which can help you broaden your horizons and gain a better understanding of Chinese. Last but not least, we can keep in touch with each other by writing letters in Chinese, mainly benefiting your writing skill. Keeping a diary is also a good choice. I hope you will find these suggestions beneficial and make great progress in Chinese. Yours Li Hua