1、甘肃省岷县第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题第I卷 选择题（共70分）I. 阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Bikes are popular in the Netherlands.In fact,nearly half of all travel in the Netherlands is by bike.Now,one Dutch bike designer,Thomas,has taken the countrys interest in bikes by
2、making a school bus bike. The big bike has eight sets of pedals for kids,a driver seat for an adult,and three other seats,comfortably letting little kids for their trip to and from school.The bike even has a motor,which can help with high hills or at times when few kids on it. So far,Thomas tells Fa
3、st Company,hes sold 25 school-bikes,at a price of $25,000 eachless than it would cost to buy a traditional school bus with the same number of seats.Along with the traditional color,the bikes are colored yellow so that they can be seen easily. Thomas says hes sold school bus bikes to neighboring coun
4、tries such as Belgium,England and Germany,but so far,the school bus bike hasnt been sold in the United States.If the US agrees to buy this kind of school bus bike,it could do a lot of good to improve exercise for a young age and help them keep healthy.1.How do people in the Netherlands usually go to
5、 work?A.By car.B.By bus.C.By bike.D.On foot.2.The school buses are yellow in the Netherlands because _.A.the color yellow is easy to paintB.yellow buses can be seen easilyC.yellow is the national color of the NetherlandsD.its the designers favorite color3.Which country of the following hasnt bought
6、a school bus bike?A.America.B.Germany.C.England.D.Belgium.4.Which of the following is TRUE?A.Thomas made a new kind of school bus.B.A school bus usually costs $25,000.C.Thomas sold bikes to Asian countries.D.Riding school bus bikes helps keep kids healthy.BStephen Hawking was born in Oxford,England
7、on 8th January,1942.He went to school in St Al bansa small city near London. Although he did well,he was never top of his class. After leaving school,Hawking went first to Oxford University where he studied physics,then he went to Cambridge University where he studied cosmology(宇宙学).As he himself ad
8、mitted he wasnt very serious about studying. He was a very lazy student,and did very little work. However,he still achieved extremely good marks.Hawking first noticed something was wrong with him at the age of 20.He started to bump into things,and often fell over for no reason. When he visited his f
9、amily at Christmas time,his father was so worried that he was sent to hospital for test. Finally,the result came back. Hawking had motor neurone disease(运动神经元病),an incurable illness which causes the muscles of the body to waste away. Doctors said he would die before he was 23.At first,Hawking became
10、 extremely depressed (忧郁的).After a while,though,he began to see his life in a different way. As he later wrote,“Before my illness had been diagnosed (诊断),there had not seemed to be anything worth doing. But shortly after I came out of hospital,I suddenly realized that there were a lot of worthwhile
11、things I could do.” Hawking married,found a job at Cambridge University,where he still works today,and had three children. He also went to do some of the most important scientific research ever carried out. His story shows that nobody,however bad their situation is,should lose hope,“Life is not fair
12、,” he once said.“You just have to do the best you can in the situation you are in.”5.As a university student,Stephen Hawking _.A.worked extremely hardB.studied maths and chemistryC.was lazy and did very little workD.only achieved average marks6.Hawking first noticed something was wrong with him when
13、 _.A.he visited his family at Christmas time one yearB.he was 20C.his father made him see a doctorD.he was sent to hospital for test7.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.Hawkings education.B.Hawkings reaction(反映) to being seriously ill.C.Hawkings views on life.D.Diagnosis of Hawkings motor neuron
14、e disease.8.Hawking believes that _.A.you should always do your best however bad your situation isB.life is fairC.nobodys life is as bad as hisD.its OK to lose hopeCRecently, my husband and three kids were playing in the Mediterranean (地中海), swimming and floating in the picture-perfect sea. It was r
15、idiculously beautiful in Majorca, Spain. The way the sun danced across the water and how the blue horizon was dotted with storybook sailboats(帆船) were such beautiful scenes. I almost couldnt believe my eyes.My husband and I always dreamed about taking our kids on a trip around the world. It was some
16、thing we always wanted to do“one day. It was one of the things we talked in detail about, when we imagined our life with the children we hoped we would have.Fourteen years later, we had three boys who were growing up faster by the day. It was time to make good on(兑现,实现) those plans.We spent dozens o
17、f hours discussing, researching and planning.We had to learn how to “road school” our kids and arrange time off from work. We renewed our passports, and then packed our bags.We showed our kids the world. It was about experiencing the dozens of flights and trains and taxis together. We showed them ho
18、w wonderful, how diverse, and how fascinating the world is. We wanted them to learn all that we had learned ourselves, through our own travels as young adults.But there was something more than that: What we really wanted is to slow down time. We wanted the days to last a bit longer, and the weeks to
19、 take their time. The years with our children are going too fast. We wanted to put the brakes (刹车) on our busy lives for a year, and just be with our kids. We wanted a break from the daily morning routine of making lunches, eating breakfast and rushing out the door in time for school. We needed a fa
20、mily time-out (休息时间).It was a wonderful two months in Europe, full of incredible moments. And when we look back at our lives, I know well be glad we did it. I know well be happy that this is a chapter of the story of our family.9.What was the authors attitude toward the trip when planning it?A.Calm.
21、B.Expectant.C.Stressed.D.Worried.10.What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 7 refer to?A.Preparing for the vacation.B.Having fun in the picture-perfect Mediterranean.C.Experiencing a different and beautiful world.D.Learning to study during trips as young adults.11.What was the main purpose
22、 of the author taking this trip?A.To allow her children to see the world.B.To teach her kids to value life.C.To teach her kids what they cant learn in school.D.To enjoy a family break away from their usual busy life.12.How did the author feel after her two months in Europe?A.Exhausted.B.Satisfied.C.
23、Disappointed.D.ProudD Whether theyre playing on our TV screens or printed in newspapers, adverts are everywhere.In fact, according to US market research company Yankelovich, the average person living in a city sees thousands of ads every single day.However, ads dont just act as a tool for getting pe
24、ople to buy things; they also serve as a window into cultures, societies and history.Modern adverts began to appear in the 18th and 19th centuries, since advances in printing techniques allowed more detailed images to be produced in newspapers and magazines. Looking at some of these early ads is lik
25、e taking a step back in time to another world.For example, an 1881 advert for French cigarettes promised that its product would “give immediate relief” to a list of medical conditions, including breathing problems. And a US ad from a 1955 newspaper advised mothers to mix the sugary soft drink A7 Up
26、with their babys milk.These days, of course, the harmful effects of both smoking and sugary drinks are well known. But although these adverts seem unusual to us now, perhaps future generations may consider some of todays ads to be just as bizarre.“Advertising often serves as an indicator for what so
27、ciety considers to be socially acceptable and desirable at the time,” US marketing expert wrote on the Ad Councils website.In spite of being designed to sell or advertise something, some ads can even become part of a societys vernacular (方言). In the UK, for example, a slogan(标语) created in 1994 to a
28、dvertise paint is used in everyday conversation by many Britons. The phrase, “It does exactly what it says on the tin, is used to describe an item or product thats open, straightforward and simple. Meanwhile, also in the UK, if someone describes themselves as a “Marmite person”, this means that you
29、may either love them or hate them, based on the British food Marmites slogan, “Love it or hate it.”So, in spite of what we may think of them, it seems that ads are a bigger part of everyday life than we think they are.Instead of finding them annoying, however, at least we can be assured that future
30、generations will have an interesting way to see how we lived - no matter how unusual todays world may seem to them.13.What does the underlined word“bizarre” in Paragraph 9 probably mean?A.Typical.B.Creative.C.Strange.D.Misleading.14.The examples of the two British phrases are mentioned mainly to _.A
31、.prove most ads in the past were simpleB.show ads can influence everyday languageC.explain why some ads are very popularD.show that British people love to use words from ads15.Whats the article mainly about?A.The history of modern adverts.B.The changing roles of ads.C.How ads reflect history and soc
32、ieties.D.Ads that have influenced our lives.II.阅读七选五（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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Youve probably heard the phrase“go outside and get some fresh air” before. Breathing fresh air can make us feel more energetic._16_.According to a new study from the World Health Organizat
33、ion (WHO), nine out of every 10 people on the planet breathe polluted air everyday. Polluted air can get deep inside your lungs when you breathe, causing diseases like lung cancer and heart disease. Around 7 million people die every year from breathing polluted air_17_, mainly in Asia and Africa. Am
34、ong the worlds 20 most polluted cities,14 are in India. Some of the biggest sources of air pollution include factories and vehicles. In some regions, sand and desert dust, as well as the burning of waste, also cause air pollution. _18_More than 40 percent of the worlds population is still using wood
35、stoves(木柴炉) or open fires to make meals and heat their homes. This creates harmful particles (颗粒) and gasses indoors. _19_India has provided 37 million poor people with free liquified petroleumgas (液化石油气), while Mexico City has created cleaner vehicle standards. Maria Neira, the WHOs head of public
36、health, said China has set a good example to the world in improving air quality. “_20_, ”she said. A. More than 90 percent of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries .B. Although this problem is serious, the good news is that countries are taking action to fight it. C. Another large
37、source of air pollution can be found in some peoples homes .D. However, not everyone in the world has the chance to enjoy it .E. Air pollution is a serious problem around the world. F. There is a big step at the government level in China declaring war on air pollution .G. People who work outdoors ar
38、e more directly harmed by air pollution.III. 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。 A US mum and her six boys decided to grow their hair together. They would donate some hair to children 21. On Monday, Mary and her six sons had their hair22in a special act
39、ivity. Mary told The Huffington Post that the hairdresser (理发师) helped the family23their goal. The hair was donated to Children with Hair Loss. It is an organization that24hair for children and young adults with hair loss for free. The proud New York mum shared photos of the25on Facebook. The family
40、s26to grow and donate their hair was a (an)27decision. “Three years ago, my friend28her son because of cancer. He was a twin and very close in29to my twins”, Mary told The Huffington Post. One year after his death, Marys eldest three boys donated their hair in honor of him. “Since their30two years a
41、go,” she said, ”our lives have continued to be 31by cancer. Its everywhere. My boys want to 32the people who suffer from hair loss. Donating their hair is 33they do it.” Despite their kind act, the journey hasnt been 34for the boys.“They have been 35by everyone because of their long hair,” Mary wrot
42、e in a Face post， “But they didnt let that 36them. They had a 37and stuck to it. They really set a good 38to their little sister.”“I am so39of my boys,” she said. The day after their cuts, Mary was still getting used to her newly short-haired sons. “I didnt_40_my own children”, she told ABC News wit
43、h a sigh.21.A.in needB.in powerC.in placeD.in trouble22.A.driedB.cutC.injuredD.decorated23.A.constructB.challengeC.expectD.achieve24.A.dividesB.sellsC.providesD.cures25.A.ceremonyB.convenienceC.collectionD.activity26.A.descriptionB.decisionC.solutionD.defeat27.A.previousB.severeC.consistentD.complex
44、28.A.lostB.protectedC.switchedD.suspected29.A.unionB.organC.victimD.age30.A.appearanceB.discoveryC.donationD.experience31.A.affectedB.destroyedC.frightenedD.caused32.A.defeatB.assistC.exposeD.control33.A.whatB.whyC.howD.where34.A.eagerB.enthusiasticC.difficultD.easy35.A.laughed atB.run afterC.consis
45、ted ofD.broken away36.A.recycleB.squeezeC.changeD.stop37.A.taskB.responsibilityC.goalD.reward38.A.fireB.exampleC.recordD.rule39.A.proudB.confidentC.amazedD.attractive40.A.realizeB.recognizeC.arrangeD.understandIV. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，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。I was sitting on the t
46、rain and opened a bar of chocolate 41a really old man with huge bags sat down across from me.I said hello 42him, smiling sweetly and then I suddenly thought, “Why not offer him a piece of chocolate?” So I did.He was quite 43(surprise), but accepted and thanked me.He said that people didnt usually do
47、 things like this for 44(strange) at least that was what I understood, because he was speaking a really 45(usual) dialect, and the train was loud. Then he opened one of his bags and gave me46handful of freshly picked cherries,47(explain) that he had just taken them from his orchard.The cherries were
48、 really lovely, better than those in the shops, and I 48(enjoy) them very much.It had been just an impulse (冲动) to offer him a piece of chocolate, but if I had not done so, I would never have tasted those lovely cherries,49I didnt even know he had at the time.Life is about giving and taking, and its
49、 50(general)true that if you give, you will receive.V. 短文改错（共10处错；每处1分，满分10分） 假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。每句中均有一处语言错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（) ，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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。 It was on a warm autumn day that my fa
50、ther and I walk into my new high school. After registered in the classroom, the volunteer took me to my dormitory. Altogether I had five roommates, two of which arrived later. I got to know my new roommate immediately. Although I was quite unwilling to say “Goodbye” to my father, but he had to leave
51、 to my hometown in the evening. I suddenly realized I had grown up and that I had to look after me and live independently.Not until then I know my senior high school life had real begun.VI. 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华,你校将要举行一次主题为“How to Communicate with Our Parents”的英语演讲比赛,请你用英语写一篇演讲稿。要点如下: 1.尊重理解并信任父母; 2.常与父
52、母聊天; 3.换位思考问题。 (参考词汇:换位思考 put oneself in sbs shoes) 英语答案一. 阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）1-5 CBADC 6-10 BBABC 11-15 DBCBC 二阅读七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 16-20 DACBF三.完形填空（每题1.5，共30分）21-25 ABDCD 26-30 BCADC 31-35 ABCDA 36-40 DCBAB四语法填空（每题1.5，共15分） 41.when 42.to 43.surprised 44.strangers 45.unusual 46.a 47.explaining 48.e
53、njoyed 49.which 50.generally五.短文改错It was on a warm autumn day that my father and I into my new high school. After in the classroom, volunteer took me to my dormitory. Altogether I had five roommates, two of arrived later. I got to know my new immediately. Although I was quite unwilling to say “Goodb
54、ye” to my father, but he had to leave my hometown in the evening. I suddenly realized I had grown up and that I had to look after and live independently.Not until then I know my senior high school life had begun.六. 书面表达How to Communicate with Our Parents Hello,everyone. Id like to share my ideas abo
55、ut the topic of communicating with our parents. Parents are the people who love us most, so its necessary to keep a good relationship with them. Here are my ideas on how to make it easier to communicate with parents. First, it goes without saying that we should respect and trust our parents. They ha
56、ve experienced more and always try their best to protect us from dangers. In addition, if we often talk with them about our life and experiences, we will know each other better. Whats more, we can often tell our parents how much we love them. If sometimes we dont agree with our parents decisions,we should try to put ourselves into their shoes and we will soon understand them. Remember what they really want is only the best for us.Thank you for listening.
