1、山西省运城市永济涑北中学2019-2020学年高二英语3月月考试题考试时间100分钟,满分150分一、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) A Have you ever thought of taking a tour around London? Here we have collected some information for you.Shakespeare City Walk This 90-minute leisurely walking tour does not go to the Globe Theatre(because every
2、one already knows it), but instead uncovers less known monuments and locations in the City of London with connections to Shakespeares life, his friends, his loves and his work. The Shakespeare City Walk takes place on Fridays at 11am at Temple tube station. Address: Meet at Temple tube station, Lond
3、on Telephone: +44(0)790-574-6733Camera Trails Learn how to take better photos as you explore London with a professional photographer on a Camera Trails tour. Walk around Brick Lane and Spitalfields on the Urban East tour, or take photos of Big Ben and St Pauls Cathedral on the South Bank tour. Addre
4、ss: Trafalgar Square, London Telephone: +44(0)798-957-9336The Celebrity Planet See celebrity(名人)homes, famous film locations, music landmarks and places linked to pop history on a Celebrity Planet tour. Find out about stars in Notting Hill, Maryfair, Primrose Hill or Chelsea, or try a Harry Potter,
5、James Bond or Beatles tour. Address: 40 Porchester Square, London Telephone: + 44(0)20-7193-8770Email: info thecebrityplanet. comSandemans New London Tours Sandemans New London Tours offer a completely free tour of Royal London, including the Changing of the Guard. Theres also an Old City of London
6、tour, and a Grim Reapers of London tour. Our expert guides are all graduates of the worlds leading universities, including Yale, Cambridge and Oxford. As guides work for tips, you are guaranteed the best tour of London. Our walking tours are healthy and environmentally friendly, so you wont contribu
7、te to the pollution problem of Londons cars and buses. Email: info newuropetours. com1. What is TRUE of the Shakespeare City Walk? A. It takes place every five days. B. It lasts for an hour and a half. C. It includes a visit to the famous Globe Theatre. D. It does not cover visits to less known tour
8、ist attractions.2. If you want to take some wonderful photos of Big Ben, you may _. A. join the Urban East tour B. go to a Celebrity Planet tour C. take the South Bank tour D. try an Old City of London tour3. For further information on the Changing of the Guard, tourists should _. A. call +44(0)20-7
9、193-8770 B. email info C. call +44(0)790-574-6733 D. email info newuropetours. comB Zhang Dingyu , the director of Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, leads over 600 medical staff fighting against the COVID-19, which has caused hundreds of people in central Chinas Hubei Province.During the course of fighting
10、the disease, Zhang Dingyus strange way of walking shocked his colleagues. He finally admitted that he had fallen ill with ALS(渐冻症), since October 2018 after constant research. ALS is a disease that gradually blocks the connection between brain and body. People with ALS become partially paralyzed, le
11、ading to respiratory (呼吸系统的) failure.While working with handicapped legs, his wife was confirmed to get infected with the virus after working in another hospital. The bad news brought him to his knees, and he cried for the first time after the virus broke out. Zhang could only find time to visit his
12、 wife three days after she got admitted to the hospital. Even then he could only stay for 30 minutes. Fortunately, the good news came that his wife had recovered ten days later after treatment.But Zhang continues working tirelessly, and though its a struggle to move quickly, he said, I have to run,
13、racing against time to save more patients from the deadly disease. Zhang, who has worked at the hospital for six years and has been on the front line of medical emergencies for decades, including the devastating(毁灭性的) Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan province in 2008 and overseas medical relief missio
14、ns to Algeria and Pakistan, has been on duty every day since Dec 29. “Life is always short. I need to do more to finish the things that I might leave behind, then I would leave without too many regrets,” Zhang said. “We are at the center of a storm, so we need to give all we have to protect our city
15、, and our Wuhan people, I believe that well conquer this disease” Zhang added. 4. What is TRUE about Zhang Dingyu? A. His colleague had known his health conditions before. B. He treated people injured in earthquakes in Sichuan.C. His wife worked in the same hospital as him. D. He retired from the ho
16、spital before the outbreak of the virus.5. We can know from the passage that Zhang Dingyu is a _ man. A. terrible B. thoughtful C. responsible D. serious6. What does Zhang Dingyu mean in the last paragraph? A. He wants to realize his dream. B. He will soon leave his position. C. He is determined to
17、fight the disease.D. He regrets not being able to do more for his patients.7. This passage mainly talks about_. A. Zhangs story with his wife B. Zhangs story with his colleagues C. how to prevent the Novel coronavirus pneumonia D. Zhangs story of fighting against the Novel coronavirus pneumoniaCDo y
18、ou believe in the power of music? If youre like most kids these days,you probably have an electronic device loaded with hundreds or even thousands of your favorite songsAt any moment in time, you can fill your headphones with the sounds of a particular song that suits your mood at that exact time Ar
19、e you getting ready for a big soccer match or do you need to get excited? Maybe some hip hop with a strong beat will do the trick! Besides,you might be ready to study for a big exam the next dayTo calm your nerves and help you concentrate,a little bit of Mozart might make memorization more manageabl
20、e But is there any scientific evidence of these effects that music seems to have? You bet there is! Scientists have long recognized the power of musicOver the years,many studies have been conducted to examine in greater depth the nature and extent of the effects music has on people For example,scien
21、tists at the University of Missouri have found that listening to music can have a positive effect on your moodTheir research gives scientific credibility(可信性)to the behavior that many people have already experienced on their own:listening to upbeat music can brighten your day and boost your mood Oth
22、er studies have shown that upbeat music isnt the only type of music that can be helpful,howeverWhen people are sad or have suffered a personal loss,sad music can be helpful because people identify with the tone and lyrics(歌词)of the musicLikewise,people under a lot of stress or experiencing upsetting
23、 situations can benefit from listening to angry musicAlthough angry music might not help you if youre in a normal mood,its tone can benefit you when you are dealing with stressful and upsetting situations8What does the author mainly show in Paragraph 1 ? AThe importance of having an electronic devic
24、e BThe great number of songs on the Internet CThe benefits of choosing a song suiting your mood DThe convenience of finding a song suiting your mood9According to the passage,what is the power of Mozart? AMaking you less active BKeeping you more refreshed CMaking you more focusedDKeeping you better i
25、nformed10Which of the following best explains the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 4? APredict BImprove CExpressDRuin11What can we learn from the last paragraph? AOnly upbeat music can brighten our day BPeople will feel sad when identifying with the lyrics CEveryone can benefit from listening to
26、 angry music DDifferent music functions differently in different situations DChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year
27、, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors-silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking.
28、 They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy.
29、 I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the
30、biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I
31、was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.12. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are colorful and availableC. Because they are convenient and inexpensive. D.
32、 Because they are fast and environment friendly.13. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A.to experience local cultureB. to use it for transportC.to ride it for funD. to improve his riding skills14. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was won
33、derful.C. It was lively.D. It was difficult.15. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author took great pleasure in bikingC. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author was annoyed by the air while
34、riding. 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。There was a survey of the people who were born from 1980 to 2000, asking them what their most important life goals wereOver 80 percent said it was to get rich 16 Were constantly told to devote more to our work,to push harder and
35、 to achieve more.Were given the impression that these are the things that we need to go after to have a good lifeBut is that the truth? 17 .But what if we could study people from the time when they were teenagers all the way into old age to see what really keeps people happy and healthy?The Harvard
36、Study of Adult Development did itFor 75 years,theyve tracked the lives of 724 men. Studies like this are extremely rareAlmost all projects of this kind fall apart(失败) within a decade because too many people drop out of the study 18 Or the researchers cant get together. But through a combination of l
37、uck and the persistence(坚持) of several generations of researchers,this study has survivedSo what have they learned? The conclusion is that its not wealth or fame that counts 19 Theyve learned three big lessons about relationshipsFirstly,people who are more socially connected to family, to friends an
38、d to community are happier and physically healthier. The second is that its not just the number of friends you have but the quality of your close relationships that matters.And the third is that good relationships dont just protect our bodies 20 AThey can even protect our brainsBTo become famous cam
39、e secondCOr funding for the research dries upDThe good life is built with relationshipsEIt turns out that being in conflict is bad for our healthFIt is good relationships that keep us happier and healthierGTo be frank, sometimes wealth and fame can make people happy二、 完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下面短文,
40、从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When most of us get a text message on our cell phone from an unknown person, we usually say “sorry, 21 number!” and move on. But when Dennis Williams 22 a text that clearly wasnt intended for him, he did something 23. On March 19, Dennis got a group text 24 him t
41、hat a couple he didnt know were at the hospital, waiting for the 25 of a baby. “Congratulations! But I think someone was mistaken,” Dennis 26. The baby was born and update texts were 27 quickly from the overjoyed grandmother, Teresa. In her 28 , she didnt seem to realize that she was 29 the babys ph
42、otos with a complete stranger. Well, I dont 30 you all but I will get there to take pictures with the baby, replied Dennis before asking which room the new 31 were in. Much to the familys surprise, Dennis stuck to his 32 ! He turned up at the hospital 33 gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby
43、 boy. Lindseys husband was totally 34 by the unexpected visit. “I dont think we would have randomly invited him over but we 35 it and the gifts.” Teresa 36 a photo of the chance meeting on a social networking website 37 by the touching words: “ What a 38 this young man was to our family! He was so 3
44、9 and kind to do this.” The post has since gained the 40 of social media users all over the world, receiving more than 184,000 shares and 61,500 likes in just three days. 21. A. unlucky B. wrong C. new D. secret22. A.translated B. received C. copied D. printed23. A. reasonable B.necessary C. special
45、 D. practical24. A. convincing B. reminding C.warning D. informing 25. A. arrival B. recovery C. growth D. wake-up26. A.predicted B. interrupted C. responded D. repeated27. A.passing down B. setting out C. coming in D. moving around28. A. opinion B. excitement C.anxiety D. effort29. A. sharing B. ex
46、changing C. discussing D. comparing30. A. accept B.bother C. believe D. know 31. A. doctors B. parents C. patients D. visitors32. A. promise B.dream C. agenda D. principle33. A.opening B. collecting C. bearing D. making34. A. discouraged B. relaxed C.defeated D. astonished35. A. admit B. appreciate
47、C.need D. expect36. A. found B. selected C. posted D. developed37. A. confirmed B. accompanied C. clarified D. simplified 38. A. blessing B. pity C. relief D. problem39. A. smart B. calm C.fair D. sweet 40. A. attention B.sympathy C. control D. trust三、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1个适当的单词或
48、括号内单词的正确形式。In 1977, a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a 19-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, one of the most successful 41 (writer)of detective stories in the world. In June that year, a baby girl became 42 (serious) ill in Qatar, near Saudi Ara
49、bia. Doctors were unable to find the cause of her illness with 43 (confident), so she was sent to a big hospital in London 44 specialist help was available. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only 45 (discover) that they, too, were unable to explain the very unusual disease. Just then a n
50、urse asked to speak to them. “Excuse me,” said the nurse, “ 46 I think the baby is suffering from thallium (铊)poisoning.” “ What makes you think of that?” Dr. Brown asked. “Thallium poisoning is extremely rare.” “I read a novel 47 (call )A Pale Horse by Agatha Christie a few days ago,” the nurse exp
51、lained. “In the book, somebody suffers from thallium poisoning, and all the symptoms are described. They are exactly 48 same as the babys.” The test showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium, a rare metal used in making glass. Once they knew the cause of illness, the doctors were abl
52、e to give the correct 49 (treat). The baby soon recovered and 50 (send) back home.四、 短文改错(共10小题;每小题l分,满分10分) 假定英语课上教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,并在该词下面写出改正后的词。注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;Because Novel Coronavirus
53、, we Chinese have had a special Spring Festival. Nobody wants to get the disease, but how should we prevent COVID-19 and protect us? Here is my suggestions. First, we should try not to go outdoors and avoid go to places where there are many people. Second, whenever we go out, we should not wear faci
54、al masks. They can protect us from catching the frightened disease. Third, we should develop a habit of washing hands frequent. Last but not least, we should drink more water, have more rest and do proper amount of sports at home, that will certainly make us stronger.I strongly believe we can keep health if we follow the tip.五、书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华,你的美国朋友Peter 给你发邮件,想了解你校学生的课外活动情况。请你给他回邮件,要点如下:1你校开展课外活动的情况;2你参加过的课外活动及给你带来的益处;3渴望了解他的课外生活。注意:1词数100左右;2要点齐全,可适当增添细节,以使行文连贯;3稿件的开头已为你写好(不计入总词数)Dear Peter,_ Yours Li Hua