1、四川省宜宾市叙州区第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2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。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选
2、项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15. 答案是C。1What will the man probably do?ATake the job.BRefuse the offer.CChange the working hours.2What does the woman want to do for vacation?AGo to the beach.BTravel to Colorado.CLearn to snowboard.3Wh
3、y does the man need a map?ATo tour Manchester.BTo find a restaurant.CTo learn about China.4What does the woman say about John?AHe wont wait for her.BHe wont come home today.CHe wont be on time for dinner.5What will the speakers probably do next?AOrder some boxes.BGo home and rest.CContinue working.第
4、二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6What does the speaker ask the runners to do?AStand in line.BDo a practice run.CFollow a volunteer.7What will be available at the stations every two mile
5、s?AMedical assistance.BReporters.CDrinks.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8What is forbidden in this race?AHeadphones.BFood.CPhotos.9When will the running course be taken down?AIn the mid-morning.BAt midday.CIn the early afternoon.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10How does the woman usually go to work?ABy car.BBy bus.CBy train.11Wh
6、at do the speakers agree about taking the train?AIt is safer.BIt is faster.CIt is cheaper12What is the woman worried about?AThe price of getting a puppy.BThe work to take care of a puppy.CThe noise the puppy would make.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What does the woman suggest in the end?ATalking with the kids.
7、BDoing some research first.CVisiting an animal shelter right away.14What is the mans final destination?ASalt Lake City,USABNew York City,USACHelsinki,Finland.15What is the flight number for the second half of the mans journey?A90.B980.C1070.16What request did the man make regarding his flight?AHe re
8、quested a discount.BHe wanted a window seat.CHe asked for specially-prepared meals.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17Where does the conversation take place?AIn a living room.BAt a fashion show.CIn an office.18What does the man like about the coat?AThe size.BThe colors.CThe collar.19What helps the woman lose weigh
9、t?ARunning.BSwimming.CWatching her diet.20How does the man react to the womans method?ASurprised.BDisappointed.CWorried.第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APrepare for a NEW CAREEROr Get Your H. S. Diploma at HomeYouve always wanted to start a new career, but
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32、high school. This gap is part of a deepening divide between the welleducated wealthy and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound（意义深远的）.The world i
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36、because these days the educated elderly are more productive than the preceding (先前的) generation. Technological change may well reinforce (强化) that shift: the skills that complement (补充) computers, from management knowhow to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.32What is the common phenome
37、non in the workforce in rich countries?AYounger people are replacing the elderly.BWelleducated people tend to work longer.CPeople with no college degree cannot find any job.DUnemployment rates are decreasing year after year.33In view of the experience of the 20th century, many observers predict that
38、 _.Aeconomic growth will slow downBgovernment budgets will decreaseCmore people will try to receive higher educationDthere will be more competition in the job market34According to the text, what is the result of policy changes in European countries?AUnskilled workers may choose to retire early.BMore
39、 and more people have to go abroad to hunt for jobs.CPeople may be able to use computers to do more complicated work.DEven wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.35The underlined word “knowhow” in the last paragraph probably refers to “_”Aa completely different environment
40、Bpractical knowledge and technical skillsCa better understanding of policy changesDthe courage to face difficulties and dangers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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever had the following experience? You have been given the task of organizing a conference, which in
41、cludes a must-do list about a mile long. There is the conference site, the guest list, the materials, the technology and even the food and drink to think about and plan. If you are beginning to feel the stress, slow down and take a breath. 36.Write down your goals. You will need to clearly define wh
42、at you hope to accomplish with this conference because this will shape the rest of your decisions. 37.Develop your budget. 38. Then break that budget into different parts such as conference site, materials and speakers fees. Stick to your budget, and make sure your assistants are keeping their monet
43、ary limits as well.39. When searching for locations, keep in mind the number of participants, the convenience of the location, parking and closeness to public transportation, airports and hotels. Your goal in finding a place to hold the conference should be making it as easy as possible for particip
44、ants to attend.Seek help from the staff of the conference site. If you have chosen a site that is known for holding conferences, you can seek help from the staff there as organizing meetings is what they do every day. 40. They should be able to answer any questions or concern and provide advice when
45、 needed.Of course, full preparations also include a walk-through. Go to the site and meet with the staff the day before to be certain that everything is in place and to take care of any small details.ADecide on a schedule for the meetingBChoose your conference siteCRead the following skills to figur
46、e out how to organize a conferenceDKnowing what you want to achieve can ease your stressE.Makefull use of this important resourceF.You can do nothing without knowing how much money you have to spendG.Turn a blind eye to it第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出
47、可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I wrote my first novel when I was 22. It was a 41 . I didnt know how to properly organize dialogue or 42 a plot (情节). Those were all 43 I planned to work out later. I gave the book to my father to read, and within a day he left me a voice mail saying that it was 44 and that I was going
48、 to sell it for $300,000. 45 , the book was 46 by every publisher in New York. If there were a literary prize for Most Rejections, I would have won it. I was 47 , of course, but I knew better than to 48 writing wasnt an easy job, and if this book wasnt my 49 in, maybe the next one would be. I got ba
49、ck to work.But this scenario (剧情) happened again: I wrote books and then they wouldnt 50 . Still, my fathers faith in me never wavered (摇摆), even 51 I worked a lot of other jobs. Some of the jobs, like being a bookseller, were great and 52 to my writing life. Some, like selling overpriced jeans to 1
50、2-year-olds, were only good as long as they were material for future 53 . And they were because it finally 54 . I sold a book! I was going to make it big!I completely agree with motivational speaker and author John Maxwells words: “Successful and unsuccessful people do not 55 greatly in their abilit
51、ies but in their 56 to reach their potential（潜力）.” Lifes not 57 . It never was, it isnt now, it wont ever be. But do not fall into the trap of feeling you are a 58 , you are not. Get over it and 59 with it. And yes, most things are more 60 when you make an effort to get them.41AmessBmixCconfusionDpu
52、zzle42AfollowBstructureCcontrolDprove43AfactsBmessagesCmeaningsDdetails44ApracticalBcomplexCwonderfulDdissatisfactory45AAlsoBHoweverCThereforeDThus46ArejectedBacceptedCconcludeDcommented47AdepressedBsurprisedCfrightenedDembarrassed48AcontinueBfightCquitDwrite49AcardBticketCpenDbill50AwriteBbuyCworkD
53、sell51AifBbecauseCwhenDsince52AturnedBopenedCledDcontributed53AlivesBdecisionsCstoriesDjobs54AhappenedBfailedCmadeDpassed55AvaryBchangeCmatchDblame56ArequestBcommandChopeDdesire57AsadBhappyChardDeasy58AwitnessBloserCownerDwinner59Abreak downBgo onCset offDstand by60AchallengingBdemandingCrewardingDt
54、hrilling第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。I am a junior in high school. There is a lady at my school 61 job is to hand out call slips (借书单) and prevent students from leaving campus 62 permission. Before today I had never seen her smile. The other day my friends and I were eati
55、ng in the cafeteria and I saw her 63 (walk) around. When she came 64 (close) to us I could see that she was crying. She pulled out a tissue and quickly wiped her eyes. I thought to myself that this lady is so underappreciated and needs recognizing for all her hard work. So I 65(write) a note telling
56、 her that the students appreciated everything she did and 66 her contribution to our school made a difference in all of our lives. I signed it “some thankful students” and slipped it into 67 envelope. Then I realized I didnt even know her name. I asked all of my professors but no one knew her name I
57、 finally went to ask the lady at student services and 68(tell) that her name was Kathy. I brought her a bunch of 69 (color) sunflowers and taped the envelope to it. I brought the flowers to school and left 70 in her office. She came into my third period class shortly afterwards to deliver a call sli
58、p, and there it was a smile on her face!第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 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。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。The forest of my hometow
59、n is beautiful no matter how the season is. I was driving slowly in this morning when I saw a deer live in the woods appear in the middle of the road. I came to the full stop, and we stared at each other. His eyes seemed wisely. He had been in this world for some month and I didnt want end his life.
60、 Finally, I motioned with my hand for him to go on. Having seen anything to fear, he jumped across the road. I drive on smiling at the magic of this moment but thanked God that I had been going slowly not to hit this beautiful creature.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）心理健康对我们非常重要，决定着我们的生活质量。请以 How to keep mental heal
61、th为题写一篇英语文章，向校报投稿。文章应包含以下内容：1. 心理健康的重要性；2. 保持心理健康的建议：了解自我，接纳自我；善于与他人相处；热爱生活与工作。注意：1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_2020年秋四川省叙州区第二中学高二第一学月考试英语试题参考答案一听力1-5:AABCB6-10:ACABA11-15:BBBCA 16-20:CCBCA二阅读理解21-23:DBB 24-27:CDBC 28-31:CBCD 32-35:BADB 36-40:CDFBE三完形填空41-45:ABDCB 46-50:AACBD51-55:CDCAA 56-60:DDBBC四
62、语法填空61whose 62without 63walking 64closer 65wrote66that 67an 68was told 69colorful 70them五短文改错1. howwhat2. 去掉this morning前的in3. liveliving4. thea5. wiselywise6. monthmonths7. 在end前加to8. anythingnothing9. drivedrove10. butand六书面表达How to keep mental healthMental health is something that decides whether
63、 we can live a happy life or not. However, mental health is easy to be overlooked, which can result in serious mental diseases. Here is some advice on keeping mental health.First, know your own potential and accept yourself, Instead of having unpractical and high expectations and demands for yoursel
64、f, you should make practical goals for your life.Second, be sociable and make as many friends as possible. Try to be a person easy to get along with. When you are discouraged, you can share your trouble with your friends, whose comfort and help can greatly relieve your suffering and help you out.Third, love your life and work. Try to display your talent in your work and you can get pleasure and satisfaction from your achievements, which can help you keep a good mood.