湖南省上学期张家界市民族中学高二英语第一次月考试题

湖南省2020年上学期张家界市民族中学高二英语第一次
月考试题
时量：120 满分：150 分命题人：审题人：高二英语备课组
第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30 分)
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。

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。

1.Where does this conversation take place most probably?
A. In a zoo.
B. In a pet store.
C. In a forest.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Wine.
B. Rice.
C. Fruit.
3.Why does the woman call Doctor Lee?
A.She wants to see Doctor Lee about her illness.
B.She wants to ask Doctor Lee to give a lecture.
C.She wants to discuss something with Doctor Lee.
4.What does the man want to do?
A. Take photos.
B. Buy a camera.
C. Help the woman.
5.How much will the man spend on the room?
A. $180.
B. S176.
C. $92.
第二节(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。

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。

6.Why is the man taking the trip?
A. For study.
B. For business.
C. For sightseeing.
7.Which country will the man go to?
A. France.
B. America. .
C. Britain.
听第7 段材料.回答第8、9 题。

8.What is the boat probably used for, according to the man?
A. Fishing.
B. Government business
C. Travelling around the world.
9.What kind of work does the Russian man do?
A. A banker.
B. A fisherman.
C. A writer.
听第8 段材料,回答第10 至12 题。

10.Why does the man call the woman?
A. To plan a meeting with her.
B. To ask about her job program.
C. To tell her about her new job.
11.Who needs a new flat(公寓)?
A. Alex.
B. Andrea.
C. Miranda.
12.Where is the woman now?
A. In Baltimore.
B. In New York.
C. In Avon.
听第9 段材料,回答第13 至16 题。

13.Who could the man speaker most probably be?
A.A person who saw the accident.
B.A police officer.
C.The driver of the lorry.
14.What was Mrs. Franks doing when the accident took place?
A.Standing outside a bank.
B.Getting ready to cross the road.
C.Walking along the Churchill Avenue.
15.When did the accident happen?
A. At about 10:00 a. m.
B. At about 9:00 a. m.
C. At about 8:15 a. m.
16.How did the accident happen?
A. A car ran into a lorry.
B. A lorry hit a car.
C. A bank clerk rushed into the street.
听第10 段材料,回答第17 至20 题。

17.Why did the man go to Spain?
A. To go sightseeing.
B. To do business.
C. To visit a friend.
18.What was the man concerned most at the meeting?
A. His Spanish.
B. His deal.
C. His lunch.
19.When did Spanish usually have lunch?
A. At 1:30.
B. At 2:30.
C. At 3:30.
20.What did the man learn from the experience?
A.It's necessary to eat something around 11 in Spain.
B.It's important to drink black coffee in Spain.
C.It's useful to take some water with you in Spain.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A
Music, nature and picnics in the sun: here are the best operas to catch this summer.
Opera Holland Park, London
For a mixture of urban and country operas, this open-air theatre is built each summer right in the heart of one of the quietest parks of London.
Book early as tickets sell out fast, and remember to bring a wrap or blanket to keep yourself warm on chillier summer evenings!
July 4 to August 3,
Glyndebourne Festival Opera, East Sussex
Glyndebourne is one of the ol dest opera festivals in the world. It attracts some of the world’s greatest artists. Besides, the festival’s the perfect occasion to put on your black tie or evening dress, enjoy a long picnic during the 90-minute interval (间隔). Summer festivals don’t get better than this.
July 8 to August 25,
The Grange Festival, Hampshire
Surrounded by lots of green plants and overseeing a picturesque lake, The Grange Festival in Hampshire is certain to be one of the most impressive visual feasts (视觉盛宴) y ou’ll ever see.
Arrive a bit early to take in the countryside views. During the lengthy interval, you’ll enjoy a romantic dinner—an essential part of the festival.
July 6 to August 6,
Grange Park Opera, Surrey
Though it’s relatively new, the festival attracts some of the world’s top talent and this year’s edition is no different, featuring performances by one of the world’s most charming mezzo-sopranos, Joyce DiDonato, and the charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside.
July 6 to August 13,
21.What should you do if you go to Opera Holland Park?
A. Put on your best dress.
B. Book tickets early.
C. Enjoy a romantic dinner
D. Perform on the stage.
22.Which of the following may have the most beautiful natural environment?
A. Opera Holland Park.
B. Grange Park Opera.
C. The Grange Festival.
D. Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
23.What is the purpose of author in writing the text?
A. To attract more visitors to Britain.
B. To inform you of traveling destinations.
C. To advertise some places of interest.
D. To introduce British opera festivals.
B
The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single-engined aeroplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she was flying. At night, and in a storm, a pilot is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged (冲) into the sea.
Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames coming from the engine( 引擎). Would she be able to reach land? There was nothing to do except to keep going and to hope. In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland, and for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she was honored by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.
What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes. In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion (时刻) she set a new record for flying time. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful.
24.When Amelia Earhart saw flames coming from the engine, what did she do?
A.She did nothing but pray for herself.
B.She continued flying.
C.She changed her direction and landed in Ireland.
D.She lost hope of reaching land.
25.According to the passage, what was Amelia Earhart’s reason for making her flights?
A.To show that aviation was not just for men.
B.To set a new record for flying time.
C.To be the first woman to fly around the world.
D.To become famous in the world. 26.Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned?
A.She was the first woman who succeeded in flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone.
B.She showed great courage in overcoming the difficulties during the flight.
C She was warmly welcomed in England, Europe and the United States.
D. She made plans to fly around the world.
27.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Amelia Earhart—First Across the Atlantic.
B.A New Record for Flying Time.
C.Amelia Earhart—Pioneer in Women’s Aviation.
D.A Dangerous Flight from North America to England.
C
Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.
Music isn’t only combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat(平稳的节拍).
Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerized(电脑化的) drum machines, synthesisers(合成器) and other electronic instruments.
Tastes differ. So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music and opera. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening to classical music. The music I hate is heavy metal, I find it noisy. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.
Music appeals to our hearts. It comforts our souls and enriches our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.
28.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Several types of music.
B. Different musical tastes.
C. The development of musical styles.
D. The importance of music in our lives.
29.How is the second paragraph developed?
A. By giving examples.
B. By analysing reasons.
C. By describing courses.
D. By making comparisons.
30.Why does the author like pop music?
A. It is played with electronic instruments.
B. It is characterized by a steady beat.
C. It is loud and strong.
D. It sounds energetic.
31.What is the author’s parents’a ttitude towards his musical taste?
A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Dissatisfied.
D. Unconcerned.
D
Like you and your pet dog, plants are living things: they eat, drink, and grow. Unlike you and your dog，they can't run away, use fists or teeth，or hide under the covers when they’re threatened. But they can fight back.
Why would a plant need to fight back? To avoid being eaten, of course! Plants have several ways of protecting themselves. A plant can grow in a hidden or hard-to-get-to place. Think of plants you’ve seen growing on steep, rocky cliffs(悬崖). Or, a plant could make only some parts of itself attractive to hungry insects and animals. For instance, if a plant produced really tasty leaves, herbivores ( creatures that eat only plants) might eat the leaves instead of the seeds，which the plant needs for making more plants. Some plants have sharp or slippery(滑的) parts that discourage insects and other animals from getting too close, like the thorns(刺) on a rosebush.
But the most interesting way that plants fight back is by using chemicals. Plants take minerals from the soil and combine them into chemicals that do a lot of work. For example, plants produce chlorophyll(叶绿素)，which helps convert sunshine and water into the sugars that plants eat.
They also produce chemicals to help protect themselves. One kind of tobacco plants releases a chemical into the air whenever small bugs begin to eat it. The chemical signals large bugs, saying “Dinner's ready!" The big bugs come to eat the little ones and save the plant.
Most plants use chemicals in a more direct way against their enemies. In other words, plants make poison.
32.What does the underlined word “convert” mean?
A. Change.
B. Separate. .
C. Form.
D. Produce.
33.What do we know from the passage?
A.Some plants hide under the covers when faced with threat.
B.A plant grows in a hard-to-get-to place to draw people's attention. .
C.Some plants produce tasty leaves to protect their seeds.
D.Plants produce chemicals to meet the needs of big bugs.
34.What may be talked about following the last paragraph?
A.Different effects that different plant poisons cause on plant eaters.
B.Different kinds of plants in the world.
C.Why plants make poison. .
D.How to protect plants.
35.What’s the topic of this passage?
A. Plant information
B. Plant enemies
C. Plant poisons
D. Plant self-protection
第二节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Animals can provide joy and companionship (陪伴). Animals can also provide emotional support for people with mental health concerns. These animal companions are known as emotional support animals (ESAs), and they have been growing in popularity in recent years.
An emotional support animal is an animal companion that offers some type of benefit to an individual(个人) with some form of disability. The animal is meant to provide companionship and support that will help relieve at least one aspect of the disability. 36 However, cats are quite common as well. Other types of animals, such as mini horses and ducks, can also serve as emotional support animals. Therefore, the vast majority of emotional support animals are not rare (稀少的) creatures.
37 Research has long supported the idea that animals can provide significant mental health benefits. One research review found that owning a pet has positive effects on mental health by promoting emotional connections and helping people manage in hard times. 38 For this reason, emotional support animals are often used to help people struggling with anxiety.
Animals can provide companionship. Pets can provide comfort for people who are dealing with difficult situations. Emotional support animals are often used to help people who have experienced some type of trauma (创伤). 39 Research has found that having a pet can help lower blood pressure and improve people's ability to deal with pain.
Emotional support animals may provide some other benefits. 40 This can be especially important for people who live alone, particularly if they also experience symptoms (症状) of depression and anxiety.
A.ESAs provide conditional love and companionship.
B.Animals can also lead to improvements in physical health.
C.Do emotional support animals have side effects on people?
D.For example, they can help to fight feelings of loneliness.
E.Dogs are the most common type of emotional support animal.
F.Why would an individual choose to use an emotional support animal?
G.Just petting (抚摸) an animal can create a relaxation response and make people happier.
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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

When he was 5, Nicholas Lowinger visited a homeless shelter( 收容所) with his mother. He was 41 to show off his new light­up sneakers( 运动鞋). But his mom warned him against doing so, 42 that these children might not have such things.
43 enough, when Nicholas met kids at the shelter, he 44 realized that they were living in circumstances(环境) that were different from his own.
“I saw other kids who looked just like me. The only 45 was that they were wearing 46
shoes that were falling apart. Some didn't have a pair of shoes to call their own,”said Nicholas, now 15. “I've been 47 to grow up in a family that is able to provide me with whatever I need. A lot of kids here in the U.S. don't have the same 48 .”
That first shelter 49 left a strong impression on Nicholas, who started 50 all the shoes he'd outgrown(比......长得快) to local shelters. But he soon 51 that his donations weren't that helpful.
“It 52 me that I only had used shoes to give to them 53 new shoes that fit right,” he said.“No two people's feet are exactly the same, and 54 you are wearing someone else's worn shoes, your feet aren't going to be comfortable.”
So at the age of 12, Nicholas started a program that donates 55 shoes to homeless children. 56 ，his efforts were part of a community service project. With the help of his parents, he then started the Gotta Have Sole Foundation, which has donated new footwear to more than 10,000 57 children in 21 states.
“Something that seems so 58 ，a pair of shoes, can make children feel 59 about
themselves and gain confidence.”Nicholas 60 other young people to do the same.
41.A. disappointed B. puzzled C. surprised D. excited
42.A. expecting B. explaining C. deciding D. judging
43.A. Terribly B. Sure C. Strangely D. Happily
44.A. actually B. possibly C. quickly D. simply
45.A. result B. problem C. reason D. difference
46.A. old B. big C. special D. heavy
47.A. brave B. fortunate C. healthy D. selfish
48.A. education B. experiences C. clothing D. opportunities
49.A. visit B. show C. lecture D. class
50.A. donating B. posting C. selling D. delivering
51.A. remembered B. admitted C. realized D. doubted
52.A. delighted B. bothered C. amazed D. astonished
53.A. because of B. apart from C. instead of D. except for
54.A. if B. once C. until D. though
55.A. expensive B. new C. strong D. unique
56.A. At least B. In fact C. In addition D. At first
57.A. homeless B. special C. poor D. sick
58.A. useless B. funny C. simple D. cheap
59.A. warm B. lucky C. good D. sad
60.A. forces B. commands C. prefers D. encourages
第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下列句子，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

People send birthday wishes using cards and postcards in many cultures. It’s not known when and
I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him to Mijas and then take the car in a nearby garage(汽车修理厂) to get it serviced. At that time, I had just passed the driving test, and I hardly had a chance to use the car, so I said yes without hesitation.
I drove my father to Mijas, promising to pick him up again at 4 pm, then I went to a nearby garage, and put the car in there. Since I had several hours to spare(多余), I decided to go to a movie theater near the garage to see the movie. However, I was so absorbed(沉浸于) in the plot(情节) of the movie that I forgot the time. When the last movie finished, I looked at my watch: 6 pm. I was two hours late!
. I thought my father would be very angry if he knew what I was doing. And he would never let me drive again. So I decided to make up an excuse(借口). Then, I drove to the appointed(约定的) place. My father was sitting in a corner, waiting patiently. I first apologized for being late, then told him that I wanted to get there as soon as possible, but that something was wrong with some of the main parts of the car.
. I would never forget the way he looked at me. “I' m very disappointed that you thought you had to lie to me, Jason.” My father looked at me again and said, “When you didn't show up on time, I called the garage and asked if there was anything wrong. They told me you never picked up the car. So, you see, I know there’s nothing wrong with the car at all.”
注意:1.续写词数应为150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A wave of guilt swept over(涌上......的心头) me and I had to admit the fact that I had gone to the movies and that was the real reason why I was late.
“But Dad, it's exactly eighteen miles home from here，and it's dark. You can't walk back." I begged. .
where the tradition of 61 (send) birthday cards began, however, it is believed 62 it was in England in the early nineteenth century. In those days people sent birthday cards because they couldn’t wish somebody 63 happy birthday in person.
In 1840, the first postage stamp was issued in Britain and sending birthday cards became
64 (cheap) and therefore more popular. The 65 (develop) of colour printing processes in the 1930s also helped to increase sales of cards.
Today usually cards 66 (give) with a present, even when people can send 67 (they) wishes in person. In recent times, e-cards have also become popular: many people are starting to use these instead of traditional cards as they are f ree, environmentally 68 (friend) and arrive more quickly. So will e-cards take the place 69 paper cards in ten or twenty years? Probably not. For young children and old people or for very formal occasions, e-cards are not proper and some people 70 (simple) don’t use the Internet.
第四部分写作(满分25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Through our lives，we can gain a lot and lose so much. But being honest should always be with us, as honesty is always regarded(认为) as a virtue(美德). Every time I talk about the topic, something crowds in my mind as if it had just happened.。