湖南省张家界市第一中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题
高二年级12月月考英语试题(U1-U2,M6)
高二年级12月月考英语试题考试时量：90分钟总分：100分第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，满分75分）第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分20分）略！第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分20分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
21 —What did the doctor say yesterday aternoon? 湖南省普通高中学业水平考试大纲P10—He said to me, “The medicine will be quite effective if you _____ it on time.”A. takingB. takenC. takeD. took22 —Why doesn‟t she have much free time ?—She _____ greater responsibilities as she is promoted.A. takes onB. takes upC. takes overD. takes away23 —Do you know where Mary is?—No, I don‟t. I _____ her since last Sunday night.湖南省普通高中学业水平考试大纲P25A. haven‟t seenB. didn‟t seeC. won‟t seeD. don‟t see24 When I entered the room, it was so dark inside that I nearly _____ a chair at the corner.A. came intoB. bumped intoC. went intoD. fell into25 The window _____ by Tom yesterday. Mr White is repairing it now.A. was brokenB. brokeC. is brokenD. breaks 学考大纲P2526 I didn‟t see her in the meeting room this morning. She _____ at the meeting.A. mustn‟t have spokenB. couldn‟t have spokenC. needn‟t speakD. shouldn‟t speak27 Most of us found _____ difficult to finish the work in such a short time.A. thisB. whichC. whatD. it28 _____ English, the speaker also has a good command of Russia and French.A. ExceptB. Except forC. BesideD. Apart from29 The gambler were busy gambling (赌博) when a number of policemen _____.A. broke downB. burst outC. burst inD. held out30 He said that he _______what he could______us,but he was too busy then.A.would do,helpB.could have done,to helpC.would have done,helpingD.could do,helped21-30 CAABA BDDCB第二节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-40各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
最新版2019-2020年人教版高二英语第一学期12月份月考综合测试卷及答案-精编试题
高二年级12月份月考英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）听第二部分阅读理解（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。
ADear Jorge,Are you enjoying your break from school? My family are now in Sacramento, California. We are here paying a visit to visit to my aunt Gloria. We have been to the California State Capital Building, the nature center, and the zoo. I have seen many interesting things, but one stands out above the rest. This morning we drove from my aunt’s home to Calistoga to see California’s Old Faithful Geyser(老忠实泉). I had read about it in my book, Sightseeing in California; Where You Should Go.You have probably heard of Old Faithful, the geyser father north in Yellowstone National Park. This California geyser is sometimes called“ Little Old Faithful.”When we arrived California’s Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water. The geyser didn’t look very deep. “ What’s the big deal?” I wondered. As I turned, I saw some steam rising from the water. Before I knew it, there was hot water shooting up about 60 feet into the air. We could not believe our eyes! It continued for almost three minutes.Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river. She also said that the water temperature was about 95℃. This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than California’s Old Faithful Geyser. I’d love tolearn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home. I’ll see you soon!Your friend,Bennetto21.According to the text, Bennetto ___________.A. visited his aunt Gloria by himself.B. had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser.. C. thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first.D. flew all the way from Sacramento to Calistoga.22. The water Bennetto saw high in the sky _____________.A. disappeared at once.B. was too hot to touch.C. came from a deep sea.D. was 170 feet in height.23. What was expressed in Bennetto's letter?A. AngerB. DoubtC. CourageD. Excitement24. Bennetto wrote the letter mainly to_____________.A. talk about his holiday experiences.B. ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser.C. express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria.D. give Yellowstone National Park some advice.BIn the last 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 300,000 wishes worldwide to children battling life-threatening illnesses, throwing light on worlds darkened by diseases and bringing hope to children and their families. With a foreword（序）by Make-A-Wish cofounder Frank Shankwitz, Once Upon A wish shares the wishes and stories of eight children. These families generously invite us into their worlds, allowing us to become part of their darkest moments, their unimaginable realities, their greatest hopes, deepest fears, and unbelievablesuccesses.Experience the story of Katelyn, a little girl, becoming a medical marvel（奇迹）after lighting all the odds stacked against her and making it her life-long goal to raise $3 million for St. Jude Hospital; read about a wheelchair-bound boy, Garrett, giving the gift of mobility to disabled Cambodian men and women; cheer for a little boy, Dakota, who collects millions of pennies each year to help others fight the disease he once fought. Become inspired and forever-changed by the generosity, hope, courage, and optimism of these children and their families and experience the power of two words - I wish.Once Upon A Wish is a celebration of hope, revealing how wishes-come-true canbecome motivators and cherished gifts that will last a lifetime.Price: $9.99Where to download: Available on the iPhone , iPad , iPod touch, and Mac.Category: Biographies & MemoirsPublished: Mar 05, 2013Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.Seller: The Perseus Books Group, LLCPrint Length: 352 PagesLanguage: English25. We can learn that the Make-A-Wish Foundation____.A. was set up in the early 1990s.B. was set up to help poor people all over the world.C. aims at helping severely sick children fulfill their wishes.D. mainly offers free treatment to severely sick children.26. What is Once Upon A Wish mainly about?A. The history of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.B. Wishes and stories of eight children.C. Some children's experiences of helping others.D. Frank Shankwitz's personal experiences with some children.27. Dakota spends the money he collects in helping____.A. to set up St. Jude Hospital .B. people infected with AIDS.C. disabled Cambodians move around .D. those who are fighting the same disease as he once had.CThat woman carried a new blanket over her arm. Wordlessly, she gave it to me.“Is it finished?” I asked.She shook her head. “No. It is ready,” she replied. I handed her the money and took the blanket.“It is beautiful, so skill fully woven(编织），” I said to my mother. “But what did she mean when she said it was not finished? How can it be ready if it is not finished?”“I will tell you later,” my mother said, “but first I will take you to the Navajo village.”We went down to the village. A group of young men were making sand pictures. We walked through the whole village, watching the different things the people were doing.It was not until that evening that my mother finally explained the Navajo woman’s words.“Did you notice anything about the things the people were making?” my mother asked.“What should I have noticed?”I looked at her and asked.“Each thing the Navajo make has one small part that is not complete. The designs in their sand pictures are often not perfectly done, for example---the line of a circle may not quite close. If you look carefully at your blanket, you will probably find a stitch(一针）missing.”I took the blanket off, but it looked as perfect as any design could be. Then suddenly, I noticed that sure enough a stitch was missing!“But why do the Navajo intentionally leave some tiny part unfinished?” I asked.“They believe that when anything is completed or finished, it means the end has come--it will not be perfect until then. Then too, with a circle, they believe that they must leave a pathway for the bad spirits to run away and the good spirits to come in. So, often, they do not make the line close.”28. The blanket the author received_____ .A. was poorly woven.B. made her think a lot.C. cost her a lot of money.D. was finished, but not ready.29. Why was the author shown around the village?A. To buy more things made by the Navajo.B. To make friends with some of the Navajo.C. To have a deeper understanding of the Navajo.D. To look for the woman who sold her the blanket.30. Which of the following may the Navajo believe?A. A stitch in time is very important.B. Life only becomes perfect when you die.C. He who makes no mistake is a perfect man.D. You must always try to make your life complete.31. What’s the main idea of the text?A. The Navajo are good at making things.B. The Navajo are brave and hard-working.C. A blanket tells a lot about the Navajo culture.D. Skills are needed to do business with the Navajo.DThe way we cook is important. In many countries, the two sources of heat used for cooking are natural gas or electric stoves. The World Health Organization(WHO)warns that millions of people are dying every year from indoor air pollution. The WHO finds that poor cooking, heating and lighting technologiesare killing millions of people each year.Indoor air pollution results from the use of dangerous fuels and cook stoves in the home. WHO officials say nearly three billion people are unable to use clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting. And they say more than seven million people die from exposure to indoor or outdoor air pollution each year. Of that number, the WHO says about 4.3 million people die from household air pollution given off by simple biomass(生物燃料）and coal stoves.These findings show that the home use of poisonous fuels is to blame for many of these deaths. These fuels include wood, coal, animal waste and so on. Carlos Dora is Coordinator in the WHO’ s Department of Public Health, Environme ntal and Social Determinants of Health. He says people should not use unprocessed coal and kerosene(煤油）fuel indoors. He says opening a window or door to let out the harmful air will not correct the situation. It will only pollute the outdoors. “New technol ogies and clean fuels can rid people of this problem.”The United Nations found that more than 95 percent of families in sub-Saharan Africa depend on solid fuels for cooking. It says huge populations in India, China and Latin American countries, such as Guatemala and Peru, are also at risk.Nigel Bruce is a professor of Public Health at the University of Liverpool. He says researchers are developing good stoves and other equipment to burn fuels in a more efficient way.“There are already many technologies fo r clean fuels available now. An effective and reasonably low-cost ethanol(酒精）stove that is made by Dometic (a Sweden-based company)is now being tested out. Another interesting development is electric induction stoves.” In India, you can buy an induction stove for about $8. And in Africa you can buy a solar lamp for less than $1.32. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By making classifications.B. By listing numbers.C. By following time order.D. By describing a process.33. According to Carlos Dora, what is the best solution to indoor air pollution?A. People should use an effective air cleaner.B. People should use new technologies and clean fuels.C. People should open a window or door to let out the harmful air.D. People should prevent themselves from being exposed to harmful air..34. What can we learn from the passage?A. Most of the deaths from indoor pollution are in developing countries.B. Burning solid fuels can help limit indoor air pollution .C. People can buy ethanol stoves made by Dometic in India.D. There are already two technologies for clean fuels available for use.35. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. The way we cook is changing.B. Cause of indoor air pollution.C. The development of electric stoves.D. Indoor air pollution kills millions each year.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。
2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题_6
2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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。
How does the man go to school every day?By bus. B.By bike. C.By car. What are the speakers talking about?A picture. B. A job. C.A park. What will the man do tomorrow?Take an exam. B. Fly a kite. C.Help Mik e study.What does the woman plan to sell?The shoes. B. The computer. C. The lamps.5.What does the man want the woman to do for him?A. Email a report.B. Print a report.C.Write a report.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。
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。
6. What kind of paper did the man order?Plain paper. B.Headed paper. C. Lined pape r.What is Sarah doing?Having a training course.Meeting a supplier.C.Having lunch.听第7段材料，回答第8, 9题。
2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题(30).doc
2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题(30)时间：120 满分：150分本试题分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第Ⅰ卷第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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. Who ate the cake, according to the boy?A. A cat.B. His mother.C. His brother Todd.2. How does the woman feel about the shoes?A. They’re a bit big.B. They’re too expensive.C. She doesn’t like the color.3. Why was Julia late?A. She missed the bus.B. Her grandma was sick.C. The bus was in an accident.4. What was the woman probably trying to get?A. A role in a movie.B. A part in a play.C. A job as a model.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a market.B. In a restaurant.C. At a hotel.第二节听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is May upset?A. She failed the test.B. S he didn’t study for the test.C. Jerry did better than her on the test.7. What score did Jerry get on the test?A. 59%.B. 70%.C. 79%.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2020年张家界一中高二第二学期第一次月考英语答案
2020年上学期高二年级第一次月考参考答案英语阅读【A】【语篇解读】应用文，本文介绍了四位想要当保姆的人的个人求职信息。
1.B [细节理解题。
根据第二段中的“I have a daughter who will be one year old in March.I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove.I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance.I charge $5 an hour.”可知，在Kristen 的广告中，她提到了自己的家庭、教育和工资，但是没有提及自己的工作经验。
故选B。
]2.A [推理判断题。
根据第三段中的“I also have 2 dogs.We call them Gentle Giants，but one is puppy 9 weeks old，the other is gold retriever.They're very gentle and playful.”可知，Ashley很喜欢宠物。
故选A。
]3.D [细节理解题。
根据最后一段中的第一句可知，Kaitlyn最适合。
故选D。
]4.A [细节理解题。
根据第一段倒数第三句话，Jeanette可以做家务和煮饭可知。
故选A。
]阅读【B】【语篇解读】记叙文，高中生活的第一天。
文章通过作者的个人经历，告诫所有的高中新生们：不要气馁，一切源于自信，充分展现你的才能，这样你就会适应高中生活所带来的挑战。
5.C 推理判断题。
根据第一段的第二句可以推断出本题选C。
6.D 推理判断题。
由文章第二段第一句可知本题选D。
7.B 细节理解题。
由第三段的首句可知本题选B。
8.C 推理判断题。
根据最后一段的首句可知本题选C。
阅读【C】【语篇解读】说明文，数码时代的通勤生活。
初来伦敦坐地铁，你会发现这里等车的人们从不四处张望，他们在干什么呢？9.D主旨大意题．综合文章第二至六段可知，伦敦地铁上的乘客都忙着看电子书，玩游戏，听音乐或者看电影，所以D选项正确．10A.细节理解题．根据第四段“One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks．”可知，iShoot这款游戏是一款坦克游戏，所以A选项正确．11.B词义猜测题．根据上下文可知，如果上面这些活动还不足以让你吸引你的注意的话，你还可以看电影．所以B选项正确．12.C主旨大意题．伦敦地铁乘客知识在忙于手头上的电子产品，而不是不友好，所以排除Ａ．原文提到了Apple的40,000个app，而不是40,000部iPhone，所以排除B．根据文章最后一句“it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train”可知，乘客并没有忘记到站下车，所以排除D．四选三 13-15 BAC完形填空 16--20. DACAB 21--25. ACABC短文填空 26-35 the was sitting in what stringsOnce/After marriage and is called simply双向翻译36. 她带着一条漂亮的钻石项链。
湖南省2019-2020学年高二英语12月联考试题
湖南省2019-2020学年高二英语12月联考试题（本试卷共 8 页，全卷满分：150 分，考试用时：120 分钟）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
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。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
1.Where does the conversation take place?A. In an elevator.B. On a bus.C. In a taxi.2.What will the man do in Edinburgh?A.Do business with Justin.B.Tell Justin his new address.C.Give Justin the medicines.3.What kind of music does the man like?A. Jazz.B. Classical.C. Folk.4.When does the conversation take place?A. In September.B. In April.C. In February.5.Whose advice did the woman follow?A. The shop assistant’s.B. Her mother’s.C. Her sister’s.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。
湖南省张家界市第一中学2022高二英语12月月考试题
湖南省张家界市第一中学2022高二英语12月月考试题本试题卷分听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用、写作四个部分，共8页。
时量120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标准试题卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题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）请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
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.What is the woman going to do?A.Wash her hair.B. Brush her teeth.C. Have a bath.2.Which sport will the woman learn?A.Swimming.B. Windsurfing.C. Water-skiing.3.What will the woman eat probably?A.The vegetables.B. The meat.C. The rice.4.Where are the speakers probably?A.At the train station.B. At the airport.C. In a taxi.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An action film.B. An adventure story.C. A class assignment.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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。
听完每段对话或独白前，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。
请听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
2020年张家界第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
2020年张家界第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BIn recent years, with the development of technology, it is common to see robots into our homes in the form of toys and vacuums (吸尘器) without question. Children’s toys that rely on robotics for both entertainment and education are becoming more popular and more easily accessible. Robot vacuums, too, are so popular that the Roomba has even earned itself a name in popular television.A selection of other household wares can be purchased and owned for a reasonable cost, but they all look and perform like vacuums. Our domestic helpers are currently designed to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and mowing.Of course the best known of these is the Roomba, but there is actually some competition amongst the autonomous vacuum manufacturers. Roomba, made by iRobot, now comes in several designs and has been through many versions of improvements. The basic model is just about $400, but there’s a more attractive version, complete with a wireless command center to control the robot from anywhere in the home. Samsung also has a vacuum, called the Smart Tango, which makes increased improvements on the Roomba by including brushes for cleaning corners. It’s possible that some of the less well-known vacuums might be even more exciting, like the Neato Robotics XV that takes on a square shape to better clean corners. Incremental (增值的) improvements are what drive the home robot industry.Now that domestic robots are becoming more popular, the near future should be exciting. If we are going towelcome robots into our lives and our homes, we should expect them to work for it, and work hard. It’s the dawn of the robot revolution, whether we like it or not, and it would be great to see that technology put to use in more innovative(创新的) ways.4. What does Roomba in the passage mean?A. A man’s name who has bought a domestic robot.B. A name of a big company who makes robots.C. A type of vacuum whose name is Roomba.D. A place where people can buy proper robots.5. The Smart Tango is different from other types in that ________.A. it has a wireless command centerB. it has brushes for cleaning cornersC. it is more famous and excitingD. it is driven without electricity6. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. Domestic robots will free us from housework.B. Domestic robots will become cheaper and cheaper.C. Domestic robots have brought environmental revolution.D. Domestic robots takes the lead in science and technology.7. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. Domestic robots are closely related to our daily life.B. It is interesting to see domestic robots at home.C. Domestic robots are too expensive for most people.D. It is convenient to buy a domestic robot.CWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight knowwhat e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-off center for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”8. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?A. The littering of e-waste.B. The recycling of plastic.C. The change of environment.D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.9. What did Alex do to start the project?A. Set up WIN.B. Collect information.C. Ask friends for help.D. The overuse of old computer.10. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A. Traditional.B. Competitive.C. Scientific.D. Convenient.11. What message does the story convey?A. There is no end to perfection.B. success comes through failure.C. Every positive attitude has a reward.D. young people can make a big difference.DYour best friend that follows you around when the sun comes out - your shadow - doesn’t serve an important function like your heart or brain, but what if you could use shadows to create electricity? When using solar panels (电池板) that are powered by light, shadows can be boring because it means electricity can’t be created. However, researchers from the National University of Singapore have engineered a way to create power from the shadows present everywhere.A team of the university created a machine that can collect energy from shadows. It is created by placing a thin coating of gold onto silicon (硅). Like in a normal solar panel, when put in light, the silicon electrons (电子) become energized and the energized electrons then jump from the silicon to the gold. The voltage (电压) of the part of the machine that is placed in the light increases to the dark part and the electrons in the machine flow from high to low voltage. They are sent through an external circuit (外电路) creating a current that can be used to power another machine. The greater the contrast between light and dark, more energy is provided by the machine.The team isworking on improving the performance of the machine, borrowing approaches from solar panels to gather light. Increasing the amount of light the machines can receive allows them to better make use of shadows, as well as developing shadow energy collecting panels that can successfully gather from indoor lighting. The team is also researching the use of other materials other than gold to drop the price of the machine, meaning they would be more cost effective and easier to apply in society.Shadows are present everywhere and perhaps one day in the future we will be able to collect energy from them by placing the shadow-effect energy machine around the world in places that have been considered unfit for solar panels to work, or indoors. “A lot of people think that shadows are useless,” Tan says, but “anything can be useful, even shadows.”12. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. Your best friend always stays with you after the sunrise.B. The shadow has the same function as the heart and brain.C. Shadows can stop solar panels from creating electricity.D. Researchers have found a way to create power from shadows.13. What is the key working principle of the machine mentioned in the text?A. The silicon produces electricity when it is in the light.B. The gold produces power with the help of the silicon.C. The energized electrons flow from high to low voltage.D. An external circuit creates current using another machine.14. How does the team improve the performance of the machine?A. Using solar panels in the machine.B. Increasing the amount of light received.C. Developing light energy collecting panels.D. Bringing down the price of gold.15. Which of the following is the best place to apply the machine?A. A gym.B. A park.C. A farm.D. A playground.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
【人教版】2020学年高二英语12月月考试题(新版)人教版
2019高二上学期12月份月考英语试卷本试卷分三部分，卷面分数120分，考试时间为100分钟。
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。
ASummer Arts Camp 2018Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists (Ages 4-6)This camp is for our littlest actors and littlest artists. They may choose half- or full-day sessions. Campers staying all day must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$325 for half day or $425 for full day, per session.Camp Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 young circle.·Session 1 June 11 - June 22 - Rockin’ Summer·Session 2 June 25 - July 6 - Marvelous Monsters·Session 3 July 9 - July 20 - Barnyard BoogieYoung Actors and Young Artists (Aged 6-12)This summer camp is always a favorite with kids. They may choose half- or full-day sessions. Campers staying all day must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$325 for half day or $425 for full day per session.Camp Location: Art and Culture Center Arts School, 1626 Harrison Street·Session 1 June 11 - June 22 – Incredible Superheroes·Session 2 June 25 - July 6 – Serengeti Excursion·Session 3 July 9 - July 20 – Barnyard Palooza·Session 4 July 23 – August 3 – Time Traveler’s JourneyBroadway Actors (Ages 8-18)This popular full-day camp allows students to enjoy both the performing and visual arts. They learn skills in character development, creative thinking, problem solving, sketch(素描) design, and artistic creation. Campers must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$ 800 per session.Camp Location: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe StreetSession 1: Disney’s Lion King, JrJune11 – July 6, 9am – 4 pmSession 2: Peter Pan, Jr.July 16 – August 10, 9 am – 4 pmSpecialty Week (Aged 6-12)This week will end the summer with mixed-up fun. The campers will explore art, drama，and music projects throughout the week.$200 for full day.21. When will the “Barnyard Boogie” session start?A. On June 11.B. On July 9C. On July 20D. On June 25.22. How much will you pay for two full-day sessions at Art and Culture Center Arts School?A. $850B. $325C. $425D. $65023. Which of the following should you choose if you are sixteen?A. Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists.B. Young Actors and Young Artists.C. Specialty WeekD. Broadway Actors.24. What type of writing is this text?A. An announcementB. A news reportC. An advertisementD. A business planBWhen rabbits first crossed into Western Australia (WA) from South Australia (SA), their progress seemed surprisingly fast.Thomas Austin, an English settler in Australia, first released wild rabbits from England in 1859, at Winchelsea in southern Victoria of Australia. By 1891, 32 years later, they’d reached Fowlers Bay on South Australia’s southwest coast about 1,250 km away--- covering an average of 40 km a year. But just five years later, in 1896, they were spotted 640 km further west in Twilight Cove, south of Cocklebiddy, in WA--- spreading, on average, at 130 km a year.How did they more than triple(使增至三倍) their previous rate? With help, it seems, from humankind. In his 1969 book, They All Ran Wild, farmer-author Eric Rolls described rabbits as generally unadventurous.They’d much prefer a stable life in a safe place with a familiar community than to be travelling. Only floods, food shortage or very serious overcrowding force them to move.By the 1880s rabbits were spreading through SA and humans were helping them. People released rabbits for sport, food or to remind them of the old country. And they killed possible predators(食肉动物) such as wedge- tailed eagles and dingoes. Eric Rolls wrote, swaggies(流浪汉) were the main human helpers. “In that container as they walked west out of South Australia was often a nest of three-week-old rabbit kittens completely furred and beautiful, to be set down at a good big rock-hole with some grass about it.”The rabbits’westward speed from the border put an end to any idea that WA’s bad environment would block the invasion. They stuck close to what’s now the Eyre Highway, then moved southward to follow the better vegetated coastline. About the same time further north, rabbits were pouring into WA from the Northern Territory.Rabbits reached the west coast in 1907, the year the third fence was completed. The following year, when a WA Rabbit Department official visited the Kalbarri end of the fence, he found rabbits up and down the coast on both sides of it.25. What do we know about the first rabbits in Australia?A. They escaped from a house.B. They were from Western Australia.C. They were set free by human beings.D. They were born at Winchelsea.26.How did Eric Rolls describe rabbits?A. They had a habit of changing places.B. They didn’t like taking risks.C. They had a liking for travelling.D. They could hardly survive floods.27. Why did people think rabbits could not reach Western Australia at the beginning?A. The distance was too long.B. The rock holes were not good shelter.C. The natural conditions were poor.D. The coastline was not their favorite place.28. What did the WA Rabbit Department official find out?A. Rabbits had invaded the west coast.B. Rabbits were jumping over the fence.C. Kalbarri was the end of the fence.D. The third fence was damaged.CA primary school in Britain has put up signs to warn parents, who are addicted to playing with their phones, to greet their children with a smile rather than stare at their screens. It has become a common sight at the school gates to see children running up to their parents, only to find their parents are absorbed in reading news online, reading e-books, or watching their favorite videos.Now the headmaster at a primary school in Middlesbrough has put up the signs at all three entrances to the school. The signs say, “Greet your child with a smile, not a mobile.” And under the words, a picture of a woman holding a phone to her ear is crossed out in a red circle. The headmaster said, “We are trying to develop students’ speaking and listening skills and we think it is a simple way to get the messag e across. It isn’t only an issue among parents, but it also emphasizes that speaking and listening can help students to have discussions.”The move had different responses. Danielle Parker, a parent, said, “I think the signs are unacceptable because most p arents pick their children up with phones. ” Another parent said, “It’s a good thing. Greeting children with smiles can also develop the relationship between parents and children.” Some parents when questioned were hesitant about the signs. Lindan Bradley, a pupil at the school, said he agreed with the signs, saying, “Why should children see parents playing their mobile phones all the time?”Last year, research warned that parents’ devotion to cellphones had made some neglected children start primary school unable to hold conversations. Almost a third of children are not ready for the classroom when they start school.29. Why did the school put up signs at its entrances?A. To encourage parents to meet pupils with smiles.B. To describe a common sight of its school gates.C. To remind pupils to be careful while walking.D. To introduce the primary school to parents.30. What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Playing with the phones.B. Greeting children.C. Putting up sighs.D. Smiling.31. What’s the third paragraph mainly about?A. Parents’ attitude to the school.B. Mixed opinions about the signs.C. Ideas from pupils of this school.D. Comments on playing with phones.32. What maybe the effect of pare nts’ devotion to playing phones?A. It may reduce pupils’ time spent on phones.B. It may discourage students from working hard.C. It may make students be addicted to computer games.D. It may cause children to lack the ability of communication.DWhen I got off the bus in Mae Hong Son in Thailand, I still felt a bit dizzy after all the curves(弯道) when coming from Chiang Mai. But when I burst into the small night market and got the astonishing view of the temple, the lights sparking in the lake right in front of it made the hardship of the bus ride a distant memory.During my six-week voluntary work, this became my favorite place. The sunsets, lights, and delicious food always drew me closer. Actually this temple turned out to be my place of living for my stay in Mae Hong Son.Thanks to Travel-to-Teach, I got the opportunity to live in a small room inside the temple area and meet all the friendly Thais who lived and worked there. Around noon I would walk down the 213 steps to go to school, where all the monks(和尚) were happy to catch as many English words or phrases as they could. After school I would walk around the town to explore the market, the shops or simply the countryside. But the 213 steps waited for me at the end of the day! I usually walked them up happily, because I knew savory and traditional Thai-Yai food was waiting for me.The town itself had a special charm for me. It was the right place to escape the busy and touristy atmosphere of Chiang Mai and learn about Thai culture and language. It also turned out to be a good starting point for weekend activities, such as visiting hot springs, local villages, hiking or taking a trip to Pai. At the same time, the teaching was very rewarding. I found how fun it could be to teach students English when they became interested and got involved.I found it very sad to leave this little paradise(乐园) after spending six weeks there. And therewas still a curvy bus ride waiting for me, which was the only uncomfortable fact during my stay in Mae Hong Son. Come and find on your own.33. Which word can best describe the author’s bus ride from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son?A. Painful.B. Meaningful.C. Interesting.D. Relaxing.34. What does the underlined word “savory” in the third paragraph most probably mean?A. Famous.B. Delicious.C. Poor.D. Terrible.35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. The aim of Travel-to-teachB. The peaceful life in ThailandC. The development of tourism in Chiang MaiD. My voluntary service in Mae Hong Son第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年张家界一中高二第二学期第一次月考英语试卷
机密★启用前2020年上学期高二年级第一次月考试题卷英语本试题卷分阅读技能、语言知识运用、写作技能三个部分，共6 页。
时量90 分钟，满分100 分。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分45 分）第一节（共12 小题，每小题3 分，满分36 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。
AHi! My name is J e an e tt e. I'm a 34-year-old lady. I'm looking for a full or part-time babysitting job. I have worked with babies for about 15 years. I have experience in daycare setting as a nanny(保姆). I'm willing to do housework and cook if needed. Please e-mail me to：jeanettejanzen@. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!Hi! My name is Kristen. I work nights so I am able to babysit during the day. I have a daughter who will be one year old in March. I live in Sutherland/Forest Grove. I am completing my Early Childhood Education through distance. I charge $5 an hour. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thank you!My name is Ashley and I love babysitting children. I have experience with ages 7 months to 7 years. I do overnight stays on weekends. I also have 2 dogs. We call them Gentle Giants，but one is a puppy 9 weeks old, the other is a gold retriever. They're very gentle and playful. If you are interested you can contact me, either by e-mail (mail to jsorensen24@) or by phone 955-1 680. Thank you.My name is Kaitlyn. I am looking for a chance to care for a child full time with the right situation. I live in South Torrance. I stay at home with my 3-year-old daughter, and I am hoping to care for another child in my home. We live close to a park. I enjoy a r t，painting, writing, music and reading. I love kids. I have passion and patience. Please know I will not be driving, so parents must drop off and pick up. Location: Torrance/310/Southbay.1. In Kristen’s advertisement her isn’t mentioned.A. familyB. experienceC. payD. education2. We can infer from the 3rd advertisement that Ashley .A. likes to keep petsB. love babysittingC. likes to sit upD. is only a child3. You need a full-time babysitter with a little child. is suitable for you.A. JeanetteB. KristenC. AshleyD. Kaitlyn4. You 're looking for a nanny to care for your baby and cook for you. Who is suitable person you need?A. JeanetteB. KristenC. AshleyD. KaitlynBOn the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid of high s c hoo l.”I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn't think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I've been elected vice president of my class, which wasn't much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you'll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn't straight A's.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a“fool”, an athlete，or a lower grader. Don't try to pretend to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.5．The main reason for the author's fear on his first day is that ．A．he was unable to work out the puzzleB．his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC．he was not familiar with the new surroundingsD．his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry6．From the author's first day experience we can infer that ．A．his home was far from the schoolB．he got to school after classes beganC．he didn't get any school scheduleD．he didn't know the right way to class7．After his first week at school，the author．A．was still not accustomed to the scheduleB．gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC．found high school not so challenging as he had imaginedD．ran for president of his class against three other students8．According to the passage，the secret of the author's success lies mainly in ．A．making more friends B．getting more A's at schoolC．being who he really is D．joining in outofclass activitiesCRiding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking．Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’r e certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet r e f lecti on( 沉思), nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced qu iet habits．Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book．Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters (通勤者). Since the launchof t h e iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed．Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “a pp”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination. iSteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen．For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug i n” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages．And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied, then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all these entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train．9. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy_ ．A. going to workB. reading booksC. thinking about private thingsD. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films10. Those who like war games can download to their iPhones．A. iShootB. Tube ExitsC. iSteamD. iPod11. The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means ．A. delightedB. busyC. controlledD. amused12. The article tells us that ．A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangersB. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40, 000 iPhonesC. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling timeD. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train第二节（共3 小题，每小题3 分，满分9 分）下面文章中有3 处需要添加小标题。
2020-2021学年高二英语12月月考试题 (I)[1]
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2020-2021学年高二英语12月月考试题 (I)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。
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；第小题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三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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.＄9.18C.＄9.15答案是C.1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A．In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.2.At what time will the film begin?A.7:20B.7:15C.7:003. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend JaneB. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.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。
2020届张家界第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
2020届张家界第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’dalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling, to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.A. disappointment in the coming adventure.B. expectation of writing about his experience.C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2. What did the author realise during his climb training?A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.3. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.BThis is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed themovie “Black Hawk Down” very much, which is about the conflict inSomalia. The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying interested him greatly.There was just one problem: Tristin was only 9 years old, and it was thought that movie was not for children. When his parents caught him watching it on TV, they made him turn it off, though he had finished his homework and it was not late. Then one day, Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother inMesa,Arizona. Tristin’s 2-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool. Realizing the little girl was missing, the family ran outside, only to find the girl had fallen into the water.Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground, the child wasn’t breathing. The family called the ambulance, but no one knew how to do first aid. No one, that is, except for Tristin. A scene in “Black Hawk Down” describes a doctor giving first aid. Tristin remembered it. Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved her life.His parents don’t stop him seeing the movies he likes any more.Tristin taught himself how to do first aid but he had never thought he could use it to save his little sister’s life. Any skill can be used in time, so you should always learn.4. According to the text, Tristin Saghin ________.A. lived inMesa,ArizonaB. disliked studying very muchC. was always ready to help othersD. was nine years old5. Why did Tristin Saghin’s parents order him to turn off the TV?A. They wanted him to help look after his sister.B. He often spent too much time watching films.C. They thought the film was not good for children.D. He was asked to finish his homework first.6. How was Tristin’s sister saved?A. Tristin gave first aid to her.B. The ambulance arrived in time.C. A doctor passing by gave a hand.D. Her parents sent her to hospital at once.7. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to ________.A. see more moviesB. learn more skillsC. save others bravelyD. do what they likeCFlying someone one-way fromLondontoNew Yorkproduces nearly a ton ofcarbon dioxide or CO2. That's alot of this climate-warming greenhouse gas. But there are ways to cut the climate impact of flying, one of which is to ask planes to surf high-altitude winds every chance they get.It's not something they've been allowed to do. But that may change—and soon.Most jets crossing the Atlantic Ocean follow one of several fixed paths that are widely spaced because radar (雷达) had not been able to track aircraft everywhere above the Atlantic. But a new network of satellites could soon change that.Wells was part of a team inEnglandthat calculated the fastest possible routes for passenger planes. According to them , traveltime a plane takes when flying across theAtlanticvaries with the winds that a plane meets. For instance, eastbound (向东的) flights can get a powerful push. Westbound routes miss that benefit. Faster flights burn less fuel. And less burning gives off fewergreenhouse gases.The airline industry knows it has a high " carbon footprint." But it takes decades and many billions of dollars to design, test and fly new planes. Changing a flight path, in contrast, can cut costs and energy right away.The new study doesn't show how well such wind surfing would work for all planes, in all skies and the world over. Bui it does suggest that making flight routes more flexible could cut both fuel use and CO2in some places.However, if flight times vary depending on the wind, scheduling connecting flights and managing runwaysand gates would become more complicated. The researchers would have to work out the best flight paths that take such scheduling issues into consideration. They may also want to see if flying at different altitudes gives a wider choice of flexible routes at the times most people want to fly.National Air Traffic Services (NATS) which provides air-traffic control for theUnited Kingdomsaid it would temporarily disband its flight-paths system and work to allow airlines to choose flexible routes that would best limit their fuel use.8. What happens to east bound flights when crossing theAtlantic?A. They consume more fuel.B. They use less time and energy.C. They produce more greenhouse gases.D. They are against a stronger wind.9. What should be done to make adopting flexible flight routes possible?A. Calculating the flight time.B. Finding the best flight paths.C. Adjusting the size of jets.D. Adding more runways and gates.10. Which word can best replace the underlined word "disband” in the last paragraph?A. Stop.B. Copy.C. Handle.D. Restore.11. What can we infer from the text?A. Planes are producing the most carbon dioxide.B. New fuel is benefiting airline industries greatly.C. Carbon footprint is a serious problem in theUK.D. Surfing the winds can make air travel greener.DCanadaIs Our NeighbourCanada and the United States are neighbours.They are on the same land.They share the same long boundary(国界).These two nations are similar in many ways.Canada buys many goods from the United States.Cars and clothes are two examples.The United States also buys goods from Canada.Much of the paper used in the United States comes from Canada.Some of the oilweuse comes from Canada,too.Americans travel toCanadaon holiday.And Canadians often visit the United States.It is easy for the people of one country to go to the other country.Canadians read about the United States in newspapers and magazines.Many Americans watch Canadian baseball and hockey (曲棍球)matches on Sundays.However,there are important differences between theUnited Statesand Canada.The United States has morepeople.Because the population is smaller,there are more open places in Canada.There is much unused land.This is another important difference.12.Canadabuys from theUnited States.A.oil and paperB.nothingC.many thingsD.everything13.In the first paragraph “we” means ________.A.CanadiansB.AmericansC.ChineseD.students14.The people in theUnited Stateslike Canadian ________.A.baseballB.basketballC.newspapersD.oil15.Which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Canada has less people than theUSA.B.Canada has not used all the land.C.Canada is connected withAmerica.D.Canadians don’t like hockey.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
湖南省2020_2021学年高二英语上学期第二次联考12月试题含解析
10. What will the man do at once?
A. Repair the computer. B. Take the computer away. C. Save the files for the woman.
16. Which of the following is TRUE about the woman?
A. She is strange but understanding.
B. She is critical but not mean.
C. She is calm and accepting.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speech intended for?
A. Businessmen. B. Travelers. C. Students.
18. How long will the welcome speech last?
A. About an hour. B. About 15 minutes. C. More than an hour.
5. What is doctor. B. An assistant teacher. C. An editor.
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。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。
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湖南省张家界市第一中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题本试题卷分听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用、写作四个部分，共8页。
时量120分钟，满分150分。
第一部分听力技能（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标准试题卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题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）请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
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.What is the woman going to do?A.Wash her hair.B. Brush her teeth.C. Have a bath.2.Which sport will the woman learn?A.Swimming.B. Windsurfing.C. Water-skiing.3.What will the woman eat probably?A.The vegetables.B. The meat.C. The rice.4.Where are the speakers probably?A.At the train station.B. At the airport.C. In a taxi.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An action film.B. An adventure story.C. A class assignment.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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。
听完每段对话或独白前，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。
请听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Wife and husband.B. Employer and employee.C. Teacher and student.7.How does the woman probably feel?A.Angry.B. Nervous.C. Relaxed.请听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8.What do we know about the Sombrero?A.It’s a big place.B. It’s a new restaurant.C. It’s open two days a week.9.Where will the man have dinner tonight?A.Diego’s Tacos.B. The Cactus.C. Maria’s Garden.请听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。
10.Why are the speakers going to Windsor?A.To visit a friend.B. To have a holiday.C. To seea match.11.What will the speakers do in half an hour?A.Play football.B. Watch a film.C. Meet a babysitter.12.When can the man probably get Mike’s camera?A.On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.请听下面一段对话，回答第13至16四个小题。
13.What is Brain’s problem?A.He gets low grades.B. He has poor attention.C. He has 10%attendance.14.What does Lydia need to improve?A.Spelling.B. Grammar.C. Listening.15.Which class is Jemima in?A.4c.B. 5d.C. 5e.16.What does the woman think of John?A.Bookish.B. Strange.C.Hard-working.请听下面一段对话，回答第17至20四个小题。
17.When will the coach leave?A.At 6:00.B. At 7:00.C.At 7:30.18.What did Andrew McVitie do?A.He wrote the play.B. He acted in the play.C. He was the school secretary.19.How much should the listeners give the speaker by Tuesday?A.£15.75.B. £19.25.C. £21.50.20.Why does the speaker arrange for an extra stop?A.To allow the driver to rest.B. To allow some students to get off.C. To allow everyone to have a meal.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题，每小题2.5分，满分25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。
AAfter two years of careful consideration, Robert McCrum has reached a conclusion on his selection of the 100 greatest novels written in English. Take a look at a few in his list:The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (1678)A story of a man in search of truth told with the simple clarity and beauty of Bunyan’s prose makes this an English classic.Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1719)By the end of the 19th century, no book in English literary history had enjoyed more editions and translations. This world-famous novel is a complex literature that one cannot resist.Gulliver’s Travel by Jonathan Swift (1726)A great work that’s been repeatedly printed, Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels comes third in our list of the best novels written in English.Clarissa by Samuel Richardson (1748)Clarissa is a tragic heroine, pressured by her dishonorable family to marry a wealthy man she dislikes, in the book that Samuel Johnson described as “the first book in the world that shows the knowledge about the human heart”.Tom Jones by Henry Fielding (1749)Tom Jones is a classic English novel that gets the spirit of its age and whose characters are well-know since they have come to represent the society at that time.Emma by Jane Austen (1816)Jane Austen’s Emma is her most outstanding work, mixing the best parts of her early books with a deep sense of feelings.The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe (1838)Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel—a classic adventure story with supernatural elements—has fascinated and influenced generations of writers.21.Which English book has got the most translations before the 20th century?A.Robinson Crusoe.B. Gulliver’s Travels.C. Tom Jones.D.Emma.22.What does Samuel Johnson think we can learn from the book Clarissa?A.A love story.B. Quarrels in a family.C. The human heart.D.The spirit of the time.23.What makes the characters in Tom Jones famous?A.Their classic lifestyles.B.Their different nationalities.B.Their typical spirits of the age. D.Their representation of the society.BIf you followed the 2020 Olympic Games, you may have noticed that several athletes, including U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps had circular bruises on their bodies. These bruises were the result of “cupping therapy”(拔火罐), a traditional Chinese medicinal practice that has been for more than 2,000 years.Many athletes say that they have benefited from the therapy. Phelps used the therapy in the fall of 2020 and has used it about twice a week since, reported ABC news. Another U.S. swimmer, Dana Vollmer, also believes that “it really helps with blood flow”.However, some have said that the supposed health effects result frompeople’s feeling that the treatment works, rather than any physical effect of the treatment.To figure out cupping therapy has any physical effects, last year researchers from Germany carried out a test in which a false treatment was provided.In the study, the same type of cups was used in the real treatment and the false treatment. But in the false treatment, the cups had a hole at the top so that they couldn’t create the proper suction(吸力).The tested patients, who suffered from a disorder that cause a lot of pain, were told that they would receive either a traditional cupping or “soft cupping”. But they were not informed that the so-called “soft-cupping”was a false treatment.It turned out that most patients correctly guessed which kind of cupping they had received. In both groups, patients experienced about the same reductions in pain. “The results suggest the effects of cupping therapy might come from factors that are not necessarily part of the treatment itself.” the researchers told the Live Science website.The question of whether cupping therapy works still needs to be answered. But because the treatment is relatively safe and it could be helpful for some people. “The therapy can be used as a part of a comprehensive treatment program involving other exercises, nutritional choices and lifestyle changing,”Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the U.S. Mayo Clinic Complementary and Program, told Live Science.24.Why is Michael Phelps mentioned in the passage?A.To give athletes a new way to swim faster.B.To provide athletes a new way of treatment.C.To introduce the topic on cupping therapy.D.To show swimmers suffer from disorders.25.The purpose of the test by researchers from Germany was to_____ .A.promote the health effects of cupping therapyB.see whether cupping therapy has a physical effectpare traditional cupping with the soft suppingpare cupping therapy’s effects on different groups of people.26.What can be learned about the test?A.Different people need different types of cupping therapy.B.The real treatment and false treatment almost have the same effect.C.The results show that cupping therapy is not part of the treatment.D.Cupping therapy is only effective when used with lifestyle changing.27.According to Dr. Brent Bauer, cupping therapy_____ .A.is a fast and easy treatment for people to carry outB.is a newly invented way to cure some diseasesC.needs a long period of time to take effectD.can be used together with other treatmentsCThe times are changing. On Thursday October 13th, singer-songwriter Boy Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making the first time the highly-eyed-on literary award has gone to someone who is mainly seen as a musician, and giving rise to heated discussions.The 75-year-old won the prize “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”, the Swedish Academy said.“For 54 years he has been at it, reinventing himself,”said Sara Danius, the academy’s permanent secretary. “Bob Dylan writes poetry for the ear.But it’s perfectly fine to read his works ad poetry.”And while many Dylan’s fans have found great delight at the news, others online and in the literary community are cross with the Committee, saying the award has skipped over fiction writers for the second year.New York Times Book Review editor Pamela Paul said it was good news but pointed out how many “deserving” novelists there are.Director Martin Scorsese put out a statement saying he was “overjoyed”that Dylan was awarded the prize.“Dylan’s poetry, his musical genius, has meant so much to me personally and to generations of people around the world,” Scorsese said. “His work has influenced and shaped culture, and he has never stopped exploring and growing as an artist. The Nobel Committee has given Dylan a form of recognition that fits his role in our culture—in world culture”.Dylan won a Pulitzer Prize in 2020 for his “great influence on popular music and American culture”. He’s the first American to win the literary Nobel since Toni Morrison in 1993.28.Why does Bob Dylan’s winning the Nobel Prize cause heated discussions?A.He created poetic expressions.B. He is known as a musician.B.He reinvents himself. D. He is 75 years old.29.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in Paragraph 4?A.are thankful toB. are satisfied withC.are angry withD.are worried about30.What is the passage mainly about?A.A brief introduction to Bob Dylan.B.The reason for Bob Dylan’s success.C.Bob Dylan’s influence on American culture.D.Different views on Bob Dylan’s winning the Nobel Prize.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。