2022年浙江省台州市玉环市高二下学期第一次月考英语试题(不含听力音频)
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2021-2022学年浙江省台州市玉环市高二下学期第一次月考英
语试题
【注意】本试卷分为卷I(选择题)和卷II(非选择题)两部分,满分150分,考试时间120分钟;所有答案一律做在答题卷上。
第I卷
第一部分:听力理解(共两节,每小题1.5分,共20小题,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。
1.What are the speakers talking about?
A. Having a birthday party.
B. Doing some exercise.
C. Getting Lydia a gift.
2.What is the woman going to do?
A. Help the man.
B. Take a bus.
C. Get a camera.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Tell Kate to stop.
B. Call Kate’s friends.
C. Stay away from Kate.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a wine shop.
B. In a supermarket.
C. In a restaurant.
5.What does the woman mean?
A. Keep the window closed.
B. Go out for fresh air.
C. Turn on the fan.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
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 is the man going to do this summer?
A. Teach a course.
B. Repair his house.
C. Work at a hotel.
7.How will the man use the money?
A. To hire a gardener.
B. To buy books.
C. To pay for a boat trip.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates.
B. Colleagues.
C. Roommates. 9.What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?
A. Work as a programmer.
B. Travel around the world.
C. Start his own business.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the woman make the call?
A. To book a hotel room.
B. To ask about the room service.
C. To make changes to a reservation.
11.When will the woman arrive at the hotel?
A. On September 15.
B. On September 16.
C. On September 23. 12.How much will the woman pay for her room per night?
A. $179
B. $199
C. $219
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the woman’s plan for Saturday?
A. Going shopping
B. Going camping.
C. Going boating. 14.Where will the woman stay in Keswick?
A. In a country inn.
B. In a five-star hotel.
C. In her aunt’s home. 15.What will Gordon do over the weekend?
A. Visit his friends
B. Watch DVDs
C. Join the woman. 16.What does the woman think of Gordon’s coming w eekend?
A. Relaxed.
B. Boring.
C. Busy.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Who is Wang Ming?
A. A student
B. An employer.
C. An engineer
18.What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?
A. It’s unpredictable
B. It’s quite stable
C. It’s not optimistic
19.What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?
A. 20%
B. 22%
C. 50%
20.Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?
A. They need more work experience
B. The salary is usually good.
C. Their choice is limited.
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,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
A
When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something nice for you? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It’s happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out.
A few years ago, I was dining in a restaurant with a friend who kept talking about himself, completely not aware of the fact that I was sitting there in misery. It wasn’t my friend’s talks that made me suffer. I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down to dinner reminded me of my last relationship. I could have burst into tears right there at the table.
When we picked up the check, the waitress said, “Your meal was already paid for.” My friend and I didn’t have a clue how it happened. Then I remembered a man coming in out of the corner of my eye. He was dressed in mostly white, sat down at the bar, had a beer, and stayed for maybe ten minutes. The waitres s said, “Yes, the gentleman in white paid for you.” It felt like an angel was saying “I see you, honey. It’s going to be okay.”
Just last year, I was running a half-marathon. With just 1 mile to go, I was out of gas. Runners call it “hitting the wall”. I thought I couldn’t move another inch. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me and said, “What’s your name, sweetie? Jennifer? Okay, Jennifer, let’s go! Come on! It’s just around the corner! You can do it!” And he ran with me until I picked up my pace. I found him at the finish line to thank him for the encouragement only to
learn he wasn’t even supposed to be in the race that day.
I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need. Do you have any experiences like these?
21.Why did the author suffer when dining out with a friend?
A. Because she didn’t like the dishes.
B. Because she quarreled with her friend.
C. Because her friend only talked about himself.
D. Because she was sad for her last relationship.
22.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author still can’t believe her experiences today.
B. The author feels grateful for the help she received.
C. The author thinks everyone is an angel.
D. The author often helps those in need.
23.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The kindness of strangers.
B. Valuable friendship.
C. Two special experiences.
D. Helping others is worthwhile.
B
Should I heat the water on the stove or in the electric kettle? Do I start the washing machine in the afternoon or after 10 at night? How do I lower CO2 emissions (排放) by the way I use energy?
Answers to such and similar questions are provided by the online game—RED, which is the short form for Renewable Energy Drama. Researchers from IDMT in Erfurt, Germany, have developed the Web application. The experts see great potential in online games for teaching the subject of “Saving electricity at home” in an entertaining manner and to show that one’s own behavior can affect how much electricity costs.
The software is aimed at adults and young people interested in renewable energies who want to know how they can save energy. “How much energy do individual household appliances consume, which ones are the ‘energy robbers’ and are the high bills the results of price increases—RED supplies the answers. The game takes only about 10 to 15 minutes,” says a researcher.
RED leads you through the daily life of an imaginary family of three. The screen shows all the rooms in a house. The user goes into each room and via mouse click does the regular housework such as cooking food or doing the laundry.
In a second module, the online game informs the users how they can save electricity by using “Smart Meters”. Taking the time of day into consideration, they measure the exact actual usage of electricity. This is how the
consumers can identify the potential for savings and start his dishwasher only at night when electricity is cheap.
The “Saving electricity at home” module will go online soon and so will the second RED module, “Saving electricity with Smart Meters.” The online game can be played at www. resident-project. and is free of charge.
24.What do we know about RED?
A. It is a free online game.
B. It is designed for students.
C. It has already gone online.
D. It takes as long as ten minutes.
25.What does the underlined word “they” (Paragraph 5) most probably refer to?
A. Users.
B. Consumers.
C. Researchers.
D. Meters.
26.What would be the best title for the text?
A. Save Money at Home
B. Tips for Lowering CO2 Emissions
C. Learn to Save Electricity While Playing
D. Tips for Saving Energy
C
A survey has shown that what you do on a plane can be determined by which nationality is listed on your passport.
According to the results of an international passenger survey, Australians are the biggest drinkers on board with 36 percent choosing to down the hatch, compared to 35 percent of Americans and 33 percent of Brits.
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) spoke to around 1,500 people, aged 18 and older, who have travelled by plane at least once during the last three months and were living in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia or Brazil.
The results found Chinese travelers are most likely to nod off once the seat belt sign switches off. They are also the first to reach for their credit card for some in-flight shopping and the biggest fans of gaming. Americans on the other hand like to use their time in the air more productively — when not drinking choosing to work while flying at 35,000 feet.
Meanwhile, Brits and Germans are the best at making chat with random(随机的; 任意的)strangers —spending 50 percent more time than any other nationality. Comparatively(对比地; 相对地), Brazilians do their conversations online via email, messaging apps or social media.
Despite plane food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten interviewees said they were happy to eat up the selection of in-flight snacks and meals. In-flight magazines were also popular with four out of five passengers claiming to read them.
The international flyers did, however, express their desire for better in-flight entertainment. “The industry has greatly improved the comfort, entertainment and on-board service, and passengers are accepting those improvements,”said Russell Lemieux, APEX executive director. “At the same time, passengers are asking for
more from their air travel experiences which will drive more improvements touching all aspects of the journey.”he added.
27.What can you probably see in the flight according to the passage?
A. Brazilians choose to drink.
B. Germans chat to kill their time.
C. Americans do inflight shopping.
D. The Chinese switch off the seat belt sign.
28.When on board the plane, ________.
A. most passengers like to read in-flight magazines
B. passengers from one nation have little in common
C. more than half of the passengers don’t enjoy plane food
D. most people tend to use in-flight time to have a good sleep
29.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Flyers care little about entertainment.
B. Flyers are expecting better flight experiences.
C. Flyers are not satisfied with the improvements.
D. Flyers have more and more demands for airlines.
30.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To entertain readers with interesting stories.
B. To encourage people to behave well in public.
C. To criticize impolite behavior on the plane.
D. To inform readers of the results of a survey.
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,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Make Your Homework Less Work
Homework is a major part of going to school. It’s your teachers’ way of evaluating how much you understand what’s going on in class. 31 However, there’re t imes when you complain about being given too much homework. Luckily, you can do a few things to make homework less work.
Be sure you understand the homework.
Write your homework down in your notebook or day planner if you need to. 32 It’s much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!
Use any extra time in school.
Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study. It’s t empting to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured time. 33
Take a break.
34 So take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without stretching or relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people.
35
If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time. Most high school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it’s a heavy homework day and it seems like you’ve got an assignment in every subject but gym and lunch, you’ll need to devote more time to homework. It’s a good idea to come up with some k ind of homework schedule, especially if you are involved in sports or activities or have an after-school job.
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
The pickle jar (咸菜坛子), as far back as I can remember, sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents’ bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would 36 his pockets and throw his coins into the jar. When the jar was 37 , we would take the coins to the bank. He would smile 38 , “These are for my son’s college money. He’ll 39 work so hard all his life like me.”
The years passed, and I finished 40 and took a job. Once, while visiting my parents, I 41 that the pickle
jar in my parents’ bedroom was gone. A lump(哽咽) rose in my throat as I stared at the spot beside the dresser where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few words, and never 42 me on the values of determination, love, and faith. The pickle jar had taught me all these virtues (美德) far more than the most flowery words could have done.
When I 43 , I told my wife Susan about the important role the pickle jar had 44 in my life. In my mind, it defined, more than 45 else, how much my dad had loved me. No matter how 46 things got at home, Dad continued to drop his coins into the jar.
The first Christmas after our daughter Jessica was born, we spent the 47 with my parents. After dinner, Susan carried the baby into my parents’ bedroom to diaper (换尿布) her. When Susan came back into the living room, there were tears 48 her eyes. She took my hand and 49 me into the room. “Look,” she said 50 , her eyes directing me to a spot on the floor beside the dresser. To my 51 , there, as if it had never been removed, stood the old pickle jar, the bottom already 52 with coins. I walked over to the pickle jar, dug down into my pocket, and 53 all the coins. I dropped the coins into the jar, as my father always did. I 54 and saw Dad who was carrying Jessica. Our eyes 55 , and I knew he was feeling the same emotions I felt. Neither one of us could speak.
36.A. fix B. empty C. shake D. collect
37.A. filled B. updated C. included D. damaged
38.A. coldly B. proudly C. angrily D. greedily
39.A. always B. frequently C. never D. sometimes
40.A. homework B. competition C. college D. housework
41.A. knew B. learned C. recognized D. noticed
42.A. commanded B. suggested C. questioned D. lectured
43.A. married B. recovered C. requested D. burst
44.A. joined B. brought C. played D. left
45.A. everything B. nothing C. anything D. something
46.A. comfortable B. difficult C. smooth D. necessary
47.A. holiday B. saving C. weekend D. effort
48.A. with B. on C. off D. in
49.A. driving B. leading C. pushing D. forcing
50.A. softly B. uninterestedly C. loudly D. impatiently
51.A. expectation B. amazement C. sadness D. shame
52.A. cleaned B. opened C. damaged D. covered
53.A. put out B. made up C. pulled out D. found out
54.A. got tired B. looked up C. joined in D. gave in
55.A. improved B. commanded C. developed D. met
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中单词的正确形式。
Smoking is certainly one of the greatest concerns all over the world. Every day millions of people die because of illnesses 56 (relate) to smoking, including lung cancer. Many smokers try hard to give up this bad habit, 57 they lack the willpower to stop smoking. If you want to say goodbye to this bad habit, but you are unable to stop, here are a few easy ways 58 (stop) smoking within a few weeks.
Smoking is very addictive, 59 makes it difficult for smokers to stop smoking. In such cases, try 60 (use) some other products to replace cigarettes. Although stopping smoking suddenly is not so easy, these products can make it 61 (easy) to stop.
Several drugs work wonderfully to stop smoking. But 62 you don’t have the willpower to stop it, even these drugs won’t bring good results, either. It is 63 (main) up to you.
Each day you can slowly cut down on 64 number of cigarettes you smoke. As a result, it 65 (lead) to your cutting down your desire for cigarettes.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的美术老师Ms. Zhou将举办在线讲座,介绍四幅中国名画和中国画的创作技巧。
请给你的英国朋友Thomas写一封邮件,邀请他观看。
内容包括:
1.讲座内容;
2.邀请理由;
3.时间和观看方式。
注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Thomas,
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______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
It’s hard to talk to dads sometimes. The roles we often expect our fathers to play—protector, provider—can make them seem impenetrable(不可理解的).That’s how it was with my dad. He came to Canada at the age of ten and settled in an immigrant community. He was never much of a talker. He rarely drank, so we didn’t get to see him loosen up after a few beers. He didn’t tell stories about himself at the dinner table or when we went for walks in the park. He was a private person and seemed to want to stay that way.
Bringing up the many questions I had about life before I was born—his early hopes and dreams, loves and heartbreaks—let alone sharing my own feelings, felt like too much for us to handle. I didn’t want to threaten the integrity(完整)of his hard shell. I had gotten used to it,and it made me feel secure.
But when my relationship and career took a hit a year ago at the same time, things had to change. I was facing serious questions about my own nature, and I wanted to know that he had faced them, too. I needed to know how he had found his way, because I felt like I had lost mine.
In a severe moment of desperation, it occurred to me that sending an email might be the key. An email can be crafted(精心制作)slowly and carefully. I could speak at a comfortable distance and give him room to adjust. He’d be up in his office—a comfortable place filled with bookshelves, dusty CD-ROMs and piles of old newspapers. I’d be at my desk in an apartment 20 minutes away.
So I wrote to him. I told him about my regrets and fears, and I asked him to answer, if he felt like it, and to share something about himself, something that would give me much-needed perspective on my life, especially on relationship and career.
Para 1:Two weeks later, his response showed up in my email box.________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2:I closed the email and started to cry.________________________________________
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参考答案
第I卷(选择题,共65分)
第一部分:听力(共20小题;每题1.5分,满分30分)
1-5 C B A C A 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 BACAB
第二部分阅读理解(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)
21-23 DBA 24-26 ADC 27-30 BABD
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)31-35 DEGFB
第三部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
36-40 BABCC 41-45 DDACC 46-50 BADBA 51-55 BDCBD
第二节:语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
56. related;57. but; 58. to stop;59. which;60. using;
61. easier;62. if;63. mainly;64. the;65. will lead
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节:应用文写作(满分15分)
Dear Thomas,
Knowing that you have a real enthusiasm for(对…颇有热情) traditional Chinese art, I am delighted to invite you to take part in the online lecture delivered by my art teacher Ms. Zhou.
Arranged (被安排) on March 30th, from 9am to 11am, the lecture aims to illuminate (解释) four well-known Chinese paintings in detail, ranging from their creative inspiration to anecdotes (趣闻轶事) of the artists. Meanwhile, the talk will vividly shed light on(阐明) the typical techniques involved in(涉及) painting these Chinese artworks as well. Given your keen interest in (鉴于你对…的强烈兴趣) traditional Chinese culture, I give a guarantee that you will gain a brand-new insight (全新的了解) about it.
If available at that time, log onto the website www. and you are bound to (必然) be immersed in (沉浸于) the lecture.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
Para 1: Two weeks later, his response showed up in my email box.It was a scanned (已扫描的)three-page document. Apparently, my dad had carefully considered my message, reached back into (回顾) his memory and crafted a response(做出回应). In the letter, he shared his history of love, longing, self-doubt, fears and struggles in life. He also offered me some practical suggestions on how to handle my relationship and career. While reading, I got the sense that (我感觉)it must have been really tough (艰难的)for my dad to settle down (安定下来) in a new country at an early age. I was also impressed by the great perseverance (毅力)he showed in the face of (面对) difficulty.
Para 2: I closed the email and started to cry. I cried because I wished I had (wish用于虚拟语气) opened up earlier but was grateful it wasn’t too late. I cried because in the midst of(在…的中途)my own struggles, his letter instantly put me at ease(使我安心). And I cri ed because in the end, it was so simple: I just had to hit “Send”. We’ve since had many exchanges. My problems haven’t been magically solved, but getting to know my dad better – and learning to love him more – has made the tough stuff (艰难的事情)more manageable (易控制的)and life sweeter. It’s hard to talk to dads sometimes, but I’m glad that I found a way to talk to mine.
听力文本
Text 1
W: What are we going to get for Lydia’s birthday?
M: How about a pair of running shoes?
W: You know she hates doing exercise.
M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to catch a bus.
M: That’s OK.
Text 3
M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours.
W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.
M: Maybe you’re right. I will talk to her sometime.
Text 4
M: Here’s the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?
W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?
M: Certainly. Here you are.
Text 5
M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?
W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.
Text 6
M: Guess what I’ll be doing this summer?
W: What?
M: I’m going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
W: What exactly will you be doing?
M: Let’s see. I’ll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I’ll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
W: Sounds interesting. What’s the pay?
M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free.
W: That’s good money. What are you going to do with it?
M: I’ll pay for the textbooks for next term.
Text 7
M: Hi, Sue. How’s it going?
W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?
M: Pretty good. I’m glad this is my last term here, though.
W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.
M: I was. But now I’m getting tired of it. I’m ready for the real world.
W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?
M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I’d like to start my own business.
W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I’m done.
M: You’ll make it for sure. Well, see you later.
W: Bye!
Text 8
M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?
W: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?
W: Sure, it’s 219.
M: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?
W: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change t he check-in date from September 15 to September 16.
M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?
W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.
M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?
W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I’d like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
W: That’s OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
M: You’re welcome. Have a nice day!
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W: Gordon, I’m going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
M: Really?
W: Yeah, five of us. Why don’t you join us? We’re getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we’re going boating on Saturday.And on Sunday, we’re going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
M: You’re not going to camp, are you? Isn’t it a bit cold?
W: No, we’re not. It is a bit cold. We’re staying in a country inn.It’s not like five-star hotels or anything. But it’s really comfortable.
M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it’s the boating that I don’t like.
W: Well, what are you up to?
M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I’ve just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.
W: I don’t know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I’d get bored.
M: I know, I know. But that’s really what I want to do.
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M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year’s graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.。