河北省衡水市武强中学2020-2021学年高二下学期4月第一次月考英语试卷 Word版含答案

武强中学2020—2021学年度下学期第一次月考
高二英语试题
第一部分：听力（共两节，30分）
第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分)
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. Who is the woman?
A. Mary.
B. Mary’s sister.
C. Mary’s mother.
2. When did the man live in London?
A. Last year.
B. Last month.
C. When he was a child.
3. What happened to the man just now?
A. He met an old friend on the street.
B. He mistook the woman for his friend.
C. Lydia paid an unexpected visit to him.
4. Why did the man change his mind probably?
A. He didn’t bring enough money.
B. He forgot his wallet.
C. He didn’t need that much fruit.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The role of shopping in people’s lives.
B. How to promote sales.
C. The importance of mass media.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5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三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置，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至8题。

6. What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Neighbors.
7. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a birthday cake.
B. Cooking a huge dinner.
C. Preparing for a party.
8. What has the woman finished doing?
A. Putting up a big sign.
B. Buying a tape.
C. Putting candles on the cake.
听第7段材料，回答第9、10题。

9. How many pictures did the woman take in all?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Three.
10. Where will the speakers take another picture together?
A. In front of the garden.
B. Near the flowers.
C. Near the falls.
听第8段材料，回答第11、12题。

11. What is true about the factory tour?
A. Tourists can visit the factory anytime.
B. It is sponsored by the car company.
C. It is only good for the company.
12. What will the man do next?
A. Make a phone call to get some information.
B. Book tickets to go home.
C. Go to the factory to make an appointment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What makes the suit special?
A. Its style.
B. Its material.
C. Its color.
14. How much does the woman want for the suit today?
A. $600.
B. $750.
C. $900.
15. What does the man think of the suit?
A. It’s good but a little expensive.
B. It’s stylish but a little uncomfortable.
C. It’s a little old-fashioned.
16. Why can’t the woman reduce the price of the suit?
A. The material comes from France.
B. She is not the owner of the shop.
C. It is already on sale.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What season is it now?
A. Fall.
B. Spring.
C. Summer.
18. What was the weather like this afternoon?
A. Windy.
B. Rainy.
C. Foggy.
19. What will the weather be like this evening?
A. Cold.
B. Pleasant.
C. Cloudy.
20. What will the daytime temperature be in the next three days?
A. About 40 degrees.
B. About 50 degrees.
C. About 60 degrees.
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。

A
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Join us as a Team Member, Assistant Manager of Cafe Manager, depending on your skills and experience.
Email us at jobs@
21. Which address should you email at if you want to be a support worker?
A. info@
B. jobs@
C. info@
D. careers@
22. A writer working for Wowee Magazine can______.
A. get a free uniform
B. bring a parent
C. receive tickets to events for nothing
D. get management experience
23. What can we learn about the jobs from the job postings?
A. The chance to be a model is only for adults.
B. There is no need to be trained as a support worker.
C. Applicants to Wowee Magazine are supposed to be sociable and humorous.
D.People who work for Coffee Beans can choose working hours.
B
Can you imagine being a billionaire at the age of 21? Entrepreneur (企业家), social media star and model Kylie Jenner has done just that. According to the business magazine Forbes, Ms Jenner has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. She is so successful that she became a billionaire two years younger than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. She made the majority of her fortune from her best-selling cosmetics (化妆品) business Kylie Cosmetics, which she started at the age of 15. She founded and owns the beauty company, which is estimated to be worth around $900 million.
Kylie Jenner was born in August 1997. She got into business at a young age. When she was 14, she created a line of clothing for a fashion brand. A year later, she launched her own cosmetics line called Kylie Lip Kits, which transformed into Kylie Cosmetics. Jenner has been on TV screens since she was 10. Time magazine listed her as one of the most influential teens in the world. Today, Ms Jenner also has successful careers as a model, TV reality show star and social media personality.
When the magazine first reported last summer that Jenner would take over the title, she was met with deb ate from critics who argued over whether her success was “self-made” or merely because of being born into an already famous and wealthy family.
“I can't say I’ve done it by myself. I don’t have any inherited (通过继承得到的) money, but I have had a lot of help an d a huge platform,” Jenner told Forbes when talking about her billionaire status. “I didn't expect anything. I did not foresee the future. But the recognition feels really good. That’s a nice pat on the back.”
24. Where was the majority of Kylie Jenner’s w ealth from?
A. Her family.
B. Social media.
C. Her modelling career.
D. Her cosmetics business.
25. What did Kylie Jenner do in 2012?
A. She started her own cosmetics business.
B. She created a line of clothing for a fashion brand.
C. She began her career as a model and social media star.
D. She became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire.
26. What did critics argue about?
A. Whether Kylie Jenner was really that wealthy.
B. Whether Kylie Jenner would achieve greater success.
C. Whether Kylie Jenner succeeded in life all on her own.
D. Whether Kylie Jenner was among the most influential teens in the world.
27. What does the underlined phrase “a nice pat on the back” probably mean?
A. A huge challenge.
B. A great encouragement.
C. An accurate prediction.
D. A special requirement.
C
We've known that sitting for long periods of time every day has countless health consequences, like a higher risk of heart disease. But now a new study has found that sitting is also bad for your brain.
A study published last week, conducted by Dr. Prabha Siddarth at the University of California, showed that sedentary （久坐的）behavior is associated with reduced thickness of the medial temporal lobe （中叶）, a brain area that is critical to learning and memory.
The researchers asked a group of 35 healthy people, aged 45 to 70. about their activity levels and the average number of hours each day spent sitting and then scanned their brains. They found that the subjects who reported sitting for longer periods had the thinnest medial temporal lobes. It means that the more time you spend in a chair the worse it is for your brain health, resulting in possible damage to learning and memory.
What is also interesting is that this study did not find a significant association between the level of physical activity and thickness of this brain area, suggesting that exercise, even severe exercise, may not be enough to protect you from the harmful effects of sitting.
It then surprisingly turned out that you don't even have to move much to improve cognition
（认知）；just standing will do the trick. For example, two groups of subjects were asked to complete a test while either sitting or standing. Participants are presented with conflicting stimuli （刺激）,like the word "green" in blue ink, and asked to name the color. Subjects thinking on their feet beat those who sat by a 32-milisecond（毫秒）margin.
The cognitive effects of severe physical exercise are well known. But the possibility that standing more and sitting less improves brain health could lower the bar for everyone.
I know, this all runs counter to received ideas about deep thought, from our grade school teachers, who told us to sit down and focus, to Rodin's famous "Thinker," seated with chin on hand.
They were wrong.You can now all stand up.
28.What can we infer from Paragraphs 3 and 4?
A. Severe exercise can lessen the damage of sitting.
B. Sedentary behavior will possibly damage our brain.
C. Severe exercise can greatly improve our brain health.
D. Brain health has nothing to do with sedentary behavior.
29. What does the underlined word “margin” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. blank.
B. edge.
C.decrease.
D. difference.
30. What is the received idea about deep thought?
A. Sitting is better when we think.
B. We should stand while thinking.
C. Exercise more can improve our cognition.
D. Sitting more is good for our mental health.
31. What does the the text mainly tell us?
A. People tend to sit while thinking
B. Standing more can make our brain healthier
C. Physical exercise can improve our brain health
D. Sedentary behavior leads to countless health problems
D
Validation (认可)from someone else is something most humans look for. We want them to say how nice our material things are and compliment how we dress, look and act etc. But what on earth is validation when you can’t even give it to yourself? Why you look for so much love and prosperity from others when the best person to do so is you?
We let society and the opinions of others tell us what is good for us and what is not good for us. We get so caught up in what’s “in” right now that we force ourselves to become obsessed(痴迷) with making others happy and obsessed with the “likes” and “comments” from others that most of us don’t even know ou tside of social media.
If you can’t look at yourself and feel enough,then what makes you think someone else will think you are enough? No man/woman will ever love you the way you can love yourself. If you don't start to love yourself and your body, people will tell you what to wear, what surgeries to have and what they think you look good like. And because there’s no self-love,no self-validation, you give in. You believe your beauty depends on someone else's opinion. You allow your body to be treated in ways that only someone lucky and special should treat it.
Self-care and love is the only way you'll truly believe you are enough. Your glowing smile and skin are meant to shine through your personal happiness. Don’t hide behind the validation of someo ne who doesn’t really care about anyone but themselves. Beauty and love start from the
inside first. And you’re the only one who truly knows what you’re feeling on the inside. Validate yourself because you are more than enough!
32.What’s the author’s purpo se of writing the first paragraph?
A.To provide guidance on how to dress.
B.To offer some advice on thinking of others.
C.To introduce some facts on people's opinions.
D.To introduce the topic of the text to the readers.
33.What does the second paragraph talk about?
A.Harm from social media in modern society.
B.The disadvantages of the opinions of others.
C.Some phenomena about validation.
D.The characteristics of self-validation.
34.What does the author advise us to do?
A.Make our beloved ones happy.
B.Believe in our families.
C.Show beauty from the outside.
D.Love ourselves and practice self-care.
35.What is the best title for the text?
A.You Are More Than Enough
B.Go Your Own Way
C.Validation From Others Counts
D.More Self-love, More Success
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to achieve this is to make sure you behave yourself as a good neighbor should. 36 .
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产)neat, clean, and in good repair 37 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 38 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.
39 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping. Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
40 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.
A. In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.
B. A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.
C. Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.
D. Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.
E. If you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.
F. People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and pleasing.
G. Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

Melbourne Girls’ College is getting rid of all dustbins and asking students to take their rubbish home to encourage them to move towards zero waste.
Starting next Monday, the college will gradually 41 all the rubbish bins in five weeks in classrooms and the yard, 42 1,400 students and 140 staff to find their own home for chip packets and juice boxes. Volunteer students will 43 daily non-compulsory food inspections in which children bringing “zero waste” lunch boxes will be44 . Students using only 45 packaging will receive a token (礼券)to win prizes such as keepcups.
The rubbish that students take home may still go to landfill(废物填埋场) via their home bins, 46 the new policy will help persuade 47 to buy fewer packaged items and reuse containers. Most issues around carrying rubbish home, such as smell and mess, can be
solved. 48 tuna (金枪鱼)in a tin,for example,can 49 the school’s compost(堆肥)bin and the tin can be 50 before it’s taken home.
The college principal Karen Money acknowledges that some parents may not have the time or means to avoid 51 in single-use packaging, “but it’s52 to get as many people as we can to avoid it. We talk a lot, 53 educators, about the bad problems the world 54 , and if we don't start putting some actions 55 that beautiful idea,then it’s just empty.”
41.A.replace B.wash C.clean D.remove
42.A.proving B.leaving C.promising D.allowing
43.A.receive B.forbid C.admit D.conduct
44.A.rewarded B.advised C.changed D.protected
45.A.creative ual C.reusable D.plastic
46.A.so B.but C.then D.though
47.A.teachers B.staff C.families D.classmates
48.A.Uneaten B.Uncooked C.Uncovered D.Unbroken
49.A.break down B.break through C.get through D.go into
50.A.returned B.washed C.reused D.spared
51.A.foods B.clothes C.drinks D.tools
52.A.keeping B.dreaming C.stopping D.trying
53.A.for B.to C.as D.with
54.A.solves B.shows C.faces D.follows
55.A.ahead of B.behind C.upon D.beyond
第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或所给单词的正确形式。

将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。

My husband and I were paying a visit 56___my parents in Tucson．We went to a fast-food restaurant for dinner together．My husband went to the counter 57___（order）dishes and I stood with my parents．My dad is 90 years old．He can hardly see very well and walks with a stick．I was scanning the restaurant，58___（wait）to sit at the first table that was 59___（convenient）than others．A woman who was sitting with her son made eye contact with me and asked me to come to her．With a 60___（puzzle）look on my face，I pointed to myself and said，"Me？"She 61___（nod）and said，"Yes，you．"I walked to the table and she said，"Bring your family here．I can finish eating at the counter．My son is in 62___hurry to leave anyway．"My eyes 63___（fill）with tears as she wiped down the table and guided my dad to the seat．I always believe that there are 64___（nature）kind people in this world．This woman has set a good example to her son，65___is a really lucky guy.
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，在英国朋友Toby家里度过了愉快的两周。

回国后，你打算给他写一封感谢信，要点如下：
1．感谢他的热情招待；
2．总结两周收获（如了解了英国文化，提高了英语听说能力等）；
3．邀请他明年来中国。

注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Toby，
_______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
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。

续写的词数应为150左右。

I go to work by bus almost every day, although I have my own car, because it is cheaper and I like the feeling of being with others. I’m the kind of person who likes to watch people. I live in a small town, so I see many of the same people getting on the bus with me every day, on their way to and from work. For many months, I noticed an elderly man get on at one of the stops and always head to the back of the bus.
He wore the same clothes every day. The clothes were well-worn, but clean. I could tell he led a simple life. I had never spoken to this gentleman, but he usually gave me a smile when he passed by. One day, it was snowing so I drove to work, for I didn’t want to be late. I noticed the
gentleman standing on a street corner. He held a sign in his hand asking for money.
I went home that day and wrote him a note saying I was grateful for what I had in my life and that I wanted to share some of it with him. In the note I wrote: Hi, I am Larissa. Maybe I seem like a stranger to you, but I am on the same bus as you almost every day. I saw you the other day on the street, and I hope this money can help you. I wish you a pleasant week.
注意1、所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2、续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1: I put a small amount of money in an envelope...__________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The note read: " Hi Larissa...
英语答案
1—5 BCBAA 6—10 BCBCC 11—15 BABBA 16—20 BBABB
21—23 DCD 24--27 DACB28--31 BDAB 32--35 DCDA 36--40 .G F E B C
41--55：D B D A C B C A D B A D C C B
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应用文写作
Dear Toby，
I am writing to express my gratitude for your hospitality while I stayed at your home in England，which was an unforgettable experience for me and I benefited a lot from it．During the two weeks，I learned a lot about English culture and history by visiting many museums in England．In an environment exposed to English，my listening and speaking abilities got improved greatly．Furthermore，I made some new friends，who helped me a lot．Welcome to my home next summer! I will be your guide and you can experience traditional Chinese culture and taste Chinese food．I’m look forward to your coming．
Yours，
Li Hua
读后续写（满分25分）
I put a small amount of money in an envelope. And the next day when the elderly-man got on the bus I gave him the note and money in the small envelope. I didn't say much to him, but Just smiled a little. And he smiled in return. The next day, when we got on the bus again, he handed me a note, also with a smile on his face.
The note read: “Hi Larissa. Thank you very much for your generosity. The money will be used to buy next months bus pass. Your note certainly provided a very pleasant, uplifting start to the week. I hope you continue to enjoy a good life. -John.” I will keep his note forever! We now smile and nod to each other on the bus every morning. I didn’t realize what happiness a small act of kindness could bring me. I think I lead a charmed life!。