2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 (II).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 (II)第一部分 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中，选出最佳选项。 A The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands ofobjects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindberghs Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 mand Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition gallery, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.Hours & Admission: Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.Regular Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pmExtended Hours: 10:00 am to 7:30 pmDecember 26-30, xx March 30-April 20, xxFriday and Saturdays, April 24-May 16, xx May 17-September 7, xxVISITING TIPS:Limit the Number of Bags: All visitors are screened through metal detector upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items, which include pocket knives and tripods(三脚架). Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.No Food or Drink: Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food and Drink Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Hall.Please Take Photos: You are wele to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods(单脚架) are not permitted without approval.First Aid: The Museum has a First Aid officeand a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Wele Center for assistance.Visit the Wele Center: At our Wele Center in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.Open: 10:00 am to 5:30 pmPhone: 202-633-2214E-mail: NASM-VisitorS21.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum _.A.where only adults can take part in some educational activitiesB.where one can touch anything he likesC.everyone can pay a visit to without buying ticketsD.everyone can visit without time limits all the year round.22. If the Greens plan to visit the Museum at 6:00pm, it isaccessible on _.A.December 24, xx(Wednesday) B.March 1, xx(Sunday)C.September 15, xx(Tuesday) D.July 6, xx (Monday)23. A visitor to the Museum can _.A.get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls illB.take photos with tripods for personal useC.bring fewer bags to go through metal detectorsD.eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court24. The purpose of this passage is to _.A.attract people to explore the universe B.make an advertisement for the MuseumC.encourage adults to bring their children here D.show what is on display in the Museum BShay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, “Do you think theyll let me play” Shays father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidenceShays father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting muchThe boy looked around and said, “Were losing by six runs （分） and the game is in the eighth inning （局）I guess he can be on our team and well try to put him in to bat in the final inning Shay struggled over to the teams bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heartThe boys saw the fathers joy at his son being acceptedIn the bottom of the eighth inning, Shays team scored a few runs but was still behind by threeIn the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the fieldEven though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field.In the bottom of the final inning, Shays team scored againNow, Shay was scheduled to be next at batWould they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?Surprisingly, Shay was given the batEveryone knew that a hit was almost impossibleThe first pitch （投） came and Shay missedThe pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards ShayAs the pitch came in , Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcherThe pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game . Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming,“Shay, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shockedEveryone shouted, “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards secondBy the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitchers intentions and he too intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third basemans headAll were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying,“Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his teamThat day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this worldShay didnt make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and ing home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!25. Not expecting much, Shays father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _A.noticed some of the boys on the field were hesitatingB.understood Shay did need a feeling of being acceptedC.learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay wellD.guessed his presence would affect the boys decision26.In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys_A.would like to help Shay enjoy the gameB.believed they were sure to win the gameC.found Shay was so eager to be a winnerD.fell forced to give Shay another chance27.The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third basemans head, probably because that boy _A.failed to throw the ball to the second basemanB.looked forward to winning the game for his teamC.was obviously aware of the pitchers purposeD.saw that Shay already reached second base28.What to you think is the theme of the story ？A.The results of the game should not be the only concern of the playersB.Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabledC.Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parentsD.True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other CThe idea of being able to walk on water has long interested humans greatly. Sadly, biological facts prevent us ever acplishing such a thing without artificial aid-we simply weigh too much, and all our mass pushes down through our relatively small feet, resulting in a lot of pressure that makes us sink.However, several types of animals can walk on water. One of the most interesting is the mon basilisk Basilicus basilicus, a lizard (蜥蜴) native to Central and South America. It can run across water for a distance of several meters, avoiding getting wet by rapidly hitting the waters surface with its feet. The lizard will take as many as 20 steps per second to keep moving forward.For humans to do this, wed need huge feet that we could bring up to our ears in order to create adequate “hitting”.But fortunately there is an alternative: cornflour. By adding enough of this mon thickening agent to water (and it does take a lot), you can create a “non-Newtonian” liquid that doesnt behave like normal water. Now, if the surface of the water is hit hard enough, particles(粒子) in the water group together for a moment to make the surface hard. Move quickly enough and put enough force into each step, and you really can walk across the surface of an adequately thick liquid of cornflour.Fun though all this may sound, its still rather messy and better read about in theory than carried out in practice, if you must do it, then keep the water wings handy in case you start to sink and take a shower afterward!29. Walking on water hasnt bee a reality mainly because humans _A.are not interested in itB.are afraid to make an attemptC.have not invented proper toolsD.have biological limitations30.What do we know about Basiilius basilicus from the passage?A.It can run across water at a certain speed.B.Its huge feet enable it to stay above water.C.It is light enough to walk on water.D.Its unique skin keeps it from getting wet in watch31.What is the function of the cornflour according to the passage?A. To help the liquid behave normally.B. To turn the water into solid.C. To create a thick liquid. D. To enable the water to rove rapidly.32. What is the authors attitude toward the idea of humans walking on water?A.It is risky but beneficial.B.It is impractical though theoretically possible.C. It is crazy and cannot bee a reality.D. It is interesting and worth trying. DChildren often suffer pain and insecurity when their parents separate. When my ex-husband and I split up after 10 years of marriage, our daughter was 5 years old and my son only 3. We decided to consult a psychologist about the best way to explain this new situation to the children. She shared with us this special story about a land turtle and a sea turtle, which we then used to help them better prehend.Once upon a time，a land turtle ( Mommy) met a sea turtle ( Daddy) close to a beautiful shore. Soon they fell deeply in love and decided to get married. For a time, they continued to live at the waters edge so that Mommy could sit on the sand and keep dry and warm, while Daddy sat in the shallow water to keep cool. A few years later two baby turtles arrived ( you both!). They were very special indeed and looked a little like each of their parents.But as the years went by, Daddy sea turtle started spending more and more time in the ocean as he traveled deeper and deeper to look for pearls. Mommy land turtle also started wandering up into the sands to hunt for food in the woods. Little by little, Daddy and Mommy turtle started to drift further and further apart. Finally one day，Mommy and Daddy turtle decided they didnt want to live together anymore. The little turtles continued to spend time with each of their parents. They made lots of friends with all the fish，dolphins and whales in the ocean and also many friends with the rabbits, deer, and foxes in the woods. In fact they grew up to be a new kind of turtle that could live both in the ocean and on the land.Over the years, this tale of the land and sea turtle has helped my children cope with and accept the fact that my marriage to their father was over. They know that we once loved each other very much and they were born out of true love.33.When the parents divorce，their children often feel_.A. relieved B. annoyed C.pleased D. unsafe34.In the third paragraph, the underlined phrase“driftapart”probably means_.A. bee disconnected B. make sense C. break down D. get excited35. We can probably find the passage in the column“_”A. Culture B. Parenting C. Career D. Education 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。Do you ever wonder if youre doing what you re supposed to be doing with your life? What if you have potential talents that could lead you to a new path and change everything for the better?36 The following tips will help you discover your potential strength. Do what you love.One sure way to get yourself moving in the right direction is to do more of the things that make you feel good. 37 That might lead to writing a book or a movie or a career in writing. If baking treats for friends and neighbors gives you great pleasure, take it one step further. Upgrade your packaging and look into selling your goodies at a local market. plete some assessment activities. 38 While none of them is perfect, each of them can help you realize the types of your strengths. 39 Its not always easy to self-identify what were good at. So go and ask your friends what they think your strengths are. You might be surprised at what they have to say. Are you creative, organized, or socially outgoing? Sometimes your friends are more aware of your strengths than you. Find a guide.If you have an idea of where your potential strengths lie，it may help to find a person who has achieved success in a related area. Chances are that your guide would be happy to share tips and motivations to help you. Use this relationship to get hands-on experience. 40 Ask the owner of a shop you admire if you can work part -time or volunteer in order to learn the business and see if it suits you.A. Ask your friends.B. Turn to your teachers for help.C. Stop wondering and start doing.D. If you love to write, start a blog now.E. Setting a goal helps you identify a potential strength.F. There are many free self-evaluation tools on the Internet.G. Do you think you might want to open a bookstore or cafe?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，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As I held my fathers hands one night, I couldnt help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 41, including all his struggles. One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾）hit Ontario, turning it into a 42 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 43 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 44 took twenty minutes .That morning , however, the process didnt 45 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 46needed twenty dozen. I was pletely frustrated and 47. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad 48 ,“Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then were 49.” Such is Dad-whatever problem he 50 , he never gives up. 51, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county.It was a challenging time for everyone, 52Dad remained optimistic. He 53to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 54Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times. Dad is also a living example of real 55 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 56our family. He always puts our happiness 57his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 58his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to bee more sympathetic and 59putting others first. Dad，the life 60 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.41. A.teacher B. farmer C.gardener D.grocer42.A.stormy B.lively C.burning D.disappearing43.A.gap B.order C.form D.position44.A.normally B.repeatedly C.finally D.really45.A.change B.begin C.occur D.go46.A.yet B.nearly C.even D.still47.A.surprised B.angry C.nervous D.frightened48.A.laughed B.cried C.plained D.apologized49.A.lost B.gone C.done D.touched50.A.brings up B.meets with C.works out D.thinks about51.A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C. Strangely D.Unfortunately52.A.or B.but C.so D.for53.A.continued B.seemed C.happened D.aimed54.A.face B.examine C.appreciate D.question55.A.pride B.love C.friendship D.honesty56.A.start B.settle C.support D.impress57.A.after B.under C.beside D.before58.A.in terms of B.in spite of C.in control of D.in place of59.A.considerate B.regretful C.careful D.humorous60.A.history B.lessons C.patterns D.motto注意：卷答案写在答题卡上。第二节 （共10小题， 每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The truth 61trees are vital to our life is not a secret. They provide us with food, wood and most 62(important), oxygen. Now there is one more thing we can add to this listb