2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题(含解析) (I).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题(含解析) (I)第一部分 听力略第二部分 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。English Classes for FreeAdults of all nationalities (国籍) are wele to take our English classes. Our classes meet every day, Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Our classes are free because we are running a teacher training center and our teachers need students for teaching practice. Classes will cover grammar, vocabulary, conversations, reading and writing skills. Classes will begin on July 24th and will end on October 13th. All students must be 18 and over.Table Tennis LessonsIf you love to play ping-pong and like to improve your game, wele to Chicago Table Tennis Club all year around. We are the biggest club in Chicago with more than 100 members and students at all levels and ages. We can improve your ping-pong skills and within one class you will see the result. If you or your kids are interested, please feel free to call 317-287-9852.Dance Classes Start SoonDont worry if you have no dance experience. 90% of our students dont. Our summer dance classes start you off at ground zero and build you up. The classes are for adults and are full of people in their 20s and 30s hoping to learn some moves, stay in shape, and meet cool people!We have been in business for 5 years now, and have taught almost 2,000 students!Summer Theatre CampOur Summer Theatre Camp educates young people aged 714 in the theatre arts. The camp offers classes in speech, character-building, dance, reading and so on. Camp hours will be 8 am to 4 pm. The camp will provide theatre experience for only 45 campers. The campers will have to join in a contest and be chosen for the camp.1. The English classes are free because .A. students will do surveys for freeB. they hope to attract more peopleC. they are supported by the governmentD. their teachers need students for teaching practice2. What do people need to do before joining in the Summer Theatre Camp?A. Win a contest. B. Pass a speech test.C. Attend an interview. D. Have acting experience.3. If someone wants to take classes in this autumn, he/she will choose .A. Table Tennis Lessons B. English Classes for FreeC. Dance Classes Start Soon D. Summer Theatre Camp【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B【解析】本文介绍了四门课程。1. D.2. A细节理解题。根据Summer Theatre Camp中The campers will have to join in a contest and be chosen for the camp.可知露营者将必须参加一项竞赛。故选A。3. B推理判断题。根据English Classes for Free中Classes will begin on July 24th and will end on October 13th.可知如果想秋天上课，应该选English Classes for Free。故选B。BLast week, about 600 teenagers in the US imagined a future changed by technology in which their lessons are taught by robots and they learn about celebrities and alien languages. They believe they will use jet packs, and hoverboards (旋转飞盘), as everyday transport.All the participants (参加者) of the survey are teenagers born into the Internet age. The study is to show how the first cyber (与电脑有关的) generation dream about a future life created by advanced technology.Most believe there will still be schools to go to, but that technology will play an increasingly important role in learning. The 600 teens surveyed think there will still be teachers, but 37 percent imagine them to be robots. Some 24 percent believe that teachers will still be human but they will have interchangeable microchips (微型芯片) so that one person can teach all subjects.More than one in two believe hoverboarding will be popular, while one-third say that wearing rocket boots will be their favourite activity. Another third think jet packs will be popular. Nearly 30 percent think football and bike-riding will remain popular.When it es to the courses, they think future generations will be learning about robot building (63 percent), alien languages (47 percent), celebrities (26 percent) and R&B music (22 percent).Children will wear virtual reality helmets (可视头盔) to bring lessons to life, say 40 percent, while over 20 percent believe they will not need lessons because microchips put in their head will send relevant (相关的) information into the brain.Matt Whyman, adviser to the chief medical officer on youth issues at American Online, said, “The kids seem very aware of the liberating qualities of technology.”4. The survey was made in order to know .A. how the students will go to schoolB. who is willing to attend the surveyC. what future life will be like in teens eyesD. what the teenagers know about advanced technology5. What can you infer from the passage?A. The teenagers being surveyed have surfed the Internet.B. 234 teens surveyed think teachers in the future will still be humans.C. Their dreams about the school future will certainly e true.D. In the US, robots have appeared in the classroom to give students lessons.6. How many participants believe hoverboarding will be popular?A. Less than 100. B. 180.C. 200. D. Over 300.7. The writer is when telling the results of the survey.A. admiring B. objectiveC. critical D. doubtful【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B【解析】本文对600名青少年进行调查，调查青少年的眼里未来的生活会是什么样子。4. C推理判断题。根据第一段第二句Last week, about 600 teenagers in the US imagined a future changed by technology in which their lessons are taught by robots and they learn about celebrities and alien languages.可知这项调查是为了知道在青少年的眼里未来的生活会是什么样子。故选C。5. A推理判断题。根据第二段All the participants (参加者) of the survey are teenagers born into the Internet age. The study is to show how the first cyber (与电脑有关的) generation dream about a future life created by advanced technology.可知被调查的青少年上网。故选A。6. D计算题。根据第三段中The 600 teens surveyed think there will still be teachers,和第四段第一句More than one in two believe hoverboarding will be popular,可知调查者中有超过300人认为hoverboarding将会受欢迎。故选D。7. B推理判断题。纵观全文，特别是根据结果出来后的一段More than one in two believe hoverboarding will be popular, while one-third say that wearing rocket boots will be their favourite activity. Another third think jet packs will be popular. Nearly 30 percent think football and bike-riding will remain popular.可知作者即不钦佩，也没有批评和质疑，而是持一种客观的态度，故选B。CNo country in the world has more daily newspapers than the US. There are almost 2,000 of them, as pared with 180 in Japan, 164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain. The quality of some American papers is extremely high and their views are quoted all over the world. Famous dailies like the Washington Post or the New York Times have a powerful influence all over the country. However, they are not national newspapers in the sense that The Times is in Britain or Le Monde is in France, since each American city has its own daily newspaper. The best of these presents detailed description of national and international news, but many tend to limit themselves to state or city news.Like the press in most other countries, American newspapers range from the “sensational” which feature crime and gossip (闲谈), to the “serious”, which focus on factual news and the analysis of world events. But with few exceptions, American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to pete with the attraction of television.Just as American newspapers satisfy all tastes, so do they also try to attract readers of all political parties. A few newspapers support extremist (极端主义的) groups on the far right and on the far left, but most daily newspapers try to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are moderate (中立的). Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views, in order to present a balanced picture.As in other countries, American newspapers can be either responsible or irresponsible, but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once courageously exposed political scandals (丑闻) or crimes, for instance, the Watergate Affair (水门事件). The newspapers drew the attention of the public to the horrors of the Vietnam War.8. There are fewer national newspapers in .A. the US than in Britain or FranceB. France than in the US or BritainC. Britain than in the USD. France than in Britain9. Why do most American newspapers try hard to entertain their readers?A. Because they have to give factual news in an interesting way.B. Because they have to keep up a good relation with them.C. Because they have to write about crime and gossip.D. Because they have to pete with television.10. How do many American newspapers attract readers of different political preference?A. By avoiding carrying articles about extremists.B. By supporting extremist groups from time to time.C. By printing articles representing different political viewpoints.D. By inviting middle-of-the-road Americans to write articles for them.11. The passage is mainly about .A. the advantages and disadvantages of American newspapersB. the characteristics of American newspapersC. the development of American newspapersD. the functions of American newspapers【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B【解析】在世界上没有任何国家比美国更多的报纸。本文介绍美国报纸的特点。8. A本题考查的是对文章细节的把握。答案依据There are almost xx of them，as pared with 180 in Japan，164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain通过以上几个数字的比较，很容易得出答案是A项。9. D细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to pete with the attraction of television.可知因为他们必须与电视竞争。故选D。10. C推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views, in order to present a balanced picture.可知通过印刷的文章代表了不同的政治观点。故选C。11. B主旨大意题。根据第一段中No country in the world has more daily newspapers than the US. The quality of some American papers is extremely high and their views are quoted all over the world.可知本文介绍美国报纸的特点。故选B。D“The car of tomorrow” runs one of the most famous businesses in advertising. People used to believe that science would promise a future of endless spare time and very cheap electricity. Nowadays the scientists predictions are a great deal less optimistic: a world challenged by climate change and decreasing resources.In fact, “the car of the future” is just a symbol of hope. Carbon emis-Investment in new technology to maximize efficiency (效率) and minimize environmental damage is not only cleaning up the automobile producers act but is also setting an example to other industries.Its said that most cars of today run at about 15 per cent efficiency, which does highlight the potential (突显潜力) for improvement. Get it right, and we could continue to enjoy the freedom that es with owning a car, without the worries.Of course, many advances have already been made. Theres evidence that the buying public is eager to switch to cleaner, greener cars. And with petrol prices increasing there is no doubt that economical, efficient engines are going to be in ever greater demand.The good news is that we can all drive “the car of tomorrow” today, without having to worry about the purchase cost. By choosing our holiday hire cars wisely we can cut down on our fuel costs and experience an eco-friendly drive whether or not we have already made the mitment back home. Whats more, we are caring for the beautiful places we love to holiday in. Hire a green car and you make a difference to the environment.Designers will always enjoy catching our imagination with “concept cars” that look more like miniature spaceships than anything you see on the highway. Whether vehicles as radical (激进的) as these creations will eventually bee family cars remains to be seen. But, for the moment, theres no doubt at all what “the car of tomorrow” will be, and its here today: something familiar and friendly that does its job with considerably less trouble and much greater efficiency than the car of yesterday.12. From the text the author wants to .A. make a parison B. introduce a new kind of carC. make an advertisement D. change an old concept13. One current worry about developing the car industry is that .A. it provides less moneyB. its not environmentally friendlyC. the petition is very fierceD. the economic situation affects it a lot14. It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that .A. fewer cars will be produced in the futureB. cleaner and greener cars are more expensiveC. cleaner and greener cars are in great needD. no measures have been taken to improve car efficiency15. What can we learn about “concept cars”？A. It is doubtful that they will bee family cars.B. Theyre considered as a result of imagination.C. Theyre of high efficiency and make less pollution.D. They look like traditional cars on the highway.【答案】12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A【解析】本文作者介绍一种新型的汽车。12. B推理判断题。根据“The car of tomorrow” runs one of the most famous businesses in advertising. 和In fact, “the car of the future” is just a symbol of hope.可知作者想介绍一种新型的汽车。故选B。13. B推理判断题。根据第二段In fact, “the car of the future” is just a symbol of hope. Carbon emis-Investment in new technology to maximize efficiency (效率) and minimize environmental damage is not only cleaning up the automobile producers act but is also setting an example to other industries.可知关于对发展汽车工业的一个担心是它不环保。故选B。14. C推理判断题。根据第四段Theres evidence that the buying public is eager to switch to cleaner, greener cars. And with petrol prices increasing there is no doubt that economical, efficient engines are going to be in ever greater demand.可知清洁和环保的汽车非常需要。故选C。15. A推理判断题。根据最后一段中Designers will always enjoy catching our imagination with “concept cars” that look more like miniature spaceships than anything you see on the highway. Whether vehicles as radical (激进的) as these creations will eventually bee family cars remains to be seen.可知他们是否会成为家庭汽车是值得怀疑的。故选A。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。You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you:Before an earthquake_16_All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.During an earthquakeIts important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table._17_ Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas._18_ Move away from buildings, bridges and trees.After an earthquake_19_ Its better to wait and leave when it is safe.Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it._20_ If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Then report it to the gas pany.A. Its necessary to prepare yourself and your family.B. But earthquakes almost never kill people directly.C. Earthquake is one of the most severe natural disasters.D. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects.E. If you arc outdoors, move to an open area like a playground.F. Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once.G. If you smell or hear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors.【答案】16. A 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. G16. A根据下文：所有家庭成员都要知道怎样关煤气、水和电，并知道有用的电话号码(医生、医院、警察、119等).。可知在地震前有必要准备你自己和你的家庭。故选A。17. D根据上句：如果你在户内，迅速躲到一个安全的地方，比如一张结实的桌子下面或一把结实的椅子下面。再根据空格下句：远离窗户,镜子,沉重的家具等等。可知目的是为了保护自己不受物体的砸伤。故选D。18. E根据下文：远离建筑物、桥和树。可知如果你在户外,搬到一个开放的领域,如一个操场.远离建筑区、桥和树木。故选E。19. F根据下文：最好等一下，等安全了在离开。可知：一旦一次地震后晃动停止,不要立刻跑出大楼，.最好等一下安全了再离开。故选F。20. G根据下文：如果你可以做到安全施工,把煤气关掉.报告给煤气公司。可知上文的意思是：如果你闻到煤气,让每个人都在外面,打开门窗.如果你可以做到安全施工,把煤气关掉.报告给煤气公司。故选G。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。A young painter just pleted his course from his teacher. The painter decided to check his own _21_, so he put his best painting at a busy crossroad. And just down below a board read. “Gentlemen, Ive painted this piece. Since Im _22_ to painting, please put a cross (叉) wherever you see a _23_ in my painting.”_24_ he came back in the evening to collect it, he was shocked. The whole painting was filled with _25_. The young painter ran to his teachers place and burst into tears. He _26_ told his teacher about what had _27_ and showed him the painting. This young painter cried. “Im _28_ and I could not bee a painter at all. I fed like _29_.”His teacher smiled and suggested, “Ill prove that you are a great _30_.” The young painter couldnt believe it and said, “Ive lost _31_ and I dont think Im good enough. Dont _32_ me.”“Do as I say without asking _33_. Just paint the same painting once again and give it to me. It will work,” his teacher persuaded (劝服) him. The young painter finally _34_ and two days later, he painted the same painting once again and _35_ it to his teacher.“e with me,” his teacher said. They reached the same street-crossing and put the same painting there. His teacher took out another _36_ which read. “Gentlemen. Ive painted this piece. Since Im new to painting, there might be some disadvantages in my painting. Ive put a box with _37_ and brushes (画笔) just below. Please do me a favor. If you see a disadvantage, kindly pick up the brush and _38_ it.” They both visited the place in the evening. The young painter was _39_ to see there was not a single corection done!It is easy to criticize (批评), but difficult to help others _40_.21. A. skills B. situations C. chance D. ine22. A. cl