北京市2020学年高一英语下学期第二次月考试题

高一英语下学期第二次月考试题一、完形填空（共20道题，每小题1.5分，共30分） A friend of mine is a musician. He 1 seems to be learning new tunes, new 2 , and new ways of making music in cool ways. At the weekends, he 3 to go into Central Park in the center of Nagoya during the daytime where lots of bands 4 . Some of these bands are really good, but some of them are quite 5 . One of the reasons why my friend likes 6 all the bands is that they are 7 ! And as he says to me, 8 expensive things dont necessarily mean that theyre good, free things dont necessarily mean they have no 9 . You have to listen and look yourself and 10 what is valuable for you. And 11 , as you listen and look, you may learn different things.So my friend goes to the 12 every week when the weather is fine, and he says he learns 13 from every single band! When he watches and listens to the really good bands, he learns new concertos (协奏曲) from the 14 and cool rhythms from the drummers. I guess that its not 15 that you can learn a lot by watching 16 performers. But what really 17 me are my friends words You can learn by watching and listening to the bad performers, too. When I watch a bad performer, I think to myself-wow, thats another thing that Im going to 18 .So my friend makes 19 by learning from both good and bad performers. And he says he also finds 20 and pleasure in learning and improving in ways that he never even imagined!1AfinallyBquicklyCseldomDalways2AgamesBsystemsCinstrumentsDlanguages3AlovesBwishesCagreesDaffords4AcompeteBperformCstudyDsucceed5ApoorBshyCunluckyDfierce6AformingBwatchingCinspiringDtraining7ArightBfamiliarCfamousDfree8ASinceBForCWhileDUnless9ApriceBfaultCsoulDvalue10Afind outBwait forCbring outDcall for11Ain shortBof courseCat firstDas usual12AparkBclubCstudioDcinema13AnothingBanythingCeverythingDsomething14AlistenersBlearnersCplayersDdancers15AtouchingBexcitingCsurprisingDsatisfying16AexcellentBstrangeCenergeticDamateur17AembarrassesBimpressesCcomfortsDconvinces18Acome up withBget hold ofClook down onDget rid of19AtimeBmoneyCprogressDway20AdutyBfunCprideDrespect2、 阅读理解（共5篇文章，为A、B、C、D、E文章，每个文章共4道题，共计20小题，每道题3分，共60分） A For a herder (放牧人) in Africa, the hardest part of the job is searching for cattle lost in the bush. But for Andrew, a herder at a farm in Zimbabwe, its not a problem. Once he spots Toro, he knows the rest of the herd is nearby. Thats because Toro isnt an ordinary member of the herd. Hes a giraffe. In hot weather, cattle rest in the shade under his belly. And because of his height, Toro can spot lions long before they come close to the herd.Toros unusual situation came about after his mother was killed by lions. Toro survived the attack, but he was left with no one to protect him or give him milk. About two days later, some herders spotted and rescued him. With the permission of the Department of Wildlife, the herders moved Toro to Andrews farm. Since giraffes and cattle are both plant-eating animals that live in groups, their behaviors are much the same. Toro was accepted into the herd and wandered among the cattle as they ate grass.Toro doesnt always behave like the other members of his new herd. Like many kinds of animals, cattle compete for dominance (支配). Standing more than 13 feet tall, Toro is more than three times taller than the biggest bull, But Toro never tries to be the boss. He is very used to their company, Andrew said. When the herd enters the kraal (家畜栏), the cows and bulls push each other. But thanks to his height, Toro does not need to join the mess, said Andrew.When asked if Toro would ever be returned to the wild, Munetsi, an officer of the Department of Wildlife said no. In the wild, he would find it difficult to be accepted into another herd or defend himself from predators (猎食者), he added. He seems very much at home and is respected by the cattle.21What was Toro like when the herders found him?AHe was left alone.BHe was seriously ill.CHe was lost in the bush.DHe was fighting with lions.22What do we know about Toro in the cattle herd?AHe has fought to be the leader.BHe gets along well with the herd.CHe is pushed around by the bulls.DHe stays away from the herd most of the time23What will happen to Toro according to Munetsi?AHe will be sent back to the wild.BHe will be put into another herd of giraffes.CHe will continue to live together with Andrew.DHe will be trained to fight with the big animals.24What may be the best title for the text?AGiraffes under threat in the wildBA surprising new family for a giraffeCA new way of herding appearing in AfricaDMoments showing friendship between animals B When Faith Wanjiku graduated from the Technical University of Kenya last year, she immediately enrolled (注册) at the Confucius Institute in Kenyatta University. She wanted to learn Chinese, as she believed that it would help her land a good job.She has just completed the hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) 3 exam. HSK is a test of Chinese language level for non-native speakers, organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters.However, this level isnt enough for Wanjiku, who plans to pass HSK 6. She wanted to increase her level of Chinese and improve her spoken Chinese. And Wanjiku isnt alone. The number of people taking the HSK reached 6.8 million in 2018 and went up 4.6 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Education said on May 31.Chinese is becoming an increasingly popular choice of language to study around the world. Currently, middle school students in Russia can take Chinese as an elective language test in the countrys national college entrance exam, Sputnik News reported.In May, Zambia became the fourth country in Africa-after Kenya, Uganda and South Africato introduce Chinese language to its schools.And many English-speaking countries have shown an interest in allowing their students to learn Chinese. The US government announced the launch of “1 Million Strong” in 2015, a plan that aims to bring the total number of learners of Chinese to l million by 2020.Behind the growing popularity of Chinese language learning is the international communitys positive attitude toward Chinas future development, as well as the peoples longing to learn about Chinese civilization and culture.Indeed, its as the former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela put it, “if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”25What did Wanjiku do after graduating from university?AShe went abroad.BShe learned Chinese.CShe found a job.DShe travelled to China.26HSK is a test for _.Anon-native speakersBnative speakersCmiddle school studentsDcollege students27What does the underlined sentence mean?AWangjiku has lots of friends.BLots of people want to pass HSK6 exam.CWangjiku has passed HSK3 exam.DMany people want to live in China.28What may be the best title for the text?AChinese Language Study Takes OffBChinese Play an Important Role in EconomyCPeople Share the Experience of Learning ChineseDDifferent Opinions about the Function of Chinese C Australia and New Zealands health organizations have given their advice on when to use sunscreen (防晒霜), suggesting Australians apply it every day to avoid bad health effects.A Sunscreen Summit took place in the Australian State of Queensland. During the summit, representatives from some of Australias leading research, medical and public health organizations examined the evidence on sunscreen use and determined that in most parts of the country it is beneficial to apply sunscreen every day.“Up until now, public health organizations have recommended applying sunscreen ahead of planned outdoor activities but haven t recommended applying it every day as part of a morning routine (惯例),” professor Rachel Neale from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute said. “In recent years, it has become clear that the DNA damage causes skin cancer and melanoma(黑色素瘤), which is caused by repeated small exposure to sunlight over a period of time,” Neale said. “In Australia, we get a lot of sun exposure from everyday activities such as alking to the bus stop or train station,” Neale said.A study showed that one in two Australians believed it was unhealthy and potentially dangerous to use sunscreen every day. However, Terry Slevin from the Public Health Association of Australia says it is wrong. “There is consistent and compelling evidence that sunscreens are safe,” Slevin said. “Importantly, medical trials have found that people who use sunscreen daily have the same levels of vitamin d as those who dont,” Slevin added.Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world which is made worse by the countrys close to Antarctica where there is a hole in the ozone layer (臭氧层), letting in higher numbers of UV rays.29What made Australian health organizations advise Australians to use sunscreen?AThe makers of sunscreen.BAustralian government.CThe Sunscreen Summit.DNew Zealands researchers.30What is not recommended before the Sunscreen Summit?AUsing sunscreen before outdoor activities.BUsing sunscreen as a morning routine.CReducing the use of sunscreen.DReducing outdoor activities.31What is the misunderstanding of many Australians?APeople using sunscreen wont have skin cancer.BSunscreen will never take effect.CPeople using sunscreen have the same levels of vitaminDDSunscreen is bad for peoples health.32Which of the following best explains “compelling” underlined in paragraph 4?AInteresting.BDisappointing.CBoring.DConvincing. D Scientists blame greenhouse gases for being a major cause of climate change around the world. This is because greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make the planet warmer.Now, a team of researchers has announced a successful experiment that turned carbon dioxide into useful liquid fuel. The researchers created a device, called a reactor, which changes bon dioxide into a pure form of formic acid(甲酸). Formic acid is a substance (物质) found in ants and some other insects, as well as in many plants. It is used as an antibacterial material and in the processing of some kinds of clothing.Haotian Wang led the research team. He said in a statement that the results of the experiment were important because formic acid is a major carrier of energy. So, the substance can provide a way to reuse carbon dioxide and prevent it from being released into the atmosphere. “Its a fuel-cell fuel that can generate electricity and send out carbon dioxide which you can grab and recycle again,” Wang said.“Other methods for turning carbon dioxide into formic acid require intense purification processes,” Wang said. Such methods are very costly and require a lot of energy. The Rice University team said it was able to reduce the number of steps in the traditional process to create a low-cost, energy-saving method.The researchers reported the reactor device performed with a conversion rate (转化率) of 42 percent. This means that nearly half of the electrical energy can be stored in formic acid as liquid fuel. The team said the reactor was able to create formic acid continuously for 100 hours with little degradation (退化) of the devices parts.Wang said the reactor could easily be used to produce other high-value products, including alcohol-based fuels. The researchers noted that the technology could also be a big help in solving another major energy problemhow to store large amounts of power in small places.33What factor is the main cause of climate change?AGreenhouse gases.BChemistry waste.CFormic acid.DLiquid fuel.34What do we know about formic acid?AIt is a large amount of power.BIt can be found in ants.CIt is high- value equipment.DIt is a substance in clothing.35What is Wangs attitude towards his own research?ADoubtful.BAggressive.COptimistic.DUncaring.36In what magazine can you read this text?AA travel magazine.BA sports magazine.CA music magazine.DA science magazine. E The 2016 Rio Olympic Games have come to an end. Without doubt, many Chinese sports fans sat in front of the TV and cheered our athletes on, hoping that they would get as many gold medals as possible.But sometimes our desire for gold medals can result in the sadness of failure. When Liu Xiang, Chinas track hero, pulled out of the Beijing Olympics due to injury, he greatly disappointed many Chinese sports fans.But things are different now. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, we saw a healthier Chinese attitude towards the sports people, fully in line with the Olympic spirit.China didnt win any gold medals on the first day. But, instead of criticizing(批评) the athletes who failed to win, most of the fans were happy with their efforts. “Looking at the results in the right way when an athlete misses out on gold shows the maturity(成熟) of a person, and is also a challenge for a country to face up to in the process of development,” commented CRI.Swimmer Fu Yuanhui won fans hearts, even if she only won the third place in the 100m backstroke final. Her fans on her Sina Weibo have increased 100,000 to over 6 million. Many sports fans appreciated her straightforward character and attitude towards competitions.“The warm support from Internet users shows that public attitude towards competitive sports and the Olympics has gotten to a higher level”, said an article in the Peoples Daily.37What can we know from Paragraph 2?AGold medals can also cause sadness.BLiu Xiang always disappoints his fans.CFans have high expectations of Liu Xiang.DLiu Xiang got injured before the Olympics.38What is peoples attitude now towards the athletes who failed?AInterested.BUnderstanding.CAngry.DDisappointed.39What makes people like Fu Yuanhui?AHer Sina Weibo.BHer kindness to the fans.CHer attitude to competitions.DHer winning a gold medal.40What does the author mainly want to tell us in this passage?AWinning gold medals is important.BChanging attitude to athletes is a must.CResults are not important in the competition.DPeoples attitude towards competitive sports is healthier.三、七选五（共5小题，每道题2分，共10分） After a long day at work, coming home is a breath of fresh air. 41 However, is it as healthy as it can be? Below are a number of things we can do to create a healthy home environment that will help to case the workday stress and promote our physical and mental health.Cleaning the house regularly is the first thing we should do. It may seem like a tiring thing to clean but there is a reason for doing so. We can remove dust by cleaning the house. Leaving layers of dust everywhere means that there is a build-up of dust. 42 Into our lungs.Making sure the rooms are full of sunlight is also important. We may not realize it but sunlight is an important part of our growth. We all know that sunlight promotes better working conditions. 43 Think about using a Parans system where sunlight does not reach. This technology gathers the sunlight by using solar panels (板). It can send out sunlight wherever we are.44 Going green will help to remove toxins (毒素) in the air. They also give off oxygen, which can lower stress and improve our moods.Along the lines of being green, it can also be vital to think about what things we are bringing into the house. Try to avoid specific plastics that are harmful to health. 45 They may contain poisonous chemicals that can be breathed in, or simply absorbed through the skin.AAnd where do these layers of dust go?BHome is a comfortable place to sit back and relax.CIs our home as safe as it used to be?DThe same thing applies to certain carpets and paint.E.It is also a good idea to add more plants in our house.F.Besides, it can reduce both stress and high blood pressure.G.It is acknowledged that a greener lifestyle is linked to better health.四、写作第一节 提纲类作文 共1题，共15分。46假定你是中国高中生李华，今年暑假将去澳大利亚悉尼南部的Kogarah High School学习一个月，并寄宿在 Silvia家中。请给Silvia写一封电子邮件，询问一下那里的生活情况。具体内容如下：1. 住宿是否有单间；2. 房间里是否有网络；3. 是否可以自己煮饭；4. 是否有便利的交通。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结束语已写好，不计入词数。Dear Silvia,Greetings from China! I am Li Hua, a high school student in China. _Id appreciate it very much if you could give me a reply.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节 图画类作文 共1题，共20分。47假设你是红星中学的学生李华。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短文，记述你参加学校“社团招新”活动的整个过程。注意：1. 词数不少于60；2. 短文的开头已给出，不计入总词数。The new term began and the school clubs were looking for new members._五、语法填空（共10小题，每个小题1分，共10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。Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are no