山东省博兴县第一中学2020学年高二英语10月月考试题

2020学年高二年级第一次月考高二英语试题说明：试题分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分，第I卷为第1页至第10页，第II卷为第11页至第12页。试题答案请用2B铅笔或0.5mm签字笔填涂到答题卡规定位置上，书写在试题上的答案无效。第卷第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5个小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话，每段对话后有5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 is the man doing?A. Making a call. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Having lunch.2. What will the man do?A. Visit a sick girl. B. Give his daughter a call.C. Pick up his daughter from school.3. How does the woman feel in the end?A. Excited. B. Puzzled. C. Grateful.4. What are they talking about?A. A fire. B. A match box. C. A building.5. Why does the woman refuse the man?A. She has to prepare for the final exam. B. She is also poor at maths.C. She has no free time.第二节( 共15个小题；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，你将有时间来阅读各个小题，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 does the man probably think of the party?A. Boring. B. Great. C. Just so-so.7. What will Mike do during his summer holiday?A. He will come back to see Jenny.B. He will teach in China.C. He will travel in China.听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。8. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a hotel. B. In an office. C. In a hospital.9. What does the man want?A. 10 packs of coffees. B. An evening newspaper.C. An English newspaper.听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At Philips. B. On the phone. C. In a gym.11. Why will the woman miss the golf in Houston?A. She will be on business abroad. B. She will be busy in working.C. She will be having her holiday.12. What would be wonderful to the two speakers?A. Being on a holiday. B. Going to the USA.C. Watching the game together.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13. Who is Mr. Taylor?A. A teacher. B. The parent of a student.C. The school headmaster.14. Why does the woman keep the curtains closed?A. She wants to get some sleep. B. It gets too hot in the classroom.C. Sunlight makes the children act wild.15. How long should the children be outside, according to the man?A. Less than an hour. B. At least one hour. C. Half a day.16. What are the mans students like after they run around outside?A. They are quiet. B. They cant sit quietly. C. They fight with each other.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17. What does Martha want John to do?A. Look after her house. B. See her doctor. C. Set the alarm at night.18. Where will the conference be held?A. In Washington. B. In London. C. In Paris.19. Who does Martha want to meet at the conference?A. An old friend. B. Her doctor. C. An old teacher.20. Why does Martha want John to call her doctor?A. To cancel an appointment. B. To make an appointment.C. To make a physical examination.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAnswering the Community Needs of Our CityThe Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2020. This chart shows how we have tried to make your life better.TransportThree stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.50 percent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.Buses to the eastern suburbs will run every 15 minutes.CommunicationBroadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!Medical FacilitiesThe new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctorshave been employed from overseas.Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.EducationTextbooks will be free to all primary students in 2020 !Rental for private schools has been reduced.Teachers report that the no hat - no play rule has been successful.Protection and SecurityExtra police now patrol (巡逻) the tourist areas.50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.Entertainment / RecreationThe John Street basketball courts have been resurfaced !The new Central Community Building opened in May.5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.21. The public notice is from _.A. the community B. the local governmentC. the citizens D. a travel agency22. The notice is mainly about _.A. the work carried out by the people of Silver CityB. the facilities available in Silver CityC. some improvements in Silver CityD. information for interested tourists23. All the following are true EXCEPT that _.A. both residents and tourists can enjoy more security nowB. Station Street Hospital had out-dated facilities before 2020C. primary students had to pay for their textbooks in 2020D. Dover Hospital is still short of trained medical staff24. Which of the following changes would tourists to Silver City be most happy with?A. Travel books are provided in the new library.B. Traveling by train is more convenient in Silver City.C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.D. There are more police officers on duty now.BThere is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌)at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot.” And she didnt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grass mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. Its just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetimes fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.Scotland offers interesting places where you can rest after a long days fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotlands mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains, and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But its not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is special. More than 900 metres high, on the mountains north face lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes from the Gaelic language “usqueba” or “water of life”; and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotlands best known drink: whisky.25. The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _.A. the queen is rich in tour experienceB. the Castle is a good place to go in ScotlandC. tasting whisky is better than going fishingD.1873 is a special year for the queen26. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By giving descriptions. B. By following time order.C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons.27. What is Ben Nevis special for?A. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel. B. The beauty of its surroundings.C. The water from the mountain. D. The challenge up to its top.28. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.CIts easy to blame technology for having damaged our social abilities, since most people feel more comfortable chatting online than meeting face to face. But this is actually a “chicken-and-egg” problem. Its possible that social networking is damaging our ability to socialize offline. As people rely more and more on typed words and emoji, their emotional sensitivity is decreasing. “You cant learn non-verbal expression of feelings from a screen in the way you can learn it from face-to-face communication,” Yalda Uhls, a researcher at the University of California said. “If youre not practicing face-to-face communication, you could be losing important social skills.”A study in 2020 found that people unlocked their phones more than 100 times on average per day. Constantly checking your phone-a symptom of the phenomenon called FOMO (fear of missing out)-is also distracting people from face-to-face communication.But for people who already suffer from social anxiety, the Internet is a safe barrier(障碍) for them to function normally. Behind that barrier, they feel more comfortable saying what they want without the risk of embarrassment. For them its much easier to look at a phone than to look at someone in the eye. Social media may even help with offline communication. In a study, US teenagers who are afraid to talk to the opposite sex were asked to approach a boy or a girl online first before talking to them in person. “Once they felt like they were doing okay online, then they could continue the conversation face to face in a more comfortable state,” a researcher said. “The anxiety was lessened by using technology.”29.WhatsYaldaUhlsopinionononlinecommunication?A.Itcanreplaceface-to-facecommunication.B.Ithelpspeopleconveymoremeaning.C.Ithasbothadvantagesanddisadvantages.D.Itcausespeopletolosesocialskills.30. Whats the meaning of the underlined word in the second paragraph?A. preventing B. protecting C. attracting D. confusing31. WhyistheInternetasafebarrierforsomepeople?A.Theyfinditdangeroustoseeaphone.B.Itcanavoidmuchembarrassment.C.Theycansaywhatevertheywant.D.Itcanfreethemfromsocialanxiety.32. Accordingtothelastparagraph,howdoteenagersbenefitfromsocialmedia?A.Theygetlessnervousinofflinecommunication.B.Theyfinditeasytotalktotheoppositesex.C.Theylearntochatwithothersonline.D.Theymakemorefriendsonline.DIf English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers find that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes(处理) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles(肌肉).The study also find the effect is greater when the younger people learn a second language. A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals(双语使用者) ” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners. Scans showed that grey matter density(密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals who learnt a second language at an early age. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference. “Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn. Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的),” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings had the same result in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.33. What can we know from Dr. Andrea Mechellis study in paragraph 3?A. A bilingual will be more successful than a person who speaks only one language.B. The grey matter density in the brain has no difference between early bilinguals and later learners.C. The structure of a bilinguals brain is being changed during his or her learning.D. It is never too late to learn a second language.34. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that _.A. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsB. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. youd better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language35. The main idea of this passage is _.A. science on learning mother languagesB. mans ability of learning a second languageC. language learning and math studyD. the benefit of learning a second language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。Remembering names is an important social skill. 36Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a persons name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After youve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. 37Admit you dont know.Admitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “Im working to remember name better. _ 38 What is it again?”Use associations.Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair.” To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. 39When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.Go early.Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. 40 And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you.A. Remember a name at a time.B. Here are some ways to master it.C. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue.D. Thats fewer names for you to remember.E. Most people will be pleased with your hard work.F. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.G. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their names.第三部分 完形填空(共20小题，每小题l.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Once there were two neighbors, one rich and the other poor. The poor farmer had little land and his neighbor had much 41 . The rich could not be 42 as he was trying to become richer day and night. But the farmer working on his farm played with his family and 43 his life. The rich man was so 44 at his neighbors happy life and consulted a wise man about his 45 . The wise man said, “Its our hard work that 46 the pleasant life instead of wealth.” The rich could not be 47 . The wise man showed him how it happened to make him believe it.The wise man 48 one gold coin in the farmers field. The farmer found it, took the gold coin and 49 it in a box. He didnt tell his family 50 he feared they spread the news to others. The wise man continued the 51 with another gold coin for the second day, which was also kept secret. At last, the farmer 52 99 gold coins. The farmer wanted to get 100 gold coins to 53 farmland. But the wise man 54 burying gold coins.Afterward the farmer became 55 to get another gold coin to pay for farmland. He kept on digging all his land and he ignored the usual 56 which produced grains for his family. He kept on 57 the 99 gold coins often. He was in a state of sorrow for not getting the hundredth. Therefore, he no longer had the mood to 58 with his children.If we become 59 with our possessions, we can lead a very peaceful life. In fact, we can be peaceful as long as we dont compare our wealth or lifestyles with others. 60 what we own and we would be happy.41. A. successB. wealthC. gloryD. aim42. A. selfishB. upsetC. calmD. happy43. A. enjoyedB. desiredC. hatedD. learned44. A. excitedB. frightenedC. amazedD. moved45. A. troubleB. needC. interestD. puzzle46. A. brings aboutB. turns toC. turns upD. brings up47. A. shockedB. confusedC. remindedD. convinced48. A. foundB. buriedC. inventedD. threw49. A. hidB. lentC. joinedD. covered50. A. butB. becauseC. ifD. though51. A. oppositeB. sameC. differentD. right52. A. storedB. donatedC. showedD. handed53. A. exchangeB. growC. buyD. follow54A. considered B. stoppedC. refusedD. suggested55A. hopelessB. use