江苏省南京师大苏州实验学校2020学年高二英语9月月考试题

2020学年度第一学期9月阶段测试高二英语试卷本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。试题卷包括1至10页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分）第1节 （共5小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1.What is the woman going to make today？A.Cups. B. Some flowers C. A big vase.2.What time is it now?A.7:30. B. 7:15. C.7:00.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The weather. B. The plan for Sunday. C. Their families.4.How much will the woman pay for the apples?A.$38. B.$36. C. $ 32.5.When will the speakers go for the field trip?A. On Tuesday. B.On Wednesday. C. On Friday.第2节 （共15小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What will the man do tomorrow?A.Go on vacation with his wife.B.Make plans for a vacation.C .Talk to the manager.7.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whats wrong with the woman?A. She is sick.B. She forgot the appointment.C. She lost some money.9.How much should the woman pay?A.$48. B. $30. C. $ 10.请听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10.What do the speakers think people should do more?A.Play game inside.B. Relax and live simply.C.Go to school and work hard.11.How old might the man be?A. In his teens. B. In his 30s. C. In his70s.12.What will the speakers do next?A. Play cards. B. Listen to music.C. Surf the Internet.请听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13.What does Mr. Robertson do?A.President of a media company.B.President of Volvo Corporation.C.Advertising manager of Tomorrow Media Corporation.14.What hasnt changed as for building a brand over the last 20years?A. Advertising media.B. Essence of products.C. Essence of branding.15.What is the feature of Volvo in consumers view?A. It is sport. B. It is beautiful. C. It is safe.16.What does Mr. Robertson advise the advertising managers to do?A.Be different in the brand building among different media.B.Put some personal insights into the brand.C.Make the brand special.请听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17.How many American rivers are seriously polluted?A.1/6.B. 1/3.C. 1/2.18.When did Susan start the work of cleaning the river?A. Three years ago. B. Last August. C. A few weeks ago.19.What did the students find when they came to the river this year?A.There was no garbage left to cleanup.B.There were many wild animals in the boats.C.The river was much cleaner than before.20.What is the expected reaction of the local people?A.They would pay more attention to wildlife.B.They would join the students in changing the situation.C.They would be more aware of the pollution problem.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。AThe International School for Earth StudiesIts a private, interdisciplinary institution specializing in earth-based studies. The Programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrows environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.Program Location（s）: Newfoundland，CanadaPhone: 8196473226Email: infoearthstudies.caExpedition Education InstituteDo you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make change and create a better, more resilient world？Organized as the equivalent （等价物）to a semester abroad, Expedition Education Institute offers a unique opportunity for gap year participants to be personally transformed and academically challenged and supported to become better and more self-directed life-long learners.Program Location(s): USAPhone：2073222973Email：Infoexpedition The Experiment in International LivingIt provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.Program Location（s）:Europe，the Americas，Africa，south of the SaharaPhone：8003452929Email：VisitozIts the Only organization in Australia that guarantees jobs for young people coming to our country on a Work and Holiday Visa. For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions.Program Location（s）:AustraliaPhone：41686106Email：21. If you want to learn to be independent, what phone number will you dial？A. 8196473226 B. 2073222973 C. 800一3452929 D. 4168610622. Which one attracts a student interested in international affairs most？A. Visitoz.B. Expedition Education Institute.C. TheExperiment in International Living.D.The International School for Earth Studies.23. The main purpose of the passage is to_.A. attract more students to take an active partB. persuade people to study language skillsC. advise people to stay in nature more and moreD. compare the differences of four different programsBIf your life were a book and you were the author, how would you want your story to go? Thats the question that changed my life forever.At the age of 19, I became a massage therapist(按摩师). For the first time in my life, I felt free, independent and completely in control of my life. That is, until my life took a detour(绕路). I was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis (细菌性脑膜炎) . Over the course of two months, I lost my spleen (脾) , my kidneys (肾) , and both of my legs below the knees.One day, I went home. I crawled into bed and this is what my life looked like for the next few months: me passed out, escaping from reality, with my legs resting by my side. I was completely physically and emotionally broken. But I knew that in order to move forward, I had to let go of the old Amy and learn to embrace the new Amy. And that is when I began to realize that I didnt have to be small any more. I could be as tall as I wanted or as short as I wanted depending on whom I was dating. And if I snowboard again, my feet arent going to get cold. And the best of all, I thought, I can make my feet the size of all the shoes that are on the sales shelf. And I did!I started snowboarding. Then I went back to work. And then I co-founded a non-profit organization for physical disabilities so that they could get involved in action sports. And just this past February, I won two World Cup gold medals, making me the highest-ranked adaptive (残疾的) female snowboarder in the world.Eleven years ago, when I lost my legs, I had no idea what to expect. But if you ask me today, if I would ever want to change my situation, I would have to say no, because my legs havent disabled me. Theyve forced me to rely on my imagination and to believe in possibilities, and thats why I believe that our imaginations can be used as tools for breaking through borders, because in our minds, we can do anything and we can be anything. Its belief in those dreams and facing our fears directly that allow us to live our lives beyond our limits.24. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph3?A. The author no longer wanted to make friends with Amy.B. The author realized she had to learn to accept a new “herself” gladly.C. The author wanted a new friend in her new life eagerly.D. The author felt hard to choose between the old Amy and the new Amy.25. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. The author didnt like her job as a massage therapist.B. The author is still very sensitive to her disabilities.C. The author has learnt to see her disabilities as blessings.D. The author hopes to return to her old life.26. What message does the author want to convey with her speech?A. Roman is not built in one day.B. Failure is the mother of successC. Imagination is more important than knowledge.D. It is not what happens to you but how you respond that counts.27The tone of the passage is best described as _.A. proud but stubborn B. interesting but regretfulC. optimistic and inspiring D. pessimistic and doubtfulCI start every summer with the best of intentions: to attack one big book from the past, a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious. Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accidental: “Moby Dick” on a three-day cross-country train trip; “The Magic Mountain” in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms, and little to do beyond row on the salt pond. Attempting “The Man Without Qualities” on a return to Hawaii, my native state, however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册), then decided that Id got the point and went swimming instead.But this summer I find myself at a loss. Im not quite interested in Balzac, say, or “Tristram Shandy.” Theres always “War and Peace,” which Ive covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the “War” part, set it aside for a while, and realize that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten everyones name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favorite once more into “The Waves” or “Justine,” which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.And then theres Stendhals “The Red and the Black,” which happens to be the name of my favorite cocktail (鸡尾酒) of the summer, created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and Back Forty. Itis easy to drink, and knocking back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconis theory: “I take whatevers fresh at the greenmarket and turn it into liquid.” The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids.28. What can we infer about the author from the first paragraph?A. He has a cottage in New England. B. He shows talents for literature.C. He enjoys reading when traveling. D. He admires a lot of great writers.29. What do the underlined words “get bogged down” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Get confused. B. Be carried away.C. Be interrupted. D. Make no progress.30. Why does the author say reading his favorite books feels like cheating?A. He finishes them quickly. B. He should read something serious.C. He barely understands them. D. He has read them many times before.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Books of Summer B. My Summer HolidaysC. To Read or Not to Read D. Its Never Too Late to ReadDA typical lion tamer（驯兽师）in peoples mind is an entertainer holding a whip (鞭) at a chair. The whip gets all of the attention, but its mostly for show. In reality, it the chair that does the important work. When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lions face, the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time. With its focus divided, the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next. When faced with so many options, the lion chooses to freeze and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.How often do you find yourself in the same position as the lion? How often do you have something you want to achieve (e.g. lose weight., start a business, travel more)only to end up confused by all of the options in front of you and never make progress?This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best , the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information .The end result is that we feel like we cant focus or that were focused on the wrong things , and so we take less action , make less progress , and stay the same when we could be improving .It doesnt have to be that way. Anytime you find the world waving a chair in your face, remember this: All you need to do is focus on one thing. You just need to get started. Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people. If you have somewhere you want to go, something you want to accomplish, someone you want to becometake immediate action. If youre clear about where you want to go, the rest of the world will either help you get there or get out of the way.32. Why does the lion tamer use a chair?A. To trick the lion. B. To show off his skills.C. To get ready for a fight. D. To entertain the audience.33. In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair?A. They feel puzzled over choices. B. They hold on to the wrong things.C. They find it hard to make changes. D. They have to do something for show.34. What is the authors attitude towards the expert mentioned in Paragraph3?A. Tolerant. B. Doubtful. C. Respectful. D. Supportive.35. When the world is “ waving a chair in your face”, youre advised toA. wait for a better chance B. break your old habitsC. make a quick decision D. ask for clear guidance第2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。Some people are so rude. Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you”? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? Who asks for a fact easily found on the Internet? 36Maybe Im the rude one for not appreciating lifes little courtesies ( 礼节). But many socialnorms (规范) just dont make sense to people drowning in digital communication.Take the thank-you note. Daniel Post Senning, a coauthor of Emily Posts Etiquette, asked, “At what point does showing appreciation outweigh the cost?”37 Think of how long it takes to listen to one of those messages. In texts, you dont have to declare who you are or even say hello. E-mail, too, is slower than a text. The worst are those who leave a voice mail and then send an e-mail message to tell you they left a voice mail.This isnt the first time technology has changed our manners. 38 Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people say, “Ahoy!” Finally, hello won out, and the victory sped up the greetings use in face-to-face communications.In the age of the smart phone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a businesss phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, or an office, which can be easily found on a digital map. 39 And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.How to handle these differing standards? Easy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. 40 In traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Heres hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.A. Then there is voice mail.B. Others, like me, want no reply.C. But people still ask these things.D. Dont these people realize that theyre wasting your time?E. Wont new technology bring about changes in our daily life?F. Face-to-face communication makes comprehension much easier.G.When the telephone was invented, people didnt know how to greet a caller.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。If the law punished addiction, we would all be in prison because we are addicted to our phones.Were hopelessly 41 by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are 42 : texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves 43 stimulated(刺激).My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at when I 44 . When its not there I feel its 45 like an amputee(被截肢者) still feeling a(n) 46 leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours.But the comment on this enormous 47 in our behavior has been completely 48 . The central claim is that technology make us 49 what we already know about life, and it 50 us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have 51 . Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for 52 until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends cant do a couple of hours 53 checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in 54 for the convenience of not having to learn how to read maps properly.I simply do not 55 the idea that we arent fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our friends whenever we want, without any 56 for the limitations that space and 57 used to set on us. This helps us to get 58 . It doesnt set us apart.59 we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will 60 , like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored lives.41. A.surprised B. Distracted C. Frightened D.punished42. A. lost B. Vacant C. occupied D. awkward.43. A. commonly B.