广西贵港市覃塘高级中学2020学年高二英语9月月考试题

覃塘高中2020年秋季期9月份月考试卷高二英语第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，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. Where are the speakers?A. In the street.B. At a hospital.C. In a restaurant.2. Who will go abroad?A. Mary.B. Lucy.C. Jane.3. What is the mans feeling?A. Depressed.B. Cheerful.C. Optimistic.4. What does the man suggest?A. He suggests the woman take a taxi there.B. He suggests the woman go there by bus.C. He suggests the woman start out at once.5. What is the man doing?A. Fixing the door.B. Looking for the key. C. Turning on the light.第二节（共15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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7 两个小题。6. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a workshop.C. In an office.7. In which month did the woman come to London?A. September.B. November.C. December.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. The mans study.B. The womans arrangement.C. The womans family members.9. Why is Helens sister unable to help her?A. Because she has to wash and iron all the clothes.B. Because she is playing tennis.C. Because she is at the theater.10. What is the man probably going to do?A. Go to the new Chinese restaurant.B. Go to the movies alone.C. Come over and help the woman.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What are the speakers looking at?A. Coffee.B. Pictures. C. Dormitory.12. What does the man think about his dormitory?A. Its always in a mess.B. Its terrible. C. Its small but comfortable.13. How does the man get along with his roommate Ed?A. They dislike each other.B. They often quarrel.C. They get along well.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. Why does the woman call the man?A. Because she is worried about her exam.B. Because she missed him.C. Because she will take another exam.15. Who usually sends money to the woman?A. The man. B. Herself. C. Her parents.16. What can you infer from the conversation?A. The woman often joins in parties.B. The man always works hard.C. The woman works hard.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. How many pieces of news were mentioned in this talk?A. Three. B. Four.C. Five.18. Why does the city government want to close 25 primary schools and nurseries?A. To control birth rate. B. To save money.C. To make room for new buildings.19. What is the aim of litter pickers taking a day off?A. They are asking for it.B. Its a plan organized by the litter pickers.C. To encourage people to clean up rubbish off themselves.20. What is the result of the match?A. Liverpool was beaten.B. Barcelona was beaten.C. AC Milan was beaten.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）AGetting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. According to a new survey(调查) by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on school nights, even though they have to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7- to 12-year-olds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fallen asleep at school.How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest: most of them sleep about 18 hours a day! Adults need about eight hours. For most school-age children, ten hours is ideal(理想的). But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10- to 12-year-olds get only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime? Watch TV.“More children are going to bed with TVs on, and there are more opportunities to stay awake, with more homework, the Internet and the phone,” says Dr. Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones（荷尔蒙，激素）not only make teenagers bodies develop adult characteristics（特征）, but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers, some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina, Minnesota, changed the start time from 7:25 am to 8:30 am. Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the results.21. What is the new National Sleep Foundation survey on?A. American kids sleeping habits. B. Teenagers sleep-related diseases.C. Activities to prevent sleeplessness. D. Learning problems and lack of sleep.22. How many hours of sleep do 11-year-olds need every day?A. 7 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 10 hours. D. 18 hours.23. Why do teenagers go to sleep late according to Carskadon?A. They are affected by certain body chemicals. B. They tend to do things that excite them.C. They follow their parents examples. D. They dont need to go to school early.BOne night I was sitting in my room halflistening as my 15 year old brother fought with my 12 year old brother Kevin. I didnt pay attention when Kevin rushed up the stairs with the hurt on his face.About 20 minutes later, as I was walking upstairs I heard Kevin crying inside the bathroom. I knocked on the door and asked, “Hey Kevin, do you want to talk?”No response. I tried again, “Why dont you come out of there?”Again, no response.So, joking around, I grabbed a stack of index cards and a pencil and wrote, “If you dont want to talk, we can write notes to each other.”An hour later I was still sitting on the floor outside the bathroom with two stacks of index cards in front of me. One was blank and one was cards from Kevin on which he had translated all his yucky feelings into words for me. As I read one of Kevins notes, tears came to my eyes. It said, “Nobody in this family cares about me. Im not the youngest, and Im not the oldest, and Im not talented. Tommy thinks Im stupid and Dad wishes he had the other Kevin as a kid because hes better at basketball. And youre never around to even notice me.”Tears came to my eyes again as I wrote back to him. “You know Kevin, I really do love you and Im sorry I dont always show it. I am here for you and you are loved in this family.”There was no response for a while, but then I heard a tearing sound coming from inside the bathroom. Kevin, who had run out of index cards wrote on a torn up paper cup, “Thanks.”I wrote back “For what?” It returned to me with “Loving me” written on it. Since then, I try my best never to half notice my family members anymore. Kevin and I have closer relationship now, and sometimes when one of us notices that the other is upset well smile and say “Write it on a paper cup.”24. Why did Kevin stay inside the bathroom alone crying?A. Because he lost in the fight with Tommy.B. Because the author didnt help him win Tommy.C. Because he felt no love from the family members.D. Because he hurt him when rushing up the stairs.25. The underlined word “yucky” (Para.6) most probably means “ ”.A. unpleasantB. excitingC. doubtfulD. frightening26. What could be the reason that Kevins Dad doesnt like him?A. Kevin likes fighting with others. B. Kevin is not good at playing basketball.C. Kevin doesnt want to talk to others. D. Kevin is not talented as his brother.27. What did the author learn from the incident?A. Its hard to comfort young brothers at home.B. Its dangerous to half notice someone in the family.C. Its important for family members to show their love.D. The best way to communicate with family members is by writing.CA teacher from Relax Kids in Tamworth, UK, used two apples to show her students the damaging, and often unseen, consequences of bullying. And her post about the powerful lesson has gone viral.Rosie Dutton explained that during one of her classes sheintroduced thechildren to two red apples. What the kidsdidnt know was that prior to the lesson, Dutton had repeatedlydroppedone of the appleson the floor. And yet, on the outside at least, both apples looked perfect. Ipicked up the apple Iddropped on the floor and started to tell the children how I disliked this apple, that I thought it was disgusting, it was a horrible color and the stem was just too short, Dutton wrote.She then encouraged the students to do the same. Some of the children looked at her like she was “crazy”, but the students passed the apple around the circle, calling it names.Continuing the exercise, the teacher then passed the second apple around the circle. This apple, however, was showered with comments like: “Your skin is beautiful, and what a beautiful colour you are.Dutton then showed thestudents both apples once again, highlighting that there was no change, both apples still looked the same.That is, until she cut them open. The apple wed said unkind words to was bruised and all mushy inside, she said.There was, she said, an immediate light bulb moment for her students. They really got it. What we saw inside that apple, the bruises, the mush and the broken bits is what is happening inside every one of us when someone mistreats us with their words or actions.Dutton explained how important it is to teach children to stand up for one another, and to stop any form of bullying.“Lets create a generation of kind caring children,” the teacher wrote. “The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words.”28. What had the teacher done to the first apple before the lesson?A. She had introduced it to the kids B. She had damaged it purposelyC. She had made it look perfect D. She had colored it brightly29. What does the underlined part “calling it names” (Para. 3) mean?A. Saying rude things B. Making fun of itC. Cheering for it D. Shouting at it30. What did the teacher instruct the kids to do with the second apple?A. Drop it B. Praise it C. Ignore it D. Observe it31. Whats the purpose of the teachers using two apples in class?A. To draw the kids attention B. To explain her personal preferencesC. To make a comparison between them D. To help the kids understand the results of bullyingDWhen do you become an adult, a grown-up? At eighteen? Twenty-one? Thirty? Adulthood may seem a long way away to you, but the fact is that you are in the process of becoming an adult right now. The changes are so gradual that you may not notice them, but you can be sure that theyre happening.When you were a child, a parent or older relative probably bought your clothes and helped you clean up your room. Now you are likely to care for your bedroom, and to share other housework. You may once have had trouble getting your homework finished on time. By now, you may have learned to rush yourself. You know how much time you need. Do you remember begging your parents to stop for ice cream, or take an after-school job when you want money for a new clock radio? Of course, you dont always plan your time and your money perfectly. But youre learning.As you get older, you have more privileges (特权) and more responsibilities. You may baby-sit for younger brothers and sisters, help cook dinner, and do odd jobs to contribute to the family income. You may get to stay up to watch a late movie on television, sit in on adult conversations, take subways and buses alone, or go on camping trips with your friends. Eventually, you will have a job and an apartment of your own. Youll become a voter and perhaps a husband or wife, maybe even a parent. But doing things adults do does not necessarily mean you will be wiser, braver, or more self-assured (自信). It takes time to gain knowledge and build self-confidence. Adults need to test themselves in the world, just as you do as a teenager. Being an adult is a continual process of growth.32. Which of the following cant show that you have more responsibilities as you get older?A. to stay up to watch a late movie on TV B. to baby-sit for younger brothers and sistersC. to help cook dinner D. to do odd jobs to contribute to the family income33. The best title for this passage may be _.A. Becoming an Adult B. It is No Good Becoming an AdultC. Becoming a Voter D. Adulthood Is a Long Way Away to You34. According to the passage, the writer may probably think that _.A. nobody can be called an adult B. becoming an adult is long process.C. adults are not self-confident D. young people cant plan time and money perfectly35. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. You may not realize youre growing up because changes are gradual.B. You used to beg your parents for ice cream when you were young.C. Even if you are quite grown up, you still need to acquire knowledge.D. People will never be wise, brave or self-assured.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。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. _36_Read on for some tips worth trying.1. _37_People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症),according to a recent study. _38_Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walkMildly raised glucose (葡萄糖)levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. _39_3. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激)limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. _40_or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Rocky was a 65-pound dog. Rita was his eleven-year-old 41 . When Rocky was given to her, Rita immediately liked him. Whenever she was not in school, the two were 42 together and within touching distance. The family would often lovingly 43 the pair as “R and R”.But Rocky had one 44 -he feared water very much, which was due to an awful experience he had at the age of seven weeks in his 45 home. He was nearly 46 by a naughty boy who had been blamed by his father.One late afternoon, Ritas mother 47 R and R to a shopping area near a lake. Rita was running along the boardwalk above the surface of the 48 , enjoying the beautiful scenery around. It was then that a boy on a bicycle 49 Rita. She let out a cry of pain and fell into the lake 50 there.Ritas mother was at the entrance of a 51 which was a hundred feet away. She rushed to the lake shouting for help. Rocky seemed to 52 his fear and jumped into the water to save his owner. Rocky immediately went to Rita and 53 her by the shoulders clothes. This caused her to 54 so that her face was out of the water and she coughed. 55 , the water was calm, they were not far from 56 , and Rocky quickly reached a depth where his _57 were on solid ground. He dragged Rita 58 her head was completely out of the water, and then stood 59 her , licking (舔)her face.Rita and her family believe that it was only the big dogs 60 for the little girl that caused him to take action that might be life-threatening.41. A. friend B. guard C. owner D. trainer42. A. sometimes B. seldom C. often D. always43. A. recognize B. refer to C. consider D. laugh at44. A. shortcoming B .habit C. mistake D. pain45 A. comfortable B. poor C. previous D. new46. A. killed B. drowned C. ruined D. abandoned47. A. took B. accompanied C. followed D. sent48. A. ice B. snow C. water D. frost49. A. beat B. met C. hurt D. hit50. A. lying B. swimming C. pushing D. floating51. A. park B. garden C. store D. theater52. A. overcome B. ease C. sense D. realize53. A. comforted B. seized C. rescued D. approached54. A. roll over B. show off C. look up D. turn around55. A. Unexpectedly B. Hopefully C. Fortunately D. Eventually56. A. a shelter B. danger C. a rock D. shore57. A. arms B. feet C. legs D. hands58. A. until B. before C. after D. once59. A. for B. beside C. with D. against60. A. courage B. devotion C. sympathy D. love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（不超过3个单词）。Last October , while tending（护理） her garden in Mora , Swed