江西省万载中学2020学年高二英语9月月考试题

江西省万载中学2020学年高二英语9月月考试题第一部分：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. How does the man go to work every day?A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By bike.2. What did the man do today?A. He repaired the fence. B. He cut the grass. C. He painted the house.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a train station. B. In a ship. C. On a plane.4. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Move the table. B. Fill in the form. C. Make room for her.5. Why is the man angry with Sally?A. She didnt show up. B. She argued with him. C. She kept him waiting too long.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. When did the dog begin to act strange?A. Since last Sunday. B. Since this Monday. C. Since this Thursday.7. What caused the dogs problem according to the man?A. The chocolate cake. B. The ice water. C. The yoghurt.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What would the woman like the man to do?A. Take a message. B. Attend the PE class. C. Clean the playground.9. What color of the skirt does Mrs. Brown wear?A. Blue. B. Red. C. White.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.11. How often does the party hold?A. Every other week. B. Every week. C. Twice a week.12. What is the womans husband doing?A. Watching TV. B. Looking after the kids. C. Performing on the stage.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the woman fl y round the world?A. To go sightseeing. B. To raise money. C. To get work experience.14. How long did the woman prepare for the trip?A. Three months. B. Five months. C. Three years.15. What do we know about the trip?A. It covered 26 countries.B. It cost the woman 50,000.C. They traveled in nights.16. Whats the most difficult thing during the trip?A. Going on a diet. B. Sitting still all the time. C. Flying close to mountains.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker talking to?A. Tourists. B. Students. C. Photographers.18. What animal hurt the people last week?A. A koala bear. B. A zebra. C. A monkey.19. What are given to every car?A. Soft drinks. B. Rubbish bags. C. Animal pictures.20. What is the talk mainly about?A. Protecting wild animals.B. Living close to the nature.C. Following safety rules.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）AThe Five Best Countries TO Move To For RetirementRetiring in a different country is gaining popularity. Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement.Costa Rica Mild climate,breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees to Costa Rica.The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process.With a monthly income of at least1000 per month from Social Security or a similar source,people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the USMalaysia Retirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery.Moreover,the country offers modern facilities at modest prices.Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life.You will find low-cost rental units,delicious street food,and various shopping mallsMexico Because its close to the US,Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders.Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly.English speaking locals.Plus,legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline,grocery,and restaurant discountsPanama Gentle ocean wind takes the heat out of hot year-round temperatures,which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees.Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama.An income of2000 per month covers modest living costs.Furthermore,the country offers discounts to retirees with a special visaEcuador Lazy coastal towns,sun-shining hot spots,and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle.Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary.A bus ride only costs 25cents and taxi rides will run about 321. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have in common？ _A. Convenient shopping B. Various cultural activities.C. Relatively low living cost D. Simple immigration procedures22. Which countrys location specially attracts retirees from the US？ _A. MalaysiasB. EcuadorsC. PanamasD. Mexicos23. What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama？ _A. A pleasant climateB. A booming economyC. Beautiful beachesD. Discounts for retireesBBig Ben,the Queen,a plate of ham and eggs - no,no,no.If youre looking for a symbol of Britain, only one thing passes the test - the umbrella Now I know what youre thinking - we have rain in China and we have umbrellas too.Certainly I will never forget the way it rained when I lived in Beijing:the streets became instant rivers and the sky flashed with lightning for hours on end.People rushed for cover under bin bags,the shops were emptied of their plastic ponchos(斗篷)within seconds,and I found myself soaked（浸透）from head to foot,my poorly-chosen skirt and T-shirt now totally see-through.This would never have happened in Britain For one thing during my year in Beijing it only really rained about 10 times But although we never get a Beijing-style washout in London,the drizzle (毛毛雨)that does fall is all but constant.Even when the sky is perfectly blue you can be sure its going to cloud over and start drizzling again within the hour And when it does,there is chaos. Trains stop,drains block,and buses break down as if this was the first time the local authorities had seen this wet stuff coming out of the clouds So-as with so many things in the UK -its up to ordinary people to sort themselves out.No self-respecting Briton will ever leave home without his brolly - as the umbrella is affectionately(亲切地)known A brolly has hundreds of uses even on rare rain-free days.A real gentleman of London will use his umbrella as a walking stick.A traditional game of crick（板球）can be played using an umbrella as a bat.Nor do you ever have to be afraid of robbers - your umbrella doubles as a defensive weapon There is no brolly more British than my own.But its not from London or Manchester or anywhere in the UK.It was a gift from my Chinese teacher - in Beijing How fitting that my No.1 symbol of Britishness - like almost everything in Britain - was made in China24. The author mentioned her rainy weather experience in Beijing to show that _ A. Many foreigners have embarrassing moments living in BeijingB. The British are more used to rainy weather than Chinese people.C. The rain in Beijing is usually much heavier than the rain in LondonD. Both Beijingers and Londoners have unpleasant experiences with sudden rain25. A brolly can be used in many ways according to the text EXCEPT _ A. playing a gameB. assistance for walkingC. a useful weaponD. making you a gentleman26. The underlined word chaos in Paragraph 5 probably means _ A.joy B. doubtC. disorderD. sorrow27. Which of the following can best describe the tone of the article？ _A. OptimisticB. HumorousC. ObjectiveD. AnnoyedCWeve all had cases where weve waited just a bit too long to pay an electric bill or speeding ticket.But one man,from California by reasonable assumption,who goes by Dave,recently took procrastination(拖延), one step further,by paying a parking ticket almost a half-century after it was given In December 2020,the Minersville Police Department in Pennsylvania received a letter in the mail.Whoever wrote the letter decided it was best to keep his name somewhat unknown,so he put the return address as Wayward Road,Anytown California under the name Feeling guilty When the officers opened the envelope,they found a brief letter,along with a5 bill,and a parking ticket dating all the way back to 1974.The note read,Dear PD,Ive been carrying this ticket around for 40 plus years always intending to pay.Forgive me if I dont give you my information.With respect,Dave Even though the initial parking ticket was only for2,Dave must have felt awfully guilty because he left 150 percent,or3,in interest Michael Combs,the Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department,stated in an interview that the same ticket would cost about20 if it were given today. Combs went on to share that the original ticket from 1974 was given to a vehicle that had an Ohio license plate Because there was no system for tracking tickets given to out-of-state cars back then，Dave could have gotten away with never paying the2 fine.But apparently,guilt got the best of him,and he decided to finally cough up the money more than 40 years past its due date28. How much do we know about Dave？ _A. His car probably came from Ohio at that time.B. The police are trying to find out more about himC. He lives in Wayward Road,Anytown CaliforniaD. Dave is of course the mans real name indeed29. Why didnt Dave pay for the parking ticket until recently？ _A. He completely forgot about it in the past 44 yearsB. He didnt find it until almost half a century laterC. He failed to find out who he should pay the money toD. He didnt pay for it just because of procrastination30. What drove Dave to pay for the parking ticket at last？ _A. A strong sense of guilt B. Fear of being tracked by the policeC. Worry about being fined more D. Sudden change of his financial situation31. Which of the following can be the best title？ _A. Police Chief of the Minersville Police Department Shares a StoryB. Unusual Letter Comes from Wayward Road,Anytown CaliforniaC. Mysterious Procrastinator Finally Pays 44-Year-Old Parking TicketD. Parking Ticket Carried Around for Almost Half a Century from OhioDFinding fruits and vegetables at your typical grocery store that have been grown without the extensive use of pesticides can be difficult.Fortunately,The Environmental Working Group(EWG)has done all of the work for you in finding healthy and pesticide-free produce EWG has created the 2020 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce,which helps shoppers to find uncontaminated(未被污染的）produce.Many consumers do not realize that pesticide residues(残留) are very common on conventionally grown produce products,even after they have been washed or peeled.Because of this,EWG has created their series of guides to lead consumers to safer food choices In order to create these guides,EWG analyzed the USDA pesticides tests,which found a total of 230 different pesticides and pesticides breakdown products on thousands of produce samples.Analyzing this information,EWG observed the big differences of the amount of pesticides found from product to product The guides two main components(成分)are two compiled lists highlighting the cleanest and dirtiest produce concerning pesticides.These two lists,Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen,show consumers how certain foods continue to carry trace amounts of pesticides with them all the way to the grocery store shelves,while others make it to your kitchen virtually pesticide-free Some of the highlights from their analyses included the following findings： More than one-third of strawberry samples analyzed in 2020 contained 10 or more pesticide residues and breakdown products Spinach(菠菜)samples had,on average,almost twice as much pesticide residue by weight compared to any other crop No single fruit sample from the Clean Fifteen tested positive for more than four pesticides With EWGs guide,consumers can fill their fridges and fruit bowls with plenty of healthy conventional and organic produce that isnt contaminated with multiple pesticide residue, said Sonya Lunder,a senior analyst in EWG Only 25 years ago,the National Academy of Sciences raised concerns about exposure to poisonous pesticides in our food,yet consumers still consume a mixture of pesticides every day in America32. Why did EWG create the 2020 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce？ _A. To advertise organic produce B. B. To warn some food companiesC. C. To analyze the USDA pesticides testsD. D. To help consumers make safer choices33. What is the result from the analysis of the USDA pesticides tests？ _A. All the samples are pollutedB. 230 pesticides are bannedC. Pesticide amounts vary in productsD. All strawberries are poisonous34. Where are shoppers most likely to find spinach？ _A. Dirty Dozen listB. Organic food advertisementC. Clean Fifteen listD. Safer food list35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs？ _A. All conventional produce is safeB. Produce safety remains a problemC. Consumers never worry about pesticidesD.No pesticides were used on crops 25 years ago 第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）The Dos and Donts of Learning a New LanguagePeople decide to learn another language for many different reasons.Some learn another language because they would like to live in another country. (36) Some people have to study a language at school and others might decide to learn a language just for fun! Ive been learning French for just over two years.I decided to learn it because I wanted to learn something new and I love French culture.Learning French has been a fun and exciting journey but its also been challenging.Ive learnt a lot about the challenges while learning a new language and have put together somedos anddonts to help other language learners (37) Learning a new language can be a hard process that requires a lot of motivation.Try different activities to make your language learning more enjoyableWhy not try watching your favourite TV series in that language or listening to music in that language？ Do write down your mistakes (38) I like to write the mistakes that I make in a small pocket book Dont set unrealistic expectations If you have recently started learning another language，it may be unrealistic to expect to be fluent within a couple of monthsBe aware that it could take a while (39) Its very difficult to have a native accent.The most important thing is that youre clear and people can understand you Dont be scared (40) I worried about my accent,pronunciation,grammar and didnt make the most of speaking opportunitiesLooking back，it seems silly and now Im more than happy to speak FrenchDont be afraid or overthink it，just be confident and speakADo enjoy it. BBe confident.CThe same thing goes for accents DOthers decide to learn a language because of their job EI wasnt confident when I first started speaking French FTake your time and celebrate the progress that youve made so far GA person correcting you is a good thing and it will help you improve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。I always wondered how people would react if I tried to approach a total stranger for help in a busy place like a street corner or a mall.I have always (41) a stranger who tried to catch my (42) in a busy place Yesterday I was in a busy shopping mall buying a large piece of luggage because I just had the (43)to do it after many days of planning.After the (44)，I picked up my phone from my pocket to call my driver waiting in the parking lot but my phone was (45)Then I requested the shop assistant who had (46) sold me the merchandise(which was not cheap),if she could ring my driver for me.She (47) that it was the shop policy that they cannot use (48)while working in the shop After I got out of the shop onto the busy street,I (49)a young mother with her two kids to make the same (50).As soon as I said Excuse me,madam! she grabbed her kids and ran.I (51) a kidnapper I stood there wondering how many times I had (52) to strangers like the young (53).I stood there in the (54) street with people rushing by,looking at their faces to see if there was a sign of (55) on their face I saw a man pretty shabbily dressed compared to me who (56) to notice me.I just stopped him and made my request.He (57) called my driver and waited till my car came to make sure I was picked up,turned around (58) I could thank him adequately and was gone I was (59) by kindness and hope I will do (60) to strangers who try to catch my attention from now on41. A. helped out B. taken in C. smiled at D. hurried by42. A. attentionB. thoughtC. devotionD. sympathy43. A. rightB. timeC. abilityD. way44. A. restB. lunchC. bargainD. purchase45. A. deadB. lostC. goneD. wrong46. A. stillB. simplyC. justD. even47. A. believedB. replied C. promisedD. predicted48. A. phonesB. clocksC. watchesD. computers49. A. noticedB. recognizedC. welcomedD. approached50. A. requestB. mistake C. apologyD. comment51. A. metB. appearedC. felt likeD. ran after52. A. referredB. objectedC. reactedD. applied53. A. driverB. assistantC. manD. mum54. A. cleanB. busyC. desertedD. dark55. A. eagernessB. forgivenessC. thankfulnessD. kindness56. A. pretendedB. seemedC. managedD. attempted57. A. suddenlyB. immediatelyC. actuallyD. frequently58. A. beforeB. whenC. unlessD. w