河北省邢台市第八中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题(1)

河北省邢台市第八中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟第I卷(选择题共115分)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）听下有5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳答案，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 are the mans favorites?A. Swimming and skating. B. Swimming and boating.C. Boating and skating.2. What is the man trying to do?A. Show thanks to the woman. B. Make an apology.C. Make a complaint.3. Where are the speakers probably talking?A. At home. B. At a meeting. C. On the phone.4. Who lived in the forest for a year?A. The woman. B. The lecturer. C. The man.5. What is the man going to do at the moment?A. Write a composition. B. Go to the tennis court.C. Teach a class.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ABC三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白后，你将有时间阅读各小题，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6-8题。6. What did the woman do last weekend?A. She attended a course. B. She visited her parents.C. She went to the beach.7. Why did the woman come home so soon?A. She has to write a paper. B. She will play a game.C. She was much too tired.8. What was the weather like last weekend?A. It was rainy. B. It was sunny. C. It was cloudy.听第7段材料，回答第9-11题。9. When is Janes birthday?A. Today. B. Tomorrow. C. The day after tomorrow.10. What present will the speakers probably buy?A. A record. B. Some flowers. C. Some chocolate.11. What will the speakers do next?A. Call Jane. B. Go to buy something.C. Ask somebody for advice.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where does the conversation take place?A. At an arts shop. B. At a tailors. C. At a clothes shop.13. Why does the man not like the first one?A. Its too formal. B. Its a bit small. C. Its too large.14. Which one does the man take?A. The navy blue one. B. The gray one. C. The black one.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Topics for their term paper. B. Their majors.C. Their vacation plans.16. What does the man plan to study in graduate school?A. Law. B. Business. C. Literature.17. Where does the woman suggest they meet next Wednesday?A. At the school gate. B. At a reading room.C. At a snack bar.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who is the speaker?19. A. The president of the college. B. The vice dean of the college.C. A science professor.19. Which floor is the speakers office on?A. The third. B. The second. C. The first.20. On which day is the library closed?A. Sunday. B. Saturday. C. Monday.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。AScientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again. They want to bring water to the deserts, so people can live and grow food. They are learning a lot about the deserts. But more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time. Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.Why is more and more land becoming desert?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.Some places on the earth dont get much rain. But they still dont become deserts.This is because some green plants are growing there. Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places. Plants dont let the sun make the earth even drier.Plants do not let the wind blow the dirt away. When a bit of rain falls,the plants hold the water.Without plants,the land can become desert more easily.21. Deserts_.A. never have any plants or animals in themB. can all be turned into good land before longC. are becoming smaller and smallerD. get very little rain22. Small green plants are very important to dry places because _.A. they dont let the sun make the earth even drierB. they dont let the wind blow the soil awayC. they hold waterD. All of the above23. Land is becoming desert little by little because_.A. plants cant grow thereB. there is not enough rainC. people havent done what scientists wish them to doD. scientists know little about the deserts24. After reading this passage,we learn that_.A. plants can keep dry land from becoming desertB. it is good to get rid of the grass in the desertsC. all places without much rain will become desertsD. it is better to grow crops on dry land than to cut themBHiking is not only one of the best forms of physical exercise , but also one of the most forms of mental relaxation . It is good for all ages and is especially suitable as a family and group activity .Since there are so many different kinds of hiking , it is not possible to give any general rules to follow . Short and frequent hikes , needing to planning or special equipment , are enjoyed by most people .Keep in shape by walking at a fast pace for at least 15 minutes every day . Climbing stairs instead of using a lift and running not far are also good ways of keeping in shape .On any hiking nothing is more important than good , comfortable shoes .The things you take might include matches in a water-proof box , a knife , compass , map , first aid items and flashlight .Cameras may be taken , but dont load with too much .On longer hikes keep a comfortable , steady pace and take rest stops often .Drink only safe water . If in doubt , boil the water .Dont go along the busy roads . When you have to use a road , keep as far over on the left as possible .Leave word at home or some other place as to where you are going and when you plan to return .On almost any hike , a map is a good idea . If going into a strange place , a detailed map is most helpful .Take along a field guide on flowers , birds , rocks , or other subjects depending upon your interests . This can add greatly to the enjoyment and educational value of your hike .25. The author feels that the most essential thing on a hike is _.A. a new map B. a set of outdoor toolsC. a pair of good shoes D. only safe water26. The author thinks that hiking is especially valuable for_.A. single person B. families C. old people D. everyone27. Generally speaking , hiking is_.A. a relaxing form of exercise B. a dangerous activity for old peopleC. not as popular as it was once D. a good way of keeping in shape28. The author mostly talks about_.A. general rules for hiking in mountainous areasB. steps to be taken against dangerous animalsC. general things that should be paid attention to in hikingD. all the things needed in hikingCA couple from Miami, Bill and Simone Butler, spent sixty six days in a life-raft (救生艇) in the seas of Central America after their boat sank.Twenty-one days after they left Panama in their boat, Simony, they met some whales (鲸鱼). “They started to hit the side of the boat,” said Bill, “and then suddenly we heard water.” Two minutes later, the boat was sinking. They jumped into the life-raft and watched the boat go under the water. For twenty days they had tins of food, biscuits, and bottles of water.They also had a fishing-line and a machine to make salt water into drinking water two things which saved their lives. They caught eight to ten fish a day and ate them raw (生的). Then the line broke. “So we had no more fish until something very strange happened. Some sharks (鲨鱼) came to feed, and the fish under the raft were afraid and came to the surface. I caught them with my hands.”About twenty ships passed them, but no one saw them. After fifty days at sea their life-raft was beginning to break up. Then suddenly it was all over. A fishing boat saw them and picked them up. They couldnt stand up. So the captain carried them onto his boat and took them to Costa Rica. Their two months at sea was over.29. Bill and Simone were traveling _ when they met some whales.A. in a life-raft B. in Miami C. in Simony D. in Panama30. During their days at sea, _ saved their lives.A. tins of food and bottles of water B. a fishing-line and a machineC. whales and sharks D. Twenty passing ships31. After their boat sank, the couple _.A. jumped into the life-raft B. heard waterC. watched the boat go under water D. stayed in the life-raftDMr. King lived with six hundred wild animals on the Greek Island of Kyklos. Ever since he left school,he had traveled all over the world collecting animals for his own zoo. He hoped to collect two examples of every kind of animal on his island. But he was afraid that people would find him someday.He wrote books about his travels and about his animals that he collected. The money from the books helped to pay for all the food those animals ate.One day,when Mr. King was out looking for drinking water,he found oil. He needed money for his travels and for his zoo, and a little oil would buy enough water for what he needed all his life, but he knew that if he told anyone else about it, it would be the end of his zoo and his lifes work. So he decided not to tell anyone else about what he had found, because oil and water couldnt mix.32. Mr. King traveled all over the world for collecting .A. oil B. water C. animals D. money33. Mr. King was afraid that people would find him someday because .A. he hadnt got enough money for themB. that would be the end of his zooC. he hadnt got enough water and oilD. they would buy his animals34. Mr. King wrote books to .A. tell people about his story B. tell people how to find oilC. get enough money for his animals D. make money for his travels35. In the passage, oil and water couldnt mix means that .A. Mr. King needed not only water but also oilB. oil and water were rather difficult to be mixed togetherC. Mr. Kings animals only needed water,not oilD. if he told the others he found oil,his lifes work would be stopped第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）将答案涂在卡上根据短文内容，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。Tips to better family timeNowadays parents and their children are spending less time interacting with each other. 36 . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40% less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.1. eat together and listen to each otherSharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each others lives. 37 .2. read oftenIt is important for parents to read to their children. Reading to your children cultivates an interest in knowledge. It also increase their attention and helps them more curious. 38 . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.3. start a hobby or projectChoose an activity that your children are interested in. 39 Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead with your check.4. plan a family outing40 jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Also a visit to the zoo or museum will spark a child enthusiasm and lead to long discussion.A. It is very important for children to exercise.B. They can open the door to exciting family time.C. Sometimes getting out of the house is important.D. Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.E. New technology has made video games more popular with children.F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.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（ABCD）中，选出可以填入空白的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。As Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, and rooms to be cleaned. Parents are41with difficult jobs of hiding presents from42 young children. If the gifts are large, this is sometimes a real43problem. On Christmas Eve, young children find the44 excitement almost unbearable. They are torn between the wish to go to bed early so that Father Christmas will bring their presents quickly and the wish to45 up late so that they will not miss the fun. The wish for gifts usually proves stronger. But though children go to bed early, they often lie 46 in bedfor a long time, hoping to get a short47at Father Christmas.Last Christmas, my wife and I48managed to hid a few large presents in the storeroom. I49 the moment when my son, Jimmy, would ask me where that new bike had come from, but50 he did not see it.On Christmas Eve,it took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been early51when my wife and I went quietly into their room and began52 stockings. Then I53the bike for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas tree. We knew we would not get much54 that night, for the children were sure to get up early. At about five oclock the next morning, we were55by loud sounds coming from the childrens roomthey were shouting excitedly! 56 I had time to get out of bed, young Jimmy came57into the room on his new bike, and his sister, Mary,58 close behind pushing her new baby carriage. Even the baby arrived. He moved on his59 and knees into the room dragging a large balloon behind him. Suddenly it burst. That woke us up60.The day had really begun with a bang.41. A. faced B. covered C. pleased D. filled42. 42. A. sad B. curious C. worried D. quiet43. 43. A. question B. matter C. problem D. business44. 44. A. interest B. excitement C. parents D. presents45. 45. A. stay B. wake C. get D. stand46. 46. A. asleep B. still C. sick D. awake47. 47. A. stare B. looked C. look D. watch48. 48. A. hopefully B. busily C. hurriedly D. successfully49. 49. A. feared B. liked C. hated D. expected50. 50. A. possibly B. unluckily C. fortunately D. sadly51. 51. A. morning B. midnight C. daybreak D. evening52. 52. A. filling B. mending C. sewing D. wearing53. 53. A. pulled B. dragged C. pushed D. rode54. 54. A. work B. sleep C. money D. talk55. 55. A. woken B. frightened C. shocked D. troubled56. 56. A.When B. After C. Until D. Before57. 57. A. running B. laughing C. riding D. jumping58. 58. A. ran B. followed C. jumped D. moved59. 59. A. hands B. legs C. feet D. head60. 60. A. suddenly B. completely C. happily D. nearly第二节：语法填空（共10小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分15分）阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Last week I 61. (take) on a difficult task of showing kindness. The idea came form a few posts on a website. I decided 62. (reach) out to a few people I hadnt talked to for the past few years.One was a cousin, 63. I had lost touch with for 25 years. She was very happy when we got 64. touch. The other two were friends I hadnt talked to in nearly 10 years. It was really good to talk to 65. (they) both.With one of them, I reached out at a great time for him. He had forgotten my name 66. (entire) but remembered I disliked 67. (run) when young because I had asthma. He was grateful that I called him and said some very kind 68. (thing) to me about our past. I am glad our friendship mattered to him.I think 69. is good to be the one to take the initiative (主动的) to be kind and reach out. Even if it seems difficult at the time, in the end it offers 70. (wonder) rewards!.第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）每句中有一处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。One day, I happened to find a chatting room in my QQ there people were chatting with English. I try to chat with some of them. To my surprised, I found the oral English of some junior students were better than mine. I asked them for advices and they told me to practise more on QQ. But every day after that, I would spend one hour practise my oral English on QQ. Day by day