湖北省利川市第五中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题（无答案）

湖北省利川市第五中学2020学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题考生注意：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；第II卷请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题卡区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。第卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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 often communicate with his friends?A. By telephone. B.By e-mail. C.By letter.2. What are the speakers talking about?A.A sofa. B.A magazine. C.A survey.3. What does the woman care about most ?A. Getting promotion. B.Finding some experts. C.Pushing sales.4. What does the woman mean?A. The man was mistaken.BThe man was careful.C. The man has hearing problems.5. What do we learn from the conversation?A. The man often lends books to the woman.B. The woman is rather forgetful.C. The man appreciates the womans help.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至8题。6. What degree is the woman studying for?A.A bachelors degree. B.A masters degree. C. A doctors degree.7. Whats the woman like?A. Careless. B.Patient. C.Hard-working.8. Who will take care of the womans kids today?A. The womans sister. B.The womans husband. C.The womans mother.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Why does the woman congratulate the man?A. His son will be in charge of the company.B. He has opened a new branch of his company.C. The branch has earned him a lot of money.10. How many branches does the company have?A.4。 B5 C10.11. What do we know about the speakers?A. They are colleagues.B. They knew each other many years ago.CThey are a couple.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why does the woman only have a few minutes to talk?A. She will have classes. B.She will attend a meeting. C.She will have a test.13. What are the speakers talking about?A. Taking an exam. B. Some famous paintings. C. Attending the drawing course.14. What is the woman?A.A boss. B.A teacher. C.A president.听第9段材料，回答第1 5至17题。15. Why was the man surprised at being fired?A. He is a good salesman.B. He just got promotion.C. He was getting on well with his colleagues.16. What mistake did the woman make?A. She raised the mans pay by mistake.B. She mistook the man for Chris Jennings.C. She almost fired the wrong person.17. How does the man feel in the end?A. Disappointed. B.Satisfied. C.Angry.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Where does the name Starbucks come from?A. From its founder. B. From a place name. C. From a book.19. What did Schultz want his employees to be like?A. Happy. B.Rich. C.Casual.20. How does the new service affect Starbucks?A. Its more popular. B.Its more expensive. C.The coffee is more delicious.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。AWhen a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying: “We have to go to work now,” youre left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 1990s and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. That is, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and that the “work” they go off to is to go on the stage in a theatre.Stage schools often act as agencies（代理机构）to supply children for stage and television work. More worthy of the name “stage school” are those few places where children attend full time, with a training for the theatre and a general education.A visit to such schools will leave you in no doubt that the children enjoy themselves. After all, what lively children wouldnt settle for spending only half the day doing ordinary school work, and acting, singing or dancing their way through the other half of the day?Then of course there are times for the children to make a name and make a little money in some big shows. Some stage schools give their children too much professional work at such a young age. But the law is very tight on the amount they can do. Those under 13 are limited to 40 days in the year; those over 13 to 80 days.The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the profession for which they are being trained. So what happens to those who dont make it? While all the leading schools say they place great importance on children getting good study results, the facts seem to suggest this is not always the case.21. People would stop feeling uneasy when realizing that the children theyre talking to_. A. love singing and dancing B. are going to the theatreC. have got some work to do D.attend a stage school 22. In the writers opinion, a good stage school should _. A. produce star performers B. help pupils improve their study skills C. provide a general education and stage training.D. train pupils in language and performing arts23. “Professional work” as used in the text means _. A. ordinary school work B.stage training at school C.money-making performances D. acting, singing or dancing after class24. Which of the following best describes how the writer feels about stage schools? A. He doubts the standard of ordinary education they have reached B. He favours an early start in the training of performing arts. C. He feels uncomfortable about children putting on night shows. D. He thinks highly of what they have to offer.BParents do need to teach their kids financial responsibility and that money is earned. Still, many child-development experts agree that tying a childs pocket money to chores(琐事)can be a slippery slope. Heres why.Susie Walton, master instructor at Peace in Your Home advises to keep chores and pocket money totally separate. “Pocket money is one thing. When it comes to chores, life skills, responsibilities-thats a whole different thing.” says Walton.Walton says, “When kids arent doing a chore, you dont say, well, there goes your pocket money. Youre going to sit them down and ask whats going on. We are a team. We are a family. Weve got to have them done.”Besides, by paying children for chores with pocket money, youll also be sending the message that work isnt worth doing unless theyre getting paid for it.There are times when it would make sense to pay kids for chores. Most financial and child-development experts agree that its a fine idea to pay children money for extra jobs that are outside their normal set of chores, such as washing windows, washing the car or helping to clean out the garageespecially if the child is saving for a big item. This may even develop an entrepreneurial(企业家)spirit to think outside of the box to earn money.For parents who are concerned that their children wont learn the value of a dollar if the pocket money isnt tied to household chores, notes that there are still plenty of money management skills to be learned from a straight allowance. Depending on the age, kids can be made responsible for paying for their own toys of snacks. Some parents even require that kids set aside a percentage of their pocket money towards savings.“I really like having my own money,” says Kevin, 9 “Its up to me if I want to buy the cheap toy now, or save and get the better toy.” And thats a good lesson on learn at 9 years old.No matter which pocket money route you take in parenthood, kids will feel empowered by being able to handle their own money.25. In Paragraph 6, “a straight allowance” probably means “_”.A. money given by charity organizationsB. money earned by doing part-time jobsC. money earned by doing everyday household choresD. money given by parents and not dependent on chores26. What is the authors attitude towards Kevins action?A. Worried B. Doubtful C. Approving D. Unfavorable27. The text is mainly about _.A. the importance of kids doing choresB. whether parents should pay kids for choresC. whether it is good or bad to give kids pocket moneyD. whether parents should give kids regular pocket moneyCToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!28. The text is mainly about_. A. how roller skating began B. an unusual party C.a strange man D. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century29. People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he_. A. invented the roller skates B. full of imaginationC. often gave others surprises D. was a gifted musicianwas30. Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to_. A. show his skill in walking on wheelB. arrive at the party sooner C. test his invention D. simpress the party guests 31. What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph? A. The roller skates needed further improvement. B. The party guests took Merlin for a fool. C. Merlin got himself into trouble. D. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.DMy friend got married. His mother carried two bags of cotton from the countryside by bus and train to his city. After arriving at the city, there was still a long way to his house without any bus passing by the house. His mother walked to his home breathlessly for 40 minutes without taking a taxi in order to save money.My friend felt bitter as well as funny at his mothers deeds. He pointed to the cashmere and silk quilts and said, “So long as you have money, you can buy anything in the supermarket. There is no need for you to carry so much cotton here in such a long way.”But his mother insisted and said, “The cotton of this year is light and warmth-keeping. Have a try and you will know!”Maybe every parent is the same, caring for their children with stubborn love without caring about whether they know or like it.This early spring, I went to visit my grandmother. We had dry beans stew （炖菜）, eggplant salad bar, sauce radish （酱萝卜条）for our dinner, all of which were dried by my grandmother last autumn and tasted wonderful. I loved the dishes to my hearts content and could not help praising them again and again.After a few days, my grandmother, who seldom visited us, came to my home and unpacked her bag, smilingly taking out bags of dried eggplants, dried beans and dried vegetable. She told me that I left so hastily last time that she forgot to give me some of these foods, so she took this chance to bring me what I liked.I was speechless at that time. Because of my casual complimentary her food, my grandmother, a nearly 70-year-old lady, by taking three buses from the west of the city to the east, came to my home with the food I liked. But she was bus-sick in life and even seldom went strolling in the street.My pretty girlfriend had a failed marriage in the past. After divorce, her parents showed the deepest protection and care to her by helping her attend to the child and offering financial aids. Her parents love made her pull herself together and forgot the man who had hurt her before.Nonetheless, her father, an honest and upright old man, after hearing his ex-son-in-law(前女婿) got promoted in his company, felt terrifically irritated and went to his company to question his boss why a philandering man with corrupt conducts could get promoted. The whole office fell into a mess immediately and many staff just watched on the sidelines. Some people even whispered lightly, It is a new era（时代） now and the relationship between men and women is very open. No one would care about that any more!The old man stood silently in the office with his hands shivering and eyes tearing.That night, my girlfriend cried heavily in front of me. I asked her whether it was her fathers stupid deeds that made her feel humiliated. But she said that she felt guilty for her dad and that though the rest of the whole world betrayed her, her old father would still back her up and help her get the justice she deserved, just as when she was young and the neighboring boy grabbed her ball, her father would get it back for her. However, this changed world was no longer the stage for her old father and his deeds became funnily obsolete. No one managed to see the real and ever-lasting love to his daughter behind his seemingly rude behaviors.Now we have grown up so much so that we could support our family and have our own children. But in our parents heart, they are still worried that we do not have sufficient quilts and dried vegetables.They would not feel troubled to bring all these to us regardless of（不顾） long tough journey. They even would not like us to suffer a bit and try all means to protect us without caring about whether what they do is awkward and stupid or not.Who in the world would love us so deeply and relentlessly without asking for any repay? Only our parents!32.What does the author want to tell us?A. The love from our parents is real and deep though sometimes it doesnt appear so.B. The love from our parents is awkward sometimes, which is rather annoying.C. Children should appreciate parents love because their life is so hard.D. The world is changing so the love of parents should change too.33The underlined world humiliate in the eleventh paragraph means _.A. guilty B. moved C. happy D. ashamed34.How many examples of older generations love are mentioned in the passage?A. One B. Two C. Three D. four35.From the passage we can learn the authors grandmother is _.A. upright and honest B. loving and troublesomeC. thoughtful and careful D. generous and active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。With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without empting your pocket:Travel off-seasonGo to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists._36_37_Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.Eat like a localWhy eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?_38_During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.Dont hesitate to bargainTourist- heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places._39_Bargain hard to get the best price.Choose local transportation_40 Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.A. Save on hotels.B. Surf the Internet while traveling.C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.D. So its best to find out when the off-season starts.E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.F. For this reason, you shouldnt feel ashamed to ask for bargains.G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题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、和）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。Peters job was to examine cars when they crossed the frontier to make sure that they were not smuggling anything into the country. Every evening he would see a factory worker coming _41_.the hill towards the frontier, _42_ a bike with a pile of goods of old straw on it. When the bike _43_ the frontier, Peter would stop the man and 44 him take the straw off and untie it. Th