江西省九江市第一中学2020学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题（无答案）

九江一中高二年级上学期第一次月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面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.What does the woman suggest doing?A.Repairing the telephone.B.Surfing the Internet.C.Cooking at home.2.What did the man do?A.He bought a computer.B.He set up a company.C.He hunted for a new job.3.What are the speakers talking about?A.A fire.B.A flood.C.An earthquake.4.How many people will be expected to the party?A.15.B.135.C.150.5.Why does the woman mention her dinner guests?A.To ask the man to join them.B.To suggest politely the man leave.C.To invite the man to have another drink.第二节听下面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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.How much will the man pay for the CD player?A.$30.B.$70.C.$100.7.What is the man concerned about?A.Return policy.B.After-sale repairing.C.Exchange of goods.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.What kind of room does the man take?A.A shared room with another student.B.A single room with his own bathroom.C.His own room with a shared bathroom.9.What is not included in the conference fee?A.Meals.B.Tea.C.Coffee.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.Where does the man probably work?A.In a hotel.B.In a church.C.In a film company.11.How did the man help the film star?A.He woke him up.B.He lent him his pants.C.He sent him back to the room.12.What does the mans wife think of him?A.He is of great help at home.B.He is of no help with the housework.C.He is busy with his work all the time.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.Who is Anna?A.The mans sister.B.The mans mother.C.The mans grandmother.14.How long will the man stay?A.Three days.B.Four days.C.Five days.15.What surprised the woman?A.The man only eats vegetables now.B.The man still has schoolwork to do.C.The man is staying for such a short time.16.What can we learn from the conversation?A.Anna is a vegetarian.B.Anna loves to eat turkey.C.The man is disappointed with Anna.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.What is the passage mainly about?A.The plan for the day.B.The courses of the school.C.An introduction to the teachers.18.What are the listeners going to do at 10:40?A.Do a test.B.Take a rest.C.Get their books.19.Who will introduce the Learning Center?A.Carol.B.Steve.C.Anna.20.When are the listeners expected to talk with Helen?A.During the lunchtime.B.In the conversation class.C.After a talk about London.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，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen she looked ahead, Florence Chadwick saw nothing but a solid wall of fog. Her body was numb (麻木的). She had been swimming for nearly sixteen hours.Already she was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. Now, at age 34, her goal was to become the first woman to swim from the Catalina Island to the California Coast.On the morning of July 4th, 1952, the sea was like an ice bath and the fog was so thick that she could hardly see her support boats. The wind was very strong and it was raining heavily. Against the cold water of the sea, she struggled on hour after hour. Millions of people were watching her in front of the television.In one of the boats, her mother and her trainer tried their best to encourage her. They told her it wasnt much farther. But all she could see was fog. They urged her not to give up. She never had .until then. With only a half mile to go, she asked to be pulled out.After thawing her cold body several hours later, she told a reporter, “Look, Im not excusing myself, but if I could have seen land I might have made it.” It was not tiredness or even the cold water that defeated her. It was the fog. She was unable to see her goal.Two months later, she tried again. This time, despite the same thick fog, she swam with all her strength and her goal clearly pictured in her mind. She knew that somewhere behind the fog was land and this time she made it! Florence Chadwick became the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel!21. The reason why Chadwick didnt succeed for the first time was that _.A. the sea water was very coldB. she was too tired to swimC. she couldnt see her goalD. she was lost in the sea22. The underlined word “thawing” in Paragraph 5 has the same meaning as _.A. holding B. warming C. shaking D. cleaning23. From the passage we know that _.A. few people paid attention to Chadwick when she was swimming the Catalina Channel.B. Chadwick finally realized her dream of swimming the Catalina Channel at the first try.C. both Chadwicks mother and her trainer asked her to stop swimming because of her illness.D. Chadwick had succeeded in swimming the English Channel before she swam the Catalina ChannelBYou say to yourself “Ill begin saving soon”, but by the time you do it, its usually too late. Even when you do save, its erratic（不稳定的） and you end up using what you have saved, leaving you back at the start.There is actually an easy solution. I discovered it only recently. It took a while, but better late than never.What did I do? I began playing mind games with myself. You can too. For starters, try “playing with color”. I tried to take all 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 5-yuan notes, and sometimes 20-yuan notes from my wallet. I put them in a locked drawer with some personal documents like my passport that I hardly touch. Then I put the key in another place to keep my “itchy fingers” from getting the better of me.Why these particular denominations(面值)? I hardly use them to buy things. And its usually the small amounts that do the most damage because you dont think much of spending them.This may seem a bit extreme, but the results speak for themselves. I amassed 100 yuan the first week. It felt good having that money as a fallback, and it gave me the motivation to save more.I cant really tell you how much to save, but I do know that the best way to save is to keep your money “out of sight, and out of mind”.24. Why does the writer only put small denominations notes in a locked drawer?A. Because small denominations notes have higher value for collecting.B. Because he always has much small denominations notes.C. Because he is so poor that he has no bigde nominations notes.D. Because he thinks little when he spends or saves small denominations notes.25. The writer thinks the best way to save is to _.A. put your money in banksB. keep your money where you cant see and hardly thinkC. buy few thingsD. lead a hard life26. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The writer put all 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 50-yuan notes in a locked drawer.B. The writer put the key in another place that he hardly touches.C. The writer almost doesnt use the money in the locked drawer to buy things.D. Though the writer discovered the easy solution only recently, it is “better late than never”.COnce upon a time two brothers who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed.Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.One morning there was a knock on John door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenters toolbox. “Im looking for a few days work,” he said. “Could I help you?”“Yes,” said the older brother. “I do have a job for you. Look across the creek(河沟) at that farm. Thats my neighbor, in fact, its my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow(草地) between us and he took his bulldozer(推土机) to the levee(堤) and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but Ill go him one better. I want you to build me a fencean 8-foot fence so I wont need to see his place anymore. Cool him down, anyhow.”The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Ill be able to do a job that pleases you.”The older brother had to go to town for supplies, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing.About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmers eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped.There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work and his younger brother was coming across, his hand outstretched.“You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all Ive said and done.”The brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each others hand. They turned to see the carpenter lift his toolbox on his shoulder. “No, wait! Stay a few days. Ive a lot of other projects for you,” said the older brother.“Id love to stay on,” the carpenter said, “but, I have so many more bridges to build.”27. What was life like for the two brothers before the conflict?A.They lived a poor, miserable life.B.They were friendly neighbors, helping each other.C.They never spoke to each other.D.They lived together as one family.28. Which of the following best describes the carpenter?A. He was skilled but dishonest.B. He was hardworking but unskilled.C. He was clever, hardworking, but cold hearted.D. He was clever, helpful and skilled.29. The best title for this passage is _.A. A Fine Piece of WorkB. A Clever CarpenterC. A Conflict between Two BrothersD. Two Brothers30. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The younger brother used his bulldozer to dig a creek.B.After the conflict John was angry with his younger brother.C.At first the carpenter planned to build an 8-foot fence as John asked him to.D.The two brother made peace at last.DScientists have uncovered in an Armenian cave what may be the oldest preserved human brain from an ancient society, which dates back to 6,000 years ago. The cave overlooks (俯视) southeastern Armenia Arpa River, just across the border with Iran.The researchers found three Copper Age human skulls, each buried in a separate place inside the 600-square-meter cave. The skulls belonged to 12 to 14-year-old girls, according to analyses conducted independently by three anthropologists.The damaged parts in the three skulls show that the girls were all killed by blows from a big stick. The death of young girls was probably needed in a religion ceremony in the ancient time, according to Gregory Areshian of the University of California, Los Angeles.Remarkably, one skull contained a dry but well-preserved brain. This is the oldest known human brain from the Old World, which was made up of Europe, Asia, Africa and surrounding islands, Areshian said. Scientists now studying the brain have noticed preserved blood vessels（血管）on its surface. Surviving red blood cells have been taken out from those hardy vessels for further analysis.The cave has also offered surprising new insights into the origins of modern civilizations, such as evidence of a wine-making business and a lot of different pottery（陶器）showing their advanced culture. The digging in and just outside the cave during 2020 and 2020 dug up a great number of Copper Age artifacts （手工艺制品） dating back to between 6,200 and 5,900 years ago, according to Areshian. The finds show that major cultural developments happened during the Copper Age in areas outside southern Iran, which is traditionally regarded as the cradle（摇篮）of old civilization. The new discoveries from the cave move the cultural activities in what is now Armenia back by about 800 years. This is exciting work, said Ozbal of Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey.According to Areshian, whoever they were, these people took part in trade that ran throughout the Near East.31. The cave where the three Copper Age human skulls were found is probably _.A. in the United StatesB. across from IranC. on the border of IranD. on Armenia Arpa River32. That the three young girls were killed was probably because _.A. they were lost in the caveB. of their serious brain illnessC. of the needs of religionD. they didnt obey the ancient rules33. From the text we learn that _.A. the researchers found three skulls with well-preserved brainsB. the Copper Age brain is similar to the modern peoples brainC. scientists took out some blood from the brainD. one skull is more important than the others34. Which could prove the advanced culture of that ancient society?A. A wine-making business and pottery.B. Planting fruit and vegetables.C. Exchanging agricultural products.D. The appearance of copper tools.35. What do these Copper Age artifacts show?A. The ancient civilization of the areas.B. The progress of modern civilizations.C. The development of human societies.D. The cultural activities 800 years ago.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。36 This date was the old mid-winter festival in pre-Christmas times, around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions: Christmas trees, cards and presents. Shops can make about 60 percent f their years income in the three months before Christmas, so most shops get ready for it in October. 37 The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macys famous shop in New York, stayed open until midnight on Christmas eve.By mid-December, almost every shop and street has a Christmas tree. 38 In the northern countries, winter is cold and dark and most trees are decorated with lights and colored glass balls give people hope that spring will come.Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair, red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. 39On Christmas Day a traditional meal is eaten, usually a turkey and a rich, spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas. 40 They love seeing family and friends; they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a time to look back over the old year and forward to the new one.A. This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD.B. Believe it or not.C. Since about 400 AD, Christmas Day has been celebrated.D. Others feel it is a magical and exciting time.E. The shopping centers are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night.F. It was really beautiful indeed.G. By tradition, he brings the toys to children at night, on the night before Christmas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，选出可以填入空白中的最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。Rolta was different from the other villagers. He tried to 41 from the same old familiar routine (常规), and looked around for new ideas. So people 42 at him and even his 43 felt ashamed for having “a black sheep” in their home.But Rolta didnt care about their ugly 44 . He believed in his ability and kept his head up high. One day as he 45 through the village, his shoes got stuck in the weed (杂草). Pulling them out from the weed, Rolta was lost in thought. Then 46 , it occurred to him what he wanted to do in life.He went around 47 the shoes of everyone in the village and pitied the sight of their tattered (破烂的) footwear. The city shoes were too 48 for the poor villagers, so they wore shoes 49 no one could use them ever again.Rolta went to the city to collect information and resources on how to 50 shoes. He worked with a shoemaker and 51 home six months later, equipped with 52 and material. He made a pair of shoes for everyone in his family. Soon the villagers 53 Rolta to make shoes for them, too. He set a(n) 54 they could afford, where his profits （利润） were included. 55 spread like fire and Rolta had shoe projects he 56 dreamed of. He put up a board at his home, Rolta Shoe Mart give your feet some love.Soon Rolta 57 many villagers in his factory, and everyone in his own family had a job that earned them more money than their regular jobs. Now Roltas parents was 58 of their son because Rolta became the village savior.Always trust yourselves and your 59 . Be proud and confident of yourself no matter how 60 a person you are.41. A. learnB. escapeC. wakeD. realize42. A. pointedB. staredC. shoutedD. laughed43. A. friendsB. partnersC. parentsD. villagers44. A. wordsB. looksC. rulesD. habits45. A. flewB. rodeC. droveD. walked46. A. finallyB. suddenlyC. fortunatelyD. surely47. A. choosingB. appreciatingC. observingD. seeking48. A. cheapB. expensiveC. niceD. common49. A. afterB. thoughC. whenD. till50. A. makeB. cleanC. repairD. sell51. A. ownedB. missedC. returnedD. left52. A. equipmentB. knowledgeC. energyD. experience53. A. allowedB. forbadeC. orderedD. asked54. A. priceB. exampleC. recordD. limit55. A. NewsB. CloudsC. WordsD. Money56. A. alwaysB. frequentlyC. seldomD. never57. A. foundB. employedC. firedD. saved58. A. proudB. afraidC. tiredD. jealous59. A. judgmentsB. abilitiesC. opinionsD. decisions60. A. famousB. honestC. poorD. small第二卷第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，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。Once there lived a rich man 61 wanted to do something for the people of his town. 62 he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help first.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 63 very large stone. Then he 64 (hide ) behind a t