湖南省益阳市第六中学2020学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试卷（无答案）

湖南省益阳市第六中学2020学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试卷（无答案）时量:120分钟 总分:150分 sPart I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. What are they talking about?A. Anns boyfriend. B. Anns girlfriend. C. A friend of theirs.2. What does he do for the people in the neighborhood?A. He teaches them English in his free time.B. He teaches them English in an informed way.C. He teaches them English for nothing.Conversation 23. What is the woman going to do in the Workers Club?A. Take a swim. B. Play volleyball C. Do weightlifting.4. How far is it to the club?A. It is five minutes drive.B. It is half an hours ride.C. It is an hours walk.Conversation 35. Why does the woman mention Shakespeare?A. He was a wealthy man in his time.B. She has a copy of one of his books.C. A sample of his writing is worth a lot of money.6. What does the woman intend to do later on?A. Sign her name in the book.B. Sell some of her books.C. Do some investigation.Conversation 47. Where was George yesterday?A. At his usual place.B. In the newspaper office.C. At home.8. Why did the woman call George?A. To ask him to a concert.B. To go to a holiday with him.C. To invite him to dinner at home.9. Where did George see Mary?A. In the office. B. At the concert. C. In his sisters home.Conversation 510. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Seller and buyer.B. Husband and wife.C. Householder and housekeeper.11. What advantage does the older flat have over the modern one?A. It is much bigger.B. It is a lot cheaper.C. It is in better shape.12. Which flat is the woman more interested in?A. Neither one. B. The older one. C. The modern one.Conversation 613. How did the Parkinsons find their trip to Costa Rica?A. Good. B. Tiring. C. Expensive.14. What do we know about the hotels?A. They have good service.B. Theyre very expensive.C. They have few people speaking English.15. What is worth buying in Costa Rica?A. Bags. B. Jewelry. C. Clothing.SECTION B(7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, youll hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.Youll hear the mini-talk TWICE.About the city of CambridgeThe location of CambridgeAbout 90 kilometers 16. of London.The things of the city of Cambridge remind youIts famous 17. .The number of colleges in the University of Cambridge18. .The cheapest form of transport for students19. .The location of most of the collegesOn the 20. of Cam River.Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. -Go for a picnic this weekend, OK?-_. I love getting close to nature.A. I couldnt agree more B. Im afraid notC. I believe not D. I dont think so22. - Hi, Terry, can I use your computer for a while this afternoon?- Sorry. .A. Its repaired B. It has been repaired C. Its being repaired D. It had been repaired23. Ten years ago the population of our village was_ that of theirs.A. as twice large as B. twice as large as C. as twice much as D. twice as much as24. He was determined not to be the first _ it.A. say B. saying C. to say D. says25. _the exam, he decided to spend the weekend at home going over his lessons.A. To pass B. PassingC. Passed D. Having been passed26. Who do you think is _ for the accident?A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. to be blamed27. When _ about the secret to his success, he owed his success to his wife and children.A. askedB. asking C. being askedD. having been asked28. The newspaper reporter hurried to the airport, only _ the film stars had left.A. to tell B. to be told C. done D. told29. Upon _ the flight would be delayed, we made other arrangements.A. being informed B. informed C. informing D. having informed30What made you so delighted at Christmas?_.A. I received many more presents than others B. Because my parents promised me a new carC. My uncles coming back from abroadD. As there was an unusual celebration31. She stared at the painting, wondering where she _it.A. saw B. has seen C. sees D. had seen32. The number of the cars on the roads _over the past few years.A. doubles B. double C. has doubled D. have doubled33It is still a question to us all_ the meeting can be held as planned.A. where B. when C. whether D. that34. I dont appreciate _ like a second-class citizen.A. treating B. treated C. to be treated D. being treated35. Whom had you better _ it? A. to let do B. let to do C. let do D. to let to doSection B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.On Sunday I had my own Fathers Day celebration. Suddenly I 36 about my dad a lot. My dad is absolutely the 37 man in the world. He would never refuse to help anyone in trouble.Every Thursday night, my dad would 38 Shreveport, LA to a church there. I always drove the car for him. Although this happened many times, I recall one incident on one of those trips to Shreveport. That time on the way, my dad saw a hitchhiker. He asked me to pull the car over and offer him a 39 . Dad asked him his name and address, told him ours, and talked to him about all sorts of things. At first the hitchhiker was hesitant, but he changed his 40 as he could tell we were really listening to him. I did know that it was quite cold outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car. We 41 another forty-five minutes and learned that the hitchhiker was facing many difficulties in life. Dad told him to keep his head up and said that 42 would become better for him soon. He reached into his pocket and 43 the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill, leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself. The hitchhiker then became very 44 .I was always told never to 45 a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one. Dad always gave them money even if he did not have very much of his own. From that Ive learned that if you come from a place with 46 , you will show a lot of kindness to people who are suffering. Just one single kind act may 47 someones life.36. A. learntB. talkedC. thoughtD. worried37.A. kindestB. cleverestC. funniestD. bravest38.A. drive toB. head forC. come fromD. stay in39.A. dinner B. signC. ride D. chance40.A. attitudeB. tripC. route D. plan41.A. walkedB. escapedC. drove D. flew42.A. habitsB. choicesC. ideasD. things43.A. returnedB. handedC. paidD. charged44A. sadB. angryC. nervousD. grateful45.A. pick upB. laugh atC. listen toD. look at 46.A. happinessB. successC. laughterD. love47.A. destroyB. changeC. risk D. shareSectionC(12marks)Directions:Completethefollowingpassagebyfillingineachblankwithonewordthatbestfits thecontext.48 artist had a small daughter. Sometimes he painted women 49 any clothes on, and he and his wife always tried to keep the small girl out 50 he was doing this, “She is 51 young to understand,” they said. 52 , one day, when the artist was painting a woman with no clothes on, he forgot to lock the door, and the girl suddenly ran into the room. Her mother ran up the stairs 53 her, but when she got to the room, the little girl was already in the room and looking at the woman. Both her parents waited for her to speak. For a few seconds the little girl said 54 , but then she ran to her mother and said angrily, “ 55 do you let her go about without shoes and socks on when you dont let me?”Part III: Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For eahc of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best acoording to the information given in the passage.Passage AThe booking notes of the play “the Age of Innocence”:Price: 10BOOKINGThere are four easy ways to book seats for performance:- in personThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a. m.8 p. m.- by telephoneRing 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card（Visa, MasterCard and Amex accepted）- by postSimply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.- on lineComplete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. ComDISCOUNTS:Saver: 2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, over 60s and full-time students.Supersaver: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.Standby: best available seats are on sale for 6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible（suitable）for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.Group Bookings: there is a ten per cent discount for parties of twelve or more.School: school parties of ten or more can book 6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.Please note: we are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.56. If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT _A. use the Internet.B. ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card.C. go to the Box Office on Sundays.D. complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office.57. According to the notes, who can get 2 off?A. The people who book the tickets on Fridays.B. A 20-year-old full-time college student.C. A 55-year-old woman.D. An 18-year-old teenager.58. If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?A. 120B. 140C. 150D. 12659. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. A school party of 15 students should pay 90 for the standby tickets.B. There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.C. A group of 12 persons can get 10 per cent discount.D. The audience cant refund money if the performance is on show.60. What kind of tickets are the cheapest?A. The standby tickets.B. The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.C. The tickets for Saver discount.D. The tickets for group booking.Passage BRich Meeting His Future Mother-in-lawOne day, my mother called and invited me to a birthday dinner for my father. After much thought, I came up with a brilliant plan for Rich, my boyfriend to come with me to meet my mother and win her over. In fact, I arranged it so my mother would want to cook a meal especially for him.I knew she would do this, because cooking was how my mother expressed her love, her pride, her power and her proof that she knew more than any one else. Just be sure to tell her later that her cooking was the best you ever tasted, I told Rich. Believe me.Before dinner, I sat in the kitchen watching her cook, waiting for the right moment to tell her about our marriage plans. She was cooking and chatting at the same time about Auntie Suyuan, She can only cook, looking at directions. However, my instructions are in my fingers. I know what secret ingredients (配料) to put in just by using my nose!I was hoping she would say something first about Rich. And I tried to guess what comment she would make about him.Rich was not only not Chinese, he was also a few years younger than I was. And unfortunately, he looked much younger with his red hair, pale skin, and orange freckles across his nose. He was a bit short, too. In his dark business suit, he looked nice but was easily forgotten. That was why I didnt notice him the first year we worked together at the firm. But my mother noticed everything.“So what do you think of Rich?” I finally asked, holding my breath.“So many spots on his face,” she said.I was annoyed and raised my voice, saying “Freckles are good luck, you know.”“Oh?” she said, pretending to know nothing about my feelings.I couldnt save Rich in the kitchen. And I couldnt save him later at the dinner table, either.He had brought a bottle of French wine, something he did not know that my parents didnt like at all. And then he made the mistake of drinking not one but two full glasses, while everybody else had a little “just for taste”.But the worst happened when Rich pointed out the mistake of my mothers cooking, and he didnt even realize what he had done. As is the Chinese cooks custom, my mother always said something bad about her famous dishes, which she always served with special pride.“Ah! This dish is not salty enough, not tasty,” she complained, after tasting a small bite. “It is too bad to eat.”That was always our family time to eat some and say loudly that it was the best she had ever made. But before any of us could get in, Rich said, “You know, all it needs is a little soy sauce.” And he continued pouring a lot of soy sauce on the plate, right before my mothers shocked eyes.And even though I was hopeful throughout the dinner that my mother would somehow see Richs kindness, his sense of humor, or whatever, I was completely disappointed at last.61.After much thought, the writer came up with an idea _.for her mother to visit her boyfriend B. for her boyfriend to meet her motherC. about how to cook a birthday dinner for her father D. about how to comment on her mothers cooking62.The writer reminded her boyfriend _.A. to tell her mother that her cooking was the best he had ever tastedB. to arrange a chance so that her mother would cook a meal for himC. to cook a meal for her familyD. to bring a bottle of wine for her fathers birthday dinner63. The writer didnt notice Rich the first year they worked together because _.A. Rich was also a ChineseB. Rich looked younger though he was of the same age of the writerC. Rich was short and was easily forgotten even in his dark business suitD. Rich was always wearing a dark business suit64.When Rich poured a lot of soy sauce on the plate, it suggests that _.A. Rich did not understand what the writers mother really meantB. Rich well understood the Chinese cooks custom of saying something bad about ones own cookingC. Rich was better than the writers mother in cookingD. Rich liked soy sauce very much65. From the writers point of view, her boyfriend _.A. succeeded in winning her mother overB. failed to win her mother overC. liked her mothers cooking very muchD. was good at cookingPassage CTom and Mike like climbing mountains. They like ice climbing, skiing, mountain biking, and other exciting sports. But these sports all need equipment, and the equipment is expensive. They also like to travel to foreign countries, and these trips are expensive. It isnt easy to get the time and money to go on an adventure, but they find ways to get these things. They find ways to do what they want to do.For example, Tom and Mike are very good at sports. They are excellent skiers. One day, a ski company asked Tom to test some of their new equipment. They gave him ski equipment and clothes to test. Tom didnt have to pay for these things. This saves him money. Because Tom and Mike are twins, they can both use the clothes and equipment. This is another way they can save money. But how do they find time?Sometimes they get tired of working together. It isnt easy working with a brother, but they have a reason for working. They must save money for an adventure. When they save enough money, Tom and Mike will leave their jobs. They will find new jobs when they come back.66. What is the relationship between Tom and Mike?A. Classmates.B. Friends.C. Father and son.D. Twin brothers.67. What are Tom and Mike interested in?A. Adventure.B. Poetry.C. Performances.D. Clubs.68. What did a ski company ask Tom to do?A. To work in their company.B. To test their equipment.C. To buy their equipmentD. To make advertisements for them.69. How do they sometimes feel when they work together?A. UpsetB.Happy.C. bored.D. Unlucky.70. What will they do when they have enough money?A. Stop working and start travelling.B. Start their own company.C. Start an adventure club.D.Find another job.Part 1V Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS f