青海省湟川中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题

1、青海省湟川中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题青海省湟川中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题年级：姓名：- 13 -青海省湟川中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 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)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. what did mary do last sunday? a. she attended a birthday party b. she met with an accident c. she visited a friend in hospital 2.

2、 what will the weather probably be like tomorrow?a. rainyb. sunny c. cloudy 3. what are the speakers talking about? a. doing some shoppingb. buying a birthday gift c. holding a party 4. how will the man pay for the bill? a. in cashb. by card c. by wechat 5. where is bobs jacket? a. on the school bus

3、b. on the wall c. in his schoolbag 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. what should the man do when he gets out of the train station? a. go rightb. turn left c. walk straight 7. where does the man want to go? a. to a bank b. to a post office c. to a museum听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.

4、 how many classes does the woman have this afternoon? a. twob. three c. four 9. what will the man be doing at 5: 00 this afternoon? a. having a meeting.b. having a class. c. talking to his secretary. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. what does the woman advise the man to do first? a. do a lot of reading.b. focus

5、 on his main question. c. choose key arguments. 11. what should the man do while reading in the womans opinion? a. arrange materials b. get in touch with authors. c. take notes. 12. how does the man feel at last? a. grateful b. surprised c. confused 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. where does the woman come fro

6、m? a. americab. australia c. canada14. which place does the woman suggest the man visit? a. bondi beach b. the opera house. c. the blue mountains. 15. what do we know about the small hotels in sydney? a. they are cheap but well-equipped b. some of them can be found online c. older travellers like to

7、 stay in them. 16. what is probably the best way for the man to travel around? a. by airb. by trainc. by car 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what was peter probably poor at? a. writingb. readingc. speaking. 18. why was peter happy the first day? a. the family was pleasant and friendly b. there was a girl of h

8、is age in the family c. there was a comfortable room for him 19. what was peters problem? a. he had little opportunity to talk. b. he was rather busy with his studies. c. he couldnt get on well with the family. 20. when did peter start learning english? a. at age sixb. at age eightc. at age ten 第二部分

9、：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a、 b、 c和 d四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ascientists in mexico have just begun a new study of one of the worlds biggest pyramids: the pyramid of the sun, north of mexico city. theyre putting lots of small, high-tech machines under the pyramid to try to unlock some of

10、 its secrets. for thousands of years, people have tried to uncover the secrets of the pyramids.the people who built the pyramids made lots of secret doors and rooms to stop robbers from finding the treasures inside. however, there always have been some smart thieves in history. now, almost all of eg

11、ypts pyramids have been robbed, including the great pyramid of khufu, which is the largest pyramid in the world. it is the only one of the ancient wonders of the world that is still standing.in ad 820, an arab king named abdullah al manum got a group of workers to dig their way into the great pyrami

12、d and have a look. inside the pyramid, they found three rooms-the queens chamber, the grand gallery and the kings chamber. but to their surprise, the men didnt find the treasures they wanted. the queens and kings chambers were both empty! where were the kings mummy and his treasures? had someone alr

13、eady taken them away? the huge stone doors at the pyramids entrance were still closed when al manums men went inside. how had the thieves got in and out?since then, many people have gone inside the great pyramid to have a look or to try to take things. but still, no other chambers or walkways have b

14、een found.in 2002, an american team made the most recent visit to the great pyramid. scientists sent a robot into the pyramid, but they only found a mysterious locked stone door.21. the first two paragraphs were written to show that . a. the pyramid of the sun is an unusual historic buildingb. ancie

15、nt egyptian emperors were cruelc. construction workers led a hard life in ancient egyptd. the secrets of the pyramids remain to be uncovered22. which of the following is not true to the great pyramid of khufu?a. it is the largest pyramid in the world.b. it is the only one of the ancient wonders that

16、 is still standing.c. abdullah al manum took the kings mummy and his treasures away.d. scientists found a mysterious locked stone door to the great pyramid.23. what would be the best title for the text?a. the pyramid of the sunb. the great pyramid of khufuc. a mysterious locked stone doord. unlockin

17、g the doors of history of the pyramidbin the past three years, according to a study, the number of people who study part-time in england has decreased by 42%the equivalent(等同的) of 106,000 fewer students. almost half a million students were studying part-time in the past three years, with most of the

18、m working at the same time and studying vocational subjects, according to universities uk(uuk), which conducted the research. the report, which was requested by ministers, said, there seems to be many factors responsible for it: the current economic climate limiting employer support for further stud

19、y and putting pressure on household budgets, changing pathways to higher education and the current changes to the funding system in england and associated increase in tuition fees. factors such as the rise of apprenticeships(学徒制), increase in private providers (whether for profit or not for profit),

20、 and a shift to online learning also have an impact.”professor sir eric thomas, chairman of the review and vice-president of bristol university, said, the reality is that the uk needs more graduates and relies heavily on part-time higher education to meet these fast changing skill needs in a fast ch

21、anging world. we ignore part-time studys transformative power for individuals and society. while part-time students are a great success story for the uk, something is going wrong. in england in particular, numbers are reducing and do not look like recovering. the situation is highly complex. this re

22、view is the beginning of a process of universities working together and with partners to take steps in dealing with this issue. we cannot and must not give up on these students.rachel wenstone, vice-president for higher education at the national union of students (nus), said, nus welcomes this repor

23、t and we are pleased that this issue is getting the attention it deserves. it is incredibly disheartening to see the number of part-time students decreasing. the sector took responsibility in analyzing the issues facing part-time students and its now time for the sector to take responsibility for de

24、aling with the problems.”the universitys minister, david willetts, said, “part-time study brings enormous benefits to individuals, the economy and employers. tuition fee loans are now available to new part-time students. we will also change the rules which stop people from getting financial support

25、to learn new skills in engineering, technology and computer science part-time. this will make sure that the nation has the skills we need to keep our businesses ahead in the global race. institutions must also play their part to encourage more part-time study by emphasizing the benefits to future st

26、udents. i am calling on all universities to make sure that part-time options are highly visible on websites and detailed information about the courses is also up to date.”24. which of the following is not the reason for the decline of the number of part-time students in the uk?a. the tuition fees ha

27、ve increased.b. many people choose to learn on the internet.c. people are too busy with their work and daily lives.d. families are short of money to let their members study further.25. what does eric thomas really want to express in paragraph 2?a. part-time higher education is very important in the

28、uk.b. more graduates in the uk have to improve their skills.c. part-time students have been very successful in the uk.d. universities in the uk play a key role in attracting part-time students.26. how does wenstone feel about the present part-time study in the uk?a. puzzled.b. satisfied.c. optimisti

29、c.d. discouraged.27. which of the following can be the best title for the passage?a. the uk sees the decline of its part-time studentsb. part-time students receive more attention nowadaysc. the uk comes up with ways to attract more part-time studentsd. the decline of part-time students has effects o

30、n the ukcyouve probably heard that brick-and-mortar retail(实体零售) is in trouble. even industry giants are closing hundreds of stores. given retails gradual change to mobile and e-commerce(电子商务), you may be wondering, “what will retail look like in the future?” nobody knows. but here are a few things

31、you can expect to see based on current technology.ultrafast delivery is coming. today, the normal practice is two-day delivery. but if youve been paying attention, you know thats changing. in fact, a surprisingly high 25% of consumers said that they would abandon their orders if one-day delivery was

32、nt available. of course, thats just the beginning. two-hour delivery is coming in the foreseeable future, and amazon has already been trying 30-minute delivery.your kitchen will resupply itself. you wont have to worry about running out of essentials like coffee, pet food or snacks because your conta

33、iners will sense stock(库存) levels and replace those items without you having to lift a finger. no more waking up to find your coffee store is empty or last-minute trips to the grocery store because you forgot to buy pet food.know exactly whats in stock and where. have you ever gone to a store hoping

34、 to buy something, only to learn that they were out of stock? a new feature from google home allows people to ask google assistants to find in-stock products at the closest store. for example: “google, where can i find the nintendo switch console? an assistant will tell you how many stores have it r

35、ight then and how close they are. of course, it isnt currently available for all stores in all locations, but you can already see a future when it has become standard.convenience, experience, and optionsretail will take on a new look.28. how does the author develop the passage?a. by asking and answe

36、ring.b. by clarifying and describing.c. by analyzing and commenting.d. by comparing and concluding.29. what can we know from paragraph 2?a. consumers cant get their orders in one day now.b. it is possible to deliver goods within two hours in the future.c. the delivery will be in two days in the futu

37、re.d. superfast delivery has widely been used now.30. according to the passage, what will happen in the future?a. retail will disappear gradually.b. industrial giants will rule the whole retail trade.c. shopping will be more convenient and effective.d. people will ask google assistants to purchase g

38、oods.31. whats the best title of the passage?a. what will retail be like in the future?b. how will new technology change the world?c. how will we run the retail trade in the future?d. what benefits will high-tech bring in the future?d“a lie can travel half way around the world before the truth can p

39、ut its boots on.” that quote is attributed to mark twain. in todays internet world of “fake news, lies spread even faster than the truth is having trouble finding its boots.to make matters worse, most young people get news from social media sites where facts are mixed with rumors, half-truths and co

40、mplete lies. this has led to young people becoming confused. in the latest pisa, which tested 15-year-old worldwide on academic subjects, fewer than one in ten of the examinees were reported to be able to distinguish fact from opinion. a stanford university study showed that students at all levels o

41、f education could not tell real news from fake news. in one instance, 80 percent thought that a paid advertisement was a real news story.fake news is spread by people who have a prejudice. they want to influence public opinion either for or against something or someone. it is important, then, for yo

42、ung people to recognize when they are being used and to be skeptical of online information.traditional media, such as newspapers and television, are still the more credible sources of information. reporters are professionally trained to look for facts, and editors have the job of making sure those f

43、acts are correct. however, if you get most of your information online, you have to be your own editor. in that case, the first thing to do is to look at the writer of a post. is this person known to be credible? does the site where you read the post has a prejudice? next, look for other sources from

44、 mainstream media to confirm the information. in other words, by putting on your truth boots you wont be fooled into chasing lies.32. why is the quote mentioned in paragraph 1?a. to give a definition.b. to introduce the topic.c. to offer background information.d. to highlight the wisdom of mark twai

45、n.33. what will always happen to young people with news around?a. they prefer a real news story.b. they are easily taken in by fake news.c. they can distinguish fact from opinion.d. they get worried about their education.34. what is the authors suggestion in the text?a. fight against prejudices.b. a

46、void traditional media.c. be an editor of your own.d. believe in trained reporters.35. what is the text mainly about?a. the truth about fake news.b. the influence of fake news.c. problems with online information.d. sources of online information.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得最佳选项。选项中有两

47、项为多余选项。have you ever been in a situation where first aid was required? did you know what to do? did you feel adequately equipped and confident enough to perform first aid procedures? at the sos center, trained professionals provide some one-on-one and group courses in first aid. 36 .first aid for in

48、fants(婴儿）this course is designed for first-time parents who do not have a basic knowledge of first aid for infants and babies. 37 , or if you want to avoid more life-threatening problems and illnesses, you will get them from these topics.first aid for childrenevery parent knows the fear of releasing

49、 their small child out into the world, away from their watchful eye. 38 . this course teaches parents how to determine when an injury requires stitches(缝针), how to treat basic cuts, as well as how to treat sunburns and other wounds. 39 our most popular course offers all kinds of approaches to applyi

50、ng first aid. in this two-day course, youll learn some basic skills such as how to respond when a child or adult chokes, what to do if someone has a heart attack or stroke, how to react to snake bites and spider bites, and more. this course is highly recommended for learners of all ages. 40 .in addi

51、tion, we are planning to open special courses in community centers around beijing. for more information on sos and our course selection or to register for a course, please visit www. firstthingsfirst. com.a. basic training course in first aidb. various first-aid courses for babiesc. when you want to

52、 ease your babys discomfortd. if you want to avoid the risk of your parents injuriese. classes are offered on a regular basis at our main officef. we offer a variety of courses designed to meet particular needsg. as children grow more adventurous, the risk of injury increases as well 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节

53、，满分45分）第一节：（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a、b、c和d四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。a year or so later, i was conducting a series of customer service seminars in new england. my client had 41 a motel(汽车旅馆) for me to stay at in glen innes. everything about the 42 i received at this motel was 43 what i could

54、ever have expected. i was greeted on 44 by car, and welcomed with a handshake and a friendly smile. as i 45 , the owner of the motel 46 me for staying with him and gave me an apple to eat as i 47 on to inverell.the central motel is owned and 48 by david and rosemarie bryant. it is one of the ten mot

55、els in the town. since that first 49 , have stayed at the central motel on several other occasions. 50 , the most significant fact is that in the course of that 51 i have conducted over 1,000 seminars. at nearly all of these seminars, i have told my 52 about how the great service at the central motel and the little extra touch of the crisp, fresh, red apple on my departure encouraged me to 53 again.i have no 54 in the central motel. i am just a delighted customer who likes to tell the story of how well i was 55 . my story also shows that praise and