2019-2020学年高二上第一次月考英语试卷

1、10 / 10尤溪一中 2019-2020 学年高二上第一次月考试题英语考试时间： 120分钟 满分： 150分第 I 卷 （选择题共 100 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 girl think about the shirt?A. She thinks it looks old. B. She doesn t like the coClo.r.She

2、 doesn t like it at all.2. What does the man want to get?A. A book.B. The baby.3. What does the man want to eat?A. Tomatoes.B. Chicken.4. What is the boy telling the girl about?A. The new library.B. The new school bus.5. What is the woman s hobby?A. Playing chess.B. Going swimming.第二节听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对

3、话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的C. A light.C. Beef.C. The new math teacher.C. Collecting stamps.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、 7 题。6. What did the man ask the woman about at first?C. The shorts.C. Black.C. In California.C. Go to the c

4、ompany dinner.A. The shirts.B. The shoes.7. What color does the man seem to like best?A. Blue.B. Brown.听第 7 段材料，回答第8、 9 题。8. Where did the woman spend most of the summer?A. In Ohio.B. In Florida.9. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Go on a trip.B. Eat lunch together.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。1

5、0. When does the man need to get to Boston?A. By 2:00.B. By 5:00.11. Why is the man going to Boston?A. To visit a friend.B. To take a vacation.12. What does the woman suggest in the end?A. Taking a train.B. Paying more money.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。C. By 8:00.C. To attend a meeting.C. Trying another

6、airline.A. T-shirts.B. Jeans.C. Jackets.13. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?14. What will the man pack for the winter season?A. A coat.B. Some shorts.C. Some sweaters.15. What is the weather like in the spring?C. Hot.C. A raincoat.C. A restaurant.A. Windy.B.Rainy.16. What wil

7、l the man get later on?A. A hat.B.A dog.听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the daycare center next to?A. A gym.B.The lunchroom.18. How old should the childrenbe?A. 2-5 years old.B. 2-7 years old.C. 3-6 years old.19. What does the cost include?A. Breakfast and lunch. B. Lunch and dinner. C. Lunch and sna

8、cks. 20. What s the best news for the working parents?A. The fee is cheap. B. Their children are nearby. C. The teachers are experienced.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。A Science Museum, LondonRuns: Until 5 MayPrice: £7Exh

9、ibition about the Large Hadron Collider which uses theatre and video, as well as handmade works to recreate the experience of the real place and show the work behind the discovery of the Higgs boson. Well worth it for anyone studying physics or simply interested. Weston Park Museum, SheffieldRuns: U

10、ntil 5 MayPrice: Free for studentsUnderneath the 1960s-built Castle Market in Sheffield, there are the remains of a historical castle. Now that the market is being moved, there has been a sudden growth in interest in the old castle. Seacity Museum, SouthamptonRuns: ContinuedPrice: Entrance to the mu

11、seum is£ 4.50 for studentsExplores the Titanic disaster and its effect on Southampton, where more than five-hundred families lost a family member to the disaster. The exhibition recreates the sights and sounds of 1912 Southampton and ends ill the Disaster Room, where a series of events from the

12、 moment of the Titanic hit the iceberg are explored using powerful oral description from survivors. The Guildhall, Leicester Runs: Until 1 June Price: FreeThis exhibition tells the history of King Richard III and of the search for his lost remains, eventually found underneath a car park two years ag

13、o. The exhibition can give visitors a rounded view of the life of the king and how he was discovered. Great for history students.21. The Science Museum may attract those who.A. are interested in movie makingB. are good at designing study planC. are eager to get working experienceD. are going to stud

14、y physics in college22. What can we know about the Seacity Museum?A. It was set up in 1912.B. It is about different disasters.C. It tells the whole history of Southampton. D. It contains true stories of personal experiences. 23. What do the four museums have in common?A. They all charge nothing for

15、visitors. B. They ' re all about the theme ofthry.C. They ' re all suitable for students to vis®. They all have been built for a long time.BEverywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. When con

16、nected electronically, they are away from physical reality.People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted " was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a hard

17、er time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumer

18、s willingly give up their freedom, money and time to catch up on the latest information, to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.I see people trapped in a pathologica K 病态的）relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this

19、technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people

20、 need to ask themselves if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is

21、to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for proclaiming the wisdom that“too much of a good thing is wonderful.s time to ”discover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernandez, an executive coach at Googje acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies. To break

22、 the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today' s overused technology.24. The underlined word “allure " in Paragraph 2 probably means. A. attraction B. advantage C. adaption D. attempt25. From the passage, technology companies aim to.A.

23、 deal with cultural diseases B. provide the latest informationC. improve people ' s quality of life D. attract people to buy their products 26. It can be inferred from this passage that people.A. consider too much technology wonderful B. have realized the harm of high-tech devices C. can regain

24、freedom without high-tech devices D. may enjoy life better without overused technology 27. What ' s the author ' s attitude towards the overusintech devices? A. Neutral B. Supporting C. Disapproving D. SympatheticCAs trees across the northern areas turn gold and deep red, you can find autumn

25、 colors in parks and woodlands, in the cities, countryside, and mountains. People are wondering what these colors are for. For years, scientists have worked to understand the changes that happen to trees in the autumn. Up to now there have been different explanations for why natural selection makes

26、autumn colors so widespread.Dr. Hamilton from Oxford University proposed that bright autumn leaves contained a message: they warn insects to leave them alone. In autumn, insects choose trees where they will lay eggs. When the larvae 勒虫）come out the next spring, they feed on the trees, often with a r

27、esult of destruction of the trees. Dr. Hamilton suggested that trees could ward off these insects with poisons. They could have strong defenses by letting egg-laying insects know what was in store for their eggs. Dr. Hamilton and students turned the theory into a mathematical model, which showed tha

28、t warning signals could indeed drive the evolution 进化）of bright leaves. It was a first attempt to see what was out there.A research team fromthe University of Wisconsin gave a quite different explanation. are up here in Wisconsin, by the time leaves change, all the insects that feed on leaves are go

29、ne. Hoch said. He believed that autumn colors served mainly as protection.According to Dr. Hoch and his team, autumn colors might be able to protect the leaves from sun damage or frost冰冻）injury - in other words, they actually act as a sunscreen to avoid the destruction to the leaves. Besides, autumn

30、 colors might protect the leaves from water loss. If the cells in the leaves become dry, the connections between the cells will be weakened and leaves will break off.Although there are different explanations about autumn colors, it has really given them a deeper concern for this time of year.“ Peopl

31、e sometimes say that science makes the world lessinteresting by just explaining things away,” one famous biologist said.“ But with autumore you know about them, the more amazed you are. ” 28. According to Dr. Hamilton, there is a connection between.A. the size of leaves and the survival of insectsB.

32、 the size of leaves and the behavior of insectsC. the size of leaves and the quality of insectsD. the size of leaves and the number of insects29. Dr. Hoch and his team give the explanation that.A. Climate has an influence on the color of the leavesB. Sun damage and frost injury drive the insects awa

33、yC. the color of autumn leaves has a protective function D. Autumn colors bring great destruction to the leaves 30. The underlined phrase “ ward off ” in Paragraph 2 probably means.A. catch B. attract C. ignore D. prevent31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The evoluti

34、on of colorful leaves B. The secret to autumn leaves changesC. The charm autumn colors D. The role of leaves being protectionDA business school in Paris will soon begin using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software, called

35、 Nestor, is used in two online classes at the ESG business school beginning in September.The idea, according to LCA founder Marcel Saucet, is to use the data that Nestor collects to improve the performance of both students and professors. The software uses students webcams 络摄像机） to analyze eye movem

36、ents and facial expressions and determine whether students are paying attention to a video lecture. It then formulates quizzes based on the content covered during moments of inattentiveness. Professors would also be able to identify moments when students attention declined, which could help to impro

37、ve their teaching, Saucet says.Advocates for AI in education say that the software is actually unable to teach a course, but the technology could be used as a digital tutor that would adapt to a student s individual ndevelop more effective studying habits. Such software could also help teachers by p

38、roviding feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching, advocates say.Saucet says Nestor won t store any of the video footage it gets and that his company has no plans to sell any other data the software collects. In addition to facial recognition and analysis, the software can integrate （合并） with

39、 students ' calendars to suggest possible study times, and track their online behavior to pick up on patterns.Rose Luckin, a professor at the University College London Knowledge Lab, says AI could unlock the “black box of learning ” by porromviadtinogn ionnf how and when learning happens. Luckin

40、 says a program like Nestor could be useful for students who take classes remotely, since “ there isn t a human there watching them. ” And while some are concerned that AI may one da replace teachers, Luckin sees the technology more as an assistant, rather than a replacement. Saucet agrees. “ Human

41、contact is not going to go away, ” he says. “ There will always be professo 32. How does Nestor work to find out when students aren t paying attention?A. By colle cting the data of students performance in different classes.B. By collecting the students grades in the quizzes.C. By shooting and analyz

42、ing students eye movements and facial expressions.D. By identifying moments when students attention declined.33. Which is the benefit of AI education?A. It could be used exactly to replace a tutor.B. It helps student to develop more effective studying habits.C. The software is able to satisfy the re

43、quirement of a course.D. It could help teachers to give feedback on students performance.34. How does Nestor deal with the information collected from students?A. Nestor will use it to suggest possible study time to students schedule.B. It won t store any video footage but facial expression.C. The co

44、mpany hasn etxpected to make profits by selling the data to other corporations.D. Nestor will use it to keep track online of students behavior and punish them.35. What is Rose Luckin s attitude towards the replacement of teachers with AI?A. Objective B. Approving C. Indifferent D. Opposed第二节（共5小题；每小

45、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。Whether you ve been in college or you re looking forward to going to university in the future, you and your family likely spend some time worrying about the cost of your college education.36However, that will pay off for years to come. Earning sc

46、holarships is a great way to help you. The Financial Aid Office at Illinois State helps students identify scholarship opportunities every day. Here is some advice to help you._37Have you asked your high school or community college financial aid office about scholarships at your school? Many schools

47、have a list of several scholarships right there. _38Check with community organizations, banks and credit unions, and large employers who may offer scholarship opportunities in your area.Find your “ hook”39. Your unique characteristics can help your scholarship applications stand out. Pay special att

48、ention to awards that mention your best qualities, whether that s academic achieveleadership, community service, or something less common. Think about why a donor wants to assist you in paying for your education. Most scholarship providers want to encourage a particular behavior. Companies may want

49、to attract future employees.Develop a routineEvery scholarship is different in terms of when you can apply, what you need to turn in, when the winner is announced, and how the money is given to you. _40hTere isn t a singleapplication or search engine that allows you to find and apply for everything.

50、 Visit the website for the Office of Student Financial Aid for lists of scholarship opportunities. Go through the lists to find the ones that match you best and keep track of when you can apply for them.A. While you re searching, consider what makes you special as a student.B. Typically, scholarship

51、 applications open in the late fall or early spring for the next school year awards, but that also varies depending on the donors.C. There is no doubt that college education is a necessary step to get yourselves prepared for the future.D. Local awards can often be easier to get as the application po

52、ols are smaller and less competitive.E. Begin in your own backyard.F. It s no secret that college is one of the biggest investments.G. Believe in yourselves.第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，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。During my second year in high school,

53、I got sick and missed a few days. When I _41_, I was greeted with two essays due, three days of math and history homework, plus several tests. _42I went home from school that day exhausted, I had to stay up really late to finish them all.The next day at school, I got a urde awakening: I d totally fo

54、rgotten to prepare for the _43on Romeo and Juliet, which I d take _44my lunch hour! Worse still, I had _45_-_ the inclass discussion and all the notes. When lunch came, I went to the English room to face my certain doom（厄运）.All I could do was try to _46 on the questions I didn' t know.As it turn

55、ed out, I didn t know the majority of the questions. I was just about to give _47_ when my pencil accidentally fell and broke. Standing by the blackboard sharpening my pencil, I _48down and there in full view lay the answer sheet for the test! What good fortune! I cankiss good-bye to all my _49of fa

56、iling the test! My heart started beating, and my brain_50, Yes! Read over the answers quickly! This was quickly followed by another voice,No! You ll get caught! My mind turning back and forth, Yes! No! Yes! No!This went oof the _51seconds in my entire life.Finally, I decided to finish the test on my

57、 own, without _52! I was satisfied with mydecision but pretty _53I had failed the test.The next day when I walked into the English room, my great joy of having been an _54_ soul changed into a wave of doom但运）as I saw my test paper lying face down on my desk. I knew what waited for me. I stared at it a few seconds before I got up the _55to turn it over.You can only imagine my _56when I learned that I had passed the test! I have never inmy whole life been so happy to see my _57_, a C .My mom says the victories that _58the most courage are w