内蒙古自治区包头市第二中学2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题含答案

1、内蒙古自治区包头市第二中学 2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题第一部分阅读理解（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A、B C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWelcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.TimetableSunday8:30-11:30Personal InventionsYou can see many inventions by the students.You may also bring your own

2、 inventions.Monday19:00-21:00Space and ManDr. Thomas WestIf you want to know more about the universe.Wednesday19:30-21:00Modern MedicineMrs. Lucy GreenWould you like to know medical science?Friday18:30-21:00Computer ScienceMr. Harry Morison from HarvardUniversityLearn to use Windows XP1. You may hav

3、e a chance to introduce your inventions on.A. Sunday B. Monday C. Wednesday D. Friday2. You may learn something about a disease called TB fromA. Dr. West B. Mr. Morison C. Mrs. Green D. Mr. Thomas3. If you want to learn something about satellites, you can go to the class from.A. 8: 30 to 11: 30 on S

4、unday B. 19:00 to 21: 00 on MondayC. 19: 30 to 21: 00 on Wednesday D. 18: 30 to 21: 00 on FridayBTeachers' day is, interestingly, not celebrated on the same day all over the world. In some countries it is marked by a holiday, in others it is a working day.Intern ational Teachers' Day is cele

5、brated on October 5. Being held ever since 1994, it is in honor of teachers ' organizations worldwide. Its aim is to encourage supports for teachers and to meet the needs of students.China- in 1939, Teachers' Day was set for August 27, Confucius' birthday. In1951, the celebration was sto

6、pped. However, it was founded again in 1985, and the day was changed to September 10.India-T eachers ' Day is celebrated on September 5 in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of India, whose birthday falls on that day.Russia-in Russia, Teachers' Day was celebrated on

7、 the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day is observed on the October 5, just the same day as World Teachers ' Day .The US-in the US, Teachers' Day is non-official holiday. It is celebrated on theTuesday of the first full week of May. A number of activities are o

8、rganized in schools to honor teachers. The celebrations can continue for the whole week of May.Thailand -In Thailand. National Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on January 16. The first Teachers Day was held in 1957. The day is a holiday in schools.4. Which country celebrates Teachers '

9、 Day in October?A. India B. Russia C.Thailand D. The US5. Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined worda observed" ?A. stopped B. held C. celebrated D. fell6. Which of the following is possibly true?A. China has celebrated Teachers ' Day since the year 1931.B. Teachers

10、' Day is an official holiday in the United States.C. Teachers ' Day is a working day in schools of Thailand.D. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday is in September.7. From the passage we can learn that.A. The first Teachers ' Day was held in 1905 in Thailand-1 -y in ChinaB. Teache

11、rs Day falls on Confucius birthdaC. International Teachers Day aims to benefit teachers and studentsD. A lot of activities are held on Teachers Day across the worldCA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process （ 衰 老 过 程 ）. Researchers say that ge

12、tting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotionto a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was madeup of 125 non-professional cy

13、clists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the“ cyclists ”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group,75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36.The

14、people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. Wewill call this group the“non - exercisers ” . Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol andpeople with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their mu

15、sclemass （ 肌肉质量 ）, muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune （ 免疫的 ） systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they di

16、d not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our li

17、ves.E. How did the researchers carry out the study?A By comparing.B By discussing.C By imagining.D By reasoning.F. Which of the following is a result of the research?A The cyclists kept a thin body shape.8. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.9. The cyclists ' muscles remained strong with a

18、ge.10. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.10. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists ' immune systems didn ' t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.11. Which

19、 of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessDMy 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most kids swam

20、there, and there were plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.Still, the firefighter ' s first words “You need to come up here to the Sti llwater River“ made me catch my breath and his follow -up words gave me relief:"Your sonis OK. ”When I got to t

21、he river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.I hurried over to him."You OK? I asked.“Yeah,“ was all that he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation. I didn ' tget it from my

22、 son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.The story was this: A womanwas being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with aban

23、don and seeminglyapplied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son.The teens are stubborn and self- centered, but that didn t mean they have no desire to do good.Still shocked by my son s daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more informati

24、on from him but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were,“ What s for supper? ”I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story.But all he did was toast some bread, p

25、ull himself together, and head for the doorto start a new day.Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.12. Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?A. Because he was an excellent swimmer.B. Because the water of the river was shallow.C. Because he was old enough

26、 to swim.D. Because the rocks could be of help if there is danger.13. The underlined part “who tends to play his cards close to his vest” probablymeans .A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kidsB. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinksC. Anton always has a desire to help othersD.

27、Anton seldom changes his mind14. In the mother s eyes, what her son did was .A. dangerous but interesting B. unexpected and courageousC. meaningful but difficult D. awful and absurd15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. My son, my hero B. Anton, a silent boyC. A good deed D. A proud mot

28、her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- 5 -项。Reading is really a good way to improve ourselves._16_ If you don t believeme, please consider these reasons to read more books. You will optimize your brain power._17_ Unlike watching television, which requires no thought pr

29、ocess, reading isan active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp( even in old age ) . _18_If you re looking for entertainment on a budget, you can t beat books. Thanksto the popularity of electronic reading devices like the Kindle and re-sellingwebsites like eBay, it s never been easier

30、 to entertain yourself for hours at a time, for the low cost of a few dollars. You will reduce stress and get into a good night s sleep.Exposing yourself to artificial light on your cellphone or TV red uces your body s production of melatonin (褪黑激素) , which can makeit difficult to get a good night s

31、 sleep._19_ Just replace that with a good book, which is a much better sleep-friendly alternative. You will change your life.I firmly believe that if it were not for books, I wouldn t have achieved so muchin my life; nor would I have the knowledge, imagination or creativity that I depend on as a wri

32、ter, business owner, and coach.Do you have the desire to read books now?_20_A. You will entertain yourself at any time.B. You will entertain yourself at a low price.C. The more books you read, the better your life will be.D. This shouldn t come as a shock, but studies suggest reading makes you smart

33、.E. I hope these reasons encourage you to unlock your potential with the power of reading.F. You should know that it is wise to keep a book in your purse or car at all times.G. You would be wise to cut off all electronics at least an hour beforebed.第二部分语言知识运用（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

34、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。I never thought I would be a "runner". I was the girl who 21 slowest in the PEclass. A few years ago , I was walking with a group of22 in the Race for the Cure, a 5km race designed to 23 money for the fight against breast cancer （癌）, 24 one lady caugh

35、t my25 .She was one of the weakest-looking women I've ever seen. She must have been closeto seventy years old , 26 a T-shirt with the word "Survivor" . She was so small that it seemed as if she could even be27 by a strong wind . But, she was running . And she was 28 me and my group of

36、friends . She ran slowly, but 29 - as if each step pushed her cancer further intoher past. Right at that moment , I 30 that in the next Race for the Cure, I'dbe running along with her .A week later , I found myself in the 31, running on the treadmill （跑步机）.Threeminutes after I started , my face

37、was bright red . I felt like my lungs were going to burst . I 32 slow down to a walk. I thought of the 33 at the race. I kept itup. I was able to go a little34 each time. Three and a half minutes. Four minutes. Five .A year later , I was 35 at the Race for the Cure, but this time, I36 with the runne

38、rs . When the race started , the other runners passed meby. I ran forward . I 37 if I'd be able to do it. But then , I remembered the 38 woman. Iran as fast as I could until I finally crossed that finish line. I had just 39 my first race! I looked down at mylegs , amazed. They had done something

39、 I'd never thought 40_. I have never felt stronger than at that moment. And I knew that I wanted to do it again21 A.talkedB.walkedC.ranD.swam22 A.friendsB.teachersC.studentsD.patients23 A.saveB.useC.makeD.raise24 A.whileB.whenC.untilD.before25 A.breathB.handC.armD.eye26 A.wearingB.holdingC.pulli

40、ngD.waving27 A.turned down B.turned overC.taken overD.taken down28 A.passingB.watchingC.seeingD.calling29 A.strangelyB.determinedlyC.excitedlyD.anxiously30 A.agreedB.learnedC.decidedD.explained31 A.shopB.streetC.parkD.gym32 A.had toB.preferred toC.got toD.liked to33 A.prizeB.survivorC.planD.woman34

41、A.earlierB.longerC.harderD.farther35 A.evenB.everC.againD.still36 A.watchedB.traveledC.stoodD.waited37 A.wanderedB.witnessedC.wishedD.wondered38 A.kindB.braveC.generousD.honest39 A.finishedB.wonC.enteredD.missed40 A.goodB.rightC.possibleD.necessary第二节（共 10 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内

42、单词的正确形式。Last week, our yearly school sports meeting 41.(hold) and the students of ourclass took 42.active part in it. On the first day, we watched the impressiveopening ceremony 43.(perform) by energetic teachers and students. Soon, thegames formally began. Some of my classmates ran to the track to cheer for the44.(athlete) while others remained