【英语】四川省成都外国语学校2019-2020学年高二下学期5月月考试题

【英语】四川省成都外国语学校2019-2020学年高二下学期5月月考试题

四川省成都外国语学校2019-2020学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题 第I卷（选择题 共70分）‎ 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)‎ A Great Activities for Nature Lovers Hiking One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn't require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.‎ Backcountry Camping Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.‎ Mountain and Road Biking Biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature, unlike long hikes through the woods and backcountry camping. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren't suited for rugged terrain( 地形) , consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.‎ Gardening Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs，or flowers. There's something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is that it doesn't have to break your budget and anyone can do it.‎ ‎1．What do hikers need for hiking?‎ A．Practical skills. B．Necessary equipment.‎ C．A useful map. D．A relaxed mood.‎ ‎2．What's NOT the advantage of gardening according to the text?‎ A. It’s easy to start it for anyone who likes it.‎ B．It doesn't take any energy or money to do it.‎ C．You don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.‎ D．It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.‎ ‎3．Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?‎ A．Hiking. B．Backcountry Camping.‎ C．Mountain and Road Biking. D．Gardening.‎ B Thirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town with my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy.‎ Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I loved him beyond all reason.‎ I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks. I never let out about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The other members rode beautiful, registered horses.‎ When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping race.‎ One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.‎ The stinging memory of Becky’s smirks(得意的笑) made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home ‎ totally exhausted.‎ All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.‎ My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. At the signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.‎ As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!‎ I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enough to work for it.‎ ‎4．The underlined expression “shown the gate” (paragraph 4) most probably means “_________”.‎ A．told how to enter the arena B．shown how to make the horse beautiful C．removed from the competition early D．told to enter the timed-speed events ‎5．Why was the writer NOT confident of beating Becky?‎ A．He had not practiced enough.‎ B．He was an inexperienced rider.‎ C．He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.‎ D．Becky and her horse performed well in their turn.‎ ‎6．What did the writer learn from his experience?‎ A．Life can sometimes be unfair.‎ B．A positive attitude will bring success.‎ C．Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.‎ D．One should not make judgments based on appearance.‎ ‎7．The best title for the story is ________.‎ A．A Run to Remember B．A Horse’s Tale C．Neck and Neck D．A Difficult Age C Few people can resist the lure (诱惑) of a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that spoils the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, often ending up with a sticky melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia's Pontificia Bolivariana University may have found an unlikely partner to help solve this age-old problem---cellulose fiber(纤维素) extracted from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in bunches on a tree-like plant. Each bunch is attached to a central stalk, called a rachis(叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been harvested. The team, led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began extracting cellulose nanofibrils (CNFS) from powdered rachis. The tasteless, odorless macro fibers, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair were then added in various concentrations to 100 grams of ice cream mix. With the right amount of CNFS mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than conventional ice cream, extending both its shelf life and the amount of time the treat can be enjoyed. Even more exciting was that the fibers increased the stickiness of low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treats’ creaminess and texture, CNFS could help create healthier ice cream without compromising on taste. The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in New Orleans on March 21, 2018, next plan to investigate how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, affect the behavior of CNFS in other frozen treats.‎ The Colombian researchers are not the only one working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a naturally occurring protein called BSIA(Bacterial Surface Layer A) was remarkably effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams competing to be the first to get to market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks promising. 8.What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly?‎ A. The hot weather.‎ B. A kind of fiber from banana. C. The ice creams’ stickiness. D. The ice creams’ quick melting. 9. Which is NOT a benefit of CNFS added to ice cream mix? A. To improve its flavor.‎ ‎ B. To make it more healthy.‎ C. To reduce its fat content. D. To make it melt more slowly. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?‎ A. CNFS are more useful and effective than BSLA. B. Ice cream with BSLA has been on sale at the market. C. Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality. D. The Colombian research team has taken the lead in the competition with the Scottish team. 11. What's the author’s attitude towards the finding of CNFS? A. Positive B Casual C. Defensive D Suspicious.‎ D If you are reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs. The 21st century. That would make you young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right? But what do other people think about your generation?‎ Some adults worry that you’re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the “face-down generation” because you use your phone so much and they wonder how you will deal with school, friends, and family. Are today’s teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life—or “IRL”, as you would say?‎ Other adults worry that today’s youth are spoilt and don’t want to face the challenges of adult life. Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by “helicopter parents", who were always there to guide and help their children with a busy schedule filled with homework and after-class activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today’s youth seem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s or 30s.‎ With these taken into account, does the face down generation need a warning? Well, probably not. The fact is that many of today’s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations. They seem to be enthusiastic and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever volunteer to help their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls’ rights to go to school.‎ So if you’re one of the oh-ohs, there are reasons to be hopeful about the future. Things are ‎ looking up for the face-down generation. Chances are that you will do GR8 (great) and LOL (laugh out loud).‎ ‎12．Which of the following words can NOT be used to describe the oh-ohs?‎ A．Creative B．Caring. C．Ignorant D．Intelligent.‎ ‎13．What does the underlined phrase “helicopter parents” in Paragraph 3 mean?‎ A．parents who have a very busy schedule.‎ B．parents who only turn up when necessary.‎ C．parents who are rich and travel by helicopter.‎ D．parents who always watch over their children.‎ ‎14．What can we learn from the passage?‎ A．The writer is a member of the face-down generation.‎ B．The writer is optimistic about the future of the oh-ohs.‎ C．The oh-ohs are more good-looking than their parents.‎ D．The oh-ohs care about nothing other than their phones.‎ ‎15. The best title for this passage is_________.‎ A．The “helicopter parents” B．The over-worried parents C．The spoiled generation D．The face-down generation 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。‎ The importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is — you can’t run away from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life.____16___‎ Increase self-awareness The first step of self-improvement asks you to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is an ongoing journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges. ___17____To be on the path of self-improvement, it’s important to never lose touch with yourself.‎ Improve strengths (优点)‎ Self-improvement lets you identify your personal strengths. ____18____ It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive (繁荣兴旺). It helps you ‎ set life goals and make them happen.‎ Step out of the comfort zone Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you’ll discover a new side of your personality. ___19___ Don’t let failures get you frustrated. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone.‎ ‎____20____‎ People who’re invested in their continuous self-improvement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is instrumental in achieving success.‎ A．Improve mental health B．Develop a learning attitude C．And knowing your strengths is important.‎ D．However, there will also be times when you’ll fail.‎ E．They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.‎ F．After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want.‎ G．Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important regardless of your age.‎ 第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）‎ In high school I had a math teacher, Mrs. Davies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment (付出). Strict but fair, she held our attention with her great method. One of her 21 was for students who were more advanced academically. I chose to 22 it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head. I 23 with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.‎ One Friday we were tested 24 our ability to use a theorem (定理) that no one in the class thoroughly understood. The teacher would 25 our papers based on our ability to progress through the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations (公式符号). I was absolutely 26 . Finally, I didn't use the required theorem. Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an 27 . I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the 28 assignment. I became resigned (顺从) to my fate.‎ Our test papers were 29 back the following Monday. Everyone received a "C" except for me. To my surprise, I received an "A". I 30 that there must be a mistake. I watched 31 as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test 32 back. She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, 33 the class how I had arrived at the correct answer. "Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer," she said with confidence. 34 I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed really proud of how I'd worked through the problem. The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook. She announced that it would be 35 with future classes.‎ My teacher would have been justified (合理的) in giving me a 36 grade. Instead, she used the 37 to deeply influence a student who often struggled. And after forty years, I still cherish the 38 . It helped change my self-image. I 39 up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure. She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to 40 . Thank you, Mrs. Davies.‎ ‎21．A．classes B．tasks C．tests D．ways ‎22．A．run B．like C．teach D．take ‎23．A．compared B．connected C．struggled D．argued ‎24．A．for B．at C．in D．on ‎25．A．explain B．grade C．print D．collect ‎26．A．tired B．curious C．lost D．satisfied ‎27．A．answer B．end C．effect D．interest ‎28．A．completed B．proved C．fixed D．required ‎29．A．handed B．held C．thrown D．dated ‎30．A．hoped B．dreamed C．declared D．believed ‎31．A．angrily B．regretfully C．disappointedly D．nervously ‎32．A．method B．score C．question D．paper ‎33．A．helping B．following C．showing D．praising ‎34．A．Since B．Unless C．Though D．Because ‎35．A．shared B．exchanged C．practised D．checked ‎36．A．friendly B．failing C．corrected D．wrong ‎37．A．possibility B．creation C．intention D．opportunity ‎38．A．change B．memory C．school D．life ‎39．A．kept B．opened C．made D．looked ‎40．A．learn B．survive C．manage D．inspire 第II 卷 （非选择题 共80分）‎ 第一节 ‎ 首字母填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） ‎ 1. Chessboxing is a game that c_______physical power and brain power.‎ 2. These fish are very a_______and attack everything that comes near them.‎ 3. The c_______is on the side of the German boxer when watching the boxing match.‎ 4. W_______the old computer system is rather complicated, the new system is fairly simple.‎ 5. After running the marathon, she was so exhausted that she didn’t even have the s_______to stand up.‎ 6. Over 700 Chinese and foreign reporters arrived at the city to c_______the party's annual conference.‎ 7. The football match between Italy and Spain in the first round ended in a d_______, and the final score was 2-2.‎ 8. The reason why boxers are so keen to participate in the chessboxing is that they want to prove fighters can be smart people and that smart people can be t______.‎ 9. Although the idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather a_______to me, I still prefer to resume study with my classmates on the campus.‎ ‎10.Almost everybody a_______the people in Northern Europe, whose countries have high economic productivity, high social equality, high levels of personal happiness.‎ 第二节 选变填（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读每个小题，从方框内选择正确的短语，将其适当形式填入空白处。‎ set about set out be in favor of be capable of in a mess bring back bring up in search of pick up make a breakthrough identify with come to sb’s rescue 1. I _______________ a few words of Greek when I was there last year.‎ 2. The idea that robots _____________ any labor tasks is broadly true in theory.‎ 3. The boy who fell into the river wouldn’t have died if the young man ‎ ____________ .‎ 1. Research is now being undertaken ____________ an explanation for the phenomenon. ‎ 2. Opportunities and success tend _____________ those people who are always prepared.‎ 3. Please put these lecture notes in order and don't leave them______________ next time.‎ 4. Many women of normal weight feel unable ___________the super-thin models in fancy clothes in various fashion magazines.‎ 5. As I was listening to the radio, a song ______ such fond memories of my childhood, when I was raised by my grandparents in the countryside. ‎ 6. We _______________ to paint our new apartment quite early in the morning, in hope of finishing painting all rooms in one day. But we ended up finishing 2 at late night.‎ 7. According to a press conference held in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese scientists announced that they _____________ in developing a Coronavirus vaccine, and that they would conduct animal trials to test the feasibility and safety of it at the end of May.‎ 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读每个小题，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。‎ 1. China Today attracts a worldwide readership, __________ shows that more and more people all over the world want to learn about China. ‎ 2. To improve the quality of our products, we asked for suggestions _______ had used the printing machines.‎ 3. The order came that the medical supplies ______________(send) to Wuhan for the Covid-19 at once.‎ 4. Follow your doctor’s advice, ____________ your cough will get worse.‎ 5. I am supposed to ______________(finish) the assignment now as yesterday is the deadline.‎ 6. It wasn’t long ______________ the firefighters came and put out the fire in the factory. ‎ 1. Omaha Zoo was worth ______________ (visit) and we spent a full day there. ‎ 2. Volunteering gives you a chance ______________(change) other people’s life, including your own.‎ 3. ‎______________(ignore) the difference between the two research findings will be one of the worst mistakes you make.‎ 4. Clearly and thoughtfully ______________(write), the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers. ‎ 第四节 语篇语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones donated by the public.‎ Olympic host cities have 1 (tradition) obtained the metal from mining firms. But Japan, 2 lacks its own mineral resources, is keen on taking the theme of a sustainable future a step 3 (far). "A project which allows the people of Japan 4 (participate) in creating the medals is really good, and helps raise the environmental awareness of our citizens, "said Tokyo 2020 sports 5 (direct) Koji Murofushi. “ 6 the resources of our earth are limited, we need to recycle more and avoid waste. This program is setting an example.” Collection boxes have been placed in local offices and telecom stores and they will remain there until the metal required 7 (collect). Members of the organizing committee presented the idea 8 government officials and companies earlier this year and won their support. As a result, the medals hanging around Olympic winners’ necks will carry even more meaning than usual. People’s personal memories, once 9 (store) in their smartphones and other handheld devices, will take the round shape of an Olympic medal, one of the most precious 10 (prize) in sport.‎ 第五节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线（__），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 ‎ ‎1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ The day before yesterday, I went to the bookstore where is near my school to buy a reference book. It was Saturday, so there was many people. Under the help of the shop assistants, I quickly got the book I needed. I was about to leave while I found someone trying to steal a man's money. Although I was nervous, but I tried to think of a way to help. Suddenly, a good idea occurred me. I stepped on the man's foot by purpose. As was expected, the man's scream gives the thief a fright, who quickly walked out of the shop. After hear my explanation, the man smiled and showed great gratitude to him.‎ 第六节 书面表达（25分）‎ 疫情期间，学校都延期开学，老师通过建立QQ学习群来组织教学和管理。假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信询问QQ学习群对居家学习是否真的有帮助，请你回复。‎ 回信内容包括：‎ ‎1. QQ学习群的利；‎ ‎2. QQ学习群的弊；‎ ‎3. 你的观点。‎ 参考词汇：新型冠状病毒肺炎：COVID-19；：QQ学习群：QQ study group 注意事项：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；2.注意回信的开头和结尾，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ I. 第一节 阅读理解 2’/题 ‎1-5 CBCCD 6-10 CADAC 11-15 ACDBD 第二节 七选五2’/题 ‎16-20 GECDB 第三节 完形填空 1.5’/题 ‎21-25 ADCDB 26-30 CADAD 31-35 DDCCA 36-40 BDBBD II卷：1.首字母 1’/题 ‎1.combines 2.aggressive 3. crowd 4.Whereas 5.strength ‎ ‎6.cover 7.draw 8.tough 9.appealing 10.admires ‎2. 短语选变填 1’/题 ‎1.picked up 2.are capable of 3.had come to his rescue 4.in search of ‎ ‎5.to be in favor of 6.in a mess 7.to identify with 8.brought back ‎9.set out 10.had made a breakthrough/ would make a breakthrough ‎3.单句语法填空1’/题 ‎1.which 2.whoever 3.(should) be sent 4.or 5.have finished ‎ ‎6.before 7.visiting 8.to change 9.Ignoring/To ignore 10.written ‎4.语篇填空1.5’/题 ‎1.traditionally 2.which 3.further 4.to participate 5.director ‎6.Because/As/Since/Now that 7.is collected/has been collected 8.to ‎9.stored 10.prizes ‎5. 语篇改错1’/题 ‎1. where→that/which 2. there was→there were 3. Under→With 4. while→when 5.but 删去 6. occurred 后加to 7. by→on 8. gives→gave 9. hear→hearing 10. him→me 参考范文 Dear Jack,‎ How are you doing? You have asked in the letter whether I find QQ study groups an effective way of learning after the outbreak of Covid-19. (背景4分) I’m writing, hoping to give you a ‎ whole picture. (目的2分)‎ Some of my classmates like this way of learning, because QQ study groups can serve as multifunctional learning platforms, covering everything from homework to online courses. (观点+支撑6分) They can download learning materials and watch recorded teaching videos to study at their own pace. （可选用句）‎ However, I find it rather distracting, which may even have a bad effect on our studies. Because students keep checking pop-up messages or notices so that we can’t concentrate and waste a lot of time. （观点+支撑6分） What’s worse, when we students are left to our smartphones, some play computer games in the name of doing homework or search for answers on the Internet. （可选用句）‎ In my opinion, QQ study group, with its limits, shouldn’t be the only thing that can help us learn at home. Reading assisted and monitored by the teacher may be a more effective alternative. （个人观点5分）‎ Are there any effective ways of learning in your country in the present situation? Hope to hear from you soon. Take care. （结束语 2分）‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua