辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷

辽宁省阜新市第二高级中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷

英语试题 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。‎ A The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt. ‎ I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled (跛足的) and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon. ‎ The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.‎ Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.‎ I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.‎ ‎1. What words can best describe the woman?‎ A. Proud and determined. B. Strong-willed and honorable.‎ C. Modest and courageous. D. Diligent and considerate.‎ ‎2. What has the author learnt from the woman?‎ A. Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.‎ B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.‎ C. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty. ‎ D. It’s not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.‎ ‎3. What could be the best title for the text?‎ A. A Crippled Woman. B. An Unforgettable Job. ‎ C. The Last Runner. D. The Annual Marathon.‎ B ‎ Welcome to Reading‎ ‎Museum's Hands-on Learning Service During the past 100 years, Reading‎ ‎Museum has always been offering learning opportunities to schools, and we hope to continue this tradition for the next 100 years with your support.‎ Victorian Schoolroom The session takes place in a grand reconstruction of a schoolroom in a late nineteenth century Board School. The children will experience a wide range of Victorian style lessons and use slate boards and dip pens. The session leader will play the role of a Victorian teacher but will come out of the role during the session to comfort the children. We provide costume for all children.‎ Victorian Toys Our Victorian nanny delivers this interesting session. The nanny will help children to explore the differences between rich and poor children's toys from the past. During the session the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.‎ Victorian Christmas In a specially decorated room the children will find out how the Victorians introduced many of our Christmas customs. They will make a simple card or present to take home.‎ For up-to-date prices and session details, please visit our website www.. Reading museum, org. For all session bookings please phone us on 01189373400. Reservation at least 4 weeks in advance is advised. Please be ready to tell us when you wish to come. the session(s) you wish to book and the year group of pupils. Our sessions take place between 10:00 and 12: 00 or 12: 30 and 14： 30. The maximum group size is 35 pupils. We recommend that you bring 5 adults for each group.‎ ‎4．Who will give the Victorian style lessons?‎ A．The Victorian nanny. B．The children.‎ C．The session leader. D．The server.‎ ‎5．What can the children do in Victorian Toys?‎ A．They can learn the differences between rich and poor children.‎ B．They can learn something about Christmas customs.‎ C．They can take home the toys made by themselves.‎ D．They can get interesting Victorian style lessons.‎ ‎6．What can we know about Victorian Christmas?‎ A．The children have to be with their parents.‎ B．The children act as Christmas father.‎ C．At least 35 children are required.‎ D．Each session will last for 2 hours.‎ ‎7．What should you do if you want to attend the sessions?‎ A．Visit its website often. B．Book at least 4 weeks in advance.‎ C．Explain your ideas on the phone. D．Know the history about Victorian customs.‎ C ‎ ‎ “I think I’m nothing more than a dead fish.” “I don’t want to do anything.” “I’m so beat and so ‎ sad.”... The young generation in our country used to enjoy their “happy culture” but now they have become “beat and sad” slowly and secretly. Some people even called it “the beat culture”. The “Beat” youths don’t want to do anything. They have no purpose, no desire and they are totally depressed so that they only want to live an aimless life. The “Ge You slouch (葛优瘫)” and the song I feel like having been drained are the examples. ‎ Many media concern themselves about this phenomenon and try to persuade the youths into embracing positive and healthy feelings and encourage them to work hard to get rid of decadence. This is really a kind gesture. However, we don’t have to worry too much about this “beat culture.” In fact, it’s not a negative thing. “Beat” never means despair, but a way of self-mockery (自嘲) and pressure relief. ‎ In general, the youths in China are not “beat”. According to a recent international research, the youths in China hold a positive attitude towards the future. 29% of the Chinese interviewees believe they will live and work in peace in China because “as long as you work hard, you can have your own day”. Around 93% of the Chinese interviewees believe the future is promising because of medicine industry, renewable energy sources and computer. Compared with Chinese youngsters, youths in developed countries are more pessimistic. ‎ Of course there are some social reasons for the appearing of “the Beat Culture”. As urbanization develops rapidly, youths living in big cities are facing new challenges that their forefathers have never encountered before. Loneliness and feelings of insignificance and powerlessness are easy to get hold of the young people. Without proper care, they could threaten our mentality and cause many social problems. These problems probably need our attention more. ‎ ‎8. “The Beat culture” includes the following examples except that ‎ A. the young generation don’t feel like doing anything. ‎ B. the young generation consider themselves dead fish. ‎ C. the young generation in big cities are facing new challenges. ‎ D. the young generation enjoy the song I feel like having been drained. ‎ ‎9. Which word has the most similar meaning with “decadence” in Paragraph 2?‎ A. pessimism B. laziness C. sufferings D. loneliness ‎10. What can we learn from the passage?‎ A. Most people believe that with hard work, people can have their own day.‎ B. These days, young people suffer much more loneliness than their parents.‎ C. Social development does bring some pressure to the younger generation.‎ D. Chinese youths are more negative than young people in developed countries.‎ ‎11. What’s the main idea of the text?‎ A. “The Beat Culture” is popular among the Chinese youngsters.‎ B. How does “the Beat Culture” affect the Chinese youth.‎ C. “The Beat Culture” is positive to Chinese youngsters.‎ D. The Chinese youths are not the beat generation. ‎ D ‎ Studies have shown most people fail to realize how much time they spend on their smart-phones each day.‎ Frank and Amelia's family were put to a test, using a free app called "Moment-screen Time Tracker". The Vascellaros—Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam—all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.‎ ‎“Honestly, I don't feel like I'm on my phone a lot," Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phone—which came as a shock to him. The children's times varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.‎ Minneapolis-based Dr Kirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up a lot among families. Lind Seal said many family members' phone use has become problematic.‎ ‎“If we hear more than once, 'Do you have to be on your phone right now? Can you please put your phone down? Did you hear what I said?' it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives," she said.‎ Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.‎ She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills. “What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy—the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems——when we spend a lot of time on our smart-phones to communicate with other people she said.‎ ‎12．How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?‎ A．Satisfied. B．Doubtful.‎ C．Uninterested. D．Astonished.‎ ‎13．Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Para 5?‎ A．To encourage people to live a simple life.‎ B．To explain the signs of problematic phone use.‎ C．To show the importance of close relationships.‎ D．To ask people if they use phones too much.‎ ‎14．What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?‎ A．We should make more face-to-face communication.‎ B．We can understand each other better using smartphones.‎ C．Our ability of empathy is strengthened by smartphones.‎ D．Smartphone usage improves the teens' emotional skills.‎ ‎15．Where is this text most likely from?‎ A．A diary. B．A guidebook.‎ C．A novel. D．A magazine.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。‎ ‎ Many people are aiming and praying to be happy. What they do not know is that happiness is a journey and not a destination. 16． Here are some of the how-to's.‎ Be true to yourself. 17． You can withdraw with a person that cannot satisfy you. You can change a job. You can choose friends. If you think people, things and events in your life don't give you happiness, let them go and think of better ways.‎ ‎18． Think of good things and not the opposite. When you think you have less money in your pocket, don't say “I don't want to be poor". Say I want to be rich or I have more than enough money for everything. You'll notice you'll attract a lot of good things, gifts and good people in your life that could improve your financial aspect.‎ Start your day with hopes. By the time you wake up, stretch your muscles with hopes and thoughts of abundance in your brain. You'll get more energy than waking up with bad mood. 19．‎ Always smile. Nobody wants to be depressed people. 20． You cannot sell your products if you are not marketable enough. Smile makes some people's day. Smile and the world smiles with you.‎ Happiness depends on yourself. If you want happiness in your life, you have to prove it in your actions. To receive, feel and be happy is to do happy things to others.‎ A．Always think positive.‎ B．Be thankful for the journey you are taking.‎ C．It is so uncomfortable to be with people who love frowning.‎ D．Don't pretend if you do not like a situation.‎ E. Accept people for who they are and don't compare them with other better people.‎ F. Every good thing in the world is already here and it' s up to us to work for happiness.‎ G. If you start your day with good mood, you'll end it with good mood.‎ 第三部分 语言运用（共两节,满分30分 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。‎ ‎ MacArthur's love for sailing dates back to when she was just 4 years old, when she first got the opportunity to have a try on a boat. “It kind of 21 me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world. And as a child,that opened up everything and made me feel the greatest sense of 22 ，” she explained.‎ This experience ‎23 a passion within MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world. Growing up in the countryside. she had no idea how to 24 it. However, she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and 25 for years to seek her dream in sailing. Having merely potatoes and beans every day for eight years, she 26 could afford the right equipment. By reaching such 27 goals and asking technical questions about ‎ ‎ 28 , MacArthur felt as though she was getting 29 to her ambition.‎ ‎“The impossible could be possible and 30 high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do. "she said. And it seems that MacArthur's 31 to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age of 24, she started to 32 media attention after winning the second place in the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht (帆船)race that went around the world.‎ Four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours, 33 more than 26,000 miles. This led to her scoring a new record. 34 this record has since been surpassed (超过)，MacArthur is still considered as Britain's most successful offshore racer.‎ So when you know where you're going, you can actually get there—even if it seems 35 !‎ ‎21．A．benefited B．struck C．taught D．treated ‎22．A．wonder B．magic C．direction D．freedom ‎23．A．lighted B．left C．carried D．invented ‎24．A．approach B．gain C．achieve D．forget ‎25．A．made up B．saved up C．turned up D．picked up ‎26．A．eventually B．fortunately C．gradually D．definitely ‎27．A．personal B．financial C．final D．academic ‎28．A．school B．sailing C．driving D．business ‎29．A．further B．deeper C．closer D．smarter ‎30．A．working B．designing C．meaning D．aiming ‎31．A．lesson B．mind C．confidence D．plan ‎32．A．accept B．receive C．enjoy D．keep ‎33．A．including B．reaching C．covering D．floating ‎34．A．After B．When C．Whether D．While ‎35．A．impossible B．constant C．valuable D．available ‎36第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分）此题发图(横屏)‎ 阅读下面材料，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。 ‎ Zhang Lanping has been teaching for 33 years now, but 1． makes her special is her pair of crutches(拐杖). The courageous teacher from Gansu province 2． ( suffer) from poliomyelitis, an ‎ infectious disease, when she was only one year old.‎ Zhang is not able to 3． ( full) recover and therefore has to use crutches for the rest of her life. This condition, however, has not weakened Zhang's spirit. As a student, Zhang devoted 4． (she) to acquiring knowledge, which she believed would make her a 5． (success) teacher.‎ After graduation, Zhang applied as a college teacher but she was turned down because of her physical 6． (disable). Zhang did not give up and7． (accept) as a primary school teacher in her hometown in Gansu province, 8．then experienced a shortage of teachers. For able-bodied people, it takes only six minutes 9． (reach) school, but Zhang has to spend one hour from home to her work place 10．(use) crutches. Zhang's efforts have not been in vain. The academic performance of her students is among the best in the district.‎ ‎1-5_____ ________ _________ ________ -__________ 6-10_______ _________ _________ __________ __________‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ ‎37. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友David来邮件想了解你们学校近期举行万米接力赛的情况。请给他回复邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 比赛目的；‎ ‎2. 时间和地点；‎ ‎3. 过程及意义。‎ 注意：1. 词数80左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头和结束语己为你写好。‎ Dear David，‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Best wishes!‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ ‎38. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 续写部分的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2. 续写部分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。‎ When I was in seventh grade, I was a candy striper （护士助手）at a local hospital in my town. I volunteered about 30 to 40 hours a week during the summer.‎ Most of the time I spent there was with Mr. Green. He never has any visitors, and nobody seemed to care about his condition. I spent many days there holding his hand and talking to him, helping with anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend of mine, even though he responded with only an occasional hold of my hand. Mr. Green was in a coma （昏迷）.‎ I left for a week for a vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr. Green was gone. I didn't have the courage to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might tell me he had died. So with many questions unanswered, I continued to volunteer there through my eighth-grade year.‎ Several years later, when I was a junior in high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ He began to tell me how, as he lay there comatose, he could hear me talking to him and could feel me holding his hand the whole time. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎