【英语】辽宁省大连市瓦房店市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期月考试卷

【英语】辽宁省大连市瓦房店市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期月考试卷

辽宁省大连市瓦房店市实验高级中学2020-2021学年 高二上学期月考英语试卷 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 Four national parks worth the trip Carlsbad Caverns National Park New Mexico In Carlsbad Caverns, there are more than 119 caves, including the main cave with the mile-long Big Room walk inside. The park is set along New Mexico's quiet southern border. Make time to also explore the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert, home to the most diverse collection of cactus (仙人掌)species（物种）in the world’s deserts. In summer, visitors can watch half a million Brazilian free-tailed bats fill the evening skies.‎ Tel:575-785-2232‎ Price: ﹩10 per person; kids 15 and under, free Channel Islands National Park California Just off the coast of Ventura, the five Pacific Channel Islands offer 160 miles of pristine (原始的)coastline. You can reach the islands by boat or plane. Once there, you can see gray whales, Risso's dolphins and elephant seals while on a whale-watching tour, or search for the rare native species such as island foxes.‎ Tel:805-658-5730‎ Price: free Isle Royale National Park Michigan Isle Royale is a 570,000-acre island in the northwest of Michigan's Lake Superior. Each summer, visitors go there by ferry or seaplane to explore the island's 19th-century shipwrecks(沉 船), learn about trout and whitefish or paddle the plentiful waterways by boat.‎ Tel:906-482-0984‎ Price: ﹩4 per person; kids 10 and under, free Dry Tortugas National Park Florida Dry Tortugas --- a remote island about 70 miles west of Key West and due north of Havana ---- is an ideal place for swimmers. In fact, the majority of the park's 100 square miles are actually underwater. Visitors can take a boat, ferry or seaplane to Dry Tortugas, where they'll discover shipwrecks, sea turtles and nearly 300 types of birds.‎ Tel:305-242-7700‎ Price: ﹩10 per person for seven days; kids 16 and under, free ‎1. How much should a couple with two little babies pay for Carlsbad Caverns National Park?‎ A. ﹩40. B. ﹩30. C. ﹩20. D. ﹩10.‎ ‎2. Which place is the best choice for someone fond of boating?‎ A. Florida. B. Michigan. C. California. D. New Mexico.‎ ‎3. Which park should a swimming lover visit?‎ A. Isle Royale National Park. B. Dry Tortugas National Park. ‎ C. Channel Islands National Park. D. Carlsbad Caverns National Park.‎ B Stephen Wiltshire is a famous artist. His drawings --- often drawn from memory and at great speed --- are sketched(素描) on the spot at street level.‎ Stephen, who was born in London in 1974, didn't say a word as a small child, and found it hard to relate to other people. At the age of five, Stephen was sent to Queensmill School, London, where it soon became apparent(显然的) that he communicated through the language of drawing. His teachers encouraged him to speak by taking away his art materials for a short time; eventually he said his first words --- "paper" and "pencil" --- but didn't learn to speak fully until the age of nine.‎ Stephen loved drawing and he was seldom to be found without pen and paper. Once he took part in art competitions, news of his great talent began to spread. Early fans included the late Prime Minister Edward Heath who bought his drawing of Salisbury Cathedral, made when ‎ Stephen was just eight.‎ But Stephen came to wider public attention when the BBC featured him in the programme, "The Foolish Wise Ones" in 1987, when he was introduced by Sir Hugh Casson (a past president of the Royal Academy), as "the best child artist in Britain".‎ After that, Stephen's reputation(名声) grew worldwide. A second BBC documentary in 2001 showed Stephen flying over London in a helicopter and later completing a detailed drawing of London within three hours, which included 12 historic landmarks（地标性建筑）and 200 other structures.‎ In 2006 Stephen was recognised for his services to the art world, when he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. Today wherever Stephen goes, people are attracted by his outstanding talent(才干).‎ ‎4. What problem did Stephen have when he was a small child? ‎ A. No schools wanted him. B. No teachers liked him.‎ C. He couldn’t speak. D. He couldn't spell.‎ ‎5. When did Stephen become world-famous?‎ A. After his second BBC documentary. ‎ B. After the programme "The Foolish Wise Ones".‎ C. After he met with the late Prime Minister Edward Heath.‎ D. After Sir Hugh Casson bought his drawing of Salisbury Cathedral.‎ ‎6. What is special about Stephen’s drawing of London?‎ A. It was his greatest work. B. It was drawn in a helicopter.‎ C. It featured historic landmarks. D. It was finished in a short time.‎ ‎7. The text is likely to appear in .‎ A. a novel B. a biography ‎ C. an official report D. a history paper C Believe it or not, we all have an inner-child living inside of us. One of the greatest problems is people’s desire to silence the inner-child. Instead, welcoming this voice to the conversation can be very beneficial and help you in many areas of your life.‎ Why is it so important to listen to your inner child?‎ Do you remember you wanted to be an adult more than anything else when you were young? But now you’re an adult, and do you ever find yourself thinking, “I wish I were a kid again?” That’s where your inner-child comes in. That’s the voice inside of you telling you to have fun, be silly and let loose. Adult life is full of important responsibilities, but once in a while you just have to let go and have fun like a child. It’s healthy and good for the soul to not take things so seriously all the time.‎ We can tell bad choices and mistakes of the past, but unless you help your inner-child heal and recover, planning for the future will always be difficult. The inner-child will relive these painful experiences until you learn to accept them, forgive and let go. We must show love and acceptance to our inner-child, as this is the only way to heal, move on and not continue to suffer from the pain of these unpleasant times. This is the opportunity to go back in time and let you know just how wonderful, beautiful and special you truly are.‎ One of the most common times your inner-child is likely to appear is when you’re facing a decision you are unsure about. Naturally, when we were children, doubt and uncertainty scared many of us. So, it’s no surprise that when faced with these moments as adults, the inner-child decides to show up. Don’t let this scare you; instead, listen to that voice as it is trying to guide you in the decision-making process. Ask it questions, speak with it.‎ When you can start to see your inner-child as your partner who helps guide you through this crazy life, it’s amazing what can happen. Don’t fight it. Go with it and see how it changes your life for the better.‎ ‎8. What do people usually do to the inner-child?‎ A. Stop it. B. Welcome it. ‎ C. Rescue it. D. Blame it.‎ ‎9. Why is it always hard to plan for the future?‎ A. We have no fun in our life. ‎ B. We always make bad choices.‎ C. We don’t help inner-child recover. ‎ D. We always experience unhappy times.‎ ‎10. When will inner-child probably come up?‎ A. When we make decisions. ‎ B. When we enjoy ourselves.‎ C. When we make mistakes. ‎ D. When we feel unpleasant. ‎ ‎11. What may happen if we accept inner-child?‎ A. We may feel more painful. ‎ B. We will make more mistakes.‎ C. We will take things more seriously. ‎ D. We may have a better life.‎ ‎ D When I woke up, I made myself breakfast, sat and listened to the traffic. Some of my friends ask me how I can stand living somewhere so noisy. It’s true that there’s always some kind of noise in my neighborhood, but to me, these are the sounds of life.‎ It was Saturday morning, so I decided to go to the park. The taxi is the fastest way to go but I took the bus instead.‎ When you ride the bus, you get to see so much more of the city. It can be kind of loud on the bus, with some people talking on their phones, others chatting with their friends, and others playing music. It’s just like the traffic’s sounds, though the noise on the bus represents people working, relaxing and living.‎ Once I got to the park, I picked a bench over near the play area where kids play while their parents sit nearby. I can see and hear almost everything from there. People-watching is one of my favorite things to do. However, I like listening even better. The only problem is that there’s so much to see and hear in the park!‎ Usually, I like to close my eyes. That way, I can pay more attention to the sounds and not get distracted by what I see. With my eyes closed, I could pick out parts of two old men’s conversation. One of them was telling the other about something his grandson said. I couldn’t hear the rest, but it must have been hilarious because his friend’s laugh was so loud.‎ When I’m old, I hope that I too will have a friend who will sit in the park with me, and who will enjoy listening to the sounds of the city as much as I do.‎ ‎12. Some of the author’s friends think“the sounds of life”are very_____.‎ A. magical B. unique C. unpleasant D. interesting ‎13. The author took the bus to the park because________.‎ A. it was the most convenient way ‎ B. his friend advised him to do so C. there was no other transport to go there ‎ D. he wanted to see more about people’s life ‎ ‎14. The author closed his eyes in order to________.‎ A. avoid talking with the two old men ‎ B. enjoy the sounds of life ‎ C. hide himself from view ‎ D. have a good rest ‎ ‎15. The underlined word“hilarious”in Paragraph 5 probably means“________”.‎ A. quite popular B. truly different ‎ C. extremely funny D. rather strange 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。‎ Be a Green Child What does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for us human beings. What can we do? 16 ‎ Reduce It!‎ ‎ 17 For instance, a shorter shower means you used less water and less fuel since your house uses to run the heater that warmed up the water.‎ Reuse It!‎ Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. It means that we’re a little too willing to throw away old stuff (东西) and buy new stuff. 18 For instance, if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball hoop (篮圈), why not give it to another family who has a little kid?‎ Recycle It!‎ Recycling has never been easier. Many communities will pick it up right in front of your ‎ house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans, bottles, and paper.‎ Enjoy It!‎ It’s true that rubbish and pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a huge and beautiful place that’s ready for you to explore. 19 Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains.‎ But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a spot where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? 20 ‎ A. Here’s a four-step guide to being green. ‎ B. Many times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might.‎ C. You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city.‎ D. Turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth.‎ E. Get out there and get your hands dirty.‎ F. You can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow.‎ G. When you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎“A bird with broken wing will never fly as high.” I’m sure that John would agree with this saying,____21____ he felt this way almost every day in school.‎ By high school, John was the most famous ____22____ in his town. He was always absent, didn’t answer questions and got into ____23____. He had failed almost every exam by the time he entered his senior year, yet was ____24____ each year to a higher grade level. Teachers didn’t want to have him again the following year. John was moving on, but definitely not moving ____25____.‎ I met John for the first time at a weekend leadership training program since John was one of 405 students who ____26____. At the start of the training, John was just standing ____27____ the circle of students, against the back wall. He didn’t ____28____ join the discussion groups. But slowly, the interactive games drew him in.‎ The ice really melted when the groups started building a list of ____29____ and negative things that had occurred at school that year. John _____30_____ some constructive ideas on those ‎ situations. The other students in John’s group welcomed his comments. All of a sudden John felt like a _____31_____ of the group, and before long he was treated like a leader. By the end of the training, he had joined the Homeless Project team. The other students on the team were _____32_____ with his passionate concern and ideas. They _____33_____ elected John co-chairman of the team.‎ John started _____34_____ at school every day and answered questions from teachers for the first time. He led a second project, collecting 300 blankets and 1,000 pairs of shoes for the homeless shelter from house to house.‎ A bird with a broken wing only needs _____35_____. Once healed, it can fly higher than the rest.‎ ‎21. A. if B. until C. as D. though ‎22. A. storyteller B. troublemaker C. dream-seeker D. peace-lover ‎23. A. fights B. debt C. difficulties D. work ‎24. A. driven away B. left out C. kept in D. passed on ‎25. A. in B. up C. away D. back ‎26. A. signed up B. ran away C. fell down D. went by ‎27. A. around B. onto C. among D. outside ‎28. A. hurriedly B. easily C. readily D. warmly ‎29. A. useless B. meaningful C. strange D. positive ‎30. A. changed B. expressed C. reserved D. noticed ‎31. A. founder B. heart C. leader D. part ‎32. A. impressed B. patient C. disappointed D. familiar ‎33. A. still B. again C. hardly D. even ‎34. A. showing up B. dropping out C. going down D. walking around ‎35. A. raising B. feeding C. mending D. replacing 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 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。‎ As we all know，Columbus was a great explorer．He left Spain in September 1492，_36_（look） for gold．Native Americans greeted him，offering gifts of corn. Columbus found little gold on that trip，but he collected many _37 （plant), including corn，to bring back to Spain． ‎ ‎ Columbus didn't know it，but the corn was much _38_（valuable）than gold．Farmers from Europe to Asia accepted it _39 （immediate). They grew it on cold mountainsides and in rain forests. So it _40_ （feed）millions of people all over the world today． On his second trip， Columbus brought back a few chocolate beans to make chocolate．Europeans and Asians loved this new drink，and soon they were paying a great deal of money for the beans．Chocolate beans became so valuable in Central America _41_ they _42_ （use）as cash for 200 years． Tomatoes and potatoes took some time to become popular．Eventually _43 ，they became the basis of a lot of popular foods．_44_ is hard to imagine life without fried potatoes or chocolate. Thanks _45_ native American culture，many people are able to enjoy lots of tasty food．‎ 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将进行换届选举，现向大家征求主席人选。请给负责英语俱乐部的外教史密斯先生写封英文信推荐你的同学王林，并从以下几个方面说明他的优势：1 领导能力；2 个性特点；3 英语水平。‎ 注意 : 1.可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎2.词数：80～100‎ ‎3.参考词汇 英语俱乐部主席 Chairman of the English Club 职位position 领导能力leadership Dear Mr. Smith,‎ I am writing to recommend my classmate Wang Lin for ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours, ‎ ‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ 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。‎ Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus（马戏团）. Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.‎ This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of twelve. You could tell they didn’t have a lot of money.‎ Their clothes were not expensive, but they were clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly talking about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they would see that night with their brothers or sisters in a low voice.‎ One could sense they had never been to the circus before. It promised to be highlight of their young lives. The father and mother were at the head of the pack, standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him as if to say, “You are my knight in shining armor.”‎ He was smiling and responding in pride, looking back at her as if to say, “You got that right.” The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly responded, “Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”‎ The ticket lady gave the price. The man’s wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, and his lips began to shake. The father leaned a little closer and asked, “How much did you say?”‎ The ticket lady again gave the price. The man didn’t have enough money.‎ How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didn’t have enough money to take them to the circus?‎ Actually we were not wealthy in any sense. So I understand how the kids would feel. I felt sorry for them.‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；‎ Paragraph 1‎ Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground. ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2‎ That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without any tickets. ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ ‎1--‎-3 C BB 4---7 CBDB 8---11 ACAD 12---15 CDBC 16---20 AGBCF ‎21---25 CBADB 26---30 ADCDB 31---35 DADAC ‎36. looking 37. plants 38. more valuable 39. immediately 40. feeds ‎41. that 42. had been used 43. however 44. It 45. to 应用文写作 Dear Mr. Smith,‎ I am writing to recommend my classmate Wang Lin for the position of Chairman of the English Club.I am sure he is the right person for this position.The reasons why I recommend him are as follows.‎ Wang Lin is the monitor of our class.He has good leadership qualities.Being responsible,honest and selfless,he is respected by everyone.Most importantly,he has good communication skills and is always open to different opinions.Besides,he is good at both written and spoken English and won first prize in last year’s English speech contest.In conclusion,I am sure he is fit for the position.‎ I would be most grateful if you take my recommendation into consideration.‎ Yours ‎ Li Hua 读后续写 Paragraph 1‎ Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground. Then he picked it up and tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir. This fell out of your pocket.” The man turned around and saw the money. He knew what was going on. He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lips shaking and a tear running down his cheek, he replied, “Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”‎ Paragraph 2‎ That day my father and I went back to our car and drove home without any tickets. We didn’t go to the circus that night. When I asked Dad why he did so, Dad said, “My child, it was a ‎ desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation for a father. Surely he wasn’t begging for a handout, but he reminded me of my father, when I was young.” He paused for a while, as if wandering in his memory. “We should appreciate what we have obtained from life and seize every opportunity to help others. We didn’t go to the circus tonight, but we didn’t go without.”‎