廣東省揭陽市揭西縣2020_2021學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期第一次月考試題[含答案]

1、廣東省揭陽市揭西縣2020_2021學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期第一次月考試題含答案第一部分 聽力理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)：角色扮演：聽下面一段對話，根據(jù)中文提示，用英語寫出三個問題，并根據(jù)你所聽到的錄音材料和回答內(nèi)容，回答隨后五個問題。對話聽兩遍，你有5分鐘的時間完成這一部分的練習(xí)（共8題計(jì)8分，每小題計(jì)1分。）Part B: Role PlayListen to the conversation, ask three questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是一名關(guān)心社會發(fā)展的學(xué)生。情景：你的舅舅剛參觀完上海世博會（the Shanghai

2、Expo）回來，正在和朋友討論未來的城市生活。任務(wù)： （1）你聽到他們的談?wù)摚⑾蚓司颂釂?；?）聽取相關(guān)信息，并回答問題。Now, listen to the conversation carefully. Please get ready to ask the following three questions in English. (請根據(jù)中英文提示填空)Q1：上海世博會是從什么時候開始的？_A1: Listen to answer 1.Q2：你在上海逗留多久？_A2: Listen to answer 2.Q3：第一屆世博會在哪里舉辦？_A3: Listen to answer 3.

3、Now , please get ready to answer the following five questions.Q4：Listen to question 4. A4: _Q5：Listen to question 5. A5: _Q6：Listen to question 6. A6: _Q7：Listen to question 7. A7: _Q8：Listen to question 8. A8: _第二節(jié)：故事復(fù)述：聽下面一段獨(dú)白，根據(jù)你所聽到的內(nèi)容，用50字左右英語單詞寫出所聽到的信息。要求盡可能使用自己的語言，概括所聽到的信息內(nèi)容。錄音播放兩遍。你有10分鐘的時間完成

4、這一部分的練習(xí)（共1題計(jì)7分）Part C Retelling the story.You will hear the story twice. You are required to retell it in you own words after that.要點(diǎn)提示：窮人把大橙子獻(xiàn)給國王，得到很多獎賞；富人把金杯獻(xiàn)給國王，得到的卻是那個大橙子。關(guān)鍵詞：大橙子 big orange; 獻(xiàn)給 devote to; 國王 king; 金杯 gold cup; 出丑make a fool of oneself_ 第一次月考英語試題第1 頁（共10頁 ）第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分50分)第一節(jié)

5、 (共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分) 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。ABKLYN House HotelThis hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban the hotel is by a high-rise public housin

6、g project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated (高的) subway tracks but Bushwicks best bars and cafes / restaurants are nearby.Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433Archer HotelVisitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this

7、hotel. Rates differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100CitizenM New Y

8、ork Times SquareThis is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. Theres a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Alt

9、hough New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 700021. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?A. It has the most rooms. B. It is located in Manhattan.C. It is Bushwicks best hotel. D. I

10、t is decorated with some art works.22. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?A. Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.B. Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.C. Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.D. Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Buildin

11、g.23. Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?A. 212 319 7000. B. 718 388 4433. C. 212 865 5700. D. 212 719 4100.BIf you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The 第一次月考英語試題第2 頁（共10頁 ）idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing

12、a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.Recently Ive had a chance to take part in a

13、 scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物種), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!First we worked to protect wildlife at a

14、leatherback turtle (棱皮龜) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地殼的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode ove

15、r the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist d

16、oesnt mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals.

17、Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed _.A. to do experiments in messy labsB. to spend too much time in labsC. to wear clothes in a different wayD. to work in dangerous conditions25. In Costa Rica, the auth

18、or _.A. experienced an earthquake B. took part in rocket experimentsC. picked up rubbish on the beach D. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?A. Science is full of boring experiments.B. Science is related to chemical liquids.C. Sci

19、ence is more than working in a lab.D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.27. What is the best title for the passage?第一次月考英語試題第3頁（共10頁 ）A. What a Scientist Is Like B. Where a Scientist WorksC. How I Travelled in Costa Rica D. Why I Chose to Study Science CIs there something that youve always w

20、anted to try but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn. The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may

21、be choosing one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there，you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹飪)Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.The term “l(fā)e

22、arning vacation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where its spoken. Study Spanish，F(xiàn)rench or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. Youll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.

23、If you are fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. Its even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!You can a

24、lso discover your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph

25、beautiful animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared

26、 youll be. Then go out and learn something!28. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation? A. Because its hard for you to make plans.B. Because there are many foods from abroad. C. Because the possibilities are unlimited. D. Because there are too many food festivals.29. The advantage of

27、 learning a language in its native country is that_. 第一次月考英語試題第4 頁（共10頁 ）A. the environment is fit for you to use the languageB. you are able to learn the original foreign language C. you can learn the language and experience its cultureD. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise30. Wh

28、ich of the following sports suits you if you dont like thrills? A. Playing tennis.B. Car racing.C. Rock climbing. D. Surfing.31. The purpose of writing the text is to_. A. advertise some popular summer programsB. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing C. attract more readers to spend summer

29、time learningD. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation DConvincing someone to change their mind is really the process of convincing them to change their tribe (部落). If they abandon their beliefs, they run the risk of losing social ties. You cant expect someone to change their mind if yo

30、u take away their community too.The way to change peoples minds is to become friends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle. Now, they can change their beliefs without the risk of being abandoned socially.The British philosopher Alain de Botton suggests that we si

31、mply share meals with those who disagree with us: “Sitting down at a table with a group of strangers has the incomparable and odd benefit of making it a little more difficult to hate them without punishment. Prejudice and conflict between groups of people from different nations or races feed off abs

32、traction. However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfolding napkins (餐巾紙) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who wear unusual clothes and speak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or

33、 attacked. For all the large-scale political solutions which have been proposed to ease racial or cultural conflict, there are few more effective ways to promote tolerance between suspicious neighbours than to force them to eat supper together.”Perhaps it is not difference, but distance that produce

34、s tribalism and unfriendliness. As proximity increases, so does understanding. I am reminded of Abraham Lincolns quote, “I dont like that man. I must get to know him better.” Facts dont change our minds. Friendship does.第一次月考英語試題第5 頁（共10頁 ）The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always reme

35、mber that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.”When we are in the moment, we can easily forget that the goal is to connect with the other side, cooperate with them, befriend them,

36、 and integrate them into our tribe. We are so caught up in winning that we forget about connecting. Its easy to spend your energy labeling people rather than working with them.The word “kind (family and relatives)” originated from the word “kin (old fashion of family and relatives).” When you are ki

37、nd to someone, it means you are treating them like family. This, I think, is a good method for actually changing someones mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind first, be right later.32. People are likely to change their mind when they _.A. change their beliefs B. are made fr

38、iends withC. move to a new community D. are given somewhere to go33. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Nearness. B. Action. C. Communication. D. Politeness.34. The author quotes(引用） from Haruki Murakami to imply that _.A. breaking down ones reality is easy B. kindness

39、is more important than rightC. arguing and winning are not important D. losing ones identity is a painful process35. According to the passage, sharing meals is effective in building connections because it _.A. pleases people with different beliefs or accentsB. makes people focus on eating rather tha

40、n conflictsC. brings benefits to the people having dinner togetherD. promotes understanding and tolerance among people第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。How to Improve Your Study HabitsPerhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. You do well enough in

41、school, but you probably think you will never be a top student. 36 Yes, even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here are some tips for you: 第一次月考英語試題第6頁（共10頁 ）Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your

42、time. Fill in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular time for studying. 37 Its important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems, but it will make you more awa

43、re of how you spend your time. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play.Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, a

44、nd it should not have distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject. 38 . Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Sit where you can see and hear well. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says. Review regularly. 39 Revie

45、w important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. Read about these points in your textbook. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performance on test

46、. Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide more than grades. 40 There are other techniques that might help you with your studyi

47、ng. Only a few have been mentioned here. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. Improving your study habits will improve your grades.A. Those who make the best of their time to study will improve rapidly.B. This is not necessarily the case, however, you can receive better

48、 grades if you want to. C. Of course, studying shouldnt occupy all of the free time on the schedule. D. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.E Be voluntary to raise questions.F Make good use of your time in class.G They also let you know what you need to spend more time studying.第3部分 英語

49、知識運(yùn)用第1節(jié) 完形填空 （1.5*20=30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。第一次月考英語試題第7 頁（共10頁 ）There are many principles(原則） and values all people live by. The 41 that I live by is honesty. I have always been taught that lying will just get me into more trouble than I might already be 42 . Being honest

50、is a 43 all people need to have and use to go 44 in life. Ever since I was a little kid, my parents have 45 me to be honest 46 it is the right thing to do. As I got 47 , I realized something very important that could 48 the way people take me to be a person. If just once you stop being honest and te

51、ll a lie it will 49 change peoples opinion of you and their whole way of acting 50 you. When you tell a lie you lose that persons 51 forever or have to work your whole life to get it back. It is my personal 52 to achieve great things in life and honesty will sure help me get there. For me right now

52、losing somebodys trust would be a truly 53 thing. Whatever you do for a living or 54 you live, honesty is something important for all of us. Honesty gets you much higher in life than getting into more 55 like lying . Lying can 56 get you into trouble dealing with the government. Honesty is just as i

53、mportant to me as my family. Already, I know it is something that will 57 my future and my relationship with all people. It is something about myself that I hope to never 58 no matter what happens. Most of all honesty will help me no matter whether Im at school, home or just 59 with friends. It is something I hope my children will also have and 60 .41.