吉林省辽源市第五中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题

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1、吉林省辽源市第五中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150分，考试用时120 分钟。.第一部分：听力 （共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How will the woman pay? A. By cash. B. By card.C. By cheque.2. Where was the man bor

2、n? A. In America. B. In Canada. C. In England.3. Which season is it now? A. Spring.B. Summer. C. Winter.4. When will the man get on a plane?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:15. C. At 8:30.5. Where does the woman want to go? A. Spain.B. Sweden.C. Switzerland.第二节 （共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳

3、选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟时间作答。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What cant Janie understand? A. Her homework.B. Her history test.C. Her English paper.7. Who will the man help? A. His father.B. His sister.C. The woman.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8. Who read to the girls? A. Only the woman

4、.B. Only the man.C. The man and his wife.9. When did the girls start reading well? A. At five.B. At six.C. At seven.10. What does the man think the womans son should do now? A. Read a lot. B. Do whatever he likes.C. Learn from the mans daughters.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11. Whats wrong with the man?A. He has

5、 got a cold again.B. He gets tired easily in winter.C. He has been seriously ill for a week.12. What may the man begin to try?A. Riding a bikeB. Going to the gym.C. Climbing the stairs.13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Worker and worker. B. Husband and wife. C. Father an

6、d son.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题14. What does the man want the woman to do? A. Help him with his research paper.B. Go on a business trip with him.C. Write a report for him.15. When would the man like the woman to be finished? A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Next Monday.16. Where will the woman go on Thursday afterno

7、on? A. To the library.B. To a meeting room. C. To a caf.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Where is Las Vegas? A. In the desert.B. Near a forest.C. Close to New York.18. What is Las Vegas famous for? A. Swimming pools.B. Fashion.C. Card games.19. Which is popular with kids? A. Museums.B. Restaurants.C. Music club

8、s.20. What is the purpose of this introduction to Las Vegas? A. To teach visitors about playing cards.B. To get families to bring their children.C. To suggest different activities for visitors.第二部分: 阅读理解 （共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）第一节 （共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）A The Nobel Prize Winners in LiteratureRabindranath Tago

9、re( 1913)Prize motivation: because of his deep sensitive, fresh and beautiful poetry, with perfect skill, he has made his poetic thought, expressed in his own English words, a part of the literature of the WestWilliam Faulkner (1949)Prize motivation: for his powerful and artistically unique contribu

10、tion to the modern American novelErnest Miller Hemingway(1954)Prize motivation: for his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in The Old Man and the SeaJohn Steinbeck (1962)Prize motivation: for his realistic and imaginative writings, combining as they do sympathetic humour and

11、 keen social perceptionSir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill(1953)Prize motivation: for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant speech skills in defending noble human valuesClaude Simon (1985)Prize motivation: who in his novel combines the poets and the painte

12、rs creativeness with a deepened awareness of time in the description of the human conditionMo Yan (2012)Prize motivation: “he, with dreamlike realism, combines folk tales, history and the contemporary.Bob Dylan (2016)Prize motivation: for having created new poetic expressions within the great Americ

13、an song tradition21. Which writer won Nobel Prize for his poetry?A. William Faulkner. B. Bob Dylan. C. Rabindranath Tagore. D. Claude Simon.22. Which writer won Noble Prize for his specific work instead of his lifelong achievements?A. Ernest Hemingway. B. John Steinbeck.C. William Faulkner. D. Winst

14、on Churchill.23. Whose works will you turn to if you are interested in a song writing Nobel Prize winner?A. Mo Yans. B. Bob Dyluns.C. Claude Simons. D. Rabindranath Tagores.24. Who described real life experience in his historic works?A. John Steinbeck. B. Mo Yan.C. Ernest Hemingway. D. Winston Churc

15、hill.B Cross-cultural misunderstandings occur when people from one culture do not understand the actions and behavior of people from another culture. Everyone has experienced that feeling of being socially or culturally “off balance” at some stage. It happens when we enter unfamiliar cultural enviro

16、nments and find that things are strange or different. For example, it can occur when a person begins a new job. Until an employee can operate comfortably and successfully within the social and cultural environment of a new workplace, he cannot be fully effective.Knowing about the diversity of tradit

17、ional and cultural backgrounds of our customers and colleagues will not automatically rule out misunderstandings. However, if we do know something about it, we can often take steps to prevent misunderstandings from occurring. It is a matter of being aware of when, where and why a misunderstanding ma

18、y occur.There may be a language barrier that can make clear communication difficult. The way we communicate is a common cause of misunderstanding. For example, jokes often rely on a creative use of language and sometimes these can be interpreted in many ways, which may be confusing or even offensive

19、.Non-verbal behavior and body language can be a source of misunderstanding. For example, eye contact can be considered by some people as overly long and therefore rude.Addressing customers by their first names may not always be inappropriate. Check with your customers how they like to be addressed.P

20、eople from different religious or cultural backgrounds or with personal preferences may have specific dietary requirements. Check their requirements when determining any food menus. Offering alcohol to guests whose religion doesnt allow them to enjoy can create a tense situation at the beginning of

21、a meal.25. If a new employee doesnt perform highly effective, which can be a reason?A. He cant understand the working rules well.B. He is not satisfied with his new occupation.C. He is not familiar with the new working environment.D. He usually fails to operate the equipment successfully.26. What ca

22、n a knowledge of the diversity of traditional and cultural backgrounds do?A. Clear up misunderstandings.B. Help prevent misunderstandings.C. Tell us how to predict misunderstandings.D. Remind us of the existence of misunderstandings.27. What would make jokes confusing or even offensive?A. Rude words

23、 used.B. Poor translation.C. Different understanding.D. Creative thought in them.28. Which of the following is a proper way to avoid cultural misunderstanding?A. Use as little body language as possible.B. Avoid making eye contact when talking.C. Address customers always by their first names.D. Offer

24、 your guests food according to their requirements.CWe have a tendency to think highly of mankinds impressive complex inventions. But sometimes, its the simple technologies that truly change the world. These little-known inventions maybe dont appear incredibly complex at first glance, but they improv

25、ed the lives of countless people.A smokeless solar cooker for developing countriesThe problem: Cooking in the developing world often requires large amounts of costly fuel and creates harmful smoke.The solution: The Infinity Bakery and other similar solar ovens aim to reduce disease and save energy b

26、y offering an affordable, sun-powered cooker to developing communities. The oven, which concentrates the suns rays, is made from recycled oil drums, wood, bamboo and clay, so it can be produced locally and quickly.Water pipes that monitor their own leaksThe problem: We lose between $12.5 million and

27、 $92 million worth of clean drinking water every year in the U.S. due to leaking pipes, according to a 2005 study by the American Society of Civil Engineers.The solution: “Smart Pipe” technology, which is still in development, would use sensors to monitor leaks in public water systems, making our wa

28、ter use more efficient. If brought to scale, this type of innovation could help communities detect leaks when they occur, and fix them early.A shower that reuses its own waterThe problem: Showers waste a tremendous amount of water and require a huge amount of energy. Every year, 1.2 trillion gallons

29、 of water are used to shower in the U.S. alone, according to the EPA.The solution: The OrbSys shower promises to reduce water use by 90 percent and energy use by 80 percent. The OrbSys recycles shower water by pumping it through a filter in a closed-loop system, and the clean water that comes out of

30、 the filter only needs to be reheated minimally. The device could result in dramatic water and energy savings if used on a large scale.29. Why is the Infinity Bakery fit for developing countries?A. This kind of oven can be easily made and costs little.B. There is much more sunlight in developing cou

31、ntries.C. It can produce more food without giving off smoke.D. Developing world is rich in the materials to make it.30. What can we know about the Smart Pipe?A. It is used in developing countries.B. It saves water by recycling.C. It has not been put into practice.D. It can fix the leaks by itself.31

32、. What is the similarity of the three inventions in the text?A. Energy-saving. B. Sun-powered. C. Water-based. D. Environment-friendly.32. What is the best title for the text?A. New Ways Found to Protect EnvironmentB. Simple Inventions to Change the WorldC. Developing World Benefits from New Inventi

33、onsD. Modern Technology Improves Living ConditionDThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows t

34、hat giving up driving is one of the key reasons for a fall in health and well-being among older people leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing in-vehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to

35、continue driving into later life.These include custom-made navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving the

36、m the freedom to get out and about without having to rely on others.”“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that peop

37、le stop driving before they really need to.” Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains, “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.”“For example, most of u

38、s would expect older drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their spe

39、ed as a way of preventing that.”“We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”33. What is the purpose of the DriveLAB?A. To explore new means of transport. B. To design new types of cars.C. To find out older drivers prob

40、lems. D. To teach people traffic rules.34. Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A. It keeps them independent. B. It helps them save time.C. It builds up their strength. D. It cures their mental illnesses.35. What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?A. Improve th

41、eir driving skills. B. Develop driver-assist technologies.C. Provide tips on repairing their cars. D. Organize regular physical checkups.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。 Some people succeed, while others do not. 36 The first thing you must remember is that in order to s

42、ucceed, it is necessary that you should be optimistic. You must have faith in yourself and in your ability to succeed, otherwise you are not very likely to win, or even to try. 37 . You need to work with every fibre of your being. When you really have a thirst for success, you put your performance u

43、nder the microscope to make sure that every little thing you do works towards your goal. 38 . Most successful people are not as conventional as the people around them. Where others see failure, they see possibility. Where others see a lack, they see a surplus (盈余）. 39 . They are more than just optim

44、istic- they see the world in a different way than others do, and do things in a different way.To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people, to see how they have achieved success. 40 . While everyones road to success is different, many successful people have the sam

45、e drive and the same qualities.Practising is just as important if you want to succeed, because practice makes perfect. This will help you feel confident about what you do. If you own the qualities above, success is yours for the taking!A. Where others see a closed door, they see an open window.B. Yo

46、u need to be able to look people in the eye and be honest.C. Having proper motivation is not optional- it is another key to success.D. This is because some people own certain qualities that others do not have.E. Their stories will encourage and inspire you as you climb the ladder of success.F. Pract

47、ice every day at whatever career you are in, and you will see yourself begin to grow.G. Another quality that helps people succeed is the ability to do and think about things in new and different ways.第三部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)My Emotional Experience in JaipurI came to India in February 2012 to com

48、plete a volunteer practicum requirement with some friends. It was really an unforgettable experience!Before we set off, I thought it would be a hard job, 41 that I could not adapt to the poor living conditions. After arriving in Jaipur, we went straight to the hotel that the Center had 42 for us; a

49、relief to us as we were tired from the 43 . During the following days we were 44 to the city and had Hindi lessons with our guide Ravi.On our fourth day in Jaipur we were taken to the head office. There we were 45 for the Child Development Program and over the course we 46 two studies related to chi

50、ld work and child rights. We focused on the experiences of the children who were working and the 47 that pushed them into work. The experience was entirely new for me and I learned so much through the 48 . The best part of the work, however, was 49 being in the communities and interacting with the c

51、hildren and their parents. I was 50 to a way of life completely different from my own. In spite of the poor living situations, people in Jaipur were 51 . We found that the parents communicated openly with each other and they were always 52 to share their own thoughts and feelings with their children

52、. I could 53 that people in Jaipur have positive relationships with their family and community members. Talking with the people there and hearing their stories was something that had a strong effect on my worldview, continuing to 54 how I understand everything around me now. I have been55 by the peo

53、ple that I met through this experience.On the weekends I spent time in Jaipur, 56 the city and shopping. We were 57 enough to be there during Holi, an exciting and colorful celebration in February end or early March in India! We really 58 every minute of the life in Jaipur!Generally, my practicum ex

54、perience with Volunteering India was extremely 59 . I know that I will be thinking about everything that I saw, learned and 60 in India and look forward to the day that I can return to this amazing country.41. A. expecting B. worrying C. determining D. confusing42. A. booked B. covered C. reported D

55、. designed43. A. distance B. program C. movement D. journey44. A. limited B. arranged C. introduced D. pointed45. A. responsible B. available C. famous D. powerful46. A. described B. conducted C. exchanged D. benefited47. A. standards B. chances C. fears D. causes48. A. adventure B. memory C. proces

56、s D. discovery49. A. really B. simply C. properly D. generally50. A. exposed B. selected C. compared D. delivered51. A. independent B. attractive C. comfortable D. cheerful52. A. careful B. willing C. upset D. ashamed53. A. predict B. advise C. sense D. wonder54. A. influence B. reflect C. analyze D

57、. test55. A. reminded B. witnessed C. admitted D. inspired56. A. identifying B. exploring C. representing D. charging57. A. curious B. energetic C. lucky D. generous58. A. valued B. delayed C. confirmed D. permitted59. A. regretful B. reasonable C. reliable D. positive60. A. encouraged B. imagined C

58、. experienced D. promoted第四部分：语法填空（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个词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many people keep small fish 61 pets. They keep them in a tank of water. The tank is made of glass. People can look 62 it. They can see inside the tank and watch the fish.The fish need room. They mustnt be crow

59、ded. They need air 63 (breathe). There must be enough water for all the fish. So the size of the tank is very 64 (importance)In the tank people put small plants 65 are good for fish. They give oxygen to the water. Plants help in other ways, too. They can hide behind the plants and sleep, lay 66 (egg

60、) there.The fish must 67 (keep) in water all the time. Some fish can jump high. So the tank should be covered. This keeps the fish from 68 (jump) out.The fish need food and should be fed every day. But 69 you give them too much food, it is very bad, for the extra food will fall to the bottom and mak

61、e the water dirty. So the fish should get just enough food and finish 70 in ten minutes. Nothing should be left.第五部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：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

62、不计分。As planning, Li Ming and I were set out for the mountain area happily in the morning, carrying the necessities in the backpacks.We struggled up a hill but saw a direction mark. Down a hill, following the direction, we came to a river. There were no boats. Lucky, we had learned how to swim in the training class. But we should protect his things in the backpacks from being wet. Fortunately, we found a piece of board, on that we put our backpacks, and swam pu