2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题.doc

2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题第二部分 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）Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than 50 years. Jack Benny was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 14th, 1894. His parents, Meyer and Emma Kubelsky, were religious Jews. They had moved to the United States from Eastern Europe. Benjamin was a quiet boy. For much of the time, his parents were busy working in his fathers store. As a child, Benjamin, or Benny as his friends called him, learned to play the violin. After finishing his school, he joined the Navy. He continued using his violin to perform for sailors. In one show he was chosen more for his funny jokes than for his skill with the violin. That experience made him believe that his future job was a edian. Jack Benny developed a show business personality that had all the qualities people dislike. He was known for being so stingy-he refused to spend any of his money, unless forced to do so. He always was concerned about money. On his shows Benny often spoke of his appearance, especially his baby blue eyes. As he grew older, he always claimed to be 39 years old. Benny rarely made jokes that hurt other people. Instead, he would let the other actors on the show tell jokes about him.In real life, he was known to be very giving and he was a person people liked having as their employer. Jack Benny entered the new medium of television in 1950. Five years later, he dropped his radio program to spend more time developing his television show. At first, his appearances on television were rare. By 1960, the Benny show was a weekly television program. It continued until 1965. Benny appeared in about 20 films during his life. A few became popular. But most were not. In 1963, Benny returned to Broadway for the first time since 1931.Jack Benny received many awards during his lifetime. Perhaps the one honor that pleased him most was that his hometown of Waukeegan named a school for him. This was a special honor for a man who had never finished high school.Benny continued to perform. He died of cancer in 1974. At his funeral his friend Bob Hope said, “Jack Benny was stingy to the end. He gave us only eighty years.”21.The underlined word “stingy” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by .A. cleverB. meanC. outgoingD. hardworking22.According to the text, on Bennys shows, he .A. developed a good personalityB. played the violin skillfullyC. often referred to his appearanceD. said funny things that hurt others23.What can we learn about Benny?A. He did a good job in show businessB. His first appearance on TV was very successfulC. Most of his films became wellknownD. He treated all his awards as nothing24.We can learn from Bob Hopes words that .A. eighty years was enough for mon people as well as BennyB. Benny devoted himself to developing TV businessC. Benny performed only eighty yearsD. he felt very sad about Bennys deathBThere is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, I never saw a lovelier spot , and she didnt even go fishing.Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold . As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. Its just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new er to fishing, learning the basics form of fishing will leave you with a lifetimes fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long days fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotlands mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of mountains, and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But its not just what goes matters; what es down is unique. More than 900 meters high, on the mountains north is an all-important source of pure water. Its name es from the Gaelic language usqueba water of life; and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotlands best know whisky.25.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that .A. the queen is rich in tour experienceB. the Castle is a good place to go in ScotlandC. tasting whisky is better than going fishingD. 1873 is a special year for the queen26.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A. By giving descriptionsB. By following time orderC. By analyzing causesD. By making parisons27.What is Ben Nevis special for?A. The Inverlochy Castle HotelB. The beauty of its surroundingsC. The water from the mountainD. The challenge up to its top28.What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce Scottish traditions to touristsB. To show the attractions of Scotland to readersC. To explore geographical characteristics of ScotlandD. To describe the pleasures of life in ScotlandCA sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you bine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in a garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.A biodegradable(生物所能分解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage consumers to recycle.Scientists have e up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and is able to change shape. Over time it can also break down into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed .When this new type of cover turns into waste, it forms fertilizers. These feed the seed and help the flower grow.Engineers have designed a small transparent(透明的) window to hold the seed. They have made sure it only grows when the phone is thrown away. “Weve only put sunflower seeds into the cover so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time.” said one scientist.As phone technology is developing so quickly, people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists.”The seed es out and the flower grows in the pot so you dont have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kieran. She leads the research team, which is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.29.What is the purpose of this passage?A. To tell the popularity of biodegradable cell phonesB. To persuade the reader to buy the biodegradable cell phoneC. To discuss the development of phone technologyD. To introduce an environmentally-friendly cell phone to readers30.People throw away their cell phones most probably because .A. there is something wrong with themB. no sunflowers can grow out of themC. they are out of fashionD. they are being cheaper and cheaper31.What might be the best title for this passage?A. Sunflower and PhoneB. Plant Your PhoneC. Protect Our EnvironmentD. No Worry about Phone32.Where can we probably find the passage above?A. In a novelB. In a magazineC. In a textbookD. In a diaryDYour glasses may someday replace your smartphone, and some New Yorkers are ready for the switch. Some in the city cant wait to try them on and use the maps and GPS that the futuristic eyewear is likely to include.Id use it if I were hanging out with friends at 3 a.m. and going to the bar and wanted to see what was open, said Walter Choo, 40, of Fort Greene.The smartphone-like glasses will likely e out this year and cost between $250 and $600, the Times said, possibly including a variation of augmented(增强的) reality, a technology already available on smartphones and tablets(平板电脑) that overlays information onto the screen about ones surroundings. So, for example, if you were walking down a street, indicators would pop up showing you the nearest coffee shop or directions could be plotted out and e into view right on the sidewalk in front of you.As far as a mainstream consumer product, this just isnt something anybody needs, said Sam Biddle, who writes for Gizmodo. Were accustomed to having one thing in our pocket to do all these things, he added, and the average consumer isnt gonna be able to afford another device(装置) thats hundreds and hundreds of dollars.9to5Google publisher Seth Weintraub, who has been reporting on the smartphone-like glasses since late last year, said he is confident that this type of wearable device will eventually be as mon as smartphones.Its just like smartphones 10 years ago, Weintraub said. A few people started getting emails on their phones, and people thought that was crazy. Same kind of thing. We see people bending their heads to look at their smartphones, and its unnatural, he said. Theres gonna be improvements to that, and this a step there.33.One of the possible functions of the smartphone-like glasses is to .A. program the opening hours of a barB. supply you with a picture of the futureC. provide information about your surroundingsD. update the maps and GPS in your smartphones34.According to Sam Biddle, the smartphone-like glasses are .A. necessary for teenagersB. attractive to New YorkersC. available to people worldwideD. expensive for average consumers35.We can learn from the last two paragraphs that the smartphone-like glasses .A. may have a potential marketB. are as mon as smartphonesC. are popular among young adultsD. will be improved by a new technology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 UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers Week for their newers. 36 However, having just left the fort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking(令人头痛的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join? 37 So just take it all in slowly. Dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years. 38 l Learn rules. 39 Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.l Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.l 40 The more active you are, the more likely youll be to meet new people than those who never leaves his rooms.l Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when youre in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that youre friendly.So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon youll be passing on your experience to next years new recruits.A. Make sure you know British social etiquette(礼节)B. Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot.C. Its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.D. Be honestE. Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers WeekF. Be sociableG. Keep yourself friendly to others sometimes第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 完形填空（共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分）完型AMy friend Michelle is blind, but youd never know it. She makes such good use of her other 41 , including her “sixth sense”, that she rarely gives the impression that shes 42 anything.Michelle looks after her children pretty much like the rest of us, 43 that she doesnt push too hard on them, 44 really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house, and she moves around so fast that 45 often dont realize shes blind.I 46 this the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very 47 about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was 48 excited about her finger-painting project.“Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles. “I learned how to 49 colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Michelle 50 with us.”To my great 51 , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend! Then Kayla continued, “Michelle told me my 52 showed joy, pride and a sense of acplishment. She really 53 what I was doing!6” Kayla said she had never known how good finger paints felt 54 Michelle showed her how to paint without looking at her paper.I realized Kayla didnt know that Michelle was blind. It had just never 55 in conversation. When I told my daughter that Michelle was blind, she was 56 for a moment. At first, she didnt believe me. “But Mommy, Michelle knew exactly what was in my picture!” Kayla 57 . And I knew my child was 58 because Michelle had listened to Kayla describe her art work. Michelle had also heard Kaylas 59 in her work.We were silent for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, “You know, Mommy, Michelle really did see my picture. She just used my 60 .”Indeed, she uses a special type of “vision” that all mothers have.41.A. sensesB. meansC. methodsD. ways42.A. enjoyedB. foundC. missedD. seen43.A. insteadB. exceptC. sinceD. but44.A. whoB. itC. sheD. which45.A. guestsB. familyC. childrenD. friends46.A. realizedB. heardC. recognizedD. witnessed47.A. sadB. satisfiedC. excitedD. enjoyed48.A. especiallyB. not soC. a littleD. not at all49.A. paintB. drawC. createD. mix50.A. stayedB. paintedC. talkedD. played51.A. excitementB. surpriseC. delightD. encouragement52.A. attitudeB. colorC. pictureD. paper53.A. touchedB. distinguishedC. sawD. understood54.A. afterB. beforeC. untilD. when55.A. turned outB. e upC. referred toD. talked about56.A. curiousB. quietC. puzzledD. worried57.A. criedB. insistedC. plainedD. informed58.A. rightB. wrongC. worriedD. uncertain59.A. shortingsB. difficultiesC. prideD. description60.A. paperB. eyesC. handsD. pens完型BDad loved children. And he always wanted a large family. Eventually, he got what he wanted with twelve children in the family. Without fail, he would show us all to visitors.Once, Dad 61 presented the first three children in the family, Ann, Mary and Ernestine, to some visitors. Then he picked up a fourth child, and said, And this is our latest model, plete with all the improvements. And dont think that this is all; we are 62 another model some time next month.But what he 63 most was taking us out for a drive. On one occasion a man in a village we were passing through shouted excitedly that he had seen eleven people in our car, not 64 Mum and Dad. 65 , Dad called out over his shoulder, You 66 the second baby up from the front here, Mister.Another time, Dad told us this joke, though we were not sure whether he was telling us the truth, Mum, who was a psychologist, once went to give a lecture and left Dad in charge of the 67 . When Mum returned, she asked him if everything had been OK. He said everything was fine except that one of the children had been taught a lesson because he had been 68 . When he pointed at the child that had been 69 , Mum looked at him calmly and said, Thats not one of ours, dear. He 70 next door.61. A. surprisinglyB. nervouslyC. generouslyD. proudly62. A. orderingB. sellingC. expectingD. improving63.A. hatedB. enjoyedC. caredD. hoped64.A. countingB. namingC. showingD. reading65.A. ImmediatelyB. CarefullyC. AngrilyD. Easily66.A. sawB. missedC. forgotD. left67.A. lectureB. houseC. officeD. activity68.A. troublesomeB. carelessC. activeD. quiet69.A. foundB. caughtC. punishedD. wounded70A. goes toB. belongs toC. worksD. plays第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A long time ago, there lived a poor man 71 (name) Mr. Vinegar. One day, Mr. Vinegar wanted to buy a cow, so he 72 (go) to a fair and took 50 dollars with him. When he arrived at the fair he saw a 73 (beauty) cow. Mr. Vinegar thought, “Oh! If I had that cow, I should feel ver