重庆市云阳江口中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题

1、 可修改重庆市云阳江口中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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秒钟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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office.B.

2、 In a theatre.C. In a restaurant.2. How old is the man now?A. About 20. B. Nearly 40. C. Over 60.3. What is the man going to do?A. Go to the information counter.B. Take a train to leave New York.C. Check the price of the ticket.4. What do we learn about the man?A. He quit his job.B. He has got two j

3、ob offers.C. He is doing a part-time job.5. What does Mr. Anderson do?A. He is a teacher.B. He is a librarian.C. He is a repairman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is

4、 The Western Teacher? A. A story. B. A book. C. A magazine.7. When did the man start writing books? A. When he was at school. B. After he came to Paris.C. Since the year of 2004.听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C

5、. Customer and waiter.9. What must have caused the speakers stomach aches? A. The fish.B. The soup. C. The apples.10. Where will the speakers go? A. To the market. B. To the hospital. C. To the restaurant.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers talking about?A. New films.B. Popular cinemas.C. Fil

6、m-seeing habits.12. What seems to bother the woman at the cinema?A. The uncomfortable seat.B. The noisy people.C. The long waiting time.13. What do we know about the man?A. He prefers seeing new films at the cinema.B. He enjoys seeing films with friends.C. He likes talking about new films.听第9段材料，回答第

7、14至17题。14. Why does David go to Professor Smith for help?A. He had trouble with todays lecture.B. He missed all the classes last week.C. He wanted to learn how to take notes.15. What should David do at the start of each class?A. Have a short talk with the professor.B. Look through the notes from las

8、t class.C. Take down the main points of the lecture.16. How can David find the most important information to write down?A. By remember all the details of the lecture. B. By reading the notes taken by his classmates. C. By focusing on the organization of the lecture. 17. How many suggestions has Prof

9、essor Smith given to David?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who brought silk to Europe in the thirteenth century?A. Napoleon. B. Marco Polo. C. Leonardo da Vinci. 19. What do we know about silk today?A. It is used by famous dress designers. B. It is much cheaper than in the past. C. I

10、t is very popular among painters. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To encourage people to learn designing. B. To persuade people to buy silk clothes. C. To introduce the history of silk trade.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）阅读下列短文 ，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项。AHow can we

11、 reduce the risk?There are four general approaches to dealing with volcanic dangers. We can try to keep the danger from occurringoften an impossible task. We can try to change its path or reduce its impact on existing development. We can take steps to protect future development. We can also do our b

12、est to have disaster response plans in place before they are needed.Removing the ThreatClearly, there is no way to stop an eruption. We can, however, attempt to reduce the eruptions effects by strengthening structures, for example, building protective works such as walls to make lava (熔岩) flow away

13、from developed areas. Such efforts can be and have been successful, but are of limited use in a large-scale eruption.Planning for the FutureProtecting future development from volcanic dangers is a simple task. Before building houses, we should judge the risk. If the risk seems too great, a safer loc

14、ation should be found. This type of planning is very effective, but all too often, people are drawn to the lush(葱郁的)，rolling land of a quiet volcano.Disaster Preparedness (预案)When a volcano comes to life, a few weeks may not be enough time to avoid a tragedy. Planning is the key to saving lives. Wel

15、l before the warning signs occur, people must be educated about volcanic dangers. Escape plans must be in place. Communication between scientists, officials, the media, and the general public should be practiced. Emergency measures must be thought out and agreed upon.If you doubt the importance of t

16、hese efforts, take another look at past volcanic tragedies, such as the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz. Communication failures left the town of Armero unprepared for escape. When a deadly mudflow came down the slope (斜坡), 21,000 people90 percent of the towns peopledied.21The passage is intended for _.A

17、geographers Barchitects Cadventurers D the general public22When building houses, people tend to _.Ajudge volcanic dangers carefully Blike to live near a quiet volcano Ctake volcanic dangers seriously Dfind a safer place far away from a volcano23The writer mentioned Nevado del Ruiz to prove _.AThe im

18、portance of preparing for a volcanic eruptionBThe failure to keep volcanic dangers from happeningCThe bravery of the people in Armero TownDThe uncertainty of volcanos damageBUS scientists say they have poured cold water on the theory that washing hands with hot water kills more germs (细菌) than unhea

19、ted water. The small study of 20 people found using water at 15C (59F) left hands as clean as water heated to 38C (100F).National Health Service (NHS) recommends that people wash their hands in either cold or warm water. In this study, scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick wanted to find ou

20、t if popular assumptions about the benefits of warm or hot water and official guidance on hot water given to the food industry in the US held true. They asked 20 people to wash their hands 20 times each with water that was 15C (59F), 26C (79F) or 38 degrees (100F). Volunteers were also asked to expe

21、riment with varying amounts of soap. Before they started the tests, their hands were covered in harmless bugs. Researchers say there was no difference in the amount of bugs removed as the temperature of the water or the amount of soap changed.Prof Donald Schaffner said: “People need to feel comforta

22、ble when they are washing their hands but as far as effectiveness goes, this study shows us that the temperature of the water used did not matter.”However, the researchers accept their study is small and say more extensive work is needed to determine the best ways to remove harmful bacteria.In the U

23、K, NHS experts say people can use cold or hot water to wash their hands. They say hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and stress the importance of using enough soap to cover the whole surface of the hands. Their guidance focuses on rubbing hands together in various ways to make sure each

24、surface of each hand is clean.24. What does the underlined phrase “poured cold water” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Supported. B. Created C. Disapproved. D. Accepted.25. After they washed their hands with either hot or cold water, .A. volunteers all didnt feel very comfortableB. volunteers all tal

25、ked about American food industryC. volunteers still had much germ on their handsD. volunteers nearly had the same amount of germ removed26. How do the researchers feel about their study?A. It is incomplete. B. It is convincing. C. It is popular. D. It is abstract.27. Which of the following is the be

26、st title for the text? A. Using Cold Water Instead of Hot Water. B. How to Use Cold Water to Wash Hands.C. It is Better to Wash Hands in Cold Water. D. Washing Hands in Cold Water as Good as Hot.C“I feel unlikable, lonely and hopeless，” said Lisa, a bright teenager from a loving home. “It seems that

27、 nobody wants to become my friend. Whats wrong with me？”Like Lisa, many of us experience loneliness. The truth is that all people, no matter what their age or character even the most outgoing, wealthy and popular experience loneliness at least sometimes. Its healthy and natural to want to be around

28、people who care. After all, weve all heard “No man is an island.” Thats true. We all need others in our lives.Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, explains that if we want friends, we must be friendly and reach out to others. But it has risk. Because we are often afraid of rejection (拒绝), many of

29、 us are unwilling to reach out to others. We take a safer way and wait for others to make friends with us. But if we want friends, weve got to get beyond this.If making friends is your goal as well, you need to consider taking some measures (措施)Be willing to take the initiative (主动权). If you see som

30、eone whom you would like to know, dont wait for her to make the first move. Get close to her and begin a conversation. Let her know in a nonaggressive (无攻击性的) way that you are interested in being friends with her.Reach out to those who are lonely. When you see someone at school sitting alone, go ove

31、r and talk to her. And dont let popularity decide whom you reach out to. Youll often be surprised at the beautiful qualities behind a shy appearance.Ask questions. Start your first conversation by asking this possible friend what she likes to do or asking about her family. Be sure to ask questions t

32、hat cannot be replied with “yes” or “no”. For example, dont ask “Do you have a dog？” Instead, say “So, tell me about your pets.” Avoiding asking “yes” or “no” questions makes your possible friend not end your communication with a oneword answer.28Why does the author begin the text with Lisas worry?A

33、To set a sad tone. BTo share Lisas pain.CTo introduce the topic. DTo teach readers a lesson.29What can be a risk caused by reaching out to others according to the passage?ABeing treated in a rude way.BPutting ourselves in danger.CBeing refused by others.DLosing interest in communicating.30What can w

34、e know from Paragraph 5?AA proper manner is important in making friends.BJust waiting for chances will waste our time.CPopular people are often easygoing.DShy people are hard to talk to.31Why does the author suggest not asking “yes” or “no” questions?AIt is considered unfriendly.BIt will leave a bad

35、 first impression.CIt shows the poor quality of the speaker.DIt isnt good for keeping a conversation going.DThe 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

36、 discover where the key stress points are. Research shows that 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 techn

37、ologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to 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, driv

38、ing is important for preserving their independence, giving them 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 los

39、ing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people 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 us

40、e technology to address these problems. “For example, most of us 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.

41、Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed 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.”32. WhatisthepurposeoftheDriveLAB?A. To explore new means of transport.B. To de

42、sign new types of cars.C. To teach people traffic rules.D. To find out older drivers problems.33. Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?A. It helps them save time.B. It builds up their strength.C. It keeps them independent.D. It cures their mental illnesses.34. What do r

43、esearchers hope to do for older drivers?A. Improve their driving skills.B. Provide tips on repairing their cars.C. Develop driver-assist technologies.D. Organize regular physical checkups.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Keeping Older Drivers on the Road B. A Solution to Traffic ProblemsC.

44、 Driving Services for Elders D. A New Model Electric Car 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。Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people arent satisfied with their present weight, but most people arent sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in

45、 magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. 36 So what should you do about your weight control? 37 The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian（饮食学家). 38 If it turns out that you

46、can benefit from weight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started. 39 People who lose weight quickly by crash（速成的） dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they havent permanently changed their habits. Therefo

47、re, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime.Small changes are a lot easier to stick with than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat. 40 Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life. Its a good idea

48、 to maintain a healthy weight because its just that: healthy.A. Try giving up regular soda for a week.B. Weight management is about long-term success.C. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when youre full. D. Changing from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is also a good idea.E. Besides, no magic

49、al diet will make you look like someone else. F. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you.G. They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡

50、上将该项涂黑。I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while. Yet, I 41 myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway. I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to car

51、ry as many 42 as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package 43 . The queue moved very slowly. My patience ran out and I got 44 . The longer it took, the angrier I became. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my 45 quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue th

52、at was now extending past the front door.“Excuse me,” I said, trying not to be too pushy. Several people had to move 46 to make room for me to get to the 47 .I stepped out, complaining about the 48 conditions. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot.

53、A woman was coming across the lot in my 49 . She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy. I 50 that she looked as if she could breathe fire. It stopped me in my tracks. I 51 myself and it wasnt pretty. Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a 52 d

54、ay. My anger melted away. I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a 53 . So I did what I could in a minute 54 she hurried past meI smiled. In a second everything changed. She was astonished, then somewhat 55 . Then her face softened and her shoulders 56 . I saw her take a deep breath. Her pace

55、slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other.I continued to smile all the way to my 57 . Wow, its amazing what a simple smile can do.From then on, I became aware of peoples 58 and my own, the way we show our feelings. Now I use that 59 every day to let it 60 me that when facing the world

56、, I can try a smile.41Ahelped Bfound Ctroubled Denjoyed42Athings Bchances CpackagesDdollars43Aweighed Bcashed Clifted Dcarried44Apleased Bdisappointed Cdelighted Dannoyed45Asituation Bchoice Cbusiness Dattitude46Aaway Baside Calong Dabout47Acounter Bcashier Cexit Dentrance48Aservice Bweather Cwork Ds