河北省承德第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第4次月考试题

1、 可修改河北省承德第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第4次月考试题时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节 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.What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Go fishing.B. Drive to the country.C. Watch a play.2.How much more does the man need

2、?A. $100.B. $200.C. $300.3.For what is the woman asking for leave?A. A holiday.B. A wedding.C. An opening ceremony.4.Where are the speakers probably?A. At home.B. At a stadium.C. At a store.5.Whats Peters attitude towards his late arrival?A. Indifferent.B. Apologetic.C. Angry.第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后

3、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6.What is the woman?A. A student.B. An editor.C. A professor.7.Why does the woman want to put a message?A. To sell something.B. To hire an English teacher.C. To find a language part

4、ner.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8.Where does the woman plan to go?A. The UK.B. America.C. Canada.9.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Working abroad.B. Studying abroad.C. Traveling abroad.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10.How does the man look now?A. Excited.B. Tired.C. Worried.11.When does the man usuall

5、y get up?A. At 6:00.B. At 7:00.C. At 8:00.12.What does the man have to do today?A. Go to a party.B. Have an exam.C. Study in the library.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13.What do we know about the woman?A. She heard of Chazeza.B. She is shocked by the story.C. She has been to Malawi before.14.Who helped Chaz

6、eza finish secondary school?A. Her uncle.B. Her parents.C. Her grandfather.15.What did Christie Johnson offer for Chazeza?A. An amazing job.B. Further education.C. Volunteer opportunities.16.Why did Chazeza start secondary schools?A. To earn money.B. To develop the economy.C. To help young girls lik

7、e her.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17.What does the speaker want to tell us?A. Food culture in Australia.B. Colorful life in Australia.C. Chinese food in Australia.18.Which word can best describe Australian food?A. Various.B. Simple.C. Healthy.19.What does the speaker say about Chinese food in Australia?A.

8、 There are no dumplings.B. It is the same as the original.C. People have no difficulty getting it.20.What is Australian special food?A. Honey chicken.B. Meat pie.C. Sweet noodles.第二部分阅读理解(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。ASmart Cameras to Help You Take Better Phot

9、osGoogle ClipsOne of the latest to launch is Google Clips. It is designed to be put somewhere in a room to take pictures by itself. It can also be attached to an object or a persons clothing.Google says machine learning helps the camera choose the best times and situations for taking pictures and vi

10、deos. Interested buyers can join a waiting list to be informed when it is on the market.GoPro HeroGoPro also uses machine learning to power its QuikStories characteristic. This tool takes existing photos and videos and automatically creates a finished video piece, complete with music and effects.Sna

11、p SpectaclesMessaging app Snapchat sells a pair of sunglasses with a builtin camera that can record short videos with the push of a button. Snap Inc. says the product, called Spectacles, is designed to “catch the moment, without taking you out of it”The glasses can record short video clips that can

12、be shared with Snapchat users. Snap Inc. has started selling its Spectacles sunglasses online in the United States.Apple iPhone XApples new iPhone X is being launched with its new Face ID system that it says will unlock the phone just by having the user look at it. This replaces the Touch ID on prev

13、ious ones that used a fingerprint to unlock the phone.Apple says the system works by projecting more than 30,000 dots on the face to create a kind of map. Apple says its facial recognition is even secure enough to allow payments through its Apple Pay service.21What is the special function of Google

14、Clips?AIt can play videos by itself.BIt can take pictures automatically.CIt can change photos into videos.DIt can provide music and effects.22Which of the following can now be bought on the Internet according to the passage?AGoogle Clips. BGoPro Hero.CSnap Spectacles. DApple iPhone X.23How is Apple

15、iPhone X unlocked?ABy a fingerprint. BBy facial recognition.CBy pushing a button. DBy making a map.BOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange probleminabil

16、ity to read.In the library, I found my way into the “Childrens Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child.

17、 He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. Without opening the book titled Amos, the Beagle with a Plan, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to

18、 read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book.My mothers c

19、all returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.I never told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that sum

20、mer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.24T

21、he authors mother told him to borrow a book in order to _.Aencourage him to do more walkingBhelp cure him of his reading problemClet him spend a meaningful summerDmake him learn more about weapons25The book caught the authors eye because _.Ait contained pretty pictures of animalsBhe found its title

22、easy to understandChe was reminded of his own dogDhe liked childrens stories very much26What can be concluded from the last paragraph?AThe authors mother rewarded him with books.BThe authors mother read the same book.CThe author has become a successful writer.DThe author has had happy summers ever s

23、ince.27Which one could be the best title of the passage?AMy Passion for Reading BMums Strict OrderCReunion with My Beagle DThe Charm of a BookCAccording to a new study, putting preschoolers in bed by 8 pm could reduce their chances of becoming overweight or obese later in life by half. Preschoolers

24、are children around the age of 4 or 5.The World Health Organization says obesity can lead to serious longterm health problems like diabetes, heart disease and stroke.Researchers from the Ohio State Universitys College of Public Health have found that young children who go to bed after 9 pm are twice

25、 as likely to be obese later in life. The researchers wrote their findings in The Journal of Pediatrics.The lead author of the study is Sarah Anderson. She is an associate professor of epidemiology (流行病学). Anderson says that, for parents, the results of the study support the importance of creating a

26、 bedtime routine.She says that having a usual bedtime routine is something families can do to lower their childrens risk of becoming overweight.Researchers used data from 977 children for the study. These children are part of a larger project called the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Developmen

27、t. The project follows healthy babies born in 1991 in 10 cities in the US.When these children turned 15 years old, the researchers looked at their rates of obesity. Of those with the earliest bedtimes, only one out of ten was obese. Of those who went to bed between 8 and 9 pm, 16 percent became obes

28、e. And out of those with the latest bedtimes, 23 percent became obese.The World Health Organization reported in 2014 that the number of overweight babies and young children worldwide had increased from 31 million in 1990 to 44 million in 2012. If that trend continues，the WHO warns, there will be 70

29、million obese children in the world by 2025.28According to the passage, the risk of obesity _.Acan be cut by half if children go to bed by 9 pmBcan lead to low blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseaseCis the highest at the age of 4 or 5Dis higher for those children who sleep late at night29The und

30、erlined word “obese” in the first paragraph means _.Aheavy BlightCfat Dslim30Which of the following statements is TRUE about the research?AThe research is organized by the World Health Organization.BThe result shows that children sleeping before 8 pm have the lowest rate of obesity.CThe findings are

31、 based on the data provided by The Journal of Pediatrics.DThe research is funded by the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development.31What is the authors attitude towards the result of the research?AObjective. BDisappointed.CPositive. DSatisfied.DPetra may be the treasure of an ancient world, hi

32、dden behind a tall mountain. Its beautiful scenery makes it one of the greatest ancient sites still standing today. Common sense says “perhaps theres nothing on the planet that looks like it”. Without doubt, theres nothing in the world that resembles it. The rockcarved rosered town of Petra is fille

33、d with a mysterious charm that had been “designed to strike wonder into all who entered it”Petra is the legacy from the Nabataeans, a hardworking group of Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then because of their culture, architecture and complex dams and wa

34、ter channels, Petra has become a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site and been listed in the New Seven Wonders of the World.Petra is the most wellknown site in Jordan located about 262 kilometers south of Amman and 133 kilometers north of Aqab

35、a. The Dead Sea is 80 kilometers north of it. The steeply rising sides of a long, cool, dark and narrow gorge (峡谷) basically keep the sunlight out. Suddenly the gorge opens right into a natural square covered with Petras most wellknown monuments, which glows in the bright sun. The ancient city shows

36、 the visitors its beautiful look. The town is large and the quality of the architecture is surprising. It leads someone to think about the creativity from the Nabataeans who made Petra their capital.Petra was the top architectural site for more than 400 years until it was occupied by the Romans in 1

37、06 AD. It was seen first when discovered in 1812 after being lost through the 16th century for nearly 300 years! Petra has 800 monuments, including buildings, tombs, baths, halls ，temples, and streets, which were mostly carved in the pretty sandstone. Petra sights are in their finest in the early mo

38、rning and the late afternoon. Once the sun warms the colorful stones, you will see the majesty of Petra.32What do we know about Petra from the passage?AIt is on the top of a mountain.BIt was a palace for the king.CIt is a unique site.DIt was built by the Nabataeans in 106 AD.33Where is Petra accordi

39、ng to the passage?AIt is about 133 km south of Aqaba.BIt is about 262 km north of Amman.CIt is 80 km south of the Dead Sea.DIt is in southeast Jordan.34According to the passage, Petra was lost _.Ain the 1500s Bin the 1600sCin the 1700s Din the 1800s35What is the best title for the passage?AJordan, a

40、 Country Worth VisitingBPetra, Jordans Wonder of the WorldCThe Treasure Hidden Behind a MountainDPetra, the Bestknown Ancient City in the World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。WorkLife BalanceMany articles are focused on the importance of worklife balance. Below are

41、some suggestions mentioned frequently.Decide on priorities (优先的事物). _36_ You do not need to do everything in one night. Prioritize what needs to be done early in the week and what can be done later. If you are focusing on a few projects, you will do a better job on each assignment.Dont be an overach

42、iever. Being an allaround person is good. However, you do not need to be the captain of the football team, the lead in each activity and the employee of the month. _37_ And at the same time get your work done and have time to relax or hang out with friends._38_ If theres an activity that no longer b

43、rings you joy, think about whether you really want to continue pursuing it. Its hard to let go of something youve invested in for years, but if it has become a burden with little return for you, its time to give it up.Take care of yourself. _39_ Do not sacrifice (牺牲) your health because you are too

44、busy to take care of yourself. A combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise and plenty of sleep helps you relieve stress.Schedule time for relaxation. Set aside half an hour a day to do something that just makes you feel good. Read a book or a favorite magazine, take a walk or ride your bike. _

45、40_AGive up if necessary.BMake a considerate plan in advance.CDecide what is the most important and what needs to be done first.DChoose one or two things that you really enjoy and do it or them well.EHave a balanced and healthy diet, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.FSet goals that you can se

46、e yourself achieving within a certain period of time.GThe time that you take for yourself will help you focus when you finish your work.第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Getting out of my car one evening, I met my neighbor Theresa. “Mrs Taylor is in

47、 _41_ again，” she said. I had last _42_ Mrs Taylor before Christmas when I took her a loaf of bread. Taylor and I had been neighbors for 17 years. And she had a dog which greeted everyone, making people _43_. We all loved him.Most of my conversations with Mrs Taylor were by accident casual visits by

48、 the mailbox; quiet talks at the funeral home where we went to _44_ a common friend.After I moved here with our four _45_ kids, the quiet neighborhood was gone. We had little in common with the mostly elderly people, _46_ they welcomed us warmly. Over the years they helped us quite a lot. They _47_

49、our kids when our car was out of order, and fed the cat when we were away. We have enjoyed the comfort of living with these friendly people.Robert Frost had a neighbor who insisted that “good fences make good neighbors”. However, Frost thought _48_. He believed theres something “that doesnt love a w

50、all”. I _49_ with him. I believe “something” he talked about lives inside of me, too.I want to _50_ the walls of loneliness that go up when I slip _51_ into my garage for fear of disturbing some people. And I _52_ to take the fastest route to my back porch (门廊). Its quicker than meandering (蜿蜒) thro

51、ugh the yard. However, it leaves little room for communication. But as a child, I would sit on the porch with my mother and wave to neighbors out for an evening walk or drive.Mrs Taylor didnt _53_ her latest cancer. So again, I walked into the funeral home to say goodbye to a neighbor. I remembered

52、the barking dog and the chats by the mailbox. I was in _54_ for the loss of her. Now there is a new family moving into Mrs Taylors place. I see childrens toys in the yard. Its time to take a(n) _55_ around. I want to find the past experience.41A.hospital BschoolCcourt Dprison42A.trained BseenCforgiv

53、en Dhurt43. Ascared BannoyedCcheerful Dcareful44A.remember BcongratulateCsave Dconsult45A.shy BmodestCnoisy Dlazy46A.and BbutCor Dso47A.brought up Bbelieved inCappealed to Dpicked up48A.carefully BwronglyCdifferently Dperfectly49A.agree BargueCteam Dmeet50A.climb up Bprevent fromCseek for Dbreak dow

54、n51A.eventually BquietlyCsuddenly Dhappily52A.permit BdecideCrefuse Dtend53A.fear BtreatCignore Dsurvive54A.anger BhopeCsadness Dshame55A.rest BwalkCtrip Dexam第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The question of _56_ invented the computer cannot be answered with a single name. Thr

55、oughout history, many different people have helped in the development of this _57_ (value) machine. And many date the first important _58_ (invent) to the fourth century BC when the abacus was developed.It could be said that the first computer _59_ could store programs was the 1949 Electronic Delay

56、Storage Automatic Calculator. It was created by Maurice Wilkes. From this point forward, many developers helped to make _60_(vary) types of computers.In the early 1970s, many skilled inventors _61_ (include) Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak did much to develop personal computers in the form of PCs and Apples. By the 1990s, ownership of PCs became common as production grew _62_ (little) expensive than before. Also, with the development of technology, the size of these machines became smaller so that they could _63_ (easy) be used in homes.There is no doubt _64_ there are