浙江省2020-2021学年高二上学期（12月）第二次月考英语试卷含解析

1、试卷主标题姓名：_ 班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解（共4题）1、 A simple gesture can be formed into a childs memory so quickly that it will cause the child to give a false answer to a question accompanied by that gesture. A new finding suggests that parents, social workers, psychologists and lawyers should be careful with their ha

2、nds as well as their words. While memories of both adults and children are easy to react to suggestion, those of children are known to be particularly influenced, said lead researcher Sara Broaders of Northwestern University. Kids are used to looking to adults to tell events for them and can be misl

3、ed even if not intentionally. Previous research, for example, has shown that detail-loaded questions often cause false answers; when asked, say “Did you drink juice at the picnic?” the child is likely to say “yes” even if no juice had been available. It is not that the child is consciously lying, bu

4、t rather the detail is quickly formed into his or her memory. To avoid this problem, social workers have long been advised to ask children only open-ended questions, such as “What did you have at the picnic?” But an open-ended question paired with a gesture, briefly meaning a juice box, is treated l

5、ike a detailed question. That is ， children become likely to answer falsely. And it isnt just a few kids: 77% of children gave at least one piece of false information when a detail was suggested by an ordinary gesture. Gestures may also become more popular when talking with non-fluent language users

6、, such as little kids, Broaders said as hand movements can impart meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases. “It certainly seems reasonable that adults would gesture more with children. In general, Broaders advises parents and other adults to “try to be aware of your hands when questioning a child abo

7、ut an event. Otherwise, you might be getting answers that dont reflect what actually happened. 1 What can we know about gestures from the text? A They are rarely used by people. B They have certain effect on children. C They have not any function at all. D They are often used by social workers. 2 Wh

8、y are kids easy to be misled by gestures according to Sara Broaders? A Children are easy to tell lies. B These gestures are very attractive. C Their memories are affected easily. D These gestures are used frequently. 3 Which may cause a wrong reply according to the text? A Where are you going Lucy?

9、B What will you have for lunch? C Did you see anything else last night? D Did you cheat in the last English examination? 2、 Bangladesh's floating gardens, built to grow food during flood seasons, could offer a continuous solution for parts of the world which are likely to suffer from flooding be

10、cause of climate change, a new study has found. Bangladesh's floating gardens began hundreds of years ago. The gardens are made from native plants that float in the rivers and operate almost like rafts ( 筏 ), rising and filling with the waters. Historically, they were used to continue growing fo

11、od during rainy seasons when rivers were filled with water. The farmers layer the plants about three feet deep, creating a version of raised-bed gardens that float in the water. Then, they plant vegetables inside those rafts. As the raft-plants rot away, they release nutrients, which help feed the v

12、egetable plants. But as climate change affected the volume of water in those rivers, the researchers wanted to understand whether Bangladesh's floating gardens could be a continuous farming practice. They interviewed farming families and found strong evidence that floating gardens provide stabil

13、ity, both in the amount of food available to feed rural populations and in a farming family's income. They found that farmers typically use hybrid ( 杂交 ) seeds, which must be repurchased each year, to grow a diverse range of vegetables in the floating gardens. The gardens are also sensitive to p

14、ests, so farmers end up spending some money on both pesticides and fertilizers. But even with those expenses, they found, benefits outweighed costs. One farmer told the research team that he earns up to four times as much money from the gardens as from traditional rice fields. However, before gainin

15、g profits, farmers often take out high-interest loans ( 贷款 ) to cover the investment costs of filling the beds and stocking them with plants. Luckily; there are also lower-interest loans from responsible government or non-governmental organizations, which could ease that burden. 1 How do vegetable p

16、lants grow according to the text? A By absorbing nutrition from raft-plants. B By taking shelter from climate change. C By living together with hybrid seeds. D By moving up and down with raised beds. 2 What does the underlined word “outweighed” in paragraph 5 mean? A Affected. B Brought. C Beat. D E

17、qualed. 3 What can be inferred from the text? A A solution to climate problem has been found. B The gardens are built with rotted native plants. C Farmers earn more from traditional rice fields. D Low-interest loans lighten the stress of farmers. 3、 In WALL-E , a science fiction movie, a little robo

18、t is responsible for cleaning a world covered in garbage; a world where there is no longer room for anything else, not even humans! The film encourages common people, worldwide leaders and businessmen to ask the obvious question: What can be done to prevent something like this happening? For some, m

19、icrofactories could become the most promising answer. Veena Sahajwalla, a materials scientist and engineer in Sydney, Australia, has discovered a solution to the challenging waste problem. Her one-stop approach could go beyond the existing recycling processes. Her invention, waste microfactories, ma

20、inly targets electronic waste and plastic. It can transform waste into new materials with the help of thermal ( 热工 ) technology. “Using our green manufacturing ( 制造 ) technologies, these microfactories can transform waste where it is largely reserved and created, enabling local businesses and commun

21、ities to not only deal with local waste problems, but to develop a commercial opportunity from the valuable materials that are created, she explains. And the way these modular ( 模块化 ) microfactories work is fascinating too. Firstly, no more than 50 square meters are needed to operate them, so they c

22、an be located anywhere, reducing journeys between manufacturing plants and recycling processors. In the first module, the thrown-away computers, mobile phones and printers are broken down. Next, in another module, a special robot is responsible for identifying useful parts. Once this process is comp

23、leted, a third stage involves transforming those pieces into valuable materials using controlled heat. Although the most effective solution to address the waste challenges would be not to create as much trash, Sahajwalla microfactories provide hope for all the waste that already exists. Her solution

24、 not only decreases the amount of waste, but it also improves its management and enables new manufacturing opportunities around the new materials created. 1 Why is WALL-E mentioned? A To introduce the main topic. B To advertise the science fiction movie. C To show the strength of technology. D To pr

25、omote the convenience of robots. 2 What do Veena Sahajwalla's words suggest? A The technology is an inspiration from a movie. B The technology deals with waste in small quantities. C The technology benefits both the environment and investors. D The technology is mainly of commercial value. 3 Why

26、 is controlled heat used in the process? A To break down thrown-away electronics. B To transform electronic waste into valuable materials. C To identify useful parts in the thrown-away electronics. D To reduce journeys between manufacturing plants and recycling processors. 4 What's the author

27、9;s attitude to Sahajwalla's microfactories? A Disapproving. B Skeptical. C Supportive. D Objective. 4、 How to stop life getting you down Theres a saying “If you and everyone else threw your problems onto the pile, youd take yours back immediately once you saw everyone elses”. 1 Others are proba

28、bly dealing with their own problems just like you. So when things start to get you down, how can you pick yourself back up? 2 If youre struggling or feeling down, always remember that you dont have to be alone. You dont need to be on your own, either. 3 If you dont feel able to talk to friends or fa

29、mily, youll find support groups that can provide you with ideas or at least listen to you. Youll also find support groups that can provide you with ideas or at least listen to you. Youll also find that online forums( 论坛 ) and social media sites can provide opportunities to connect and ask for help.

30、Try out a new hobby. Hobbies dont just fill time; they also help to give you a sense of purpose. Try out a new sport, learn to dance or perhaps join a chess club. Many hobbies also provide opportunities for social interaction. 4 Try to appreciate the little things. Those that have bounced back from

31、a serious illness often state that theyve been given a new chance of life and that they wake up each morning feeling grateful for just being able to wake up. 5 Go out for dinner and make efforts to truly appreciate your meal or lie back on your bed, surrounded by total silence, and simply focus on h

32、ow it feels to breathe and to relax. If you cant focus on the silence, you can instead choose background noise. A Reach out. B Turn to your friends or family. C Bad experiences are part of life for us all. D Friends will be happy to help and make you joyful. E.Enjoy the beauty of a flower or a simpl

33、e sunny day. F.Talking and making new friends will raise your spirits. G.A new attitude to ordinary life can make you feel more positive. 二、完成句子（共12题）1、 Researchers insisted that dangers_(alleviate) by taking measures constantly. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 2、 _(commit) to ridding the world of poverty, he made i

34、ntense efforts to develop a new variety of rice. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 3、 _ is universally acknowledged, nonverbal behaviors vary from country to country. ( 用适当的词填空 ) 4、 The assessment is not directly relevant _ the enquiry. ( 用适当的词填空 ) 5、 At 9:00 next Sunday, I _(accompany) my daughter on a trip to Prince

35、ton. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 6、 This is a _(potential) critical situation, so we have to be cautious. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 7、 It is no good _(intervene) in others internal affairs. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 8、 It is a career she finds inspiring and _(reward). ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 9、 _(prohibit) keeping dogs in the community is abs

36、urd. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 10、 Can you _(vision) what urban life will be like in 100 years? ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 11、 It is _(estimate) that another three leisure bars will be opened in this district. ( 所给词的适当形式填空 ) 12、 _ one can turn his dream into a reality depends on his talent and the efforts he makes. ( 用适当的

37、词填空 ) 三、其他填空（共6题）1、 Im _( 相信 ) well find a solution to tackling the crisis. ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 2、 Evidence demonstrates the absence of sleep can cause _( 焦虑 ). ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 3、 The other day she had a(n) _( 偶遇 ) with a celebrity in a shopping mall. ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 4、 She felt greatly _( 羞愧 ) for her bei

38、ng so distracted in such an important meeting. ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 5、 The cultural theme park offers its visitors all kinds of _( 娱乐活动 ). ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 6、 All the seats were occupied, so it took us quite some time to find an _( 可获得的 ) site. ( 根据汉语提示单词拼写 ) 四、单词拼写（共6题）1、 He is a r_ friend and devoted husb

39、and, so you can trust him. ( 根据首字母单词拼写 ) 2、 With the majority of people o_ to the proposal, the government had to postpone it ultimately. ( 根据首字母单词拼写 ) 3、 To a_ to the consumers, more and more advertisers are using images of pop stars in their ads. ( 根据首字母单词拼写 ) 4、 A medical team c_ of experts and m

40、edical staff arrived at the scene shortly after the earthquake. ( 根据首字母单词拼写 ) 5、 He knew if they wanted to boost yields in the fields, they still had many difficulties to o_. ( 根据首字母单词拼写 ) 6、 Shes been waiting for me to break down the b_ between them so that they can become friends again. ( 根据首字母单词拼

41、写 ) 五、完型填空（共1题）1、 On the morning of my Ph. D qualifying exam. I rolled out of bed. showered, and next came the makeup. I brushed on a layer of foundation and drew thick black lines around my eyes a 1 that signified ( 表达 ) the courage I wanted to show during my presentation. Then I looked in the mirr

42、or. I felt confident 2 to answer questions that would be thrown at me. It's a way I found thanks to an unlikely 3 : a famous singer. I've always 4 with being confident. As an undergraduate, I felt extremely 5 whenever I tried to answer questions from professors. Later, in graduate school, I

43、especially 6 giving presentations about my research. 7 , I could find a solution that could build my confidence. The 8 came during the month before my qualifying exam when I appreciated the singer's new song. As a fan, I noticed it sounded completely 9 . She had switched from her usual dance-pop

44、 to soft rock and country. I was 10 why was she doing so? She was taking a huge professional 11 , but she was 12 in her music and herself. Her confidence got me thinking: Could I do something similar before I stepped on stage? I 13 the image I wanted my professional self to possess. I 14 myself wear

45、ing professional clothing and appropriate makeup. To me, makeup wasn't a mask. It 15 courage and confidence. I first experimented with the 16 during a practice presentation at home. It was a great 17 . So I decided to give my new self a(n) 18 at my qualifying exam. When I walked into the exam ro

46、om, I was happy to 19 I had newfound confidence. Sure, I was still nervous but 1 was able to answer questions without 20 . 1 A prayer B manner C look D greeting 2 A sorry B ready C kind D shy 3 A inspiration B meeting C coincidence D incident 4 A connected B combined C compared D struggled 5 A excit

47、ed B nervous C angry D delighted 6 A feared B practised C forbade D admitted 7 A Legally B Immediately C Hopefully D Unfortunately 8 A reward B dilemma C outcome D breakthrough 9 A different B professional C famous D normal 10 A relieved B embarrassed C curious D cautious 11 A action B side C risk D

48、 seat 12 A confident B interested C honest D expert 13 A laughed at B gave up C commented on D thought about 14 A avoided B imagined C resisted D missed 15 A consumed B represented C covered D replaced 16 A principle B advice C hobby D idea 17 A start B challenge C future D effort 18 A meaning B end

49、 C go D alternative 19 A wish B discover C predict D promise 20 A judging B speaking C smiling D trembling 六、书面表达（共1题）1、 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 You'd think that after hearing Mom and Dad talk about The Trip for a year, I'd be eager to go. But I dont even want to think about it. “Aren

50、't you excited?” asks Dad, looking up from his laptop. “This is the trip of lifetime. I'll bet none of your friends will be driving across the United States this summer.” Exactly, I think Nobody I know is going to pile into an old van , and drive from California to New York and back in 58 da

51、ys. Fifty-eight days! That was practically my whole summer! But I knew it was useless to protest ( 抗议 ). When Dad was offered a summer off for the first time in his career, he said that he'd always dreamed of driving across the country. So we were going. This is Dad's chance. I picked up my

52、cat. Max , and buried my face in his fur. He pawed at my ears playfully. Good-bye, summer vacation . Good-bye, diving at the lake. Good-bye to hanging out and doing absolutely nothing. Good-bye, Max I was going to miss this ball of fur. I put him down and laugh as he batted a button across the floor

53、 like a soccer player. He is interested in all small objects. The closer The Trip got, the harder it is to ignore. Thick envelopes arrive from places like Indiana. Tennessee, and Arkansas. Night after night, Mom and Dad huddle around the computer, plotting every inch of our 8,000-mile journey. Three days after school gets out, The Trip is finally here. Everything is packed and ready to go. Mom says that we are supposed to leave at 9 a.m. But when Dad notices a wet spot under the van, I realize we wouldn't be going anywhere for a while. Dad crawls under the van. Car parts spr