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1、助您一臂之力成都外国语学校2019-2020学年下期5月月考高二英语试卷注意事项：1 .本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。2 .本堂考试120分钟，满分150分。3 .答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号准确无误地填写在答题卡规定的位置上，并使用 2B铅笔填涂。4 .考试结束后，将答题卡交回，答题卡不得折叠。第I卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AGreat Activities for Nature LoversHikingOne of the easiest and most accessible

2、ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesn't require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.Backcountry CampingWhy limit yourself to just a day

3、hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping gear, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you ' re an experienced hiker and campethis is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explo

4、re the wilderness.Mountain and Road BikingBiking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature, unlike long hikes through the woods and backcountry camping. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or

5、 your tires aren't suited for rugged terrain（ 地形）,consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.GardeningContrary to popular belief, you don't have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personali

6、ty is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables , fruit , herbs , or flowers. There's something truly satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grow yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in gardening is

7、that it doesn't have to break your budget and anyone can do it. 1. What do hikers need for hiking?A . Practical skills.B. Necessary equipment.C. A useful map.D. A relaxed mood.2. What's NOT the advantage of gardening according to the text?A. It' s easy to start it for anyone who likes it

8、.B. It doesn't take any energy or money to do it.C. You don't need to go far to enjoy the beauty of nature.D. It gives you a sense of satisfaction when cooking with fresh ingredients.3. Which of the following can take you to travel farthest?A . Hiking.B. Backcountry Camping.C. Mountain and R

9、oad Biking.D. Gardening.BThirteen, for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved to a new town withmy father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely and would cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchased an old horse for me at a local a

10、uction. I named him Cowboy.Cowboy was undoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didnm beyondaae. I loved hireason.I joined a riding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy ' s looks. I never let out about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. The othe

11、r members rode beautiful, registered horses.When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, we were quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love would turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speed events. I chose the jumping rac

12、e.One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons. Needless to say, she didn' t feel threatened when I competed against her at the next show. Shedidn ' t need to. I came in next to last.The stinging memory of Becky ' s smrks箧 )made me deter

13、mined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke up early every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.All of our hard w ork didn ' t make me feel confident by the time the show

14、came. I sat at the gate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the course and finish in first place.My turn finally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboyedstneckenrai Antee signal,we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble and raced on to the next one.

15、Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.As we crossed the line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds!I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I rea

16、lized that no matter what the odds, I ' d always come out a winner if I wanted something badenough to work for it.4. The underlined expression“ shown the gate ” (paragraph 4) most probably means“A . told how to enter the arenaB. shown how to make the horse beautifulC. removed from the competitio

17、n early D. told to enter the timed-speed events5. Why was the writer NOT confident of beating Becky?A . He had not practiced enough.B. He was an inexperienced rider.C. He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.D. Becky and her horse performed well in their turn.6. What did the writer learn from hi

18、s experience?A . Life can sometimes be unfair.B. A positive attitude will bring success.C. Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.D. One should not make judgments based on appearance. 7. The best title for the story is.A . A Run to RememberB. A Horse ' s TaleE. Neck and NeckD. A Difficult

19、 AgeCFew people can resist the lure (诱惑)of a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that spoils the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, often ending up with a sticky melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia's Pontificia Bolivariana University may have found an

20、 unlikely partner to help solve this age-old problem-cellulose fiber(纤维素)extracted from bananaplant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in bunches on a tree-like plant. Each bunch is attached to a central stalk, called a rachis( 叶轴),which is thrown once the fruit has been harvested. The team,

21、 led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began extracting cellulose nanofibrils (CNFS) from powdered rachis. The tasteless, odorless macro fibers, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair were then added in various concentrations to 100 grams of ice cream mix.With the right amount of CNFS

22、 mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than conventional ice cream, extending both its shelf life and the amount of time the treat can be enjoyed. Even more exciting was that the fibers increased the stickiness of low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this

23、 is what determines the f rozen treats ' creaminess and texture, CNFS could help create healthier ice cream without compromising on taste.The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in New Orleans on March 21, 2018, next plan to investigate how di

24、fferent types of fat, such as coconut oil, affect the behavior of CNFS in other frozen treats.The Colombian researchers are not the only one working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a naturally occurring protein called BSI

25、A(Bacterial Surface Layer A) was remarkably effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams competing to be the first to get to market, the future of everyone favorite dessert certainly looks promising.8. What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly?A. The hot

26、weather.B. A kind of fiber from banana.C. The ice creams ' stickinessD. The ice creams ' quick melting.9. Which is NOT a benefit of CNFS added to ice cream mix?A. To improve its flavor.B. To make it more healthy.C. To reduce its fat content.D. To make it melt more slowly.10. What can be infe

27、rred from the last paragraph?A. CNFS are more useful and effective than BSLA.B. Ice cream with BSLA has been on sale at the market.C. Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality.D. The Colombian research team has taken the lead in the competition with the Scottish team.11. What's the

28、 author ' s attitude towards the findNFSofA. PositiveB Casual C. Defensive D Suspicious.DIf you are reading this, you were probably born in the 2000s. The oh-ohs. The 21st century. That would make you young, creative, connected, global, and no doubt smart. Maybe good-looking, too. Right? But wha

29、t do other people think about your generation?Some adults worry that you ' re more interested in the screen in front of you than the world around you. They think of you as the-down 'gfaceration " because you use your phonm uch and theywonder how you will deal with school, friends, and f

30、amily. Are today' s teenagers too busy textintaking selfies to become successful in real life or " IRL " , as you would say?Other adults worry that today' s youth are spoilt anckdoace the chaflerngeanof adult life.Many children born in the 1990s and 2000s were raised by helicopter

31、parents", who were always there to guide and help their children with a busy schedule filled with homework and after-class activities such as dancing, drawing, or sports. With parents who do everything for them, today' sseem to prefer to live like teenagers even when they are in their 20s o

32、r 30s.With these taken into account, does the face down generation need a warning? Well, probably not.The fact is that many of today' s teenagers are better educated and more creative than past generations.They seem to be enthusiastic and willing to become leaders. More young people than ever vo

33、lunteer tohelp their communities. There are also brave young people such as Malala Yousafzai, the teenagerwho won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for pushing girls' rights to go to school.So if you ' re one of thohsh there are reasons to be hopeful about the future. Things are lookingup for the f

34、ace-down generation. Chances are that you will do GR8 (great) and LOL (laugh out loud).12. Which of the following words can NOT be used to describe the oh-ohs?A. Creative B. Caring. C. Ignorant D. Intelligent.13. What does the underlined phrase“ helicoptein pOaengsaph 3 mean?A . parents who have a v

35、ery busy schedule.B. parents who only turn up when necessary.C. parents who are rich and travel by helicopter.D. parents who always watch over their children.14. What can we learn from the passage?A . The writer is a member of the face-down generation.B. The writer is optimistic about the future of

36、the oh-ohs.C. The oh-ohs are more good-looking than their parents.D. The oh-ohs care about nothing other than their phones.15. The best title for this passage is.A . The “ helicopter parents " B. The over-worried parentsC. The spoiled generationD. The face-down generation第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据

37、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 importance of self-improvement often goes unnoticed. Truth is you can ' t ruway from yourself. The idea should be to focus on continuous self-development at every stage of life.16Increase self-awarenessThe first step of self-improvement asks you to beco

38、me more self-aware. Self-awareness is an ongoing journey. As life goes on, you meet with different experiences and challenges.17 Tobe on the path of self- improvement, it ' s important to never lose touch with yourself.Improve strengths （优点）Self-improvement lets you identify your personal streng

39、ths.18 It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to thrive （ 繁荣兴旺）.It helps you set life goals and make them happen.Step out of the comfort zonell disChoosing to work on improving yourself requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It lets you face your

40、 fears, try new things, and challenge yourself. There will be times when you side of your personality. 19 Don' tlet failures get you frustrated. And never get too comfortable in familiar spaces because life begins outside your comfort zone.20People who ' re invested in their continuous seimp

41、rovement come with an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Instead of being ignorant and escaping from their problems, they make it a point to learn from their mistakes to grow and succeed. This is a wonderful quality to have as having a learning attitude is instrumental in achieving succes

42、s.A . Improve mental healthB . Develop a learning attitudeC. And knowing your strengths is important.D . However, t here will also be times when you .' ll failE. They make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.F. After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know wha

43、t you want.G . Here are some reasons why self-improvement is important regardless of your age.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）In high school I had a math teacher, Mrs. Davies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment （付出）.Strict but fair, she held

44、our attention with her great method. One of her 21 was for students who were more advanced academically. I chose to 22 it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head. I 23 with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort.One Friday we were tested 24 our ability

45、to use a theorem （定理）that no one in the classthoroughly understood. The teacher would 25 our papers based on our ability to progressthrough the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations （ 公式符号）.I was absolutely 26. Finally, I didn't use the required theorem. Instead, I decided

46、 to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an 27. I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the 28 assignment. I becameresigned。顺从）to my fate.Our test papers were 29 back the following Monday. Everyone received a "C" except for me. To my surprise, I received an "A". I 30 tha

47、t there must be a mistake. I watched 31 as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test 32 back. She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, 33 the class how I had arrived at the correct answer. "Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rew

48、arding answer," she said with confidence. 34 I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed really proud of how I'd worked through the problem. The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook. She announced that it would be 35 with future classes.My teacher would have b

49、een justified （ 合理的）in giving me a 36 grade. Instead, she used the 37 to deeply influence a student who often struggled. And after forty years, I still cherish the 38. It helped change my self-image. I 39 up to a broad boundary ofpossibilities which has made my life an adventure. She understood that

50、 teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to 40. Thank you, Mrs. Davies.21 .A.classesB.tasksC.testsD.ways22.A.runB.likeC.teachD.take23.A.comparedB.connectedC.struggledD.argued24.A.forB.atC.inD.on25.A.explainB.gradeC.printD.collect26.A.tiredB.curiousC.lostD.satisfied27.A.answerB.endC.eff

51、ectD.interest28.A.completedB.provedC.fixedD.required29.A.handedB.heldC.thrownD.dated30.A.hopedB.dreamedC.declaredD.believed31 .A.angrilyB.regretfullyC.disappointedlyD.nervously32.A.methodB.scoreC.questionD.paper33.A.helpingB.followingC.showingD.praising34.A.SinceB.UnlessC.ThoughD.Because35.A.sharedB

52、.exchangedC.practisedD.checked36.A.friendlyB.failingC.correctedD.wrong37.A.possibilityB.creationC.intentionD.opportunity38.A.changeB.memoryC.schoolD.life39.A.keptB.openedC.madeD.looked40.A.learnB.surviveC.manageD.inspire第II卷（非选择题共80分）注意事项：必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指示的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。第一节 首字母填空（共10小题；每小题1分，

53、？t分10分）1. Chessboxing is a game that c physical power and brain power.2. These fish are very a and attack everything that comes near them.3. The c is on the side of the German boxer when watching the boxing match.4. W the old computer system is rather complicated, the new system is fairly simple.5.

54、After running the marathon, she was so exhausted that she didn't even have thes tostand up.6. Over 700 Chinese and foreign reporters arrived at the city to c the party's annualconference.7. The football match between Italy and Spain in the first round ended in a d, and the final score was 2-

55、2.8. The reason why boxers are so keen to participate in the chessboxing is that they want to prove fighters can be smart people and that smart people can be t.9. Although the idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather a to me, I stillprefer to resume study with my classmates on the

56、campus.10. Almost everybody a the people in Northern Europe, whose countries have higheconomic productivity, high social equality, high levels of personal happiness.第二节：选变填（共 10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读每个小题，从方框内选择正确的短语，将其适当形式填入空白处。set aboutset outbe in favor ofbe capable ofin a messbring backbring upin sear

57、ch ofpick upmake a breakthroughidentify withcome to sb's rescue1. I a few words of Greek when I was there last year.2. The idea that robots any labor tasks is broadly true in theory.3. The boy who fell into the river wouldn 't have died if the young man.4. Research is now being undertaken an

58、 explanation for the phenomenon.5. Opportunities and success tend those people who are always prepared.6. Please put these lecture notes in order and don't leave them next time.7. Many women of normal weight feel unable the super-thin models in fancy clothesin various fashion magazines.8. As I was listening to the radio, a song such fond memories of my childhood,when I was raised by my gra