2021-2022学年甘肃省民乐县第一中学高二下学期3月月考英语试题（原卷版）

1、2021-2022学年甘肃省民乐县第一中学高二下学期3月月考英语试题第一部分 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）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中, 选出最佳选项并且在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOPENINGS AND PREVIEWSAnimals Out of PaperYolo！Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph, in which an origami(折纸术) artist invites a teenage tale

2、nt and his teacher into her studio. Merri Milwe directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 12. (West Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W. 86th St. 212-868-4444.)The AudienceHelen Mirren stars in the play by Peter Morgan, about Queen Elizabeth II of the UK and her private meetings with twelve Prime Ministers in th

3、e course of sixty years. Stephen Daldry directs. Also starring Dylan Baker and Judith Ivey. Previews begin Feb. 14.(Schoenfeld, 236 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200.)HamiltonLin-Manuel Miranda wrote this musical about Alexander Hamilton, in which the birth of America is presented as an immigrant story. Thom

4、as Kail directs. In previews. Opens Feb. 17.(Public, 425 Lafayette St. 212-967-7555.)On the Twentieth CenturyKristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher star in the musical comedy by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, about a Broadway producer who tries to win a movie stars love during a cross-country train j

5、ourney. Scott Ellis directs, for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin Feb. 12.(American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St. 212-719-1300.)1. What is the play by Rajiv Joseph probably about?A. A type of art.B. A teenagers studio.C. A great teacher.D. A group of animals.2. Who is the director of T

6、he Audience?A. Helen Mirren.B. Peter Morgan.C. Dylan Baker.D. Stephen Daldry.3. Which play will you go to if you are interested in American history?A. Animals Out of Paper.B. The Audience.C. Hamilton.D. On the Twentieth Century.BWe were late as usual. My husband had insisted on watering the flowers

7、in the garden by himself, and when he discovered that he couldnt manage, he asked me for help at the last moment. So now we had an hour to get to the airport. Luckily, there were not many cars or buses on the road and we were able to get there just in time. We checked in and went straight to a big h

8、all to wait for flight to be called. We waited and waited, but no announcement was made. We asked for information and the girl there told us that the plane hadnt even arrived yet. In the end, there was another announcement telling us that passengers waiting for Flight L108 could get a free meal vouc

9、her (凭单) and that the plane hadnt left Spain for technical problems. We thought that meant that it wasnt safe for the plane to fly. We waited again for a long time until late evening when we were asked to report again. This time we were given vouchers to spend the night in a nearby hotel. The next m

10、orning after a bad night because of all the planes taking off and landing, we were reported back to the airport. Guess what had happened while we were asleep! Our plane had arrived and taken off again. All the other passengers had been forgotten. You can imagine how we felt!4. Before leaving for the

11、 airport, the author_.A. helped water the flowersB. found it hard to start her carC. cleaned the garden by herselfD. made a phone call to her husband5 Why didnt the authors plane take off on time?A. The airport was too busy.B. The weather was terrible.C. Some passengers were late.D. Something was wr

12、ong with it.6. How did the author probably feel the next morning?A. Lucky.B. Excited.C. Angry.D. Nervous.7. Whats the main idea of the text?A. It is important to be a polite passenger.B. A couple were left behind at an airport.C. It is dangerous to travel around in a plane.D More and more airports p

13、rovide a bad service.CPark guards who watch North Americas highest mountain say inexperienced and overconfident climbers are taking more risks and endangering themselves and other climbers. The guards suggest many climbers are trying to move up the mountain too fast after having a year of. Denali in

14、 southern Alaska is 6,190 meters above sea level. So, climbing it requires a high level of skill. Climbers also need to acclimate to high altitudes (海拔), which is not needed for most mountains in the US. The National Park Service recently made a statement warning that many climbers in the Alaska Ran

15、ge are showing signs of inexperience and overconfidence. After reporting no deaths in 2018 and 2019， at least two people have already died on the mountain in 2021. Two others were seriously injured, officials said. Earlier this month, a skier from the state of Colorado died after falling into a very

16、 deep cut in the ice. A climber from the state of Idaho was killed by a large falling piece of ice. The guards made their statement after a Canadian climber was seriously injured after falling nearly 305meters. He was not wearing climbing ropes. Other climbers reported the fall. People in a helicopt

17、er (直升机) studying mountain ice in the area were able to save the man,park officials said. The Park Service statement named several reasons for the increase in injuries and deaths. They include extreme tiredness, untested body reactions to high altitudes, quickly changing weather, and not bringing th

18、e right equipment. In recent years,guards said they have seen more climbers try to make Denalis top by climbing the 2,134 meters from the final base camp to the top in one day. This is nearly impossible to do except for the most experienced climbers. Experts suggest that climbers take 17 to 2l days

19、to reach the top of Denali. That includes rest days and extra days to wait out bad weather.8. What does the underlined phrase “acclimate to” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Get used to.B. Get tired of.C. Take control of.D. Look forward to.9. What is special about climbers in 2021 compared with those

20、 in 2018 and 2019?A. They are not so confident.B. They face higher altitudes.C. Most of them are beginners.D. Deaths have come up among them.10. What mistake did the Canadian climber make?A. He didnt train himself to climb.B. He didnt make sure of his safety.C. He didnt stay with other climbers.D. H

21、e knew little about the mountain ice.11. What is paragraph 6 mainly about?A. Dangers of having little climbing experience.B. Results of climbing mountains in a hurry.C. Causes of the climbing accidents.D. Rules of safe mountain climbing.DA scientist locked himself in a small air-tight plastic tent w

22、ith 200 plants to see if they could change CO2 into oxygen (氧气) fast enough to keep him alive. Kurtis Baute locked himself in a 3m by 3m tent in his brothers backyard in British Columbia, Canada. He hoped to find out if by surrounding himself with plants, the CO2 he breathed out could be changed int

23、o oxygen to allow him to survive in the locked tent for at least three days. Unfortunately, he had to give up the experiment after only 15 hours, as CO2 levels reached a dangerous point where he risked suffering brain damage. “I could probably survive in the tent for three days,” Baute wrote on his

24、website. “But my goal is not to just not die. My goal is to end this project without developing brain damage or just generally causing lasting harm to my body. But as it turns out, thats exactly what he risked as the 200 plants he took with him into the tent couldnt meet his needs. Clearly, a cloudy

25、 sky prevented them from receiving all the sunlight they needed to perform photosynthesis (光合作用), so they couldnt recycle CO2 fast enough. “Plants are great at taking in CO2 and they love it. Since it wasnt a bright and sunny day, they werent getting the light they needed, which meant CO2 just kept

26、rising. I had to give up the experiment as that continued.” the young experimenter said. 15 hours into the experiment, Baute reached the set danger point and then ended this experiment. Still, he called the experiment a “huge success” as his main goal was actually the terrible effects of climate cha

27、nge and CO2 emissions. “The conclusion about my experiment is that if CO2 is too high, Ill escape, which is just everyday experiences for many people on this planet. Everyone deserves clean air, but not everyone has it,” he wrote.12. Why did Kurtis Baute stay in the tent for only 15 hours?A. The ten

28、t is too small for him to stay too long.B. The environment in the tent is dangerous for him.C. CO2 in the tent couldnt be changed into oxygen.D. He couldnt survive in the locked tent any longer.13. What made it hard for the 200 plants to satisfy Kurtis Bautes needs?A His health condition.B. His wron

29、g decision.C. Too much CO2.D. The cloudy weather.14. What does Kurtis think of the result of the experiment?A. Disappointing.B. Surprising.C. Satisfying.D. Interesting.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. A test to show the importance of clean airB. Surviving in the tentC. The set danger p

30、ointD. Making people know the use of plants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。有两个选项为多余选项。Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students dont know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colle

31、ges and universities. Taking part in one can be a rich and rewarding experience._16_Check them out and see whats available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year._

32、17_However, in a club, youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an acade

33、mic club you will probably have an easier time to know professors in your departments._18_Learn important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications._19_These skills could be event planning, finan

34、ce management, and so on. Find a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position._20_Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most of your time in c

35、ollege!A. Have fun.B. Class sizes can be big.C. Never waste energy.D. Take advantage of your major.E. In a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.F. So dont just walk past those tables during clubs week.G. And you might even get access to study skills and other academic advice.第二部分 完形

36、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, 并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。Howard walked across the vast desert planning to walk through it for one month. Twenty_21_passed, the journey had been so_22_and it seemed that he had enough food and water to finish it.“Ill be able to walk out of

37、this_23_, he thought gladly. But the desert_24_cared for travelers. _25_this idea could disappear, the sandstorm had arrived suddenly. He hurriedly_26_his head with the clothes, lying on the sand. After about ten minutes, the sandstorm stopped. When he shook the clothes and stood up, he found a horr

38、ible thing: the back bag_27_with food and water was swept away by the_28_.Now, he only had a (n)_29_left. He held it in his hands tightly. “Oh, not too bad,_30_I have a pear, he thought_31_himself, determined to walk out of the desert.One day and one night passed quickly , but the desert still seeme

39、d to have no end, and hunger, thirst and_32_of death followed Howard closely._33_, each time he wanted to_34_, he forced himself to stare at the pear that he had been_35_: “ Not too bad, at least I have a pear.”A small pear became the_36_for his survival and the source of his courage. Three days lat

40、er, _37_he saw a village not far away, he fell onto the ground, but after all, he walked out of the desert and_38_as well.To keep hope is one of the best ways to achieve_39_, so never tell you“_40_left”，because as long as you try to search, you can always find that “pear” to pull you through.21. A.

41、yearsB. monthsC. weeksD. days22. A. smoothB. hopelessC. impossibleD. terrible23. A. forestB. desertC. gardenD. village24. A. onceB. everC. neverD. always25. A. BeforeB. AfterC. WhenD. Since26. A. sewedB. coveredC. matchedD. cleaned27. A. tiedB. putC. pulledD. equipped28. A. rainB. fogC. sandstormD.

42、snowstorm29. A. appleB. pearC. orangeD. banana30. A. at mostB. at leastC. on timeD. on purpose31. A. toB. onC. ofD. about32. A. shockB. joyC. fearD. excitement33. A. AltogetherB. BesidesC. ThereforeD. However34. A. stand upB. look upC. give upD. put up35. A. eatingB. cookingC. watchingD. keeping36.

43、A. sadnessB. injuryC. hopeD. interest37. A. whenB. untilC. whileD. if38. A. diedB. survivedC. breathedD. coughed39. A. successB. failureC. agreementD. experience40. A. everythingB. anythingC. somethingD. nothing第三部分：语法填空(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。Marty suffers from a muscle disease, _41_makes him very weak.Though _42_ (disable), he is very _43_(ambition) and hopes to _44_(employ) by a firm that develops computer software.He is outgoing and optimistic and has many hobb