2022年江西鹰潭、宜春三校高二下学期4月第二次月考英语试题 （不含听力音频）

1、江西省鹰潭市、宜春市三校2021-2022学年高二下学期4月第二 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟第卷（选择题 满分100分）第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 40分)第一节 阅读理解（共15个小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AMoai, Easter Island,ChileEaster Island Heads,popularly known as Moat,are strange yet most famous giant stone sculptures in the world dating back to around 1,100 and

2、1,500 AD.The most interesting parts are that most of these statues have bodies partly buried inside the ground, and how people from that time created such sculptures. You can fly from Santiago, Chile to get there.Terrace of the Lions, Delos, GreeceDating back to 600 BC,Terrace of the Lions is a repl

3、ica (复制品) of marble statues of lions,as many as 16, standing in sequence. Since some have weathered because of climatic changes, the actual statues have been moved to the nearby museum in case they get damaged or destroyed. Ferryboats operate from Mikonos to Delos. Make sure that yours is a day trip

4、 as Delos doesnt have a place to stay.Great Sphinx of Giza,EgyptBuilt in approximately 2,500 BC,Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the largest single-stone statues in the world that pictures a human head mounted on a massive lion body, all made out of limestone.Watch it at the time of sunset with the hu

5、ge Pyramids in the backdrop, and you have one of the most impressive evenings ever! You can take a camel or horse ride to reach the Sphinx and Pyramids.Spring Temple Buddha,ChinaSpring Temple Buddha in Henan province in China features a 20m tall lotus-shaped pedestal(底座)housing a monastery, and stan

6、ds as the worlds tallest statue at 208m in total. Buses travel from Lushan to the Buddha statue regularly. If you dont speak Chinese, its better to purchase a ticket online as a communication gap can lead to confusion at times.21.What is special about Moai?A.It has the longest history. B.It was carv

7、ed from one single stone.C.Its the tallest statue in the world. D.Its bodies are partly buried under the ground.22.Which of the following should be accessed by boat?A.Moai. B.Terrace of the Lions. C.Great Sphinx. D.Spring Temple Buddha.23.What can we infer about the statues mentioned in the text ?A.

8、They were once damaged. B.They were rediscovered later.C.They are extraordinary statues. D.They are famous museums.BOn January 9, 2022, it was another cold morning.Temperatures reached lows of -8 C.Dusti Talavera, a housewife in the south suburbs of Denver, was washing dishes in her kitchen when she

9、 witnessed a frightening scene outside her kitchen window.Glancing out her kitchen window, she noticed a group of young children playing on an icy pond. Moments later, the children fell through the ice.Dustis heart raced as she saw the children fall through the ice, and she immediately grabbedher sh

10、oes to run outside. Submerged (淹没) in the freezing water, the children had lost the strength to stay above the surface.Their fingers were only visible as they desperately tried to grab onto the edges of the ice.Without hesitation, Dusti placed her own life at risk by stepping on the thin, unstable i

11、ce totry to reach the three children. As she reached her hands out to grab them, she also broke the ice and fell into the 15-foot deep pond.Dusti was first able to reach and pull out the 4-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy. She struggled to reach the last child, a 6-year-old girl. After hearing the

12、loud screams for help, the young girls 16-year-old cousin suddenly arrived on scene. He threw Dusti a rope, which she used to drag herself and the young girl out of the water.All three children were pulled out of the icy water as first responders arrived on scene. The6-year-old girl was not breathin

13、g and had no pulse after being submerged in the icy water for two minutes. First responders performed life-saving CPR. Once the girl was able to breathe on her own, the EMTs(emergency medical technicians) rushed her to the hospital.24.What did Dusti witness outside her kitchen window?A.The pond was

14、frozen overnight. B.Her children fell into the icy pond.C. A couple of kids were in danger. D.Temperatures reached a new low.25.Which of the following best describe Dusti?A. Generous B. Brave C. Demanding D. Impatient26.What did the 16-year-old teen do according to the text?A.He cried out for help.

15、B.He called the EMTsC.He performed CPR. D.He got a rope to the rescue.27.Whats the main idea of the text?A.Three children were found playing on the ice. B.EMTs did a great job at the moment of truth. C.A woman risked her life to save three children. D.Life-saving CPR got spread everywhere.CIn the su

16、mmer of 2017 I had a firework go off in my right hand and ended up losing my index finger, middle finger, end of my ring finger and end of my thumb. All in all it was still a good day because I was still alive and knew it could have been a lot worse.When I got to the hospital my parents were already

17、 supporting me as soon as possible. A day later my brother flew across the country leaving his job to be there for me. Seeing that really opened up for me that family is the best thing you can have-but that is not why Im writing this story.I am doing this for people to see that the biggest competito

18、r in life is that person who looks back at you in the mirror. In this world you are what you believe you are. If you want to tell yourself that you are stupid or you are not good-looking, thats what you are going to be. But if you look in the mirror and want to tell yourself you are great or you are

19、 going to make a difference in this world, then make it happen.Ever since this accident, I had some rough moments but I learned to see the bright side of it. I learned not to regret it because it made me the person I am today. And that person is a 17-year-old kid who believes that if you work hard e

20、nough, be what you want to be, and have faith in yourself, anything is possible. Everything happens for a reason. For that reason, I still work the rest of my life achieving my dreams and trying to be known as the person I see myself as, because the reward at the end will be greater than anyone can

21、possibly imagine.28.What happened after the author was sent to hospital?A.He felt rather worse there. B.His family accompanied him.C.He had a big operation there. D.Something even worse happened.29.What can be inferred from paragraph 3?A.The way you treat life matters a lot. B.Dont believe the image

22、 in the mirror.C.People will feel upset occasionally. D.You should change your attitude to yourself.30.What does the underlined part “that person” in the last paragraph refer to?A.The author himself. B.The authors brother. C.The authors friend. D.Anyone else.31.Which words best describe the author?A

23、.Helpful and intelligent. B.Modest and hard-working.C.Adventurous and considerate. D.Positive and ambitious.DChinese people spent more time on leisure activities in 2021 compared with the period before the novel coronavirus hit, according to a recent report by the China Tourism Academy.The Academy s

24、aid that urban residents leisure time was closely related to their work They spent more time on leisure activities on weekends in 2021, about 4.4 hours a day, compared with an average of 3.82 hours a day on workdays.It said that urban residents leisure time increased both at weekends and during holi

25、days in 2021 when compared with 2019. Daily weekend leisure time increased by 0.91 of an hour and that during holidays by 0.64 of an hour.The time that people in rural areas spent enjoying leisure activities rose nearly 39 percent compared with 2019, increasing to 4.36 hours a day from 3.14 hours be

26、fore the COVID-19 pandemic struck.Shopping at physical stores remained the most popular leisure activity for both urban residents and people in the countryside, followed by activities like facial treatments, hairdressing and manicures(修指甲). “Shopping is my favorite way to give vent to my negative em

27、otions and pressure, also for leisure,” said Li Lingli, a 28-year-old financial analyst in Beijing. She said she had quite a heavy workload on workdays and also on weekends, meaning she didnt have much time to enjoy other leisure activities, especially outdoor ones like camping or hiking.The report

28、said it will be difficult to increase peoples leisure time in the future due to the large amount of time they spend working and looking after children.A recent survey by the academy shows that 50 percent of urban residents worked over eight hours a day and 15 percent worked over 10 hours a day. “Hea

29、vy workload is truly a big problem,” Li said. “For me, as long as I dont message or email back my clients, its my leisure time. I sometimes go to museums or exhibitions over holidays. Its also a good form of leisure to appreciate beautiful art pieces.”Dai Bin,chairman of the academy, said at an onli

30、ne conference that with more rural residentsspending time on leisure activities thanks to the nations rural vitalization(振兴)policy, the tourism market and travel companies will embrace new growth in the future.32.How many hours did people in rural areas spend a day on leisure activities in 2021?A.3.

31、14. B.3.82. C.4.36. D.4.4.33.What can be known about the report by the China Tourism Academy?A.Touring around was the most popular leisure activity.B.A quarter of urban residents worked more than ten hours a day.C.People will find it hard to have more and more leisure time in the future.D.Urban resi

32、dents leisure time didnt have much to do with their work.34.What does the underlined phrase “give vent to” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Turn over B. Let out C. Make for D. Figure out35.Which can be a suitable title for the news report?A.People spend more time on leisure activities, report saysB.More people

33、 prefer free time after work, report saysC.People treasure time for leisure activities,report saysD.More people enjoy themselves during weekends and holidays, report says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。About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke F

34、rench when they met people from other countries. Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners.36 There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this?37 One of them is that English has become the language of business

35、. Anotherimportant reason is that popular American culture(like movies and music) has quickly spread throughout the world. 38Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? 39 It is important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common. Our world has becom

36、e very global and we need to communicate with one another. On the other hand, English is a fairly complex language to learn and it brings its culture with it. Do we really need that?Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isnt too difficult and doesnt include any groups c

37、ulture. It is called Esperanto. 40 Maybe the popularity of English wont last that long either. There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.A.People like English.B.But it hasnt become popular.C.It has broug

38、ht its language with it.D.There is no doubt about the question.E.This is why English was widely spoken.F.It has become the new international language.G.There are many reasons why English has become so popular.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共30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

39、的最佳选项。 “One Person Can Make a Difference”is one of those sayings that we teach youngsters.It is to41 them to do something kind or 42 another person.As adults, do we really believe this? Or is it a lesson just for 43 people? I am writing to tell you that 44 “one person can”. Because one day one perso

40、n did an act of 45 that changed my life and the lives of millions more.Almost 15 years ago while driving across town, I was listening to a 46 interview and heard a story of selflessness and 47 that was inspiring. A woman had 48 ten winter coats through the Thanksgiving weekend crowds to 49 them at t

41、he One Warm Coat drive. She knew the city had many 50 people and families in need and that her 51 could make a difference between 52 and comfort for ten people that winter.She was only one person, yet it was her 53 that made me realize that there would always be a need for 54 coats and that more peo

42、ple would be able to donate if there were more drop-off 55 . Now, nearly 15 years later, One Warm Coat has 56 the donation of over 4 million coats across the country. As the National Founder, my heart is full and 57 , knowing that we make a real 58 in the lives of thousands.So when you 59 to donate

43、your time or give an item perhaps you wonder “will it really 60 ?” I can tell you that it will!41.A.force B.encourage C.order D.allow42.A.save B.call C.greet D.help43.A.young B.elderly C.friendly D.generous44.A.hardly B.partly C.actually D.slightly45.A.kindness B.forgiveness C.acceptance D.permissio

44、n46.A.job B.television C.radio D.newspaper47.A.argument B.commitment C.competition D.cooperation48.A.carried in B.turned over C.threw out D.put away49.A.borrow B.donate C.wear D.change50.A.demanding B.caring C.ambitious D.homeless51.A.experiences B.stories C.coats D.abilities52.A.convenience B.cold

45、C.entertainment D.love53.A.action B.family C.determination D.idea54.A.casual B.formal C.better D.more55.A.schools B.locations C.hospitals D.banks56.A.advertised B.delayed C.inspired D.refused57.A.healthy B.heavy C.strong D.warm58.A.decision B.mistake C.promise D.difference59.A.agree B.decide C.offer

46、 D.regret60.A.matter B.succeed C.happen D.disappear第（非选择题，满分50分）第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(不多于3个单词)。Food is considered as one of the basic needs of humans. The need for food in large quantities 61._(lead) to the invention of farming. Today, the important role of agr

47、iculture can 62._(understand) from the fact that almost eleven percent of the employment in the US is related 63._agriculture.Agricultural 64._(product) account for a large part of trade in the world. Today,agriculture is the power engine for economic development,65._(especial) in developing countri

48、es. Food security, 66._is one of the major goals of the United Nations, focuses on the availability and accessibility of adequate food for all people.Agriculture plays 67._ important role in achieving this goal.So farmers deserve our total support. It is our responsibility 68._(improve) the lives of

49、 our farmers. We should realize that the world is comfortable because of the hard work of our farmers. We should recognize the 69._(important) of agriculture and give due respect to our farmers. It is because of them that we are 70._(survive) in this world.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10

50、分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写出该加的词；删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉；修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。When it comes to my favorite day of a week, it is obvious Friday. One reason why I like Friday is because I have my favourite subjects at school: PE and chemistry. Chemistry is great because we can do experiment in the lab and our teacher, Mr King, is easy to get along. In PE we usually play the basketball, which is my favourite sport. On Friday we also have French