吉林省松原市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题.doc

吉林省松原市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题

吉林省松原市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题

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吉林省松原市实验高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 （B）
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第一部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Author: Stephen King
US author Stephen King is well-known for creating contemporary horror, supernatural fiction and science fiction stories. His latest book delivers a generous collection of stories with hidden connections. The master storyteller also includes insight into why and how he came to write them.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Author: Rick Riordan
A troubled kid named Magnus Chase has lived alone on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. His life changes when he meets Uncle Randolph, a man his mother warned him about. Randolph reveals that Chase is the son of a Norse god. Chase is then tasked with searching for a lost weapon to save the world from monsters.
Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living
Author: Jason Gay
There are always moments in our lives when we feel doomed（注定） to be imperfect. In this collection of humorous essays，Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay tells us that, when we mess things up，we should just give ourselves a break and celebrate the things we did right.
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
Author: Randall Munroe
Have you ever been puzzled by complex terminology (术语）?Has it prevented you from learning about science? This fascinating book provides simple explanations and line drawings to explain essential science concepts. The book's author is the man behind the popular science blog --- What If.

1．What do the first two books have in common?
A．They are both humorous. B．They are both science essays.
C．They are not about real life. D．They are both collections of stories
2．Whose book is your best choice when you feel dissatisfied with life?
A．Stephen King. B．Jason Gay.
C．Rick Riordan. D．Randall Munroe.
3．What does Randall Munroe differ from the other authors?
A．He’s written a story about the son of Norse god.
B．He inspires readers to live a perfect life.
C．He is well-known for supernatural fictions.
D．He writes blog posts on popular science.
B
I believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to transform dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common vision of the future. For me, that’s true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasn’t Mickey, but a Klingon battle cruiser(巡洋舰)on the screen.
Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When it’s warm at night, we’re not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these visions of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me.
Gene Rodenberry, creator of Star Trek, once said, “Science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses(绕过)a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. I’m now a science writer.
Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” (书呆子), and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those authors who have shared their visions; the world and my family are better for it. Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennyson’s words, “Since I dipped into the future, I saw the vision of the world, and all the wonders that would be.”

4．What is the special bond between the author and his father?
A．Their similar dreams.
B．Their love for each other.
C．Their common interest.
D．Their hatred for science.
5．What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2?
A．His deep impression on his dad.
B．His feeling of staying with his dad.
C．His earliest memory of his dad.
D．His good relationship with his dad.
6．How does science fiction help the author at present?
A．It leads him to pursue a desirable career.
B．It brings him the courage to live better.
C．It helps him solve the danger of technology.
D．It makes him become a source of his family’s joy.
7．What may be the best title for the text?
A．The Wonders of Science
B．The Power of Science Fiction
C．The Versions of Science Fiction
D．The Time together with My Father

C
The city of Lviv, as I have seen it in winter greatly reminded me of several famous cities of Central and Eastern Europe that I have been to, such as Prague and Saint Petersburg. At the same time, it has many features that make this western Ukrainian(乌克兰)city unique. Lviv is rather small, though rich with historical heritages; as a result, you cannot make a single step without running into the next attraction.
The historical center, if it had no places of interest, could be crossed in no time; however you will need at least four days to get a rough picture of it. But let me tell you everything in order.
The first thing that caught my eye was the architecture. Perhaps, for those who have traveled across Europe, it could seem less unique, but I was astonished, though I am a brat-up traveler. The reason for my surprise is that Lviv’s houses breathe with time：the city isn't, so restored as Prague, for instance, but accurate. So, while walking the streets you will repeatedly catch yourself imagining you got into the 17th century somehow; many regular buildings in Lviv are at least 2-3 centuries old.
Besides architecture which I will review in detail a bit later, I must mention two other phenomena that caught my attention in Lviv: the number of themed cafes and restaurants. And extremely polite and friendly people. As for the café they can be safely considered a landmark of the city; looking back, I can tell you that you can hardly find two cafes in Lviv that would be at least remotely similar to each other. During my first day, I visited the well-known House of Legends where each floor and each dining hall is restricted to their own themes.
The atmosphere inside was relaxing, though there were lots of tourists like me, dropping in to take a picture. My advice: if you want to enjoy a beautiful cityscape, climb to the roof of this restaurant at sunset sitting there with a glass of wine and watching the sun roll behind ancient roofs was an unforgettable experience for me,
People in Lviv are friendly; you can always count on help, even if you don’t know Ukrainian. The people I was talking to knew English quite well, knowledgeable enough to explain to me where I could go and what to see .Many townsmen smiled without any obvious reason, though I arrived in Lviv the day before Christmas, so maybe this was the reason of the peoples’ uplifted mood.
8．What is so special about the city of Lviv?
A．The historical centre is very large. B．The winter is extremely beautiful there.
C．The tourist sites are close to each other. D．The features of this city are typical in Ukraine.
9．Why does the author feel astonished in paragraph 3?
A．Because the city is poorly restored.
B．Because the houses changes through time.
C．Because the architecture seems less unique in Lviv.
D．Because the buildings looked the same as centuries ago.
10．Which one has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the text?
A．Exhausted. B．Experienced. C．Energetic. D．Enthusiastic.
11．What caught the author's attention during his visit?
A．Tourists' interest in taking pictures.
B．People being excited about Christmas.
C．Local people's willingness in offering guidance.
D．Ail cafes having different themes for each floor,
D
Are you more of a Botticelli or a Van Gogh?
A new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app reveals how a picture of your face may resemble a historical painting.
The app went viral this weekend after users discovered the entertaining feature that analyzes selfies and matches them to historical artwork. It pulls from Google's digital collection of artworks from museums around the world.
The feature rolled out to the app on iOS and Android last month. But users—even some big names such as Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, musician Pete Wentz, and actors Felicia Day and Kumail Nanjiani—shared their results on news feeds.
The app became the top downloaded iPhone app over the weekend, and landed in the top 10 on Android, according to analytics firm App Annie.
To find your fine art doppelganger, open the Google Arts & Culture app and scroll until you see the "Is your portrait in a museum?" feature. Tap "get started"，and you'll be guided through the process.
It's currently only available in the U.S.
Google said the experimental feature uses computer vision technology to scan facial features and extract data to match with paintings. The company said it won't use data from photos for any other purpose but to match it with images in its catalog. It only stores selfies for the time it takes to find matches, Google said.
The selfie feature is similar to other apps that use matching technology to find lookalikes. Microsoft's What Dog app can identify and classify dogs based on photos uploaded to the app.
The Google Arts & Culture app is part of the Google Cultural Institute, which provides information about artists, scientists and historical figures from 1,000 institutions worldwide.
12．Why did the Google Arts & Culture app get so popular?
A．Because some famous people used it.
B．Because it can match selfies to some paintings.
C．Because it's more practical than entertaining.
D．Because it was the top download.
13．How can you find your fine art doppelganger?
A．By visiting Google's digital collection of artworks.
B．By analyzing your selfies.
C．By opening the app and following its guide.
D．By scrolling the screen of your smartphone.
14．What can you infer from the 8th paragraph?
A．The feature of the app has nothing to do with data.
B．Google stores selfies as commercial resources.
C．Selfies will be stored for a long time.
D．The users' selfies will not be abused.
15．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．The Google Cultural Institute
B．Google app matches your face to a famous painting
C．What Dog app vs Google Arts & Culture app
D．How to find valuable historical paintings

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。
Are These the Best Years of Your Life?
The ups and downs of life may seem to have no predictable plan. But scientists now know there are very clear life patterns that almost all people share. Even if you have passed some of your best years, you still have other good years to come. 16
When are you smartest? From 18 to 25, according to IQ scores; but you are wiser and more experienced with increasing age. You’re sharpest in your 20’s; around 30, mental abilities begin to decline, particularly your ability to do maths. 17 Your vocabulary at age 45, for example, is three times as great as when you graduated from college. At 60, your brain possesses almost four times as much information as it did at age 21.
18 You have the best physical sense of yourself from 15 to 24, when you feel energetic all the time. The best professional sense seems from 40 to 49. Before age 24, we believe that our happiest years are yet to come. Over 30, we believe that they’re behind us. A National Health Survey agrees: After age 30, we “become more realistic and do not view happiness as a goal in itself. If we keep our health, achieve professional and emotional goals, then happiness, we feel, will follow.”
19 Generally between 30 to 39, but the peak(顶峰）varies with different professions. Mozart wrote a symphony by age eight, and Mendelssohn composed his best-known work, A Midsummer Night’s dream, at 17, but most of the great music was written by men between 33 and 39. Though the peak in most fields comes early—most Nobel Prize winners did their top research in their late 20’s and 30’s, creative people continue to produce quality work throughout their lives. 20
A. When are you happiest?
B. When are you most creative?
C. But your ability to complete other tasks climbs.
D. The above gives you an accurate figure.
E. Certain good years seem to come later in life.
F. For people who are creative, there is no upper age limit.
G. The human life journey cannot be charted by a clear life pattern.
第二部分 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。
Last year, I attended a class and discussed the topic of "paper books or e-books" with my classmates. The discussion was lively, but was left 21 because of several pros and cons（利弊）of both types of books and the personal 22 of different students.
According to an article from LA Times, a study discovered that 92% of 300 college students in America and other three countries 23 physical paper books. Many participants reported they had headaches for long screen time and are easily 24 when sliding colorful pages.
I 25 that the 92 percentage is true, not just because it is the result of a study. Paper books can 26 another perspective（感受）to your reading experience through the 27 smell of the book, the feel of the 28 between your fingertips and the sense of progress being made throughout your reading.
However, pleasure comes at a 29 . Physical books aren't cheap and 30 much room. As a person who moves often and loves written words, it can be a big 31 to move my mini library from one place to another, not to mention the money to buy those books. 32 , besides taking up less space, e-books are more 33 than traditional books. Yet those 34 didn't keep my interest for long. Nothing 35 the comforting feeling of curling up（蜷缩）with a hot cup of tea and a book.
21．A．unheard B．untouched C．unsolved D．unexplained
22．A．decisions B．suggestions C．worries D．preferences
23．A．refused B．favoured C．disliked D．trusted
24．A．carried away B．taken in C．worn out D．fed up
25．A．doubt B．believe C．assess D．confirm
26．A．ruin B．compare C．block D．bring
27．A．unique B．bad C．common D．strange
28．A．stories B．pages C．characters D．bookmarks
29．A．price B．loss C．speed D．time
30．A．occupy B．create C．waste D．make
31．A．relief B．reward C．headache D．mistake
32．A．In other words B．As a result C．In addition D．On the other hand
33．A．availabl