四川省峨眉第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题.doc

四川省峨眉第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题

四川省峨眉第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题

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四川省峨眉第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题
第 I 卷（选择题，共100分）
第一部份 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Good friends. B. Professor and student. C. Tour guide and tourist.
2. What did the woman do with Sam yesterday?
A. They did some repairs.B. They had lunch together. C. They relaxed on the roof.
3. What may cause the alarm to go off in the man’s opinion?
A. An animal. B. The alarm itself. C. A large vehicle.
4. How much money does the man have?
A. $10. B. $15. C. $20.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Ocean scenery. B. Global pollution. C. Climate change.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man going to Australia?
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
7. What does the man know about spiders from the handbooks?
A. They killed many tourists.
B. They are often bitten by snakes.
C. They like to make their webs everyplace.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers going first?
A. To the girl’s school. B. To their home C. To a shop.
9. What did the teacher give the girl today?
A. A list. B. Some homework. C. Some notebooks.
10. When does the girl need to have her materials ready?
A. Later today. B. Early tomorrow. C. Next week.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A. Outside in the snow. B. Inside the speakers’ home. C. In a supermarket.
12. What does the man really need to buy?
A. Some clothes. B. A cleaning tool. C. Some food.
13. What has the woman predicted?
A. The power will be cut off.
B. The school will be closed.
C. The wood will be sold out.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Who might the man be?
A. A media expert. B. An house agent. C. A chef.
15. How many bathrooms are there in the house?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
16. What do we know about the house owner?
A. They have a queen-sized bed.
B. They’re anxious to sell the house.
C. They’re moving to the countryside.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Tim’s mother usually get home?
A. At about 2:00 p.m. B. At about 3:00 p.m. C. At about 4:00 p.m.
18. How did Tim feel when he went home yesterday afternoon?
A. Anxious. B. Gentle. C. Serious.
19. Why did Tim’s parents go home early yesterday afternoon?
A. To eat a meal together.
B. To get Tim out of trouble.
C. To tell Tim something important.
20. What will happen to Tim’s family next week?
A. His family will move to a new home.
B. There will be a new member in his family.
C. His brother will come home from an accident.
第二部分 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）
A
Welcome to South Pole
Is it cold?
Yes! Be very careful out in the open air! The temperature is between -21℃ in the summer and -78℃ in the winter, and you can become numb (麻木) with cold without realizing. There’s heavy frost even on the warmest summer days, and if it’s quiet you can hear your breath freeze. So if you leave the station, dress warmly and carry dry clothing and a portable radio.
Is there anything good about the weather?
The air is very pure, and it doesn’t snow very much — only about four millimetres a year. There’s very little wind and the sky is usually clear. It’s possibly the calmest place on Earth.
Is it safe?
Because the South Pole is a high altitude site, the glare of the sunlight here is very terrible. It’s also reflected by the snow, so if you go outside, remember to wear sunglasses and use suncream. If you don’t, there’s a severe risk that you’ll damage your eyesight or get badly sunburnt.
What’s it like to live here?
Life is quite abnormal. Sunrise and sunset come once every six months, and in the winter the total absence of daylight can be tiresome, and for some, depressing. We’re totally isolated (隔绝) except for radio and electronic communications, as no aircraft can fly here for about eight months. Usual equipment doesn’t always work as it should do. If you use an electric drill, the power cord will snap. Photography is tricky too, as film is fragile and the camera battery doesn’t work in the cold.
21. Which word best describes the South Pole most of the time？
A. Cool. B. Freezing. C. Cloudy. D. Windy.
22. What is it not necessary to take along to the South Pole?
A. Raincoats. B. Sunglasses.
C. Dry clothes. D. Electronic communications.
23. What’s the main purpose of the text?
A. To send an invitation. B. To make a research.
C. To give some advice. D. To introduce the South Pole.
B
I tend to go slowly when I drive in the mountains of my home, because the forest scenery is beautiful no matter what the season. This morning I was driving slower than usual because an early March snow had turned the roads slippery. Going up a mountain road, at a sharp, snowy curve (弯道), I saw a big buck deer standing in the middle of the road. I came to a full stop and for a few seconds we just stared at each other. His eyes seemed wise and he stood still there. Finally, he nodded his head at me. I nodded in return and motioned (示意) with my hand for him to go on. He then jumped across the road, up the hill, and back into the woods. I drove on smiling at the magic of this moment and thanked that I had been going slowly enough not to hit this beautiful creature.
Most of us rush through this life not knowing what we are missing. We rarely get to enjoy what each day brings us. Life is meant to be savored. Days are meant to be lived in love and joy not flown through at a crazy speed.
The next time you find yourself going too fast, slow down. Take the time to watch the sunrise and fill the world with light. Take the time to look your children in their eyes, hug them, and tell them that you love them. Take the time to live your life with love and delight in all the miracles (奇迹) each day brings you. And you might even end up not hitting a deer on your way home.
24. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph1?
A. He lives a busy life. B. He knows the deer well.
C. He’s particular about nature. D. He’s kind of good at observing.
25. How did the author feel after the interaction with the deer?
A. Grateful. B. Proud. C. Confident. D. Puzzled.
26. What does the underlined word “savored” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Controlled totally.B. Enjoyed completely. C. Spent together. D. Led crazily.
27. What does the author call on us to do in the last paragraph?
A. Give children more love.
B. Pay more attention to the deer.
C. Get close to nature and live a happier life.
D. Take things slowly and appreciate life more fully.

C
Reading and writing poetry is a very personal experience. Poets use language as a way of expressing their feelings. Poems can describe the beauty of nature, a person, a dream or a memorable event. Most people have tried writing poetry at some time. For children, it is a good way to explore language and have fun with words as well as to express themselves.
But teachers and psychologists have found another use for poetry as a form of therapy (疗法) to help people with problems. Writing poetry can help people deal with changes in their lives, death or feelings of sadness, drug or alcohol problems or serious illness. By writing down your feelings, you can learn to understand yourself better and give yourself a voice if you feel you are being ignored. Poem might be a way of telling someone something when you do not feel able to talk about it face to face. And just because people are ill or having difficulties in their lives, it doesn’t mean they have lost their sense of humor. Poems written as therapy can be funny too, as laughter is also considered to be very good medicine.
Students at a special school in Dudley, in England, read and write poems every day. Some of the poems they write are very good, but their reason for writing is not just to be creative. All of them have problems. Some of them have long-term medical conditions, such as cancer, while others have personality disorders or psychological problems. By writing poems students are growing in self-confidence. The poems provide a channel through which they can communicate with the world, and express their feelings. They also help them to recognize and explore their problems and to develop a positive attitude to life.
But the poems are helping other people, too. The school has collected some of the students’ poems and published them in a book which is being sold to raise funds for a local hospital. The book has proved very popular, giving students a sense of motivation and achievement.
28. How can poetry work as therapy?
A. By solving physical problems. B. By staying away from humor.
C. By communicating face to face. D. By promoting expression.
29. What makes the students of the school in Dudley special?
A. They suffer many problems. B. They know many poems.
C. They are very confident. D. They are very positive.
30. What does the published book mean to the students?
A. They’ll get wealthy. B. They’ll get inspired.
C. They’ll become popular psychologists. D. They’ll become professional poets.
31. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The creation of poetry. B. The power of poetry.
C. The development of poetry. D. The appreciation of poetry.

D
When Benjamin Cherkasky was in eighth grade, he quit the swim team. It wasn’t because he lacked the passion; he just couldn’t accept failures in matches.
A US therapist (治疗专家) who researches perfectionism at Northwestern University realized years later what had happened. Cherkasky’s perfectionism was creating unrealistic standards. Unable to meet them, he quit.
“My perfectionism contributed to very high expectations, and that caused real suffering,” he said.

Cherkasky is not alone in feeling that perfectionism can cause anxiety. So many millennials (千禧一代) suffer from the ills of perfectionism that psychologists are issuing warnings and schools are pointing up the need to accept failure.
Northwestern had held several lectures that offered tips on how students could deal with a perfectionism problem.
Jessica Rohlfing Pryor, a psychologist leading the events, said every generation is a sponge (海绵) for the messages it receives. “Millennials, more than any other generation in American society, are receiving clear messages around achieving,” she said “There’s an absence of messaging that trying your hardest is still OK.”
Researchers also mentioned that social media adds comparative pressure, along with the drive to earn money and achieve career goals. Perfectionists often create even higher goals, which can lead to a higher risk of failure.
In college, Cherkasky found himself surrounded by so many intelligent people that he felt he should have been achieving a higher level than he was. “It makes you feel kind of crazy,” he said.
This type of thinking can lead people to putting in less effort, which, as they fall behind, can create more anxiety. “It makes people feel kind of isolated.” And that, Cherkasky added, “can cause students to move away from their school”.
Northwestern is not the only school eager to help students.
Brown University includes perfectionism in its advising services, asking students if they ever feel that what they achieve isn’t good enough.
32. What was the real factor for Cherkasky to quit the swim team?
A. Little passion. B. Frequent matches.
C. High expectations. D. Changeable standards.
33. Why do researchers think millennials suffer more from perfectionism
A. They own the same social goal. B. They go for success with little effort.
C. They’re forced to accept failure. D. They’re troubled by achieving more.
34. What advice can be good for perfectionists from the text?
A. Avoiding social media. B. Lowering their risk of failure.
C. Doing their best is good enough. D. Giving up school is acceptable.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Battling Perfectionism B. Tolerating Perfectionism
C. Experiencing Failure D. Enjoying Achievement
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。
A “gap year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university, or before a postgraduate course. 36 That helps young people with useful learning experiences, new skills and makes them more independent. Employers and universities want to see evidence of enterprise, maturity and commitment.
Many choose to do voluntary work. This could include teaching in the mountains in Nepal, a conservation project in Madagascar. 37 The top five travel destinations were Tibet, Indonesia, Taiwan, Eastern Europe and Canada.
38 Some young people look for work if they need to earn money for accommodation and food. Popular jobs include bar work, fruit picking and being a tour guide.
Julie Taylor graduated from Hull University and now works as a manager in an international company. She says: “During my gap year, I spent four months in Kenya teaching English, art and physical education to children aged 8-18. 39 I am very happy that I didn’t head off to university straight after school because I learned a lot about myself. I worked beforehand to pay for the trip, showing I had good self-motivation and organizational skills, and I was able to get by on very little money. Employers see that climbing to an altitude of 4,985m shows strength and determination. 40 ”

A. How do the students like it?
B. It is often spent in traveling or working.
C. Not everyone can put that on their resumes (简历)!
D. I am very proud that I worked and travelled a lot there.
E. Lots of gap year students just want to see more of the world.
F. Then I travelled the country and even climbed Mount Kenya.
G. Most students for a gap year take on a part-time job to save up for the trip.

第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面的短文，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。
A homeless student just graduated from his high school with an excellent score in Texas this month.The student is Derrick Ngo, 18, who had a troubled childhood, growing up without a 41 and finding his mother in and out of prison through the yea