高二年级下学期第一次月考英语试题 考试时间： 2020 年 3 月
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高二年级下学期第一次月考
英语试题
考试时间：2020. 03
试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
第 I 卷 选择题部分
一、完形填空（一）（ 共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出
可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Almost everyone around us uses a phone. Phones provide a simple and efficient way to
conduct work or ___1___ with social arrangements from day to day. Several times in the
course of a work day, you may be ___2___ by your workmates, students or friends by means
of phone. If you want a/an ___3___ with your department head, you will ___4___ call him
and arrange a time with him. If you are unable to ___5___ your appointment, or if you find
you have to be ___6___ for it, you will phone and change the ___7___. In this way, no one
___8___ time waiting for someone who is not coming. If you want to buy something, you
will “let your ___9___ do the walking”. That is, you call ahead to make sure the store has
what you ___10___. If it is an expensive item, you might call several stores to ___11___
prices so that you can buy the cheapest one. If you want to ___12___ a train or plane, after
finding out the prices, you can call to ___13___ the ticket; if you want to shop for clothes
after work, you might call to ask how ___14___ the store is open before you travel all the
way there.
Phones are easily ___15___. In streets, you can see public phones in which you feed
coins to make a call. Phones have ___16___ answering services; if you are not at home or in
the office, or don’t wish to be ___17___, you switch on a machine, which will answer the
call for you. A pre-recorded message will say to the ___18___, “I’m sorry, I’m not available
at the moment. Please leave your name and number and I will call you ___19___ as soon as
possible.” It’s more efficient to ___20___ one’s name and number than to waste their time
calling again and again.
1. A. deal B. communicate C. share D. talk
2. A. suggested B. reminded C. connected D. ignored
3. A. prize B. promise C. deal D. appointment
4. A. never B. usually C. seldom D. frequently
5. A. keep B. make C. break D. take
6. A. intended B. prepared C. late D. ready
7. A. mind B. place C. plan D. idea
8. A. arranges B. takes C. kills D. wastes
9. A. feet B. finger C. head D. legs
10. A. need B. hate C. have D. think
11. A. pay B. cut C. raise D. compare
12. A. make B. take C. miss D. get
13. A. choose B. offer C. book D. ask
14. A. late B. fast C. soon D. early
15. A. suitable B. usable C. enjoyable D. available
16. A. proper B. automatic C. artificial D. free
17. A. noticed B. upset C. disturbed D. worried
18. A. seller B. visitor C. speaker D. caller
19. A. on B. back C. up D. at
20. A. leave B. sign C. remember D. write
二、阅读理解（共两小节，20 小题； 每小题 2 分， 满分 40 分）
第一节：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
Two European Summer Must 'Seas'
When you think of summer, the beach，clear water, sunny skies, and relaxing days are a
few things that come to mind, and two of the best places to experience these summer feels
are two gorgeous European bodies of water: the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic Sea!
These two incredible Seas hold some of my favorite travel memories and I would revisit each 高二年级下学期第一次月考英语试题 考试时间： 2020 年 3 月
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one in a heartbeat!
The Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea can be accessed from various European countries as well as a
few North African countries. And while many think of visiting Ibiza, Malta, or the Greek
islands to experience the Mediterranean, my Mediterranean beach days came while visiting
the seaside city of Marseille in the South of France! Marseille was a lovely city with easy
access to the Sea, also with pretty sandy beaches. The gorgeous crystal clear blue water made
it unlike any beach day in America! Not only were the beaches amazing, but the city of
Marseille was adorable and filled with numerous cute shops and seaside restaurants. And the
Mediterranean-style food was delicious!
The Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is equally as stunning and surely worth a visit! The Croatian coast has
numerous beach clubs, some private and some public, that tourists are able to visit and you
can experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea there! Zrce Novalja, a Croatian seaside town I
visited, was impressively featured by the rather rocky beach in place of sand. The rocks were
small and smooth, making swimming in the sea and wading in the water just as easy as sandy
beaches! Plus the locals in Croatia are also extremely friendly, making the experience even
more memorable.
21.The writer's trip to the two seas was full of .
A. unbearable hardships B. various adventures
C. wonderful experiences D. funny events
22. From which place did the writer get to the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Ibiza. B. Malta. C. The Greek islands. D. Marseille.
23. What makes Zrce Novalja so special?
A. Its beach clubs. B. Its beautiful sea.
C. Its rocky beach. D. Its friendly locals.
B
My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8 I
was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station.
Once the librarian gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which
started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries
and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for
high-school kids, too.
By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class,
including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got
caught up in Gone with the Wind.
When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own
library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all
my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper.
Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high
school, where I had first learned English literature. This position enabled me to regain my
love and appreciation for libraries. I had a generous budget for my classes, so I searched for
novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark a love of books. Fantasy,
science-fiction, graphic novels -I bought almost any type of books that my students wanted to
read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into a safe public space, for
everyone.
In doing so, I realized that the library isn’t just a place to read books and do research.
They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to connect with the past, present and future.
All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life.
They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone for free!
24. What inspired the author to set up a library for students?
A. Some well-known classics. B. His early experience of reading.
C. The suggestion of a librarian. D. The book: Little House in the Big
Woods.
25. When did the author begin to build his own library?
A. In primary school. B. In high school.
C. During university years. D. After leaving college.
26. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4?
A. What his career was like. B. Where he stored his books.
C. Why school kids loved reading. D. How he improved the school library.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. A private library B. Read with curiosity
C. A librarian’s life D. More than just books
C
The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide
inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.高二年级下学期第一次月考英语试题 考试时间： 2020 年 3 月
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Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if
public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of
Ebola.
There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like
this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous
genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set
free.”
There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our
weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of
course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass
someone else.
Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually
are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the
more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.
Honesty and openness is important: it proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are
human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal
development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But
with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.
Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to
everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of
relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.
28. What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?
A. It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.
B. It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.
C. It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.
D. It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.
29. Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?
A. freed B. broken C. unfolded D. untouched
30. One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.
A. story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work
B. people are used to exposing their weaknesses
C. people sometimes have no courage to share their stories
D. some stories make themselves feel sad
31. The writer aims to convince us to _______.
A. be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets
B. share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves
C. remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories
D. realize the importance of being honest when making friends
D
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they
have lifespans (寿命) that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years.
Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago, US, has
found that elephants carry a large number of genes that stop tumors (肿瘤) developing. To be
precise, they found 20 copies of an antitumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other
species, including humans, only carry one copy.
According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improve the animal's sensitivity
to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can
go on to form deadly tumors.
“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution of large
body sizes in many animals,” the study author Dr. Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every
living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous (癌变的), large creatures with a long
lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than
humans and mice. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with
body mass.
This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s
and later named “Peto's paradox (悖论)”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals
using protection that many smaller animals do not. In the elephant's case, the making of TP53
is nature's way of keeping this species alive.
The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in mice, they had
the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to
develop new treatments that can help stop cancer spreading or even developing in the first
place.
“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a
biologist at the School of Medicine, University of Utah, US. “It's up to us to learn how
different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer
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32. Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer?
A. They have a rather large body size．
B. Their genes suffer no DNA damage．
C. Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors．
D. They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing．
33. According to the passage，what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals?
A. Deadly tumors. B. The huge body mass.
C. Cells killing themselves. D. Sensitivity to DNA damage.
34.What does the underlined part "This phenomenon" in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?
A. Larger animals have protection from TP53.
B. The risk of cancer is not related to body size.
C. Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.
D. The huger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.
35.What can be concluded from the passage?
A. Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.
B. The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.
C. Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.
D. The extra copies of elephants' genes are used to cure cancer patients.
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。
House fires cause many deaths each year.__36C__. So, it's important to teach them that
fire is a tool, not a toy. Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire. You should
keep matches and lighters out of their reach.
A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire, especially when you
are in your dream. __37_E_. Also, you ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if
there is a fire and practice these plans in the dark with your family.
A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. When you hear it, take action immediately. When
you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be
smoke or fire behind the door, so take care. ___38A___, call the fire department from a
neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldn't go back in.
Firemen know how to perform rescues safely.
__39F__. Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each
month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts about ten years.
You ought to change it even if it seems to be working. Every year the fire and rescue service is
called to over 600,000 fires, which result in over 800 deaths and over 17,000 injuries.
___40G___.
A. Once you are out of your house
B. Make sure of working hours of fire fighters
C. A large number of these fires are set by kids
D. Although your friends know how to put out fire
E. So you should have a smoke alarm outside your bedroom
F. But remember, the alarm can work only if it has enough power
G. Actually most of them can be avoided with working smoke alarms
三、完形填空（二）（共 20 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出
可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The first day at school has left a deep__ 41__ on me. I'll never forget it.
As soon as I rushed into the classroom，the bell __42__. A young beautiful woman came
in，but she was __43__，no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to __44__ me in the
course of class unless…”She was speaking when I heard a __45__ “Lily，Lily” from outside
the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didn't realize
I was bare feet __46__ then. I wanted to __47__ them. But I dared not do that. I shook my
hand, __48__ “Don't wait here any longer. Leave quickly". As I did so，I still __49__ my
eyes on my teacher. I really didn't want her to take __50__ of me，but she did. she went out to
get the socks. When she gave them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly
turned __51__ and my heart beat faster. I began to put the socks on. Unfortunately 1 was so
nervous that my __52__ hands couldn't get them __53__ my feet easily. Just then I heard my
name called. I __54__ from my seat quickly. “Can you count the numbers from one to one
hundred?'’ the teacher asked. I nodded. __55__ her surprise，I did very __56__. Finally she
said，“Be seated，please. Study hard.” I looked __57__ her to find a smile on her face. I felt
__58__ at last.
The first day at school has stayed in my __59__ as something __60__ but sweet.
41. A. memory B. imagination C. impression
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42. A. struck B. rang C. beat D.
rung
43. A. serious B. humorous C. gentle D. modern
44. A. trouble B. question C. interrupt D. excuse
45. A. sound B. voice C. noise D.
word
46. A. before B. after C. just D.
until
47. A. wear B. throw C. accept D. get
48. A. saying B. meaning C. crying D.
shouting
49. A. fixed B. laid C. opened D.
shut
50. A. care B. attention C. notice D.
interest
51. A. pale B. white C. black D.
red
52. A. shaking B. dirty C. small D.
own
53. A. into B. onto C. over D.
through
54. A. stood B. raised C. rose D.
jumped
55. A. With B. For C. Great to D. Much
to
56. A. good B. well C. bad D.
badly
57. A. around B. over C. up at D.
through
58.A. relaxed B. surprised C. disappointed D.
puzzled
59. A. body B. classroom C. brain D.
memory
60. A. strange B. amazing C. embarrassing D.
forever
第 II 卷 非选择题部分
四、语法填空 （ 共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个
单词）。
Color blindness is very common. It affects 61 _________ (rough) 1 in 12 men and 1 in
200 women in the world. People 62 ________ blindness can’t see colors in a normal way.
There are 63 ___________ (variety) causes of color blindness. For the majority of
color-blind people, color blindness is genetic, although some people become color-blind as a
result of other diseases, such as diabetes(糖尿病), or they have 64 ____________ condition
over time due to the aging process, etc.
Most color-blind people can see 65__________ (thing) as clearly as other people, but
they are unable to fully "'see" red, green or blue light. There are different types of color
blindness but there are extremely rare cases 66 _________ people are unable to see any color
at all. The most common color blindness is red/ green color blindness. Although 67
____________ (know) as red/green color blindness, it doesn’t mean 68 __________ (suffer)
will only mix up red and green. It means they mix up all colors that have some red or green
as part of the whole color.
The effects of color blindness can 69_____________ (classify) into mild，moderate(中
等的) or severe. About 40% of color-blind people are even unaware that they’re color-blind.
Statistically speaking, most people 70 ___________ (have) a moderate form of red/ green
color blindness can only identify 5 colored pencils from a standard box of 24 pencil crayons.
五、短文改错（共 10 处错误； 每处 1 分， 满分 10 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。错误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。高二年级下学期第一次月考英语试题 考试时间： 2020 年 3 月
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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。
Dear Charlie,
I'm writing to ask you the favor. To help us students have a better understand of
American culture, the Student Union is now organized an American Culture Festival. We're
now bad in need of several American popular magazine that can reflect modern American
life. So, could you please help buy some or send them to us? We will cover all the related to
costs. Also, we would appreciate if you could see to it that the contents of the magazines
were suitable for Chinese middle school students.
Thanks a lot! Please replying at your earliest convenience!
Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达（ 满分 25 分）
假定你是李华，你的澳大利亚朋友 Terry 将去中国朋友家做客，发邮件向你询问有
关习俗，请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.到达时间；
2.合适的礼物；
3.餐桌礼仪。
注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
高二年级下学期第一次月考英语试题答案
第 I 卷 选择题部分
一、 完形填空（一） ACDBA CCDBA DBCAD BCDBA
二、 阅读理解 CDC BCDD CACB DABC CEAFG
三、 完形填空（二）CBACB DDBAC DABCD BCADC
第 II 卷 非选择题部分
四、 语法填空
61, roughly 62, with 63, various 64, the 65, things
66, where 67, known 68, sufferers 69, be classified 70, having
五、短文改错
Dear Charlie,
I'm writing to ask you favor. To help us students have a better of
American culture, the Student Union is now an American Culture Festival. We're now
in need of several American popular that can reflect modern American life. So,
could you please help buy some send them to us? We will cover all the related to costs. Also, we
would appreciate if you could see to it that the contests of the magazines suitable for Chinese
middle school students.
Thanks a lot! Please at your earliest convenience!
Yours,
Li Hua
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How are you doing? Learning that you are about to pay a visit to a Chinese friend and confused about
the Chinese customs, I am writing to put forward some advice.
Firstly, I would 1ike to suggest that you arrive 5 to 10 minutes earlier, which is common in Chinese
traditional culture. Secondly, if I were you I would bring some appropriate gifts with me, such as
souvenirs from my own country. Besides, table manners are also what you should pay attention to. For
example, you are not supposed to stick your chopsticks into your food. Instead, laying them on your dish is
a smart choice.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Yours，
Li Hua
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