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2019-2020 学年度下学期第二次月考
高二 英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）
第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 阅读理解（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。
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The Imagine Mars Project builds on the success of the Mars Millennium Project, which
inspired the participation of hundreds of thousands of youth from nearly every state in the nation.
Following are some typical project examples from elementary, middle and high schools as well as
clubs.
Alaska
At Gruening Middle School in Eagle River, the student government designed the Alaskan
Igloo Project. Originally intended as a science project, the students made some experiments and
later realized they had learned as much or more about teamwork and community.
Delaware
The Pilot School in Wilmington made the Mars Millennium Project an extracurricular
activity. Students gave up their lunch hour in order to work on their model of a colony on Mars.
After studying the surface of Mars the students selected the location for the colony and decided
what kind of citizens would be necessary for a community on Mars.
New Jersey
The students at Lodi High School in Bergen County took advantage of the resources of their
community in the creation of their project. They visited William Paterson University to listen to
astronaut Dr. Bonnie Dunbar and invited architects, artists, and government officials to be guest
lecturers. They then created a model, computer designs, and reports on their projects. These
projects were displayed in the school and the public library.
Wisconsin2
The Madison Public Library provided area students with a seven-month program using the
Mars Millennium Project. The library sponsored a field trip to a water treatment plant and
conducted experiments to help the students with their designs. The library then displayed the
colony models produced by the students.
1. What was the unexpected benefit for the Alaskan Igloo Project?
A. The students acquired some scientific knowledge.
B. The students learned to cooperate with each other.
C. The students’ reports were published on a website.
D. The students took a field trip to a water treatment plant.
2. How did the students of Lodi High School use the local resources?
A. They studied what counted in a relevant community.
B. They selected potential location for a colony on Mars.
C. They made designs with computers on their projects.
D. They invited some experts to give lectures.
3. What was special for the project in Wisconsin?
A. The models of the project were displayed.
B. The students spent their spare time on the project.
C. A library provided strong support for the project.
D. The designs were tested by experiments.
B
After several summers visiting Santa Fe, I have Georgia O’Keeffe on my mind. I’ve always
connected the artist with her flower paintings. A few years ago, my mom and I visited her home
in Abiquiu and were amazed by our approaching something so beautiful and even holy (in the
non-religious sense).
There’s nothing friendlier than visiting someone at their home. Although Georgia O’Keeffe
hasn’t been home for more than 30 years (she died in 1986), the spirit of her daily routine still
exists at her magically untouched Abiquiu home, 60 miles from Santa Fe. The house is
maintained largely as she left it, and it's impossible not to see how her habitat was a direct
inspiration for many of her later paintings, such as In the Patio III (1948) and My Last Door3
(1952/54). It's a rare glimpse into her private world.
O’Keeffe’s New Mexican Pueblo-style home has the flourishes (华饰) of the artist’s cool,
1950’s aesthetic ( 审 美 ): Florence Knoll’s Womb Chair, a McIntosh stereo, Alexander Girard
pillows, even Ansel Adam’s ashtray (he was a friend). O’Keeffe loved to cook, and there’s a pile
of pots and pans by Le Creuset, dried herbs, and teas in her cupboards. Outside, there’s a
vegetable garden. There’s also the fantastic collection of taxidermy (动物标本), driftwood (浮木),
and large rocks — the things that influenced her paintings and the famous 1956 photo by Yousuf
Karsh.
In a separate building, just past the Japanese-influenced garden, her studio is a light-filled,
white-on-white room with wide windows overlooking the earthy red cliffs.
Because no cameras or phones are allowed for photographs, a walk through the place is
letting our mind wandering in the old times, an exercise in taking in the little details, the larger
landscape, and the sensation of light. It’s what O’Keeffe would insist we do as her guests.
4. What should O’Keeffe’s later paintings mainly owe to?
A. Her visits to the city of Santa Fe.
B. Her home of good taste in Abiquiu.
C. An artist skilled at painting flowers.
D. The landscape she observed in Mexico.
5. What kind of person was O’Keeffe?
A. She lived a rich and fascinating life.
B. She was not into cooking.
C. She liked collecting photos.
D. She was fond of ordinary furniture.
6. What’s O’Keeffe’s studio like?
A. It’s next door to her bedroom.
B. It has pink walls.
C. It has a view of red cliffs.
D. There are artificial rocks in it.
7. Which is the best title of the text?4
A. Georgia O’Keeffe: An Artist of Santa Fe
B. Later Life of Georgia O’Keeffe
C. Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Works
D. Being a Guest at Georgia O’Keeffe’s House
C
Each year around Tomb Sweeping Day, or Qingming Festival, villagers busy themselves
picking leaves at tea gardens in southern China.
You may have already known this tea tradition, because tea is fundamentally China’s
favorite drink. You may be surprised, however, that the UK also has tea traditions.
The UK has been in love with tea since the 17th century, when merchants first brought it to
the country. Its popularity has never waned ( 减 少 ). According to the Tea and Infusions
Organization, the average British person drinks more than 900 cups a year.
In demographic ( 人 口 特 性 的 ) terms, Britain is quite varied. There are significant
differences between people according to region, ethnicity ( 种 族 ) and age. But a very basic
difference — social difference — is reflected in the ways that people drink tea.
When people think of the UK and tea, they generally have an image of the upper class in
their heads. They imagine finely dressed ladies and gentlemen, sitting down with tiny sandwiches,
drinking from delicate porcelain (瓷器) cups, with their pinkie fingers raised.
This is known as “afternoon tea”. It definitely happens, but it only involves a small minority
of the nation’s people. Most tea is drunk by the working population. These people enjoy tea at
their jobs, not while they are at their leisure.
Nor do they drink the same kind of tea as the ladies and gentlemen in the posh (豪华的)
hotels. Manual workers drink what is known as “builder’s tea”. The tea bag is left to “stew (焖)”
in the mug (not cup) for a long time. It will usually be heavily sweetened, perhaps because sugar
is a source of energy — and people at work always need energy.
There are many British tea traditions. “Afternoon tea” and “builder’s tea” are only two ways
that British people enjoy tea. No matter what kind of tea people drink, nor where people drink it,
all tea-drinking in the UK has a kind of ritual (仪式的) significance.
Almost all British people would agree that tea is the first part of solving a problem. When5
trouble arises, someone will invariably say, “Let’s put the kettle on.” Nothing looks bad when you
have a warm cup — or mug — of tea in your hands. As English actor Arthur Wing Pinero put it,
“Where there’s tea, there’s hope.”
8. What do we know about tea drinking in the UK?
A. Its history dates back to the 18th century.
B. An average British person drinks a cup of tea every day.
C. The fixed tea time in the afternoon leads to its popularity.
D. British people enjoy tea in different ways.
9. When do British consume builder’s tea?
A. When customers drink it in a relaxed manner.
B. When passersby are casually invited to dinner.
C. When workers are at their labor-demanding jobs.
D. When burglars burst into a trendy hotel in case of emergency.
10. Why are Arthur Wing Pinero’s words mentioned?
A. To express that he has consistent love for tea.
B. To show that drinking tea has special meaning to British people.
C. To stress that drinking tea makes people work effectively.
D. To prove that tea is the solution to problems for British.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. The conflicts resulting from tea drinking.
B. The impact of tea drinking on common people.
C. The difference between Chinese tea and British tea.
D. Tea drinking traditions and customs in the UK.
D
Walk down any British chief shopping street and you will find what features the shops have
in common. They all have strange names. Why is the barber’s called “Shearlock Combs”? Why is
the optician’s called “Eyediology”? And who decided to name the butcher’s “Meat you there” and
the fish and chip shop “The Plaice to Come”? What’s going on?
The British love puns (双关语) — as do many other nationalities. Puns are jokes based on6
words that sound the same. You’ve probably noticed that many words in English which are spelt
in different ways and have different meanings are pronounced in the same way. Think about the
name of the restaurant: “plaice” is a kind of fish so our restaurant is “the place” to eat fish.
Butchers sell meat — so we’ll “meet you there” — and opticians look after our eyesight in a
scientific way — so eyed – iology (ideology) is a name that fits. Hairdressers shear your locks
(hair) and comb it — say the three words together quickly and you have the name of a famous
detective. In shop titles and adverts, puns are used to get our attention.
Puns are very old. The ancient Egyptians and Romans liked to pun. Shakespeare uses many
puns in his plays — King Richard the Third (the son of York) brings “glorious (灿烂的) summer”
— just think about a word that has the same sound as son.
Many people enjoy a good pun (pun/fun for all the family)! Puns can be funny and they
sometimes make important points. Here’s a fashion tip: “skinny genes make skinny jeans”: so
don’t worry if your jeans don’t fit — it’s your family’s fault!
12. Where can you probably receive professional vision correction?
A. Shearlock Combs.
B. Meat you there.
C. Eyediology.
D. The Plaice to Come.
13. What does the underlined word “shear” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. State.
B. Cut.
C. Seek.
D. Buy.
14. Why did the author write this article?
A. To explain why puns appeal to people.
B. To introduce some popular puns in history.
C. To compare the use of puns in different countries.
D. To show how puns come into being.
15. How does the author convince readers?7
A. By describing causes and effects.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By following the order of time.
D. By giving examples.
第二节 七选五（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。
Mental practice is the thinking process of a physical skill without movement. It is widely
applied in sports for skill development and competition. 16 It helps athletes in motivation,
self-confidence, and to overcome competitive anxiety. Regardless of its application, it is well
established that successful sport performance lies largely in training the mind.
17 Inner imaging means that the athlete is imitating a real-life situation that he or she
might expect in competition. Outer imaging means viewing themselves as the observer, as if
watching a movie.
A research on sports has shown that thinking about how to perform a skill plus physically
performing it works better than just physically performing for learning remembering skills.
Practicing in the mind only is better than not visualizing at all. Mind preparation strategies are
also essential for producing maximum or peak performance. Practicing competitive situations
mentally while expecting events is a key strategy for achieving a successful performance. 18
19 Here are some tips. To start with, ask athletes to visualize movements early in learning
to acquire the skills. Next, encourage athletes to engage in mental practice strategies and problem
solving activities prior to competition. Between trials, include techniques where the athlete
imagines how correct movements should be performed. 20 And encourage them to visualize
themselves in peak performance in this site. Most importantly, perform imagery exercises in a
relaxed state when the subconscious mind is more active.
A. There are two ways of mind training for athletes.
B. Athletes can also test solutions without the risk of injury.
C. Sport psychologists often use it as a beneficial tool for players.
D. Then how can we help athletes gain the mental practice techniques?
E. Studies using special equipment have shown the brain activities of athletes.8
F. In this way, mental practice is effective both for skill learning and preparing for competition.
G. Also, allow opportunities for athletes to visit the site of competitions before important
contests.
第二部分 语言知识运用(共三节，满分 55 分)
第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My father was a rural parish priest (教 区牧 师 ) in Ireland. He had been working in my
hometown for forty years until he 21 as the parish bishop (主教) at the age of 72.
One day two years after his retirement when I was attending a 22 conference in Paris,
I received a phone call 23 that my father was very sick. 24 I took a plane to Dublin.
When I 25 my father's room, he was unconscious, and the next day he 26 this world
in my arms.
I can’t help but look back on the days we spent together. Honestly speaking, as a teenager I
was a little disappointed with him. He rejected to work in big cities but 27 to remain badly
off all his life. His dull 28 consists of a series of gatherings, birthday worships,
congregational ( 教 友 的 ) chats and dinners. I didn’t want to live like that. I couldn’t resist
imagining a broader world, 29 I made up my mind to flee from the little village. 30 ,
my dream came true after I graduated from MIT. Being a professor in London Business School, I
was trapped in different kinds of matters: A lot of commercial conferences flooded in. 31 , I
was a consultant for many companies. Besides, I published many articles and books. My schedule
was full. Personally I believed I was a(n) 32 person.
But much to my 33 , I didn’t spend more time with my father. When it was time for the
funeral, I 34 it to be a simple and quiet one, just like father himself. Surprisingly, many
people spontaneously(自发地) crowded here, some even from faraway places. I was 35 at
the scene that a small rural parish priest, in the eyes of people, should have such an important
36 . Thus I began to 37 the meaning of life, "Who will attend my funeral with their eyes
full of tears? Who is more successful, me or my father?" I came to 38 that a person's
success 39 how many people attend his 40 even without being invited.9
21. A. died B. resigned C. graduated D. retired
22. A. medicine B. business C. peace D. press
23. A. checking B. meaning C. saying D. expressing
24. A. Instantly B. Generally C. Frequently D. Eventually
25. A. made up B. set foot in C. left behind D. got tired of
26. A. passed B. saved C. blamed D. left
27. A. agreed B. promised C. chose D. failed
28. A. marriage B. curiosity C. training D. life
29. A. or B. but C. for D. so
30. A. Fortunately B. Apparently C. Frankly D. Hopefully
31. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. Instead
32. A. successful B. cautious C. friendly D. innocent
33. A. sorrow B. relief C. fear D. anger
34. A. transformed B. assumed C. compared D. allowed
35. A. angry B. discouraged C. astonished D. panicked
36. A. impression B. guest C. experience D. status
37. A. estimate B. rethink C. declare D. praise
38. A. explain B. imagine C. realize D. stress
39. A. depends on B. fits in C. focuses on D. takes in
40. A. party B. lecture C. funeral D. speech
第二节 单项填空（共 10 小题；每题 1 分，共 10 分）
41. We welcome you to join us on a special tour which explores this _______ Australian
attraction.
A．severe B．temporary C．unique D．recognizable
42. Having witnessed and experienced many defeats, they eventually won the championship and
waved their hands excitedly to _______ the cheers of the crowd.
A. accuse B．acknowledge C．suspect D．approve
43. We’ll ________ promote equal access to advanced medical equipment and basic public
health services for all.10
A．greedily B．ripely C．gradually D．numbly
44．My grandmother remarked that I could accomplish _________ I put my mind to in spite of
the drawbacks.
A．whenever B．whatever C．wherever D．whichever
45．—Where is my phone? I can’t find it.
—Oh, you must have left it in the library where we ________ the novel.
A．are reading B．read C．have read D．had read
46．_________ in a deep pit (坑) in Songjiang district, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
Hotel inspired the imagination of the world.
A．Having set B．Being set C．Set D．Setting
47．Clinical evidence began to________, suggesting that the new drugs had a wider range of
useful activities than had been predicted from experiments in animals.
A．complain B．entertain C．balance D．accumulate
48．Johnson King is a fine musician; no wonder it’s a(n) ______ to hear him play.
A．privilege B．consequence C．debate D．offence
49. The news of the famous singer’s absence has really _______his fans _______.
A. told; apart B. given; away C. taken; up D. let; down
50. Social contact is cheerful, and if you feel that you're ________ all the people in your
office, you'll be happier each day.
A. complete rubbish B. on good terms with C. food for thought D. on behalf of
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）
第二部分 语言知识运用
第三节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每题 1.5 分，共 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。
Last year, a Channel 4 TV programme in Liverpool featured Debbie and Ste. Initially, the
couple told the host that they were 51 shock when they first stepped through the door —
The 19th century house had been hit by fire and was in a complete mess. But the couple set out to
work seven days a week, do most of the repairs 52 (them) and in 12 months transformed it
into a cosy home for just £30,000. Debbie says, “We never plan 53 (move) because we
have put so much of ourselves into this house. People thought we were abnormal. 54 made11
the repair work difficult was that we had to take a small loan to complete 55 work. Slowly
but surely, the place changed dramatically. It is a shining example of how new life 56
(breathe) into former slums (贫民窟) in the last decade. Seven more 57 (family) are due to
move in soon. We’ve met all the neighbours. People come from everywhere. It’s a lovely
community and I’m 58 (real) settled here. I just love it. Once a month we clean the street
and make it nice. I can definitely see the area getting 59 (good) and we’ve never been so
happy.” The couple say the sense of community in the Webster Triangle is a great example of how
the government can return 60 (desert) areas to homely neighbourhoods.
第三部分：写作（共两节, 满分 35 分）
第一节 短文改错（共 10 分；每小题 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短文。短文
中共有 10 处错误，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（∧）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
Last summer I decided to get my first part-time job. It was possibly one of the hardest task.
For me, it was other step moving from a dependent child to an extreme independent adult. I had
never held a job ago because my parents wanted me to be devoted to my study. So I had ever
worked a day in my life. At the first, it was rather tough. I sent applications hoping to get my first
couple of choices. Yet I get neither calls nor emails. Luckily halfway through the third week, I
finally was offered a position. It was not my first choice, and I could not say no. And after the
interview, I was more than ready to start working the followed Monday. As far as I concerned, we
will achieve our dreams as long as we overcome our tension.
第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）
假定你是李华，你的书法班的英国同学 Sarah 因为在汉语书法大赛中表现欠佳而心情
沮丧。请你给她写一封信表示安慰。要点如下：
1.表示理解；12
2.帮其分析原因；
3.提供辅导。
汉语书法 Chinese calligraphy
注意:
1.词数 100 左右, 开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Sarah,
Yours,
Li Hua2020 年 6 月 13 日高二月考答案
1—3BDC 4—7BACD 8—11 DCBD 12—15CBAD 16—20CAFDG
21—25 DBCAB 26—30 DCDDA 31—35 BAABC 36—40 DBCAC
41—45 CBCBB 46—50 CDADB
51. in 52. themselves 53. to move 54. What 55. the
56. has been breathed 57. families 58. really 59. better 60. deserted
改错：1. task→tasks 2. other→another 3.extreme→extremely 4. ago→before 5. ever→never
6. 去掉 the 7. get→got 8. and→but 9. followed→ following 10. 在 I 和 concern 中间加 am
书面表达：
One possible version：
Dear Sarah,
I am sorry to hear that you didn’t perform well in the contest of Chinese calligraphy and that
you are feeling discouraged.
Anyhow, as a foreigner, you have tried your best. As the proverb goes, failure is the mother of
success. Facing failure, you shouldn’t feel sad and lose heart. On the contrary, you should analyze
the cause of your failure. As far as I am concerned, you are not well prepared for it and you need
more time to practice more. Chinese calligraphy is a time-consuming art, so what you need to do
is spend more time on it.
If you want to practice, I am willing to work as a tutor to help you improve it.
Yours,
Li Hua
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