广西省玉林市育才中学2021-2022学年高二上学期10月月考英语试卷.doc

1、高二英语 10 月月考试题 第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节 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 does the man mean? A. He doesn t like the show.B. He will change the channel.C. The woman should go to study. 2. When is the train leaving? A.At3:15B.At3:00.C .A

2、t 2:00 3. Why does the man borrow money from the woman? A. To buy something for himself.B. To buy a Mothers Day present C. To buy a birthday present forAnn 4. Whats the woman doing? A. Ordering some foodB. Selling some foodC . Cooking some food 5.Where did the woman spend the longest time? A. In Jap

3、an.B. In China.C. In Korea 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. Where did the woman meet the mans twin brother? A. In a restaurantB. In a bookstoreC. In a bank. 7.

4、 What can we learn about the man and his twin brother? A.They know each other well.B. They grew up separately.C .They dont look the same 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题 8.Where is the man probably? A. In a travel agency.B. In his friends houseC. In a hotel. 9. What day is it today? A. TuesdayB . ThursdayC. Frida

5、y 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 10.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Doctor and patientB. Teacher and parentC. Father and daughter 11.Why was Billy probably absent on the day of the eye check? A. He went to buy glasses.B. He did his homework at home. C. He was afraid of the eye

6、check. 12.Which grade is Billy in now? A. The fourth gradeB. The fifth gradeC. The sixth grade, 听第 9 段村料,回答第 13 至 16 题 13 How does the man look now? A. Sad.B. BoredC. Surprised. 14.Whats the weather probably like now? A. RainyB. Sunnyc. Cloudy 15.What happened in the end of the first movie the man w

7、atched? A. The man lost his love.B. The woman found the man.C. The man died in the war. 16. What kind of movie was the second one the man watched? A.Amusical movie.B. Aromantic movie.C.A scary movie. 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17.What was the speaker going to do when the earthquake happened? A. Watch

8、TV.B. Prepare a dinner.C. Do his homework. 18. Where did the speaker hide when the earthquake happened? A. Behind a sofa.B. Under a tableC. Behind a door 19. What did the speaker do after the earthquake? A. He went to hospital.B. He called his family.C. He helped others to escape, 20. What is the sp

9、eaker mainly talking about? A. His experience in an earthquakeB. How to get help during an earthquake C. How much damage the earthquake caused. 二、阅读理解。二、阅读理解。 第一节(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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Kids Go Free These School Holidays When: Sat 6 Jan 10:00a.m.-10:00p.m. S

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11、y Pass: 8.00 Buy Tickets -0800-724-626 Theres a lot to see and do at Rainbow Springs. Join us in the park for a fun-filled and action-packed day, exploring and learning all about the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. Use promo code KIDSGOFREE when purchasing your Family Pa

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13、s on the Big Splash ride! -Entry to our exciting new free- flight Bird Show twice daily at 11:30a.m. and 2:30p.m. -Entry to the new Science in our Forests exhibition presented by Scion! Youll see live insects up close, learn more about how we can protect our forests and get a glimpse into the future

14、 of a wood-powered world. -Repeat entry throughout the day so you can come back at night, when its dark, to see kiwi in our outdoor enclosure(围栏). Terms and conditions: The activity is available for travel between 26th December -6th February only. 21.When can children take part in the activity ? A.O

15、n10 Jan , 9:30a.m.B.On 6 Jan , 8；00a.m. C.On12 Jan , 8:30p.m.D.On 8 Jan , 8:00a.m. 22.What can children do with a day pass? A.Take rides on the worlds biggest ride. B.Learn knowledge about forest conservation. C.Help train birds on the Bird Show. D.Learn about native and foreign species. 23.How much

16、 should Mr.And Mrs Green pay with their three boys? A.110.B.80. C.118.D.88. B I am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was social study. The last class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. Soon

17、after we were given the project, my husband, my youngest son, and I went out to McDonalds one cold March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back way. I turned around a

18、nd found there standing behind me were two poor homeless men with a horrible “dirty body” smell. The short gentleman, close to me, was “smiling”. His beautiful sky-blue eyes were full of light as he searched for acceptance. The second man played with his hands uneasily as he stood behind his friend.

19、 I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation(救赎). The short man just asked for a coffee because that was all they could afford. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray(餐盘).I then w

20、alked around the corner to the mens table. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentlemans cold hand. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes and said “Thank you”. I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down, my husband smiled at me and sa

21、id, “Thats why God gave you to me, Honey. To give me hope.” On the last evening of class, I turned in “my project” and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, “Can I share this?” I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and we all knew that we need

22、to heal people and to be healed. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. “LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS-NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.” 24.Why did the people around the author back away? A.Because the second man stood playing with his hands. B.Because

23、the two homeless men were also waiting in line, with a bad smell. C.Because the short gentleman was smiling to everyone around. D.Because both men were poorly dressed and mentally ill. 25.After the author handed the meals to the homeless men, she _. A.regretted and criedB.turned in her project C.wen

24、t back to her husband and sonD.talked with them for a while 26.What kind of woman do you think the author is? A.Lovely.B.Mature. C.Over-curious.D.Caring. 27.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A.Poor as the homeless men were, they had their dignity. B.The author felt we sho

25、uld know how to heal people. C.The authors husband was very proud of her. D.What the author did to the men touched many people. C Tiny water plants called phytoplankton (浮游植物) serve as food for many sea creatures, including whales, shrimp, jellyfish and snails. Phytoplankton do well in cold water. B

26、ut if water temperatures rise by only two degrees Celsius, the phytoplankton struggle. That is what happened in the last three or four years in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. Researchers say an unusual area of warm water spread throughout the Northern Pacific. Scientists called the warm wat

27、er the blob, as if it were a character in an old science fiction movie.At its largest, the blob stretched 1,600 square kilometers and reached depths of 91 meters. This large mass of warm water had a damaging effect on the ocean food chain. Many fish that depend on phytoplankton swam away from the ar

28、ea.As a result, sea birds and sea lions that eat those fish starved. Scientists from the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration and the University of Washington have found that the warm ocean blob caused a harmful algae bloom. That fast growth in algae hurt fishing grounds along the U.S. Wes

29、t Coast and Canadas British Columbia. The researchers recently published their study in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. They looked at the algae, called P. australis. They found that the algae can grow much faster than normal if it is exposed to warm water. The higher levels of algae also

30、produced more of a poisonous chemical that can cause problems for everything from shellfish to dolphins to sea lions. It also causes problems for humans if too much of the chemical builds up in their blood. Researchers say algae blooms like this one will continue as ocean waters warm. The algae will

31、 hurt sea animals, birds, and fish. It may damage food resources for humans all over the world, the scientists say. 28.The root cause of the starvation of sea birds or sea lions is_. A.the depths of the vase sea B.the large mass of warm water C.the large amount of polluted sea water D.the increasing

32、ly reduced phytoplankton in the sea 29.From the text, we can know that P. australis is the name of a(n) _. A.phytoplanktonB.fish C.algaeD.bird 30.The following statements are true EXCEPT_. A.Generally, the algae grow much faster than normal if exposed to cool water. B.The phytoplankton is very sensi

33、tive to the rise of water temperature. C.More algae can bring about a poisonous chemical which endangers sea creatures. D.Algae blooms will affect not only the existence of sea creatures but also that of humans the world over. 31.The text is most probably taken from_. A.a research paperB.a geography

34、 textbook C.a class presentationD.a newspaper report D Cruz Genet, 11, and Anthony Skopick, 10, couldnt agree. Were the birds out on the ice ducks or geese? So on a cold January evening last year, the two friends ventured (冒险) onto the frozen pond near their homes in Frankfort, Illinois, to get a be

35、tter look. First, they threw a rock onto the ice to test it, Cruz told NBC 5 Chicago. “Then we stepped on it.” Convinced the ice would hold their weight,Anthony took a few steps, but then he fell through the seemingly frozen surface. Cruz rushed to help his panicked friend. However, the pond swallow

36、ed him, too. Cruz managed to lift himself out of the extremely cold water and onto a more solid section. He then gingerly worked his way toward Anthony. But the ice didnt hold, and he fell in again. This ime, he couldnt get out. The boys were up to their necks in icy water and quickly losing feeling

37、. Any chance of their freeing themselves was slipping away. Cruz was sure that he was going to die. Anthonys older sister had seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming, wishing someone to save them. John Lavin, a neighbor driving nearby on his way to the grocery store, heard her. He q

38、uickly pulled over. Seeing the boys, he grabbed (抓住) a nearby buoy (救生圈), kicked off his shoes, and ran into the cold water, struggling his way through the ice. Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and pulled them back to land. The boys were taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered that the

39、ir five- minute stay in the water had lowered their body temperature nearly ten degrees. Fortunately, they have fully recovered, though they are still a little amazed by their fearless neighbor. “Just to think,” says Cruz, “if he hadnt been there, I could have died.” 32.Why did the boys venture onto

40、 the frozen pond? A.To have a better look at the frozen pond. B.To catch the birds in the pond with rocks. C.To find out what the birds on the ice were. D.To test the thickness of the ice in the pond. 33.What does the underlined word “gingerly” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Casually.B.Proudly. C.F

41、irmly.D.Cautiously. 34.What drew John Lavins attention to the boys? A.Anthonys older sisters cry for help.B.Cruzs loud and frightening scream. C.Their shoes along the nearby pond.D.Their neighborspulling them back. 35.Which of the following words can best describe John Lavin? A.Hard-working and help

42、ful.B.Warm-hearted and courageous. C.Curious and selfless.D.Active and generous. 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。 Ready to take a gap year？A Gap Year is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to universityIt is often spent travelling or work

43、ing36. Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows： 37. Although you dont have to go abroad

44、 to experience gap years， most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroadYou are able to work out who you are and what you are forThe experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better Face challenges and have f

45、un Agap year is not only a time to take a vacation， but also a time to face challengesGap year students usually work， volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real worldThis process isnt always easy， but it is an important part of growing up38. Save money and imp

46、rove your college admission chances Theres a common thought that gap years are only for rich students,but its not true Actually， taking a gap year can save your money Gap year students often take a part-time jobBesides， at the end of a gap year，students are much more likely to know what to study in

47、college39. 40 .Both of them are excellent and have high gradesHowever, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacationWho do you think the admission officer will choose？ A Learn about the world and yourself B Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun C Check out y

48、our gap year choices before making the right decision D It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills E Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students F More students than ever before are taking a gap year before going to university G Clear learning

49、goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing 三、完型填空。（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 根据短文内容，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 Toronto man is offering a free round-the-world air ticket to the right woman. But41 apply.You must be named Elizabeth Gallagher an

50、d have a Canadian42. Jordan Axani, 28, said he and his then girlfriend, Elizabeth Gallagher, booked heavily discounted round-the-world air tickets in May, but their43ended and he did not want her ticket to44. The ticket had a strict no-transfer（不可转让）45, but since passport information was not require