江西省南昌市第二 2021-2022学年高二下学期第一次月考英语A卷.docx

1、此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 2021-2022学年下学期高二第一次月考卷英 语 （A）注意事项：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分3

2、0分）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 will Jane do this Friday?A. Go out of town.B. Watch her sisters dog.C. Have dinner with her classmates.2. How long will the man stay if his wife comes?A. 4 nights.B. 6 nights.C. 8 n

3、ights.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the border.B. At the airport.C. At a travel agency.4. What time will the meeting begin?A. At 11:00 am.B. At 1:00 pm.C. At 3:00 pm.5. What language does Mr. Black speak best?A. Chinese.B. French.C. Spanish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

4、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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What does the womans backpack look like?A. It is made of leather.B. There is a pattern on it.C. A handkerchief is tied to it.7. How does the woman probably feel in the e

5、nd?A. Disappointed.B. Relieved.C. Worried.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What is John doing?A. Doing a fun project.B. Emptying the cupboard.C. Donating unwanted things.9. What is “freecycling”?A. A way of recycling.B. A kind of old junk.C. A travel website.10. What does John want now?A. A gorilla arm.B. A micr

6、ophone.C. A bicycle.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. How did Helen contact the company?A. By email.B. By phone.C. By letter.12. What is the duty of the job in the ad?A. To look after children.B. To work for a newspaper.C. To serve in a phone company.13. On what conditions would Helen accept the job?A. The place

7、 is fun.B. The pay is good.C. The work is easy.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Father and daughter.C. Teacher and student.15. What is Mr. Jones suggestion?A. Forming good habits.B. Canceling the research project.C. Saving all the work for

8、the final week.16. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The research paper.B. The changes to the schedule.C. The plans for the end of the term.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. Who is the speaker talking to?A. Shop customers.B. Cafe employees.C. House agents.18. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To te

9、ll the listeners the move of the cafe.B. To announce the opening of a new shop.C. To apologize for the wrong decisions.19. When is a new place expected to be found?A. By September.B. By November.C. By December.20. What is the speakers attitude toward the matter in general?A. Positive.B. Nervous.C. C

10、onfused.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）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Wi

11、nery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer. (Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tell time upon request. Duration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time

12、 to one of San Franciscos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing form the Cannery 5: 00 pm and 7: 00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: 0ctober 10th through 0ctober 31stJoin us for a r

13、ide through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco. Departing from the Cannery: 6: 30 pm and 8: 30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Li

14、ghts TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis tractive four takes you to some of San Franciss most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery 7: 00 pm and 9: 00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdv

15、ance reservations required.21. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery Tour.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Halloween Tour.D. Holiday Lights Tour.22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure Island.B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ice

16、 cream.D. Visit the Presidio district.23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A. Take some drinks.B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm clothes.D. Make reservations in advance.BWhen Sally Millsopp, 53, with her 17-year-old daughter, Eleanor, participated in Race for

17、Life in 2019. She had no idea if she would get to see her mother Jennifer Earnshaw again, who was desperately ill with a form of lung cancer, but she encouraged the pair to take part in the event as she knew the fundraising would help others.They managed to make it back to her bedside just in time t

18、o show her the photographs. Jennifer, who was a former head teacher, passed away the following day, aged 76.Ms Millsopp and her daughter are once again participating in the Race for Life on May 13 this year to the memory of Jennifer, and will be speaking on stage to inspire others.“Mum was a selfles

19、s person. I knew she really wanted us to do Race for Life but it was hard not knowing if I would be there with her at the end. When we reached the finish line, Eleanor and I both felt elated that wed done something so positive at such a sad time. We had a big hug and knew it was something Mum would

20、be proud of,” said Ms Millsopp.One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. Cancer Research UKs Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Hiki

21、ng events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner by funding vital research.Gemma Turpin, Cancer Research UKs Norwich event manager, said, “We are very grateful to Sally and Eleanor for their story that highlights how special Race for Life is to people. By following them

22、, women in Norfolk can make a real difference in the fight against cancer. Money raised through Race for Life is helping beat over 200 different types of cancer thats why every step, every person and every penny raised counts.24. What do we know about Jennifer Earnshaw?A. She used to take part in Ra

23、ce For Life.B. She had a sense of social responsibility.C. She died without seeing Sally and Eleanor.D. She worried about her cancers influence on Sally.25. What does the underlined word elated in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Really interested.B. Desperately tired.C. Extremely excited.D. Deeply embarrassed.2

24、6. What is the purpose of Paragraph 5?A. To add some background information.B. To summarize the previous paragraphs.C. To report news about cancer treatment.D. To introduce a new topic for discussion.27. Whats the best title for the text?A. Running in memory of mother.B. Living life with a selfless

25、heart.C. Joining the race to keep healthy.D. Struggling to survive from cancer.CCalifornia has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 pe

26、rcent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 per

27、cent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left C

28、alifornia forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in

29、wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they need

30、ed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snow

31、melt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.28. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B. The increasing variety of California big trees.C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.D. The influence of f

32、arming on big trees in California.29. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.30. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?A. Inad

33、equate snowmelt.B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Californias Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forest

34、s?D. Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in CaliforniaDThere you are in your favorite clothing store. You dont really need to buy anything, but everything is so cheap and stylish! Before you know it, you leave the store with bags and bags of new clothes.On the surface, this doesnt seem so bad. How

35、ever, there are a lot of hidden costs behind the cheap price tags put forward by fast fashion brands.To put it plainly, the fashion industry is terrible for the planet. Not only does it use up a lot of resources, but it also heavily pollutes the environment with chemicals, microplastics and unwanted

36、 waste. Fashion is one of the least sustainable (可持续发展的) industries on the planet, commented Michael Stanley-Jones, a program management officer with the United Nations Environment Program. “Weve all become our own waste managers, hoarding fashion waste in our closets,” he noted.It doesnt just take

37、up space in our closets, though. It also ends up in landfills, too. In fact, three out of every five garments end up either being incinerated (焚毁) or sent to landfills.But, thankfully, the fashion trend tides are changing.People are increasingly examining their own consumption and what changes they

38、can make to become sustainable, Jane Fellner, founder and CEO of sustainable fashion retailer Loopster, told the Guardian. In particular, with its typically lower prices and rare fashion finds, shopping secondhand has become an increasingly popular and eco-friendly option.According to online reselle

39、r ThredUp, the secondhand market is predicted to reach $80 billion (about 518 billion yuan) by 2029. And, although fast fashion will continue to grow 20 percent over the next 10 years, secondhand fashion is expected to grow an unbelievable 185 percent in that same amount of time.Fellner continued: “

40、Secondhand has become more socially acceptable and, for some, cool. Thrifting (节约) is now massive on TikTok.”The only true sustainable way to shop is to not shop at all, Rachel Kibbe, a brand consultant for ensuring sustainability in fashion, told Insider. Unless youre buying clothes that already ex

41、ist.32. What is the main idea of paragraphs 3?A. Peoples love for fast fashion.B. The harm caused by the fashion industry.C. The way people waste clothes.D. Reasons why fast fashion is cheap.33. What does the underlined word “hoarding” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Storing.B. Avoiding.C. Sorting.D

42、. Recycling.34. What does Jane Fellner think of secondhand fashion?A. It is gaining popularity.B. It is huge among young people.C. It makes people attractive.D. It has defeated fast fashion.35. What is the authors main purpose in writing the article?A. To introduce young consumers habits.B. To infor

43、m readers of what is sustainable.C. To predict the new fashion trend in 2021.D. To show changes in clothing consumption.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。Floods can strike quickly and with little warning in many parts of the world. Surviving a flood is a combination of p

44、reparation and appropriate action as soon as the disaster begins. _36_Make a flood survival plan. _37_ Pick several meeting spots in case you need to leave home, such as a friends home in a safe town or a shelter in your area. Make sure everyone in the family knows where these locations are and how

45、to get there. Make sure the shelters and the routes to them are through high ground.Escape flood waters. You may have only a short time to escape. Act quickly, using your planned route. Head to designated shelters during flood warnings. When emergency services tell you to leave, listen to their inst

46、ructions. Move to higher ground away from water. Whether you are on foot or have to abandon your car, higher ground is your best option. If youre stuck at home, head for the roof if you can do so safely. Avoid crossing through water. Water up to your ankles is enough to be dangerous. When youre in d

47、oubt about the water depth, dont risk it. _38_ Use it to measure the waters depth and feel for stable ground. Follow news and warnings. Flooding information can be found on your local news or weather stations TV channel or website._39_ Also, listen to local radio stations for regular updates. _40_Roads and other paths will have been eroded. Stay off bridges. The soil under usual routes will be muddy and less able to support the weight of vehicles. Find alternate routes over high ground or wait for the authorit