2020年最新山西河津第二中学高一英语11月月考试卷.doc

1、山西河津第二中学高一英语11月月考试卷山西省河津市第二中学2019-2020学年高一英语11月月考试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。APeyto Lake, CanadaLocated in Banff National Park, Canadas first national park Peyto Lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world. What makes it truly beautiful is

2、its unique greenish-blue color, and placement in the Canadian Rockies. Named after trail guide Bill Peyto, this lake is located at a height of 1,860m.Entry Details: $9.80 adult, $8.30 senior, $4.90 youth, and $19.60 familyBest Time to Visit: July, August, and SeptemberLake Argentino, ArgentinaLocate

3、d in the Patagonian province in Argentina, the lake is truly beautiful. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains, the lake presents visual delights like none other. With a maximum depth of 500 meters, its the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina. The lake is famous for fishing.Entry Details

4、: $15$20, changes as per season, but entry for tourists above 70 years of age is always free.Best Time to Visit: December to March, and late NovemberLake Baikal, RussiaBeing the worlds oldest and deepest lake, Baikal is about 395 meters long, 49 meters wide and 1,637 meters deep. It holds more water

5、 than the Five Great Lakes of America combined, and is thus the largest freshwater lake globally. Located in the south Russian region of Siberia, a trip to view this lake is a trip of a lifetime!Entry Details: No Entrance fee hereBest Time to Visit: March to AprilLake Como,ItalyConsidered one of the

6、 most beautiful lakes in Europe, Lake Como has attracted tourists since Roman times. Located in Lombardy, Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Surrounded by villas and palaces, this lake has attracted some of the wealthiest. Today, many celebrities(名人) have houses here. Here you can enjoy wat

7、er sports, take a flight over the lake, or try skiing during the winters-every tourist has something hes going to like!Entry Details: FreeBest Time to Visit: July and September1. Why is the passage presented?A. To call on people to travel around the world.B. To explain how some world-famous lakes fo

8、rmed.C. To introduce some beautiful lakes around the world.D. To tell us what tourist can do around the world-famous lakes.2. Which place has to be paid for a visit of an 80-years-old man?A. Lake Como, Italy.B.Peyto Lake, Canada. C. Lake Baikal, Russia.D. Lake Argentino, Argentina.3. What can be inf

9、erred(推断出) from the passage?A. The worlds second largest freshwater lake is in RussiaB. A trail guide gave the name to Peyto Lake of CanadaC. Lake Como is well known for its color and locationD. Lake Argentino is surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountainsBI was never very neat, while my roomm

10、ate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled(贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We bot

11、h got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming. “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not hav

12、e stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was not something she should not go through alone. A

13、ll of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didnt notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her express

14、ion one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.4. Why was Kate so

15、angry one evening?A. She saw the authors shoes beneath her bed. B. She heard the author shouting loud.C. She got the news that her grandma was ill. D. She couldnt find her books.5. The author tidied up the room most probably because _.A. she was scared by Kates anger B. she was asked by Kate to do s

16、oC. she wanted to show her care D. she hated herself for being so messy6. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By following time order.C. By describing a process.D. By showing differences.7. What might be the best title for the story?A. My Friend KateB. Learning to Be Roomma

17、tesC. How to Be OrganizedD. Hard Work Pays OffCAre you scared about moving up to senior high school? It can be a new experience, but you shouldnt worry. Weve put together a guide on how to survive the first week.Youre not aloneRemember everybody_else_in_your_year_is_in_the_same_boat, you may not rea

18、lize it, but theyre just as nervous as you are. Moving to senior high school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.Teachers are ready to help!If youre unsure what to do or are worried about anything then you had better ask

19、for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as theyre experienced in helping new students. Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or

20、 questions.All changeThere are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. Youll have a homework diary or a student planner. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure

21、 you get organized. Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.Other pointsIf youve got an older brother or sister at the school then ask them for advice.Be yourself! It sounds si

22、mple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.Having early nights makes a difference and youll find it easier to get up in the morning!8. Whats the closest meaning of the underlined sentence?A. Other students have to learn boating with youB. Other students will teach you polit

23、eness and new rulesC. Other students have similar feelings to yoursD. Other students will help you solve your problems9. Why do the new students turn to teachers first when having problems?A. Teachers are equal to every student B. Teachers are good at helping solve problemsC. Parents are too busy to

24、 help them D. Teachers wont blame them as parents do10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. You can act in a natural way B. You should go to bed early enoughC. You may ask your older brother for advice D. You must focus on dressing properly11. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To help new studen

25、ts to get used to life in senior high schoolB. To warn students not to ignore friendship in senior high schoolC. To make a difference when moving up to senior high schoolD. To tell students the importance of learningDEver feel like youve been hit on the head after a bad nights sleep? According to sc

26、ientists, the thought isnt as unbelievable as it seems.A study found going without sleep for just one night causes changes in the brain similar to those that happen after a blow to the head. The researchers said the healthy young men examined in the study showed a sudden rise in the same chemicals w

27、hich indicate(表明) brain damage. Professor Christian Benedict, of Uppsala University, Sweden, explained that the chemicals NSE and S-100B are biomarkers(生物指标) for brain damage, such as concussion(脑震荡). He said, “What we found was their levels in the blood rose in the group that went without sleep for

28、 a night. This was not to the degree that would happen after a head injury, for example, but it was still worth paying attention to. During sleep, the brain cleans itself of poisonous substances.” He said the findings support the previous research showing how the brain makes use of sleep to clean it

29、self.Professor Benedict also said his study could support previous studies which linked a lack of sleep with increased risk of Alzheimers and Parkinsons diseases. The rise of the chemicals in the blood after sleep loss may suggest not getting enough sleep leads to a loss of brain tissue, he explaine

30、d. Professor Benedict, whose study is published in the journal Sleep, added, “In conclusion, the findings of our trial indicate a good nights sleep may be very important for keeping brain health.”A third of the UK population suffer from sleep-related problems, while the average person now sleeps for

31、 only seven hours a night, compared with almost nine a few decades ago. Many scientists believe irregular sleeping patterns lead to illnesses ranging from aches and pains to heart disease, while less than eight hours sleep a night can lower the IQ the next day.12. If you dont sleep for a night, what

32、 will happen?A. There will be a rise in the chemicals NSE and S-100BB. The chemicals NSE and S-100B will drop to a lower levelC. Some of the chemicals NSE and S-100B will change into other mattersD. The chemicals NSE and S-100B will be less able to get rid of poisonous matters13. What is the previou

33、s study mainly about according to the passage?A. The way to avoid brain damageB. The ways to improve the quality of sleepC. The ways that have effect on peoples sleepD The way the brain uses sleep to clean itself14. We can we infer from the last paragraph that .A. mans intelligence is affected by sl

34、eep in a wayB. people who need more sleep have a higher IQC. one fourth of the UK population have sleep-related problemsD. modern people need less sleep than those a few decades ago15. Whats is the theme of the passage?A. Eight hours sleep is importantB. How human brains work during sleepC. Sleep lo

35、ss is close to a blow to the headD. Regular sleeping patterns improve health第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are spea

36、king quite fluently._16_First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible._17_The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You

37、can download The RealPlayer from RealM. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station. Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be upset by limited understanding._18_Here is some of the advice I give my students:Accept the fact that you are not going to

38、understand everything.Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.Do not translate everything into your native language._19_Dont concentrate on details(细节) before you have understood the main ideas.Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I

39、had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didnt understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confusion(困惑)._20_Firstly, translating creates a barrier(障碍) between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, mos

40、t people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didnt pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.AAnd listening is a problem for most of the beginners!BListen for the general idea of the conversation.CHowever, after several weeks, I got

41、 used to the new environment in Germany.DSo, what you need to do is to find listening resources.EThen, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts.FWhat should you do?GBut you cant follow a native English speaker at all!第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短

42、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。Few other nations are so much interested in horse racing as the English. The famous races Asoct are held every year and followed by sports fans all over England. The king or the queen also attends_21_and presents the winner with a gold cup. To_22_this gold cu

43、p is the dream of every owner of a race horse. All newspapers, great and small, are full of detailed description of the_23_, and the name of the _24_ winner of the Ascot cup is pronounced by everyone_25_of a great hero.It happened once, however, some seventy years ago, that the gold cup was stolen a

44、 few days before the race! The police_26_for it all over the country but could not find it.Just at the time, Mark Twain, the witty（机智幽默的）American writer, _27_England. He was_28_by an England Literary Society to be_29_at a dinner given in his honor. After dinner the president of the society rose topr

45、opose atoast to Mark Twains health and_30_in every waythe talent of the _31_American. Mark Twain_32_started his speech with the following words:“Gentlemen, I thank you for the great honor youdone me, _33_I very much doubt whether all your countrymen join you in your_34_welcome. When I arrived at Dov

46、er yesterday, and_35_my foot in Merry Old England, the first thing I saw was a newspaper poster and on it, _36_my great surprise. I read two_37_printed in big red letters:MARK TWAIN ARRIVES!ASCOTCUP STOLEN!“These two announcements stood so closely together that it_38_seemed, gentlemen, as if some pe

47、ople in this countrymay be sure that my_39_had something to do with the disappearance of the gold cup!” This witty speech of the famous American authorwas met with ashout of_40_.21. A. itB. themC. thatD. this22. A. holdB. keepC. catchD. win23. A. raceB. . winnerC. problemD. nations24. A. goodB. luck

48、yC. greatD. brave25. A. as thisB. as itC. like thoseD. like that26. A. searchedB. askedC. waitedD. cared27. A. reached inB. went intoC. arrived inD. got in28. A.forced B. visitedC. invitedD. seen29. A. presentB. lateC. absentD. free30. A. suggestB. praiseC. checkD. understand31. A. tiringB. selfishC.