1、辽宁省凌源市联合校学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题doc辽宁省凌源市联合校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上.2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上.写在本试卷上无效.3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.第一部分： 听力（略）第二部分:阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A
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7、 Drone X Pro different from the other drones? A. It isnt hard to control. B. It is of high quality.C. It needs no power to drive. D. It is unnecessary to install.2. How does the ad prove flying Drone X Pro easy? A. By giving a specific example. B. By sharing some experience. C. By stating its operat
8、ing steps. D. By telling an unforgettable story.3. How much should you pay to purchase two such drones online? A. $120. B. $150. C. $240. D. $300.BThe alarm went off about half an hour ago, the second time tonight. Its somewhat difficult to figure out the rules for sure. Here, one bell means “elepha
9、nt”, two, “rhino”(犀牛), and three and four, I really cant remember for what, because when youre awoken by bells in the middle of the night, your first thought wont be “Animal!”. But as soon as I realized it was the rhino alarm, I was running for the stairs.A baby African buffalo and a baby rhino stoo
10、d a couple feet apart, staring at each other. Behind them, their mothers were looking on with the kind of indifference of mothers everywhere who see their kids playing a harmless game. Of course, Im the only one watching the animals stare-down. Either everyone else died of a heart attack when the be
11、lls went off, or I was the only one in the entire hotel who didnt turn the alarm switch to off before going to bed.The Ark, a hotel shaped like the biblical ark(圣经的方舟), lies in the highlands of Kenyas Aberdare National Park, about 100 kilometers north of Nairobi. At the Arks prow(船首) are huge window
12、s overlooking a waterhole. Earlier tonight, Id watched a pack of wolves, buffaloes and elephants. And now, at three or so in the morning, Im down for rhino bells. The first time, 2.5 hours ago, it was a single black rhino, which came down, got a drink, and left.Id have been sorry for the lost sleep.
13、 Ive already arranged with a guide to take me out at sunrise for the so-called “should-never-miss” bird-watching, where well get to see 30 species, but really, how many times in your life will you get to wake up and say, “Wow! Rhino!” Isnt that the definition of a pretty good night? Last week we wen
14、t from Uganda into Kenya. Before I left home, I thought Id be happy with ten elephants and five or six giraffes on the whole trip. I didnt dare to dream the rhino.4. The message that the hotels bells sent was _.A.significant for visitors to avoid dangerB.a matter that all visitors had got used toC.h
15、ard for the author to remember in detailD.a wise alarm the author had never heard of5. What did the author see at about 3:00 a.m.?A. Rhinos and buffaloes were fighting for water.B. A rhino and a buffalo were staring at each other.C. A buffalo was watching its baby play with rhinos.D. A boat-shaped h
16、otel was overlooking a waterhole.6 . What can we learn from the passage?A.The author likes all the animals.B.The author has only interest in rhinos.C.There are various wild animals near the Ark.D.The author didnt sleep well during the whole trip.7. Whats probably the authors attitude towards the bel
17、l?A.It should be turned off when it rings.B.Its bothering but rewarding.C.It is a bad way to wake the guests up.D.It brings visitors a chance to see buffaloes.CIt was back in 2014. I learned I needed an operation to remove the tumor (肿瘤). Hearing the word “cancer” was the first shock, but knowing th
18、e surgeon would have to cut the front of my neck open was a lot to swallow. I was relieved to learn that thyroid (甲状腺) cancer can be treated if caught early, but 1 wasnt thrilled it would mean a lifelong scar front and center on my neck.Back at home, I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I admire
19、d my neck, running my finger across a delicate gold chain I wore. Then came a tiny voice, “Mommy!” My then five year -old son. Jack, appeared in the mirror behind me. Our reflection was a big reality check. See, my son didnt know I had been diagnosed (诊断) with the Big C, or that I was having an oper
20、ation. I patiently explained my condition to him and told him I would have a scar on my neck after the operation.I never had any intentions of hiding the scar. I didnt want my son to think my scar was something to be ashamed of. I was his role model and I needed to set a good example. Bad things can
21、 happen, but its how you deal with them that matters.The operation was successful. The recovery process, bearing it all, in the grocery store, out to dinner with family and on the summer camp pickup line, made me realize, if I could get through this phase (阶段),I could bear the scar of survival forev
22、er. The scar proves I looked at fear in the face and won.People will ask about my scar even though its a very thin dull line five years later. That means I have the chance to educate others about thyroid cancer and how they should self-check their necks and remind their doctors to do the same, at ye
23、arly physicals. To me, the scar is like a superhero stamp.8Whats the author worried about before the operation?AHer neck would look ugly. BThe tumor couldnt be removed.CJack couldnt take care of himself. DShe would have difficulty swallowing.9Why did the author decide to face the reality bravely?ASh
24、e didnt care how people liked her.BShe realized she didnt have other choice.CShe wanted to set a good example to her son.DShe felt lucky to have her cancer caught early.10What can be inferred about the author from the last paragraph?AShe has a better chance of education.BShe feels proud of what she
25、has done.CShe has become an expert in cancer treatment.DShe has suffered from poor health for five years.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Known locally as sakura, the cherry blossoms in Japan are popular with both locals and tourists alike. For the Japanese, sakur
26、a hold much cultural and historical significance that goes deeper than their obvious beauty. 11 Sakura are usually only in full bloom(盛开) for about one week. 12 The flowers are so small and round that when they eventually start to fall, its almost like watching snow fall from the skies. The specific
27、 time of the cherry blossom season varies from region to region each year. Luckily, the Japanese Meteorological Corporation(日本气象厅) has done all the work. Each year it posts forecasts of when the blooming will begin in each region. 13 They also depends heavily on temperature patterns. 14 There are a
28、number of celebrations, so youre likely to find a hanami party wherever you go. What makes up a hanami party, besides sakura viewing, is eating and drinking. Groups of people will set up camp in a park and have a picnic under the trees. Some bring home-cooked meals, some make food on the go and othe
29、rs buy pre-prepared food. 15 A. Its easy to plan your trip around the sakura.B. Most people bring beer or other drinks to mark the occasion.C. Many people hold flower-watching parties known as hanami.D. The predictions arent just looking at the weather months in advance.E. The JMC will release updat
30、ed forecasts with the newest information.F. The pink flowers have inspired poets, artists and soldiers for centuries.G. If you manage to catch the tail end of the blooming, youll see the beautiful event.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）I met my current step mom for the first time when I m
31、oved to America and was reunited with my father.I remember when I first _16_ her at the airport. It was different, but not _17_. Over the past years there is _18_ I needed that she did not provide. Im the young woman I am today because she made sure to _19_ me properly. Yesterday I went to see her f
32、or Mothers Day. When I gave her _20_, she held my face in both of her hands and kissed me straight on the mouth _21_ I had the flu.Her simple act of affection _22_ me back to my first night in America. After I was _23_ up from the airport we went home and she _24_ my luggage and took me shopping for new clothes. That night before I went to bed, she came to my room
