民勤县第四中学2021-2022学年高二上学期12月月考
英语试卷
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
（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
Theaters of the Past
The Greek Theater
Theaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated (夸张的) action and speech. And, colorful symbolic masks and costumes were used.
The Medieval Theater
The Medieval theater started in churches. That’s why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom for priests (牧师) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several stage settings around it.
The Elizabethan Theater
The England’s theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage, It has three parts: The fore stage for outside scenes ;the inner stage for scenes inside a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes, or breaks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script , and poets became the main source of script writing.
The Restoration Theater
Some of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays were really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea , in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters (百叶窗) were painted with the scene.
1．Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills
A．To hold a large audience. B．To build a big and strong stage.
C．To have a better sound effect. D．To emphasize exaggerated performances.
2．In which theater could actors’ voices and speech help create scenes
A．The Greek Theater. B．The Medieval Theater,
C．The Elizabethan Theater, D．The Restoration Theater.
3．What is special about the Restoration Theater
A．Colorful masks were used.
B．The stage was smartly designed.
C．Most of its plays were sorrowful.
D．Ordinary people were the performers.
B
In 1993, eight-year-old Brandon Keefe sat in a corner at the Hollygrove Children’s Home, waiting for his mother to finish talking. He heard that Hollygrove Home needed a library, but all they had was an empty space and lots of kids without books.
The next day, when Brandon’s teacher asked the students to come up with ideas for a community service project, Brandon remembered what he had heard. An idea occurred to him at once. What about all the books he had read He had many that he was too old for, and knew his friends had some, too. What if they gave them to the Hollygrove Home to create a library Brandon started a project to collect books, and soon he had 847 books. The big empty room at Hollygrove was filled, and every child had a book to take to bed at night.
When Brandon entered 7th grade, he, as well as his friends, began another book project. In one week, the school collected 5,000 books. The Hollygrove library couldn’t handle them all. A local public school, Limerick Elementary, became the next new library created by Brandon and his friends. The headmaster realized that Brandon’s idea was simple and effective. She began sharing it throughout the schools in Los Angeles.
Brandon was surprised when, one day, a photographer from the Los Angeles Times called him out of class. They wrote about him in the newspaper, which led to some local community service awards. Then he was invited to appear on the very popular TV program Oprah. Brandon said, “After appearing on Oprah, many people knew about us and we were able to set up a non-profit organization called BookEnds.”
By 2001, the 60,000 volunteers had collected around 150,000 books for BookEnds. They had completed 46 libraries, with 32 more under development, helping more than 40,000 children who didn’t have books before.
Brandon feels especially good that BookEnds is growing. “There are 60,000 people involved and I’m just one of them. It’s great to know you’ve made a difference and that things are going to change because of what you’ve done.”
4．According to the text, the Hollygrove Children’s Home ________.
A．had many disabled children B．only had an empty library
C．had no books in the beginning D．was established by Brandon’s mother
5．Brandon came up with the great idea because __________.
A．he had so many useless books
B．his teacher asked him to do it
C．his friends promised to donate their books
D．he wanted to help the Hollygrove Home
6．Why was Brandon invited to attend the program Oprah
A．He helped create a library in the Hollygrove Home.
B．He won some local community service awards.
C．He was recommended by a public school headmaster.
D．He set up a popular non-profit organization.
7．What do we know about BookEnds from the passage
A．The final purpose of the organization is to make a profit.
B．It was established and is operated by the local community.
C．More than 40 thousand children have benefited from it.
D．It doesn’t need to grow and develop in the future.
C
Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.
While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.
According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”
The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2—8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.
When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.
The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.
As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.
8．What is the Common Sense Media report probably about
A．Children’s reading habits. B．Quality of children’s books.
C．Children’s after-class activities. D．Parent-child relationships.
9．Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”
A．In paragraph 2. B．In paragraph 3.
C．In paragraph 4. D．In paragraph 5.
10．Why do many parents limit electronic reading
A．E-books are of poor quality.
B．It could be a waste of time.
C．It may harm children’s health.
D．E-readers are expensive.
11．How should parents encourage their children to read more
A．Act as role models for them. B．Ask then to write book reports.
C．Set up reading groups for them. D．Talk with their reading class teachers.
D
Physical education, or gym class, isn’t required for all high school students. In some schools, it isn’t offered for some different reasons. But should high school students have physical education The answer is certainly “yes”.
Today many people don’t do sports. But as is known to all, doing sports is extremely important for an adult. Teaching teens the importance of a healthy lifestyle and making fitness plans now can help teens put exercise in the first place as an adult.
High school isn’t that easy. Many students are under a lot of stress. Stress can be harmful to a student’s studies and life. Doing sports can help them deal with stress better, helping them live a happier life at school.
The American Heart Association says that 10 million kids and teens suffer from obesity. Teens should get 60 minutes of physical activity per day to control their weight and to help their bones get stronger. The increase in activities that don’t get teens to move around, such as video games and computer activities, means many teens don’t get their required exercise. Physical education classes act as a public health measure to encourage activities and help teens have healthy weights.
Inactivity increases teens, risk of developing many diseases. An active lifestyle offers a good way of protection from these health problems. As much as 75 percent of health-care spending goes toward treating medical conditions that can be hindered by lifestyle changes, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN), students who performed five hours of physical activity each week improved their academic (学业的) performance.
Students from programs with no physical activity, who used the extra time for classroom study, did not perform better on tests than those who gave up some study time in support of physical education.
12．According to Paragraph 2, what role does physical education in high school play
A．Helping teens learn to make good plans.
B．Relieving the stress faced by teens at school.
C．Making teens attach importance to exercise later.
D．Getting teens to encourage adults to exercise.
13．What does the underlined word “hindered” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Prevented. B．Measured.
C．Worsened. D．Caused.
14．According to the PCFSN, doing sports ________.
A．helps students make good use of all their time
B．helps students do better in their studies
C．means students fail in all their tests
D．means students don’t concentrate on their studies
15．What is the text mainly about
A．How high school students can live a happier life.
B．How schools can help students love doing sports.
C．Why some schools consider physical education important.
D．Why high school students should receive physical education.
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。
16． You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here's how:
Plan your time carefully. When you plan your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time.First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc., then decide a good, regular time for studying.17． A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.18． Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.19． If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be over worried.
20． You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say.
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E．Maybe you are an average student.
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teachers say in class.
G．This will help you understand the next class.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
完形填空(20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，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。
Giorgio has just moved to London from Italy. In February, he was 21 by the wonderful sound of a piano coming from next door.
One day. on a whim (一时兴起) Giorgio wrote a note to his 22 asking him to play Celine Dion's classic My Heart Will Go On. The next day, he was both touched and delighted when the familiar melody (旋律) ran through the next 23 . Immediately, he started playing River Flows In You, then stopped to 24 nervously for a response.
Giorgio was not 25 . A few seconds later, the music came from the other side of the wall and 26 his melody. When Giorgio heard the notes coming, you can really 27 how moved he was. As a result, the video of their playing 28 to TikTok gained 1.7 million views.
They 29 doing their piano co-playing every weekend around 2 pm, until Giorgio finally got the chance to meet his 30 partner face-to-face.
“Well, today I have met my neighbor, and actually it was much 31 than I had expected,” Giorgio wrote on TikTok. “His name is Emil. He is 78 years old, 32 from Poland. He lost his wife in December due to the COVID, and all she 33 is the piano,” Giorgio went on to 34 that the reason why Emil plays every weekend at 2 pm is that his wife always loved it. Emil was quick to 35 Giorgio for giving him company, friendship, and the 36 to keep playing.
Though Emil's time in this 37 was short, as it was just 38 accommodation for him until his house was sold, the bond the two 39 strangers created throughout their weekend meet-ups became a 40 to last a lifetime.
21. A. annoyed B. attracted C. controlled D. engaged
22. A. guest B. brother C. neighbor D. community
23. A. sky B. barrier C. kindom D. door
24. A. wait B. wander C. swing D. shake
25. A. interested B. disappointed C. abandoned D. satisfied
26. A. picked up B. turned over C. danced to D. closed down
27. A. assess B. admit C. imagine D. appreciate
28. A. advertised B. attended C. printed D. published
29. A. risked B. continued C. spotted D. suggested
30. A. artificial B. noisy C. demanding D. mysterious
31. A. younger B. stricter C. better D. calmer
32. A. toughly B. eventually C. similarly D. originally
33. A. left B. cared C. hid D. remembered
34. A. ask B. agree C. explain D. observe
35. A. blame B. thank C. respect D. defeat
36. A. encouragement B. model C. direction D. cause
37. A. world B. scene C. apartment D. hometown
38. A. unique B. short C. secret D. false
39. A. complete B. common C. genuine D. distant
40. A. pain B. battle C. wonder D. memory
第二节 语法填空(10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。
High school years are a large part in41． (shape) the person you are going to become. A school often42． (provide)education for you, and it can also be a place 43． you can develop relationships with many different people, join clubs, and participate in a variety of different sports. These years can make you become a high school student44． (fill)with many different emotions, including happiness, anger, sadness, envy, loneliness, stress, and a numerous amount more.This is also a time when peer(同龄人)pressure is most commonly put upon a vast majority of teens.
Peer pressure is the influence from members of one's peer group. This can include influencing another to drink smoke, cheat on a test, lie, skip class, and etc. The list is 45． (end).Peer pressure at high school is both harmful46． effective because it can lead to teen depression, high stress levels, negative behavior47． (issue),and poor decision making and outcomes.
Despite the fact that peer pressure is most commonly seen as a very negative issue, it can 48． (see)positively in some situations. This can involve pressuring your peers to avoid drugs, be honest, avoid alcohol, respect others, work hard, exercise, be kind, be responsible, and more. Friends and peer49． (actual)affect the choices you make. Choosing to have good friends can have a very strong effect50． you.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)画掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
In the summer holiday following my eighteen birthday, I took driving lessons. I still remember how hard first day was. Before getting into the car, I thought I had learned the instructor’s orders, so once I started the car, my mind goes blank. I forgot what he had said to me altogether. The instructor kept repeating the word, “Speed up!” “Slow down!” “Turning left!” I was so much nervous that I could hardly tell which direction was left. A few minutes late, the instructor asked me to stop the car. It was a relief and I came to a suddenly stop just in the middle on the road.
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸（paper-cutting）艺术展。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点；
2.展览内容。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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英语参考答案
一、阅读理解
1-3. A C B 4—7．C D B C 8—11．A B C A 12—15．C A B D
16—20．E B C G A
二、完形填空
21-25．BCDAB 26—30．ACDBD 31—35．CDACB 36—40．ACBAD
三、语法填空
41．shaping 42．provides 43．where 44．filled 45．endless
46．and 47．issues 48．be seen 49．actually 50．on / upon
四、短文改错
五、书面表达
Dear Henry，
Knowing that you are enthusiastic about Chinese traditional art, I'm more than delighted to write a letter to invite you to participate in an exhibition about Chinese paper-cutting，which will start on June 20 in our school lecture hall, lasting for a week．
As is well-known to us all，Chinese paper-cutting is one of the traditional art forms and famous all over the world, so I'm sure you will be interested in it and would like to pay a close visit．The exhibition is a collection of works created by some famous paper-cutting artists in China．During the activity，I will show you around our school and this is a good chance for you to enjoy yourself and learn more about Chinese traditional culture．
Would you please have a look at the exhibition with me？I'd appreciate it if you could accept my invitation．I'm looking forward to receiving your reply as soon as possible．
Yours，
Li Hua
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