四川省广安市第二中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题（Word含答案，无听力部分）

2021 级高二下期第一次月考
英语
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共 100 分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
What is most probably the man
A. A repairman. B. A programmer. C. A salesman.
What did the doctor advise the woman to do
Lose some weight. B. Avoid strong drinks. C. Give up smoking.
How long is the park open on Saturdays
13 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 9 hours.
What makes the woman upset
Her work. B. Her grade. C. Her health.
What are the speakers going to do
Drive to the countryside. B. Work in the fields. C. Go horse riding.
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，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。
When won’t the man come
On Wednesday. B. On Sunday. C. On Saturday.
What will the man do for the woman
Decorate the bathroom. B. Clean the floor. C. Pack some clothes.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
Where is the paper for the printer
On the bottom shelf. B. On the floor. C. On the top shelf.
What is the relationship between the speakers
Boss and assistant. B. Salesman and customer. C. Colleagues.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
How much will the woman save by buying the shirt online
A. $10. B. $16. C. $24.
What is the man’s attitude to online shopping
Cautious. B. Interested. C. Excited.
What color does the man like best
A.Green. B. Brown. C. Blue.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
Why does the man call the woman
To get some advice. B. To ask about English homework. C. To invite her to dinner.
What is the woman’s plan for this evening
Holding a dinner party. B. Studying at home. C. Having a drink with the man.
What does the man invite the woman to do on Friday evening
Have a drink. B. Enjoy Delicious food. C. Drive to the countryside.
When does the woman usually get up on Saturdays
A. At 10:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 11:00.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
Whom is the speaker talking to
Teachers. B. Visitors. C. New students.
What department is newly opened
The English department. B. The Russian department. C. The Chinese department.
Where are the teachers in the English department mainly from
America and Canada. B. America and Australia. C. England and America.
Which is the largest building in the college
The dining hall. B. The main library. C. The English department building.
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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Read any interesting books lately We want to hear about them, so we're hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable reviews in one month! These reviews must be your honest opinions. Don't rush through writing them, because we'll be paying attention to quality!
Deadline: Feb.1, 2023 Rules:
You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter.
Submissions must relate to the topic.
Each review must have a minimum of 250 words.
There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit. Guidelines:
Give a brief summary of the book. Don't explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.
Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book, such as theme, characters, writing style, etc.
Recommend the book to certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens Would science fiction fans be interested in this book It's helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they've read.
Remember that it's okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with "I think", "I believe" or "In my opinion".
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All participants will receive a certificate.
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You'll receive these prizes before Sep. 28, 2023.
Submit your works to Teen Creativity. We hope reviewing books brings you joy. Don't think of writing a review as an assignment; imagine you are writing to a best friend who loves reading as much as you do!
The participants of Review Blitz .
A. need to be at least 12 years old B. should upload works before Sep. 28
C. can submit more than one review D. must express opinions within 250 words
What will all winners get besides certificates
A. Gift cards. B. Cash awards. C. Published reviews. D. Free magazines.
Which sentence should be avoided in the review
A. The author's use of imagery is masterful. B. The main character Bill survives at last.
C. The talk between the cousins is unbelievable. D. Fans of the Harry Potter series will love this book.
B
How to take the subway How to take a plane How to order McDonald’s ... These questions may sound easy, but turn out to be a huge challenge to a great many people.
That’s why a Douyin influencer (博主) named “Migrant Worker Zhang (打工仔小张)” has quickly gained over 2 million followers (粉丝) because of her “How How” video series. In every video, “Migrant Worker Zhang”, whose real name is Zhang Mengzhen, spends two to three minutes tutoring the most basic life skills, such as how to see a concert, how to stay in a hotel and so on. Some question their necessity, but many more are expressing their gratitude. One viewer commented, “I didn’t dare to ask strangers for help. I really need videos like this.”
“The majority of my followers are around 18 to 20 years old, who just started their life and are in the peak period of moving, traveling and trying something new,” Zhang, 28, told Teens. “Some people may think that those who need this kind of videos are poor-educated and living in remote areas, but actually, they are simply just young, going through a lot of ‘first-time’ moments in their lives, like many people once did.”
Zhang said that she got inspired during Spring Festival after seeing a girl on Douyin complaining about not knowing how to take a high-speed train. Zhang decided to film a video to show her how it works. Then the video suddenly went viral, eventually turning into a “How How” series.
“Some commenters argue that, as adults, people should learn to figure things out on their own, but I disagree,” Zhang said. “I always encourage people to get as much help as possible. Learning lessons through difficulties is helpful, but there’s no need to look for difficulties when we have better solutions.”
Zhang also believes schools should include courses like hers in their curriculum, but it takes time for policymakers to make changes. “My videos are likely the first step toward raising people’s awareness.”
Facing the fact that many influencers are imitating her videos, Zhang sees it as a good thing. “I’m happy to see people getting help as much as possible,” Zhang said.
In the future, she wants to invite professional guests to her videos. “I’m not an expert at everything, and I don’t want to mislead my followers with wrong information,” Zhang said, “and I will keep on creating other good content even when this series is no longer popular.”
Who are the majority of Zhang’s followers
Those who are busy with their work. B. Those who are brave and curious.
C. Inexperienced young people. D. Uneducated old people.
What inspired Zhang to start her “How How” video series
Her viewers’ comments. B. A course she took at school.
C. The complexity of taking high-speed rail. D. A complaint she came across on Douyin.
What does Zhang advise people to do when learning something new
Learn as much as possible at school. B. Ask for help when necessary.
C. Try to solve problems independently. D. Learn lessons through experiencing difficulties.
What is the last paragraph mainly about
Zhang’s future plans. B. The weakness in Zhang’s videos.
C. The achievements Zhang has made. D. Zhang’s worries about her work.
C
At first, it was just another normal day.
We were sitting in my grandparents’ house after dinner. My uncles and my father were shouting, their attention focused on the soccer game on a small TV screen.
I walked toward the window, lifting up the curtains just in time to see a bomb collide (撞) with the ground
not too far away. The sky filled with dust and flying pieces of debris ( 残 片 ). I stepped back immediately, and everyone stopped for a second, listening to the shooting and bombing, before returning to the tasks at hand. I put on an act and pretended to be like everyone else. “I’m not scared, not one bit.” I lied to myself.
My family lived within a war zone in Syria before 2016, and this sort of violence made up a typical day in our life.
The gunfire and shelling (炮击) went on for hours. And since the soccer game ended long ago, there were no
more distractions from reality. I looked over at my parents and saw their worried expressions. It was strange to catch that side of them as they always tried to laugh things off and act as if the war had no effect on them. But I knew all along that they didn’t want their children to feel hopeless and fearful.
It was 1:00 a.m. when we decided to head back home. Without any explanation, Baba, my father, carried me on his back and Mama carried my sister Shahd.
“3 ... 2 ... 1!” Before I could take a big breath, we were dashing and dodging (躲开) bullets. Those few
seconds spent running felt like ages. There was no protection on the narrow pathways. I could feel Baba’s sweat drenching (湿透) the collar of his shirt.
After the scariest seconds of my life were over, we got home safely. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Later, we sat in a circle around the small stove making French fries.
“Did I ever tell you about my math story ” Baba asked, genuinely curious. But I could see the hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Shahd and I started complaining: “Baba, yes. You told us about this a million times!”
“All right, all right,” he conceded ( 承 认 ). “When I was in high school, I was obsessed ( 着 迷 的 ) with math ...”
“Noooo!” we cried out and buried our faces in our hands.
Baba laughed and Mama joined in. I couldn’t help but laugh along, too.
My dad had always said this: “At the end of the day, we can’t control our misery, so we should at least take advantage of what we can control – our happiness.”
What was everyone’s reaction when the bombing started
They appeared calm. B. They panicked immediately.
C. They kept watching the game. D. They rushed to find shelter.
What did the author find strange about her parents
They didn’t worry at all. B. They looked a bit concerned.
C. They tried to escape from reality. D. They were too scared to think clearly.
Why did the author’s father try to tell his story
To make fun of himself. B. To express his love for math.
C. To lighten the mood. D. To inspire his children.
What did the author learn from her father
Avoid complaining in everyday life. B. Be strong in both body and mind.
C. It’s never too late to learn. D. Live positively every day.
D
Have you ever lost something in a hard-to-reach space, like behind a couch or a cupboard Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to squeeze (挤) in and out New innovations in the field of robotics will soon be able to make this nice idea into a reality.
In a study published on Jan 25 in the science journal Matter, engineers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Carnegie Mellon University in the US have developed small robots that can quickly change back and forth from liquid to solid states.
According to the website Mashable, the scientists were inspired by sea cucumbers (海参). They are able to
change the stiffness (僵硬度) of their body or reduce the potential for physical damage. The robots in the study were made from gallium ( 镓 ), a soft metal with a low melting point of 30 C. The scientists then used changes in the magnetic field to manipulate (控制) the magnetic particles (粒子) inside the gallium material to provide heat. This heat then allowed the robots to change between solid and liquid states as well as to move around.
As the website Tech Xplore pointed out, other similar materials require external heat sources such as heat guns and electrical currents to induce ( 触 发 ) a change of states; but now, the robots can use a heat source inside itself to change states independently.
During the robots’ experimental trials, the scientists conducted a number of tests. These tests included having the robots melt into liquid and re-form to escape a prison-like cage. It can remove a foreign object from and deliver medicinal drugs to a model stomach. The robot is also able to build and repair hard-to-reach circuits (电路). The robots’ ability to switch between states of matter allows for a number of possible uses and advancements in different fields, such as the biomedical and circuit assembly (组装) industries.
Still, in the words of senior author Carmel Majidi at Carnegie Mellon University, for now these are all just “proofs of concept” which show the abilities of these new kinds of robots.
What can we learn about the small robots
Chinese and British scientists co-produced them. B. Sea cucumbers provided inspiration for them.
C. They were made from a newly invented material. D. They can switch between three states of matter.
How did scientists change the state of the robots
By using heat guns. B. By employing a heat source.
C. By using electrical currents. D. By controlling the magnetic particles.
What is paragraph 5 mainly about
The features of the robots. B. The limitations of the robots.
C. The applications of the robots. D. The challenges of testing the robots.
What can be inferred about the robots from Majidi’s words
They have great market potential. B. Their abilities are overstated.
C. More proof is needed for their abilities. D. It will take more time for them to be widely used.
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。
How to Stay Focused
When you were at school, were you ever told to stop daydreaming and concentrate It was easy for your mind to wander if you weren’t interested in what you were learning or if you had better things to think about. (36) ,but understanding how to do it, and knowing what is distracting you, can help.
Scientists have looked at what makes us procrastinate( 拖延) and found many ways to help us stay focused. (37) .Research by Science Focus magazine found silence is best for concentration, or a gentle background hum and coffee shop noise is great! It also found turning off notifications on your phone, or switching it off altogether, removes a major distraction(干扰）and helps us focus on the task at hand.
(38) .Psychologists and neuroscientists (神经科学家)are increasingly interested in our ability to work hard
and have looked at what we can change inside our head to make us concentrate. An article for BBC Future by Caroline Williams says that “Attention Researcher Nilli Lavie of University College London has found that making a task more visually demanding… takes up more processing power and leaves the brain nothing left to process distractions.” (39) .
(40) . These include making a list or timetable of the tasks you have to do, finding a workspace where you’re not tempted to do other things, or chewing some gum! It’s possible the movement in your mouth occupies parts of the brain that might otherwise get distracted.
But according to Science Focus magazine, distraction isn’t all bad. “If we were always so focused that we never got distracted, we’d miss potential changes, such as threats, in our environment. Distraction is vital for survival.”
Another possible cure for a short attention span is brain training
Distraction isn’t all bad
So, keeping your mind busy might be the answer
Staying focused can still be a challenge in adult life
One of the most obvious things is getting rid of noise
It is important for you to stay focused to finish your tasks
There are more practical tips to keeping your mind focused
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)
第一节 完型填空 (共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The goal of the Egg Drop Challenge was simple—you built a (41) container to keep an egg from breaking when it was (42) over the stairs.
We worked alone or with a(n) (43) . My best friend, Cassie, and I always worked on projects together. She is (44) ; I m brainy. We are the perfect (45) .
I made my sandwich while waiting for Cassie to come and (46) the container. Spreading the marshmallow（棉花软糖）cream (47) me an idea—cushion the egg with some marshmallow cream to (48) shock on impact（ 冲 击 力 ）. I told Cassie my brilliant (49) when she arrived. Then, Cassie said, “Actually, I have a (50) idea. We put the egg in a basket with a parachute（ 降 落 伞 ） (51) . It will simply float with safety.” We argued. Neither was (52) and Cassie stormed out.
This was how the (53) worked: all the kids carried their egg containers up three stairs and dropped them. If your egg broke, you were out. If the egg (54) , you walked up three more (55) and dropped it again. This went on until the last egg broke.
Finally, only Cassie and I were left.
“Good luck, Laura,” Cassie said, turning to me. I didn t (56) . I figured winning would be sweeter revenge. The other kids called out the count of three and I let go of my egg container. I (57) down the steps. The sidewalk was already (58) with egg shells from previous failed challenges. I found my brave egg broken. I looked at Cassie s basket. Empty. Cassie looked at me (59) and we laughed. It was a(n) (60) . But we had won something more important. Our friendship can be a little bouncing.
41. A. protective B. sealed C. metallic D. plastic
42. A. placed B. dropped C. taken D. carried
43. A. parent B. friend C. partner D. athlete
44. A. stubborn B. strict C. outgoing D. creative
45. A. competitors B. combination C. candidates D. communication
46. A. watch over B. work on C. turn up D. think of
47. A. showed B. made C. taught D. gave
48. A. cause B. absorb C. suffer D. withdraw
49. A. design B. performance C. intelligence D. achievement
50. A. better B. common C. strange D. contrary
51. A. lowered B. surrounded C. hung D. attached
52. A. persuaded B. passed C. permitted D. amused
53. A. quarrel B. competition C. class D. relationship
54. A. burst B. fell C. survived D. won
55. A. steps B. containers C. walls D. meters
56. A. care B. recover C. respond D. hear
57. A. brought B. turned C. put D. raced
58. A. dotted B. mixed C. decorated D. broken
59. A. angrily B. seriously C. softly D. sadly
60. A. end B. failure C. test D. tie
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题 共 50 分) 第二节 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当 内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Chinese calligrapher Jin Ou’s 61. (arrive) in Japan.
“In the 30 years since I came to Japan, I 62. (introduce) Chinese culture through calligraphy and seal carving ( 篆 刻 ), and promoting the art exchange of calligraphy and painting between the two countries,” he says.
63. (celebrate) the anniversary, Jin recently held an exhibition at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo displaying calligraphy and seal carvings made by him and his students. Jin said he wanted to help the Chinese people in Japan 64. (strength) their traditional cultural learning and seek their cultural roots from calligraphy.
“Kanji, as Chinese characters 65. (call) in Japan, come from China, and calligraphy has always been very popular in Japan,” he says.
Over the years, Jin has 66. (active) participated in various large-scale cultural exhibitions in Japan and performed his seal carving skills, 67. has attracted a lot of attention from the Japanese media.
In 2002, Jin opened the Jin Ou Art Academy, teaching calligraphy, painting and seal carving. “In Japan, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving are generally taught by three teachers, 68. I teach the three categories at the same time all by myself, and I modify my way of teaching to suit each student’s 69. (person) interests,” he explained.
Nowadays, Jin instructs a monthly charity calligraphy class at the China Cultural Center for overseas Chinese 70. free. “Calligraphy not only brings peace of mind to people, but also allows them to relive the traditional Chinese culture and find the roots of their souls,” he said.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 35 分)
第一节 短文改错 (共 10 小题;每小题 l 分，满分 10 分)
文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。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(＼)划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
Last Saturday was the day where No.2 Senior High School organized a friendly football match between the students and the teachers with the aim of enriching their school life.
Bathed in the sunshine, the students from Grade Three competed over their teachers on the football field, with some other students watch the match cheerfully. Both teams were playing hardly in high spirits. The match meets their expectation because he was going on wonderfully. Finally, either of the teams got two goal.
Tiring the competition might be, it meant the lot to the students and the teachers. The thrilling game was sure to help relieve the students' intense pressure were caused by their heavy study tasks.
第二节 书面表达 (满分 25 分)
假设你是李华，你的美国朋友 Lucy 给你发来一封邮件，提到她的妈妈总是否定她的想法并要求她听妈妈的话，这让Lucy 十分沮丧。请你用英语给他回一封邮件，为她提供一些建议（反省自己，和妈妈谈心……）：注意： 1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
2021 级高二下期第一次月考英语答案
听力（30 分）：1-20 ABABC CBCCB ABCBA BCCAB
阅读：（40 分）21-40 CDB CDBA ABCD BDCD DEACG
完型（30 分）：41-60 ABCDB BDBAA DABCA CDACD
语法填空（ 15 分） ： 61 arrival 62 have been introducing 63 To celebrate 64 strengthen 65 called 66 actively 67 which 68 but 69
personal 70 for
改错（ 10 分） ： 1 where—when 2 over—with 3 watch—watching 4
hard—hardly 5 meet—met 6 he—it 7 goal—goals 8 Tiring 后 加
as/though 9 the—a 10 去掉 were(caused 前) 书面表达：
Dear Lucy,
I'm sorry to hear that you have difficulty getting along with your mom. However, you should never forget that your mom loves you. Anyway, I'd like to give you some advice.
First, I think you should reflect on yourself, and think about whether your opinions or ideas are wrong. If it's hard to tell whether they' re right or not, you can also turn to your dad, friends or even teachers. Besides, you can have a heart-to-heart talk with your mom. You can speak up for yourself while listening to your mom and understanding her true feelings. It's a good way to improve your understanding of each other.
I hope my advice will be helpful.
Yours, Li Hua