吉林省延边第二中学2020_2021学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

吉林省延边第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。考试时间90分钟。第卷（选择题共80分）第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题；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。AWe all know that regular exercise is vitally important for both a healthy mind and body. Research has shown that just five minutes of exercise in a “green space” can help people to keep mentally healthy.Lets take a look at some ways to get close to nature and make them a part of your regular exercise routine.Get on your bikeCycling is a cheap, easy and fun way to get some good exercise in the outdoors. Try leaving your car at home and cycling to work one day, if thats possible. Or get the family together and go on a weekend bike ride. Check out the local cycle paths before you go, and plan a safe route. Make sure you take some healthy snacks with you to keep your energy levels up.Try some outdoor yogaPractising yoga can be great for reducing anxiety and aiding relaxation, so why not take your yoga mat and try out some asanas (yoga postures) in the open air? Yoga is great for stretching tight muscles and increasing flexibility as well as improving mobility, control and breathing. Why not finish your practice with some quiet meditation to further calm the mind?Go runningInstead of spending hours on the treadmill（跑步机）, grab a friend and go off for a jog around your local park, or some nature trails. If you are used to running on a treadmill, you may find it harder at first, so make sure you have some good, supportive running shoes. You could also find out where your nearest Parkrun is. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.Join a conservation（保护）groupJoining a conservation group is a great way of keeping fit while helping the world around you. Do some research into whats going on in your local area and you could find yourself helping to plant trees, clear up rivers and so on. You never know it could lead to new friendships, as well as the knowledge that you are doing something productive for your local area!1.If you want to cycle with your family, youd better _.A. have a healthy body B. check the bikes carefullyC. learn some survival skills D. make good preparations for it2.Whats the advantage of outdoor yoga according to the text? A. Getting closer to nature. B. Feeling relaxed or peaceful. C. Keeping active and energetic. D. Building up peoples bodies.3. What problem do some people have if they want to run around their local park? A. It takes them some time to get used to it. B. It needs some patience to continue. C. It makes them lose interest in running. D. It leads them to fall behind their friends.BAt just 40 years old, hip-hop star Kasseem Dean, more popularly known as Swizz Beatz, has gathered a track record, lifestyle and nearly $70 million net worth that would inspire most of us to retire early. So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and also try projects that come with the risk of rejection?During our interview for Uncommon Drive, a video series for USA & Main that seeks to find out the motivations and magic of world-class business people, Dean provided a memorable answer: “You only have so much time once its gone you dont get it back. Dont focus on money, focus on building something greater than yourself. If youre not making history, youre wasting your time on Earth.”When you look at his answer, you will learn two important lessons. The first is in “making history”. Doing so requires awareness（认识）. You must fully understand what has and has not been achieved in the market youve entered. Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done before and will be remembered for its impact beyond his years.The second part of his statement is just as powerful. In this interview, he never once said he is “trying” to make history. Instead, he has told himself that no matter what difficulty there is, its just going to happen. “Im going to make history,” Dean said.After talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes, it was clear to me that he has removed all ego from a statement that might otherwise be misread as false pride. I believe its a brilliant hack rather than focus on all the reasons why a project cant be realized, he has convinced himself of the possibility.4. What is the function of the first paragraph?A. To lead to the main topic. B. To describe a stars success.C. To express admiration for a star. D. To explain the meaning of success.5. What motivates Dean to continue to work hard in spite of success?A. His desire to be famous. B. His adventurous spirit and determination.C. His life goal to leave his mark on history. D. His wish to get more wealth to help others.6. What is Deans suggestion in the second part of his statement?A. Avoiding the difficulty. B. Believing in yourself.C. Doing something new. D. Making yourself powerful.7. Whats the main idea of the text?A. How does Kasseem Dean deal with the rejection?B. Why doesnt Kasseem Dean want to retire?C. How does Kasseem Dean make history?D. What makes Kasseem Dean work hard?CA newly discovered lizard（蜥蜴）found in the Philippines has made scientists think there might be other never-before-seen creatures on that countrys islands. But scientists say those creatures might never be found because the islands rain forests are in danger.The latest lizard was first spotted in 2001 when scientists saw local people of the island catch it for food. Scientists took some pictures of the lizard. Finally scientists caught a lizard themselves to study. They named the new lizard the Northern Sierra Madre forest monitor because it was discovered in the islands Sierra Madre Mountains. The 6.6-foot-long lizard has bright yellow markings that distinguish（区分）it from more boring-looking monitors. Its legs are mainly yellow, and its tail is black and yellow.So how could scientists work in the Philippines rain forests for years without finding the new lizard? They say the Northern Sierra Madre forest monitor is unlike other lizards and their larger cousin, the Komodo dragon. All of those lizards are meat-eaters. But the new-found lizard eats fruit. That means it never has to come down out of the trees. Its uniquely colored skin, quiet manner, and treetop home helped it remain hidden from scientists view for many years.The discovery of the Northern Sierra Madre forest monitor is making scientists realize that Philippines rain forests may hold many undiscovered species. But those species will not be found if the rain forests keep disappearing. Twenty years ago, forests covered about 35 percent of the Philippines land. But people have been encroaching on that land and building on it. Today, forests cover less than 25 percent of the countrys land.The rain forests are a “conservation（保护）hot spot” that need to be protected, scientists say. “I hope we can make the new lizard a poster child for conservation of the land,” said one scientist.8. What is the scientists attitude to finding more new creatures in Philippines rain forests? A. Interested. B. Doubtful. C. Excited. D. Supportive.9. How did scientists discover the new lizard? A. They caught one with the help of locals. B. The locals gave one to scientists as a gift. C. They found it from pictures taken by locals. D. They noticed it when locals hunted the lizard.10. What is special about the new-found lizard according to Paragragh 3? A. It is a cruel meat-eater. B. It is the largest lizard in Asia. C. It spends most time in trees. D. It looks like Komodo dragon.11. What does the underlined phrase “encroaching on” mean? A. Invading. B. Protecting. C. Maintaining. D. Deserting. DAfter achieving huge success in the past two seasons, Letters Alive returns with more surprises. The show is performed first on Chinas major video platform, , and then is aired on Heilongjiang Satellite TV on Saturdays. Letters penned by celebrities（名人）ages ago, or modern ordinary people, are chosen and then read by todays stars, striking a chord（引起共鸣）with audiences by presenting human stories.According to Guan Zhengwen, the shows chief director, the letters offer a view into universal values. “There is only one standard in our selection. That is, these letters deserve to be seen by more people,” the director said.“Different cultural backgrounds do exist in the world, but human nature can bridge different cultures. Peoples understanding of themselves, others and society can be understood through writing, and thats the power of letters,” the director said. “Chinese letters are still the mainstay of the program, but the addition of classic letters from abroad is certain to bring more tastes to it,” he added.As a rule, the 12-episode（一集）culture program has invited many well-known Chinese celebrities. In comparison with the former two seasons, more young artists are taking part this time. “Our programs viewers under the age of 29 account for more than 75 percent of the total. However, the popularity of celebrities among the young generation is not our selection preference,” Guan said.Also it is worth noting that the program has added a comment time. Each time a letter is read, a famous commentator sits in the studio and shares his feelings toward the letter and tells viewers the stories behind letters. “The commentators views do not stand for the truth, as there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand peoples eyes,” the director said. “But they, based on their vision and experience, will express positive social energy to viewers.”12. What does the underlined word “aired” probably mean in the first paragragh? A. Advertised. B. Broadcast. C. Sold. D.Made.13. Why are some classic letters from abroad chosen by the show? A. To make the show more colorful. B. To attract more young audiences. C. To bring more fashion to the program. D. To cover the shortage of Chinese letters.14. What is new about the program? A. Foreign artists will be invited for the first time. B. More stars favored by the young will be chosen. C. There will be an explanation after the reading is finished. D. Viewers will have a chance to read their own letters in the show.15. Where can we read this text? A. In an advertisement. B. In a history textbook. C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a news report.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。Greening the Kubuqi DesertChina has seen great achievements in improving the environment and green development over the past 70 years. Solid efforts have been made to fight pollution and continuously improve the environment. 16 It caused deadly sandstorms, which arrived like big black walls reaching up into the sky.As President Xi Jinping has said, clear waters and green mountains are invaluable assets（资产）. 17 A series of campaigns have been carried out by the central government to improve the environment. 18 Thanks to the program, forest coverage in China had increased from 12 percent in the 1980s to nearly 23 percent last year. 19 It has been recognized by the UN for the development of a desert eco-industry that has slowed desertification（沙漠化）.In Kubuqi, a desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Elion has greened 600,000 hectares of land and helped lift more than 102,000 people out of poverty through the development of solar energy and tourism, as well as planting herbs for traditional Chinese medicine.In addition, the groups techniques have also been used in many ecological（生态的）programs, including Yangtze River Ecological Park and Qilian Mountain National Park.“ 20 With the help of modern technologies, such as drones, AI, big data and the internet of things, we are sure to achieve greater success,” said Ao Baoping, chief executive officer of Elion Green Land Technology.A. Once the environment gets better, we will live a happier life.B. For example, in 1998, China started the Natural Forest Protection Program. C. Desertification was a serious problem in the 1990s.D. Another example of the campaign is the Elion Resources Group.E. Pollution is getting worse and worse nowadays.F. Efforts to create “green” areas have played a crucial role in the countrys fight against desertification.G. We will come up with new ways to improve our ability to control the sand.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节；满分40分）第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The most destructive（破坏性的）wildfire in Californias history started on Nov 8, 2018, 21 by bad electrical cables（电缆）in the town of Paradise. It burned for 17 days and caused $16.5 billion in 22 , destroying nearly 19,000 buildings, killing 85 people and leaving 50,000 others homeless. Paradise was 23 a paradise（乐土).Shane Grammer grew up 15 miles away in Chico, and he 24 the news of the fires deadly path from his home in Los Angeles. The 47-year-old father of three works as a creative director for Disneys theme parks. Grammer still has 25 in the Paradise area. When his childhood buddy, Shane Edwards, posted pictures of his white chimney the only part of his house to 26 Grammer felt helpless. And then he had a(n) 27 .“Ive got to paint that 28 ,” he told Inside Edition. “It was an opportunity for me to express myself and be a(n) 29 .On Dec 31, Grammer 30 three hours painting a beautifully sad black-and-white image（画像）of a woman on the chimney a reminder, perhaps, of the 31 of life, or even just of life itself.Grammer 32 the image on Instagram. The victims（受害者）of the fire, especially, had 33 feelings. “You bring beauty and hope,” one said. 34 , Grammer realized that his artistic expression had 35 into something deeper, the hallmark（特征）of true art. Over a period of three months he returned eight times, 36 17 pictures of victims and mythical（神话里的）heroes on walls, pickup trucks, and ruined buildings. “There is 37 ,” he explains. “There is beauty in the ashes.”Grammers work in Paradise has become a bigger 38 . He has traveled the world painting big pictures in 39 places that needed some light: a home for orphans（孤儿）in Tijuana, Mexico; a youth center in San Francisco. “I want to do something powerful and create art that 40 people,” he says.21. A. turned downB. put forwardC. brought aboutD. broke out22. A. damageB. useC. wasteD. question23. A. as usualB. at lastC. once againD. no longe