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1、山西省山西大学附中2022-2022学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题时间：100分钟 分值:100分第一局部 听力1-20省略第二局部 阅读理解共两节，总分值40分第一节共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Are you still searching for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A single-

2、day admission ticket to these four theme parks is $78 for adults and half for young children above three years old. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. Youll surely have a fantastic and memorable experience!Magi

3、c Kingdom This is the original Disney park from which the entire Disney World has expanded. Once you get here, you can pose for pictures with the Disney characters at the entrance. But if you want to save time, go straight to the Main Street. The children would almost certainly desire to see the Dum

4、bo and Winnie. Just bear in mind that the parking lot is usually packed. You will need to walk to the entrance gate.Epcot Epcot is divided into two sections: World Showcase and Future World. Future World is all about futuristic rides and high-tech attractions like Test Track and Turtle Talk with Cru

5、sh. World Showcase, which lies along a lake, shows international styles from different parts of the globe, including Germany, Canada, Mexico, China and a lot more.Disneys Animal Kingdom If youre an animal lover, youll really like the Animal Kingdom. The newest addition to this part of Disney World i

6、s the Expedition Everest ride plus the Finding Nemo stage show. Its the best to come here in the morning when animals are more active. The safari游猎 is open but the opening hours depend on the animals, and how active they are during the day.Disneys Hollywood Studios You will discover plenty of huge a

7、ttractions inside this movie park. Indiana Jones, Playhouse Disney Live, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, and also the Lights, Motors, Actions Extreme Stunt show are just few of what you need to watch out for. It is also the very best spot for taking pictures with Disney characters.21. If Toms pa

8、rents take Tom aged 8 and his 2-year-old brother on a two day trip to Disney World, the total price is .A. $195B. $273C. $390D. $54622. Which of the following statement Disney World is wrong according to the passage?A. The parking lot in Magic Kingdom is often crowded.B. The opening hours for the sa

9、fari are in the morning.C. You can enjoy the foreign styles along the lake in Epcot.D. You can take photos with Disney characters in Disneys Hollywood Studios.23. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce his experience in Disney World.B. To express his opinions about Disne

10、y World.C. To compare the four theme parks in Disney World.D. To attract people to pay a visit to Disney World. B An elm tree was planted in the first half of the 20th century on a farm in Michigan, US. In the 1950s, the family that owned the farm kept a bull chained to it. The bull walked around th

11、e tree, pulling a heavy iron chain, which made a groove (沟 in the tree about a meter off the ground. The groove deepened over the years, though for whatever reason, it didnt kill the tree. After some years, the family sold the farm and took their bull with them. They cut the chain, leaving most of i

12、t hanging down from the tree. Eventually, bark (树皮) slowly covered the old chain. Then one year later, disaster struck Michigan in the form of Dutch elm disease. It left a path of death across vast areas. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm were infected and died. Everyone figured th

13、at the old elm tree would be next. There was no way the tree could last, with its age and the chain hanging off its trunk. The present owners considered pulling the chain out and chopping the tree up into firewood before it died. But they simply couldnt bring themselves to do it. It was as if the ol

14、d tree had become a family friend, so they decided to let nature take its course. Amazingly, the tree didnt die. Year after year, it grew stronger. Nobody could understand why it was the only elm still standing in the whole area. Experts from Michigan University came to observe the tree later, exami

15、ning the scar left by the iron chain. The experts decided that it was actually the chain that saved the elms life. They reasoned that the tree must have absorbed so much iron from the chain that it became immune to Dutch elm disease. Its said that what doesnt kill you will make you stronger. So if y

16、oure ever in Michigan, look for that beautiful elm tree. Look for the wound made by the chain - it serves as a reminder that even with wounds, we can still have hope. Our wounds can give us the resources we need to cope and survive. They can truly make us strong.24. What is the right order of the ev

17、ents related to the elm tree?a. The new owners left the elm tree as it was.b. A farmer planted an elm tree on the farm.c. A ball was chained to the elm tree by the owner.e. The elm tree survived and grew stronger gradually.d. The tree was left behind with most of the chain hanging down.A. cdbeaB. bd

18、ceaC. bcdaeD. cbade25. What can we learn about the elm tree from the article?A. A heavy iron chain gradually became part of it.B. The scar in the tree was completely healed finally.C. The tree was almost killed by the bull and its chain.D. The tree grew stronger because of the owners care.26. How di

19、d the elm tree survive Dutch elm disease?A. Its thicker bark protected it from the disease.B. Infected trees near it were all chopped down.C. It was saved by experts from Michigan University.D. It got enough iron that sheltered it from the disease.27. What message does the writer intend to convey?A.

20、 We should make use of what we have to overcome difficulties.B. Something we consider a weakness can make us stronger.C. Never give up hope on life even in hopeless situations.D. Letting nature take its course is the best way to deal with problems. C Lying alongside mountains of smelly garbage under

21、 the South American sun, Cateura is a long way from the music schools of Prague or Vienna. Yet the township, which grew out of Paraguays largest dump (垃圾场)，is gaining a reputation as a hothouse for musical talentand for its youth orchestra that plays instruments made from garbage. The world sends us

22、 garbage. We send back music, says Favio Chavez, leader of the Recycled Orchestra. Orchestra members, poor children from Cateura, play violins fashioned from oven trays and guitars made from dessert dishes. The orchestra provides the youngsters an outlet and an escape, a chance to go beyond the mess

23、 of their slum through the music of Mozart, and even Sinatra. In the beginning, it was difficult to play, says the l0-year-old violinist Celeste Fleitas. But Favio helped me learn over time. From Favio, 1 have learned to be more responsible and value the things I have.The destination for more than 1

24、,500 tons of waste each day, the community has no safe drinking water and little access to electricity or sanitation(卫生设施). Illiteracy is severe, and the children of the township often fall into drugs, violence and crimes.Favio Chavez, a musical talent, came to Cateura as an environmental technician

25、 in 2022 and started a youth music school. He knew shop-bought instruments were beyond the means of villagers whose sheds are worth less than a violin, so he approached a carpenter to make some out of waste from the dump. The orchestra caught the eye of Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla. She u

26、ploaded a short piece of the orchestra to YouTube in 2022, hoping to secure crowdfunding for what would become Landfill Harmonic, a documentary released across the United States this month and promoting the youngsters on a tour of the worlds music halls later on.28. What do we know about Cateura?A.

27、It has raised peoples awareness of recycling trash.B. It has caught more attention through the orchestra.C. It recycles more than 1,500 tons of rubbish per day.D. It provides its children with better schooling conditions.29. What can we learn from Favio Chavez?A. To work in a team weighs more.B. To

28、recycle things is to conserve things.C. To be creative is a quality of a leader.D. To own nothing is no excuse to do nothing.30. Why did Alejandra Amarilla upload a piece of the orchestra to YouTube?A. To collect funding for a documentary.B. To assist the youngster with a world tour.C. To organize c

29、arpenters to make instruments.D. To catch the eye of the Paraguay government.31. What is the best title of the text?A. A town for music fans.B. An orchestra on a global tour.C. Youngsters carry tunes from garbage to victorD. A music talent hit the road to the world stage D Teacher burnout and studen

30、t stress may be linked, according to a study of University of British Columbia. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and students cortisol levels(皮质醇水平, which are a biological indicator of stress. Researchers collected saliva(唾液samples from over 400 el

31、ementary school children and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout, or feelings of emotional exhaustion, students cortisol levels went up. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have linked to learning difficulties as wel

32、l as mental health problems. This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers, said Eva Oberle, the study s lead author. It is unknown what came first-raised cortisol or teacher burnout. We consider the connection between student and teache

33、r stress a cyclical problem in the classroom. Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers, which may influence teachers ability to effectively manage their students. A poorly managed classroom can lead to students needs not being met and increasing

34、stress. This could be reflected in raised cortisol levels in students. Alternatively, stress could start from students, who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety, behavioral problems, or special needs. In this case, teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels

35、of burnout. Our study is a reminder of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as class sizes increase and supports for teachers are cut, said Oberle. It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and that teachers need adequat

36、e resources and support in their jobs in order to battle burnout and get rid of stress in the classroom, said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. If we do not support teachers, we risk the additional damage of students.32. Students are generally believed to feel stressed because of .A.

37、 academic difficulties and mental health problems.B. lack of support for teachers and growing class sizes.C. heavy study burden and pressure from other students.D. poor classroom management and overstrict teachers.33. According to the research, whats the relationship between teacher burnout and stud

38、ent stress?A. They both lie in the stressful social environment.B. Student stress results from teachers emotional exhaustion.C. They are closely related and may contribute to each other.D. Teachers suffer burnout because of more challenging students.34. What does the underlined word overhelmed in pa

39、ragraph 4 mean?A. amazedB. defeated.C. encouraged.D. inspired.35. Professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl seemed to believe that .A. students should be taught to show respect for their teachers.B. teachers are generally to blame for not meeting students needs.C. students should learn to control their beh

40、aviors to please their teachers.D. teachers should be provided with more resources and support in their profession.第二节共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With the Christmas Day, the New Year, as well as the Spring Festival plus the Valentines Day on the way, the gift-giving s

41、eason has been in full swing. When receiving a gift contrary to your expectation, some will feel annoyed and it may lead to quarrelling. 36 Dont expect a specific gift First of all, before youve even opened the present, you need to get yourself in the right mind tendency. If youve got a specific gif

42、t in mind (say, a new pair of running shoes please Santa!), youre only setting yourself up for disappointment. 37 Have an open mind about it Once youve opened the present and seen whatever it may be, give yourself a moment. Dont react until youve had a proper look at the thing. 38 . Instead you shou

43、ld take it seriously and consider why it is. With that in mind, try to figure out whether you could, in fact, learn to love it. 39 . Right after you say thank you! and before you say anything else, you need to find something positive to comment about the gift. It could be something as small as the f

44、act that you like the color of ii. It could be that you think its practical. If you begin with the word of praise, the whole thing will be much easier. Skillfully ask about the gift receipt If youve decided that youre likely not going to use the thing at all, ask about the gift receipt skillfully. N

45、ow you should give a seemingly convincing reason for wanting it. For example, if its a clothing item, you could say that its in case it doesnt quite fit. 40 . Let the gift-giver feel at ease. No matter what you receive, always remember to see things in others shoes.A. Dont be casual about it.B. Find

46、 something to speak highly of.C. Your friendship may come to an end.D. Get your gift ready before leaving home.E. Therefore, how to handle it appropriately is vital.F. If its a glass item, say you just want to have it in case it breaks.G. Unless youve told the gift-giver your favorites, you have to

47、accept it.第三局部 英语知识运用共两节，总分值35分第一节完形填空共20小题；每题1分，总分值20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正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Its time to wake up, Catherine, my mom sang from the kitchen. I tried to open my eyes. Why didnt the alarm on my cellphone 41 ? Soon, I sighed and realized today was the day for my 42 :A day without technology. I didnt realize what I had gotten myself into until I was driving to school in my car in 43 . No radio blasting my favorite songs, I had to sing to myself. T