山西省临汾市2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

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1、山西省临汾市2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题（满分150分 时间：100分钟）一、阅读理解（共20题，每个3分）APhillip Island Penguins(企鹅) The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch s summer sunset at Summerland Beach the stage is attractively set to see the little Pengu

2、in leave water and step onto land. Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm for a direct journey to Phillip Island. See the Gippsland area Guinness Book of Records place for the worlds longest earthworm(蚯蚓) Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance Cr

3、oss the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island natural home for Little Penguins and many animals Take your place in special viewing stands(看台) to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little PenguinsUltimate Penguins (+U) Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive

4、, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses. Adult(成人) $60.00 Child $30.00Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V) More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing sta

5、nds. Adult $25.00 Child $12.50Penguin Skybox (+S) Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach. Adult 16yrs +$50.001. What kind of people is the text mainly written for?A. Scientists. B. Students C. Tourists. D. Artists.2

6、. We can learn from the text that Little Penguins_.A. have been on Phillip Island for years B. keep a Guinness record for their sizeC. are trained to practice diving for visitors D. live in large groups to protect themselves3. How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?A. $

7、37.50. B. $62.50. C. $180.00. D. $150.00.B More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple (菠萝). The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1966, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii

8、 first hit our shelves. The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no

9、time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the worlds best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple. In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too. This nice tasting pineapple contained four

10、 times more vitamin C(维生素C) than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple

11、 rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater. Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples. Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfu

12、lly that Del Montes attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the market.4. We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is _. A. green outside and sweet inside B. good-looking outside and soft inside C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside D. a litt

13、le soft outside and sweet inside5. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well? A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice. B. It was less sweet and good for health. C. It was developed by Del Monte. D. It was used as medicine.6. The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to so

14、mething _. A. that people enjoy eating B. that is always present C. that is difficult to get D. that people use as a gift7. We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte _. A. slowed other companies to develop pineapples B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself C. tried hard to control the

15、 pineapple market D. planned to help the other companiesC Edward Wilson is Americas, if not the worlds, leading naturalist. In The Future of Life, he takes us on a tour of the worlds natural resources(资源). How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the presen

16、t speed of use? Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity(生物多样性)of our earth. Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment (环境) protection, Henry David Thoreau. He compares todays Walden Pond with that of Thoreaus day. Wilson will use such comparisons fo

17、r the rest of the book. The problem is clear: man has done great damage to his home over the years. Can the earth, with human help, be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future? Biodiversity, Wilson argues, is the key to settling many problems the earth face

18、s today. Even our agricultural crops can gain advantages from it. A mere hundred species(物种) are the basis of our food supply, of which but twenty carry the load. Wilson suggests changing this situation by looking into ten thousand species that could be made use of, which will be a way to reduce the

19、 clearing of the natural homes of plants and animals to enlarge farming areas.At the end of the book, Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment. If you are to continue to live on the earth, you may well read and act on the ideas in this book.8. We learn from the

20、text that Wilson cares most about _A. the environment for plants B. the biodiversity of our earthC. the wastes of natural resources D. the importance of human values9. How many species are most important to our present food supply?A. Twenty. B. Eighty. C. One hundred D. Ten thousand.10. Wilson sugge

21、sts that one way to keep biodiversity is to _.A. learn how to farm scientifically B. build homes for some dying speciesC. make it clear what to eat D. use more species for food11. We can infer that the text is _A. a description of natural resources B. a research reportC. a book review D. an introduc

22、tion to a scientist.DPlants are flowering faster than scientists predicted (预测) in reaction to climate change, which could have long damaging effects on food chains and ecosystems. Global warming is having a great effect on hundreds of plant and animal species around the world, changing some living

23、patterns, scientists say. Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air from burning coal and oil can have an effect on how plants produce oxygen, while higher temperatures and changeable rainfall patterns can change their patterns of growth. “Predicting species reaction to climate change is a major cha

24、llenge in ecology,” said the researches of several U.S. universities. They said plants had been the key object of study because their reaction to climate change could have an effect on food chains and ecosystem services. The study, published on the Nature website, uses the findings from plant life c

25、ycle studies and experiments across four continents and 1,634 species. It found that some experiments had underestimated the speed of flowering by 8.5 times and leafing（长出叶子） by 4 times. “Across all species, the experiments under-predicted the speed of the advance for both leafing and flowering that

26、 results from temperature increases,” the study said. The design of future experiments may need to be improved to better predict how plants will react to climate change, it said. Plants are necessary for life on the Earth. They are the base of the food chain, using photosynthesis (光合作用) to produce s

27、ugar from carbon dioxide and water. They let out oxygen which is needed by nearly every organism on the planet. Scientists believe the worlds average temperature has risen by about 0.8 since 1900, and nearly 0.2 every ten years since 1979. So far, efforts to cut emissions (排放) of planet-warming gree

28、nhouse gases are not seen as enough to prevent the Earth heating up beyond（超出） 2 this century a point scientists say will bring the danger of a changeable climate in which weather extremes are common, leading to drought, floods, crop failures and rising sea levels.12. What is the key information the

29、 author wants to give in Paragraph 1? A. Plants reaction to weather could have damaging effects on ecosystems. B. The increasing speed of flowering is beyond scientists expectation. C. Climate change leads to the change of food production patterns. D. Food chains have been seriously damaged because

30、of weather.13. We can learn from the study published on the Nature website that _ .A. plants flowering is 8.5 times faster than leafing B. there are 1,634 plant species on the four continents C. scientists should improve the design of the experiments D. the experiments failed to predict how plants r

31、eact to climate change14. Scientists pay special attention to the study of plants because _ . A. they can prove the climate change clearly B. they are very important in the food chains C. they play a leading role in reducing global warming D. they are growing and flowering much faster than before15.

32、 What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs about the worlds temperature? A. It has risen nearly 0.2 since 1979. B. Its change will lead to weather extremes. C. It is 0.8 higher in 1979 than that of 1900. D. It needs to be controlled within 2 in this century.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选

33、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。Modern life is making us lonelier, and recent research indicates that this may be the next biggest public health issue following obesity and substance abuse. 16 Changes in modern society are considered to be the cause. We live in nuclear family units, often living large d

34、istances away from our extended family and friends, and our growing reliance on social technology rather than face-to-face interaction is thought to be making us feel more isolated (孤立的). 17 Relocating to a new area, losing a loved one, and starting a course at university are all key times when peop

35、le feel lonely. Some people believe this experience of loneliness motivates us to reconnect with others and to seek out new friendships to reduce the “social pain” that we feel. 18 But for some, when reconnection is not easy or not possible and a person is socially isolated, he can remain in this un

36、comfortable loneliness state for a number of years, which is linked to poor mental health.There are a number of misunderstandings regarding those who experience loneliness. Certainly all of us feel it from time to time. 19 They may be socially isolated due to decreased mobility and loss of friends a

37、nd partners. But it is not often acknowledged that loneliness also affects people at all ages, including children, and is particularly common in the teenage years.Another myth (谬见) is that loneliness is typically associated with being alone, but it also affects people when they are surrounded by oth

38、ers and well connected socially. 20 A. They think it is useful to us.B. So why are we getting lonelier?C. Loneliness affects all of us at some point in our lives.D. But how on earth can we get rid of this upsetting “friend”?E. Loneliness almost accompanies us all the time and everywhere.F. But it is

39、 commonly known that loneliness particularly affects the elderly.G. This is because loneliness is about the quality not the quantity of relationships. 二、完型填空 （共20题，每个2分）After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced 21 for a few days, I was 22 to w

40、ait tables on my own. All went 23 that first week. When Saturday night came, I was luckily 24 the tables not far from the kitchen. 25 , I still felt a little hard to carry the heavy trays (托盘)。 Before I knew it, the 26 was full of people. I moved slowly, 27 every step. I remember how 28 I was when I

41、 saw the tray stand near the tables, it looked different from the one I was 29 on. It had nice handles (手柄)，which made it 30 to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to 31 I was a natural at this job. Then, an old man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved _32 you

42、work. It seems your tray stand has been very 33 to you, but we are getting ready to 34 now, and my wife needs her 35 back.” At first his 36 did not get across. “What was he talking about!” Then I got it. I had set my trays on his wifes orthopedic walker (助步器). I stood frozen as ice, but my face was

43、37 . I wanted to get into a hole and 38 .Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just 39 , I have learned to be more 40 and not to be too sure of myself. 21. A. managerB. assistantC. cook D. waitress22. A. promisedB. invited C. allowed D. advised23. A. well B. quickly C. safe

44、ly D. wrong24. A. left B. given C. brought D. shown25. A. Therefore B. However C. OtherwiseD. Finally26. A. kitchen B. street C. restaurantD. table27. A. mindingB. changing C. taking D. saving28. A. angry B. calm C. sad D. happy29. A. fixed B. trained C. loaded D. waited30. A. slower B. lighter C. q

45、uieter D. easier31. A. believe B. agree C. regret D. pretend32. A. letting B. making C. watching D. having33. A. useful B. familiar C. unusual D. interesting34. A. rest B. order C. eat D. leave35. A. bag B. walker C. tray D. coat36. A. idea B. praise C. message D. need37. A. cold B. full of joyC. pa

46、le D. on fire38. A. lie B. hide C. defendD. stay39. A. repeated B. discovered C. corrected D. described40. A. carefulB. patient C. honest D. practical第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为4150的相应位置上。Oncea group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Halfway _41_ his talk, the speaker stopped and decided_42_(create) a group activity. He went around the hall and gaveeach person a balloon. Each one was asked t