2020-2021学年山东省夏津第一中学高二下学期3月月考英语试题.docx

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1、山东省夏津第一中学2020-2021学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分）第一节听下面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。1. What occupation did Bella settle on?C. Teacher.C. In a cafe.B. She didnt attend the lecture.C. $50.A. Editor.B. Journalist.2. Where does the

2、 conversation take place?A. In a library.B. In a classroom.3. Why did Cathy fail to take notes?A. She was too sleepy.C. She was doing homework then.4. How much will the woman pay?A. $120.B. $60.5. What does the woman mean?A. The man cant afford the tickets. B. The man wont like the concert.C. The ma

3、n will break his promise.弟一 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What day is it today?A. Wednesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.7. Whafs the man going to do tonight?A. Write his paper.B. Attend the party.C. Watch a game.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whafs the woman doing now?A. Reading a book B. Searching for information. C. Writing a

4、report.9. What is opposite the museum now?A. A flower shop. B. A bookstore.C. A dessert shop.10. How will the speakers go to the museum?A. By bike.B. By subway.C. On foot.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whafs the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues B. Classmates. C. Sister and brother.12. What does

5、 the man advise the woman to do?A. Spend less on clothes B. Eat at home. C. Find a part-time job.13. What does the woman think of cooking?A. Tiring.B. Difficult.C. Interesting.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why does the man refuse to help the woman?A. He doesnt like dogs.B. He has to visit his grandma.C. He h

6、as to attend a meeting.15. When did the woman go abroad?A. In 2015.B. In 2016.C. In 2017.16. What kind of room will the woman book?A. A small room. B. A big room.C. A VIP room.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many people learned English in China last year?A. About 300 million B. About 400 million. C. About

7、 500 million.18. What do we know about foreign teachers in China according to the research?A. A minority of them were illegally employed.B. Many of them had rich teaching experience.C. Some of them could earn money easily.19. When would foreign teachers receive a fine according to Mr. Yang?A. When t

8、hey were late for class.B. When they smoked in class.C. When they played with their phone during class.20. Why did many English-language platforms close?A. They couldnt find enough foreign teachers.B. Their foreign teachers didnt reach the standards.C. They spent too much on foreign teachers.第二部分阅读理

9、解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AAll living organisms are uniquely adapted to the environment in which they live. Scientists are studying the design and the biological processes of these organisms to get ideas for products and technologies. This field of study is called biomimetics. Here are t

10、wo examples.Toucan Bills（巨嘴鸟的嘴）and Car SafetyToucan usually has enormous bills. Scientists have found that the toucans beak is designed to be both strong and light. The surface is made of keratin, the same material in human fingernails and hain But the inside of the bill has a foam-like structure an

11、d is made up of a network of light, thin pieces of bone. It contains a lot of air, and some areas are hollow, not solid. This design makes the bill hard but very light.The design of the toucan bill can be used to make cars and planes safer. Studies show that the beak*s structure can absorb high ener

12、gy impacts very well. Car body panels that mimic toucan bills may offer better protection to motorists involved in crashes.Shark Scales and Swimsuitsteeth.Vieweday look smooth, but its actually rough. Sharks are covered in scales made from the same material as their teeth.Viewed up close, the scales

13、 actually look like tiny teeth. These scales protect the shark and help to keep it clean. They are also flexible and can turn or bend in the water. This movement reduces the waters drag on the shark and helps it to swim quickly.Scientists discovered that the shortfin makos scales（鱼鳞）vary in size and

14、 flexibility over its body. For instance the scales on the sides of the body are tapered wide at one end and narrow at the other. They can turn up or flatten to adjust to the flow of water around the shark and to reduce drag.Scientists believe that shark scales can inspire designs for machines that

15、experience drag,such as airplanes. Designers are also getting ideas from shark scales for designing swimwear and coating ship bottoms.21. Why do car body panels copy the design of toucan bill?A. To better protect passers-by. B. To reduce the injury to drivers.C. To decrease the chances of crashes.D.

16、 To make cars lighter and easier to control.22. What product or technology is inspired by shark scales?A. Coating for ship bottoms to run faster. B. Coating for airplanes to experience drag.C. The panel that makes the plane safer.D. Swimwear that is smooth to keep itself clean.23. Whafs the purpose

17、of the text?A. To present two innovative products. B. To introduce biomimetics by example.C. To show the unique adaptations of animals.D. To discuss the link between humans and animals.BPh.D.un was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new Ph.D. program. The move was

18、good for me professionally, but 1 worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldnt be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work sch

19、edules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, rd read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She*d respond by asking questions, such as wMom, what are bacteria? It helped us both learn.Ph.D. I graduated, I knew that 1 would nee

20、d a Ph.D. to land the kind of job I wanted. 1 arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-grad-student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfishthat my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long-term negative impacts on my kids.Over the past yea

21、r, though, I*ve started to let go of some of this worry. Ive realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work

22、 at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it*s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through the lens of science, and watching their mom succeed

23、inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose. Ph.D.ow did the writer feel about the move for her Ph.D. program?A. It was fruitful but exhausting. B. It was the last thing she would do.C. It was hopeful but challenging. D. It was promising for the whole

24、family.25. Which can best replace the word “invigorate” in Paragraph 3?A. Boost.B. Change.C. Create.D. Choose.26. What could be inferred from Annes words in Paragraph 4?A. People are afraid of having cancer. B. Cancer is health enemy No.l.C. Her mother takes her job seriously. D. Anne is proud of he

25、r mother.27. What might be the best title of the text?A. Onwards and UpwardsB. Double Gains of Mums PursuitC. Like Mother Like Daughter D. Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveCots of ways to educate yourself on the Internet. You can find photos, documents, and films on almost any topic you can imagine. A

26、nd at , you can access lectures by artists, scholars, designers, technicians and others.TED began in 1984 as a conference that brought together individuals from the fields of technology, entertainment and design. It was intended to be a one-time event focusing on technology and design. The event end

27、ed up losing money, and it was six years before the founders tried it again. This time it worked, and since 1990, the TED conference has been an annual event. There are now two held every year; with topics as diverse as music, medicine, and money. Other specialized spin-off conferences address narro

28、wer issues.The TED website came from a desire to share the conferences with the world, to “offer free knowledge from the worlds most inspired thinkers,as the website puts it. The current version of the site was launched in April 2007, and contains videos of talks given at the TED conferences around

29、the world. The talks are transcribed into hundreds of languages.The TED website is owned by the Sapling Foundation, a non-profit devoted to fostering the spread of great ideas. The Sapling Foundation acquired TED in 2001. Since then, it has been focusing on using TED to broadcast ideas that might ch

30、ange the world.TED, of course, isnt immune to criticism. lt9s been called elitist(精英)for its high ticket prices (more than 6,000 dollars total). Ifs been accused by a few people of censorship for not publishing their talks. One controversial (有争议的)speaker was upset about being criticized by the conf

31、erences host afterward.The complaints, however, seem to be relatively few for such a large, long-running organization. And accusations of elitism ring hollow when so much is given away for free on TEDs website. Whatever its failings, TED is a source of inspirational information for those who seek it

32、 out.28. . What is the main topic of the article?A The case against TED.B . Whats on TED today.cons of . D . What is TED .29. . Which of the following statements is NOT true?onference came after the success of .B , Two TED conferences are now held every year.C TED talks are available in many languag

33、es.ng Foundation owns .30. . From the last two paragraphs, we can infer thatA . it is accepted to all involved that some TED talks might not be publishedB , the host of the conference is one who plays a supportive role to the speakersC , TED is criticized for giving special treatment to the wealthy

34、or powerfulD . the negative comments on TED greatly affects its reputation. This author probably believes that.A . TED is elitistB . TED is beneficialC . TED isnt importantD . TED is the best websiteDchairs.They afternoon, the sun was burning in eastern Singapore, and a group of young Singaporeans w

35、ere busy laying out scissors, electric razors, brushes, mirrors, aprons and chairs.They were here to volunteer with the community initiative Backalley Barbers(BAB), which has been snipping away at social barriers since 2014 by offering free haircuts to the discriminated and the poor.hard.them is Cai

36、 Yinzhou, the young man who heads BAB. He was inspired to take barbering matters into his own hands after befriending a group of migrant workers. I was playing badminton with a group of workers who lived behind my house. And one of the workers, whose father had a health issue, was working very hard.

37、 to try to save money to send back home,“ Yinzhou recounts. 4Why not learn how to cut my own hair and offer him a free haircut? It was a very small thing that I could do for him. That was how BAB started.”Till now, volunteers have styled more than 2,200 heads, picking up their skills from profession

38、als. wOur volunteers come from various kinds of background,9 says Yinzhou. The common heart is people who are willing to serve. With collective people working towards a common goal, we can change communities. That9s a great starting point.Beyond the free haircuts, conversations form the root of BABs

39、 mission. wWe learn about the sacrifices migrant workers have made, the challenges they have at work. And some of them with issues, for example, injuries, or salary claim problems, we refer them to the relevant authorities for help. But the baseline is really making friends with them first,“ Yinzhou

40、 said.Yinzhou believes these friendships are invaluable, as they foster cultural undcrstanding/Teople come together although we are different, realising that we have the potential to help one another.M Yinzhou says.31. How does the author start the passage?A. By stressing the significance of BABs wo

41、rk.B. By referring to social problems in Singapore.C. By describing the scene of BABs voluntary work.D. By praising young Singaporeans for their kindness.32. What can we know about BAB in Paragraph 2?A. Its birth. B. Its founder. C. Its goal. D. Its service.33. What does “a great starting poinf, in

42、Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Taking to professional hairdressing.B. Volunteering for a better community.C. Befriending people with different backgrounds.D. Becoming a worldwide non-profit organization.34. Whafs the core factor to push BAB forwards according to Yinzhou?A. Offering free haircuts.B. Solving

43、 social problems.C. Holding conversations.D. Forming true friendships.第二节（共5小题；每小题分，满分12.5分）Ifs in Your HandsFeeding bread to the ducks is a fond pastime for many of us, reminding us of happy childhood trips to the local park. 36 Eating it can cause our feathered friends todevelop a condition called

44、 Angel Wing, which is when too much bread makes birds9 feathers grow too quickly. This additional weight puts a strain on their muscles, causing their wings to twist and drop open.“Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely,says Caroline Simpson, a trustee of UK c

45、harity Swan Lifeline, u37 Over the last 20 years UK charity Swan Lifeline has rescued and treated more than 30,000 birds. Adult swans can develop heart disease by eating much bread, so ifs important that we do our best to prevent this by f eeding them the right kind of food.38 Rotten bread at the bo

46、ttom of rivers and lakes allows bacteria to breed, spreading disease and attracting rats and other pests to our waterways, which can result in the presence of a mould （霉菌）called Aspergillus. It has the potential to kill waterfowl and other wildlife if it gets into their lungs.39 Definitely not Wild

47、Things Swan & Duck Food has launched the “Better than Bread“ Campaign to highlight the risk of a calorific diet to water birds. The campaign advises that there are much healthier alternatives to bread, such as specially developed feeds. They can float on the water surface, so birds can enjoy every l

48、ast bit.40A. So we must stop feeding the ducks.B But did you know that bread actually puts birds in danger?C Does this mean we have to stop fun trips to feed the ducks?D. Bread can also cause harmful changes to the natural ecosystem.E. What a scene it is to watch ducks eating bread floating on the river!F. Otherwise the consequences can be serious such as the loss of the wing.G. Next time take a healthier alternative and do your bit to protect our precious wildlife.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Hunter Leininger, from Georgia,