山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学2019_2020学年高二英语12月月考试题15288.pdf

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1、 山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分）阅读短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳 答案。A The African elephant,the largest land animal remaining on earth,is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统).Unlike other animals,the African elephant is to a great extent

2、the builder of its environment.As a big plant-eater,it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives,therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of

3、the environment and an important builder of its habitat.In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day,it kills small trees and underbushes,and pulls branches off big trees.This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cove

4、r part of the African savannas.In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example.In their natural state,the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest f

5、loor.By pulling down trees and eating plants,elephants make open spaces,allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor.In such situations,the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that

6、 the African elephant has become an endangered species.If the elephant disappears,scientists say,many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna,greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Disappearance of African elephants.B.F

7、orests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C.The effect of African elephants search for food.D.The eating habit of African elephants.2.What does the underlined phrase“setting the terms”most probably mean?A.Fixing the time.B.Worsening the state.C.Improving the quality.D.Deciding the condit

8、ions.3.What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.C.They are home to many endangered animals.D.They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.4.The passage is developed mainl

9、y by _.A.showing the effect and then explaining the causes B.pointing out similarities and differences C.describing the changes in space order D.giving examples B Walking is so simple and convenient that it couldnt possibly count as exercise,right?Wrong.Study after study shows that regular walking c

10、an help you lose weight and reduce your risk of heart disease.The study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice shows that the blood pressure of the overweight men being tested improved and the amount of body fat greatly decreased.Thats good news,because walking has now become the most

11、popular fitness activity in the United States.Convenient,simple,and gentle on the joints,walking is perhaps the easiest form of exercise to maintain.According to a survey,four out of five women who start a walking program continue to walk,while half of women who attempt other types of aerobic exerci

12、se(有氧运动),such as swimming,drop out during the first few months.Here are some basics for walking exercise.Walk at a pace that makes you breathe heavily,but still able to talk.Your goal,first and foremost,is to walk five days a week,30 minutes a walk.Do that,and you are getting the base-level amount o

13、f exercise that research says should maintain your health and vigor(精力).Walk for as long as you are comfortable the first week,even if it is just to your mailbox and back.Each following week,increase that amount by no more than 10 percent.Start every walk with five minutes of easy-paced walking,abou

14、t the same pace at which you do shopping,to get your body warmed up.Then,cool down at the end of each walk with another five minutes of easy-paced walking.This allows your heart rate to gradually speed up and slow down.5.The survey mentioned in Paragraph 3 shows that _.A.80%of the women surveyed are

15、 walking as a means of exercise B.50%of the women surveyed want to swim as a means of exercise C.walking is more easily maintained than other types of aerobic exercise D.the effect of walking is as good as that of other types of aerobic exercise 6.Which of the following statements is TRUE about walk

16、ing for exercise?A.Walking five days a week,30 minutes altogether,is the goal.B.Increase at least 10%of the amount of each previous week.C.Each walk should start with the pace of doing shopping.D.Walking as much as you can in the first week is suggested.7.What is the purpose of the easy-paced walkin

17、g in every walk?A.To help reduce your blood pressure.B.To help reduce your risk of heart disease.C.To help your body lose fat.D.To help your heart rate change gradually.8.What would be the best title for the passage?A.How to Keep Healthy?B.Walking for Exercise C.Different Ways of Exercise D.Is Walki

18、ng a Type of Exercise?C Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight,while the French,who consume rich food,continue to stay thin?Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight.Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eatin

19、g when they feel full.However,Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.According to Dr.Joseph Mercola,a health expert,the French see eating as an important part of their life style.They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table,while Ame

20、ricans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities.Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full.So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped.In addition,he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy ca

21、nned and frozen foods for the week.The French,instead,tend to shop daily,walking to small shops and farmersmarkets where they have a choice of fresh fruits,vegetables,and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.After a visit to the United States,Mireille Guiliano,author of French Women Dont

22、 Get Fat,decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food.Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.In spite of all these differences,evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits.Today the

23、rate of obesityor extreme overweightamong adults is only 6%.However,as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions,the obesity rate among French children has reached 17%and is growing.9.In what way are the French different from Americans accordingto Dr.Joseph Mercola?A.

24、They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.B.They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.C.They regard eating as a key part of their life style.D.They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.10.This text is mainly about the relationship between _.A.Americans and the French B.lif

25、e style and obesity C.children and adults D.fast food and overweight 11.This text is mainly developed .A.by contrast B.by space C.by process D.by classification 12.Where does this text probably come from?A.A TV interview.B.A food advertisement.C.A health report.D.A book review.D The number of speake

26、rs of English in Shakespeares time is estimated(估计)to have been about five million.Today it is estimated that 260 million people speak it as a native language,mainly in the United States,Canada,Great Britain,Ireland,South Africa,Australia and New Zealand.In addition to the standard varieties of Engl

27、ish found in these areas,there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.In fact,it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的)working kno

28、wledge of English in addition to their own languages.The purpose of learning English and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.The main reason for t

29、he widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language.Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers,English is a language in which some of important works in science,technology,and other fields are being produced,and not always used by native speakers.lt is

30、 widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications,international conferences,the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations.lt is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries,especially former British colonies.Many

31、of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government,commerce,industry,law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.13.What would be

32、the best title for this passage?A.The Difficulties of Learning English B.International Communications C.The Standard Varieties of English D.English as a World Language 14.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.B.T

33、here are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.D.People learn English for a variety of reasons.15.According to the passage,what is the main reason for the widespread use of Eng

34、lish?A.It was popular during Shakespeares time.B.It is used in former British colonies.C.It serves the needs of its native speakers.D.It is a world language that is used for international communication.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。E Taking good notes is a time-

35、saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.16_ Second,your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third,note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom d

36、iscussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.17_ Whenever or however you take notes,keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.18_ The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and

37、watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.Write your notes in your own words.19_ Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes,you may want to use your own shorthand(速记).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you

38、 use them all the time.20_ A.Use words,not complete sentences.B.There are three practical note-taking methods.C.You must write your notes on separate paper.D.Otherwise,you may not be able to read your notes later.E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F.That means you must

39、first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G.First,the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55）第一节：完型填空（共 20 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 40 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。Even though it was only October

40、,my students were already talking about Christmas plans.With each passing day everyone became more _21_ waiting for the final school bell.As soon as the bell_22_ everyone would run for their coats and go home,everyone except David.David was a small boy in ragged clothes.I had often_23_what kind of h

41、ome life David had,and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 24 for the cold winter months,without a coat,boots,or gloves.But something made David 25 I can still remember he was always 26 a smile and willing to help.He always 27 after school to straighten chairs and mop the flo

42、or.We never talked much.He 28 just simply smile and ask what else he could do,then thank me for letting him stay and slowly 29 home.Weeks passed and the 30 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 31 before the holiday break.I smiled in 32 as the last of them hurried ou

43、t the door.Turning around I saw David 33 standing by my desk “I have something for you,”he said and 34 from behind his back a small box,35 it to me,he said worriedly,Open it.I took the box from him,thanked him and slowly unwrapped it.I lifted the lid and to my 36 saw nothing.I looked at Davids smili

44、ng face and back into the box and said,“The box is nice,David,but its 37 ”“Oh no it isnt,said David.“Its full of love.My mum told me before she died that love is something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.”Tears filled my eyes 38 I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely g

45、iven 39 to.After that Christmas,David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 40 the little empty box set on my desk.21.A.eager B.courageous C.serious D.careful 22.A.shouting B.ringing C.calling D.yelling 23.A.sought B.wondered C.realized D.learned 24.A.modestly B.unnaturally C.unco

46、mfortably D.improperly 25.A.popular B.upset C.special D.funny 26.A.expressing B.delivering C.wearing D.sharing 27.A.practised B.wandered C.studied D.stayed 28.A.would B.should C.might D.could 29.A.stare at B.turn to C.put off D.head for 30.A.pavement B.excitement C.movement D.judgment 31.A.school B.

47、year C.education D.program 32.A.relief B.return C.reality D.control 33.A.weakly B.sadly C.quietly D.helplessly 34.A.searched B.found C.spotted D.pulled 35.A.holding B.handing C.sending D.leaving 36.A.joy B.expectation C.appreciation D.surprise 37.A.cheap B.empty C.useless D.improper 38.A.as B.until

48、C.because D.though 39.A.advice B.support C.attention D.command 40.A.under B.behind C.over D.towards 第二节 语法填空（共 10 分；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个恰当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。Animals have been killed for their fur and feathers,and _(thousand)of kinds of animals have disappeared from the world forever.About 17

49、0 kinds in the US alone _(consider)in danger.Why should people care?_we need animals,and if they are gone,there will never be any more.Every animal has its place in the balance of nature._(destroy)one kind of animal can create many problems.For example,when farmers killed large numbers of hawks(老鹰),

50、the farmers stores of corn and grain were destroyed _rats and mice.With no hawks to keep down their numbers,the rats and mice multiplied(繁殖)_(quick).Luckily,some people are working _(help)save the animals.Some groups raise money to let people know about _problem.And they try to get the governments t