2020-2021学年山西省太原市第五中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题2.docx

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1、潟去於料06金:照 刘（3邹 :菊o太原五中2020-2021学年度第一学期阶段性检测高二英语高二外语组时间：10月I.单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从下面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。1. I called you at seven yesterday evening, but there was no answer.Oh. I am sorry. I dinner at my friend home.A. had hadB. hadC. was having D. would have2. Lucy her essay this wh

2、ole weekend, which has to be handed in on Monday.A. will have writtenB. had writtenC. has written D. has been writingwas just going to cut my rose bushes someone knocked on the front door.Was it you?A. asB. whenC. whileD. beforethe old guy a full physical exam, the doctor still couldnt come up with

3、any possible explanation for the pain.A. GivenB. To giveC. Having givenD. Being givenThe way that you thought of the math problem was greatly creative.A. solvingB. to solveC. having solvedD. solvedThe performance of the host,to please the audience and draw iheir attention, was greeted with a cold si

4、lence, however.A. intendedB. intending C. was intended D. which intendedThe dish Sichuan province, China hot but tasty.A. originating from: is tastedB. originating from; tastesB. originated from; is tastedD. originated from; tastes Have you heard that they are working around the clock to compete for

5、 the prize?一Dont worry. We are ready to the challenge.A. lead toB. stick to C. build up D. take upThe people who Net worms are those are addicted to the Internet.A. referred to as; whoB. are called; whomC. are known as; whoD. are known for; whomThe immigrants from the north of the province the large

6、st population group inthe city.A. make upB. put upC. bring up D. dress upII.阅读理解(共两节；满分30分)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项(共10小 题：每小题2分，满分20分)AGems (珍宝)of Grand Central Terminal (GCT)The Transportation SculptureThis impressive sculpture - all 1.500 (ons of i( really rocks. Three figures from Roma

7、n mythology (神话)rest above the lerminals main entrance on 42nd Street. Hercules (on the left) represents strength; Mercuiy (in the middle) is linked to speed, commerce, and transportation; and Minerva (on the right) represents wisdom.Designed by French sculptor Julcs-Fdlix Coutan. Transportation is

8、66 feet wide and stands 48 feet tall at its highest point. Coutan made a small-scale model of the sculptural group, and craftsmen in Long Island City carved it from Indiana limestone.The Tiff any ClockA Jewel-like clock made by world-renowned Tiffany Studios sits in the middle of The Transportation

9、Sculpture. With a diameter of 14 feet, this colorful (imcpiccc is said to be the largest Tiffany glass clock in the world.The Clock on the Information BoothAnother famous GCT timepiece is the four-sided, brass-and-opal (黄铜和猫眼石)clock on lop of the information booth in the main concourse (大厅).Its a po

10、pular meeting point in this busy transportation center. The clock is capped by an acom. Beneath the clock, a hidden staircase goes down to another booth on a lower level of the terminal.The Main Concourses Ceiling Mural (壁画)In a 1913 edition of The New York Times, a railway official joked that peopl

11、e might spend so much time stargazing at the mural on the main concourses ceiling that theyd miss their trains. Its easy to see why. Groups of stars a mix of gold leaf (thin sheets of gold) and artfully placed light bulbs (winkle across the ceiling sky. The starry scene, which was designed by a Fren

12、ch artist named Paul Csar Helleu. brings to mind travelers of the past who navigated by the stars.4. What do The Transportation Sculpture and The Tiffany Clock have in common?A. They are both located above the GCTs main entrance.B. They were both designed by Julcs-Fdlix Coutan.C. They are both linke

13、d to Roman mythology.D. They were both made of glass.5. What do we know about The Clock on the Information Booth?A. It is forty-eight feet high.B. It is on top of a huge statue.C. It is connected to a lower level booth. D. It is the largest opal clock in the world. 13. What docs the ceiling mural sh

14、ow to (he passengers?A. Some stories from mythology.B. Thousands of stars in the sky.C. Various clocks from history.D. Craftsmen in ancient times.Mary Engle Pennington was the greatest authority on refrigeration in the early twentieth century. Over the course of a 40-year career, Pennington changed

15、the way Americans transported and stored food.Pennington was born on October 8, 1872. At age 12, her interest in science began when she read a library book on medical chemistry. In 1890, she enrolled in (登记入学)Towne Scientific School. In two years, she completed the requirements for a bachelors degre

16、e. Pennington received her PhD in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1895. Then she spent two more years at (he University of Pennsylvania studying chemical botany.In 1901, she founded the Philadelphia Clinical Laboratory, where she conducted bacteriological and chemical research. In 1

17、904. Pennington headed the lab for the Philadelphia Department of Health and Charities. She examined all phases (阶段)of milk production.Because of public demand for safer products, (he US government passed (he 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of (he Bureau of Chcmisiry of the US De

18、partment of Agriculture (USDA), sought to fill the new position of first chief of the USDAs new Food Research Laboratory. Wiley knew who he wanted for the job. He persuaded Pennington to take a civil service exam. After receiving the highest score, Pennington was hired.While working at the lab as a

19、bacteriological for chemist, Pennington developed standards for inspecting milk and preserving dairy products. She invented new methods for transporting eggs. The Food Research Laboratory set standards for federal laws in the cold- storage industry.In 1917, the United States entered World War I. The

20、 War Food Administration transported food to troops by railroad cars and needed help keeping the food fresh. They asked Pennington for help. She measured temperatures and investigated the construction of the crude (简陋的)refrigeration methods on hundreds of train cars. After crossing the United States

21、 over 5(X) times, Pennington was able to improve the design and efficiency of refrigerated railway boxcars. She solved (he problem of humidity (湿度)control and redesigned the boxcar. For her service during the war, Pennington received a Notable Service Medal in 1919.14. What did Wiley think ofPenning

22、ton?B. She was a good cooperator.D. She was qualified as the head of a lab.A. She was (he best chemist.C. She was good at taking exams.15. What did Pennington mainly do when she worked at the Food Research Laborator)z?A. She drew up an important act.B. She designed the first refrigerated boxcar.C. S

23、he examined all phrases of milk production.D. She set standards for (he food storage industry.16. What made Pcmington get a Notable Service Medal?B. Her discovery of rare bacteria.D. Her donation to charities.A. Her contribution during the war. C. Her invention of refrigerators.cFranklin K. Matchiew

24、s went on a nationwide tour to advocate （提倡）better standards in childrens literature. That was in the early 20th century. Matthiews was the librarian of the Boy Scout of America. Relatively few kids books were published each year at that time. That was partly because printing color illustration （插画）

25、was expensive. Matthiews was a firm believer in the importance of childrens literacy （读写能力）.His advocacy led （o the start of Childrens Book Week in 1919. It is an annual celebration of books fbr little ones.The Library of Congress honored its 1 OOth anniversary last year. It digitized （数字化）a collect

26、ion of dozens of childrens books published before 1924. Thats according to Perri Klass of The New York Tinies. Some of the newly digitized stories are classics （hat will likely be familiar to modern readers. Examples include an 1888 copy of Rip Van Winkle and a 1911 edition of The Secret Garden.“Wel

27、l into the 19th century, most of childrens literature in America came from Britain, Jacqueline Coleburn tells Klass. She is the rare book cataloger at the Library of Congress. 4tIt wasnt till the 1830s and 1840s that wc really focused on producing American books. When they did take off in the United

28、 States, the reading material was often as creative and as fun as the books children read today. American illustrator Peter Newell published The Rocket Book in 1912. It is about a “bad kid” named Fritz. He sends a rocket flying through the floors of an apartment building. Theres an intentional hole

29、on every page of that book. This is to reflect the rockets movement through the building.The collection stresses the joyful commonalities between children past and present. Kids today will surely be amused with Fritzs rocket carrying away an old mans wig （假发）.But at times the books cannot go wiih fe

30、elings. They arent diverse, and sometimes reflect problematic ideas of gender （性别）.A Little Pretty Pocket-Book is one example. It was once sold with a ball for boys and a pincushion （针垫）for girls.As Colcbum tells Klass, “Wcrc celebrating the fact that these books provide us with the opportunity to h

31、ave conversations about what is proper or improper. They help us understand a different time.”Why did Matthiews make a nationwide tour?A. To push for the equality ofeducation.B. To call attention to childreifs literature.C. To collect information on childrens bestsellers.国逆添3-施唳国D. To explain the ne

32、cessity of starting Childrens Book Week.17. What does the underlined part in the last but one paragraph mean?A. Leave out. B. Deal with. C. Go against. D. Contribute to.18. What can we infer from Coleburns words in the last paragraph?A. Its unavoidable to include something improper.B. Its difficult

33、to tell proper books from improperones.C. There have been no better celebrations than those of2019.D. The old books allow readers to learn about beliefs in different times.Q郝军如熙K 宅公琉和 :。都OQ Q19. What would be the best title for the （ext?A. Americans have brought literature back to lifeB. Britain is

34、home to American childrens literatureC. Popular childrens books have been recorded in American literatureD. Classic childrens books have been digitized by the Library of Congress第二节 根据短文内容，从短文中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。（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Phone-answering skills are important for businesses. The w

35、ay you answer your companys phone will form your customers1 first impression of your business. These phone- answering tips will ensure that callers know theyre dealing with a winning business.Answer all incoming phone calls before （he third ring and when you answer the phone, be warm and enthusiasti

36、c. Your voice at the end of the telephone line is sometimes the only impression of your company a caller will get.21Say, for example, “Good morning.Cypress Technologies. Susan speaking. How can I help you? No one should ever have to ask if theyve reached such-and-such a business. Keep your voice vol

37、ume （音量）gentle and speak slowly and clearly._22 Train your voice and vocabulary to be positive, even on a “down” day. For example, rather than saying I dont know, say “Let me find out about that for you.”Always ask the caller if its all right to put him or her on hold.23If possible,provide these cal

38、lers with progress reports every 30 to 45 seconds. Offer them choices such as, “The line is still busy. Will you continue to hold, or shall I ask Mrs. Lee to call you back?24_If theres something you dont understand or cant spell, such as a persons surname, ask the caller to repeat it or spell it for

39、 you. Then make sure it gets to the intended recipient （接收者）.25 You really should not leave it any longer. The early caller can get thecontract, the sale, （he problem solved and reinforce the favorable impression of yourbusiness. A. And dont leave people on hold fbrlonger.B. Call in to check and see

40、 if this is being done.C. Respond to all your calls within one business day.D. This will help your caller to understand you easily.E. Take telephone messages completely and accurately.F. Train everyone who answers the phone to answer the same way.G. Welcome callers politely and identify your organiz

41、ation and yourself.III .完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分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 白处的最佳选项。Many people are often puzzled by the question of what is success and how to achieve it. Actually, many_26 have already answered this question with their growing_27_.As a schoolboy, Charles liked drawing ver

42、y much, but he was so28at his lessonsthat he even failed every29in (he eighth grade. Yet (his didnt make him give up his30. No one else appreciated it, but that didnt seem to31to him. When he was in senior high school, he 32some cartoons to the school yearbook. The editors33_the drawings. After comp

43、leting high school, he wrote to Walt Disney Studios. They asked for34of his artwork. Despite35preparation by Charles, they, too, wererejected.Repeated failures didnt make him36 his interest. Instead, he decided to tell hisown lifes story in cartoons. The main character would be a little boy who_37_

44、the pitiful loser. Today his cartoon character has become a_38 phenomenon. People are 39_ identified with this Movable loser/, who _40_ them of painful and embarrassing moments from their own past as well as their pain and their shared humanity.Charless story reminds us of a very important _41in lif

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46、xperiencethe end,。里赧 no “losers” wh1tq湘pome winners 峙“据Jonger toVI，V/lWp .29. A. objectB. classC. subjectD. grade30. A. natureB. habitC. careerD.hobby31. A. attendB. matterC. agreeD. adapt32. A. sentB. donatedC. explainedD. performed33. A. hatedB. acceptedC. rejectedD. permitted34. A. moneyB. sample

47、sC. profitsD. drafts35. A. rapidB. secretC. practicalD. careful36. A. abandonB.increaseC. removeD. remain37. A. realizedB. idealizedC. symbolizedD. recognized38. A. economicB. culturalC. politicalD. realistic39. A. readilyB. steadilyC. hardlyD. awfully40. A. remindedB. informedC. persuadedD. convinc

48、ed41. A. standardB. cxjcasionC. conditionD. lesson42. A. truthB. faithC. trustD. force43. A. strangeB. commonC. uniqueD. average44. A. persuadeB. requireC. forceD. inspire45. A. hardshipB. confidenceC.friendshipD. attractionIV .语篇填空（共10小题：每小题分,满分15分）阅读下而材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Pioneering underwater photographer David Doubilet is a master craftsman,46 combines technology and capture （捕捉）life underwater.47（bring） imag