2021-2022学年山西省长治市上党区第一中学校高二上学期9月月考英语试题含答案

  长治市上党区第一中学校2021-2022学年高二上学期9月月考

英语

第二部分：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)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Kings Camps

About Our Camps

Kings Camps is part of the Kings Active Foundation and is devoted to helping young people reach their potential (潜能). We provide sports camps and summer camps at over 40 places across the UK for children aged 4—17. We bring together the very best aspects of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people from the UK and around the world.

Why Choose Kings Camps

* Creative, inspiring camps: We have a strong belief that sport has an important role to play in a happy childhood and we’ll provide some places, new and creative ways to inspire. They are not for profit (利润).

* Learn important life skills: Kings Camps equip children with important life skills and understanding that being active is necessary to health and well-being.

* International students are welcome: We welcome children from outside of the UK who will make friends here by communicating with kids from different backgrounds, but we do request that they at least understand English to make sure of their safety and that of others, and of course their enjoyment.

Comments

Ryan has enjoyed every aspect. When we’ve asked about his day, he’ said it was “amazing and fantastic”. All the staff are extremely friendly, enthusiastic and have a true belief in what they are doing.

—Tnacy Lee

Fantastic friendly staff! It’ an action-packed week of multiple sports. My sweetheart made new friends, overcame swimming fears came away more confident tool I cannot recommend it enough!

—Kay Court

1. What does Kings Camps aim to do?

A. Combine sports and holiday clubs. B. Get kids to play outdoors.

C. Provide adventurous and challenging camps. D. Encourage kids to develop their potential.

2. What’s necessary for international students?

A. Awareness of safety. B. Love for outdoor sports.

C. Basic English ability. D. Good communicating skills.

3. Who probably made the comments?

A. Parents. B. Teachers.

C. Campers. D. Staff.

B

When an editor called to ask if I could photograph a story about fireflies in Mexico. I didn’t check my schedule before I said yes. I’d seen these insects light up the forests in Tlaxcala once before, and I jumped at the chance to go back.

While studying, I began exploring Mexico, crossing the country several times by bus. Now I work as a photojournalist in Mexico and along the border, documenting desperate situations that face everyday Mexicans. Though necessary and important, news stories don’t reflect the Mexico that I fell for and that is home to so many people I love. A task focused on the country’s natural beauty was a welcome reprieve for me.

I had three nights to film the magical scene in the forest. According to our guides, visitors are usually not allowed to photograph the fireflies because the presence of artificial light from electronics can affect their habits. As I started shooting, I adjusted my exposures constantly to account for the fading light. In order to get the composition that I wanted, I placed my tripod (三脚架) on a steep, rocky path and had to steady it during the long exposures. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal, but the fireflies were very interested in the camera and, by extension, in me. I stood completely still while they were all over me-my arms, my hair, my face. From what I observed, peak (高峰时期的) firefly presence lasts for only about 20 minutes each night, so I had time for just a few tries.

On the last night everything came together. The weather cooperated. I had improved my method for focusing and composing photos in the dark with quick flashes from a powerful flashlight—and I’d grown accustomed to insects on my face.

I was rewarded with the image you see here. Each dot of light is one of several bursts that a firefly makes as it travels within a 30- second exposure. You can track the insects’ paths: Some make small circles like those in the bottom center of the frame, while others move steadily in one direction or another.

4. How did the author feel about the editor’s request?

A. Nervous B. Delighted C. Confused D. Regretful

5. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “reprieve” in paragraph 2?

A. Relief B. Return C. Trend D. Victory

6. What did the author intend to do during the first two nights?

A. Learn about the local travel rules.

B. Research the habit of the fireflies.

C. Communicate constantly with the guides.

D. Find the suitable spot and time to take photos.

7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To tell findings about fireflies. B. To share the story behind a photo.

C. To record a travelling experience. D. To show the author’s working conditions.

C

For many of us, summertime means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicle. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?

The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water used and the types of chemicals used to get rid of the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. She advises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash. “You don’t want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job,” she says. But even following this piece of advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains (下水道).

“Drains are not made for treating waste.” says John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down grease(油脂)anyway.

The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association (ICA), professional car washes must use special water treatment systems. These processes not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems, but also work to reduce water usage at commercial facilities.

As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water. Compare that to self-service car washes, which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water. And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.

8. What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?

A. Use soft toothbrushes. B. Save treated water.

C. Put aside some water. D. Avoid using chemicals.

9. What is Schombert’s attitude to washing cars at home?

A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.

10. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A. Rules of handling wastewater. B. Advantages of professional car washes.

C. Processes of getting rid of dirty water. D. Drawbacks of water treatment systems.

11. Which mehod of car washing consumes the least water?

A. The full-service car washes. B. Car washing in the driveway.

C. The self-service car washes. D. Car washing using natural soaps.

D

Girl with a Pearl Earring has been part of the Mauritshuis’ collection in the Hague since 1902 and is still on display at the museum. Rumours (谣言) have surrounded Johannes Vermeer’s work ever since it was rediscovered in the late 19th century, and this painting still continues to generate interest, debate and imagination.

Although Vermeer was among the most successful artists working in Delft during the 17th century, he was almost completely forgotten after his death in 1675. Even during his lifetime, Vermeer’s influence was mainly limited to Delft where he earned a reasonable living as a painter and art dealer. What’s more, Vermeer’s name is rarely mentioned in historical records and he left behind barely any other documents about his career or personal history.

Very little is known about Girl with a Pearl Earring. However, art historians have decided several important facts about the painting. Recent research suggests that the black, negative space behind Vermeer’s model was originally painted dark green.

Much like other artists of his time, Vermeer enjoyed painting figures dressed in Middle Eastern clothes. As his model is dressed in a turban (女用头巾), many art historians argue that the Vermeer’s painting shouldn’t De considered as a portrait(肖像画)at all. Instead, most scholars agree that Girl with a Pearl Earring belongs to a kind of painting called Tronie that began in the Low Countries around Vermeer’s time. This type of artwork often portrays (描绘) characters rather than actual people. It portrays a certain type of character; in this case a girl in fanciful cress, wearing an oriental turban and an improbably large pearl in her ear.

It is interesting to note that the painting was known as Girl with Turban or simply Young Girl for most of its existence and only received its current name less than a century ago. While it is impossible to identify Vermeer’s model due to a complete lack of evidence, he may have asked one of his seven daughters to sit for the painting.

12. What do we learn about Johannes Vermeer when he was alive?

A. He lived a very hard life B. He wasn’t a gifted artist

C. He liked writing about himself D. He wasn’t much known out of his city

13. What made some scholars regard Girl with a Pearl Earring as a work of Tronic?

A. The girl’s special expression. B. The girl’s unusual dressing

C. The model’s unclear gesture. D. The model’s background painting

14. What can we know about the painting from the last paragraph?

A. Its model remains mysterious

B. Its name is still controversial

C. It was severely damaged a century ago.

D. It was inspired by a daughter of the artist

15. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Life experiences of Johannes Vermeer

B. The model of Girl with a Pearl Earring

C. The story behind Girl with a Pearl Earring

D. Characteristics of Johannes Vermeer’s painting

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。

The hula hoop(呼啦圈) can date back to around 1000 BC. Originally, the hula hoop was made of dried grapevines(葡萄藤). ___16___ Although first played for this simple game, the hula hoop has been enjoyed by adults and children for centuries. Various nations worldwide independently created and used it for entertainment purposes throughout history.

___17___ Sometimes these hoops were also used for military and battle practice. Between 800 and 1500 AD, Native Americans used the hoops as moving targets in order to practice throwing spears and other weapons. Even the British army had a game named “kill the hoop”. However, this practice is not common today.

The more modern version of the hula hoop, which is spun around the waist, was first invented in the 1950s. A plastic hoop created by California’s Wham-O toy company had sold nearly 100 million hula hoops by 1960. ___18___

Throughout the United States, the hula hoop craze was large and diverse. But by 1980 the use of hula hoops had begun rapidly fading. ___19___ In both of the countries, circuses and gymnasts took up hula hoping as part of their performances.

Eventually, the hula hoop was introduced into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1999, showing its important place within the entertainment and children’s toy industries. ___20___ However, methodical and structural advances have allowed for the introduction of hula hoops into various modern entertainment venues for adults as well.

A. It was lighter than the bamboo hoops.

B. This was not the case, however, in China or Russia.

C. It was just thrown and rolled down hills in children’s games.

D. As a combined exercise, it is extremely beneficial to the body.

E. Not all hula hoop games were played for fun and entertainment.

F. This created what was known as the “hula hoop craze” during the 1950s.

G. Today, hula hoping is still common among children as it was during the ancient time.

第三部分  语言知识运用（共两节，满分55分）

第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Sara Duncan, a mother of two and teacher from Fredericktown, Missouri, posted a picture on the Internet after she took her younger daughter lo the hospital together with her husband. Joe Duncan. The picture of the father sleeping on the hospital floor is causing a lively ____21____ about equal parenting.

Sara posted the picture ____22____, because she knew she didn’t give him enough ____23____ for how impressive he is as a husband and a father.

Sara ____24____ why she wanted to photograph the moment. Joe works as a technician and had just ____25____ a 12-hour shift (轮班) that night on March 23. Sara told him she wanted to bring their daughter to hospital after ____26____ she was breathing with great ____27____. Sara knew her husband was ____28____, and had to return to a morning shift a few hours later. But he was a very ____29____ person. He didn’t want his wife to _____30_____ to their child on her own in the hospital. Sara said her child received small treatment and was _____31_____ to go home after two hours. When she looked down on the ground, Sara _____32_____ Joe had already fallen fast asleep. She looked at him thinking how _____33_____ she was to him.

Sara’s post was _____34_____ more than 31,000 times. She wrote: “Wives and their husbands _____35_____ shared parenting roles and responsibilities, but the share isn’t always 50/50. Sometimes it’s 60/40, 70/30, or _____36_____ 80/20. The everyday housework heavily _____37_____ women. And husbands have to be _____38_____ to spare no efforts.”

It’s important to discuss your expectations of _____39_____ and responsibilities if parents and all people are to be valued _____40_____ and if we’re going to keep moving forward in our culture.

21. A. criticism B. introduction C. discussion D. disagreement

22. A. sincerely B. honestly C. hurriedly D. awkwardly

23. A. imagination B. recognition C. limitation D. opportunity

24 A. announced B. apologized C. explained D. complained

25. A. completed B. exchanged C. prevented D. considered

26. A. admitting B. fearing C. noticing D. doubting

27. A. speed B. pressure C. confidence D. difficulty

28. A. excited B. exhausted C. disappointed D. astonished

29. A. fortunate B. intelligent C. responsible D. special

30. A. respond B. attend C. contribute D. reply

31. A. required B. ordered C. refused D. permitted

32. A. discovered B. understood C. reported D. remembered

33. A. helpful B. polite C. friendly D. grateful

34. A. repeated B. offered C. shared D. needed

35. A. hate B. appreciate C. ignore D. suspect

36. A. even B. never C. only D. still

37. A. hunts for B. cheers up C. turns to D. falls on

38. A. willing B. curious C. interesting D. unhappy

39. A. purposes B. examples C. solutions D. roles

40. A. gradually B. equally C. privately D. unfairly

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Scientists at the University of Liverpool (UL) have developed a robot that can run experiments on its own. It’s not new for labs to use robots. But earlier robots usually stayed in one place and ____41____ (do) one job over and over again. The UL robot is different. It’s able to ____42____ (easy) move around in the same kind of space as humans do. It uses a special system called LIDAR to guide ____43____ (it). With one long arm which can turn in almost any direction, the robot can use several different kinds of lab equipment and carry out ____44____ variety of tasks.

The scientists says it took a lot of work ____45____ (program) the robot so that it could do things without ____46____ (make) mistakes. Once the programming is done, though, the robot makes ____47____ (few) mistakes than a human.

To test their robot, the scientists gave it a task: find a material ____48____ was able to produce hydrogen (氢) from water. The robot was programmed to understand the basic methods for the experiment, but it ____49____ (give) 10 different things it could change which could influence the results. That meant that the robot could choose from around 98 million different mini-experiments. Over the next 8 days, the robot ran 688 experiments, always choosing its next experiment based ____50____ the results of the last one.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Some of my classmates and I went hiking on yesterday. Early in the morning, we gathered at our school gate and then head for West Lake, where was 10 kilometers away. On arriving, we first visited some famous places of interests there, which left a deep impression on us. Then we went boating, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake. Final, we tasted some local special snacks. Before we knew it, it was time for us go home. Although the hike was very tired, we all had a good time. They not only got relaxed by admiring the beauty of nature and also had our horizons broadened.

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

52. 假定你是李华，你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“合作共赢”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：

1.学习或生活中合作共赢一件事；

2.你的感受。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.题目已为你写好。

参考答案

【答案】1. D    2. C    3. A

【答案】4. B    5. A    6. D    7. B

【答案】8. C    9. A    10. B    11. C

【答案】12. D    13. B    14. A    15. C

【答案】16. C    17. E    18. F    19. B    20. G

【答案】21. C    22. A    23. B    24. C    25. A    26. C    27. D    28. B    29. C    30. B    31. D    32. A    33. D    34. C    35. B    36. A    37. D    38. A    39. D    40. B

【答案】41. did   

42. easily    43. itself   

44. a    45. to program   

46. making    47. fewer   

48. which/ that   

49. was given   

50. on/ upon

【答案】1. 删除on
2. head→headed
3. where→which
4. interests→interest
5. enjoy→enjoying
6. Final→Finally
7. go前面加to
8. tired→tiring
9. They→We
 

10. and→but

【答案】One possible version：

Win-Win Cooperation

One of my best friends is an exchange student. At the beginning, he asked if I could assist him on how to use chopsticks. I couldn’t agree more as I can practice speaking English as well. When teaching him, I managed to make myself understood. By the time he was able to use chopsticks skillfully, my spoken English had improved a lot, which was beyond my expectation.

As the saying goes, “Helping others is helping ourselves.” This experience not only brings me a valuable friendship but also makes me realize the meaning of cooperation.