2021-2022学年安徽省桐城市某重点中学高二下学期月考（12）英语试题含答案

安徽省桐城市某重点中学2021-2022学年高二下学期月考（12）英语试卷

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Edmonton,the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta,is often called the "City of Festival"，as this place is full of events and festivals on a regular basis.Here are some of the best winter events in Edmonton for you.
Snowshoeing
If you want to appreciate stars in your snowshoes,head to the Elk Island National Park.This park is a great option for a full-day or a half-day trip.You can rent snowshoes at most locations.It's actually quite a fun family activity to enjoy the white snow outside.
Cost：rental start at ﹩7/hour
Typical hours：8：00 pm to 11：00 pm
Northern Lights
Edmonton is located in the northern part of Alberta where sighting Northern Lights dur-ing winters is common.The Elk Island National Park is an awesome location to watch stars.
Cost：free
Typical hours：after midnight
Ice on Whyte Festival
Ice on Whyte is an ice carving festival.Many international artists arrive in Edmonton to carve ice and display their works of art during this festival.This is a must-visit item!Ice carving competitions are held at the festival every year.It is held on the last weekend of January and the first weekend of February.
Cost：﹩7+
Typical hours：2：00 pm to 10：00 pm
Snowball Fights
The Rundle Park is a beautiful park which overlooks the North Saskatchewan River,so you can imagine how beautiful it is.When you reach there,it's like a snowy winter wonder-land waiting for you to kick in the river valley adventure.Have a snowball fight and have fun there.
Cost：free
Typical hours：10：00 am to 6：00 pm

1. What do Snowshoeing and Northern Lights have in common？ ______

A. Both are free of charge.
B. Both take place in the afternoon.
C. Both suit those who like watching stars.
D. Both are related to farm outings in Edmonton.

2. What do we know about Ice on Whyte Festival？ ______

A. It is held on weekdays.
B. Its main item is ice skating.
C. It usually lasts at least two weeks.
D. Its annual event is ice carving competitions.

3. Which of the following offers fun in the snowy river valley？ ______

A. Snowshoeing. B. Northern Lights.
C. Ice on Whyte Festival. D. Snowball Fights.

B

When I was nine years old,I never dreamed that the small vending machine（自动售货机） I had owned would turn me into a small business owner.Wanting to inspire his daughter's business sense,my dad brought home a vending machine he had purchased from a friend.Set-ting it down in front of me in our living room,he asked in all seriousness, "Do you want to start a business？" I said yes.
I owned 15 vending machines by the time I left high school,with all of the profits going toward my college fund.In addition to being a great bonding experience for my family,I couldn't tell you how many skills I learned from starting and developing my own business that helped me gain responsibility.I learned that not every experience in life led to the comforting encouragement：Well,you were tried.You should face bravely all kinds of difficulties.
Understanding both personal and professional finances is one of the most important life lessons to learn-the earlier,the better.I had to be fearless and confident-learning these skills at a young age saved me from speaking with difficulty through presentations later in life.Truly understanding what you're selling displays confidence and reliability,as does truly believing in it.Comprehending the ins and outs of your product and business shines through when speaking with clients though rejection happens all the time.
Throughout the unbelievable experience of running my own business in my childhood,I've learned valuable skills that help me in my school,job and personal life.I believe in the value of customer service.I go after clients and opportunities and understand that sometimes things don't go my way.With the help of my parents and customers who supported me,I grew up as a young entrepreneur with skills to keep for the rest of my life.

4. Why did the author's dad give her a vending machine？ ______

A. To earn her college fund.
B. To raise her business awareness.
C. To solve her friend's financial problem.
D. To remind her how hard it is for him to earn money.

5. What does the author think of her experience of running vending machines？ ______

A. It was scary but smooth.
B. It was tough but worthwhile.
C. It distanced her from her family.
D. It taught her how to refuse clients.

6. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the author？ ______

A. Her attitude towards rejection.
B. Her understanding of financial crises.
C. Her insight into her business experience.
D. Her vision of the future vending machines.

7. What can we infer from the text？ ______

A. It is too old to run the business.
B. One can succeed without support.
C. Abilities acquired at a young age are useful in the future.
D. Customer needs are always consistent with the enterprise.

C

The world is getting greener.That's according to Robert Mike.He has been mining data collected by an orbiting NASA camera that monitors green vegetation on the earth's surface,day by day.He showed that the amount of our planet's land surface covered by green leaves increased these years.Robert Mike was able to find what caused leaf cover to increase or decrease.In some places,change in leaf cover actually resulted from weather and climate changes.The growing season is getting longer in some temperate areas,and the rising carbon dioxide levels may be producing bigger,leafier plants.
One large area of Brazil lost plants. "I personally checked the data,and that's because of drought," Mike says.The most unusual changes were the result of human decisions in China and India though.Both countries have been getting a lot greener.
Molly Brown,a geographer,has seen this greening up close. "These are really good examples of how policy can really ，" she says.Brown says the greening of India comes from a huge expansion of irrigated agriculture：Instead of having just crops when it's raining,they also have a whole six months of cropping and greenness when it's not raining.
This version of greening isn't really so great for the environment though.The irrigation drains（排出）groundwater：Vegetation is wiped away at harvest time and the extra fertilizer farmers use releases greenhouse gases.
In China,though,about half of the new leaf cover that Mike detected appears to be the result of a huge reforestation effort.It's a government-sponsored attempt to prevent terrible dust storms that resulted from earlier deforestation. "They are really doing a good job," Brown says. "They have a large and complete program of tree growing,tree planting and tree maintenance."

8. What did Robert Mike get from the data？ ______

A. The amount of carbon dioxide.
B. The extent of global warming.
C. The conditions of weather change.
D. The causes of leaf cover change.

9. What does the underlined phrase "come into play" in paragraph 3 mean？ ______

A. Make a difference. B. Come to an end.
C. Play a trick. D. Lose track.

10. What is the author's attitude towards the way of greening in India？ ______

A. Confused. B. Doubtful. C. Unconcerned. D. Supportive.

11. How did China become greener according to the text？ ______

A. By planting more trees.
B. By using fertilizer to grow crops.
C. By making full use of groundwater.
D. By developing irrigated agriculture.

D

Whether you prefer solo dancing or being involved in a more formalized program,dancing offers the obvious plus to your physical health.You're not only moving your body in a rhythmic way and expressing feelings but also burning calories in your body and getting a workout for sure.
In a recent study,researchers compared the effects of walking,stretching and dancing on the wiring and gray matter of the aging brain.The result showed dancing had the significantly positive effect.
In the experiment,after volunteers in their 60s and 70s with healthy brains didn't show signs of cognitive（认知的） disorder,researchers placed them in three groups at will.One group walked,another group stretched and did balance training and the last group learned country dancing.The arrangements of the dancing became progressively more challenging over time.They all did the assigned activity for one hour a day,three times a week.After a period of six months,the volunteers' brains were re-scanned and compared to their brains when they had begun their voluntary work.
Agnieszka Burzynska,the study's lead author who is currently a neuroscientist and director of the BRAiN Lab at Colorado State University,found only one group showed a memory improvement the country dancer.The participants who learned country dancing now had richer white matter in the part of the brain that processed memory.White matter usually breaks down as a person ages,which may lead to cognitive decline.Dancing,therefore,protected the brain from aging-caused neurodegeneration.So,dancing is not just an aerobic activity good for your physical health.It helps your brain,too!
Country dancing,ballroom dancing,tango and waltz are all done with others.When you take part in these dances,you're involved in a beneficial social activity as well.You are also cognitively motivating your brain as you learn the steps of the dances.Dancing therefore might be one of the best physical activities you can choose for brain health.

12. What's the purpose of paragraph 1？ ______

A. To add background material.
B. To introduce the topic of the text.
C. To raise questions about exercise.
D. To present experimental conditions.

13. What can we learn about the volunteers in the experiment？ ______

A. They were grouped at random.
B. They were under cognitive decline.
C. They were all asked to learn dancing.
D. They were all born in the 1960s and 1970s.

14. What did the researchers mainly intend to prove through the experiment？ ______

A. The brain function of volunteers.
B. The cognitive disorder of volunteers.
C. The relationship between age and dancing.
D. The effect of dancing on the volunteers' brains.

15. Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ______

A. How Dancing Affects People's Lifestyle
B. Why Dancing Is the Best Social Activity
C. How Dancing Helps People's Brain Health
D. Why Country Dancing Is Beneficial to People's Health

Sleep is very important for protecting and maintaining people's normal activities.It can supplement the energy of your body,enhance your resistance,promote the normal growth and development of your body. (1)
The first step is to switch your pillow.The poor pillow deserves a rest if you're constantly beating it,turning it over and upside down. (2) And then you can put a sweet-smelling pillow towel on it and try again.
Choosing the right pillow is another choice.One Swedish study found that neck pillows can actually improve the quality of your sleep as well as reduce neck pain. (3) And it should provide neck support.A pillow with two supporting cores received the best rating from the 55 people who participated in the study.Another study found that water-filled pillows and pillows made of natural fibers provided a good night's sleep when compared to participants' usual pillows or roll pillows.
(4) Even the barely noticeable light from streetlights,a full moon or your neighbor's house can interfere with the circadian rhythm changes you need to fall asleep.So it is necessary to block out some light with proper fabrics.
Besides,cleaning your bedroom and painting it comforting green are helpful.The more mess,the more distractions in the way of a good night's sleep.Instead,the smooth and clean surfaces act as a comfort to your brain,helping to smooth out your own worries and mental to-do lists (5) It can relax you as you lie in bed reading or preparing for sleep.
A.You should find a new pillow from the closet.
B.However,oversleeping isn't good for you either.
C.The ideal neck pillow should be soft and not too high.
D.The comforting color provides a visual reminder of sleep.
E.It is very comfortable to enjoy some light in your bedroom.
F.But how can you get the sleep your body needs and deserves？
G.You'd better switch to heavier curtains over the windows and use them.

16.  A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E  F. F  G. G
17.  A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E  F. F  G. G
18.  A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E  F. F  G. G
19.  A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E  F. F  G. G
20.  A. A  B. B  C. C  D. D  E. E  F. F  G. G

A couple of months back,my son Shine had his trombone（长号）stolen from my car,which he was comfortable with.At first,we were very(21).After anger,we were disappointed,and then we got through that and felt(22)for the person who stole it.Although we felt(23)，we felt more pity for the thief who might really needed it.We learned that telling friends about our sorrow(24)us and made us feel better.
We received messages of(25)from many friends.Shine received the sweetest letter from a classmate(26)him that although things in life can be sad,(27)is everywhere to be found.And(28)a boy in a different school heard about the situation and decided to(29)his trombone to my son.It turned out that he was really in his(30)at playing it as the stolen one.
We got a chance to(31)that strange giver,who later knew that Shine never (32) learning and making music.They talked face to face(33).The boy said that he had a good music teacher who led him to another(34)and that it was the best decision he had ever made.Shine said from the bottom of his heart that he would stick to his(35)path as always.With the precious present,Shine attended his first band concert.
The boy told us that to the receiver of kindness he may feel(36)，and to the giver who grasps a real(37)to change things for the better,he absolutely feel lucky,too.We're deeply(38)for everyone's concerns.And we're even grateful that the trombone was(39).It taught us so much about the healing powers of the public,even people we have never(40)before.

21.  A. thankful B. peaceful C. annoyed D. terrified
22.  A. strength B. sympathy C. regret D. luck
23.  A. pleased B. relaxed C. calm D. blue
24.  A. benefited B. moved C. hit D. cast
25.  A. apology B. comfort C. forgiveness D. merriness
26.  A. warning B. ordering C. reminding D. ensuring
27.  A. kindness B. sadness C. efficiency D. emergency
28.  A. by turns B. in return C. for all D. sure enough
29.  A. lend B. show C. gift D. sell
30.  A. element B. path C. hand D. horror
31.  A. judge B. meet C. describe D. avoid
32.  A. insisted B. considered C. enjoyed D. stopped
33.  A. sincerely B. passively C. modestly D. absently
34.  A. community B. comment C. insurance D. instrument
35.  A. mental B. athletic C. musical D. scientific
36.  A. patient B. curious C. proud D. fortunate
37.  A. right B. opportunity C. duty D. excuse
38.  A. anxious B. grateful C. famous D. fit
39.  A. stolen B. repaired C. broken D. bought
40.  A. helped B. recognized C. known D. missed
41. Recycling plays (1) major role in fighting against pollution.By recycling paper,we not only save our trees,but we also recycle glass bottles,milk cartons and plastics.It is known to all (2) recycling preserves many non-renewable resources and reduces green-house gas emissions.Now cleaners send (3) （little） household waste to landfill sites than before and less energy is required when we are making new materials from old ones.
    Health regulations once prevented recycled plastics from (4) （make） use of to make food containers but new technology has seen this ban lifted in some countries.
    Rain water (5) （collect） from roads and roofs of buildings is also recycled.Water treatment plants treat (6) （million） of liters a day,removing bacteria and something unwanted.The recycled water cannot be drunk (7) can be used to wash cars,water trees and fight fires,etc.This (8) （mean） there is a reduced demand on drinking water supplies.
    New technology is (9) （constant） improving recycling techniques in Europe,America and Japan,but countries with small populations may find that these new techniques are so expensive that they cannot (10) （ put） into use in the immediate future.

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42. 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11处，多者不计分。
    When I was in the nine grade,our class joined in a volunteer project.Our first task is to work with kids with cancer.We helped them form a dance team and participate some competitions.What amazed us was that they won several award.But for me,the greatest award was to see them smiled and playing.Then we visited some homes of an elderly and some of them were moved to tears.Those old people were so happy to see them and they knew that the young were still caring.In a world in that everyone expects to receive,my advice is to be the one who is willingly to give.Stop for a minute,volunteer and make someone to smile.
43. 你校英文报正在开展主题为"How to Conduct Self-reflection on Learning"的有奖征文活动。请你结合自身实际，写一篇短文参加该活动，内容包括：
    1．学习反思的重要性；
    2．如何进行学习反思；
    3．你的感悟。
    注意：
    1．词数100左右；
    2．题目和首句已为你写好。
    ________
    

答案

1~3.【答案】C、D、D
4~7.【答案】B、B、C、C
8~11.【答案】D、A、B、A
12~15.【答案】B、A、D、C
16~20.【答案】F、A、C、G、D
21~40.【答案】C、B、D、A、B、C、A、D、C、A、B、D、A、D、C、D、B、B、A、C
41.【答案】【小题1】a

【小题2】that

【小题3】less

【小题4】making

【小题5】collected

【小题6】millions

【小题7】but

【小题8】means

【小题9】constantly

42.【答案】（1）nine改为ninth.
（2）去掉in
（3）some前面加in.
（4）award改为awards.
（5）smiled改为smiling.
（6）an改为the.
（7）them改为us.
（8）that改为which.
（9）Stop改为Stopping
（10）去掉to.
 

43.【答案】How to Conduct Self-reflection on Learning
Self-reflection is a process of thinking carefully about our own behavior and beliefs,which plays an important role in our life.【高分句型一】In fact,as students,we also need to conduct self-reflection on learning to make greater progress in every subject.（学习反思的重要性）
I often find a quiet place and spend some time alone to practice self-reflection,asking myself some questions in my mind.【高分句型二】For example, "what are my strengths and weaknesses in the subject？" and "how can I make better use of my time？" Also,I keep a diary of what's going on,which allows me to not only record my questions,but also deal with them.In this way,I manage to overcome some difficulties in my study.（如何进行学习反思）
Not only self-reflection has taught me how to learn from my past,but also it makes sure I can settle the same problems in the future.（自己的感悟）